Brunel was an engineer heavily involved in railways and railway bridge engineering. He designed many things, including the original Paddington station and the Great Western, at the time, the longest ship in the world and became a model for Atlantic paddle-steamers (where steam drives the water wheel).
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Ranks in the Military
Admiral of the Fleet - highest rank in the Royal Navy. During the Interregnum, the rank of Admiral was replaced by general at sea.
Field Marshal - highest rank in the British Army
Marshal of the Royal Air Force - highest rank of the British Royal Air Force
The First Lord of the Admiralty was the political head of the Royal Navy and was in existence from 1628 before eventually being merged into the new Ministry of Defence in 1964.
Field Marshal - highest rank in the British Army
Marshal of the Royal Air Force - highest rank of the British Royal Air Force
The First Lord of the Admiralty was the political head of the Royal Navy and was in existence from 1628 before eventually being merged into the new Ministry of Defence in 1964.
Richard Milhouse Nixon
Born in Yorba Linda, California
Studied at Whittier College (liberal arts college)
Elected to the House of Representatives (lower chamber of Congress) in 1946
Senate in 1950
Ran for Presidency in 1968 defeating Hubert Humphry
He as in office 1969 to 1974, preceded by Lyndon Johnson
Nixon ended American involvement in the Vietnam War in 1973
Nixon presided over the Apollo 11 moon landing
Nixon presided over the 1973 oil crisis - when members of OPEC proclaimed an oil embargo, in response to the US support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War (has been termed the first "oil shock", the second being in 1979)
He was also involved in the Watergate scandal, referring to the Watergate complex, which was at the time the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) the formal governing body of the United States Democratic Party (Nixon himself was a Republican)
Nixon wrote a number of books, including Six Crises, published by Doubleday, his first book written before he became President, recounting episodes when he served in the House of Representatives, the Senate and as Vice President to Dwight Eisenhower. He did not directly succeed Eisenhower though, who was succeeded by John F Kennedy.
Studied at Whittier College (liberal arts college)
Elected to the House of Representatives (lower chamber of Congress) in 1946
Senate in 1950
Ran for Presidency in 1968 defeating Hubert Humphry
He as in office 1969 to 1974, preceded by Lyndon Johnson
Nixon ended American involvement in the Vietnam War in 1973
Nixon presided over the Apollo 11 moon landing
Nixon presided over the 1973 oil crisis - when members of OPEC proclaimed an oil embargo, in response to the US support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War (has been termed the first "oil shock", the second being in 1979)
He was also involved in the Watergate scandal, referring to the Watergate complex, which was at the time the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) the formal governing body of the United States Democratic Party (Nixon himself was a Republican)
Nixon wrote a number of books, including Six Crises, published by Doubleday, his first book written before he became President, recounting episodes when he served in the House of Representatives, the Senate and as Vice President to Dwight Eisenhower. He did not directly succeed Eisenhower though, who was succeeded by John F Kennedy.
Sunday, 16 July 2017
Capital Cities of the Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica
The Valley, Anguilla
Road Town, BVI
Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
San Juan, Puerto Rico ("Rich Port")
Havana, Cuba
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Port au Prince, Haiti
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Nassau, Bahamas
Castries, Saint Lucia
Willemstad, Curacao (Netherlands)
Oranjestad, Aruba (Netherlands)
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
St. George's, Grenada ("island of spice" due to its production of nutmeg and mace)
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Netherlands, though half the island is divided with the French)
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands
Brades plus Little Bay (under construction, funded by DFID), Montserrat
The Valley, Anguilla
Road Town, BVI
Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
San Juan, Puerto Rico ("Rich Port")
Havana, Cuba
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Port au Prince, Haiti
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Nassau, Bahamas
Castries, Saint Lucia
Willemstad, Curacao (Netherlands)
Oranjestad, Aruba (Netherlands)
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
St. George's, Grenada ("island of spice" due to its production of nutmeg and mace)
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Netherlands, though half the island is divided with the French)
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands
Brades plus Little Bay (under construction, funded by DFID), Montserrat
Saturday, 24 June 2017
Who was Langport-born Walter Bagehot?
Walter Bagehot was an essayist and businessman who ran shipping and banking businesses. He was born in the ancient market town of Langport, Somerset, where the Walter Bagehot Town Garden bears his name.
He studied mathematics at University College, London.
In 1867 he wrote a book called "The English Constitution". In it he does not restrict himself to England but takes the opportunity to explore the differences between British and American systems.
It is regarded as fundamental to understanding the principles of constitutional monarchy (where the Sovereign is Head of State, but legislation lies with an elected Parliament). He divided the constitution into two parts, the "dignified" and the "efficient".
He also wrote a description of the money markets in "Lombard Street" (a reference to the bank which was founded in 1800 and collapsed in 1886 - its address was 65 Lombard Street). He uses the term in the same way we now refer to the US financial markets as "Wall Street".
His work is often quoted by central bankers.
He studied mathematics at University College, London.
In 1867 he wrote a book called "The English Constitution". In it he does not restrict himself to England but takes the opportunity to explore the differences between British and American systems.
It is regarded as fundamental to understanding the principles of constitutional monarchy (where the Sovereign is Head of State, but legislation lies with an elected Parliament). He divided the constitution into two parts, the "dignified" and the "efficient".
He also wrote a description of the money markets in "Lombard Street" (a reference to the bank which was founded in 1800 and collapsed in 1886 - its address was 65 Lombard Street). He uses the term in the same way we now refer to the US financial markets as "Wall Street".
His work is often quoted by central bankers.
Sunday, 18 June 2017
What exactly is UNESCO and where is it based?
UNESCO is a division of the United Nations. It is headquartered in the Place de Fontenoy in Paris in the 7em arrondissement, on the Rive Gauche, same side of the Seine as the Eiffel Tower. Its mission is co-ordinating international co-operation in education, science, culture and communication.
The Other Las Vegas
The other Las Vegas is situated in the central part of Spain. The capital is Aranjuez. The Tagos (Tajo) river runs by it, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula (over 1,000 kilometres long).
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