![]() On the 18 February 1895, the Marquess left his calling card at Wilde's club, the Albemarle, inscribed: "For Oscar Wilde, posing as a sodomite". In June 1894, he visited Wilde at 16 Tite Street without an appointment, and said: "If I catch you and my son again in any public restaurant I will thrash you." Queensberry, who argued a lot with his son, confronted Wilde and Lord Alfred about the nature of their relationship. Wilde's lover was the son of the Marquess of Queensbury, who was known for his outspoken atheism, brutish manner and creation of the modern rules of boxing. Wilde and his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, in 1893. Two men in suits sit on a bench with their legs crossed. Wilde's wife, Constance Lloyd, changed the family name to Holland after his conviction, and took the children to Switzerland. p546 He died of cerebral meningitis in Paris at the age of forty-six. His last memorable words were: "My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. Living in a Paris hotel, he was destitute, with little money and few friends. There he wrote his last work, The Ballad of Reading Gaol, a long poem commemorating prison life. Upon his release he left immediately for France, never to return to the British Isles. In prison he wrote De Profundis, a long letter which discusses his spiritual journey through his trials, forming a dark counterpoint to his earlier philosophy of pleasure. ![]() After a series of trials, Wilde was convicted of gross indecency with other men and sentenced to two years of hard labour in Reading Gaol ( jail). ![]() Despite this, Wilde produced four society comedies in the early 1890s, which made him one of the most successful playwrights of late Victorian London.Īt the height of his fame and success-his masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest, was still on stage in London-Wilde sued his lover's father for libel. He wrote Salomé in French in Paris in 1891, but it was refused a licence. It was his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which brought him full recognition. Known for his biting wit, flamboyant clothes, and glittering conversation, Wilde was one of the best known personalities of the day. In London, he worked as a journalist for four years. Wilde, born in Ireland in 1854, was an outstanding classical scholar at Trinity College, Dublin, then at Magdalen College, Oxford University. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Such consequences of the quake vis-à-vis the Earth’s axis are interesting, but insignificant in terms of what we experience and of course do not detract from the human cost of the disaster.Ĭontinue reading here: IEEP reports that indirect impacts of European Biofuel Policy will cause more CO2 emissions, not less. The shift of mass would lengthen days by 0.06 microsecond, scientists said. For example, if the Three Gorges reservoir in China were filled, it would hold 10 trillion gallons (40 cubic kilometers) of water. On the other hand, the length of a day also can increase. Now, research quantifies the reasons why and finds that a third is due to melting ice and rising sea levels. The length of the day shortens due to something called the ‘Ice Skater Effect’, in which balance influences speed of rotation, like when in ice skater pulls her arms in to speed up during a spin. Since 1899, the Earths axis of spin has shifted about 34 feet (10.5 meters). The magnitude 9.1 Sumatran in 2004 that generated an Indian Ocean tsunami shortened the day by 6.8 microseconds and shifted the axis by about 2.3 milliarcseconds, Gross said. Previous earthquakes have had a similar effect, according to Richard Gross, a geophysicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California: Astronomers concur that there has not been a shift in the earth’s rotational axis, but that there have been subtle polar shifts over the last ten years. So much land was moved during the earthquake that it may have significantly changed the Earth’s distribution of mass enough to affect such changes. They quoted the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Italy, that estimated that the 8.9-magnitude quake shifted the planet on its axis by nearly 4 inches (10 centimeters). ![]() More precisely, a phenomenon called real pole shift occurs. on the Richter scale and is estimated to have shifted the Earth’s axis by 2.7 milliarcseconds (8 cm or 3 in) and shortened the length of the day by 1.26 microseconds (millionths of a second) according to an article from Bloomberg. Our planet was turned upside down 84 million years ago when dinosaurs walked the earth. Last Saturday’s deadly earthquake in Chile may have slightly shortened the day and affected the position of the Earth’s axis, according to NASA scientists. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Have a laugh and visit these crude spots across the UK as soon as you can before they just become a part of history.” Brownie Bear / Flickr Here is Leasecar. “Who knows how long these roads will keep their rude names as we’re already seeing residents want to get them changed. In Dover, Max and Paddy buy a plasma television from an Irish crook called Gypsy Joe (played by Brendan O'Carroll). “From Dick Place in Edinburgh and Semicock road in Northern Ireland, this road trip is so inappropriate we suggest not taking your kids on this one. Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere - Episode 1. This leads to several arguments, especially when they realise the television doesn't have any speakers. “We have created the rudest road trip in the UK, which is bound to be the weirdest drive you’ll ever take. Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere - Episode 1 Five From Ry Follow In Dover, Max and Paddy buy a plasma television from an Irish crook called Gypsy Joe (played by Brendan O'Carroll). Tim Alcock at Leasecar UK, said: “This country is known for its eccentric nature, and the general reaction to these wacky road names really demonstrates our frank British humour. However, despite petitions by local residents to try and change the inappropriate names, councils report having no plans to do so which is excellent news for those eager to make this road trip. ![]() Stay in touch with Max & Paddys Road to Nowhere next episode Air Date. This is bad news for many homeowners because there are at least 17 Cock Lanes across England and Wales. Your TV show guide to Countdown Max & Paddys Road to Nowhere Air Dates. Research shows that innuendo-laden roads have an average 22% dip in price compared to other houses in conventionally named streets nearby. Written by and starring Peter Kay and Patrick McGuinness, this six-part comedy/drama series is the story of clueless Phoenix Club bouncers Max (Kay) and Paddy (McGuinness), as they escape clubland in their prized motor-home and take to the open highway. Some road names, like Bell End in Rowley Regis, are so outrageous that they have devalued homes in the area - allegedly caused humiliation and bullying for residents. Wales also has a few corkers, with Fanny Street in Cardiff causing many an eyebrow to raise as road trippers drive by. ![]() ![]() We’ve placed a star for the ideal spot in this single-story home (assuming coverage in the garage isn’t essential). The best place to set up your router is in the center of your home. ![]() If it’s buried in a closet, banished to the basement, or sitting on the periphery of your home, the Wi-Fi signal will have difficulty reaching the places it needs to be. This isn’t a cure-all by any means, but the best strategy when troubleshooting any technical issue is to start with the simplest fixes and gradually move up to more difficult operations.įor a more permanent performance improvement, move your router to a central location inside your home, clear of surroudning clutter. It’s amazing how often a simple reboot can fix any issues you might be having. If your broadband gateway is separate from your router, do the same with it (in fact, do that first, wait for it to finish booting, and then reboot your router). ![]() If you can’t find the app or are otherwise unsure how to log into it, turn the router off, count to 10, and turn it back on. Use the app that came with your router or log into its web interface to restart your router. Be aware, however, that this tool measures the speed of your connection to the internet, not the maximum speed your router is capable of achieving while transferring data over your local network. Tip: If speed is the issue, use an app such as Ookla’s Speedtest to see if performance improves between each troubleshooting step. ![]() ![]() ![]() This decreases battery life and it's best to start a tour with your device fully charged. ** Just so you know, GPS runs in the background while you're on a tour. This is a first class experience, our first with VoiceMap, and we look forward to using this program frequently in other cities. "My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this 'talk and walk'. “I did my first VoiceMap tour and the Chanel tour blew me away. “Loved this! Real eye opener for me as a new resident of Singapore who thought this only an island of foodies and engineers. I will without a doubt continue to use the app."įaith & Courage: Metairie Cemetery Stories, New Orleans As an amateur photographer who likes to take his time it was great. "I loved the tour, bought all of the New Orleans ones you had and have already recommended it to two people. They’re like podcasts that move with you, to tell stories about what you’re seeing right now. “Great value for money, interesting and very clear and easy to follow! I learnt lots about London I didn't already know and I have lived here over 30 years.” Experience the magic of GPS audio walks, cycles, drives and even boat rides with VoiceMap tours in over 300 destinations worldwide. “We may be biased, but could there be anything more helpful than having a journalist in your pocket when touring a new city? How about a historian, a novelist or just a really passionate local? VoiceMap culls city-specific stories from them all and fits them neatly into walking tours.” "High-quality self-guided walking tours.Narrated by local experts, they provide insight into corners of the city sometimes overlooked by regular guided tours." ◆ With nearly 1,000 free and paid tours, VoiceMap offers huge variety ◆ Listen to tours as many times as you like both in the destination and in virtual tour mode at home ◆ If you do go off in the wrong direction, VoiceMap plays an audio alert, and you can follow the map on your screen to the next location. ![]() Tap on Start, and let VoiceMap guide you. ◆ With GPS autoplay, you can focus on your surroundings, not the screen. After you download a tour, the audio will be available offline along with an offline map. It's around London's West End, where he has performed for over 50 years. Sir Ian McKellen has even created a tour. In addition, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) which serves at-risk youth, has distributed more than 25 million to local nonprofit community organizations over the. VoiceMap’s tours are produced by insightful local storytellers, including journalists, filmmakers, novelists, podcasters, and tour guides. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 100,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 7,000 volunteer hours annually. Experience the magic of GPS audio walks, cycles, drives and even boat rides with VoiceMap tours in over 300 destinations worldwide. ![]() ![]() “You’re going to wish you had minded your business,” the man growled, raising his fist and knocking Eddie in the nose. You couldn’t see much of him, but you could already tell something was different about him. You wiped the blood from your busted lip onto your sleeve, giving the strange man a nod. “Are you okay?” Eddie asked you, peeking around the him. ![]() This ain’t got nothing to do with you.” The man in front of you squared his shoulders, trying to look intimidating in front of the man who had an alien living inside of him. “Get off.” He heard the muffled cry coming from you where you were struggling against a much larger male. He rolled his eyes, letting his eyes adjust to the lack of streetlight. The symbiote growled, “ And no biting off heads which is a dumb rule.” “And?” Eddie walked towards the alleyway. “ No showing myself unless there’s an actual emergency so we don’t give anyone else a heart attack.” “ Oh yeah, lethal protector to the rescue,” Venom cheered. “Listen,” Venom whispered, and Eddie perked up, hearing sounds of distress. The cool night air was refreshing on their skin as they stepped out, starting the long walk to the crappy motel they were staying at. “But we are the lethal protector, remember? Can’t stay in one place too long.” “Me too,” Eddie said, gathering his bags. “ I do miss our apartment, and Mrs Chen,” Venom said, oddly sentimental for such a hot headed symbiote. Venom and Eddie had an understanding for each other, a bond that was slowly developed despite all of the chaos and change it caused. Their banter was mutual and normal, especially after the events of Carnage. He shook his head, swiping all of the chocolate options off the shelf and into the basket. “ You’re giving me a headache, Eddie,” Venom copied. “That’s why we are at the store, dipshit,” Edfie huffed quietly. “ I’m hungry,” Venom whined to Eddie who winced, grabbing chocolate from the shelf. One moment, one symbiote, and one punch to the face. THIS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS TO VENOM 2! PLEASE READ AT OWN RISK. I loved the first Venom movie - I’ve watched it so many times, but the second one is incredible. ![]() ![]() So I’m using it as a start into writing for Eddie. ALSO - this is not great, actually it sucks, but I cant just delete all of my hard work when it’s already a completed imagine. *** PLEASE NOTE *** THERE ARE TRIGGER WARNINGS. ![]() |