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21 Famous Actors Who Quietly Voiced Cartoon Characters ... | qg_4139 | Voiced by Phil Hartman, before his untimely death, Lionel Hutz is the hapless lawyer on what TV series? | {
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21 Famous Actors Who Quietly Voiced Cartoon Characters
These well-known faces got behind the mic to provide the voices for your favorite cartoons .
1 . Jaleel White as Sonic the Hedgehog
While audiences might be more familiar with Jaleel White as Steve Urkel , the actor also voiced Sonic the Hedgehog for the animated series when he was 16 years old and still starring on Family Matters . He later reprised the role for the animated series Sonic Underground in 1999 .
2 . Fergie as Sally Brown from Peanuts
Before she was the vocalist for the Black Eyed Peas , Stacy “ Fergie ” Ferguson was a child star who appeared on the Disney Channel 's Kids Incorporated . She was also the voice of Sally Brown , Charlie Brown ’ s kid sister , on three Peanuts animated TV specials produced in the '80s ( It 's Flashbeagle , Charlie Brown ; Snoopy 's Getting Married , Charlie Brown ; and The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show ) .
3 . Orson Welles as Unicron from Transformers : The Movie
Legendary filmmaker Orson Welles ' last role before his death in 1985 was voice-work for Transformers : The Movie . He played the villain Unicron , a planet-sized Transformer hell-bent on ultimate power .
4 . Jessica Walter as Fran Sinclair from Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs premiered on ABC in 1991 and centered on a family of anthropomorphic dinos created using puppetry and animation . Before she played Lucille Bluth on Arrested Development , Jessica Walter voiced matriarch Fran Sinclair . Puppeteer Kevin Clash , who was Elmo on Sesame Street , voiced the scene-stealing Baby Sinclair .
These days , Walter can also be heard as Malory Archer on FX ’ s animated series Archer .
5 . Michael Cera as Brother Bear from The Berenstain Bears
A year before playing George Michael Bluth on Arrested Development , Michael Cera voiced Brother Bear on The Berenstain Bears children ’ s TV series on PBS Kids . Cera continued to voice the character while starring in Arrested Development through 2005 .
6 . Phil Hartman as Mr. Wilson from Dennis the Menace
In the same year he started his career on Saturday Night Live , Phil Hartman did voice work on the syndicated TV series Dennis the Menace . He played both Dennis ’ father , Henry Mitchell , and the next-door neighbor Mr. Wilson . Hartman left Dennis the Menace after one season to pursue SNL full-time .
Hartman also did voice work on cartoons such as DuckTales , Captain Planet and the Planeteers , and Darkwing Duck . His most notable voice work was with The Simpsons , playing Springfield ’ s down-and-out lawyer Lionel Hutz ( a.k.a . Miguel Sanchez ) and washed-up actor Troy McClure .
7 . Meg Ryan as Dr. Blight from Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Following the success of When Harry Met Sally , Meg Ryan voiced the Eco-Villain Dr. Blight during the first season of Captain Planet and the Planeteers . After leaving the environmentally-minded animated series , Ryan went on to continue her career as America 's Sweetheart .
8 . James Avery as The Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
You might know him as Uncle Philip Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , but before he took the role on that wildly popular NBC sitcom , James Avery supplied the voice for Shredder on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series . Avery voiced the villain throughout the show 's entire run from 1987 to 1993 , while also playing the role on the TMNT made-for-TV movie in 1991 .
9 . John Ritter as Clifford the Big Red Dog
Before his untimely death in 2003 , John Ritter voiced Clifford the Big Red Dog for the animated series of the same name on PBS Kids . Throughout the series run , Ritter was nominated for four straight Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program between 2001 and 2004 .
10 . Vin Diesel as The Iron Giant
At the start of his career in the '90s , Vin Diesel ( whose real name is Mark Sinclair Vincent ) took a role as the titular character in Brad Bird ’ s directorial debut , The Iron Giant . While undoubtedly a lead role , the animated robot only said a handful of words .
Vin Diesel ’ s voice can also be heard in Marvel ’ s Guardians of the Galaxy , coming out this summer . |
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Wheel of Fortune has been on the air in some form since 1975 . The current nighttime version , which began in 1983 , has accounted for over 30 seasons in its own right . Merv Griffin first conceived Wheel in 1973 while his other major creation , Jeopardy ! , was in its tenth year on NBC . He decided to create a game show based on Hangman , and added a wheel to it as a `` hook '' after being inspired by Roulette ( rather than the `` Wheel of Fortune '' casino game often referred to as the `` Big 6 '' ) .
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`` You are at the Shopper 's Bazaar ! And now , here is the host of the Shopper 's Bazaar : Chuck Woolery ! ''
The first pilot , taped in September 1973 , put more emphasis on shopping for prizes at the behest of NBC boss Lin Bolen , who had commissioned the pilot to boost network daytime ratings among women 18-34 . With Chuck Woolery as host and Mike Lawrence as announcer , the show had contestants ( all female ) who solved Hangman-style puzzles , but their winnings were determined by a vertical mechanical Wheel stopped by Woolery .
The puzzle board and Wheel were very different : the former used pull cards , while the latter stood in the center of the stage and had no Bankrupts , two ( later four ) Lose A Turn wedges , and one each of Buy A Vowel and Free Spin . It also had two $ 0 spaces plus one each of Free Vowel and Your Own Clue , the latter of which gave clues via an on-set telephone to the players .
At the end of each round , the money earned by all three players was applied to prizes they had chosen prior to the taping ( denoted by an Accounting Department ) ; if a contestant covered her lowest prize 's value , she would win it upon solving a puzzle and subsequent earnings were applied to the next item on her list . The top winner , determined by prizes rather than money , played a Bonus Round called `` Shopper 's Special '' which involved identifying the name of the bonus prize ; the contestant was shown all vowels in the puzzle , then had 30 seconds to give one correct consonant and solve the puzzle ( in this case , ISLE OF CAPRI ) to win a trip there .
Bazaar was , to put it mildly , a disaster . Neither Bolen or Merv liked the pilot , even during the taping : Lin felt there was no real excitement between the players and gameplay , calling the entire thing ( especially the set ) `` old fashioned '' , while Griffin knew that `` Everything about it was wrong . '' Test audiences were also unenthusiastic , as they could not understand the gameplay ( including why players had to buy vowels ) , were unable to see the puzzle board , and referred to the game as `` very slow '' and `` not challenging '' . Further , the pilot ran for a staggering 30½ minutes ( not including the slate ) , and there is no indication that Bazaar was intended for anything larger than a half-hour timeslot .
Possibly because of this , or more likely the pilot using instrumental versions of `` Chitty Chitty Bang Bang '' and `` Spinning Wheel '' as the main and commercial themes respectively , no clips ever appeared on specials or retrospectives for nearly 40 years ; indeed , it was not until May 30 , 2012 that any footage surfaced , when the opening segment was uploaded on YouTube . This was followed by the full pilot just over three months later , on September 8 .
It should be noted that several elements of modern-day Wheel have roots in Bazaar : the Toss-Ups bear a resemblance to `` Stop the Wheel ! '' ( especially the hand-held device Chuck uses to do so ) , while Free Vowel is now part of Free Play and the Prize Puzzle derives from the Shopper 's Special . In addition , the Merv Griffin Productions logo which debuted on Bazaar used a griffin design that remained a part of the company logo through the late 2000s .
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Austin Powers , in Austin Powers : International Man of Mystery ( 1997 ) written Written by Mike Myers .
Danger 's my middle name ! Well , actually it 's Quincy , but you guys get the picture .
Steve Urkel in Family Matters
Call me Eugene . It 's my middle name .
Reference : Jerome Morrow Gattaca is a film about eugenics .
Oh , forgiveness is my middle name . Well , actually it 's LaVelle , and I 'd appreciate it if you guard that secret with your life .
For those lucky enough to be baptised with a middle name , they don ’ t ever have to wonder what it would be like to be without one .
Franklin P. Jones .
I can handle this . `` Handle '' is my middle name . Actually , `` handle '' is the middle of my first name .
Chandler Bing ( Matthew Perry ) , Friends
And my middle name used to be Helping People . The Helping People Tick .
The Tick , The Tick
Julie : Oh , hi . Elaine 's my middle name .
Elaine : Oh , mine 's Ike .
Season 6 episode 2 The Big Salad ( 1994 ) , Seinfeld
Note : It was revealed in another episode that her actual middle name is Marie . Ike is actually the nickname of the male-only names Isaac and Dwight .
We 'll put that stuff at the back , not in the window . Luxury is not our middle name .
Margaret Atwood , Robber Bride ( 414 )
I 'm not a prude , I just want some respect ( that 's right )
So close the door if you want me to respond
Cause privacy is my middle name
My last name is control
No , my first name ai n't baby
It 's Janet — Ms. Jackson , if you 're nasty
Janet Jackson , Control ( 1986 ) Nasty
Actually , Scarlet is my middle name . My whole name is Will Scarlet O'Hara . [ pauses ] We 're from Georgia .
Woody , Woody , Woody… I promise that I will keep an open mind , okay ? And anyway , `` sensitivity '' is my middle name . [ opens the door ] SWEET MARY IN THE MANGER !
Dr. Nigel Townsend , Crossing Jordan
Well , trouble 's my middle name . Actually , my middle name is Marion , but I do n't want you spreading that around .
Z , Antz ( 1998 ) written by Written by Paul Weitz , Chris Weitz and Todd Alcott
You might end up dead '' is my middle name .
Frank Drebin ( Leslie Nielsen ) , Naked Gun 33 1/3 : The Final Insult
Bending is my middle name . My full name is Bender Bending Rodriguez .
Bender the robot , from Futurama
First name Mr , middle name 'period ' , last name T ! |
Articles about Sniper - schurz-herald-mail | qg_4142 | D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad was executed last night for his role in terrorizing the nation's capital in October 2002. In what state was he executed? | {
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Sniper 's lawyers seek to block execution
November 3 , 2009
WASHINGTON ( AP ) -- Attorneys for sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad plan to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to stop next week 's execution . Muhammad is scheduled to die by lethal injection Nov. 10 at a Virginia prison . Attorneys for the 48-year-old have said they planned to file the appeal Tuesday . They asked Gov . Timothy M. Kaine for clemency last month . Muhammad is to be executed for the slaying of Dean Harold Meyers at a Manassas , Va. , gas station during a three-week killing spree in October 2002 that left 10 dead in Maryland , Virginia and the District of Columbia .
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Trooper honored for role in capture
by MARLO BARNHART | November 5 , 2002
marlob @ herald-mail.com Carolyn Smith said she does n't know half of the things her son is doing until after they 're all over . `` It 's better that way , '' said the mother of the first law enforcement officer on the scene Oct. 24 when two sniper suspects linked to 10 shooting deaths in Maryland , Virginia and Washington , D.C. , were taken into custody at a highway rest stop off Interstate 70 near the Myersville , Md. , exit . Members of the Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Co. on Monday night honored Carolyn and Steve Smith 's son - Maryland State Police Trooper 1st Class D.W. Smith , who is also a 22-year member of the fire company .
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Nov. 10 execution date set for D.C. sniper Hagerstown man gets 12-plus years for drug trafficking Kellick resigns after 22 years as South High head football coach Fire at Pa. upholstery shop destroys furniture , antiques Sniper 's execution scheduled for 9 p.m .
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September 17 , 2009
Civil War soldier 's remains head to N.Y. Woman wounded in Martinsburg ; police seek man Hagerstown man arrested in home invasion Nov. 10 execution date set for D.C. sniper Stuck truck jams Waynesboro traffic
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October 17 , 2009
Lance Cpl . Michael W. Cline , son of Tammy and Rick Carter of Maugansville , and Brent and Kimberly Cline of Winchester , Va. , recently deployed in support of Operation Freedom . He is assigned to Marine Company Bravo Mojave Viper , 4th LAR , 4th Mar Division . Cline is a 2006 gradaute of North Hagerstown High School and joined the Marine Reserves in July 2006 . Pvt . Ricky Burnett , grandson of Brenda Burnett and nephew of Charles Burnett , both of Hagerstown , recently completed Basic/AIT Infantry School at Fort Benning , Ga. , on Sept .
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Sponaugle assumes district commander post
By CLYDE FORD | June 30 , 1998
photo : KEVIN G. GILBERT / staff photographer enlarge MARTINSBURG , W.Va. - As a sniper , Sid Sponaugle learned to take careful aim at his targets . `` I can still shoot . My eyesight is starting to go a bit . But I still rank among the top snipers in the state police , '' said Sponaugle , 40 . Today , Sponaugle becomes the district commander of the West Virginia State Police , overseeing Berkeley , Jefferson and Morgan counties . He will give up his position as sniper for the Eastern Panhandle because his new duties will take up too much of his time .
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Mail Call for 10/18
October 21 , 2002
`` I am calling on behalf of all the special education children of Washington County and their parents . I am reading in the paper where the school board has OK 'd $ 30,000 for an arts pilot program . I would like to know what the School Board is doing for our children that have special needs in Washington County ? My son is 14 years old and so far , they have done absolutely nothing. `` `` Congratulations to the lady who said she is tired of seeing the dog business being picked up at Fairgrounds Park .
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Daily-Mail Letters to the editor 10/21
October 22 , 2002
State employees should be suspicious To the editor : I would like to inform the state employees , if they do n't already know , that their health benefits open enrollment , usually held in October to November , is being delayed until |
Brand New: New Logo and Identity for Mack Trucks by VSA ... | qg_4144 | The logo for Mack Trucks features what animal? | {
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New Logo and Identity for Mack Trucks by VSA Partners
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Established in 1900 as the Mack Brothers Company in Brooklyn , NY by brothers Jack and Gus Mack , Mack Trucks is an American manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks sold across the U.S. and internationally with headquarters in Greensboro , NC . Owned by Volvo Group since 2000 , Mack Trucks employs over 5,000 people at 670 sales , parts and service centers . Arguably , one of the best known truck brands — popularized further in 2006 by a 1985 Mack Super-Liner named “ Mack ” in Pixar ’ s Cars — its logo has not been updated significantly since 1932 . This month , Mack introduced a new logo and identity designed by Chicago , IL-based VSA Partners .
A central element of the new brand expression is a sleeker , more modern logo , featuring the iconic Mack Bulldog symbol poised confidently above the Mack word mark , shining a light on elements that have always been core to the brand and present on the product . At the same time , the new mark is an expression of Mack ’ s present-day , forward-thinking approach to the heavy-duty truck industry and customer .
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The bulldog symbol originated in the trenches of World War I * not only because he embodied the spirit of hard work but , like him , Mack trucks in the field were always up for the job . He was patented in 1932 as the official Mack hood ornament , where he remains virtually unchanged to this day .
* ( According to Wikipedia ) : Mack trucks earned this nickname in 1917 , during World War I , when the British government purchased the Mack AC model to supply its front lines with troops , food and equipment . British soldiers dubbed the truck the Bulldog Mack . Its pugnacious , blunt-nosed hood , coupled with its incredible durability , reminded the soldiers of the tenacious qualities of their country ’ s mascot , the British Bulldog .
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Bulldog .
The previous logo was fairly comical in its crude execution , from the awkwardly spotted bulldog to the nineteen-seventies-tastic italic script wordmark and Brooklyn Dodgers swoop . But you could put a logo with teddy bears and rainbows on a giant , hardcore truck and it will look bad-ass no matter what . The new logo is now a perfect match for the shapes of the trucks , the idea of trucking , and the influence of the company . The new , chiseled bulldog stands confident and strong , looking industrial ( and industrious ) — it ’ s an unexpected rendition , one that creates some odd individual shapes , but it clearly communicates a specific unflagging attitude . The new , extended typography looks great on the grill , filling up the wide space nicely , and it serves as a solid base for the bulldog .
VSA began by examining all aspects of the Mack brand ecosystem and conducting a thorough competitive and market analysis . These insights were further augmented by comprehensive in-person and online qualitative research with customers , drivers , dealer sales teams and Mack employees . The result : a new differentiating strategic position , authentic purpose and emotional persona grounded in research . Mack ’ s new tagline , Born Ready , captures their unshakable , bareknuckle spirit and speaks to a legacy of customer-centricity . |
Who Owns The Rights To Our Favorite Classic Cartoons | qg_4145 | Which studio owns the rights to Bugs Bunny? | {
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WHO OWNS THE RIGHTS TO OUR FAVORITE CLASSIC CARTOONS ?
WALT DISNEY cartoons ( Mickey Mouse , Donald Duck , Goofy , et al ) are owned by The Walt Disney Co .
TERRYTOONS ( Mighty Mouse , Heckle & Jeckle , et al ) are owned by Viacom ( Paramount ) . ( video rights currently sub-licensed to Universal Home Video who have not released any tapes )
WALTER LANTZ CARTUNES ( Woody Woodpecker , Chilly Willy , et al . ) are owned by Universal Pictures
SCREEN GEMS / COLUMBIA cartoons ( Scrappy , Fox & Crow , et al ) are owned by Columbia Pictures
WARNER BROS. CARTOONS ( Bugs Bunny , Daffy Duck , Tweety , et al ) are owned by Warner Bros .
UPA cartoons ( theatrical 1950s Mr. Magoo , Gerald McBoing Boing , et al ) are owned by Columbia Pictures .
UPA TV productions ( Dick Tracy cartoons , Magoo Specials & TV cartoons , etc . ) are owned by CLASSIC MEDIA LLP
MGM CARTOONS ( Tom & Jerry , Tex Avery ) are owned by Warner Bros .
DePATIE-FRELENG CARTOONS ( Pink Panther , Ant & Aardvark , et al ) are owned by MGM - which was recently bought by Sony .
MAX FLEISCHER / FAMOUS STUDIOS / PARAMOUNT cartoons are divided all over the place . Here 's the breakdown :
POPEYE CARTOONS are owned by Warner Bros. ( Character owned by King Features/Hearst Entertainment )
SUPERMAN CARTOONS are owned by Warner Bros. ( Although all are in public Domain ) .
FLEISCHER CARTOONS ( includes Betty Boop , Screen Songs , KoKo The Clown ( 1927-1929 ) , Animated Antics , Stone-Age and Color Classics ) are owned by Republic Entertainment ( a subsidiary of Viacom ) . Artisan Entertainment have sub-licensed the video rights .
FAMOUS STUDIOS ( 1942-1950 ) ( including Noveltoons and Little Lulu ) are owned by Republic Entertainment ( a subsidiary of Viacom ) . Artisan Entertainment have sub-licensed the video rights .
FAMOUS STUDIOS ( 1950-1962 ) ( includes Casper , Herman & Katnip , Noveltoons retitled as Harveytoons , etc ) are owned by a company called CLASSIC MEDIA LLP . |
What 2 elements make up brass-ACNE Questions answered | qg_4146 | Which two elements make up brass? | {
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Brass is an alloy of copper ( Cu ) and zinc ( Zn ) .
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Q : He . N. C. I. U. Li . Ne . Al . Ar . O. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- And what is the answer to these question 3 What is too soft for most Tools , early people learned that this metal could be strengthened if it was alloyed with tin or zinc . 4The ancient Romans used this metal to make water pipes 5 Brass , a corrosion resistant alloy , is a mix of copper and this metal . 8The ancient Egyptians made black eye make-up with this Element . 9 ( Across ) A pale yellow material , this element can be found near volcanoes and hot springs 11The cheapest and most abundant of all metals ppl have been using this element for at least 5,000 years 1This liquid metal has been found in 3,500 year old egyptian tombs 2Commonly found as coal or soot . 6Although known to the ancients , this metal was often confused with lead and tin . 7A soft , valuable metal , its purity is measured in carats 9 ( down ) Frequently used in jewelry , this metal is the best conductor of heat and electricity . 10Bronze , the first alloy created by people , is a mix of copper and this metal.3- 6 letters4- 4 letters5- 4 letters8- 8 letters9 ( Across ) - 6 letters11- 4 letters1- 7 letters2- 6 letters6- 7 letters7- 4 letters9 ( Down ) - 6 letters10- 3 letters
A : Helium . Nitogen . Carbon . Iodine . Uranium . Lithium . Neon , Aluminium . Argon . Oxygen.3- Copper ( Cu ) What is too soft for most Tools , early people learned that this metal could be strengthened if it was alloyed with tin or zinc.4 Lead ( Pb ) The ancient Romans used this metal to make water pipes ( So did the modern British : D ) 5 Zinc ( Zn ) Brass , a corrosion resistant alloy , is a mix of copper and this metal.8 Antimony ( Sb ) The ancient Egyptians made black eye make-up with this Element.9 Sulphur ( S ) A pale yellow material , this element can be found near volcanoes and hot springs11 Iron ( Fe ) The cheapest and most abundant of all metals ppl have been using this element for at least 5,000 years1 Mercury ( Hg ) This liquid metal has been found in 3,500 year old egyptian tombs2 Carbon ( C ) Commonly found as coal or soot.6 Arsenic ( As ) Although known to the ancients , this metal was often confused with lead and tin.7 Gold ( Au ) A soft , valuable metal , its purity is measured in carats9 Silver ( Ag ) Frequently used in jewelry , this metal is the best conductor of heat and electricity.10 Tin ( Sn ) Bronze , the first alloy created by people , is a mix of copper and this metal .
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Washington is the 42nd State Admitted to the Union
On November 11 , 1889 , President Benjamin Harrison declared Washington the forty-second state in the Union .
Less than fifty years after pioneers began entering the Pacific Northwest via the Oregon Trail , the United States borders extended from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans . Spanish and British explorers landed on the Northwest coast in the 1770s ; American explorers followed . In 1818 , the United States and Britain jointly occupied the `` Oregon Country , '' of which Washington was a part .
In 1844 , presidential candidate James K. Polk urged an aggressive stance with regard to ownership of the land below the 54th parallel . The slogan `` Fifty-four Forty or Fight '' became a rallying cry of the Polk campaign . Two years later , the U.S. and Great Britain signed the Oregon Treaty setting the Canadian-American border at the 49th parallel and granting the United States territory that included present-day Idaho , Oregon , and Washington . In 1848 , Congress designated this newly acquired area the `` Oregon Territory . ''
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In 1852 , people from all over what was to become Washington state gathered in Monticello ( now Longview ) to draft a memorial to Congress . The memorial expressed their desire to be granted statehood under the name of Columbia . This meeting came to be known as the Monticello Convention . The desires of the Convention were met favorably in Congress , but it was decided that a state named Columbia might be confused with the preexisting District of Columbia . The state was instead named Washington in honor of our first president . Washington became the 42nd state in the United States on November 11 , 1889 .
Early prominent industries in the state included agriculture and lumber . In eastern Washington , the Yakima Valley became known for its apple orchards , while the growth of wheat using dry-farming techniques became particularly productive . The heavy rainfall to the west of the Cascade Range produced dense forests , and the ports along Puget Sound prospered from the manufacturing and shipping of lumber products , particularly the Douglas fir . Other industries that developed in the state include fishing , salmon canning and mining .
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If there is one thing , indeed , more than another , among the facts of civilization , which the Pacific Coast organizes most quickly and completely , it is good eating….When the Puritans settled New England , their first public duty was to build a church with thrifty thought for their souls . Out here , their degenerate sons begin with organizing a restaurant , and supplying Hostetter 's stomachic bitters and an European or Asiatic cook . So the seat of empire , in its travel westward , changes its base from soul to stomach , from brains to bowels . ”
— Our New West ( Hartford , CT : Hartford Publishing , 1869 ) |
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Joseph Robinette Biden , Jr. , represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th and current Vice President of the United States .
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Joseph Robinette Biden , Jr. , was born November 20 , 1942 , in Scranton , Pennsylvania , the first of four siblings . In 1953 , the Biden family moved from Pennsylvania to Claymont , Delaware . He graduated from the University of Delaware and Syracuse Law School and served on the New Castle County Council . Then , at age 29 , he became one of the youngest people ever elected to the United States Senate .
Just weeks after the election , tragedy struck the Biden family when Biden 's wife , Neilia and their one-year-old daughter , Naomi , were killed and their two young sons critically injured in an auto accident . Vice President Biden was sworn in to the U.S. Senate at his sons ' hospital bedside and began commuting to Washington every day by train , a practice he maintained throughout his career in the Senate .
In 1977 , Vice President Biden married Jill Jacobs . Jill Biden , who holds a Ph.D. in Education , is a life-long educator and currently teaches at a community college in Northern Virginia . The Vice President ’ s son , Beau ( 1969-2015 ) , was Delaware 's Attorney General from 2007-2015 and a Major in the 261st Signal Brigade of the Delaware National Guard . He was deployed to Iraq in 2008-2009 . The Vice President ’ s other son , Hunter , is an attorney who manages a private equity firm in Washington , D.C. and is Chairman of the World Food Program USA . And his daughter Ashley is a social worker and is Executive Director of the Delaware Center for Justice . Vice President Biden has five grandchildren : Naomi , Finnegan , Roberta Mabel ( `` Maisy '' ) , Natalie , and Robert Hunter .
As a Senator from Delaware for 36 years , Vice President Biden established himself as a leader in facing some of our nation 's most important domestic and international challenges . As Chairman or Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee for 17 years , then-Senator Biden was widely recognized for his work on criminal justice issues , including the landmark 1994 Crime Law and the Violence Against Women Act . As Chairman or Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for 12 years , then-Senator Biden played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy . He has been at the forefront of issues and legislation related to terrorism , weapons of mass destruction , post-Cold War Europe , the Middle East , and Southwest Asia .
Now , as the 47th Vice President of the United States , Joe Biden has continued his leadership on important issues facing the nation . The Vice President was tasked with implementing and overseeing the $ 840 billion stimulus package in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act , which has helped to rebuild our economy and lay the foundation for a sustainable economic future . The Vice President also leads the Ready to Work Initiative , the Administration ’ s key effort to identify opportunities to improve our nation ’ s workforce skills and training systems to help better prepare American workers for the jobs of a 21st century economy .
The Vice President has continued to draw upon his years in the United States Senate to work with Congress on key issues including the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act . As a longtime advocate against sexual assault and domestic violence , the Vice President appointed the first-ever White House Advisor on Violence Against Women . The Vice President has also been tasked with convening sessions of the President ’ s Cabinet and leading interagency efforts , particularly to reduce gun violence and raise the living standards of middle class Americans in his role as Chair of the Middle Class Task Force . Vice President Biden has traveled to 48 states as part of the Administration ’ s continuing efforts to focus key priorities such as college affordability and American manufacturing growth .
With decades of foreign policy experience in the United States Senate , include serving as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee , Vice President Biden advises President Obama on international issues . The Vice President has been a leading architect of the U.S. strategic vision of a Europe whole , free and at peace |
Niagara Falls – Tourist Destinations | qg_4152 | Niagara Falls, one of the more popular tourist destinations in North America, consists of Horseshoe Falls and what? | {
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What makes Canada a must-go destination ?
March 14 , 2016
Niagara Falls is the largest and most attractive falls in the world . They are located at the border of Canada and New York State of the United States of America , but are considered a tourists attraction in Canada though Canada and USA share this magnificent huge water feature . Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls starting from the largest of the group to the minor ones are : Horseshoe Falls , American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls . These falls position themselves at the mouth of the Niagara River where there is a steep cliff along which the river drains water from Lake Erie to the lower Lake Ontario .
The Niagara Falls is impressive major tourist attractions for both Canada and New York . There are guided tours that enable tourists to view the waterfalls closely . As a result of the Niagara Falls , the Niagara Town was formed , relying on the electricity power generated from these falls .
Both the Town and the falls make up a general attraction site , with the town providing the accommodation facilities and other additional activities that visitors can optionally involve themselves in to enjoy their visit to the great waterfalls of the world . Niagara has several tourist sites waiting to be seen . The Niagara Falls is a major attraction that every visitor has to get a close glimpse of the waterfalls . There is a rain forest nearby that give the green healthy appearance of the vegetation surrounding the waterfalls .
Niagara has several tourist sites waiting to be seen . The Niagara Falls is a major attraction that every visitor has to get a close glimpse of the waterfalls . There is a rain forest nearby that give the green healthy appearance of the vegetation surrounding the waterfalls . Near the rain forest is a Butterfly Conservatory where thousands of colorful butterflies are reared . The Table Rock Welcome Center is the station where visitors can get the closest view of the largest of the three Niagara Falls , the Horseshoe Waterfalls . The Niagara Falls Park has a station where visitors can watch the tremendous process through which the Niagara Gorge was formed leading to the Niagara Waterfalls ten thousand years ago . This is a masterpiece that every tourist can never miss to experience .
Near the Niagara Falls Park is a golf field where golf lovers can play golf in the Dinosaur Adventure Golf Club . There is a form of a cable car know as the Whirlpool Aero Car that transports visitors across over the waterfall scene . In Niagara Town there is brilliant casino center to hang out with friends and play the good wise poker game . There is also a special Niagara event that takes place at the venue of the Niagara Falls where residents near the site light up many fireworks during the Niagara festivity .
The tour around this whole , huge , waterfall feature can take a day to tour around it but as a visitor to the region , you would never move out of Niagara the same day . Just like meeting a lovely flower garden and wanting to see it the next day , is the same as visiting the Niagara Falls . There are several exotic hotels located in a position of better view of the falls from afar . These hotels can be found in Clifton Hill and the nearby Niagara Town . They offer well-equipped room service , gorgeous swimming pools , professional spa treatment services and varieties of international delicious cuisine .
2011-06-05 |
Learn and talk about Big Brother 3 (U.S.), 2002 television ... | qg_4153 | In what reality TV show, recently won by Jordan Lloyd, features group of people live together in a large house, isolated from the outside world but continuously watched by television cameras? | {
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Runner-up $ 50,000
Evicted
Big Brother 3 was the third season of the American reality television series Big Brother . It is based upon the Netherlands series of the same name , which gained notoriety in 1999 and 2000 . The series premiered on CBS on July 10 , 2002 and lasted for a total of 82 days . The series concluded on September 25 , 2002 when Lisa Donahue was crowned the winner , and Danielle Reyes the runner-up . The premise of the series remained similar to the previous season . The series revolved around twelve strangers living in a house together with no communication with the outside world . They were constantly filmed during their time in the house , and were not permitted to communicate with those filming them . One HouseGuest , known as the Head of Household , had the task of nominating two of their fellow HouseGuests for eviction . The Power of Veto could be used to safe a nominee . The HouseGuests then voted to evict one of the nominees , with the HouseGuest who received the most votes being evicted from the house . When only two HouseGuests remained , the previously evicted HouseGuests would decide which of them would win the $ 500,000 grand prize .
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Development [ edit ]
Les Moonves was happy with the series following a `` boring '' first season .
Talk of a new installment to the series shortly following the conclusion of Big Brother 2 ( 2001 ) , when CBS chief Les Moonves was quoted as stating he was `` happy '' with the success of Big Brother and similar reality shows on the network . [ 1 ] The third season was officially announced in early 2002 , along with plans for a celebrity edition of the series . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Arnold Shapiro returned to produce the series , and claimed that production would be much more strict on the HouseGuests ; among these new rules , Shapiro stated that HouseGuests who read banners flown above the house could face expulsion . [ 4 ] Shapiro later called the series `` socially intriguing '' , commenting `` I could say : ‘ I ’ m going to be me . I ’ m going to be my ethical , honest , low-key self. ’ But who knows , after six and seven weeks of having been betrayed by somebody and [ having ] plots hatched against me and being deprived of food except for peanut butter and jelly ? I might become a villain . '' [ 5 ] Allison Grodner also returned as the executive producer to the series . It was revealed before the premiere that numerous changes to the series would occur before its premiere , though these changes were not specified . [ 6 ] Allison Grodner later stated `` [ We ] have thrown in just a few twists and turns , just a few new roadblocks in terms of our rules and format so that the people coming into the house who have worked out a perfect strategy—and believe me , all of them think they have—are in for a few surprises . '' [ 7 ]
It was confirmed in May that the series would premiere on July 10 . [ 8 ] The season aired on Wednesdays , Thursdays , and Saturdays on CBS , [ 9 ] with the live eviction episodes occurring on Thursdays . [ 10 ] When asked about the authenticity of the story-lines used in the episodes , Shaprio claimed `` We 're sticklers for maintaining the purity we do have in terms of how little we interfere with the lives of the 12 people in our house . Once they go in , we do n't touch 'em . How they behave is entirely up to them . '' [ 11 ] This was the second season that required viewers to pay for the live feeds , which were $ 9.95 per month following a free two week trial ; the feeds were yet again available through RealPlayer . [ 12 ] The feeds launched following the premiere episode , with the first few days in the house not being aired . [ 13 ] Along with the television series , CBS announced a fantasy game in which players would make a team of HouseGuests and earn points when a member of their time did certain things in the game . [ 14 ] [ 15 ]
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History and Overview | The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ... | qg_4154 | Opening in 1995, the Rock and Roll hall of fame is located in what major U.S. city? | {
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About The Rock Hall
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 's mission is to engage , teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll .
Learn about our history , building , economic impact , green initiatives and ( of course ) careers .
History & Overview
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In 1985 , when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was deciding where to open its physical museum , Cleveland threw its hat into the ring for consideration . Thanks to a groundswell of public support and a $ 65 million commitment from city officials , the Foundation chose Cleveland as the winning site , over locales such as New York , San Francisco , Memphis and Chicago . Needless to say , the Rock Hall 's construction was cooler than most . On June 7 , 1993 , the Who 's Pete Townshend , Chuck Berry , Billy Joel , Sam Phillips , and Ruth Brown ( to name a few ) attended the Cleveland groundbreaking ceremony , while Jerry Lee Lewis performed a year later when the building was finished off with the placement of one last steel beam .
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame threw open its doors on September 2 , 1995 , and celebrated with a blockbuster benefit concert at nearby Cleveland Municipal Stadium . This marathon show featured once-in-a-lifetime pairings ( for example , Chuck Berry 's mischievous onstage collaboration with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band ) and performances by greats such as James Brown , Bob Dylan , Jerry Lee Lewis , Aretha Franklin , Johnny Cash and Booker T. and the M.G.s . Besides the Municipal Stadium concert , the Rock Hall 's festive opening weekend featured a downtown Cleveland parade and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Little Richard and Yoko Ono .
Bruce Springsteen & Chuck Berry perform together at the 1995 Rock Hall opening concert at Cleveland Municipal Stadium .
Economic Impact
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Since opening in 1995 , the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has welcomed more than 10 million visitors from around the globe and generated more than $ 2 billion in economic impact for Northeast Ohio . In 2015 , 500,000 people visited the Rock Hall , a figure which represents a 15 % attendance bump from the year before . These visitors—90 % of whom live outside of Cleveland—help the Rock Hall contribute $ 107 million in annual economic impact to the region .
Besides being Cleveland 's musical mecca , the Rock Hall is also the city 's most unique , welcoming and inclusive cultural asset . In fact , in 2015 , the Rock Hall was one of just 25 nonprofits designated a member of the “ Commission 50 '' by a Greater Cleveland Partnership program called the Commission on Economic Inclusion . This honor recognizes the organization 's significant accomplishments regarding diversity and inclusion .
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In 1983 , Atlantic Records co-founder/chairman Ahmet Ertegun spearheaded the formation of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation . Ertegun enlisted a group of music industry lifers—including Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner , Bruce Springsteen manager Jon Landau , attorney Suzan Evans , and record executives Seymour Stein and Bob Krasnow—and together the organization set out to celebrate the musicians who founded , changed and revolutionized rock & roll .
The nonprofit Foundation 's first goal was establishing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame . In January 1986 , the first class of inductees were honored at New York 's Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom . A few months later , Cleveland was selected as the permanent home of the brick-and-mortar Rock Hall .
In the ensuing decades , the Foundation has continued its support of the Rock Hall . Each year , its nominating committee gathers to choose the artists comprising the performer category ballot . The Foundation also holds special fundraising events ( such as 2009 's star-studded 25th anniversary concerts , which helped fund the Rock Hall 's first endowment ) and provides ongoing funding for capital projects . In fact , it remains the largest single contributing donor to the Rock Hall .
Community Outreach
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Designed by internationally renowned architect I.M . Pei , the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of Cleveland 's most striking ( and recognizable ) pieces of architecture . The 150,000-square-foot building has a glass-enclosed , double pyramid adjacent to a 162-foot tower , both of which soar above the shores of Lake Erie . Upside-down cars from |
An Evening Meal: KFC Secret Recipe Revealed! | qg_4158 | How many herbs and spices make up the Colonels secret recipe? | {
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KFC Secret Recipe Revealed !
The Secret of KFC 's `` Eleven Herbs and Spices '' have been leaked !
Behold :
Via : http : //theinternettoday.net/pics/kfcs-top-secret-11-herbs-and-spices-revealed/
Who needs WikiLeaks , bah .
We 've got the KFC Corporation making a BIG boo boo . The Colonel 's secret recipe was only the second biggest food secret on the planet , behind Coca Cola 's secret formula , until this happened :
After the jump ...
`` The Colonel 's secret flavor recipe of 11 herbs and spices that creates the famous `` finger lickin ' good '' chicken remains a trade secret . [ 14 ] [ 15 ] Portions of the secret spice mix are made at different locations in the United States , and the only complete , handwritten copy of the recipe is kept in a vault in corporate headquarters . [ 16 ]
On September 9 , 2008 , the one complete copy was temporarily moved to an undisclosed location under extremely tight security while KFC revamped the security at its headquarters . Before the move , KFC disclosed [ 17 ] that the recipe , which includes exact amounts of each component , is written in pencil on a single sheet of notebook paper and signed by Sanders . [ 18 ] It was locked in a filing cabinet with two separate combination locks . The cabinet also included vials of each of the 11 herbs and spices used . Only two unnamed executives had access to the recipe at any one time . [ 19 ] One of the two executives said that no one had come close to guessing the contents of the secret recipe , and added that the actual recipe would include some surprises . On February 9 , 2009 , the secret recipe returned to KFC 's Louisville headquarters in a more secure , computerized vault [ 20 ] guarded by motion detectors and security cameras . Reportedly , the paper has yellowed and the handwriting is now faint . [ 18 ] ``
Via : WikiPedia
So , the question is , is the above recipe accurate ?
I have not tried the blend listed above to test it , but there seems to be some discrepancy in the amounts of the ingredients and the techniques involved .
Another web site claims this :
`` KFC is famous world over for the distinct taste of the delicacies served by them . This taste was developed nearly half a century ago by Colonel Harland Sanders . This recipe is a well guarded secret for all restaurants of KFC located all over the world . The magic behind this secret recipe is the mix of eleven herbs mixed together to arrive at the distinct taste developed by the KFC . Till the present day this recipe is a closely guarded secret . We have tried out with the combination of various herbs and at last able to locate the combination of the herbs . For your benefit we are giving below the names and quantity of each herb required for coming to the magic taste developed by KFC :
To prepare this secret recipe you will require following ingredients :
1 tablespoon of dried rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon of dried wild marjoram leaves
1 tablespoon of powdered Kitchen sage leaves
1 teaspoon of dried and powdered ginger
1 teaspoon of dried sweet marjoram leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 tablespoons of brown sugar
3 tablespoons of dry and minced parsley leaves
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of paprika powder
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons powdered chicken soup cubes
1 package of tomato soup mix
Method
Actually there are 11 spices in the KFC combination , but the additional ingredients were used to derive that special flavor of KFC . After you arrange all of these ingredients , place them in a blender and select the incher setting found on the panel , grind it for 3 to 4 minutes to get the desired texture . After it is done you may store it in an airtight container so it will not lose its effectiveness .
The KFC Chicken is always prepared with the help of this secret spice and all purpose flour and that too in a specific proportion . We should reveal the proportion of the spice for you here . To get the perfect blend and taste use about 30 grams of spice mixture to 100 grams of all purpose flour .
This |
Necessity is the mother of invention - Idioms by The Free ... | qg_4163 | According to the proverb, what is said to be the mother of invention? | {
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Necessity is the mother of invention - Idioms by The Free Dictionary
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Necessity is the mother of invention
Necessity is the mother of invention .
Prov . When people really need to do something , they will figure out a way to do it . When the fan belt on Linda 's car broke in the middle of the desert , Linda used her stockings as a replacement . Necessity is the mother of invention .
See also : mother , necessity , of
Necessity is the mother of invention .
something that you say which means that if you want to do something very much you will think of a way to do it We ca n't afford expensive paper to paint on so we use old envelopes and newspaper . They do say necessity is the mother of invention .
See also : mother , necessity , of
necessity is the mother of invention
Inventiveness and ingenuity are stimulated by difficulty . For example , The first prisoner to tie together bedsheets to escape knew that necessity was the mother of invention . This proverb first appeared in English in 1519 in slightly different form , `` Need taught him wit , '' and exists in many other languages as well . |
Principles & Values | Officer Leadership Traits | Marines.com | qg_4169 | What Latin phrase, which translates as always faithful, is best recognized as the motto of the US Marine Corp? | {
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Semper Fidelis
Semper Fidelis distinguishes the Marine Corps bond from any other . It goes beyond teamwork—it is a brotherhood that can always be counted on . Latin for `` always faithful , '' Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883 . It guides Marines to remain faithful to the mission at hand , to each other , to the Corps and to country , no matter what . Becoming a Marine is a transformation that can not be undone , and Semper Fidelis is a permanent reminder of that . Once made , a Marine will forever live by the ethics and values of the Corps . In addition to Semper Fidelis , Marine Corps Officers also embrace the phrase Ductos Exemplo , `` to lead by example , '' the motto of Officer Candidates School ( OCS ) . Instructors look for candidates who display self-reliance , discipline and responsibility . Desire and motivation to lead Marines are deciding factors in an officer 's success .
Between Marines
In the Marine Corps , traveling the path of selflessness is not a journey made alone . Once a Marine , Always a Marine means those who earn the Eagle , Globe and Anchor are forever connected to our family of warriors—while in uniform or long afterward . Starting the day young men and women first earn our title and the right to call themselves Marines , they take their place in an extremely proud heritage , and will remain part of it forever . Ours is a family that looks after its own in every way . Your title is your membership into a brotherhood of warriors . Those who stand by you in battle will never leave your side . Semper Fidelis means always faithful , and always able to count on your fellow Marines—while in the Marine Corps and for a lifetime .
To Marines
Every Marine makes a commitment to our nation . In return , the Marine Corps makes an equal commitment to every Marine : we will protect our own by continuing to improve the quality of life for our Marines and their families . Those who earn our title also earn our commitment . Marines are superbly trained for the missions that define the Corps . Off the battlefield , the Marine Corps provides financial support and educational opportunities to help Marines achieve the American Dream they help to defend . Semper Fidelis is a pact that has no expiration . As much as service in the Marine Corps ensures the future of our nation , it also creates a better future for those who serve .
To our Nation
The Marine Corps exists to ensure the future of our nation . Therefore , we must not only build outstanding warriors , but upstanding citizens as well . We make Marines capable of making a difference—for our nation and themselves . While in uniform and while in the community , Marines live by our core values—honor , courage and commitment . For those who wish to serve their country and their communities , the path of honor beckons brightly . From Fortune 500 Company CEOs to famous public figures and prominent members of society everywhere , many attribute their success to the solid foundation instilled in the Marine Corps . The courage , self-confidence and leadership gained in the Marine Corps have a lasting effect on our Marines and the communities they serve . |
Guantanamo Bay: A History of How the U.S. Military Got There | qg_4172 | Which country is home to the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay? | {
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The story of Guantanamo goes back more than a century , to the time of the Spanish-American War . And , during that time , it ’ s been , as it is now , a source of controversy .
Until 1898 , Cuba had belonged to Spain ; as the Spanish empire diminished , Cubans fought for their independence . The U.S. joined in to help its neighbor and , though the Spanish-American War ended up focused mainly on the Spanish presence in the Philippines , Cuba was the site of the sinking of the USS Maine , the event that precipitated American military involvement . ( Remember “ Remember the Maine “ ? That ’ s this . ) When the war ended , Spain gave the U.S. control of Cuba — among other territories , like Puerto Rico — and , about three years later , Cuba became an independent nation .
MORE With Cuba , Nothing Can Be Simple
However , that independence was not without a catch : as part of the Platt Amendment , the document that governed the end of the occupation , the new Cuban government was required to lease or sell certain territory to the United States . Here ’ s how TIME later summarized ( with numbers accurate for 1960 ) what happened next :
The U.S. rights in Guantanamo are clear and indisputable . By a treaty signed in 1903 and reaffirmed in 1934 , the U.S. recognized Cuba ’ s “ ultimate sovereignty ” over the 45-sq.-mi . enclave in Oriente province near the island ’ s southeast end . In return , Cuba yielded the U.S. “ complete jurisdiction and control ” through a perpetual lease that can be voided only by mutual agreement .
For a low rental ( $ 3,386.25 annually ) , the U.S. Navy gets its best natural harbor south of Charleston , S.C. , plus 19,621 acres of land , enough for a complex of 1,400 buildings and two airfields , one of them capable of handling entire squadrons of the Navy ’ s hottest jets , e.g. , 1,000-m.p.h . F8U Crusaders , 700-m.p.h . A4D Skyhawks . In terms of global strategy , Guantanamo has only marginal value . It served as an antisubmarine center in World War II , and could be one again . But its greatest worth is as an isolated , warm-water training base for the fleet . With an anchorage capable of handling 50 warships at once , it is the Navy ’ s top base for shakedown cruises and refresher training for both sailors and airmen . What Cuba gets out of the deal is 3,700 jobs for the technicians and laborers who help maintain the base , a payroll of $ 7,000,000 annually for hard-pressed Oriente .
When Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba the 1950s , there was briefly a period during which the fate of Guantanamo seemed in question . As TIME reported in the Sept. 12 , 1960 , issue , Castro threatened to kick the Navy out if the U.S. continued to interfere with the Cuban economy ; however , he also said that he knew that , if he did so , the U.S. could take it as a pretext to attack and get rid of him . Castro would continue to bring up his displeasure at the U.S. presence in Cuba — in 1964 , he cut off the water supply , to which the Navy responded by building its own water and power plants — but the lease stayed , as did the military families based there .
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Guantanamo returned to the news in the 1990s when it got a new set of residents . In 1991 , in the wake of a coup d ’ état in Haiti , thousands of Haitians fled by sea for the United States . In December of that year , Guantanamo Bay became the site of a refugee camp built to house those who sought asylum while the Bush administration figured out what to do with them . Throughout the years that followed , the camp became home to thousands of native Cubans , too , who had also attempted to flee to the U.S. for political asylum . In the summer of 1994 alone , TIME wrote the following May , “ more than 20,000 Haitians and 30,000 Cubans were intercepted at sea and delivered to hastily erected camps in Guantanamo. ” In 1999 , during conflict |
Guitar/Effects Pedals - Wikibooks, open books for an open ... | qg_4173 | A wah-wah pedal is attached to what instrument in order alter the tone to make it mimic a human voice? | {
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Guitar/Effects Pedals
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Effects Pedals are electronic devices that modify the tone , pitch , or sound of an electric guitar . Effects can be housed in effects pedals , guitar amplifiers , guitar amplifier simulation software , and rackmount preamplifiers or processors . Electronic effects and signal processing form an important part of the electric guitar tone used in many genres , such as rock , pop , blues , and metal . All these are inserted into the signal path between an electric instrument and the amplifier . They modify the signal coming from the instrument , adding `` effects '' that change the way it sounds in order to add interest , create more impact or create aural soundscapes .
Guitar effects are also used with other instruments in rock , pop , blues , and metal , such as electronic keyboards and synthesizers . Electric bass players use bass effects , which are designed to work with the low-frequency tones of the bass .
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Distortion-related effects [ edit ]
Boss DS1 distortion pedal
Distortion is an important part of an electric guitar 's sound in many genres , particularly for rock , hard rock , and metal . A distortion pedal takes a normal electric guitar signal and combine harmonic multiplication and clipping through the use of analog circuitry to create any number of sounds ranging from a fuzz sound to the sound of an overdriven tube amp and beyond ! Distortion is essential to Heavy Metal Music .
There are several different types of distortion effects , each with distinct sonic characteristics . These include overdrive/distortion ( or vacuum tube-style distortion ) , overdrive/crunch , fuzz , and hi-gain .
Overdrive Distortion [ edit ]
Overdrive distortion is the most well known of all distortions . Although there are n't many electronic differences between a distortion an overdrive , the main audible one is that a distortion does exactly as the name suggests ; distorts and clips the signal no matter what volume is going through it , the amount of distortion usually remains relatively the same . This is where an overdrive differs . Most overdrives are built to emulate the sound of a tube amp overdriving and therefore give the player control of the clipping through dynamics . This simply means that the effect gives a clean sound for quieter volumes and a more clipped or distorted sound for louder volumes .
While the general purpose is to emulate classic `` warm-tube '' sounds , distortion pedals such as the ones in this list can be distinguished from overdrive pedals in that the intent is to provide players with instant access to the sound of a high-gain Marshall amplifier such as the JCM800 pushed past the point of tonal breakup and into the range of tonal distortion known to electric guitarists as `` saturated gain . '' Although most distortion devices use solid-state circuitry , some `` tube distortion '' pedals are designed with preamplifier vacuum tubes . In some cases , tube distortion pedals use power tubes or a preamp tube used as a power tube driving a built-in `` dummy load . '' Distortion pedals designed specifically for bass guitar are also available . Some distortion pedals include :
MXR Distortion+ : A distortion which is capable of having a very subtle , soft clipping , right through to a heavily overdriven sound favoured by many modern day heavy and death metal guitarists .
Pro Co Rat
Overdrive/Crunch [ edit ]
Ibanez Tube Screamer pedal
Some distortion effects provide an `` overdrive '' effect . Either by using a vacuum tube , or by using simulated tube modeling techniques , the top of the wave form is compressed , thus giving a smoother distorted signal than regular distortion effects . When an overdrive effect is used at a high setting , the sound 's waveform can become clipped , which imparts a gritty or `` dirty '' tone , which sounds like a tube amplifier `` driven '' to its limit . Used in conjunction with an amplifier , especially a tube amplifier , driven to the point of mild tonal breakup , short of what would be generally considered distortion or overdrive , these pedals can produce extremely thick distortion sounds much like those used by Carlos Santana or Eddie Van Halen . Today there is a huge variety of overdrive pedals , and some of them are :
Ibanez Tube Screamer ( TS-9 and TS-808 ) : an overdrive which was built to work |
How Many Licks - Tootsie > Candy - Tootsie Roll Industries | qg_4175 | Which animal answers the question "How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" | {
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Fan Fun : How Many Licks ?
The Quest for the Answer
How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop ?
Since Mr. Owl first dared to unravel one of the confectionary world 's most puzzling secrets in the classic 1970 TV commercial , dedicated Tootsie Pop fans everywhere have tried to provide a definitive answer .
Many have attempted , and failed , to lick their way to the center of the Tootsie Pop . The temptation to bite and reach the embedded Tootsie Roll prize has proven too great ... just like it was for Mr. Owl .
For the truly disciplined who have made it successfully to the center , Tootsie places them in its highest regard . And the pages linked below are dedicated to their valiant struggle .
Have You Made It to the Center ?
If so , download your certificate of achievement in the Clean Stick Award !
Meticulous Methodologies :
Scientific studies address Tootsie Pop 's great mystery .
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Good Eats : Food Network | qg_4178 | What celebrity TV chef, who currently hosts Iron Chef America, got his start as the genius behind the show Good Eats!, which ran for 14 season? | {
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Browse Food Network 's current schedule
About the Host
Alton Brown , host of Good Eats , appears regularly on Food Network Star , Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen .
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About the Show
Pop culture , comedy and plain good eating : Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients , decodes culinary customs , and presents food and equipment trends . Punctuated by unusual interludes , simple preparations and unconventional discussions , he 'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form . |
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Edward Cullen vs. Jacob Black
Edward Cullen and Jacob Black are fictional characters from the Twilight series who compete for the love of Bella Swan . While Edward Cullen is a vampire , Jacob Black is a werewolf .
Comparison chart
Edward Cullen versus Jacob Black comparison chart
Edward Cullen
Jasper Cullen , Alice Cullen , Emmett Cullen , Rosalie Cullen , Tanya , Kate , Irina , Eleazar , Carmen , Bella
Bella Swan , Embry Call , Seth Clearwater , Quil ateara
Enemies
The Volturi , James in first movie/ Victoriai first second and third movie , Jacob Black ( somewhat ) ,
The Volturi , James/Victoria , Edward Cullen ( somewhat )
Introduction ( from Wikipedia )
Edward Cullen- ( né Edward Anthony Masen ) a fictional character from Stephenie Meyer 's Twilight series . He features in the Twilight book and film series as well as the unpublished Midnight Sun .
Jacob Black-fictional character in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer . Described as Native American of the Quileute tribe in La Push , Washington . In the second book of the series , he undergoes a transformations that allows him become a werewolf .
Country
Fantasy , young-adult fiction , romance , paranormal romance , mystery
Fantasy , young-adult fiction , romance , paranormal romance , mystery
Portrayed by
Student
Family
Edward Masen Sr. ( biological father ) Elizabeth Masen ( biological mother ) Esme Platt ( adoptive mother ) Carlisle Cullen ( adoptive father ) Alice Brandon and Rosalie Hale ( adoptive sisters ) Jasper Whitlock and Emmett McCarty ( adoptive brothers )
Billy Black ( father ) , Sarah Black ( mother , deceased ) , Rachel and Rebecca ( older twin sisters ) , Ephraim Black ( great-grandfather , deceased )
Date of birth
Human . Later : shape-shifter ( or `` werewolf '' )
Love interests
17 ( biological ) 104 ( Twilight novel , chronological ) 108 ( Twilight movie , chronological )
15 ( Twilight ) 16 ( New Moon , Eclipse , and Breaking Dawn )
Personality
Romantic , self-loathing , cynical , competitive , caring , melodramatic , jealous , observant , mind-reader
Tempermental , kind , support system , focused
Spouse ( s )
Current residence of the Cullen 's
La Push
Edward Cullen ( at the moment )
N/A
Beta ( New Moon and Eclipse ) , Alpha ( Breaking Dawn )
Address
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Jacob Black vs Edward Cullen in Twilight ( the book )
In Twilight , Edward meets Bella Swan , a human girl whose thoughts he is unable to read , and whose blood smells overwhelmingly sweet to him . He fights a growing attraction to her , but after saving her life on several occasions , he succumbs and eventually falls in love with her . However , Edward constantly warns Bella against being with him , perceiving her life to be at risk if she continues to associate with him .
Jacob has a small role in the first book of the series . He is the son of Billy Black , an old Swan family friend . When Bella uses him to get information on Edward Cullen and his family , Jacob tells her Quileute legends and introduces her to the idea that Edward is a vampire . Bella comes to like Jacob , and he develops a crush on her .
Edward Cullen and Jacob Black in New Moon
In New Moon , Edward 's fears for Bella 's safety intensify when she cuts her finger and is almost attacked by his brother Jasper . In an attempt to protect her , he convinces her that he no longer loves her , and moves away with his family , leaving Bella heartbroken . Edward finds it difficult to live without Bella , and becomes severely depressed at the prospect of an infinitely long and meaningless life . After he mistakenly learns from his sister Rosalie that Bella has committed suicide , Edward attempts to convince a group of Italian vampires , the Volturi , to kill him .
Meanwhile after months of depression over Edward 's leaving in New Moon , Bella finds friendship with Jacob and slowly begins to come out of her depression . Their friendship becomes very strong , but Jacob also develops romantic feelings for Bella that she does not reciprocate . Jacob is also one of an ancient |
Pillsbury Doughboy on Pinterest | Pillsbury, Figurine and ... | qg_4180 | 1965 saw the debut of Poppin Fresh, who along with his extended family Poppie Fresh, GrandPopper and GranMommer, Biscuit, Flapjack, Popper, Bun-Bun, and Rollie, is the advertising mascot for what company? | {
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Anatomy of the Coccyx (Tailbone) - Spine-Health | qg_4181 | What is the common name for your coccyx? | {
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Depending on an individual ’ s development , the coccyx may consist of three to five different bones connected by fused—or semi-fused—joints and/or disc-like ligaments . While it was originally thought that the coccyx is always fused together , it is now known that the coccyx is not one solid bone , but there is some limited movement between the bones permitted by fibrous joints and ligaments .
See Sacrum ( Sacral Region )
The coccyx connects with the sacrum through the sacrococcygeal joint , and there is normally limited movement between the coccyx and the sacrum . The coccyx usually moves slightly forward or backward as the pelvis , hips , and legs move . When a person sits or stands , the bones that make up the pelvis ( including the coccyx ) rotate outward and inward slightly to better support and balance the body .
See Sacroiliac Joint Anatomy
Function of the Coccyx
Although the tailbone is considered vestigial ( or no longer necessary ) in the human body , it does have some function in the pelvis . For instance , the coccyx is one part of a three-part support for a person in the seated position . Weight is distributed between the bottom portions of the two hip bones ( or ischium ) and the tailbone , providing balance and stability when a person is seated .
The tailbone is the connecting point for many pelvic floor muscles . These muscles help support the anus and aid in defecation , support the vagina in females , and assist in walking , running , and moving the legs .
In This Article :
Coccydynia ( Tailbone Pain ) Video
Why Do More Coccyx Injuries Occur in Women Than Men ?
Coccydynia is generally much more common in women ; some sources from the medical literature find that women are five times more likely to develop coccydynia than men.2
The majority of coccyx injuries occur in women because :
A broader pelvic structure , which may decrease the amount of pelvic rotation and leave the coccyx more exposed to injury .
Women tend to place more weight on the coccyx when sitting , which leaves it more susceptible to injury .
Childbirth , which may cause acute damage as the baby moves over the tailbone |
Bicycle Types: How to Pick the Best Bike for You - Century ... | qg_4182 | Mountain, touring, and BMX are all types of what? | {
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Bicycle Types : How to Pick the Best Bike for You
So Many Choices
When trying to decide on the best type of bike , think about these questions :
Who do you ride with ?
What do they ride ?
What have you had in the past that you liked ?
What have you had in the past that you disliked ?
What would you like to do with your new bike ?
If you are buying a bike to ride with a group of friends , buy something similar to what they ride . You will not be able to keep up with road bikes if you are on a mountain bike or cruiser . And a road bike can not go on the dirt or the sand .
If you enjoyed a three speed as a child , you may find this a fun bike again . If you disliked the road bike you bought a few years ago , perhaps a mountain bike would be better .
Road Bikes
Road bicycles are designed to be ridden fast on smooth pavement . They have smooth , skinny tires and `` drop '' handlebars , and can be used for on-road racing . They are usually lighter than other types of bicycles . They can be ridden on paved trails , but most people find them uncomfortable and unstable on unpaved trails . Most road bikes are not capable of carrying heavy loads .
Cyclocross bicycles are a special type of road bike designed to be ridden on mixed surfaces ( combination of pavement , unpaved trails , gravel , grass ) . They have a drop handlebar like regular road bikes , but the tires are a littler wider for more off-road traction , and they have a different style of brake that helps to prevent mud buildup in the frame . Cyclocross bikes make good commuter bikes , because of the versatility , durability , and in most cases , the ability to carry light loads . Cyclocross bicycles are sometimes called 'cross bikes or cx bikes for short .
Touring bicycles are another special type of road bike . They are designed to be ridden on pavement , but are more durable for use on self-supported long-distance riding . They have all of the necessary mounting bolts for cargo racks and fenders , and although they still have a drop handlebar , they usually have a more relaxed frame design so that the rider is more upright , for more comfort when riding long distances for multiple days at a time . They have a lower gear range compared to regular road bikes , to allow for carrying heavy loads up steep hills . They also make good commuter bicycles , because of their durability and ability to carry heavy loads .
Triathlon/Time Trial Bicycles are road bikes with a special design that maximizes their aerodynamic properties . The handlebars are also a special aerodynamic design that allows you to crouch forward while riding , to minimize the wind resistance against your body . Triathlon/time trial races usually have staggered starts , where each racer starts on his/her own ; these bicycles are usually not allowed to be used in mass-start races .
Flat-Bar Road Bicycles have most of the advantages of regular road bikes -- lightweight frames and relatively narrow tires for efficiency on pavement -- with a flat or upright handlebar . These bikes are designed for people who want a light , high-performance bike , but do n't like the drop-handlebar riding position of a regular road bike . These bicycles are sometimes called fitness bikes or performance hybrid bikes . Most of them can accept somewhat wider tires , to make them suitable for use on unpaved trails . They usually have the ability to mount cargo racks and fenders , which make them good commuter bikes .
Track/Fixed-Gear Bicycles or fixies are designed to be ridden on a velodrome , which is a banked oval track specifically for bicycle racing . Some commuters prefer track bikes , however , due to their simple design , which makes them easy to maintain . They have a single gear that does not provide the ability to coast , so if the bike is moving , your feet must be pedaling . For even more simplicity , some riders prefer to not have brakes , since the fixed-gear mechanism can act as a brake . Most track bikes have drop handlebars , but some riders outfit theirs |
Chinese Sampan - the Cheap Pages | qg_4183 | Originating in China, a sampan is a type of what? | {
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Chinese Sampan Teaches Much to Designers
C. Andrade , Jr The RUDDER , July 1917
C. Andrade , Jr. , recently came across an old model of a Chinese sampan . It is an odd piece of work , full of interest and instructive , too . Mr. Andrade lent the model to George B. Douglas , who has taken off the lines , and these lines , pictures of the model and an article written by Mr. Andrade , are given herewith in THE RUDDER .
THE accompanying lines and sail plan illustrate a very interesting model of Chinese sampan . The model from which this was taken is an authentic piece of work , evidently made by a Chinese shipbuilder , as it contains all the peculiarities of design and construction that belong to the Chinese system of naval architecture . It is a fact not generally known that the Chinese are , and for many centuries have been , very successful sailors , and the model shown herewith is a good illustration of their ability as designers . It will be noted that the lines embody many of the refinements which are found in the most up-to-date boats in the United States . For example , the wetted surface of this model is reduced almost to the theoretical minimum for the displacement shown . There is not a single square inch of surface wasted in any projecting keel or skeg or deadwood .
The sheer line of the bottom of the boat also illustrates a peculiarity which naval architects in this country have just begun to appreciate , and that is , that the run can be carried out quite full , almost to the stern , and then come up , with a sharp turn , without hurting the boat 's speed in any way . This fact has been known for a number of years to the torpedo-boat builders of England , who carry their displacement curve very full , almost to the stern . The same thing is shown on the Herreshoff small steamers of the type of the Mirage , and other boats of that class , where the keel line is carried out with an easy curve , about to the point where the shaft leaves the hull , and then turns up rather sharply to the stern . This same feature accounts for the very short overhang , with strong upturned buttock lines that are found in the last two or three years ' designs of the Herreshoff sailing yachts .
There is no planking across the stern of the boat , but there is a big open space somewhat like a well all the way from the transom to the heavy after bulkhead , which is shown in the sail plan and also in one of the photographs .
I have known of this peculiarity of Chinese construction for many years , but only recently have I been able to evolve any theory which would account for it . This method of construction must have some great advantage , or the Chinese would not have adopted it originally , or having adopted it , would not have adhered to it for centuries , as they have . It is my belief that the purpose of this stern construction is this :
It will be observed that the stern of this model is very full . The half-breadth plan shows that the waterlines are carried out to their full beam , almost to the transom . This , of course , gives the model great stability , and also great ease in driving , but it has the disadvantage of making a stern with too great buoyancy , that is to say , if this boat were planked solid across the transom , and were driven off in a heavy following sea , the enormous surplus buoyancy of the stern would make her pitch to a dangerous degree , and would tend to bury her head . It is at this point that the reason for the peculiar stern construction becomes apparent , for it is obvious that if this boat is running off with a heavy following sea , the instant that a wave strikes her stern , a very large volume of water will be momentarily held in the space between the stern proper and the after bulkhead . In a large boat , this weight of water would probably amount to a ton or more , and the weight of this water momentarily holds down the stern and prevents it from lifting unduly on a following sea .
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Statehood - Washington State | qg_4184 | Representing the date of admission to the Union, what is the number on the flag of the great State of Washington? | {
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First State Capitol building
Statehood
1889
Washington became the forty-second state of the United States of America on November 11 , 1889 . After a hiatus of thirteen years when no new states were admitted to the Union , the United States Congress passed an act enabling the territories of Washington , North Dakota , South Dakota , and Montana to seek statehood . Before statehood could be conferred , a state constitution had to be written and passed by the Territories .
Washington ’ s constitutional convention was duly convened in Olympia , the territorial capital , on July 4 , in crowded and swelteringly hot conditions . The delegates were chosen by a formula devised by Congress which required the governor and chief justice of the Supreme Court to divide the territory into twenty-five voting districts of approximately equal populations . Election was apportioned by the party affiliation : of the three delegates representing each district , two were of the majority party and one of a minority affiliation , thereby ensuring the dominance , but not the dictatorship , of the Republican Party . ( Ficken , pp . 206-212 )
“ Seventy-five men elected to the State Constitutional Convention included 21 lawyers , 13 farmers , 6 merchants , 6 doctors , 5 bankers , 4 cattlemen , 3 teachers , 2 real-estate agents , 2 editors , 2 hop farmers , 2 loggers , 2 lumbermen , 1 minister , 1 surveyor , 1 fisherman , and 1 mining engineer. ” ( HistoryLink )
Some of the most contentious issues under discussion involved the disposition of school and state lands and the regulation or sale of tide lands . The regulation of railroads was an especially bitterly-debated topic . The creation of a judicial system which would adequately serve the state without draining it of resources was a concern ; the other branches of government , the executive and legislative , were also seen as potentially expensive for the fledgling state . Delegates debated the corrupting influences of free railway passes for elected officials and prohibited them , yet they failed to create a strong elected commission to regulate rates charged by railroads , an issue of vital importance to farmers and others . In the end , the Constitution was a patchwork made from the constitutions of other states and the original document drawn up in Walla Walla at an earlier convention , as well as resolutions and ideas submitted by citizens and groups . It reflected the issues and concerns of its day : the restrictions placed on the Legislature , the many statewide elected officials that split the responsibilities of governance , and the complex amending formula . ( Avery , 186-188 , 199-200 , 316-321 )
Nonetheless , Washington citizens approved the State Constitution by a vote of 40,152 to 11,879 in the election called by Territorial Governor Miles C. Moore on October 1 , 1889 . They also rejected the separate ballot issues that could not be agreed upon by the Convention on prohibition and woman suffrage . Those issues would continue to be discussed through the early decades of statehood . Another perennial issue not entirely settled in 1889 was the location of the state capital . Rival towns like Ellensburg and North Yakima challenged Olympia ’ s hold on the seat of government , an issue only completely laid to rest with the building of permanent Capitol buildings in the 1920s . ( Nicandri and Valley )
For further analyses of the writing of the Constitution , see the following sources :
James M. Dolliver , “ The Mind of the Founders : An Assessment of the Washington Constitution of 1889 , ” Washington Comes of Age : The State in National Experience , Washington University Press , 1992
Linda Louise Blackwelder Pall , “ The Washington Constitution : Fundamental Law and Principles for the State , ” Government and Politics in the Evergreen State , Washington State university Press , 1992
Cornell W. Clayton and Stephen Meyer , “ Washington ’ s Constitution : History and the Politics of State Constitutional Jurisprudence , ” Washington State Government and Politics , Washington State University Press , 2004
The Opposition :
Not all sectors of the population were sanguine about the composition of the Constitution . Many farmers , especially in eastern Washington , were uneasy with the direction of the founding document . Grange historian Harriet Ann Crawford notes :
The State Grange was born during the same summer which saw the transition of Washington Territory into Washington State . In fact , it appears very certain that |
Where Does the Brown in Brown Sugar Come From ... | qg_4185 | What is the name for sugar containing between 3.5% and 6.5% molasses? | {
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( Image credit : Christine Gallary )
I love baking and cooking with a freshly opened package of brown sugar . I love packing it tightly into a measuring up and that oh-so-satisfying feeling I get when it flips out , perfectly molded , like sand for a sand castle .
So how is brown sugar made , and what 's the difference between light brown and dark brown sugar ?
How Brown Sugar Is Made
Brown sugar is a bit of a generic term — it 's simply sugar that contains molasses , with the molasses giving it that distinctive brown color and flavor . There are two ways that brown sugar can be made :
Unrefined or partially refined brown sugar is sugar that still contains some molasses from the original sugar refining process . It can be labeled factory , raw , natural , turbinado , demerara , and muscavado , among other names , depending on origin and the refining process . These sugars may not be as soft and moist as more refined brown sugars .
Refined brown sugar is made by adding molasses back to refined white sugar . This is the commercial brown sugar that is soft and moist and what is commonly thought of as brown sugar , so we 'll focus in on this type and how it 's used .
( Image credit : Christine Gallary )
Light vs . Dark Brown Sugar
Recipes will sometimes specify dark brown or light brown sugar , so what 's the difference ? It 's simply the amount of molasses in it :
Dark brown sugar contains about 6.5 % molasses .
Light brown ( or sometimes labeled golden brown ) sugar contains about 3.5 % molasses .
How Moisture Affects the Texture of Refined Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is naturally moist and soft because of the thin film of molasses that covers each sugar crystal . If the moisture in the molasses evaporates , however , the sugar hardens into one mass , so it should always be sealed in an airtight container to prevent moisture loss .
But the nice thing is that molasses is also hygroscopic , which means that it readily absorbs moisture . This means that if your brown sugar has hardened , you can seal it with bread or an apple so the molasses can steal and suck up its moisture to soften the brown sugar again !
Brown Sugar Softening Tips
A Simple Way to Soften Hard Brown Sugar in a Hurry
Cooking and Baking with Brown Sugar
Molasses is the key flavor in brown sugar , so dark brown sugar has a richer , more caramel-y flavor than light brown . If your recipe does not specify which kind of brown sugar to use , you can probably use whatever you have on hand , but pick the one you think is better suited to the recipe . If you want deeper flavors , go with dark brown , but if you do n't want the molasses to overpower the other flavors in the recipe , go with light .
More on Brown Sugar |
20 Highest Mountains in the Continent of Africa - ListnBest | qg_4186 | What is the tallest mountain on the African continent? | {
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Home > Geography > 20 Highest Mountains in the Continent of Africa
20 Highest Mountains in the Continent of Africa
Africa is the continent with dry and green geography feature . Uganda , Congo , and Ethiopia are the countries consist many highest mountains . The Ruwenzori range located between the Congo and Uganda is the site for many highest mountains and they are just a few kilometer in distance and triangle together . The Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain or point in Africa at the height of 5,895 meters above sea level , located in Tanzania .
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Eden's Effort | Spreading Awareness about Type 1 Diabetes ... | qg_4188 | Today is World Diabetes day, designed to bring awareness of the disease, which is caused by a shortage of what hormone? | {
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It ’ s that time of year again…
Basketball season 💗🏀😳
I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with it… mostly LOVE…
I LOVE the game – and even more so , I LOVE watching my girl play the game , do what she does best and loves with all her heart .
But – I HATE it because it causes me stress .. lots of stress
This year is the first year Eden will play basketball for her school – she has played other sports – but basketball is just different .. it impacts her body differently and I KNOW my child will NOT stop , take a break , check her blood sugar or sit out for one minute if she doesn ’ t have to , because she loves the game so much .
Eden had her first official “ tryout/practice ” yesterday .. I made all the previous arrangements with the school to be sure the new coach would be sufficiently glucagon trained for a Type 1 Diabetes emergency – which was done right before the session .
At the end of practice I approached him and introduced myself and said I was “ Eden ’ s mom ” …
his response – WHICH one is Eden ?
Yup – slight internal FREAK OUT from me .. In my head – you mean , the emergency training you just had and the kid you just learned has a life threatening condition and are supposed to ensure is SAFE and you don ’ t even KNOW WHO SHE IS ? ! ? !
Calm down – momma bear .. calm down…
Resume conversation – question him on glucagon training to ensure it took place – get a very off hand – “ oh yea , the insulin thing ” response .. I ’ m sure I had a look of pure horror on my face ..
I honestly can ’ t even remember exactly how the conversation went from there – I probably rambled – he had a deer in headlights look – and I handed him my cell phone number and email address and said I would send him additional information and guidelines that needed to be followed ..
Yes – Eden is in Middle School and for the most part can manage the majority of her T1D care .. I ’ m SURE I sounded like an over bearing , over protective momma – BUT – exercise is a different animal all together – basketball is different – AND I KNOW MY KID… and I am entrusting a COMPLETE stranger – who clearly knows nothing about her medical condition – or even what she looks like to keep her SAFE ..
… insert major stress here … 😳
Type 1 Diabetes is SO unpredictable… you just NEVER know what will happen especially when exercising ..
prime example – last night ..
Eden has her first real “ coaching job ” – she was asked to be assistant coach to a 3rd/4th grade rec team .. SO EXCITING ! She insisted that I didn ’ t need to stay and I could drop her off because she wouldn ’ t technically be exercising… I did think about it , but being her first time I wanted to see her in action ! 😃
We had an early dinner and on the way there her blood sugar was trending low and she still had a LOT of active insulin that would lower it further… It was a fairly heavy dinner and I was pretty confident that her blood sugar would rise substantially to counteract the insulin and told her she needed to keep her insulin pump ON ( she usually takes off for basketball ) and did not give her any additional sugar ..
As practice begins , her blood sugar starts to drop and hover at a pretty low level – within less than 30 minutes we were pulling her from the court – giving her glucose gel and taking her pump off so she wouldn ’ t get any additional insulin… ( her Dex read BELOW 55 ) Because we were alerted by her CGM and watching what was happening disaster was averted . Her blood sugar was falling rapidly and Eden had NO CLUE her blood sugar was tanking…
This is what makes me SO NERVOUS – and she wasn ’ t even “ exercising ” …
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Parts of a Suit of Armor - Medieval Lifestyle | qg_4191 | In a traditional suit of armor, where on the body was a greave worn? | {
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Medieval Sword
Suit of Armor Close-Up : The Medieval Harness
The battle-ready medieval knight was attired in a suit of armor referred to as a `` body harness . '' A common construction technique utilized `` lames '' or strips of metal which overlapped , somewhat like the shingles on a roof . These laminations were often used in the collar , shoulder , and abdominal areas to facilitate movement .
Underneath the suit of armor a cushioning gambeson may have been worn , a quilted jacket stuffed with tow ( short flax fibers ) , wool , grass , or horse hair .
Some of the basic elements of the plate harness are illustrated below :
Parts of a Suit of Armor
Head and Shoulder Armor
Comb
— An extension from front to back across the top of the helmet which helps strengthen the helm ’ s structure . During the Renaissance period this helmet component could be very large and ornate .
Helm
— Vest-like shoulder armor which added some protection over the breastplate and across the upper back .
Torso Armor
— As its name implies , this plate protected the upper chest area .
Plackart
— An armored reinforcement covering the lower half of the breastplate . Depending upon the design , the plackart might cover nearly the entire breastplate .
Fauld
— Armor , usually composed of lames , which attached to the breastplat > ( and plackart ) , serving to protect the abdomen .
Tasset
( TAS-et ) — Solid Armor plates or a skirt of lames hung from the fauld to cover the gap between the fauld and the thigh armor .
Arm and Leg Armor
Rerebrace
( REER-brase ) — Armor shielding of the upper arm . The rerebrace is also referred to as the upper cannon .
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About Japanese Food: Soya Beans - Matsuri St. James's | qg_4193 | Miso, tofu, and shoyu all come from what legume? | {
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About Japanese Food
The staple food of Japan
Soya beans are available in a wide variety of dishes in Matsuri restaurants , such as edamame ( boiled soya beans in their pods ) , agedashi tofu ( Golden deep-fried bean curd in a sweet soya sauce ) , tofu teriyaki and miso soup .
Matsuri St James 's
Soya Beans
There are three different soya beans which are used in Japanese cuisine distinguished by their respective colours ; white , green and black .
The white beans , called “ miso mame ” meaning “ miso beans ” , can be eaten boiled , but they are also the main ingredient of miso , shoyu ( soya sauce ) , tofu ( bean curd ) , natto ( fermented soya beans ) , yuba ( tofu skin ) and kinako ( soya bean flour ) .
The green beans are eaten in their unripened form as edamame , mashed and added to soup , or boiled and sweetened ( uguisu mame ) .
The black beans are eaten boiled as kuromame and are served as part of the New Year cuisine , osechi ryori .
Did you know ?
Soya beans have a very high nutritional value consisting of protein ( 35 % ) , carbohydrate ( 24 % ) and fat ( 19 % ) . They also contain linoleic acid , one of the essential fatty acids , vitamin B1 ( Thiamin ) and vitamin B2 ( Riboflavin ) .
The Japanese have been farming soya beans for the past 4-5,000 years and it is one of the five important grains in the Japanese diet ; the others being kome ( rice ) , mugi ( wheat ) , awa ( foxtail millet ) and hie ( barnyard millet ) .
Soya Bean Products in Japanese Cuisine
Tofu
Tofu is soya bean curd which was introduced to Japan from China 2,000 years ago . It is formed by extracting the soya milk by boiling white soya beans and straining them . There are two main types of tofu which result from this , momen , which is strained through cotton , and kinu , which is strained through a finer material . The momen being firmer tofu as there is more sediment from the beans remaining than in the kinu . The soya milk is then set by the use of a coagulant such as calcium sulphate , in the same way that cheese is made from milk . It is then stored in water to maintain its freshness and shape .
Yaki-dofu
Yaki-dofu is grilled tofu on a skewer . As tofu does not keep for long ( around three days ) this is a way to preserve it for up to a week .
Abura-age
Abura-age is thinly sliced tofu cooked in oil and will last for about a week . This is used to make inari-zushi , forming the pockets for the sushi rice .
Nama-age
Nama-age is thickly sliced tofu fried in oil . This is served grilled , topped with miso , or in oden , a Japanese stew .
Yuba
Yuba is the skin resulting from boiling the beans in the tofu making process .
Natto
Soya beans are boiled and then fermented with natto-kin , a bacteria , to produce natto . The fermentation needs to take place between 37° and 39° Centigrade . A rich source of protein , natto and the soybean paste miso are a popular breakfast food in Japan .
Miso
Salt and water are mixed into steamed soya beans . Rice kouji , a fungus used as a catalyst for fermentation , is then added to the mixture . The combined ingredients are then left to mature in the dark in much the same way as cheese .
Shoyu
Shoyu ( soya sauce ) , is the most commonly found soya product in Japanese cuisine . It was first introduced to Japan 2,000 years ago . It is formed by boiling soya beans , mashing them up , adding salted water and rice kouji . This mixture is then boiled again and pressed to extract the liquid which is the soya sauce .
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What is Reflexology ?
Reflexology is the science or method of stimulating reflexes of the foot , hand or ear that correspond to each gland , organ and part of the body . Stimulation of these reflexes serves to relax and normalize all functions of the body in order to promote a natural balance and revitalization . In ancient times , walking barefoot over rocks and hard ground naturally stimulated these reflexes every day .
Does Reflexology cure diseases or ailments ?
Reflexology is not intended to cure diseases or ailments . Reflexologists are not medical practitioners and are not allowed to diagnose ailments or treat disease . Reflexology can be a valuable way of indicating areas where higher stress or tension is present in the body and can assist to relieve that stress or tension which can promote or encourage the natural healing process .
What does Reflexology do ?
Reflexology can relieve tension and promote relaxation . Medical studies show that over 75 % of all health problems can be linked to tension and stress . Our modern lifestyles not only cause a great deal of this stress , but also do nothing to relieve it . In ancient times , we had stress of a different nature , and due to the ancient lifestyle , were able to naturally treat tension and stress without even realizing it .
How does it work ?
There are many theories about how Reflexology works , but the most commonly held belief is that Reflexology acts to relax those reflexes that in turn are connected to various parts of the body , improving lymphatic drainage and circulation as well as relaxing muscles and stimulating nerve connections . Reflexology is primarily a relaxation technique , and while research clearly indicates that Reflexology benefits patients health in both chronic and other ailments , it is not a substitute for medical treatment , and should be considered as complementary to any type of medical treatment . Extensive research on reflexology has validated the effectiveness of Reflexology .
Is Reflexology new ?
Although recently becoming much more popular and accepted in Western society , Reflexology has been practiced for thousands of years by Egyptians , Native American cultures and Mayan and Incan civilizations . It is widely accepted in many European countries as an accepted therapy . Modern Reflexology has its origins in the late 1930 's , thanks to Eunice Ingham .
Is Reflexology the same as Massage , Acupuncture , Acupressure or Shiatsu ?
Reflexology is not the same as massage , which involves tissue and muscle therapy to promote relaxation . Acupuncture , Acupressure and Shiatsu are similar in some respects to reflexology in their use of reflexes or meridians of the body as they relate to the gland , organs and parts of the body , however Reflexology focuses on relaxation of those reflexes through manipulation to reduce stress and tension . The other therapies are based on the belief that 'Chi ' or energy flows through the meridians and that the therapy improves the flow of 'Chi ' by reducing or eliminating blockages .
What are the benefits of Reflexology ?
Reflexology primarily eases stress and tension , which in turn can improve blood circulation , lymph drainage , assist in the elimination of toxins , and strengthening of the immune system . It enables the body 's natural healing processes to promote wellness .
Can Reflexology make a condition worse ?
No . Reflexology is a non-invasive natural therapy that relaxes the body and is essentially harmless . On rare occasions , release of toxins as a result of the body 's natural healing process may result in symptoms such as perspiration , nausea or headaches , however these symptoms are not directly related to Reflexology , and are temporary and not serious .
How can I become a Reflexologist ?
The regulations regarding practicing Reflexology vary from country to country and within countries can also vary by state or province . In some cases municipal or city licenses may be required to practice natural health care . The best way to investigate becoming a Reflexologist is to contact your closest Reflexology Association . ( Click on our Associations tab at the top of the page . ) The amount of classroom and practical training as well as written examinations also varies greatly . although Reflexology Associations are striving to ensure that all practitioners are well trained and certified in most regions . Using a well trained Reflexologist who is certified by an accredited school and/or Association is recommended .
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Field Guide: Jehovah's Witnesses: Overview - isitso.org | qg_4196 | Awake and The Watchtower are two magazines distributed by what religious group in the door-to-door ministries business? | {
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The author was a former member of Jehovah 's Witnesses .
The Claims
The leadership of the WBTS claims to be the one and only conduit through whom God is making His will known on earth today . They are the only ones who can warn the non-
Witness world of what the future holds . And they are the only ones who can accurately interpret the full meaning of the scriptures for the loyal individual Jehovah 's Witness . The individual JW is totally dependent on the WBTS to reveal the `` true doctrines '' that he/she must believe , and the true understanding of how to apply every part of the Bible to his/her own life . Thus the body of Jehovah 's Witnesses who are subject to this leadership by the WBTS are viewed as the only `` true believers '' on earth . World conditions are believed to indicate the very near coming of the `` end of the age , '' with the great Battle of Armageddon to bring an end to the world 's Godless system . And a new `` Paradise on Earth '' will begin after that .
However , unlike many evangelical groups , the Jehovah 's Witnesses are not expecting the `` Return '' of Jesus Christ in His glorified body to rule on Earth . And although they expect a resurrection to life of believers , they expect such a resurrection for most to be to a permanent `` physical life , '' which will be lived on the restored earth for all eternity .
There is a special , elite group of believers , numbering 144,000 , who will be resurrected to a `` spiritual life '' and dwell in heavenly realms with Jesus , ruling over the earth . These are believed to be the relatively few `` faithful of all ages '' from the first century to the 19th , combined with those faithful Watchtower supporters who were members up through 1935 when the process of making up that 144,000 is believed to have been completed .
On the annual memorial of the Last Supper in the spring each year , JWs gather in their Kingdom Halls for what would appear to most observers to be a `` communion '' service with bread and wine being distributed . However , upon closer observation , it would be noted that the bread and wine are passed among the participants and only a handful of people … none , in some settings … would take them . For only those who are of the special class of the 144,000 are considered to be really a part of the `` New Covenant . '' And since most of those who were alive and part of the Watchtower movement in 1935 have since died , that leaves few left to partake of the bread and wine—about 10,000 in 2008 .
The other JWs are part of a class referred to as the `` Great Crowd '' ( from the New World Translation wording of Revelation 7:9 ) and they have no part in what is known as the `` heavenly hope . '' Actually , though , recent records have indicated that the number of those taking the bread and wine has increased in recent decades . The theory allows for the possibility that some originally part of the 144,000 “ fell away ” from their calling , and God chose to replace them . Each individual who takes the bread and wine makes the decision within himself or herself if they believe that they have the “ heavenly hope. ” Although others in their congregation or in the organizational leadership may doubt their claim , no one stops them from partaking , and the total number is reported in official organizational documents .
The hope of the Great Crowd is an `` earthly hope , '' the reward of everlasting physical life in a Paradise Earth … and their confidence in this reward is based on their performance as dutiful JWs in this lifetime . To qualify for the reward , they are expected to be totally obedient to all directives of the WBTS , to accept unquestioningly any teachings which come from that source , and to dedicate as much time and effort as possible in spreading the JW `` gospel '' and making converts , who will also then have the earthly hope .
The Allure
Even those people who have absolutely no interest in the theological teachings of the JWs … and even those who find having one |
Baptist preacher Fred Phelps: Anti-LDS and anti-GLBT activist | qg_4197 | Monday marked the birth of what total asshat, the "pastor" behind Topeka, KS based Westboro Baptist Church? | {
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IMPORTANT NOTES FROM
THE ANTI-PHELPS UNDERGROUND
PLEASE MAKE 10 COPIES OF THIS FILE AND GIVE THEM TO THOSE WHO FIND THE ACTIVITIES OF FRED PHELPS UNCONSCIONABLE .
On June 29 , 1994 Jon Michael Bell , a former reporter hired to investigate Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church by Stauffer Communications , Inc. , filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court in Topeka , Kansas against Stauffer Communications alleging the Topeka Capital-Journal owed him compensation for overtime and to clarify ownership of his notes and work product . The work product in question , `` Addicted to Hate '' chronicling the life and times of Fred Phelps , was attached to the lawsuit as Exhibit A making it , therefore , a public document . Learning of the suit , members of Topeka 's anti-Phelps underground delivered a certified copy of the lawsuit to a copy shop near the courthouse .
Within 48 hours , Stauffer Communications had written all area media outlets and issued veiled warnings about using the information contained in `` Addicted to Hate '' . A rival Topeka newspaper , the Metro News , announced it was considering publishing the lawsuit in it entirety . The Kansas City Star abided by Stauffer Communication 's wishes , but several other media outlets aired or printed portions of the manuscript . Within 48 hours of the filing , Stauffer Communications persuaded a judge to seal the suit so the Clerk of the District Court could no longer make copies for the public . No matter - no such order was issued to the copy shop or to the hundreds of citizens that already had copies .
On July 8 the Capital-Journal , which had deep-sixed the Phelps project and fired the publisher who authorized it when it was completed last fall , suddenly began its watered-down , copyrighted series on Phelps that they had earlier claimed they would n't print . Bell also withdrew his suit the same day . By this time , however , TV networks , wire services , and eastern newspapers had obtained copies of the manuscript , and Stauffer 's unprecedented attempt to suppress media discussion of the document attracted the interest of several major East Coast newspapers on First Amendment grounds .
Phelps , a self-proclaimed advocate of the First Amendment , whose 'free speech activities include libel , slander defamation of character , intimidation , obscene language , battery , promptly denounced Stauffer Communications and denied the allegations of child abuse , spouse abuse , and other illegal activities . Anyone familiar with Phelps and his children who remain loyal to him , however , can clearly see these adult children and his wife suffer from the grotesque and obvious behaviors symptomatic of severe , long-term abuse . Where and how the twisted saga of Fred Phelps will end is anyone 's guess .
DISCLAIMER
The volunteer distributors of this file wish to emphatically state that Jon Michael Bell did not suggest , encourage , or take part in the transfer or distribution of his typewritten manuscript ( Exhibit A ) to ASCII format . Volunteer distributors make no guarantees either expressed or implied and can not be responsible in the use of this file .
Jon Michael Bell , one of the authors of `` Addicted to Hate '' , seeks no compensation for his work . If , however , after reading `` Addicted to Hate '' , you would like to make a contribution in his name to organizations in Topeka assisting AIDS victims , abused children and battered women , please send your donations to :
1 . Hospice for AIDS Victims c/o Topeka AIDS Project 1915 S. W. 6th Street Topeka , Kansas 66606 2 . Project Safe Talk 200 S.E . 7th Street Topeka , Kansas 66603 3 . Battered Women Task Force 225 S.W . 12th Street Topeka , Kansas 66612
Let the word go forth that the overwhelmingly vast majority of Topekans and Kansans DO NOT support Westboro Baptist Cult and Fred Phelps ' hate campaigns against all who disagree with him . The District Attorney in Shawnee County ( Topeka ) has filed several criminal cases against members of the Westboro Cult ranging from disorderly conduct and battery to felony charges of aggravated intimidations of victims and witnesses . Prosecution of these cases are delayed pending the outcome of the second of the lawsuits filed in federal court by Phelps Chartered . There will probably be more . Fred and his lawyer offspring and in-laws continue to abuse the judicial system much as Fred did before his state and federal |
PETA does it again – Feministe | qg_4198 | An ad campaign from PETA features celebrities sans clothing stating “I’d Rather Go Naked than” what? | {
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Other feminist bloggers have covered the PETA breast-milk campaign , and you should read their thoughts . And yes , it is obvious that PETA is doing its usual over-the-top schtick , and the campaign — which encourages Ben & Jerry ’ s to use human breast milk instead of cow milk to make their ice cream — is not meant to be taken literally .
…but so what ? PETA ’ s point , unfortunately , is not to highlight cruelty to animals by pointing out the fact that it would be cruel to force women to produce milk for mass consumption , and that it ’ s just as cruel to use cows for their milk . No , as usual , PETA is going for sensationalism . And in this case , for the gross-out factor ( coupled with the titty factor ) .
Because the reaction to PETA ’ s breast milk suggestion hasn ’ t been , “ Hmm , I guess making cows produce milk for us is kind of cruel ; ” it ’ s been , “ Breast milk in ice cream ? ! Gross ! ”
If that ’ s what they were going for , fine . But it ’ s not a tactic that makes anyone think about animal cruelty . It ’ s not a tactic that ’ s going to make anything think anything beyond , “ Those PETA assholes are crazy. ” And as Renee says , “ PETA has no issue privilging animals over women . Social change on the backs of women is not social change . ”
For those animal-loving feminists among us , PETA is a major thorn in our sides . The fact is , animal abuse and human abuse are related . Meat consumption is gendered , with meat-eating as something men do , while women ’ s bodies are literally imaged as pieces of meat
. It ’ s well-established that people who abuse their partners and their family members often abuse the family animals as well , and use beloved pets as a way of controlling , manipulating , threatening and further harming their victims . And the abuse of animals is sometimes disturbingly sexualized ( violence and sexual assault trigger warning ) :
On the video [ of a pig farm ] , obtained by AP , a supervisor tells an undercover PETA investigator that when he gets angry or a sow won ’ t move , “ I grab one of these rods and jam it in her [ anus ] . ”
…
“ I hate them . These [ expletives ] deserve to be hurt . Hurt , I say ! , ” the employee yells as he hits a sow with a metal rod . “ Hurt ! Hurt ! Hurt ! Hurt ! … Take out your frustrations on ’ em. ” He encourages the investigator to pretend that one of the pigs scared off a voluptuous and willing 17- or 18-year-old girl , and then beat the pig for it .
( Above links via Elaine ) .
This is an animal rights issue , and it ’ s a women ’ s rights issue . PETA does some great investigational work , and they deserve credit for sounding the alarm on animal abuse and for promoting cruelty-free lifestyles .
But if abuse of animals and abuse of women overlap — and I believe that they do — then I have a hard time seeing how exploiting and insulting women does much good to achieve their goals .
Feminists should absolutely be concerned about animal welfare — but we should also be concerned about women ’ s welfare , and we shouldn ’ t make excuses for groups like PETA , no matter how important their cause .
It ’ s not just using naked women ’ s bodies to promote their cause ; I don ’ t have much of a problem with naked bodies . It ’ s the sexualization of abuse , and the fact that PETA uses naked women ’ s bodies in place of the bodies of abused and dead animals ; it ’ s the fat – shaming ; it ’ s the ongoing treatment of women ’ s bodies as gross ; it ’ s the Holocaust , lynching and slavery exploitation ; it ’ s the fact that they target women who wear fur , but are nowhere to be seen at leather-filled biker bars ; it ’ s the trans-hate ( link via Renee ) .
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Jelly Belly Recipe | Jelly Belly Candy Company | qg_4201 | Toasted Marshmallow, Pina Colada, Crushed Pineapple and Buttered Popcorn are among the 50 official flavors of what candy? | {
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Healthy Milk Chocolate Is On The Way, Scientists Say | qg_4202 | What candy company is responsible for M&Ms, Milky Way, Snickers, and Twix bars, among others? | {
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Electrifying Liquid Milk Chocolate May Reduce Fat Content By 20 % ; Healthier Options On The Horizon
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Low-fat chocolate that actually tastes good ? Thanks , science . We ’ re not talking about the dark variety either , the kind most often associated with health benefits . But instead , researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia have found a way to reduce milk chocolate ’ s fat content by 20 percent .
Cocoa solids are one of the richest sources of antioxidant flavonoids , but unfortunately , most chocolate products are high in cocoa butter , oils , and other fatty ingredients . This is because when liquid chocolate flows through factory pipes , the step before it ’ s solidified and wrapped in foil , cocoa tends to pack together and get jammed — butter keeps everything moving . The researchers reported that fats make up to 40 percent of a typical molding , 25 to 30 percent of which are cocoa butter . The rest are other oils and fats . “ Because children are the leading chocolate consumers , reducing the fat level in chocolate to make them healthier is important and urgent , ” they wrote .
So when a consulting firm working for Mars Inc. — the manufacturer responsible for M & Ms , Snickers , and Twix bars among others — contacted the Temple team for help , they agreed . According to NPR , the company got in touch with lead study author Rongjia Tao specifically because he specializes in electrorheology , a type of science that ’ s dedicated to a deep understanding of liquid suspensions .
Scientists believe they 've made a new class of healthier and tastier milk chocolate . Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
“ Most people think of chocolate as solid because this is how they buy and eat it , ” he and his team explained . “ To the chocolate maker , however , chocolate is a liquid for the whole process of production and only solidified just before it is ready to be packed and sent to the warehouse or store . ''
Tao ’ s team stepped away from traditional electrorheology to make their own device , a sort of electrified pipe , to better measure chocolate ’ s thickness . When researchers poured in the liquid chocolate , they could see the particles consisting of cocoa , sugar , and milk solids cluster in a line along the pipe as it flowed through . When they sent in electric shocks , the chocolate ’ s viscosity dropped . The thickness of liquid chocolate consisting of 60 percent cocoa solids and 40 percent melted fat was around 84 percent pre-electric shock — afterward it dropped down to about 15 percent.In this state , the researchers can reduce fat by 20.5 percent without it clogging factory pipes .
This is the lowest scientists have been able to get milk chocolate ’ s fat level , and Tao saw similar results when he treated Hershey and Blommer products . What ’ s more , the “ new class ” of healthy chocolate tastes good too . Or at least researchers claim that it has a “ slightly stronger cocoa solid flavor , better than the original chocolate . ”
Overall , the experiment went better than expected , researchers wrote . But scientists not involved with the study aren ’ t sold on the idea just yet .
`` Part of what makes chocolate so unique is the melting properties of the cocoa butter , '' John Hayes , a food scientist and the director of the Sensory Evaluation Center at Penn State University , told NPR . `` It just melts exactly at body temperature . … Less butter would mean more powdery , more brittle , more stringent chocolate . ”
The public may soon be able to taste for themselves . Tao is reportedly working with “ a major chocolate company ” to get his electric chocolate into the hands of its loyal consumers very soon .
Source : Tao R , et al . Electrorheology Leads to Healthier and Tastier Chocolate . Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . 2016 . |
Mascot with Attitude - TV Tropes | qg_4203 | Sonic, the mascot for Sega corporation, is what type of animal? | {
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— Sonic the Hedgehog , `` Role Models '' , Sonic Boom
There was a time , largely in the mid- Nineties , when the world of video games was overrun with a certain type of character . The Mascot with Attitude is a snarky Funny Animal with kickin ' powers , improbable jumping abilities , and usually some form of girlfriend or world to save ( or something ) . Generally , the Mascot with Attitude can be defined by the presence of three or more the following traits :
Comes from a Platform Game .
Is Totally Radical . This can be as mild as using totally bogus outdated slang , or as egregious as giving the character a love of `` extreme '' sports , fast food , sneakers , or anything else with supposed `` youth appeal . ''
Is quippy , snarky , and prone to making lots of really bad jokes . Bonus points if one of them is a Take That against Sonic the Hedgehog . ( This trait is more likely to show up in comic book and cartoon adaptations than games , whose Excuse Plots often did without dialogue . )
Is competent and violent , but not to child-unfriendly levels . He 's also not allowed to swear , but will do his best to anyway .
A supporting cast which reinforces his status as coolest character in the universe . Look out for an older uncool antagonist , a sidekick with a case of hero-worship , a helplessly devoted and/or snarky love interest , or a rival that 's almost ( but not quite ) as cool as the mascot .
Advertisements for his games put a lot of emphasis on said game 's `` intensity , '' especially twitch-action and `` speed '' .
During their heyday in the 90s , almost all Mascots With Attitude were created in order to capitalize on the success of one Sonic the Hedgehog . The reason that most of these failed is that they tended to come across as The Theme Park Version of Sonic . Often a Mascot with Attitude would have said attitude at the expense of a real personality ; they were frequently unable to say anything not snarky , and tended to overuse their gimmicks to the point of being Flat Characters . Many were American-made ( probably because Americans love Sonic ) and thus also tended to be filled with Looney Tunes -esque gags or grossout humor , as were popular in America at the time . ( Sonic himself notably had neither of these things in his games . )
Nowadays , outside of Sonic , this trope is all but discredited , except in parodies , with Conker 's Bad Fur Day providing the final blow ( although Conker 's Bad Fur Day was more a parody of cutesy woodland animal cartoons/games in general ) . But it 's not all bad —for every weak Sonic ripoff out there , there were always a few Mascots With Attitude who managed to be entertaining characters in their own right . The trick is to keep the attitude from eclipsing their entire character , and to merely make it one of their many traits . Audiences do still like `` cool '' characters , just so long as `` cool '' is n't all they are . ( Diversifying your gameplay does n't hurt either , as many of the M.W.A.s that survive to this day tended to play , er , radically different from Sonic . )
See also : Snarky Non-Human Sidekick , a webcomic trope .
Compare Dreamworks Face , a form of Covers Always Lie in which animated characters appear to be this but only on the movie poster .
Compare '90s Anti-Hero , who hails from the same era and Overused Copycat Character .
Examples :
The Burger King Kids Club , in particular Kid Vid ,
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Don Patch from Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo ( even if the original manga was n't from The '90s proper ) has many quirks and attitudes that poke fun of this trope , and even his design ( and transformations ) are reminiscent of '90s mascots like Sonic or Ristar .
Jibaku and the other pink creatures from Jibaku-kun , better known for its title in |
Arsenic Facts - softschools.com | qg_4204 | From the Persian for "yellow orpiment", what element, with an atomic number of 33, uses the symbol As? | {
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Arsenic Facts
Arsenic is a chemical that has been in use since ancient Greece , Egypt , and China , to strengthen alloys . It is poisonous and so is its compounds but has been used for many purposes in manufacturing and agriculture , and is also being looked at for medicinal use today despite its toxicity . Arsenic 's atomic number is 33 and its symbol is As . The word Arsenic is derived from the Persian word 'Zarnikh ' which means 'yellow orpiment . ' The arsenic element was isolated for the first time in 1250 by Albertus Magnus , a German philosopher . While arsenic is usually gray and brittle there are also yellow , and black allotropes ( different modified types ) .
Interesting Arsenic Facts :
Arsenic is a poison and should not be handled by anyone but chemists or other professionals in the scientific field .
In the past arsenic has been used as a wood preservative . It has also been used as an insecticide .
As a wood preservative , arsenic not only stops the wood from rotting but it also deters insects such as termites from destroying the wood .
Arsenic use has been decreased by many industries because of its impact on the environment . Arsenic is absorbed by plants and other farm produce and can lead to food poisoning by those who consume it in the plant .
Because of arsenic 's toxicity it can kill a person very quickly . It has been used throughout history in many assassination attempts . Yellow arsenic is the most deadly form . Even small amounts over time will lead to health problems and possibly death if not discontinued .
Arsenic is used to harden lead and copper alloys today .
Arsenic was used in the chemical Agent Blue , a form of chemical warfare used in the Vietnam War .
Some of the medicinal uses of arsenic include being a skin bleaching agent , a treatment for some forms of cancer and leukemia , and as an indicator for PET cancer scans .
Arsenic is solid at room temperature , boils as 1137 degrees Fahrenheit , and melts at 1503 degrees Fahrenheit .
Arsenic can be found in the crust of the earth , and the type used for industrial use is usually the byproduct of mining for copper , silver , and gold .
Small amounts of arsenic are important for animal health , despite its toxicity .
The arsenic contamination in the environment can come from a variety of sources including mining , coal-fired power plants , smelting , agriculture , and from volcanoes , and the small amounts found in the environment .
Humans come into contact with arsenic in a variety of ways . It can be present in food , water , in the air , and in cigarette smoke .
In the early 1800s a copper arsenate called Scheele 's Green , was used to color sweets .
The lead alloys used for bullets and lead shot include as much as 2 % arsenic .
Arsenic has been used in glass production but because of concerns of environmental contamination it has been discontinued by a lot of manufacturers .
Long term exposure can result in many human health issues , but treatment for chronic exposure is possible with anti-lewisite for 10 days once poisoning has been established .
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1In Yearning : Race , Gender , and Cultural Politics , cultural critic bell hooks argues that “ no one seems to know how to tell the story ” of white men romantically involved with slave women because long ago another story supplanted it : “ that story , invented by white men , is about the overwhelming desperate longing black men have to sexually violate the bodies of white women. ” Narratives of white exploitation and black solidarity have made it difficult to imagine consensual sex and impossible to imagine love of any kind across the color line in the plantation South . hooks predicted that the suppressed story , if told , would explain how sexuality could serve as “ a force subverting and disrupting power relations , unsettling the oppressor/oppressed paradigm ” ( 57-58 ) . By rethinking and reimagining the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings , contemporary novelists , filmmakers , and historians have exposed this “ suppressed story , ” the bare bones of which were first made public in 1802 by journalist James Callendar during Jefferson ’ s first term as U.S. President and then covered up by professional historians for almost 175 years .
2As novelist Ralph Ellison pointed out , historical fiction must sometimes serve as the repository for historical truth when the collective historical memory has repressed the facts . In 1979 Barbara Chase-Riboud ’ s best-selling novel Sally Hemings allowed readers to enter the mind and heart of the shadowy figure that historian Fawn Brodie had brought back into the public consciousness in 1974 , and in so doing enabled readers to believe that Jefferson might have had a long-term relationship with her . Chase-Riboud ’ s fictional portrait clearly upset Jefferson ’ s defenders , but the word that CBS might make the novel into a miniseries unnerved them , causing historians Virginius Dabney and Dumas Malone to intervene . Although they claimed that they were worried about historical accuracy , historian Annette Gordon-Reed believes that they were even more worried by the nature of the medium itself : “ If a beautiful woman appears on screen as a capable and trustworthy person , [ … ] all talk about impossibility [ of a liaison ] would be rendered meaningless ” ( Jefferson and Hemings , 182-83 ) . Over fifteen years later , the film and the miniseries that eventually were produced have proved Gordon-Reed right . Today visitors to Jefferson ’ s Monticello routinely view , seemingly without surprise or dismay , a twenty-minute documentary that briefly mentions the liaison .
3In examining four representations that have shaped the public acceptance and understanding of Jefferson and Hemings ’ relationship , I am limiting my analysis to the crucial twenty-six-month period in Paris ( 1787-89 ) , when Jefferson first came to know Hemings as a young woman , rather than the girl he remembered from Monticello . Barbara Chase-Riboud ’ s novel Sally Hemings , the Merchant-Ivory-Jhabvala film Jefferson in Paris ( 1995 ) , the Haid-Andrews TV movie Sally Hemings : An American Scandal ( 2000 ) , and Annette Gordon-Reed ’ s prize-winning family history The Hemingses of Monticello ( 2008 ) , all postulate answers to the questions most often asked about the beginning of the Jefferson-Hemings liaison : What attracted Thomas Jefferson to Sally Hemings ? What attracted Hemings to Jefferson ? Why would Jefferson give up the cosmopolitan artist Maria Cosway for a relationship with a slave ? Why would Hemings leave France , where she was a free woman , to return to slavery in Virginia ? Could a slave owner love a slave ? Could a slave love her enslaver ? That these final questions are always generalized in this way—with , as Gordon-Reed points out , the erasure of individual identities—illustrates the difficulty of representing such a relationship , or getting beyond what bell hooks terms the “ oppressed/oppressor paradigm. ” Some might ask , why try ? What ’ s the point , especially if the result were to obscure the effects of the power dynamic ? Jefferson was the enslaver , Hemings the enslaved ; he was white , she was black ; he had absolute control over her , she none over him .
4Such a reduction of the two people to symbols inherent in the power relationship induced by slavery and to prevailing ideas about racial identification does little to penetrate the historical mystery of their intimate relationship . As historian Winthrop Jordon concludes , “ we are left to guess , without explicit evidence , that |
Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son’s head ... | qg_4206 | A hero to the Swiss, William Tell supposedly shot what from the head of his son in a feat of crossbow marksmanship? | {
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Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son ’ s head ?
A sculpture of legendary Swiss hero William Tell and his trusty crossbow looks out over Lausanne , Switzerland , at sunset .
Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images
Generations can recognize the `` William Tell Overture '' within a few notes of its launch , thanks to its lasting association with vintage Lone Ranger reruns and a 2013 cinematic remake of the same name . But who was William Tell , and did he really shoot an apple off his son 's head ?
Tell was a farmer and Swiss folk hero . He literally stands as a symbol of political freedom ; there is a bronze statue of him in Uri , a mountain village that is the birthplace of modern Switzerland . As the country 's founding father , Tell is both legend and legendary . As the story goes , in 1307 , an agent of the Hapsburg duke of Austria placed a Hapsburg hat on a pole and ordered passersby to remove their caps . Tell refused and was then ordered to shoot an apple off his son 's head with an arrow at 120 paces or he and his son would both be killed . Tell obliged and succeeded in hitting the apple off his son 's head in a single shot .
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What happened next kicked off a revolution among the poor , medieval inhabitants and led to an overthrow of capricious foreign rule . The agent asked Tell why he had a second arrow in his jacket , to which Tell replied , `` If the first arrow had killed my son , I would have shot the second at you , and I would not have missed . ''
Tell was promptly detained and deported by boat , bound for a dungeon in a neighboring castle . He escaped , galvanized others in an uprising and the rest is a proud part of Swiss history .
Unfortunately , many scholars doubt that Tell was actually a real person . There 's no evidence that he ever existed or that anyone in Uri shot an arrow off a child 's head . More likely , the tale is amalgamation of events real and imagined .
While the uprising against Austria is steeped in reality , the addition of Tell 's daring feat probably comes from a remarkably similar story originating in 18th-century Denmark . In it , a Viking chief boasting of his marksmanship to a king , who promptly ordered the Viking to prove it . The king placed an apple on the Viking man 's son and ordered the Viking to shoot it off his head with a single arrow . The Viking did so , and when asked why he had another arrow in his vest , replied , `` To kill you , sire , had I killed my son '' [ source : Wernick ]
Even the first written account of Tell 's exploits -- appearing 250 years after the supposed events occurred -- had to be revised to match other accounts of Switzerland 's budding independence , adding even more weight to the fact that Tell 's life may have been a tall tale after all [ sources : Wernick , Britannica ] .
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The State of Idaho - An Introduction to the Gem State from ... | qg_4207 | Known as The Gem State, what was the 43rd state to join the Union on Jul 3, 1890? | {
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The State of Idaho
Late Afternoon - Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Welcome to Idaho , a land of rugged beauty and millions of acres of wilderness . With a landscape that ranges from subalpine to desert , granite mountains to fertile farms , lakes and waterfalls to canyons and gorges , Idaho is a study in geographic diversity . Hell 's Canyon , at 7900 feet , is the deepest canyon in North America , deeper even than the Grand Canyon . And the Shoshone Falls , on the Snake River , are higher than Niagara Falls .
The Idaho potato is known around the globe , and two thirds of all the processed potatoes produced in the United States are grown in Idaho .
Idaho has the greatest stand of white pine trees in the country .
The state is first in the country in production of silver . In addition to silver mining , gold , lead , zinc , and copper are all produced in Idaho .
THE STATE NAME :
Idaho was first presented to Congress , by mining lobbyist George M. Willing , as a name for a new territory around Pike 's Peak . He told Congress that Idaho was a Shoshone Indian word that meant `` Gem of the Mountains . '' Indian names were popular at the time and by the end of 1860 , Congress was set to name the Pike 's Peak region Idaho . Just as Congress was about to bestow this name , it came to their attention that Idaho was not an Indian name , but a name made up by Mr . Willing . In reaction , Congress designated the territory Colorado instead of Idaho .
In the meantime , the word Idaho had come into common usage . One of the mining towns in Colorado Territory had been named Idaho Springs . A Columbia River steamboat launched on June 9 , 1860 , for service between the Cascades and The Dalles , was named `` Idaho . '' Gold was found in Nez Perce country , and these discoveries became known as the `` Idaho Mines , '' perhaps after the steamboat used in the gold rush up the Columbia River . Though Idaho had been discarded as a name for the new territory , the name became well known from Washington D.C. to the Pacific northwest .
In 1863 , Congress created a new territory for the Idaho Mines and the name Idaho seemed like a natural .
Salmon River / Sawtooth Mountains
The Gem State
This nickname for Idaho grew from the meaning George M. Willing gave to the word when he made up the name .
Gem of the Mountains
Similar to the above , Mr . Willing told Congress that Idaho was an Indian word meaning `` Gem of the Mountains . ''
Little Ida
This old nickname probably came about because Idaho is smaller than most of the other western states .
THE STATE CITIZENS :
People who live in Idaho or who come from Idaho are called Idahoans .
In the days of the gold rush , Idahoans were sometimes referred to as `` Fortune Seekers '' because of the number of people who went to Idaho to find wealth in gold and silver mining . |
Winter Squash Visual Guide | Epicurious.com | qg_4208 | Acorn, spaghetti, and butternut are all types of what? | {
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T he cooler months are prime time for winter squash . Pumpkins may get all the glory at Halloween , but there are many other versatile , vividly colored , flavorful , and nutrient-packed varieties to brighten up fall and winter meals . Sweeter , denser , and more firm in texture than summer squash or zucchini , winter squash take well to a wide spectrum of seasonings and can be true crowd-pleasers in warming soups , casseroles , risotto , lasagna , and even desserts .
The term winter squash is a bit of a misnomer : Harvested in the fall , these hardy vegetables will keep well through the cold winter months for which they 're named . Chances are that sugar pumpkins , acorn squash , and butternut squash are the most readily available types at local supermarkets . Others , such as spaghetti , buttercup , and red kuri , are worth seeking out at farmers ' markets , health food stores , or specialty shops . Regardless of the type , to get the best quality , select winter squash that are blemish- and bruise-free , with an intact stem and heavy feeling for their size .
Naturally low in fat and calories , the winter squash family delivers significant nutritional benefits . For example , one cup of baked butternut squash is rich in vitamins A ( from beta carotene ) , B6 , C , and E , as well as magnesium , potassium , and manganese . Flavors are generally mild-to-sweet , so squash wo n't overwhelm other ingredients and can easily be incorporated into your seasonal cooking . The orange and yellow flesh helps brighten dishes—a definite bonus , especially in the colder months , when variety and color can be hard to come by in seasonal produce . And do n't be daunted by winter squash 's size , heft , and tough exterior ; in fact , you can sometimes find popular varieties like butternut in stores already peeled and cubed . Use our recipes to transform the flesh into something sweet or savory , and you 'll know that it 's well worth the effort !
Kabocha Squash
Characteristics : The squat , green kabocha—the Japanese word for squash—has a nutty , earthy flavor with just a touch of sweetness . It 's similar in shape and size to a buttercup squash , but the base points out and not in .
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Corn: Canada's third most valuable crop | qg_4213 | Which cereal grain tails only corn and wheat in worldwide production? | {
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Corn : Canada 's third most valuable crop
By Marie-Andrée Hamel and Erik Dorff
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Corn for grain : the world ’ s top cereal crop
When it comes to cereal crop production around the world , corn is king . This may come as a surprise to many . Anyone who has ever seen the endless seas of golden wheat on the Canadian Prairies might think that this lynchpin of Canadian agriculture is the number one cereal crop .
The same might be thought of rice and the landscape of paddies stretching as far as the eye can see across Asia . But instead , the most produced cereal crop worldwide is actually corn ( also known as maize ) , a cereal native to the Americas . It outstrips both rice and wheat in terms of global production ( Table 1 ) .
Table 1
World and Canadian production of major grains and oilseeds , 2011
Table summary
This table displays the results of World and Canadian production of major grains and oilseeds . The information is grouped by Commodity ( appearing as row headers ) , World , Canada , Share of total and World position , calculated using Metric tonnes , Percent and Rank units of measure ( appearing as column headers ) .
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Source : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations .
Maize or corn for grain Note1 is the number one cereal crop worldwide with 885.3 million tonnes produced in 2011 according to the FAO Note2 . The top producer was the United States with 313.9 million tonnes or 35.5 % of global production . The U.S. was followed by China which produced 192.8 million tonnes ( 21.8 % of world production ) . Canada placed 11th in world production of corn with 10.7 million tonnes of grain corn produced in 2011 ( Table 2 ) .
Table 2
Top grain corn producing nations , 2011
Table summary
This table displays the results of Top grain corn producing nations . The information is grouped by Rank ( appearing as row headers ) , Country , Production and Share of world production , calculated using Metric tonnes and Percent units of measure ( appearing as column headers ) .
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Source : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , data accessed February 13 , 2014 .
In Canada , over 32,300 farms reported planting 1.63 million hectares of corn ( corn for grain , corn for silage and sweet corn ) according to the 2011 Census of Agriculture . The value of farm cash receipts for grain corn alone reached $ 2.08 billion in 2011 , ranking it as the third most valuable crop in Canada , after canola and wheat . Note3
One plant with many specialized varieties
Farmers and corn breeders have developed multiple varieties suited to particular uses and adapted to distinct environments . In Canada , three broad types of corn dominate farmers ’ fields : corn for grain , corn for silage , and sweet corn . In 2011 , 23,472 farms reported growing corn for grain , a 17.7 % decrease since 1971 . During the same period , the number of farms reporting corn for silage Note4 declined by 65.0 % to reach 13,184 farms in 2011.The number of farms reporting sweet corn Note5 area declined by 46.6 % from 1971 to 2,997 farms in 2011 .
Chart1 shows that more than 1.3 million hectares of corn for grain was reported in the 2011 Census of Agriculture , more than double the 573,039 hectares ( Chart 1 ) reported in 1971 . The 2011 total represented 81.8 % of the total corn area reported .
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Canadian grain-corn production is located in central Canada
Ontario and Quebec form the backbone of corn for grain production in Canada . According to the Census of Agriculture , Ontario accounted for 61.7 % of seeded area in 2011 , with Quebec following at 30.2 % and Manitoba at 6.4 % ( Chart 2 ) . While corn for grain is the third largest grain crop in Canada ( after wheat and canola ) , it ranks as the number one crop in Ontario in terms of production Note6 and farm cash receipts .
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Climate is a decisive factor in determining the areas of the country where corn for grain can be a viable crop . In general , the longer and warmer |
Open a Ice Cream Smoothie Yogurt Shop Franchise or ... | qg_4215 | Which chain of ice-cream parlors, the world's largest, is known for their little pink spoons which are used to offer a taste of any of the available flavors? | {
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OC Weekly article about an independent successful Ice Cream Shop .
Ice Cream Whole sellers and suppliers
Long Beach Ice Cream . They deliver 3 gallon containers and have a wide variety of flavors . They also have ice cream treats .
DeeLight Distribution in Fullerton . http : //www.deelitedistribution.com/home.html They sell all mannor of ice cream bars and popsicles . Basically the stuff you will find on an ice cream truck . But sometimes customers may want a one of these special treats .
Brothers International http : //www.brothersdesserts.com in Costa Mesa
Restaurant Depot in Fountain Valley . restaurantdepot.com They sell a variety of supplies and Ice Cream . The thing is RD is a real wholesaler for businesses . They do n't go for the people willing to save money by buying in bulk . You will need a resale permit and proof that you own your business to shop at RD .
Ice Cream Franchises
As with other food businesses , franchises seem to be the most popular way to go . You pay a lot , but they have name recognition . And they have economics of scale in marketing . Customers prefer to go to a place they have heard of or been to before . They know what they will be getting . Think about how successful Subway Sandwiches are . But the ratio of independent sandwich places to well known chain stores is small . That 's because paying for the franchise marketing plan and reputation brings customers in the door . The question you have to ask is it worth it ? Basically , the franchises force you to pay for marketing ; and they make sure you have enough start up capital .
But other people argue that they force you to buy their equipment , charge huge royalties , and limit what you can do .
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Okay , one of the reasons that people prefer to shop at franchises is that they serve food in branded containers that look great . It should n't matter ; but it does . Customers know that they are experiencing a premium product and not some cheap stuff you picked up at Wall Mart . ( Okay , their ice cream is actually pretty good . ) To help your customers understand that your ice cream is worth a premium price , customers need to be presented with a premium looking product . So how do you get your logo on containers ? One company Carry-Out Supplies in the City of Industry can put what ever you want on the cups . One color or multi color . There is a 20.000 minimum and it takes a couple of months ; but if you 're brand is important that 's the way to go .
They also have the little spoons and other nick-nacks .
Baskin Robins
This is probably one of the best known ice cream brands . According to Wikipedia , the chain started in 1953 two stores merged and opened the first Baskin Robins in Glendale CA , and now claim to be the worlds largest ice cream franchise . The big thing they were known for back then was having having 31 flavors which meant you could have a different flavor every day of the month . And they had more than their competitors . The company was purchased by United Brands Company which also owns Togos and Dunkin Donuts . That 's why you see these brands in the same location . Do n't think that BK stopped innovating in the 50 's . They are coming out with new flavors and they have more than 31 . They are innovating to keep up with the competition . [ See oc register story ]
In terms of new franchises , they state on their website that they are looking for people who can operate multiple locations , are well financed , and have business experience . To open a single location , you need to have at least $ 125,000 in liquid assets and $ 250,000 in net total assets . But there are a lot of existing franchise out there . Your best bet might be to buy an existing franchise . You can find information about franchises for sale on their for sale website . BR must approve the sale and approve the buyer as a franchisee , but we assume BR also have to consider the fact that you will need less capital in an existing customer base and they can not |
Rafiki - Disney Wiki - Wikia | qg_4217 | Which animated Disney classic features a mandrill named Rafiki, a warthog named Pumbaa, and Timon the meerkat? | {
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―Rafiki to Simba
Rafiki is a mandrill who is a supporting character in Disney 's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King .
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Background
It is revealed in the storybook A Tale of Two Brothers that Rafiki was n't always a resident of the Pride Lands . Years before Simba and Mufasa 's reign , Rafiki was a traveler studying the African lands who eventually stumbled upon the Pride Lands , where he was attacked by a young Shenzi , Banzai and Ed . The mandrill was saved by Ahadi , the former ruler of the Pride Lands and father of Mufasa and Scar ( then known as Taka ) .
Eventually taking residence in the vast lands , Rafiki would soon become close companions with Mufasa and one day overheard Taka 's plot to sabotage his brother 's reputation , only to be foiled by the mandrill . The end results in Taka falling injured , with Rafiki using his abilities to tend to his wounds and heal him , though one mark remains on the lion 's body - his scar , thus becoming the dangerously-envious Prince Scar .
Rafiki 's heroic performance throughout the event leads to Ahadi requesting that the mandrill serves as the adviser to all future kings , which Rafiki accepts .
By the time of The Lion King , Rafiki lives in an ancient baobab tree , where he regularly performs shamanistic activities .
Personality
Rafiki is extremely sagacious and wise . His way of exploiting his intelligence , however , is highly irregular ; he prefers to teach his pupils ( such as Simba ) by bombarding them with cryptic metaphors , and typically in a way that purposely annoys them . He takes great joy in this , and although unconventional , the methods of his teaching have proven to be effective time and time again . It should be noted that part of the reason Rafiki 's teachings are rather eccentric is the fact that Rafiki , himself , is fairly eccentric . He is excitable , energetic in spite of his age , and tends to fall into fits of hysterical laughter when something amuses him . He also tends to speak in third-person when speaking of himself .
Nevertheless , much as his reputation would conceive , Rafiki does have a tamer side . He takes his role as sage of the Pride Lands somberly and will act diligently to ensure the balance of the `` Circle of Life '' remains intact . He is also deeply connected to the spiritual world , as he is seen communicating ( both professionally and casually ) with Mufasa 's spirit in The Lion King II : Simba 's Pride .
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The Lion King
Rafiki in The Lion King .
Rafiki 's character often serves as the visual narrator of the story of The Lion King . He is shown to be a dear friend to Mufasa . He presents newborn cubs to all the animals gathered at Pride Rock , and draws a stylized lion cub on the walls of his treehouse home to represent Simba 's birth . When Simba runs away and his family believes him dead , Rafiki draws his paw across the Simba drawing , obscuring it in grief . Later , after picking up Simba 's scent in the dust and pollen in the air , Rafiki determines that Simba is still alive and restores the drawing , adding the full mane of an adult lion as a sign to seek out this young deliverer from Scar 's tyranny . Journeying to the jungle where Simba lives with Timon and Pumbaa , Rafiki observes Simba and recognizes , at least in principle , that he is suffering from a ponderous emotional burden .
To treat it , he approaches the young lion and teaches him a few playful ( and sometimes painful ) lessons about learning from the past , not running from it . He also points out that the spirit and values of Simba 's late father Mufasa continue to live in Simba himself . During this scene , Rafiki incessantly repeats the Swahili phrase `` Asante sana , squash banana , we we nugu , mi mi apana '' , which roughly translates to `` Thank you very much , squash banana , you are a baboon , and I am not . '' When Simba decides to return to Pride Rock and fight Scar for the kingship , Rafiki accompanies him , demonstrating his kung fu skills in battle against |
Seminar report on Cast Iron - Scribd | qg_4218 | What is the name of alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight? | {
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Seminar report on Cast Iron
introduction to cast iron , white cast iron grey cast iron types of cast iron
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INTRODUCTION
Iron , the silvery-whitish metal , is the most important of metals since itforms the basis of the spectrum of steels and cast iron . Today inindustries steel and cast iron comprise well over 80 % by weight of Castiron and steel . Pure iron * is not an easy material to produce . Pure ironis quite soft , weak and expensive . If carbon is added in certain quantityin it , it will change its mechanical properties . According to carboncontent we classified iron carbon alloys into two ways :
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Steel ( Less than 2.11 % )
2 .
Cast iron ( 2.11-6.67 % ) Cast irons are basically iron-carbon alloys having carbon between2.11 % and 6.67 % . The industrial cast irons have carbon normally inthe range of 2.11 % to 4.0 % , along with other elements like silicon , manganese , sulphur and phosphorus in substantial amounts .
Why cast iron has its name ?
Higher carbon content makes them more brittle . Cast irons are brittle , and can not be forged , rolled , drawn , etc . but can only be ‘ cast ’ intodesired shape and size by pouring the molten alloy of desiredcomposition into a mould of desired shape and allowing it to solidify
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Due to presence of high carbon content in it machinability is poor socasting is the only and exclusively suitable process to shape thesealloys , known as Cast iron .
Cast irons is made by remelting pig iron
( C-3.5 % , Si-1.9 % , S-0.06 % , P-1.00 % , Mn- 0.70 % )
often along with substantial quantities of scrapiron and scrap steel , and taking various steps to remove undesirablecontaminants such as phosphorus and sulphur . The melting unit may becupola , electric arc , and induction furnaces etc . The common cast ironsare brittle and have lower strength properties than steels .
* Pure Iron-Iron contains 99.98 % alpha ferrite in it . Pure iron pillars weremanufactured and situated in Delhi around 1200 AD . |
Fresh Preserving Store | Shop Ball® Mason Jars & Home Canning | qg_4219 | What can be a part of the foot, a dance, or a manufacturer of canning supplies? | {
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The Straight Dope: What's the origin of "pumpernickel"? | qg_4223 | The name of what popular German rye sandwich bread translates as “devil’s fart”? | {
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A Staff Report from the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board
What 's the origin of `` pumpernickel '' ?
December 18 , 2001
Dear Straight Dope :
Over the years I 've heard two origins for the word 'pumpernickel . ' Both seem reasonable enough , so it 's hard to tell which might be the real one . One claims that it was Napoleon proclaiming the bread was only fit for his horse , Nicol . Or , in French , bon pour nicol . The other etymology states that it comes from two old German words for 'to fart ' and 'demon . ' I must admit I first heard the Napoleon theory on the tonight show when Roger Moore told it to Johnny Carson . I have heard it told by others since , but I fear they may be quoting the ersatz Bond . What 's the Straight Dope ?
— P. LaMarche , Auburn , Maine
You know , even in Maine they must have dictionaries . This from Webster 's :
Main Entry : pum •per •nick •el
Pronunciation : ' p & m-p & r- '' ni-k & l
Function : noun
Etymology : German , from pumpern to break wind + Nickel goblin ; from its reputed indigestibility
Date : 1756
: a dark coarse sourdough bread made of unbolted rye flour
So even though Roger Moore said it , it 's not true . The first citation is well before Napoleon 's time ( 1769-1821 ) , and also just before Webster 's time ( 1758-1843 ) . It 's entirely possible that Webster ( a New Englander , like yourself ) was dining on this indigestible delicacy as he compiled the first dictionary , though the likelihood of Webster actually asking His Highness the Emperor Napoleon about this folk etymology is remote .
All that having been said , the entry above does n't convey matters as vividly as it might . Here 's what snopes has to say :
The true origin of `` pumpernickel '' is nearly as strange , if somewhat less savory . `` Pumpern '' was a New High German word similar in meaning to the English `` fart '' ( so chosen because , like the word `` achoo , '' it imitated the sound it described ) , and `` Nickel '' was a form of the name Nicholas , an appellation commonly associated with a goblin or devil ( e.g. , `` Old Nick '' is a familiar name for Satan ) . Hence , pumpernickel is the `` devil 's fart , '' allegedly a reference to the bread 's indigestible qualities and hence the effect it produced on those who consumed it . ( www.snopes2.com/language/stor ies/pumper.htm )
On the one hand you have to admire the Germans for their honesty . On the other hand you think , people eat this stuff ?
— Ken
Staff Reports are written by the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board , Cecil 's online auxiliary . Though the SDSAB does its best , these columns are edited by Ed Zotti , not Cecil , so accuracywise you 'd better keep your fingers crossed . |
About FIFA: Organisation - FIFA.com | qg_4225 | FIFA is an international organization governing what sport? | {
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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( FIFA ) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich . It has 211 member associations and its goal , enshrined in its Statutes , is the constant improvement of football .
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FIFA 1904 is a monthly magazine which is published as both a print edition and as a free online publication . The 68-page magazine contains in-depth stories and interviews about football from around the world , with a special focus on FIFA 's development projects and activities , competitions , events and member associations . The print version is provided for free to FIFA 's confederations and member associations , while the online version is available to all football fans right here on FIFA.com .
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Before being elected FIFA President , Gianni Infantino was the UEFA General Secretary since October 2009 , having joined the organisation in 2000 . Gianni led the fight against social ills and threats to the integrity of football in Europe , including all forms of discrimination , violence and hooliganism , and match-fixing .
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FIFA Secretary General
In a humanitarian career with the United Nations that spanned 21-years , Fatma Samoura has been able to make a difference to millions of people through her work . On 20 June 2016 , she began her first day in office as the first-ever female Secretary General of world football ’ s governing body .
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Bringing together every member association of FIFA , with each getting one vote , a Congress may be an Ordinary or an Extraordinary Congress . The Congress rules on modifications to the Statutes , addresses propositions from FIFA Council members and elects the FIFA President .
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With 211 associations affiliated to FIFA today , world football 's governing body has been dubbed the `` United Nations of Football `` . Between 1975 and 2002 alone , more than 60 associations were accepted as members . FIFA supports the associations financially and logistically through various programmes and grants them a number of attractive rights and privileges . But they also have obligations . As representatives of FIFA in their countries , they must respect the statutes , aims and ideals of football 's governing body and promote and manage our sport accordingly .
Committees and other bodies
FIFA Council and Bureau of the Council
The FIFA Council is a non-executive , supervisory and strategic body that sets the vision for FIFA and global football . |
Jack Dempsey - BoxRec | qg_4227 | What boxer, ranked number 8 on The Ring's list of greatest punchers, was nicknamed The Manassa Mauler or Kid Blackie, during his 7 years of holding the World Heavyweight title, starting in 1919? | {
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Jack Dempsey
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World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee
Name : Jack Dempsey
Birth Name : William Harrison Dempsey
Born : 1895-06-24
Hometown : Salt Lake City , Utah , USA
Stance : Orthodox
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Jack Dempsey , the most popular boxer of his generation and one of the most fabled athletes in history , changed the sport of boxing from a straight-up , defensive-minded contest of single punches and frequent holding into an exciting , aggressive battle of furious combinations and blazing knockouts .
Dempsey ascended from a starving hobo to a millionaire during his ground-breaking career . He drew record crowds and gate receipts , participating in boxing 's first five $ 1,000,000 gates .
The Associated Press 's mid-20th century poll of over 300 sports writers and radio sportscasters ranked Dempsey as the best fighter of the past 50 years , and a five-member panel chosen by the AP ranked Dempsey as the sixth best fighter of the 20th century in 1999 .
The Ring ranked Dempsey as the second greatest heavyweight of all-time in 1975 , the sixth greatest puncher of all-time in 1997 and the sixth greatest fighter of the 20th century in 1999 .
Even today , Dempsey is routinely ranked by journalists , historians and boxing experts as one of the five greatest heavyweights in history .
Kid Blackie
Young Jack Dempsey
The man who would be known as Jack Dempsey was born William Harrison Dempsey on June 24 , 1895 , in Manassa , Colorado . His father , Hyrum Dempsey , was a poor farmer , prospector and laborer who hailed from West Virginia . William and his brothers grew up idolizing famous prizefighters , especially heavyweight John L. Sullivan and middleweight Jack Dempsey , a fighter known as `` The Nonpareil '' ( without equal ) . Two older brothers , Bernie and Johnny , preceded him into professional boxing , both adopting the name of their idol , Jack Dempsey . Neither was particularly successful .
William left school at the age of sixteen and began working as a laborer at various Colorado railroad stations and mining camps . In his free time , he frequented saloons , challenging other patrons to fisticuffs for side bets . Though he weighed only 150 pounds , he routinely beat older , bigger men and the men who saw him fight began calling him `` Kid Blackie '' because of his jet black hair . Soon enough , he was participating in organized prizefights , though the details of his record as Kid Blackie have been lost to history .
According to Dempsey , his first organized bout for money took place against a fellow named Freddy Woods in Montrose , Colorado . The date is uncertain , but it was probably in 1913 . There is , however , no newspaper account or hard evidence to confirm the fight . Dempsey said he promoted the fight himself . Dempsey was dropped by a body shot in the fourth round , but he came back later in the round to knock Woods unconscious with a right to the chin . `` I paid Woods fifteen dollars , '' Dempsey said . `` After expenses , I made almost thirty buck . ''
The June 19 , 1914 , edition of the Salt Lake Evening Telegram advertised a fight between `` Young '' Blackie ( another name Dempsey occasionally used ) and `` Texas Kid , '' which was to take place the following day in Provo , Utah . The result of it remains unknown .
The earliest fight that researchers have uncovered was a six-round draw against the otherwise forgotten Young Herman , which took place on August 17 , 1914 , in Ramona , Colorado .
A few months later , Dempsey relocated to Salt Lake City , Utah , where he won three consecutive fights by first-round knockout . He suffered his first recorded loss there in 1915 , losing a decision to a more experienced fighter named Jack Downey . Less than a year later , on February 21 , 1916 , he knocked out Downey in two rounds . Kid Blackie continued taking bouts wherever he could find them in the West : Nevada , Colorado , Utah . In early 1916 , he strung off seven consecutive wins and decided to try his hand in New York City . His brothers had retired by this point , and William looked to make his name as the new `` Jack Dempsey |
Tastes so good cats ask for it by name. - AdSlogans | qg_4228 | What "tastes so good, cats ask for it by name"? | {
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Desperate Housewives | Women Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia | qg_4229 | What is the name of the street, in the fictional town of Fairview, where TV's Desperate Housewives live? | {
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Desperate Housewives is an American television dramedy - mystery series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions . It aired Sundays at 9 P.M. Eastern/8 P.M. Central , on ABC from October 3 , 2004 , until May 13 , 2012 . Its time-slot is now occupied by the series Revenge . Executive producer Cherry served as showrunner . Other executive producers since the fourth season included Bob Daily , George W. Perkins , John Pardee , Joey Murphy , David Grossman and Larry Shaw .
The main setting of the show was Wisteria Lane , a street in the fictional American town of 'Fairview ' in the fictional 'Eagle State ' . The show followed the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of a dead neighbor who committed suicide in the very first episode . The storyline covers the women 's ( including their families in some cases ) lives between the years 2004-2008 , and later 2013-2017 ( the story arc included a 5 year passage of time ) . They worked through domestic struggles and family life , while facing the secrets , crimes and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their — at the surface — beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood .
The show featured an ensemble cast , headed by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer , Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo , Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp , and Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis . Brenda Strong narrated the show as the deceased Mary Alice Young , appearing sporadically in flashbacks or dream sequences .
Since its premiere on ABC on October 3 , 2004 , the show had been well received by viewers and critics alike . The show is a multiple Emmy , Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner . The series premiere drew 21.6 million viewers and the show 's first season finale attracted over 30 million viewers.In 2007 it was reported to be the most popular show in its demographic worldwide , with an audience of approximately 120 million and was also reported that the series is the third most watched TV show in a study of ratings in 20 countries . In 2012 , it remained as the most-watched comedy series internationally based on data from Eurodata TV Worldwide , which measured ratings across five continents ; it has held this position since 2006 . Moreover , it was the third-highest revenue earning show for 2010 , with US $ 2.74 million per half hour . The show placed # 56 on Entertainment Weekly 's `` New TV Classics '' list .
Desperate Housewives was officially renewed by ABC on May 17 , 2011 for an eighth season .The season premiere episode was broadcast on Sunday , September 25 . The eighth season was the show 's final season.The series concluded on May 13 , 2012 . By the end of its eighth season , it had surpassed Charmed as the longest running hour-long drama featuring all female leads .
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The idea for the series was conceived as Marc Cherry and his mother were watching a news report on Andrea Yates . Prior to Desperate Housewives , Cherry was best known for producing and writing episodes of Touchstone Television ’ s hit comedy series The Golden Girls and its successor , The Golden Palace . In addition , he had created or co-created three sitcoms : The 5 Mrs. Buchanans , The Crew and Some of My Best Friends , none of which lasted longer than a year . Initially , Cherry had a hard time getting any television network interested in his new series – HBO , CBS , NBC , Fox , Showtime , and Lifetime all turned his offer down . Finally , two new executives at ABC , Lloyd Braun and Susan Lyne , chose to greenlight it . Shortly thereafter , Disney had both Braun and Lyne fired , following their approval of another new drama series : Lost .
The ABC executives were not initially satisfied with the name of the new show , suggesting Wisteria Lane and The Secret Lives of Housewives instead , . However , on October 23 , 2003 , Desperate Housewives was announced by ABC , presented as a prime time soap opera created by Charles Pratt , Jr. of Melrose Place fame , and Marc Cherry , who declared the new show to be a mix of Knots Landing and American Beauty . While Cherry continued his work on the show , Pratt was credited as executive producer for the pilot episode only , |
Welcome to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | qg_4230 | Which Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, OH? | {
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard ,
Cleveland , Ohio 44114 |
The Walt Disney Company - The History of The Walt Disney ... | qg_4237 | November 18, 1928 saw the introduction of first fully synchronized sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie, which featured what iconic cartoon character? | {
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The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company Is Born
Alice Comedies
After returning from war in France , Walt Disney decided to go into a career in commercial art . This lead Walt into using animation for the first time . He started to make short animated films called The Alice Comedies for a local business in Kansas City . The Alice Comedies told the story of a real girl in a cartoon world . Unfortunately , Walt soon ran out of money and his company , Laugh-O-Grams , went bankrupt .
Walt did not give up on his short films . He left for California in the summer of 1923 with his unfinished print of The Alice Comedies to sell as a pilot film to sell a series of The Alice Comedies to a distributor . Soon after arriving in California , Walt met M.J. Winkler , a distributor in New York , to Distribute The Alice Comedies on October 16 , 1923 . This date became the official start of the Disney company . It was originally known as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio , and had Walt and his brother , Roy , as partners . Roy suggested to renaming it the Walt Disney Studio , and so it was .
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Walt continued to work on The Alice Comedies for 4 years . In 1927 , he decided to move on to something new . Walt created a new character , Oswald the Lucky Rabbit . He made 26 of these cartoons in one year , but when he requested to get more money for a second year , he found out that his distributor had gone behind his back and signed up almost all of Walt 's animators in order to continue making the Oswald cartoons for less money without Walt . When he reread his contract , Walt found out that he did not own the rights to Oswald- The distributor did . This valuable lesson taught Walt to make sure he owned everything that he made .
Mickey Mouse 's Debut
Mickey Mouse 's First Appearance Ever
With Oswald gone , Walt Disney had to create a brand new character . That character 's name was Mickey Mouse . Along with his chief animator Ub Iwerks , Walt designed Mickey and gave him a personality that everyone would love . Walt and Ub created two Mickey short films , Plane Crazy and The Gallopin ' Gaucho , but since they were silent films , they were undistributed due to sound revolutionizing the movie industry . Walt decided to add fully synchronized sound to Mickey 's third film , and Steamboat Willie opened at the Colony Theatre in New York on November 18 , 1928 . The audience loved what they saw and heard . Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse became an instant hit in the animation business .
The Silly Symphonies
Flowers and Trees , the first Silly Symphony
Walt Disney did n't wait long to make another series to go along with his Mickey Mouse series , and he created the Silly Symphonies . It featured different characters and each story focused on mood , musical themes , and emotion rather than gags and humor of the Mickey cartoons . Flowers and Trees , the first Silly Sympony and first full-color cartoon , won the Academy Award for Best Cartoon in 1932 , the first year that the Academy offered such a category . For the rest of the decade , a Disney cartoon won the Oscar every year . In June of 1934 , The Wise Little Hen released , debuting Donald Duck .
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Walt Disney informed his animators one night in 1934 that they were going to make an animated feature film , and then told them the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves . Although the crew was skeptic at first , they soon became serious after catching on to Walt's enthusiasm . The process of making the film took three years . On December 21 , 1937 , Snow White and the Seven Dwarves premiered at the Carthay Circle Theatre . It became an amazing hit . Snow White soon became the highest grossing film of all time , until it was surpassed by Gone With the Wind .
World War II
1942 's Bambi
After the success of Snow White , work immediately started on more feature projects . The next two features |
Six Simple Machines - MIKids.com | qg_4238 | Which of the 6 simple machines requires the use of a fulcrum? | {
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2 . Lever - Enchanted Learning animations
A lever is a stiff bar that rests on a support called a fulcrum which lifts or moves loads .
Levers
3 . Wedge - pictures using LEGO bricks
A wedge is an object with at least one slanting side ending in a sharp edge , which cuts material apart .
4 . Wheel & Axle - Activity using pencils and thread spools
A wheel with a rod , called an axle , through its center lifts or moves loads .
5 . Inclined Plane - pictures using LEGO bricks
An inclined plane is a slanting surface connecting a lower level to a higher level .
6 . Screw - Activity using pencil and paper in a new way
A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a pole which holds things together or lifts materials . |
The Top Five Longest Rivers In South America : I Battle ... | qg_4240 | Draining into the Atlantic, what is the largest river in the world BY VOLUME, exceeding the next 8 rivers combined? | {
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I Battle Depression
The Top Five Longest Rivers In South America
South the USA is 1 rich continent , in terms of resources ( if gold , tin silver , copper and iron ore deposits are any indication ) continent . It is also where Angel Falls can be seen , the world 's highest waterfall . The Andes , the longest mountain range is also located there , and so will be the Atacama Desert , touted as the driest put on earth . It really is culturally wealthy as well , as evidenced by the ruins of Aztec and Incan civilization , as well as the colorful festivals that its people often participate in . It is additionally is the place to see the Amazon River , that is by far the biggest river , accounting for a fifth of the whole planet 's river flow . Now , whilst all those trivia are astonishing , it is in reality the Amazon , along with the other four rivers that produced it to the Longest Rivers in South The States list , is what this is all about .
1 . Amazon
The Amazon River , which spans approximately 6,800 km and 4,200 miles , owes its name to Francisco de Orellana , who mistakenly thought that the natives who attacked them are female warriors . The Holy Roman Emperor at the time recalled that the Amazons of Greek mythology fought with such ferocity also , and so , river was baptized . And oh , it is also home to piranhas and Che Guevara reportedly swam across it to get to a leper colony . The Amazon was water discharge rates which are larger than all of the next 6 largest rivers internationally , combined . Of course , Amazon likewise has the greatest drainage basin , although it is merely second to Nile when considering total river program length . This river 's source can be traced as far as the Andes Mountains but the majority of the river courses by way of tropical rainforests . The river meanders by way of Peru , Brazil and Colombia and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean in a estuary that reaches up to 150 miles wide .
2 . Paraná
The Paraná River spans 4,880 km ( 3,032 miles ) and runs via Brazil , Paraguay and Argentina . The word is an abbreviation of a Tupi phrase which means `` as big as the sea '' . The river source is located in Southern Brazil - the Paranaiba and Grande rivers . The tributaries merge with the Paraguay River as well as the Uruguay River , forming Rio de la Plata and draining into the Atlantic Ocean . This river and its tributaries provide watershed services to two of the biggest urban centers in South the USA - Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires .
3 . Orinoco
The Orinico spans 2,140 km ( 1,330 miles ) and is known for its role within the transporation system for some Venezuelan and Colombian Regions . It begins in the headwaters of Cerro Delgado-Chalbaud , near Brazil and Venezuela and flows into the Delta Amacuro in the Atlantic Ocean . It is home to the Orinoco Crocodile , an endangered specie along with the Caribe Piranha .
4 . Tocantins
The length of the Tocantins River is disputed ; some geographers say it is in reality around three,650 km or 2,270 miles while some say it can be around 2,640 km . Nevertheless , this river is widely considered the third longest river in South America . It is found in Brazil , rising from the Pireneus , a mountainous district in the land . The facts are , it 's an area of the Amazon River system ; even so , its waters flow into the Atlantic Ocean alongside those of the Amazon River 's ( which is n't surprising , thinking about that the estuary of Amazon River spans more than a hundred miles ) .
5 . Madeira
The Madeira River , spanning 3,250 km ( 2,019 mi ) is a primary tributary to the Amazon river , and it is 1 by the real sense of the word ; its sources are the Madre de Dios and Mamore rivers and it drains into the Amazon river . It is found in Bolivia and Brazil and a atlas dated 1747 was produced about this major waterway .
For more information about top 10 longest rivers in the world , visit famouswonders.com and check out longest rivers . |
Tornado Damage Levels: F0 - F5 - YouTube | qg_4241 | With a top wind speed of 380 mph, the Fujita scale is used to measure what? | {
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Tornado Damage Levels : F0 - F5
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In the US , tornadoes were classified according to the Fujita scale from a F0 to an F5 . There was also room for an F6 , yet we 've never had one that destructive .
In 2007 the US converted over to a slightly different scale , the Enhanced Fujita scale . It 's pretty similar . The scale was revised to reflect better examinations of tornado damage surveys , so as to align wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage . It allowed for better standardizing of what was previously subjective and ambiguous . It also adds more types of structures and vegetation , expands degrees of damage , and better accounts for variables such as differences in construction quality . The old scale lists an F5 tornado as wind speeds of 261 -- 318 mph ( 420 -- 512 km/h ) , while the new scale lists an EF5 as a tornado with winds above 200 mph ( 322 km/h ) , found to be sufficient to cause the damage previously ascribed to the F5 range of wind speeds .
In any case , I made this video about the original Fujita Scale . Just remember that tornados damage is what is used to ESTIMATE wind speed . It 's the same with the EF scale .
Thanks to the storm chasers in Oklahoma we went out with !
To watch the unedited tornado adventure we had ... visit this link : http : //www.untamedscience.com/DFWstorm
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in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king ... | qg_4242 | According to the proverb, in the kingdom of the blind, the one eyed man is what? | {
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in the land of the blind , the one-eyed man is king
Definition from Wiktionary , the free dictionary
From Latin in regione caecorum rex est luscus , credited to Desiderius Erasmus 's Adagia ( 1500 ) .
A similar ( yet much earlier , dating to the 4th or 5th century CE ) turn of phrase , and Erasmus ' possible inspiration , appears in the Genesis Rabbah as `` בשוק סמייא צווחין לעווירא סגי נהור '' , meaning `` In the street of the blind , the one eyed man is called the Guiding Light '' .
In the land of the blind , the one-eyed man is king
Arabic : please add this translation if you can |
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Characters | GradeSaver | qg_4245 | Which Wizard of Oz character was searching for brains? | {
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Dorothy 's uncle and husband to Aunt Em . He is a Kansas farmer .
Aunt Em
The wife of Uncle Henry and aunt to Dorothy , the hot and bleak Kansas prairie has stripped her of her youth and mirth . She does not understand Dorothy 's freshness of spirit .
Wicked Witch of the East
Killed when Dorothy 's house landed on her after the cyclone dropped it in the land of Oz , she wreaked havoc on the Munchkins for years by enslaving them . After her death , Dorothy takes the magic silver slippers from her feet .
Witch of the North
One of the two good witches , the Witch of the North greeted Dorothy upon her arrival in Oz . She is small and elderly and very kind . Although she can not help Dorothy get back to Kansas , she gives her a mark of safety on her forehead .
Boq
A rich and influential Munchkin .
The Scarecrow
Rescued by Dorothy from his dull life in a farmer 's field , the Scarecrow 's greatest wish is to procure brains for himself from the Wizard of Oz . Despite his perceived lack of brains , however , the Scarecrow is exceedingly intelligent and resourceful . At the end of the novel he becomes the ruler of Emerald City in the Wizard 's absence .
The Tin Woodman
Rescued by Dorothy after rusting in the forest , the Tin Woodman desires a heart from the Wizard of Oz . He used to be a real man and was in love with a Munchkin girl , but due to the Wicked Witch of the East 's evil machinations he lost his limbs and eventually became a man of tin without a heart . Despite his belief that he lacked emotion , he proves himself a kind and sensitive man . He is given the task of ruling over the Winkies at the end of the novel .
The Cowardly Lion
The Lion encounters Dorothy , Toto , the Scarecrow , and the Tin Woodman in the forest . He claims to be a coward and wishes for the Wizard of Oz to give him courage . However , he proves himself courageous in many situations throughout the novel . He later rules over all of the animals in the forest .
Queen of the Field Mice
Saved by the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow from being devoured by a malicious wildcat , the tiny but proud Queen returns the favor by enlisting her thousands of subjects to carry the slumbering Lion out of the deadly poppy field .
The Green Girl
The young girl who helps Dorothy in her quarters at the Emerald City . Dorothy is impressed by her beauty and kindness .
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard reveals himself to be a ventriloquist and balloonist from Omaha , Nebraska , who accidentally ended up in the land of Oz and was taken for a powerful sorcerer by its Munchkin inhabitants . He prolonged the illusion and had them build the beautiful Emerald City . Benevolent but undoubtedly a humbug , the Wizard is unmasked by Dorothy and her companions when they return to claim the promises he made them if they were successful in killing the Wicked Witch of the West . He helps the Scarecrow , Tin Woodman , and Lion with their wishes and tries to take Dorothy back to Kansas in a hot air balloon , but it unfortunately departs without her .
Wicked Witch of the West
Given the task to kill the Wicked Witch of the West , Dorothy and her companions venture into her land . The Witch resents their intrusion and sends many of her creatures to destroy or capture them , finally succeeding with the Winged Monkeys . Powerful , bitter , and full of rage , the Witch is happy to enslave Dorothy and the Lion like she had enslaved the Winkies before them . She covets Dorothy 's magic slippers , recognizing their power , and tries to take them from her , but this proves her undoing when a vexed Dorothy throws a pail of water on her and she melts away into nothingness .
Glinda
The Good Witch of the South , Glinda is young and beautiful . Dorothy appeals to her to help her return to Kansas , but Glinda reveals to her the power of the silver slippers that can take her there right away . Glinda also proves herself wise and merciful , using |
Toxicodendron radicans : Wikis (The Full Wiki) | qg_4246 | What is the more common name for toxicodendron radicans, a poisonous vine known for its production of urushiol (oo-roo-shee-awl), a substance that causes an itching rash in most people who touch it? | {
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Poison ivy
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Rhus radicans
Toxicodendron radicans ( Poison ivy ; older synonyms Rhus toxicodendron , Rhus radicans [ 1 ] ) is a plant in the family Anacardiaceae . It is a woody vine that is well known for its ability to produce urushiol , a skin irritant that causes an itching rash for most people , technically known as urushiol-induced contact dermatitis but it is not a true Ivy ( Hedera ) .
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Habitat and range
Poison ivy grows throughout much of North America , including the Canadian Maritime provinces , Quebec and Ontario , and all U.S. states east of the Rockies except North Dakota , as well as in the mountainous areas of Mexico up to around 1,500 m ( 4,900 ft ) ( see caquistle or caxuistle—the Nahuatl term ) , and is normally found in wooded areas , especially along edge areas . It also grows in exposed rocky areas and in open fields and disturbed areas . It also grows as a forest understory plant , although it is only somewhat shade tolerant . [ 1 ] The plant is extremely common in suburban and exurban areas of New England , the Mid-Atlantic , and Southeastern United States . Similar species , Poison-Oak , and Toxicodendron rydbergii are found in western North America . Poison ivy rarely grows at altitudes above 1,500 m ( 4,900 ft ) , although the altitude limit varies in different locations . [ 1 ] The plants can grow as a shrub up to about 1.2 metres ( 3.9 ft ) tall , as a groundcover 10–25 cm ( 3.9–9.8 in ) high , or as a climbing vine on various supports . Older vines on substantial supports send out lateral branches that may at first be mistaken for tree limbs .
It is not particularly sensitive to soil moisture , although it does not grow in desert or arid conditions . It grows in a wide variety of soil types , and soil pH from 6.0 ( acidic ) to 7.9 ( moderately alkaline ) . It can grow in areas subject to seasonal flooding or brackish water . [ 1 ]
It is more common now than when Europeans first entered North America . Real estate development adjacent to wild , undeveloped land has engendered `` edge effects , '' enabling poison ivy to form vast , lush colonies in such places . It is listed as a noxious weed in the U.S. states of Minnesota and Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario .
Poison ivy and its relatives are virtually unknown in Europe . Many Europeans who hike in the US and Canada are quite surprised to find that such a hazardous plant exists so commonly on the continent .
Description
Poison ivy vine with typical reddish `` hairs '' ( like leaves , vines are extremely poisonous to humans )
The deciduous leaves of poison ivy are trifoliate with three almond -shaped leaflets . [ 1 ] Leaf colour ranges from light green ( usually the younger leaves ) to dark green ( mature leaves ) , turning bright red in fall ; though other sources say leaves are reddish when expanding , turn green through maturity , then back to red , orange , or yellow in the fall . The leaflets of mature leaves are somewhat shiny . The leaflets are 3 to 12 cm long , rarely up to 30 cm . Each leaflet has a few or no teeth along its edge , and the leaf surface is smooth . Leaflet clusters are alternate on the vine , and the plant has no thorns . Vines growing on the trunk of a tree become firmly attached through numerous aerial rootlets . [ 2 ] The vines develop adventitious roots , or the plant can spread from rhizomes or root crowns . The milky sap of poison ivy darkens after exposure to the air .
Poison ivy spreads both vegetatively and sexually . Poison ivy |
Steve Martin & The Toot Uncommons - King Tut 1978 - YouTube | qg_4247 | What Egyptian pharaoh was immortalized in a 1978 song by Steve Martin and the Toot Uncommons? | {
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Steve Martin & The Toot Uncommons - King Tut 1978
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Steve Martin debuted this song on the April 22 , 1978 episode of `` Saturday Night Live . ''
The song went over so well that it was released as a single that summer . It reached # 17 on the BILLBOARD charts in August 1978 .
Can be heard on Martin 's second comedy album , A WILD AND CRAZY GUY ( which also came out in 1978 ) .
Lyrics & Music By Steve Martin .
Tutankhamun , or better known as King Tut , is an 18th dynasty pharaoh who inherited the throne at a young age . His reign was short-lived and upon his death he quickly faded into the sands of Egypt . Once forgotten , King Tut now remains one of Egypt 's grandest icons . He continues to hold the world 's fascination and yet he still continues to puzzle the world 's leading experts . So many stories surround this pharaoh that at times it can be daunting .
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joker | playing card | Britannica.com | qg_4248 | What playing card was introduced by US players in the 1860's as the ultimate trump card (the best bower) in the game of Euchre? | {
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The joker , who symbolizes the practical jokes associated with April Fools ’ Day .
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in euchre
... Alsatian game called juckerspiel from the fact that its two top trumps are Jucker , meaning “ jack. ” This word may also have influenced the choice of the term joker for the extra card introduced into American euchre in the 1860s to act as the “ best bower , ” or topmost trump ; bower is from German ...
in playing card : Jokers
Standard decks normally contain two or more additional cards , designated jokers , each depicting a traditional court jester . Few games employ them , and those that do use them in different ways . In rummy games , such as canasta , they are “ wild ” and may be used to represent any desired “ natural ” card . The joker was originally invented ( though not under that name ) to serve as ...
in president ( card game ) : Game play
Two jokers , if available , rank as the highest cards , and one outranks the other if they are distinguishable . ( For example , black joker beats red joker . ) Second highest are the 2s , which , like jokers , may also be used as wild cards to a limited extent . These are then followed downward by A , K , Q , J , 10 , 9 , 8 , 7 , 6 , 5 , 4 , 3 in each suit . There is no trump suit , and no suit outranks any other ... |
Gokis Kiosk Self-Service: DVD-Movies Archives | qg_4249 | What video rental store, with over 5000 locations worldwide, recently announced their bankruptcy, after getting slaughtered in the marketplace by Redbox and Netflix? | {
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Gokis Kiosk Self-Service
GoKis - KIosk Self-service from industry perspective
December 05 , 2011
Six Questions : Scott McInnes , Founder and CEO of DVDNow Kiosks
Interview by Erik Gruenwedel of HomeMedia magazine of Scott McInnes of DVDNow Kiosks .
Six Questions : Scott McInnes , Founder and CEO of DVDNow Kiosks | Home Media Magazine
The kiosk disc rental market is well represented by the ubiquitous Redbox and Blockbuster Express vending machines . With more than 50,000 combined units in operation nationwide , kiosks account for 36 % of the packaged-media rental business , including 34.5 % alone by Redbox at the end of the second quarter , according to The NPD Group .
While Redbox and Blockbuster Express offer host retailers turnkey kiosks generating incremental revenue , Vancouver-based DVDNow Kiosks sells units directly to entrepreneurs and retailers seeking 100 % of the revenue from both the rental and sellthrough of movies .
DVDNow has 3,000 kiosks in circulation globally , including South Africa , Norway , North and South America , Guam , New Zealand and Australia . The kiosks are all privately owned .
New-release movies are available through wholesalers linked with DVDNow . Titles can also be acquired through alternative sources . The kiosks are capable of handling consumer membership programs ; online reservations ; rent-here , return-there ( within a client ’ s own network ) ease of use ; loyalty programs ; and pre-paid rental cards .
Kiosk owners also receive online support , including software that enables them to generate business reports , control inventory and manage movie trailers online .
The company scored a coup this year when it signed a deal to license branded kiosks to Best Buy Canada , which plans to have 130 kiosks in operation by February .
Home Media Magazine asked Scott McInnes , founder and CEO of DVDNow , to explain the benefits of kiosk ownership over leasing , among other issues .
■ Why should retailers or entrepreneurs buy a kiosk instead of just receiving commissions from a turnkey unit serviced by Redbox or Blockbuster Express ?
McInnes : To make money and drive consumer traffic to the kiosk and/or retailer . Redbox et al . only rent ; we have four distinct revenue streams : 1 . Rentals ; 2 . Sales of inventory ; 3 . Third-party advertising in national , local or regional programs . Much of what ’ s advertised [ kiosk owners ] also sells , so there ’ s a double bang : You get paid for the ads , and if they work , you sell more of the advertised stuff ; and 4 . Cross promotions . Buy a separate item , get a new-release movie or one-day game rental ; buy two 2-liter Cokes , get a free new-release night , etc .
■ How is a DVDNow kiosk better than a Redbox or Express machine ?
McInnes : Our kiosks have a glass front with all inventory in original cases . Customers see what ’ s available , and they can see quickly if this particular kiosk has a movie or game they want . Also , there are shorter lines since people waiting can see what the kiosk stocks .
Companies and entrepreneurs buy kiosks from us and keep 100 % of their earnings from rentals , sales , ads and cross-promotions . Redbox reports that of their 35,000 or so kiosks , the average gross revenue is $ 37,000 per year . That ’ s $ 3,083 per month . If you ’ re Walmart , 7-Eleven , Walgreens , a secondary chain , you get $ 300 per month . And they put their kiosks outside . That may promote Redbox , but I ’ ve never seen statistics that show that any Redbox customer goes into any host store and increases its bottom line .
Our kiosks most often go indoors ( we can provide outside models ) , and in addition to the four revenue streams , the mission of those streams is to increase store traffic , increase the number and size of average transactions , and , of course , to increase the top and bottom lines .
■ How does a DVDNow kiosk compete against Redbox or Blockbuster Express ?
McInnes : The more Redbox kiosks there are , the better , generally . People have become used to movie and game rental transactions through kiosks , and are confident enough their credit card numbers won ’ t be sold , that the inventory will work , and that there |
Firefly | Space Opera | qg_4250 | What sadly short lived sci fi show featured crewmembers Wash, Kaylee, and Jayne, among others, aboard the spaceship Serenity? | {
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Premise
Backstory
The series takes place in the year 2517 , on a variety of planets and moons . The TV series does not reveal whether these celestial bodies are within one star system , only saying that Serenity 's mode of propulsion is a `` gravity-drive '' . The film Serenity makes clear that all the planets and moons are in one large system , and production documents related to the film indicate that there is no faster-than-light travel in this universe . The characters occasionally refer to `` Earth-that-was '' , and the film establishes that , long before the events in the series , a large population had emigrated from Earth to a new star system in generation ships : [ 9 ] `` Earth-that-was could no longer sustain our numbers , we were so many '' . The emigrants established themselves in this new star system , with `` dozens of planets and hundreds of moons '' . Many of these were terraformed , a process in which a planet or moon is altered to resemble Earth . The terraforming process was only the first step in making a planet habitable , however , and the outlying settlements often did not receive any further support in the construction of their civilizations . This resulted in many of the border planets and moons having forbidding , dry environments , well-suited to the Western genre .
Synopsis
Mal and Zoe in the original pilot `` Serenity '' . The photo depicts the harsh planetary environments of the fictional universe 's frontier cultures .
The show takes its name from the `` Firefly-class '' spaceship , Serenity , that the central characters call home . It resembles a firefly in general arrangement , and the tail section , analogous to a bioluminescent insectoid abdomen , lights up during acceleration . The ship was named after the Battle of Serenity Valley , where Malcolm Reynolds , former sergeant in the Independents , and Zoe Alleyne , former corporal , were on the losing side . It is revealed in `` Bushwhacked '' that the Battle of Serenity Valley is widely considered the loss which sealed the fate of the Independents .
Throughout the series , the Alliance is shown to govern the star system through an organization of `` core '' planets , following its success in forcibly unifying all the colonies under a single government . DVD commentary suggests that the Alliance is composed of two primary `` core '' systems , one predominantly Western in culture , the other pan-Asian , justifying the mixed linguistic and visual themes of the series . The central planets are firmly under Alliance control , but the outlying planets and moons resemble the 19th-century American West , with little governmental authority . Settlers and refugees on the outlying worlds have relative freedom from the central government , but lack the amenities of the high-tech civilization that exists on the inner worlds . In addition , the outlying areas of space ( `` the black '' ) are inhabited by the Reavers , a cannibalistic group of nomadic humans that have become savage and animalistic . [ 10 ]
The captain of the crew of Serenity is Malcolm `` Mal '' Reynolds ( Nathan Fillion ) and the episode `` Serenity `` establishes that the captain and his first mate Zoe Washburne , née Alleyne ( Gina Torres ) are veteran `` Browncoats `` of the Unification War , a failed attempt by the outlying worlds to resist the Alliance 's assertion of control . A later episode , titled `` Out of Gas `` , reveals that Mal bought the spaceship Serenity to continue living beyond Alliance control . Much of the crew 's work consists of cargo runs or smuggling . A main story arc is that of River Tam ( Summer Glau ) and her brother Simon ( Sean Maher ) . River is a child prodigy , whose brain was subjected to experiments at the hands of Alliance scientists at a secret government institution . As a result , she displays symptoms of schizophrenia and often hears voices . It is later revealed that she is a `` reader '' , one who possesses telepathic abilities . Simon gave up a career as a highly successful trauma surgeon in an Alliance hospital to rescue her from the Alliance , and as a result he and his sister are both wanted fugitives . In the original pilot `` Serenity '' , Simon joins the crew as a paying passenger with River smuggled on board as cargo . As Whedon states in an episodic DVD commentary , every show |
Honda Accord Crosstour to be built at East Liberty, Ohio plant | qg_4255 | What Japanese automaker became the first to open a U.S. plant when they began producing cars in a facility in Marysville, Ohio, in November 1982? | {
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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour - Click above for image gallery
This week , Honda marked the thirtieth anniversary of the start of motorcycle production in the United States with a tree planting ceremony and a new production announcement . Legions of Facebook `` fans '' of the new Honda Accord Crosstour will surely be thrilled to learn that the company 's new lifted hatchback thingy will be built at the East Liberty , OH assembly plant . East Liberty already builds Accord sedans and coupes , making it a natural to build the new bodystyle . As with other American-built Hondas , most of the major components are also locally sourced . Honda 's nearby Anna , OH engine plant will ship over the V6 engines while the Russells Point facility will build the transmissions .
The Marysville plant that got motorcycle production started three decades ago is now being transformed into a consolidation center to feed parts and systems to the other nearby assembly plants . Honda has decided that it makes more sense for them to focus on building cars in America than bikes . Whether it makes sense to build this particular car anywhere , however , will be determined not on Facebook , but on dealer forecourts .
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Honda Commemorates 30 Years of Manufacturing in America
All-New Accord Crosstour to be produced at East Liberty Auto Plant
09/10/2009 - MARYSVILLE , Ohio -
Honda of America Mfg . marked 30 years of manufacturing in America today with a symbolic tree planting ceremony that represents the company 's deep roots in America and its longstanding relationships with the communities that have hosted the company 's operations .
`` On behalf of the thousands of Honda associates in Ohio , past and present , I want to thank our local communities and the people of Ohio for their support and friendship during the past 30 years , '' said Honda of America President and CEO Hidenobu Iwata . `` The significant growth we have experienced in Ohio would not have been possible without the trust and support of our community partners . ''
During the tree-planting event , Iwata announced that Honda 's auto plant in East Liberty , Ohio , will be the production site * for the new Honda Accord Crosstour crossover utility vehicle ( CUV ) . The East Liberty Auto Plant recently earned the J.D . Power and Associates ' 2009 Gold Plant Award for having the highest quality of any auto plant in North America . Going on sale this fall , the Accord Crosstour will be positioned at the top of the Accord lineup .
`` We have continued to advance our products , and the flexible and efficient manufacturing capabilities that build them , to create new value for Honda and Acura customers , '' said Iwata , who leads Honda 's manufacturing operations in North America . `` The addition of the Accord Crosstour not only signifies our commitment to the state , but also our trust in the Ohio associates to build this top-of-the-line new Honda vehicle . ''
* Honda and Acura products are produced using domestic and globally sourced parts
In addition to the East Liberty Auto Plant , other major Honda operations in Ohio will play significant roles in the Accord Crosstour project . Honda 's auto engine plant near Anna , Ohio , will produce its engine and Honda 's transmission plant near Russells Point , Ohio , will be the production site for its automatic transmission .
`` Honda 's automotive operations in Ohio continue to grow in importance as they provide support to our manufacturing plants in North America and around the world , '' said Tom Shoupe , Honda of America senior vice president . `` In addition to starting Honda motorcycle and auto production in America , Ohio is where we first began North American engine and transmission manufacturing , and where we have established a major R & D center to develop many of the products we make in North America . ''
Honda ended motorcycle production in Marysville , Ohio , last June and is focusing its local operations on automobile and powertrain production . Construction is under way to transform the former motorcycle plant into a consolidation center to deliver automotive parts and components directly to assembly lines at the Marysville Auto Plant . Locating this consolidation activity adjacent to the plant advances quality and efficiency by significantly reducing parts handling and shipping . The new center also has a pronounced environmental benefit |
The Classic 3-2-1 Margarita Recipe - Chowhound | qg_4257 | What drink consists of 7 parts tequila, 4 parts cointreau or triple sec, and 3 parts lemon or lime juice? | {
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1 1/2 ounces silver ( blanco ) , 100 percent agave tequila
1 ounce triple sec orange liqueur , preferably Luxardo Triplum or Cointreau
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice ( from about 1 lime )
1 very thin lime slice , for garnish
Summary
An easy way to remember how to mix a classic margarita is to memorize the ratio 3-2-1 : three parts tequila , two parts good triple sec ( like Luxardo Triplum , Cointreau , or Combier ) , and one part lime juice . Serve it on the rocks with salt , as pictured , or serve it up in a chilled glass . If you like your margaritas on the sour side , try our Perfect Margarita . Mixing for a party ? Check out our Pitcher-Perfect Margarita for how to please a crowd . And for those times when you crave a good old frozen margarita , mix up a batch of Strawberry Margaritas .
What to buy : Make sure to use a good-tasting triple sec ( we like Luxardo Triplum—for a primer , see Jordan Mackay ’ s “ Something Orange ” ) .
Instructions
1Pour enough salt on a small plate to cover it .
2Rub the lime wedge on the outside rim of a 4-ounce cocktail glass . Holding the glass at a 45-degree angle , dip the outside rim in the salt , rotating as you do , so the entire rim is coated with salt . ( Avoid getting any salt inside the glass . ) Fill the glass with ice and place it in the freezer to chill .
3Add the tequila , triple sec , and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and fill the shaker halfway with ice . Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker turns frosty . Strain the margarita into the chilled glass and garnish with a lime slice . |
Types of Bakeware - How To Cooking Tips - RecipeTips.com | qg_4260 | Springform, tube, and roasting are all types of what? | {
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Bakeware Pan Sizes | Bakeware Materials | Types of Bakeware
Bakeware Pan Sizes
When you are preparing to create a recipe that requires the use of bakeware , you should first determine whether you have the proper size pan . There are many different types of bakeware , such as , round pans , square pans , rectangle pans , tube pans , bundt pans , jelly roll pans , loaf pans , springform pans , roasting pans , and casseroles . Your recipe will suggest that you use a certain size and type of pan . If you do not have the pan requested , you can generally substitute a similar size pan without any problem . The information below will help you make the appropriate substitution .
Select a pan that is as close to the same size as the pan the recipe indicated to use . The pan should have approximately the same volume capacity and when filled , the ingredients should be close to the same depth as they would be in the original size pan . To find the surface of a pan use the equations below :
Square or
Silver Anodized
Hard Anodized
There are two types of anodized bakeware available , silver anodized and hard anodized bakeware . The difference between the two is explained below .
Silver Anodized - Silver anodized bakeware is made of aluminum that has gone through an electro-chemical process that hardens its outer layer . This process gives the aluminum a scratch resistant surface that is also stick resistant and it will not rust , peel or blister . The aluminum maintains its ability to conduct heat quickly and evenly , and becomes more durable . Cooking times may need to be reduced when using anodized bakeware . It is recommended to check for doneness about two-thirds through the suggested baking time . Anodized aluminum is scratch resistant but you should be careful not to use sharp knives to cut food that is baked in these pans to prevent damage to the surface .
Hard Anodized - Hard anodized bakeware is very similar to silver anodized only the aluminum is processed for a much longer period of time . This produces a hardened surface finish that is about 10 times thicker than the silver anodized . Metal utensils , other than knives , can be used on hard anodized bakeware without causing any damage to the surface . Sharp knives may cause some scoring . The hard anodized bakeware has a darkened surface , which may affect the baking time required when using this type of bakeware . Check for doneness about two-thirds through the suggested baking time . Hard anodized bakeware can be cared for in the same manner as the silver anodized .
Bakeware Care : Silver anodized and hard anodized bakeware should be care for in the same manner . They are easy to clean and do not rust . The bakeware should be washed by hand in hot soapy water and any stuck on food should be soaked in water to loosen . Do not wash in the dishwasher .
Glass
Glass ovenproof bakeware is made from tempered glass and conducts heat well . Food browns well in the glass ovenware . It is fairly easy to clean , does not stain , and does not react to acidic foods . Ovenproof glass can be taken from the refrigerator or freezer and placed in a hot oven , but when it is removed from a hot oven , it should be allowed to cool to room temperature before being placed in a refrigerator or freezer , and before being exposed to water . Because glass bakeware heats up faster and holds the heat longer than metal bakeware , you may want to reduce the baking temperature by approximately 25° F from what is suggested on the baking instructions for the item you are baking . Experimenting with reducing the temperature will be the best way to decide if it gives you the results you desire .
Bakeware Care : To care for glass bakeware , wash with hot soapy water . Stuck on food may be loosened by soaking in warm water or a nylon scouring pad can be used . Avoid using metal scrapers or abrasive cleaners .
Insulated
Glass Baking Dish
Stoneware Baking Dish
A flat pan with straight sides that are ¾ ” or taller , which is used for baking food in the oven . There are many sizes and depths available , but the most common sizes is 9 x 13 |
Celeste Hawaiian Pizzas Add Some Pineapple, Still Have ... | qg_4262 | What frozen food item is Mama Celeste associated with? | {
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By Laura Northrup @ lnorthrup December 27 , 2012
Still disappointing .
Anh shares my inexplicable love of that cheap freezer case staple , the Celeste pizza-for-one . The just-spicy-enough sauce ! The crunchy crust that the likely-carcinogenic microwaving disc provides ! The $ 1 price point ! It ’ s not wood-fired oven pizza , but it ’ s one of the most edible things that comes out of a box and gets cooked in the microwave . The current line of “ limited edition ” pizzas tempted Anh , and he opened up a Hawaiian pizza only to find that the toppings were sparse . And it made him sad . Mama Celeste had finally steered him wrong .
Except…wait a minute . Sparse toppings on a Celeste pizza ? Ham and pineapple ? That sounds familiar , maybe because we posted about it four months ago . Back then , it was a pizza with a sprinkling of ham and only one piece of pineapple . Anh ’ s pizza has more pineapple , but is still subpar .
He writes :
Let me first say that Mama Celeste Pizzas are bomb . I have a love of Mama Celeste Pizzas that go way way way back and I think they are the best frozen pizzas ever ! Shoot , I ’ m known to trade a hand tossed delivery pizza for a Mama Celeste .
Recently , a walk through the grocery aisle brought me to a Limited Edition pizza by my Mama , which I of course bought a bunch to try . Hawaiian style pizza is one of my favorites . You can imagine my disappointment when the product was a far cry from the promise of the photo on the box ( see attached photos ) .
I love Mama Celeste enough to forgive , but I do not forget ! No more limited editions for me because apparently it meant the toppings were limited .
Tell a friend : |
www.sec.gov | qg_4263 | What St. Louis, MO based cereal company produces Fruity Pebbles, Grape Nuts, Honey Bunches of Oats, and Raisin Bran, among many, many others? | {
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Last year , we announced our intention to separate our Post® brand ready-to-eat cereal products business into a new , publicly traded company , which we have named Post Holdings , Inc. As two distinct businesses , we believe Ralcorp and Post will be better positioned to capitalize on significant growth opportunities and provide greater focus on their respective businesses and strategic priorities .
Both of these companies have businesses with great assets and industry-leading products . Following the separation , Post will be the third largest seller of ready-to-eat cereal products in the United States based on market share . As an independent , publicly owned company , Post will be able to pursue its own growth strategies and prioritize investment spending and capital allocation accordingly . Ralcorp will continue to be the leading producer of private brand foods and a major supplier of foodservice products in North America . Ralcorp , too , will be able to better focus its capital structure and deployment strategy .
The separation will provide current Ralcorp shareholders with ownership interests in both Ralcorp and Post . Over time , we believe that the two companies , each with its own financial characteristics , may appeal to different investor bases . We expect that , for U.S. federal income tax purposes , the distribution of shares of Post common stock in the separation will be tax-free to Ralcorp shareholders , except with respect to cash received in lieu of a fractional share , and have requested a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the tax-free nature of the separation .
The separation will be completed by a pro rata distribution of at least 80 % of the outstanding shares of Post common stock to holders of Ralcorp common stock . Each Ralcorp shareholder will receive [ ] share [ s ] of Post common stock for every [ ] share [ s ] of Ralcorp common stock held on [ ] , 2012 , the record date for the distribution . You do not need to take any action to receive shares of Post common stock to which you are entitled as a Ralcorp shareholder . You do not need to pay any consideration or surrender or exchange your Ralcorp common shares .
We encourage you to read the attached information statement , which is being provided to Ralcorp shareholders who held shares on [ ] , 2012 . The information statement describes the separation in detail and contains important business and financial information about Post .
We believe the separation meaningfully advances our businesses and interests of our shareholders . We remain committed to working on your behalf to continue to build long-term shareholder value .
Dear future Post Holdings , Inc. shareholder :
On behalf of the entire Post team , I welcome you as a future shareholder . Our company is the third largest seller of ready-to-eat cereals in the United States based on market share . The Post cereals tradition began in 1895 , and , since 1897 , we have been offering consumers great tasting , high quality and nutritious cereal products . We currently sell cereals under a number of iconic brand names , including Honey Bunches of Oats® , Pebbles® , Post Selects® , Great Grains® , Spoon Size® Shredded Wheat , Post® Raisin Bran , Grape-Nuts® , and Honeycomb® .
We believe that our brand names , our strength in the marketplace and our financial profile will allow us to excel as a stand-alone entity . As an independent company , we will be able to allocate capital more efficiently and have direct access to debt and equity capital markets . We anticipate that these characteristics will improve our ability to continue to develop innovative new products , pursue acquisitions and other growth opportunities , extend our brands into adjacent categories and increase our ability to motivate employees by providing compensation that is tied directly to our business results .
Our focused management team is highly motivated to be a growth-oriented company , making a difference in the branded foods business , and enhancing value for our customers and shareholders .
I encourage you to learn more about Post and our strategic initiatives by reading the attached information statement . Subject to the consummation of the spin-off , our common stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol POST.
We look forward to serving our customers and consumers and rewarding our shareholders as we begin a new and exciting chapter in |
Nuremberg trials - PediaView.com | qg_4264 | Nov 20, 1945 saw the start of the trials in what German city in which 24 high ranking Nazis were indicted for participation in a common plan or conspiracy for the accomplishment of a crime against peace, planning, initiating and waging wars of aggression and other crimes against peace , war crimes, and crimes against humanity? | {
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Nuremberg trials
Memorials and museums
The Nuremberg trials ( German : die Nürnberger Prozesse ) were a series of military tribunals , held by the Allied forces after World War II , which were most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political , military , judicial and economic leadership of Nazi Germany who planned , carried out , or otherwise participated in the Holocaust and other war crimes . The trials were held in the city of Nuremberg , Germany .
The first , and best known of these trials , described as “ the greatest trial in history ” by Norman Birkett , one of the British judges who presided over it , [ 1 ] was the trial of the major war criminals before the International Military Tribunal ( IMT ) . Held between 20 November 1945 and 1 October 1946 , [ 2 ] the Tribunal was given the task of trying 24 of the most important political and military leaders of the Third Reich – though the proceedings of Martin Bormann was tried in absentia , while another , Robert Ley , committed suicide within a week of the trial ’ s commencement .
Not included were Adolf Hitler , Heinrich Himmler , and Joseph Goebbels , all of whom had committed suicide in the spring of 1945 , well before the indictment was signed . [ 3 ] Reinhard Heydrich was not included , as he had been assassinated in 1942 .
The second set of trials of lesser war criminals was conducted under Control Council Law No . 10 at the U.S. Nuremberg Military Tribunals ( NMT ) , which included the Doctors ’ Trial and the Judges ’ Trial . This article primarily deals with the IMT ; see Subsequent Nuremberg Trials for details on the NMT ( the second set of trials ) .
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There were , I suppose , three possible courses : to let the atrocities which had been committed go unpunished ; to put the perpetrators to death or punish them by executive action ; or to try them . Which was it to be ? Was it possible to let such atrocities go unpunished ? Could France , could Russia , could Holland , Belgium , Norway , Czechoslovakia , Poland or Yugoslavia be expected to consent to such a course ? … It will be remembered that after the first world war alleged criminals were handed over to be tried by Germany , and what a farce that was ! The majority got off and such sentences as were inflicted were derisory and were soon remitted . [ 4 ]
— Geoffrey Lawrence
5 December 1946
A precedent for trying those accused of war crimes had been set at the end of World War I in the Leipzig War Crimes Trials held in May to July 1921 before the Reichsgericht ( German Supreme Court ) in Leipzig , although these had been on a very limited scale and largely regarded as ineffectual . At the beginning of 1940 , the Polish government-in-exile asked the British and French governments to condemn the German invasion of their country . The British initially declined to do so ; however , in April 1940 , a joint declaration was issued by the British , French and Polish . Relatively bland because of Anglo-French reservations , it proclaimed the trio ’ s “ desire to make a formal and public protest to the conscience of the world against the action of the German government whom they must hold responsible for these crimes which can not remain unpunished. ” [ 5 ]
Three-and-a-half years later , the stated intention to punish the Germans was much more trenchant . On 1 November 1943 , the Soviet Union , the United Kingdom and the United States published their “ Declaration on German Atrocities in Occupied Europe ” , which gave a “ full warning ” that , when the Nazis were defeated , the Allies would “ pursue them to the uttermost ends of the earth … in order that justice may be done . … The above declaration is without prejudice to the case of the major war criminals whose offences have no particular geographical location and who will be punished by a joint decision of the Government of the Allies. ” [ 6 ] This intention by the Allies to dispense justice was reiterated at the Yalta Conference and at Berlin in 1945 . [ 7 ]
British War Cabinet documents , released on 2 January 2006 , showed that as early as December 1944 the Cabinet had |
Wyoming - U.S. States - HISTORY.com | qg_4267 | Known as the Equality State, what was the 44th state to join the Union on Jul 10, 1890? | {
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Bird : Meadowlark
Interesting Facts
On September 2 , 1885 , a group of white coal miners attacked and killed 28 of their Chinese coworkers , wounded 15 others , and torched 79 of their homes in Rock Springs . None of the perpetrators—who had been angered by the refusal of Chinese miners to join in a strike for better wages , and by the Union Pacific Coal Company ’ s decision to allow the Chinese to work a lucrative part of the mine—were ever convicted for the brutal massacre .
Henry Longabaugh received the nickname “ Sundance Kid ” after serving time in prison between 1887 and 1889 for stealing a horse in Sundance , Wyoming . He later met Butch Cassidy and joined the notorious Wild Bunch .
President Theodore Roosevelt designated Devils Tower—a natural rock formation resulting from a volcanic intrusion and a sacred site for many Plains Indians—the first national monument in the U.S. on September 24 , 1906 .
In 1949 , a massive blizzard blanketed Wyoming , killing 17 people , 55,000 cattle and 105,000 sheep .
Wyoming is the leading producer of coal in the United States ; in 2010 , the state produced 40 percent of the nation ’ s total .
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From Star Wars To Gravity: The Special Effects Milestones ... | qg_4269 | Nov 22, 1995 saw the theatrical release of one of the top grossing films of that year, the first feature film to be made entirely with CGI? | {
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Gravity , Star Wars Episode IV : A New Hope
As Sandra Bullock and George Clooney battled malfunctioning technology miles above the Earth , we got to thinking about other game-changing moments in special effects history , the films that did things in a new and innovative way . Here are our choices for the most significant moments between Star Wars and Gravity . As always , give us your own thoughts in the comments .
Year : 1976
Innovation : Steadicam
Significant because : OK , this is a year before Star Wars , but we ’ re going to allow it . Designer and camera operator Garrett Brown had been developing a system for taking smooth moving shots over rough terrain and through crowds since the early ‘ 70s , with a machine that requires its operator to be half-weight lifter and half-ballet dancer . Renamed from its original moniker of the Brown Stabiliser , the Steadicam made its debut here , in an immediately virtuoso three-minute sequence .
Led to : Rocky , Marathon Man , The Shining
Year : 1978
Innovation : A man can fly
Significant because : Outside animation , this most basic of superheroics had been impossible on-screen : George Reeves used to just dive out of a window and we ’ d cut to him “ landing ” elsewhere . Optical effects supervisor Roy Field solved the problem with a three-pronged assault : crane-suspended wire rigs for landings and take-offs ; blue-screen mattes and zooms for static flying shots ; and the “ Zoptic ” system in which special lenses are synchronised to cope with both a foreground actor and a front projection simultaneously . The result ? You ’ ll believe a man can do anything .
Led to : The entire superhero genre
Year : 1982
Innovation : First entirely CG sequence
Significant because : The scene in which the Genesis Device transforms a barren rock into the Genesis planet was the first of its kind : sixty seconds of pure CGI . A team within Lucasfilm ’ s Computer Graphics division ( then a subsidiary of ILM ) was tasked with achieving the groundbreaking sequence , with effects that now look a little basic but which were astonishing for the time . Four years later , that team broke loose from Lucasfilm and became Pixar .
Led to : Jurassic Park , Life of Pi , Toy Story
Year : 1985
Innovation : First fully photorealistic CG character
Significant because : Proto-Pixar again : The ninety-second sequence with a stained glass knight attacking a priest is the first ever example of a fully realised , entirely CG character on-screen . Responsible for the effect – which took four months to achieve – was John Lasseter , ten years before he directed Toy Story , and the team at what would soon become Pixar .
Led to : Transformers , Ted , Jar-Jar Binks
Year : 1992
Innovation : Liquid morphing
Significant because : Arguably this entry could have been 1989 ’ s The Abyss , but that film ’ s sequence of the face-mimicking “ pseudopod ” water tendril was essentially a proof of concept for the eventual liquid-metal T-1000 in Terminator 2 . The “ mimetic poly-alloy ” money shots take up surprisingly little of the film ’ s lengthy run-time , but made an indelible impression , taking 35 artists ten months to produce . Part of the software used later formed a core component of Photoshop .
Led to : DS9 ’ s Odo , Jurassic Park , Photoshop
Year : 1993
Innovation : Dinosaurs !
Significant because : Perhaps the point at which it finally seemed that , through CGI , anything was possible . We can now make convincing dinosaurs : what else is there to do ? The practical aspects of the FX ( most of the creatures were physically built ) tend to get overlooked in favour of the astonishing digital makeover when it turned out that even the great Stan Winston couldn ’ t make the dinosaurs stampede . Understandably so : these were living , breathing , textured creatures giving performances . Nothing was ever the same again .
Led to : Dragonheart , Godzilla , The Lord of the Rings , Cloverfield
Year : 1995
Innovation : Talking animals
Significant because : Animating a talking jaw onto a dumb creature had |
Billy Carter Is Dead of Cancer at 51 : Ex-President's ... | qg_4270 | The brother of which U.S. president was the commercial spokesman for Billy Beer? | {
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Billy Carter Is Dead of Cancer at 51 : Ex-President 's Brother Capitalized on Country-Boy Image
September 26 , 1988 |DAVID TREADWELL | Times Staff Writer
ATLANTA — Billy Carter -- the Georgia businessman and `` good ol ' boy '' who became a national folk hero as President Jimmy Carter 's irreverent , wisecracking , beer-guzzling brother -- died Sunday of pancreatic cancer . He was 51 .
Carter 's homespun wit and buffoonish antics instantly made him a star during his brother 's presidential campaign in 1976 and , long after , kept him in demand for product endorsements and appearances at state fairs , peanut Olympics , swamp-buggy races and belly-flop contests .
Although his popularity eventually waned -- especially after his widely publicized treatment for alcoholism and revelations of his dealings as an agent for the Libyan government -- he remains perhaps the best-known `` first brother '' in U.S. history .
William Alton Carter , the fourth and youngest child of James Earl and Lillian Carter , `` died quietly and peacefully in his sleep about 7 a.m. with his family at his bedside , '' the family said in a statement from the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta . `` He had struggled courageously with his illness , never losing his sense of humor and always concerned more about those who loved him than himself . ''
Funeral in Plains
A spokesman for the family said he died at home in Plains , Ga. , where funeral services were scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Lebanon Cemetery .
His illness was first diagnosed as inoperable cancer Sept. 11 , 1987 , at Emory University in Atlanta . His sister , Jean Carter Stapleton , an evangelist and faith healer , died of pancreatic cancer in 1983 at age 54 . Their mother died of pancreatic , bone and breast cancer in the same year , at age 85 . Their father died of cancer in 1953 , at age 58 .
Billy Carter is survived by his wife , Sybil , and their six children : Kim , Jana Kae , William Alton IV ( Buddy ) , Marle , Mandy and Earl .
Carter , a short , stocky man with reddish hair and a wide-angle grin like his brother 's , invariably was sought out by reporters looking for an offbeat slant or a funny line during the 1976 presidential race .
His most-often quoted remark of the campaign : `` I 've got a mother who joined the Peace Corps and went to India when she was 68 . I 've got a sister who races motorcycles and another sister who 's a Holy Roller preacher . I 've got a brother who says he wants to be President of the United States . I 'm the only sane one in the family . ''
Shrewd Business Sense
Behind the image of a loose-talking , beer-swilling , chain-smoking rube , however , was a shrewd , hard-working businessman .
He took over as managing partner of the Carter family 's peanut business in 1970 , after Jimmy Carter was elected governor of Georgia . By 1976 , Billy had turned the business into a $ 5-million-a-year operation .
`` I made more money for the business than Jimmy ever did , '' Carter , who owned 15 % of the operation , was fond of boasting .
He put in long hours at the Carter peanut warehouse in Plains , unlocking the doors at 6 a.m. each day , but at closing time he would head across the street to the Amoco service station he owned , where he would chug beer and chew the fat in the back room with his drinking buddies .
`` I 'm a real Southern boy , '' he used to say . `` I got a red neck , white socks and Blue Ribbon beer . ''
Concern for Hometown
After the presidential election he grew disturbed over the changes in Plains as hordes of reporters , tourists and souvenir hunters descended on the tiny town in rural southwestern Georgia . Plains , he lamented , is `` going straight to hell . ''
He soon moved with his family to a secluded home in Buena Vista , about 20 miles away .
During the same period , he became embittered at maneuvering over the family 's peanut warehouse . When his brother moved into the White House , the business was placed in |
Gold Mining Equipment - Gold Fever Prospecting | qg_4273 | What can be a tool used in gold mining, a Greek god, and a prefix meaning all? | {
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The Gambia Map - Maps of World | qg_4281 | For a point each, name the country surrounding the Republic of The Gambia. | {
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The early history of the Gambia is shared with other parts of West Africa , as a part of the Mali Empire from around 1230 , which was a stable and wealthy state ,
and was involved in trade across the Sahara . The Songhai Empire rose to power in the 16th century until trade with Portugal and Morocco turned to raids and soon the Portuguese took control of the empire . During Portuguese rule , the English established trade relations with the Gambia . The region became a Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth colony in 1651 , serving as a base for trade , but the British won control of the region .
The Gambia and surrounding regions were a major part of the transatlantic slave trade , but when Britain abolished slavery in 1807 , the Gambia resisted , resulting in a British military presence to stop the practice . The Gambia was established as a British Crown Colony in 1889 , and finally ended slavery in 1906 . After fighting with Britain in World War II and serving as a military base , the Gambia became an independent Commonwealth country in 1965 . The Gambia was first ruled by a king , but in 1970 it became a republic led by a prime minister . After several years , the Gambia faced some instability , with a coup in 1981 . Senegal 's military assisted in suppressing the violence and subduing the rebellion , and the Gambia entered into the Senegambia Confederation with Senegal , though they ended the union in 1989 . The Gambia faced another coup in 1994 , but has since gained stability . In 2013 , the Gambia exited the Commonwealth .
Neighboring Countries
The Gambia is surrounded on three sides by Senegal , with coastline along the Atlantic Ocean .
Major Cities
Brikama
Geography
The smallest country on Africa 's mainland , the Gambia 's territory follows the Gambia River on both sides of its banks . The Gambia River flows west across the country , pouring out into the Atlantic Ocean at Banjul . The Gambia is a narrow country , just 48 kilometers ( 30 miles ) wide at its largest , and is fully surrounded by Senegal except for its coastline along the ocean . Most of the Gambia 's terrain consists of grasslands and flood plains , as well as mangroves near the coast . Up river , the country enters the West Sudanian savanna . The country is mostly flat , with some low hills , and its highest point just 53 meters ( 174 feet ) above sea level at Red Rock . The Gambia has a hot subtropical climate .
Points of Interest
The coastal region of the Gambia is the most frequently visited part , with the capital , Banjul , and its other large cities , including Serekunda , Bakau , and Brikama . The beaches of the Gambia are one of its best attractions , along with other scenic destinations . One of the Gambia 's most popular beaches is the beautiful Sanyang Beach , while the capital features great beaches . The wildlife in the Gambia can be observed at the Abuko Nature Reserve outside of Banjul , home to monkeys and crocodiles , or for more crocodile viewing , the Kachikally Crocodile Pool offers opportunities for petting them . Another site for outdoor adventures is Gambia River National Park , where visitors can take tours and view baboons and chimpanzees while floating down the nation 's main river .
The cities of the Gambia are mostly along the coast , and are home to vibrant markets with local crafts and food , nightlife and accommodation .
Transportation
The Gambia 's main airport is Banjul International Airport in the capital , which offers service from many African cities and some in Europe , primarily in Spain and Britain . Driving into the Gambia by car or taking a bus are good options , but roads can be rough and mostly unpaved , so 4WD vehicles are preferred . There are plenty of taxis in the Gambia , including yellow taxis and green taxis – the latter are mainly for tourists , while yellow taxis are used primarily by locals . Taxi is one of the most common ways to get around .
Boat is a unique way of exploring the Gambia , as the Gambia river is navigable along its length through the country , but it is not a fast way to get around and can be dangerous . Around |
Chemical Elements.com - Lithium (Li) | qg_4283 | Named for the Greek word for stone, what element, with an atomic number of 3, uses the symbol Li? | {
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Bentor , Yinon . Chemical Element.com - Lithium .
< http : //www.chemicalelements.com/elements/li.html > .
For more information about citing online sources , please visit the MLA 's Website .
This page was created by Yinon Bentor .
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Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor . All Rights Reserved . |
Popeye - Wikiquote | qg_4284 | “I yam what I yam, and that’s all what I yam” was the motto of what popular cartoon character? | {
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Popeye is the lead character from the Thimble Theatre comic strip . Since 1933 , he has been adapted into several other media , including theatrical animated shorts , animated television series , radio programs , feature films , and more .
( Castor Oyl : You there , are you a sailor ? ) `` Ja ' think I 'm a cowboy ? '' - Popeye 's first line in the comic strip , therefore his first line.Quoted in Popeye : An Illustrated Cultural History by Fred Grandinetti , McFarland , 2004 ( p. 3 ) .
I yam what I yam and tha 's all what I yam . '' -- Popeye the Sailor
Well blow me down ! -- Popeye
That 's all I can stands , cuz I ca n't stands n'more ! '' - Popeye
I 'm quick to the finish , 'cause I eats me Spinach , I 'm Popeye the sailor man ! ( toot , toot ) '' - Popeye ( from theme song )
I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today . '' - J. Wellington Wimpy
Let 's you and him fight . '' - J. Wellington Wimpy
Popeye , Popeye ! -- Olive Oyl |
Bradley Cooper named People's Sexiest Man Alive - Yahoo | qg_4285 | Which Hangover star did People magazine recently name their Sexiest Man of the Year for 2011? | {
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Bradley Cooper named People 's Sexiest Man Alive
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Bradley Cooper has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine .
The 'Hangover ' star has been awarded the annual title by the publication and although he is honoured to win he admits he is shocked because he does n't think he always looks great .
He told the magazine : `` I think it 's really cool that a guy who does n't look like a model can have this [ title ] . I think I 'm a decent-looking guy . Sometimes I can look great , and other times I look horrifying . ''
Although he is delighted to be named the Sexiest Man Alive , the 36-year-old actor insists his mother Gloria will be more proud of his win than him .
Bradley - whose father Charles died in January - added : `` The first thing I thought was , 'My mother is going to be so happy . ' ``
The Hollywood heartthrob also revealed he is currently single and is not the `` player '' he is made out to be .
Bradley - who was previously in a long-term relationship with Renee Zellweger - said : `` I 'm a single 36-year-old male ... If you 're a single man and you happen to be in this business you 're deemed a player . But I do n't see myself as a ladies ' man . ''
Other famous hunks to make the top ten of People 's poll include Liam Hemsworth - who is dating Miley Cyrus - 'The Wire ' star Idris Elba , actor Chris Evans , Jennifer Aniston 's man Justin Theroux and Ryan Gosling .
Bradley took the title from last year 's winner Ryan Reynolds , who did not make the top ten this year .
People magazine will publish its full list of the 100 Sexiest Men Alive in their next issue which hits newsstands on Friday ( 18.11.11 ) .
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"Cadillac-Introduces-New-"Life.-Liberty.-And-The-Pursuit ... | qg_4289 | What product is advertised with the slogan "Life, liberty, and the Pursuit"? | {
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Cadillac Introduces New `` Life . Liberty . And The Pursuit . '' Marketing Campaign
WEBWIRE – Thursday , July 27 , 2006
Detroit - Following one of the most talked-about marketing campaigns in automotive history and four consecutive years of sales growth , Cadillac is introducing a new marketing campaign that aims to reignite America�s love affair with the brand .
The new campaign carries the theme �Life . Liberty . And The Pursuit.� It showcases Cadillac�s relevancy to today�s luxury consumers and supports the next generation of Cadillac�s ongoing product renaissance . The new advertising will launch in early August and continue to roll-out throughout the rest of the year .
�Our Break Through campaign focused primarily on our all-new portfolio of dramatically styled , high-performance , luxury Cadillac vehicles , � said Cadillac General Manager , Jim Taylor . �Our new products and marketing strategies successfully conveyed to consumers that there�s a new Cadillac to consider that replaces their earlier perceptions of the brand.�
�We have raised awareness and achieved good momentum with the Cadillac brand , � said Cadillac Global Marketing Director , Liz Vanzura . �But now it�s time to put a face on the brand and invite more consumers to experience what Cadillac has to offer.�
This new campaign , the first for Cadillac from Modernista ! in Boston , is based on extensive consumer research that concluded that �Life . Liberty . And The Pursuit.� best communicates to consumers that Cadillac embodies the best of America , embraces the brand�s rich heritage , yet is forward looking and modern .
�Cadillac was , is , and will always be the American luxury automobile icon and symbol of success , � said Vanzura . �Our new advertising will showcase the brand�s rich heritage in an approach that is fresh and aspirational.�
�What�s great about the brand is that everyone has a Cadillac story to tell . The brand is ingrained within our culture . We�re looking to capture that optimistic , can-do American spirit in our work� said Gary Koepke , Creative Director & Co-founder of Modernista !
Unlike the Break Through campaign that relied solely on Led Zeppelin music and Gary Sinise voice-overs , Cadillac�s new �Life . Liberty . And The Pursuit.� themed campaign will utilize different voices and music for every execution to directly connect with each target consumer group .
The fully-integrated campaign will include creative executions on national broadcast and cable networks ( NFL weekend games , Monday Night Football , ABC & CBS College Football , Ryder Cup ) , premium positions in several core luxury and lifestyle print outlets ( Architectural Digest , Conde Nast Traveler , GQ , Vanity Fair , Food & Wine and more ) and an array of non-traditional , out-of-home , interactive and nationwide promotional activities .
About Cadillac
Cadillac is a division of General Motors ( NYSE : GM ) . General Motors , the world�s largest vehicle manufacturer , designs , builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide , and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931 . Cadillac products include the CTS sport sedan , SRX luxury utility , STS performance luxury sedan , DTS large luxury sedan , XLR luxury roadster , Escalade full-size SUVs ( Escalade , Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT ) and the high-performance V-Series ( CTS-V , STS-V , XLR-V ) three cars that go 0-60 in under 5 seconds .
About Modernista !
Modernista ! was founded in Boston , MA , USA in September 2000 by creatives Gary Koepke and Lance Jensen . Today the Boston agency counts 125 employees from more than 15 different countries . M ! �s client roster includes HUMMER , Cadillac , Animal Planet , Napster , TIAA-Cref , Stop Handgun Violence and Rockport . Modernista ! is fiercely independent .
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Joey Bishop - Biography - IMDb | qg_4292 | Who's missing: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop | {
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Perpetually glum standup comedian Joey Bishop was born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb on February 3 , 1918 , in the Bronx , New York . He was the youngest of five children of Chana `` Anna '' ( Siegel ) and Jacob Gottlieb , a bicycle repairman . His father was an Austrian Jewish immigrant and his mother was a Romanian Jew . He was raised in Philadelphia and learned while growing up how to tap dance , do imitations and play the mandolin and banjo . Dropping out of high school at 18 , he started out in the humor business in vaudeville as part of a comedy act with his brother . Billed as `` Joey Gottlieb '' at the time , he later joined a comedy group that called themselves `` The Bishop Trio '' and kept the last name for himself after the team broke up . His nascent career was interrupted while serving in the Army during WWII , but quickly resumed things after his discharge in 1945 . He appeared on television as early as 1948 , but it took a while before he caught on . A master ad-libber , he became a nitery specialist at such establishments as the Latin Quarter , and served as an opening act for a number of stars , including Frank Sinatra , in the mid-50s . As his reputation increased , he became a steadfast cog on the talk show , sitcom and game show circuits . A frequent and amusing guest panelist on What 's My Line ? ( 1950 ) , the jug-eared jokester went on to guest-host on the The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson ( 1962 ) a record 177 times . He also frequently appeared as a guest for Steve Allen and Jack Paar in their earlier late-nite formats .
Bishop entered the sitcom venue in the early 1960s . On his first show , The Joey Bishop Show ( 1961 ) , he played Joey Barnes , the host of a TV talk show in New York . Abby Dalton came on board in the second season as wife Ellie . Among his co-stars were up-and-coming stars Bill Bixby and Marlo Thomas and such character veterans as Joe Besser , of The Three Stooges fame , and Mary Treen were brought aboard for stronger support . This popular show lasted four seasons . Life imitated art several years later when Bishop went on to compete against Carson for the late-night viewing audience with his own talk show The Joey Bishop Show ( 1967 ) for ABC . The show was no match for Carson , however , and quickly dwindled in ratings , fading away after two years . His co-host/sidekick/foil was none other than Regis Philbin . Dick Cavett eventually replaced him to fill the ABC midnight void .
Relatively overlooked for his work on film , Bishop did show some promise early in the game with occasional straight roles that veered away from his sarcastic comedy demeanor with such roles in The Deep Six ( 1958 ) , The Naked and the Dead ( 1958 ) and Onionhead ( 1958 ) . He would also generate public interest as the less-than-slick member of Hollywood 's `` Rat Pack '' , which was comprised of ultra-hip pals Frank Sinatra , Dean Martin , Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford . Known as `` Sinatra 's comic '' at one time ( for having frequently opened for the star ) , Bishop wrote material and serving as the emcee for many of the clan 's Las Vegas shows in the 1960s . In addition he appeared in the `` Rat Pack '' -oriented movies Ocean 's 11 ( 1960 ) and Sergeants 3 ( 1962 ) , but the straight-laced comedian later butted heads with the party-hearty Sinatra and split while the next film Robin and the 7 Hoods ( 1964 ) was in preparation . Elsewhere , he appeared as either a foil , sidekick , or guest cameos in such standard movies as Johnny Cool ( 1963 ) , Texas Across the River ( 1966 ) with Dean Martin , Who 's Minding the Mint ? ( 1967 ) and even Valley of the Dolls ( 1967 ) .
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Michael Jackson Best Tribute Ever - YouTube | qg_4294 | How old was Michael Jackson when he died? | {
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Michael Jackson Best Tribute Ever
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BIOGRAPHY on Michael Jackson
The Bio History of Michael Joseph Jackson began when he was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary , Indiana . He was the 7th of nine children . ( brothers : Sigmund `` Jackie '' , Toriano `` Tito '' , Jermaine , Marlon , Steven `` Randy '' , and sisters Rebbie , Janet and La-Toya Jackson ..
In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he starred in the musical 'The Wiz ' playing Scarecrow with Diana Ross in the lead role of Dorothy . It was at this time Michael met Quincy Jones who was doing the score for the film .
Michael teamed up with Quincey Jones as his producer for his first solo album with Epic Records . The album titled `` Off The Wall '' was a big success around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No1 singles in the US .
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world 's largest selling album of all time , 'Thriller ' . This album produced 7 hit singles , breaking yet again more records , and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide . Michael was keen to use music video or short films as he called them to promote his singles from the album . He worked with the best directors and producers , using the latest technology and special effects for the hit song 'Billie Jean ' The short film 'Thriller ' used the latest make-up artists technolgy combined with fantastic dancing and cherography , to produce a 14 minute video , with a start , a middle and an ending . So successful was this video that 'The Making Of Michael Jackson 's Thriller ' became the world 's largest selling home video combined with soaring album sales . In 1983 Michael performed the now legendary moonwalk for the first time on the 'Motown 25 years ' anniversary show . This performance alone set Michael undoubtable into the realm of a superstar .
In 1984 Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night . The awards were for his work on the 'Thriller ' album and his work on the narrative for the 'ET Storybook ' .
On December 9th 1984 at the last concert of the Jackson 's Victory Tour , Michael announced he was splitting from the group and going solo .
In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album , titled 'Bad ' , and lauched his record breaking first solo world tour . 1988 , Michael wrote his first autobiography , Moonwalk , talking for the first time on his childhood and his career . At the end of the 1980s Michael was named 'Artist Of The Decade ' for his success off of his 'Thriller ' and 'Bad ' albums .
1995 saw Michael release a fifth solo album , 'HIStory ' , which was a double album , first half new material and second half half greatest hits . Michael toured again over a legs covering a 2 year period . In between legs of the tour on November 14th 1996 , Michael married for his second time to Debbie Rowe who was a nurse that Michael had met in the treatment of his skin pigment disorder . Together they had their first child Prince Michael Joseph Jackson jr born on February 13 1997 and a daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson born on April 3rd 1998 .
In 1997 Michael released the remix album 'Blood On The Dance Floor ' which also contained 5 new song linked with a 38min film `` Ghosts '' . This film Michael played 5 roles using the latest special effects and make-up artistry , combined with his dance and music .
In September , 2001 Michael celebrated his 30th anniversary as a solo artist with two concerts to be held in New York , USA . Many artists such as Whitney Houston , Usher , Destinys Child , Shaggy and many more performed there own and Michael Jacksons past songs . Michael then reunited with all of his brothers and performed there biggest hits . |
Houston Texans Reliant Stadium NFL Football Framed Poster | qg_4295 | What NFL team calls Reliant Stadium home? | {
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This panorama is printed on pH neutral , heavy art paper and officially licensed . The Houston Texans playing to their home crowd at Reliant Stadium was photographed by James Blakeway . Reliant Stadium opened for business in 2002 , and the Texans made their regular season debut against the Dallas Cowboys . On that day , they unveiled a gameday atmosphere that would become a staple of Texans football games . The first NFL stadium with a retractable roof , Reliant Stadium has earned a reputation as one of the premier big-event venues in American sports , hosting Big 12 Championship games , NCAA Men 's Basketball tournaments , the annual Texas Bowl and Super Bowl XXXVIII .
Previously the Houston Astrodome , Reliant Stadium features the largest HD video/scoreboard in pro sports in 2013 . Two 52 feet high and 277 feet wide video boards replaced the existing one during this offseason . One of the most notable aspects of the design is the unique operable fabric roof .
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Jeanne Phillips (Columnist) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News | qg_4299 | Originally started in 1956 by Pauline Phillips, what advice column is now written by her daughter, Jeanne Phillips? | {
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Jeanne Phillips is an advice columnist who writes the advice column Dear Abby . She is the daughter of Pauline Phillips , who founded `` Dear Abby '' in 1956 , and her husband , Morton Phillips . In a Dear Abby column on December 12 , 2000 , Pauline introduced Jeanne as co-creator of Dear Abby . They began to share the byline Abigail Van Buren and both were pictured with the column.… Read More
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Huffington Post - Jun 07 , 2013
'\n Who hasn\'t read the most popular advice column in the world , \ '' Dear Abby\ '' ? With 1,400 papers running the infamous column and over 110 million people reading it worldwide , a lot of responsibility falls in the hands of Dear Abby . On this week\ 's episode of Gwissues , I spend time with the finely polished yet incredibly down-to-Earth < mark > Jeanne Phillips < /mark > , who is the voice behind the adored column . \n\n Founded in 1956 by Jeanne\ 's mother , Pauline Phillips , the advice colum ...
Pauline Phillips , Writer Dear Abby , Dies
San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 18 , 2013
'\n Pauline Phillips , writer Dear Abby , dies \n\n\n In her first column , published in The Chronicle on Jan. 9 , 1956 , she gave forthright advice to a 16-year-old who had never been kissed , a fiancee who wanted to know if her diamond was real and a Bay Area secretary who was having an affair with her boss.\n\nWithin two years Dear Abby was in 172 newspapers , and Mrs. Phillips , who started at $ 20 per article , was making a six-figure salary.\n\n\ '' If I\ 'm talented at anything , it\ ...
Dear Abby 's Words To Live By
Huffington Post - Jan 17 , 2013
'\n Dear Abby -- the advice columnist who was credited with dispensing \ '' uncommon common sense\ '' to millions of readers throughout the world -- has died at age 94 after a decade-long bout with Alzheimer\ 's . Generations grew up taking advice from Pauline Friedman Phillips , who wrote the long-running \ '' Dear Abby\ '' column under the pen name of Abigail Van Buren . \n\n Described by the New York Times in its obituary as \ '' flinty , \ '' Phillips -- twin sister of advice columnist Ann Landers -- ...
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'\n I grew up reading the \ '' Dear Abby\ '' column every morning in the Detroit Free Press . What elementary-aged kid reads Ann Landers ? It became part of my morning routine throughout high-school . I even wrote a letter to Ann Landers myself once , but I think my parents took it out of the mailbox and threw it away ( Isn\'t tampering with the U.S. Mail a felony ? ) . \n\n Some things never change . I still read the column when I happen to find a newspaper in my hands ( as opposed to when I read m ...
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1945 3 Years Old Phillips had a brother , Edward `` Eddie '' Phillips , who was born in 1945 and died in 2011 of multiple myeloma . … Read More
According to his obituary in the Star Tribune , Eddie was a `` liquor tycoon '' , a `` gifted businessman '' , and a philanthropist who `` enlarged a family tradition of generous giving '' . He had four children : sons Dean , Tyler , and J.J. , and a daughter Hutton ; the latter two were twins . Read Less
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Jeanne Phillips ( born 1942 ) , also known as Abigail Van Buren , is an American advice columnist who writes the advice column Dear Abby . Read Less
She is the daughter of Pauline Esther `` Popo '' Phillips , who founded Dear Abby in 1956 , and her husband , Morton Phillips . … Read More
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Doctor Who | Wiki | 📖 Everipedia, the encyclopedia of ... | qg_4300 | Featuring William Hartnell in the title role, Nov 23, 1963 saw the debut of what BBC sci-fi series, the world's longest running series in that genre? | {
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( as of 2015 , Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin )
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25 minutes ( 1963–84 , 1986–89 )
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23 November 1963 ( 1963-11-23 ) – 6 December 1989 ( 1989-12-06 )
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Doctor Who is a British science-fiction television programme produced by the BBC since 1963 . The programme depicts the adventures of the Doctor , a Time Lord —a space and time-travelling humanoid alien . He explores the universe in his TARDIS , a sentient time-travelling space ship . Its exterior appears as a blue British police box , which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired . Accompanied by companions , the Doctor combats a variety of foes , while working to save civilisations and help people in need .
The show is a significant part of British popular culture , [ 2 ] and elsewhere it has become a cult television favourite . The show has influenced generations of British television professionals , many of whom grew up watching the series . [ 3 ] The programme originally ran from 1963 to 1989 . There was an unsuccessful attempt to revive regular production in 1996 with a backdoor pilot , in the form of a television film . The programme was relaunched in 2005 by Russell T Davies , who was showrunner and head writer for the first five years of its revival , produced in-house by BBC Wales in Cardiff . The first series of the 21st century featured Christopher Eccleston in the title role and was produced by the BBC . Doctor Who also spawned spin-offs in multiple media , including Torchwood ( 2006–2011 ) and The Sarah Jane Adventures ( 2007–2011 ) , both created by Russell T Davies ; K-9 ( 2009–2010 ) ; and a single pilot episode of K-9 and Company ( 1981 ) . There also have been many spoofs and cultural references to the character in other media .
Twelve actors have headlined the series as the Doctor . The transition from one actor to another is written into the plot of the show , as well as the differing approach to the role that each brings , under the concept of regeneration into a new incarnation . The show 's premise is that this is a life process of Time Lords through which the character of the Doctor takes on a new body and , to some extent , new personality , which occurs after sustaining an injury which would be fatal to most other species . Each actor 's portrayal differs , but they are all intended to be aspects of the same character and form part of the same storyline . The time-travelling nature of the plot means that , on occasion , different Doctors have met each other . Peter Capaldi took on the role after Matt Smith 's exit in the 2013 Christmas special `` The Time of the Doctor `` . [ 4 ]
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Doctor Who follows the adventures of the primary character , a rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey , who simply goes by the name `` The Doctor `` . He fled from Gallifrey in a stolen Mark I Type 40 TARDIS – `` Time and Relative Dimension in Space '' – time machine which allows him to travel across time and space . The TARDIS has a `` chameleon circuit '' which normally allows the machine to take on the appearance of local objects as a disguise . However , the Doctor 's TARDIS remains fixed as a blue British Police box due to a malfunction in the chameleon circuit .
The Doctor rarely travels alone and often brings one or more companions to share these adventures . His companions are usually humans , as he has found a fascination with planet Earth . He often finds events that pique his curiosity as he tries to prevent evil forces from harming innocent people or changing history , using only his ingenuity and minimal resources , such as his versatile sonic screwdriver . As a Time Lord , the Doctor has the ability to regenerate when his body is mortally damaged , taking on a new appearance and personality . The Doctor has gained numerous reoccurring enemies during his travels , including the Daleks , the Cybermen , and the |
Rocky Balboa News, Profile, Stats, Facts & Video - Fight Saga | qg_4302 | What fictional boxer, nicknamed The Italian Stallion, ended with a career record of 57-23-1? | {
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Robert `` Rocky '' Balboa , Sr. is an Italian-American retired legendary boxer , famous for his indomitable spirit , his extreme tenacity , ferocious body attack , and above all , for fighting with his heart .
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Rocky got his big break when heavyweight champion Apollo Creed decided to give some local Philadelphia talent a chance to fight for his title after his scheduled opponent , Mack Lee Green , suffered a hand injury and was unable to fight . Apollo selected Rocky mainly because of his nickname , `` The Italian Stallion . '' Rocky initially refused , saying that a fight between the heavyweight champion and a simple club fighter like himself would not be a very good match-up , but Jergens , the fight 's promoter , convinced him that an opportunity like this was one in a million , and he should n't pass it by . Rocky then accepted .
On New Year 's Day 1976 , Rocky Balboa faced Apollo Creed in the Philadelphia Spectrum for the heavyweight title . Rocky pulled off a miracle by becoming the only fighter to go the distance with the champion . However , Apollo was awarded the split-decision victory .
Balboa vs Creed II
After that first fight , Rocky intended to retire from boxing and settle into a normal life with his wife Adrian . Apollo , however , was bitter over the fight 's subsequent fallout . He may have won by decision , but he felt he did n't take the fight as seriously as he should have , and that Rocky just got lucky . He was heavily criticized in the media and by boxing fans , being accused of having the fight fixed and being called a `` disgrace to the sport . ''
Apollo felt that the only way to redeem himself was by challenging Rocky to a rematch . The big rematch , dubbed Superfight II , was again held at the Spectrum on Thanksgiving Day 1976 . The fight was a particularly brutal one , with both fighters falling to the ground exhausted toward the end of the final round . Racing against the referee 's ten-count and each other , Rocky and Apollo wearily climbed the ropes to be the first on his feet . Rocky was the first to get up , and was declared the new heavyweight champion of the world .
Balboa vs Lang I
After his 10th title defense , Rocky was challenged by a young newcomer named Clubber Lang , a Chicago-based fighter who quickly climbed the ranks to become the number one contender for Rocky 's title . Rocky agreed , but Mickey wanted no part of it . He felt that Rocky had gone soft since winning his title and would n't stand a chance against a `` wrecking machine '' like Lang . Rocky , however , dismissed the challenger as just another fighter , and finally convinced Mickey to train him for one last fight .
On the night of August 15 , 1981 , Rocky and Lang met at the Spectrum for the title fight . During a pre-fight melee , Lang shoved Mickey to the ground , inadverdantly causing him to suffer a heart attack . Unable to concentrate on the fight , Rocky suffered a humiliating defeat when Lang knocked him out in the second round and was crowned the new heavyweight champion . In the locker room after the fight , Rocky had one last conversation with Mickey before he passed away .
Balboa vs Lang II
Rocky was devastated by the loss of his mentor and friend . Alone in Mickey 's Gym one night , Rocky received a surprise visit from the former champ Apollo Creed , who offered to help Rocky win the title back . After some apprehension , Rocky agreed to Apollo 's proposal . Apollo then took Rocky to the Watts section of Los Angeles , where he trained him in the same way that Apollo himself was trained . With Apollo now in his corner , Rocky was prepared to take on Clubber Lang in the much-anticipated rematch held at Madison Square Garden in New York City .
Rocky was able to defeat Lang in the third round and regain his title . Rocky and Apollo remained good friends for several years . They even made a tradition of having friendly `` rematches '' at Mickey 's Gym .
Balboa vs Drago
In early 1985 , a Soviet amateur boxer named Ivan |
About Bill Watterson - The Complete Calvin and Hobbes | qg_4303 | What cartoonist drew Calvin and Hobbes from 1985 to 1995? | {
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I 've loved comic strips as long as I can remember . As a kid , I knew I wanted to be either a cartoonist or an astronaut . The latter was never much of a possibility , as I do n't even like riding in elevators . I kept my options open until seventh grade , but when I stopped understanding math and science , my choice was made . —Bill Watterson , creator of Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes , one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the 20th century . Watterson drew the strip from its debut run on November 18 , 1985 , to December 31 , 1995 . In 1986 , Watterson became the youngest person to win the prestigious Reuben Award for `` Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year '' from the National Cartoonists Society . He won the award again in 1988 , and was also nominated for the honor in 1992 .
The first Calvin and Hobbes strip : Novemeber 18 , 1985
The last Calvin and Hobbes strip : December 31 , 1995 |
Miley Cyrus - Biography - IMDb | qg_4304 | What Disney Channel star, and favorite of everyone here tonight, was born on Nov 23, 1992 with the first names Destiny Hope? | {
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Miley Cyrus was born in Franklin , Tennessee , the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife , Letitia Jean `` Tish '' ( Finley ) . She has 5 siblings - two half-brothers , a half-sister and a younger brother and sister . Her birth name is Destiny Hope , given to her by her parents who hoped she would achieve greatness . Her childhood nickname was Smiley , as she had a cheerful disposition which was eventually shortened to Miley . Her paternal grandfather was Democratic politician Ron Cyrus .
Cyrus was initially educated at Heritage Elementary School in Tennessee . When she turned eight , her family moved to Toronto , Canada where Cyrus ' father Billy Ray took a role in the TV series Doc ( 2001 ) . It was around this time that Cyrus decided she wanted to act too . Her first role came alongside her father in Doc ( 2001 ) . She also scored a small role in Tim Burton 's Big Fish ( 2003 ) .
In 2005 , Cyrus was cast as the lead in the Disney series Hannah Montana ( 2006 ) , about a teen leading a double life as a pop star . Again her father acted alongside her . The show was a smash and hit records , sell-out tours and merchandising deals soon followed . Cyrus became a teen superstar .
Following the success of Hannah Montana ( 2006 ) , Cyrus made the move into other roles - including playing Ronnie Miller in The Last Song ( 2010 ) and Lola in LOL ( 2012 ) alongside Demi Moore .
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Daughter of Tish Cyrus and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus .
Siblings : Christopher Cody ( older paternal half-brother ) , Trace Cyrus ( older maternal half-brother ) , Brandi Cyrus ( older maternal half-sister ) , Braison Cyrus ( younger brother ) , and Noah Lindsey Cyrus ( younger sister ) . Brandon Cyrus is a related family member on her father 's side .
Her favorite novel is `` Do n't Die , My Love '' by Lurlene McDaniel .
Her favorite song by her father , Billy Ray Cyrus , is `` Achy Breaky Heart '' .
Has written over one hundred songs and some of them have been used for her show , Hannah Montana ( 2006 ) .
Likes to eat Chinese food .
Has a Maltipoo dog named Sophie that her parents gave to her for her 16th birthday .
Miley was on the green team for 2 summers in a row in the Disney Channel Games .
She has never taken formal singing lessons [ as of June 2007 ] .
Started auditioning for Hannah Montana ( 2006 ) when she was 11 years old . She originally tried out for the part of `` Lilly Truscott '' .
Was ranked # 17 on Forbes List of The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars ( 2007 ) .
Was ranked # 12 on interview magazine 's Hollywood faces to watch `` Future Stars of Tomorrow '' ( 2007 ) .
In January 2008 , she legally changed her name from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus . `` Ray '' is for her grandfather , Ronald Ray Cyrus , whom she was very close to and `` Miley '' came from her childhood nickname `` Smiley '' , which was shortened to `` Miley '' , that was given to her because of her constant smiling as a young child .
Released a 3D concert movie of her Best of Both Worlds Tour on February 1st , 2008 . It became the highest grossing Super Bowl weekend release ever .
Was ranked # 22 on Entertainment Weekly 's '30 Under 30 ' the actress list ( 2008 ) .
Was ranked # 1 on TV Guide 's Top 10 Teen Star Countdown ( 2008 ) .
Befriended her backup dancer , Mandy Jiroux , while on tour . The two have a Youtube channel called MileyMandy , that they regularly |
Top 10 for Thursday: 10 Things You Should Know About the ... | qg_4305 | First awarded on Feb 22, 1932, what military decoration is awarded to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after April 5, 1917 with the U.S. military? | {
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Top 10 for Thursday : 10 Things You Should Know About the Purple Heart and Its Recipients
By Mary Ann Fiebert
Special to the Times
Today ’ s Top 10 : The 10 Things To Know About the Purple Heart and Its Recipients :
1 . The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed , while serving , on or after April 5 , 1917 , with the U.S. military . It is the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces .
2 . The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members . George Washington originated the “ Badge of Merit , ” which the Purple Heart is patterned after .
3 . In military terms , the award had “ broken service , ” as it was ignored for nearly 150 years . It was not until October 1927 , after World War I , that Gen. Charles Summerall proposed that a bill be submitted to Congress to revive the “ Badge of Military Merit. ” In January 1931 , Gen. Douglas MacArthur , Summerall ’ s successor as Army Chief of Staff , resurrected the idea for the medal .
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4 . Elizabeth Will , an Army heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quartermaster General , was named to redesign the newly revived medal , which became known as the Purple Heart . The Commission of Fine Arts solicited plaster models from three leading sculptors for the medal , selecting that of John R. Sinnock of the Philadelphia Mint in May 1931 . Sinnock was the designer of the Roosevelt dime and Franklin half dollar , among other U.S. coins . His initials “ JS ” can be found on the dime at the base of the Roosevelt bust .
5 . By executive order of the president of the United States , the Purple Heart was revived on the 200th anniversary of George Washington ’ s birth , out of respect to his memory and military achievements , by War Department General Orders No . 3 , dated Feb. 22 , 1932 . The criteria were announced in a War Department circular dated Feb. 22 , 1932 , and authorized award to soldiers , upon their request , who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate , Army Wound Ribbon , or were authorized to wear Wound Chevrons subsequent to April 5 , 1917 , the day before the United States entered World War I .
6 . The first Purple Heart was awarded to MacArthur . During the early period of American involvement in World War II ( December 7 , 1941 – September 22 , 1943 ) , the Purple Heart was awarded both for wounds received in action against the enemy and for meritorious performance of duty . By Executive Order 9277 , dated December 3 , 1942 , the decoration was applied to all services . This executive order also authorized the award only for wounds received . For both military and civilian personnel during the World War II era , to meet eligibility for the Purple Heart , AR 600-45 , dated September 22 , 1943 , and May 3 , 1944 , required identification of circumstances .
7 . During World War II , nearly 500,000 Purple Heart medals were manufactured in anticipation of the estimated casualties resulting from the planned Allied invasion of Japan . To the present date , total combined American military casualties of the sixty-five years following the end of World War II including the Korean and Vietnam Wars have not exceeded that number . In 2003 , there remained 120,000 Purple Heart medals in stock . The existing surplus allowed combat units in Iraq and Afghanistan to keep Purple Hearts on-hand for immediate award to soldiers wounded in the field . [ 6 ]
8 . Subject to approval of the Secretary of Defense , Executive Order 10409 , dated February 12 , 1952 , revised authorizations to include the Service Secretaries . Dated April 25 , 1962 , Executive Order 11016 , included provisions for posthumous award of the Purple Heart . Dated February 23 , 1984 , Executive Order 12464 , authorized award of the Purple Heart as a result of terrorist attacks , or while serving as part of a peacekeeping force , subsequent to March 28 , 1973 .
9 . On June 13 , 1985 , the Senate approved an amendment to the 1985 Defense Authorization Bill , |
Real Salt Lake Selects O.C. Tanner To Produce MLS Cup 2009 ... | qg_4307 | The 2009 Major League Soccer title game, pitting Real Salt Lake against the Los Angeles Galaxy, was hosted in what US city this year? | {
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Real Salt Lake Selects O.C . Tanner To Produce MLS Cup 2009 Championship Rings
April 5 , 2010 - Major League Soccer ( MLS ) - Real Salt Lake News Release
SANDY , Utah ( Monday , April 4 , 2010 ) - Real Salt Lake has selected Salt Lake City-based appreciation and recognition business O.C . Tanner to mint the team 's MLS Cup 2009 Championship Rings , which will be presented to players , coaches and ownership in a pre-game ceremony at 6:30 p.m. MT , prior to kickoff of the team 's home opener this Saturday , April 10 against Seattle Sounders FC .
`` We could n't be happier that one of the world 's foremost jewelers resides in our backyard , '' said Real Salt Lake President Bill Manning . `` The enthusiasm that the O.C . Tanner executives and employees have demonstrated for this process has been spectacular . I ca n't wait to see the looks on our players faces when our owners , Dave Checketts and Dell Loy Hansen , commemorate the title victory with these rings . ''
Espousing a `` culture of appreciateology '' as a means of motivating and retaining employees and recognizing elite performance , O.C . Tanner employs nearly 1,600 Utahns and services more than 8,000 clients worldwide . Since 2000 , the 83-year old company has served as the U.S. Olympic Team 's exclusive licensee for the participating athletes ' rings , and also minted the Olympic medals awarded at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Games .
The face of each Real Salt Lake Championship Ring features the words `` MLS CUP CHAMPIONS '' engraved above and below a range of 24 diamonds - one for each player on the title-winning team 's roster - surrounding a cast relief of the iconic Philip F. Anschutz trophy . The rings are then cast in O.C . Tanner 's proprietary yellow gold alloy `` Epoch , '' or for the athletes that prefer white metal , a rhodium-plating process is then used to customize their ring , which also features the individual 's name and number . Finally , four colors of enamel are baked into the sides of the ring , alongside the scores of each postseason game adjacent to the logos of the Columbus Crew , the Chicago Fire and the Los Angeles Galaxy - the three teams vanquished in Real Salt Lake 's 2009 Championship run .
`` As a Utah-based company who helps organizations worldwide appreciate and celebrate great work , we at O.C . Tanner could not be prouder of Real Salt Lake 's inspirational accomplishments during last year 's MLS season , '' said O.C . Tanner 's EVP of Marketing and Business Development , David Sturt . `` For our employees - many of whom are huge Real Salt Lake fans - to recall the championship game while casting , engraving or setting stones brings forth exciting memories . To be connected to Utah 's first major league professional sports championship in nearly 40 years in this unique manner is truly a special opportunity . ''
Each of the MLS Cup 2009 Real Salt Lake Championship Rings is custom made-to-order for each recipient , which includes all players , staff , management and ownership . None of the rings come from inventory or from an assembly line ; instead , the `` lost wax method '' is employed to create a mold and cast of the rings . In this process , true to the 1,000-year old tenets of jewelry-making , the rings are first made in wax and then a mold is made from the wax ; metals such as gold or silver are then poured into the mold to create a `` ring tree '' cast , forming the main piece of the ring . This particular ring design is more complicated than most due to the unique three-piece construction , with the trio of pieces welded together to complete the finished ring .
Each of the approximately 120 Real Salt Lake Championship Rings is assigned to a specific O.C . Tanner craftsman , who begins the 48-hour process by finishing that ring - by hand - from start to finish . Casting begins at 4:30 a.m. , followed by grinding , polishing , setting of stones , etc. , finally finishing at 1:00 a.m. , nearly two days later . Every one of the rings is personalized with the recipient 's name and number or title , necessitating a unique mold . |
2014 Apple Cup schedule: UW vs. WSU rivalry moves back to ... | qg_4309 | Saturday is the annual football game between UW and WSU. For what do they compete? | {
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The Apple Cup will be moving back to Saturday in 2014 , according to Bud Withers of the Seattle Times . The annual game between UW and WSU is scheduled for Nov. 29 in Pullman , two days after Thanksgiving . The time will come later when TV schedules are set .
The previous two editions of the Apple Cup had been played on Black Friday , much to the chagrin of fans on both sides .
Mike Leach 's first season , 2012 , also brought with it the Pac-12 Networks and the promise of television broadcasts for every conference football game . That promise requires some creative scheduling , with more league games played on Thursday nights and rivalry games moving to Black Friday , including the Apple Cup .
There was much concern over the Black Friday gameday , but the paid attendance still reached 30,554 for that 2012 edition , which will be more remembered for WSU 's 18-point fourth-quarter comeback than the date on which it was played .
But the Apple Cup moving back to Saturday is better . The students will be more likely to come back early for the game , and the Alumni wo n't have to make the decision between waking up early and driving across the state or spending the night in Pullman for Thanksgiving .
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Susan's Place Transgender ... | qg_4311 | What movie, a staple of the midnight circuit, is the longest running theatrical release in film history, having first been released on September 26, 1975? | {
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 British musical comedy film that parodies science fiction and horror films . [ 1 ] Still in limited release 34 years after its premiere , it has the longest-running theatrical release in film history . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It gained notoriety as a midnight movie in 1977 when audiences began participating with the film in theaters across the United States . `` Rocky Horror '' is the first movie from a major film studio , such as 20th Century Fox , to be in the midnight movie market . [ 4 ] Widely known by mainstream audiences , it has a large international following and is one of the most well known and financially successful midnight movies of all time . [ 5 ] In 2005 , the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant . ''
The film , considered a cult classic , [ 6 ] is an adaptation of the British musical stage production The Rocky Horror Show . Richard O'Brien , author of the stage show , [ 7 ] was assisted by Jim Sharman in writing the screenplay . The movie introduces Tim Curry and features Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick along with cast members from the original Kings Road production of the play performed at the Royal Court Theatre .
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The story is narrated by a criminologist who , reading from a leather bound report titled , `` The Denton Affair '' , tells the tale of newly engaged couple , Brad Majors and Janet Weiss , who find themselves lost and with a flat tire on a rainy , late November evening . [ nb 1 ] Seeking a phone with which to call for help , the two knock on the door of a nearby castle . They are invited inside by Riff Raff , a hunchback servant , along with his sister Magenta . Inside Brad and Janet discover a group of strange and outlandish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention . They watch , still wet from the rain , as the Transylvanians , servants and a tap dancing groupie named Columbia , dance the `` Time Warp '' , the film 's signature song .
They are soon swept into the world of Dr. Frank N. Furter , a bizarre and self-proclaimed `` sweet transvestite from Transsexual , Transylvania '' and an ensemble of convention attendees .
Frank claims to have discovered the `` secret to life itself '' and in a scene inspired by the classic Frankenstein movies , his creation Rocky Horror is brought to life . The ensuing celebration is soon interrupted . Eddie , an ex-delivery boy and partial brain donor to Rocky , rides out of a deep freeze on a motorcycle performing `` Hot Patootie '' . In a jealous rage , Frank corners and slaughters him with an ice axe , consoling a frightened Rocky Horror by telling him the murder was a `` mercy killing . ''
Brad and Janet are shown to separate bedrooms , where each is visited and seduced in turn by Frank , posing as the opposite . Janet , upset and emotional , wanders off to look for Brad , and is shocked to see him on a television monitor with Frank . She then discovers Rocky , cowering in his birth tank , hiding from Riff-Raff who has been tormenting him . While aiding Rocky Horror , Janet decides to seduce him , while Magenta and Columbia , view from their bedroom monitor . After discovering his creature is missing , Frank , Brad and Riff-Raff return to the lab , where Frank learns that an intruder has entered the building . Dr. Everett Scott , Brad and Janet 's old high school science teacher , has come looking for his nephew , Eddie . Frank suspects Dr. Scott of working for the government investigating UFOs .
Rocky and the guests are served as dinner , which they soon realize has been prepared for Eddie 's ghoulish remains . Janet runs screaming into Rocky 's arms , and is |
SparkNotes: Robinson Crusoe: Character List | qg_4315 | In Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, what does the title character name the native he befriends? | {
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Robinson Crusoe - The novel ’ s protagonist and narrator . Crusoe begins the novel as a young middle-class man in York in search of a career . He father recommends the law , but Crusoe yearns for a life at sea , and his subsequent rebellion and decision to become a merchant is the starting point for the whole adventure that follows . His vague but recurring feelings of guilt over his disobedience color the first part of the first half of the story and show us how deep Crusoe ’ s religious fear is . Crusoe is steady and plodding in everything he does , and his perseverance ensures his survival through storms , enslavement , and a twenty-eight-year isolation on a desert island .
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Friday - A twenty-six-year-old Caribbean native and cannibal who converts to Protestantism under Crusoe ’ s tutelage . Friday becomes Crusoe ’ s servant after Crusoe saves his life when Friday is about to be eaten by other cannibals . Friday never appears to resist or resent his new servitude , and he may sincerely view it as appropriate compensation for having his life saved . But whatever Friday ’ s response may be , his servitude has become a symbol of imperialist oppression throughout the modern world . Friday ’ s overall charisma works against the emotional deadness that many readers find in Crusoe .
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The Portuguese captain - The sea captain who picks up Crusoe and the slave boy Xury from their boat after they escape from their Moorish captors and float down the African coast . The Portuguese captain takes Crusoe to Brazil and thus inaugurates Crusoe ’ s new life as plantation owner . The Portuguese captain is never named—unlike Xury , for example—and his anonymity suggests a certain uninteresting blandness in his role in the novel . He is polite , personable , and extremely generous to Crusoe , buying the animal skins and the slave boy from Crusoe at well over market value . He is loyal as well , taking care of Crusoe ’ s Brazilian investments even after a twenty-eight-year absence . His role in Crusoe ’ s life is crucial , since he both arranges for Crusoe ’ s new career as a plantation owner and helps Crusoe cash in on the profits later .
The Spaniard - One of the men from the Spanish ship that is wrecked off Crusoe ’ s island , and whose crew is rescued by the cannibals and taken to a neighboring island . The Spaniard is doomed to be eaten as a ritual victim of the cannibals when Crusoe saves him . In exchange , he becomes a new “ subject ” in Crusoe ’ s “ kingdom , ” at least according to Crusoe . The Spaniard is never fleshed out much as a character in Crusoe ’ s narrative , an example of the odd impersonal attitude often notable in Crusoe .
Xury - A nonwhite ( Arab or black ) slave boy only briefly introduced during the period of Crusoe ’ s enslavement in Sallee . When Crusoe escapes with two other slaves in a boat , he forces one to swim to shore but keeps Xury on board , showing a certain trust toward the boy . Xury never betrays that trust . Nevertheless , when the Portuguese captain eventually picks them up , Crusoe sells Xury to the captain . Xury ’ s sale shows us the racist double standards sometimes apparent in Crusoe ’ s behavior .
The widow - Appearing briefly , but on two separate occasions in the novel , the widow keeps Crusoe ’ s 200 pounds safe in England throughout all his thirty-five years of journeying . She returns it loyally to Crusoe upon his return to England and , like the Portuguese captain and Friday , reminds us of the goodwill and trustworthiness of which humans can be capable , whether European or not .
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Radioactive Man is a comic book superhero of whom Bart and Milhouse are particular fans . In one episode of the same name , Springfield was host to a Radioactive Man Hollywood movie . The actor 's name was Dirk Richter , and according to `` Three Men and a Comic Book , '' got shot in a bordello and died ( cf . Bart 's line , `` Do you think the ghost of Dirk Richter haunts the bordello where his bullet-riddled body was found ? '' ) in the 1960s . Prior to this , Dirk Richter was the star of a 1950s TV serial about Radioactive Man that promoted Laramie cigarettes ( even though in the season seven episode `` Radioactive Man , '' the movie director said that Dirk Richter starred in a campy , 1970s TV version of Radioactive Man that was much like the campy , 1960s version of Batman ) .
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In the series , Fallout Boy first appears in a 1950s Radioactive Man film serial shown at a comic book convention in the episode `` Three Men and a Comic Book , '' which implied that the actor who played Fallout Boy might have been gay . However , unlike many Simpsons characters , he has only made a handful of appearances since . While Radioactive Man is a broad parody of many superheroes , most obviously containing elements of Batman and Superman ( and the comic incorporates an origin story similar to Marvel 's The Hulk ) , among others , Fallout Boy is mainly a parody of Robin ( with his costume , references as being the 'young ward ' of Radioactive Man , and his younger age and sidekick status ) with elements of Spider-Man ( his fictional comic book origin , for example ) . His catchphrase is `` Jiminy Jillickers ! ''
Additionally , Fallout Boy also appears in a real-life comic book titled Radioactive Man , published by Bongo Comics ( a comic created in part by Matt Groening , the creator of The Simpsons ) . In these comic books , Fallout Boy 's real name is Rod Runtledge , he has a brother named Dodd Runtledge , and they live in Zenith City . Rod is a high school nerd living with his aunt , Aunt June , an obvious reference to Spider-Man 's alter ego , Peter Parker , who lives with his Aunt May .
Fallout Boy was an average book worm , until one day , he was at a Radioactive demonstration , where he met up with Claude Kane , ( a reference to Superman 's alter ego Clarke Kent ) . A tall piece of machinery fell towards them . Claude grabbed Rod and jumped over the rail , Claude holding onto the machine . The machine came to life , and as the ray passed through Claude , who became Radioactive Man , it hit Rod . Rod then got a pint sized version of RM 's powers , and became Fallout Boy .
In a particular episode , Milhouse was chosen over Bart to play Fallout Boy in the Radioactive Man movie to be filmed in Springfield . Rock band Fall Out Boy took the name of this character after , when they asked a concert audience what band name they should have , a fan shouted `` Fallout Boy ! ''
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Method Genetic modification involves the insertion or deletion of genes . In the process of Cisgenesis genes are artificially transferred between organisms that could be conventionally bred . In the process of Transgenesis genes from a different species are inserted , which is a form of horizontal gene transfer . In nature this can occur when exogenous DNA penetrates the cell membrane for any reason . To do this artificially may require attaching the genes to a virus or just physically inserting the extra DNA into the nucleus of the intended host with a very small syringe , or with very small particles fired from a gene gun . However , other methods exploit natural forms of gene transfer , such as the ability of Agrobacterium to transfer genetic material to plants , and the ability of lentiviruses to transfer genes to animal cells . Development The first commercially grown genetically modified whole food crop was a tomato ( called FlavrSavr ) , which was modified to ripen without softening , by a Californian company Calgene . Calgene took the initiative to obtain FDA approval for its release in 1994 without any special labeling , although legally no such approval was required . It was welcomed by consumers who purchased the fruit at a substantial premium over the price of regular tomatoes . However , production problems and competition from a conventionally bred , longer shelf-life variety prevented the product from becoming profitable . A variant of the Flavr Savr was used by Zeneca to produce tomato paste which was sold in Europe during the summer of 1996 . The labeling and pricing were designed as a marketing experiment , which proved , at the time , that European consumers would accept genetically engineered foods . Currently , there are a number of food species in which a genetically modified version exists . Food Properties of the genetically modified variety Modification Percent Modified in US Percent Modified in world Soybeans Resistant to glyphosate or glufosinate herbicides Herbicide resistant gene taken from bacteria inserted into soybean 89 % TBA Corn , field Resistant to glyphosate or glufosinate herbicides , Insect resistance using Bt proteins some previously used as pesticides in organic crop production . Vitamin-enriched corn derived from South African white corn variety M37W has bright orange kernels , with 169x increase in beta carotene , 6x the vitamin C and 2x folate . || New genes added/transferred into plant genome . || 60 % || TBA Cotton ( cottonseed oil ) Pest-resistant cotton Bt crystal protein gene added/transferred into plant genome 83 % 62 % Hawaiian papaya Variety is resistant to the papaya ringspot virus . New gene added/transferred into plant genome +50 % TBA Tomatoes Variety in which the production of the enzyme polygalacturonase ( PG ) is suppressed , retarding fruit softening after harvesting . A reverse |
In Haiti, former dictator ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier is thriving ... | qg_4321 | Father and son Baby Doc Duvalier and Papa Doc Duvalier spent 30 years as leaders of which country? | {
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PORT-AU-PRINCE , HAITI — For a once-notorious dictator facing charges of crimes against humanity , Jean-Claude “ Baby Doc ” Duvalier is living a nice life here after his sudden return from exile a year ago .
Although technically under house arrest , the former “ president for life ” dines with his many admirers at the chic bistros of Petionville , where he can be found at Quartier Latin , having his poulet creole . His faltering health has improved enough for a little red wine .
His portrait , a very flattering one , is sold on the streets .
If money can be laundered , so can dictators . Duvalier was the commencement speaker last month at the law school in Gonaives , an appearance that the university ’ s president called “ totally inconceivable . ”
The students cheered .
Last week , Duvalier drove himself — with a police escort — to the government ’ s memorial ceremony to mark the second anniversary of Haiti ’ s cataclysmic earthquake . The audience , which included Haiti ’ s President Michel Martelly , his prime minister and former president Bill Clinton , rose to greet him .
Duvalier is back in Haiti , and it is very possible that he will never be tried for the crimes that his alleged victims and international human rights groups assert — forced disappearances , illegal detentions , intimidation , torture , and executions of journalists , activists , political opponents and others .
“ I can not believe my eyes , ” said Boby Duval , who spent nine months in the mid-1970s in Fort Dimanche , one of three prisons known as “ the triangle of death ” during the long reign of the Duvalier family — father and son , Papa Doc and Baby Doc — and the Tontons Macoutes , their paramilitary enforcers and secret police .
Duval , a bear of a man who now runs a popular soccer academy for thousands of kids from the slums , entered the prison as a robust young athlete . He emerged weighing 100 pounds . “ They didn ’ t kill you in Fort Dimanche , ” he said . “ They starved you to death . I watched people die of starvation . And you never knew , ‘ When am I next ? ’ ”
Soon after Duvalier returned to Port-au-Prince in January 2011 , after a 25-year exile in France , three cases were filed against him , alleging embezzlement of funds , human rights violations and crimes against humanity .
Although an older generation in Haiti recalls with a shudder the bad things that happened in the Duvalier years , many Haitians are nostalgic for the era , when the country was more prosperous , tourists were not afraid to come and Haiti was the world ’ s leading maker of baseballs .
More than 60 percent of the Haitian population is younger than 25 , so they have no memory of Baby Doc ’ s reign , only stories of better days .
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Duvalier was a plump and pampered young man of 19 when he became “ president for life ” in 1971 after the death of his father , the far more ruthless Francois “ Papa Doc ” Duvalier , who once worked as a physician .
The younger Duvalier and his then-wife , Michele Bennett , were famous for their luxurious lifestyle and shopping sprees . After the couple divorced in 1993 , Duvalier endured a more modest exile , without the Ferrari or the mansion , living in a borrowed apartment , saying he was broke .
After months of delay in which three prosecutors came and went , his case is now before Judge Jean Carves , who has promised lawyers that he will soon rule on whether the matter will proceed to trial .
Duvalier ’ s supporters think not .
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Turkey and Eagle: Ben Franklin Compares as Symbols of America | qg_4322 | What noted statesman once expressed a preference for the turkey instead of the bald eagle as the national bird of the U.S.? | {
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A year and a half after the Great Seal was adopted by Congress on June 20 , 1782 with the American Bald Eagle as its centerpiece Benjamin Franklin shared some thoughts about this new symbol of America in a letter . He did not express these personal musings elsewhere , but they have become legendary .
Writing from France on January 26 , 1784 to his daughter Sally ( Mrs. Sarah Bache ) in Philadelphia , Franklin casts doubt on the propriety of using the eagle to symbolize the `` brave and honest Cincinnati of America , '' a newly formed society of revolutionary war officers .
The eagle on the badge of the Society of the Cincinnati Medal looked more like a turkey , which prompted Franklin to compare the two birds as a symbol for the United States .
Franklin 's Letter to His Daughter ( excerpt )
`` For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country . He is a Bird of bad moral Character . He does not get his Living honestly . You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River , where , too lazy to fish for himself , he watches the Labour of the Fishing Hawk ; and when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish , and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones , the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him .
`` With all this Injustice , he is never in good Case but like those among Men who live by Sharping & Robbing he is generally poor and often very lousy . Besides he is a rank Coward : The little King Bird not bigger than a Sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the District . He is therefore by no means a proper Emblem for the brave and honest Cincinnati of America who have driven all the King birds from our Country ...
`` I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle , but looks more like a Turkey . For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird , and withal a true original Native of America ... He is besides , though a little vain & silly , a Bird of Courage , and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on . ''
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His 1775 letter in the Pennsylvania Journal made a good case for the Rattlesnake as an appropriate symbol of `` the temper and conduct of America . '' In 1776 , Franklin 's official suggestion while on the first Great Seal committee was an historic scene with Moses and Pharaoh , which that committee recommended for the reverse side of the Great Seal .
Three other kinds of birds were suggested by William Barton of the third committee : a rooster , a dove , and a `` phoenix in flames . ''
`` Because of their size , bald eagles are not concerned about threats from other birds . However , eagles are often chased by smaller birds , who are trying to protect their young . . . It was Benjamin Franklin 's observations of a bald eagle either ignoring or retreating from such mobbing that probably led to his claim of the bald eagle 's lack of courage . '' ( BaldEagleInfo.com )
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