Naveen Marasinghe asked:


Located in the Drake Circus region of Plymouth, City of Plymouth Museum and Art Gallery in England is the biggest and finest museum and art gallery in the city. Built according to typical Edwardian Style, this exceptional English museum and art gallery was built in 1907. This stunning museum was built by the famous Thornely and Rooke.

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery boasts an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts, natural history together with human history.

The natural history section alone features more than 150,000 specimens. There is also a significant natural history library and archive. Highlights of the natural history collection are relics from Dartmoor, Bronze and Iron Age objects from Mount Batten and post-medieval and medieval discoveries from Plymouth. There are also important artefacts from ancient Egypt, Europe and Middle East.

The arts collection is also equally extensive. It consists of 750 easel paintings, more than 3,000 watercolours and drawings, 5,000 prints and a considerable number of sculptures. A significant amount of art was contributed to the Plymouth Museum by renowned artist William Cotton in 1852. Today it has become popular as the Cottonian Collection. The art gallery also includes a large number of fine works done by local artists such as Robert Lenkiewicz, artists of the Newlyn School and St. Ives group of painters.

The newly opened galleries at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery are, bringing the World to Plymouth, Ancient Egypt, Uncovered and Plymouth Port and Place. The museum’s collection is on the rise each year due to the donations of generous Plymouthians. This impressive museum and art gallery also purchases important artefacts relating to Plymouth Heritage. Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery continues to preserve and exhibit its vast collection offering enjoyment and awareness to locals as well as international visitors.

Visitors can easily board in at a Plymouth Hotel such as Copthorne Hotel Plymouth and further explore this unique museum and art gallery.



HARLAN

Freddie Brister asked:


If there is one university in the state of California that has maintained many school traditions for all these years, it is the University of California at Berkeley, also known as Berkeley, UC Berkeley California, or simply Cal. This university, which was established in 1868, was the first public university in the state to be called the University of California. Nowadays, however, University of California system is composed of many UC universities all across the state.

One of the traditions that stuck to Cal since its foundation is the school colors, which are gold and blue. The founders of Berkeley chose gold to represent the Golden State and blue, which came from Yale blue, because most of the founders of this university came from Yale. Ever since the athletic teams of the University of California at Berkeley started to join intercollegiate games in 1882, they already wore gold and blue. The school’s sports teams, alumni, and students are called the Golden Bears. It all started in 1895 when the track and field team impressed a lot of people by winning five of the eight competitions. As a result of the remarkable wins, Berkeley became known across the US as a formidable athletics team. In honor of the stunning performance of the track and field team that year, UC Berkeley professor Charles Mills Gayley created a song entitled “The Golden Bear.” Since then, the California sports teams have been called by that name. Berkeley’s mascots before 1941 were live bear cubs. However, for the safety of the spectators, the school decided to use costumed mascots instead. In 1941, Oski the Bear, the official mascot of Berkeley, was introduced. The name of the mascot came from the Oski-wow-wow yell. Nowadays, there is an Oski Committee whose sole purpose is to take care of the costume and also to keep secret the identity of the person wearing it.

In order to guard the Big C - which was often vandalized by students of Stanford College - and other traditions and school spirits of Cal, the UC Rally Committee was established in 1901. The members of this committee have always been present at main spirit and sports events, they are charged with maintaining and caring for the large California banner, the Big C, the California Victory Canon, Card Stunts, and the five Cal flags. Moreover, the Rally Committee is also responsible for keeping the Stanford Axe when ever it is in the possession of the University of California at Berkeley.

The California Victory Cannon and the Card Stunts are two of the original Cal school traditions. The victory cannon, first used in the Big Game in 1963, is fired off at the start of every football match, every time the Golden Bears scored, and also after a win. The first time that the cannon ran out of ammunition was on September 7, 1991 when the Golden Bears won a match against the Pacific. The Card Stunt, also known as the bleacher stunt, is something that Cal students invented. The card stunts, consist of a blue Big C and a Stanford Axe picture, were first conducted during a 1910 Big Game.



ROMEO

Aparana asked:


The ever vivacious Goa is a land of many sparkling festivals that give the Goans one more chance to celebrate the moments of life. Round the year, people are seen merrymaking and feasting in lieu if one or another festival. The festivals of Goa are a way of socializing and winding out. But the festivals are not devoid of any religious importance. They are of course woven round some socio - religious basis. Let us know more about some of the famous festivals of Goa.

Goa Carnival: Carnival is a Latin which means ‘giving up meat’. Many people of Goa believe that the concept of Goa carnival came form the Roman festival Satrunalia. The festival started initially by Portuguese included throwing of flour, eggs, oranges, lemons, mud and dirty water at each other. It was thought of as getting rid of old and dirty things before Lent. Today, the festival involves a musical extravaganza where you have lot of music, masked dance, cross dressings, and mock battles. Many cultural functions and competitions are held and King Momo does the award ceremony.

Shigmo: If you like Holi, then you will love to be in Goa at the time of shigmo which is a Goan style of Holi. Shigmo also known as Shigmotsava, is a harvest festival that heralds spring. Celebrated on full moon days, this is regraded as the biggest Hindu Goans festivals. Processions, songs, dramas, dances, bonfires, festoons and banners are all an integral part of the festival.

Christmas: Celebrated by both, Hindus and Christians of Goa, this is the biggest festival of Goa. Christmas which is synonymous to season of goodwill and festivity brings joviality to the faces of Goans. With carols singing and concerts, the festival start around mid December. The market places, the villages, houses, streets everywhere there is illumination and decoration. Beach parties are a special attraction of Goa Christmas.

Saptah Festival: This is yet another famous festival of Goan Hindus. The festival falls in the shravan month of Hindu calendar that is in the month of September. The legendary festivals lasts for six days and has some anecdotes associated with it.

Ganesha Chaturthi: Held to commemorate Lord Ganesha, this festival is celebrated to thank the God and is associated with a good harvest. People start preparations for the festival very early and welcome God with enthusiasm.

Easter/ Good Friday: The Goan Catholics revere this festival much. It is the end of the Lent which is a significant observance in pious Catholics. After 40 days of Lent, the people of the state, end it on the day of Good Friday and it is followed by Easter.



LINWOOD

Gen Wright asked:


rnival Cruise Line is probably the most popular cruise line. A Carnival Cruise line ship is also known as a fun ship, this is because a ship in the Carnival Cruise Line offers lots of unlimited fun. Here is a look at some of the attractions on a Carnival cruise line ship. Here are attractions on a Carnival Cruise Line ship:

1. Day Time Activities: During the day time you can indulge in things like Golf Instructional, Jacuzzis and swimming pool. You can also spend your time in the on board casinos. Also you can simply enjoy a relaxed day sitting under the sun.

2. Choice Dining: the choice dining options on the Carnival cruise line ship include things like vintage wines and exquisite meals. You can choose from a vast buffet. Also there are sushi bars, pizza corners, European caf?etc. to choose from.

3. Gyms and Spas: If you feel like giving yourself some exercise than you can simply hit the Cruise’s on board gym. The gyms are fit with world class facilities and have experienced trainers. You can also run on the jogging track or take an aerobic class. If you are in the mood of relaxation, then going to the onboard spas will be a nice thing. The experienced masseuses will make all your body parts come alive.

5. Activities for kids: The ship also offers activities for toddlers and young kids. They can spend their time playing bingo, indulging in face painting, participating in the playtime drawing contests. There also are things like T-shirt paintings, outdoor games and puppet shows.

6. For little older kids, there are things like, dance classes, ping pong games, video games and talent shows. There are daily parties for teens as well as games, dinners as well as movies and game. For the young people, there is the Club O2 where they get to enjoy some really good movies, hip music, lounges. They can hang out there and enjoy.

Carnival cruise line offer a variety of deals, here is how you can grab the best Carnival Cruise deals.

Check the carnival’s early saver fares

The carnival website offers some early saver fares deals. You can book five months in advance for cruises on longer journeys and three months for a cruise that is set for shorter journeys. You will get the lowest rate on these cruises.

Now the real trick starts, you have to keep an eye on the rates of the cruise and as they fall you can get the remaining amount as refund on your ticket. The refund will be given as a part of the company’s price guarantee.

Last minute cruise deals

Another way to get the best deals is to go for the company’s last minute cruise deals. In the days that are near the time of departure the company provides some interesting deals. They can be really unbeatable.

The fact of the matter is if the bookings on the cruise are less you will have a better chance of getting a slashed price on the bookings. This is because the company is set to lose lot of money if its cruises are not full. Hence they have to offer major discounts to deal with this problem.

You can sue this situation to your advantage and get a booking for a much lower price.

Deals on Travel websites

You can also check out the various travel websites. These websites usually offer some attractive discounts on the various Carnival Cruise deals .

ENRIQUE

ABRAHAM asked:


Old Family Traditions And The New Generation

Carried forward through the years by each new generation, old family traditions are a powerful means of strengthening the bonds that hold families together. Old family traditions often serve to connect the older generation with the new generation, encouraging interaction through shared activities, and can also offer a way for families separated by distance to feel close.

Many of the most meaningful old family traditions revolve around food, with families gathering to eat and celebrate together. Often the foods served at the meal are determined by tradition, with recipes passed down from generation to generation or specific family members preparing their specialties year after year.

That food should serve as a centerpiece for so many of the old family traditions that are passed to the new generation comes as no surprise. Food is essential to survival, and being grateful for the success of its production, whether through agriculture or the hunt, is at the base of not only many old family traditions, but also many of the world’s ancient religions.

Celebrating the abundance of the harvest is done throughout the world, with each culture giving rise to a particular set of old family traditions. However, as different as these cultures may be, the foundation of these celebrations is the gathering together of families to feast, to share food, to break bread.

There are many old family traditions designed specifically to celebrate the new generation. Some are as lighthearted and fun as the yearly birthday gathering for cake, ice cream and gifts. Others are built upon meaningful, often symbolic, rituals marking the milestones along the path to maturity. In each, it is the older generation celebrating the progress of the new generation, as one day that generation will do for its own children.

Even when families cannot gather together, which is increasingly common today as families find their members scattered throughout the nation and even the world, old family traditions can help to maintain family ties. Knowing that thousands of miles away, other family members are engaged in the same activities can help keep that feeling of closeness among family members.

Often the new generation uses old family traditions to honor those who have passed before them. Many children learn the history of their families in this way, listening as family members share memories of those who are no longer with them and of their own childhood remembrances. Sometimes it is the old family traditions that hold a family together, the adult siblings continuing to gather with their children after their parents have died.

Participating in the old family traditions builds memories that will last a lifetime, and serves to build relationships, not only between the old and new generations, but also amongst those that will be continuing the families as the elder members pass away. Teaching the new generation to honor old family traditions can help to preserve the family through the years, even through the times when its members cannot gather together, fostering a sense of belonging that will be a source of joy for years to come.



TYSON

Ryan Wiseman asked:


Before Universal Orlando, before SeaWorld Orando and yes, even before Walt Disney World and its four theme parks - Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom . . .

Many great (and not-so-great!) Central Florida attractions have come and gone over the years such as Circus World, Boardwalk and Baseball, Jungleland Zoo, King Henry’s Feast, Mystery Fun House, Splendid China, Stars Hall of Fame, Terror on Church Street, The Guinness World Records Experience, Wings & Wheels Museum, Xanadu: Home of the Future, Skull Kingdom and Hard Rock Vault, among others.

However, a couple of classic attractions that were around well before Walt Disney World celebrated its grand opening in 1971 have stood the test of time and continue to attract new generations of visitors. For example, Gatorland is a 110-acre wildlife preserve and theme park that first opened its doors in 1949. Despite suffering a massive fire in November 2006, Gatorland has already reopened and today features fascinating live shows such as the world-famous Gator Jumparoo and Jungle Crocs of the World, as well as reptile habitats, nature walk, boardwalk, aviary, petting zoo, train ride and much more. Known as “The Alligator Capital of the World,” Gatorland is located at 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando and open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Another classic roadside attraction, Jungle Adventures, first opened in the 1960s as Gator Jungle. A 20-acre wildlife sanctuary, Jungle Adventures offers live wildlife shows, animal habitats, a Native American Village and jungle cruise. Open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Jungle Adventures lies approximately 17 miles East of Orlando in the town of Christmas at 26205 East State Road 50.

Near downtown Orlando lies another gem, the beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens, which were donated to the City of Orlando in 1961. The Harry P. Leu Gardens boast Florida’s largest formal rose garden and the country’s largest collection of Camellias, as well as 50 acres of tropical plants and ancient oaks. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the restored 19th-century Leu home is now a museum. The Harry P. Leu Gardens at 1920 North Forest Avenue are open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily.

Citrus Tower, which first opened in July 1956, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Visitors to the Citrus Tower are still welcome to ride an elevator 226 feet to an observation deck for spectacular views of the Clermont countryside (however, today you are more likely to see sprawling suburbs than citrus trees!). Open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, the Citrus Tower at 141 North Highway 27 also features a gift shop and Mexican eatery.

Glass-bottom boats have been cruising along Silver Springs near Ocala since the 1870s. In addition to its world-famous glass bottom boats, Silver Springs today features live shows, animal habitats, botanical gardens, attractions and rides. Billed as “Florida’s Original Theme Park,” Silver Springs is located at 5656 Silver Spring Boulevard in Silver Springs and open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Another great day trip from Orlando is Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, which opened in 1936 as Florida’s first theme park. Cypress Gardens is located in Winter Haven, which lies about an hour Southwest of Orlando. In addition to amazing water-ski shows, Cypress Gardens features thrill rides, kiddie rides and attractions, live shows, botanical gardens and live concerts at the Star Haven Amphitheater, as well as the adjacent Splash Island Water Park. Cypress Gardens is located at 6000 Cypress Gardens Boulevard and open daily at 10 AM.

“Each of these classic Central Florida attractions make the perfect day trip after you’ve already visited Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando,” said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing for HotelsCorp.com. “And by purchasing discount attraction tickets before you arrive in Orlando, you and your family can enjoy substantial savings on your vacation getaway.”



BLAINE

Gregory DeVictor asked:


Play Tech is one of the leading software providers for the online gambling industry. Play Tech provides software solutions for online casinos, online poker rooms, online bingo, and fixed-odds online games.

Since it was founded in 1999, Play Tech has launched nearly 200 classic 3-reel slots, 5-reel video slots, and progressive jackpot slots. Each of Play Tech’s slot machines has its own unique theme, ranging from movie making to basketball to lost treasures. This article discusses Carnival, one of Play Tech’s classic 3-reel slots.

Carnival is a 3-reel, single pay-line slot machine.

Carnival accepts coins from 5¢ to $5.00, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 3 ($15).

Carnival has 8 winning combinations and a top jackpot of 5,000 coins.

There are no wilds, scatters, multipliers, or bonus features.

Symbols on the reels include Mask and Bar.

Play Tech has a number online casinos including Casino Plex, Poker Plex, Europa Casino, Jet Casino, Prestige Casino, Golden Palace, Casino Las Vegas, Omni, City Club, Casino Del Rio, Casino Tropez, Sands of the Caribbean, Casino Fortune, and Carnival.

Unfortunately, players from the USA are not accepted at Play Tech online casinos.

So there you have it, an introduction to Carnival, one of Play Tech’s 5-reel video slots. Whether you play slot machines in Las Vegas or at your favorite online casino, gamble only with money you can afford to lose. Decide beforehand how much you want to spend during your gambling session and don’t exceed the spending limit should you lose. Finally, have fun and quit while you are ahead.



MICHAEL

Roger King asked:


Looking for somewhere to go on the 15th of October? Look no more; Los Angeles Carnival is a multicultural event that’s held every October, at the Westchester Park. Mostly the Caribbean islands get together and organized the parade. The costumes are made from all types of colorful materials; all hand made to perfection. Many hours are delicate towards getting the bands and costumes ready for the parade.

Live musicians on conventional instruments play music of the steel bands in addition to other live music. Who or whatever you play is portrayal of that entity. People of all nationalities such as Trinidad, Grenada, Guyana, Barbados, Antigens, Dominican Republic, Belize, and lots more all come together for this celebration. The street is closed to traffic while the bands and colorful costumes march the streets of Westchester, ending up at the Park.

Los Angeles Carnival is definitely a family event pack day for every one. There are a lot of arts and crafts at the park…along with all the different Caribbean foods from around the world. The bands and costumes are judge for originality, and creativity as they march along the streets. So come on and hold on to the big truck, and wave your hands in the air!

If you are missing Carnival from your home Island…then Los Angeles Carnival is the place to be on October 15th 2006. Plan on having a fun full day of music, dancing, food, and drinks. The festival usually starts at around 11am and ends sometime after 6pm in the evening.



BARNEY

Aus Mark asked:


In Australia, the Melbourne Cup Spring Racing Carnival is often the highlight of an aspiring fashionista’s year. 2008 is going to be no different for the fashion world. The Melbourne Cup’s most renowned fashion parade, the Myer Fashions on the Field competition, has been kicked off. The outdoor fashion event will travel around the nation throughout September and October, before culminating in the ultimate fashion festival at the Melbourne Cup.

Fashion designers in Australia are extremely busy in the months and weeks leading up the Melbourne Cup Spring Racing Carnival. Most race goers prefer to have dresses tailor-made, in order to look unique and to stand out.

d’Italia Designer Fabric, a store in Melbourne, has been providing high-quality imported fabric for dressmakers and race goers for the past few years. It has become a local favourite in the Spring Racing Carnival fashion world, because of its pure silk material and large range of designs and prints.

d’Italia can offer seamstress and dressmaker referral services as an optional addition to any purchase. This will cut down on time and fabric buyers can be assured of quality service when getting their dresses made.

d’Italia can also offer new designs and fabric prints that are in line with the latest styles in the Australian and international fashion world. Its latest range of floral prints is perfect for outdoor race days and summer parties. d’Italia also has a range of fabrics in metallic colours, which are a favourite for evening gowns and night party dresses. The metallics have been in style in the European Spring fashion arena, and are expected to be quite popular locally in the coming months.

d’Italia is located at 61 Glenferrie Road, Malvern. Online enquiries and further information can be found at www.ditalia.com.au. Check d’Italia’s blog for latest updates on fashion trends, style tips, and in-store news.



MAX

Alok Jagawat asked:


Associations like Tarksheel Society and Scientific and rational society of India really make me laugh for their lack of knowledge and their pseudo rationalists campaigns. Recently one of them offered a price of Rs2500000 to anybody who will successfully predict the election results of Loksabha.

Let me revise the questions and their mentality with some true rational explanation. It is very evident that the mentors of these so called organisations hardly know anything about astrology. They have not studied it because the study of astrology requires a lifetime to study it. Their criterion is based on Charlatans and con artists on television shows and series. So first of all these pseudo scientists are opposing a science that they have not studied well and they are opposing it on the basis of people who are noting but imposters of truly amazing science. Secondly their whole episode whether it is laid down by Mr.Randy or these organisations is nothing but a publicity stunt. For their update, astrology requires exact birth data of people involved in the predictions (Which they will not provide). In this present instance they require the data of all people fighting the elections in Calcutta. You cannot foretell the number of seats but you can foretell who is going to win these elections. To this they have knowingly turned a blind eye. A true rationalist does not ignore an idea because he cannot explain it. They are pseudo rationalists who need publicity stunts to feed their wrong Gods. Their criteria of price money are based on definitions which ignore the basic data provisions for astrologers. They know this very well. So they try to implement things their way, as they cannot give you any price money. So far they have not even met the real astrologers and they live in a third world mentality of not accepting things that are happening around the world. They will turn a blind eye to this whole article because it is going to reveal the reality and truth. They will turn a blind eye to the prediction mentioned in a Gujarati Newspaper which mentioned the exact date of event with the place. Not to mention that the earthquake did occurred at the same place on the same date.

Let me first explain what Vedic astrology is. Vedic astrology is as old as our civilization, as there are archaeological proofs to prove the same. The ancient books written much before Galileo’s forefather took a birth, explained all nine planets and true astronomical positions of planets. What these imposters prove to be their discovery was discovered much before their father’s were toddlers. They have just named their English synonyms and nothing else. These organisations started with some true motives in hands such as opposition against all kind of priest craft and fakers. I agree to this believe, because I am strictly against all kind of thugs and exploits. I am also against magic Talismans because I know that you cannot mould the laws of nature as easily as by wearing a Talisman round your neck. But I believe that later on these organisations turned to ridiculous behaviour and publicity stunts when they came to know that the roots of their very existence are soiled. They were feeding the wrong God and once they realized it, they turned to cleverly guarded questionnaire which they know that nobody can answer.

“Even the greatest fool can ask you more questions than the wisest man can answer”

For example I can also oppose their publicity stunt with my own questionnaire which this people will not answer. I can also quote a price double their own, but I do not need their publicity stunt for the same:

Tell me how a person dies? They have to rationally explain the death of a person and not the cause of death. Explain death in a true scientific manner.

They will not be able to explain it because their fake God does not have the least idea how this happens. Since they cannot prove it (Which is the part of their pseudo rationality) they should believe that death never takes place and they can live forever.

Tell me about the birth of a person? How life does comes in shape. They have to explain this with technical details. Mind you I am not talking about Chromosomes. I am not talking about bio electrical waves; I am talking about the cause and reason of origin of an undefined force.

They will not be able to explain it. Since they cannot prove it (Which is the part of their pseudo rationality) they should believe that birth never takes place and they can deny their own existence.

They generally question people who are either ill placed or half knowledgeable. Moreover you cannot call a person with full knowledge as a gimmick because he is a human being. They should know that even doctors with equal and well balanced expertise sometimes fail to save their patients with equal problems. If we work according to their dim-witted criteria then even doctors should be nothing but well balanced con artists playing with their patient’s life. But we know this is not the truth, we know that they are humans and mistake is a part of human life. Even an average brain can tell you that people die not just because of doctors, and as a reason even ordinary brain knows that medical science is a true rational science. It becomes pseudo science when it ignores true happenings and is not able to explain it.

For example pseudo science will not believe in life after death phenomenon. They will get some illogical data to prove their point but there are people and research which can prove them otherwise. For their updates they should read details on this page from Dr. Michael Sabom ‘http://www.near-death.com/experiences/evidence01.html’ .

These so called rationalists give me a hearty laugh because their so called knowledge is nothing but ill information. I challenge them to send me three people of their choice from unknown origin and me and my organisation will reveal life history of at least one person with remarkable accuracy. One person, because other may lack the data required by my organisation. They will never accept this offer because they consider their shell, their world. They do not know about happening and advancement in astrological field. Their patrons are close brain people who just sing a common song. Nobody cares to go deeper and they just need someone to blame it on.

They should study latest scientific methods used to prove telepathy and premonitions. These are published by The British Science Association and no ill informed body like theirs.

They need to break open their shells to understand the difference between true rationalism and their own brain child. It is time that they should stop feeding their wrong Gods.

Alok Jagawat



LUCIEN