Search is not available for this dataset
question
stringlengths 18
709
| context
stringlengths 171
9.85k
| answer
stringlengths 2
134
|
|---|---|---|
Whose grave in Winchelsea bears the epitaph "I told you I was ill"?
|
[DOC] [TLE] BBC NEWS | UK | England | Southern Counties | Milligan ...BBC NEWS | UK | England | Southern Counties | Milligan gets last laugh on grave [PAR] Milligan gets last laugh on grave [PAR] Spike Milligan decided on his epitaph before he died in 2002 [PAR] Comedy legend Spike Milligan has finally got the last laugh, more than two years after his death. [PAR] It follows an agreement with the local diocese over the wording on the headstone of his grave at St Thomas's Church in Winchelsea, East Sussex. [PAR] Relatives of the former Goon have now decided that it can bear the star's epitaph: "I told you I was ill." [PAR] However, the inscription had to be written in Gaelic in order for it to be approved by the Chichester Diocese. [PAR] Milligan, who was an Irish passport holder, was buried close to his home in Udimore after he died, aged 83, from liver failure in February 2002. [PAR] But fans visiting his grave found it was only marked by some plants and a small statue because his family had been unable to agree on the headstone. [PAR] We're very pleased it's been resolved and with such a classic Spike line [PAR] Bill Horsman, of the Goon Show Preservation Society [PAR] It now bears the words "Duirt me leat go raibh me breoite", or "I told you I was ill", and the English words "Love, light, peace". Bill Horsman, chairman of the Goon Show Preservation Society, said: "News of the headstone going up on Spike's grave is marvellous. [PAR] "We had been very concerned for some time about the situation. [PAR] "It was very sad that the grave was in such a state, but it was down to very sensitive family problems and we simply could not get involved. [PAR] "We're very pleased it's been resolved and with such a classic Spike line. [PAR] "We all fell about laughing when we heard it." [PAR] Milligan formed the Goons with Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine and was widely regarded as one of the greatest influences on British comedy.[DOC] [TLE] Comic Spike Milligan's gravestone at centre of a bizarre ...Comic Spike Milligan's gravestone at centre of a bizarre feud after family of his late third wife want her name added... but his son doesn't | Daily Mail Online [PAR] Comic Spike Milligan's gravestone at centre of a bizarre feud after family of his late third wife want her name added... but his son doesn't [PAR] By MATTHEW BELL [PAR] comments [PAR] Interred together: Spike Milligan with his third wife Shelagh, who now lies beside him in his grave in East Sussex [PAR] Spike Milligan’s gravestone quip – ‘I told you I was ill’ – was recently voted the nation’s favourite epitaph. [PAR] But pilgrims to the comedy legend’s grave will search in vain because it has been unmarked for a year. [PAR] The headstone has been at the centre of a bizarre family wrangle between various branches of the Milligan clan since his third wife, Shelagh Sinclair, was buried alongside him last June. [PAR] Her family want Shelagh’s name and dates added to the stone, but Milligan’s son from an another relationship says it would be against his father’s wishes. [PAR] While the gravestone sits in a funeral parlour, the matter may have to be settled by a rarely used Church of England court. [PAR] Milligan’s headstone was removed after Shelagh, 67, was buried in the same plot at St Thomas’s Church in Winchelsea, East Sussex. [PAR] It could not go back for several weeks because the grave needed time to settle, but that was more than a year ago and the stone has still not been returned, with the executor of Shelagh’s will blaming a ‘breakdown in communication’. [PAR] Milligan’s son, James, 36, has written to Shelagh’s brother Peter to insist that the headstone isn’t altered. [PAR] RELATED ARTICLES [PAR] Share this article [PAR] Share [PAR] He said: ‘It’s always been abundantly clear what my father wanted written on his headstone. [PAR] ‘It’s bad enough the stone has not been on his grave for a year, and
|
spike milligan
|
Which famous horror movie star was buried in his Dracula costume?
|
[DOC] [TLE] The Universal Monsters: Classic Horror Costumes Revealed ...The Universal Monsters: Classic Horror Costumes Revealed | Cosplay Culture Magazine [PAR] The Universal Monsters: Classic Horror Costumes Revealed [PAR] Nov 04, 2015 [PAR] Author: [PAR] Bill Waytowich [PAR] Universal Pictures was founded by Carl Laemmle in 1912. After merging with several other film companies in Fort Lee, NJ, the company moved to New York City. Laemmle was an early pioneer in American filmmaking. He produced over 400 films and eventually expanded into film distribution. His son Carl Laemmle, Jr. eventually took over at Universal and created a successful niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films from 1923 to 1960, called Universal Monsters. The series began with The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera, both silent films starring Lon Chaney. A few years later, Universal Pictures had three go-to leading actors for what would become a classic monster period: Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and Lon Chaney, Jr., who starred in horror movies such as Dracula, Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. Read on for interesting information about the actors’ makeup and details about the costumes worn in their day. [PAR] [PAR] Bela Lugosi—Dracula (1931) [PAR] Who can forget the slicked hair, clean-shaven and handsome face, burning eyes, and regal manner that became ingrained in our imaginations forever? Bela Lugosi was a shoo-in to be Dracula. He was Hungarian but lived in Romania in an area where Vlad the Impaler ruled his evil and bloody empire in the mid-15th century. [PAR] Lugosi was approached in the summer of 1927 to star in a Broadway production of Dracula based on Bram Stoker’s novel that was inspired by Vlad the Impaler. His portrayal of Dracula was so successful that Universal decided to make a movie starring Lugosi. The film Dracula was made in 1931 and was produced by Tod Browning who also directed the classic movie Freaks. The movie Dracula was an instant success and forever immortalized the portrayal of Lugosi’s Dracula. [PAR] [PAR] Since Bela Lugosi had begun his career on the stage, he was used to doing his own makeup. Bela refused to let Jack Pierce (Universal’s makeup artist) apply his make-up. Lugosi’s makeup consisted of grease paint, which made him look deathly pale on black and white film. Pierce did come up with Bela’s widow’s-peak toupee as well as other styling for characters, such as his female victims. Jack’s talents were way more utilized when the movies Frankenstein, The Mummy and The Wolf Man came along. Lugosi’s costume was unforgettable, and the costume’s design was a deliberate attempt to emulate the formal evening attire of the early 1900s that consisted of a black tuxedo with a white vest and bow-tie. Part of this attire for an aristocrat, noble, or decorated individual, often included a neck order. A neck order, or medallion, is a decoration, denoting rank, status and/or achievement and was worn around the neck with the evening dress, as opposed to a ribbon on the chest, which is traditionally worn with a uniform. The ring was also an essential part of Lugosi’s costume in Dracula. [PAR] [PAR] The actor gave his famous Dracula cape to his ex-wife Lillian in 1956. He wanted her to have the original cape so she could give it to their son. Bela Lugosi died that year and was buried in his Dracula costume. The family put him in a light-weight cape that he used for personal appearances rather than the original. [PAR] [PAR] Lugosi’s Dracula was unlike any previous portrayals of the role. Although he was type-cast to be an exponent of evil for the rest of his career because of his powerful role as Dracula, he taught us the way Dracula should look and act. Bela will never be forgotten because of his masterful Dracula depiction. [PAR] [PAR] Boris Karloff—Frankenstein (1931) [PAR] Boris has been the face of Frankenstein for almost a century. His role as the classic Frankenstein monster is unparalleled to date. Interestingly enough, Boris Karloff was awarded the role of Frankenstein by chance, after he
|
bela lugosi
|
What is the real name of Actor/Comedian Robbie Coltrane?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Movie By Robbie Coltrane - the-movie-hd.moviemovies.websiteMovie By Robbie Coltrane [PAR] Movie By Robbie Coltrane [PAR] : [PAR] Robbie Coltrane [PAR] Robbie Coltrane is very remarkable actor because he is very skilled at playing a character in a film, because of its expertise, it deserves a great reward. [PAR] Robbie Coltrane Robbie Coltrane in the film plays a very anticipated by fans because he is an amazing actor and as a writer, I was very impressed with what Robbie Coltrane, hope Robbie Coltrane award nominations to organizations of this world. [PAR] Robbie Coltrane: Robbie Coltrane, is a Scottish actor, comedian and author. He is known both for his role as Dr Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in the British TV series Cracker and as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.Coltrane was born Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, the son of Jean McMillan Ross, a teacher and pianist, and Ian Baxter McMillan, a general practitioner who also served as a forensic police surgeon. He has an older sister, Annie, and a late younger sister, Jane.Coltrane moved into acting in his early twenties, taking the stage name Coltrane (in tribute to jazz saxophonist John Coltrane) and working in theatre and stand-up comedy. Coltrane soon moved into films, obtaining roles in a number of movies such as Flash Gordon. On television, he also appeared as Samuel Johnson in Blackadder.His roles went from strength to strength in the 1990s with the TV series Cracker and a BAFTA award as the stepping stone to parts in bigger films such as the James Bond films GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough and a major supporting role as half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.[DOC] [TLE] Actor Robbie Coltrane pictured on 'wanted' poster in place ...Actor Robbie Coltrane pictured on 'wanted' poster in place of teenage suspect - Telegraph [PAR] New Zealand [PAR] Actor Robbie Coltrane pictured on 'wanted' poster in place of teenage suspect [PAR] His screen roles have ranged from a hard drinking criminal psychologist to a failed gangster who dresses up as a nun, but now the actor Robbie Coltrane has found himself the subject of a police "wanted" poster. [PAR] Copies of the poster have been pushed through letter boxes in central Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealand's South Island [PAR] By Paul Chapman in Wellington and John Bingham [PAR] 8:12PM BST 07 Aug 2008 [PAR] Police in New Zealand used a photograph of the British star as an unlikely stand-in for a teenage burglar as the country's laws prevent them using the real criminal's image because he is a minor. [PAR] Although Coltrane is 58 years old, officers decided that he resembled the 16-year-old suspected serial burglar closely enough to use the picture. [PAR] To avoid confusion they advised the public that Coltrane, who is best known in the country as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, was not in fact a burglar adding: " [PAR] "But imagine him aged 16 with lank, greasy hair and you have the picture." [PAR] In what is likely to be seen as an extra insult, the Scottish star - whose real name is Anthony McMillan - is described on the poster as an "English" actor. [PAR] Copies of the poster have been pushed through letter boxes in central Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealand's South Island. [PAR] It shows a glum faced Coltrane under the word "wanted" in large type. [PAR] It explains in smaller letters beneath that Coltrane, who plays criminal psychologist Eddie Fitzgerald in the television series, is not the burglar but did look like him. [PAR] It adds that the real criminal lives locally and travels by bicycle to commit his crimes. [PAR] "He will break windows to gain entry and ransack property, targeting electronic items, cash and jewellery." [PAR] Police said that, given the legal restrictions on what they could publish and the offender's known resemblance to a younger Coltrane, frustrated officers came up with the plan. [PAR] Sergeant Phil Dean said: "It's a provocative thing to get people to read our crime prevention information." [PAR] He said of the look-alike burglar: "Our interest is in shutting him down,
|
robbie coltrane
|
What Netflix exclusive programme chronicles the life of Piper Chapman and her experiences in an American State Prison?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Watch This Show: ‘Orange Is The New Black’ | Funk's House ...Watch This Show: ‘Orange Is The New Black’ | Funk's House of Geekery [PAR] Funk's House of Geekery [PAR] Movies, Comics, Books, Games and Other Things Geeks Love [PAR] Watch This Show: ‘Orange Is The New Black’ [PAR] by Hedge [PAR] Starring: Taylor Schilling, Jason Biggs, Laura Prepon [PAR] Orange Is The New Black crept up on me the way a drug pusher might approach you in the men’s room. Slowly, on the fringes of perception and then all at once, in your face, hawking their wares. The pusher in this analogy was Tumblr where a few weeks ago I started to see the occasional subtitles screencap of a prisoner or two, usually a blonde, perpetually frustrated WASP but often also an attractive African American woman with duct tape slippers. [PAR] This ladies and gentlemen was just the start of my exposure to OITNB, which went from those one or two screencaps and the occasional GIF to being pretty much* all I saw on my dash. So what is it? Well as I quickly learned, OINTB is a smart, funny and often quite stark comedy-drama series, a Netflix original, about Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling); the aforementioned WASP who is imprisoned for her part in a drug cartel’s international dealings. She never sold the drugs, she just carried the money – working as a mule for her then girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon). [PAR] The series chronicles her adjustment to life in the women’s prison, Litchfield Correctional, which is possibly the most ineptly and corruptly run federal penitentiary in history and is based on the identically titled biography of Piper Kerman, which details her own experiences in prison. Kerman serves as an executive producer on the show. [PAR] Amongst the inmates are the aforementioned Alex Vause, Chapman’s former lesbian lover and girlfriend who is also in prison for the running of said drug cartel. This gives the series arc a nice backbone for the main character as she struggles to find her place within ‘the system’ and define her role within her outside life. Her fiancé Larry (Jason Biggs) is on the outside looking in, and struggles with their relationship particularly after learning of Vause’s imprisonment (everybody uses last names in prison). [PAR] But the real strength of the show is in the way it explores ideas and stories uncommon to mainstream television. Chapman is just the gateway, a method for the audience (and for the predominantly white studio executives) to gain entry to the show. The show isn’t really about Chapman and Vause, not really; it’s about the women of Litchfield; black, latino, lesbian, immigrant, transgender, poor, suffering from mental illness and suffering from afflictions of the soul. Whilst being the worst prison in America with corruption so institutionalised you start to wonder if the place has ever been inspected. Guards import and deal drugs, neglect prisoner needs, serve out their own ridiculous vendettas, and the prison is generally run with a state of self serving corporate incompetence. [PAR] The stories here are real ones, not necessarily in that American prisons really are this awful (although it wouldn’t surprise me) but in that each of these woman are just trying to do their best with what life gave them. Each episode gives us a new focus character, their story working as the A-plot to Chapman’s B narrative. It makes it so much more than the story of an upper-middle-class white woman struggling with the idea that she’ll miss the next iPhone and that maybe prison food won’t be up to her usual organic diet standards. [PAR] There’s Nichols (Natasha Lyonne), the lesbian drug addict and friend to Chapman. Galina “Red” Reznikov (Kate Mulgrew), the Russian prison chef who runs Litchfield’s kitchen and runs it well. As well as one can with potato that comes in a sachet anyway. Miss Claudette (Michelle Hurst), Chapman’s strict and somewhat menacing bunkmate. Rumour has it she killed a guy but nobody really knows; she
|
oitnb
|
What is the only London station to span the Thames, with entrances on both sides of the river?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Blackfriars Station - London Wiki - WikiaBlackfriars Station | London Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Share [PAR] Blackfriars, also known as London Blackfriars, is a central London railway station (formerly a terminus) and connected London Underground station located in the City of London. Its platforms span the River Thames, occupying the length of Blackfriars Railway Bridge, a short distance downstream from Blackfriars Bridge. Since 2011 there have been station buildings, with passenger entrances, on both sides of the river; the north bank entrance is on the south side of Queen Victoria Street and the south bank entrance, opened in 2011, is adjacent to Blackfriars Road.[7] [PAR] The mainline station was opened by the London Chatham and Dover Railway company with the name St. Paul's in 1886 (not to be confused with the Central Line station). The Underground station opened in 1870 with the arrival of the Metropolitan District Railway. The station was renamed Blackfriars in 1937. National Rail services are now provided by Southeastern and Thameslink while the Underground station is now served by both the District line and, since 1949, the Circle line. The Underground station was closed for renovation work for nearly three years between 2009 and 2012. The station falls within fare zone 1.[DOC] [TLE] WAN:: Blackfriars Station by Jacobs in London, United KingdomWAN:: Blackfriars Station by Jacobs in London, United Kingdom [PAR] Be the first to comment [PAR] [PAR] London's Blackfriars Station redesign will bridge the North and South banks of the Thames [PAR] Work has now started on the £350m redevelopment that will make London’s Blackfriars the first station to span the river Thames. [PAR] Two architects are involved in the project, (Jacobs designing the building and Tony Gee & Partners designing the bridge), which forms part of the £5.5bn Thameslink Programme to ease rail congestion and to cope with a predicted growth in commuters. [PAR] Although Blackfriars station used to contain an entrance on the South Bank in the 19th century, the present entrance is on the north side of the river. The redevelopment will extend the current platforms across the Thames, with entrances on both sides of the river. [PAR] The new South Bank entrance will provide direct access to major attractions such as Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre. [PAR] The existing entrance on the north side will be replaced with a curvaceous glass building containing a shared ticket hall for National Rail and London Underground services and a mezzanine level. [PAR] Richard Parry, London Underground’s director of strategy and service development, said: “Once the works are complete, customers will get a new upgraded station with step free access, increased capacity and better interchange facilities between the Tube and National Rail services.” [PAR] A spokesman for Network Rail told WAN: “As well as spanning the entire length of the Thames, the scheme will accommodate a set of disused piers from an old railway bridge that was built in 1864. It’s a very interesting build.” [PAR] Blackfriars’ overground section will remain operational but the Tube station will be closed from March 2 2009 until work completes in late 2011. [PAR] The Thameslink Programme also includes a revamp of Kings Cross St Pancras, London Bridge and Farringdon station. [PAR] Oliver Ephgrave[DOC] [TLE] Victorian Railway Stations that Tried to Span the ThamesIan Visits — 2 Comments ↓ [PAR] Blackfriars railway station has recently become the first station to span right across the River Thames, with entrances on both sides of the river – but it wasn’t the first time that someone tried to put a railway bridge across the Thames. [PAR] There were a number of attempts, two notable ones which are quite interesting, and had they been completed, the railway history of the centre of London would have been very different. [PAR] The first, which actually came closer to being built was to be known as the Westminster Terminus Railway, which was planned to be a railway running from Clapham Junction with a major terminus station just around the corner from Parliament ( route map ). This was all before the two Victoria Stations were planned a bit further down the road. [PAR] The railway would also include a station at Pimlico which would have spanned the river and would have also included a walkway on the
|
blackfriars
|
In which reality show would you expect to find siblings Kim, Khloe, Kortney, Kendell, Kylie and Rob?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Keeping Up With Kendall & Kylie? Is Another Kardashian ...Keeping Up With Kendall & Kylie? Is Another Kardashian Spinoff In The Works? | Access Hollywood [PAR] Keeping Up With Kendall & Kylie? Is Another Kardashian Spinoff In The Works? [PAR] February 27, 2015 7:33 AM PST [PAR] Can't get enough Kardashians? Well, you might be in luck because Kendall and Kylie Jenner may be getting their own reality show spinoff. [PAR] According to Variety , a show insider says that a series revolving around the family's youngest sister duo is possibly in discussions at E! and Ryan Seacrest Productions. [PAR] However, the magazine's sources add that formal negotiations with the girls have not taken place. Further, a spokesperson for E! has denied claims that a spinoff is in the works in a comment to Access Hollywood. [PAR] PHOTOS: Reality Sisters Kylie & Kendall Jenner [PAR] Kendall and Kylie grew up right before our very eyes as the daughters of Bruce and Kris Jenner and half-siblings of Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." [PAR] Kendall has since skyrocketed to success in the modeling world. She's the new face of Estee Lauder and can be seen strutting down the runway in fashion shows worldwide, most recently at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City and currently at Milan Fashion Week in Italy. [PAR] WATCH: Kendall Jenner Faces Fashion Week Criticism [PAR] Meanwhile, Kylie has made a name for herself with a hair extension line and other business endeavors. [PAR] The two have teamed up in the past as co-authors of the novel "Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia" and on fashion collections at Topshop and PacSun. [PAR] The sisters also have quite the social media presence. Kendall has reached over 20 million followers on Instagram and over 9 million followers on Twitter. Kylie isn't far behind with 18 million Instagram followers and over 8 million Twitter followers. [PAR] "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," which premiered in 2007, has had several spinoff series in the past – "Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami" (2009-2010), "Khloe & Lamar" (2011-2012), "Kourtney & Kim Take New York" (2011-2012), "Kourtney & Kim Take Miami" (2013), and most recently, "Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons" (2014). There has also been speculation of a rumored spinoff focusing on the employees of Kourtney, Kim and Khloe's DASH clothing store, with the potential titles "Dash Dolls" or "Dash Divas." [PAR] WATCH: Kardashians’ $100 Million Deal? [PAR] Bruce Jenner is also said to be starring in a rumored upcoming docu-series that will follow his journey as he goes through a reported transition. [PAR] Contrary to a report earlier this week that the Kardashian family had secured a $100 million deal with E!, which the network called "grossly inaccurate," Variety is now saying the contract is estimated to be about $20 million for three more seasons of the mothership show. Plus, the stars will reportedly get a $75,000 clothing budget per season. [PAR] Season 10 of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" premieres on March 15 on E! [PAR] -- Paige Feigenbaum[DOC] [TLE] Kardashian siblings Khloe and Kourtney look uber ... - mirrorKardashian siblings Khloe and Kourtney look uber-stylish as they film new scenes with Scott Disick - Mirror Online [PAR] Celebs [PAR] Kardashian siblings Khloe and Kourtney look uber-stylish as they film new scenes with Scott Disick [PAR] The reality TV stars were spotted filming scenes for Keeping Up With The Kardashians at Villa in Calabasas [PAR] Share [PAR] Siblings Khloe, Kourtney and Kendall dined out with Scott Disick [PAR] Share [PAR] Get celebs updates directly to your inbox [PAR] + Subscribe [PAR] Thank you for subscribing! [PAR] Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email [PAR] Kardashian sisters Khloe, Kourtney and Kendall looked summer ready as they filmed scenes for the latest series of their E! reality show. [PAR] The uber-stylish siblings were spotted at Villa in Calabasas with Kourtney's long-term boyfriend Scott Disick while Kim Kardashian headed to Cannes for a
|
kardashians
|
Where is there a barber showing photographs of every head he's had the pleasure to know?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Penny Lane Lyrics - BeatlesPenny Lane Lyrics - Beatles [PAR] Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs [PAR] Of every head he's had the pleasure to know. [PAR] And all the people that come and go [PAR] Stop and say "Hello". [PAR] On the corner is a banker with a motorcar, [PAR] And little children laugh at him behind his back. [PAR] And the banker never wears a mac [PAR] In the pouring rain, very strange. [PAR] Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes. [PAR] There beneath the blue suburban skies [PAR] I sit, and meanwhile back [PAR] In Penny Lane there is a fireman with an hourglass, [PAR] And in his pocket is a portrait of the Queen. [PAR] He likes to keep his fire engine clean, [PAR] It's a clean machine. [PAR] Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes. [PAR] A four of fish and finger pies [PAR] In summer. Meanwhile back [PAR] Behind the shelter in the middle of the roundabout [PAR] The pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray. [PAR] And though she feels as if she's in a play, [PAR] She is anyway. [PAR] In Penny Lane the barber shaves another customer, [PAR] We see the banker sitting waiting for a trim, [PAR] And then the fireman rushes in [PAR] From the pouring rain - very strange. [PAR] Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes. [PAR] There beneath the blue suburban skies [PAR] I sit, and meanwhile back. [PAR] Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes. [PAR] There beneath the blue suburban skies [PAR] Penny Lane![DOC] [TLE] PENNY LANE lyrics - THE BEATLESPENNY LANE lyrics - THE BEATLES [PAR] PENNY LANE lyrics - THE BEATLES [PAR] beefy music search engine [ ADVANCED ] [PAR] lyrics to Penny Lane / The Beatles [PAR] Beatles [PAR] Beatles - Penny Lane (alternate version) [PAR] ========================================== [PAR] In Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs [PAR] Of every head he's had the pleasure to know [PAR] And all the people that come and go [PAR] Stop and say hello [PAR] On the corner is a banker with a motorcar [PAR] The little children laugh at him behind his back [PAR] And the banker never wears a mack [PAR] In the pouring rain, very strange [PAR] Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes [PAR] There beneath the blue suburban skies [PAR] I sit, and meanwhile back [PAR] In Penny Lane there is a fireman with an hourglass [PAR] And in his pocket is a portrait of the Queen [PAR] He likes to keep his fire engine clean [PAR] It's a clean machine [PAR] Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes [PAR] A four of fish and finger pies [PAR] In summer, meanwhile back [PAR] Behind the shelter in the middle of a roundabout [PAR] The pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray [PAR] And though she feels as if she's in a play [PAR] She is anyway [PAR] In Penny Lane the barber shaves another customer [PAR] We see the banker sitting waiting for a trim [PAR] And then the fireman rushes in [PAR] From the pouring rain, very strange [PAR] Penny lane is in my ears and in my eyes [PAR] There beneath the blue suburban skies [PAR] I sit, and meanwhile back [PAR] Penny lane is in my ears and in my eyes [PAR] There beneath the blue suburban skies [PAR] Penny Lane [PAR] [What a suitable ending, I think. [PAR] What happened?] [PAR] In penny lane there is a barber showing photographs [PAR] Of every head he's had the pleasure to know. [PAR] And all the people that come and go [PAR] Stop and say hello. [PAR] On the corner is a banker with a motorcar, [PAR] The little children laugh at him behind his back. [PAR] And the banker never wears a mack [PAR] In the pouring rain, very strange. [PAR] Penny lane is in my ears and in my eyes. [PAR] There beneath the blue suburban skies [PAR] I sit, and meanwhile back [PAR] In penny lane there is a fireman with an hourglass [PAR] And
|
penny lane
|
What was the real name of author George Orwell?
|
[DOC] [TLE] BBC Radio 4 - The Real George Orwell - BBC - HomeBBC Radio 4 - The Real George Orwell - The Real George Orwell [PAR] The Real George Orwell [PAR] Read more about sharing. [PAR] The Real George Orwell [PAR] Radio 4 presents a journey through the life and work of George Orwell, running from late January 2013. [PAR] Of course there is no real George Orwell – it was the pen name of Eric Blair – but he was a writer and political commentator who is very hard to pin down. Ever since his early death in 1950, he has been at one and the same time the darling of some on both the left and the right of British politics - whilst being reviled by others. For all the beautiful simplicity of his writing and storytelling Orwell/Blair is a complex mass of confusions – an anti-establishment, pro-English, ex-Etonian ex-policeman and socialist, who was ardently anti-authoritarian. He was as anti-fascist as he was anti-communist, a former Spanish Civil War soldier who was anti-war but pro the Second World War, and so on and so on. [PAR] Through dramatisations of the key books, through four newly commissioned plays that explore the disjuncture between the man who was Eric Blair and the writer who was George Orwell, and through factual programming and readings, Radio 4 will take you on a journey from Burma via Catalonia, Wigan, Jura, Manor Farm along the road that led to Nineteen Eighty-Four, one of the most influential novels of the twentieth century. [PAR] The series of dramas and readings will begin in late January 2013 and will include the following. [PAR] Dramas[DOC] [TLE] Why did Eric Blair write under the pen name of George Orwell?Why did Eric Blair write under the pen name of George Orwell? - Quora [PAR] Quora [PAR] Written Feb 11, 2016 [PAR] Many authors choose to write using a pseudonym or a pen name, just like many actors choose different screen names instead of their own. Eric Arthur Blair, who used the pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work under his born name wasn't quite noticed as his work under George Orwell. The name Orwell is also more of a mouthful, unlike Blaire, which is forgettable. Another aspect to consider is his history before he 'became' George Orwell. He'd already established a lackluster reputation under his original name. So when his publisher suggested using George Orwell instead, Blair went with it - to great success. [PAR] Steven King is another example of an author using a pen name. Many people know Steven King and what he's written, and the genre he writes. What they might not know is that Steven King is also Richard Bachman. Under this name he wrote books such as Thinner, and The Running Man. [PAR] One of the most well-known pen names of all time is Mr Ellis Bells. Emily Brontë' wrote Wuthering Heights (published in 1847 by Thomas Cautley Newby) using this name because during the 1840s, women authors were not perceived to have the credibility that male authors had. In fact, women were thought to be frivolous, frilly, and dainty creatures who had no perception of "the real world." [PAR] Another reason for using a pen name is to explore other genre outside of one's own field. You can find authors that are famous for writing science fiction, but have also written fantasy under another name. Or the mysteries writer that decides she wants to write about the development of dolphins. I use two names, myself. It gives me the freedom to truly explore my world and give voice to my observations. [PAR] Let me know your opinion. [PAR] Written Jan 28, 2016 [PAR] I guess it has something to do with him being part of the English middle class but advocating for working class rights. "Eric Blair" sounded too embedded in the British establishment, and maybe the fact that his father was an official in India, something that he despised (yet imitated in Burma), also played a role. [PAR] Then came his paranoia over the ubiquitous vigilance of the NKVD,
|
eric arthur blair
|
What is the second film in the Indiana Jones franchise?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Indiana Jones (franchise)The Indiana Jones franchise is an American entertainment franchise, based on the adventures of Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, a fictional archaeologist. It began in 1981 with the film Raiders of the Lost Ark. A prequel, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, followed in 1984 and the sequel Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989. In 1992, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, featuring adventures the character had as a child as he traveled around the world with his father, began airing on television. A fourth film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, was released in 2008 and was the last in the series to be distributed by Paramount Pictures. A fifth film in the series will be released on July 19, 2019, with both Spielberg and Ford returning. [PAR] The series was created by George Lucas; the films star Harrison Ford and were directed by Steven Spielberg. The Walt Disney Company owns the Indiana Jones franchise since its acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. [PAR] The franchise has expanded beyond film and television. Marvel Comics began publishing The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones in 1983, and Dark Horse Comics earned the comic book rights to the character in 1991. Novelizations of the films have been published, as well as many novels with original adventures, including a series of German novels by Wolfgang Hohlbein, twelve novels set before the films published by Bantam Books, and a series set during the character's childhood inspired by the television show. Numerous Indiana Jones video games have been released since 1982. [PAR] Films [PAR] Overview [PAR] The first film, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is set in 1936. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is hired by government agents to locate the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. The Nazis have teams searching for religious artifacts, including the Ark, which is rumored to make an army that carries the Ark before it invincible. The Nazis are being helped by Indiana's nemesis René Belloq (Paul Freeman). With the help of his old flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) and Sallah (John Rhys-Davies), Indiana manages to recover the Ark in Egypt. The Nazis steal the Ark and capture Indiana and Marion. Belloq and the Nazis perform a ceremony to open the Ark, but when they do so, they are all killed gruesomely by the Ark's wrath. Indiana and Marion, who survived by closing their eyes, manage to get the Ark to the United States, where it is stored in a secret government warehouse. [PAR] The second film, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) is set in 1935, a year before Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indiana escapes Chinese gangsters with the help of singer/actress Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and his twelve-year-old sidekick Short Round (Jonathan Ke Quan). The trio crash-land in India, where they come across a village whose children have been kidnapped. A destructive cult led by Mola Ram (Amrish Puri) has also taken the holy Sankara Stones, which they will use to take over the world. Indiana manages to overcome Mola Ram's evil power, rescues the children and returns the stones to their rightful place, overcoming his own mercenary nature. [PAR] The third film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) opens in 1912 with a thirteen-year-old Indiana (River Phoenix) attempting to recover an ornamental cross belonging to Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, a task which he finally completes in 1938. Indiana and his friend Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott) are assigned by American businessman Walter Donovan (Julian Glover) to find the Holy Grail. They are teamed up with Dr. Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody), following on from where Indiana's estranged father Henry (Sean Connery) left off before he disappeared. It transpires that Donovan and Elsa are in league with the Nazis, who captured Henry Jones in order to get Indiana to help them find the Grail. However, Indiana recovers his father's diary filled with his research, and manages to rescue him before finding the location of the Grail. Both Donovan and Elsa fall to the temptation of the
|
temple of doom
|
What was the first name of Bond Villan Mr Scaramanga from 'The Man With The Golden Gun'?
|
[DOC] [TLE] The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) - Filmsite.orgThe Man with the Golden Gun (1974) [PAR] The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) [PAR] d. Guy Hamilton, 125 minutes [PAR] Opening Credits, Title Sequence [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] The gun-barrel opening was followed by a long pre-title credits sequence. It was the third Bond film not to feature Bond in the pre-title credits sequence (although Bond was in the 'funhouse' in the form of a wax figure). [PAR] Gun-barrel Sequence: Designed by Maurice Binder [PAR] Main Title Sequence: Designed by Maurice Binder [PAR] Title Song: "The Man With the Golden Gun" (sung by Lulu) [PAR] Film Plot Summary [PAR] The pre-title credits sequence was set on the private island of the title character, the villainous and deadly Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) (disfigured with a strange, superfluous third nipple). His luxurious hide-out lair was located off the coast of China in Red-Chinese territorial waters. He was lounging on the beach with his abused mistress-lover Andrea Anders (Maud Adams), and being served champagne by his diminutive French manservant-assistant Nick Nack (Herve Villechaize, priming himself for TV's Fantasy Island). Black-wearing hired hitman Rodney (Marc Lawrence) arrived, paid and commissioned by Nick Nack to kill his boss. In Scaramanga's training room, the assassin attached a silencer to his weapon and awaited Scaramanga. The two stalked each other in the 'funhouse' room, with colored lights, mazes, optical illusions, mirrors, a robotic wax-mannequin of a western cowboy and Al Capone's group of gangsters (and a wax statue "likeness" of James Bond), and sound effects (monitored and orchestrated by Nick Nack in an elaborate control room). [PAR] To defend himself, the unarmed Scaramanga located his own special weapon - a golden gun with only one bullet - and with one shot to the head, killed his assailant (# 1 death). The arrangement between Nick Nack and Scaramanga was to keep the boss in peak shape (similar to the function of Clouseau's Kato in The Pink Panther series) by employing skilled assassins to match their skills against the master. If the master was killed, Nick Nack would inherit all of his wealth and the island base. [PAR] In London at MI6 headquarters, British 007 agent James Bond (Roger Moore) briefed "M" (Bernard Lee) about Scaramanga. He was born in a circus, the son of a Cuban ringmaster and British snake-charmer. He was a spectacular trick-shot artist by age 10, and soon became a feared gunman as a teenager. He was recruited and trained by the KGB as an assassin, but later went independent in the late 1950s, now charging $1 million per hit. Although his location and identity by photograph were both unknown, the "man with the golden gun," who always used a golden bullet, had one outstanding feature - "one superfluous papilla" (mammary gland or nipple). [PAR] Bond learned that one golden bullet, with 007's number engraved on it, had been received as intimidation at headquarters, and he appeared to be the next target on the hit list of Scaramanga. When Bond asked who would kill him, the ill-tempered "M" quipped: "Jealous husbands, outraged chefs, humiliated tailors. The list is endless!" The message with the bullet was signed: "S" and had his verified fingerprints on it. Bond's current mission was now put in jeopardy - he would have to postpone tracking down a British scientist/inventor named Gibson and his solar-cell data [he had developed a device, a Solex Agitator, to harness the energy of the sun and solve all energy woes in the midst of the world's energy crisis). Bond was placed on temporary
|
francisco
|
Phil Redmond created with UK Television Soap Opera 18 years ago?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Phil Redmond: Man of the people | Profiles | News | The ...Phil Redmond: Man of the people | The Independent [PAR] Phil Redmond: Man of the people [PAR] The best-known producer on British television changed the nation's viewing habits [PAR] Saturday 9 February 2008 00:00 BST [PAR] Click to follow [PAR] The Independent Online [PAR] With his mane of grey hair and non-matching bushy eyebrows, Phil Redmond resembles an ageing blues musician rather than a TV mogul and cultural commissar. There is nothing grand or seigneurial about him. His accent is an unreconstructed Scouse rasp. He can switch in short order from truculence to a slightly sinister friendliness that can beguile the unwary. He is unfailingly blunt in his views of the TV industry that alternately courts him and buggers him about. He was not put on this earth to be a diplomat, or a pillar of the establishment, but to get things done – to dramatise, to stir things up. [PAR] In a career that's spanned 35 years, he has become the best-known producer on British television, and masterminded three programmes that changed the nation's juvenile viewing habits: Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks. Simple titles that have entered the language as shorthand for a certain quality of life in late 20th- and early 21st-century Britain – a life of graft, trouble, want, brutality, revenge and sexual predation. [PAR] This week's announcement that Grange Hill will be expelled from the schedules suggests the extent to which other TV has caught up with Redmond's vision. The man himself long ago moved on. For him what matters in 2008 – in which Liverpool is European Capital of Culture – is the cultural health of his home town. [PAR] Grange Hill was a drama-soap set in a north London comprehensive, which he offered to the BBC in 1978, scripted by himself. "I wrote Grange Hill so kids would have something to relate to," he said later. "We wanted to move away from the Enid Blyton, middle-class drama the BBC had been showing and portray the realities of school life." It was a revelation. Viewers who recalled Billy Bunter, Goodbye Mr Chips or Please Sir! as being accurate portrayals of schooldays were confounded. [PAR] The opening episode saw Peter "Tucker" Jenkins running to beat the school bell, while trying to wolf down a slice of breakfast toast. Soon the audience was deep in Issue territory, as a black child called Benny was called "a golly" by another kid, and the nice girl, Trisha, who defends and befriends him, tells him he can't help being a "nig-nog". Soon viewers were mired in truanting, smoking, bullying and shoplifting. [PAR] Complaints poured in, from Mary Whitehouse's National Viewers and Listeners' Association, and from irate individuals. "This is not entertainment," wrote one, "but a glamorisation of hooliganism and the abominable attitude of children to their teachers." Redmond weathered the storms, despite being called to a meeting of BBC executives and told to "tone it down". The second series dealt with vandalism, rioting and a teacher suspended for hitting a child. When Redmond left at the end of series four, the content became noticeably calmer. It remained popular, filmed at Elstree for 25 years until Redmond's Mersey TV brought it north to their Childwall studio in 2003. Redmond's fatherly relationship with the show ended when his TV company was bought by Lime Pictures in 2005. [PAR] Grange Hill was seen off this week with a congratulatory farewell from Anne Gilchrist, the BBC controller of children's TV: "Part of CBBC's reputation for reflecting contemporary life back to UK children has been built upon Phil Redmond's brilliantly realised idea..." Redmond, far from regretting the demise of his brainchild, has complained about the way the corporation turned it into a show for younger children. Invited to comment on its 30th birthday, he growled: "The BBC has abandoned what Grange Hill was about in order to attract younger viewers aged six to 12, rather than its 13-plus constituency, so there's nothing to celebrate." [PAR] A blunt and
|
hollyoaks
|
What is a traditional Welsh stew usually made using lamb, leeks, potato, swede and carrot
|
[DOC] [TLE] Stew | iFood.tvStew | iFood.tv [PAR] Home » Stew » About [PAR] Stew [PAR] Stew is a dish made by cooking solid food ingredients cooked in liquid and served with the resulting gravy. The ingredients used for stew are usually meat or fish and vegetables in stock like liquid. Meats used are of the tougher variety that is used for slow cooking. Beef is often used, while sausages, poultry and seafood are also used. Vegetables like carrots, potatoes, beans, peppers and tomatoes etc are used. The liquid for cooking stew may be water, wine, stock or beer. Seasonings can be added. Stew recipes are generally prepared by the slow cooking method, so that the flavors blend well. [PAR] Tough and least tender meat pieces become tender and juicy by slow cooking method adopted in stew recipes. For this reason cooking stew is a low cost dish to prepare. Meat having gelatinous connective tissue gives moist, juicy stews, while lean meat does not give the same desired effect. For thickening in stew recipes, the liquid may be allowed to simmer so that the liquid evaporates, or flour may be added. If using flour, the meat pieces can be coated with flour before searing, or a butter and flour mix (in equal parts) called roux or beurre manie can be used. Some stew recipes also use arrowroot or corn starch for thickening. [PAR] Stews are great to taste, and give off delicious aromas when cooking. They are a nutritious way of satisfying hunger. Stews require a good cast iron or non stick stockpot for cooking. There is no clear demarcation between soups and stews. Generally, stews are thicker than soups, and are cooked for longer periods of time. Stews may be served in bowls or even in a plate when the gravy is too thick, while soups are almost always served in bowls. [PAR] History of Stew [PAR] The history of stew recipes dates back to prehistoric times. The stew recipes can be found in as old as 8th to 4th century BC records. Stew recipe in those days consisted of animal flesh mixed with water was placed in an animal’s paunch, which was boiled over bone fire. The animal could be ox or any other sacrificial animal. There is also historical evidence that tribal people in the Amazon region boiled turtle flesh along with other ingredients in the shell of the turtle. People from other cultures are known to have used larger shells of animals like mollusks for their stew recipes. The Roman cookery book from the 4th Century also contains stew recipes which used lamb and fish. An old cookbook from France by the name of Le Viandier also contains information about stew recipes cooked at that time. There are also historical evidences of the prevalence of the stew recipes in Hungary and Ireland. [PAR] Types of Stew [PAR] Stews can be of numerous kinds, made of different kinds of ingredients and methods of cooking. One classification divides them into white stews and brown stews. White stews are also known as blanquettes or fricassees. They are made with lamb or veal meat which has been blanched or seared without browning, and cooked in stock. Brown stew recipe uses red meat that has first been browned. Browned flour, stock and wine are also added to it. Here are some of the many varied kinds of stews- [PAR] Booyah, an American meat stew [PAR] Caldeirada from Portugal, a stew recipe cooked with fish [PAR] Carnitas from Michoacán, Mexico, a stew recipe cooked with pork [PAR] Cassoulet from France, made of beans [PAR] Cawl, a Welsh stew, made with lamb and leeks [PAR] Chankonabe from Japan, a stew recipe flavored with soy sauce or miso. It is traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers. [PAR] Chicken stew made with whole chicken along with seasonings [PAR] Chicken paprikash made with chicken and paprika [PAR] Chili con carne from Mexico is made with meat and bean. [PAR] Chili sin carne from the United States of America is similar to Chili con carne, but containing no meat. [PAR] Chilorio from Sinaloa, Mexico, made with pork. [PAR] Cholent, a Jewish dish that is slow cooked. [PAR] Cochinita pibil from Yucatán, Mexico, a stew recipe cooked with pork. Cotriade, from Brittany, a stew recipe
|
cawl
|
What was Roger Moore's first film as James Bond?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Roger Moore | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by WikiaRoger Moore | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] A View to a Kill [PAR] Sir Roger George Moore, CBE (born October 14, 1927) is an English actor known for his suave and witty demeanor. He is known best for portraying two fictional English action heroes, Simon Templar in the television series The Saint, from 1962 to 1969 , and as Sean Connery 's successor as James Bond in the phenomenally successful film series from 1973 to 1985, and a UNICEF ambassador since 1991. [PAR] Biography [PAR] Roger Moore was born in Stockwell, London , the son of a policeman, he attended Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England . During World War II , he served in the entertainment branch (above luminaries such as Spike Milligan). He first appeared in films in the 1940s, as an extra, and then was a leading man, notably in television. Besides having been The Saint, many episodes of which he also directed, Moore was Ivanhoe, the noble knight, and featured as the leading man of The Persuaders! It was for this he was paid the then unheard of sum of one million pounds for a single series, making him the highest paid television actor in the world. [PAR] While filming Octopussy in India in 1983, he was shocked at the utter poverty on display, Moore has engaged in humanitarian work. His colleague Audrey Hepburn impressed him with her work for UNICEF, and consequently he became UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1991. He was the voice of "Santa" in the UNICEF cartoon "The Fly Who Loved Me." Moore was also involved in the production of an informative video for PETA that protests against the production and wholesale of foie gras. Moore narrates the video, which shows how ducks and geese are force-fed in order to appease the demand for the "delicacy." [PAR] In 1999 , Moore was created a Commander of the British Empire (CBE), and a Knight Commander of the British Empire (KBE) on June 14, 2003. [PAR] Now in his late seventies, Moore appears only occasionally in film or television, notably an episode of the American TV series Alias, in 2002. [PAR] Moore has a daughter and two sons with Luisa Mattioli; son Geoffrey Moore also is an actor, and owns a restaurant in London . Daughter Deborah Moore made a guest appearance as a flight attendant in Die Another Day . [PAR] Moore underwent major but successful surgery for prostate cancer in 1993, an event he later referred to as a life-changing experience. [PAR] James Bond [PAR] There are a lot of apocryphal stories as to when Moore's name was first dropped as a possible candidate for [PAR] Roger Moore as James Bond 007 [PAR] the mantle of James Bond. Some sources, specifically Albert R. Broccoli from his autobiography When The Snow Melts, claim that Moore was considered for Dr. No , and that he was Ian Fleming 's favorite for the role after apparently having seen Moore as Simon Templar; however, this story is often debunked by fans and Bond-film historians, who point to the fact that the series did not begin airing in the United Kingdom until October 4, 1962 —only one day before the premiere of Dr. No. Other sources, such as the insert for the special edition DVDs, claim that Moore was passed over for Bond in favour of someone who was older. As Moore is older than Sean Connery, this is probably not true. Publicly, Moore wasn't linked to the role of 007 until 1967 , when Harry Saltzman claimed he would make a good Bond, but also displayed misgivings due to his popularity as Simon Templar. Nevertheless, Moore was finally cast as James Bond in Live and Let Die ( 1973 ). [PAR] Moore's seven years as Simon Templar earned him enough popularity (and credibility) among fans of detective fiction to earn many Bond fans' acceptance, despite the inevitable comparisons to Connery, who was and is a friend of Moore. [PAR] After Live and Let Die, Moore also played the suave and sophisticated agent in: [PAR] Roger Moore in For Your Eyes Only [PAR] his retirement from
|
live and let die
|
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, shares his better known title with which Southern Hemisphere capital city?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington : Wikis (The Full ...Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington : Wikis (The Full Wiki) [PAR] Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington [PAR] Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington: Wikis [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . [PAR] Related top topics [PAR] Top rankings for Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington [PAR] 179th [PAR] Top duels [PAR] Did you know ... [PAR] the first and only President of London 's Oriental Club was the Duke of Wellington (pictured)? [PAR] the Duke of Wellington had not seen Kitty Pakenham for ten years when he proposed marriage to her in 1806? [PAR] Marshal Soult 's last offensive against the Duke of Wellington 's forces in the Peninsular War was lost before a single red coat could join the battle? [PAR] Sergeant James Graham was declared the "bravest man at Waterloo " for closing the North Gate at Hougoumont , an act which Wellington claimed saved the battle? [PAR] More interesting facts on Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington [PAR] Include this on your site/blog: [PAR] 14 November 1834 – 10 December 1834 [PAR] Monarch [PAR] 22 January 1828 – 16 November 1830 [PAR] Monarch [PAR] Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order [PAR] Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG , KP , GCB , GCH , PC , FRS ( c. 29 April/1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), was an Anglo-Irish [1] soldier and statesman , and one of the leading military and political figures of the nineteenth century. [PAR] Born in Ireland to a prominent Ascendancy family, he was commissioned an ensign in the British Army in 1787. Serving in Ireland as aide-de-camp to two successive Lords Lieutenant of Ireland he was also elected as a Member of Parliament in the Irish House of Commons . A colonel by 1796, Wellesley saw action in the Netherlands and later India where he fought in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War at the Battle of Seringapatam . He was later appointed governor of Seringapatam and Mysore . [PAR] Wellesley rose to prominence as a general during the Peninsular campaign of the Napoleonic Wars , and was promoted to the rank of field marshal after leading the allied forces to victory against the French at the Battle of Vitoria in 1813. Following Napoleon's exile in 1814, he served as the ambassador to France and was granted a Dukedom . During the Hundred Days in 1815, he commanded the allied army which defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo . [PAR] An opponent of parliamentary reform, he was given the epithet the "Iron Duke" because of the iron shutters he had fixed to his windows to stop the pro-reform mob from breaking them. He was twice Prime Minister under the Tory party and oversaw the passage of the Catholic Relief Act 1829 . He was Prime Minister from 1828–30 and served briefly in 1834. He was unable to prevent the passage of the Reform Act of 1832 and continued as one of the leading figures in the House of Lords until his retirement. He remained Commander-in-Chief of the British Army until his death in 1852. [PAR] Contents [PAR] 13 External links [PAR] Early life [PAR] The earliest mention of the Wellesley family is in 1180. It places Wellington’s ancestry among the conquering elite of the Norman invasion in 1066: the family had been granted lands to the south of Wells around a settlement still known as Wellesley Farm. As well as Wellesley ancestors, "Wesley" was inherited from the childless wealthy husband of an aunt when, in 1728, Wellington's patrilineal grandfather Garret Colley, a landlord who lived at Rahin near Carbury , County Kildare , changed his surname to Wesley. [2] The Colleys had lived in that part of Kildare since the Norman Invasion of Ireland in 1169–72. In 1917 the Kildare historian Lord Walter FitzGerald, writing about the ruins of Carbury Castle, mentioned the: "... Elizabethan Castle which since 1588 has been in the possession of the family of Cowley or
|
wellington
|
Which sports commentator wrote the autobiography Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Murray Walker: Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken - BooksMurray Walker: Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken - Books | WHSmith [PAR] Murray Walker: Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken [PAR] Add to wishlist + [PAR] Description [PAR] The voice of motor racing and much loved public figure - and the man responsible for introducing millions of viewers to the previously inaccessible world of Formula 1 - tells the story of his incident-packed life, with a brand new chapter on his globetrotting adventures since retirement. Murray Walker is a national treasure. When the man who made famous the catch phrase 'Unless I'm very much mistaken...I AM very much mistaken!!!' announced that he was retiring as ITV's Grand Prix commentator, the media reacted as if the sport itself was losing one of its biggest stars. His reputation for mistakes was the making of Walker. He was the fan who happened to be given the keys to the commentary box - and never wanted to give them back. His high-octane delivery kept viewers on the edge of their seats, while his passion for talking about the sport he loved was matched by an all-encompassing knowledge gained through hours of painstaking research before every race. In his book he writes about his childhood and the influence that his father, British motorcycle champion Graham Walker, had on his career. Failing to match his father's achievements on the track after active service in World War II, he made a successful career for himself in advertising which catapulted him to the top of his profession. An offer from the BBC to take over the commentary seat for their F1 broadcasts was too good to turn down, and it wasn't long before the infamous 'Murrayisms' enlivened a sport which until then had been shrouded in a cloak of unfathomable technical jargon and mind-numbing statistics. He also talks about the biggest changes in the sport over the last 50 years, in particular the safety issues which came to the fore after the tragic death of Ayrton Senna, which he witnessed first hand. His partnership with James Hunt behind the microphone is the subject of some hilarious anecdotes, while his views on drivers past and present such as Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher make for fascinating reading. [PAR] Create a review [PAR] About Author [PAR] Murray Walker was born in Birmingham in 1923. His father, Graham was a motorcycle TT champion and Walker jnr saw his first race when he was two. After active service in World War II, he forged a succeesful career as an advertising executive, handling the accounts of blue-chip firms such as Mars, Esso and the Co-op. His debut as a sports commentator came in 1949, when he covered the British GP at Silverstone for BBC Radio. He has since spent more than 50 years commentating on motor racing and in particular F1, initially for the BBC before switching to ITV in 1997. He is the author of 14 books on motor racing. [PAR] Product Details[DOC] [TLE] Autobio Unless I m Very Much Mistaken - migladin.co.ukMurray Walker - Autobio Unless I m Very Much Mistaken - hb - 0007663730 [PAR] Murray Walker - Autobio Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken - hb - 0007663730 [PAR] Murray Walker - Autobio Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken [PAR] First Edition First Print [PAR] More information about this book [PAR] This is an 394 page hardback. This is a hardback edition, this was first published in the UK in 2002 by Ted Smart. This is a UK first edition first print. [PAR] This is a 24cm X 15.5cm(approx) hardback [PAR] isbn: 0007663730 [PAR] Details about this book: [PAR] MURRAY WALKER was born in Birmingham in October 1923. His father, Graham, was a motorcycle racing champion and Walker jnr saw his first race when he was two. After active service in the Second World War, he forged a successful career as an advertising executive. His debut as a sports commentator came in 1949, when he covered the British GP at Silverstone for BBC Radio. He has since spent more than 50 years commentating on motor sport and in particular F1, initially for the BBC before moving over to ITV in 1997.
|
murray walker
|
During the 1980s, which drink was promoted with the advertising slogan, 'the totally tropical taste'?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Lilt - tititudorancea.netLilt [PAR] L [PAR] Lilt [PAR] Lilt is a brand of soft drink manufactured by The Coca Cola Company and sold in the United Kingdom , Gibraltar and Republic of Ireland only. During the 1980s, Lilt was promoted with the advertising slogan, "the totally tropical taste." In the late 1990s it was heavily promoted with advertisements featuring two Jamaican women, Blanche Williams and Hazel Palmer. They became known in the media as the "Lilt Ladies." [PAR] Aspartame is added to the "regular" variety of Lilt, making it a de-facto diet soft drink. This means that Coca-Cola UK have given consumers the option of Diet Lilt, or Diet Lilt. [PAR] Products[DOC] [TLE] What does lilt mean? - Definitions for liltWhat does lilt mean? [PAR] a lively song or dance; a cheerful tune [PAR] Origin: [Cf. Norw. lilla, lirla, to sing in a high tone.] [PAR] Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: [PAR] Lilt [PAR] Lilt is a brand of soft drink manufactured by The Coca Cola Company and sold in the Seychelles, United Kingdom, Gibraltar and Republic of Ireland only. During the 1980s, Lilt was promoted with the advertising slogan, "the totally tropical taste." In the late 1990s it was heavily promoted with advertisements featuring two Jamaican women, Blanche Williams and Hazel Palmer. They became known in the media as the "Lilt Ladies". Lilt is also known for its advertising campaign "Here Comes the Lilt Man". [PAR] Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: [PAR] Lilt [PAR] lilt, v.i. to do anything cleverly or quickly, as to hop about: to sing, dance, or play merrily.—v.t. to sing a song easily or gaily.—n. a cheerful song or air. [M. E. lilten, lulten; ety. dub.] [PAR] The numerical value of lilt in Chaldean Numerology is: 2 [PAR] Pythagorean Numerology [PAR] The numerical value of lilt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8 [PAR] Sample Sentences & Example Usage [PAR] Rosa de Winter-Levy : [PAR] ‘I saw Anne Frank and Peter van Pels in Westerbork. They were always together. (…) In Westerbork Anne was lovely, so radiant that her beauty flowed over into Peter. (…) Perhaps it’s not the right expression to say that her eyes were radiant. But they had a glow, if you know what I mean. And her movements, her looks, had such a lilt to them that I often asked myself: Can she possibly be happy? She was happy in Westerbork, though that seems almost incredible.’ [PAR] Images & Illustrations of lilt[DOC] [TLE] coca cola | Retro TV Adscoca cola | Retro TV Ads [PAR] Tweet [PAR] Tab, stylized as TaB, is a diet cola soft drink produced by the Coca-Cola Company, first introduced in 1963. The soda was created by Coca-Cola after the successful sales and marketing of Diet Rite cola, owned by The Royal Crown Company; previously, Diet Rite had been the only sugarless soda on the market. Tab was “marketed to consumers who want to keep ‘tabs’ on their weight.” [PAR] The soda was fairly popular throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and the Coca-Cola Company made several variations of it, including Tab Clear and Tab X-Tra, as well ascaffeine-free versions. [PAR] Info gleaned from Wikipedia [PAR] Tweet [PAR] Coca Cola Christmas Hilltop “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” TV Commercial. [PAR] Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States since March 27, 1944). Originally intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola was bought out by businessman Asa
|
lilt
|
What will be the first city to host the summer and winter Olympics, after being chosen to stage the 2022 Winter Games?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics; First to host Summer ...Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics; First to host Summer and Winter Games | fox13now.com [PAR] Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics; First to host Summer and Winter Games [PAR] This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. [PAR] File Photo: Beijing [PAR] Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics; First to host Summer and Winter Games [PAR] File Photo: Beijing [PAR] Beijing is set to become the first city to have hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics after it was chosen to stage the 2022 Winter Games. [PAR] International Olympic President Thomas Bach confirmed Beijing, which hosted the Summer Games in 2008, had been chosen ahead of Almaty in Kazakshtan at the 128th IOC session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Friday. [PAR] “I am so excited. This is China’s pride,” Zhang Hong, China’s women’s 1,000m speed skating gold medal winner at the Sochi Games, told CCTV. [PAR] Only Beijing and Almaty had been left in the running after Oslo, Munich and Stockholm bowed to public pressure and decided not to pursue plans to host the winter sports showpiece. [PAR] David vs Goliath? [PAR] Had Kazakhstan’s pitch been successful it would have become the first central Asian nation to host the Winter Olympics. [PAR] With significant oil and gas reserves, it is now the largest economy in Central Asia and had been keen to use this event to increase investment, development and raise its profile. [PAR] Proven track record [PAR] But Beijing has already proved its worth as a successful Olympic host, having hosted the summer version of the games in 2008. [PAR] Its pitch was about being a safe choice and a top tourism destination with the infrastructure to handle large events. Becoming the first city to run both Olympic games could be tempting PR for the IOC. [PAR] Adding to Beijing’s bid is the city’s proven ability to control smog during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Beijing plans to stage ice events, while snow-based competitions would take place in Zhangjiakou in Heibei Province, 190 km northwest of the city. [PAR] Only this week Chinese officials re-iterated that pollution would not be a problem. [PAR] Xu Jicheng, deputy director of Beijing 2022’s press and communications department, said that “technically the pollution has been reduced and controlled, we have seven more years to go and it will be sunshine and white clouds.” [PAR] Lack of choice [PAR] With only two cities — both run by what could be considered authoritarian regimes — bidding for the prestige of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics the question arises as to whether the games — and specifically the winter games — have lost their allure. [PAR] High costs and dubious returns have arguably made democratic countries — where politicians are forced to listen to their voting public and answerable to budget blowouts — wary of hosting the world’s biggest sporting events. [PAR] Over the past two years, cities in Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine have all backed away from proposals to host the Winter Olympics. [PAR] Oslo’s decision not to continue was taken for both financial and political reasons, the Norwegian Olympic Committee Secretary General, Inge Anderson told CNN last October. [PAR] Where once the promise of a boost to tourism and better national sporting facilities would suffice, it seems many countries are heeding the lessons learned from the debt experienced by Greece from the $11 billion bill for 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. [PAR] More recently, there’s the estimated $50 billion price tag for the last Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. [PAR] Human Rights [PAR] IOC President Thomas Bach has stressed that the Olympic Charter of tolerance and no discrimination would apply to any successful bidder. [PAR] In its 2014 World Report, Human Rights Watch called Kazakhstan’s record “poor” in citing a crackdown on free speech, flawed trials and torture in its prisons as major concerns. [PAR] Then there are issues with individual rights, the group says Kazakhstan’s LGBT community was “living in fear” as a result of pervasive homophobic attitudes and a lack of government protection. [PAR] China too has humanitarian issues.
|
beijing
|
Who wrote the novel Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
|
[DOC] [TLE] A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man | novel by Joyce ...A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man | novel by Joyce | Britannica.com [PAR] A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man [PAR] novel by Joyce [PAR] Ulysses [PAR] A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, autobiographical novel by James Joyce , published serially in The Egoist in 1914–15 and in book form in 1916; considered by many the greatest bildungsroman in the English language. The novel portrays the early years of Stephen Dedalus , who later reappeared as one of the main characters in Joyce’s Ulysses (1922). [PAR] Each of the novel’s five sections is written in a third-person voice that reflects the age and emotional state of its protagonist, from the first childhood memories written in simple childlike language to Stephen’s final decision to leave Dublin for Paris to devote his life to art, written in abstruse Latin-sprinkled stream-of-consciousness prose. [PAR] The novel’s rich symbolic language and brilliant use of stream of consciousness foreshadowed Joyce’s later work. The work is a drastic revision of an earlier version entitled Stephen Hero and is the second part of Joyce’s cycle of works chronicling the spiritual history of humans from Adam’s Fall through the Redemption. The cycle began with the short-story collection Dubliners (1914) and continued with Ulysses and Finnegans Wake (1939). [PAR] Learn More in these related articles: [PAR] Stephen Dedalus [PAR] fictional character, the protagonist of James Joyce ’s autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) and a central character in his novel Ulysses (1922). Joyce gave his hero the surname Dedalus after the mythic craftsman Daedalus, who devised the Labyrinth for King... [PAR] More about A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man [PAR] 6 References found in Britannica Articles [PAR] Assorted References [PAR] Irish literature (in Irish literature: Joyce ) [PAR] Künstlerroman genre (in Künstlerroman ) [PAR] Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. [PAR] MEDIA FOR: [PAR] You have successfully emailed this. [PAR] Error when sending the email. Try again later. [PAR] Edit Mode [PAR] A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man [PAR] Novel by Joyce [PAR] Submit [PAR] Tips For Editing [PAR] We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. [PAR] Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. [PAR] You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. [PAR] Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. [PAR] At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) [PAR] Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. [PAR] Submit [PAR] Thank You for Your Contribution! [PAR] Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. [PAR] Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. [PAR] Uh Oh [PAR] There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. [PAR] Close[DOC] [TLE] SparkNotes: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man ...SparkNotes: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: Analysis of Major Characters [PAR] A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man [PAR] James Joyce [PAR] Themes, Motifs, and Symbols [PAR] Stephen Dedalus [PAR] Modeled after Joyce himself, Stephen is a sensitive, thoughtful boy who reappears in Joyce's later masterpiece, Ulysses. In A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, though Stephen's large family runs into deepening financial difficulties, his parents manage to send him to prestigious schools and eventually to a university. As he grows up, Stephen grapples with his nationality,
|
james joyce
|
In what Soap would you expect to find Miffield Hall later renamed to Home Farm Manor?
|
[DOC] [TLE] White family to take over Emmerdale’s Home Farm | ATV TodayWhite family to take over Emmerdale’s Home Farm | ATV Today [PAR] White family to take over Emmerdale’s Home Farm [PAR] October 04, 2014 Broadcasting , Soapworld Doug Lambert [PAR] Emmerdale’s Home Farm will have a new family set to make their mark on village life in the coming weeks, however one of the members is a familiar name from the past. [PAR] When Home Farm is put up for auction and an open day held for potential purchasers, feisty Nicola King, played by Nicola Wheeler, is rude to prospective buyer Chrissie White. She has no idea who she is and it’s typical of Nicola to make assumptions. Soon Nicola’s fibs and fabrications are blown apart by the arrival of Chrissie’s fiancé, ex-villager Robert Sugden who has joined his partner to look around the house. [PAR] Before long Chrissie’s wealthy father Lawrence White arrives to inspect the property, because he wants to buy in the area and Home Farm seems just the ticket. Lawrence will be played by acclaimed actor John Bowe. Whilst his daughter Chrissie is being played by newcomer Louise Marwood. [PAR] “I am delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale and having already recorded scenes involving Edna’s long forgotten past, it is now fantastic to have been given the keys to Home Farm. I can’t wait to stir things up…” – John Bowe [PAR] Forthright in his views, Lawrence is not impressed with Chrissie’s choice of husband and on getting wind of Robert’s reluctance to return to the village, promptly puts in an offer. Could Lawrence be determined to rock his daughter’s relationship? In his first major TV role Ryan Hawley (History Boys, both in the West End and the UK theatre tour) will play Robert Sugden. [PAR] Chrissie’s troubled fourteen-year-old son Lachlan played by Thomas Atkinson is set to join his family shortly. [PAR] “Home Farm has always been the seat of power in Emmerdale. In Lawrence, we have a family man, with serious status and a complex history. Robert’s going to have to prove himself worthy – not just of the big House on the Hill, but of Lawrence’s daughter, Chrissie. But will the ghosts of his past hold him back?” – Kate Oates, Series Producer [PAR] Home Farm Owners [PAR] A quick run down of the main owners of Home Farm through the years. [PAR] Originally Miffield Hall the manor house of Beckindale village dates back to the 1500’s although it was drastically altered in the 1700s into the Home Farm we know of today. [PAR] Verney Family [PAR] The first notable family were the Verney’s who occupied the sprawling mansion; they would also lease on their land a little farm known as Emmerdale to the Sugden family who remained the farmers of the land until the 1990s. [PAR] Miffield Hall, and the Miffield estate, has been home to drama long before the cameras began recording village life in 1972 but its recent times that have seen its most memorable moments. [PAR] First seen in Yorkshire Television’s Emmerdale Farm in 1973 Miffield Hall in its final days as a Verney family home. The then Lord Miffield, George Verney, had a run in with Jack Sugden of the Emmerdale Farm family, resulting in Verney giving Sugden a good posh horsewhipping outside the local boozer, the Woolpack Inn. Luckily for Jack George later left to live in Cannes and Miffield Hall became a teacher training college. In 1978 following the death of George his nephew Gerald Verney took over the manor as the final short-lived last Lord Miffield. [PAR] Following crippling death duties Gerald was forced to sell the family home of 400-years to pay the debts. The estate was sold to a conglomerate called North Yorkshire Estates, or NY Estates for short. It was also a time for change for the area as Beckindale Village saw Miffield Hall renamed Home Farm. [PAR] NY Estates [PAR] The first manager of NY Estate was the underhand Trevor Thatcher swiftly followed by Mauruce Westrop and then Richard Anstey. In 1982 a pompous oaf called Alan Turner (pictured right, with Joe Sugden) took over Home Farm and bullied and blackmailed the staff of NY Estate to
|
emmerdale farm
|
When asked where should one wear perfume, who replied "Wherever one wants to be kissed"
|
[DOC] [TLE] Top 10 New Ways to Wear Perfume | www.theperfumeexpert.comTop 10 New Ways to Wear Perfume | www.theperfumeexpert.com [PAR] Published on October 5th, 2013 | by The Perfume Expert [PAR] Top 10 New Ways to Wear Perfume [PAR] Tweet [PAR] Spraying ourselves with perfume has long been a necessary ritual in our beautiful lives. But did you know that there are more ways to wear your perfume than just spraying it on your skin? [PAR] Here are the Top 10 new ways to wear your perfume that you can try right now! You’ll be surprised that you’ve never thought of these before! [PAR] 1. Spray perfume on the back of your neck. When you spray fragrance on the back of your neck, the scent molecules will heat up from your body heat and when your hair sweeps past the skin it will waft the scent into the air. [PAR] 2. Spray perfume on the insides of your sleeves. As your arms brush past your body when you walk, the scent will be released into the air. [PAR] 3. Spray perfume on a hair brush when blow drying. When your hair is 80% dry, lightly mist your hair brush with fragrance and finish blow drying. The heat from the blow dryer will dissperse the scent into the hair as it dries. [PAR] 4. Spray on clothes and scarves. Perfume lasts longer when sprayed on fabric than it does on the skin, so spray some directly on your clothes/scarves (not silk). A scented scarf is an especially great way to wear perfume because as you wrap the scarf on/off it will release scent into the air. [PAR] 5. Layer scents. Layer different scents to create a custom perfume all your own. Experiment to find a combination you like best, or combine scents from the same Fragrance Family. Soliflores (single floral notes) are easy to layer as they are quite simple/minimal to begin with. Guerlain perfumes for example are all made to be layered as every scent contains the same “Guerlinade” notes at its base. Also, Jo Malone encourages fragrance layering with ALL their perfumes and this makes for the most spectacular scent combinations. [PAR] 6. Make your own scented body powder. Using scented body powder is usually seen as a frivolous way of wearing scent, but it’s actually one of the best! And one of the most cost effective as perfumed body powders are usually cheaper than the perfume itself. Apply after getting out of the bath/shower and not only can you scent your whole body, but it will also make it easier to slide on those skinny jeans! Follow my easy instructions here on how you can use one of your already existing perfumes to make your own body powder at home! [PAR] 7. Make your own perfumed bath oil. Pour some of your already existing perfume of your choice into a small bottle of bath oil (baby oil, almond oil, grape seed oil, or any other carrier oil). Voila! Scented oil to use in the bath or to apply to damp skin after a bath/shower. This is an excellent way to make scent last longer as perfume evaporates quicker on dry skin. [PAR] 8. Scent your purse. Spray perfume on a cotton ball or hankie and keep it in your purse. Every time you open your purse to get something out or put something in, the scent of your perfume will waft into the air. [PAR] 9. Scent your laundry. Spray perfume on a hankie and put it in the dryer with your laundry in the last 10 min of the cycle. When done ALL of your clothes and/or sheets if your like will smell just as gorgeous as you! [PAR] 10. Spray the underside of an umbrella. Simply mist the underside of an umbrella with perfume before you leave the house and as you walk and open/close it throughout the day, you’ll be surrounded with beautiful fragrance and release the scent into the air. This is a beautiful way to make a dull day bright again. [PAR] Lastly, you can follow the advice of Coco Chanel herself. When a young woman asked her “Where should one use perfume?” Coco replied:
|
coco chanel
|
Which biennial sporting fixture was cancelled due to 9/11?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Sports Events Cancelled or Postponed After Attacks in USSports Events Cancelled or Postponed After Attacks in US [PAR] [PAR] Sports Events Cancelled or Postponed After Attacks in US [PAR] Following are the sports events which have been cancelled or postponed in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington: [PAR] September 11: [PAR] Baseball: American Major League matches cancelled [PAR] Football: American Major League Soccer programme cancelled [PAR] Tennis: Hawaii womens tournament cancelled before second day's play. [PAR] September 12: [PAR] Football: European Champions League and UEFA Cup matches scheduled for September 12 and 13 were all postponed. [PAR] Handball: German championship matches cancelled [PAR] Skiing: German championships cancelled [PAR] Cycling: American riders in the Tour d'Avenir, France , withdraw from the tour. [PAR] Golf: Pro circuit tournaments at St Louis and Tampa Bay, United States cancelled. [PAR] Boxing: World middleweight unification fight between Puerto Rico's Felix Trinidad and America's Bernard Hopkins, scheduled for September 15 in New York City, postponed. [PAR] September 13: [PAR] American football: NFL cancelled its weekend programme of 15 matches [PAR] Cricket: New Zealand made a last minute withdrawal from a tour of Pakistan and also withdrew an "A" team from India . [PAR] Canoe-kayak: World championships due to start September 13 on the Ocoee River, Tennessee, cancelled. [PAR] September 14: [PAR] Ice hockey: Warm-up matches for the 2001/2002 North American League season cancelled. [PAR] Basketball: NBA exhibition matches in Shanghai and Taiwan cancelled. [PAR] Tennis: United States versus India Davis Cup match scheduled for September 21 at Winston Salem North Carolina, cancelled. [PAR] Golf: Tiger Woods dropped out of the Lancome Trophy scheduled for September 20 at Saint-Nom-La-Breteche, France. [PAR] Squash: Boston's US Open cancelled [PAR] September 15: [PAR] Wrestling: World championships scheduled for New York September 26-29 cancelled. [PAR] September 16: [PAR] Golf: The Ryder Cup, pitting Europe against America event scheduled to start September 28 at The Belfry, Birmingham, England, postponed until next year. [PAR] Field hockey: Men's Champions Trophy scheduled for November 3-11 in Pakistan relocated to an as yet undecided country. [PAR] United States pulled out of Women's World Cup qualifying tournament September 18-30 at Amiens and Abbeville, France. [PAR] Tennis: Jennifer Capriati and Serena Williams pulled out of Tokyo WTA tournament due to start September 17. [PAR] September 17:
|
ryder cup
|
What 1997 film was the highest grossing film of the 90's decade?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Film History of the 1990s - Filmsite.orgFilm History of the 1990s [PAR] Film History of the 1990s [PAR] 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s [PAR] James Bond Films in the 90s: [PAR] Not unexpectedly, Agent 007 James Bond films flourished in the 90s (all with Pierce Brosnan), although there was a six year gap between the 16th film, Licence to Kill (1989) and the next Bond film, due, in part, to prolonged litigation over rights to the James Bond character stretching back 40 years. [The conflict was between Kevin McClory, a producer and coscreenwriter of Thunderball (1965), who attempted to claim a piece of MGM's $1 billion James Bond franchise by specifically asserting, in 1997, that he was co-owner of the Bond character. The case, between MGM/UA and Sony, was finally settled by the courts in the late 1990s]: [PAR] GoldenEye (1995) , the 17th James Bond thriller from first-time Bond director Martin Campbell; the most lucrative of the series' films and noted for the first appearance of Pierce Brosnan as 007 (in Bond's 5th incarnation); also starred Izabella Scorupco and Famke Janssen as the 'Bond Girls' and Sean Bean as the villain (Alec Trevelyan) [PAR] Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) - the 18th official Bond film in the series, with Pierce Brosnan against a crazed, manipulative megalomaniac Jonathan Pryce; Michelle Yeoh and Teri Hatcher starred as 'Bond Girls' [PAR] The World is Not Enough (1999) - the 19th official entry and director Michael Apted's first Bond film; starring Sophie Marceau as Elektra King, and Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones [PAR] Die Another Day (2002) - the 20th Bond film and Brosnan's fourth film; starring Halle Berry as Jinx; directed by Lee Tamahori [PAR] Major Blockbusters: Phenomenal Successes [PAR] Since the making of Jaws (1975) , studio executives were primed toward making blockbusters to meet the bottom line. In the 90s, many of the greatest box-office hits of all time (in the top twenty) were made and marketed with sophisticated publicity and merchandising campaigns: [PAR] Steven Spielberg's and Universal's f/x laden Jurassic Park (1993) (based upon Michael Crichton's 1990 novel) with photo-realistic, computer-generated dinosaurs spliced into live-action sequences, i.e., the car-crunching T-Rex sequence [PAR] Adrian Lyne's Indecent Proposal (1993), in which wealthy Robert Redford offered one million dollars as the price-tag for one night with married Demi Moore [PAR] Chris Columbus' Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) [PAR] Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump (1994) [PAR] The Lion King (1994) [PAR] the apocalyptic disaster film ("Earth! Take a good look. It could be your last") from director Roland Emmerich Independence Day (1996) - that set a record by grossing $100 million in box-office receipts during its first six days, and won a Best Visual Effects Oscar - mostly for the sequence of the White House exploding [PAR] Twister (1996) - about the chasing of tornadoes by researcher Bill Harding (Bill Paxton) while trying to divorce his wife Jo (Helen Hunt) [PAR] Titanic (1997) - see below [PAR] Men in Black (1997) - with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as black-clad buddies on a mission [PAR] Spielberg's sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) [PAR] Michael Bay's top-grossing, but expensive-to-make Armageddon (1998) from Touchstone (a Disney Company) [PAR] Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) - a box-office success although derisively criticized by fans and other reviewers as shallow story-telling but with dazzling visual effects [PAR] The Mummy (1999) , a glossy remake of the original, with French Foreign legion hero Brendan Fraser stumbling upon an ancient city in Egypt and awakening high priest Imhotep [PAR] Toy
|
titanic
|
What was the character name of Commander Shore's daughter in the 60's series Stingray (voiced by Lois Maxwell)
|
[DOC] [TLE] Stingray (TV series)Stingray is a British children's Supermarionation television series, created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and produced by AP Films for ATV and ITC Entertainment between 1964 and 1965. Its 39 half-hour episodes were originally screened on ITV in the United Kingdom and in syndication in Canada and the United States. The scriptwriters included the Andersons, Alan Fennell, and Dennis Spooner. Barry Gray composed the music, and Derek Meddings served as special effects director. [PAR] Stingray was the first Supermarionation production in which the marionette characters had interchangeable heads featuring a variety of expressions. It was also the first British television series to be filmed entirely in colour over its production run. [PAR] Plot [PAR] Stingray, a highly sophisticated combat submarine built for speed and manoeuvrability, is the flag vessel of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol (WASP), a security organisation based at Marineville in the year 2065. It is capable of speeds of up to 600 kn, while advanced pressure compensators allow it to submerge to depths of over 36000 ft, enabling cruising to the bottom of any part of any of the Earth's oceans. Marineville is located somewhere in California, on the West Coast of the United States. In the case of it being under attack, battle stations is sounded and all the buildings and vehicles are sent down on hydraulic jacks into the safety of underground bunkers, protected by enormous steel and concrete shutters whilst missiles are deployed from underground silos and fighter jets are launched. The base lies 10 mi inland, and Stingray is launched from "Pen 3" through a tunnel leading to the Pacific Ocean. The alerts "action stations", "launch stations", and "battle stations" are sounded by a rapid drum-beat (composed and recorded by series composer Barry Gray) that is played over Marineville's public address system. Commands given by radio are acknowledged with the acronym: P.W.O.R. which stands for, "Proceeding With Orders Received". [PAR] The pilot of Stingray is the square-jawed Captain Troy Tempest (whose Supermarionation puppet was modelled on actor James Garner). He is paired with Dixie navigator Lieutenant George Lee Sheridan, nicknamed "Phones" for his role as Stingray's hydrophone operator. (Phones' real name, George Sheridan, is referred to in the series' publicity material but is not mentioned on-screen.) Troy and Phones board Stingray by sitting on twin injector seats in Marineville's stand-by lounge, which are sent down rapidly into the vessel through injector tubes and clamped down into place. They answer to the crusty "hoverchair"-bound Commander Samuel Shore, whose daughter, Lieutenant Atlanta Shore, is enamoured of Troy. The reason for Shore's disability is revealed in the episode "The Ghost of the Sea": as a security agent for a deep-sea mining platform, he was injured when a hostile submersible attacked the facility and damaged his patrol craft. He managed to ram the enemy in return, and then escape to the surface, but in so doing lost the use of his legs. Sub-Lieutenant John Horatio Fisher also regularly takes shifts in the Marineville control room. [PAR] During the course of the series, Stingray encounters a number of undersea races, both friendly and hostile. The Aquaphibians, an aquatic warrior race, appear regularly—usually under the command of King Titan (modelled on Laurence Olivier), who is the tyrannical ruler of the underwater city of Titanica. In the pilot episode, Stingray is attacked by Titan's forces and Troy and Phones are captured. They are rescued by Titan's slave girl, Marina (modelled on Brigitte Bardot), a mute young woman who can breathe underwater. Troy immediately becomes infatuated with Marina, causing Atlanta to become jealous. Titan, meanwhile, swears revenge for Marina's betrayal. Marina becomes a regular member of Stingray's crew, and later acquires a pet seal pup named Oink, who appears in a number of episodes. [PAR] Many later episodes revolve around Titan's schemes to destroy Stingray and Marineville. These often fail due to the incompetence of his spy on land, Surface Agent X20 who lives on the Island of Lemoy (whose likeness is modelled on Claude
|
atlanta
|
Which sitcom actor and comedian fell off a treadmill in Peter Kay's version of Amarillo for Comic Relief?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Is This the Way to Amarillo"Is This the Way to Amarillo" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, referring to Amarillo, Texas. It is about a man traveling to Amarillo to find his girlfriend. The reason that Amarillo was chosen for the song was because it was the only place name that Sedaka could think of that rhymed with "willow" and "pillow". The song was originally to be titled, "Is This the Way to Pensacola" referring to Pensacola, Florida, but Sedaka felt that Amarillo worked better than Pensacola. [PAR] Written by two Americans about a United States city, the song was first released in Europe, where it has become much more famous than it has ever been in the composers' native country. [PAR] The song was recorded by Tony Christie and released in the UK in November 1971, initially reaching number 18 in the UK Singles Chart. However, it was a substantially bigger hit at that time across Continental Europe, notably in Germany and Spain, where it made number one. In the U.S., however, the record charted no higher than #121. Following its re-issue in 2005, promoted with a video featuring Peter Kay, the song gained even greater prominence. [PAR] In 2006, the song was played at the World Cup Final in Berlin and was also played by the Central Band of the Royal British Legion on Centre Court at Wimbledon before the start of the Men's Singles final. [PAR] Neil Sedaka version [PAR] In the United States, a version by Neil Sedaka, the writer of the song, got to number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1977, and the title was shortened to "Amarillo". In Canada, Sedaka reached number two on the Adult Contemporary chart. [PAR] Chart performance [PAR] Weekly singles charts [PAR] Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay version [PAR] In 2002, Tony Christie's version was used in the Channel 4 sitcom Phoenix Nights. The song was then re-released on March 14, 2005 to raise money for Comic Relief. [PAR] Music video [PAR] In the accompanying video, Peter Kay mimed the song accompanied by various celebrities including Brian May, Roger Taylor, Shakin' Stevens, Shaun Ryder, Bez, Paddy McGuinness, Michael Parkinson, Heather Mills, Danny Baker, Ronnie Corbett, Mr Blobby, Jimmy Savile, Jim Bowen, look-alikes of Mahatma Gandhi and Cliff Richard (the same lookalike is used in the Phoenix Nights spin off Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere), William Roache, Anne Kirkbride, Sally Lindsay, Bernie Clifton, Keith Harris and Orville the Duck, Sooty, Sweep, Geoffrey Hayes and Bungle, as well as Tony Christie himself. [PAR] Within the first few cameos, Max and Paddy from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights and its spin-off appear together, arguing and eventually fighting in the Granada studios' corridor. This is one of many appearances of characters from Kay's TV series, including Paddy's tennis playing cell mate Cliff from Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, and both a midget football team and Brian Potter from Phoenix Nights. The video consists almost entirely of Kay walking towards the camera flanked by different pairings of the celebrities, in front of increasingly bizarre and unlikely backgrounds. [PAR] From 2012 onwards any repeat airing of the music video on television is now a new re-edited version which takes out the appearance of Jimmy Savile. In October of 2012, revelations emerged which revealed that Savile was one of the worst paedophile sex abusers in Britain, and so his appearance on this charity video which helped raised funds for disadvantaged children in Africa and Britain had to be edited out for future broadcasts. The re-edited version is mainly the same as the original except the short 15 second scene with Savile who joined Peter Kay and actress Sally Lindsay is now re-edited to show Sally and Peter only, with a slowed down and repeated showing of Sally on her own next to Peter to fill the gap left by the absence of Savile, thus eliminating Savile from the 15 second section. The original version remains on YouTube. [PAR] Chart performance [PAR]
|
ronnie corbett
|
Who had a hit song in the late 60s with Hazy Shade Of Winter?
|
[DOC] [TLE] A Hazy Shade of Winter"A Hazy Shade of Winter" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel, released on October 22, 1966, initially as a stand-alone single, but was subsequently included on the duo's fourth studio album, Bookends (1968). The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. [PAR] In 1987, The Bangles recorded a cover version of the song for the Less Than Zero soundtrack; that version peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. [PAR] Background [PAR] The duo recorded "A Hazy Shade of Winter" during the sessions for Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966), but the song was not included on an album until 1968's Bookends. [PAR] Composition [PAR] "A Hazy Shade of Winter" follows a more rock-tinged sound, with a fairly straightforward verse-refrain structure. The song dates back to Simon's days in England in 1965. The song follows a hopeless poet, with "manuscripts of unpublished rhyme", unsure of his achievements in life. [PAR] The lyrics recall the transition from fall to winter, as suggested by the repetition of the final chorus of the song: [PAR] I look around, leaves are brownAnd the skyis a hazy shade of winterLook around,leaves are brownThere's a patch of snow on the ground. [PAR] Author and disc jockey Pete Fornatale considered the lyrics evocative of, and standing in contrast with, those of John Phillips' "California Dreamin'". [PAR] Reception [PAR] Decades later, Allmusic critic Richie Unterberger described the song as "one of [Simon and Garfunkel's] best songs, and certainly one of the toughest and more rock-oriented". [PAR] Chart history [PAR] Weekly charts [PAR] The Bangles version [PAR] In 1987, The Bangles were approached to record a song for the soundtrack of the film Less Than Zero. They chose to record a cover of "A Hazy Shade of Winter," a song they had been performing live since at least as far back as March 1983. [PAR] Their cover, simply titled "Hazy Shade of Winter," was a harder-edged rock song that removed most of the bridge section. The record, like the rest of the soundtrack album, was produced by Rick Rubin. After a fruitful but disappointing experience with the producer of their Different Light album, David Kahne, where they were given little input in the production of the songs, the group decided to take more control for the recording of this song, and they were given an additional producer credit. Michael Steele later commented that "we sounded the most on this record the way we actually sound live", and that "If we hadn't been so messed up as a band, it could have been a turning point for us." [PAR] Lead vocals were performed jointly by all four members of the group, with a short solo led by Susanna Hoffs towards the end of the song. This was a rare occurrence in the Bangles songs, as they mostly had just one member singing lead on their songs. Due to pressure from their record label, The Bangles removed the verse from the original song that contained the line "drinking my vodka and lime." According to liner notes on the Soundtrack album, Steve Bartek from the band Oingo Boingo played guitar on the track. [PAR] When released as a single in November 1987, "Hazy Shade of Winter" became a huge hit, surpassing the popularity of the original version, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also #11 in the UK. It was also a hit around Europe. [PAR] The music video for the song featured the band singing in a studio surrounded by television screens on the walls, similar to a scene of the Less Than Zero film. Scenes of the film also appear throughout the video. [PAR] "Hazy Shade of Winter" was not included on any of the band's studio albums, but was later included on the band's first official Greatest Hits in 1990, and on many of the band's subsequent compilations. The accompanying Greatest Hits video compilation did not feature the "Hazy Shade
|
simon and garfunkel
|
What is the alcoholic beverage similar to cider which is made from fermented pears?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Cyder | Article about cyder by The Free DictionaryCyder | Article about cyder by The Free Dictionary [PAR] Cyder | Article about cyder by The Free Dictionary [PAR] http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/cyder [PAR] Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Acronyms , Wikipedia . [PAR] cider, [PAR] in Europe, fermented juice of apples; in the United States, unfermented apple juice, unless allowed to ferment, in which case it is known as hard cider. Selected apples are grated in a mill, and the juice is expressed and, for hard cider, fermented and filtered. The commercial product is usually pasteurized or treated with preservatives and is frequently blended to balance the chief constituents, sugar, malic acid, and tannin. In France cider is made principally in Normandy and Brittany. It is at its best after a year or two in cask. English cider from the southern and western counties is noted and rivals beer as a popular alcoholic beverage. Cider is popular also in Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. Perry is a similar beverage made from pears. [PAR] Cider [PAR] [PAR] a low-alcohol (5–7 percent by volume) fruit wine obtained by the fermentation of apple juice. The characteristic qualities of cider are attributable to the taste and aroma of apples and to the saturation of the fermented beverage with carbon dioxide. Cider is generally made from late-season apples and may be sweet (sugar content, 10 g/l), semisweet (5 g/l), and dry (sugarless). [PAR] Cider originated in northern France, where it is the name given to any alcoholic beverage made from apples. It is consumed widely in Austria, Switzerland, Great Britain, and other countries. In the USSR, cider is produced in the RSFSR, Byelorussia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. [PAR] cider[DOC] [TLE] Cider - LifeStyle FOODCider - Lifestyle FOOD [PAR] Lifestyle FOOD [PAR] Tweet [PAR] Cider is made by extracting the juice from a variety of apples, both sweet and sour, which is then naturally fermented in barrels or large tanks. The resulting cider is an effervescent fruity, alcoholic drink that may also be used as a cooking liquor. Cider is used in the cooking of northern France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany, and in southern England, often in recipes for fish, pork, chicken and game. Perry is a fermented drink similar to cider but made with pears. In North America, cider refers to unfermented apple juice.[DOC] [TLE] Beer, Cider & Perry - Beer, Wine and Spirits productsBeer, Cider & Perry - Beer, Wine and Spirits products [PAR] An opportunity to develop the brand management team for Atom Supplies Ltd..... [PAR] Beer, Cider & Perry [PAR] Email [PAR] Words by: Paloma Alos [PAR] Beer, cider and perry are fermented alcoholic drinks, each with a colourful and lengthy history of production and consumption. Enjoyed today as much as centuries ago they form part of the social culture in a number of countries around the world. [PAR] Beer [PAR] Believed by many to be the oldest fermented drink, beer is today the world's third most popular drink, after water and tea, and the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. [PAR] Beer is made from water, starch, yeast and hops and produced through a process called brewing whereby the starch source is turned into sugar (saccharification) which then undergoes fermentation, resulting in alcohol. The type of starch used will largely determine the strength and flavor of the beer and the most common starch source is malted barley or wheat. The length of time roasting the grain and the temperature will affect the colour of the malt. Darker malts will result in darker beers. Hops are used to flavor the beer with bitter notes and additionally act as a natural preservative. Other flavours may also be added, from fairly commonplace fruits to the more bizarre such as pizza, seaweed, coffee and coconut. [PAR] Beer is typically between 4% and 6% alc./vol. although it may range between 0.5% and 20%. [PAR] A truly global drink, enjoyed around the world, beer is produced by a vast range of producers. From well-known brands owned by the dominant global breweries, to local neighbourhood brewpubs and micro-breweries, the category is constantly
|
perry
|
A TV series starring Bill Maynard in the early 80's, or the electrician in charge of a film set?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Bill MaynardWalter Frederick George Williams (born 8 October 1928), better known by the stage name Bill Maynard, is an English comedian and actor. [PAR] Early life and career [PAR] Maynard was born at 5 Oak Cottages, Heath End, Farnham, Surrey, and attended Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School in Leicestershire. He started as a variety performer, taking his professional surname from an advertising board (billboard) for Maynard's Wine Gums, a popular British confectionery at the time. Maynard's first television broadcast was on 12 September 1953 on Henry Hall’s Face the Music. He was placed fourth in the UK heat of the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest. With Terry Scott he appeared at Butlins Holiday Camp in Skegness and partnered him in the TV series Great Scott, It's Maynard!. [PAR] He was part of the team that presented the One O'Clock Show for Tyne Tees Television in Newcastle (1959–64). In 1971 he appeared in Dennis Potter's television play Paper Roses, about the last day in the life of a reporter, and another notable straight acting role followed in 1973 when he appeared in Colin Welland's television play, Kisses at Fifty. In 1973 also, Maynard worked with television actor and comedian Ronnie Barker in the (original) "Football Blues" which aired as "Spanners Eleven" and was part of a series called Seven of One. In 1975 he had a film role as Yorkshire farmer Hinchcliffe in It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. At this time, he starred in the Yorkshire Television sitcoms Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt! where he played the eponymous lead role and for playing Fred Moffatt in The Gaffer. In the 1970s he also played small roles in some of the Carry On films, including Carry On Matron (1972) and Carry On Dick (1974). [PAR] In 1984, Maynard stood against Tony Benn in the by-election at Chesterfield as an Independent Labour candidate. It was his only foray into politics and was purely to try to prevent Benn winning the seat and thus re-entering Parliament. Benn won the seat; Maynard took fourth place. [PAR] He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1974 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews. [PAR] Maynard published his autobiography The Yo-Yo Man in November 1975 (published by Leicester's Golden Eagle books) and Stand Up...And Be Counted in 1997 (Breedon Books). [PAR] In 1992 he returned to Yorkshire Television and began playing the lovable old rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in the popular and long-running television series Heartbeat, remaining in the show until December 2000, and its spin-off series The Royal until 2003. [PAR] Having originally retired from acting in 2000 following a series of strokes, he made a comeback to radio presenting in March 2003 for BBC Radio Leicester where he had last worked in 1968. His show, called Bill of Fare, aired every Sunday afternoon from 2pm–4pm for nearly five years, until he was dismissed without notice on 5 February 2008. [PAR] In October 2009 he made a return to the stage when he appeared as the main guest of honour at the Pride of Bridlington Awards held in the East Riding of Yorkshire. On 15 October 2010 he appeared on the Alan Titchmarsh Show, where he related that the BBC had asked him to change his surname; as he was walking around London, he saw a poster with Maynards Wine Gums written on it so he said to himself "That'll do". [PAR] He was a great fan of BriSCA Formula 1 Stock Cars and was regularly seen at racing at Long Eaton, Leicester Stadium and Coventry Stadium tracks. He made a record called "Stock Car Racing is Magic!", which was played at stock car meetings. He also sponsored a local driver Pete Doran (428) from Hinckley for many years. [PAR] Personal life [PAR] He has lived in Leicestershire for many years. Maynard married Muriel Linnett on 5 November 1949 and they had two children. She died in June 1983. In 1989 Maynard married Tonia Bern, widow of Donald Campbell. Maynard is a vegetarian. His son is Martin Maynard Williams. [PAR] Maynard is now mobility impaired
|
gaffer
|
Which book published in 1988 and winner of the Whitbread Award, was the centre of a major international controversy?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Salman Rushdie: Books, Affair, Biography, Controversy ...Salman Rushdie: Books, Affair, Biography, Controversy, Fatwa, History, Influences - Interview (2010) - YouTube [PAR] Salman Rushdie: Books, Affair, Biography, Controversy, Fatwa, History, Influences - Interview (2010) [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Published on Dec 29, 2013 [PAR] His first novel, Grimus (1975), a part-science fiction tale, was generally ignored by the public and literary critics. His next novel, Midnight's Children (1981), catapulted him to literary notability. His books: https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U... [PAR] This work won the 1981 Booker Prize and, in 1993 and 2008, was awarded the Best of the Bookers as the best novel to have received the prize during its first 25 and 40 years.[16] Midnight's Children follows the life of a child, born at the stroke of midnight as India gained its independence, who is endowed with special powers and a connection to other children born at the dawn of a new and tumultuous age in the history of the Indian sub-continent and the birth of the modern nation of India. The character of Saleem Sinai has been compared to Rushdie.[17] However, the author has refuted the idea of having written any of his characters as autobiographical, stating, "People assume that because certain things in the character are drawn from your own experience, it just becomes you. In that sense, I've never felt that I've written an autobiographical character."[18] [PAR] After Midnight's Children, Rushdie wrote Shame (1983), in which he depicts the political turmoil in Pakistan, basing his characters on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. Shame won France's Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger (Best Foreign Book) and was a close runner-up for the Booker Prize. Both these works of postcolonial literature are characterised by a style of magic realism and the immigrant outlook that Rushdie is very conscious of as a member of the Indian diaspora. [PAR] Rushdie wrote a non-fiction book about Nicaragua in 1987 called The Jaguar Smile. This book has a political focus and is based on his first-hand experiences and research at the scene of Sandinista political experiments. [PAR] His most controversial work, The Satanic Verses, was published in 1988 (see section below). [PAR] In addition to books, Rushdie has published many short stories, including those collected in East, West (1994). The Moor's Last Sigh, a family epic ranging over some 100 years of India's history was published in 1995. The Ground Beneath Her Feet (1999) presents an alternative history of modern rock music. The song of the same name by U2 is one of many song lyrics included in the book; hence Rushdie is credited as the lyricist. He also wrote Haroun and the Sea of Stories in 1990. [PAR] Rushdie has had a string of commercially successful and critically acclaimed novels. His 2005 novel Shalimar the Clown received, in India, the prestigious Hutch Crossword Book Award, and was, in Britain, a finalist for the Whitbread Book Awards. It was shortlisted for the 2007 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.[19] [PAR] In his 2002 non-fiction collection Step Across This Line, he professes his admiration for the Italian writer Italo Calvino and the American writer Thomas Pynchon, among others. His early influences included Jorge Luis Borges, Mikhail Bulgakov, Lewis Carroll, Günter Grass, and James Joyce. Rushdie was a personal friend of Angela Carter's and praised her highly in the foreword for her collection Burning your Boats. [PAR] His novel Luka and the Fire of Life was published in November 2010. Earlier that year, he announced that he was writing his memoirs,[20] entitled Joseph Anton: A Memoir, which was published in September 2012. [PAR] In 2012, Salman Rushdie became one of the first major authors to embrace Booktrack (
|
satanic verses
|
Charlotte, Desiree and Rooster are varieties of which type of vegetable?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Seed Potatoes « damhead nursery newsSeed Potatoes « damhead nursery news [PAR] Are you interested in growing your own potatoes? [PAR] Its time to get chitting! [PAR] We have seed potatoes available on the Nursery, by the bag (2kg). International Kidney, Pentland Javelin, Charlotte, Desiree, Pentland Dell and Rooster – all from our local supplier in East Lothian. Prices from £3.25. Other varieties available – including heritage and organic. [PAR] If you are local to the Nursery then vegetable seedlings available from April. [PAR] Please contact us if you would like more information. [PAR] This entry was posted on February 25th 2014 at 12:26 pm[DOC] [TLE] United Kingdom potato Varieties, UK Types of potatoes at TawtyUnited Kingdom potato Varieties, UK Types of potatoes at Tawty [PAR] Main potato varieties grown in Britain [PAR] [PAR] Accord - Anya - Belle de Fontenay - Cara - Carlingford - Charlotte - Desiree - Duke of York - Dundrod - Estima - Fianna - Golden Wonder - Harmony - Kerr's Pink - King Edward - Marfona - Maris Bard - Maris Peer - Maris Piper - Nadine - Nicola - Osprey - Pentland Javelin - Pink Fir Apple - Premiere - Rocket - Romano - Rooster - Sante - Saxon - Vivaldi - Wilja [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] United States Top Varieties [PAR] The leading variety, Russet Burbank, still provides about 40% of the U.S. production. Varieties differ in a number of characteristics including: yield; skin and flesh color; tuber shape and eye depth; time of maturity; disease and pest resistance; carbohydrate composition; usage potential; dormancy and storability; and any number of additional particulars. more [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] World Varieties [PAR] There are around five thousand potato varieties world wide. Three thousand of them are found in the Andes alone, mainly in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile and Colombia. Apart from the five thousand cultivated varieties, there are about 200 wild species and subspecies, many of which can be cross-bred with cultivated varieties. more [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] Potato Varieties for Boiling Roasting Mashing Chipping etc [PAR] Because of the water content and flesh structure, different potatoes cook differently. Some fry well, making great chips (or crisps – Golden Wonder is a potato variety) some boil well and some mash well. Waxy potatoes are better for salads than floury potatoes. more [PAR] [DOC] [TLE] Vegetable and Herbs at Kirkdale Nursery, Daviot, Inverurie ...Vegetable and Herbs at Kirkdale Nursery, Daviot, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Herbs, Vegetable Packs, Seed Potatoes, Onions, Seed Packets and more. [PAR] More... [PAR] Vegetables and Herbs [PAR] We sell a wide range of vegetables and herbs throughout the year. Please contact Kirkdale Nursery for current availability, prices and more information. [PAR] Herbs are usually available from April to November. Varieties include Basil, Coriander, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Oregano, Lavender, Mint, Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Welsh Onion and many more. [PAR] Vegetable packs are generally available from May to August. Varieties include broccoli (calabrese), cabbages (early and late), cauliflowers, kale, leeks and more. [PAR] Seed Potatoes are typically available from March to late June/July. Varieties that are normally available include: [PAR] Anya, Cara, Casablanca, Catriona, Charlotte, Desiree, Duke of York, Estima, Home Guard, International Kidney, Kerrs Pink. King Edward, Maris Peer, Maris Piper, Nicola, Organic Sarpo Mira, Pentland Crown, Picasso, Pink Fir Apple, Red Duke of York, Rocket, Rooster, Sante, Sharpes Express, Premiere, British Queen, Record, Shetland Black. [PAR] Onion Sets and Shallots are also usually available from March to late June/July. [PAR] Onion set varieties include: [PAR] Turbo (Late maturing, producing good yields of medium sized onions. Height: 45cm (18"), Spread: 15cm (6")) [PAR] Centurion (This first rate onion is strong growing and will produce a
|
potato
|
In legend, vampires are unable to cross a threshold without being invited. What other natural barrier are they unable to cross?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Vampire - The Arcana WikiVampire - The Arcana Wiki [PAR] The Arcana Wiki [PAR] 12 pages with Map Resources . [PAR] Pages [PAR] Recent threads [PAR] Page tags [PAR] rating: +1 + – x [PAR] Basic Information [PAR] Vampires are according to most folklore and fiction blood-sucking nocturnal creatures of at least vaguely human-like appearance. [PAR] It is hard to define a vampire since in legends the attributes of vampires vary greatly, such as Bram Stoker's Dracula versus Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, some traits are more common like others however, but it is unrealistic to mention all traits attributed to a vampire. Here follows some of the more common ones. [PAR] Common Strengths [PAR] Superhuman Resilience (due to the undead state) [PAR] Superhuman Strength [PAR] Shape-shifting (often into animals such as a wolf, a bat, or perhaps a whole swarm of bats and sometimes into a mist or vapour.) [PAR] Mind-Control/Mesmerizing [PAR] Need to sleep in a coffin or other specific object/space [PAR] Repelled and/or injured by objects considered to be blessed [PAR] Inability to cross running water or large bodies of water [PAR] Unable to cross a domestic threshold without being invited [PAR] Compulsive behavior such as the counting of small objects, or unknitting of all encountered knots [PAR] Vulnerability to things considered to be blessed, such as crosses, holy water and sacramental bread [PAR] Required to drink blood. [PAR] Other powers and weaknesses will depend on setting - and sometimes on the vampire's ancestry. [PAR] Further Details [PAR] Here follows some more in-depth information on the topics discussed above [PAR] Strengths [PAR] Vampires are Undead Creatures [PAR] in most old legends vampires are essentially walking corpses , which has held true even up to recent days. The obvious aspect of it has been downplayed in most recent media however, and now the most common type of vampire looks like a slightly pale human. [PAR] Regardless this should (but sometimes seems not to) render them immune to most of the vicissitudes of life - including suffocation, starvation (with the caveat about their need to drink blood), disease and poison ing (with a few rare exceptions and, occasionally, issues of tainted blood) - electric shocks are also unlikely to be all that effective, their tolerance of cold and heat should be improved and it should be a lot harder to knock them unconcious (if it is possible at all) 1 . Opnions vary on the ability of vampires to heal any damage that doesn't kill them - in some cases, anything non-lethal simply doesn't leave a mark, in others, vampires can heal alarmingly quickly - especially if well fed. A vampire that doesn't have supernatural healing abilites should become disgusting quite quickly. How well it heals may be affected by what caused the damage - specific banes like wood, sunlight, fire and silver may be harder to fix. [PAR] Note however that many (but not all) Japanese vampires, especially in fiction, are not at all undead. [PAR] Vampires have Superhuman Strength [PAR] In the most popular legends vampires possess superhuman strength, often to great levels. [PAR] Many stories tell tales of vampires with the strength of ten, or even more, men. This is usually justified as an effect of whatever unnatural power keep them animate. This may or may not be correlated to implied secondary powers such as great speed, jumping ability and the like. [PAR] While almost all vampires seem to possess this trait, some folklore tales explain that vampires are very weak and frail, and thus must attack sleeping victims to avoid getting overpowered and destroyed. [PAR] Immortality [PAR] Vampires being dead are in many legends very close to immortal, sometimes requiring complex procedures to dispose of. [PAR] For example, a legend might require a vampire must be staked with a special wooden stake 2 , have its mouth filled with garlic or holy water , and then have the head chopped off, possibly followed by burning of the body and reburying the remains at a crossroad. Other legends make vampires out to be slightly easier to destroy, requiring simply that the coffin is nailed shut, a wooden/iron stake to piece its heart, or simply burning the body. In some cases the vampire may
|
running water
|
The rights to which children's book were bequeathed to the Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1929?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Great Ormond Street Hospital - The TelegraphGreat Ormond Street Hospital [PAR] Peter Pan and Great Ormond Street Hospital [PAR] Star Rating 4 Telegraph Star Rating [PAR] Feature [PAR] Keeping kids busy: a scene from Peter Pan being performed at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in December 1929 Credit: Courtesy of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity [PAR] Title Pan Title Foreign Title Foreign Title Star Rating 4 Telegraph Star Rating Actors Hugh Jackman, Levi Miller, Jimmy Vee, Rooney Mara, Garrett Hedlund, Cara Delevingne Actors Director Joe Wright Director Genre Family Genre Synopsis In Neverland, an orphan who does not want to grow up must battle the pirate Blackbeard Synopsis Release Date 16-10-2015 Release Date Duration 111 mins Duration Rating PG Rating Country UK Country [PAR] In 1929 JM Barrie gifted the Peter Pan rights to Great Ormond Street Hospital, Karen Krizanovich explores the hospital's special relationship with the boy who wouldn't grow up [PAR] In 1929, Peter Pan playwright and novelist JM Barrie was approached to take part in a Great Ormond Street Hospital committee to buy land for a badly needed new medical wing. Barrie declined, saying that he hoped to help in another way. Two months later, the hospital board discovered that the Scottish author had given over all rights to Peter Pan for Great Ormond Street’s use, so beginning the long association of the work with London’s most renowned children’s hospital. [PAR] Why Barrie would donate the legacy to his most popular creation is easy to explain, according to Christine De Poortere, Peter Pan Director at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSHCC). Before moving to the famous address of 31 Kensington Park Gardens, Barrie’s first lodgings in 1885 were in Bloomsbury’s Guilford Street and Grenville Street, very near the Great Ormond Street and the hospital. Placing the house of Peter Pan’s fictional family, the Darlings, in the same area, the first recorded donation to the institute by Barrie was in 1908. [PAR] It’s almost as if by his simple act of altruism, Barrie’s Peter Pan reaches into the future in order to save the lives of as many boys and girls as possible [PAR] “He was the JK Rowling of his time,” says De Poortere, “so he must have had pleas for donations all the time.” In 1922, when a swimming pool and playground in Catford wanted to use the name “Peter Pan”, Barrie insisted the copyright money should be donated to the hospital. This was the start of Barrie’s quite astounding act of charity. In 1929, the same year as his donation, Barrie hosted a Guildhall dinner and explained the inspiration behind his action: “At one time, Peter Pan was an invalid in the Hospital for Sick Children, and it was he who put me up to the little thing I did for the Hospital.” That same year, cast members of the London production entertained children at the hospital at Barrie’s suggestion, starting a tradition that continues to this day. [PAR] The ownership of the rights, confirmed with the author’s death in 1937, gives the hospital’s charity a percentage of royalties from stage productions, broadcasting and publication of the whole, part or adaptation of Peter Pan in the UK. According to Barrie’s wishes, the monetary total his donation has generated will never be revealed. While Peter Pan has been financially and symbolically beneficial, the revenue it generates is, according to the charity, “…a long way off being our main source of charitable income”. [PAR] Showtime: Peter following his defeat of Captain Hook from the original 1904 production Credit: Courtesy of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity [PAR] Along with JM Barrie’s Birthplace Museum in Kirriemuir, Scotland, the hospital’s Peter Pan archive is a frequent place of pilgrimage for fans, researchers and aficionados. Although often erroneously referred to as a “museum”, De Poortere insists it’s, “…not a proper museum. More like a random collection of stuff.” But this “stuff” is a treasure trove for any Peter Pan fan: figurines, playbills, photographs, signatures and books all related to the 100-year history of Peter Pan. In the 10 years she’s spent
|
peter pan
|
Faulty Towers ran for a total of four years, but how many episodes were produced and released?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Fawlty Towers | Interactive Theatre InternationalFawlty Towers | Interactive Theatre International [PAR] Interactive Theatre International [PAR] by Martina Melli [PAR] Summer is just around the corner in the UK, so in theory we can put umbrellas away and enjoy beautiful sunsets, barbecues and visits to the seaside. In theory. At time of writing, summer in London is colder than winter in Melbourne – but you get the idea! [PAR] There’s just so much to do in June: music festivals start, summer solstice celebrations pop up, Wimbledon tennis to cheer… and coming to meet the Faultys, of course, at heaps of venues both Down Under and ‘ Up Over ’ (que?). We picked up Sybil’s calendar in the lost-and-found behind Manuel’s travel case, so you can see what she has to say about it all here… [PAR] [PAR] by Martina Melli [PAR] Paul O’Neill, one of our amazing Basils, is part of an exciting new project: a 12 episode sci-fi web series called ‘ Nikola Tesla and the End of the World .’ [PAR] The lowdown: Sophie Clarks is a physicist who builds a strange machine from long lost scientific plans and transports Nikola Tesla to modern day London. Tesla, played by Paul, is the 19th-century Serbian-American inventor who contributed massively to the development of the alternating-current electrical system. [PAR] Writer/Director Ian Strang filmed the first four episodes of the series in 2013 and enlisted award-winning songwriter Connie Kaldor to compose the soundtrack. [PAR] Strang also created the visual effects and curated the editing. The first four episodes of the series have now been released on the internet, starting on 20 May and finishing today. [PAR] As Basil Faulty, Paul has toured extensively, performing in the UK, Ireland, Sri Lanka and Australia – where he won five-star reviews in our first season at Sydney Opera House . He also appears regularly in our London West End venue, The Torquay Suite Theatre at Amba Hotel Charing Cross . [PAR] Check out this behind the scene video and find out more about the project: [PAR] Share This: [PAR] Today is the 150th birthday of Amba Hotel Charing Cross ! Built in 1865, it has witnessed many of London’s huge and incredible changes and we are honoured to have called it home since 2012. [PAR] A little history [PAR] When the Charing Cross Railway Company drew up plans for a new terminus on The Strand, it was obvious that they should include a grand hotel to rival those at Euston, Paddington and Kings Cross. Thus was born the Charing Cross Hotel. [PAR] Originally designed in sumptuous Franco-Italianate style by E.M. Barry – son of Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the House of Commons – this amazing Grade II listed building has been transformed for the modern age. Yet it retains that sense of refinement and luxury which made it one of the most prestigious places to stay in Victorian London. [PAR] Interesting facts [PAR] - Also in 1865, Barry designed a replica of the Eleanor Cross for the forecourt of the station. The original was built in 1290 as a memorial to Eleanor of Castile, the wife of Edward I. It was demolished in 1647 by the Puritans. [PAR] - The site of the original Eleanor Cross – south of Trafalgar Square where the statue of King Charles I stands today – is the spot from where all distances from London are measured. [PAR] - It is often thought that Charing is named after Eleanor: ‘chère Reine’ (beloved Queen), but this is an appealing fallacy. The true derivation comes from an earlier, Saxon word ‘cyring’, meaning ‘at the bend of the river’. [PAR] - Charing Cross claims to be the site of the first Punch and Judy show to be held in England. Originally from Italy, the puppet show has become a national institution and a story familiar to children all over the UK. [PAR] Faulty Towers and Amba Hotel Charing Cross [PAR] Situated in the true heart of London, the hotel perfectly represents England’s culture and history. We’re really proud to have been performing the show there every week since 2012. [PAR] There are special
|
twelve
|
What creature is carved into the handle of Mary Poppins' umbrella?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Her Loud Companion, a mary poppins fanfic | FanFictionHer Loud Companion, a mary poppins fanfic | FanFiction [PAR] Not even Mary Poppins can get anything past her intuitive parrot umbrella handle. She and the parrot reflect on how practically perfect people CAN permit sentiment to muddle their thinking. [PAR] Rated: Fiction K - English - Friendship - Words: 834 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 7 - Published: 3/5/2012 - Status: Complete - id: 7898580 [PAR] + - Full 3/4 1/2 Expand Tighten [PAR] "You can't fool me, Mary Poppins," the parrot umbrella handle said. "I know exactly how you feel about those children and if you think I'm going to keep my mouth shut any longer I—" [PAR] Mary Poppins clamped the bird's wooden beak together with her thumb and forefinger gently. "That'll be quite enough, thank you," she said. Mary Poppins could put children in line and adults in their place, but she couldn't show this bird how rude it was to interject when no one wanted it to no matter how many times she'd told it so. She knew just how she felt without an umbrella handle telling her so. [PAR] She opened her umbrella and got a firm grip on her carpetbag and ascended into the sky on the wind. Below her, Michael and Jane were off flying their kite with Mr. and Mrs. Banks just as she had left them. Mary Poppins wondered what the children would do when they returned home and found she really had meant that she was leaving for good, because she knew in some part of their lovely hearts they believed she would be sitting in the nursery and humming, awaiting their arrival. [PAR] But Mary Poppins was not in the nursery and humming. She was in the sky, her eyes trained on a nice looking cloud not too far away. It would make a good place to stay until she heard another call of a child in need of a nanny. [PAR] "Don't get too sad, Mary Poppins," the bird handle said suddenly, causing her heart to skip a beat and her graceful floating to jolt for an instant. [PAR] "I most certainly am not sad. Practically perfect people never permit sentiment to muddle their thinking," she said sternly. "And I told you to be quiet." [PAR] "Oh, let's talk about it," said the parrot. Mary Poppins ignored her opinionated bird handle. [PAR] She landed gracefully on a cloud and set down her bag. "Yes, this will do quite nicely." She closed her umbrella with protests from the handle that quieted quickly. Mary Poppins reached into her magic bag and pulled out a small table. She set it down and brushed flecks of dirt off the surface. [PAR] After a moment of silence so she could regroup and face the conversation at hand, sighing, Mary Poppins reached for the umbrella she'd discarded and opened it once again. The mouth on the parrot began moving immediately. [PAR] "Mary Poppins, I've told you to please not do that while I'm talking. It gets awfully stuffy in there." There was a silence with the occasional clinking of china as Mary Poppins pulled out a teapot, a cup, and a saucer from the carpetbag. "Are you even listening to me?" [PAR] Mary Poppins took a delicate sip of the tea she'd just poured for herself. "Of course I am, I always listen," she said matter-of-factly and not rudely in any way. [PAR] "Well then, you listen to this," the handle said in a hear-me-now sort of tone. "You miss those children already and I'm not going to sit around and listen to you reminisce about things that happened not just a few hours ago. I know why it is you mope around for days after a job: closure, that's it. You never say goodbye," the bird concluded smugly. [PAR] Mary Poppins gave the thing a hard look and put her cup on the table softly. She put her elbow on the table and
|
parrot
|
What is the name for small round pieces of lamb, or chocolates with hazelnuts?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Noisette | Define Noisette at Dictionary.comNoisette | Define Noisette at Dictionary.com [PAR] noisette [PAR] [nwah-zet; French nwa-zet] /nwɑˈzɛt; French nwaˈzɛt/ [PAR] Spell [PAR] [nwah-zets; French nwa-zet] /nwɑˈzɛts; French nwaˈzɛt/ (Show IPA) [PAR] 1. [PAR] a loin, fillet, or other lean section of meat: [PAR] an entrée of lamb noisettes. [PAR] Origin of noisette [PAR] Latin [PAR] 1890-1895 [PAR] 1890-95; < French: a round, rather thick slice of fillet or loin of lamb or mutton, diminutive of noix choice part of a cut of meat, literally, nut, kernel < Latin nucem, accusative of nux; see -ette [PAR] Dictionary.com Unabridged
|
noisettes
|
Monica and Ross Geller were brother and sister in which long running American television series?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Monica Geller-Bing - Friends Central - WikiaMonica Geller-Bing | Friends Central | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] I KNOW! [PAR] ” [PAR] Monica Geller (born April 22, 1969) is a fictional character on the popular U.S. television sitcom Friends (1994–2004), played by Courteney Cox . Monica was known as the "Mother Hen" of the group and her Greenwich Village apartment was one of the group's main gathering places. [PAR] Contents [PAR] [ show ] [PAR] Background [PAR] Monica was born April 22, 1969. Monica is Ross's younger sister, and the daughter of Jack and Judy Geller . Monica, like the rest of her family, is Jewish. She had a slightly difficult childhood, characterized by the bickering which took place between her and her brother (some culminating in memorable events such as the Geller Cup , which took place every Thanksgiving). She also had, and still has, a difficult relationship with her parents, who unconsciously favor Ross over her on various occasions. (Her father did try to fix this by giving her his Porsche in " The One Where Rosita Dies "). [PAR] High school was a difficult time for Monica, who gained a substantial amount of weight and peaked at 255 pounds. She had few friends; her best friend being Rachel Green . For prom, she even had a date: Roy Gublik . Her first kiss, however, was (by accident) her brother, Ross. [5] She met Chandler Bing at her parents' house on Thanksgiving Day, 1987. She initially had a crush on him (even became a chef because he told her that he liked her macaroni) until she overheard him referring to her as Ross's "fat sister." The shock was so great for her that she became determined to take off all her extra weight by the next time he would see her. She accomplished this goal by Thanksgiving, 1988. [6] She unintentionally got back at him by dropping a knife and severing one of his toes during a failed attempt to seduce him. [PAR] After college, Monica pursued life in New York as a chef at Iridium . She also lived with Phoebe Buffay , across the hall from Chandler. Phoebe moved out because she was worried that their friendship would suffer due to Monica's obsessive tidiness. She had a crush on Joey Tribbiani when he first moved in with Chandler, although he repelled her by stripping naked in her apartment the day they met. [7] [PAR] Personality [PAR] This section is (partially) copied from Wikipedia . There may be an updated version available. [PAR] While she is kind, caring and friendly, Monica is perhaps most notorious for her obsessive cleanliness (classifying places by cleanliness, where 'Monica-clean' is even cleaner than 'Health-Department-clean' [8] ). She is also known to talk abnormally loudly (such as in The One With The Apothecary Table ) and for her bossiness and unnatural organizational skills (such as The One On The Last Night ). Phoebe and Rachel also call her high-maintenance. [9] Aside from being a neat-freak, Monica can also be bossy and somewhat competitive, hating to lose in competitions. [PAR] Cleanliness and Orderliness [PAR] "Neat Freak" Monica is comically obsessive about the state of her apartment. She loves cleaning, describing a dry-cleaning establishment as her Disneyland. This personality trait becomes progressively exaggerated as the series progresses. Examples of this tendency include: [PAR] In The One With The Embryos , we learn that she organizes towels into 11 categories, including "everyday use", "fancy", "guest", and "fancy guest". Later, boxes can be seen with other categories, "kitchen", "old", and "beach". This leaves 4 of the 11 categories unknown to the audience. [PAR] She cleans the toilet 17 times a day (even if someone is using it). [PAR] She labels everything, from dishes to photographs. She even numbers the mugs in her kitchen so that if one of them goes missing, she will know which one is missing. [PAR] She tries
|
central perk
|
Captain John Francis McIntyre is a fictional TV character, better known by what name
|
[DOC] [TLE] B J Hunnicutt vs Trapper John McIntyre - Difference and ...B J Hunnicutt vs Trapper John McIntyre - Difference and Comparison | Diffen [PAR] B J Hunnicutt vs. Trapper John McIntyre [PAR] Captains B. J. Hunnicutt and "Trapper" John McIntyre are fictional characters from the television series M*A*S*H. [PAR] Comparison chart [PAR] B J Hunnicutt versus Trapper John McIntyre comparison chart [PAR] B J Hunnicutt [PAR] M*A*S*H: A Novel About Three Army Doctors [PAR] Last appearance [PAR] "Elusive Butterfly" (Trapper John, M.D.) [PAR] Rank [PAR] Wayne Rogers (for M*A*S*H) and Pernell Roberts (for Trapper John, M.D.) [PAR] Introduction (from Wikipedia) [PAR] Captain B. J. Hunnicutt, played by Mike Farrell, is a fictional character in the TV show M*A*S*H, which ran from 1972-1983 on CBS. [PAR] "Trapper" John Francis Xavier McIntyre is a fictional character in Richard Hooker's M*A*S*H novels, as well as the film and the two TV series (M*A*S*H and Trapper John, M.D.) that followed them. [PAR] Portrayer of Trapper John McIntyre on TV [PAR] Wayne Rogers, who portrayed "Trapper" in the TV series, was told when he accepted the role that Trapper and Hawkeye would be equally important, almost interchangeable (much like how Hawkeye and Trapper were presented in the MASH film). However, that changed radically when Alan Alda was cast as Hawkeye. In fact, the producers gave the TV version of Hawkeye some of the character details of the film version of Trapper (in the MASH film, Trapper John is the 4077th's top chest-cutter and Chief Surgeon; in the TV series, Hawkeye is Chief Surgeon and references are made to him being the camp's top chest-cutter). [PAR] Departure of John McIntyre from M*A*S*H (TV series) [PAR] By the end of the third season, Rogers was fed up with the fact that Trapper was being treated as a sidekick instead of an equal. He was also greatly frustrated with the producers demanding that he sign a contract that included a "morality clause" which stated the producers had the right to suspend him or fire him if he took part in an acting project outside of M*A*S*H without their approval, which he refused to sign because he saw it as an absurd demand. Even though the latter half of the third season started to flesh Trapper out a bit, Rogers departed, and his character was written out of the series. After he left the series, the producers sued Rogers for violating his contract, but the case was dismissed in his favor when it was revealed that he never signed his contract. In light of the series' lengthy run, Rogers later admitted he regretted leaving M*A*S*H. Trapper John's final M*A*S*H episode was "Abyssinia, Henry," which also included the final appearance of Col. Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson). [PAR] At the beginning of the fourth season, Hawkeye returns from "R&R" in Tokyo to find that Trapper has been discharged. Upon hearing the news, Hawkeye learns, an ecstatic Trapper ran through the mess tent naked. Radar had tried to reach Hawkeye in Tokyo to alert him of Trapper's departure, but without success. Trapper left no goodbye note but did "give" Radar a kiss on the cheek to pass on to Hawkeye, which he very reluctantly does. [PAR] Mentions of Trapper after his departure [PAR] Trapper John was referred to a few times in the series after his departure, most notably in an episode in which his replacement B.J. Hunnicutt, hearing of the pranks played by Trapper John, attempts to show that he in fact is "the world's heavyweight scamp". In the final episode, B.J. is discharged from the army and leaves while Hawkeye is under psychiatric treatment. He must leave so quickly after hearing the news that he has no time even to leave a note, echoing Trapper's failure to do so at his departure. (Hunnicutt's orders are rescinded, however, and he gets only as far as Guam before being sent back, by which time Hawkeye has been discharged from the psychiatric clinic.) [PAR] Related Comparisons[DOC] [TLE] M*A*S*H (Literature) - TV TropesM*A*S*H (Literature) - TV Tropes [PAR] Timeline [PAR] MASH: A Novel About Three
|
trapper
|
Kopi Luwak, produced mainly in Indonesia, and a waste product of the civet, is the most expensive variety of what?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Kopi Luwak : definition of Kopi Luwak and synonyms of Kopi ...Kopi Luwak : definition of Kopi Luwak and synonyms of Kopi Luwak (English) [PAR] Sumatran kopi luwak farmer shows beans prior to cleaning and roasting, Sumatra , Indonesia [PAR] Kopi luwak ( [PAR] Indonesian pronunciation: [PAR] [ˈkopi ˈlu.aʔ] ), or civet coffee, is one of the world's most expensive and low-production varieties of coffee . It is made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) and other related civets, then passed through its digestive tract . [1] A civet eats the berries for their fleshy pulp. In its stomach, proteolytic enzymes seep into the beans, making shorter peptides and more free amino acids . Passing through a civet's intestines the beans are then defecated , keeping their shape. After gathering, thorough washing, sun drying, light roasting and brewing, these beans yield an aromatic coffee with much less bitterness.[ citation needed ] This coffee is widely noted as the most expensive coffee in the world with prices reaching $160 per pound. [2] [PAR] Kopi luwak is produced mainly on the islands of Sumatra , Java , Bali and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago. It is also produced in the Philippines (where the product is called motit coffee in the Cordillera, kape alamid in Tagalog areas) and also produced in East Timor (where it is called kafé-laku). Weasel coffee is a loose English translation of its Vietnamese name cà phê Chồn, where popular, chemically simulated versions are also produced. However, Vietnam has 2 farms with 300 wild civets in Dak Lak. The farmers collect the coffee seeds and produce only 300 kg of authentic Vietnamese chon coffee. The civets live in the wild and are fed beef. The processed civet beans are imported to the UK to the farmers' sole UK supplier. [PAR] Contents [PAR] History [PAR] A cup of Kopi Luwak Gayo, Takengon , Aceh , Indonesia [PAR] The origin of Kopi Luwak is closely connected with the history of coffee production in Indonesia . In the early 18th century the Dutch established the cash-crop coffee plantations in their colony in the Dutch East Indies islands of Java and Sumatra, including Arabica coffee introduced from Yemen. During the era of Cultuurstelsel (1830—1870), the Dutch prohibited the native farmers and plantation workers from picking coffee fruits for their own use. Still, the native farmers wanted to have a taste of the famed coffee beverage. Soon, the natives learned that certain species of musang or luwak (Asian Palm Civet) consumed the coffee fruits, yet they left the coffee seeds undigested in their droppings. The natives collected these luwaks' coffee seed droppings, then cleaned, roasted and ground them to make their own coffee beverage. [3] The fame of aromatic civet coffee spread from locals to Dutch plantation owners and soon became their favorite, yet because of its rarity and unusual process, the civet coffee was expensive even in colonial times. [PAR] Cultivars, blends, and tastes [PAR] Luwak coffee beans [PAR] Kopi luwak is a name for many specific cultivars and blends of arabica , robusta , liberica , excelsa or other beans eaten by civets, hence the taste can vary greatly. Nonetheless, kopi luwak coffees have a shared aroma profile and flavor characteristics, along with their lack of bitterness. [PAR] Kopi luwak has a thick texture, and tastes vary depending on roasting levels. Usually, levels range from cinnamon color to medium, with little or no carmelization of sugars within the beans as happens with heavy roasting. Moreover, kopi luwaks which have very smooth profiles are most often given a lighter roast, though at first taste it can seem a bit strong in flavor. Iced kopi luwak brews may bring out some flavors not found in other coffees. Other berries eaten by civets can give kopi luwak a pungent, sometimes bitter taste, though it varies depending on the diet of the civet. [PAR] Sumatra is the world's largest regional producer of kopi luwak. Sumatran civet coffee beans are mostly an early arabica variety cultivated in the Indonesian archipelago since the seventeenth century. The major Sumatran kopi luwak production
|
coffee
|
Sean Connery returned as 007 in 'Never Say Never Again' but on which of Ian Fleming's books was the film based?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Never Say Never Again (1983) - FAQ - IMDbNever Say Never Again (1983) - FAQ [PAR] The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. [PAR] Visit our FAQ Help to learn more [PAR] FAQ [PAR] How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie? [PAR] For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for Never Say Never Again can be found here . [PAR] What is 'Never Say Never Again' about? [PAR] When two American nuclear warheads are stolen by SPECTRE agent Maximilian Largo ( Klaus Maria Brandauer ) and an exhorbitant ransom demanded (or he will detonate them in unnamed cities), M ( Edward Fox ) reactivates MI6's 00 agents and sends 007 James Bond ( Sean Connery ) to Nassau to make contact with Largo's lover Domino Petachi ( Kim Basinger ), sister of Jack Petachi ( Gavan O'Herlihy ), the American Air Force pilot who is suspected of being involved with the theft. [PAR] Is "Never Say Never Again" based on a book? [PAR] Never Say Never Again is an "unofficial" remake of Thunderball (1965), which was based on Ian Fleming's 1961 novel of the same name. The novel was adapted for this movie by screenwriters Kevin McClory, Jack Whittingham, and Lorenzo Semple, Jr. The title of the movie comes from a reference to Connery's insistence back in 1971 that he would never play Bond again. [PAR] What exotic places does Bond visit in this movie? [PAR] The movie opens with Bond in London where he and M ( Edward Fox ) are viewing a tape of a training maneuver in some undisclosed Latin American country. Because Bond ended up being "killed", M sends him to a health clinic near London in order to have the "free radicals" removed from his system. When SPECTRE steals two cruise missiles bearing live nuclear warheads, M recalls 007 and sends him to the Bahamas to make contact with Domino Petachi who lives on a yacht with Maximilian Largo. When Bond gets word that their yacht has set sail for Nice, France, he flies there and finally makes contact with Domino. When Bond attempts to board the yacht in order to search for the warheads, he becomes trapped and taken to Palmyra, Largo's villa in North Africa. After securing the second warhead, Bond returns to the Bahamas with Domino. [PAR] What is SPECTRE's plan? [PAR] SPECTRE hijack two cruise missiles - after swapping the dummy warheads they were supposed to carry for live nuclear warheads - and blackmails NATO into paying them a ransom of $25 billion, or one quarter of NATO countries' annual expenditures on oil. One bomb has been targeted at a city in the United States, probably to distract the Americans and tie up their enormous resources. The other bomb will target the oil fields of the Middle East. [PAR] Did SPECTRE plant a nuclear bomb under the White House? [PAR] No. That's a literal interpretation of Largo's phrase "right under the president's feet in Washington, D.C.". Largo could just have easily said "right under the president's nose in Washington, D.C.". It's hyperbole; the bomb was probably in the back of an abandoned car, sitting in an empty warehouse, etc. [PAR] Why is this considered to be an "unofficial" James Bond film? [PAR] Never Say Never Again is considered "unofficial" because it was not created by Eon Productions, the company behind the other James Bond films. Hence the absence of such Bond film iconography as the gun barrel opening, the distinctive title sequences, or the Monty Norman -composed James Bond theme. The story was originally developed by Ian Fleming in conjunction with film producer Kevin McClory as an original big-screen adventure until the creative partnership collapsed. Fleming then adapted the screenplay into his novel Thunderball without giving proper credit to McClory or Whittingham for their
|
thunderball
|
What is the spirit that is used in the cocktails Mai Tai and Daiquiri?
|
[DOC] [TLE] 5 Classic Rum Cocktails - thedailymeal.com5 Classic Rum Cocktails [PAR] 5 Classic Rum Cocktails [PAR] Aug 7, 2012 | 2:19 pm [PAR] By [PAR] Photo Sasabune Omakase Modified: Flickr/ erin / CC 4.0 [PAR] For our second installment of the Ultimate Beverage Challenge results, we bring you the results of the classic cocktails using this week’s spirit, rum. In the classic cocktails category, the cocktails included Daiquiri, Mai Tai, Mojito, Aged Rum Sidecar and El Presidente. [PAR] Many rums were entered in these categories, but it was Banks 5 that was the Chairman’s Trophy winner for three out of the five cocktails.[DOC] [TLE] Classic Cocktails in History: the Daiquiri | The Alcohol ...Classic Cocktails in History: the Daiquiri | The Alcohol Professor [PAR] Classic Cocktails in History: the Daiquiri [PAR] Brian Petro | May 14, 2014 | _Featured , Cocktails | 3 Comments [PAR] classic Daiquiri made with Cuban rum, ctsy Cocktailmarler [PAR] Cuba has a very complex past. Most of us only know of it as a Cold War foe of the United States, a very foreign country only a hundred miles away. It has been that way since Castro took power in the late 1950’s. First discovered by Christopher Columbus and claimed for Spain, this small island has been coveted by other countries for its entire history. It has a temperate climate, making it great for growing crops, and a location that was excellent for a stopping point after several months at sea. Spain was the primary owner of the island through most of its history, but it was not without a fight. The rich land attracted pirates and privateers from Britain and France to steal what treasures they could from Spanish ships. Once Spain allowed some flexibility in the colony’s trade, the floodgates opened and money came pouring into the coffers. They were filled primarily by two different crops; tobacco and sugar. Tobacco was very easy to process. Sugar was not. There was a complex system used to create sugar crystals, and the leftover molasses was a sticky mess to discard. This sets the backdrop for the creation of one of the finest cocktails in modern history: the Daiquiri. [PAR] During the turbulent struggle for naval supremacy, Spain and England traded blows around the edges of South America, the Caribbean, and anywhere there was water and unclaimed territory. Both sides used whatever means possible, including pirates and privateers, to gain an advantage in the resource rich Americas. The British were struggling to expand their foothold in the Americas; Spain was struggling to maintain the land they had, and the resources it was providing the ailing empire. The British were also struggling to stay sober on the seas. The sailors were provided a gallon of beer a day through a law passed in the 17th century. Due to the massive amount of beer they had to supply to a military force 4,500 miles away, a pint of rum was considered a fair substitute. It was easier to get, but far more potent. It was not until 1740 that someone was able to sober up the navy. Admiral Edward “Old Grog” Vernon ordered that the rum ration be mixed with water and citrus juice (usually limes) to dilute the potent spirit. This gave the English the edge of fighting a little more sober, and healthier. It also is one of the earliest known instances of the combination of lime juice, water, and rum, the base of what would become a Daiquiri. [PAR] Spain survived the encounters with Britain and held on to many of its American acquisitions for over a century, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other islands a little too close to home for us. It did not sit well with a United States eager to enforce the Monroe Doctrine, asking European powers to kindly stay on their own side of the world. The biggest of the conflicts caused by this was the Spanish-American War, and Cuba had a starring role to play. They were seeking independence from Spain, and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt advocated helping them achieve it. The U.S. landed troops on a beach named Daiquiri, just a short distance away from an iron mine in Santiago. This “splendid little war” allowed the United States
|
rum
|
In which sitcom did Nicolas Lindhurst first gain national recognition?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Nicholas Lyndhurst - TV Celebrities - ShareTVNicholas Lyndhurst - TV Celebrities - ShareTV [PAR] Nicholas Lyndhurst [PAR] Nicholas Lyndhurst's Main TV Roles [PAR] Show [PAR] [Complete List] [PAR] BIOGRAPHY: [PAR] Nicholas was a child student at Corona Theatre School. He appeared in a succession of television commercials and children's films in the late 1970s, and first gained national recognition at the age of seventeen in the sitcom Butterflies written by Carla Lane, in which he played the character Adam Parkinson. He then played the teenage son of Norman Stanley 'Fletch' Fletcher played by Ronnie Barker in Going Straight before achieving stardom in the series Only Fools and Horses in which he played Rodney Trotter, the younger brother of the main character Derek "Del Boy" Trotter. In Only Fools and Horses Nicholas was immortalised by the catchphrase aimed at his character 'Rodney, you plonker'. [PAR] This programme started as a small comedy in 1981 and rapidly grew in popularity until it reached its peak in 1996 with its Christmas Day show in the UK. Lyndhurst has appeared in the show since the very start, right up to its most recent airing at Christmas 2003. Only Fools and Horses reached No.1 British sitcom ever in the BBC poll in 2003/04. [PAR] During the 1990s, Lyndhurst also appeared in ITV's The Two of Us with Janet Dibley and The Piglet Files, as well as in a number of stage performances. [PAR] Between 1993 and 1999, he played the complex lead character of Gary Sparrow in the fantasy sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart. At around the same time, he was the face and voice on the TV and radio commercials for the telecommunications chain People's Phone. In 1995, he was offered the role in The Full Monty playing lead role Gary but declined. [PAR] Between 1997 and 1999, Nicholas Lyndhurst was the public face of the stationery chain store WH Smith, starring in their adverts as all four members of one family. He won a BAFTA for his acting in the adverts. [PAR] In 2006, he appeared as Cruella de Vil's chauffeur, Reg Farnsworth, at the Children's Party at the Palace. [PAR] In 2007, Lyndhurst returned to the BBC with his first new sitcom in thirteen years, After You've Gone, in which he plays a divorced dad moving back into the marital home to look after his daughter (Dani Harmer) and son (Ryan Sampson) together with his mother in law, played by Celia Imrie, after his ex wife goes to work as a recovery nurse on a third world disaster relief mission. [PAR] Lyndhurst played Freddie Robdal, the 1960s gangster father of Rodney Trotter in the prequel to Only Fools and Horses - Rock & Chips. The show centres around Del Boy, Robdal and Joan Trotter in early 1960s Peckham. It was first broadcast on 24 January 2010, with another special transmitted on 29 December 2010, and the final episode in Easter 2011. [PAR] He lives in West Sussex with his wife Lucy, a former ballet dancer (married in Chichester, West Sussex, 1999), and their son, Archie Bjorn Lyndhurst (born Westminster, London, 2000) and daughter, April Fjoord Lyndhurst (born Westminster, London, 1989). Lyndhurst has a passion for outdoor activities, including flying aeroplanes, surfing and deep sea diving. He is also a keen beekeeper. [PAR] TRIVIA: [PAR] Is left handed. [PAR] Attended the Corona Stage Academy. [PAR] When he did a series of adverts for WH Smith a few years ago in which he played an entire family of four, he admitted to enjoying playing the mum best. [PAR] He is the result of an affair his mother had with a married man. He admits that he used to be shy of marriage as his father treated his mother very badly but took the plunge with his long-term girlfriend, Lucy [PAR] Filmed an advert for Sealy (a bed company) in 1982. [PAR] He has no interest in the showbiz scene, avoiding parties and social events in favour of diving which his life-long passion. [PAR] Related sites for this celeb[DOC] [TLE] Nicholas LyndhurstNicholas Simon Lyndhurst (born 20 April 1961) is an English actor. He is known for playing Rodney Trotter in Only Fools
|
butterflies
|
The actress who played Mindy in Mork and Mindy, or an artisan builder of clay walls using straw?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Mork & MindyMork & Mindy is an American sitcom broadcast from 1978 to 1982 on ABC. It stars Robin Williams as Mork, an extraterrestrial who comes to Earth from the planet Ork in a small, one-Orkan egg-shaped spaceship. Pam Dawber co-stars as Mindy McConnell, his human friend and roommate. [PAR] Broadcast history [PAR] Premise and initial success [PAR] The series is a spin-off of the sitcom Happy Days. The character of Mork is played by a then-unknown Robin Williams, who impressed producer Garry Marshall with his quirky comedic ability as soon as they met. When Williams was asked to take a seat at the audition, Williams immediately sat on his head on the chair and Marshall cast him on the spot, and later wryly commented that Williams was the only alien who auditioned for the role. [PAR] Mork appears in the Happy Days season five episode, "My Favorite Orkan", which first aired in February 1978 and is a take on the 1960s sitcom My Favorite Martian. Williams' character, Mork, attempts to take Richie Cunningham back to his planet of Ork as a human specimen, but his plan is foiled by Fonzie. In the initial broadcast of this episode, it all turned out to be a dream that Richie had, but when Mork proved so popular, the ending was re-edited to show Mork erasing the experience from everyone's minds, thus meaning the event had actually happened and was not a dream. [PAR] In Mork & Mindy, Mork resides in a Boulder, Colorado, setting of the late 1970s and early 1980s (as compared to the Happy Days setting of Milwaukee in the late-1950s). [PAR] Mork arrives on Earth in an egg-shaped spacecraft. He has been assigned to observe human behavior by Orson, his mostly unseen and long-suffering superior (voiced by Ralph James). Orson has sent Mork, to get him off Ork, where humor is not permitted. Attempting to fit in, Mork dresses in an Earth suit, but wears it backward. He encounters 21-year-old Mindy (Pam Dawber), who is upset after an argument with her boyfriend, and offers assistance. Because of his odd garb, she mistakes him for a priest and is taken in by his willingness to listen (in fact, simply observing her behavior). When Mindy notices his backward suit and unconventional behavior, she asks who he really is, and he innocently tells her the truth. She promises to keep his identity a secret and allows him to move into her attic. Mindy's father Fred (Conrad Janis) objects to his daughter living with a man (particularly one as bizarre as Mork), but Fred's mother-in-law Cora (Elizabeth Kerr) approves of Mork and the living arrangement. Mindy and Cora work at Fred's music store, where Cora gives lessons to Eugene (Jeffrey Jacquet), a child who becomes Mork's friend. Also seen occasionally are Mindy's snooty old high school friend Susan (Morgan Fairchild) and the possibly insane Exidor (Robert Donner). [PAR] Storylines usually center on Mork's attempts to understand human behavior and American culture as Mindy helps him to adjust to life on Earth. It usually ends up frustrating Mindy, as Mork can only do things according to Orkan customs. For example, lying to someone or not informing them it will rain, is considered a practical joke (called "splinking") on Ork. At the end of each episode, Mork reports back to Orson on what he has learned about Earth. These end-of-show summaries allow Mork to humorously comment on social norms. [PAR] Mork's greeting is "Na-Nu Na-Nu" (pronounced) along with a hand gesture similar to Mr. Spock's Vulcan salute from Star Trek combined with a handshake. It became a popular catchphrase at the time, as did "Shazbot", an Orkan profanity that Mork uses. Mork says "KO" in place of "OK". [PAR] This series is Robin Williams' first major acting role and became famous for Williams' use of his manic improvisational comedic talent. Williams made up so
|
dawber
|
Who hosted Call My Bluff?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Call My BluffCall My Bluff is a long-running British game show between two teams of three celebrity contestants. The point of the game is for the teams to take it in turn to provide three definitions of an obscure word, only one of which is correct. The other team then has to guess which is the correct definition, the other two being "bluffs". It was brought back to BBC TV by producer Richard L. Lewis. [PAR] Examples of words used in Call My Bluff, taken from a book published in connection with the show in 1972, are Queach, Strongle, Ablewhacket, Hickboo, Jargoon, Zurf, Morepork, and Jirble. "Queach", for instance, was defined as "a malicious caricature", "a cross between a quince and a peach", or "a mini-jungle of mixed vegetation". The first and second of those particular definitions are bluffs. [PAR] The theme music for the show was Ciccolino by Norrie Paramor. [PAR] Broadcast history [PAR] Call My Bluff originally aired on BBC2 from 17 October 1965 to 22 December 1988. The original host was Robin Ray, later succeeded by Robert Robinson (from 1967). [PAR] Robert Morley and Frank Muir captained the teams. Morley was later succeeded by Patrick Campbell, and Arthur Marshall took over upon Campbell's death. [PAR] Various celebrities also stood in as team captains, including Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams and Alan Melville. [PAR] The original series finished after Marshall's death, although a general change in the tone and atmosphere of broadcasting at the time may also have affected its temporary demise. [PAR] The show was resurrected in 1996 after an eight-year rest (apart from one special edition on 16 April 1994 for BBC Two's thirtieth birthday, which still featured Robert Robinson, but this time with Joanna Lumley as a team captain opposite Frank Muir), now as a daytime series on BBC1. It began airing on 13 May 1996 with Alan Coren and Sandi Toksvig as the team captains and Bob Holness replacing Robinson as chairman. [PAR] In 2003, Toksvig was replaced by the journalist Rod Liddle, and newsreader Fiona Bruce took the chair. The series finished again on 17 July 2005. [PAR] Call My Bluff returned for a special during the BBC's 24 Hour Panel People in aid for Comic Relief 2011, with Alex Horne, Roisin Conaty, Russell Tovey, Tim Key, Sarah Cawood and David Walliams participating. The host was Angus Deayton. [PAR] Transmissions [PAR] BBC2 [PAR] Almost every single one of the first 263 episodes from Series 1–8 have been wiped from the BBC archives. The episodes that survived in the archives are Episode 3 of Series 2, Episodes 5 & 38 of Series 4, Episodes 3–4 of Series 5 and Episodes 15–16 of Series 8. [PAR] BBC1 [PAR] Book [PAR] *Call my Bluff by Frank Muir and Patrick Campbell, published by Eyre Methuen, London, 1972. [PAR] International versions [PAR] References in other works [PAR] * On the musical episode of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Donna Henshaw and Janet Keogh (played by Natalie Casey and Sheridan Smith) sang: [PAR] Smith: "Skankarific's not a word!" [PAR] Casey: "It means terrifically skankified, it was on Call My Bluff" [PAR] * An episode of the early-'80s LWT sketch-comedy series End of Part One parodied the show as Scrape My Barrel, where panelists had to figure out the meaning of the word working class. [PAR] * In the "Europe" episode of QI (series E), a segment was featured entitled "Call My Euro Bluff", featuring stories about laws in the EU. The panel then had to decide whether each story was true or a "bløff" (Stephen Fry pronounced it "blerff"). [PAR] * The show (and in particular its host, Robert Robinson) was the subject of a sketch by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie in the second series of A Bit of Fry and Laurie. [PAR] * In the Doctor Who episode "Bad Wolf" Call My Bluff is mentioned as one of the games hosted in the game station. [PAR] * In May 2014 the quirks of the show were lampooned
|
robin ray
|
Which Carry-On actor starred in Bless This House?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Bless This House Cast List: Actors and Actresses from ...Bless This House Cast List: Actors and Actresses from Bless This House [PAR] Full Cast of Bless This House Actors/Actresses [PAR] 15 items tags f t p @ [PAR] Bless This House cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This list of Bless This House actors includes any Bless This House actresses and all other actors from the film. You can view additional information about each Bless This House actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. To find out more about a particular actor or actress, click on their name and you'll be taken to page with even more details about their acting career. The cast members of Bless This House have been in many other movies, so use this list as a starting point to find actors or actresses that you may not be familiar with. [PAR] Everything from Sid James to June Whitfield is included on this list. [PAR] If you want to answer the questions, "Who starred in the movie Bless This House?" and "What is the full cast list of Bless This House?" then this page has got you covered. [PAR] This cast list of who was in Bless This House includes both lead and minor roles. (15 items)[DOC] [TLE] Celebrity Deathwatch – Carry On | Micro Filums' BlogCelebrity Deathwatch – Carry On | Micro Filums' Blog [PAR] Celebrity Deathwatch – Carry On [PAR] Posted on 10/05/2010 by microfilums [PAR] “They haunt the body of British culture like a rotting thong,” groans one critic. Yet Kenneth Williams’ ‘Carry on Cleo’ gem – “Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it in for me!” – was recently voted the funniest one-liner in film , above anything by Python, Groucho Marx or Woody Allen. [PAR] While Quentin Tarantino declared at the Cannes Film Festival: “the Carry On films weren’t art, but they were funny.” And our Quentin knows a thing or two about funny. [PAR] What is undeniable is that many of the ‘Carry On’ cast led sad, almost tragic lives. This is how they ended. [PAR] Kenneth Williams , 15 April 1988, aged 62. The famously troubled Carry On star hated his father – indeed some believe Williams actually murdered him in 1962 – but had a close relationship with his mother. His diaries reveal he detested most of the ‘Carry On’ cast – apart from Hattie Jacques and Barbara Windsor – and believed his immense talent was underused, and underpaid. At the time his death was reported as an overdose. Others believe Williams committed suicide. Overdose? [PAR] Sid James , 26 April 1976, aged 62. Gambler, womanizer, and funny man, James suffered a massive heart attack in 1967. After recovering he appeared in many more ‘Carry On’ films, as well as ITV sitcom ‘ Bless This House ‘. But in 1976 he became ill ten minutes in to the opening night of a play called ‘The Mating Season’ at the Sunderland Empire. When theatre manager Melvin James asked the audience if there was a doctor in the house he got the biggest laugh of the night. A rumour persists that James’ ghost haunts the theatre dressing room. Heart attack. [PAR] Charles Hawtrey , 27 October 1988, aged 73. A leading boy soprano at the age of eight, Hawtrey worked with Flynn, Laughton, Vivian Lee and Hitchcock before becoming that funny guy with the glasses. Increasingly bitter at his lack of opportunities, and dependent on pink champagne, he made national headlines later in life when a rent boy set fire to his cottage after Hawtrey tried to pay him by cheque. Constant smoking led to hardening of the arteries in his legs. When Doctors advised he would die if he didn’t have them amputated, he refused, saying he would rather die than have his legs off. Two weeks later he did. Peripheral vascular disease. [PAR] Kenneth Connor , 28 November 1993, aged 77. Of all the major ‘Carry On’ stars we know least about Connor. Early roles include a taxi driver in The Ladykillers . Also provided the voice of the chimpanzee in the
|
sid james
|
In Sex in the City, what was Carrie's last name?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Mr. Big - Sex and the City Wiki - WikiaMr. Big | Sex and the City Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] Edit [PAR] Mr. Big (John James Preston) (born April 7, 1955) is a fictional character in the HBO series Sex and the City, portrayed by Chris Noth. The character's name is not revealed in the series until the last episode, when his first name is revealed to be John. His last name is never disclosed in the series. Sex and the City: The Movie finally reveals his full name to be John James Preston. He is the primary on-and-off love interest of the series' protagonist, Carrie Bradshaw, who usually simply refers to him as "Big". [PAR] According to accounts in the press, the Mr. Big character was based on publishing executive Ron Galotti, former publisher of GQ and Talk magazine. Bushnell told New York Magazine in 2004: “He was one of those New York guys with a big personality—you just notice him as soon as he walks in the room,” and “I called him Mr. Big because he was like a big man on campus.” [PAR] Pilot [PAR] Edit [PAR] "Mr. Big" appears in the first episode " Sex and the City (episode) " as a very wealthy and mysterious man who accidentally meets Carrie on the streets of Manhattan. The nickname "Mr. Big" refers to his status as, "the next Donald Trump" and "major tycoon, major dreamboat, and majorly out of [Carrie's] league". When Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones bump into Mr. Big at a night club, Samantha tries to hit on Mr. Big, but he graciously declines. In the first few episodes, he and Carrie constantly bump into one other, until finally Carrie suggests the two of them should bump into one another on purpose. Mr. Big agrees and thus begins their on-and-off-again relationship. [PAR] Story arc [PAR] Edit [PAR] Carrie eventually falls in love with him, despite his frequent displays of commitment and intimacy phobias. She repeatedly returns to the relationship even though he is clearly emotionally unavailable to her and unable to meet her needs. They break up twice over the course of two years. After only dating for five months, Mr. Big marries twenty-something Natasha (Bridget Moynahan), whom he met in Paris. This has a profoundly negative effect on Carrie's self-esteem. [PAR] After seven months of marriage, Mr. Big bumps into Carrie and Aidan at a furniture show. He begins to pine for Carrie and initiates an affair with her. Carrie feels guilty about having sex with Mr. Big, but she continues the affair. It continues until Natasha comes home and discovers Carrie fleeing from their kitchen. Natasha accidentally falls and breaks her tooth while chasing after Carrie, who ends up taking Natasha to the emergency room. As a result, Carrie ends the affair. Carrie later finds out that Mr. Big and Natasha divorce. [PAR] Mr. Big and Carrie eventually manage to become friends. He relocates to Napa Valley, and they are able to discuss their other on-going relationships with each other. But their sexual chemistry always remains just below the surface, and their friendship never remains strictly platonic. [PAR] Series Finale [PAR] Edit [PAR] The series finale, An American Girl in Paris, Part Une and An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux , ties together all the emotions and interactions that take place between Carrie and Big throughout the series. Absent for most of season six, Mr. Big suddenly reappears in Carrie's life, once again, at the wrong time. Carrie, who is tired of his games, makes it clear that he can no longer jerk her around. However, Mr. Big is a man who goes after what he wants, and he is desperate to win Carrie back. The season finale depicts his quest with a suspenseful and romantic attempt at reunion. [PAR] The series finale takes place over two episodes in which Carrie moves to Paris with her current boyfriend, Russian artist Aleksandr Petrovsky (played by Mikhail Baryshnikov). In the first half of the finale, "An American
|
bradshaw
|
Mick Robertson and Jenny Handley presented which Children's TV Programme?
|
[DOC] [TLE] Magpie presenters Jenny Hanley, Mick Robertson and Doug ...Magpie presenters Jenny Hanley, Mick Robertson and Doug Rae on GMTV. - YouTube [PAR] Magpie presenters Jenny Hanley, Mick Robertson and Doug Rae on GMTV. [PAR] Want to watch this again later? [PAR] Sign in to add this video to a playlist. [PAR] Need to report the video? [PAR] Sign in to report inappropriate content. [PAR] The interactive transcript could not be loaded. [PAR] Loading... [PAR] Rating is available when the video has been rented. [PAR] This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. [PAR] Uploaded on Jun 26, 2009 [PAR] Jenny Hanley, Mick Robertson and Douglas Rae, three of the presenters of the 70's children's tv show Magpie, interviewed on GMTV on 26 Jun 2009. Includes some archive clips. [PAR] Category[DOC] [TLE] ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? A HISTORY OF CHILDREN'S TV ...ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? A HISTORY OF CHILDREN'S TV | The Independent [PAR] ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? A HISTORY OF CHILDREN'S TV [PAR] Monday 3 June 1996 23:02 BST [PAR] Click to follow [PAR] The Independent Online [PAR] 1946: Children's Hour, television's first programme for children, is first broadcast on 9 June. Muffin the Mule makes his debut, with human sidekick Annette Mills. [PAR] 1950: Andy Pandy first broadcast. [PAR] 1952: Programming for children with impaired hearing starts, with For Deaf Children (later Vision On). Debut of Sooty, on Saturday Special, and Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men. [PAR] 1953: Start of Watch With Mother (it runs until 1980). [PAR] 1954: David Attenborough's TV debut in Zoo Quest. [PAR] 1955: First appearance of The Woodentops. Crackerjack is aired as an experiment, and runs for almost 30 years. Presenters include Eamonn Andrews, Leslie Crowther, Michael Aspel, Ed Stewart and Stu Francis. [PAR] 1957: Debut of the porcine duo Pinky and Perky, along with Captain Pugwash. [PAR] 1958: Blue Peter starts as a once-weekly, 15-minute show presented by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. [PAR] 1964: Playschool is BBC 2's inaugural programme on 21 April, and runs until 1988. [PAR] 1965: The first Jackanory. In 1984 the Prince of Wales reads his children's story, "The Old Man of Lochnagar", on the programme. [PAR] 1966: Beginning of the animated favourite Camberwick Green, followed by Trumpton in 1967. [PAR] 1968: In response to the success of Blue Peter, ITV launches its bi-weekly magazine Magpie, which runs for 12 years. Among the presenters are Susan Stranks, Jenny Hanley, Mick Robertson and Tommy Boyd. [PAR] 1972: John Craven's Newsround begins. Still running, though without Craven, the programme breaks the story of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster in 1986. [PAR] 1975: Debut of ITV's Tiswas (Today is Saturday, Wear a Smile) with Chris Tarrant, Lenny Henry and Sally James. [PAR] 1976: The Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, the first national Saturday morning show, begins a 146-show run. Paddington Bear first broadcast. [PAR] 1977: Death of Petra, the Blue Peter dog, makes the national headlines. A memorial statue is erected in the Blue Peter garden. [PAR] 1978: The controversial drama Grange Hill begins. [PAR] 1981: First appearance of Postman Pat. [PAR] 1985: The live presenter, unfashionable since the mid-Sixties, is reintroduced to children's TV with Philip Schofield and the Broom Cupboard. [PAR] 1987: Saturday morning's Going Live! launched. [PAR] 1989: Start of Byker Grove, the Geordie serial that gave the world pop duo PJ and Duncan. [PAR] 1993: Start of the Saturday morning show Live and Kicking. [PAR] SCOTT HUGHES[DOC] [TLE] ITV's flagship childrens magazine programme MagpieITV's flagship childrens magazine programme Magpie [PAR] [PAR] [PAR] Unlike its older brother Blue Peter, it started modestly at one show a week but after the first year progressed to two live transmissions, initially. Tuesdays and Thursdays but after a couple of years changing to Tuesdays and Fridays there by not clashing with the Monday and Thursday transmission of Blue Peter. The show normally came from Thames’s Teddington
|
magpie
|
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.