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William and the Dutch army , without Mary who stayed behind in the Netherlands , finally landed on 5 November 1688 , having been turned back by storms in October . | The Dutch army , which had been turned back by a storm in October , landed on 5 November . |
The Duke of York converted to Roman Catholicism in 1668 or 1669 , but Mary and Anne were brought up as Anglicans , pursuant to the command of Charles II . | The Duke of York became a Roman Catholic in 1668 or 1669 , but Mary and Anne had a Protestant education , as Charles II had commanded . |
Normally , the Archbishop of Canterbury performs coronations , but the incumbent Archbishop , William Sancroft , although an Anglican , refused to recognize the validity of James II 's removal . | The Archbishop of Canterbury usually performed coronations . |
According to Gilbert Burnet , however , Mary convinced her husband that she did not care for political power , and told him `` she would be no more but his wife , and that she would do all that lay in her power to make him King for life '' . | She said `` she would be no more but his wife , and that she would do all that lay in her power to make him King for life '' . |
On 13 February 1689 , Parliament passed the Declaration of Right , in which it deemed that James , by attempting to flee on 11 December 1688 , had abdicated the government of the realm , and that the Throne had thereby become vacant . | On 13 February 1689 , Parliament passed the Declaration of Right . |
Some charged that the boy was `` supposititious '' , having been secretly smuggled into the Queen 's room in a bed-warming pan as a substitute for her stillborn baby . | Some said that the boy had been secretly carried into the Queen 's room in a bed-warming pan instead of her stillborn baby . |
William agreed to invade and issued a declaration which referred to James 's newborn son as the `` pretended Prince of Wales '' . | He declared that James ' newborn son was the `` pretended Prince of Wales '' . |
She did , however , act alone when William was engaged in military campaigns abroad , proving herself to be a powerful , firm , and effective ruler . | She was a powerful , firm , and effective ruler . |
On the same day , the Convention of the Estates of Scotland-which was much more divided than the English Parliament-finally declared that James was no longer King of Scotland , that `` no Papist can be King or Queen of this Realm '' , that William and Mary would be joint sovereigns , and that William would exercise sol... | On the day of the Coronation , the Convention of the Estates of Scotland declared at last that James was no longer King of Scotland . |
A second attempt at flight , on 23 December , was successful ; William deliberately allowed James to escape to France where he lived in exile until his death . | This second attempt was successful , and James escaped to France . |
On 11 May , William and Mary formally accepted the Scottish crown . | William and Mary were offered the separate Scottish Crown . |
Mary 's uncle was King Charles II , who ruled the three kingdoms of England , Scotland and Ireland ; her maternal grandfather , Edward Hyde , 1st Earl of Clarendon , served for a lengthy period as Charles 's chief advisor . | Her grandfather by her mother 's side was Edward Hyde , 1st Earl of Clarendon . |
He also gave a list of grievances of the English people and stated that his proposed expedition was for the sole purpose of having `` a free and lawful Parliament assembled '' . | He also gave a list of what the English people wanted , and said that he only wanted to have `` a free and lawful Parliament assembled '' . |
Although her mother bore eight children , all except Mary and her younger sister Anne died very young , and the King had no further legitimate children . | Her mother gave birth to eight children , but only Mary and her younger sister Anne lived to adulthood . |
Parliament offered the Crown not to James 's eldest son , James Francis Edward ( who would have been the heir-apparent under normal circumstances ) , but to William and Mary as joint sovereigns . | However , Parliament offered the crown to William and Mary as joint Sovereigns instead . |
From about the age of nine until her marriage , Mary wrote passionate letters to an older girl , Frances Apsley , the daughter of courtier Sir Allen Apsley . | Before her marriage , Mary wrote many letters to Frances Apsley , the daughter of James II 's hawks keeper . |
At first , Charles II opposed the alliance with the Dutch ruler-he preferred that Mary marry the heir to the French throne , the Dauphin Louis , thus allying his realms with Catholic France and strengthening the odds of an eventual Catholic successor in Britain ; but later , under pressure from Parliament and with a co... | He wanted Mary to marry the heir to the French Throne , the Dauphin Louis , instead . |
When her husband was away , Mary acted on her own if his advice was not available ; whilst he was in England , Mary completely refrained from interfering in political matters , as had been agreed in the Declaration and Bill of Rights , and as she preferred . | When he was in England , Mary never joined in political matters , as had been agreed in the Bill of Rights . |
Anne appeared at court with Sarah , obviously supporting the disgraced Churchill , which led to Mary angrily demanding that Anne dismiss Sarah and vacate her lodgings . | She appeared at court with Sarah and supported Churchill , which made Mary very angry . |
George Herman `` Babe '' Ruth , Jr. ( February 6 , 1895 - August 16 , 1948 ) , nicknamed `` the Bambino '' and `` the Sultan of Swat '' , was an American outfielder and pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball ( MLB ) , from 1914 to 1935 . | George Herman `` Babe '' Ruth , Jr. ( February 6 , 1895 - August 16 , 1948 ) was a famous baseball player during the 1920s and 1930s in Major League Baseball . |
Ruth hit his second home run on May 2 , and by the end of the month had set a major league record for home runs in a month with 11 , and promptly snapped it with 13 in June . | In 1927 , Ruth hit 60 home runs , which was then a record for the most home runs in one season . |
After the 1919 season , Ruth was controversially sold by Red Sox owner Harry Frazee to the Yankees . | However , by 1919 , Red Sox owner Harry Frazee was having problems with money . |
As such , it immediately established Grisi as a star in her very first full-length ballet in Paris . | The ballet immediately established Grisi as a star in her very first full-length ballet in Paris . |
The world première of this two-act ballet was on 28 June 1841 at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique , Paris . | The world première of this two-act ballet was on June 28 , 1841 at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique , Paris . |
One of Giselle 's creators , Théophile Gautier ( who was married to Carlotta 's sister Ernestina ) , described her dancing as having a childlike artlessness , a happy and infectious gaiety . | One of Giselle 's creators , Théophile Gautier described her dancing as having a childlike artlessness , a happy and infectious gaiety . |
She was trained at the ballet school of Teatro alla Scala in Milan and later with dancer\/balletmaster Jules Perrot . | She was trained at the ballet school of Teatro alla Scala in Milan . |
Grisi gave birth to her second daughter , Léontine Grisi , and , at the age of 34 , settled in Saint-Jean , Geneva to spend in villa Grisi ( also called villa Saint Jean ) the next forty-six years of her life in peaceful retirement . | Grisi gave birth to her second daughter , Léontine Grisi . |
By dancing Perrot 's choreography , which at that time was receiving great attention , she gained notable attention of both the public and the critics . | By dancing Perrot 's choreography , she gained both public and critical acclaim . |
She next appeared in Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance ( 1840 ) and a year later , toured with Perrot to other parts of Europe . | She next appeared in Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in 1840 . |
However , over time the Russians appreciated her talents . | Over time , the Russians came to appreciate her talents . |
The first Giselle in Russia had been danced by Fanny Elssler , and so the initial reaction to Grisi 's interpretation of the role was not enthusiastic . | The first Giselle in Russia had been danced by Fanny Elssler . |
Her greatest role however was that of Giselle . | Her greatest role was Giselle . |
It caused a sensation and inspired its reviewers to proclaim Giselle to be the greatest ballet of its time and a triumphant successor to the Romantic masterwork La Sylphide . | It inspired reviewers to proclaim Giselle to be the greatest ballet of its time . |
In 1850 , she joined Perrot in St. Petersburg , Russia , where he had been appointed balletmaster , and she danced Giselle at the Imperial Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre . | She danced Giselle at the Imperial Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre . |
She was especially noted for the role of Giselle . | She was famous for creating the role of Giselle . |
In 1854 , with her daughter , she left Russia for Warsaw , where she intended to continue dancing , but she became pregnant by Prince Léon Radziwill who then persuaded her to retire from ballet at the height of her fame . | In 1854 , she left Russia for Warsaw with her daughter . |
Carlotta Grisi ( real name Caronne Adele Josephine Marie Grisi ; 28 June 1819 - 20 May 1899 ) was an Italian ballet dancer born in Visinada , Istria ( now part of Croatia ) . | Carlotta Grisi ( June 28 , 1819 - May 20 , 1899 ) was an Italian ballet dancer . |
She was Prima Ballerina of the St. Petersburg Imperial Theatres in St. Petersburg from 1850 to 1853 , working not only with Perrot but also Joseph Mazilier who staged for her La Jolie Fille de Gand and Vert-Vert especially for her . | She was Prima Ballerina of the St. Petersburg Imperial Theatres in St. Petersburg from 1850 to 1853 . |
At her 1836 debut in London Grisi performed with the accomplished danseur Jules Perrot . | At her 1836 debut in London , Grisi danced with Jules Perrot . |
Through Perrot 's contacts , the pair worked in Paris , London , Vienna , Munich , and Milan where she sang and danced . | A year later , she toured with Perrot to Paris , London , Vienna , Munich , and Milan . |
Deodoro da Fonseca died in Rio de Janeiro on 23 August 1892 . | Marshal Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca ( Alagoas City , August 5 , 1827 - Rio de Janeiro , August 23 , 1892 ) was the first president of the Republic of Brazil and he reached this position after a military strategy that put down the Emperor Pedro II . |
A talk show or chat show ( as it is known in the UK ) is a television programming or radio programming genre in which one person ( or group of people ) discusses various topics put forth by a talk show host . | A talk show is a radio or television program where one or more hosts discuss current issues or other topics with guests . |
Current late night talk shows such as The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Show with David Letterman have aired featuring celebrity guests and comedy sketches . | Late Show with David Letterman has been the most successful , and is still airing . |
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City , Kansas . | Sporting Kansas City are an American football ( soccer ) team that plays in Major League Soccer in Kansas City , Kansas . |
At the age of nine , Jefferson began studying Latin , Greek , and French ; he learned to ride horses , and began to appreciate the study of nature . | At 9 years old Jefferson began studying Latin , Greek , and French ; he also learned to ride horses , and began to study nature . |
After practicing as a circuit lawyer for several years , Jefferson married the 23-year-old widow Martha Wayles Skelton on January 1 , 1772 . | In January 1772 , Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton , with whom he had 6 children . |
Still in his 40s , Jefferson was minister to France from 1785 to 1789 , just before the French Revolution started . | Jefferson was minister to France from 1785-1789 . |
At age 16 , Jefferson entered the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg , and first met the law professor George Wythe , who became his influential mentor . | At age 16 , Jefferson entered the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg , and studied mathematics , metaphysics , and philosophy . |
In 1803 , in the midst of the Napoleonic wars between France and Britain , Thomas Jefferson authorized the Louisiana Purchase , a major land acquisition from France that doubled the size of the United States . | Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase , which doubled the size of the United States . |
He also improved his French , Greek , and violin . | He also improved his French , Greek , and violin , graduating in 1762 with highest honors . |
Jefferson responded with the Embargo Act of 1807 , directed at both France and Great Britain . | Jefferson passed the Embargo Act of 1807 , which made it illegal for the United States to trade with other countries . |
The third of ten children , Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13 , 1743 ( April 2 , 1743 OS ) at the family home in Shadwell , Goochland County , Virginia , now part of Albemarle County . | Jefferson , the third of ten children , was born on April 13 , 1743 in Shadwell , Virginia into a planter family . |
Although he has been criticized by many present-day scholars over the issues of racism and slavery , Jefferson remains rated as one of the greatest U.S. presidents . | Jefferson is considered one of the greatest U.S. presidents . |
Other memorable roles include insurance investigator Barton Keyes in the film noir Double Indemnity , Dathan ( adversary of Moses ) in The Ten Commandments , and his final performance as Sol Roth in the science-fiction story Soylent Green . | Other well-known roles include Barton Keyes in the movie Double Indemnity , Dathan in The Ten Commandments , and his final role as Sol Roth in Soylent Green . |
Edward Goldenberg Robinson ( Yiddish : עמנואל גאָלדנבערג Emanuel Goldenberg ; December 12 , 1893 - January 26 , 1973 ) was a Romanian-born American actor . | Edward G. Robinson ( born Emanuel Goldenberg ; December 12 , 1893 - January 26 , 1973 ) was a Romanian-American actor . |
He grew up on the Lower East Side , had his Bar Mitzvah at First Roumanian-American congregation , and attended Townsend Harris High School and then the City College of New York . | He studied at Townsend Harris High School and at City College of New York . |
Robinson was selected for an Honorary Academy Award for his work in the film industry , which was posthumously awarded two months after the actor 's death in 1973 . | He won an honorary Academy Award in 1973 , two months after his death . |
A popular star during Hollywood 's Golden Age , he is best remembered for his roles as gangsters , such as Rico in his star-making film Little Caesar and as Rocco in Key Largo . | He was known for his roles as Rico in Little Caesar and as Rocco in Key Largo . |
Robinson arrived in New York City on February 14 , 1903 . | After his brother was attacked by the Mafia , Robinson and his family moved to New York City in February 1903 . |
Arkose is typically gray to reddish in color . | Arkose is normally gray to reddish in color . |
Arkose usually contains small amounts of calcite cement , which causes it to ` fizz ' slightly in dilute hydrochloric acid ; sometimes the cement also contains iron oxide . | Arkose usually contains small amounts of calcite cement , which may also contain iron oxide . |
Arkose is generally formed from the weathering of feldspar-rich igneous or metamorphic , most commonly granitic rocks , which are primarily composed of quartz and feldspar ( called ` grus ' as a sand ) . | Arkose is generally formed from the weathering of igneous or metamorphic rocks . |
The sand grains making up an arkose may range from fine to very coarse , but tends toward the coarser end of the scale . | The sand grains making up arkose are usually coarse . |
Many mammal groups managed to survive the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event , which wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs , allowing the mammals to diversify and dominate the Earth . | Many mammal groups managed to survive the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event , which wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs , allowing the mammals to diversify and dominate the Earth . |
Therocephalians included both carnivorous and herbivorous forms ; both died out after the Early Triassic . | Therocephalians included both carnivorous and herbivorous forms ; both died out after the Lower Triassic . |
The trithelodonts died out during the Jurassic , and the tritylodonts survived into the Cretaceous , but the mammals continued to evolve . | The trithelodonts died out during the Jurassic , and the tritylodonts survived in the Cretaceous , but the mammals continued to evolve . |
Furthermore , several other bones that were on the lower jaw ( found in reptiles ) , moved into the ears , allowing the theriodonts to hear better and their mouths to open wider . | Several other bones that were previously on the lower jaw , moved into the ears , allowing the theriodonts to hear better and their mouths to open wider . |
By the Late Triassic the small cynodonts included the rodent-like tritylodonts ( possibly related to or descended from traversodonts ) , and the tiny , shrew-like , trithelodonts , which evolved into the first mammals . | By the Upper Triassic the small cynodonts included the rodent-like tritylodonts ( possibly related to or descended from travsersodonts ) , and the tiny , shrew-like , trithelodonts , which evolved into the first mammals . |
Theriodonts ( `` Beast Tooth '' , referring to more mammal-like teeth ) , are a major group of therapsids . | Theriodonts are a major group of therapsids . |
Theriodont jaws were more mammal-like than was the case of other therapsids , because their dentary was larger , which gave them more efficient chewing ability . | Theriodont jaws were more mammal-like than was the case of other therapsids , because their dentary ( lower jaw ) was larger , which gave them more efficient chewing . |
They can be defined in traditional , Linnaean terms , in which case they are a suborder of mammal-like reptiles that lived from the Middle Permian to the Middle Cretaceous , or in Cladistic terms , in which case they include not only the traditional theriodonts but also their descendants the mammals as well ( in the sa... | They are a clade which include not only the traditional theriodonts , but also their descendants the mammals as well ( in the same way that theropod dinosaurs include the birds as a sub-clade ) . |
The remaining theriodonts , the cynodonts , also included carnivores such as Cynognathus , as well as newly evolved herbivores ( Traversodonts ) . | The remaining theriodonts , the cynodonts , also included carrnivores such as Cynognathus , as well as newly evolved herbivorous Traversodonts . |
Even these early theriodonts were more mammal-like than their Anomodont and Dinocephalian contemporaries . | Even these early theriodonts were more mammal-like than their relatives . |
Theriodonts appeared almost the same time as the anomodonts , about 265 million years ago , in the Middle Permian . | Theriodonts appeared about 265 million years ago , in the Middle Permian . |
Hermann Carl Vogel ( April 3 , 1841 - August 13 , 1907 ) was a German astrophysicist . | Hermann Carl Vogel ( born April 3 1841 , died August 13 1907 ) was a German astronomer . |
His interpretation of this result was that the star was moving toward and then away from the Earth , and that the accompanying spectral shifts were the result of the Doppler effect . | His idea was that the star was moving toward and then away from the Earth , and that the color changes were the because of that movement . |
He had also made use of the Doppler effect here on Earth . | He could read it by measuring the Doppler effect . |
Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander McCrae , MD ( November 30 , 1872 - January 28 , 1918 ) was a Canadian poet , physician , author , artist and soldier during World War I , and a surgeon during the Second Battle of Ypres , in Belgium . | Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae ( November 30 , 1872 - January 28 , 1918 ) was a Canadian poet and soldier in World War I who is best known for writing the poem `` In Flanders Fields '' after seeing the death of his friend the day before . |
That same year , Weber went to Salzburg to study with Michael Haydn , the younger brother of Joseph Haydn , who agreed to teach Carl free of charge . | Later that year Weber went to Salzburg , to study with Michael Haydn ( the brother of the famous Joseph Haydn ) , and later to Munich . |
On 13 March 1798 , Weber 's mother died of tuberculosis . | Weber 's mother died of tuberculosis when he was eleven . |
The `` von '' was an affectation ; Franz Anton von Weber was not actually an aristocrat . | Weber was the eldest of the three children of Franz Anton von Weber . |
Weber accepted the invitation , and in 1826 he traveled to England , to finish the work and conduct the premiere on 12 April . | In 1826 he traveled to England where he finished composing Oberon and conducted its first performance on 12 April . |
In 1801 , the family returned to Salzburg , where Weber resumed his studies with Michael Haydn . | In 1801 the family went back to Salzburg and Weber had more lessons from Michael Haydn . |
In 2010 the state created a hunting season for Burmese and Indian pythons , African rock pythons , green anacondas , and Nile monitor lizards . | In 2010 the state created a hunting season for Burmese , Indian and African rock pythons , green anacondas , and Nile monitor lizards . |
A number of non-native snakes and lizards have been released in the wild . | A lot of non-native snakes have been released in the wild . |
The state capital is Tallahassee , the largest city is Jacksonville , and the largest metropolitan area is the Miami metropolitan area . | The capital of Florida is Tallahassee , and Jacksonville is the state 's largest city . |
Florida 's nickname is the `` Sunshine State '' , but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state . | Florida is the Sunshine State . |
Hurricanes Charley ( August 13 ) , Frances ( September 4-5 ) , Ivan ( September 16 ) , and Jeanne ( September 25-26 ) cumulatively cost the state 's economy $ 42 billion . | Florida 's most active recorded hurricane seasons were in 2004 and 2005 , when it was hit by hurricanes Charley ( August 13 ) , Frances ( September 4-5 ) , Ivan ( September 16 ) , Jeanne ( September 25 ) , Katrina ( August 25 ) , and Wilma ( October 24 ) . |
Much of Florida is a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico , the Atlantic Ocean , and the Straits of Florida . | To the west is the Gulf of Mexico , to the south is the Florida Straits , and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean . |
Florida was the top destination state in 2011 . | Florida is a very flat state . |
With his rank obtained , as `` Lieutenant Wales '' ( a name based on his father 's title , Prince of Wales ) , he followed his younger brother into the Blues and Royals as a troop commander in an armored reconnaissance unit , after which he spent four months in training for the post at Bovington Camp , Dorset . | With his rank obtained , the Prince , using the name of William Wales , followed his younger brother into the Blues and Royals as a troop commander in an armored reconnaissance unit , after which he spent four months in training for the post at Bovington Camp , Dorset . |
William was educated at independent schools , starting at Jane Mynors ' nursery school and the pre-preparatory Wetherby School , both in London . | Prince William began learning at independent schools then Jane Mynors ' nursery school and the pre-preparatory Wetherby School , both in London . |
Prince William , the first child of the Prince and Princess of Wales , was born at St Mary 's Hospital , London , on 21 June 1982 . | Prince William was born at St Mary 's Hospital , London . |
Successfully completing the course , William graduated from Sandhurst on 15 December 2006 , the graduation parade being attended by the Queen and the Prince of Wales , along with other members of the Royal Family . | William graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 15 December 2006 ; the graduation parade was attended by the Queen and the Prince of Wales , along with other members of the Royal Family , and William officially received his commission as a lieutenant . |
Prince William , Duke of Cambridge KG KT ADC ( P ) ( William Arthur Philip Louis ; born 21 June 1982 ) , is the elder son of Charles , Prince of Wales , and Diana , Princess of Wales . | Prince William , Duke of Cambridge KG KT ( William Arthur Philip Louis ; born 21 June 1982 ) is the oldest son of Charles , Prince of Wales and the late Diana , Princess of Wales , and grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh . |
Seven sharps or flats make major keys ( C ♯ major or C ♭ major ) that may be more conveniently spelled with five flats or sharps ( as D ♭ major or B major ) . | Seven sharps or flats make major keys ( C ♯ major and C ♭ major ) that are more easy to spell with five flats or sharps ( as D ♭ major or B major ) . |
The major scale or Ionian scale is one of the most commonly used scales . | In music theory , the major scale or Ionian scale is one of the diatonic scales . |
The circular arrangement depends on enharmonic relationships in the circle , usually reckoned at six sharps or flats for the major keys of F ♯ = G ♭ and D ♯ = E ♭ for minor keys . | The circle depends on enharmonic relationships in the circle , which is six sharps or flats for the major keys of F ♯ = G ♭ and D ♯ = E ♭ for minor keys ( Drabkin 2001 ) . |
Each tetrachord consists of two whole tones followed by a semitone : The circle of fifths , first described in 1728 by Johann David Heinichen in his book Der General-bass , has been used ever since as a means of illustrating the relative harmonic distance between musical keys . | The Circle of Fifths was first described in 1728 by Johann David Heinichen in his book Der General-bass . |
The simplest major scale to write is C major , the only major scale not to require sharps or flats : C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C ( C major scale ( help · info ) ) The major scale had a central importance in European music , particularly in the common practice period and in popular music , owing to the large number of chords that c... | The simplest major scale to write or play on the piano is C major , the only major scale not to require sharps or flats , using only the white keys on the piano keyboard : C major scale ( info \* help ) A major scale is a set of steps in the order `` Whole : Whole : Half : Whole : Whole : Whole : Half '' ( tone , tone ... |
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