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After retiring as a player, with what team did baseball great Babe Ruth spend one year as a coach?

Babe Ruth Biography - ESPN Babe Ruth Biography Personal Babe Ruth is a former Major League Baseball player, widely considered to be the greatest baseball player of all-time, starting his career as a pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. In a controversial deal with the New York Yankees, Ruth was sold for $100,00 in a trade that would later be known as "The Curse of the Bambino." With the Yankees, Ruth moved to the outfield and transformed into one of the greatest hitters of all time. He was the first player to hit 60 home runs in a season. Ruth ended his career with a .342 batting average and 714 home runs, which was a record until Hank Aaron surpassed him in 1974. Ruth was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Early Years George Herman Ruth Jr. was born on Feb. 6, 1895 in Baltimore, Md., to Kate Schamberger-Ruth and George Herman Ruth, Sr. Only two of their eight children survived past infancy: Ruth, and his sister, Mamie. At age seven, Ruth was sent to St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, a reformatory and orphanage. Ruth spent 12 years at the school, rarely seeing his family. It was at St. Mary's that Ruth started playing baseball. He played a variety of positions but played catcher mostly until the age of 15. Ruth started pitching and switched between pitcher and catcher on the St. Mary's varsity baseball team. Professional Career Minor league career During a game in 1913 between St. Mary's and Mount St. Mary's University, Ruth's pitching skills caught the attention of Washington Senators pitcher Joe Engel. Engel told Jack Dunn, owner of the then-minor league Baltimore Orioles, about the prospect, and Dunn signed Ruth to a contract on Feb. 14, 1914. Ruth earned the nickname of "Babe" after teammates referred to him as Jack Dunn's newest babe. The nickname stuck with Ruth for the rest of his career. On July 7, 1914, Ruth was nearly sold to the Philadelphia Athletics along with Ernie Shore and Ben Egan for $10,000. Athletics owner and manager Connie Mack refused to spend $10,000 on the trio. Ruth was eventually sold to the Boston Red Sox. Boston Red Sox (1914-19) Babe Ruth made his major league debut on July 11, 1914, for the Boston Red Sox. Ruth appeared in five games during the 1914 season, pitching in four of them. On the mound, Ruth went 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA, and he went just 2-for-10 with two RBI at the plate. Ruth spent a majority of the season with the Providence Grays in the minor leagues. Ruth landed a spot in the Red Sox pitching rotation during the 1915 season. In his first full season as a starter, Ruth went 18-18 with a 2.44 ERA in 28 starts. Ruth showed his first glimpse of power at the plate, slugging four home runs and driving in 21 runs. Ruth made his postseason debut in the 1915 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, grounding out in his only at-bat. In 1916, Ruth led the American League in earned run average (1.75), games started (41) and shutouts (9). He went 23-12, including four victories over Washington Senators great Walter Johnson. The Red Sox won their second-straight World Series championship in 1916. Ruth pitched a 14-inning complete game in Game 2 against the Brooklyn Robins. Ruth had his best season as a pitcher in 1917, going 24-13 with a 2.01 ERA and 35 complete games. On June 23, 1917, against the Senators, Ruth threw a punch at an umpire after walking the leadoff hitter. He received a 10-game suspension for his actions. In 1918, Ruth started to shift his playing time from the mound to the outfield. At the plate, Ruth led the league in home runs with 11 and batted .300 with 66 RBI. On the mound, Ruth started Game 1 of the 1918 World Series, throwing a 1-0 shutout over the Chicago Cubs. In Game 4, Ruth pitched eight innings, allowing just two earned runs and striking out six in a 3-2 victory. The Red Sox won the World Series in six games. Ruth hit .322 with 29 home runs and 114 RBI in 1919, which turned out to be his final season with the Red Sox. The 29 home runs was a single-season record at the time. In his last season as a starting pitcher, Ruth went 9-5 with a 2.97 E

What is the maximum weight permitted for calves in rodeo calf-roping competition?

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What baseball player hit the only home run of his 212-year major league career off his own brother?

TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA HOME ` Fun sports trivia questions and answers - Ty Cobb, the Olympics, little league baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Cross Country Bike Racing What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field? 60 feet. What college once had 22 members of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society on its football team? Dartmouth, in 1925. What was the first sport in which women were invited to compete at the Olympics? Tennis, at the 1900 games in Paris. Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain was the first gold medalist. What sport was the first to be filmed---and who filmed it? The sport was boxing; the man who did the filming, Thomas A. Edison; the year, 1894. Edison filmed a boxing match between Jack Cushing and Mike Leonard in a studio on the grounds of his laboratory complex in West Orange, New Jersey. How many home runs did baseball great Ty Cobb hit in the three world series in which he played? None. Sports trivia questions and answers about baseball, football, boxing, the Olympics, NBA, NFL, Deion Sanders... �@ What Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher hit a home run in his first major league at-bat--and never hit another? New York Giant knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm, in 1952. What baseball player hit the only home run of his 212-year major league career off his own brother? Joe Nickro in 1976. Nickro, a pitcher with the Houston Astros, hit a four-bagger off his brother Phil, who was pitching fro the Atlanta Braves. Houston won the game, 4-3. What 1921 sporting event took up all of the first 13 pages of The New York Times --except for a little space on the front page devoted to the formal end of World War I? The July 2nd heavyweight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and George Carpenter, the first fight to gross over $1 million in gate receipts. Dempsey won in a fourth-round knockout. In the National Football League, how many footballs is the home team required to provide for each game? 24--although from 8 to 12 are usually used. Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski hold the major league baseball record for playing the greatest number of seasons with the same team. How many years did they play-- and with what teams? 23 years. Third baseman Robinson played with the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977; Carl Yastrzemski, outfielder/first baseman, played with the Boston Red Sox from 1961 to 1983. Why is the site of a boxing match called a ring when it's square? Boxing rings were originally circular. In the very first Boston Marathon, 15 runners competed. How many finished? 10. How long is the average pool cue? 57 inches. Under the rules outlined in the charter of the International Olympic Committee, how much pure gold must there be in each gold medal awarded to first-place winners? At least 6 grams. Silver medals must be at least .925 sterling silver. What professional ice hockey star didn't hang up his skates until he was 52? Gordie Howe, who played in 1,687 games in the National Hockey League. What is the state sport of Alaska? Dog-mushing. Who was the first athlete to hit a major league home run and make a professional football touchdown in the same week? Jim Thorpe, in 1917. He did it a second time in 1919. Deion Sanders was the second athlete to accomplish the feat---70 years later in 1989. Who was the famous great-great-grandfather of San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young? Mormon leader Brigham Young. Who was the first professional athlete to win championship rings in two major sports? Gene Conley. He pitched for the Milwaukee Braves team that won the 1957 World Series, and was on the Boston Celtic teams that won National Basketball Association championships in 1959,1960 and 1961. How long and wide is the balance beam used in Olympic gymnastic competition? Length, 16 feet 3 inches; width, 4 inches. What sport besides football did famed fullback Jim Brown compete and excel in while he attended Syracuse University in the mid 1950s? Lacrosse. He made All-American. How much did a one-minute TV spot cost advertisers on the first Super Bowl broadcast in 1967? $85,000. How many of the four Grand Sl

Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski hold the major league baseball record for playing the greatest number of seasons with the same team. How many years did they play-- and with what teams?

TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA HOME ` Fun sports trivia questions and answers - Ty Cobb, the Olympics, little league baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Cross Country Bike Racing What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field? 60 feet. What college once had 22 members of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society on its football team? Dartmouth, in 1925. What was the first sport in which women were invited to compete at the Olympics? Tennis, at the 1900 games in Paris. Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain was the first gold medalist. What sport was the first to be filmed---and who filmed it? The sport was boxing; the man who did the filming, Thomas A. Edison; the year, 1894. Edison filmed a boxing match between Jack Cushing and Mike Leonard in a studio on the grounds of his laboratory complex in West Orange, New Jersey. How many home runs did baseball great Ty Cobb hit in the three world series in which he played? None. Sports trivia questions and answers about baseball, football, boxing, the Olympics, NBA, NFL, Deion Sanders... �@ What Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher hit a home run in his first major league at-bat--and never hit another? New York Giant knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm, in 1952. What baseball player hit the only home run of his 212-year major league career off his own brother? Joe Nickro in 1976. Nickro, a pitcher with the Houston Astros, hit a four-bagger off his brother Phil, who was pitching fro the Atlanta Braves. Houston won the game, 4-3. What 1921 sporting event took up all of the first 13 pages of The New York Times --except for a little space on the front page devoted to the formal end of World War I? The July 2nd heavyweight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and George Carpenter, the first fight to gross over $1 million in gate receipts. Dempsey won in a fourth-round knockout. In the National Football League, how many footballs is the home team required to provide for each game? 24--although from 8 to 12 are usually used. Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski hold the major league baseball record for playing the greatest number of seasons with the same team. How many years did they play-- and with what teams? 23 years. Third baseman Robinson played with the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977; Carl Yastrzemski, outfielder/first baseman, played with the Boston Red Sox from 1961 to 1983. Why is the site of a boxing match called a ring when it's square? Boxing rings were originally circular. In the very first Boston Marathon, 15 runners competed. How many finished? 10. How long is the average pool cue? 57 inches. Under the rules outlined in the charter of the International Olympic Committee, how much pure gold must there be in each gold medal awarded to first-place winners? At least 6 grams. Silver medals must be at least .925 sterling silver. What professional ice hockey star didn't hang up his skates until he was 52? Gordie Howe, who played in 1,687 games in the National Hockey League. What is the state sport of Alaska? Dog-mushing. Who was the first athlete to hit a major league home run and make a professional football touchdown in the same week? Jim Thorpe, in 1917. He did it a second time in 1919. Deion Sanders was the second athlete to accomplish the feat---70 years later in 1989. Who was the famous great-great-grandfather of San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young? Mormon leader Brigham Young. Who was the first professional athlete to win championship rings in two major sports? Gene Conley. He pitched for the Milwaukee Braves team that won the 1957 World Series, and was on the Boston Celtic teams that won National Basketball Association championships in 1959,1960 and 1961. How long and wide is the balance beam used in Olympic gymnastic competition? Length, 16 feet 3 inches; width, 4 inches. What sport besides football did famed fullback Jim Brown compete and excel in while he attended Syracuse University in the mid 1950s? Lacrosse. He made All-American. How much did a one-minute TV spot cost advertisers on the first Super Bowl broadcast in 1967? $85,000. How many of the four Grand Sl

Under the rules outlined in the charter of the International Olympic Committee, how much pure gold must there be in each gold medal awarded to first-place winners?

TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA HOME ` Fun sports trivia questions and answers - Ty Cobb, the Olympics, little league baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Cross Country Bike Racing What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field? 60 feet. What college once had 22 members of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society on its football team? Dartmouth, in 1925. What was the first sport in which women were invited to compete at the Olympics? Tennis, at the 1900 games in Paris. Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain was the first gold medalist. What sport was the first to be filmed---and who filmed it? The sport was boxing; the man who did the filming, Thomas A. Edison; the year, 1894. Edison filmed a boxing match between Jack Cushing and Mike Leonard in a studio on the grounds of his laboratory complex in West Orange, New Jersey. How many home runs did baseball great Ty Cobb hit in the three world series in which he played? None. Sports trivia questions and answers about baseball, football, boxing, the Olympics, NBA, NFL, Deion Sanders... �@ What Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher hit a home run in his first major league at-bat--and never hit another? New York Giant knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm, in 1952. What baseball player hit the only home run of his 212-year major league career off his own brother? Joe Nickro in 1976. Nickro, a pitcher with the Houston Astros, hit a four-bagger off his brother Phil, who was pitching fro the Atlanta Braves. Houston won the game, 4-3. What 1921 sporting event took up all of the first 13 pages of The New York Times --except for a little space on the front page devoted to the formal end of World War I? The July 2nd heavyweight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and George Carpenter, the first fight to gross over $1 million in gate receipts. Dempsey won in a fourth-round knockout. In the National Football League, how many footballs is the home team required to provide for each game? 24--although from 8 to 12 are usually used. Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski hold the major league baseball record for playing the greatest number of seasons with the same team. How many years did they play-- and with what teams? 23 years. Third baseman Robinson played with the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977; Carl Yastrzemski, outfielder/first baseman, played with the Boston Red Sox from 1961 to 1983. Why is the site of a boxing match called a ring when it's square? Boxing rings were originally circular. In the very first Boston Marathon, 15 runners competed. How many finished? 10. How long is the average pool cue? 57 inches. Under the rules outlined in the charter of the International Olympic Committee, how much pure gold must there be in each gold medal awarded to first-place winners? At least 6 grams. Silver medals must be at least .925 sterling silver. What professional ice hockey star didn't hang up his skates until he was 52? Gordie Howe, who played in 1,687 games in the National Hockey League. What is the state sport of Alaska? Dog-mushing. Who was the first athlete to hit a major league home run and make a professional football touchdown in the same week? Jim Thorpe, in 1917. He did it a second time in 1919. Deion Sanders was the second athlete to accomplish the feat---70 years later in 1989. Who was the famous great-great-grandfather of San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young? Mormon leader Brigham Young. Who was the first professional athlete to win championship rings in two major sports? Gene Conley. He pitched for the Milwaukee Braves team that won the 1957 World Series, and was on the Boston Celtic teams that won National Basketball Association championships in 1959,1960 and 1961. How long and wide is the balance beam used in Olympic gymnastic competition? Length, 16 feet 3 inches; width, 4 inches. What sport besides football did famed fullback Jim Brown compete and excel in while he attended Syracuse University in the mid 1950s? Lacrosse. He made All-American. How much did a one-minute TV spot cost advertisers on the first Super Bowl broadcast in 1967? $85,000. How many of the four Grand Sl

Who was the famous great-great-grandfather of San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young?

Steve Young Biography (Football Player) Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah Best known as: Quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers Steve Young played quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers for 13 years, 1987-99, taking the starting job from highly popular quarterback Joe Montana in 1991. Young was named the NFL's most valuable player in 1992 and 1994, and in 1995 the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIX. At the start of his career Young played two seasons (1984-85) with the Los Angeles Express of the now-defunct United States Football League, then spent two seasons with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers before being traded to San Francisco. Young was left-handed, a rarity among pro quarterbacks. He retired after the 1999 season. Extra credit: Young was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on 7 August 2005… Young is a great-great-great-grandson of Mormon leader Brigham Young . Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved.

How many of the four Grand Slam trophies in tennis are gold; how many are silver?

TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA - SPORTS TRIVIA HOME ` Fun sports trivia questions and answers - Ty Cobb, the Olympics, little league baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Cross Country Bike Racing What is the distance between bases on a little league baseball field? 60 feet. What college once had 22 members of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society on its football team? Dartmouth, in 1925. What was the first sport in which women were invited to compete at the Olympics? Tennis, at the 1900 games in Paris. Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain was the first gold medalist. What sport was the first to be filmed---and who filmed it? The sport was boxing; the man who did the filming, Thomas A. Edison; the year, 1894. Edison filmed a boxing match between Jack Cushing and Mike Leonard in a studio on the grounds of his laboratory complex in West Orange, New Jersey. How many home runs did baseball great Ty Cobb hit in the three world series in which he played? None. Sports trivia questions and answers about baseball, football, boxing, the Olympics, NBA, NFL, Deion Sanders... �@ What Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher hit a home run in his first major league at-bat--and never hit another? New York Giant knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm, in 1952. What baseball player hit the only home run of his 212-year major league career off his own brother? Joe Nickro in 1976. Nickro, a pitcher with the Houston Astros, hit a four-bagger off his brother Phil, who was pitching fro the Atlanta Braves. Houston won the game, 4-3. What 1921 sporting event took up all of the first 13 pages of The New York Times --except for a little space on the front page devoted to the formal end of World War I? The July 2nd heavyweight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and George Carpenter, the first fight to gross over $1 million in gate receipts. Dempsey won in a fourth-round knockout. In the National Football League, how many footballs is the home team required to provide for each game? 24--although from 8 to 12 are usually used. Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski hold the major league baseball record for playing the greatest number of seasons with the same team. How many years did they play-- and with what teams? 23 years. Third baseman Robinson played with the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977; Carl Yastrzemski, outfielder/first baseman, played with the Boston Red Sox from 1961 to 1983. Why is the site of a boxing match called a ring when it's square? Boxing rings were originally circular. In the very first Boston Marathon, 15 runners competed. How many finished? 10. How long is the average pool cue? 57 inches. Under the rules outlined in the charter of the International Olympic Committee, how much pure gold must there be in each gold medal awarded to first-place winners? At least 6 grams. Silver medals must be at least .925 sterling silver. What professional ice hockey star didn't hang up his skates until he was 52? Gordie Howe, who played in 1,687 games in the National Hockey League. What is the state sport of Alaska? Dog-mushing. Who was the first athlete to hit a major league home run and make a professional football touchdown in the same week? Jim Thorpe, in 1917. He did it a second time in 1919. Deion Sanders was the second athlete to accomplish the feat---70 years later in 1989. Who was the famous great-great-grandfather of San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young? Mormon leader Brigham Young. Who was the first professional athlete to win championship rings in two major sports? Gene Conley. He pitched for the Milwaukee Braves team that won the 1957 World Series, and was on the Boston Celtic teams that won National Basketball Association championships in 1959,1960 and 1961. How long and wide is the balance beam used in Olympic gymnastic competition? Length, 16 feet 3 inches; width, 4 inches. What sport besides football did famed fullback Jim Brown compete and excel in while he attended Syracuse University in the mid 1950s? Lacrosse. He made All-American. How much did a one-minute TV spot cost advertisers on the first Super Bowl broadcast in 1967? $85,000. How many of the four Grand Sl

"What breakfast food gets its name from the German word for ""stirrup""?"

The Bagel A Short History of the Bagel According to legend, the world's first bagel was produced in 1783 as a tribute to Jan Sobieski, King of Poland. The king, a renowned horseman, had just saved the people of Austria from an onslaught by Turkish invaders. In gratitude, a local baker shaped yeast dough into the shape of stirrup to honor him and called it the Austrian word for stirrup, beugel. The roll soon became a hit throughout Eastern Europe. Over time, its shape evolved into a circle with a hole in the center and its named was converted to its modern form, bagel. 1683 -- According to legend the first bagels rolled into the world in 1683 when a Viennese baker wanted to pay tribute to Jan Sobieski, the King of Poland. King Jan had just saved the people of Austria from an onslaught of Turkish invaders. The King was a great horseman, and the baker decided to shape the yeast dough into an uneven circle resembling a stirrup (or 'beugal'). (Other German variations of the word are: 'beigel', meaning 'ring', and 'bugel', meaning bracelet.) 1872 -- Cream cheese is invented. In 1880, Philadelphia Cream Cheese was started, and in 1920, Breakstone Cream Cheese 1880's -- Thousands of Eastern European Jews immigrated to the United States. They brought with them a desire for bagels. Soon bagels became closely associated with New York and Chicago, both cities with large Jewish populations. 1907 -- A union just for bagel bakers is formed, the International Bakers Union, joining together 300 bakers. Only sons of union members could be apprenticed to learn the secrets of bagel baking in order to safeguard the culinary art. 1935 -- The first Bagel Boss opened, bringing high quality New York bagels to Long Island. 1960s -- Bagel production skyrocketed as machines capable of producing 200 to 400 bagels per hour were popularized. 1987 -- Bagels made their way into mainstream America, sold around the country in grocery stores and listed as standard items on fast food menus. 1988 -- Americans were eating an average of one bagel per month. 1993 -- America's consumption of bagels doubled to an average of one bagel every two weeks The history of the bagel, the familiar breakfast food that only looks like a doughnut A common breakfast among commuters, bagels stand alone as the only bread that is boiled before it is baked, providing chewiness instead of brittle crumbs. Yeast dough is shaped into rings, allowed to rise, then briefly tossed into vigorously boiling water for a few seconds. Then it is baked, where the prior boiling creates a chewy texture. Those that like a bit of gloss on the crust can brush them with sugar water, the traditional method, or egg, a more modern method abhorred by purists. The origin of the bagel is up for debate, although it seems to have early taken a foothold in Poland. The first printed mention occurs in Krakow, in 1610 in a list of community regulations that stipulate that bagels are to be given to pregnant women. (Interestingly, given the bagel's association as a 'Jewish' food, there is no mention of religion in this regulation-apparently Christian women ate bagels as well). Others support the theory that an Austrian baker created a stirrup (or 'beugal') made out of dough to give to the King of Poland in 1683, in thanks for his help in defeating the Turks, and in honor of his great horsemanship. (Other German variations of the word are: 'beigel', meaning 'ring', and 'bugel', meaning bracelet.) Despite being popular in Europe among the Jewish residents, it is in America that the bagel becomes widely popular, especially in Chicago and New York. The next bagel breakthrough came in 1872, with the making of cream cheese. In 1880, Philadelphia Cream Cheese was started, and in 1920, Breakstone Cream Cheese. In 1907, a union just for bagel bakers is formed, the International Bakers Union, joining together 300 bakers. Despite New York City's claims for having the best bagels, residents of Montreal would disagree, citing their wood-fired ovens and honey flavored boiling water mak

What popular drink did a Dutch medical professor produce in his laboratory while trying to come up with a blood cleanser that could be sold in drugstores?

Belltown Pub - Seattle Booze Trivia Booze (Q)  What popular drink did a Dutch medical professor produce in his laboratory while trying to come up with a blood cleanser that could be sold in drugstores? (Q) Gin.

On what vegetable did an ancient Egyptian place his right hand when taking an oath?

The PeopleString Story The PeopleString Story Fun Food Trivia Fun food trivia questions and answers. What milk product did the U.S. Agriculture Department propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996? A: Yogurt. What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"? A: Cocoa Puffs. Why was the Animal Crackers box designed with a string handle? A: The animal shaped cookie treats were introduced in 1902 as a Christmas novelty, and packaged so they would be hung from the Christmas trees. On what vegetable did an ancient Egyptian place his right hand when taking an oath? A: The onion. Its round shape symbolized eternity. How many flowers are in the design stamped on each side of an Oreo cookie? A: Twelve. Each as four petals. Black-eyed peas are not peas. What are they? A: Beans What European nation consumes more spicy Mexican food than any other? A: Norway What part of the banana is used to make banana oil? A: No part. Banana oil, a synthetic compound made with amyl alcohol, is named for its banana-like aroma. Under what name did the Domino's Pizza chain get its start? A: DomNick's What was margarine called when it was first marketed in England? A: Butterine What are the two top selling spices in the world? A: Pepper is 1st and mustard is second. What was the name of Cheerios when it was first marketed 50 years ago? A: Cheerioats What flaver of ice cream did Baskin-Robbins introduce to commemorate Americ's landing on the moon on July 20, 1969? A: Lunar Cheescake What is the most widely eaten fish in the world? A: The Herring What is the name of the evergeen shrub from which we get capers? A: The caper bush. What fruits were crossed to produce the nectarine? A: None. The nectarine is a smooth skinned variety of the peach. What animals milk is used to make authentic Italian mozzarella cheese? A: The water buffalo's. What nation produces two thirds of the world's vanilla? A: Madagascar. Why did candy maker Milton S. Hershey switch from making caramels to chocolate bars in 1903? A: Caramels didn't retain the imprint of his name in summertime, chocolate did. What was the drink we know as the Bloody Mary originally called? A: The Red Snapper, which was its name when it crossed the Atlantic from Harry's New York Bar in Paris. What was the first commercially manufactured breakfast cereal? A: Shredded Wheat. When Birdseye introduced the first frozen food in 1930, what did the company call it? A: Frosted Food. Company officials feared the word frozen would suggest flesh burns. The name was changed to frozen soon after. What American city produces most of the egg rolls sold in grocery stores in the United States? A: Houston, Texas. What was the first of H.J. Heinz' "57 varieties"? A: Horseradish, marketed in 1869 What is the literal meaning of the Italian word linguine? A: Little tongues. Where did the pineapple plant originate? A: In South America. It didn't reach Hawaii until the early nineteenth century. What recipe, first published 50 years ago, has been requested most frequently through the years by the readers of "Better Homes and Garden"? A: The recipe for hamburger pie, which has been updated and republished a number of times over the years. What is the only essential vitamin not found in the white potato? A: Vitamin A PeopleString Homepage & Mailbox-CashBox Tutorial Learning all the new things necessary for you to become efficient on the PeopleString Homepage can be a bit confusing when you are a new member. This video will help you to become more familiar with some of the functions of the PeopleString Homepage. I hope you find that this will also help you to become better at recommending PeopleString to your friends, family and interested people of the world. Thinking of joining the PeopleString team? There is no better time than now, as the Ground Floor opportunities are filling up fast. Just click on the this link for more info. The PeopleString Story PeopleString 'Where You Own the Web'. It is the new wave in relationship and social communities; it has the Creativity, Culture, Expressive Forums and p

What American city produces most of the egg rolls sold in grocery stores in the United States?

The Food Timeline: history notes--Asian-American cuisine Asian food was introduced to the United States in the mid-1800's when Chinese immigrants from Canton began settling in California. At that time the food was consumed primarily by the Chinese community. Chinese food became popular with young cosmopolitans in the 1920s because it was considered exotic. It wasn't until after World War II that Asian cuisines (notably Chinese, Japanese and Polynesian) piqued the interest of mainstream America. Sylvia Lovegren's Fashionable Food: Seven Decades of Food Fads [MacMillan:New York] 1995 describes America's 20th century Asian food fads. In the 1960s Polynesian theme restaurants and tiki bars were all the rage. While Chinese food was introduced to America in the mid-19th century, Vietnamese (Japanese, Thai, etc.) cuisine was generally unknown to mainstream American diners until the 1970s. Coincidentally, this period also marks the genesis of fusion cuisine, a convergence of fresh foods, exotic tastes and interesting textures. From the beginning, Asian dishes intended for American diners were adapted to suit expectations. Emphasis on basic meat and vegetables served in standard (sweet & sour, soy) sauces with fried rice became the norm. In many authentic Asian restaurants, there were two menus: one for people of Asian descent and another for tourists. The difference was more than language. Did you know? Some "classic" Chinese menu choices such as fortune cookies are not Chinese at all! They were invented in America. Molly O'Neil's article "The Chop Suey Syndrome: Americanizing the Exotic," New York Times, July 26, 1989 (C1) explains the process. "When Europe began trading with the Orient, the seaport of Canton became the gateway to the West. The Cantonese readily absorbed these cosmopolitan influences and, being great travelers themselves, soon emigrated to Europe and America. They were the first to establish Chinese restaurants ouside their own country and to make Chinese cooking known to the West. As a result, most Chinese restaurants in the United States and Europe are Cantonese." ---The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook, Gloria Bley Miller [Grosset & Dunlap:New York] (p. 15) "...in 1847, the first Chinese immigrants settled in San Francisco and were followed by thousands who helped to build the transcontinental railways. The meals of hundreds of California families were influenced by cooks who were Chinese and had been hired as housemen in middle-class homes. They seldom were permitted to prepare Oriental meals, but they held to their art of serving vegetables that do to lose their crispness or color...Other Chinese were cooks for the work gangs...In the early California Chinese restaurants there was a willingness to cater to customers--some proprietors served their non-Chinese clients only what they thought those diners wanted, that is, chop suey and fried steak. Better restaurants gained fame on San Francisco's Grant Avenue, on or near New York's Mott Street, in Los Angeles, and every other American city of consequence, and the developing tastes for genuine Chinese food resulted in a vogue for home delivery of such easily portable items as egg rolls and chicken chow mein in paper buckets. But it wasn't until after World War II that Americans began consciously to augment their Oriental kitchen repertoires by attending classes in Chinese cooking and avidly sampling new tastes that became available in restaurants specializing in Mandarin, Hunan, Fukien, and Szechwan dishes in addition to those from Canton. This influence on American eating habits came after new political relationships encouraged interest in largely unknown regions of the People's republic, and many more Chinese entrepreneurs arrived to join what had been dominantly a Cantonese population in the United States..." ---American Food: The Gastronomic Story, Evan Jones, 2nd edition [Vintage Books:New York] 1981 (p. 166-7) "The Chinese settled their own Chinatowns within major United States cities, where they opened chow chow eateries, identified by their triangula

Italy leads the world in pasta consumption with 61.7 pounds eaten per person per year. What country is second?

Corners of the Globe - DHS International Week 2014 DHS International Week 2014 All Levels Instructions: Played like the traditional four corners game - one person will close their eyes and pick a number, while the others go to one of the four corners in the room.  Each number will represent one of the four corners in the room.  The corner that is picked will be asked a question.  They will collectively come up with one answer, if that answer is wrong every person in that corner will have to sit down.  Once a student or group of students is out they will take a seat and follow the instructions below.  If they answer it correctly, they all get to stay in.  This process will be repeated until there is one man left, that person is the winner When someone is eliminated, they will return to their seats and will be handed a crossword puzzle.  The answers to the crossword puzzle will correspond with the questions going on in the game.   If the crossword is completed the student will receive a jolly rancher. The winner will receive 2 jolly ranchers. The questions will range from moderately difficult to difficult Questions: 1. What country is Leonardo Da Vinci from? (Italy) 2. What is the only Great Lake that does not border Michigan? (Lake Ontario) 3. True or false: During World War II Japan was allied with the Axis powers? True 4. What city has a large coca cola statue like thing in the city’s MLB park? (San Francisco) 5. What American city produces most of the egg rolls sold in grocery stores in the United States? (Houston Texas) 6. Italy leads the world in pasta consumption with 61.7 pounds eaten per person per year. What country is second? (Venezuela, where the annual pasta consumption is 27.9 pounds.) 7. What eating utensil was first brought to America in 1630 by Massachusetts Bay Colony governor John Winthrop, who carried it around with him in a specially made, velvet-lined leather case? (The fork.) 8. The people of which country drink the most milk per capita? (Iceland) 9. How many bathrooms are in the white house? (34) 10. What is Europe’s oldest currency? Hint: Not the Euro (Greek Drachma) 11. What was Muhammad Ali’s name at birth? 12. What Asian dynasty fell in the year of 220 C.E? (Han) 13. What finally went out of style in Ancient Rome, prompting people to begin wearing short pants called feminalia? (Toga) 14. What south Asian city is the planet’s biggest feature film producer? (Bombay) 15. What is the capital of Kuwait? (Kuwait City) 16. Sri Lanka was known as what until 1972? (Ceylon) 17. The University of Paris is more commonly known as what? (The Sorbonne) 18. Who is the Greek goddess of agriculture? (Demeter) 19.  In what nation did Mohandas Gandhi first use civil disobedience as a form of protest?  (South Africa) 20.  What film industry serves as the Nigerian equivalent of Hollywood? (Nollywood) 21.  What is the name of the world’s  least populous national jurisdiction? (Pitcairn Islands) 22.  In order from most populous to least populous, what are the world’s three most heavily populated nations? (China, India, the United States) 23.  What does the acronym OPEC stand for? (The Organization of Petroleum exporting Countries) 24.  How many states does the Federal Republic of Germany consist of? (16) 25.  What is the most common first language among European citizens? (German)

When Birdseye introduced the first frozen food in 1930, what did the company call it/

A Chilling History of Frozen Food A Chilling History of Frozen Food A Chilling History of Frozen Food Swanson TV Dinner.  Courtesy of the Pinnacle Foods Corporation By Mary Bellis Updated April 01, 2016. When we crave fresh fruits and vegetables in the middle of winter, we can thank an American taxidermist for making possible the next best thing.   Clarence Birdseye, who invented and commercialized a method for quick-freezing food products in convenient packages and without altering the original taste, was simply seeking a way for his family to have fresh food all year round. The solution came to him while conducting fieldwork in the arctic, where he observed how the Inuit would preserve freshly caught fish and others meats in barrels of sea water that quickly froze due to the frigid climate. The fish were later thawed, cooked and most importantly tasted fresh -- much more so than anything at the fish markets back at home. He surmised that it was this practice of rapid freezing in extremely low temperatures that allowed meat to retain freshness once thawed and served months later.   Back in the U.S., commercial foods were typically chilled at a higher temperature and thus took longer to freeze. continue reading below our video Should I Buy my House or Continue to Rent? Compared to conventional techniques, fast freezing causes smaller ice crystals to form, which is less likely to damage the food. So in 1923, with an investment of $7 for an electric fan , buckets of brine, and cakes of ice, Clarence Birdseye developed and later perfected a system of packing fresh food into waxed cardboard boxes and flash-freezing under high pressure. And by 1927, his company General Seafoods was applying the technology to preserve beef, poultry, fruit, and vegetables.    Two years later, The Goldman-Sachs Trading Corporation and the Postum Company (later the General Foods Corporation) bought Clarence Birdseye’s patents and trademarks in 1929 for $22 million. The first quick-frozen vegetables, fruits, seafoods, and meat were sold to the public for the first time in 1930 in Springfield, Massachusetts, under the trade name Birds Eye Frosted Foods®.  These frozen products were initially only available at 18 stores as a way to gauge whether consumers would take to what was then a novel approach to selling food.  Grocery shoppers could choose from a fairly wide selection that included frozen meat, blue point oysters, fish fillets, spinach, peas, various fruits and berries. The products were a hit and with the company continued to expand, with frozen food products transported by refrigerated boxcars to distant stores. Today commercially frozen foods are a multi-billion dollar industry and "Birds Eye," a top frozen-food brand, is widely sold just about everywhere.       Birdseye served as consultant to General Foods up until 1938 and eventually turned his attention to other interests and invented an infrared heat lamp , a spotlight for store window displays, a harpoon for marking whales. He would also establish companies to market his products. By the time of his sudden passing in 1956 he had about 300 patents to his name.

Which 100-mile long waterway links the Mediterranean and the Red Sea?

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In which country is the Aswan Dam?

Aswan High Dam Controls the Nile River Aswan High Dam Aswan High Dam Controls The Nile River Cars drive on a bridge crossing the Nile River in central Cairo, Egypt.  Getty Images Europe Share By Matt Rosenberg Just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rockfill dam which captures the world's longest river , the Nile River, in the world's third largest reservoirs, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as Saad el Aali in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after ten years of work. Egypt has always depended on the water of the Nile River. The two main tributaries of the Nile River are the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The source of the White Nile are the Sobat River Bahr al-Jabal (The "Mountain Nile") and the Blue Nile begins in the Ethiopian Highlands. The two tributaries converge in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan where they form the Nile River. The Nile River has a total length of 4,160 miles (6,695 kilometers) from source to sea. Nile Flooding Before the building of a dam at Aswan, Egypt experienced annual floods from the Nile River that deposited four million tons of nutrient-rich sediment which enabled agricultural production. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know This process began millions of years before Egyptian civilization began in the Nile River valley and continued until the first dam at Aswan was built in 1889. This dam was insufficient to hold back the water of the Nile and was subsequently raised in 1912 and 1933. In 1946, the true danger was revealed when the water in the reservoir peaked near the top of the dam. In 1952, the interim Revolutionary Council government of Egypt decided to build a High Dam at Aswan, about four miles upstream of the old dam. In 1954, Egypt requested loans from the World Bank to help pay for the cost of the dam (which eventually added up to one billion dollars). Initially, the United States agreed to loan Egypt money but then withdrew their offer for unknown reasons. Some speculate that it may have been due to Egyptian and Israeli conflict. The United Kingdom , France, and Israel had invaded Egypt in 1956, soon after Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal to help pay for the dam. The Soviet Union offered to help and Egypt accepted. The Soviet Union's support was not unconditional, however. Along with the money, they also sent military advisers and other workers to help enhance Egyptian-Soviet ties and relations. Building of the Aswan Dam In order to build the Aswan Dam both people and artifacts had to be moved. Over 90,000 Nubians had to be relocated. Those who had been living in Egypt were moved about 28 miles (45 km) away but the Sudanese Nubians were relocated 370 miles (600 km) from their homes. The government was also forced to develop one of the largest Abu Simel temple and dig for artifacts before the future lake would drown the land of the Nubians. After years of construction (the material in the dam is the equivalent to 17 of the great pyramid at Giza), the resulting reservoir was named for the former president of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser , who died in 1970. The lake holds 137 million acre-feet of water (169 billion cubic meters). About 17 percent of the lake is in Sudan and the two countries have an agreement for distribution of the water. Aswan Dam Benefits The Aswan Dam benefits Egypt by controlling the annual floods on the Nile River and prevents the damage which used to occur along the floodplain. The Aswan High Dam provides about a half of Egypt's power supply and has improved navigation along the river by keeping the water flow consistent. There are several problems associated with the dam as well. Seepage and evaporation accounts for a loss of about 12-14% of the annual input into the reservoir. The sediments of the Nile River, as with all river and dam systems, has been filling the reservoir and thus decreasing its storage capacity. This has also resulted in problems downstream. Farmers have been forced to use about a million tons of artificial fertilizer as a substitute for the nutrients which no longe

Where did Idi Amin rule from 1971-1979?

History & Politics — Uganda — Our Africa An unsettled history Idi Amin Idi Amin In this video… Charles talks about Idi Amin, former President of Uganda (1971 – 1979). He was a brutal dictator and many people died during his regime. Uganda’s recent history includes civil war and two brutal dictatorships. In a country with so much beauty and natural wealth, how did this happen? For a start, areas of the north have long been neglected in terms of education, transport links and development. The historical influence of Arab merchants and Catholic and Protestant missionaries also caused Ugandans of different religions to fight for dominance. The British, who took over in the 1890s, favoured the Protestant Bagandans (people of Buganda). This group was given rule of the country, creating resentment elsewhere. After independence from Britain in 1962, grievances caused political meltdown and civil conflict. Brutal dictators Scapegoats The country’s prosperous Asian community were viewed as a popular target during the reign of Idi Amin. All Asians without Ugandan nationality were ordered to leave. In 1971, an army general called Idi Amin overthrew the struggling government in a military coup. Under his brutal rule, the country suffered a moral and economic collapse. Idi Amin was defeated in 1979 by Milton Obote, the leader Amin had originally ousted. Under Obote’s rule (1979-86), killings by the army continued. While Idi Amin and then Milton Obote were in power, half a million Ugandans died. A new era In 1982, Yoweri Musevni formed a National Resistance Movement (NRM), an army largely made up of orphans and victims of Amin/Obote. The NRM entered Kampala in January 1986 and took charge of the country. A brutal group The violence of the past has not totally disappeared. A guerrilla group called the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has terrorised people across northern Uganda and neighbouring countries over the past two decades. Led by a brutal leader called Joseph Kony, the LRA has killed and abducted tens of thousands of civilians, including many children, and displaced more than 1.5 million people. Mr Musevni appointed a government from across ethnic lines, re-established the rule of law and set up a Human Rights Commission. Foreign investment and tourism were encouraged and Uganda’s economy began to grow. The monarchies of key Ugandan regions were also restored. Yoweri Musevni won a presidential election in 1996 and again in 2001. In 2006, full democracy returned with multi-party elections and Mr Musevni remained president by popular vote. In power for 25 years, President Musevni won a fourth term of office in the February 2011 elections, making him the longest-serving leader in East Africa. Brief history of Uganda’s peoples This part of Africa has been inhabited for millions of years by man's earliest ancestors. Pygmoid people probably moved into the region around 3,000 years ago. These small hunter-gatherers are the ancestors of the Bambuti or Batwa. Around 200BC, Bantu-speaking people brought iron-age tools and a more settled lifestyle. Over the next thousand years, these people formed small chiefdoms, with larger kingdoms emerging from AD1100. After AD1500, three kingdoms rose up – the Bunyoro, Buganda and Ankole. At first, the Bunyoro was the largest. It had a central structure under a king (omakuma) and a strong trading position, because of its salt mines. But by the late 1700s, the Buganda kingdom and its king (the kabaka) had become established as the major regional power.

Which country has the rand as its currency?

ZAR | South African Rand | OANDA South African Rand Overview The South African Rand is the currency of South Africa, and is issued by the South African Reserve Bank. The currency takes its name from the Witwatersrand ("White-waters-ridge"), the ridge where most of South Africa's gold deposits were found and where Johannesburg was built. The Rand has the symbol "R" and is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins are issued in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R 1, R 2, and R 5 denominations. Banknotes include R 10, R 20, R 50, R 100, R 200 denominations. The South African Rand is also legal tender in Swaziland and Lesotho, and is accepted in Namibia. Economy Daunting economic problems remain from the apartheid era, including poverty, lack of economic empowerment for the disadvantaged, and inadequate public transportation. Unemployment is extremely high (approaching 25%), and South Africa ranks poorly for income inequality, as measured by the Gini coefficient. Growth has recovered in recent years, but unemployment remains high and outdated infrastructure constrains growth. A Commission established in 1956 recommended giving up the pound sterling and associated terms pounds, shillings and pence in favor of a new currency named "rand." From 1982, the value of the currency started to erode due to mounting international pressure and sanctions against the country because of its apartheid policies. In July 1985, all foreign exchange transactions were suspended for three days to try to stop the devaluation. The currency continued to depreciate due to the uncertainty of apartheid reforms and black majority rule. In 1992, the currency depreciated to the level of R 3 to the dollar; in 1999, to R 6 to the dollar. The September 11, 2001 attacks pushed the currency to its weakest historical level of R 13.84 to the dollar in December 2001. The currency has since stabilized. History A Commission established in 1956 recommended giving up the British Pound and associated terms pounds, shillings and pence in favor of a new currency named “Rand.” The South African Rand was introduced on February 14, 1961, replacing Round Sterling as legal tender, at two Rand = 1 Pound 10 shillings. 1961 was also the year the country became a republic and left the Commonwealth of Nations following a whites-only referendum. From 1982, the value of the currency started to erode due to mounting international pressure and sanctions against the country because of its apartheid policies. In July 1985, all foreign exchange transactions were suspended for three days to try to stop the devaluation. Symbols and Names Cent = 1/100 of a Rand Denominations Bills: R 10, R 20, R 50, R 100, R 200 Coins: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c. R 1, R 2, R 5 Countries Using This Currency SITE MAP © 1996 - 2017 OANDA Corporation. All rights reserved. "OANDA", "fxTrade" and OANDA's "fx" family of trademarks are owned by OANDA Corporation. All other trademarks appearing on this Website are the property of their respective owners. Leveraged trading in foreign currency contracts or other off-exchange products on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. We advise you to carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your personal circumstances. You may lose more than you invest. Information on this website is general in nature. We recommend that you seek independent financial advice and ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Trading through an online platform carries additional risks. Refer to our legal section here . Financial spread betting is only available to OANDA Europe Ltd customers who reside in the UK or Republic of Ireland. CFDs, MT4 hedging capabilities and leverage ratios exceeding 50:1 are not available to US residents. The information on this site is not directed at residents of countries where its distribution, or use by any person, would be contrary to local law or regulation. OANDA Corporation is a registered Futures Commission Merchant and Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a membe

What is the former name of the People's Republic of Venin?

Benin: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Boni Forms New Government without a Prime Minister Geography This West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, between Togo on the west and Nigeria on the east, is about the size of Tennessee. It is bounded by Burkina Faso and Niger on the north. The land consists of a narrow coastal strip that rises to a swampy, forested plateau and then to highlands in the north. A hot and humid climate blankets the entire country. Government Republic under a multiparty democratic rule. History The Abomey kingdom of the Dahomey, or Fon, peoples was established in 1625. A rich cultural life flourished, and Dahomey's wooden masks, bronze statues, tapestries, and pottery are world renowned. One of the smallest and most densely populated regions in Africa, Dahomey was annexed by the French in 1893 and incorporated into French West Africa in 1904. It became an autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958, and on Aug. 1, 1960, Dahomey was granted its independence within the Community. Gen. Christophe Soglo deposed the first president, Hubert Maga, in an army coup in 1963. He dismissed the civilian government in 1965, proclaiming himself chief of state. A group of young army officers seized power in Dec. 1967, deposing Soglo. In Dec. 1969, Benin had its fifth coup of the decade, with the army again taking power. In May 1970, a three-man presidential commission with a six-year term was created to take over the government. In May 1972, yet another army coup ousted the triumvirate and installed Lt. Col. Mathieu Kérékou as president. Between 1974 and 1989 Dahomey embraced socialism, and changed its name to the People's Republic of Benin. The name Benin commemorates an African kingdom that flourished from the 15th to the 17th century in what is now southwest Nigeria. In 1990, Benin abandoned Marxist ideology, began moving toward multiparty democracy, and changed its name again, to the Republic of Benin.

In which country are Tangier and Casablanca?

Morocco Send me a copy Subject: Email addresses provided here will be used solely to email the link indicated. They will not be saved, shared, or used again in any manner whatsoever. The CAPTCHA code you entered is not valid, please reenter the CAPTCHA code Morocco Official Name: Kingdom of Morocco Last Updated: April 8, 2016 Embassy Messages Must be valid at time of entry BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: One page required for entry stamp TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays under 90 days VACCINATIONS: Export of Moroccan dirhams is not allowed Expand All Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(212)(661) 13-19-39 Fax: +(212) (522) 29-77-01 KM 5.7, Avenue Mohammed VI Souissi, Rabat Fax: +(212)(537) 63-72-01 Destination Description Read the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on Morocco for information on U.S. – Morocco relations. Entry, Exit & Visa Requirements Passports and Visas: You must have a valid passport with at least one blank page. Visas are not required for visits lasting less than 90 days.  Visit the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco website for the most current visa information. If you remain in Morocco beyond 90 days without having requested an extension of stay, you will need to appear before a judge prior to departing Morocco.  Please contact the immigration office at your local police station for details.  Clearance may include the payment of a fine. Travelers who plan to reside in Morocco must obtain a residence permit from immigration authorities (Service Etranger) at the central police station of the district of residence.   Carry a copy of your U.S. passport with you at all times to have  proof of identity and U.S. citizenship readily available, if needed. Children who possess U.S. passports and who are born to a Moroccan father may experience difficulty leaving Morocco without the father's permission, even if the parents are divorced and the mother has legal custody.  Under Moroccan law, these children are considered Moroccan citizens.   U.S. citizen women married to Moroccans do not need their spouse's permission to leave Morocco. HIV/AIDS:  The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Morocco.  Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our websites. Safety and Security The potential for terrorist violence against U.S. interests and citizens exists in Morocco.  Moroccan authorities continue to disrupt groups seeking to attack U.S. or Western-affiliated and Moroccan government targets, arresting numerous individuals associated with international terrorist groups.  With indications that such groups still seek to carry out attacks in Morocco, it is important for U.S. citizens to be keenly aware of their surroundings and adhere to prudent security practices such as avoiding predictable travel patterns and maintaining a low profile.  Establishments that are identifiable with the United States are potential targets for attacks.  These may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners congregate, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels, movie theaters, U.S. brand establishments, and other public areas.  Such targets may also include establishments where activities that may offend religious sensitivities occur, such as casinos or places where alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed. All U.S. citizens are urged to remain alert to local security developments and be vigilant regarding their personal security and report any suspicious incidents or problems immediately to Moroccan authorities and the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca. Demonstrations occur frequently in Morocco and are typically focused on political or social issues.  During periods of heightened regional tension, large demonstrations may take place in the major cities.  By law, all demonstrations require a government permit, but spontaneous unauthorized demonstrations, which have greater potential for violence, can occur.  In addition, different unions or groups may organize strikes

Who was the Egyptian president who was assassinated in 1981?

The president of Egypt is assassinated - Oct 06, 1981 - HISTORY.com The president of Egypt is assassinated Share this: The president of Egypt is assassinated Author The president of Egypt is assassinated URL Publisher A+E Networks Islamic extremists assassinate Anwar Sadat, the president of Egypt, as he reviews troops on the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. Led by Khaled el Islambouli, a lieutenant in the Egyptian army with connections to the terrorist group Takfir Wal-Hajira, the terrorists, all wearing army uniforms, stopped in front of the reviewing stand and fired shots and threw grenades into a crowd of Egyptian government officials. Sadat, who was shot four times, died two hours later. Ten other people also died in the attack. Despite Sadat’s incredible public service record for Egypt (he was instrumental in winning the nation its independence and democratizing it), his controversial peace negotiation with Israel in 1977-78, for which he and Menachem Begin won the Nobel Peace Prize, made him a target of Islamic extremists across the Middle East. Sadat had also angered many by allowing the ailing Shah of Iran to die in Egypt rather than be returned to Iran to stand trial for his crimes against the country. Libyan leader Muammar Qadaffi, who sponsored Takfir Wal-Hajira, had engineered his own unsuccessful attempt on Sadat’s life in 1980. Despite the well-known threats on his life, Sadat did not withdraw from the public eye, believing it was important to the country’s well-being that he be open and available. Before executing their plan, Islambouli’s team of assassins took hits of hashish to honor a long-standing Middle Eastern tradition. As their vehicle passed the reviewing stand, they jumped out and started firing. Vice President Hosni Mubarak was sitting near Sadat but managed to survive the attack. Taking over the country when Sadat died, Mubarak arrestedhundreds of peoplesuspected to have participated in the conspiracy to kill Sadat. Eventually, charges were brought against 25 men, who went to trial in November. Many of those charged were unrepentant and proudly admitted their involvement. Islambouli and four others were executed, while 17 others were sentenced to prison time. Related Videos

Which country was called Upper Volta until 1984?

Which African country was called Upper Volta until 1984? View the step-by-step solution to: Which African country was called Upper Volta until 1984? This question was answered on Jun 08, 2016. View the Answer Which African country was called Upper Volta until 1984? BarbaraMcdonald posted a question · Jun 08, 2016 at 2:14am Top Answer Let me explain the... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(29991236) ]} leonardkabib answered the question · Jun 08, 2016 at 2:15am Other Answers Burkina Faso  on 4 August... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(30012916) ]} View Full Answer or ask a new question Related Questions Need a World History tutor? jood.amc 4 World History experts found online! Average reply time is less than an hour Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. - Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! - Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want!

Who was the Egyptian king whose tomb an treasures were discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922?

Entrance to King Tut’s tomb discovered - Nov 04, 1922 - HISTORY.com Entrance to King Tut’s tomb discovered Share this: Entrance to King Tut’s tomb discovered Author Entrance to King Tut’s tomb discovered URL Publisher A+E Networks British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workmen discover a step leading to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. When Carter first arrived in Egypt in 1891, most of the ancient Egyptian tombs had been discovered, though the little-known King Tutankhamen, who had died when he was 18, was still unaccounted for. After World War I, Carter began an intensive search for “King Tut’s Tomb,” finally finding steps to the burial room hidden in the debris near the entrance of the nearby tomb of King Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings. On November 26, 1922, Carter and fellow archaeologist Lord Carnarvon entered the interior chambers of the tomb, finding them miraculously intact. Thus began a monumental excavation process in which Carter carefully explored the four-room tomb over several years, uncovering an incredible collection of several thousand objects. The most splendid architectural find was a stone sarcophagus containing three coffins nested within each other. Inside the final coffin, which was made out of solid gold, was the mummy of the boy-king Tutankhamen, preserved for more than 3,000 years. Most of these treasures are now housed in the Cairo Museum. Related Videos

Name the East African country which lies on the equator.

Which African countries does the equator pass through? | Reference.com Which African countries does the equator pass through? A: Quick Answer The equator passes through the African countries of Gabon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia. In total, the equator passes through 12 countries. Full Answer In addition to the six African countries that the equator passes through, it also passes through Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Maldives, Indonesia, Kiribati and Sao Torne and Principe. The equator represents a great circle that is equal distance from both poles on the Earth, the North and South Poles. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The tropics are more likely to be found around the equator and as a result, temperatures are consistently hotter in these areas of the world than any others.

In which country did King Hassan II ascend the throne in 1961?

King Hassan of Morocco: world leaders mourn a ruthless despot - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI)   King Hassan of Morocco: world leaders mourn a ruthless despot By Jean Shaoul 28 July 1999 King Hassan II of Morocco, who died at the age of 70 last Friday after 38 years on the throne, was the second Middle Eastern puppet of US and European imperialism to die in the last six months. Delegations and representatives from more than 60 countries flocked to the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to pay their respects to such a loyal servant. That more than a few put aside their public differences with each other and Morocco to attend speaks volumes for the unstable character of international relations today. The US delegation included Bill and Hillary Clinton, who broke off a fund-raising trip to Colorado to attend, former president George Bush and two former Secretaries of State that have played key roles in earlier Middle East peace processes—James Baker and Warren Christopher. "King Hassan worked tirelessly for the welfare of his people," Clinton gushed. "He had taken important steps to deepen freedom in his country", he added, in an apparent reference to the release from prison of political and militant opponents. President Jacques Chirac represented France, which ruled Morocco under the Treaty of Fez from 1912 to 1956. "We have lost a man who loved France and the French people—we feel immense pain," Chirac said. King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia represented Spain, which also once ruled part of Morocco. Prince Charles and Foreign Secretary Robin Cook represented Britain. Yassir Arafat came from Palestine. Hafez el-Assad, the Syrian President, pulled out at the last moment but sent his deputy, Mohammed Zuhair Masharqua. President Hosni Mubarak represented Egypt. All these leaders had, publicly at least, opposed Hassan for maintaining friendly relations with Israel, represented at the funeral by Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Foreign Secretary David Levy. Shimon Peres, a former Israeli Prime minister, said, "With his passing we lose one of the most experienced and wisest leaders that this region has enjoyed in the last half century". Hassan's relations with his North African neighbours had been far from amicable, yet they too came. Mohamed Abdelazziz, the president of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), whose territory is controlled by Morocco, joined the mourners. The Polisario Front fought a bitter war against Morocco for more than a decade over Western Sahara, which Morocco claims as its territory. President Mohammed Bouteflika came from Algeria, the first official visit in two decades between the two countries, which had closed their borders to the movement of goods and people as a result of the dispute over the Western Sahara. Colonel Muammar Gadhaffi ordered Major Khouildi Hamidi, a member of the country's revolutionary council, to cut short his visit to the Gambia in order to represent the Libyan government. Three days of national mourning were declared, despite relations between the two countries having roller-coastered over the last three decades. Libya is technically at war with Israel. High level delegations came from all the Middle East states, including Iraq, and other Moslem countries. Heads of state came from 14 African countries. The Organisation for African Unity (OAU) sent condolences, even though Morocco left the OAU more than 20 years ago when it recognised the SADR. The various politicians portrayed King Hassan as some kind of elder statesman in Middle East affairs, like King Hussein of Jordan who died earlier this year. Yet Hassan has had a substantially lower public profile than Hussein, and ruled a country that was nearer to London than Jerusalem, and poorer than any other in North Africa. Known as the "great survivor" by his political opponents, Hassan became the longest reigning monarch in the Arab world after the death of Hussein. He became king in 1961, after the death of his father. His crown remained in p

Which British general was killed at Khartoum in 1885?

Mahdist War and the Siege of Khartoum approx. 50,000 men Siege of Khartoum - Background: In the wake of 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War, British troops remained in Egypt to protect British interests. Though occupying the country, they allowed the Khedive to continue overseeing domestic affairs. This included dealing with the Mahdist Revolt which had commenced in Sudan. Though technically under Egyptian rule, large parts of Sudan had fallen to Mahdist forces led by Muhammad Ahmad. Considering himself the Mahdi (the redeemer of Islam), Ahmad defeated Egyptian forces at El Obeid in November 1883 and overran Kordofan and Darfur. This defeat and the deteriorating situation led to Sudan being discussed in Parliament. Assessing the problem and wishing to avoid the cost of intervention, Prime Minister William Gladstone and his cabinet were unwilling to commit forces to the conflict. As a result, their representative in Cairo, Sir Evelyn Baring, directed the Khedive to order the garrisons in Sudan to evacuate back into Egypt. To oversee this operation, London requested that Major General Charles "Chinese" Gordon be placed in command. A veteran officer and former governor-general of Sudan, Gordon was familiar with the region and its peoples. Leaving in early 1884, he was also tasked with reporting on the best means for extracting the Egyptians from the conflict. Arriving in Cairo, he was re-appointed Governor-General of Sudan with full executive powers. Sailing up the Nile, he arrived at Khartoum on February 18. Directing his limited forces against the advancing Mahdists, Gordon began evacuating women and children north to Egypt. Siege of Khartoum - Gordon Digs In: Though London desired to abandon Sudan, Gordon firmly believed the Mahdists needed to be defeated or they could overrun Egypt. Citing a lack of boats and transport, he ignored his orders to evacuate and began organizing a defense of Khartoum. In an effort to win over the city's residents, he improved the justice system and remitted taxes. Recognizing that Khartoum's economy rested on the slave trade, he re-legalized slavery despite the fact the he had originally abolished it during his earlier term as governor-general. While unpopular at home, this move increased Gordon's support in the city. As he moved forward, he began requesting reinforcements to defend the city. An initial request for a regiment of Turkish troops was denied as was a later call for a force of Indian Muslims. Increasingly agitated by Gladstone's lack of support, Gordon began sending a series of angry telegrams to London. These soon became public and led to a vote of no confidence against Gladstone's government. Though he survived, Gladstone steadfastly refused to become committed to a war in Sudan. Left on his own, Gordon began enhancing Khartoum's defenses. Protected to the north and west by the White and Blue Niles, he saw that fortifications and trenches were constructed to the south and east. Facing the desert, these were supported by land mines and wire barriers. To defend the rivers, Gordon retrofitted several steamers into gunboats which were protected by metal plates. Attempting an offensive near Halfaya on March 16, Gordon's troops faltered and took 200 casualties. In the wake of the setback, he concluded that he should remain on the defensive. Siege of Khartoum - The Siege Begins: Later that month, Mahdist forces began to near Khartoum and skirmishing commenced. With Mahdist forces closing in, Gordon telegraphed London on April 19 that he had provisions for five months. He also requested two to three thousand Turkish troops as his men were increasingly unreliable. Gordon believed that with such a force, he could drive off the enemy. As the month ended, the tribes to the north elected to join with the Mahdi and cut off Gordon's lines of communication to Egypt. While runners were able to make the journey, the Nile and telegraph were severed. As enemy forces surrounded the city, Gordon attempted to convince the Mahdi to make peace but with no success. Siege of Khartoum - Fall of Khartoum: Holding the

On the border of which two countries is Victoria Falls?

Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe border - 360 Degree Aerial Panorama | 360° Aerial Panoramas, 360° Virtual Tours Around the World, Photos of the Most Interesting Places on the Earth Total Views: 3 792 394   "Victoria" — is one of the most spectacular attractions of Africa and one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world. It is created by the Zambezi River that suddenly plummets into a narrow, 100-meters deep chasm. At the same time, Victoria — is the only waterfall in the world that is over one kilometer wide and over one hundred meters deep.  Its roar can be heard from 40 kilometers away, while the spray and mist from the falling water rises up to 400 meters and is visible from the distance of 50 kilometers. Even the rainbows are incredible here — they are of the "moon" kind: produced by the light reflected off the surface of the Moon. The falls were discovered in 1855 by David Livingstone, the British doctor and a missionary, who named them in honor of Queen Victoria. Locals called this Nature's wonder "Mosi-oa-Tunya" ("The Smoke Which Thunders") and were afraid to even get close to it. Brave Livingstone was the first European who could cross the entire Dark Continent from the South to the North. His expedition, aimed at bringing Christianity to Africa, was accompanied by 300 warriors from one of the tribes, but only two of them dared to get close to the waterfall. However, the traveler was not too happy about his discovery. For Livingstone, this wall of water was just an obstacle that prevented the Christians from reaching the tribes in the depths of the continent. For a long time the waterfall remained practically without any visitors, until the construction of the railroad in 1905. Nowadays, this place is named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Locals from both Zambia and Zimbabwe have lost their fears of the "Smoke That Thunders" and they have successfully developed tourist business on both sides of the river. Curiously, during the dry season that lasts approximately from September to December, water level in Zambezi river falls, and one can walk through the most part of the waterfall, jumping between the streams that are running down. However, at all other times, Victoria is a roaring machine, the power of which leaves an unforgettable impression. One of the peculiar ways of entertainment at Victoria, hardly known to the mainstream tourists — is a natural pool, about ten meters wide, located right next to the cliff, next to the Livingstone's island. Just a narrow strip separates it from the deep precipice. No wonder that his place was called "Devil's Pool". After getting into this pool the swimmer can feel how tons and tons of swirling water plummet nearby. This pool is closed during the high-water season, as the swimmers can be dragged by the current into the precipice, so the tours to this pool only start in autumn.     Photos taken from http://exfun.ru   Victoria is not the tallest waterfall in the world (how could its 100-meter height compare with a  979-meter tall Angel  in Venezuela). However, bungee jumping from "Victoria Falls" bridge is a very popular activity here. Anyone wishing to try bungee jumping is tied by the elastic cords, and then he or she plummets downwards, experiencing the thrill of the free-falling for just a few seconds. The cord stretches near the water, bounces back and about a dozen of times, and afterwards the jumper is brought up. However, the safest way to admire the waterfall would be from the height of the bird's flight, which we offer you here.

What is the name of the volcanic valley that runs from the Sinai peninsula to central Mozambique?

Africa Map: Interactive Map of Africa with countries and capitals       Africa is the warmest continent.  The equator runs through Africa about halfway between the northern-most and southern-most points.  Over three-quarters of Africa is in the tropics; only the upper part of the Sahara, the Mediterranean area, and the southern tip of Africa, are outside of the tropics.  Except for the peaks of  high mountains, it never freezes in these tropical regions. Because of being in the tropics, the snow line is much higher up than it would be on a mountain of similar height in the temperate zone.       Africa is divided by the Sahara Desert, which stretches west to east just below the top of the continent.   While some nomadic peoples live in the desert, and others live in the occasional oasis within the Sahara, the desert is mostly a vast barrier of sand, inhospitable and forbidding.  Any kind of communication across the Sahara used to be more difficult than communication around the Mediterranean.  The climate north of the Sahara is also similar to the rest  of the Mediterranean area.  The peoples around the Mediterranean, therefore, are closer to the other cultures around it than to those south of the Sahara.  The former are primarily Arabs, while the people south of the Sahara are primarily Khoisan, Bantu and other native Africans.       Below the Sahara is the area known as the Sahel, a high plateau of land that is mostly savanna, plains studded with occasional trees.  This area is quite warm and has low to moderate rainfall.  The Great Rift Valley runs north-south through the eastern part of Africa, and north of Africa into the Red Sea.  This area is where the earliest fossils of early hominids have been found.  Two volcanic peaks, Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest point in Africa) are found near the Lakes region.  The volcanic ash makes for fertile soil, and the warm climate and plentiful rainfall mean that the growing season is limited only by legal holidays—food can be grown all year round.  This area is densely populated, and has a high birth rate.       The beautiful tropical rainforest, where plant life is so lush that sunlight rarely reaches the ground, is found below the Sahel, in West Africa and into the central part of the continent.  The rivers provided the only access to the interior of this part of the continent.  When colonial powers arrived in Africa, they set up an "entrepot" where the river emerged into the ocean, and traded and stored goods there.  Many of the countries on the West African coast (Togo, Benin, Cameroon) are shaped the way they are to contain a river and its mouth  Tragically, a major part of the trade was in slaves. The Nile river flows north through the Sahara on the eastern edge of Africa.  The White Nile rises in the Great Lakes region of Africa, south of the Sahara Desert, and is joined by the Blue Nile in Sudan, near Khartoum.  The Nile then flows north into the Mediterranean Sea. Senegal and the Gambia:      Senegal and The Gambia agreed to merge in 1981 into Senegambia but the agreement was dissolved in 1989.  The Gambia, the smallest country in Africa, is still almost a part of Senegal. Democratic Republic of the Congo:      The Democratic Republic of the Congo was formerly know as Zaire. "Congo":      The Republic of the Congo is often referred to as "Congo (Brazzaville)".      The Democratic Republic of the Congo is often referred to as "DRC" or "Congo (Kinshasa)". Cote d'Ivoire:      Cote d'Ivoire was formerly known as Ivory Coast. Capital of Cote d'Ivoire:      Yamoussoukro has been the official capital of Cote d'Ivoire

Which actor won an Academy Award for his performance in The African Queen?

Humphrey Bogart Wins Best Actor: 1952 Oscars - YouTube Humphrey Bogart Wins Best Actor: 1952 Oscars Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 3, 2011 Humphrey Bogart wins the Oscar for Best Actor for The African Queen at the 24th Academy Awards. Greer Garson presents the award; hosted by Danny Kaye. See more 1952 Oscar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Become an Oscar Insider: http://www.oscars.org/insider/ Check out our Academy Originals: https://www.youtube.com/user/AcademyO... ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. Category

Who wrote the novel Cry, the Beloved Country about South Africa?

SparkNotes: Cry, the Beloved Country: Context Cry, the Beloved Country Table of Contents Plot Overview Alan Paton was born in the South African city of Pietermaritzburg on January 11, 1903, to a Scottish father and a South African mother of English heritage. An active and intelligent child, Paton went on to attend Natal University, where, among other activities, he wrote poetry and served as student body president. At the age of twenty-two, he became a teacher at two of South Africa’s elite, all-white schools, first in the village of Ixopo, then in Pietermaritzburg. Ten years later, he left teaching to pursue a career as a reformatory worker. He was appointed principal of the Diepkloof Reformatory, a prison school for black youths. While at the reformatory, Paton attempted to loosen the restrictions placed on the youths and emphasized preparation for life outside the reformatory walls. He also traveled extensively to study reformatory schools worldwide. It was on one such trip, shortly after World War II, that he wrote Cry, the Beloved Country, the novel that earned him his fame as an author. Cry, the Beloved Country was published in 1948 to overwhelming international acclaim—at the time of the author’s death, in 1988, more than fifteen million copies of the novel had been sold, and it had been published in twenty different languages. In Paton’s native South Africa, however, praise for Cry, the Beloved Country remained muted, and the novel’s objective take on the problems of racial inequality in South Africa created much controversy. Nonetheless, Paton’s reputation as one of South Africa’s greatest writers remained secure, though his subsequent novels, Too Late the Phalarope (1953) and Ah, But Your Land Is Beautiful (1981), were praised by critics but failed to generate the same excitement as Cry, the Beloved Country. Although apartheid, South Africa’s infamous system of enforced racial segregation, was not instituted until after the novel’s publication, the South Africa of Cry, the Beloved Country was nevertheless suffering from the effects of racial segregation, enforced inequality, and prejudice. The crime rate was high, and attacks on whites by black agitators caused panic among the country’s white citizens. Black South Africans found themselves adrift as the traditional tribal cultures gave way to the lure of the cities, and many South Africans were left without any moral or social organization to turn to. Whites held a monopoly on political power, and they did nothing to alleviate the extreme poverty among black South Africans, which in turn led many young black men to crime. The gold mines, which were so vital to South Africa’s economy, depended on cheap black labor to remain profitable, and as a result, the workers were paid barely enough to survive. But those in power inevitably broke up attempts to strike or seek a better wage. Cry, the Beloved Country is set in this tense and fragile society, where the breathtaking beauty of the nation’s natural landscape is tainted by the fears of its people. And yet, the message of the novel is one of hope. Characters such as Stephen Kumalo, James Jarvis, and Theophilus Msimangu reveal a potential for goodness in humankind, and are able to defuse hatred, overcome fear, and take the first steps necessary for mending a broken nation. Historical Background Cry, the Beloved Country is set in South Africa in the 1940s. Its story unfolds against a backdrop of economic and political tensions that have a lengthy, complicated history. Thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived, southern Africa was populated by various African tribal groups, including the San, the Khoikhoi, and, later on, Bantu-speaking peoples who were ancestors of the modern Zulus. The first European settlers in South Africa, the Dutch, arrived in the mid-1600s. The Dutch wanted only to set up bases for trade, not to colonize the country, and they met with little resistance. But by the mid-1700s, the Dutch, who had come to be known as the Boers and who had developed their own language, Afrikaans, had begu

What is the capital of Kenya?

The Capital of Kenya: Nairobi [ ? ]Subscribe To This Site Exploring Nairobi, the Capital of Kenya Not only is Nairobi the capital of Kenya, it's also the largest city. It sits in the south-central area of Kenya and has a population of nearly 3 million people. It's a modern city, with good medical facilities, a national university, shopping complexes, good restaurants and decent public transportation. It also has a lively cultural scene. With its central location, good road access and international airport, Nairobi is a natural spot for trade and tourism. The capital of Kenya makes a good jumping-off spot to tour any other part of the country, and has several interesting sights of its own. Nairobi doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to crime, but if you stick to the same kind of rules that go for any large North American city as well, there’s nothing to worry about. A Little History Before becoming the capital of Kenya, Nairobi was first a supply stop for the Uganda Railway. Built originally in 1899, it became the capital of the British Protectorate in 1905. It took the title from the much older city of Mombasa, namely because of the agreeable climate (Nairobi is located much higher than Mombasa, which is at the Indian Ocean) and proximity to several waterways. After independence, Nairobi remained as the country's capital city. Business in Nairobi Nairobi is the largest business center in eastern Africa, and home to many international corporate headquarters. Most business is located in the Central Business District, a section of the city known for its modern skyscrapers. Companies like General Electric, Coca Cola and Cisco Systems all maintain their African offices in Nairobi. The United Nations has one of it’s 4 international headquarters here, too. The Nairobi Stock Exchange is the 4th largest in Africa. Nairobi Transportation The public transit system in Nairobi consists mainly of buses, that have routes all through the city. Taxis are also plenty available. Another option which can be found in many African cities is the matatu. Matatus are small private shuttle buses that travel a set route, picking people up along the way. If you want to travel the African way, or save money (they are dirt cheap), then take the matatu. The used to drive recklessly, but the government has regulated the matatu industry more strictly recently. Traveling to and from the capital of Kenya is also straightforward. Nairobi is connected through roadways with Mombasa and other major cities in Kenya. Since the roads aren’t always of good quality, taking the train to Mombasa or other cities may usually be more convenient and faster. Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is one of the better airports of Africa, and connects Nairobi to many other cities in Africa and the rest of the world. Though there are plans in that direction, there are still no direct flights to North America however. For the Tourist The largest attraction in Nairobi is certainly the Nairobi National Park, home to lions, giraffes, and zebras. Right in the city, you can see most of the wildlife that Kenya is famous for, without the travel time of going cross-country. Other spots you should visit when in Nairobi are the Karen Blixen museum, the Bomas of Kenya villages and Carnivore restaurant. You can always find a major hotel chain in Nairobi, and there are several smaller B&B spots too. There are a few full-service resorts, but they are more common on the coast near Mombasa or Malindi. All hotels in the capital of Kenya have English-speaking staff and the more upmarket ones also have air-conditioning and private guards.

From which European country did Angola achieve independence in 1975?

HISTORY OF ANGOLA HISTORY OF ANGOLA Enjoy the Famous Daily Angola and slaves: 15th-19th century Little is known about the early history of the Angola region, stretching south from the mouth of the Congo. The inhabitants are living a neolithic existence until the arrival of Bantu migrants from the north, bringing iron technology in the first millennium AD. When the Portuguese begin trading on the west coast of Africa, in the 15th century, they concentrate their energies on Guinea and Angola. Hoping at first for gold, they soon find that slaves are the most valuable commodity available here for export. But the Portuguese never establish much more than a foothold in either place. In Guinea rival Europeans grab much of the trade, while local African rulers confine the Portuguese to the area around Bissau.   Thousands of miles down the coast, in Angola, the Portuguese find it even harder to consolidate their early advantage against encroachments by Dutch, British and French rivals. Nevertheless the fortified towns of Luanda (established in 1587 with 400 Portuguese settlers) and Benguela (a fort from 1587, a town from 1617) remain almost continuously in Portuguese hands. As in Guinea , the slave trade becomes the basis of the local economy - with raids carried ever further inland to procure captives. More than a million men, women and children are shipped from here across the Atlantic. In this region, unlike Guinea, the trade remains largely in Portuguese hands. Nearly all the slaves are destined for Brazil .   During the 19th century the western embargo on the slave trade brings to an end Angola's main export. The shipping of slaves from Angola is banned in 1836, but slavery remains legal in the Portuguese empire until 1875. So an attempt is made in Angola to make productive use of slaves who can no longer be sold abroad. Grants of land are made in regions inland from Luanda. Plantations are established, with coffee, cotton and sugar as the main crops. But this encroachment leads to continual outbreaks of warfare with local rulers of the Kongo, Mbundu and Ovambo peoples. Angola is a most unsettled region when the European scramble for Africa begins in the 1880s. It remains so in most subsequent periods.   Colonial period: 1885-1975 Portugal's colonial claim to the region is recognized by the other European powers during the 1880s, and the boundaries of Portuguese Angola are agreed by negotiation in Europe in 1891. At the time Portugal is in effective control of only a small part of the area thus theoretically enclosed. But work is already under way to open up the interior. Construction of a railway from Luanda to Malanje, in the fertile highlands, is started in 1885. Work begins in 1902 on a commercially more significant line from Benguela all the way inland to the Katanga region, aiming to provide access to the sea for the richest mining district of the Belgian Congo . The line reaches the Congo border in 1928.   By this time the regime in Portugal has been through two violent transitions, from monarchy to republic in 1910 and then to a military dictatorship after a coup in 1926. The effect of these changes in Angola is a tightening of Portuguese control. In the early years of the colony there has been a continuation of the almost endemic warfare between the Portuguese and the various African rulers of the region. Now a systematic campaign of conquest is undertaken. One by one the local kingdoms are overwhelmed and abolished. By the 1920s almost the whole of Angola is under control. There is no longer slavery, but the plantations are worked on a system of forced African labour.   In the 1950s and 1960s three rival guerrilla groups are formed to fight for Angolan independence. The first is the MPLA or Movimento Popular de Libertaçcão de Angola (Popular Liberation Movement of Angola), founded in 1956 by members of the banned Portuguese Communist party and supported by the USSR. In the following year the FNLA or Frente Nacional de Libertação de Angola (National Front for the Liberation of Angola) is set up with aid from the US

Which country mainly makes up the Horn of Africa?

Horn of Africa: Map Horn of Africa: Map Full-sized map of the countries that make up the Horn of Africa: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. In This Section: U.S. Embassies The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department.External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.Note: documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view, download Adobe Acrobat Reader .

What is the capital of Sierra Leone?

Capital of Sierra Leone - List of Capitals The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown Picture has been licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike . Author: Magnus Ohman Facts about Freetown Freetown, Sierra Leone is located in Sierra Leone Freetown, Sierra Leone Map of Sierra Leone showing the capital Freetown Coordinates: 8°29′4″N 13°14′4″W / 8.48444°N 13.23444°W / 8.48444; -13.23444Coordinates: 8°29′4″N 13°14′4″W / 8.48444°N 13.23444°W / 8.48444; -13.

Which country is the island of Zanzibar part of?

Where is Zanzibar? - Style Hi Club Where is Zanzibar? Where is Zanzibar? What is Zanzibar?  How Do I Get There? Zanzibar.  The very name conjures up a romantic exoticism akin to ancient Babylon or Aladdin’s Agrabah .  Can such a place really exist? If yes, where on earth is it? Oh there it is.  Here’s Zanzibar So Zanzibar is in East Africa.  But it’s not a country, it’s an island that’s part of Tanzania.  Well kind of.  It’s actually considered a “semi-autonomous region” of Tanzania.  And it’s actually not just an island, it’s an archipelago of many islands.  And there are really just two bigger islands, and it’s just one, called Unguja, that people care about.  Unguja is also known as Zanzibar, and it’s home to Zanzibar’s capital, Zanzibar City.  And within Zanzibar City, is Stone Town – which isn’t really a town at all, but really just a part of Zanzibar City. Because all of this is so confusing, here’s a diagram. Zanzibar’s many layers. Does this help? Ever since I watched this video of Matt Harding dancing around the world in 2008, the idea of Zanzibar has been crawling deeper and deeper into my brain.  When I had the opportunity to meet Matt and work with him on this video in 2010, he told me all about Stone Town, and I decided that I would have to go there.  It took me a few more years, but I finally made it. Dusk over Stone Town Bay In case you are curious, there are basically two ways to get to Zanzibar: by plane or by boat.  Coming from Dar es Salaam on mainland Tanzania, there are several unscrupulous options for both means of transportation.  I would therefore stick to Precision Air if you want to fly, or Azam Marine to go via ferry.  The flight is hilariously short, and the ferry ride is only an hour 45 minutes so you can’t go wrong either way. A (Brief) History of Zanzibar The history of Zanzibar is incredibly complex and chock full of bloody violence, slavery, a very short war and big shocker…the British. The short version is that until 1890 Zanzibar was a Sultanate which was for awhile, part of Oman and controlled much of East Africa mostly thanks to favorable trade routes (i.e. Africa-Asia slave trade).  in 1890 Zanzibar became a protectorate of Britain which lasted until they became a constitutional monarchy of their own in 1963.  At this time, there was no Tanzania.  The country we know today as Tanzania was then called the Republic of Tanganyika.  A month after Zanzibar’s independence from Britain they fell into a bloody genocide called the Zanzibar Revolution  so in 1964 Zanzibar merged with mainland Tanganyika to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar which was soon renamed simply the United Republic of Tanzania, of which Zanzibar remains a semi-autonomous region. On an amusing side note, from 1919 to 1961 Tanganyika itself was a British United Nations trust territory and their flag featured a cartoon giraffe.  I kid you not.  I laughed out loud when I saw this for the first time.   Who are the Zanzibari? As you can imagine, a group of islands off Africa in the Indian Ocean that for nearly a millennium has served as a trade center for everything from spices to slaves that used to be part of Oman, then Britain, then Tanzania with bouts of independence along the way…is a pretty diverse place.  For over a thousand years, ethnic Swahili have migrated from the mainland to the Zanzibar islands making up most of the population of just under a million.  Thanks to the trade routes centered around Zanzibar, however, there is also a strong minority population of Asians, originally from India and Arab countries.  It all makes for a pretty interesting mix of people as you wander around the streets of Stone Town. A view over mythical Stone Town from atop Emerson Spice The most interesting Zanzibari has to be Farrokh Bulsara, otherwise known as  Freddie Mercury .  Yes, that Freddie Mercury – the lead singer of Queen.  Mercury was actually born in Zanzibar and grew up there as well as in India while both were under the British crown (which is why he was considered to be British).  But as I walked the st

What is Africa's largest country?

Map of Top Ten Largest African Countries by Area Largest Countries in the World by Area Countries in Africa Africa is made up of over fifty sovereign nations, and several more territories and dependencies. Of the countries in Africa, Algeria is the largest country by area, with an area of 2,381,740 square kilometers. Algeria is situated in northwestern Africa, and its capital is in Algiers. Algeria has a population of over 33 million. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa, falling just behind Algeria, with an area of 2,344,858 square miles. The DRC is located in Central Africa, and its capital is in Kinshasa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population of almost 72 million. The Republic of the Sudan is the third largest nation, with 1,861,484 square kilometers in area. Sudan is located in northeastern Africa, and its capital is located in Khartoum. The population of Sudan is about 67 million. The fourth largest country in Africa is Libya, with an area of 1,759,540. Libya is situated in the far north of Africa along the Mediterranean Sea, and its capital is Tripoli. The population of Libya is just over 6 million people. Chad is in fifth place for largest African countries by area, with a total area of about 1,284,000 square kilometers. Chad is centrally located in Africa, and its capital is N'Djamena. The population of Chad is about 10.1 million. Niger has the sixth largest area in Africa, with its area measuring about 1,267,000 square kilometers. Niger is a central African country, with its capital in Niamey. The population of Niger is almost 14 millions. Angola has an area of 1,246,700 square kilometers, making it seventh largest in the African continent. Angola is a southwestern nation, with its capital in Lunda, and its population numbers under 16 million. Mali takes eighth place in terms of largest countries in Africa, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometers. Mali is located in West Africa, and its capital is in Bamako. The population of Mali is about 13.5 million. South Africa is the ninth largest country in Africa. Located in the far south of the African continent, South Africa has an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers. The capital of South Africa is in three cities: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Pretoria, and the population of the country is about 47.5 million. The tenth largest country in Africa by area is Ethiopia, which is located in eastern Africa. The area of Ethiopia is 1,104,300 square kilometers, and its population is about 85.2 million. The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Adaba. Top 10 Largest African Countries by Area Country

Which African country is bordered by Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, and Mali?

Burkina Faso Map | Map of Burkina Faso World Map in French History of Burkina Faso Originally inhabited by hunter-gatherer tribes as far back as 14,000 BC, Burkina Faso's early indigenous people included the Bura civilization. Later, the land was occupied by the Dogon ethnic group in the 15th century, followed by the Mossi Kingdoms, including the Ouagadougou and the Yatenga, by the 16th century. The Mossi Kingdoms had control of the region, holding off the Muslim conquest, when the first Europeans arrived at the end of the 19th century. The first to reach Burkina Faso were the French, who were met with resistance. Despite their defenses, the region became part of French West Africa as the French Upper Volta in 1919, which was divided into two colonies in 1932. The Upper Volta joined French West Africa on its own in 1947, soon becoming an autonomous republic of France in 1958. Upper Volta gained independence in 1960, but a military coup led to over two decades of unrest and conflict, with alternating civilian and military rule. The National Council for the Revolution was formed in 1983, and became the dominant power. Upper Volta became Burkina Faso in 1984, with Thomas Sankara, the leader of the National Council, as its leader. During a 1987 military coup, Sankara was assassinated and replaced by Blaise Compaore, as part of the Popular Front. In 1991, Burkina Faso adopted a new constitution, which was amended in 2000. President Compaore was elected for his fourth consecutive term in 2010. The 2011 Burkina Faso uprising saw unrest and military mutiny, and the country has had conflict with nearby Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone. Neighboring Countries Burkina Faso is bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. Major Cities Banfora Geography Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, situated in the Sahel region between the Sahara Desert and the Sudanian Savanna. Much of the country is located on a plateau, though there are low hills, and the highest point in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which stands 749 meters (2,457 feet) above sea level. The three main rivers that traverse Burkina Faso, Black Volta, White Volta, and Red Volta, lent the country its original name, Upper Volta. These rivers are also known as Mouhoun, Nakambe, and Nazinon, respectively. The Black Volta, along with the Komoe River are the two year-round rivers in the country. There are also several tributaries to the Niger that flow through Burkina Faso, including the Gorouol and the Goudebo. Significant lakes in Burkina Faso are Tingrela, Bam, and Dem. Points of Interest Burkina Faso is a fairly undeveloped country in terms of tourism, though there are several important natural attractions, including game reserves like Arli National Park and Nazinga, which are home to a variety of wild animals such as lions, hippos, and elephants. Along the border with Niger and Benin is W National Park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to many species, including cheetahs, leopards, and warthogs, as well as 350 types of birds, which are frequently viewed on safaris. Another UNESCO Site is at the Ruins of Loropeni, outside of Gaoua, which is the location of ancient ruins of an early civilization. In the capital, Ouagadougou, there are also natural sites including the sacred forest of Bangre-Weoogo, where crocodiles live, as well as Jardin de l'amitie Ouaga-Loudun in the city center. Other city attractions are the National Museum, the monuments of La Place du Grand Lyon and Naba Koom, and the Central and Gounghin Markets. Transportation The main international airport in Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou Airport in the capital, which offers service from France, Belgium, Turkey, and several destinations around Africa, including Ethiopia, Niger, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. Another main way to enter the Burkina Faso is via train from Ivory Coast, which takes one to two days. The other way to travel to Burkina Faso is via bus from Ivory Coast, Niger, Ghana, Mali, or Benin. Getting around Burkina Faso by bus is the best option for domestic transport,

Who was the woman sentenced to six years in jail after the murder of Stompei Seipi?

Winnie Mandela Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison - latimes Winnie Mandela Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison May 15, 1991 |SCOTT KRAFT | TIMES STAFF WRITER JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Winnie Mandela was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison by a judge who said she misused her leadership position and showed "not the slightest remorse" for her role in abducting four young black men who were later brutally beaten at her home. A courtroom crowded with Mandela supporters listened in stunned silence as Rand Supreme Court Judge Michael S. Stegmann sentenced one of the world's best-known anti-apartheid figures to jail for the common crimes of kidnaping and accessory to assault. "You, Mrs. Mandela, bear a heavy responsibility," Stegmann told Mandela, who stood facing him in the defendants' dock. "A position of leadership is not something that entitles you to play fast and loose with the liberty of others for your own purposes." Mandela's attorney, George Bizos, immediately applied for permission to appeal the verdict, citing several dozen instances in which he contended that the judge had erred or drawn conclusions not supported by the evidence. For Mandela to be allowed to appeal, Judge Stegmann must rule at a later hearing that the appeal has a "reasonable prospect" of success. Mandela was allowed to remain free, and her bail was set at 200 rand ($80). Several hundred African National Congress supporters, surrounded by blue-uniformed policemen, turned out to greet Mandela, who is the ANC's social welfare director. A few carried placards reading: "No Justice Under an Unjust Government" and "Stop Harassing Our Mother, Winnie Mandela." Although some militant ANC leaders have said that Mandela's conviction and imprisonment would touch off mass township protests, her husband, ANC Deputy President Nelson Mandela, appeared to play down the impact that the verdict would have on his negotiations with President Frederik W. de Klerk's white-led government. Nelson Mandela, who was out of town during the sentencing, said he remains convinced of his 56-year-old wife's innocence and confident that she will eventually be cleared of all the charges against her. "I trust that soon her name will be cleared completely," Mandela said after a speech to white students in Stellenbosch. "In the meantime, I appeal to all to leave matters to the courts." Referring to the appeal, he added: "The last word . . . has not been spoken." Winnie Mandela, appearing confident, blamed her troubles on the media, which have thoroughly reported the allegations against her for nearly two years. "We have been found guilty by the media," she told cheering supporters. Although she is a controversial figure inside the ANC, most of those who gathered outside the courthouse Tuesday took a dim view of the government's decision to prosecute her. "They are trying to demoralize his (Nelson Mandela's) spirit," said Tsepo Lentsoane, a black man in his 30s. "They are capitalizing on the mistakes of his wife." Judge Stegmann concluded the three-month trial Tuesday by ordering Winnie Mandela to serve consecutive prison terms of five years for her conviction on four counts of kidnaping and one year for her conviction on four counts of being an accessory to assault after the fact. The charges stemmed from the Dec. 29, 1988, abduction and beating of four young black men from a Methodist church halfway house in Soweto. One of the victims, 14-year-old Stompie Seipei, died several days later, and one of Mandela's bodyguards has been convicted and sentenced to hang in that case. Two of the men were kept at Mandela's home for 18 days, and a third escaped after nine days. Seipei disappeared after three days, and his body was later found in a Soweto field. Mandela had contended that the men were brought to her home to protect them from improper sexual advances made by the Rev. Paul Verryn, who ran the church house. Stegmann found, however, that the men were held against their will and assaulted in an effort to force them to bring charges against Verryn. On Tuesday, Bizos, Mandela's lawyer,

In which country are the towns of Gweru and Kwekwe?

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Who was the founder of the Back to Africa movement who largely inspired Rastafarianism?

Rastafarianism Rastafarianism Keywords: Rastafarianism, Rasta, Rastafari, Ethiopianism, Africanists, Jamaica, Selassie, dreadlocks   I.                   Abstract In the early 1930�s religious and social movement called Rastafarianism evolved in Jamaica.� Rastas sought to provide a voice for the poor Blacks in Jamaica by encouraging resistance to oppressive societal structures.� At the core of their belief is the re-interpretation of the Hebrew Bible with a focus on Blacks as God�s chosen race, and the belief that the true Messiah comes to us as Emperor Haile Selassie I� (Ras Tafari) of Ethiopia.�� Through extensive spoken discourse, the Rastafarians aim to clarify the Western misinterpretation of the Bible, so as to spread the true word and fight against the unjust hierarchy of Western culture (collectively called Babylon).� In the meantime, Rastafarians await a time of repatriation of Blacks and a return to Ethiopia, qua Africa, of its rightful ruling status.     II.                Scope and Purpose of the System Rastafarianism is an afro-centric religious and social movement based in the Caribbean island of Jamaica.� Stemming from the roots of Rastafari in rising against the post-colonial oppression of poor blacks, Rastas typically come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Especially difficult economic hardships in Jamaica saw a distinctive rise in the movement�s following. At the time of Jamaica�s independence in the 1960�s, virtually all Rastafarians were members of the 79 percent of the population classified as lower class (Waters, 50).� In the past few decades, however, especially through the influence of Reggae music, the movement has gained a more international and cosmopolitan following.��� Although a largely unorganized group, the Rastafarians unite on a few central beliefs: a strong belief in the beauty of black people�s African heritage; the belief that Ras Tafari Haile Selassie I, emperor of Ethiopia, is the Biblical Messiah; belief in repatriation to Ethiopia, the true home and redemption of black people; and belief in the eventual fall of �Babylon�, the corrupt world of the white man, and a reversal in the slavery-based societal hierarchy (Murrell, 5).� The Rastas believe that the Bible is the history of the African race, taken by Europeans at the time of enslavement and deliberately mistranslated in an effort to deceive the slaves (Waters, 47).� The system encourages black people to free their minds from the shackles of the existing social hierarchy, and take their place as the true leaders that God (Jah) intended them to be.� Many symbols of the Rastafarian arise from their interpretation of the Bible and the ideal of Ethiopia as �Zion�, the Promised Land.� The most noticeable are the long, uncombed locks by which they are readily identified (Waters, 48).� This tradition stems from: the laws of the Nazarites that forbid cutting hair [1] ; the style of Ethiopian tribal warriors and priests; and as a symbol of the lion�s mane. These locks also serve as a mystical link or �psychic antenna�, connecting Rastas with God and his mystical power, or �earthforce�, which is immanent in the universe (Murrell, 32).�� Other symbols are those of Ethiopia, including the national colors (red, green and gold) as well as the lion that appears on the country�s flag.� The ritual smoking of marijuana (ganja) also plays an important role in Rastafarian life.� This �holy herb� is highly valued for its physical, psychological and therapeutic powers (Murrell, 354).� Language also forms an important Rasta symbol.� Although Rastas often speak Jamaican dialect, called �patois�, they have developed a subdialect to take a further step away from Standard English (Chevannes,167).� Many of these patterns of speech carry moral or social implications related to the Rasta world-view.� For example, the Rasta uses �outernationtional� instead of �international� to emphasize their feelings that the rest of the world lies outside their realm.�     a.

Which African country is sandwiched between Ghana and Benin?

Togo travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC Togo [1] is a narrow country in West Africa , sandwiched between Ghana on the west and Benin on the east, with a small border with Burkina Faso to the north, and a 56km coastline on the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Understand[ edit ] Togo is probably one of the nicest places in Western Africa. Roads are pretty good, distances small, beaches sandy and white, people friendly, hills and mountains waiting to be explored. What else do you need? The capital city, Lomé is an excellent place to start your trip. Lots of daytrips can be made to Togoville on the borders of Lake Togo or Aneho. When you go north Kpalime and its beautiful hilly surroundings deserve a visit; trekking and hiking in the area is wonderful. Continue further north if you are into hiking. Kara is the place to go. Nearby is Tamberma Valley which has intriguing castle like structures known as Tatas. The national parks of Fazao and Keran offer good opportunities to view wildlife. History[ edit ] In an 1884 treaty signed at Togoville, Germany declared a protectorate over a stretch of territory along the coast and gradually extended its control inland. This became the German colony Togoland in 1905. After the German defeat during World War I in August 1914 at the hands of British troops (coming from the Gold Coast) and the French troops (coming from Dahomey), Togoland became two League of Nations mandates, administered by the United Kingdom and France. After World War II, these mandates became UN Trust Territories. The residents of British Togoland voted to join the Gold Coast as part of the new independent nation of Ghana, and French Togoland became an autonomous republic within the French Union. Togo's size is just less than 57,000 square kilometres (22,000 sq mi). It has a population of more than 7 million people, which is dependent mainly on agriculture. The mild weather makes for good growing seasons. Togo is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation. Togo gained its independence from France in 1960. In 1967, Gnassingbé Eyadéma, the former leader of the country, led a successful military coup, after which he became President. Eyadéma was the longest-serving leader in African history (after being president for 38 years) at the time of his death in 2005.[4] In 2005, his son Faure Gnassingbé was elected president. About a third of the population live below the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day. People[ edit ] In Togo, there are about 40 different ethnic groups, the most numerous of which are the Ewe in the south (46%) (Although along the south coastline they account for 21% of the population), Kotokoli and Tchamba in the center, Kabyé in the north (22%). Another classification lists Uaci or Ouatchis (14%) as a separate ethnic group from the Ewe which brings the proportion of Ewe down to (32%). However, there are no historic or ethnic facts that justify the separation between Ewes and Ouatchis. On the contrary, the term Ouatchi relates to a subgroup of Ewes which migrated south during the 16th century from Notse the ancient Ewe Kingdom capital. This classification is inaccurate and has been contested for being politically biased; Mina, Mossi, and Aja (about 8%) are the remainder; and under 1% are European expatriates who live in Togo as diplomats and for economic reasons. The Ouatchis are a sub-group of the Ewe just as the Anlo in the Republic of Ghana are a subgroup of the Ewe ethnic group. More than 60% of Togo's population is under 25. Life expectancy in Togo is somewhere between 60-65. AIDS is a big problem in the country and to this day continues to spread at a very high pace. Climate[ edit ] The climate is generally tropical with average temperatures ranging from 27°C on the coast to about 30°C in the northernmost regions, with a dry climate and characteristics of a tropical savanna. To the south there are two seasons of rain (the first between April and July and the second between October and November). Landscape[ edit ] Highly variable stretching from north to south. Gently rolling savanna in north; central h

The Zambesi and which other river define the borders of Matabeleland?

About Zimbabwe Contact Us Situated in Central Southern Africa, between the Limpopo and the Zambezi, Zimbabwe is landlocked, bounded by Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana The country of Zimbabwe is 390,580 sq km and is bordered on all sides by other countries. Zambia lies to the northwest with the Zambezi river and its Victoria Falls forming the border. Mozambique lies to the northeast with its border formed by the Eastern Highlands. Botswana lies to the southwest and South Africa to the south (its border formed by the Limpopo River) Capital City         Harare Other main cities are Bulawayo, Chitungwiza,  Mutare , Masvingo,  Gweru ,Kwekwe  ,Chinhoyi  ,Chegutu  ,Victoria Falls, Kariba, Chiredzi Zimbabwe is divided into ten administrative provinces namely, Harare  Metropolitan, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Mashonaland West, Mashonaland East , Mashonaland Central, Masvingo, Manicaland, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South TIME ZONE         +2 Hours GMT POPULATION    12,236,805 (ZIMSTART))

"Which song say, ""The words of the prophet are written on the subway walls?"""

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Who sang the title song for the Bond film A View To A Kill?

A View to a Kill (song) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia A View to a Kill (song) 2,122pages on Short Story — Film — Games — Soundtrack — Song — Characters A View to a Kill is the theme song for the Bond film of the same name. The song was written by John Barry and Duran Duran , and was performed by Duran Duran, who were nominated for the best original song at the Golden Globes. The song was also the only James Bond song to ever reach the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Trivia Meeting you, with a view to a kill, face to face in secret places, feel the chill, night fall covers me, but you know the plans I'm making, still oversea, could it be the whole world opening wide, A sacred why, a mystery gaping inside, the weekend's why. Until we dance into the fire, that fatal kiss is all we need, dance into the fire, to fatal sounds of broken dreams, dance into the fire, that fatal kiss is all we need, dance into the fire. Choice for you, is the view to a kill, between the shades, assassination's standing still, the first crystal tears, fall as snowflakes on your body, first time in years, to drench you skin with lovers rosy stain, A chance to find the phoenix for the flame, A chance to die. But can we dance into the fire, that fatal kiss is all we need, dance into the fire, to fatal sounds of broken dreams, dance into the fire, that fatal kiss is all we need, dance into the fire, when all we see is the view to a kill.

In which country did General Jaruzelski impose marital law in 1981?

Wojciech Jaruzelski: Poland's last Communist leader, who imposed martial law on the Soviet satellite in 1981 | The Independent Wojciech Jaruzelski: Poland's last Communist leader, who imposed martial law on the Soviet satellite in 1981   Monday 26 May 2014 22:37 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Sphinx-like aura: Jaruzelski announcing martial law in 1981 EPA General Wojciech Jaruzelski, Poland's last Communist ruler, badly wanted history to judge him kindly. He worked hard in the latter years of his life to explain and rehabilitate himself after his imposition of martial law and brutal repression of the free trade union Solidarity in 1981 had made him the most hated man in Poland – and, for a time, an international pariah. And while many Poles eventually accepted his argument that martial law was the lesser of two evils (the alternative being a Soviet invasion), for others he remained forever a Soviet stooge, a traitor and a criminal. His personality was an enigma; a stiff, poker-faced demeanour and his trademark dark glasses only reinforced his sphinx-like aura. In the end, his life was a story of an intelligent and highly ambitious man – and more specifically, a Pole – operating between the terrible millstones of 20th-century history: Nazism and Stalinism, patriotism and Soviet domination, Communism and demands for freedom. His first taste of that history came at the age of 16, in 1939, when he and his father, guilty only of being members of Poland's lesser nobility, were deported by the Russians from their large estate to hard labour camps in Siberia, where his grandfather, an anti-Russian guerilla leader, had perished many years earlier. Educated by priests at an elite school in Warsaw, he found himself felling trees in waist-deep snow. His father died. The glare from the snow started an eye ailment which compelled him to wear dark glasses in bright light ever after. When the Hitler-Stalin alliance broke up, he joined a Polish army being raised by the Soviets and took part in the Soviet "liberation" of Poland from the Nazis. By then he had learned to speak fluent Russian and had become a convinced Communist. He volunteered and served in KGB units which were setting up Polish security forces to crush Polish nationalist resistance. Committed to a military career, he studied in Polish and Soviet military academies and gained the patronage of powerful Soviet generals, whose backing proved vital to his career. In 1947 he joined the Polish Communist party and thus set off on a fast, double-track rise to power, becoming a general at the age of 33 and defence minister at 45. At the same time he was rising rapidly through the ranks of the party; at 48, he was elected to the main centre of power, the Politburo. From there, he and other party leaders watched as discontent mounted, until in 1980 it spilled over into mass stoppages, which compelled them – in a dramatic departure from Communist orthodoxy – to accept free trade unions and grant the legal right to strike. The various strike committees joined together in a new trade union which they called Solidarity. For 15 months, Solidarity's power and influence grew: it numbered 10 million members out of a population of some 36 million. Frustration over its failure to extract any reforms from the regime led to (then outrageous) demands for free elections and a referendum on Poland's alliance with the Soviet Union. The economy, for years a disaster area, had virtually collapsed. The Party, demoralised, divided and with a third of its three million members defected to Solidarity, could not cope. Polish hardliners were fuming restlessly, while Moscow kept up a barrage of threats and intimidation, including manoeuvres close to Poland's borders. The regime's only hope was the military. On 11 February 1981, General Jaruzelski was made Prime Minister, while keeping the defence portfolio. In the autumn he was also made first secretary, or No 1, of the Communist party. Two other generals were moved into the Politburo and Interior Ministry. He commanded immense power. Secret plans

Who won the Oscar for directing It Happened One Night?

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Frank C. Carlucci - 16th Secretary of Defense for Ronald Reagan Frank C. Carlucci Share Frank C. Carlucci 16th Secretary of Defense under Ronald Reagan The Secretary of Defense manages all the armed forces of the United States. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, and Reserve Forces are part of this Department. Frank C. Carlucci was appointed to the position of Secretary of Defense by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and served until 1989. See all Cabinet Members

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Talia Shire - Biography - IMDb Talia Shire Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trivia  (21) | Personal Quotes  (2) Overview (4) 5' 4" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) Talia Shire was born on April 25, 1946 in Lake Success, Long Island, New York, USA as Talia Rose Coppola. She is an actress, known for Rocky (1976), The Godfather: Part II (1974) and The Godfather (1972). She was previously married to Jack Schwartzman and David Shire . Spouse (2) Younger sister of Francis Ford Coppola and August Coppola . Takes name from a previous marriage to composer David Shire . Is in many movies with Rocky co-star Burt Young and the two are good friends. Is Italian/American. Children: Matthew Orlando Shire (b. 1975), Jason Francesco (b. 1980) and Robert Carmine (b. 1982). Is the only person to be directed to an Oscar-nomination by a sibling. Her brother Francis Ford Coppola directed her in The Godfather: Part II (1974). Like her character Connie Corleone in the Godfather saga, she too is the youngest member of her family and the only daughter. Her two most famous characters, Connie Corleone and Adrian Balboa, changed drastically during their respective franchises ("The Godfather" and "Rocky"). In "The Godfather" saga, her character Connie went from being an innocent, dutiful wife who suffered from abuse to being a strong willed, powerful woman who took an active part in the family business and championed nephew Vincent to become Don. In the "Rocky" franchise, her character Adrian went from being a shy, timid, quiet girl to being a strong woman who often gave her husband the support and extra strength he needed to go the distance and overcome his opponents. Granddaughter of Francesco Pennino . Her character in Rocky (1976), Adrian Pennino, was named after him. Played the girlfriend of a poor boxer twice in 1976: With Nick Nolte in the TV miniseries "Rich Man, Poor Man" and with Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky.". Was the first family member of Francis Ford Coppola to play a part in the Godfather series, and she set a trend that the others followed: all of their characters had the same relationship to Michael Corleone in the films, that they had to Coppola in real life. Talia, as Francis' sister, played Michael's sister. Her mother Italia Coppola played Michael's mother - although only at the character's funeral. Her niece, and Francis' daughter, Sofia Coppola , played Michael's daughter and Connie Corleone's niece. Diane Keaton , who played Michael's wife, has also said that she based her performance as Kay on Eleanor Coppola , Francis' wife. As of 2014, has appeared in four films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974), Rocky (1976) and The Godfather: Part III (1990), with the latter being the only film to not win in the category. She appeared in three Best Picture Academy Award winners: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974) and Rocky (1976). Joe Spinell also appeared in all three films.

In basketball where do the Celtics come from?

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Which Disney film had the theme tune A Whole New World?

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What does MG sand for in Booker T & The MG's?

Booker T & The MGs | Rolling Stone artists > B > Booker T & The MGs > Bio Booker T & The MGs Bio The Memphis-based quartet Booker T. & the MG's is one of the most important studio bands in the history of American popular music. On their own, the MG's are best known for their 1962 instrumental hit "Green Onions" (Number Three, Pop, Number One, R&B), but the group is remembered more today for its work as the house band at Stax Records, where they played behind a string of hits by heavyweight soul acts including Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and the Staple Singers. The band formed by accident one day in 1962, when seventeen-year-old keyboard player Booker T. Jones was in a Memphis studio waiting for rockabilly singer Billy Lee Riley to arrive to a recording session. He and drummer Al Jackson, bassist Lewie Steinberg and guitarist Steve Cropper began jamming on the melody that would become "Green Onions." Stax Records president Jim Stewart liked the tune so much he decided to record it and put it out as a single. The band needed a name, so Jackson suggested the MG's, for the popular early-sixties sports car. Eventually, MG's came to stand for Memphis Group. The style of the song — a bouncy, organ-driven R&B melody with blasts of trebly, country-rock guitar over a swinging, laid-back bass-and-drums groove — became the signature musical foundation for Southern soul. Jones had been working as a session man for Stax since 1960. Cropper was a one-time member of the Mar-Keys, a band known for its proto-MG's instrumental hit "Last Night." Jackson was a veteran of the Memphis jazz scene. After two albums with the MG's — 1962's Green Onions and 1965's Soul Dressing — Steinberg was replaced by another former Mar-Keys member, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn. The MG's were prolific throughout Sixties, recording their own albums in addition to their work as the Stax house band. Their string of hits include "Boot-leg" (Number Ten R&B, Number 58 pop, 1965), "Groovin'" (Number Ten R&B, Number 21, Pop, 1967), "Hip Hug-Her" (Number Six R&B, Number 37, Pop, 1967), "Soul Limbo" (Number 17 Pop, 1968), Hang 'Em High" (Number Nine Pop, Number 35 R&B, 1969) and "Time is Tight" (Number Six Pop, Number Seven R&B, 1969). Although mostly known for their hip singles, the MG's stretched out on the ambitious McLemore Avenue (#19 R&B, 1970), the band's funky, instrumental version of the Beatles' Abbey Road in its entirety. As important as their music, Booker T. & the MG's — two black members and two white members — became a symbol of racial integration in the South during the civil rights years. As the individual members began getting session work in other cities, they had less and less time for their work as the MG's, and the group called it quits in 1971. Their final album, released that year, was the aptly named Melting Pot. In 1975, the band had begun work on a reunion album when Al Jackson was shot and killed by a burglar at his home in Memphis. Three years later, Cropper and Dunn backed the Blues Brothers — Saturday Night Live's John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's semi-serious send-up of an R&B band — for the Number One album Briefcase Full of Blues, which included a cover of the Sam & Dave hit "Soul Man" that reached Number 14 on the Pop chart. The project was so popular that Cropper and Dunn worked with Belushi and Aykroyd on a 1980 film of the same name. The two also continued their work as session musicians. Cropper worked with artists ranging from Rod Stewart and Dolly Parton to southern power pop pioneers Big Star and The Band's drummer Levon Helm. Dunn recorded with Helm, Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and others. Jones released four solo albums and played on sessions with the likes of Dylan, Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell, Carlos Santana and John Lee Hooker. In 1986, Atlantic Records co-owner Jerry Wexler asked the MG's to reform for the company's fortieth anniversary. Jones was unable to attend because he fell ill, but the show, with a replacement keyboardist, went on. It inspired with group to reform, along wit

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Florence Ballard | The Supremes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Florence Ballard (born Florence Glenda Ballard on June 30, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan) was one of the founding members of the Supremes. As a member of the group, she sang on sixteen top-40 singles (including ten number-one hit songs). In 1967, she was removed from the Supremes lineup and pursued a solo career which was unsuccessful. For five years, Florence struggled with alcoholism, depression & poverty. She attempted to make a comeback, but she sadly died of cardiac arrest in February of 1976 when she was only 32 years old. Florence's death was considered by one critic as "one of rock's greatest tragedies." Contents Edit Early photo of Florence Florence was born in Detroit, Michigan to Lurlee (née Wilson) and Jessie Ballard. She is of African-American, Native American & European-American descent. She was the eighth of thirteen children in her family. Florence was described as smart, low-key and tomboyish. As a child, she earned two nicknames as a child: "Flo" and "Blondie" (due to her mixed-raced heritage & her light auburn hair). Lurlee was from Rosetta, Missisippi & Jessie was from Bessemer, Albama. Jessie was born under the name "Jesse Lambert." After Jessie's grandmother was shot & killed, he was adopted by another family named the Ballards & Jessie changed his surname to "Ballard." Jessie left his adoptive parents when he was 13 years old and engaged in an affair with Lurlee (who was only 14 years old at the time). In 1926, the Ballards moved to Detroit where Jessie soon worked at General Motors. Jessie was also an amateur musician & helped instigate Florence's interest in singing, teaching her various songs while accompanying her on the guitar. Due to financial struggles, Florence & her family moved frequently to different neighborhoods in Detroit. By the time Florence was 15 years old, she & her family settled at Detroit's Brewster-Douglass housing projects. The following year, her father passed away from cancer. She attended Northeastern High School and was coached vocally by Abraham Silver. While in Northeastern, Florence met a girl from a different school named Mary Wilson as the two sang on the same talent show. Shortly after, they became friends. In 1959, she was spotted on her porch by a local talent scout named Milton Jenkins, then manager of the vocal group the Primes as he sought to find female vocalists to fill spots for a sister group of the Primes. Impressed by her vocals, Milton asked Florence if she knew any more singers. Ballard soon asked Mary to join the group who enlisted another neighbor Diane Ross . Betty Mcglown completed the original lineup and Milton named them the Primettes. After performing in sock hops and jubilees for much of a year, the group auditioned for Motown Records founder Berry Gordy after Motown staffer Richard Morris introduced the group to him. Berry advised the then-underage vocal group to graduate from high school before auditioning again Shortly afterwards, Florence was raped at knife point by local high school basketball player Reggie Harding after leaving a sock hop at Detroit's Graystone Ballroom where she had attended with her brother, but they were separated accidentally. The rape occurred at an empty parking lot off of Woodward Avenue. Florence responded by secluding herself in her house, refusing to come outside, which worried her group-mates. Weeks later, she eventually told Mary and Diana about what happened. Even though Diana & Mary were sympathetic to what had happened to Florence, they were confused as she was considered to be strong-willed and unflappable. The rape was never mentioned again. Prior to the rape, Florence had been described by Mary and an early boyfriend named Jesse Greer as being a "generally happy if somewhat mischievous and sassy teenager." Mary believes that the rape incident heavily contributed to the more self-destructive aspects of Florence's adult personality such as her cynicism, pessimism and fear or mistrust of others. The Supremes (1959-1967) Edit An early promotional pho

Who was born first, Susan Sarandon or Glenn Close?

What Susan Sarandon said about Trump was out of this world - The Washington Post What Susan Sarandon said about Trump was out of this world The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! By Jonathan Capehart By Jonathan Capehart March 29, 2016 Follow @capehartj Susan Sarandon watches Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speak at an event in Iowa on Jan. 27. (Chris Carlson/Associated Press) MSNBC’s Chris Hayes interviewed actress Susan Sarandon on Monday and right now I. Can’t. Even.  The surrogate for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) told Hayes, “I don’t know. I’m going to see what happens” when he asked whether she would vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump. Not committing to voting for Clinton wasn’t terribly shocking. Sarandon had spent a considerable amount of time knocking the former secretary of state’s record. But what she said about Trump was out of this world. HAYES:  Right, but isn’t the question always in an election about choices, right.  I mean, I think a lot of people think to themselves well if it’s Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and I think Bernie Sanders probably would think this… SARANDON:  I think Bernie probably would encourage people because he doesn’t have any ego.  I think a lot of people are sorry, I can’t bring myself to do that. HAYES:  How about you personally? SARANDON:  I don’t know.  I’m going to see what happens. HAYES:  Really? SARANDON:  Really. HAYES:  I cannot believe as you’re watching the, if Donald Trump… SARANDON:  Some people feel Donald Trump will bring the revolution immediately if he gets in then things will really, you know explode. When Hayes asked Sarandon if she didn’t think that argument was “dangerous,” she said, “The status quo is not working, and I think it’s dangerous to think that we can continue the way we are with the militarized police force, with privatized prisons, with the death penalty, with the low minimum wage, with threats to women’s rights and think that you can’t do something huge to turn that around.” [ Time to take our country back — from Donald Trump ] Actress Susan Sarandon spoke at a rally for Bernie Sanders in Mason City, Iowa, Jan. 27. (Bernie Sanders) Let me state clearly that the passion with which Sarandon campaigns for Sanders is something we need more of in American politics. If more were as engaged and active as she is, our ongoing national discussion of the issues would be as dynamic as they would be thrilling. But the Academy Award-winning actress displayed the downside of such fervent participation: the inability or unwillingness of too many to see that their insistence on political purity could lead to calamity. This is not Sarandon’s first time making the perfect the enemy of the good. In the 2000 presidential campaign, when misguided progressives believed that a vote for Vice President Al Gore was the same as voting for then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush, she was an active supporter of Ralph Nader. And we all know how that turned out. Ralph Nader in 2000. (Lucian Perkins/The Washington Post) [ A warning to warring Democrats in the Clinton-Sanders race ] It defies logic that a progressive would find anything redeeming about the Trump candidacy. Sure, the Republican presidential front-runner “will bring the revolution immediately” if, God help us, he’s elected. But that revolution would be fueled by a campaign that thrived on racism, xenophobia and misogyny. And, as far as we know, that revolution would involve deporting 11 million undocumented immigrants, restricting all Muslims from entering the United States and alternately treating women like pretty prized possessions or objects of ridicule.  Clinton is not perfect. We all know it. And she would be the first to admit it. But it is monumentally insane to argue that a Trump in the White House would be preferable to a Clinton in the Oval Office. The Man

Who wrote the novel The Go Between?

Hartley: The Go-Between Click above to visit the entire site The Go-Between by L P Hartley (1953; NYRB, 2002) L P Hartley's The Go-Between projects the memories of a man in his sixties, looking back on the summer of 1900, when he turned thirteen at a grand country house in Norfolk. Rented by the family of a prep-school chum, Brandham Hall is Leo Colston's dream of England not least because it actually belongs to a viscount. An intelligent boy, highly attentive, as English prep school boys will be, to matters of rank, Leo notices a great deal, including many things that he doesn't understand, chief among them the lusty amour that he himself facilitates by playing postman to his friend's beautiful sister, Marian, and a neighboring farmer, Ted. There is reason to believe that Hartley didn't understand it himself. In his introduction to the NYRB reprint, Colm T�ib�n tells us that the homosexual author was not sympathetic toward the bucolic Tristan and Isolde who figure so powerfully in the uncomprehending Leo's world. It is clear from letters and articles that Hartley disapproved of [the love] affair and expected the reader to do so as well. He set out, he wrote, to produce "a story of innocence betrayed, and not only betrayed but corrupted." When he gave a talk at Leicester a few month's after the book's publication, he was surprised to discover that his audience had sympathy with Marian and Ted. "I wonder," he wrote to his publisher, "what the Midlands are coming to." Although Leo initially idealizes both Marian and Ted, each of them is eventually rather nasty to him. He is especially shocked when Marian, who has made him her prot�g� and taken him to nearby Norwich to kit him out with decent summer clothes, turns on him. That he's surprised by her outburst tells us more about him than it does about her: he has just refused to deliver a note to Ted. This is his reasoning: now that she is all but officially engaged to Viscount Trimingham (the impoverished owner of the great house), surely she cannot wish to have further correspondence of the "darling darling darling" sort with Ted! He's wrong about that. "You come into this house, our guest," she stormed, "we take you in, we know nothing about you, we make a great fuss of you � I suppose you wouldn't deny that? � I know I have � and then I ask you to do a simple thing which a child in the street that I'd never spoken to would do for the asking � and you have the infernal cheek to say that you won't! We've spoilt you. I'll never ask you to do anything for me again, never! I won't speak to you again!" Marian goes on to insult Leo by claiming that he's after some sort of compensation: "You want paying, that's what you want." He snatches the note and takes it to Ted, where has has a correspondingly unpleasant encounter. The spell is broken: Leo wants to leave Brandham Hall at once, despite the big birthday party planned in his honor. He is more offended by the lovers' indiscretion (which is as much of their conduct as he can imagine) than the sternest dowager would be, because he invests the code of good conduct with a romantic chivalry that would never trouble a doughty, sharp-eyed battleaxe. Although I doubt very much that Hartley intended any references to Wagner's opera, he has made a heartbroken King Marke of Leo: "innocence betrayed." We register Leo's dismay, of course, but at the forefront of our concern is risk discovery that Marian and Ted continue to court � discovery of which we've been heavily forewarned. Doubly kept in the dark � not only can't we see what Leo can't see, but we're shut out by his lack of interest in Marian and Ted. In a less blessed novel, we should curse the novelist for ignoring the very matter that keeps us turning the pages, but we are too busy turning the pages of The Go-Between to spare any attention for curses. Curses, as it happens, are Leo's specialty. With the lightest touch in the world, Leo tells us about a "success" that he has had at school: shortly after he places a curse on two bullying tormenters, they

In which musical do the sweeps sing Chim Chim Cheree?

Chim Chim Cheree Mary Poppins MagicChimneySweep.com - YouTube Chim Chim Cheree Mary Poppins MagicChimneySweep.com Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 14, 2013 http://magicchimneysweep.com/ Great song! If you live in the NW Georgia area, we want to be YOUR Chimney Sweep. Just $99 for most chimneys! Category

Who had a big 60s No 1 with Tossin' and Turnin'?

Tossin' and Turnin' - Bobby Lewis | Song Info | AllMusic Tossin' and Turnin' google+ Song Review by John Bush One of the biggest hits of 1961, "Tossin' and Turnin'" enjoyed a long shelf life courtesy of cover versions by countless frat bands and bluesmen. Bobby Lewis, a solid R&B/blues veteran informed by the relaxed drawl of Fats Domino, recorded the song with a twist shuffle and the twangy guitar licks of the song's co-writer, Ritchie Adams. "Tossin' and Turnin'" also benefitted from a crazed saxophone break that appeared to feature a duet with the sweetest sounding musical comb ever recorded (it was actually a saxophone mouthpiece played in unison). Released in late 1960 on the Beltone label owned by Les Cahan and distributed by country/R&B kingpin Syd Nathan, "Tossin' and Turnin'" spent 23 weeks on the charts, sold three million copies, and had little trouble making it to the top spot on the pop charts. "One Track Mind," which appeared on the back of its better-performing predecessor, was Lewis' only other Top Ten hit. Appears On

Sam Phillips was owner of which legendary recording studio?

About | Sam Phillips Recording Search Sam Phillips is not just one of the most important producers in rock history, he is also one of the most important figures in 20th-century American culture.  As owner and founder of his Memphis Recording Service Studio and Sun Record Company, he was the vital creative innovator at the epicenter of establishing rock n’ roll as the fresh, new, global music of the 20th-century era.  He produced, recorded, inspired and launched the careers of the artists that originally defined this new musical sound…Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, B.B. King, Ike Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Milton, Rufus Thomas, and so many more.   Sam first made his mark (and a very deep one) with electric rhythm and blues by African American black performers. He will always be remembered for all of the music he created, but  probably most remembered for his difference-making rock n’ roll artists, particularly Elvis Presley.  After successfully outgrowing his Memphis Recording Service/ Sun Studio, Phillips opened Sam Phillips Recording service in 1960. 1960 Local Newspaper Memphis Press-Scimitar Writes: Sam Phillips, who made $2 million in the record business without a desk, finally has one-and a new three quarters of a million dollar studios to go with it. As he leans back in an upholstered arm chair as white and billowy as the heavenly chariot, the white Formica top of the walnut desk slashes across in front of him like the wing of a jet. His left hand rests on the colorfully buttoned control panel of the huge stereophonic hi-fi- a juke box that requires no dimes-which sits at the other end of the office. “This is a little Cape Canaveral of the recording business,” he says, his eye taking in the two floors of studios, control rooms, mastering rooms, mailing rooms and offices which lie beneath the penthouse executive offices. “Woodshed recordings have had it. You’ve got to have the latitude today- all the electronic devices, built in high and low frequency equalization and attenuation, echoes, channel-splitting facilities, and metering on everything.  “Each section of the building is structurally isolated from the rest, and there are exact humidity controls for the studios, control rooms, editing and mastering rooms. Everything that has gone into this building”, Phillips continued, “has been custom built which is why it has taken us two and a half years to get it finished. We have built for the future. We are fully equipped to perform the finest recording techniques now, and we are prepared for any new innovation that may come along. In our experience, and in the opinions of many professional people who have already visited our new studio, we have one of the best equipped and most versatile recording studios, not just in the South or even in the nation, but in the world.” Formerly the Midas Muffler shop, the building at 639 Madison was stripped to it’s shell and completely rebuilt. William W. Bond Jr. was the architect and Denise Howard, of Decor by Denise, assisted in design phases of the front, and designed the mobile of brightly colored disks which keynotes it. She also handled interior designing and furnishing, including such luxury features such as an employees lounge, executive bar, and the roof top sun deck which, with potted plants and redwood fencing, provides an atmosphere of outdoor living, visible through the windows of the penthouse executive offices. Over the years Sam Phillips Recording has recorded these artists: Jerry Lee Lewis

Which actor played Maxwell Smart?

Get Smart (TV Series 1965–1970) - 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 Bumbling Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 for CONTROL, battles the evil forces of KAOS with the help of his competent partner Agent 99. Creators: Agent 99 accepts a marriage proposal from a handsome and wealthy suitor, but Max finds out that he is actually a KAOS agent. 8.9 Both sides are kidnapping agents at such a rate that almost no one is left on either side. 8.8 Agents are disappearing at the airport and that includes the Chief. Max trails them to a POW camp in New Jersey run by KAOS. 8.7 Memorable Looks From the Golden Globes Red Carpet From gorgeous gowns to famous friendships, take a stroll down memory lane with our gallery of unforgettable Golden Globes red-carpet photos. Don't miss our live coverage of the Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 27 titles created 16 May 2011 a list of 21 titles created 05 Jan 2012 a list of 23 titles created 20 Mar 2014 a list of 21 titles created 21 Feb 2015 a list of 35 images created 4 months ago Search for " Get Smart " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Get Smart (1965–1970) 8.3/10 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 2 Golden Globes. Another 11 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards  » Photos A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie. Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces. Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Dick Sargent Seven men and women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm. Stars: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus A family of friendly monsters have misadventures, never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely. Stars: Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne De Carlo The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family. Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan The Cunningham family live through the 1950s with help and guidance from the lovable and almost superhuman greaser, Fonzie. Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross A nouveau riche hillbilly family moves to Beverly Hills and shakes up the privileged society with their hayseed ways. Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Donna Douglas, Irene Ryan The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home. Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie A sarcastic Martian comes to live with a hapless young Terran on Earth. Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Pamela Britton A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents, and the life of the human woman he boards with is never the same. Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Ralph James A New York City attorney and his wife attempt to live as genteel farmers in the bizarre community of Hooterville. Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Tom Lester The Caped Crusader battles evildoers in Gotham City in a bombastic 1960s parody of the comic book hero's exploits. Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier Edit Storyline Maxwell Smart is a bumbling secret agent, assigned by his "Chief" to foil KAOS' latest plans for taking over the world. Invariably, Smart's bumbling detective style lands him in hot water. Lucky for him, his faithful assistant "99" is there to bail him out. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au> 18 September 1965 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: El superagente 86 See more  » Filming Locations: Color (137 episodes)| Black and White (pilot episode) Aspect Ratio: Did You Know? Trivia In the final season, Max and 99 have twins, a boy and a girl. The boy is likely the individual who grows up to be Zach Smart in the later revival Get Smart (1995). See more » Quotes Maxwell Sm

On a computer keyboard which letter on the same line is between C and B?

How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Make Your Life Easier | Senior Planet How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Make Your Life Easier 09/30/2013 13 comments Looking for computer help? Every week, our Tekspert answers one question about digital technology. Computers, tablets, phones, cameras… What do you do when you want to print something on your computer or close out of an application? How about when you need to copy and paste? If you use your cursor and the drop-down menu at the top of your screen, then I’ve got good news for you: There’s an easier way. Whether you are using a PC or a Mac, your computer has built-in keyboard shortcuts for a number of actions. You can even use a keyboard shortcut to undo a mistake you just made, or to scroll up or down a webpage. Using keyboard shortcuts is much faster, because your hands aren’t going back and forth between your mouse or trackpad and your keyboard, and they make your life easier. If you’re having any pain in your hands, using the keyboard instead of the mouse when possible can save exacerbating it. While you’re learning these shortcuts, you might have to reference this list. Use the black “Print” button at the top of the page to bring up a printable version so you can keep it handy.   General Shortcuts   Wherever you see the “+” sign below, depress both keys at once. In other words, in where you see “Control + F” depress the “Control” key and the “F” key at the same time. Log In or say “Okay”  You don’t always have to use your cursor to click the “log in” or “sign in” button after you’ve entered your password. Instead you can just hit the “Enter” key on your PC or your or “Return” key on your Mac. The same thing goes for the “okay” button; just hit “Enter” or “Return.” Find a word or phrase  When you want to quickly locate a particular word or phrase in a large amount of text, whether in a document, in an email or on a webpage, just hit these keys: PC Control + F Mac ⌘Command + F A small search bar will appear near the top right or bottom left of your screen, where you can type the word or phrase you’re looking for. Then hit the “Enter” or “Return” key to have your computer conduct the search. Scroll up, down or sideways Instead of using your cursor on the scroll bar, you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard. The “up” arrow scrolls up, the “down” arrow scrolls down, and the left and right arrow will scroll horizontally if you happen to be a web page that’s wider than your computer screen. Print This shortcut works both in word processing applications like Microsoft Word and in web browsers like Safari or Internet Explorer. You can also use this shortcut if you need to print an email confirmation (like a receipt or a ticket for an event.) While this shortcut is handy, if you’re printing something from the web, first look for a little printer icon on the webpage you want to print. This will provide you a printer-friendly version that’s easier to read on paper. PC Control + P Mac ⌘Command + P Undo your mistake Made a mistake? Did you accidentally delete something or did a document you were working on suddenly go blank? Don’t panic! That’s what the undo shortcut is for. Hit these keys and see the magic. PC Control + Z Mac ⌘Command + Z Redo what you undid This is the opposite of undo; you can also easily redo your last action. PC Control + Y Mac shift + ⌘Command + Z Quit When you’re finished browsing the web or working in an application, you can quickly close the program with this shortcut. Just make sure you are actually in the application you want to close. Look at the top left of your computer screen to see which application you are in at the moment. PC Control + F4 Mac ⌘Command + Q Reveal your desktop Sometimes, when you have one or more windows open, you need to look at your desktop; to do that without closing or minimizing your windows, use this shortcut. PC Window + D or Window + M. Then use Window + Shift + M to bring back the windows that were open. Mac F11. Then press F11 again to bring back all the windows.   Copying and Pasting   Once you’re a pro at copying and pasti

Lunar 10's Lunar Excursion Module was named after which famous character?

chapter 4 View of the moon from Apollo 8.   [ 97] NASA's first four manned spaceflight projects were Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab. As the first U.S. manned spaceflight project, Project Mercury-which included two manned suborbital flights and four orbital flights-"fostered Project Apollo and fathered Project Gemini." 1 The second manned spaceflight project initiated was the Apollo manned lunar exploration program. The national goal of a manned lunar landing in the 1960s was set forth by President John F. Kennedy 25 May 1961:   . . . I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goals, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important for the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish.... But in a very real sense, it will not be one man going to the moon-if we make this judgment affirmatively, it will be an entire nation. 2   The interim Project Gemini, completed in 1966, was conducted to provide spaceflight experience, techniques, and training in preparation for the complexities of Apollo lunar-landing missions. Project Skylab was originality conceived as a program to use hardware developed for Project Apollo in related manned spaceflight missions; it evolved into the Orbital Workshop program with three record-breaking missions in 1973-1974 to man the laboratory in earth orbit, producing new data on the sun, earth resources, materials technology, and effects of space on man. The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an icebreaking effort in international cooperation. The United States and the U.S.S.R. were to fly a joint mission in 1975 to test new systems that permitted their spacecraft to dock with each other in orbit, for space rescue or joint research. As technology and experience broadened man's ability to explore and use space, post-Apollo planning called for ways to make access to space more practical, more economical, nearer to routine. Early advanced studies grew into the Space Shuttle program. Development of the reusable space transportation system, to be used for most of the Nation's manned and unmanned missions in the 1980s, became the major focus of NASA's program for the 1970s. European nations cooperated by undertaking development of Spacelab, a pressurized, reusable laboratory to be flown in the Shuttle.   [ 98] Apollo 11 command and service module being readied for transport to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, in left photo. Apollo 11 Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., below, setting up an experiment on the moon next to the lunar module. Opposite: the Greek god Apollo (courtesy of George Washington University). .   [ 99] APOLLO. In July 1960 NASA was preparing to implement its long-range plan beyond Project Mercury and to introduce a manned circumlunar mission project-then unnamed-at the NASA/Industry Program Plans Conference in Washington. Abe Silverstein, Director of Space Flight Development, proposed the name "Apollo" because it was the name of a god in ancient Greek mythology with attractive connotations and the precedent for naming manned spaceflight projects for mythological gods and heroes had been set with Mercury. 1 Apollo was god of archery, prophecy, poetry, and music, and most significantly he was god of the sun. In his horse-drawn golden chariot, Apollo pulled the sun in its course across the sky each day. 2 NASA approved the name and publicly announced "Project Apollo" at the July 28-29 conference. 3 Project Apollo took new form when the goal of a manned lunar landing was proposed to the Congress by President John F. Kennedy 25 May 1961 and was subsequently approved by the Congress. It was a program of three-man flights, leading to the landing of men on the moon. Rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit of Apollo spacecraft components were vital techniques for the intricate flight to and return from the

In which decade did golfer Gary Player last win the British Open?

Gary Player is still perfect fit for golf - LA Times Gary Player is still perfect fit for golf Gary Player Chris Carlson / Associated Press Gary Player is still limber enough to enjoy himself after making a birdie during the par-three tournament at the Masters last spring. Gary Player is still limber enough to enjoy himself after making a birdie during the par-three tournament at the Masters last spring. (Chris Carlson / Associated Press) Bill Dwyre At 79, the nine-time major champion usually shoots better than his age It was well beyond just a good day at Riviera on Thursday, and not just because the weather for the first round of the Northern Trust Open was Southern California perfect. Gary Player was in the house. There is nobody quite like him. Lunch with him is a four-course offering of golf, philosophy, passion and common sense. When they create the next one like him, they will need DNA from Tiger Woods , Billy Graham and Socrates. South Africa remains his home, but Player still travels the world like he did when he was winning nine major titles. Also like he did when he added four more majors on the senior tour, making him the only one to complete Grand Slams on both tours. Player is a jet-setting conglomerate. He makes appearances, advises businessmen, represents major golf companies such as Callaway and designs golf courses all over the world. And he still plays. A lot. Chris Dufresne Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh, two carbon-based products from the PGA Tour 's Paleozoic era, were exhibited as a museum-piece pair for Thursday's first round of the Northern Trust Open. They went out early off the fabled first tee at Riviera Country Club, in the 7:11 a.m. time slot. Their ages added... Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh, two carbon-based products from the PGA Tour 's Paleozoic era, were exhibited as a museum-piece pair for Thursday's first round of the Northern Trust Open. They went out early off the fabled first tee at Riviera Country Club, in the 7:11 a.m. time slot. Their ages added... (Chris Dufresne) "Seventy-five is a bad score for me," he says. "I shoot my age almost every time out." He has earned the right to brag. He will be 80 in November. The opinions intersect and intermingle with the wonderful stories and memories. The recent U.S. failures in the Ryder Cup converge easily with his first swing at St. Andrews in 1956. "You know how the U.S. can win the Ryder Cup?" Player says. "Play better. Don't make excuses. Just play better. A golfer finishes his round at Riviera Country Club and a reporter asks: "How did you play No. 10?" It is hard to imagine a more talked-about hole on the PGA Tour . It helps that Jack Nicklaus, long ago, called No. 10 one of the... It's one of the annual post-round rituals at the Northern Trust Open . A golfer finishes his round at Riviera Country Club and a reporter asks: "How did you play No. 10?" It is hard to imagine a more talked-about hole on the PGA Tour . It helps that Jack Nicklaus, long ago, called No. 10 one of the... (Chris Dufresne) "They were going to form a committee to study what was wrong and try to fix it. A committee? Are you kidding? Just figure it out. They're better, so you have to get better." He also says he heard a TV analyst talking about how difficult it is for U.S. players to play in Europe, that home advantage was worth two shots a player. Player debunks that with a snort, and it's not hard to remember that, in the early 1970s, as a star athlete from apartheid South Africa, he was hardly made to feel at home on the road because of his country's horrible racial policies. People assumed that because Player was white he was a supporter of apartheid. They kicked his ball into the rough, threw ice in his face and yelled in his backswing, once on a 14-inch putt in the 1969 PGA championship that he missed by four inches in a tournament he lost by a stroke to Raymond Floyd. "I've played in tournaments, like the Masters against Arnie," he says, "where the only people rooting for me were my wife and my dog." His wife and dog were certainly pulling for him when Player

Where was the peace treaty signed that brought World War I to an end?

World War I Ended With the Treaty of Versailles Great War & Jazz Age (1914-1928)   This song was meant to express the voice of children during World War I: "We want our Daddy dear, back home (Hello Central, give me France)" World War I Ended With the Treaty of Versailles June 28, 1919 World War I (1914-1918) was finally over. This first global conflict had claimed from 9 million to 13 million lives and caused unprecedented damage. Germany had formally surrendered on November 11, 1918, and all nations had agreed to stop fighting while the terms of peace were negotiated. On June 28, 1919, Germany and the Allied Nations (including Britain, France, Italy and Russia) signed the Treaty of Versailles, formally ending the war. (Versailles is a city in France, 10 miles outside of Paris.) Do you know what triggered the conflict, sometimes called the "Great War"? page 1 of 3

Which Welsh singer was invited to sing at the White House on Millennium Eve?

Singers.com - Welsh choral groups - celtic, choral and folk music from Wales | Ralph Vaughn Williams London Welsh Chorale : A Century of Welsh Music Review: The London Welsh Chorale's second CD: Cennin Aur - A Century of Welsh Music charts the progress of choral music in Wales over the last hundred years. The most recent work being In My Craft by Geraint Lewis, a commission to celebrate the life of Dylan Thomas whose daughter Aeronwy was one of the Chorale's vice presidents for many years. Songlist: Efe A Ddaw, Gweddi Y Pechadur, Yr Arglwydd Yw Fy Mugail, Dyn A Aned O Wraig, Gwel Uwchlaw Cymylau Amser, Dyrchafaf Fy Llygaid, Laudamus, Molwch Yr Arglwydd, Y Mae Afon, Cennin Aur, Cadwyn, Magnificat & Numc Dimittis, In My Craft Or Sullen Art 6207c | 1 CD | $12.95 | Men Aloud : Live From Wales Review: Fresh off their Platinum album debut, and on the heels of their stunning victory on BBC's television smash hit show, Last Choir Standing , Britain's favorite choir MEN ALOUD is set to bring their unique music making to North America. The choir, led by Tim Rhys-Evans, features 20 tremendous vocal talents from across Wales. In addition, Men Aloud is also a recent winner of the Classical Brit Album of the Year award for their second album, Band of Brothers. The program was produced in association with the BBC and was filmed in the Wales Millennium Center with featured performances by opera star Bryn Terfel, John Owen Jones (leading man of Broadway and London's West End's Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera & Showboat) and pop icon, Bonnie Tyler. Men Aloud was formed in 2000 by Tim Rhys-Evans. Tim s primary aim was to encourage young men to get involved with one of Wales oldest and best loved traditions, male voice singing. The group are unafraid to tackle music not normally associated with male voice choirs, and their repertoire ranges from the 17th Century to the present day. Songlist: O Verona, It Ain't Necessarily So, Don't Rain on My Parade, Macarthur Park, Bridge Over Troubled Water, All by Myself, Bui-Doi, Sit Down You'Re Rocking the Boat, Rhythm of Life, Cwm Rhondda, Gwahoddiad, Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau 20801c | 1 CD | $15.95 | Rhos Orpheus Male Choir : Carols at Christmas Review: The Village of RHOSLLANNERCHRUGOG ("Rhos") is situated some 4 miles south west of Wrexham in North Wales, which itself is 12 miles south of the historic Roman city of Chester. lt is a former mining village, but the last remaining pit closed in 1987. Once known as the largest village in Wales, it has a long history of producing talented performers in all areas of the arts. Over the years, it has been home to two male voice choirs, a ladies' choir, a girls' choir, a mixed choir and a championship quality Silver Band. Rhos has been the birthplace of many top class musicians, actors and singers who have made significant contributions to Welsh culture not only as performers, but also as writers and composers. Here the male choir sings some holiday favorites. Songlist: The First Nowell, While Shepards Watched, Deck The Halls, Away In A Manger, The Coventry Carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The Holly And The Ivy, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, In The Bleak Midwinter, Ding-Dong Merrily On High, We Three Kings, O, Little Town Of Bethlehem, Once In Royal David's City, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Silent Night 8357c | 1 CD | $15.98 | Serendipity : Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Review: Serendipity is one of the best of the new breed of Welsh choirs; young, vibrant, have great panache with an identifiable sound as well as exhibiting impeccable intonation, phrasing and musicianship under their musical director Tim Rhys-Evans. I first heard them at the finals of the 2003 C�r Cymru competition and the performance was hugely impressive; so much so that I invited them to perform at my 60th birthday celebrations at the Royal Festival Hall the following year as well as singing, under Tim's direction, the choral parts of my Requiem released on EMI Classics. It's been a privilege to have this association with the choir that I hope will c

Which company was responsible for the oil spill in Alaska in 1989?

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (1989) - The New York Times The New York Times Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (1989) | Search Supported by Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (1989) News about Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (1989), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. More Updated: Aug. 3, 2010 In March 1989, the Exxon Valdez supertanker ran aground on Bligh Reef, ruptured and spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. The spill was the worst that had occured up to that point in American history, damaging more than 1,300 miles of shoreline, disrupting the lives and livelihoods of people in the region and killing hundreds of thousands of birds and marine animals. It occurred after the ship's captain, Joseph J. Hazelwood, left the bridge at a crucial moment. Mr. Hazelwood, an alcoholic, had downed five double vodkas on the night of the disaster, according to witnesses. The spill stopped after just a few days but the recovery may not have an end date. The damage to the fishing industry and to native subsistence hunting has lasted for years. Exxon originally was ordered by a federal court to pay $5 billion in punitive damages in 1994. A federal appeal in 2006 reduced it to $2.5 billion. In 2008 the United States Supreme Court further reduced the damages to just over $500 million. More than $2 billion has been spent on cleanup and recovery. Exxon has paid at least $1 billion in damages. The accident helped to create a new industry around environmental groups, scientific organizations, experts in the psychological trauma of oil spills. A network of fishermen is now trained and paid by the oil industry to respond to future disasters.

What date is Father's Day?

When is Father's Day? 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2015, 2016? Home > Holiday and Occasions > Fathers Day > When is Father's Day? Father's Day 2017 Need to know the exact date of Fathers Day this year? Here's a chart that shows what day Father's Day is celebrated from 2015 - 2025. In the USA, UK and Canada - Fathers' Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June since being made a national holiday in 1966. In Australia and New Zealand, fathers are honored the first Sunday in September. Other countries celebrate fathers throughout the year. Year Fathers' Day in U.S.A., Canada and U.K. Fathers' Day in Australia

In which decade of the 20th century was the FBI set up?

History Timeline of the 20th Century History Timeline of the 20th Century History Timeline of the 20th Century A Decade-by-Decade Timeline By Jennifer Rosenberg Browse through this history timeline of the 20th century to examine each decade within this amazing century. Picture courtesy of The Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. The 1900s This decade opened the century with some amazing feats like the first flight by the Wright brothers, Henry Ford's first Model-T, and Einstein's Theory of Relativity. It also had hardships like the Boxer Rebellion and the San Francisco Earthquake. The 1900s also saw the introduction of the first silent movie and teddy bear. Plus, don't miss out in discovering more about the mysterious explosion in Siberia. Learn more about the this "humdinger" decade through the 1900-1909 timeline . More » continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Picture courtesy the Photos of the Great War Archive. The 1910s This decade was unfortunately dominated by the first "total war" -- World War I. It also saw other huge changes during the Russian Revolution and the beginning of Prohibition. Tragedy struck when a fire rampaged through Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the "unsinkable" Titanic hit an iceberg, and the Spanish flu killed millions around the world. On a more positive note, people in the 1910s got their first taste of an Oreo cookie and could fill out their first crossword. Take a "gander" at this decade through the 1910-1919 timeline . More » Picture courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division [LC-USZ62-30776 DLC] The 1920s The Roaring '20s were a time of speakeasies, short skirts, the Charleston dance, and jazz music. The 1920s also showed great strides in Women's Suffrage and archaeology hit the mainstream with the discovery of King Tut's Tomb. There were an amazing number of cultural firsts in the 1920s, including the first talking film, Babe Ruth hitting his home-run record, and the first Mickey Mouse cartoon. Learn more about this "nifty" decade through the 1920-1929 timeline . More » Picture part of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library Collection, courtesy of the National Archives. The 1930s The Great Depression hit the world hard in the 1930s. The Nazis took advantage of this situation and were able to come to power in Germany, establish their first concentration camp, and begin a systematic persecution of Jews in Europe. Other news in the 1930s included the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a wild and murderous crime spree by Bonnie and Clyde, and the imprisonment of Al Capone for income tax evasion. Learn more about this "snazzy" decade through the 1930-1939 timeline . More » Picture part of the Estelle Bechoefer Collection, courtesy of USHMM Photo Archives. The 1940s World War II was already underway by the time the 1940s began and it was definitely the big event of the first half of the decade. Plus, the Nazis established death camps in their effort to murder millions of Jews during the Holocaust. When World War II ended, the Cold War began. The 1940s also witnessed the assassination of Gandhi and the beginning of Apartheid. So you should, "you know," learn more about this decade through the 1940-1949 timeline . More » Picture courtesy of the National Archives. The 1950s The 1950s are sometimes referred to as the Golden Age. Color TV was invented; the polio vaccine was discovered; Disneyland opened; and Elvis gyrated his hips on The Ed Sullivan Show. The Cold War continued as the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union began. The 1950s also saw segregation ruled illegal in the U.S. and the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. Learn more about this "cool" decade through the 1950-1959 timeline . More » Picture courtesy of the National Archives. The 1960s To many, the 1960s can be summed up as the Vietnam War, hippies, drugs, protests, and rock and roll. (A common joke goes "If you remember the sixties, you weren't there.") Although those were important aspects of this decade, other events occurred as w

Which American wrote The Game of Chess in 1959?

Chess History - Best Of Chess Best of chess Chess History Many History writers mentioned that the chess was invented in India, before the 6th century AD then the game spread to Persia. When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world and subsequently spread to Southern Europe. In Europe, chess evolved into roughly its current form in the 15th century. In the second half of the 19th century, modern chess tournament play began, and the first World Chess Championship was held in 1886. The 20th century saw great leaps forward in chess theory and the establishment of the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Developments in the 21st century include use of computers for analysis, which originated in the 1970s with the first programmed chess games on the market. Online gaming appeared in the mid-1990s. Those are the most famous facts happened in the history of chess: 6th century – The game chaturanga probably evolved into its current form around this time in India. 569 – A Chinese emperor wrote a book of xiangqi, Xiang Jing, in AD 569. c. 600 – The Karnamuk-i-Artakhshatr-i-Papakan contains references to the Persian game of shatranj, the direct ancestor of modern Chess. shatranj was initially called “Chatrang” in Persian (named after the Indian version), which was later renamed to shatranj. c. 720 – Chess spreads across the Islamic world from Persia. c. 840 – Earliest surviving chess problems by Caliph Billah of Baghdad. c. 900 – Entry on Chess in the Chinese work Huan Kwai Lu (‘Book of Marvels’). 997 – Versus de scachis is the earliest known work mentioning chess in Christian Western Europe. 1008 – Mention of chess in the will of Count Uregel, another early reference. 10th century – As-Suli writes Kitab Ash-Shatranj, the earliest known work to take a scientific approach to chess strategy. late 10th century – Dark and light squares are introduced on a chessboard. 1173 – Earliest recorded use of algebraic chess notation. 1283 – Alfonso X compiles the Libro de los juegos, with an extensive collection of chess problems. late 13th century – Pawns can now move two ranks on first move. late 14th century – The en passant rule is introduced. 1422 – A manuscript from Kraków sets the rule that stalemate is a draw. 1471 – The Göttingen manuscript is the first book to deal solely with chess. 1474 – William Caxton publishes The Game and Playe of Chesse, the first chess book in English. 1475–1525 – The modern moves for the queen, bishop, and castling are slowly adopted. 1475 – Scachs d’amor the first published game of modern chess, written as a poem. 1497 – Luis Ramirez Lucena publishes the first European work on chess openings. 1510 – Marco Girolamo Vida wrote Scacchia ludus(The Game of Chess) with the first reference to a goddess of chess. 1512 – Pedro Damiano publishes one of the first chess treatises, Questo libro e da imparare giocare a scachi et de li partiti 1561 – Ruy López coins the word gambit to describe opening sacrifices. 1690 – Openings are now systematically classified by the Traite de Lausanne. 18th century 1744 – François-André Danican Philidor plays two opponents blindfolded in Paris. 1747 – François-André Danican Philidor (France) defeats Philipp Stamma (Syria) in a London match. 1763 – Sir William Jones invents Caissa, the chess muse. 1769 – Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen builds the Mechanical Turk. 1783 – Philidor plays as many as three games simultaneously without seeing the board. 19th century 1802 – Earliest known American chess book, Chess Made Easy, by J. Humphreys. 1813 – The Liverpool Mercury prints the world’s earliest chess column. 1824 – Earliest known British correspondence chess match, London–Edinburgh. 1830 – Earliest recorded instance of a modern female chess player. 1834 – Earliest recorded international challenge match: Alexander McDonnell (Ireland) versus Louis de la Bourdonnais (France) at the Westminster Chess Club, London. 1843 – Howard Staunton (England) wins a match against Pierre Charles Fournier de Saint-Amant (France) in Paris. 1845 – Telegraph is used to transmit moves in a match bet

Which leader did Hitler meet in the Brenner Pass in WWII?

18th March 1940: Hitler meets Mussolini at the Brenner Pass Hitler meets Mussolini at the Brenner Pass Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner Pass On March 18th 1940 Hitler met the Italian leader Mussolini in his railway carriage in the Brenner Pass, high in the Alps, close to the border between the two countries. The haste with which the meeting was arranged had led Mussolini to suppose that Hitler ‘would soon set off the powder keg’. In the journey to the meeting Mussolini tells his Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, that the Italians will not join the war until the moment that is ‘convenient’ to them, that they will form the ‘left wing’ of the offensive, tying up troops without actually fighting. After the meeting, however, it seems less certain that Hitler will go to war. Ciano records the meeting in his diary: The Hitler meeting is very cordial on both sides. The conference … is more a monologue than anything else. Hitler talks all the time, but is less agitated than usual. He makes few gestures and speaks in a quiet tone. He looks physically fit. Mussolini listens to him with interest and with deference. He speaks little and confirms his intention to move with Germany. He reserves to himself only the choice of the right moment . .. The conference ends with a short meal. Later Mussolini gives me his impressions. He did not find in Hitler that uncompromising attitude which von Ribbentrop had led him to suspect. Yesterday, as well, von Ribbentrop only opened his mouth to harp on Hitler’s intransigency. Mussolini believes that Hitler will think twice before he begins an offensive on land. The meeting has not substantially changed our position.

Which company first manufactured the electric toothbrush?

Who invented the toothbrush and when was it? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress)     Who invented the toothbrush and when was it invented?          Various Peoples. 1938 (modern). The toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a "chew stick," which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth. The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo. Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush. Some other interesting toothbrush facts: The first mass-produced toothbrush was made by William Addis of Clerkenwald, England, around 1780. The first American to patent a toothbrush was H. N. Wadsworth, (patent number 18,653,) on Nov. 7, 1857. Mass production of toothbrushes began in America around 1885. One of the first electric toothbrushes to hit the American market was in 1960. It was marketed by the Squibb company under the name Broxodent. Related Web Sites About.com - Inventors - Dental Innovations - History of Dentistry - This site discusses the history of the toothbrush and toothpaste, including the first electric toothbrush invented in 1939. Floss.com - This site provides dental trivia and tips as well as information on the origins of toothpaste and floss. Evolution and Analysis of the Toothbrush - Kylie W. Sembera's article, which appeared in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Mechanical Advantage (v. 10, March 2001), discusses the history of the toothbrush with diagrams comparing classic style toothbrush designs with today's styles. History of Dentistry from the American Dental Association (ADA) - ADA provides a time line of important dentistry events and innovations. How Products are Made: Toothbrush - Explains and details the manufacturing process of the toothbrush. Content within the website, except those explicitly noted otherwise, are Copyright by Thomson Gale. Further Reading Asimov, Isaac, and Carrie Dierks. Why do we need to brush our teeth? Milwaukee, G. Stevens Pub., 1993. 24 p. (Juvenile). Elvin-Lewis, Memory and Walter H. Lewis. The use of Nature's toothbrush: the chewing stick. Research Reports - National Geographic Society, v.16, 1975: 211-231. Giscard d'Estaing, Valerie-Anne. The second world almanac book of inventions. New York, World Almanac, 1986. 352 p. Golden, Irwin B. Teeth for your lifetime: a complete, easy-to-read, and understandable guide to a lifetime of dental health. Up

Who lived under the pseudonym of Harriet Brown in New York form the 40s to the 90s?

Old Time Movie Queens - Their Last Photos Old Time Movie Queens - Their Last Photos No longer glamorous. Old and about to die. Hedy Lamarr. Lucy. One month before death. by Anonymous Maybe no the last, but in the last few months. by Anonymous Marlene Dietrich. Dead 4 months later. by Anonymous reply 5 05/15/2016 That isn't Marlene...even though it appeared as such in magazines. This is her last photo, she still looks pretty good and like herself ( as remarked upon by Max Schell in his bio of her in which she refused to appear on camera and via audio only ). by Anonymous Garbo, still stylish at 84. by Anonymous That look on Garbo's face... she was still sexy even then. by Anonymous reply 8 05/15/2016 R8 I feel like I can truly appreciate how rare her beauty was by how she is still beautiful and fascinating to look at, at 84. Great bone structure and clear eyes. by Anonymous reply 10 05/15/2016 Bette Davis last appeared before cameras at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain in 1989. by Anonymous reply 11 05/15/2016 Dietrich is still recognizably Dietrich, one of a kind. If the photo of Hedy Lamarr was taken in 1991, as the wording makes it appear, she would have been 77 and looks pretty damn good, even doing her best to disguise herself. Garbo was still strikingly beautiful, though probably more so if her hair had not been worn long like that. by Anonymous reply 13 05/15/2016 Joan looks pretty good in that photo at R1. I think it was probably taken in the 60s and not so close to her death in 1977. by Anonymous Wow, sad pic of Elizabeth. by Anonymous reply 17 05/15/2016 R14, that pic of Joan is labeled as being in 1976. Same with his one. Both look very retouched nonetheless. by Anonymous reply 18 05/15/2016 Bette Davis aged probably the worst out of all her contempoaries. Poor soul. I recall seeing her on interviews in the late 80s as a kid, and thinking that she bore no resemblance to the woman I watched on TV in afternoon movie double bills. She becaome almost a weird spectacle in her final days. Joan crawford I think, was a virtual recluse the few years before her death, I think the last footage of her is a grainy video of her at some function in 1974. It's on the net. by Anonymous reply 19 05/15/2016 Wow, didn't think Joan still looked so "Joan " at that late date. Or even consented to being photographed. by Anonymous reply 20 05/15/2016 I think Joan Crawford realised in the mid 70s that she was looking old and haggad, and she shunned public functions. I read that friends had to coax her out at this period, because she was too exhausted to put all the effort into glamming up anymore. Which is understandable really, she's been doing it all her life, there has to come a time when you just be yourself, for yourself! by Anonymous I think Myrna Loy looks like herself in [r31] - she's just little old lady Myrna Loy! by Anonymous 05/15/2016 [QUOTE]Davis and Taylor definitely looked the worst. Probably agree. It's not that Taylor looks so horrible, it's just that it's so shocking from how most remember seeing her. by Anonymous reply 46 05/15/2016 I didn't know it was the same function, R43. I didn't know there was video footage from the event either, since all that has been written about it seems to focus on how upset she was about the photos. by Anonymous reply 47 05/15/2016 I remember buying SPY magazine and passing my old issues along to my mother who thought it was "delicious fun" until she saw the "separated at birth" with that shot of Bette Davis and "tree from the Wizard of Oz" "Now that is too mean!" She said. by Anonymous Gloria Swanson, R58. In 1982. She died in 1983. by Anonymous reply 62 05/15/2016 R27: Many actresses from that era got their eyebrows shaved off and repainted by the make up department, and some women's didn't grow back. Here's one, R58/Travis, late 70s (she made it to '81, I believe) she still looks fab. She was, as you probably know, an early proponent of vegetarianism and "healthy eating". Apparently it worked for her. by Anonymous reply 63 05/15/2016 But what was great about Bett

Which actor bought the island of Tetiaroa?

Eco-Resort to Open on Marlon Brando's Tahitian Island | Pret-a-Reporter Eco-Resort to Open on Marlon Brando's Tahitian Island 10:00 AM PDT 7/26/2012 by Degen Pener COMMENTS Marlon Brando's Island The actor bought the island three years after shooting 1962's "Mutiny on the Bounty" in the South Pacific country but never returned after a family tragedy. This story first appeared in the August 3 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Beginning in late 2013, visitors to Tahiti can loll about on Marlon Brando's former private island when a luxury eco-resort called The Brando opens there. The late actor fell in love with the South Pacific country -- and his third wife, French Polynesian actress Tarita Teriipia -- after shooting 1962's Mutiny on the Bounty there. STORY: Who in Hollywood Owns a Private Island Three years later, he purchased a 12-island atoll called Tetiaroa 20 miles north of the main island of Tahiti that would prove to be a sanctuary for him for three decades. He and Teriipia even opened a hotel on one of the islands. But after tragedy struck in 1990 when his son Christian killed Dag Drollet, the boyfriend of Brando's daughter Cheyenne (who five years later committed suicide in Tahiti), Brando never returned to his beloved spot. And when Brando died in 2004, his executors, who included producer Mike Medavoy, gave permission to build a hotel to a Tahitian developer, Richard Bailey, who had discussed creating an eco-sensitive resort on Tetiaroa with Brando. It's not been without controversy. When it was first announced in the mid-2000s, some friends of Brando's decried the project as something he would never have wanted. STORY: Marlon Brando Estate Settles Lawsuit With Harley-Davidson Over 'Brando' Boots Nonetheless, it was approved by his heirs, who sold an initial interest in the atoll to Bailey for $2 million and will profit from yearly rent and a cut of proceeds. The goal of the resort is that its energy needs be 100 percent renewable (via solar, deep ocean-water cooling and coconut oil biofuel) and that the 35 villas be set back from the beach -- not situated over the water -- in accordance with the star's wishes.

Between 1952 and 1954 did the number of TV stations in the USA double, triple or quadruple?

Lionel Toy Train Below are pictures of the freight cars that I have. No. 6357 and No. 6457 Cabooses The picture above shows two cabooses I had from long ago. The one on the left is a #6357 (1948-1961). The one on the right is a #6457 (1949-1952) for which I have the original box. The 6357 caboose is fairly common and due to its long 14-year production run, it has undergone numerous variations. The #6457 caboose was Lionel's premium SP-style caboose and is fairly easy to obtain. This caboose was included with Lionel's better train sets and included with my #2191W Outfit. You could purchase the #6457 caboose separately in 1952 for $5 as shown on page 29 of the 1952 catalog. See below: No. 6457 Caboose on Page 29 of 1952 Lionel Consumer Catalog I have a Lionel No. 6427-1 Lionel Lines N5c porthole caboose (manufactured from 1954-1960. This caboose is Tuscan painted with white heat-stamped lettering including the number "64273." As you can see, the caboose is illuminated and has bar-end trucks and one coupler. Note that I have the original box for this caboose. No. 6427-1 Caboose Lionel No. 3444 Erie Hobo and Cop Car The picture above shows a Lionel No. 3444 Erie Hobo and Cop car (manufactured from 1957-1959). The car has a vibrator mechanism inside that drives a belt with a hobo and cop figure attached. When the control level is moved to the on position and power is applied to the track, the vibrator mechanism activates and the cop appears to be chasing the hobo around the crates in the center of the car. The car has bar-end trucks with tab couplers. No. 3461 Automatic Lumber Car & No. 3469 Automatic Dumping Ore Car The picture above shows 2 automatic dumping cars I have. As shown, I have the original boxes for both of these cars. The car on the left is a #3461 automatic lumber car (manufactured between 1949-55) and the one on the right is a #3469 automatic dumping ore car (manufactured between 1949-55). I have 3 logs for the log car and a Lionel #207 bag of artificial coal for the ore car. I have one Model #160 plastic bin that sits by the track to catch the contents of the cars. The cars can dump their contents only when they are on the #UCS remote-controlled (by wire) decoupling and unloading track section. These cars were listed on page 28 of the 1952 catalog as shown below. Shown on the top left is the #UCS remote control track section. Also shown on this catalog page is the #3520 Operating Searchlight Car I have. Nos. 3461, 3469, and 3520 Cars, and UCS Track Section on Page 28 of 1952 Lionel Consumer Catalog No. 6462 Gondola Car & No. 6456 Hopper Car The picture above shows a #6462 New York Central gondola car and a #6456 hopper car with the original boxes. I have wood barrels that go in the gondola car which was included with my 2191W Outfit. The #6456 Lehigh Valley hopper car was also included with my 2191W Outfit. The #6462 NYC Gondola Car as listed on page 29 of the 1952 catalog along with the #6656 Stock Car I have as shown below. No. 6462 Gondola Car & No. 6656 Stock Car on Page 29 of 1952 Lionel Consumer Catalog The #6456 Lehigh Valley Hopper Car was also listed on page 29 of the 1952 catalog as shown below. No. 6456 Hopper Car on Page 29 of 1952 Lionel Consumer Catalog No. 6462-25 Gondola Car I also have a green gondola car (shown above). It is a Lionel No. 6462-25 (manufacturered 1954-1957) although the -25 number shows nowhere on the car. The "N" of the NYC logo is stamped in the second panel from the left on my car indicating the car was manufactured early in the production run. I have the original box for this car, although the box is quite worn. The car is is reasonably good shape with only one or two wheels a bit rusty. No. 6462 Red Gondola Car with Canisters I also have a red gondola car (shown above). It is a Lionel No. 6462 (manufactured 1954-1957). The car is painted red and the "N" of the NYC logo is stamped in the third panel from the left on my car. The car is also stamped "NWE 2-49". These things indicate that this car was one of the later ones produced. I received this car with the load o

What was Wham!'s first No 1?

Wham! 80s Songs and Albums | Simplyeighties.com   WHAM! 80S SONGS AND ALBUMS Firstly, we hope you will enjoy our playlist of official videos. There are also several pages with further info about some of the songs which are linked to underneath. Wham! formed in 1981 and were initially named Wham! UK in the U.S. due to another band using the name Wham. Between 1982 and 1987, the band sold over 28 million records. They achieved success with six UK No.1's between 1983 and 1986. These were; "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go", "Careless Whisper", "Freedom", "I'm Your Man", "A Different Corner" and "The Edge Of Heaven". George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley first met at Bushey Meads School in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Their first performance together was in  a short-lived band called The Executive which they formed with three old school friends. After the band split, George and Andrew formed Wham! and signed to Innervision Records. The Singles 1984  Everything She Wants / Last Christmas  #2 1985  I'm Your Man  #1 1986  The Edge Of Heaven  #1 The First Top Of The Pops Performance The band's debut single was released in June 1982. "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" initially failed to chart. However, the band received an unexpected invite to perform their second single "Young Guns (Go For It)" on BBC Top Of The Pops when another act pulled out of the show. This proved to be a significant turning point for the band, with the song reaching #3 in the UK charts.  You may well remember the performance which featured Dee C. Lee and Shirlie Holliman as backing dancers. George wore an unbuttoned suede jacket with a turned up collar with rolled-up blue denim jeans and espadrilles. After George had danced around Ridgeley for a while, the four performed a synchronised dance routine with hand claps. It all looked so very cool at the time and the band. Following on from this success, "Wham Rap!" was re-released in 1983 and this time managed to reach No.8 in the UK, No.9 in Australia and No.13 in the Irish singles chart. Dee C. Lee left the band to work with The Style Council, with Pepsi DeMacque taking her place. Wham! had two UK No.2 hits with "Bad Boys" in May 1983 and with "Last Christmas" in December 1984. Their other well-known hit was the camptastic "Club Tropicana", which reached No.4 in July 1983. Wham's farewell album "The Final" was released in 1986, and reached No.2 in the UK album charts. The final single taken from the album was "The Edge Of Heaven" which was a UK No.1. Overall, Wham! released three studio albums which were Fantastic (UK No.1, 1983), Make It Big (UK No.1, 1984) and The Final (UK No.2, 1986). Music From The Edge Of Heaven (U.S. No.10, 1985), was a severely pared-down version of The Final with alternate tracks, and was released in the U.S. If You Were There (The Best Of Wham) was released in 1997 and reached No.4 in the UK. Of course, George Michael's musical career was far from over. His 1987 debut solo album, "Faith" was a massive success and has now sold over 20 million copies worldwide. George Michael has now sold over 100 million records worldwide, and this includes 12 UK No.1 singles, 7 UK No.1 albums, 10 U.S. No.1 singles, and 1 US No.1 album.   "EVERYTHING SHE WANTS" (1984) This song was a million-seller in Britain, although it never really got quite the attention it deserved. It was released as a double-A side with "Last Christmas" on 10th Dec 1984 and, inevitably, it was the festive favourite that had the majority of the airplay. Nonetheless, it's still a widely recognised 80s tune which has attracted over 20 million views on Youtube. This is, no doubt, thanks partly to the video game Grand Theft Auto V in which it featured. George Michael once stated in an interview that it was his favourite Wham! track. "THE EDGE OF HEAVEN" The video clip features George Michael and Andrew Ridgley's final performance as Wham! on the British music show Top Of The Pops. By the time The Edge Of Heaven was released Wham had already announced they were going to split-up, and George Michael was keen to develop a more sophisticated, adult

Which musical featured the song You'll Never Walk Alone?

Gerry & The Pacemakers — You'll Never Walk Alone — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm liverpool fc "You'll Never Walk Alone" is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Carousel . In the musical, in the second act, Nettie Fowler, the cousin of the female protagonist Julie Jordan, sings "You'll Never Walk Alone" to comfort and encourage Julie when her husband, Billy Bigelow, the male lead, has killed himself after a failed robbery. It is reprised in the final scene to encourage a graduation class of which Louise (their daughter) is a member… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Similar Tracks

In which year was Bloody Sunday in Londonderry?

BBC - History - Bloody Sunday Bloody Sunday An overview of the events of 30 January 1972 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, using archive footage and interviews. Bloody Sunday On 30 January 1972, a civil rights demonstration through the streets of Londonderry in north-west Northern Ireland ended with the shooting dead of thirteen civilians by the British Army. An official government inquiry began two weeks later but was widely considered a whitewash, leading to a fresh public inquiry in 1998 that took 12 years to report and absolved the victims of blame. Explore the history of Bloody Sunday with over 40 years of BBC archive clips. Photo: Demonstrators on a civil rights march through the streets of Londonderry before the shootings on Bloody Sunday Timeline of key events: details and archive clips 15 June 2010 More information about: Bloody Sunday On the morning of Sunday 30 January 1972, around ten thousand people gathered in Londonderry for a civil rights march. The British Army had sealed off the original route so the march organisers led most of the demonstrators towards 'Free Derry Corner' in the nationalist Bogside area of the city. Despite this, a number of people continued on towards an army barricade where local youths threw stones at soldiers, who responded with a water cannon, CS gas and rubber bullets. As the riot began to disperse, soldiers of the 1st Parachute Regiment were ordered to move in and arrest as many of the rioters as possible. In the minutes that followed, some of these paratroopers opened fire on the crowd, killing thirteen men and injuring 13 others, one of whom died some months later. Free Derry British troops had been sent into Derry as a peacekeeping force in August 1969 and had initially been welcomed by the predominantly Catholic nationalist community as a preferable alternative to what they saw as the discrimination of the local Northern Ireland security forces. The residents of the Bogside area of the city had declared it 'Free Derry' and refused to recognise the authority of the Northern Ireland government, led by a unionist majority that drew most of its support from the Protestant community. Opposition to policies such as detention of terrorist suspects without trial (internment) and the alleged rigging of electoral wards to favour Protestant voters (gerrymandering) had inspired a nascent civil rights movement across Northern Ireland. With support for the demands of the civil rights movement so strong among local people, Derry was an obvious choice for a mass demonstration. The events of Bloody Sunday About ten thousand people gathered in the Creggan area of Derry on the morning of Sunday 30 January 1972. After prolonged skirmishes between groups of local youths and the army at barricades set up to prevent the march reaching its intended destination (Guildhall Square in the heart of the city), paratroopers moved in to make arrests. During this operation, they opened fire on the crowd, killing thirteen and wounding 13 others. The dead were all male, aged between seventeen and forty-one. Another man, aged fifty-nine, died some months later from injuries sustained on that day. The wounded included a fifteen-year-old boy and a woman. Reaction and inquiries While the British Army maintained that its troops had responded after coming under fire, the people of the Bogside saw it as murder. The British government was sufficiently concerned for the Home Secretary to announce the following day an official inquiry into the circumstances of the shootings. Opinion was further polarised by the findings of this tribunal, led by the British Lord Chief Justice, Lord Widgery. His report exonerated the army and cast suspicion on many of the victims, suggesting they had been handling bombs and guns. Relatives of the dead and the wider nationalist community campaigned for a fresh public inquiry, which was finally granted by then Prime Minister Tony Blair in 1998. Headed by Lord Saville, the Bloody Sunday Inquiry took 12 years and finally reported in 2010 . It established the innocence of the victims and lai

The first untethered space walk took place from which space craft?

Feb. 7: First Untethered Space Walk 1984 - ABC News ABC News Feb. 7: First Untethered Space Walk 1984 February 7, 2012 1965 United States Bombs North Vietnam U.S. Secretary of Defense McNamara addressed Vietcong attacks and U.S. retaliation. 1984 First Untethered Walk in Space Two astronauts from NASA's Challenger space shuttle float in space untethered, with just jetpacks to guide their movement.  Astronaut Bruce McCandless was the first to free fly, followed by Robert Stewart. 1999 Jordan's King Hussein Dies The "architect of modern Jordan," King Hussein died at age 63.  His son, Prince Abdullah, was sworn in as his successor. Famous Birthdays

What was the main color of a Storm trooper in Star Wars?

Stormtrooper | Wookieepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia ― Luke Skywalker [src] Specialized snowtrooper armor Stormtroopers wore a distinctive set of white armor that was used to instill fear in the Empire's subjects, while also providing the soldiers with an extended range of survival equipment and temperature controls, thus allowing them to survive in almost any environment. [1] The helmet provided skull protection, filtered air , and contained enhanced vision and communication systems. Rank was determined by a color coded pauldron worn over the left shoulder, with orange or red representing the rank of commander , black indicating an enlisted trooper, and white representing a sergeant . They also had a utility belt and a grappling hook attached to it, and primarily used the E-11 blaster rifle , however could also utilize the DLT-20A laser rifle or DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle when necessary. However, the stormtrooper armor was not without its faults. The plates made running hard and offered little protection against a direct blaster shot. [6] [28] The helmet also greatly obstructed a soldier's vision, which hindered their capacity to properly aim a blaster, regardless of prior training. [28] By 28 ABY , stormtrooper helmets and armor were collected by individuals like the New Republic senator Ransolm Casterfo , who had an interest in Imperial "artifacts." Several of Casterfo's Centrist senators including Apolin and Fatil also admired and collected Imperial uniforms and armor. In addition, Imperial armor and other artefacts also sold at markets on Chrome Citadel . [29] Specialized stormtroopers Edit In addition to the "standard" troops, the Empire had created a number of specialized stormtrooper units assembled to operate on varied planets and climates within its territory. Scout troopers wore lighter armor and used speeder bikes to patrol the perimeter of the Imperial garrisons they were assigned to. [19] Sniper troopers were specialists pulled from Scout trooper ranks and wielded the deadly E-11s long-range blaster . [30] Stormtrooper snipers were also pulled from standard stormtrooper ranks, and wore a blue pauldron over their shoulder and had a visor attached to their helmet, along with a black bandolier across their chest plate. [30] There were also the Imperial combat drivers who piloted many of the Imperial Army's ground vehicles. [31] Sandtroopers wore modified armor that allowed them to survive on desert worlds such as Tatooine. [32] To deal with problems on frozen environments, the Empire utilized their cold weather assault stormtroopers , nicknamed snowtroopers, who wore a special mask and a kama that both resembled the equipment worn by the Galactic Marines on Mygeeto during the Clone Wars. [8] [1] [17] Coastal defender stormtroopers were stormtroopers trained and equipped to operate in coastal and tropical regions, such as those found on Scarif . Death trooper armor Phase II dark troopers wore heavy armor and were used to attack enemy defenses with assault cannons. [33] While Shadow Troopers were armed with T-21 light repeating blasters and cloaking technology along with intimidating black amour. Similar to the Shadow Troopers, the black armored death troopers were an elite variant of troopers focusing on Imperial Intelligence and Imperial Navy . They were usually assigned to protect high ranking personnel and equipped with SE-14r light repeating blasters . Magma troopers were equipped to operate in extremely high temperatures, and were trained to fight on volcanic worlds such as Sullust. [34] [25] Spacetroopers wore armor designed to breathe in space and were used to patrol parts of the Death Star with no air. [35] Shock Troopers were armed with heavy weaponry and wore stormtrooper armor with distinctive red markings, similar to those of Republic clone troopers who served as Coruscant Guards during the Clone Wars . [21] [36] There also existed Imperial Heavy Troopers who were equipped with heavy combat armor and electrostaffs , similar to the Imperial riot troopers . Heavy Weapons Stormtroopers wielded large,

Richard Nixon was Vice President to which US state?

Richard M. Nixon | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Richard M. Nixon Richard Nixon was elected the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974) after previously serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from California. After successfully ending American fighting in Vietnam and improving international relations with the U.S.S.R. and China, he became the only President to ever resign the office, as a result of the Watergate scandal. Reconciliation was the first goal set by President Richard M. Nixon. The Nation was painfully divided, with turbulence in the cities and war overseas. During his Presidency, Nixon succeeded in ending American fighting in Viet Nam and improving relations with the U.S.S.R. and China. But the Watergate scandal brought fresh divisions to the country and ultimately led to his resignation. His election in 1968 had climaxed a career unusual on two counts: his early success and his comeback after being defeated for President in 1960 and for Governor of California in 1962. Born in California in 1913, Nixon had a brilliant record at Whittier College and Duke University Law School before beginning the practice of law. In 1940, he married Patricia Ryan; they had two daughters, Patricia (Tricia) and Julie. During World War II, Nixon served as a Navy lieutenant commander in the Pacific. On leaving the service, he was elected to Congress from his California district. In 1950, he won a Senate seat. Two years later, General Eisenhower selected Nixon, age 39, to be his running mate. As Vice President, Nixon took on major duties in the Eisenhower Administration. Nominated for President by acclamation in 1960, he lost by a narrow margin to John F. Kennedy. In 1968, he again won his party's nomination, and went on to defeat Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and third-party candidate George C. Wallace. His accomplishments while in office included revenue sharing, the end of the draft, new anticrime laws, and a broad environmental program. As he had promised, he appointed Justices of conservative philosophy to the Supreme Court. One of the most dramatic events of his first term occurred in 1969, when American astronauts made the first moon landing. Some of his most acclaimed achievements came in his quest for world stability. During visits in 1972 to Beijing and Moscow, he reduced tensions with China and the U.S.S.R. His summit meetings with Russian leader Leonid I. Brezhnev produced a treaty to limit strategic nuclear weapons. In January 1973, he announced an accord with North Viet Nam to end American involvement in Indochina. In 1974, his Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, negotiated disengagement agreements between Israel and its opponents, Egypt and Syria. In his 1972 bid for office, Nixon defeated Democratic candidate George McGovern by one of the widest margins on record. Within a few months, his administration was embattled over the so-called "Watergate" scandal, stemming from a break-in at the offices of the Democratic National Committee during the 1972 campaign. The break-in was traced to officials of the Committee to Re-elect the President. A number of administration officials resigned; some were later convicted of offenses connected with efforts to cover up the affair. Nixon denied any personal involvement, but the courts forced him to yield tape recordings which indicated that he had, in fact, tried to divert the investigation. As a result of unrelated scandals in Maryland, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned in 1973. Nixon nominated, and Congress approved, House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford as Vice President. Faced with what seemed almost certain impeachment, Nixon announced on August 8, 1974, that he would resign the next day to begin "that process of healing which is so desperately needed in America." In his last years, Nixon gained praise as an elder statesman. By the time of his death on April 22, 1994, he had written numerous books on his experiences in public life and on foreign policy. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of

Luxor international airport is in which country?

Profile on Luxor International Airport | CAPA - Centre for Aviation TAP Portugal Luxor International Airport serves the city of Luxor, Egypt . Luxor is a popular tourist destination, particularly for tourists travelling to the River Nile and the Valley of the Kings. The majority of traffic at Luxor is European charter traffic, but the airport is also well served by airlines from across North Africa , the Middle East and Europe . Location of Luxor International Airport, Egypt Source: CAPA - Centre for Aviation and Google Maps Ground Handlers and Cargo Handlers servicing Luxor International Airport This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers Fuel & Oil Suppliers servicing Luxor International Airport This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers   This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons. This content is exclusively for CAPA Membership Subscribers CAPA Membership gives you the latest aviation news and alerts, access to CAPA articles, reports, and our leading aviation data with optional premium add-ons.

Which country did Albert Einstein move to as the Nazis rose to power?

Albert Einstein Listen to an audio version of this page. Sorry, your browser does not support the audio element, please consider updating. Albert Einstein Albert Einstein did not talk until he was three years old. Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany. He attended school where he learned math and science. He was also taught at home. At home he learned Judaism and violin. He taught himself how to do geometry. Einstein felt that he would make a good math and physics teacher. In 1900, he graduated as a teacher. He had a very hard time finding a teaching job at a university. He took a temporary job as a high school teacher. That only lasted a short time. By 1902, he was working in an office that handed out patents on new inventions. He worked in the patent office for seven years. While working in the patent office, he wrote papers about his ideas on physics topics. His ideas were new and very good. In 1909, he was able to get a job teaching at a university. He continued to write about his ideas on physics. His ideas were so good that he was given the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921. Einstein was a very good scientist. He was also a good citizen. Einstein spoke out against the country in which he was born. He did not think that Germany should be fighting in World War I. Some Germans did not like the fact that he was speaking against his homeland. There were also some Germans that did not like the fact he was a Jew. Einstein went to the United States in 1932 to work at Princeton University. While he was in the United States, Nazis took control of Germany. Einstein spoke out against the Nazis that came to power in 1932. Once the Nazis were in control, he did not go back to Germany. He became a United States citizen in 1940. He contributed money to help the United States win World War II against Germany. Einstein became ill in 1949. He cut back on his travels and his workload. Einstein was so highly thought of that Israel offered him the job of President in 1952. He did not take the job because of his bad health. Einstein died in 1955 in Princeton, New Jersey. A Question

In the 90s how many points have been awarded for finishing first in a Grand Prix?

Olympic success: How much does a gold medal cost? - BBC News BBC News Olympic success: How much does a gold medal cost? By Richard Anderson Business reporter, BBC News 7 August 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption The Great British team is on course for its best performance since the first London Olympics in 1908 How much does an Olympic gold medal cost? With a minimum six grams of gold and a large chunk of silver, the pithy answer is about £450. But as Britain basks in the glory of what is shaping up to be the most triumphant Olympics for Team GB in more than 100 years, it is worth reflecting for a moment on the reasons behind the success. Talent, punishing training regimes, pride in a home games and fervent support have of course played a key part in so many record-breaking performances. But, in the end, as cynical and unpalatable as it may sound, the main reason behind the team's overall success is cold, hard cash. Medal bonanza In the Atlanta Games in 1996, the British team won a grand total of one gold medal, and 15 in all. The following year, National Lottery funding was injected directly into elite Olympic sports for the first time. The return was instant. In the Sydney Games of 2000, the British team won 11 golds - the first time Britain won more than 10 golds since the Antwerp Games in 1920 - and 28 medals in total. Athens in 2004 saw a similar return, the last games before the Olympic Committee awarded the 2012 games to London. Investment in Olympic sports in the UK immediately rocketed in preparation for the country's first games since 1948, and again the return was both immediate and spectacular - the British team won 19 golds and 47 medals in total in Beijing in 2008. This graph was correct at time of publication. The latest full Olympic medals table can be seen here. "When Great Britain went to Beijing, the team benefited from £235m investment in training programmes in the years running up to the Olympics - that's a fourfold increase on what was spent [in the run up to Athens]," says Prof David Forrest, a sports economist at the University of Salford. "We spent an extra £165m and got 17 more medals, so that's about £10m a medal." 'Big impact' This massive increase in investment in elite sports was funded in large part by the National Lottery. "Lottery funding in the 90s has a lot to do with [Great Britain's recent success]," says Stefan Szymanski, professor of sports management at the University of Michigan. "That devotion of financial resources, particularly on building up elite teams, has had a big effect on Britain." Image caption More successful sports such as cycling receive greater funding, making them even more successful In fact, the Lottery accounts for about 60% of funding for GB's Olympic teams' preparation for the London Games. Almost 40% comes directly from the UK exchequer - in other words, directly from our pockets via taxes. This equates to about 80p a year per UK taxpayer. About £7m also comes from money raised by Team 2012, mainly through corporate sponsors. Just how big an impact all this money has had becomes even clearer when you look at individual sports. In Beijing, the most successful sports were those that received the most funding. Between them, athletics, cycling, rowing, sailing and swimming accounted for half of all Olympic team funding. They also accounted for 36 of the 47 medals won. The same pattern can be seen in the current Olympics - almost half of all funding went to these five sports and, so far, together they have won 27 out the 40 medals won. Of course, there is a chicken and egg element here, as funding is rewarded on the basis of success. Once the pattern in established, however, it is hard to break, as the more successful sports get more money, allowing them to become even more successful. Closed sports In fact, there are some sports that are in effect closed to all but the most wealthy nations. That really cost us... the money is the difference between silver and gold Kevan Gosper, Australian member of the International Olympic Committee "W

Which lawyer made Raymond Burr famous?

Raymond Burr, Actor, 76, Dies - Played Perry Mason and Ironside - NYTimes.com Raymond Burr, Actor, 76, Dies; Played Perry Mason and Ironside By WILLIAM GRIMES Published: September 14, 1993 Raymond Burr, the burly, impassive actor who played the defense lawyer Perry Mason and the police detective Robert T. Ironside on television, died on Sunday at his ranch in Dry Creek Valley, near Healdsburg, Calif. He was 76. The cause was kidney cancer, said his doctor, Paul J. Marguglio. Mr. Burr started his career playing Hollywood heavies, most notably in Alfred Hitchcock's film "Rear Window." But he captivated television audiences with his portrayal of the Los Angeles trial lawyer Perry Mason, who won his first case in September 1957 and continued an unbroken winning streak that lasted nine seasons. Gravelly-voiced and unrelentingly stern, with a habit of exhaling resonantly through his nostrils, Mason got to the bottom of seemingly unfathomable mysteries every week, relying on the private investigator Paul Drake (played by William Hopper) and his faithful secretary, Della Street (Barbara Hale), to defeat the hapless prosecutor Hamilton Burger (William Talman). To pull off his last-minute courtroom triumphs, Mason often broke down witnesses on the stand or produced surprise witnesses that left the prosecution's case a shambles. One year after "Perry Mason" went off the air in September 1966, Mr. Burr stepped into the role of Robert Ironside, the chief of detectives for the San Francisco police department, who worked from a wheelchair after a would-be assassin's bullet left him paralyzed from the waist down. A Peripatetic Youth Mr. Burr was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, not far from Vancouver. His father was a hardware dealer, and his mother was a pianist and music teacher. Soon after he was born, the family moved to China and lived there for five years. When Raymond was 6, his parents divorced, and his mother took him to live in a hotel that her father owned in Vallejo, Calif. He attended the San Rafael Military Academy but dropped out at 13 to help support his family in the Depression. After a year working on a cattle and sheep ranch, he returned to school, but he quit before completing junior high school. After leaving school, he ran a weather station for the Forest Service and for a time worked in China, where his family owned property. He took extension courses, taught school, worked as a traveling salesman and wrote short stories. Mr. Burr made his stage debut at 12 with a Vancouver stock company, and throughout his teen-age years he picked up occasional acting work. In 1941, he made his Broadway debut in the musical "Crazy With the Heart." He also appeared in "The Duke in Darkness" on Broadway in 1944 before entering the Navy. Mr. Burr left the Navy in 1946 weighing nearly 350 pounds, and he immediately landed work in films as a villain. His first screen role, in "Without Reservations" (1946), starring John Wayne and Claudette Colbert led to steady work. In all, he appeared in 90 films. He first made an impression in "Pitfall" (1948), a suspense film starring Dick Powell, and won critical praise as the district attorney who hounds Montgomery Clift in "A Place in the Sun" (1951) and as the murderer in "Rear Window" (1954). One of his most unusual credits was an appearance in the first Godzilla film as a journalist who relays an account of Godzilla's rampage. His other films include "San Quentin" (1947), "The Adventures of Don Juan" (1948), "A Cry in the Night" (1956) and "Desire in the Dust" (1960). More recently, he appeared in "Airplane II: The Sequel"(1982) and "Delirious" (1985). Landing His Biggest Role In 1957, Mr. Burr was chosen over contenders including Fred MacMurray and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. to play the starring role in "Perry Mason," a CBS-TV series based on the mystery novels of Erle Stanley Gardner. In the 1960-61 season, the show was among the five most popular on television, and Mr. Burr twice won Emmy Awards for best actor in a series. Even after the show was canceled, Mason lived on in syndicatio

Which broadcasting company did Edward J Noble found?

Edward J. Noble | American businessman | Britannica.com American businessman THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles:   in American Broadcasting Company (ABC): Origins ...and the Blue networks. After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared in 1941 that no company could own more than one radio network, NBC in 1943 sold the less-lucrative Blue Network to Edward J. Noble, the millionaire maker of Life Savers candy, who initially renamed it the American Broadcasting System before settling on the name the American Broadcasting Company, Inc. (ABC). ABC... in radio: The development of networks and production centres ...for a monopoly on broadcasting, and in 1941 it recommended that no single company own more than one network. As a result, NBC decided to sell its Blue network in 1943. The chain was purchased by Edward J. Noble, president of the Life Savers candy company. By 1944 it had been renamed the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).

In which decade did the Jackson 5 sign to Motown?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Franklin D. Roosevelt Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression as our 32nd President (1933-1945), Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves. Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves. He brought hope as he promised prompt, vigorous action, and asserted in his Inaugural Address, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Born in 1882 at Hyde Park, New York--now a national historic site--he attended Harvard University and Columbia Law School. On St. Patrick's Day, 1905, he married Eleanor Roosevelt. Following the example of his fifth cousin, President Theodore Roosevelt, whom he greatly admired, Franklin D. Roosevelt entered public service through politics, but as a Democrat. He won election to the New York Senate in 1910. President Wilson appointed him Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and he was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 1920. In the summer of 1921, when he was 39, disaster hit-he was stricken with poliomyelitis. Demonstrating indomitable courage, he fought to regain the use of his legs, particularly through swimming. At the 1924 Democratic Convention he dramatically appeared on crutches to nominate Alfred E. Smith as "the Happy Warrior." In 1928 Roosevelt became Governor of New York. He was elected President in November 1932, to the first of four terms. By March there were 13,000,000 unemployed, and almost every bank was closed. In his first "hundred days," he proposed, and Congress enacted, a sweeping program to bring recovery to business and agriculture, relief to the unemployed and to those in danger of losing farms and homes, and reform, especially through the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority. By 1935 the Nation had achieved some measure of recovery, but businessmen and bankers were turning more and more against Roosevelt's New Deal program. They feared his experiments, were appalled because he had taken the Nation off the gold standard and allowed deficits in the budget, and disliked the concessions to labor. Roosevelt responded with a new program of reform: Social Security, heavier taxes on the wealthy, new controls over banks and public utilities, and an enormous work relief program for the unemployed. In 1936 he was re-elected by a top-heavy margin. Feeling he was armed with a popular mandate, he sought legislation to enlarge the Supreme Court, which had been invalidating key New Deal measures. Roosevelt lost the Supreme Court battle, but a revolution in constitutional law took place. Thereafter the Government could legally regulate the economy. Roosevelt had pledged the United States to the "good neighbor" policy, transforming the Monroe Doctrine from a unilateral American manifesto into arrangements for mutual action against aggressors. He also sought through neutrality legislation to keep the United States out of the war in Europe, yet at the same time to strengthen nations threatened or attacked. When France fell and England came under siege in 1940, he began to send Great Britain all possible aid short of actual military involvement. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Roosevelt directed organization of the Nation's manpower and resources for global war. Feeling that the future peace of the world would depend upon relations between the United States and Russia, he devoted much thought to the planning of a United Nations, in which, he hoped, international difficulties could be settled. As the war drew to a close, Roosevelt's health deteriorated, and on April 12, 1945, while at Warm Springs, Georgia, he died of a cerebral hemorrhage.  The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Copyright 2006 by the White House Historical Association. For more information about President Roosevelt, please visit

In which state is Harrah's Auto Collection situated?

THE LAST OF HARRAH / Enough of Reno tycoon's car collection is left to fill a museum - SFGate THE LAST OF HARRAH / Enough of Reno tycoon's car collection is left to fill a museum Michael Taylor, Chronicle Auto Editor Published 4:00 am, Sunday, February 25, 2007 Photo: By Lance Iversen Close Image 1 of 4 MOTORXXMUSIUM_1036.JPG There are four authentic street scenes, representing each quarter of the 20th century, with facades, autos, artifacts and sounds from each era. One side of each street contains building facades and the other side a timeline of events and achievements chronicling the history and progress of the automobile. A 1938 Packard is one of the 230 cars on display at Bill Harrah�s National Automobile Museum in Reno are housed in what has to be called a spectacular building just a few blocks from his famous hotel-casino Harrah�s on Virginia Street in downtown Reno. AUGUST 3, 2006. RENO.By Lance Iversen/San Francisco Chronicle MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTOG AND SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE/NO SALES MAGS OUT less MOTORXXMUSIUM_1036.JPG There are four authentic street scenes, representing each quarter of the 20th century, with facades, autos, artifacts and sounds from each era. One side of each street contains building ... more Photo: By Lance Iversen Image 2 of 4 MOTORXXMUSIUM_0992.JPG A 1914 Mercer 450 race Car powered by a 4-cylinder T-head 150hp engine is one of the 230 cars on display at Bill Harrah�s National Automobile Museum in Reno. The museum is housed in what has to be called a spectacular building just a few blocks from his famous hotel-casino Harrah�s on Virginia Street in downtown Reno. AUGUST 3, 2006.RENO. By Lance Iversen/San Francisco Chronicle MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTOG AND SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE/NO SALES MAGS OUT less MOTORXXMUSIUM_0992.JPG A 1914 Mercer 450 race Car powered by a 4-cylinder T-head 150hp engine is one of the 230 cars on display at Bill Harrah�s National Automobile Museum in Reno. The museum is housed in ... more Photo: By Lance Iversen Image 3 of 4 MOTORXXMUSIUM_1039 There are four authentic street scenes, representing each quarter of the 20th century, with facades, autos, artifacts and sounds from each era. One side of each street contains building facades and the other side a timeline of events and achievements chronicling the history and progress of the automobile. A jeep Wagoner powered by a Ferrari engine is one of the 230 cars on display at Bill Harrah�s National Automobile Museum in Reno are housed in what has to be called a spectacular building just a few blocks from his famous hotel-casino Harrah�s on Virginia Street in downtown Reno. AUGUST 3, 2006. RENO. By Lance Iversen/San Francisco Chronicle less MOTORXXMUSIUM_1039 There are four authentic street scenes, representing each quarter of the 20th century, with facades, autos, artifacts and sounds from each era. One side of each street contains building ... more Photo: Lance Iversen Image 4 of 4 MOTORXXMUSIUM_0989.JPG A visitor to the Bill Harrah�s National Automobile Museum in Reno takes a photograph of a 1908 Franklin powered by a 16HP air-cooled 4-cylinder engine. 230 cars are housed in what has to be called a spectacular building just a few blocks from his famous hotel-casino Harrah�s on Virginia Street in downtown Reno. AUGUST 3, 2006. RENO.By Lance Iversen/San Francisco Chronicle MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTOG AND SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE/NO SALES MAGS OUT less MOTORXXMUSIUM_0989.JPG A visitor to the Bill Harrah�s National Automobile Museum in Reno takes a photograph of a 1908 Franklin powered by a 16HP air-cooled 4-cylinder engine. 230 cars are housed in what has ... more Photo: By Lance Iversen THE LAST OF HARRAH / Enough of Reno tycoon's car collection is left to fill a museum 1 / 4 Back to Gallery 2007-02-25 04:00:00 PDT Reno -- The 230 cars on display are great, let's make no mistake about that, but it is the eclectic nature of Bill Harrah's car-collecting brain, his innate curiosity and the manic nature of his hands-on collecting that are really the stamp of the National Automobile Museum . And the stamp comes in ways subt

What was the name of Gene Autry's horse?

GeneAutry.com: Gene Autry: Champion, World's Wonder Horse Champion, World's Wonder Horse Champion appeared with Gene Autry as his partner and sidekick throughout their legendary career in film, radio, and television. Original Champion in Home on the Prairie, 1939 There were three "official" Champions that performed in Autry films and several specialized Champions, such as Little Champ, Lindy Champion, Touring Champion, and Champion Three. Other horses, for which we have no documentation at this time, served as doubles for movie stunts and personal appearances. The Original Champion was sorrel-colored, had a blaze down his face and white stockings on all his legs except the right front. His first onscreen credit was for 1935's Melody Trail. He died while Gene was in the service. Champion Jr., c. 1950 Gene's second screen horse was Champion Jr., a lighter sorrel with four stockings and a narrow blaze, who appeared in films until 1950. While onscreen with Republic, Champion Jr. was billed as "Wonder Horse of the West," and at Columbia, he was known as "World's Wonder Horse." The third screen horse, Television Champion, costarred in Gene's last films and also appeared on television in The Gene Autry Show and The Adventures of Champion during the fifties. Also a light sorrel with four white stockings, he resembled Champion Jr. but had a thick blaze. In the late forties, Little Champ joined Gene's stable. A well-trained trick pony, this blaze-faced sorrel with four stockings appeared in three of Gene's films and made personal appearances. Rushing from a movie set in Hollywood to his annual appearance at Madison Square Garden for the World's Championship Rodeo in 1940, Lindy Champion made aviation history as the first horse to fly from California to New York. Gene used Lindy, a sorrel with four white stockings and an oval-topped blaze, for personal appearances. Touring Champion on parade, c. 1953 Touring Champion and Champion Three were also personal appearance horses. A darker sorrel with four white stockings and a medium-wide blaze, Touring Champion appeared at rodeos and stage shows in the late forties and fifties and has his hoof prints next to Gene's handprints at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Champion Three appeared with Gene on the road from the late fifties until 1960, when the sorrel with four white stockings and a crooked blaze retired happily to Gene's Melody Ranch in Newhall, California, where he died in 1990. Touring Champion taking tea at London's Savoy Hotel, 1953 Collectively, the Champions performed the world's largest repertory of horse tricks, including dancing the hula and the Charleston, jumping through a ring of fire, and playing dead. Greeting crowds from Brownwood, Texas, to Dublin, Ireland, Touring Champion even enjoyed a proper high tea at the Savoy in London. Always popular, Champion received thousands of fan letters each month, proving that the World's Wonder Horse was an important element in the Singing Cowboy's success. Throughout their careers, Gene Autry and Champion were featured in dime novels, children's stories, and comic books. Champion even received equal billing with Gene above the leading ladies on movie posters and lobby cards promoting Autry films. If you'd like to know more about Champion and horses in the movies, we recommend the book Hollywood Hoofbeats: Trails Blazed Across the Silver Screen by Petrine Day Mitchum with Audrey Pavia. For details, read here . You'll also find information on Champion and Gene's movies and television shows in the book Gene Autry Westerns by Boyd Magers. For details, read here . A variety of horses were known as Champion over the years. To learn more about each horse's role in Gene's career, click on the photos below.

Which city has a sports team of Steelers and team of Pirates?

Pittsburgh Spectator Sports | Steelers, Pirates & Penguins Newsletter Signup  Spectator Sports Pittsburgh is the place for sports fans! Come see for yourself why Sporting News magazine awarded Pittsburgh the coveted "Best Sports City" title and why the USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice poll named Pittsburgh as one of the winner's of the "Best City for Sports" travel award. If it's action you want, this city has it covered with the best of football, baseball, hockey and more. Grab your Terrible Towel and visit Heinz field to watch the six-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Head to PPG Paints Arena and join in all the excitement when the Penguins take the ice.  The Pirates make a perfect summer night complete as you watch the game from PNC Park, rated by Travel & Leisure as the "best baseball stadium in America!" Sports Teams Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh is officially "Sixburgh" as the Steelers became the first team in NFL history to win six Super Bowl titles! The Steelers Nation spreads far and wide, so grab your Terrible Towel and come celebrate where it all originates: the Home of the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Here we go! Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park Thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates for bringing the excitement of a winning season back to the 'Burgh for a second year in a row! The Bucs made postseason play for the second time since 1992, a trend that's sure to continue! Raise the Jolly Roger at PNC Park, hailed as one of the best ballparks in the country. Let's Go Bucs! Pittsburgh Penguins The ice might be cold, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are HOT! When the four-time Stanley Cup champions take the ice at PPG Paints Arena it's "A Great Day for Hockey." Tickets sell out fast, so don't be left out of the action! Other Sports Attractions Heinz History Center-Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a state-of-the-art museum at the Senator John Heinz History Center, features a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind sports artifacts and interactive exhibits that celebrate the rich tradition of sports in our region. When it comes to sports pride and sports history, no other region in the world is like western Pennsylvania.

What did Fort Dearborn, Indian Territory change its name to?

American-Indian Wars - Native American History - HISTORY.com Google American-Indian Wars Warfare between Europeans and Indians was common in the seventeenth century. In 1622, the Powhatan Confederacy nearly wiped out the struggling Jamestown colony. Frustrated at the continuing conflicts, Nathaniel Bacon and a group of vigilantes destroyed the Pamunkey Indians before leading an unsuccessful revolt against colonial authorities in 1676. Intermittent warfare also plagued early Dutch colonies in New York . In New England, Puritan forces annihilated the Pequots in 1636-1637, a campaign whose intensity seemed to foreshadow the future. Subsequent attacks inspired by Metacom (King Philip) against English settlements sparked a concerted response from the New England Confederation. Employing Indian auxiliaries and a scorched-earth policy, the colonists nearly exterminated the Narragansetts, Wampanoags, and Nipmucks in 1675-1676. A major Pueblo revolt also threatened Spanish-held New Mexico in 1680. Did You Know? On November 29, 1864, one of the most infamous events of the American-Indian wars occured when 650 Colorado volunteer forces attacked a Cheyenne and Arapho encampent along Sand Creek. Although they had already begun topeace negotiationswith the U.S. government, more than 150 Native Americans were killed and mutilated, more than 2/3 of which were women and children. Indians were also a key factor in the imperial rivalries among France, Spain, and England. In King William’s (1689-1697), Queen Anne’s (1702-1713), and King George’s (1744-1748) wars, the French sponsored Abnaki and Mohawk raids against the more numerous English. Meanwhile, the English and their trading partners, the Chickasaws and often the Cherokees, battled the French and associated tribes for control of the lower Mississippi River valley and the Spanish in western Florida . More decisive was the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The French and their Indian allies dominated the conflict’s early stages, turning back several English columns in the north. Particularly serious was the near-annihilation of Gen. Edward Braddock’s force of thirteen hundred men outside of Fort Duquesne in 1755. But with English minister William Pitt infusing new life into the war effort, British regulars and provincial militias overwhelmed the French and absorbed all of Canada. But eighteenth-century conflicts were not limited to the European wars for empire. In Virginia and the Carolinas, English-speaking colonists pushed aside the Tuscaroras, the Yamasees, and the Cherokees. The Natchez, Chick asaw, and Fox Indians resisted French domination, and the Apaches and Comanches fought against Spanish expansion into Texas . In 1763, an Ottawa chief, Pontiac, forged a powerful confederation against British expansion into the Old Northwest. Although his raids wreaked havoc upon the surrounding white settlements, the British victory in the French and Indian War combined with the Proclamation of 1763 , which forbade settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, soon eroded Pontiac’s support. Most of the Indians east of the Mississippi River now perceived the colonial pioneers as a greater threat than the British government. Thus northern tribes, especially those influenced by Mohawk chief Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant), generally sided with the Crown during the American War for Independence. In 1777, they joined the Tories and the British in the unsuccessful offensives of John Burgoyne and Barry St. Leger in upstate New York. Western Pennsylvania and New York became savage battlegrounds as the conflict spread to the Wyoming and Cherry valleys. Strong American forces finally penetrated the heart of Iroquois territory, leaving a wide swath of destruction in their wake. In the Midwest, George Rogers Clark captured strategic Vincennes for the Americans, but British agents based at Detroit continued to sponsor Tory and Indian forays as far south as Kentucky . The Americans resumed the initiative in 1782, when Clark marched northwest into Shawnee and Delaware country, ransacking villages and inflict

Bill Berry retired through ill health as a drummer in which band?

Drummer Bill Berry is Back on His Feet and R.E.M. is Back on the Road - SFGate Drummer Bill Berry is Back on His Feet and R.E.M. is Back on the Road GINA ARNOLD, CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT Published 4:00 am, Sunday, May 14, 1995 1995-05-14 04:00:00 PDT Seattle -- It's Saturday night, and the Posies are playing a gig at the Crocodile Club . The Croc has been known to host some ultra- cool clientele, and this evening is no exception: Milling in the crowd is R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck . Buck is a Posies fan, but he's here tonight in another role: husband of Crocodile owner Stephanie Dorgan , waiting for his wife to get off work. Buck isn't supposed to be here tonight -- and not just because this is a tiny club full of rock fans and he happens to be part of one of the world's most popular bands. If things had gone according to schedule, Buck would have been on a stage this evening, playing with R.E.M. in a huge arena in Europe. But on March 1, drummer Bill Berry was taken ill onstage in Lausanne, Switzerland, with what later turned out to be a a ruptured aneurysm in his brain, cutting short one of 1995's most anticipated rock tours -- and leaving Buck temporarily free from the rigors of world touring. Berry underwent surgery in Zurich on March 2 and soon after was pronounced out of danger . But for a few weeks, the fate of R.E.M. hung uncomfortably in the balance. Would the band go on with a substitute for Berry? Give up touring ? Rock fans all over the world -- particularly in the Bay Area, where tickets to the band's May concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre had long since sold out -- held their breath. Eventually, R.E.M. canceled all of its European dates and the first two weeks of its U.S. dates. But the Bay Area got lucky. The band will open its U.S. tour tomorrow at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. (The second show is Tuesday and a third has been added Wednesday.) Meanwhile, Buck has been kicking around Seattle, the city he relocated to several years ago, checking out bands such as the Posies and rehearsing with his band mates until it's time to go on the road again. It is "not a problem" trying to regain the emotional momentum that fueled the earlier part of the tour, Buck says in a telephone interview. "At this point," he says, "having it all taken away and kind of assuming that we may never do it again . . . I'm not having any trouble getting up for it again because its like, 'Thank God I've been given this precious gift back that I thought I wasn't going to have back." Buck's fears of the party being over were well-founded after the terrifying night that Berry became ill. Stopping a concert in the middle of a set is almost unprecedented. "(Bill's onstage collapse) really worried me," says Buck, "because we've all gone onstage with amazing injuries. I've had broken bones in my hands and my feet, or been so sore from a muscle pull, I couldn't bend over. I remember playing the Keystone in Berkeley once and I got food poisoning . . . and I had to have a bucket behind my amp, which I resorted to every third song! So for Bill to go off, was like, God, he must feel really bad. "The worst thing was, it was in front of 20,000 people who didn't speak our language. I had all these visions of Altamont-type things that happen when a show gets stopped 40 minutes into it; like, what if some kid gets hurt because someone throws a chair or something? We just had to finish up as honorably as possible. We did three or four songs acoustic, without bass or drums, with Mike (Mills) on keyboards, and it was kind of hollow and weird, and then Bill sent (drummer) Joey Peters (from opening act Grant Lee Phillips ) up onstage to finish." It wasn't until the next day, Buck says, that the band found out that Berry had had an aneurysm. "When I found out, I went to Mike's (Mills) room, and Michael (Stipe) came up and we sat around for a couple of hours and talked about what it meant. I just assumed that we wouldn't tour this year, or maybe never. "At that point, Bill still could have died. And we had some people talking about hiring another d

Leslie Nielsen trained in which of the armed services in WWII?

Celebrities In Uniform Led men at D-Day invasion; played Scotty on Star Trek Melvin Army World War I and World War II Actor of many movies,  At the age of seventeen Douglas joined the army and served at Fort D. A. Russell in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in a venereal disease ward. strong supporter of entering World War II (1941-45) and appointed head of the Office of Civilian Defense Arts Council in February 1942. The office organized artists' talents in support of the war effort. In December of that year Douglas enlisted in the army as a senior recruit and in 1943 was assigned to serve in India, where he entertained troops who were opening supply lines to China. Kirk Captain/Silver Star, British Distinguished Service Cross, French Legion of Honor Bob U.S. Navy World War II Baseball pitcher who volunteered day after Pearl Harbor and served four years. Nicknamed "The Heater from Van Meter," "Bullet Bob," and "Rapid Robert," was an American Major League Baseball pitcher.  He became the first pitcher to win at least twenty games in a season before the age of 21, threw three no-hitters and twelve one-hitters, Eddie U.S. Army World War II Drafted served a year in Korea. From 1952 to 1953, official vocal soloist for The United States Army Band (Pershing's Own) and a tenor section member in the United States Army Band Chorus (an element of Pershing's Own) assigned at Fort Myer in the Washington, D.C. Military District. Also made occasional guest television appearances, in uniform, introduced as "Pfc Eddie Fisher; Entertainer, singer & husband to Elizabeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds and Connie Stevens. Eric Merchant Marines & US Navy World War II Played Gil Favor on Rawhide, died on location making film in Peru.  First Merchant Marines and then served in Pacific.  Master Carpenter in SeaBees,  received severe facial injuries in an accident in Navy underwent extensive plastic surgery. Henry 1st Draftee from OK, Wounded in Action Art U.S. Navy World War II Was fighter-director officer aboard  aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean; His announcing voice became a part of many classic radio programs including George Gobel Show, The Red Skelton Show, An Evening with Fred Astaire and many others, narrated 156 episodes of Highway Patrol George Army Air Corps World War II Comedian, enlisted and served as a flight instructor in AT-9 aircraft at Altus, OK and later in B-26 Marauder bombers at Frederick, OK. Donald Edward Army Air Corps World War II Invented SpaghettiOs at Franco-American Foods, served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II Carl USAF Korean War Aircraft mechanic; film, on stage and television as a character actor most notable role was on the 1991–1994 Fox series Roc Frank U.S. Army Korean War Actor & Comedian, Film, TV and Broadway: Riddler on Batman TV, . In 1953, Gorshin was drafted into the United States Army and was posted in Korea mostly entertained troops.   Harold U.S. Army World War II Enlisted & saw combat in France in a mortar company.  Developed trenchfoot, sent to England to recover then served in a rail transport unit in France; Played Martin Morgenstern in 1970s Rhoda and The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Miles Webber in The Golden Girls.  Gould acted in over 300 TV shows, 20 films, and 100 plays nearly 50 years. Donald Coast Guard World War II and after Writer of Roots and other books, started as mess attendant eventually becoming Chief Petty Officer, served in Pacific, retired after 20 years.   Gus World War II U.S. Navy Joined American Communist party in '27 and ran organization try to organize steel unions. Volun

What went with Blood and Sweat in the name of the 60s rock band?

Chicago Songs, History, and Biography Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? If You Leave Me Now Old Days Hard Habit to Break Where you might have heard them Their early '70s rock hits remain staples on classic rock radio; ditto for their late '70s and early '80s ballads on adult contemporary playlists. Occasionally, however, Chicago's catalog interacts with other realms of entertainment, like the highly ironic use of "If You Leave Me Now" in the classic Gulf War film Three Kings and the zombie spoof Shaun of the Dead, or "Saturday in the Park" being featured in an episode of "The Sopranos," or "Old Days" popping up in the films This is 40 and Starsky & Hutch.  continue reading below our video 5 Urban Myths That Rule the Ages Formed 1967 (Chicago, IL) Styles Jazz-rock, Pop-rock, Classic Rock, Soft-rock, Adult Contemporary, Prog-rock Claims to fame: Did more than any other group to create a commercial fusion of jazz, classical, pop, and rock Their signature sound was the result of several multi-talented singers, songwriters and musicians A socially aware rock band whose lyrical activist sensibilities lasted longer than most Lead guitarist Terry Kath, who died tragically young, is considered one of the most underrated rock guitarists of the era Survived a series of setbacks to re-emerge in the '80s as a successful soft-rock group The classic Chicago lineup: Robert Lamm (born October 13, 1944, Brooklyn, NY): lead and backing vocals, piano, organ, guitar Peter Cetera (born September 13, 1944, Chicago, IL): lead and backing vocals, bass, guitar Terry Kath (born January 31, 1946, Chicago, IL; died January 23, 1978, Woodland Hills, CA): lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, bass Lee Loughnane (born October 21, 1946, Chicago, IL): trumpet, flugelhorn, guitar, percussion, lead and backing vocals  James Pankow (born August 20, 1947, St. Louis, MO): trombone, keyboards, percussion, lead and backing vocals  Walter Parazaider (born March 14, 1945, Chicago, IL): alto and tenor saxophones, flute, clarinet, backing vocals Danny Seraphine (born August 28, 1948, Chicago, IL) drums, percussion, keyboards The History of Chicago Early years Anyone even casually familiar with the band Chicago won't be surprised to learn they were a bunch of guys from the Windy City who took up their instruments at an early age, learning jazz and classical music before being seduced by the money (and women) available to rock and soul party bands. In fact, the members of Chicago, all but two of whom were born and raised in the city or its suburbs, formed the band that was to be their legacy after meeting at the city's famed DePaul University. Walter Parazaider, a classically trained clarinetist who had discovered the joys of the saxophone, was heading up a local rock band called the Missing Links, which at times included Terry Kath, Lee Loughnane and Danny Seraphine. Embolded by the Beatles' recent use of horn sections on songs like "Got to Get You Into My Life," Parazaider began to merge his two loves, expanding the band into a large jazz-rock outfit; Fellow student James Pankow soon joined, then organist and vocalist Robert Lamm, recruited from another local group. As Kath moved from bass to guitar, and with a tenor needed to complete the group's harmony, Peter Cetera was invited to join. Due to the unconventional nature of both their size and scope, they went by the name The Big Thing. Success Parazider's longtime musician friend James William Guercio, by 1967 a producer at Columbia Records, loved the concept and agreed to manage the band. Moving them out to Los Angeles, the group, now renamed Chicago Transit Authority after their hometown's bus line, rehearsed night and day while Guercio produced the second album by Blood, Sweat & Tears, another big rock band with similar ideas. When that album became a Grammy-winning smash, spinning off three hit singles, the stage was set for Chicago. The album Chicago Transit Authority was only successful on the new, free-form FM stations at first, but two years of buzz finally got them a hit with "25 or 6 to 4," and

Which musical featured the song I Feel Pretty?

West Side Story-I Feel Pretty - YouTube West Side Story-I Feel Pretty Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 7, 2007 A fun number from West Side Story. Category

Who produced the first Jetliner in 1957?

First Made-In-China Jetliner Makes Debut Commercial Flight First Made-In-China Jetliner Makes Debut Commercial Flight World | Associated Press | Updated: June 28, 2016 14:52 IST EMAIL PRINT COMMENTS People wave Chinese flags as an ARJ21-700, China's first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after making its first flight from Chengdu to Shanghai on June 28, 2016. (AFP Photo) Shanghai:   The first regional jet produced in China's initiative to compete in the commercial aircraft market made its debut flight today carrying 70 passengers. The ARJ21-700 jet is one of a series of initiatives launched by the ruling Communist Party to transform China from the world's low-cost factory into a creator of profitable technology in aviation, clean energy and other fields.   An ARJ21-700, China's first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after making its first fight from Chengdu to Shanghai on June 28, 2016. (AFP Photo) The plane operated by Chengdu Airlines took its passengers from the western city of Chengdu to Shanghai in two hours. China is one of the biggest aviation markets but relies on foreign-made aircraft. Beijing wants to capture more of those sales. Its major airlines are state-owned, which gives the ruling party a captive pool of potential customers that can be ordered to buy Chinese-made aircraft. The ARJ21 - or Asian Regional Jet for the 21st Century - is intended to make its state-owned manufacturer, Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, a competitor to Bombardier Inc. of Canada and Brazil's Embraer SA. "The first flight of the ARJ21 marks the beginning of commercial, or passenger, operations for the ARJ21 and signifies the first time a domestically made regional jet has been used by a Chinese airline," said the COMAC chairman, Jin Zhuanglong.   An ARJ21-700, China's first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after making its first flight from Chengdu to Shanghai on June 28, 2016. (AFP Photo) The ARJ21 initiative was launched in 2002. It was scheduled to deliver its first plane in 2007 but that was pushed back due to technical problems. A full-size jetliner under development by another state-owned company, the C919, is aimed at competing with Boeing Co. and Airbus. After delays blamed on manufacturing problems, the C919 is due to fly this year and enter service in about 2019. Boeing forecasts China's total demand for civilian jetliners over the next two decades at 5,580 planes worth a total of $780 billion.

In which decade of the 20th century was James Caan born?

IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "James Caan" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "James Caan" 1-50 of 54 names. James Caan A masculine and enigmatic actor whose life and movie career have had more ups and downs than the average rollercoaster and whose selection of roles has arguably derailed him from achieving true superstar status, James Caan is New York-born and bred. He was born in the Bronx, to Sophie (Falkenstein) and Arthur Caan, Jewish immigrants from Germany. His father was a meat dealer and butcher. The athletically gifted Caan played football at Michigan State University while studying economics, holds a black belt in karate and for several years was even a regular on the rodeo circuit, where he was nicknamed "The Jewish Cowboy". However, while studying at Hofstra University, he became intrigued by acting and was interviewed and accepted at Sanford Meisner 's Neighborhood Playhouse. He then won a scholarship to study under acting coach Wynn Handman and began to appear in several off-Broadway productions, including "I Roam" and "Mandingo". He made his screen debut as a sailor in Irma la Douce and began to impress audiences with his work in Red Line 7000 and the western El Dorado alongside John Wayne and Robert Mitchum . Further work followed in Journey to Shiloh and in the sensitive The Rain People . However, audiences were moved to tears as he put in a heart-rending performance as cancer-stricken Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo in the highly rated made-for-TV film Brian's Song . With these strong performances under his belt, Francis Ford Coppola then cast him as hot-tempered gangster Santino "Sonny" Corleone in the Mafia epic The Godfather . The film was an enormous success, Caan scored a Best Supporting Actor nomination and, in the years since, the role has proven to be the one most fondly remembered by his legion of fans. He reprised the role for several flashback scenes in the sequel The Godfather: Part II and then moved on to several very diverse projects. These included a cop-buddy crime partnership with Alan Arkin in the uneven Freebie and the Bean , a superb performance as a man playing for his life in The Gambler alongside Lauren Hutton , and pairing with Barbra Streisand in Funny Lady . Two further strong lead roles came up for him in 1975, first as futuristic sports star "Jonathon E" questioning the moral fiber of a sterile society in Rollerball and teaming up with Robert Duvall in the Sam Peckinpah spy thriller The Killer Elite . Unfortunately, Caan's rising star sputtered badly at this stage of his career, and several film projects failed to find fire with either critics or audiences. These included such failures as the hokey Harry and Walter Go to New York , the quasi-western Comes a Horseman and the saccharine Chapter Two . However, he did score again with the stylish Michael Mann -directed heist movie Thief . He followed this with a supernatural romantic comedy titled Kiss Me Goodbye and then, due to personal conflicts, dropped out of the spotlight for several years before returning with a stellar performance under old friend Francis Ford Coppola in the moving Gardens of Stone . Caan appeared back in favor with fans and critics alike and raised his visibility with the sci-fi hit Alien Nation and Dick Tracy , then surprised everyone by playing a meek romance novelist held captive after a car accident by a deranged fan in the dynamic Misery . The 1990s were kind to him and he notched up roles as a band leader in For the Boys , another gangster in Honeymoon in Vegas , appeared in the indie hit Bottle Rocket and pursued Arnold Schwarzenegger in Eraser . The demand on Caan's talents seems to have increased steadily over the past few years as he is making himself known to a new generation of fans. Recent hot onscreen roles have included The Yards , City of Ghosts and Dogville . In addition, he finds himself at the helm of the hit TV series Las Vegas as casino security chief "Big Ed" Deline. An actor of undeniably manly appeal, James Caan continues to surprise and

In which country is the deepwater port of Trondheim?

Deepwater Contract Off Norway Extended Deepwater Contract Off Norway Extended News Deepwater Contract Off Norway Extended - 30/06/2009 Metocean Services International (Pty) Ltd (MSI) has received a one year extension to the deep water current measurement programme north of Trondheim (Norway) in the Luva field for StatoilHydro. The Luva field is located about 240 kilometres west of Bodø and the licence was awarded in 1996. The water depth in the area is around 1,300m and the reservoir is 2,800 metres beneath the seabed. Recoverable reserves in the field are estimated at some 38 billion cubic metres of gas.     The mooring, which extends from seabed to about 50m below the surface, was deployed in August 2008 and comprises a TRDI 300kHz ADCP, 14 Nortek Aquadopp current meters and 15 RBR Ltd XR420 CTD loggers. During the initial period of this deployment, an excellent data return has been achieved.   The measurement programme was initially planned for 1 year with service visits at 2 monthly intervals. As a result of the extension the service interval has been extended to 3 months and the offshore operations will be conducted from the MV Ocean Prince.   This extension again emphasises that MSI can undertake projects in all reaches of the world from their bases in South Africa and Australia. Since its formation nearly 6 years ago, MSI has successfully undertaken projects in over 20 countries and this number continues to grow. Formed in 2003, MSI provides the entire range of oceanographic and meteorological services internationally to the oil and gas industry, coastal engineers, dredging companies and port authorities.

In which state is Camp David?

Milestones: 1977–1980 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1977–1980 Camp David Accords and the Arab-Israeli Peace Process The Camp David Accords, signed by President Jimmy Carter, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in September 1978, established a framework for a historic peace treaty concluded between Israel and Egypt in March 1979. President Carter and the U.S. Government played leading roles in creating the opportunity for this agreement to occur. From the start of his administration, Carter and his Secretary of State, Cyrus Vance, pursued intensive negotiations with Arab and Israeli leaders, hoping to reconvene the Geneva Conference, which had been established in December 1973 to seek an end to the Arab-Israeli dispute. President Jimmy Carter with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David, Maryland in September 1978. (Jimmy Carter Library) As Carter and Vance met with individual leaders from Arab countries and Israel during the spring of 1977, negotiations for a return to Geneva appeared to gain some momentum. On May 17, 1977, an Israeli election upset stunned the Carter administration as the moderate Israeli Labor Party lost for the first time in Israel’s history. Menachem Begin, the leader of the conservative Likud Party and the new Israeli Prime Minister, appeared intractable on the issue of exchanging land for peace. His party’s commitment to “greater Israel” left Carter with an even more challenging situation during the summer of 1977. In addition to the new reality of a Likud government in Israel, long-standing rivalries among Arab leaders also played a role in blocking substantive progress in negotiations for a Geneva conference. By early November, Egyptian President Sadat found himself frustrated by the lack of movement and made a dramatic move, announcing on November 9 that he would be willing to go to Jerusalem. This move stunned the world. Sadat would attempt to break the deadlock and to engage the Israelis directly for a Middle East settlement, eschewing any talk of returning to the Geneva Conference. Sadat’s visit led to direct talks between Egypt and Israel that December, but these talks did not generate substantive progress. By January 1978, the United States returned to a more prominent negotiation role. During the spring and early summer of 1978, the United States attempted to find common ground with regard to Israeli withdrawal from the Sinai, West Bank, and Gaza. Egypt insisted on an Israeli withdrawal to June 4, 1967 borders in exchange for security arrangements and minor border modifications. Israel rejected Egypt’s insistence on withdrawal, especially from the West Bank and Gaza. It argued instead for some form of Palestinian autonomy during a five-year interim period followed by the possibility of sovereignty after the interim period expired. The impasse over the West Bank and Gaza led Carter to intercede directly in an attempt to resolve the deadlock. By July 30, as Sadat expressed disappointment over the progress of negotiations and a desire to cut direct contacts off with the Israelis, Carter decided to call for a summit meeting. This meeting would bring Sadat, Begin, and Carter together at the presidential retreat in Maryland at Camp David. On August 8,

What was the Statue of Liberty originally called?

Statue of Liberty - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Statue of Liberty A+E Networks Introduction The Statue of Liberty was a joint effort between France and the United States, intended to commemorate the lasting friendship between the peoples of the two nations. The French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi created the statue itself out of sheets of hammered copper, while Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the man behind the famed Eiffel Tower, designed the statue’s steel framework. The Statue of Liberty was then given to the United States and erected atop an American-designed pedestal on a small island in Upper New York Bay, now known as Liberty Island, and dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1886. Over the years, the statue stood tall as millions of immigrants arrived in America via nearby Ellis Island; in 1986, it underwent an extensive renovation in honor of the centennial of its dedication. Today, the Statue of Liberty remains an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy, as well as one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. Google Origins of the Statue of Liberty Around 1865, as the American Civil War drew to a close, the French historian Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that France create a statue to give to the United States in celebration of that nation’s success in building a viable democracy. The sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, known for largescale sculptures, earned the commission; the goal was to design the sculpture in time for the centennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1876. The project would be a joint effort between the two countries–the French people were responsible for the statue and its assembly, while the Americans would build the pedestal on which it would stand–and a symbol of the friendship between their peoples. Did You Know? The base of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal contains exhibits on the monument's history, including the original 1886 torch. Visitor access to the Statue of Liberty's torch was halted for good after German operatives set off an explosion on the nearby Black Tom peninsula in July 1916, during World War I. Due to the need to raise funds for the statue, work on the sculpture did not begin until 1875. Bartholdi’s massive creation, titled “Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World,” depicted a woman holding a torch in her raised right hand and a tablet in her left, upon which was engraved “July 4, 1776,” the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence. Bartholdi, who was said to have modeled the woman’s face after that of his mother, hammered large copper sheets to create the statue’s “skin” (using a technique called repousse). To create the skeleton on which the skin would be assembled, he called on Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, designer of Paris’ Eiffel Tower . Along with Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Eiffel built a skeleton out of iron pylon and steel that allowed the copper skin to move independently, a necessary condition for the strong winds it would endure in the chosen location of New York Harbor. Statue of Liberty: Assembly and Dedication While work went on in France on the actual statue, fundraising efforts continued in the United States for the pedestal, including contests, benefits and exhibitions. Near the end, the leading New York newspaperman Joseph Pulitzer used his paper, the World, to raise the last necessary funds. Designed by the American architect Richard Morris Hunt, the statue’s pedestal was constructed inside the courtyard of Fort Wood, a fortress built for the War of 1812 and located on Bedloe’s Island, off the southern tip of Manhattan in Upper New York Bay. In 1885, Bartholdi completed the statue, which was disassembled, packed in more than 200 crates, and shipped to New York, arriving that June aboard the French frigate Isere. Over the next four months, workers reassembled the statue and mounted it on the pedestal; its height reached 305 feet (or 93 meters), including the pedestal. On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty in front of thousands of spectators. The Statue of Liberty and Elli