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Who was head chef on the first series of ITV's Hell's Kitchen? | 'Hell's Kitchen': Gordon Ramsay names season nine winner who receives BLT Steak head chef job in New York City 'Hell's Kitchen': Gordon Ramsay names season nine winner who receives BLT Steak head chef job in New York City Chef Gordon Ramsay chooses his season nine Hell's Kitchen winner. Don't Miss Share 1 hour ago 8:28 AM Share August 26 2016 2:01 AM July 21 2016 9:05 AM Latest News Share 2 hours ago 7:00 AM Share 2 hours ago 7:00 AM 7 hours ago 2:01 AM Must Read Share 11 hours ago 9:58 PM Share 2 hours ago 7:00 AM Share 2 hours ago 7:00 AM Share 12 hours ago 9:04 PM December 29 2016 7:00 AM 20 September 2011 10:08 AM Shares Paul Niedermann has been named the winner of the ninth season of Hell's Kitchen by Chef Gordon Ramsay. The 26-year-old junior sous chef won the coveted head chef job at BLT Steak in New York City and a salary of $250,000 over runner-up Will Lustberg on Monday night's season finale of the Fox cooking competition. © Fox Greg Gayne Chef Ramsay said: "Paul won tonight because he is probably the most passionate, determined chef to ever enter Hell's Kitchen. He will make a great head chef because his enthusiasm is contagious. "I'm proud to hand him over to BLT Steak in New York City." Paul, who was congratulated by his brother after his win, said: "There is so much emotion going through me. I'm happy, sad, ecstatic. My mom is looking down on me right now and knows what I've been through and how hard I have worked. This is all for her." In choosing between Paul and Will, Chef Ramsay had admitted the decision was "incredibly difficult", saying Paul had been one of the best chefs since he arrived in the competition, while Will had been one of the most consistent. Will congratulated Paul with a hug after the result was announced, saying: "I would much rather have won. I didn't come out here for second, I came out here for first but if I had to lose to anybody I'm glad it was Paul." © Fox Smallz and Raskin > Hell's Kitchen finale: Top 4 chefs talk favorite moments Paul and Will's final dinner service saw them joined by former contestants. Paul's team consisted of Elise, Elizabeth, Jonathan and Carrie, while Will worked with Tommy, Natalie, Jennifer and Krupa. Chef Ramsay congratulated them both on how they handled the service before turning to the customer comment cards to help make his decision. Another highlight of the finale saw Chef Ramsay taking Will and Paul and their loved ones out for dinner, only for the restaurant to turn into a huge hall filled with cheering fans. Chef Ramsay told them that unlike the first episode of the series when the contestants were greeted with an empty auditorium , they were now stars and should bask in the limelight. Elise Wims and Tommy Stevens were eliminated from the competition during the first hour of the two-hour finale, which opened with the contestants being briefly reunited with their loved ones. Their first challenge was recreating one of Chef Ramsay's dishes purely from taste, touch and smell, which included figuring out which sort of proteins he had used. Paul devised the closest dish and won tickets to a Dodgers game and the chance to meet Tommy Lasorda. © Fox Smallz and Raskin > Hell's Kitchen recap: Gordon Ramsay names final four Each contestant then had to lead the pass during dinner service while Chef Ramsay gave them with a series of quality control tests including switching shrimp for lobster in the capolleni and parsnip puree for potato mash. In choosing to send Tommy home, Chef Ramsay told him that he "just wasn't ready" to be head chef at BLT Steak. "Love the energy so keep going," said Chef Ramsay. "When I arrived my goal was to create some passion and art. The whole time I was here I tried to stay true to myself," said Tommy. "It's been a learning experience, a humbling experience, at the same time it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. "I'm a culinary juggernaut right now compared to when I walked in the door. This is the beginning for me, I'm going to keep on climbing until I conquer the world." Chef Ramsay told Elise that she shouldn' |
In which city is the film Don't Look Now set? | Donald Sutherland says Don't Look Now sex scene with Julie Christie 'WAS NOT real' | Daily Mail Online comments Actor Donald Sutherland has emphatically denied an assertion that he and actress Julie Christie actually had sex during a graphic love scene in the 1973 film Don't Look Now. In a book called Famous Players: A Tale Of Movies, The Mob, (And Sex), former Variety editor Peter Bart claims he was on the film's set and saw the two stars engaging in real sex. But 75-year-old Sutherland totally rejects Bart's claim, calling it 'mendacious'. In an email sent to the New York Daily News, he said the claim was: 'Not true. None of it. Not the sex. Not him witnessing it.' On-screen chemistry: Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie cosy up in the heated love scene in Don't Look Now The sex scene between Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland has long been the subject of conjecture over whether it was real He added: 'From beginning to end there were four people in that room. No one else. Wires under the locked door led out side and this was twenty years before video monitors.' The four people he was referring to were himself and Christie, director Nicolas Roeg and cinematographer Anthony Richmond. Unsurprisingly, it is one of the most notorious ‘did they or didn’t they?’ moment in movie history. So passionate was the love scene between Christie and Sutherland that ever since there has been speculation the pair were actually having sex. The stars have always maintained the steaminess was down to good acting and inspired direction in what was an unscripted improvisation. Sixties sex siren: Julie Christie wearing lacy night gown in a sultry pose with a cup of tea Bart's graphic account reveals how he visited the Venice set as a young Paramount Pictures executive on what he calls that ‘auspicious day’. As he arrived, the director Nicolas Roeg reportedly told him: ‘Good day to come by’, Mr Bart says. At first he claims his mind drifted off for a few moments as he sat watching the filming but then he suddenly focused on the actors, who were both completely naked. ‘It was clear to me they were no longer simply acting: they were ****ing on camera,’ writes Mr Bart, according to a report in the Los Angeles-based Hollywood Reporter which obtained an advance copy of his book, called ‘Infamous Players: A Tale of Movies, the Mob, (and Sex)’. Mr Bart says he then whispered to Roeg: ‘Nic, don’t they expect you to say “cut”?’, to which Roeg replied: ‘I just want to be sure I have the coverage.’ On-screen chemistry: Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland in the 1973 film Don't Look Now. A new book has said their sex scene WAS real The film starts with the death of the couple's daughter, played by Sharon Williams. The majority of the film, including the famous sex scene, was shot in Venice This apparently prompted Mr Bart to comment on what he could see going on and to say: ‘That’s beyond coverage.’ It has long been rumoured in the movie world that the love-making was real – and have even claimed that out-takes from the scene were viewed in private Beverly Hills screening rooms. British actress Miss Christie, 69, won an Oscar in 1965 for the John Schlesinger film Darling, although her most famous performances were in Dr Zhivago, also 1965, and Don’t Look Now. She and Canadian Mr Sutherland, now 75, were in their 30s and at the height of their careers when the latter, a psychological thriller adapted from a short story by Daphne du Maurier, was released amid considerable controversy over the sex scene, which was unusually graphic for the time. Miss Christie later said she found the scene difficult to film and once said: ‘People didn’t do scenes like that in those days. I just went blank and Nic [Roeg] shouted instructions. ‘I hardly knew Donald then. But, apart from being a bloody good actor, he is a responsible one and he took responsibility for the scene, helping me through it. ‘Making love on camera is such hard work that there is no time for the libido to take over.’ In another anecdote from his new book, due out in May, |
Where do locusts lay their eggs? | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about locusts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about locusts What is the difference between locusts and grasshoppers? Locusts are part of a large group of insects commonly called grasshoppers which have big hind legs for jumping. Locusts belong to the family called Acrididae. Locusts differ from grasshoppers in that they have the ability to change their behaviour and habits and can migrate over large distances. What is a Desert Locust? The Desert Locust is one of about a dozen species of short-horned grasshoppers (Acridoidea) that are known to change their behavior and form swarms of adults or bands of hoppers (wingless nymphs). The swarms that form can be dense and highly mobile. The Latin name for Desert Locust is Schistocerca gregaria (Forskal). What countries are affected by the Desert Locust? During quiet periods (known as recessions) Desert Locusts are usually restricted to the semi-arid and arid deserts of Africa, the Near East and South-West Asia that receive less than 200 mm of rain annually. This is an area of about 16 million square kilometres, consisting of about 30 countries. During plagues, Desert Locusts may spread over an enormous area of some 29 million square kilometres, extending over or into parts of 60 countries. This is more than 20% of the total land surface of the world. During plagues, the Desert Locust has the potential to damage the livelihood of a tenth of the world's population. Do Desert Locust plagues occur with any regularity? There is no evidence that Desert Locust plagues occur after a specific number of years. Instead, plagues develop intermittently. Plagues of locusts have been reported since the Pharaonic times in ancient Egypt. During this century, Desert Locust plagues occurred in 1926-1934, 1940-1948, 1949-1963, 1967-1969 and 1986-1989. How long does a Desert Locust live? A Desert Locust lives a total of about three to five months although this is extremely variable and depends mostly on weather and ecological conditions. The life cycle comprises three stages: egg, hopper and adult. Eggs hatch in about two weeks (the range is 10-65 days), hoppers develop in five to six stages over a period of about 30-40 days, and adults mature in about three weeks to nine months but more frequently from two to four months. How many eggs does a Desert Locust female produce? Desert Locust females lay eggs in an egg pod primarily in sandy soils at a depth of 10-15 centimetres below the surface. A solitary female lays about 95-158 eggs whereas a gregarious female lays usually less than 80 eggs in an egg pod. Females can lay at least three times in their lifetime usually at intervals of about 6-11 days. Up to 1,000 egg pods have been found in one square metre. How far and how fast can Desert Locusts migrate? Desert Locusts usually fly with the wind at a speed of about 16-19 km/h depending on the wind. Swarms can travel about 5-130 km or more in a day. Locusts can stay in the air for long periods of time. For example, locusts regularly cross the Red Sea, a distance of 300 km. In the past there have been some spectacular and very long distance swarm migrations, for example from North-West Africa to the British Isles in 1954 and from West Africa to the Caribbean, a distance of 5,000 km in about ten days in 1988. Solitary Desert Locust adults usually fly at night whereas gregarious adults (swarms) fly during the day. What percentage of the Desert Locust's exoskeleton is chitin? Chitin is the most important constituent of the cuticle or exoskeleton of the Desert Locust. The production of chitin is a continuous process and increases throughout the life of a Desert Locust, varying from about 1.7% (of fresh weight of a locust) during the hopper stage to 2.2% in the young adult and 4% in a two month old adult. How much food can a Desert Locust eat? A Desert Locust adult can consume roughly its own weight in fresh food per day, that is about two grams every day. A 1 km2 size swarm contains about 40 million locusts, which eat the same amount of food in one day as about 35,000 pe |
What name is given to the nesting site of penguins? | PENGUINS - Reproduction Reproduction InfoBook Home Sexual Maturity Like most seabirds, penguins tend to be long-lived. They may take three to eight years to reach sexual maturity. With some of the smaller species, breeding may begin at three to four years, but most larger species are not accomplished breeders until much later. On average, breeding does not begin until the fifth year, and a few males do not breed until the eighth year. Mating Activity Breeding seasons differ from species to species. Most species have an annual breeding season - spring through summer. The king penguin has the longest breeding cycle of all the penguin species, lasting 14 to 16 months. A female king penguin may produce a chick during alternate breeding seasons. Emperor penguins breed annually during the antarctic winter, June through August. During the emperor breeding season, air temperature may drop to -60°C (-76°F) and winds may reach speeds up to 200 kph (124 mph.) For most of the winter, antarctic penguins live in an environment of darkness or half-light. Why emperors breed during the harshest season of the year is unknown, but some scientists speculate that when the chicks become independent five months later (in January and February, the antarctic summer), environmental conditions are more favorable for the young birds. The little penguin breeds throughout the year and has the shortest breeding cycle, which lasts about 50 days. Some of the temperate penguins, like the Humboldt and the African, tend to nest throughout the year. Courtship. Courtship varies among species. It generally begins with both visual and auditory displays. In many species, males display first to establish a nest site and then to attract a mate. Not all species exhibit all displays, but in general there are three distinct types of displays. Ecstatic. Also called trumpeting, head swinging or advertisement, this display establishes possession of a nest site, attracts females, and warns other males to stay away. Males at the nest site commonly exhibit the ecstatic display before females arrive or when building nests. The male may dip its head low and then stretch its head and neck upward with flippers held outstretched and squawk or "bray". Male penguins can perform the ecstatic display in a sitting or standing position. Some species, like the Adélie, chinstrap, and crested penguins, may swing their head or flap their flippers while calling. Mutual ecstatic. Once paired, male and female penguins perform the mutual ecstatic display together. This display seems to strengthen the pair bond, coordinate nesting behavior, and advertise a nesting territory. The mutual display is similar to the ecstatic display—head and neck stretched upward with a braying vocal. Crested, brush-tailed, and temperate penguins, stand facing each other, performing the action in unison. Within these species there are some behavior differences. For example, gentoos generally hold their outstretched head and flippers still, while macaronis flap flippers and roll their heads from side to side. Emperor penguins have a unique mutual display position: Standing face-to-face, individuals hold their heads down with bills pointed to the ground while braying. Mutual displays continue throughout the breeding season, often taking place at the nest when parents switch places for egg incubation and chick feeding. Bowing. Bowing displays may lessen the likelihood of aggression and strengthen recognition between partners. One or both of the penguins dips its head and points its bill at the nest or at the other bird's bill. The call is a low hiss or growl Crested penguins may vibrate their bills while pointing in a type of display called "quivering." Emperor and king penguins are the only known marine birds to reflect ultraviolet (UV) light from their bills, and a male king penguin's bill may be used as a cue in finding and selecting a mate. UV light, invisible to the human eye, can be perceived by most birds. UV reflection off the feathers of studied songbirds has been a recognized factor for mate selection. Dur |
Manzanilla is a variety of what type of alcoholic drink? | Jerez Wine | Sherry Wine Types: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado. Oloroso y Palo Cortado Spanish wines » Sherry » Jerez Types Types of Spanish Sherry Thanks to the long history of Sherry in Spain as well as the creativeness of the Sherry makers in the country, there are a number of different varieties of the wine available today; each with its own name, technique and flavour. Fino Fino Sherries are the driest and palest of the various types of Spanish Sherry. Compared to the other varieties, they are not aged as long and should be drunk as soon as possible after opening the bottle as the exposure to air can lead to the wine losing its flavour. This type of Sherry owes its light and fresh flavour to the yeast used in its production. The flor yeast forms a protective layer over the top of the wine when it is being aged, which shields the wine from over oxidation. This technique was not fully understood until way into the 19th century. Fino Sherry is to be served chilled, at a temperature between 7 and 10°C. Often the Sherry is served before a meal, but you might also see people drinking Sherry with some Spanish tapas when you visit Spain. Manzanilla Manzanilla is another form of fine, dry Sherry which is produced around the port of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Manzanilla Sherry is made in the same way as fino Sherry however; the cool sea temperatures mean that the yeast often grows better. The resulting thicker layer of yeast protects the wine from the air even further; giving the Sherry an even finer and more delicate flavour than other fino Sherries. There is an ongoing dispute surrounding the name of this variety of Spanish Sherry however. Some people believe that it is named after apples as it tastes a little bit like the fruit. Others believe that it tastes like chamomile tea which is often known as manzanilla in Spain. Other theories claim that the grape vine used at the beginning of the existence of this drink was called manzanilla and that the wines resemble those that came from the town of Manzanilla during the 15th century. Manzanilla Sherry is best drunk when chilled to a temperature of 7-10°C, and goes particularly well with Spanish tapas such as olives, almonds, Jamón serrano or seafood. This Sherry variety should also been consumed as soon as possible, just like finos, as the wine can lose its flavour very quickly. Amontillado The Amontillado Sherry is a Sherry that is darker than a fino but still lighter than an oloroso. Normally, an amontillado begins as a fino Sherry which contains around 13.5% alcohol. The cap of yeast though that makes a fino is the key to amontillado as well, however it is the inadequacy of such layer that makes the wine. Without this layer, the amontillado Sherry has to be fortified until it contains 17.5% alcohol, after which the Sherry is allowed to slowly oxidise in porous oak casks. The resulting Sherry is therefore darker in colour and richer in flavour than a fino. The name for this type of Spanish Sherry comes from the Spanish region of Montilla, which is where the variety of Sherry originally began to be produced during the 18th century. However, sometimes the term is used to describe any Sherry that has a colour between a fino and an oloroso Sherry. Amontillado is normally served chilled as is often drunk as an aperitif or to accompany food such as chicken or rabbit. This type of Sherry is much more stable than fino and can be stored for a few years before opening. Furthermore, if corked and refrigerated, an amontillado can keep up to two weeks. Oloroso Oloroso Sherry, which those of you who study Spanish will know means 'scented' or 'pungent' in Spanish, is a darker Sherry than amontillado as it is produced by a longer period of oxidation. This Sherry has a high glycerine content which tends to make it smoother and less dry in taste. The yeast layer on the Sherry is suppressed earlier by fortification which then exposes the wine to oxygen. The ageing process leads to the wine becoming darker and stronger, and oloroso Sherries can often be left for decades to age fully. Oloroso is also |
The geographic region of Patagonia is situated between which two South American countries ? | South America: Physical Geography - National Geographic Society South America: Physical Geography South America is a continent of extremes. It is home to the world's largest river (the Amazon) as well as the world's driest place (the Atacama Desert). Map by the National Geographic Society Largest Urban Area Sao Paulo, Brazil (20.4 million people) Highest Elevation Aconcagua, Argentina (6,901 meters/22,641 feet) Largest Watershed Amazon River (7 million square kilometers/2.72 million square miles) Population Density 57 people per square kilometer Most Renewable Electricity Produced Paraguay (99.9%, hydropower) South America, the fourth-largest continent , extends from the Gulf of Darién in the northwest to the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego in the south. South America’s physical geography , environment and resource s, and human geography can be considered separately. South America can be divided into three physical region s: mountain s and highlands, river basin s, and coastal plain s. Mountains and coastal plains generally run in a north-south direction, while highlands and river basins generally run in an east-west direction. South America’s extreme geographic variation contributes to the continent’s large number of biomes. A biome is a community of animals and plants that spreads over an area with a relatively uniform climate . Within a few hundred kilometers, South America’s coastal plains’ dry desert biome rises to the rugged alpine biome of the Andes mountains. One of the continent’s river basins (the Amazon) is defined by dense , tropical rain forest , while the other (Paraná) is made up of vast grassland s. With an unparalleled number of plant and animal species, South America’s rich biodiversity is unique among the world’s continents. Mountains & Highlands South America’s primary mountain system, the Andes, is also the world’s longest. The range covers about 8,850 kilometers (5,500 miles). Situated on the far western edge of the continent, the Andes stretch from the southern tip to the northernmost coast of South America. There are hundreds of peaks more than 4,500 meters (15,000 feet) tall, many of which are volcanic. The highest peak in the Andes, Aconcagua, stands at 6,962 meters (22,841 feet) and straddles the Argentina-Chile border . Aconcagua is the tallest mountain outside Asia. High plateau s are also a feature of the Andes. The altiplano of Peru and Bolivia, for example, has an elevation of about 3,700 meters (12,300 feet). The Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile consists of lower-elevation plateaus and rugged glacier s. Most plants in the alpine biome are small, and their leaves are stiff and strong to protect them from frost and drought. The largest herb in the world, Puya raimondii, is known as the Queen of the Andes. A Puya raimondii can live for 100 years and can grow to more than 9 meters (30 feet) tall. The leaves of this endangered species all grow from one woody stem , allowing moisture to run down the leaves to the base of the plant. Outside the Andes, South America has two principal highland areas: the Brazilian Highlands and the Guiana Highlands. Located south of the Amazon River in Brazil, the Brazilian Highlands are made up of low mountains and plateaus that rise to an average elevation of 1,006 meters (3,300 feet). The Guiana Highlands are located between the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers. The heavily forested plateau of the Guiana Highlands covers southern Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana, northern Brazil, and a portion of southeastern Colombia. River Basins South America has three important river basins: the Amazon, Orinoco, and Paraguay/Paraná. The Amazon River basin has an area of almost 7 million square kilometers (2.7 million square miles), making it the largest watershed in the world. The basin, which covers most of northern South America, is fed by tributaries from the glaciers of the Andes. Every second, the Amazon River empties 209,000 cubic meters (7,381,000 cubic feet) of freshwater into the Atlantic Ocean. The Amazon River is the life force of the equally vast Amazon rain for |
Which South American country will host the 2014 football World Cup ? | BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Brazil will stage 2014 World Cup Brazil will stage 2014 World Cup Romario, Dunga and Brazilian President Lula with the World Cup Brazil has been named as the host nation for the 2014 football World Cup. The South American country was the only one bidding to host the tournament, which was due to be staged on the continent under Fifa's rotation system. Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said: "Soccer is more than a sport for us, it's a national passion." Brazil have won the tournament a record five times and hosted the World Cup once before, in 1950, when they lost 2-1 in the final to Uruguay. 606: DEBATE Will Brazil be good hosts? It is the first time the World Cup is being held in South America since Argentina hosted, and won, the 1978 tournament. Brazil is setting aside around �550m to update its stadiums, including the Maracan� in Rio de Janeiro which hosted the 1950 World Cup final. And that money will need to be spent wisely as Fifa's inspection report has identified 18 grounds with more than 40,000 capacity that could host games. These will be whittled down to nine or 10. However, of the 18, four would have to be re-built from scratch and all of the others need to undergo substantial renovation. This World Cup will have such a big social and cultural impact in Brazil Fifa president Sepp Blatter So basic are the facilities at the moment that most of the stadia are not even equipped for television commentary. Fifa president Blatter said, however, that he had been impressed by Brazil's plans for 2014 despite the fact they were the only bidders. "The task was not easy - for us it was a real big challenge to have the same list of requirements and the same conditions for only one candidate," he said. "There was an extraordinary presentation by the delegation and we witnessed that this World Cup will have such a big social and cultural impact in Brazil. Brazilians celebrate at the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio "This is the country that has given to the world the best football and the best footballers, and they are five times world champions." Fifa's inspection report added: "Brazil has a rich history of hosting sporting and other international events. "But the standards and demands of the World Cup will far surpass those of any other event staged in the history of Brazil in terms of magnitude and complexity. "The inspection team wants Fifa experts to review the process and progress of host city selection to ensure that adequate financing is committed and secured." As news filtered through, celebrations broke out in various towns around the country with fireworks and festivities set to continue into the night. Around 100 people unfurled a green and yellow banner, emblazoned with the words 'The 2014 World Cup is ours', at the foot of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue which overlooks Rio. Meanwhile, women's world champions Germany will host the 2011 Women's World Cup after beating off competition from Canada. Bookmark with: |
Who reached No.1 in the UK charts in 1977 with 'Don't cry for me, Argentina ' ? | JULIE COVINGTON ON EVITA - YouTube JULIE COVINGTON ON EVITA Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 27, 2008 Julie Covington was the singer who introduced "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" in the original studio recording back in 1976. She scored an international number one with the song and the single reached No.1 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1977. She was later given the opportunity to originate the role in the stage production of "Evita", but she declined, explaining that she thought the impact of her recording would be diminished, and Elaine Paige took the role. This video shows real Eva Duarte de Perón, "Evita", original footage. Category |
Bolivia gained independance in 1825 - from which European country ? | Bolivian Independence – History of Bolivia | don Quijote Read the Spanish version Bolivian Independence, achieved after centuries of Spanish colonial rule, was a process that spanned more than 15 years, from 1809 to 1825, and involved numerous battles and countless deaths. The struggle for independence started locally and later Simon Bolivar and Antonio Jose de Sucre gave cohesiveness to fragmented and unorganized cause. Ultimately, this new and independent country, Bolivia, would get its name from the Simon Bolivar, the military and political leader that changed the course of Colonial South America. Bolivia during the 18th century was known as Upper Peru and as was an autonomous region dependant on the Viceroyalty of Peru. Local government was the responsibility of the Royal Audience directed by a President. This Audience was known as the Audiencia de Charcas. As was the case in other places, the Spanish overseers were widely ignorant of the situation of the people and considered themselves superior to the indigenous people. It was not uncommon for these Oidores to make the people bow to them. In 1776 a reorganization of territories was ordered by Spain and Upper Peru joined the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata against the wishes of the Viceroyalty of Peru—which would stand to lose valuable natural resources and the money that would come with them. This would bitterly divide the relationship between these two regions. Further dividing the bases of power was the implementation of the intendancy system that subdivided the power of Viceroy and created internal power struggles between Intendants and Viceroys. The South American Independence At the start of the 19th century a perfecto storm of circumstances came together to fan the flames of independence in South America. In 1807, Napoleon invaded Spain in a quest to increase his empire. This created an enormous vacuum of power and oversight in South America permitting the independence movements to begin their fight in earnest while the Spanish Monarchy was distracted with its own problems back home. The first wave of nationalist uprisings in Bolivia occurred in 1809, when the government juntas of Charcas and La Paz were formed as a reaction to the events in Spain—the chaotic, almost anarchic, situation in Spain was duplicating itself in Bolivia. The junta in Charcas was created by the removal of the President, Ramon Garcia Leon de Pizarro, by the Audience because the Spanish Oidores suspected him of wanting to join with Portugal. The representatives of the Monarchy decided to convert Upper Peru into a junta that would remain loyal to Spain in spirit while isolating itself politically from the other surrounding regions including the Viceroyalty of Peru. In La Paz, the junta there was an effort to break free from Spanish rule altogether and wanting complete independence from any European power. These juntas ended up being short lived, however, and soon fell back under Spanish control thanks to the intervention of the Viceroy of Peru and the better equipped Royalists easily defeated the nationalists, who were lacking in money, resources and military experience. The defeat of the juntas did not mark the end of the independence movement; they constituted an important part of the history of Bolivia. The juntas were able to promote and encourage the independence movement which was kept alive by a six guerrilla armies that formed away from the cities and took control of various regions of Bolivia. In 1810, these six breakaway regions would come to be known as republiquetas (little republics) and each were headed by a caudillo (military leader or dictator). These regions had little or no influence in the surrounding areas but were strong enough to withstand any interference by the royalist forces for more than 15 years. Simon Bolivar With the American war of independence still fresh in the mind of the world; especially in South America which was subject to Colonial Spanish rule, people began to question the legitimacy of colonial occupation. In 1807, a South American aristocrat a |
Which fictional character from children's literature came from Darkest Peru ? | The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries | The Independent Features The 100 favourite fictional characters... as chosen by 100 literary luminaries To celebrate World Book Day, we asked the leading lights of British letters to name the characters who give them the greatest reading pleasure. Is your favourite among them? Interviews by Julia Stuart Thursday 3 March 2005 00:00 BST Click to follow William Brown Chosen by Barbara Trapido (The Travelling Horn Player) William is a child rebel in stifling suburbia. His instincts are against social climbing, pseudo-intellectualism and the humdrum. He has a flair for befriending eccentric outcasts, while cutting a swathe through village fêtes. Flashman Chosen by Terry Pratchett (the Discworld series) Harry Flashman, that fictional reprobate - wenching and dodging his way through the major military engagements of the 19th century - is funnier, more honest and certainly less harmful than many of the real brave fools whose paths he double-crosses. You just can't help liking the amiable cad. Pip Chosen by Tim Lott (White City Blue) Philip Pirrip (Pip), of Great Expectations, gripped me at the earliest age. Like him, I had hopes of escaping the loving, but limited, quotidian world that surrounded me. And, like Pip, I learnt to be ashamed of those good people that I loved and then bitterly ashamed of that shame. Joe Gargery Chosen by Maeve Binchy (Nights of Rain and Stars) Joe Gargery in Charles Dickens's Great Expectations is so decent and so real that you always think you know him. Eager and ambitious for the poisonous Pip, Joe is humble and self-effacing. He makes me cry. Miss Havisham Chosen by John Burnside (The Good Neighbour) There's nothing more attractive in a character than unshakeable obsession. I love Great Expectations' Miss Havisham because she won't remove that wedding dress, even as she recognises the random nature of her revenge. I was inconsolable when she vanishes into the flames. Tintin Chosen by Philip Pullman (His Dark Materials) I like Tintin's blandness, his blankness, his lack of depth; he is an empty page on which adventures can be drawn. He is clearly a friendly and honourable chap; his dog is loyal, his friends dependably amusing, his way of life both comfortable and interesting. Elizabeth Bennett Chosen by Donna Leon (Blood from a Stone). My favourite is Elizabeth Bennett, from Pride and Prejudice. Just put Lizzie next to Fanny Price ( Mansfield Park): Fanny will drone on about virtue; Lizzie will tell a joke. Fanny will praise the long sermons of her cousin, Edmund; Lizzie will make a provocative remark to Mr Darcy. Fanny will disapprove; Lizzie will laugh out loud. Rupert Campbell-Black Chosen by Tilly Bagshawe (Adored) I spent most of my teens wishing Rupert (from Jilly Cooper's Riders) would stride into my parents' kitchen in dirty hunting boots and whisk me away. He's sexy, but with a little-boy vulnerability that makes you forgive him anything. Anna Howe Chosen by Matt Thorne (Cherry) Even though Anna Howe (Clarissa's confidante in Samuel Richardson's great novel) doesn't always give the best advice, she takes an extraordinary interest in her friend's romantic life. I would love to have a friend who wrote such interesting letters. Josef K Chosen by James Hawes (Speak for England) In The Trial, Kafka's master-trap is to make us accept that Josef K's point of view is objective, narrative fact. In fact, Josef K is no timeless Everyman but a specific satirical character: a thoroughly modern salaryman with a goal-oriented, easy-to-clean mental world who is obsessed with office power-plays and visits a prostitute once a week. Julien Sorel Chosen by the anonymous author of Belle de Jour Julien Sorel in Stendhal's The Red and the Black is clever, dashing, successful and completely amoral. But he's also a romantic. This proves to be his downfall, and anyone who believes the rubbish about which respective planets men and women are from has only to read his final thoughts to be disabused of that notion. Sherlock Holmes Chosen |
What is the capital of Venezuela ? | What is the Capital of Venezuela? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Venezuela The Capital City of Venezuela (officially named Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) is the city of Caracas. The population of Caracas in the year 2001 was 2,762,759. Venezuela is a Spanish speaking country on the coasts of the Caribbean Sea. Additional Information |
Which ocean seperates the East coast of South America from the West coast of Africa ? | Where the two oceans Where the two oceans Tweet on Twitter 18 December 2007 South Africa’s Cape coast attracts thousands of local and international tourists each year to witness the Indian and Atlantic oceans splashing together – or so they believe. Cape Point, an hour’s drive from Cape Town, cashes in on the visitors who flock to witness this supposed natural phenomenon. An estimated 800 000 people a year visit its spectacular cliffs, lighthouses and “Two Oceans” curio shops. However, the residents of Cape Agulhas – over 100km east of Cape Point – insist that visitors wanting to see the confluence of the two oceans will have to travel a little further south … Cape Agulhas residents want what they see as their rightful piece of the tourism pie – the town attracts about 250 000 tourists a year – arguing that visitors are tricked into believing the seas meet at Cape Point, and that the shops there trade under false pretences. According to CapeInfo.com’s Cape Agulhas web page , somebody did draw a line to demarcate where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet: the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), which describes the western boundary of the Indian Ocean as follows: From the coast of the Antarctic continent northwards, along the meridian of 20º E to Cape Agulhas (34º 50’S – 20º 00’E), the southern extremity of the Republic of South Africa, in Africa (the common limit with the South Atlantic Ocean). According to CapeInfo.com, this finding is accepted and applied by both the Hydrographic Office of the South African Navy and the Department of Oceanography at the University of Cape Town. A common misunderstanding fuelling the controversy, argues the web site, is “the erroneous assumption that oceans and currents are synonymous”. The Indian Ocean, on the east, is warmed by the Mozambique or Agulhas Current which flows down from the tropics, while the Atlantic, on the west coast, is cooled by the icy Benguela Current which comes up from the Antarctic. These two different oceans, the prevailing wind and the topography of South Africa combine to create lush forests and subtropical savanna on the east coast, gradually changing to desert or semi-desert on the west coast. Says CapeInfo.com: “The Agulhas Current brings warm water from the subtropics down the east coast of South Africa. From the region of East London, because of the widening of the continental shelf, the current flows further offshore and the coastal waters become cooler. On the west coast, the water is chilled by the north-drifting, cold Benguela Current. When the wind blows the surface waters offshore, deep water, which is rich in nutrients, swells up to replace it. “The changes in temperature along the coast bring about changes in marine life. One example, which is there for all to see, is the prolific kelp (Ecklonia maxima) forests which prefer the colder, nutrient-rich waters of the west coast.” These kelp forests, the web site argues, grow all the way along the west coast, past Cape Point in an easterly direction – only as far as Cape Agulhas. “This fact supports the argument that the dividing line between the warm and cold waters is more often at Cape Agulhas than anywhere else … However, because of the effect of the south-easterly and north-westerly winds, the warm current can on occasion drift even as far as Cape Point.” What about the warmer temperature of the waters in False Bay, just to the East of Cape Point? This, Cape Agulhas argues, is merely due to False Bay’s being shallow and sheltered and hence not affected by the currents to the same extent as the waters of the open sea. Who is right, asks The Economist in a January 2002 article sub-titled “South Africa’s oceanic squabble”, noting that oceans are divided by man, not nature, and quoting University of Cape Town oceanographer Howard Waldron: “Oceans exchange water all the time, and there is never a neat dividing line.” SAinfo reporter Would you like to use this article in your publication or on your website? See: Using SAinfo material TAGS |
Who was the President of Argentina at the time of the Falklands invasion in 1982 ? | Falklands War – History Wars Weapons About Falklands War The Falklands War was a military conflict fought between Argentina and the United Kingdom, from April 2 to June 14, 1982, on the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. It broke out when an Argentinian invading force of 600 men captured the islands during the early hours of April 2. The next day, a small Argentine military unit, composed of 65 marines also seized South Georgia Island. Although the British government had obtained secret information that the Argentines were planning to invade the islands, the British people were shocked and outraged, especially by the fact that the whole population on the Falklands are Anglo-Saxon English-speaking people, with British citizenship, who had been inhabiting the islands since 1833, and that no Argentine had ever been born there. Thus, the British public opinion regarded it as a total foreign aggression on British soil. The man who decided to launch such an invasion was General Fortunato Galtieri, president of Argentina, and army commander who presided over the military junta that ruled the country. The reason for such an unexpected attack was to distract public attention from its domestic problems, such as unemployment, inflation, and growing budget deficit. At the time, the Prime Minister of Great Britain was the Conservative Margaret Thatcher, a single-minded woman of great determination and whom the Argentine military had underestimated. On April 5, two British aircraft carriers, the HSM Invincible and the HSM Hermes, set sail for the Falklands, leading 120 surface vessels and one nuclear submarine. The first military encounters occurred before the British landed on the islands. On May 2, an Argentinian cruiser, the ARA General Belgrano, was sunk by the British nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror, as it headed towards the islands; 323 Argentinian sailors got killed, and 700 rescued. On May 4, an Argentine Navy strike aircraft, a Super Étendard, launched a French-made Exocet missile and hit HMS Sheffield, a destroyer Type 42, which sank four days later. Two other British warships an one transport ship were struck and sunk by the Argentinian attack aircraft A4 Skyhawks and Super Ëtendard on May 21, 1982: the HMS Ardent, HMS Antelope, and the Atlantic Conveyor. However, the carrier-based British fighters, Sea Harriers, had begun their hunt for enemy aircraft, shooting down 36 enemy fighters, thus obtaining air superiority for the British fleet. As a result, the British 2 Para Battalion and the 45 Commando Royal Marines were able to land on the shore of San Carlos Bay, on the west coast of Eastern Falkland on May 21. They were followed by other units, such as the 42 Commando, 40 Commando, 3 Para, and Gurkha Rifles. On May 28, the 2 Para men fought the first ground battle of the war, the Battle of Goose Green, in which the British had the difficult task of eliminating machine gun nests and pillboxes located on top hills. Having defeated the Argentines, the British paratroopers headed east, toward Port Stanley, the capital of the Falklands. Meanwhile, the Royal Marines defeated the Argentine Army infantry regiments 12, 4, and 6, and one marine battalion BIM 5 at the battles of Two Sisters, Mount Tumbledown, Mount Kent, Bluff Cove, and others. The British were professional soldiers highly trained during the Cold War to fight against Soviet troops in cold weather conditions. As a result, the cold and windy weather of the Falklands did not affect them as it affected the Argentine conscript soldiers who had only had 2 months of military training in the warm weather of Argentine northern provinces. As the bulk of the British ground forces closed in on Stanley, most of the Argentinian troops panicked and ran away towards the capital, but ferocious battles were fought between the Royal Marines and some hard and stubborn Argentine units. Finally, on June 14, the commander of the Argentine forces on the Falklands, General Mario Menendez, surrendered and signed the cease fire together with the British commander Major General Jeremy Moore. The |
What is the name of the woman Hugh Grant was caught performing a lewd act with on Sunset Boulevard in 1995? | Hugh Grant on prostitute charge - Telegraph Hugh Grant on prostitute charge By John Hiscock 12:01AM BST 28 Jun 1995 Hugh Grant, the British star of the film Four Weddings and a Funeral, was arrested in Hollywood yesterday and charged with indecent conduct with a prostitute in a public place after meeting her on Sunset Boulevard. Grant, 34, whose girlfriend is Elizabeth Hurley, the actress, was arrested by vice squad police, who alleged that he drove up to a prostitute at about 1.30 am. Officer Lorie Taylor, of Los Angeles Police, said: "Grant was observed to drive a vehicle up to a prostitute and allow her to enter. They drove a short distance to a residential street and engaged in lewd conduct. "Vice officers walked up on the car and observed the act. Both the prostitute, described by police as a black woman named Divine Brown, 23, and Grant were taken into custody," said Officer Taylor. Officer Cory Palka said Grant was "extremely embarrassed" when the two officers introduced themselves, but was "very nice and very co-operative". Related Articles Seedy Hugh Grant shares love with Max Mosley 04 Jun 2011 Grant was released on bail. He and Brown, who was charged with soliciting, are due to to appear in court on July 18. Eduardo Funes, a police spokesman, said that Grant would not have to appear. He could be represented by a lawyer. "It's a misdemeanour charge, which carries a custodial sentence," he said. "You could be sent to jail for up to six months or have a $1,000 fine, or both. "It's up to the judge. It depends on whether there is a track record." The area in which police allege that Grant stopped is a notorious haunt of prostitutes, both male and female. It is also heavily patrolled by undercover police. After his arrest, he said: "I did something completely insane. I have hurt people I love and embarrassed people I work with. For both things I am more sorry than I can say." A friend of Grant's said last night: "This all seems very odd. It doesn't seem at all like Hugh." Grant, one of the film industry's most in-demand actors, is in Hollywood to promote his new film Nine Months, advertised on posters along Sunset Boulevard. Yesterday's press conference about Nine Months was cancelled abruptly, although some journalists had flown in from as far away as Britain for it. Grant, who read English at New College, Oxford, before becoming an actor, won the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Golden Globe award this year for Four Weddings and a Funeral. He was virtually unknown outside Britain until he was cast opposite Andie MacDowell in that film, which was nominated for an Academy Award for best picture. Known for his beguiling smile and self-deprecating wit, Grant is now starring in The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain. After minor roles in repertory, Grant wrote and performed in satirical revues before James Ivory, the film director, spotted him and cast him in Maurice, an adaptation of E M Forster's sombre novel about homosexual lovers. He later appeared in Remains of the Day and Bitter Moon before being picked for Four Weddings and a Funeral, a low-budget production that turned out to be Britain's highest earning film and helped to turn him into an international star. |
Who was vilified by the press for dangling his youngest son over the edge of a balcony? | USATODAY.com - Jackson calls hotel event a 'mistake' Posted 11/20/2002 4:50 AM Updated 11/20/2002 3:48 PM BEYOND WORDS Watch Michael Jackson baby episode Jackson calls hotel event a 'mistake' BERLIN (AP) Media scolded Michael Jackson on Wednesday for endangering his young son by dangling him over a fourth-floor balcony railing at a Berlin hotel, with outraged British tabloids demanding an investigation of the star. Michael Jackson holds his young son over a fourth-floor balcony railing in Berlin. By Tobias Schwarz, Reuters After video images of the squirming baby in a blue jumper shocked viewers in Europe and the United States, the reclusive pop legend issued a statement saying he made a "terrible mistake" by holding Prince Michael II aloft from a window 60 feet off the ground. The boy's face was draped with a white cloth, which German newspapers reported was a precaution to protect his children from being kidnapped. "I got caught up in the excitement of the moment," Jackson's statement said. "I would never intentionally endanger the lives of my children." British tabloids were especially critical of Jackson. The Sun called him "You lunatic" and the Daily Mirror, "Mad bad dad." In New York, the Daily News front page called Jackson "Wacko!" while the New York Post proclaimed "Jacko goes over the edge." "The Berlin police should arrest this negligent father for reckless endangerment of his own child," the Mirror's show business editor, Kevin O'Sullivan, wrote. Berlin prosecutors said they were not investigating the incident, although an inquiry could be opened if any complaint were filed against Jackson. Jackson had plenty of supporters and appeared unfazed by the trans-Atlantic flap as he toured Berlin on Wednesday, taking two of his children, their faces covered with burgundy-colored scarves, to see gorillas at the Berlin Zoo. At one point on the zoo tour, Jackson, protected by bodyguards, shielded his two children from photographers with a large, black umbrella. He even dared to appear again at the same balcony window — this time with two smiling German children waving next to him. Young Prince Michael II, however, was no where to be seen. Little is known about Jackson's youngest son, but People magazine reported in August that he was six months old and that he had not been adopted; however, no mother was identified. The singer's 5-year-old son Prince Michael and 4-year-old daughter Paris were born during his marriage to Debbie Rowe, which ended in 1999. While fans and friends alike said they could not imagine ever holding a child over a railing from such a height, they seemed to agree Jackson meant no harm. "He probably did it because he was overwhelmed emotionally by the fans," spoon-bending psychic and Jackson friend Uri Geller said in London. "I think it was a silly thing to do." Jackson came to Berlin to receive a Bambi entertainment lifetime achievement award Thursday, taking a break from California hearing on a lawsuit seeking damages for canceling two concerts. On Wednesday night, the star attended a celebrity auction for homeless children, where a silver-studded jacket that he wore to receive the Artist of the Century title at last January's American Music Awards was sold for $16,000 to German songwriter Ralph Siegel. "I'm glad to be here," Jackson told the gathering of several hundred invited guests after he was greeted outside the downtown Adagio club by a crowd of fans shouting "Michael!" He didn't mention the flap over his son. Also on offer was a hat Jackson wore in the Smooth Criminal video. The result of that auction wasn't immediately announced. Despite the furor over his parenting skills, Jackson's appearance in Berlin has added a hint of glamour to the gloomy pre-winter, with radio and newspapers reporting Jackson sightings — eclipsing parallel visits by Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry to promote the new James Bond film and Robbie Williams to launch his latest record. After arriving Tuesday night, Jackson was photographed buying a video copy of the movie E.T., and devoted young fans |
From which shop on Fifth Avenue did Winona Ryder get caught shoplifting in 2002? | Winona Ryder reveals shoplifting arrest saved her | Daily Mail Online The world was shock when Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting, but for the actress, it was the start of something good. When the face of Generation X was caught red-handed stealing from Saks Fifth Avenue many were blindsided. But the actress has revealed to Interview Magazine that she had already started in a tail spin and the shameful event stopped her from crashing into the ground. Natural ageing process: Winona Ryder has denied having plastic surgery in a new interview, insisting she is 'proud of the traffic on my forehead' The 41-year-old has all but avoided addressing the 2001 incident that saw a very different Winona than we were used to seeing on camera stealing thousands of dollars of items - all of which she could have afforded to pay for - at the luxury store. But she frankly opened up to the current issue of the magazine, which features her on its cover. The Girl Interrupted star said, referring to the incident: 'That thing that happened, I was starting to have some trouble before that. Caught on tape: In 2001 the actress was seen on security surveillance tape stealing thousands of dollars of items from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, California 'I think a lot of people think that that is what sort of sent me off in another direction, but I was actually starting to have some trouble a few years before.' With many fearing she was having a complete meltdown films distanced themselves from the star and job offers dried up. Turning point: After being found guilty the actress decided to focus on her life outside Hollywood 'I did come up against what felt like a wall. And with what happened … I really needed the time off, which ended up being a couple of years. 'In a weird way, it was almost like the best thing that could have happened because I’d never asked myself the question before of, ''Is it okay if I’m not going to act? Is there anything else?'' because that was all that I really knew.' The star - who stunned in the film noir inspired photo shoot - said she used the time to explore a world outside of Hollywood and focused on her relationships with friends and family. 'There were all of these very interesting paths in life that I could explore – so I started to do that. 'And then what happens is that you throw yourself into something else and you say, ‘Oh my god, this other thing is what I want to do.’ But then some time goes by and, for me, it was this realisation that I still love acting – and that I still wanted to do it.' In the interview the actress also revealed she received a lot of negative feedback about her appearance from others in the industry when she started out. 'I was in the middle of auditioning, and I was mid-sentence when the casting director said, "Listen, kid. You should not be an actress. You are not pretty enough. You should go back to wherever you came from and you should go to school. You don't have it.''' Simply stunning: Winona wears in a delicate black dress and sheer elbow length gloves in the shots for Interview magazine 'I was around 15 or 16. But it's funny - and this is a testament to my parents and how they raised me - I wasn't crushed. They had always instilled in me that it was way cooler to be an individual and to be unique and that you don't want to blend in.' It's hard to imagine the truth in these words, as Ryder looks to be nothing less than perfection on the cover of Interview. Her porcelain skin appears flawless, contrasting against the black cut-out dress that hugged her slender figure. The full feature in Interview Magazine is on newsstands now. Famous features: The actress showss off her big eyes, full lips, thick eyebrows, and porcelain complexion on the cover of the magazine |
What is the name of the adopted daughter of Mia Farrow who married her mother's former long-term lover? | Mia Farrow - Biography - IMDb Mia Farrow Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (58) | Personal Quotes (15) Overview (3) 5' 4¼" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) Mia Farrow was born in Los Angeles, California, to director John Farrow and actress and Tarzan-girl Maureen O'Sullivan . Her father was Australian-born (of English descent) and her mother was Irish-born (of Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry). Farrow debuted at the movies in 1959 in very small roles. She was noticed for the first time in the film Rosemary's Baby (1968) by Roman Polanski . She showed her talent also on TV and at the theatre, but her final breakthrough was when she met Woody Allen and became his Muse after the film A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982). After that, Woody Allen wrote many other roles for her. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Volker Boehm Spouse (2) Auditoned for the role of Liesl in The Sound of Music (1965). Hit #111 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop charts with "Lullaby from Rosemary's Baby" in August of 1968. The first American actress to be accepted as a member of London's prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company. Her godparents were gossip columnist Louella Parsons and famed director George Cukor . April 2002 - refused to co-operate with request that clips from some of her performances in Woody Allen films could be used for upcoming Turner Classic Movies tribute to the director, her ex-lover since infamous break-up in 1991. Mia and her family live in huge rent-controlled apartment building right next door to Manhattan's legendary Dakota apartment house, which starred as the devilish locale in Rosemary's Baby (1968). Dakota is also the building where her friend, John Lennon , lived and in front of which he was shot to death. Her mother attended private school with fellow actress Vivien Leigh , and Leigh gave Farrow's career a push when she made her off-Broadway debut playing Cecily in a New York revival of "The Importance of Being Earnest". Leigh put out personal phone calls to make sure that agents and casting directors saw the show. She is a UNICEF Special Representative. Daughter Mallone attends Bard College, class of 2007. Was one of the bridesmaids when Liza Minnelli married David Gest in a lavish ceremony on March 16, 2002. Her father was born in Australia, and had English ancestry. Her mother was born in Ireland, and had Irish, as well as Scottish and English, ancestry. Was the voice of the Unicorn/Amalthia in the 1982 animated version of The Last Unicorn (1982) and will be portraying the Molly Grue character in the up coming live action remake set for 2006. Contracted Polio at the age of nine. Returned to the New York stage in September 2005 to appear off-Broadway in the play, "Fran's Bed." Mia Farrow's performance was widely praised by NY critics. Her former step-children, Frank Sinatra Jr. (b. 1944), and Nancy Sinatra (b. 1940) were older than her. Elder brother Michael (born 1939) perished in a 1958 plane crash while taking flying lessons. Father died when she was 17. Is, to the day, 2 years younger than Joe Pesci . Was featured on People's first published issue, March 4, 1974. Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2007 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actress category for her roles in the films Arthur and the Invisibles (2006) and The Omen (2006), however, she failed to receive a nomination. Had she gotten the nomination, it would have been her first in 24 years. She was previously nominated for Worst Actress for her performance in A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982), at the 1983 Razzie Awards. In February of 2007 - as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador - she toured the Central African Republic and Chad for a week each. Her goal was to bring worldwide attention to those impoverished African countries. Turned down the role of Mattie Ross in the 1969 now classic True Grit (1969) opposite John Wayne , a decision she now cites as the worst mistake she has made in her career. Mia has 15 children. She has three biological children with André Previn : twin sons Matthew Phine |
Which Oscar winner once pled guilty to charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and, after a 42 day psychiatric evaluation, fled to France? | Black Hole Astrology – Profile of Roman Polanski – Alex Miller – Daykeeper Journal – November 2009 Daykeeper Journal - Astrology, Consciousness and Transformation Daykeeper Journal Profile: Roman Polanski by Alex Miller on November 1, 2009 On 26 September 2009, internationally known director Roman Polanski was arrested upon arrival at Switzerland’s Zurich Airport, and detained as a fugitive from a 1977 sexual molestation and rape conviction in the US. Polanski, director of such Hollywood classics as “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Chinatown,” and Best Director Oscar winner for 2002’s “The Pianist,” had been technically on the run for over 30 years, living predominantly in France, the country of his birth, which does not extradite its citizens. But Polanski was a frequent global traveler, and maintained a residence in Switzerland, which he had visited many times before, prompting speculation about why action was taken at this juncture, after so many prior opportunities which were bypassed. Polansky's Chinatown, 1974 Born 18 August 1933 in Paris, son of Polish immigrants Bula and Ryszard Polanski, Roman and his family returned to Krakow when he was three, just before the outbreak of World War II. As Polish Jews, the family was incarcerated at concentration camps after the Nazis overran Poland; Polanksi’s father survived Mauthausen-Gusen, but his mother died in Auschwitz. Roman evaded imprisonment with the help of Polish Catholic families (his mother had been born to a half-Jewish, half-Catholic family in Russian-controlled Poland) and remained in hiding until reunited with his father in Krakow after the war. In the early ‘50s Polanski embarked on an acting career, and made his directorial debut in 1955 with the short film “Rower,” now lost, a semi-autobiographical work set in the underground community of war-torn Krakow, in which he also starred. He received international notice with 1962’s “Knife in the Water,” his first feature-length film, which received a “Best Foreign Language Film” Oscar nomination. Following this success, Polanski returned to his native France, and then England, attempting to expand his career, which he felt was stifled by communism in Poland. His most notable product from this period was 1967’s “The Fearless Vampire Killers,” a send-up of the genre which has since become a cult classic and been adapted into both a stage play and a musical. Polanski co-starred with his future wife Sharon Tate, who was murdered two years later, when eight and a half months pregnant, by members of the Manson Family. The murder was devastating to Polanski, filming in London at the time; he has described his marriage to Tate as the happiest period of his life, and stated that her murder destroyed any residual sense of religious faith he may have harbored (Polanski’s parents were agnostics but he converted to Catholicism during his years in hiding from the Nazis), reinforcing his sense of what he describes as “faith in the absurd.” In 1968 Polanski achieved major Hollywood and commercial success with “Rosemary’s Baby,” another cult classic starring Mia Farrow, and followed this with the most successful film of his career, 1974’s “Chinatown,” starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The film garnered 11 Academy Award nominations including a Best Director nod for Polanski, and won the award for Best Original Screenplay. The future seemed limitless for the young director, now barely 40, but events were about to take a major turn. On March 10, 1977, Polanski seduced 13-year-old aspiring model Samantha Geimer during a photo shoot for French Vogue at actor Jack Nicholson’s Los Angeles home (Polanski had been asked to guest-edit the magazine). Samantha Geimer Polanski plied the girl with champagne and Quaaludes, and coerced her into sexual acts. Originally charged with rape, Polanski pled guilty to the lesser charge of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, and was sentenced to 90 days in state prison for a psychiatric evaluation. Released after 42 days with a promise of probation, Polanski panicked at the rumor he would face impris |
Nicknamed the sweater girl, which famous actress's daughter, Cheryl, killed her mother's mob-linked boyfriend Johnny Stompanato? | something about: Top 10 Hollywood Scandals Top 10 Hollywood Scandals We count down the lurid, the sordid and the sad by Kat Giantis MSN Entertainment Hollywood has always served up sordid stories filled with unsavory characters and plenty of sex and violence. And we're not talking about the movies. As long as there have been celebrities, there have been scandals. It seems there's nothing we love more than gorging on a star's public humiliation and pain. And, as Paris Hilton's much-downloaded boudoir romp proves, we're not terribly discriminating as to whose fall from grace we witness. What's our obsession with watching the rich and famous crash and burn? Maybe we like seeing the curtain ripped back from a celebrity's carefully crafted public image. Or maybe it's just plain old schadenfreude: When a star suffers, it makes us feel better about our own less-than-fabulous lives. With the media's current crush of coverage for Hilton and Michael Jackson, it seems like a good time to examine the biggest Hollywood scandals ever (sorry O.J. and Monica -- these are celebrity scandals). Below are 10 big names whose troubles grabbed headlines, changed the pop-culture landscape, and brought out the voyeur in us all... 10. Rob Lowe Makes a Home Movie Long before Paris Hilton burned up computer monitors and Pam and Tommy got busy on their boat (and car, and just about everywhere else), there was Rob Lowe. Back in 1988 at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, the then 25-year-old pretty boy Brat Packer was feeling frisky, so he invited two girls (one only 16) back to his hotel room. After committing their carnal acts to video, Lowe disappeared into the bathroom, and the two women disappeared with the tape and some money. A portion of the graphic video was leaked to the press (it wasn't Rob's finest performance), sparking a tabloid feeding frenzy that kept him under constant media surveillance. The actor eventually settled with the teen and he escaped charges of sexual misconduct with a minor by performing 20 hours of community service. His career rebounded, and the politically minded former pinup landed roles on both "The West Wing" and Governor Schwarzenegger's staff. Now a married father of two, Lowe and his notorious videotaped exploits received new publicity when police found a copy during a raid on the home of Paul "Pee-Wee Herman" Reubens. 9. Hugh Grant Is Caught in Flagrante Delicto Before his fateful encounter with hooker Divine Brown in June 1995, Hugh Grant was best known as the stammering, floppy-haired charmer from "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and the devoted beau of cleavage-baring starlet Elizabeth Hurley. That image disappeared the night he drove to a seedy part of Sunset Boulevard and picked up Brown. Within minutes, the pair was arrested for engaging in a lewd act (said act cost Grant $60). When police told Brown who her client was (he had called himself "Lewis"), she responded, "Who the hell is Hugh Grant?" Before long, everyone knew who the hell he was. The publicity was immediate and intense, especially in the actor's native Britain (blasted London's Sun tabloid, "You've Blown It, Hugh!"). Grant, upper lip stiff, decided to go forward with planned interviews to promote "Nine Months." First up was "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, who opened with, "What the hell were you thinking?" Grant's disarming response: "I did a bad thing, and there you have it." His witty and charming talk-show mea culpas provided public absolution, and he walked away with two years' probation, a $1,180 fine, Hurley's forgiveness, and a surging career. 8. Winona Ryder Picks Up Some Bargains at Saks Even when committing a felony, fashion plate Winona Ryder had impeccable taste. On Dec. 12, 2001, the two-time Oscar nominee was nabbed trying to pilfer nearly $6,000 worth of designer goods -- including a Gucci dress, a Dolce & Gabbana purse, and a Marc Jacobs sweater -- from the Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue. In addition to the purloined property, the sticky-fingered cutie pie was also carrying several powerful painkillers and a syringe |
Which Oscar winning actress was denounced by Senator Edwin C. Johnson as a powerful influence for evil after she had an affair with and left her husband for Roberto Rossellini? | The Official Ingrid Bergman Web Site Biography - Page 3 Scandal and Adversity In 1949, Ingrid wrote a fan letter to Italian director Roberto Rossellini, expressing her desire to work in one of his films. He responded by writing a part for her in his 1949 film "Stromboli." During the production of this film, Ingrid and Rossellini began an affair that would change her previous wholesome image forever and cause her to lose many fans in America. Ingrid was still married to Petter Lindstrom at the time, although their marriage had not been happy for many years. Rossellini was still married to another woman as well, although they were separated. Ingrid became pregnant, and she and Rossellini sought divorces from their respective spouses so they could marry each other. Ingrid gave birth to a son, Roberto, before the couple were married in 1950. Moralists and fans in America expressed outrage at this seeming downfall of their former idol and denounced her as immoral. Although her marriage had been unhappy for quite some time, the public had only seen Ingrid's saintly image before, and balked at the revelation of her affair. United States Senator Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado even criticized Ingrid, condemning her publicly as "a powerful influence for evil." Ingrid lived in Italy with Rossellini, away from America's outrage, and made five movies with him between 1950 and 1955. Among these films was "Europa '51" in 1952, which was released the same year she bore twin daughters, Isabella, who later became a famous model and actress, and Isotta. Ingrid did not work with any filmmakers besides her husband until 1956, when she made the film "Elena et les hommes" with French director Jean Renoir. This film began to resurrect her career in the eyes of international audiences, although she had enjoyed success in Italy with her Rossellini films. The Triumphant Return Ingrid returned to Hollywood in 1956 to star in "Anastasia" and her marriage to Rossellini ended months later in 1957. This return to Hollywood further rejuvenated her career, and Ingrid began to regain much of her former popularity in America, in addition to winning another Oscar for Best Actress for "Anastasia." Around this time she also married Lars Schmidt, a theatrical producer from Sweden. Over the next decade, Ingrid worked in films, television and on the stage. She won an Emmy in 1959 for the television miniseries adaptation of Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw". She made her London theater debut in 1965 with the play "A Month in the Country." Ingrid also starred in the play "More Stately Mansions" back in the States in 1967. In 1974, Ingrid won a Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar for "Murder on the Orient Express." In the years since her separation from Rossellini, Ingrid had regained much of her previous adoration from her American fans. Her career was coming to a close, however. In 1975, in the same year she divorced third husband Lars Schmidt, Ingrid found out that she had breast cancer. Despite her failing health she continued to work and completed her last film, Ingmar Bergman's "Autumn Sonata," in 1978. Ingrid's last acting role was in the 1982 television miniseries "A Woman Called Golda," in which she portrayed Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, a role that won her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Then, on August 29, 1982, on her 67th birthday, Ingrid lost her seven-year battle with cancer, and died in her London home. Her funeral was held in the Swedish church in West London. Her remains were cremated and her ashes were scattered off the coast of Sweden except for a tiny part, which were kept to be interred in the Norra Begravningsplatsen cemetery in Stockholm. In her absence, Ingrid Bergman has left fans worldwide with an enduring legacy of over 50 films that are evidence of her lifelong dedication to the art of acting. |
Which actor, who has worked for Governor Schwarzenegger, was at the centre of a sex tape scandal involving a 16-year-old back in 1988? | Rob Lowe | Wiki & Bio | 👤 Everipedia On television, Lowe played Sam Seaborn on The West Wing , Senator Robert McCallister on Brothers & Sisters , and Chris Traeger in Parks and Recreation . 2013 saw him portray both Dr. Jack Starz in the HBO television film Behind the Candelabra [2] and President John F. Kennedy in the National Geographic Channel television film Killing Kennedy . In 2014, he began appearing in a series of DirecTV commercials. From 2015 to 2016, he starred alongside Fred Savage in The Grinder on FOX . In addition to receiving an Emmy Award nomination in 2001 for his work on The West Wing, [3] Lowe has been nominated for six Golden Globe Awards ; his nominations span four of the seven categories for male actors. [4] Early life Lowe was born in Charlottesville, Virginia , the son of Barbara Lynn (née Hepler; 1939-2003), a schoolteacher and native of Ohio, and Charles Davis Lowe, a trial lawyer. [5] His parents divorced when Lowe and his younger brother, actor Chad , were very young. Lowe also has two half-brothers. Because of a virus during infancy, he is deaf in his right ear (he later played a deaf character in Stephen King 's The Stand ). Lowe was baptized into the Episcopal church. [6] He is of German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry. On the show Who Do You Think You Are? , Lowe found out that one of his ancestors was a Hessian mercenary soldier. His ancestor was fighting under the command of Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall and was captured at the American Victory at Trenton, New Jersey on the morning of December 26, 1776. As an American POW, his ancestor, Christopher East, was given a choice, and took the option to stay in the USA. [7] Lowe was raised in a "traditional midwestern setting" [6] in Dayton, Ohio , attending Oakwood Junior High School, before moving to the Point Dume area of Malibu, California , with his mother and brother. [8] [9] Lowe attended Santa Monica High School , the same high school as fellow actors Emilio Estevez , Charlie Sheen , Robert Downey, Jr. , Sean Penn , and Chris Penn . [10] Career One of Lowe's earliest roles came in the 1983 TV film Thursday's Child , for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film. His breakthrough role was his big screen debut in 1983, when he and Emilio Estevez were cast in Francis Ford Coppola 's The Outsiders . Lowe played the role of Sodapop Curtis, the brother of the main character Ponyboy Curtis ( C. Thomas Howell ) and Darrel Curtis ( Patrick Swayze ). Lowe and Estevez reunited in St. Elmo's Fire , making them the two more prominent actors from the group known as the Brat Pack . About Last Night... followed, with Demi Moore (who had starred alongside Lowe in St. Elmo's Fire). He then received his second Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the mentally disabled Rory in Square Dance (1987). In August, 1987 he performed on stage, playing Baron Tusenbach in Chekov's The Three Sisters at The Williamstown Theatre Festival. He recalled meeting Paul Newman there, and that the older actor encouraged him to work in the theater, in 1993 when filming a British TV production of the Tennessee Williams play Suddenly Last Summer with Maggie Smith and Natasha Richardson . Lowe is well known for playing Sam Seaborn in the television series The West Wing from 1999 to 2003 (and briefly in 2006). His performance in the show garnered Lowe a Primetime Emmy Award nomination [11] and two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Lowe was drawn to the role because of his personal love of politics, and his longstanding personal relationship with Martin Sheen , who was cast as President Bartlet . When the show premiered, Seaborn was considered the lead, and the pilot centered on the character. But the acclaimed cast of the show—including Allison Janney , Richard Schiff , Dulé Hill , John Spencer , Bradley Whitford , Martin Sheen (whose President Bartlet was initially scripted as a small role) and Stockard Channing (whos |
In the painting called Self Portrait With Bandaged Ear by Van Gogh, is Van Gogh's left ear or right ear bandaged? | Van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear (article) | Khan Academy Van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear Email The artist's face and bandaged ear (detail), Vincent van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889, oil on canvas, 60 x 49 cm (Courtauld Galleries, London) The artist's face and bandaged ear (detail), Vincent van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889, oil on canvas, 60 x 49 cm (Courtauld Galleries, London) The unfortunate man The following report appeared in the Arles journal Le Forum Republicain on December 30, 1888: Last Sunday, at 11:30 in the evening, Vincent Vaugogh [sic], a painter of Dutch origin, called at the Brothel No. 1, asked for a woman called Rachel and handed her … his ear, saying: 'Guard this object with your life'. Then he disappeared. When informed of the action, which could only be that of a pitiful madman, the police went the next day to his house and discovered him lying on his bed apparently at the point of death. The unfortunate man has been rushed to hospital. Accounts of what took place that night vary. Whatever the exact circumstances, though, whatever underlying motivations could have compelled van Gogh to do it, the episode effectively put an end to one of the most famous working relationships in the history of art, as Paul Gauguin boarded the train to Paris the next day. For nine weeks they had lived together sharing lodgings in the Yellow House, just outside the old town walls of Arles in the South of France, spurring each other on as collaborators and as rivals too. The dream had been to set up “a studio in the South,” as van Gogh put it, a community of artists, with himself and Gauguin, the founding fathers, all working in harmony with nature and, as he hoped, with each other. A brave face? The painting, completed two weeks after the event, is often read as a farewell to that dream. For Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith, the most recent biographers of the artist, however, the portrait was first and foremost a plea to van Gogh’s doctors. Vincent van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889, oil on canvas, 60 x 49 cm (Courtauld Galleries, London) Vincent van Gogh, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, 1889, oil on canvas, 60 x 49 cm (Courtauld Galleries, London) It shows the artist in three-quarter profile standing in a room in the Yellow House wearing a closed coat and a fur cap. His right ear is bandaged. It was in fact his left ear that was bandaged, the painting being a mirror image. To his right is an easel with a canvas on it. Barely visible, a faint outline underneath reveals what looks to be a still-life which appears to have been painted over. The top of the easel has been cropped by the edge of the canvas and the sitter's hat so as to form a fork-like shape. To his left is a blue framed window, and partly obscured by the gaunt ridge of his cheek, a Japanese woodblock print shows two geishas in a landscape with Mount Fuji in the background. Naifeh and White Smith argue that van Gogh, following his release from hospital, was anxious to persuade his doctors that he was indeed perfectly fit and able to take care of himself and that, despite his momentary lapse, it would not be necessary for them to have him committed, as had been suggested, to one of the local insane asylums; hence the winter coat and hat, to keep warm as they had advised, and with the window ajar still getting that much-needed fresh air into his system. The bandage too, which would have been soaked in camphor, suggests that he both accepts what has happened and is happy, literally, to take his medicine. The same note of stoic optimism, if one wishes to read the painting this way, is also found in the letters to his brother Theo, in which van Gogh, far from abandoning his dream of a "studio in the South," talks of continuing the project, expressing the desire for more artists to come to Arles, even proposing that Gauguin and he could “start afresh.” Yet, of course, whether or not van Gogh was willing to admit to it, the project had most definitely reached its end. And though for a short time he |
Where in the human body would you find the scaphoid bone? | Scaphoid Bone Anatomy, Definition & Area | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Scaphoid The scaphoid is a carpal bone in the wrist. It sits on the radial or lateral side of the wrist near the thumb. It is the largest bone in the wrist's proximal row. Lunate, triquetral, and pisiform are the remaining bones in the proximal row. Trapezium, trapezoid, capitates, and hamate are bones in the distal row. This bone has several distinct surfaces: superior, inferior, dorsal, volar, lateral, medial, and distal convex. The superior and inferior surfaces are smooth and convex. The dorsal surface is narrow and rough, accommodating ligament attachment. The volar surface is concave on top with an elevated and rounded lateral end attaching to the transverse carpal ligament. The lateral surface is narrow and rough, attaching to the wrist's radial collateral ligament. The medial surface has two articular facets. One is smaller and flat. The other is larger and concave. Scaphoid fractures are common injuries in vehicular accidents and sports-related injuries. These fractures typically occur when the body falls on an outstretched wrist. Sixty percent of all carpal fractures are scaphoid related. |
Which organ of the human body does hepatitis affect? | How does hepatitis affect the body? - Hepatitis - Sharecare How does hepatitis affect the body? Topics | Infectious Disease | Hepatitis | How does hepatitis affect the body? A Answers (1) A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. An inflamed liver can affect people in different ways, causing a loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. Hepatitis A rarely has long-term effects on the body. People with hepatitis A, B, or C may not have early symptoms. However, chronic hepatitis C is the more severe of the hepatitis viruses and a leading cause of liver cancer. Hepatitis can affect the liver's bile production, causing a buildup of yellow-green pigment in the bloodstream, which causes a yellowing of the skin and/or eyes. Helpful? 3 people found this helpful. This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs. Videos (6) |
How many pairs of chromosomes are there in the human body? | How many chromosomes are there in a human body cell? | eNotes How many chromosomes are there in a human body cell? lynn30k | High School Teacher | (Level 1) Educator Posted on May 30, 2012 at 3:06 PM I have to correct the first answerer--the "normal" number of 46 chromosomes is the DIPLOID number, not the haploid. In egg and sperm cells, half the number is present, and this is known as the haploid number. In some individuals, the diploid number is off; this is known as either a monosomy (only one of the usual pair is present), or a trisomy (3 copies, instead of two). The most well-known trisomy is Trisomy 21--3 copies of the 21st pair, otherwise known as Down Syndrome. This is not always obvious simply from counting chromosomes in a karyotype, as the extra material can be attached to another chromosome. Extra/missing X or Y chromosomes are other common genetic mistakes. like 18 dislike 1 sanjeetmanna | College Teacher | (Level 3) Assistant Educator Posted on There are 46 chromosomes that is 23 pairs of chromosomes that is 22 pair of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes. like 9 dislike 0 aimeevd | (Level 1) Adjunct Educator Posted on January 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM 23 pairs of chromosomes, which results in 46 chromosomes. 22 of the pairs are automsomes, while 1 pair in the sex chromosomes (which XX results in a female and XY results in a male). I would like to clarify that sometimes people can have more or less than 46 chromosomes is not due to mutation, but rather nondisjunction. Basically it is caused by improper division of chromosomes during meiosis. The only time someone can survive from nondisjunction (result in a vilable baby) is when the person has an extra chromosomes 21, or an extra sex chromosomes. Also one may survive with only 1 X chromosome or missing part of chromosome 5. Extra chromosome 21: Down Syndrome Missing a partial Chromosome 5: Cri du chat Syndrome (aka Cat's Cry) XXX: Tripe X Syndrome June 14, 2012 at 10:53 AM There are 22 pairs of autosomes( chromosomes which are responsible for any feature in the body other than sex determination) and 1 pair of allosomes or sex chromosomes( wwhich determines the sex of an individual). Therefore there is a total of 23 pairs of chromosome in a human body cell. However the human gametes formed by meiosis have haploid number of chromosomes i.e. they have only 23 chromosomes instead of 46; so that after fertilization the zygote has 23 pairs of chromosome(23 from the sperm and 23 from the ovum). like 10 dislike 0 |
What common name is given to those who suffer from kyphosis? | Spine Curvature Disorders: Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, and More What are the types of spine curvature disorders? There are three main types of spine curvature disorders, including: Lordosis. Also called swayback, the spine of a person with lordosis curves significantly inward at the lower back. Kyphosis. Kyphosis is characterized by an abnormally rounded upper back (more than 50 degrees of curvature). Scoliosis. A person with scoliosis has a sideways curve to their spine. The curve is often S-shaped or C-shaped. What causes spine curvature disorders? There are a number of health problems that may cause the spine to curve more than normal or be misaligned. The following conditions can cause lordosis: Achondroplasia . A disorder in which bones do not grow normally, resulting in the short stature associated with dwarfism Spondylolisthesis. A condition in which a vertebrae, usually in the lower back, slips forward Osteoporosis , a condition in which vertebrae become fragile and can be easily broken ( compression fractures ) |
What name is given to the only muscle in the human body that is only attached at one end? | How Muscles Work | HowStuffWorks How Muscles Work Muscles of the human body Photo courtesy National Library of Medicine Muscles are one of those things that most of us take completely for granted, but they are incredibly important for two key reasons: Muscles are the "engine" that your body uses to propel itself. Although they work differently than a car engine or an electric motor , muscles do the same thing -- they turn energy into motion. It would be impossible for you to do anything without your muscles. Absolutely everything that you conceive of with your brain is expressed as muscular motion. The only ways for you to express an idea are with the muscles of your larynx, mouth and tongue (spoken words), with the muscles of your fingers (written words or "talking with your hands") or with the skeletal muscles (body language, dancing, running, building or fighting, to name a few). Because muscles are so crucial to any animal, they are incredibly sophisticated. They are efficient at turning fuel into motion, they are long-lasting, they are self-healing and they are able to grow stronger with practice. They do everything from allowing you to walk to keeping your blood flowing! Up Next How Bones Work When most people think of "muscles," they think about the muscles that we can see. For example, most of us know about the biceps muscles in our arms. But there are three unique kinds of muscle in any mammal's body: Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that we can see and feel. When a body builder works out to increase muscle mass, skeletal muscle is what is being exercised . Skeletal muscles attach to the skeleton and come in pairs -- one muscle to move the bone in one direction and another to move it back the other way. These muscles usually contract voluntarily, meaning that you think about contracting them and your nervous system tells them to do so. They can do a short, single contraction (twitch) or a long, sustained contraction (tetanus). Smooth muscle is found in your digestive system, blood vessels, bladder, airways and, in a female , the uterus. Smooth muscle has the ability to stretch and maintain tension for long periods of time. It contracts involuntarily, meaning that you do not have to think about contracting it because your nervous system controls it automatically. For example, your stomach and intestines do their muscular thing all day long, and, for the most part, you never know what's going on in there. Cardiac muscle is found only in your heart, and its big features are endurance and consistency. It can stretch in a limited way, like smooth muscle, and contract with the force of a skeletal muscle. It is a twitch muscle only and contracts involuntarily. In this article, we will look at the different types of muscles in your body and the amazing technology that allows them to work so well. From here on, we will focus on skeletal muscle. The basic molecular processes are the same in all three types. |
Where does Homer Simpson work? | Homer Simpson - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki Homer Simpson "This is the last time I take you kids to the [insert location here]!" ―Homer's catchphrase in the Ullman Shorts. Homer Jay Simpson Artwork of Homer by Matt Groening Character Information For more info, see Simpson family First Appearance: v • d • e • h Homer Jay Simpson, formerly known as Max Power, [2] is the father of the Simpson family. He is an overweight, lazy, and ignorant individual, but is strongly devoted to his wife and children. His behavior is often stupid, absurd, selfish, dangerous, clumsy, idiotic, and insensitive. Despite this and his below average intelligence, he has shown moments of great intellect, and can be a caring parent and husband at times. Homer works as a low level safety inspector at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant , in Sector 7G , although he is often incompetent and mostly sleeps on duty and eats donuts provided. He spends a great deal of his time at Moe's Tavern with his lifelong friends Barney , Carl , Lenny , and bartender Moe . At home he can often be found sitting on the sofa mindlessly watching television while snacking on food and drinking Duff . Contents Artwork of Homer from season 24 . History Homer's 4th Grade Report Card. Homer's 4th grade class taught by Mrs. Harvell . Homer in his late teens. 1950s Homer Jay Simpson was born as the third child of Abraham Simpson , and the first (and only) child of Mona Simpson on May 12, 1952. He was raised on the Simpsons farm by his parents until they were forced to move out due to Homer spooking the cows by jumping out of a bale of hay and scaring them into giving sour milk. At some point during his childhood, Abe seemed to feed beer to Homer Simpson, but he quit drinking beer until he was older upon Barney's suggestion after he caused a multi-car pileup in his playschool car. 1960s In 1960, Homer experimented to see if he could push fifteen crayons into his nose, which resulted in one being lodged into his brain and being responsible for his current below-average intelligence. In the late 1960s, while Homer was between nine and twelve years of age, Mona went into hiding following a run-in with the law. However, before she started protesting, she took Homer and her husband to the Woodstock Music Festival, where Homer ended up briefly adopting the Hippie lifestyle (and Abe Simpson attempted to send him off to the Vietname War as punishment for wanting to be a Hippie). In 1966, Homer, along with Lenny, Carl, and Moe Syszlak, went over to a deep gorge for a nice swim, but the water was drained. When investigating why the lake was reduced to a muddy pit, he stumbled upon a decomposing corpse inside the pipe, greatly traumatizing him and leading to his occasional overeating. 1970s Homer attended Springfield High School and fell in love with Marge Bouvier in 1974. [7] After high school, Homer and Marge bought an apartment at Springfield Place. During this time, Marge gets a letter accepting her into college. To pay for her tuition, Abe gives him a job at Simpson Lazer Tag as well as this, along with Lou Lenny and Carl, Homer is part of a barbershop quartet. When Marge becomes infatuated by her professor, Homer changes the band's name to Sadgasm and they invent grunge music. Marge realizes that she really loves Homer, and she goes back to him. [8] 1980s In 1982, Marge became pregnant with Bart (after discovering this, Homer tore out half of his hair). At this time Homer was working at Sir Putts-A-Lot , turning the crank that spins the windmill. The two got married in Shotgun Pete's 24 Hour Wedding Chapel , a small wedding chapel across the state line. They spent their wedding reception alone at a truck stop, before ending up at the Bouvier's House, where they lived at the time. After failing to get a job at the newly built Nuclear Power Plant , Homer left Marge to find a job by which he could support his family. He went to work at a taco restaurant called the Gulp 'n' Blow , until Marge found him and convinced him to return home with her. As a result, Homer confronted Mr. Bur |
What is the name of the bulldog who featured in the Tom and Jerry cartoons? | Spike and Chester | Looney Tunes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Chester and Spike Spike the Bulldog and Chester the Terrier are animated cartoon characters in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. Spike is a burly, gray bulldog who wears a red sweater, a brown bowler hat, and a perpetual scowl. Chester is the exact opposite, small and jumpy with yellow fur and brown, perky ears. The characters starred in only two shorts, both directed by animator Friz Freleng and having the same concept. The first of these cartoon films was 1952's Tree for Two . In it, Chester tells his idol Spike that he knows of a cat that they can beat up. The cat is Freleng's own Sylvester , but every time Spike thinks he has the cat cornered, a runaway zoo black panther appears in Sylvester's place, thrashing the dog instead. When Chester decides to have a go of it, however, Sylvester finds himself at the little dog's mercy. By the cartoon's end, Spike and Chester have switched roles; Spike is the fawning sycophant, and Chester the smug prizefighter. The characters' second outing came in the 1954 film Dr. Jerkyl's Hide . Spike (here called "Alfie" and having a different accent) is once again after Sylvester, only this time it is Sylvester himself who pummels the poor pooch, thanks to a potion that transforms him into a feline monster. Chester, of course, never sees this transformed Sylvester, thinking his buddy is being beaten by the tiny tomcat. The final loss of face for Alfie is his being thrashed by a fly that has also been affected by the potion, as it occurs in front of Chester's eyes. Like the previous cartoon, Spike and Chester have switched roles at the end; Spike is the fawning sycophant, and Chester the smug prizefighter. In both of these cartoons, Spike is performed by voice actor Mel Blanc , and Chester is performed by Stan Freberg . In modern Warner Bros. media, Spike's voice is provided by Joe Alaskey , They also had a cameo in Space Jam as doctors taking in a flattened Stan Podolak to the hospital. They also cameo in Looney Tunes: Back in Action. Another bulldog character appeared in other cartoons with Sylvester and Tweety, but this character is not Spike; he is officially known as Hector the Bulldog . Several Tom and Jerry cartoons produced by MGM also featured a character named Spike the Bulldog (and his son, Tyke). This is another character, unrelated to the Spike used by Freleng. |
Mortimer was the original name for which famous cartoon mouse? | Mortimer Mouse | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ―Mortimer [src] Mortimer Mouse is the longtime rival of Mickey Mouse . He is an obnoxious and arrogant rat who openly berates Mickey and tries to steal Minnie Mouse from him. Mortimer first appeared in the Mickey short Mickey's Rival and has been battling Mickey for Minnie's affections ever since. Contents Background Personality Mortimer is said to be Minnie's ex-boyfriend and she possibly left him due to his nature. He is very arrogant and rude, the total opposite of his rival. While he claims he loves Minnie very much, he shows to be incredibly selfish as seen in the cartoon, Mickey's Rival , where he leaves Minnie to be attacked by a bull that he provoked. Not only that, he attempts to flirt with any female character on screen which might also indicate the reason the relationship between him and Minnie was abolished. Also, Mortimer can be rather sexist as seen in Mickey's Rival Returns where he feels that Minnie is only a prize to be won. Interestingly, a different side of Mortimer was showcased in the cartoon, Mickey's Mix-Up , where Mickey accidentally sent a heartwarming fax to Mortimer (which was actually meant for Minnie) having Mortimer believe Mickey wanted to make amends, which he immediately agreed to. This shows that, perhaps, Mortimer does hold a softer side, and wouldn't mind becoming friends with Mickey if the latter also wanted to let bygones be bygones. However, this softer side was never revealed again, due to either Mickey revealing the truth about the mix up, infuriating Mortimer, or more likely because the entire thing was used as a comical gag. Aside from his cocky and sexist attitude, Mortimer proves to be, time and time again, rather intelligent and crafty. On many occasions, he's managed to manipulate Mickey into a scheme that'd end in the downfall of his relationship with Minnie. For instance, in Big House Mickey , Mortimer managed to fool the town's government into arresting Mickey. In House of Mouse episode, Mickey and the Culture Clash , he manipulated Mickey into believing Minnie desires a more sophisticated boyfriend, resulting in the mouse changing his persona to the point where Minnie believes he's out of her league, leaving her in the hands of Mortimer. Mortimer has one catchphrase, "Ha-cha-cha," which he says in Mickey Mouse Works and House of Mouse . In some of the comics he says it differently; "Hot-Cha-Cha." Physical appearance Mortimer is essentially a taller version of Mickey, and seems a bit more human-like. Unlike his rival, Mortimer has whiskers, perhaps referencing how he has a ratlike persona. He has feet the size of Goofy's. Unlike most of the other mouse characters, however, you can see two large teeth close together, like a rat. He is usually wearing jeans and a shirt, but sometimes he also wears a hat. History When Walt Disney was in the process of creating Mickey Mouse , he suggested the name of his new character to be Mortimer Mouse. However, his wife, Lillian Disney , felt the name sounded too pompous, and suggested naming him Mickey, instead. Years later, when developing a new short, the name Mortimer was put to use for a new character, an antagonistic rival of Mickey's for Minnie's affections. Mortimer as he appeared in his animated debut Mickey's Rival. In his first appearance, Mickey's Rival , Mortimer was driving by and notice Mickey and Minnie as they were having a picnic. Minnie is thrilled to see Mortimer once again. As soon as Mortimer walks up, Mickey already knows he is bad news just as Mortimer does not like Mickey at all so he attempts to humiliate Mickey and when Mickey shows Minnie how upset he is Minnie states that he is just jealous. Mortimer then tries to impress Minnie by annoying a bull that is over a fence. The plan works until the bull finds a way out. Mortimer rushes and drives away in his car and leaves Mickey to rescue Minnie who eventually remembers why she left Mortimer in the first place. Mortimer only appeared in Mickey's Rival and was never seen in animation again until 2000, when h |
What is the name of the smart suited man who regularly visits a magic costume shop for adventure? | Dark Legacy Chapter Four: Stranger in my Bed, a heroes fanfic | FanFiction Chapter Four: Stranger in my Bed Fear and panic in the air I want to be free From desolation and despair And I feel like everything I saw Is being swept away When I refuse to let you go "Map of the problematique," Muse Long Island, New York May 2009 This was a night of miracles and wonders. One of them – in Peter's opinion, maybe not the smallest one – was that Claire's tiny Rabbit soldiered on in spite of its lamentable state. That the police hadn't pulled them over yet was probably another miracle. The bodywork was completely ruined, especially on the rear end, and generously bullet-ridden all over. The roof was gone, and so was the windshield. And yet the yellow car kept going. The wind howled and made Claire's long blonde hair flow in a golden cloud around her head. She looked forward, a determined expression on her face. Eyes slit, nose wrinkled, pouty mouth transformed into a thin line. Peter thought she looked adorable. But then he was feeling pretty delirious right now, so he couldn't really trust his own judgment at this point. He didn't really understand what was going on; it was like he had gone to the toilet in the middle of a movie, and upon his return, the plot had like completely left the country. The characters were the same, but they were singing a way different tune. He had a vague recollection of being at a beach, and being told something important. But it was like he had woken up from a dream, and the details were so hazy that they just slipped between his fingers when he tried to grasp them. Nothing made much sense. "Are you okay?" Claire asked him, darting a look at her uncle for a second before returning her attention to the road. 'Do I look like I'm okay?' Peter wondered rather bitterly. He surely didn't feel like it, but he just said, "Yeah, peachy." The Texan nodded, and whispered, "Liar." Peter chuckled, but his laughter turned into a cough. Claire darted another look at him, this time a worried one. He made her think of the time she had visited him in jail back in Odessa, after he'd saved her from Sylar that night. Only his gauntness and short hair now added to his pale sweatiness to accentuate his sickly looks, even more than back then. The blonde reached out for him with her right hand and touched his forehead with its back. "You're feverish," she said, unable to hide her worry. "I'm alright," Peter shook his head, trying not to think about how soft and wonderfully cool her hand felt against his skin, and how much he missed the contact when she took it away. Yeah, fever, that had to be it. "I just need to rest a little, and I'll be fine." The blonde girl shut up about the fact that he shouldn't be sick, not as long as he was close to her. She couldn't remember ever having caught a cold or been sick herself ever since her power had manifested. And she wasn't sure resting was the best idea, either. God knew how he had 'rested' for long enough. "Do you remember anything?" the young woman asked, deciding to keep him awake. "I mean, after Sylar and the explosion?" Bile rose to Peter's throat at the memory. It might have been a long time since that night for Claire; but for him, it had just happened barely a few hours ago. He could still hear Nathan telling him he loved him before he flew Sylar up into the night sky. The young Petrelli male shook his head in response to Claire's question. "Not really, it's like I've been dreaming. How…how long…?" She licked her lips, but didn't answer. Her eagerness to start a conversation was suddenly gone. Seeing this Petrelli pressed her, "Claire?" "I, ah, I'm not really sure…maybe you're right and you should rest a little before…." This time it was Peter who reached out for her, capturing her hand as it rested on the knob of the gear change lever. "Claire, please." "Two years," she said bluntly, feeling like crying again. "Almost two and a half." Claire would have sworn that it was impossible for him to go paler, but at seeing his reaction, she realized she'd been wrong. With a small pa |
Which cartoon characters were known as heroes in a half shell? | New 2D-Animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV Special Announced - IGN New 2D-Animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV Special Announced Share New 2D-Animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV Special Announced Share. Can't get enough Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Neither can we! Which is why we're happy to give you the exclusive lowdown on an upcoming one-hour TMNT TV special on Nickelodeon, Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past, debuting Sunday, November 22. Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past poster Told in the style of Playmates' Half-Shell Heroes action figure line, the storyline finds the Turtles going back in time to the Jurassic Era, where they encounter friendly dinosaurs from the past and dangerous aliens from the future who have a nefarious plan of their own. However, things get even more complicated when Triceritons, Bebop and Rocksteady show up! Donnie-saurus Rex? Unlike the current CG-animated series on Nick, Half-Shell Heroes will be 2D-animated (as you can see from the new poster above). Random House will also be putting out a Blast to the Past book (see cover below) this September, while Playmates will release new dino toys in the fall to coincide with the special. Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past book cover Meanwhile, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proper returns with an all-new episode, "Turtles in Time," (!) this Sunday, August 2 at 11am ET/PT on Nickelodeon. Max Nicholson is a writer for IGN, and he desperately seeks your approval. Show him some love by following @Max_Nicholson on Twitter, or MaxNicholson on IGN. IN THIS ARTICLE |
Which killer lived at 186 Fleet Street and gave the bodies of his victims to Mrs Lovett for her to make meat pies with? | 'Til Murder Do Us Part: 15 Couples Who Killed (Volume 3) - Absolute Crime Introduction For most people, murder becomes more interesting and entertaining when killers come in twos. Murderous pairs and killers are so fascinating to us because they pervert the basic human needs for love and companionship into something truly evil and wicked. When lovers start killing, they debase love itself into a deadly evil. Pals that kill together turn friendship into something monstrous and frightening. Instincts and emotions that should make life better become a deadly threat to all of us. Under normal circumstances, love and friendship make people better. Persons with somebody to believe in and trust are often braver and harder working. Those with somebody to fight for are often willing to struggle on until the bitter end. When a deadly pair is involved, something similar occurs. A person who would normally lack the courage to kill or rape or rob suddenly gets the courage to do so. Friendship and love can be just as empowering for killers, cannibals, and sadists as for the rest of us. Therefore we should always be afraid when those who look twisted or weird get together; it could be the beginnings of a deadly duo. A Murderous Duo Too Horrific to Be Real—or Were They? Sweeney Todd and Margery Lovett The story of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who murdered his customers, and his deadly paramour Margery Lovett, who made the victims’ bodies into meat pies, seems almost too horrific to be true. Yet there is probably a lot of truth behind the legend of the gruesome hairdresser and his murderous mate who have inspired everything from nursery rhymes to Broadway musicals. Sweeney Todd and Margery Lovett were apparently real people. They were the first celebrity serial killers to be extensively covered in the press. The deadly duo was also the first pair of sadistic cannibals to be widely glorified in popular culture. Sweeney and Margery were stock characters in pulp magazines and dime novels as early as the 1850s. The strangest thing about Sweeney Todd and Margery Lovett is that nothing is certain about them. We know that they were real people and that they certainly killed innocent people, but that’s about it. Nobody knows how many people they killed, why they killed them, or even how they killed them. The Man, the Woman, and the Legend The legend of Sweeney Todd and Margery Lovett is a well-known and gruesome one. Sweeney Todd operated a barbershop, where he would shave men; he would occasionally kill a customer with his straight razor and then dump the body in a secret pit under the barber shop. Margery Lovett, who owned a pie shop nearby, would have one of her accomplices cut up the body and serve it in a meat pie. To add icing on the cake, Sweeney’s barbershop and Margery’s pie shop were located on Fleet Street, the legendary home of London’s newspapers: the place where tabloid journalism and crime reporting were born. Sweeney and Margery’s trial was covered by the first crime reporter, Thomas Peckett Prest. They pushed Napoleon off the front pages back in 1801. Okay, that’s the legend, but it’s hard to tell what's fact and what’s fiction in this tale. Records were poor back in 1801, organized police forces were in their infancy, and journalism was a purely amateur affair. Discerning fact from fiction and legend from reality is difficult even though Sweeney Todd committed his crimes in the center of what was then the world’s largest and most advanced city. What We Know Sweeney Todd was a young man who grew up in London near the Tower of London. He apprenticed as a barber—then a good job because there was no way for a man to shave himself at the time. He apparently served a prison term for theft and then spent several years operating as an independent, or flying, barber on the streets until he made enough money to open his own shop. Along the way Sweeney Todd began committing murders using his straight razor. He later admitted that he slit the throat of a young gentleman on Hyde Park Corner but gives no moti |
Patrick Bateman is a serial killer and businessman in which novel by Brett Easton Ellis? | Patrick Bateman - Modern Eden Gallery Patrick Bateman Acrylic and Gouache on Wood Framed Inspired by Brett Easton Ellis' character, Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho" American Psycho is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. The story is told in the first person by Patrick Bateman, a serial killer and Manhattan businessman. The book's graphic violence and sexual content generated a great deal of controversy before and after publication. A film adaptation starring Christian Bale was released in 2000 to generally favorable reviews. The Observer notes that while "some countries [deem it] so potentially disturbing that it can only be sold shrink-wrapped", "critics rave about it" and "academics revel in its transgressive and postmodern qualities." Leilani Bustamante was born in Santa Rosa California and is a graduate of the Academy of Art University. She grew up between the suburban sprawl and rural Fort Bragg, where she draws inspiration from their simultaneous decay and growth. Her work often voices themes of mortality exploring elements of death, rebirth, beauty and spoil, the loveliness of the macabre and the mournful influence of osteological motifs. She currently lives in New York City. This piece will be on exhibit through July 13, 2013 and will be shipped within a week of the exhibition closing date. Shipping costs will be invoiced separately at the time of shipment for this piece. For a detailed shipping price quote, please contact the gallery . If you would like to arrange a gallery pickup, just add a note when checking out and we will contact you to schedule a time. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime via email ([email protected]) or by phone (415) 956-3303 during regular business hours. Thank you! Add to Cart |
Who killed at least 17 men and boys before being arrested in Milwaukee in 1991? | Newsroom | Indiana State University Forensic anthropologist discusses cases November 2, 2009 A forensic anthropologist with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) in Hawaii discussed investigating serial killer cases to mass graves during a one-day Forensic Seminar at Indiana State University on Oct. 27. "A movie about a serial killer is something a lot of people are interested in," said Dr. Robert Mann, director of JPAC's Forensic Science Academy. "They will certainly put fear into your heart - a serial killer will do that." JPAC's Central Identification Laboratory is the largest forensic anthropology lab in the world. More than 30 civilian forensic anthropologists work in the lab toward achieving the fullest possible accounting of all Americans missing due to past military conflicts. In 2008, the laboratory opened the Forensic Science Academy, an advanced forensic anthropology program. In addition to discussing his work on two serial killer cases, Mann also spoke about uncovering single and mass graves to recover remains during the seminar for law enforcement officers, coroners and military personnel. Robert Huckabee, ISU associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, said he thought it was important to bring Mann to the university. "First, what they are doing is extremely honorable; all Americans should be aware of this organization and the men and women who do the hard work of returning the remains of missing service members to their families," he said. "Second, what JPAC does in terms of locating, recovering and identifying human remains is directly relevant to what police officers and coroners are often called on to do." That became clear when Mann discussed two serial killer cases in which he assisted in identifying victims. Mann worked on cases involving victims of Jeffrey Dahmer and Kendall Francois. Dahmer, murdered 17 men and boys before being arrested in Milwaukee in 1991. Francois killed at least eight women in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., before being arrested in 1998. After Dahmer was arrested in Milwaukee, he admitted to first killing a hitchhiker - 18-year-old Steven Hicks -- when he lived in Ohio. Dahmer dismembered the body and later smashed the bones with a sledgehammer before scattering the remains on his parents' property. Officers in Ohio set up an archeological grid on the property and sent everything they found, including numerous human and animal bone fragments, to the Smithsonian Institute, where Mann worked at the time. "With the human remains, they wondered if there was only one or more than one," Mann said. "It took us about a month to lay the remains out and try to identify them. We documented they had one individual." Forensic anthropologists then used the smashed teeth's root structure to positively identify Hicks so the remains could be returned to his family for burial. Mann became involved in the Francois case when the medical examiner in New York requested assistance. "She realized she had six legs and said she needed help," he said. In what was dubbed the House of Horrors, detectives found three bodies in a crawlspace under the house. In the attic, they made a more gruesome discovery. "He would take their bodies to the attic, dismember them and put them in containers," he said. "There were bones all over the place. There was decomposition everywhere." It took them a week to reunite the body parts that had been scattered across the attic. "They were white females, all about the same age, about the same size," he said. The victims' similarities made it more difficult to separate the remains. Mann, who studied with Body Farm founder Bill Bass, has worked to recover remains during more than 35 missions to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Japan, Okinawa, South Korea, Latvia, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Poland and Hungary. He has written several books, including "Forensic Detective: How I Cracked the World's Toughest Cases." Huckabee said it is important for Indiana State to host such seminars. "It gives us the opportunity to share our university with practitioners who actually do criminal jus |
Which killer was executed by electric chair in January 1989 after confessing to the murder of around 30 young women during the 1970s, mostly by bludgeoning and strangling? | 1000+ images about Ted Bundy on Pinterest | Chi omega, Sorority houses and Ted bundy Learn more at redbubble.com The following is another poem he wrote to his then girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfler...this one is on a much more somber note... "In a raging river You and I are tossed. Separately we are Trying desperately to save ourselves. I understand survival I practice it myself Neither has the strength To pull the other to the shore." --Ted Bundy |
What nickname was given to the serial killer who killed and dismembered women in the Whitechapel area of London during the 1880s? | Casebook: Jack the Ripper - Introduction to the Case Buy now! Larry S. Barbee This is a brief review of the Jack the Ripper murders that occurred in London more than a hundred years ago. Much of the original evidence gathered at the time has been lost, and many "facts" are actually opinions by the various writers who have written about the case during the past century. Many aspects of the case are therefore contested, and so what follows is a summation of the case in general. There are many books available to the student of crime who wishes to grapple with the many mysteries associated with the case. "Jack the Ripper" is the popular name given to a serial killer who killed a number of prostitutes in the East End of London in 1888. The name originates from a letter written by someone who claimed to be the killer published at the time of the murders. The killings took place within a mile area and involved the districts of Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Aldgate, and the City of London proper. He was also called the Whitechapel Murderer and "Leather Apron." Significance and Importance Jack the Ripper has remained popular for a lot of reasons. He was not the first serial killer, but he was probably the first to appear in a large metropolis at a time when the general populace had become literate and the press was a force for social change. The Ripper also appeared when there were tremendous political turmoil and both the liberals and social reformers, as well as the Irish Home rule partisans tried to use the crimes for their own ends. Every day the activities of the Ripper were chronicled in the newspapers as were the results of the inquiries and the actions taken by the police. Even the feelings of the people living in the East End, and the editorials that attacked the various establishments of Society appeared each day for both the people of London and the whole world to read. It was the press coverage that made this series of murders a "new thing", something that the world had never known before. The press was also partly responsible for creating many myths surrounding the Ripper and ended up turning a sad killer of women into a "bogey man", who has now become one of the most romantic figures in history. The rest of the responsibility lies with the Ripper. He may have been a sexual serial killer of a type all too common in the 1990s, but he was also bent on terrifying a city and making the whole world take notice of him by leaving his horribly mutilated victims in plain sight. Lastly, the Ripper was never caught and it is the mysteries surrounding this killer that both add to the romance of the story and creating an intellectual puzzle that people still want to solve. The Victims It is unclear just how many women the Ripper killed. It is generally accepted that he killed five, though some have written that he murdered only four while others say seven or more. The public, press, and even many junior police officers believed that the Ripper was responsible for nine slayings. The five that are generally accepted as the work of the Ripper are: Mary Ann (Polly) Nichols, murdered Friday, August 31, 1888. Annie Chapman, murdered Saturday, September 8, 1888. Elizabeth Stride, murdered Sunday, September 30, 1888. Catharine Eddowes, also murdered that same date. Mary Jane (Marie Jeanette) Kelly, murdered Friday, November 9, 1888. Besides these five there are good reasons to believe that the first victim was really Martha Tabram who was murdered Tuesday, August 7, 1888, and there are important considerations for questioning whether Stride was a Ripper victim. As to the actual number of women that the Ripper killed, Philip Sugden wrote in his excellent book, The Complete History of Jack the Ripper, "There is no simple answer. In a sentence: at least four, probably six, just possibly eight." All five of these listed plus Tabram were prostitutes and were killed between early August and early November 1888. All but Tabram and Kelly were killed outdoors and there is no evidence to suggest that any of them knew each other. Th |
In the film Silence Of The Lambs what is the nickname given to the killer Jame Gumb who Agent Starling is persuing with the help of Hannibal Lecter? | Hannibal Lecter | The Silence Of The Lambs Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Silence Of The Lambs Wiki Share I Ate His Liver With Fava Beans Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character in a series of suspense novels by Thomas Harris.Lecter was introduced in the 1981 thriller novel Red Dragon as a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. The novel and its sequel, The Silence of the Lambs, feature Lecter as one of the primary antagonists after the two serial killers in both novels. In the third novel, Hannibal, Lecter becomes a protagonist. His role as the antihero occurs in the fourth novel, Hannibal Rising, which explores his childhood and development into a serial killer.The first film adapted from the Harris novels was Manhunter (based on Red Dragon) which features Brian Cox as Lecter, spelled "Lecktor". In 1991, Anthony Hopkins won an Academy Award for his portrayal of the character in The Silence of the Lambs. He would reprise the role in Hannibal in 2001 and in a second adaptation of Red Dragon made in 2002 under the original title.In 2003, Hannibal Lecter (as portrayed by Hopkins) was chosen by the American Film Institute as the #1 movie villain.[1] In June 2010, Entertainment Weekly named him one of the 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years.[2]Contents [hide] 1 Character overview2 Appearances2.1 Novels2.2 In film2.3 In television3 Real-life models4 See also5 References6 External linksCharacter overview[edit] Red Dragon firmly states that Lecter does not fit any known psychological profile. In the film adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs, Lecter's keeper, Dr. Frederick Chilton, claims that Lecter is a "pure psychopath"; however, in the novel, Dr. Chilton calls Lecter a sociopath. Lecter's pathology is explored in greater detail in Hannibal and Hannibal Rising, which explain that he was traumatized as a child in Lithuania in 1944 when he witnessed the murder and cannibalism of his beloved younger sister, Mischa, by Lithuanian Hilfswillige. One of the Hilfswillige members claimed that Lecter unwittingly ate his sister as well.All media in which Lecter appears portray him as cultured and sophisticated, with refined tastes in art, music, and cuisine. He is well-educated and knows several languages. He is frequently depicted preparing gourmet meals from his victims' flesh, the most famous example being his admission in the film adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs that he once ate a census taker's liver "with fava beans and a nice Chianti". He is deeply offended by rudeness, and frequently kills people who have bad manners—or, as he calls them in Hannibal, "free-range rude". Prior to his capture and imprisonment, he is a member of Baltimore, Maryland's social elite, and a sitting member of the Baltimore Philharmonic Orchestra's board of directors.In The Silence of the Lambs, Lecter is described through protagonist Clarice Starling's eyes: "small, sleek, and in his hands and arms she saw wiry strength like her own". The novel also reveals that Lecter's left hand has a condition called mid ray duplication polydactyly, i.e. a duplicated middle finger.[3] In Hannibal, he performs plastic surgery on his own face on several occasions, and removes his extra digit. Lecter's eyes are a shade of maroon, and reflect the light in "pinpoints of red".[4] He has small white teeth[5] and dark, slicked-back hair with a widow's peak. He also has a keen sense of smell; in The Silence of the Lambs, he is able to identify through a plate glass window the brand of perfume that Starling wore the day before.Appearances[edit] Novels[edit]In the backstory of Red Dragon, FBI profiler Will Graham initially consults Lecter about a series of murders and realizes that Lecter is the culprit. Lecter realizes that Graham is on to him, creeps up behind him and stabs him, nearly disemboweling him, but not killing him. Lecter is convicted and incarcerated in the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, under the care of Dr. Frederick Chilton, a pompous, incompetent psychologist whom Lecter despises. Some years later, Gr |
Which serial killer lived at 10 Rillington Place? | 10 Rillington Place (1971) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Based on the real-life case of the British serial killer John Christie, and what happened to his neighbours Tim and Beryl Evans. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 21 titles created 08 Sep 2011 a list of 35 titles created 03 Oct 2011 a list of 31 titles created 24 Jun 2013 a list of 47 titles created 29 Oct 2015 a list of 23 titles created 10 months ago Title: 10 Rillington Place (1971) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. See more awards » Photos Rillington Place (TV Mini-Series 2016) Crime A three-part drama about serial killer John Christie and the murders at 10 Rillington Place in the 1940s and early 1950s. Stars: Jodie Comer, Tim Roth, Nico Mirallegro A series of brutal murders in Boston sparks a seemingly endless and increasingly complex manhunt. Director: Richard Fleischer A young blind woman is pursued by a maniac while staying with family in their country manor. Director: Richard Fleischer An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life. Director: Richard Fleischer Edit Storyline London, 1949. John Christie is an unassuming, middle-aged man who, along with his wife Ethel, lives in the ground-floor flat at 10 Rillington Place. His demeanor masks the fact of being a serial killer. His modus operandi is to act as a person with a medical background, lure unsuspecting women to his apartment on the pretense of curing them of some ailment, knock them unconscious with carbon monoxide gas, gain his sexual release through contact with the unconscious body, then strangle the victim dead before disposing of the body somewhere in the house or outside area. His next intended target is Beryl Evans, a young woman who has just moved into the top flat in the house. Beryl's husband, Tim Evans, is an illiterate man who likes to put on airs. Already with an infant daughter named Geraldine, the Evanses learn they are going to have another baby, which they cannot afford to have, nor can they afford to abort the pregnancy. This problem, on top of the constant issue of lack of money ... Written by Huggo The true story of John Christie - the serial killer. See more » Genres: 29 January 1971 (UK) See more » Also Known As: 10 Rillington place See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The movie's closing epilogue states: "Christie confessed his crimes and was hanged at Pentonville Prison. Twelve years later Timothy John Evans was pardoned, his body exhumed and reburied in consecrated ground". See more » Goofs The caption '1949' appears on the screen as the Evans family come to view the top floor of 10 Rillington Place, but in fact they moved in in 1948. See more » Quotes Timothy John Evans : How do you actually do it? John Reginald Christie : That's something only doctors and myself know about, it has to be secret you understand. See more » Crazy Credits Prologue to opening credits: "This is a true story Whenever possible the dialogue has been based on official documents" See more » Connections Referenced in Nekromantik (1987) See more » Frequently Asked Questions (derby, kansas usa) – See all my reviews This British thriller is one of the best films I have ever seen. It tells the story of John Christie, the serial killer whose "career" lasted from the middle 1940's until the early 1950's. The name is taken from the scene of the murders; 10 Rillington Place, Notting Hill, London. Chillingly portrayed by the great actor Richard Attenborough , Christie was a little mouse of a man who first lured |
What is the real name of the Yorkshire Ripper, convicted in 1981 of the murder of 13 people? | Peter Sutcliffe, "The Yorkshire Ripper" Peter Sutcliffe Peter Sutcliffe, "The Yorkshire Ripper" Peter William Sutcliffe (born 2 June 1946) is a British serial killer who was dubbed “The Yorkshire Ripper”. In 1981 Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women and attacking seven others. He is currently serving 20 sentences of life imprisonment in Broadmoor Hospital. After his conviction, Peter Sutcliffe began using his mother’s maiden name and became known as Peter William Coonan. A High Court ruling rejected an appeal in 2010, confirming that he would serve a whole life tariff and would never be released from imprisonment. Peter Sutcliffe was born in Bingley, to a working-class Catholic family in West Riding of Yorkshire, a son of John Sutcliffe (11 December 1922 – June 2004) and Kathleen Frances Sutcliffe (née Coonan, 22 January 1919 – 1978). Reportedly a loner at school, he left at the age of 15 and took a series of menial jobs, including two stints as a gravedigger during the 1960s. Between November 1971 and April 1973 Sutcliffe worked at the factory of Baird Television Ltd, on the packaging line. He left when he was asked to go on the road as a salesman. After leaving Baird, he worked nightshifts at the Britannia Works of Anderton International from April 1973. In February 1975 he took redundancy, used the pay-off to gain an HGV licence on 4 June 1975 and began working as a driver for a tyre firm on 29 September of that year. On 5 March 1976 he was dismissed for the theft of used tyres. He was unemployed until October 1976, when he found another job as an HGV driver for T & WH Clark (Holdings Ltd.) on the Canal Road Industrial Estate in Bradford. Sutcliffe frequently used prostitutes as a young man and it has been speculated that a bad experience with one during which he was believed to have been conned out of money, helped fuel his violent hatred of women. He first met Sonia Szurma on 14 February 1967; they married on 10 August 1974. His wife suffered several miscarriages over the following few years and the couple were subsequently informed that she would not be able to have children. Shortly after this, she resumed a teacher training course. When she completed the course in 1977 and began teaching, the couple used the salary from her job to buy their first house in Heaton , Bradford, where they moved on 26 September 1977, and where they were still living at the time of Sutcliffe’s arrest. Peter Sutcliffe – Murder victims |
Two is the only even prime number? | Prime Curios!: 2 Fermat's Little Theorem tells us that if p is prime , then p divides 2p - 2. Every number of the form 2p-1(2p - 1), where 2p - 1 is prime, is an even perfect number . A "goody-two-shoes" is someone who thinks they are perfect. Consider the first 2 primes, i.e., 2 and 3. It is interesting that 210 is quite close to 103 in base 10. [ Wells ] The number of odd entries in the nth row of Pascal's triangle is 2 raised to the number of ones in the binary expansion of n. [ Su ] The number of representations of n as the sum of two primes is, at most, the number of primes in the interval [n/2, n - 2]. [ MOC ] Divisibility test for 2: A number is divisible by 2 if it ends in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. 2! + 2 = 22. [ Sladcik ] If a polygon has n sides, then n - 2 triangles are formed. [ Glencoe ] Every Fermat number is the product of all previous Fermat numbers plus 2. The smallest untouchable number, i.e., an integer that cannot be expressed as the sum of all the proper divisors of any positive integer (including the untouchable number itself). The first few are 2, 5, 52, 88, 96, .... 2^2^2^2 - 2^2^2 divides n^2^2^2 - n^2^2 for all n. [ Selfridge ] Euler 's formula: V - E + F = 2. For any convex polyhedron, the number of vertices and faces together is exactly two more than the number of edges. ( ) = 2. [ Kulsha ] The probability that the greatest prime factor of a random integer n is greater than the square root of n equals the natural logarithm of 2. [ Schroeppel ] 2 is the only prime digit p with prime number_of_letters (nol) in p, nol = 3, and prime sum p + nol = 5. [ Seidov ] Fermat's Last Theorem : The equation xn + yn = zn has no solution in positive integers for n greater than 2. [ Wiles ] If 2p - 1 is prime then p is prime. [ Murthy ] The length of the hypotenuse is 2 times the shorter leg in a 30-60-90 triangle. [ Sargent ] The smallest prime of the form 2p - p. [ Capelle ] The Pythagoreans considered 2 to be the first feminine number. The Pythagoreans were embarrassed by the discovery that the square root of 2 is an irrational number , so they tried to keep this fact a secret. [ Malinin ] 2 is the only prime of form nn + n. [ Luhn ] 2 r represents the circumference of a circle of radius r. [ Apostol ] The only difference between two consecutive primes which is prime. [ Luhn ] The only even prime number, therefore the "oddest" prime of all. Any number with only two positive divisors is a prime number. [ Gupta ] Bertrand's Postulate states that there is always a prime between n and 2n. You need only one hand to slap but 2 to clap. [ Murthy ] (2^2^2 + 1)^(2^2^2 + 1) - (2^2^2 + 1) - 1 is a 21 digit prime. [ Luhn ] The number of authors of the Even-Mansour Cipher is 2, which is odd, because one of the authors is Even. [ Croll ] The only prime which is the average of two consecutive terms of the Lucas sequence . [ Rupinski ] The floor function of phi^phi = 2, where phi is Golden Ratio. [ Gupta ] UCLA mathematician and prime number researcher Terence Tao taught himself arithmetic at age 2. The first 2 primes are the only 2 primes which are minimal primes in all bases. [ Rupinski ] Given any even digit E and any odd digit O, integer D, and 0 < R < 2D, there is exactly one number D digits in length containing only the digits E and O which leaves remainder R when divided by 2D. [ Rupinski ] It can be shown that the probability that the greatest prime factor of a random integer n is greater than sqrt(n) is ln 2. [ Rupinski ] The shortest possible game of chess ending in checkmate (Fools Mate) has only 2 moves played by each side. [ Patterson ] 2! is the only factorial that is prime. There is no prime between n! + 2 and n! + n. [ Capelle ] Pseudoprimes to base 2 are sometimes called Poulet numbers. !2 + 1 is prime. Note that !2 represents subfactorial 2. [ Gupta ] The smallest field in abstract algebra has 2 elements. The smallest dihedral prime . [ Patterson ] The only prime p such that p times reversal (p) - 1 is prime. [ Firoozbakht ] "When you're one step ahead of the crowd you're a geni |
The African Rhinoceros has two horns on its head? | rhino facts Predators: Humans The rhinoceros is a large, primitive-looking mammal that in fact dates from the Miocene era millions of years ago. In recent decades rhinos have been relentlessly hunted to the point of near extinction. Since 1970 the world rhino population has declined by 90 percent, with five species remaining in the world today, all of which are endangered. The white or square-lipped rhino is one of two rhino species in Africa. It in turn occurs as two subspecies, the southern and the northern. The southern dwindled almost to extinction in the early 20th century, but was protected on farms and reserves, enabling it to increase enough to be reintroduced. The northern white rhino has recovered in Democratic Republic of Congo from about 15 in 1984 to about 30 in the late 1990s. This population, however, has recently been severely threatened by political conflict and instability. Physical Characteristics The white rhino's name derives from the Dutch "weit," meaning wide, a reference to its wide, square muzzle adapted for grazing. The white rhino, which is actually gray, has a pronounced hump on the neck and a long face. The black, or hooked-lipped, rhino, along with all other rhino species, is an odd-toed ungulate (three toes on each foot). It has a thick, hairless, gray hide. Both the black and white rhino have two horns, the longer of which sits at the front of the nose. Habitat Black rhinos have various habitats, but mainly areas with dense, woody vegetation. White rhinos live in savannas with water holes, mud wallows and shade trees. Behavior Rhinos live in home ranges that sometimes overlap with each other. Feeding grounds, water holes and wallows may be shared. The black rhino is usually solitary. The white rhino tends to be much more gregarious. Rhinos are also rather ill-tempered and have become more so in areas where they have been constantly disturbed. While their eyesight is poor, which is probably why they will sometimes charge without apparent reason, their sense of smell and hearing are very good. They have an extended "vocabulary" of growls, grunts, squeaks, snorts and bellows. When attacking, the rhino lowers its head, snorts, breaks into a gallop reaching speeds of 30 miles an hour, and gores or strikes powerful blows with its horns. Still, for all its bulk, the rhino is very agile and can quickly turn in a small space. The rhino has a symbiotic relationship with oxpeckers, also called tick birds. In Swahili the tick bird is named "askari wa kifaru," meaning "the rhino's guard." The bird eats ticks it finds on the rhino and noisily warns of danger. Although the birds also eat blood from sores on the rhino's skin and thus obstruct healing, they are still tolerated. Diet The black rhino is a browser, with a triangular-shaped upper lip ending in a mobile grasping point. It eats a large variety of vegetation, including leaves, buds and shoots of plants, bushes and trees. The white rhino, on the other hand, is a grazer feeding on grasses. Caring for the Young The closest rhino relationship is between a female and her calf, lasting from 2 to 4 years. As the older calves mature, they leave their mothers and may join other females and their young, where they are tolerated for some time before living completely on their own. Predators Man is |
A rat can survive longer without water than a camel? | fUSION Anomaly. Camels This nOde last updated August 7th, 2005 and is permanently morphing... (2 Manik (Serpent) / 5 Yaxk'in (New Sun ) - 67/260 - 12.19.12.9.7) camel camel (kàm´el) noun 1. A humped, long-necked ruminant mammal of the genus Camelus, domesticated in Old World desert regions as a beast of burden and as a source of wool, milk, and meat. 2. A device used to raise sunken objects, consisting of a hollow structure that is submerged, attached tightly to the object, and pumped free of water . Also called caisson. 3. Sports. A spin in figure skating that is performed in an arabesque or modified arabesque position. [Middle English, from Old English and from Anglo-Norman cameil, both from Latin camêlus, from Greek kamêlos, of Semitic origin.] camel camel (kàm´el), hoofed ruminant (family Camelidae). The family consists of the true camels of Asia, the wild guanaco and domesticated ALPACA and LLAMA of South America, and the vicuña of South America. The two species of true camel are the single-humped Arabian camel, or dromedary (Camelus dromedarius), a domesticated animal of Arabia and N Africa; and the two-humped Bactrian camel (C. bactrianus) of central Asia. Their humps are storage places for fat. Ranging in color from dirty white to dark brown, camels are well adapted for desert life and can go without water for several days. A camel's hump is a big mound of fat, not ethnic tribal noise track _Camel Bag_ MP3 (160k) by Muslimgauze off of _Azad_ CD on Staalplaat #022 (1999) includes insert cut from Arab newspapers with the Muslimgauze text cutout (every cover is therefore different), embossed jewel case (back & front), numbered limited edition of 925 (it was to be 1000 but 75 were destroyed at the pressing plant while they were being put together), approximately 600-650 of these include paper currency from an Arab/Muslim country (not necessarily the first 600-650) track _Came's Bag_ MP3 (160k) by Muslimgauze off of _Azad_ CD on Staalplaat #022 (1999) neo psychedelia track _The Train Runs Over The Camel But Is Derailed By The Gnat_ MP3 (192k) by The Flaming Lips off of _Zaireeka_ CDx4 (1997) all four cd's can be played in any combination with one another simulataneously on separate players for a new listening experience each time. track _Orange Camel Sherbert_ MP3 (192k) by Muslimgauze off of _Jebel Tariq_ full length MP3 (internet only release) on Staalplaat/Pretentious (2000) jazz rock track _Camel's Gak_ MP3 by Phantom Tollbooth Phantom Tollbooth has membership affiliations with Yo La Tengo, Bongwater, B.A.L.L., & King Missile 604 track _Follow That Camel!_ MP3 (320k) by o Genus Lama: Llama, Alpaca, and Guaaco o Genus Vicugna: Vicuna + Dromedary, Camelus dromedarius + Bactrian Camel, Camelus bactrianus Humans first domesticated camels many thousands of years ago. The Dromedary and the Bactrian Camel are both still used for milk and as beasts of burden—the Dromedary in northern Africa and western Asia; the Bactrian Camel further to the north and east in central Asia. Although there are almost 13 million Dromedaries alive today, the species is extinct in the wild: all bar a handful are domesticated animals (mostly in Sudan, Somalia, India and nearby countries). There is, however, a substantial feral population of about 200,000 in central Australia , descended from individuals that escaped from captivity in the late 19th century. The Bactrian Camel once had an enormous range, but is now reduced to an estimated 1.4 million animals, mostly domesticated. It is thought that there are about 1000 wild Bactrian Camels in the Gobi Desert, and small numbers in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Russia. Jeff Minter aka "Yak" - Owner of Llama soft and author of such videogame anomalies as _Attack Of The Mutant Camels_...he likes strange furry mammals... Telex |
Charlie Chaplin once won first prize in a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest? | Charlie Chaplin Dug Up : snopes.com Claim: The mortal remains of Charlie Chaplin were abducted and held for ransom. TRUE Origins: Even in death Charlie Chaplin had little peace. Such was the price of his celebrity that his remains were dug up and ransomed back to the family. Chaplin died on 1977, in Switzerland. He was 88 years On 2 March 1978, his coffin (with him in it) was dug up and spirited away. His remains were recovered by Swiss police on 17 May 1978. Two Eastern European political refugees confessed to the crime. They described how they took Chaplin's oak coffin from the village cemetery at Corsier-sur-Vevey and buried it in a shallow hole in the cornfield near Villeneive, about 10 miles away at the eastern tip of Lake Geneva. According to a 1978 news report on the crime: As police tell the story, the Chaplin family began receiving ransom demands by phone several weeks after the coffin was taken. The caller had a Slavic accent. Although the family had received many false calls asking for exorbitant sums, this time the demand was backed up with a photograph, sent by the alleged coffin just before its reburial in the cornpatch. Chaplin's widow, Oona, refused to consider ransom. But in order to cooperate with police, the family, through its lawyer, Jean-Felix Paschoud, bargained with the alleged grave robbers over a tapped telephone. By the time the demand had dropped from $600,000 to $250,000, the police had figured out that the ransom calls were coming from a public pay telephone. Two earlier traps set for the alleged grave robbers did not succeed but a dragnet of 100 policemen keeping an eye on all of Lausanne's more than 200 pay public telephones proved too difficult to elude for a 24-year-old Polish auto mechanic, until recently unemployed. The two accused men face seven-and-a-half years in prison for extortion and for "disturbing the peace of the dead." Chaplin's family has not disclosed what it plans to do with his recovered coffin. Barbara "I'd suggest burying it a lot deeper" Mikkelson Last updated: 27 July 2013 Sources: Rollow, Jonathan. "Swiss Police Recover Body of Chaplin." The Washington Post. 18 May 1978 (p. A1). Tags: |
Rubies and Sapphires are exactly alike except in colour? | Sapphire Gemstone & Jewelry Information, Blue & Fancy Sapphire: GemSelect. Sapphire; Origin and Sources Back to Top Sapphire is found in only a few locations in the world. The three most famous regions for blue sapphire are Kashmir, Burma and Sri Lanka. Sapphire has also been mined in Cambodia , Thailand, Vietnam and India. As of 2007, Madagascar has been leading the world in sapphire production, though Sri Lanka continues to be the only steady producer of fine quality blue sapphire. Sri Lanka and Madagascar produce sapphires in a wide range of colors and whilst Sri Lanka has been a known sapphire source for centuries, sapphire deposits in Madagascar were only recently discovered in 1998. The enormous deposits found in the village of Ilakaka came as a big surprise and led to a gemstone fever reminiscent of the 19th century Californian gold rush. Today, Madagascar and Tanzania are considered to be two of the most important sapphire sources. Australia is also known for significant sapphire deposits, though most Australian sapphire is known to form rather dark in color. In the USA, there are small sapphire deposits found throughout Montana and North Carolina. The finest quality blue sapphire, based on past auction prices , comes from Kashmir and Mogok, Burma. The finest Kashmir and Burmese sapphires display superb color and clarity without any thermal (heat) treatment. In recent times, limited resources in Burma have led miners to focus on more plentiful Burmese ruby . Some Sri Lankan (Ceylonese) sapphires are also unheated , but nowadays, the majority of sapphires have been heated, diffused or fracture-filled to improve color and clarity, regardless of their origin. The Kashmir mines, high up in the Himalayas, have produced spectacular world-renowned gems, but since the 1920s, virtually no new material has been found. The rare, fine blue sapphires of Pailin, Cambodia were also very highly regarded by gem traders throughout the world. Pailin sapphires ranged in color from light to deep blue, but they possessed a distinctive purity and intensity of color that was unlike any other sapphire sources. Many gem traders graded them as close in quality to Kashmir and Burmese sapphires; and certainly superior to Sri Lankan (Ceylonese), Thai, American, Vietnamese, Indian, African and Australian sapphires. Almost all the sapphires from around the world are cut and processed in Chanthaburi, Thailand. Along with Kanchanaburi and Trat, Chanthaburi was once one of main sources for Thai sapphire . Sapphire mining in Chanthaburi is mostly finished now, though there are a few small private mining locations scattered throughout the province. There is also a large market for Thai star sapphires that exhibit distinctive golden six-rayed stars. The golden black star sapphire is found nowhere else in the world. Nowadays, Chanthaburi, Thailand has become the main processing and trading center for almost all of the world's sapphires, rubies and other colored gemstones. Buying Sapphire and Determining Sapphire Value Back to Top Sapphire Color Blue is indeed the best-known and the most valuable of sapphire colors. The prized Kashmir and Burmese sapphires have a deep blue that is described as both intense and velvety. These sapphires are not often seen on the market today. Sri Lankan and Madagascar sapphires are the most common today, with a wide range of colors from light blue to dark blue. With blue sapphire, the intensity of blue is the most important factor. For example, a huge sapphire with a washed-out, weak blue color is much less valuable than a much smaller stone of excellent color. An intense, rich pure cornflower blue that is not too dark or too 'inky' is the most desirable colour. Overall, sapphires that are too dark or too light in color are less valuable, but light-blue sapphires often have greater brilliance that is rarely found in darker blue stones. Colorless sapphires are actually quite rare, since most stones will exhibit some faint hints of color. In the gem trade, when referring to sapphire, blue sapphire is the official designat |
Donald Duck's middle name is Fauntelroy? | Donald Duck | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Daddy (referred to by his son and Mrs. Duck in How to Have an Accident at Work ) Personality Short-tempered, jealous, loud, aggressive, cynical, antagonistic, cranky, selfish, hateful, self-hateful, reckless, rude, impulsive, struggling, loyal, friendly, opinionated, outspoken, avaricious, loving, family-oriented, comical, heroic, fatherly, sensitive, cowardly at times, intolerant at times, kind-hearted Appearance Slender duck, white feathers, light blue eyes, blue sailor suit (colored black in most comics) with a couple gold or white buttons and gold or white lining around the collar and at the end of the sleeves, red bow tie (previously colored black), blue hat (previously colored white) with both black tassel and brim (previously colored blue), yellow bill and feet Occupation Boo-Boo Chicken (chicken) Allies Walt Disney , Daisy Duck , Mickey Mouse , Goofy , Minnie Mouse , Pluto , José Carioca , Panchito Pistoles , Clarabelle Cow , Horace Horsecollar , Max Goof , Clara Cluck , Huey, Dewey and Louie , Scrooge McDuck , Gus Goose , Noah , Fethry Duck , Grandma Duck , Hernae , Peggy Duck , Gustav Goose , Admiral Grimmitz , Yen Sid , Willie the Giant , Gyro Gearloose , Ludwig Von Drake , Launchpad McQuack , Peter Pig , various other characters and real people Enemies Chip 'n Dale , Pete , Buzz-Buzz the Bee , Spike the Bee , Aracuan Bird , Humphrey the Bear , Baby Shelby , Gladstone Gander , Beagle Boys , Magica De Spell , Witch Hazel , Flintheart Glomgold , Kent Powers , Grandpa Beagle , Mister Molay , The Claw , Neighbor Jones , Argus McSwine , Willie the Giant (formerly), Eli Squinch , Mortimer Mouse , The Phantom Blot , Mojo Witch Doctor , Merlock the Magician , Cinnamon Teal , Emil Eagle , Weasels , Disney Villains Likes The spotlight, his friends and family, his rare good luck, soda, vast riches, Daisy, fame and glory, boats, sailing, his hammock, sleeping, relaxation, appreciation, hot chocolate, eating, messing with his nephews Dislikes Being second best, his own temper tantrums, losing, being outsmarted, Goofy's clumsiness, Mickey's popularity overshadowing his own, his nephews' pranks, his constant bad luck, someone taking his hat and shirt, the Aracuan Bird, his practical jokes backfiring, Chip and Dale's mischief, anyone who ruins his relaxation, his voice not being understood. Weapons ― Theme Song to most of Donald's cartoons According to Leonard Maltin in his introduction to The Chronological Donald - Volume 1, Donald was created by Walt Disney when he heard Clarence Nash doing his "duck" voice while reciting "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Mickey Mouse had lost some of his edges since becoming a role model for children and Disney wanted a character that could portray some of the more negative character traits he could no longer bestow on Mickey. 1930s Donald Duck in his first appearance, The Wise Little Hen. Donald first appeared in the Silly Symphonies cartoon The Wise Little Hen on June 9 , 1934 , though he is mentioned in a 1931 Disney storybook. Donald's appearance in the cartoon, as created by animator Dick Lundy, is similar to his modern look, the feather, and beak colors are the same, as is the blue sailor shirt and hat, but his features are more elongated, his body plumper, and his feet bigger. Donald's personality is not developed either; in the short, he only fills the role of the unhelpful friend from the original story. Bert Gillett, director of The Wise Little Hen, brought Donald back in his Mickey Mouse cartoon, The Orphan's Benefit on August 11 , 1934 . Donald is one of a number of characters who are giving performances in a benefit for Mickey's Orphans. Donald's act is to recite the poems Mary Had a Little Lamb and Little Boy Blue, but every time he tries, the mischievous orphans eat his specially made pie, leading the duck to fly into a squawking fit of anger. This explosive personality would remain with Donald for decades to come. Donald in The Band Concert . Donald continued to be a hit with audiences. The character began appearing in most Mickey |
Which actor starred in the movie School Of Rock? | School of Rock (2003) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The School of Rock (original title) PG-13 | After being kicked out of a rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of a strict elementary private school, only to try and turn it into a rock band. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 21 titles created 03 Jan 2013 a list of 22 titles created 16 Feb 2014 a list of 35 titles created 03 Dec 2014 a list of 37 titles created 28 Aug 2015 a list of 45 titles created 15 Nov 2015 Title: School of Rock (2003) 7.1/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations. See more awards » Videos A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker. Director: Tim Burton Berated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler). Director: Jared Hess After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Director: Chris Columbus The children of secret-agent parents must save them from danger. Director: Robert Rodriguez In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan. Director: Joe Pytka A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe. Directors: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton Stars: Kevin Spacey, Dave Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus A toon-hating detective is a cartoon rabbit's only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder. Director: Robert Zemeckis A Hawaiian girl adopts an unusual pet who is actually a notorious extra-terrestrial fugitive from the law. Directors: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders Stars: Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult. Director: Penny Marshall When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. Director: Joe Johnston A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager. Director: John G. Avildsen After his swamp is filled with magical creatures, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for a villainous lord in order to get his land back. Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz Edit Storyline Down and out rock star Dewey Finn gets fired from his band, and he faces a mountain of debts and depression. He takes a job as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his attitude and hijinx have a powerful effect on his students. He also meets Zack, a 10-year-old guitar prodigy, who could help Dewey win a "battle of the bands" competition, which would solve his financial problems and put him back in the spotlight. Written by Anonymous We don't need no education. See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for some rude humor and drug references | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 3 October 2003 (USA) See more » Also Known As: School of Rock See more » Filming Locations: $19,622,714 (USA) (3 October 2003) Gross: Company Credits Production Co: Did You Know? Trivia There was a part in the original script where Freddy Jones, played by Kevin Alexander Clark , would forget his drumsticks to class and having Jack Black to say: "Would Keith Moon forget his sticks? No! He might get drunk and pass out on the floor, but he would never forget his sticks!" See more » Goofs During one |
In what decade rom was the school leaving age raised from 15 to 16? | A History of Education A BRIEF HISTORY OF EDUCATION By Tim Lambert Education in Ancient Egypt Most children in Egypt did not go to school. Instead boys learned farming or other trades from their fathers. Girls learned sewing, cooking and other skills from their mothers. Boys from wealthy families sometimes learned to be scribes. They learned by copying and memorizing and discipline was strict. Teachers beat naughty boys. The boys learned reading and writing and also mathematics . There is evidence that some women in Egypt could read and write. Education in Ancient Greece In ancient Greece girls learned skills like weaving from their mothers. Many girls also learned to read and write at home. Boys were also taught at home when they were very young but they started school at the age of six. Boys from a rich family were escorted to school by a slave. The boys learned reading, writing and arithmetic as well as poetry and music. The Greeks also believed that physical education was very important so boys did dancing and athletics. Discipline was severe in Ancient Greek schools and children were often beaten. In Sparta children were treated very harshly. At the age of 7 boys were removed from their families and sent to live in barracks. They were treated severely to turn them into brave soldiers. They were deliberately kept short of food so they would have to steal - teaching them stealth and cunning. They were whipped for any offence. Spartan girls learned athletics and dancing - so they would become fit and healthy mothers of more soldiers. Education in Rome In rich Roman families children were educated at home by a tutor. Other boys and girls went to a primary school called a ludus at the age of 7 to learn to read and write and do simple arithmetic. Boys went to secondary school where they would learn geometry, history, literature and oratory (the art of public speaking). Teachers were often Greek slaves. The teachers were very strict and they frequently beat the pupils. Children wrote on wax tablets with a pointed bone stylus. (Adults wrote on a form of paper called papyrus, which was made from the papyrus plant). Education in the Middle Ages In the Middle Ages many people were illiterate but not all. Upper class children were educated. Among the Medieval poor the better-educated priests might teach some children to read and write - a little. In many towns there were grammar schools where middle class boys were educated. (They got their name because they taught Latin grammar). Boys worked long hours in the grammar schools and discipline was severe. Boys were beaten with rods or birch twigs. There were also chantry schools. Some men left money in their wills to pay for a priest to chant prayers for their soul after their death. When he was not praying the priest would educate local children. During the Middle Ages education gradually became more common. By the 15th century perhaps a third of the population of England could read and write. From the early 13th century England had two universities at Oxford and Cambridge. At them students learned seven subjects, grammar, rhetoric (the art of public speaking), logic, astronomy, arithmetic, music and geometry. Education in 16th Century England Education flourished in the 16th century. Many rich men founded grammar schools. Boys usually went to a kind of nursery school called a 'petty school' first then moved onto grammar school when they were about seven. The school day began at 6 am in summer and 7 am in winter (people went to bed early and got up early in those days). Lunch was from 11 am to 1 pm. School finished at about 5 pm. Boys went to school 6 days a week and there were few holidays. In the 16th century many children learned to read and write with something called a hornbook. It was not a book in the modern sense. Instead it was a wooden board with a handle. Fixed to the board was a sheet of paper with the alphabet and the Lord's prayer (the Our Father) written on it. The paper was usually protected by a thin slice of animal horn. Discipline in Tudor schools was savage. T |
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What was the name of the school at which Ken Barlow was a teacher in the TV soap opera Coronation Street? | Ken Barlow | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia William Roache Kenneth "Ken" Barlow is a long-standing Coronation Street resident, having been born there in 1939 and living there ever since. Ken was the son of postman Frank Barlow and kitchen cleaner Ida . In his youth, he aspired to escape his working class roots and was the first Street resident to go to University. A History and English graduate, he began his professional life as an English teacher at Bessie Street School , remaining at his father's side in Weatherfield after Ida's death in a road accident in 1961 . In 1962 , he married hairdresser Valerie Tatlock . The marriage was mostly happy although Ken's ambitions were at odds with Valerie's contentedness with the lifestyle he wanted to leave behind. In 1965 , Valerie gave birth to twins Peter and Susan . Ken left most of the parenting to Valerie, so when she died in a house accident in 1971 , Ken sent the twins to live with Val's parents in Glasgow . The 1970s saw Ken struggle to find a new path in life as he left the teaching profession and took on variety of jobs, working as a taxi driver, Community Development Officer and Editor of the free newspaper Weatherfield Recorder during this period. In 1973 he married Janet Reid , but the couple separated after only a few months. Three years later, Ken moved in with Val's uncle Albert Tatlock , deciding to remain in the Street to care for the aging pensioner. The 1980s were a happier time for Ken as he married divorcee Deirdre Langton in 1981 and adopted her daughter Tracy in 1986 . They had a strong bond despite an age difference of more than ten years but Ken's view of a comfortable, stable family life bored Deirdre and in 1983 she had an affair with Mike Baldwin . Ken forgave Deirdre and their marriage was saved but for Ken and Mike this triggered a twenty year feud. Ken and Deirdre split up when Ken had an affair with Wendy Crozier in 1989 . Ken lost nearly everything from this as Deirdre threw him out and he had to sell the Recorder to pay off No.1 's mortgage, with the house going to Deirdre in the divorce. The 1990s saw Ken rebuild his life; he returned to teaching and had relationships with Alma Sedgewick , Maggie Redman and Denise Osbourne . He and Denise had a son, Daniel , but after a battle for custody Denise took Daniel and left the Street. In 1999 , Ken reconciled with Deirdre, and they got married again in 2005 , however she tragically passed away ten years later while staying with good friend Bev Unwin , leaving Ken widowed for the third time in his life. In late 2016 , Ken suffered a stroke, prompting his grandson Adam and son Daniel to make their way to Weatherfield to be with him. Ken is currently living at No.1 Coronation Street with adopted daughter Tracy , Tracy's daughter Amy , his sons Peter and Daniel , and grandson Adam . Contents Edit Later that year, Ida died in a road accident. The job of supporting Frank largely fell to Ken, as David now lived in London . Ken turned down a teaching job in Surrey so he didn't have to leave Weatherfield, and told Frank he was turned down so Frank wouldn't feel guilty. Ken started work as Assistant Personnel Officer at Amalgamated Steel , but soon quit as he hated it. Ken was determined to pay for his keep at No.3 and stooped to asking neighbours Jack Walker and Dennis Tanner for a job, though they both turned him down. Embarrassed by his circumstances and tired of Frank accusing him of being idle, Ken decided to seek out a better life in London, but a chat with Christine Hardman at the train station changed his mind. A few days later, he got a teaching job at Bessie Street School. That same year, Valerie Tatlock came to Coronation Street for an extended stay to visit her uncle Albert , who was a neighbour of Ken's. Valerie was a hairdresser and didn't have much in common with Ken but Ken fell for her and persuaded her to go out with him. He was disappointed when she moved to Glasgow . Ken and Valerie Tatlock get married Early in 1962 , Ken's article The Student and the Working Class was publ |
Teacher Gordon Sumner went on to become the lead singer of a top band and then have a successful solo recording artist under what name? | STING GORDON MATTHEW THOMAS SUMNER Sting - Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner Biography - Early life Sumner was born in Wallsend, near Newcastle upon Tyne in northeast England, to Audrey Cowell and her husband, Ernest Sumner. He is the eldest of four children and has a brother, Philip, and two sisters, Angela and Anita. His father managed a dairy, and as a boy he would often assist him with the early morning milk delivery rounds. Sumner was raised in the Roman Catholic tradition, due to the influence of his paternal grandmother, who was from an Irish family. He attended St. Cuthbert's Grammar School in Newcastle upon Tyne, and then the University of Warwick in Coventry, which he left after only one term. During this time, he would often sneak into nightclubs like the Club-A-Go-Go. Here, he would watch acts such as Jack Bruce and Jimi Hendrix who would later influence his music. After jobs as a bus conductor, a construction labourer and a tax officer, he attended Northern Counties Teachers' Training College, which later became part of Northumbria University, from 1971 to 1974. He then worked as a teacher at St. Paul's First School in Cramlington for two years. From an early age, Sumner knew that he wanted to be a musician. His first music gigs were wherever he could get a job, performing evenings, weekends, and during vacations from college and teaching. He played with local jazz bands such as the Phoenix Jazzmen, the Newcastle Big Band, and Last Exit. Origin of nickname Sting has stated that he gained his nickname while with the Phoenix Jazzmen. He once performed wearing a black and yellow jersey with hooped stripes that bandleader Gordon Solomon had noted made him look like a bumblebee; thus Sumner became "Sting." He uses Sting almost exclusively, except on official documents. In a press conference filmed in the movie "Bring on the Night", he jokingly stated his children call him "Sting." The Police In January 1977, Sting moved from Newcastle to London , and soon thereafter he joined Stewart Copeland and Henry Padovani (who was very soon replaced by Andy Summers) to form the new wave band The Police. Between 1978 and 1983, they released five chart-topping albums and won six Grammy Awards. Although their initial sound was punk inspired, The Police soon switched to reggae-tinged rock and minimalist pop. Their last album, Synchronicity, which included their most successful song, "Every Breath You Take", was released in 1983. Another popular song of the Police is "Don't Stand So Close to Me" which made number 1. While never formally breaking up, after Synchronicity, the group agreed to concentrate on solo projects. As the years went by, the band members, particularly Sting, increasingly dismissed the possibility of reforming. In 2007, however, the band reformed and announced a world tour. Early solo work In September 1981, Sting made his first live solo appearance, performing on all four nights of the fourth Amnesty International benefit The Secret Policeman's Other Ball at the invitation of producer Martin Lewis. He performed solo versions of "Roxanne" and "Message in a Bottle", playing the guitar. He also led an all-star band (dubbed "The Secret Police") on his own arrangement of Bob Dylan's, "I Shall Be Released". The band and chorus included Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, all of whom (except Beck) later worked together on Live Aid . His performances were featured prominently in the album and movie of the show and drew Sting major critical attention. Sumner's participation in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball was the beginning of his growing involvement in rai |
Which politician was nicknamed the milk snatcher after stopping free milk in schools? | Thatcher milk snatcher? Far from it, we gladly poured the stuff away - Telegraph Thatcher milk snatcher? Far from it, we gladly poured the stuff away No one ever mentions the fact that many schoolchildren loathed that beastly bottle Who's milk monitor today? Some people have curdled memories of the ritual from their childhood Photo: Alamy By Rowan Pelling 8:29PM BST 09 Apr 2013 When I was five, I betrayed my best friend. I’m still not sure why, but it probably had something to do with Polly’s raven’s wing of glossy dark hair and the fact she owned two rocking horses. I adored her, but the love was entwined with tendrils of envy. On that dark day in 1973, we were observing the daily ritual of morning milk break. The child-sized silver-tops of my school days were unpleasantly tepid, after sitting unrefrigerated since early morning. All too often there was a scum of cream on top and a thin, grey whey below. At home I’d only sip neat milk if it was mixed with strawberry Nesquik. So I was filled with admiration when Polly tipped her entire bottle down the classroom’s large square sink when the teacher’s back was turned. At lunchtime I behaved as many cowards do in the face of boldness: I informed on her. When the confused child asked how the teacher knew, she replied, “A little bird told me.” It took another 30 years for me to confess the bird’s identity to Polly. This episode came rushing back to me as I read a proof edition of Damian Barr’s brilliant memoir, Maggie & Me, which casts Margaret Thatcher as Barr’s helmet-haired, towering third parent. Damian and I might both be Thatcher’s children – albeit ones born eight years apart – but I didn’t expect to find points of common reference. After all, his dad worked at Scotland’s vast Ravenscraig steelworks (once Europe’s biggest plant, now earmarked for regeneration) while I grew up in the gin and Jag belt outside Sevenoaks. However, the phrase “milk monitors” united us in a storm of Proustian recollection. Barr writes: “[school milk] comes in special triangular cardboard cartons with a tiny silver foil dot that you pierce with a red straw so thin you’ve got to suck your cheeks right in to get it going. School milk is not rich and cold and creamy… but you have to drink your milk.” I nodded my head; there never seemed to be any escape from this curdled monstrosity. Sticklers for historical accuracy may now be questioning both my memory and Barr’s. After all, if “Maggie Thatcher milk snatcher” removed free milk from primary schools in 1971 when she was Education Secretary, how could I have been downing it two years later? And what on earth was Damian Barr doing getting his daily dose in 1984? I found myself so confused on this point that I emailed Barr (who was certain of his dates) and then got straight on to Google. Courtesy of John Redwood’s excellent blog, I discovered that the true story of milk’s exit from the classroom was far more complex than the accusatory ditty would have us believe. As Redwood writes, “The biggest 'milk snatchers’ were Labour.” Harold Wilson’s government removed free milk from all 11- to 18-year-olds in 1968, yet nobody vilified the then education secretary, Ted Short. Three years later the Heath administration took away milk from 7- to 11-year-olds in England and Margaret Thatcher was singled out for everlasting blame. Related Articles |
The book Tom Brown's School Days is set in which school? | Tom Brown's School Days - Wikiquote Tom Brown's School Days Jump to: navigation , search Map of Rugby School with portrait of the school's headmaster, Dr. Arnold. Tom Brown's School Days is an 1857 novel by Thomas Hughes set at Rugby School, an English public school for boys. Hughes attended Rugby School from 1834 to 1842, and the novel is set in the period of the 1830s. Contents Part I[ edit ] Ch. 1 - The Brown Family[ edit ] But the world goes on its way, and the wheel turns, and the wrongs of the Browns, like other wrongs, seem in a fair way to get righted. They can't let anything alone which they think going wrong. They must speak their mind about it, annoying all easy-going folk; and spend their time and money in having a tinker at it, however hopeless the job. It is an impossibility to a Brown to leave the most disreputable lame dog on the other side of a stile. Failures slide off them like July rain off a duck's back feathers. I pity people who weren't born in a vale. I don't mean a flat country, but a vale—that is, a flat country bounded by hills. The having your hill always in view, if you choose to turn toward him, that's the essence of a vale. There he is forever in the distance, your friend and companion; you never lose him as you do in hilly districts. I have been credibly informed, and am inclined to believe, that the various boards of directors of railway companies, those gigantic jobbers and bribers, while quarrelling about everything else, agreed together some ten years back to buy up the learned profession of medicine , body and soul. To this end they set apart several millions of money, which they continually distribute judiciously among the doctors, stipulating only this one thing, that they shall prescribe change of air to every patient who can pay, or borrow money to pay, a railway fare, and see their prescription carried out. If it be not for this, why is it that none of us can be well at home for a year together? It wasn't so twenty years ago—not a bit of it. Ch. 2 - The Veast[ edit ] As that venerable and learned poet (whose voluminous works we all think it the correct thing to admire and talk about, but don't read often) most truly says, "the child is father to the man"; a fortiori, therefore, he must be father to the boy. Tom's nurse was one who took in her instruction very slowly—she seemed to have two left hands and no head; and so Mrs. Brown kept her on longer than usual, that she might expend her awkwardness and forgetfulness upon those who would not judge and punish her too strictly for them. Class amusements , be they for dukes or plough-boys, always become nuisances and curses to a country. The true charm of cricket and hunting is that they are still more or less sociable and universal—there's a place for every man who will come and take his part. Only I have just got this to say before I quit the text. Don't let reformers of any sort think that they are going really to lay hold of the working boys and young men of England by any educational grapnel whatever which hasn't some bona-fide equivalent for the games of the old country "veast" in it; something to put in the place of the back-swording and wrestling and racing; something to try the muscles of men's bodies and the endurance of their hearts, and to make them rejoice in their strength . In all the new-fangled, comprehensive plans which I see, this is all left out; and the consequence is that your great Mechanics' Institutes end in intellectual priggism, and your Christian Young Men's Societies in religious Pharisaism . Life isn't all beer and skittles—but beer and skittles , or something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every Englishman's education. Ch. 3 - Sundry Wars and Alliances[ edit ] The object of all schools is not to ram Latin and Greek into boys, but to make them good English boys, good future citizens ; and by far the most important part of that work must be done, or not done, out of school hours. Ch. 4 - The Stage-coach[ edit ] Tom departs for Rugby school aboard the Tally-ho coach. "...If schools are wh |
Who won a gold medal in the 100 metres breaststroke at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow? | Duncan Goodhew Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Medals: 1 Gold, 1 Bronze (2 Total) Biography While still a student at Millfield School, Duncan Goodhew made his Olympic début in 1976 and finished seventh in the 100 metres breaststroke. At the 1978 Commonwealth Games he won silver medals in both individual breaststroke events and the medley relay, while at the World Championships that year he finished fourth in both individual events and won a bronze medal in the medley relay. A training spell at an American University under the great coach David Haller provided the final preparation for the 1980 Olympics, and in Moscow Goodhew won the gold medal in the 100 metres breastbone and a bronze in the medley relay. After his competitive career was over, Goodhew, who was bald because of a childhood illness that caused alopecia, became a familiar and easily distinguishable media personality. Results |
Linford Christie won a gold medal representing Great Britain in the 100 metres at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, but what country was he born in? | Linford Christie wins 100m Gold - Barcelona 1992 Olympics - YouTube Linford Christie wins 100m Gold - Barcelona 1992 Olympics Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 31, 2011 Click here for all Olympic highlights and let the Games never end: http://go.olympic.org/watch?p=yt&teas... Linford Christie was born in Saint Andrew, Jamaica and brought up by his grandmother until the age of seven when he followed his parents in emigrating to England. Coming out of the Barcelona 100m final starting blocks at the age of 32, Christie pulled away from a 'who's who' of famous sprinting names to claim his first Olympic title in a time of 9.96. Category |
Who won the gold medal in the heptathlon in the 2000 Olympics? | Athletics at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games: Women's Heptathlon | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Athletics at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games: Women's Heptathlon Venue(s): Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, Sydney, New South Wales Date Started: September 23, 2000 Date Finished: September 24, 2000 Format: Scoring by 1985 point tables. Gold: Natasha Sazanovich Summary The event was considered open because of injury problems to the leading contenders. [Eunice Barber] (FRA/SLE) had won the 1999 World Championships while defending champion [Ghada Shouaa] (SYR) was back but both were hampered by injuries and neither finished the hep. This left [Denise Lewis] (GBR), the bronze medalist from 1996, runner-up at the 1997 and 1999 Worlds, and 1998 European Champion, as the leading contender. The silver medalist from 1996, [Nataliya )Natasha) Sazanovich] (BLR), was also back. Sazanovich led after three events and the first day. She maintained the lead after the long jump, but it was close between her, Lewis, and Russia's [Yelena Prokhorova]. But Lewis had by far the longest javelin throw among the leaders, and moved 63 points ahead of Sazanovich and 146 ahead of Prokhorova. Prokhorova was the best 800 runner among the three but could not catch Lewis, who won the gold medal. A Sports Reference Site : About SR/Olympics | Privacy Statement | Conditions & Terms of Service | Use of Data Data provided by OlyMADMen , led by Hilary Evans, Arild Gjerde, Jeroen Heijmans, and Bill Mallon. Members: David Foster, Martin Frank, Jørn Jensen, Carl-Johan Johansson, Taavi Kalju, Martin Kellner, George Masin, Stein Opdahl, Wolf Reinhardt, Ralf Regnitter, Paul Tchir, Magne Teigen, Christian Tugnoli, Morten Aarlia Torp, and Ralf Schlüter. Sports Reference LLC and www.sports-reference.com are not sponsored by or affiliated with the Olympics, the United States Olympic Committee or the International Olympic Committee. Trademarks featured or referred to on this website are the property of their respective trademark holders and not Sports Reference LLC or www.sports-reference.com . Part of the |
What colour medal did Amir Khan win in the lightweight boxing tournament at the 2004 Olympics? | Amir Khan and the Most Successful Olympic Boxing Medalists in the Pro Ranks | Bleacher Report Amir Khan and the Most Successful Olympic Boxing Medalists in the Pro Ranks Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Patrick McDermott/Getty Images 17 Comments The Olympic Games is viewed as an optimal platform for a boxing prospect to launch his career. Naturally, major promotional outfits and advisers heavily scout the Olympics in order to evaluate the world’s top amateur talent and make projections about which fighters can translate their in-ring success to the paid ranks. Even for the most successful amateur fighters, the transition to professional boxing can sometimes be a difficult one and, once the headgear comes off and the glove size shrinks, even Olympic medalists and World Amateur Champions can be exposed. The United States has the most storied Olympic boxing tradition of any nation, though the emergence of Cuba and former Eastern Bloc nations, as well as Russia, Germany and the UK has usurped traditional American dominance. The last truly deep U.S. boxing team competed at the 1988 games in Seoul, South Korea, though that assertion shouldn’t diminish the accomplishments of other Americans in subsequent Olympiads. Still, while the Olympics has proven to be a spring board for professional success and exposure in several memorable cases, it is perhaps more common to see Olympic participants who did not medal or non-Olympians currently holding world titles. Qualifying for the Olympics is an arduous task and the nature of the selection and competition process inevitably makes participation, and especially medaling, an exclusive club. Furthermore, it is often said that the current structure and rules of amateur boxing prevent pro-style fighters from having success. Now is not the time to get into the maddening shortcomings of amateur boxing; The Ring’s Olympic preview issue does an excellent job of this and confirms the happy news that the 2016 Games in Rio de Janerio will veer away from the electronic scoring that allows judges to score bouts as if playing Dance-Dance Revolution. So, let’s look at some current fighters who have won Olympic medals and professional titles, a feat that is increasingly rare in an era where Olympic bouts are won on weak flurries instead of clear and effective punching (to both the head and body). Yuriorkis Gamboa Hunter Martin/Getty Images Even though Yuriorkis Gamboa (21-0, 16 KOs) does not currently hold a world title, he makes this list because he has not lost a professional championship inside the ring. As an amateur, Gamboa won gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens as a flyweight. Gamboa famously defected from Cuba while training with the national team in Venezuela and he made his highly anticipated professional debut in Germany in 2007. Since then, Gamboa’s obscene combination of speed, power and agility has enabled him to capture and unify featherweight titles. Though he has been out of action since September of 2011 due to promotional issues, expect Gamboa to recapture a title quickly upon returning to the ring. Guillermo Rigondeaux Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Guillermo Rigondeaux (10-0, 8 KOs) is considered to be one of the greatest amateur boxers of all time. Amongst his plethora of accolades, Rigondeaux won Olympic gold in 2000 and 2004 and he would have surely been favored to win gold for a third time had he elected to remain an amateur and compete in Beijing. Given Rigondeaux’s pedigree and class, it is fitting that he is now a member of the exclusive club of boxers who have captured world titles before their tenth fight. In 2010—in only his seventh fight—Rigondeaux captured the interim WBA bantamweight title and he has since elevated his belt to a more legitimate imprint. Most recently, Rigondeaux was seen humiliating a very respectable opponent in Teon Kennedy on the Pacquiao-Bradley undercard. Rigondeaux’s poise, technique and stunning combination of power and accuracy suggest that his reign in a stacked bantamweight division could be dominant and lengthy. Amir Khan G |
Who won a silver medal in the men's javelin event at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta? | Olympic history: Men’s javelin by Steve Smythe August 3, 2016 A look back at the men’s javelin as Steve Smythe reflects on the history of events at the Olympics 1908-2012 There was no javelin in the first few Olympics, though a freestyle event was included in the 1906 Games in Athens. The event was dominated by Nordic athletes and the first final was made up of Swedes, Finns and Norwegians. Eric Lemming, who had bossed the event since the turn of the century, won by eight metres with a world record 53.90m. He retained his freestyle title in London in 1908 with 54.45m and won the first normal-style javelin event with another world record – 54.82m. Again only the Nordic countries competed and the javelin didn’t become an AAA Championships event until 1914. The Stockholm policeman improved the record to 58.27m between Games and then returned to his home city for the 1912 event. In front of a vociferous Swedish crowd he achieved the first 60m throw as his 60.64m gave him a two metre win over Finn Juha Saaristo. A few days later the Finn broke the Swede’s record in the combined left and right-hand event and achieved the first 200 foot throw with his right hand – 61.00m. That event was only held once. After the war, the Finns took control and in 1920 in Antwerp had the first four throwers. Jonni Myra came close to his world record with an Olympic best 65.78m. He retained his title in Paris in 1924, though the silver medallist, Gunnar Lindstrom, bettered Myra’s world record a few months after the Games. The clear favourite in 1928 in Amsterdam was the Finn Eino Penttila, who had added three metres to the world record in 1927 with 69.88m. However, not at his best, he could only finish sixth as Sweden won another title through Erik Lindquist’s 66.60m Olympic mark. Finland fared better in 1932 as they won all the medals, led by world record-holder Matti Jarvinen, who increased the Olympic record to 72.71m. Jarvinen dominated the event and set 10 world records in his career but had a back injury in Berlin in 1936 and could finish only fifth. Watched by Adolf Hitler and a chanting German crowd, Gerhard Stock was a surprise winner as his 71.84m bettered the Finns Yrjo Nikkanen and Kalervo Toivonen, who became the first Olympic 70m throwers not to win gold medals. Nikkanen later became the world record-holder, his 78.70m lasting for almost 15 years. After the Second World War, Finland was still the dominant force and Tapio Rautavaara took the title in London with 69.77m. Two years later he won a world title in archery and later became a successful singer and actor. Much to their disappointment in their home Games, the Finns could only manage a bronze medal in Helsinki in 1952. Surprisingly it was USA who dominated with Cyrus Young winning with an Olympic record 73.78m from team-mate William Miller. Young improved his Olympic record in the 1956 Melbourne qualifying but couldn’t even make the last eight in the final. Norwegian Egil Danielsen was one of the favourites, having won 36 consecutive meetings, but was only lying sixth at halfway in the final. World record-holder Janusz Sidlo offered him his steel javelin – everyone else was throwing with wooden javelins – and a French competitor offered him a coffee, which he didn’t normally drink. Whether it was the javelin or the caffeine is unclear, but the result was that he broke the world record by two metres and won the gold from Sidlo by nearly six metres with a historic 85.71m. He would never throw further and also failed to make the final in Rome in 1960. The Pole Sidlo headed qualifying with 85.14m but he could only throw 76.46m in the final and finished eighth as the Soviet Viktor Tsybulenko won easily with a first-round 84.64m as wind and rain disrupted the throwers in latter rounds. There was another surprise in Tokyo in 1964 as, in a close contest, Pauli Nevala, who wasn’t even the Finnish champion, shocked with an 82.66m win. World record-holder Terje Pedersen, who had achieved history’s first 300 footer with a 91.72m throw just before the Games, could only achieve 72.10m. He m |
Sean Kerly, Imran Sherwani and Ian Taylor were all members of Great Britain's gold-medal winning team in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. In what sport? | Olympics Flashback: 1980-1988 - Times of India Times of India 21st Match | 22 Jul, 2016 SNP139/9 St Lucia Zouks won by 35 runs North Group | 22 Jul, 2016 NOTTS173/4 Nottinghamshire won by 6 wkts South Group | 22 Jul, 2016 KENT157 Essex won by 33 runs STZ 22nd Match, Gros Islet, St Lucia Caribbean Premier League, 2016 Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2016 ZIM New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, 2016 1st Test | 21 Jul, 2016 WI31/1 Day 2: Stumps - West Indies trail by 535 runs 2nd Test | 22 Jul, 2016 ENG314/4 3-day practice match | 22 Jul, 2016 NZ345/7 In part three of TOI Sports’ look back at great Olympic moments, we pick seven outstanding achievements from 1980-1988. | TNN | Jul 23, 2016, 08.35 AM IST Highlights Zola Budd found herself at the centre of controversy following an accident in the 1984 Olympics In 1984, Carl Lewis won 4 gold medals Greg Louganis won a gold medal in the final with five stitches to his head to cap his second consecutive Olympic victory in the springboard Carl Lewis won 4 gold medals at the 1984 Olympics. (Getty Images) Ahead of the Rio Olympics , TOI Sports looks back at some of the greatest moments in the history of the quadrennial Games. In today's edition, a look at seven inspirational achievements from 1980-1988. 1980: Allan Wells wins 100m gold in Moscow At 28, Alan Wells was considered old for a sprinter. Good thing for Scotland that the sprinter wasn't listening to the critics. The 1980 Olympics had been marred by sporting boycotts of 50 countries, led by the USA, West Germany, Canada, China and Japan. The British Government too backed the boycott, but the British Olympic Association did not. Ultimately, a British contingent missing the hockey team and those athletes who opted out for personal reasons were sent to Russia. Choosing to participate in the chance of a lifetime, Wells primed himself to become the first British sprinter since Peter Radford won bronze in Rome 1960 to win an Olympic medal. Having spent days on rigorously training in an unheated garage with the aim of winning medals in Moscow on his minds, Wells - who was already the British record holder at both 100 and 200 meters - was at peak fitness when he landed in Moscow in 1980. It was this attitude that turned him into a champion. In the second round of the 100-meter race, Wells set a new British record of 10.11 seconds. A winning performance in the semi-finals followed. The 100m final was a thrilling race, in which Wells and Cuba's Silvio Leonard appeared to have crossed the finish line together. Upon close examination, though, Wells was declared the winner and thus became the oldest ever Olympic 100m champion. Wells coasted into to the final, clocking the fastest time en route (20.59 in the second round) but ultimately came second to world record holder Pietro Mennea. He did manage to set a British record of 20.21 seconds, and became a Scottish sporting legend. 1980: Clash of the titans Before the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett, Britain's great middle-distance rivals, had raced only once on the track. The pair dominated middle distance running in the late 1970s and first half of the 1980s, but nothing matched their rivalry in Moscow. During a ten-day period, the two sprinters traded the world record for the mile between them three times. At one point Coe held the 800, 1500m and mile world records at the same time, while Ovett subsequently became both the 1500m and mile world record holder. In the 800m, Coe's favored race, Ovett beat his rival. Then Coe turned the tables in Ovett's preferred 1500m. It was sport at its engaging best. Never has there been such a sprinting rivalry between two men. 1984: Carl Lewis wins four gold medals Carl Lewis entered the 1984 Los Angeles Games as one of the most decorated track and field athletes in the world, and pulled out all stops in finishing with four gold medals. Lewis, an African-American, was determined to match his hero Jesse Owens and succeeded in doing so - easily winning the 100m (in 9.9 seconds), 200m (a US sweep), 4x100m relay (setting a new world record) and |
If Freddie Mercury was on vocals, Brian May was on lead guitar, and Roger Taylor was on drums, who was on bass guitar? | Queen | Genius GENIUS Queen About Queen Formed in 1970, Queen’s classic line-up consisted of Freddie Mercury on lead vocals, Brian May on lead guitar, Roger Taylor on drums, and John Deacon on bass guitar. Although Mercury and May wrote the bulk of the band’s songs, all four contributed to the songwriting and wrote huge hits. Initially a prog rock band with strong metal influences, their sound evolved dramatically over time, and they became one of the biggest stadium rock bands of all time. Their early prog phase spawned epic tracks like “March of the Black Queen” and “The Prophet’s Song” , but it was “Bohemian Rhapsody” which catapulted them to superstardom. The suite song remained at #1 for nine weeks, and is widely considered one of the greatest songs ever written. After moving away from their album-orientated sound, the band would go on to record many iconic songs. Songs such as “Don’t Stop Me Now” , “Another One Bites the Dust” , “I Want to Break Free” , “Radio Gaga” , “We Are the Champions” , and “Under Pressure” are all well known to any pop music listener. These songs are so ubiquitous that We Will Rock You, a musical based on the band’s songs, ran for an unprecedented 12 years at the Dominion Theatre in London. Freddie Mercury died due to complications arising from AIDS in 1991, shortly after finishing recording Innuendo , widely regarded as their best album for 15 years. John Deacon subsequently retired from public life. May and Taylor still perform as Queen, with stand-in musicians covering for their band mates (most recently, it’s been Adam Lambert ). Popular Queen songs |
If the US states that border Canada from west to east are Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota, what comes next? | Canada–United States border - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Canada–United States border NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE "International Boundary" redirects here. For other boundaries between nations, see border . Canada–United States border The Peace Arch at the border between Surrey , British Columbia , and Blaine , Washington Characteristics Signing of the Treaty of Paris at the end of the American War of Independence Current shape The Canada–United States border ( French : Frontière entre le Canada et les États-Unis), officially known as the International Boundary, is the longest international border in the world between two countries. It is shared between Canada and the United States , the second- and fourth-largest countries by area, respectively. The terrestrial boundary (including portions of maritime boundaries in the Great Lakes , and on the Atlantic , Pacific , and Arctic coasts) is 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi) long, of which 2,475 kilometres (1,538 mi) is with Alaska . Eight Canadian provinces and territories ( Yukon , British Columbia , Alberta , Saskatchewan , Manitoba , Ontario , Quebec , and New Brunswick ), and thirteen U.S. states (Alaska, Washington , Idaho , Montana , North Dakota , Minnesota , Michigan , Ohio , Pennsylvania , New York , Vermont , New Hampshire , and Maine ) are located along the border. Contents U.S. counties sharing a land or water border with Canada Land border Water border Sign welcoming drivers into the United States at the Peace Arch between Blaine, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia The Treaty of Paris (1783)[ edit ] The 45th parallel forms an approximate border between the Canadian province of Quebec (to the north), and the U.S. states of New York and Vermont (to the south). The Treaty of Paris of 1783 ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. In the second article of the Treaty the parties agreed on all of the boundaries of the United States, including but not limited to the boundary with British North America to the north. The agreed boundary included the line from the northwest angle of Nova Scotia to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River, and proceeded down along the middle of the river to the 45th parallel of north latitude . That parallel had been established in the 1760s as the boundary between the province of Quebec and New York (including what later became the state of Vermont). It was surveyed and marked by John Collins and Thomas Valentine in 1771–3. [1] The St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes became the boundary further west (between what is now Ontario and the United States). Northwest of Lake Superior the boundary followed rivers to the Lake of the Woods . From the Lake of the Woods, the boundary was agreed to go straight west until it met the Mississippi River . In fact that line never meets the river since the river's source is farther south. The Jay Treaty (1794)[ edit ] The Jay Treaty of 1794 (effective 1796) created the International Boundary Commission, which was charged with surveying and mapping the boundary. It also provided for removal of British military and administration from Detroit and other frontier outposts on the U.S. side. It was superseded by the Treaty of Ghent (effective 1815) concluding the War of 1812 , which included pre-war boundaries. Rush–Bagot Treaty (1817)[ edit ] The Rush–Bagot Treaty of 1817 provided a plan for demilitarizing the two combatant sides in the War of 1812 and also laid out preliminary principles for drawing a border between British North America (later Canada) and the United States. The London Convention (1818)[ edit ] The 49th parallel north forms a border between the Canadian provinces of British Columbia , Alberta , Saskatchewan , and Manitoba (to the north), and the US states of Washington , Idaho , Montana , North Dakota , and Minnesota (to the south). Westward expansion of both British North America and the United States saw the boundary extended west along the 49th parallel from the Northwest Angle at Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountai |
If 11 is 3, 100 is 4, 101 is 5, what is 1001? | Binary Digits Binary Digits A Binary Digit can only be 0 or 1 Binary Number A Binary Number is made up Binary Digits. In the computer world "binary digit" is often shortened to the word "bit" More Than One Digit So, there are only two ways we can have a binary digit ("0" and "1", or "On" and "Off") ... but what about 2 or more binary digits? Let's write them all down, starting with 1 digit (you can test it yourself using the switches): 2 ways to have one digit ... 0 ... 4 ways to have two digits ... 0 ... 8 ways to have three digits ... 0 ... and 16 ways to have four digits. 0 And, in fact, we have created the first 16 binary numbers : Decimal: This is useful! To remember the sequence of binary numbers just think: "0" and "1" {0,1} then repeat "0" and "1" again but with a "1" in front: {0,1,10,11} then repeat those four with "1"s as a third digit: {0,1,10,11,100,101,110,111} and so on! (It is also how we count using decimal numbers, but we then also use 2, 3 , 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.) Now find out how to use Binary to count past 1,000 on your fingers: Also have a Play with 4 different drums . Binary Digits ... They Double! Also notice that each time we add another binary digit we double the possibilities. Why double? Because we take all the previous possible positions and match them with a "0" and a "1" like above. So just one binary digit has 2 possible positions Two binary digits have 4 possible positions Three have 8 possible positions Four have 16 possible positions Five have 32 possible positions Six have 64 possible positions etc. Using exponents , this can be shown as: No of Digits etc... etc... Example: when we have 50 binary digits (or 50 things that can only have two positions each), how many different ways is that? Answer 250 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 ... (fifty of these) = 1,125,899,906,842,624 So, a binary number with 50 digits could have 1,125,899,906,842,624 different values. Or to put it another way, it could show a number up to 1,125,899,906,842,623 (note: this is one less than the total number of values, because one of the values is 0). Example: Start the month with $1 and double it every day, after 30 days you will be a billionaire! 230 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 ... (thirty of these) = 1,073,741,824 Chess Board There is an old Indian legend about a King who was challenged to a game of chess by a visiting Sage. The King asked "what is the prize if you win?". The Sage said he would simply like some grains of rice: one on the first square, 2 on the second, 4 on the third and so on, doubling on each square. The King was surprised by this humble request. Well, the Sage won, so how many grains of rice should he receive? On the first square: 1 grain, on the second square: 2 grains (for a total of 3) and so on like this: Square ??? ??? By the 30th square you can see it is already a lot of rice! A billion grains of rice is about 25 tonnes (1,000 grains is about 25g ... I weighed some!) Notice that the Total of any square is 1 less than the Grains on the next square (Example: square 3's total is 7, and square 4 has 8 grains). So the total of all squares is a formula: 2n−1, where n is the number of the square. For example, for square 3, the total is 23−1 = 8−1 = 7 So, to fill all 64 squares in a chess board would need: 264−1 = 18,446,744,073,709,551,615 grains (460 billion tonnes of rice), many times more rice than in the whole kingdom. So, the power of binary doubling is nothing to be taken lightly (460 billion tonnes is not light!) (By the way, in the legend the Sage reveals himself to be Lord Krishna and tells the King that he doesn't have to pay the debt at once, but can pay him over time, just serve rice to pilgrims every day until the debt is paid off.) Hexadecimal Lastly, let us look at the special relationship between Binary and Hexadecimal . There are 16 Hexadecimal digits, and we already know that 4 binary digits have 16 possible values. Well, this is exactly how they relate to each other: Binary: |
If Winston Churchill was the first post war Prime Minister, Clement Atlee was second, Churchill third, and Anthony Eden fourth, who was 5th? | Winston Churchill - Wikiquote Winston Churchill Jump to: navigation , search Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour.' Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill KG OM CH TD FRS PC (Can) ( November 30 , 1874 – January 24 , 1965 ) was a British politician and statesman, best known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. He was Prime Minister of the UK from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953. Contents Early career years (1898–1929)[ edit ] To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to have changed often. Every influence, every motive, that provokes the spirit of murder among men, impels these mountaineers to deeds of treachery and violence. The strong aboriginal propensity to kill, inherent in all human beings, has in these valleys been preserved in unexampled strength and vigour. That religion, which above all others was founded and propagated by the sword — the tenets and principles of which are instinct with incentives to slaughter and which in three continents has produced fighting breeds of men — stimulates a wild and merciless fanaticism. The love of plunder, always a characteristic of hill tribes, is fostered by the spectacle of opulence and luxury which, to their eyes, the cities and plains of the south display. A code of honour not less punctilious than that of old Spain, is supported by vendettas as implacable as those of Corsica. Description of the tribal areas of what is now Pakistan , commonly referred to as Waziristan Downloadable etext version(s) of this book can be found online at Project Gutenberg It is, thank heaven, difficult if not impossible for the modern European to fully appreciate the force which fanaticism exercises among an ignorant, warlike and Oriental population. Several generations have elapsed since the nations of the West have drawn the sword in religious controversy, and the evil memories of the gloomy past have soon faded in the strong, clear light of Rationalism and human sympathy. Indeed it is evident that Christianity, however degraded and distorted by cruelty and intolerance, must always exert a modifying influence on men's passions, and protect them from the more violent forms of fanatical fever, as we are protected from smallpox by vaccination. But the Mahommedan religion increases, instead of lessening, the fury of intolerance. It was originally propagated by the sword, and ever since, its votaries have been subject, above the people of all other creeds, to this form of madness. In a moment the fruits of patient toil, the prospects of material prosperity, the fear of death itself, are flung aside. The more emotional Pathans are powerless to resist. All rational considerations are forgotten. Seizing their weapons, they become Ghazis—as dangerous and as sensible as mad dogs: fit only to be treated as such. While the more generous spirits among the tribesmen become convulsed in an ecstasy of religious bloodthirstiness, poorer and more material souls derive additional impulses from the influence of others, the hopes of plunder and the joy of fighting. Thus whole nations are roused to arms. Thus the Turks repel their enemies, the Arabs of the Soudan break the British squares, and the rising on the Indian frontier spreads far and wide. In each case civilisation is confronted with militant Mahommedanism. The forces of progress clash with those of reaction. The religion of blood and war is face to face with that of peace. Luckily the religion of peace is usually the better armed. The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War (1898), Chapter III. I pass with relief from the tossing sea of Cause and Theory to the firm ground of Result and Fact. The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War (1898), Chapter III. It is better to be making the news than taking it; to be an actor rather than a critic. The Story of the Malakand Fie |
If Dr. No was first, From Russia With Love was second, and Goldfinger was third, what was fourth? | 007 Timeline | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia May 27: Christopher Lee is born. October 14: Roger Moore was born in Stockwell, London, England 1930's August 25: Sean Connery was born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland 1939 May: Ian Fleming was recruited by Rear Admiral John Godfrey, Director of Naval Intelligence of the Royal Navy, to become his personal assistant. September 5: George Lazenby was born in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia 1940's 1940 September 12: Operation Ruthless, a plan aimed at obtaining details of the Enigma codes used by Nazi Germany's navy, was instigated by a memo written by Fleming to Godfrey 1942 January 21: Michael G.Wilson was born in New York City, New York Fleming formed a unit of commandos, known as No. 30 Commando or 30 Assault Unit (30AU), composed of specialist intelligence troops 1944 or 1946 March 21: Timothy Dalton was born in Colwyn Bay, Wales, United Kingdom 1950s 1952 February 17: To distract himself from his forthcoming nuptials, Fleming starts writing Casino Royale at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica. March 18: Fleming finishes work on the script and shows it to an ex-girlfriend, Clare Blanchard, who advises him not to publish it at all, but that if he does so, it should be under another name. March 24: Ian Fleming marries Ann Charteris in Jamaica. 1953 April 13: Fleming publishes his first novel, Casino Royale , establishing the character of James Bond . It was a success and three print runs were needed to cope with the demand. May 16: Pierce Brosnan is born in Drogheda, County Louth, Republic of Ireland 1954 April 5: The second Bond novel, Live and Let Die , is released. October 21: An hour-long television adaptation of Casino Royale is aired as an episode of CBS's dramatic anthology series Climax Mystery Theater. 1955 April 7: Fleming's third novel, Moonraker , is published. 1956 Moonraker is retitled Too Hot to Handle for its release in the U.S. March 26: Fleming's fourth novel, Diamonds Are Forever is published. 1957 April 8: The fifth Bond novel, From Russia with Love , is published. Fleming toys with the idea of killing off the James Bond character, unsure of whether he should write another Bond novel or not. 1958 March 31: Fleming's sixth novel, Dr. No , is published. The novel was originally a screenplay written in 1956 for what would have been a television show entitled Commander Jamaica. It marks the first appearance of both Major Boothroyd and Bond's signature weapon, the Walther PPK . Summer: Fleming and his friend, Ivar Bryce, begin talking about the possibility of a James Bond film. Autumn: Bryce introduces Fleming to a young Irish writer and director, Kevin McClory , and the three of them, together with Fleming and Bryce's friend Ernest Cuneo, form the partnership Xanadu Productions. 1959 March 23: Goldfinger , the seventh novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series is published. May: Fleming, Bryce, Cuneo and McClory come up with a story outline based on an aeroplane full of celebrities and a female lead called Fatima Blush. Over the next few months there are ten outlines, treatments and scripts. 1960s 1960 American copies of Moonraker are reverted to the original title. January-March: Fleming writes the novel Thunderball at Goldeneye, based on the screenplay written by himself, Whittingham and McClory. April 11: A collection of short stories by Ian Fleming are published under the title For Your Eyes Only . June 18: Barbara Broccoli was born in Los Angeles, CA 1961 March 17: In an article in Life Magazine , US President John F. Kennedy lists From Russia, with Love as one of his ten favourite books. March 26: Thunderball , the eighth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series is published. Notably, it introduces Bond's nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld . Ian Fleming sells the film rights to his novels to Harry Saltzman . 1962 Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli co-produce the film version of Dr. No . Sean Connery is cast as Bond, and the film is an instant success. April 16: The Spy Who Loved Me , the ninth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series is publish |
If Elton John has had 7, ABBA have had 9, and Cliff Richard has had 14, who has had the most with 21? | Beatles' long reign at number one in singles chart - BBC News BBC News Beatles' long reign at number one in singles chart 4 June 2012 From the section Entertainment & Arts comments Image caption The Beatles made their chart debut in 1962 with Love Me Do The Beatles have been declared the biggest selling singles act under the Queen's 60-year reign. The Fab Four, who split more than 40 years ago, had 17 number ones during their eight-year chart domination. They held off artists such as runner-up Elvis Presley, Sir Cliff Richard and Madonna. BBC Radio 2 is to broadcast a countdown of the 60 biggest selling artists since the singles chart began in 1952 - the year the Queen took the throne. Top 10 biggest selling singles acts 1. Beatles 9. David Bowie 10. Rihanna Elvis has continued to have strong sales over the past 10 years thanks to a reissue campaign with tracks such as A Little Less Conversation. Sir Cliff has had 124 top 40 hits and 14 number ones in the list compiled by the Official Charts Company. And Madonna has made the top 40 more than 60 times. Rihanna, who only made her debut chart position in 2005, is in 10th place, yet the Rolling Stones only reached number 13. Although Mick Jagger's wrinkly rockers have continued to release singles, they have failed to make it to the top 10 since 1981. Sir Paul McCartney (11th) is listed twice for his Beatles years and his solo career as is George Michael (21st) for his own hits and as a member of Wham! (43rd). Tony Blackburn will count down the chart from 14:00-17:00 BST on Radio 2. He said: "This chart offers a fascinating look at the past 60 years in music and shows the impact that modern stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry have had. "The list is really varied and will provide something for everyone. There are definitely a few surprises in store - Coldplay being at 60 for one!" |
If Finland won in 2006, Serbia in 2007, and Russia in 2008, who won in May 2009? | Eurovision Song Winner видео :: WikiBit.me Mariam Mamadashvili from Georgia won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016, this is her press .. 03:55 Eurovision Song Contest ~ 2009 Winner [HD] 16-11-2016 / 17:44 ALEXANDER RYBAK performing "FAIRYTALE" which placed 1st and won the contest for NORWAY with 387 points in the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The 54th edition of the competition show took place .. 02:07 Germany "Satellite", Lena - Winner of Eurovision Song Contest Final 2010 - BBC One 04-11-2016 / 18:39 http://www.bbc.co.uk/eurovision Lena represented Germany in Eurovision 2010 with the song "Satellite". Relive her live performance from the final held at the Telenor Arena, N .. 12:58 Best Scoring Eurovision Song Contest Winners (1956-2016) 30-10-2016 / 14:56 Best Eurovision Song Contest Winners (1956-2016) according to the percentage of received points. Year Song Artist Country 2016 1944 Jamala Ukraine 2015 Heroes Mans Zelmerlow Sweden 2014 Rise Li .. 03:20 РОК Lordi Hard Rock Hallelujah Finland 2006 Eurovision Song Contest Winner 28-10-2016 / 09:26 Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland) 2006 Eurovision Song Contest Winner 25-10-2016 / 04:04 |
If the equator crosses Africa's West coast in the country of Gabon, in which country does it cross the East coast? | Which African countries does the equator pass through? | Reference.com Which African countries does the equator pass through? A: Quick Answer The equator passes through the African countries of Gabon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia. In total, the equator passes through 12 countries. Full Answer In addition to the six African countries that the equator passes through, it also passes through Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Maldives, Indonesia, Kiribati and Sao Torne and Principe. The equator represents a great circle that is equal distance from both poles on the Earth, the North and South Poles. It divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The tropics are more likely to be found around the equator and as a result, temperatures are consistently hotter in these areas of the world than any others. |
If this character was played by Michael Keaton in 1989, Val Kilmer in 1995, and George Clooney in 1997, who played him in 2008? | What are the various Batman movies in the series? (In order) - Quora Quora Movies What are the various Batman movies in the series? (In order) I have recently downloaded "Batman Begins" as my friend showed me few scenes and I truly liked them. So can someone tell me what are the next in this series in order? I would like to watch them. Batman (1989) Directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, Batman is considered to be a cult classic among the dark knight fans. The movie set up the dark and gritty Batman which was in stark contrast with Adam West's portrayal. The movie is also credited to have paved the path for future superhero movies. Batman Returns (1992) Tim Burton and Michael Keaton came together again to make the sequel to much acclaimed Batman. Although the movie was able to hold its own weight, the reviews were a little mixed considering the comparisons with previous movie in the series. Batman Forever (1995) Due to the unexpectedly low box office collections of Batman Returns, Warner Bros. replaced Burton with Joel Schumacher and Keaton with Val Kilmer. A little over the top, especially for the current generation, Batman Forever is a movie you can watch for Jim Carrey being Jim Carrey. Batman & Robin (1997) Joel Schumacher returned as the director, whereas Val Kilmer was replaced by George Clooney. Hailed as one of the worst superhero movies ever, you might want to stay clear of this one. Weird dialogues accompanied with a toy-ish feel, the movie fails to impress big time. And no one can really forget the Bat Nipple fiasco. Batman Begins (2005) Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale came together to revive a character that had been massacred by Schumacher and Clooney. And boy was it worth it. The first installment of the best superhero trilogy ever, Batman Begins proved to be exactly what the doctor ordered. A dark, gritty, humane interpretation of the character that was as close to the comic book version as one could get. Also one of the best origins movie ever. The best superhero movie ever made. Heath Ledger as Joker is one of the most iconic roles in the entire history of films. The movie is full of memorable dialogues, beautiful scenes, wonderful acting, and awe inspiring direction. Personally, this is the movie that comes closest to absolute cinematic perfection for me. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) A worthy ending to a great story. It really speaks about the greatness of a trilogy when a movie of the level of The Dark Knight Rises is actually the third best movie of the series. Tom Hardy as Bane was phenomenal. Christian Bale is yet to disappoint me. And Nolan is just a wonderfully beautiful creation that we should all be thankful for. . . Most of the earlier movies can be described as 'era appropriate'. You might not like them considering a couple of decades have passed since their releases. Except Batman & Robin, all the other movies are worth a watch at the very least. Though if you really want to familiarize yourself with Batman, you might want to start reading comic books. . Here are the actors who have played Batman on the silver screen over the decades. (in chronological order) . Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) . Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Returns (2012) . Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016) 34.4k Views · View Upvotes · Answer requested by Written Oct 7 First ever Batman feature film, Batman, came out in 1966, starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, who reprised their roles from the 1960s Batman and Robin TV show. Tim Burton directed the first Batman movie produced by WB in 1989, Batman, staring Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as The Joker. This is the only film that has a reference to Joker’s real name, Jack Napier. The duo returned in 1992 with the sequel Batman Returns, which according to many fans is the best Batman movie ever. WB wished for a change in direction and recruited Joel Schumacher, which ultimately lead Michael Keaton to decline the role of Batman, being unhappy with the change in |
What name is given to abdominal thrusts performed on a choking victim, which is named after the American physician to whom it is credited? | Abdominal thrust | definition of abdominal thrust by Medical dictionary Abdominal thrust | definition of abdominal thrust by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/abdominal+thrust Related to abdominal thrust: Heimlich maneuver , abdominal thrust maneuver abdominal thrust quick, hard movements directed inward and upward towards the diaphragm to assist an adult to expel foreign objects in the airway. See Heimlich maneuver . abdominal thrust An alternative to the Heimlich manoeuvre when a patient is unconscious or lying down. With the patient on his or her back, the heel of the hand is placed just above the navel, the free hand is paced on top of the other hand, the arms are kept straight and four rapid thrusts are made downwards and in the direction of the head. Heim·lich ma·neu·ver (hīm'lik mă-nū'vĕr) Action designed to expel an obstructing bolus of food from the throat by placing a fist on the abdomen between navel and costal margin, grasping fist from behind with other hand, and forcefully thrusting it inward and upward to force the diaphragm upward, thus forcing air up the trachea to dislodge obstruction. abdominal thrust, |
The band Kaiser Chiefs took their name from a football club in which country? | Kaiser Chiefs - Band Name Explained Band Name Explained Kaiser Chiefs Alternative rock band from Leeds, England. The Chiefs members are fervent supporters of their local football club, Leeds United. Lucas Radebe (born 1969) played for Leeds and was bought by the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs (note the 'z'). Radebe started as goalkeeper, became a midfielder and ended up as central defender; he did so well on that position that he inspired many young football fans – among them the members of the Kaiser Chiefs, who took their new band name from Lucas' old club. Before that time - from 1996 to 2003 - the Chiefs were called Runston Parva. Later that was shortened to Parva, when it became clear that a spelling error had been made: the hamlet their original name came from was called Ruston Parva, no 'n' between the 'u' and the 's'. Active: 2003-present, GBR |
Which British band named themselves after the villain from the sci-fi movie Barbarella? | Weird Origins of 8 Popular Band Names - Neatorama Neatorama • 3 There are some weird bands out there with some even weirder names. Here's a collection of bands and the story of how they came up with their titles. If you have any bands you're curious about, list them in the comments, I might do a part two of this article if you all like it. Pink Floyd Pink Floyd was originally called "The Tea Set," but changed their moniker after finding a group of the same name was booked at a show they were scheduled to play. The band decided to change their name to "The Pink Floyd Sound" –later shortened to "Pink Floyd" -after seeing the names "Pink Anderson" and "Floyd Council" on the notes of a Blind Boy Fuller album. It’s likely all for the best, would you go and see a movie called “The Tea Set’s The Wall?” Source Image via Tea Set on Wikipedia Black Sabbath Ozzy’s band of mischief didn’t start off nearly as dark as it ended up. The group’s first name was "The Polka Tulk Blues Company," which was soon shortened to just “Polka Tulk.” After a while, they renamed themselves “Earth,” but had to change their name again when they found out there was another British band with that name. One day, bassist Geezer Butler saw a bunch of people lined up at the theater across the street from their rehearsal room. The movie showing was the Boris Karloff movie Black Sabbath. He noted how much money people spend to see scary films and used the film’s title for a song he wrote inspired by occult writer Dennis Wheatley. This song changed the entire music direction of the band and they started playing much darker songs than other musicians of the time. In 1969, the group decided to change their name to "Black Sabbath" to reflect their new decision to make the musical version of horror movies. Source | Image Via IMDB Lynyrd Skynyrd The original band was called “The Noble Five” and the year after it was changed to “My Backyard.” By 1970, it was obvious the group needed a new moniker. They decided on "Leonard Skinnerd," to make fun of their high school gym teacher Leonard Skinner, who frequently harassed boys to maintain the school dress code that banned long hair. They changed the spelling before they released their first album and the rest was history. Source Motörhead Before founding Motörhead, Lemmy Killmister was in a psychedelic rock group called Hawkwind. He was a heavy user of amphetamines and the last song he wrote for the band was called "Motorhead" –a British expression for a speed freak. Lemmy also held onto that song and it became a standard of the Motörhead lineup. The umlauts in the band name mean nothing -he just thought they sounded cool. Source Joy Division History buffs may know the term “joy division” to mean a prostitution division of a concentration camp, it was used to reward prisoners and guards alike. It’s interesting that a term this vile has lost most of its meaning, as most people merely associate it with the band, who adopted the name after reading the term in the 1955 novel The House of Dolls. Source Duran Duran Here’s a group that got the right name, right away. But where did “Duran Duran” come from? The villain in Barbarella, a really bad B-movie, was called “Dr. Durand Durand.” Source Image Via Barbarella on Wikipedia Porno For Pyros After leaving Jayne’s Addiction, band members Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins wanted to start up a new project. Farrell was looking in a porno magazine where he saw an ad for fireworks. The name fits even better when you consider that right around the time of their inception, the LA Riots had just happened. Source Gogol Bordello The band was originally called "Hütz and the Béla Bartóks," but they decided to change it because, according to singer Eugene Hütz, no one in America knows about Béla Bartók (in case you don’t know, he is a Hungarian composer considered by many to be the best composer of the twentieth century). As a result, the group changed their name to Gogol Bordello. “Gogol” referencing writer Nikolai Gogol because the band considered him to have “smuggled” Ukranian culture into |
The author of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy had an asteroid named after him after he died in 2001. What was his name? | 1000+ images about Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy on Pinterest | Google doodles, Book and Friendly letter Forward Douglas Adams was an English writer, dramatist, and musician. He’s the creator of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy which started as a BBC Radio 4 series in 1978 and went on to become a "trilogy" of five books that sold over 15 million copies in his lifetime, a TV series, a record album, a computer game and several stage adaptations and a Hollywood movie. See More |
What country is home to Kenai Fjords National Park? | Kenai Fjords National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Contact Us Where Mountains, Ice, and Ocean Meet At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Native Alutiiq relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate. |
What fruit is nicknamed the Alligator Pear? | Learn these wacky words for avocado. | Dictionary.com Blog July 15, 2010 by: Dictionary.com 75 Comments As you munch on guacamole and chips , chew on the etymology of the humble avocado. Its many names are as wacky as the fruit is yummy . Guacamole is in the news because a study links the beloved dip to many cases of food poisoning. The reason? Raw ingredients that may not be washed properly or adequately refrigerated. Just be cautious. This news doesn’t dampen our enthusiasm; rather it creates a reason to discuss the provocative nomenclature of the bumpy-shelled fruit. A biologist calls it persea americana, but avocado derives from the Nahuatl word ahuacatl, which also refers to a certain part of the male anatomy that the fruit somewhat resembles. In English, the word has almost the same pronunciation as the Spanish abogado, “lawyer.” In Mexico it is called the aguacate. Use your imagination to understand why the Aztecs called it the fertility fruit. Legend has it that an early English description of “avocado” called it the “avogado pear,” leading to the misunderstanding of “ alligator pear .” The fact that the shell of the fruit looks vaguely crocodilian doesn’t hurt. In South America, some call it la manzana del invierno, “the apple of the winter.” But if you happen to be in North America, mash one up with some herbs and lime, perhaps you would call it ahuacamolli, ahuaca “avocado” and molli “sauce.” Hence, guacamole . |
What is the name of the clockwork device used by pianists to measure time? | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? 7: In which film did Roy Scheider play a sheriff and Richard Dreyfus a marine biologist? 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? Elton John 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? J.K.Rowling 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? A metronome 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? Red and black 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? Real Madrid Wow! I got a footie and an anagram question. I'm going to need to lie down! 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? Batman? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? Italy 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 15 to 1 Patience, so you did. Well done all three of you only one missing is 7: and 'Marine Biologist' (the new wannabe career for Britain's 6th-formers) might have given it to you - the fiilm was Jaws |
When Elisha Graves Otis invented it, he called it the safety hoist. What do we call it now? | Inventor Elisha Otis Biography Inventor: Elisha Graves Otis Criteria; First to invent. First to patent. First practical. Entrepreneur. Birth: August 3, 1811 in Halifax, Vermont Death: April 8, 1861 in Yonkers, New York Nationality: American Invention: elevator, safety brake in 1852 Function: noun / el�e�va�tor Definition: A platform or an enclosure raised and lowered in a vertical shaft to transport people or freight. The shaft contains the operating equipment, motor, cables, and accessories. Patent: 31,128 (US) issued January 15, 1861 Milestones: 1852 invents a safety latch for hoisting equipment 1853 starts a company to manufacture safe elevators. Sells elevator to hoist freight 1854 Otis demonstrates the elevator at the World's Fair, Crystal Palace exposition in New York City 1857 Installs the first passenger safe elevator in a New York department store 1861 receives patent for improvements to hoisting apparatus, safety brake 1861 after his death his sons form Otis Brothers & Company 1873 over 2,000 Otis elevators were in use in office buildings, hotels and department stores 1898 Otis Brothers merged with 14 other elevator entities to form the Otis Elevator Company 1903 introduced the gearless traction electric elevator 1931 first Otis double-deck elevator was installed elevator, safety elevator, safety brake for elevators, elisha graves otis, otis elevatorm UTC, patent 31128, invention, history, inventor of, history of, who invented, invention of, fascinating facts. The Story: Imagine the skyline of a modern city if the elevator did not exist. Buildings would be limited to five or six stories. Most of the architecture of the 20th and 21st century would be impossible. Office towers, hotels and high-rise apartments would hardly stand in their present form. The need for vertical transport is as old as civilization. Over the centuries, mankind has employed ingenious forms of lifting. The earliest lifts used man, animal and water power to raise the load. Lifting devices relied on these basic forms of power from the early agricultural societies until the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. From ancient times through the Middle Ages, and into the 13th century, man or animal power was the driving force behind hoisting devices. In ancient Greece, Archimedes developed an improved lifting device operated by ropes and pulleys, in which the hoisting ropes were coiled around a winding drum by a capstan and levers. By A.D. 80, gladiators and wild animals rode crude elevators up to the arena level of the Roman Coliseum. Medieval records contain numerous drawings of hoists lifting men and supplies to isolated locations. Among the most famous is the hoist at the monastery of St. Barlaam in Greece. The monastery stood on a pinnacle approximately (200 ft) above the ground. Its hoist, which employed a basket or cargo net, was the only means up or down. The first elevator designed for a passemger was built in 1743 for King Louis XV at his palace in France. The one-person contraption went up only one floor, from the first to the second. Known as the "Flying Chair," it was on the outside of the building, and was entered by the king via his balcony. The mechanism consisted of a carefully balanced arrangement of weights and pulleys hanging inside a chimney. Men stationed inside the chimney then raised or lowered the Flying Chair at the king's command. By 1850 steam and hydraulic elevators had been introduced, but it was in 1852 that the landmark event in elevator history occurred: the invention of the world's first safety elevator by Elisha Graves Otis. The first passenger elevator was installed by Otis in New York in 1857. After Otis' death in 1861, his sons, Charles and |
Lanolin comes from what animal? | What the Heck is Lanolin? What the Heck is Lanolin? 1 Comment Many people know lanolin to have positive moisture properties for our skin. But what exactly is lanolin and where does it come from? Most people either don’t know that answer or don’t realize the consequences behind using it. Lanolin is extracted from the wool of sheep, specifically, from their oil glands. Whether you knew this or not doesn’t matter, what matters is whether you buy it or continue to. When buying a product that is made with or from lanolin, you are directly or indirectly supporting the wool industry. If you don’t already know about the horrors of the wool industry be sure to check out the problem with UGG boots here and where to find vegan boots here . Though extracting lanolin from wool is not itself harmful, the wool industry is. And by buying a product that contains this ingredient, you are still financially supporting them. And whether or not the sheep is killed in the process or getting this wool, sheared or mulesing (very cruel!), the sheep will be killed regardless when their production of wool starts to decline or in the process of mulesing itself. Another question that seems to come up is what exact products is this animal derived ingredient typically found? Because of lanolin’s protective qualities, it is commonly used in cosmetic creams and lotions designed to smooth and moisturize the skin. Though this is the most common product, below, you will find that this doesn’t stop it from getting into so many others! Alternatives are not only essential to those who wish to not support this cruel industry but for those who receive allergic reactions. Besides, although this may seem like a natural ingredient, why use an animal derived ingredient if there are alternatives? Animals are not ours to use just as we are not for other human use. Natural ingredients that can be used as an alternative for skin include: aloe, olive oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, vitamin E oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil. Also, there is such thing as vegetable lanolin that is 100% plant based! Products (but are not limited to) that contain lanolin: *Disclaimer: these products may or may not test on animals. Further research is required and can be easily done here !* · St. Ives Blemish and Blackhead Apricot Scrub *(which in itself is no longer cruelty-free!) · Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer · Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac (0) The great thing about the links above is you can easily click any category and it will show you all the products that contain lanolin! It’s as simple as this. An easy way to go about this is to simply get in the habit of checking the ingredients of the products you use or to go through the database and see which cruelty-free companies that you already use contain lanolin. Another caution is for vegan tattoo aftercare. Some lotions that you will receive can contain lanolin. Coconut oil is a wonderful alternative to this! Again, these products may or may not be tested on animals. The goal here is to realize how crucial it is to look at ingredients and be aware of what is in them. Though lanolin may not be in all products, it is in a lot more than you would think, as you can see. Just because you know a company is cruelty-free, this doesn’t always mean they don’t contain any animal derived ingredients, Burt’s Bees, for example. Finding alternatives to products that use animal derived ingredients can be a lot simpler than you’d think. Switching to a 100% natural ingredient like coconut, for example, has wonderful, wonderful benefits for you and for animals! If you’d still rather use a product itself, finding a 100% vegan product can be fairly easy, too. Notice I said fairly since research is required. But, once you adapt and realize which companies do and don’t test, you’ll be a pro before you know it! No animals need to be harmed in order to use a certain product. 99.9% of the time there is a substitute or alternative. You will not only feel better about doing this but the animals will thank you. Related articles across the web |
Written by Ernest Hemingway, what is the subject of the 1932 non-fiction book Death In The Afternoon? | Death in the Afternoon by Ernest Hemingway : EBTH View More Items from Wilmington, Ohio Personal Property Sale Death in the Afternoon by Ernest Hemingway Saturday, September 21st 2013 @ 9:00pm EDT Ended Saturday, September 21st 2013 @ 9:00pm EDT Ended Item Details :Death in the Afternoon" by Ernest Hemingway was published by Jonathan Cape, 30 Bedford Square, London, England.. This book was first published in 1932 and reprinted in 1933. It has a frontispiece from a painting by Juan Gris – The Bullfighter. A tag on the front cover of the book states: N.V. ALG. IMPORTBOEKHANDEL, J. W. SLUYTER, SOERABAIA-MALANG, AMSTERDAM. Death in the Afternoon is a non-fiction book written by Ernest Hemingway about the ceremony and traditions of Spanish bullfighting, published in 1932. The book provides a look at the history and what Hemingway considers the magnificence of bullfighting. It also contains a deeper contemplation on the nature of fear and courage. |
The Thirty Years' War was finally ended in 1648 with what peace treaty? | Thirty Years War ends - Oct 24, 1648 - HISTORY.com Thirty Years War ends Publisher A+E Networks The Treaty of Westphalia is signed, ending the Thirty Years War and radically shifting the balance of power in Europe. The Thirty Years War, a series of wars fought by European nations for various reasons, ignited in 1618 over an attempt by the king of Bohemia (the future Holy Roman emperor Ferdinand II) to impose Catholicism throughout his domains. Protestant nobles rebelled, and by the 1630s most of continental Europe was at war. As a result of the Treaty of Westphalia, the Netherlands gained independence from Spain, Sweden gained control of the Baltic and France was acknowledged as the preeminent Western power. The power of the Holy Roman Emperor was broken and the German states were again able to determine the religion of their lands. The principle of state sovereignty emerged as a result of the Treaty of Westphalia and serves as the basis for the modern system of nation-states. Related Videos |
What nationality is Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot? | Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV Series 1989–2013) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error on Amazon Video ON DISC From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions. Stars: An ailing Poirot returns to Styles with Hastings nearly three decades after solving their first mystery there in order to prevent a serial killer from claiming more victims. 8.7 Poirot receives taunting letters from a serial killer who appears to choose his victims and crime scenes alphabetically. 8.5 Lucy Crale enlists Poirot to investigate the 14-year-old murder in which her mother was hanged for poisoning her artist father. 8.4 Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 43 titles created 18 Sep 2012 a list of 23 titles created 17 Apr 2014 a list of 38 titles created 13 Apr 2015 a list of 48 titles created 6 months ago a list of 35 images created 3 months ago Title: Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989–2013) 8.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards » Videos Agatha Christie's Marple (TV Series 2004) Crime | Drama | Mystery An elderly spinster living in the village of St Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders. Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of copper beeches, a Greek interpreter, the Norwood builder, a resident patient, the red-headed league, and one final problem. Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalie Williams Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997) Crime | Drama | Mystery A veteran DCI and his young sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County. Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war. Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the devil's foot, Silver Blaze, Wisteria Lodge and the Bruce-Partington Plans. Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes. Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case. Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout After 25 years of playing Hercule Poirot, British actor David Suchet explores the enduring appeal of his most legendary character. Director: Chris Malone Set amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes. Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, Thor Bridge, Shoscombe Old Place, the Bos |
Which country was the only original member of OPEC outside of the Middle East? | OPEC Member Countries Map 11,854,977 km² 33,327,700 bbl/day The OPEC member countries map shows a World Map, where all the member countries of OPEC have been highlighted. OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The mission of OPEC is to coordinate and unify petroleum policies of Member Countries. OPEC is made up of eleven developing countries - Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela. These countries rely on oil revenues as their main source of income. All these countries export oil substantially. The organization aims at coordinating and unifying petroleum policies of its member countries. OPEC also aims at stabilizing prices in the international oil markets. It wants to secure a steady income to the producing countries. OPEC has not succeeded always in putting a stabilizing influence on the market. Oil revenues are vital for the economic development of these nations. The Representatives of OPEC Member Countries (Heads of Delegation) get together at the OPEC Conference to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies. Their aim is to promote stability and harmony in the oil market. About 40 per cent of the world's oil output comes from the OPEC member countries. They possess more than three-quarters of the world's total proven crude oil reserves. |
Name any year that Leonardo Da Vinci was alive. | Leonardo da Vinci - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Leonardo da Vinci A+E Networks Introduction Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a painter, architect, inventor, and student of all things scientific. His natural genius crossed so many disciplines that he epitomized the term “Renaissance man.” Today he remains best known for his art, including two paintings that remain among the world’s most famous and admired, Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Art, da Vinci believed, was indisputably connected with science and nature. Largely self-educated, he filled dozens of secret notebooks with inventions, observations and theories about pursuits from aeronautics to anatomy. But the rest of the world was just beginning to share knowledge in books made with moveable type, and the concepts expressed in his notebooks were often difficult to interpret. As a result, though he was lauded in his time as a great artist, his contemporaries often did not fully appreciate his genius—the combination of intellect and imagination that allowed him to create, at least on paper, such inventions as the bicycle, the helicopter and an airplane based on the physiology and flying capability of a bat. Google Leonardo da Vinci: Early Life and Training Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was born in Anchiano, Tuscany (now Italy), close to the town of Vinci that provided the surname we associate with him today. In his own time he was known just as Leonardo or as “Il Florentine,” since he lived near Florence—and was famed as an artist, inventor and thinker. Did You Know? Leonardo da Vinci’s father, an attorney and notary, and his peasant mother were never married to one another, and Leonardo was the only child they had together. With other partners, they had a total of 17 other children, da Vinci’s half-siblings. Da Vinci’s parents weren’t married, and his mother, Caterina, a peasant, wed another man while da Vinci was very young and began a new family. Beginning around age 5, he lived on the estate in Vinci that belonged to the family of his father, Ser Peiro, an attorney and notary. Da Vinci’s uncle, who had a particular appreciation for nature that da Vinci grew to share, also helped raise him. Leonardo da Vinci: Early Career Da Vinci received no formal education beyond basic reading, writing and math, but his father appreciated his artistic talent and apprenticed him at around age 15 to the noted sculptor and painter Andrea del Verrocchio, of Florence. For about a decade, da Vinci refined his painting and sculpting techniques and trained in mechanical arts. When he was 20, in 1472, the painters’ guild of Florence offered da Vinci membership, but he remained with Verrocchio until he became an independent master in 1478. Around 1482, he began to paint his first commissioned work, The Adoration of the Magi, for Florence’s San Donato, a Scopeto monastery. However, da Vinci never completed that piece, because shortly thereafter he relocated to Milan to work for the ruling Sforza clan, serving as an engineer, painter, architect, designer of court festivals and, most notably, a sculptor. The family asked da Vinci to create a magnificent 16-foot-tall equestrian statue, in bronze, to honor dynasty founder Francesco Sforza. Da Vinci worked on the project on and off for 12 years, and in 1493 a clay model was ready to display. Imminent war, however, meant repurposing the bronze earmarked for the sculpture into cannons, and the clay model was destroyed in the conflict after the ruling Sforza duke fell from power in 1499. Leonardo da Vinci: “The Last Supper” and “Mona Lisa” Although relatively few of da Vinci’s paintings and sculptures survive—in part because his total output was quite small—two of his extant works are among the world’s most well-known and admired paintings. The first is da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” painted during his time in Milan, from about 1495 to 1498. A tempera and oil mural on plaster, “The Last Supper” was created for the refectory of the city’s Monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Also known as “The Cenacle,” this work measures about 15 by 29 feet and |
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What is the longest river in South Africa? | What is the longest river in South Africa? | Reference.com What is the longest river in South Africa? A: Quick Answer The longest river in South Africa is the Orange River, also known as the Gariep or Groote River. It runs an incredible 2,200 kilometers, and has a basin area of 973,000 square kilometers. Full Answer The Orange River is located in the veld region of South Africa. It connects the Indian Ocean on the east with the Atlantic Ocean on the west of the land. Part of the river forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. The Orange River transverses such a great distance that it crosses into many regions. Depending on the region, it is often called a different name, like the Gariep River. |
Tom Joad was the main character in which John Steinbeck novel? | Tom Joad Tom Joad Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List While many have long believed that Jim Casy embodied Steinbeck's main philosophical beliefs, Tom Joad, completely flawed and human, is the novel's main character. Tom is the character who shows the most development, experiencing what Peter Lisca calls an "education of the heart." This education, gained through experience, intuition, and the teachings of Jim Casy, best exemplifies the moral journey from self to community, from "I" to "we." Tom moves from caring only for himself to a familial loyalty to seeing the entire world as his family. Tom is kind and often merciful, yet quick to anger and fiercely independent. As a man of action, he embodies one of the novel's main philosophical strands, pragmatism, standing in contrast to the idealistic and talkative Jim Casy. While Casy is predominantly an observer and commentator on the human condition, Tom's acts of humanity are subconscious, his insights and compassion intuitive. Tom is concerned with the practical aspects of his life as they relate to the here and now, not the moral or ideological circumstances surrounding his actions. In this sense, Tom and Casy follow inverted paths in the development of their characters. After Casy has the opportunity to witness his beliefs acted out by the jail inmates, he moves from a position of observation and contemplation to one of action. Tom's social role moves in the opposite direction, from one of action to one of reflection. Not until Tom stops moving and reacting does he have the opportunity to absorb Casy's ideas. When he does so, however, Tom's development comes full-circle as he pledges to return to continue the actions begun by Casy. |
What famous song is Huckleberry Hound best known for singing? | The Huckleberry Hound Show (TV Series 1958–1962) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Huckleberry Hound is a blue-haired Southern dog with a fondness for the song, "My Darling, Clementine", and is a jack-of-all-trades cartoon star, appearing as a scientist (trying to ... See full summary » Stars: a list of 49 titles created 23 Sep 2011 a list of 49 titles created 07 May 2013 a list of 44 titles created 15 Aug 2013 a list of 24 titles created 30 Jan 2014 a list of 35 images created 17 Mar 2014 Title: The Huckleberry Hound Show (1958–1962) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination. See more awards » Videos Magilla Gorilla is a gorilla who spends his time languishing in the front display window of Melvin Peebles' pet shop, eating bananas and being a drain on the businessman's finances. Stars: Allan Melvin, Don Messick, Howard Morris Yogi, a smooth, talkative forest bear looks to raid park goers picnic baskets, while Park Ranger Smith tries to stop him. Stars: Daws Butler, Don Messick, Jimmy Weldon The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show was an animated series which featured the pint sized hero Atom Ant and super-sleuth Secret Squirrel. Stars: Henry Corden, Don Messick, Howard Morris Quick Draw Mcgraw was a dimwitted and lanky mustang (horse) who caused much chaos in the Old West. If he could get his own six shooter out of his holster at all, he would usually shoot the ... See full summary » Stars: Daws Butler, Doug Young, Don Messick Dick Dastardly leads a fighter plane group to try ineffectualy to stop a carrier pigeon. Stars: Paul Winchell, Don Messick Top Cat is the leader of a group of alley cats, always trying to cheat someone. Stars: Leo DeLyon, Allen Jenkins, Arnold Stang A kung-fu-fighting pup and his snickering cat sidekick battle crime. Stars: Scatman Crothers, Joe E. Ross, Don Messick The adventures of a superhero caveman and a trio of female amateur detectives. Stars: Mel Blanc, Gary Owens, Laurel Page The Ant Hill Mob has to protect Penelope Pitstop from a murderous lawyer who is after her inheritance. Stars: Janet Waldo, Mel Blanc, Don Messick The participants of an unusual car race compete around America. Stars: Daws Butler, Don Messick, John Stephenson 'Josie and the Pussycats' is a pop music group. During their tours are always involved in strange mysteries. Stars: Jerry Dexter, Don Messick, Patrice Holloway A bucktoothed squirrel is the James Bond of the rodent world. Stars: Mel Blanc, Paul Frees, Dick Beals Edit Storyline Huckleberry Hound is a blue-haired Southern dog with a fondness for the song, "My Darling, Clementine", and is a jack-of-all-trades cartoon star, appearing as a scientist (trying to neutralize a gigantic, thinking potato), a Scotland Yard detective (chasing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Victorian London or investigating reports of a mad scientist's Frankenstein-like weiner monster in early-1900s rural England), a Foreign Legion soldier (foiling a renegade Frenchman-turned-Arab), or a modern policeman (trying to subdue an impish ape named Wee Willie). Episodes of this television series begin and end with a Huckleberry cartoon. Sandwiched between them is a cartoon with two mischievous mice, Pixie and Dixie and a cantankerous cat named Mr. Jinks. Sometimes appearing in their stead in the middle cartoon was a free-spirited Hokey Wolf or the "smarter than the average" Yogi Bear. Written by Kevin McCorry <[email protected]> 5 September 1958 (USA) See more » Also Known As: El show de Huckleberry Hound See more » Company Credits 57 episodes were made. See more » Connections (Kansas City, MO) – See all my reviews The Huckleberry Hound Show was one of the first ever Hanna-Barbera cartoons that was the other first cartoons |
What does a silkworm feed on? | Silkworm Shop - How to care for silkworms and how to raise silkworms General Information, Caring For & Breeding Silkworms Background Silkworms are the larva of a moth (Bombyx mori) native to Asia that spins a cocoon of fine, strong, lustrous fiber that is the source of commercial silk. The culture of silkworms is called sericulture. The various species raised today are distinguished by the quality of the silk they produce. Silkworms feed on the leaves of the mulberries (genus Morus) and sometimes on the Osage orange (Maclura pomifera). Bombyx Mori will not bite, making it an ideal worm for feeding most reptiles, amphibians and other animals. And they offer great nutritional value as a live feeder. Mulberry Leaves Newborns are small enough for most baby reptiles to eat and young silkworms can even be fed so they will grow to a desired size. Silkworms are soft-bodied, slow moving and can grow to 3 inches in length. They are also relatively fast growing, reaching about 3 inches in length and ready to cocoon in as little as 25 - 28 days. Silkworm and Cocoon Silkworms go through four stages of development, as do most insects: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Click here to see a life cycle chart . The adult (imago) stage is the silkworm moth. The larva is the caterpillar (not really a "worm" at all). The pupa is what the silkworm changes into after spinning its cocoon before emerging as a moth. Since the silkworm grows so much, it must shed its skin four times while it is growing. These stages-within-a-stage are called instars. Today, the silkworm moth lives only in captivity. Silkworms have been domesticated so that they can no longer survive independently in nature, particularly since they have lost the ability to fly. All wild populations are extinct. Also contributing to their extinction is the extraordinary fact that they only eat mulberry leaves. Silkworms have been used by researchers to study pheromones or sexual attractant substances. The pheromones are released by female moths and the males detect the chemicals with olfactory hairs on their antennae. This allows the male to find the female for mating. The male antennae are made of many small hairs to increase the chances of picking up small amounts of the pheromones over long distances. How to Grow Your Worms to the Perfect Size Silkworm Eggs and Moth The great thing about silkworms is that they only grow as much as you feed them, and they can go for up to a week without food. Keep in mind, however, that they will become dehydrated and begin to die off after a few days without food, and should be fed at least once daily in order to remain healthy. But, in general, if you have too many you can feed them a few times per week and they'll stay alive until you need them without growing too much larger. Wash hands thoroughly before handling the worms or the food or they may develop bacterial problems. Using a cheese grater, grate a small amount of food onto the them and repeat until the caterpillars reach the desired size. For best results, maintain temperatures between 78° and 88° F. Excessive condensation forming in the container after feeding is the leading cause of failure. If this condensation does form, take the lid off your container and allow the container and old food to completely dry out. In the future, make sure the previous food is dry before feeding again. Old damp food is a breeding ground for mold and other problems, dry food is not. A fan can help for quicker dry outs. Newly hatched silkworms are tiny As the silkworms grow, you may need to transfer your worms to a larger plastic container. The lid needs to have ventilation holes. If not, you need to vent the lid so the silkworms won't suffocate and to allow condensation to dissipate. You can also use a shoebox. The old food and waste matter can be removed, but does not have to be if it remains thoroughly dry. Under ideal conditions (78° to 88° F and allowed to feed nearly continuously) silkworms can go from egg to 1 inch in length in about 12 days, and 3 inches in under 30 days. The worms will begin to spin co |
What is the name of Liverpool's main railway station? | Disused Stations: Liverpool Central (High Level) Station Date of visit: June 1968, 2005, 1.3.2009 & 22.7.2011 Notes: Liverpool Central station was the western terminus of the Cheshire Lines Committee’s (CLC) main line that linked the northern cities of Liverpool and Manchester. The CLC was a joint company made up of three partners: the Great Northern Railway (GNR), the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway (MS&LR) and the Midland Railway (MR). The CLC’s Liverpool and Manchester line had opened as a through route between Cornbrook East Junction (Manchester) and Cressington Junction (Garston) on 2 September 1873. The line linked with the former Garston & Liverpool Railway at Cressington. The Garston & Liverpool had opened from Garston to a terminus at Liverpool Brunswick on 1 June 1864. It was a joint railway of the GNR and MS&LR that became part of the CLC on 5 July 1865. At the eastern end of the line at Manchester there was a connection with the Manchester South Junction and Altrincham Railway (MSJ&AR) that allowed trains to run to Manchester London Road. Liverpool Brunswick station was over a mile south of the centre of Liverpool and therefore inconvenient for passengers. Just over a month after it opened an Act was obtained by the partners on 29 July 1864 to build a line called ‘The Liverpool Central Station Railway’. The line was one mile and forty-three chains in length, and to reach central Liverpool it needed five tunnels and sections of very deep cuttings. There were two stations on the line, St James and Liverpool Central. Due to the heavy engineering required the new line and Liverpool Central did not open until 2 March 1874. Being a relative latecomer to Liverpool the CLC had to make do with a cramped site but in the heart of the city’s shopping district; nevertheless the CLC built an imposing station which served as their headquarters. Liverpool Central station fronted onto Ranelagh Street which ran in an east/west direction at that point. The main entrance was through two imposing gates at the western end of Ranelagh Street at its junction with Church Street and with Bold Street. The gates were separated by a large sandstone column. Over the westernmost gate there was a sign that read ‘Central Station’. East of the gates was the large high-roofed single-storey parcels office. East of the parcels office was another set of gates and, beyond them, a building similar to the parcels office that housed refreshment rooms. Beyond the gates and behind the parcels office was an open area for cabs and other road traffic. Photographic evidence suggests that a one-way system for road traffic was implemented from quite an early date. The easternmost gates were for traffic entering the station, and the westernmost for departing traffic. Facing onto the open area, but set back from the street, was the main station building. It was a three-storey sandstone building with decorative window features and columns. In the centre of the building, at roof level, was a large Baroque clock. The booking offices and other passenger facilities were on the ground floor. On the first and second floors there wereoffices occupied by departments of the CLC and its constituent companies. Part of the open area at the front of the main station building was sheltered by a large canopy. On the western side of the building an access road for vehicles passed directly into the station. The station also had an entrance on Bold Street with a two-storey sandstone structure in the same style as the other buildings. Behind the main building was a single arched trainshed of 164ft span which reached 65ft at its highest point. The station had three island platforms giving six platform faces. The longest and widest island platform was on the west side of the station, its west face numbered platform 1, and it was designated as the arrival platform. It had one line to serve it, and no run around facilities as the track was adjacent to the station’s western outer wall. The east face was platform 2 - |
What is the name of the John Lennon memorial garden in Central Park, New York? | Strawberry Fields in Central Park Map it Located near Central Park West between 71st and 74th Streets, Strawberry Fields is a 2.5 acre area of Central Park that pays tribute to the late Beatle, John Lennon, singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist. John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono lived in the Dakota Apartments adjacently located to this area of the park. It was here, walking into his home, on December 8, 1980, that John Lennon was murdered and shot dead. Strawberry Fields in Central Park by mlattari To commemorate his life, talents and memory, on March 26, 1981, City Council Member Henry J. Stern designated this area, the couple's favorite in Central Park, as Strawberry Fields. Named after the title of the Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever," the teardrop shaped region was re-landscaped by the Central Park Conservancy with the help of landscape architect Bruce Kelley and a generous $1 million donation from Yoko Ono. Visit Strawberry Fields on one of our Central Park horse and carriage tours , bike tours , pedicab tours , or walking tours . The iconic black and white Imagine mosaic, designed by a team of artists from the Italian city of Naples, lies in the center of Strawberry Fields. Named after another famous song by John Lennon, "Imagine" evokes a vision and hope for a world without strife, war and conflict. Additionally, there is a bronze plaque that lists the more than 120 countries that planted flowers and donated money for the maintenance of the area; they have also endorsed Strawberry Fields as a Garden of Peace. Sponsored Links Designated as a quiet zone in Central Park, Strawberry Fields, fashioned similarly to the original flowing design of the park, is lined with tall elm trees, shrubs, flowers and rocks. Strawberry Fields officially reopened on October 9, 1985, the 45th anniversary of John Lennon's birth. Annually, on this date, as well as on the anniversary of John Lennon's death, visitors and fans from all over the globe flock to Strawberry Fields to pay homage to this Beatles' legacy. |
Who is the oldest of Prince Andrew's daughters? | Angry Prince Andrew has to pay for three former police bodyguards to protect daughters Bea and Eugenie - Mirror Online News Angry Prince Andrew has to pay for three former police bodyguards to protect daughters Bea and Eugenie The Duke of York will now fork out at least £250,000 a year to provide security for the royal princesses Share Security concern: Prince Andrew and his daughters Eugenie and Beatrice (Photo: PA) Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Prince Andrew has been forced to rehire his daughters’ bodyguards out of his own pocket after losing a long fight to keep royal protection for them. The Duke of York will now fork out at least £250,000 a year to provide security for Princess Beatrice, 23, who has lost her Scotland Yard bodyguards. Sister Eugenie, 22, will lose her official guards when she finishes her degree at Newcastle University this year. Andrew’s annual bill could then double to £500,000. The three ex-Yard men are experienced protection officers who have looked after Andrew and both the princesses in the past. One was about to retire and the other two have taken early retirement from the Royalty Protection Squad to take up their new roles. Andrew is said to be deeply annoyed and frustrated at the decision to axe the princesses’ security – after a Scotland Yard review into the £50million-a-year cost to taxpayers of protecting the royals. Royal heirs: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are fifth and sixth in line to the throne He said it was absurd that his girls – fifth and sixth in line to the throne – have had protection all their lives, only to have it withdrawn in a year with heightened security around the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics. A police source said: “He is very unhappy and has lobbied about it, but there is nothing he can do. Savings have to be made and the powers that be feel resources need to be concentrated on the senior royals. Bea and Eugenie do not carry out many royal duties and are protected when they are at home, so you can see the logic in it.” The source added: “One of the officers worked for Andrew for a time as his bodyguard and another was with the girls. “It’s a good number for the bodyguards. They will get their police pensions and now have jobs for the foreseeable future. “But the cost to the prince will be enormous. As well as their salaries he will have to pay their hotel and travel expenses.” Two of the minders spent last week in Verbier, Switzerland, with Beatrice, as she enjoyed a skiing holiday with friends, including Sir Richard Branson’s daughter Holly. The source said: “Clearly Prince Andrew feels strongly enough about his daughter’s status and safety to hire them. It’s going to be quite a commitment if they have them permanently – up to £500,000 a year.” In recent months Andrew, spurred on by ex-wife Fergie who lives with him at Royal Lodge in Windsor, has tried to introduce his daughters into royal life. Last October Eugenie joined him on engagements in the North East and York, and next week Beatrice will join the Queen and Prince Philip at a Maundy Thursday service in York Minster. It is believed he wanted to take Bea and Eugenie on a forthcoming trip to India, when he will be representing the Queen in her Diamond Jubilee year, but courtiers vetoed the idea. Prince Charles thinks the monarchy needs to be slimmed down and does not see major roles for Bea and Eugenie, to Andrew’s annoyance. Policing the Jubilee celebrations is costing up to £100million and £3million has been spent beefing up security at Kensington Palace, where William and Kate and Prince Harry live. Scotland Yard sources say it cost £8million to police William and Kate’s wedding last April, and they have been trying to recoup some of that cost. Bea has done work for her mother’s charity and on secondments to firms since graduating from Goldsmiths College in London last year. Scotland Yard and Buckingham Palace said they do not comment on security matters for the royal family. L |
Who was the last monarch of England only? | Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in a battle? George II was the last British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th June, 1743. The last English King to die in battle was Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in Leicestershire on 22 August 1485 defeated by Henry Tudor who became Henry VII ending the Wars of the Roses between the Houses of York and Lancaster and starting the Tudor dynasty. The last British King to die in battle was James IV of Scotland killed at the Battle of Flodden Field in Northumberland on 9 September 1513 when the Scots invaded England hoping to take advantage of Henry VIII's absence in France, but were defeated by English forces under Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. How far back can the British Royal Family trace their roots? Is Queen Elizabeth II really directly descended from Alfred the Great? She is the 32nd great granddaughter of King Alfred who 1,140 years ago was the first effective King of England. He ruled from 871 to 899. I thought that American Independence was in 1776. Why is it quoted as 1783? The Continental Congress of the 13 American colonies declared independence in 1776. However, the war continued and independence from Britain was not achieved until the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Was George III really mad? For most of his reign King George III was an astute king and politician with a strong sense of duty. Later in his reign he suffered from recurrent and eventually permanent mental illness. This baffled medical science at the time, although it is now generally thought that he suffered from the inherited blood disease porphyria. He suffered his first attack in 1788 and by 1810 was unfit to rule. In 1811 his son George, Prince of Wales, became Regent for 9 years until his father died in 1820. Who would now be King or Queen if Edward VIII had not abdicated? Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 less than a year after becoming King to marry Wallis Simpson. His younger brother Bertie became King George VI and was the father of the present Queen Elizabeth II . He died in 1952, and Edward who had no children died in 1972. So even if Edward had not abdicated Elizabeth would now be Queen. She would have come to the throne in 1972 instead of 1952. Why did Edward VIII have to give up the throne to marry a divorcee but Prince Charles is still in line to the throne? Royals who are divorced or marry divorcees do not lose their position in the line of succession. Edward VIII had a number of affairs with married women including Wallis Simpson who was already divorced and still married to her second husband. His parents King George V and Queen Mary did not approve and refused to meet her. When George V died Prime Minister Baldwin made it clear that the Government, popular opinion in the country and the oversees Dominions (now the Commonwealth nations) did not approve of his plans to marry Wallis. Social attitudes towards divorce and a women looking for a third marriage were considered scandalous at the time, and if Edward married against the advice of his Ministers it would have caused the Government to resign and a constitutional crisis. Edward chose to |
Commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, in which Royal park would you find the Albert Memorial? | The Albert Memorial - London memorial Add category The Albert Memorial is situated in Kensington Gardens, London, England, directly to the north of the Royal Albert Hall, close to the "Ring" which runs through Hyde Park. It was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her beloved husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha who died of typhoid in 1861, and designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Gothic revival style. "My idea in designing the Memorial," Gilbert Scott wrote, "was to erect a kind of ciborium to protect a statue of the Prince; and its special characteristic was that the ciborium was designed in some degree on the principles of the ancient shrines. These shrines were models of imaginary buildings, such as had never in reality been erected; and my idea was to realise one of these imaginary structures with its precious materials, its inlaying, its enamels, etc. etc." However, the Memorial was not the first revivalist design for a canopied statue in a Gothic style - the Scott Monument in Edinburgh had been designed by George Meikle Kemp over twenty years earlier. Opened in 1872, with the statue of Albert ceremonially "seated" in 1875, the memorial consists of an ornate canopy or pavilion containing a statue of Prince Albert facing south. This is surrounded by the elaborate sculptural Frieze of Parnassus, which depicts 169 individual composers, architects, poets, painters, and sculptors. There are two allegorical sculpture programs: four groups depicting Victorian industrial arts and sciences (agriculture, commerce, engineering and manufacturing), and four more groups representing Europe, Asia, Africa and The Americas at the four corners, each continent-group including several ethnographic figures and a large animal. (A camel for Africa, a buffalo for the Americas, an elephant for Asia and a bull for Europe.) The sculptor Henry Hugh Armstead coordinated this massive effort among several artists of the Royal Academy, including Hamo Thornycroft. Nearby cities: London, Milton Keynes, Coventry Coordinates: 51°30'8"N -0°10'39"E |
Which royal establishment was moved from London to Llantrisant in South Wales in 1968? | Royal Mint - definition of Royal Mint in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Royal Mint in English: Royal Mint proper noun The establishment responsible for the manufacture of British coins. Set up in 1810 in London, it moved in 1968 to Llantrisant in South Wales. Word of the Day Which of the following is correct? Mass extinctions are linked to climatic cooling Mass extinctions are linked to climactic cooling Which of the following is correct? Rising carbon dioxide will lead to climatic upheaval Rising carbon dioxide will lead to climactic upheaval Which of the following is correct? The world has 14 climatic zones The world has 14 climactic zones Which of the following is correct? The game has 10 different climactic endings The game has 10 different climatic endings Which of the following is correct? Their climatic confrontation is dramatic Their climactic confrontation is dramatic Which of the following is correct? It's a land of climactic extremes It's a land of climatic extremes Which of the following is correct? They reunite in the movie's climatic finale They reunite in the movie's climactic finale Which of the following is correct? The debate over climactic change continues The debate over climatic change continues Which of the following is correct? The ending's climactic and heart-breaking The ending's climatic and heart-breaking Which of the following is correct? Their climactic duel is overlong Their climatic duel is overlong You scored /10 practise again? Retry |
What event takes place on the official birthday of the sovereign? | Sovereign's Official Birthday | Article about Sovereign's Official Birthday by The Free Dictionary Sovereign's Official Birthday | Article about Sovereign's Official Birthday by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Sovereign%27s+Official+Birthday (redirected from Sovereign's Official Birthday) Queen's Birthday (Sovereign's Official Birthday, Trooping the Colour) Type of Holiday: National Date of Observation: Second Saturday in June Where Celebrated: United Kingdom, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, and other countries with close ties to the UK Symbols and Customs: Colours, Horse Guards Parade, Inspection, Royal Salute, Trooping the Colour Colors: Red, which is the color of Queen Elizabeth's flag ORIGINS The birthday of Queen Elizabeth II is a national holiday in the United Kingdom. National holidays can be defined as those commemorations that a nation's government has deemed important enough to warrant inclusion in the list of official public holidays. They tend to honor a person or event that has been critical in the development of the nation and its identity. Such people and events usually reflect values and traditions shared by a large portion of the citizenry. Although the British have celebrated their sovereign's birthday for centuries, it was Queen Victoria, who ruled the British Empire from 1837 until 1901, who came up with the idea of an "official" birthday celebration. Her real birthday was May 24, but it was decided that a public celebration would be held in June. Edward VII (reigned 1901-10), whose birthday was in early November, decided to let the June celebration stand, and George V (reigned 1910-36), who was born on June 3, decided to use his real birthday for the national holiday. George VI (reigned 1936-52) was born in mid-December and Elizabeth (reigned 1952-present) was born on April 21-both times of year when the weather in England is notoriously unreliable. So it made sense to continue to observe the Sovereign's Official Birthday in June, at a time when the weather is more likely to cooperate. Because Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over England for such a long time-her coronation was on June 2, 1952-this day is commonly referred to as the Queen's Birthday. It is usually observed on the second Saturday in June, although the queen's other obligations occasionally necessitate moving it up or back a week. The official birthday celebration is closely identified with the ceremony known as TROOPING THE COLOUR , an event that takes place on HORSE GUARDS PARADE in Whitehall, an area of London where many government offices are now located and where Whitehall Palace, the official residence of England's royal family in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, once stood. The queen is escorted from her home in Buckingham Palace by her Household Cavalry to the parade grounds, where she sits on horseback and carries out an INSPECTION of the Household Troops assembled there. The flag or COLOUR of a particular regiment (a different one is chosen each year) is then "trooped" or carried through the ranks where each and every soldier can see it. The troops then march or ride on horseback past the queen, after which she returns to Buckingham Palace. A ROYAL SALUTE of forty-one guns in London's Green Park brings the event to a close. SYMBOLS AND CUSTOMS Colours "Colours" is a British term for the regimental flags that were traditionally carried into battle and used to rally the soldiers and help them recognize the other members of the group they were fighting with. Although this is no longer done, the colour still symbolizes a regiment's spirit and is carried in parades as a memorial to its fallen soldiers. The Queen's Colour is solid crimson. If she is present during the ceremony, her colour is carried through the ranks of her Household Troops, as is the colour of the particular regiment (Coldstream, Grenadier, Scots, Irish, or Welsh Guards) in residence in London at the time. Horse Guards Parade The Horse Guards Parade, where the Trooping of the Colour takes place in June, is London's largest open spa |
What is the name of the Scottish home of the British Royal Family? | Scottish History Timeline | Britroyals 1034 - Duncan I succeeds to the Scottish throne 1040 - Duncan is killed in a civil war. His cousin, Macbeth, succeeds 1040 - Macbeth becomes king 1050 - Macbeth goes on a pilgrimage to Rome 1054 - Macbeth�s forces defeated at Dunsinane by a combined army of English, Norse and lowland Scots under Siward Earl of Northumberland 1057 - Macbeth is slain at the Battle of Lumphanan by Malcolm, son of Duncan I 1057 - Lulach, Macbeth's stepson, ascended the throne and was crowned at Scone 1058 - King Lulach killed by Malcolm III at Essie, Strathbogie Malcolm III ( 1058 - 1093 ) 1058 - Malcolm III (Canmore) crowned 1069 - Malcolms married his 2nd wife Margaret of Wessex daughter Edgar the Aetheling who had been deposed by William I the Conqueror 1070 - Malcolm attacks Northumbria and Cumbria intent on expanding his kingdom into northern England. 1091 - The Norman forces of King William II of England advance North and capture Carlisle and Cumbria 1092 - At Abernethy Malcolm is forced to submit to the Normans who take his son Duncan and brother-in-law Edgar Aetheling as hostages 1093 - Malcolm invades England but is killed at the Battle of Alnwick. He is succeeded by his brother Donald II (Donald Blane) Donald III ( 1093 - 1094 ) 1093 - Donald III (Donald Bane) become king 1094 - Donald Bane is driven out by Duncan, Malcolm's III's son, who becomes Duncan II. He is killed a few months later at the Battle of Monthechin, Kincardine, and Donald Bane returns 1094 - Donald III regains the throne and jointly rules with Edmund. 1097 - Donald is overthrown, blinded and imprisoned by Edgar. Edmund flees to Montecute Abbey in Somerset. 1097 - Edgar deposes his uncle Donald and brother Edmund and becomes king 1098 - Edgar cedes the Western Isles to Magnus Barefoot 1100 - Edith known as Matilda, daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland, marries King Henry I of England. 1107 - Edgar dies and is succeeded by his younger brother, Alexander I 1107 - Alexander I become king 1114 - Alexander aids Henry I in his Welsh campaigns 1124 - Alexander dies and is succeeded by David I David I ( 1124 - 1153 ) 1124 - David I becomes king and introduces the feudal system of landholding to much of Scotland. 1138 - David I of Scotland invades England in support of his niece, Matilda wife of King Stephen of England, but is defeated at the Battle of the Standard in Yorkshire. 1139 - Treaty of Durham in which David I is recognised as King of an independent Scotland by King Stephen of England. 1153 - David I dies and is succeeded by his grandson Malcolm IV Malcolm IV ( 1153 - 1165 ) 1153 - Malcolm IV becomes king 1156 - Somerled defeats the Norse King of Mann and the Isles establishing his own semi-independent rule as Innse Gall - King of the Hebrides. 1157 - Henry II of England takes back lands in Northern England granted to David I. The border is fixed at the Solway and Tweed very close to where it is today. 1164 - Somerled is defeated by the Scottish crown in the Battle of Renfrew. 1165 - Malcolm IV dies at Jedburgh Castle and is succeeded by his brother, William the Lion Wlliam I, The Lion ( 1165 - 1214 ) 1165 - William the Lion become king 1173 - William the Lion invades England but is captured by Henry II at Alnwick and forced to surrender Scottish independence 1174 - William I signs the Treaty of Falaise in which he swears allegiance to Henry II of England. 1185 - William pays Richard I of England money to finance his crusades to the Holy Land. 1189 - Scotland is recognized as independent by Richard I of England 1192 - The Pope decress that the Scottish Church is answerable directly to him and not through the English Archbishop of York. Alexander II ( 1214 - 1249 ) 1214 - Accession of Alexander II, son of William the Lion 1216 - Alexander joins the barons of England against King John. A Scottish army marches to Dover and joins Prince Louis of France who captures the Tower of London before being driven back in 1217 1217 - Peace treaty with England guarantees peace for almost 20 years 1221 - Alexander marries Joan daughter of Kin |
What temperature is the same in Celsius as it is in Fahrenheit? | FAQ: At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit the same? At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit the same? The formulas for converting between degree Celsius and degree Fahrenheit are: �F = (�C * 9/5) + 32 �C = (�F - 32) * 5/9 To find the temperature when both are equal, we use an old algebra trick and just set �F = �C and solve one of the equations. �C = (�C * 9/5) + 32 �C - (�C * 9/5) = 32 -4/5 * �C = 32 �C = -32 * 5/4 �C = -40 �F = (�F * 9/5) + 32 �F - (�F * 9/5) = 32 -4/5 * �F = 32 �F = -32 * 5/4 �F = -40 So the temperature when both the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are the same is -40 degrees. |
Which subterranean animal shares its name with a measurement of substance? | Plant and Animal Cell Structures Plant and Animal Cell Structures Plant and Animal Cells -Is the basic unit of organisms -Discovery made possible by the invention of the microscope Robert Hooke used the first compound microscop e to view thinly sliced cork cells - Compound microscopes use a series of lenses to magnify in steps -Hooke was the first to use the term " cell " Cell Theory states the following: -All organisms are made up of one or more cells -The cell is the basic unit of organization of all organisms -All cells come from other cells already in existence Levels of Organization in Living Organisms : - Atoms (smallest unit of matter both living and non-living ) - Molecules (building blocks of matter composed of two or more atoms ) - Organelles (parts of a cell that carry out a particular function or role and are made of molecules) - Cell (is the smallest unit of life and the building block of all living organisms) - Tissues (tissues are formed when cells combine to carry out a task. Muscles used to move your eyes are tissues) - Organs (when two or more tissues combine and work together. Examples are the heart or stomach organs) - Systems (Organs work together in systems, such as stomach, liver, and pancreas that work together in our digestive system) - Organisms (Human beings are organisms that are composed of many systems) Organism - Organ - Cell We can observe from this diagram that cells are very small and are the building block of living organs , which in turn make up the human organism . Turn the page to see the various organelles - the small parts that make up cells... Created with CAST's UDL Book Builder Parts of a Cell The parts of the cell ( organelles ) that are important for you to know are: the Nucleu s , Cytoplasm , Mitochondrion , Vacuole , Endoplasmic Reticulum , Golgi Bod y , Cell Membrane , Cell Wall , and Chloroplast Watch a video for an overview of the parts of a cell. Come back to this section later to play an Organelles Matching Game Nucleus The nucleus controls all the activities of the cell. It is the brain of the cell, and contains the DNA which holds hereditary instructions for things like height, and eye, and hair color. Both plant and animal cells have a nucleus. Created with CAST's UDL Book Builder Golgi Body The Golgi Bod y packages and transports proteins, and holds waste products until the cell is ready to get rid of them. The Golgi Body is a specialized part of the ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum). Both plant and animal cells have a Golgi Body. Created with CAST's UDL Book Builder Cell Membrane The Cell Membrane separates the inner parts of the cell from the surrounding environment . This is a semi-permeable membrane, in that it allows some things in such as water and food molecules, but keeps out other things that may be harmful or unnecessary. Both plant and animal cells have a Cell Membrane. Review the parts of the cell you have learned thus far through this interactive game . Created with CAST's UDL Book Builder Cell Wall Found only in plant cells, the Cell Wall , provides protection and strength for the cell. This is a non-living part of the cell. Created with CAST's UDL Book Builder Chloroplast Chloroplast is found only in plant cells. It contains a pigment called chlorophyll which gives color to plants. This also provides a large surface area to collect sunlight for photosynthesis . Watch a video that provides an inward picture of a plant cell. Check your understanding of plant and animal cells by viewing this model. |
What is the name of the pigment that makes leaves green? | What Pigment Makes Plants Green? | Garden Guides What Pigment Makes Plants Green? What Pigment Makes Plants Green? Reason for flagging? Submit Overview The plant's green pigment does not just provide color, it serves a vital function. Green plants efficiently use solar energy to make food. The food substance is in the form of sugars, starch, fat, protein and vitamins. The green pigment in plants, called chlorophyll, is what enables the plant to absorb the sun's rays or light energy, which is then converted to chemical energy. Function Green plants use the energy from light, combined with water and carbon dioxide to make food, in a process called photosynthesis. The word photosynthesis actually means "putting together with light". Chlorophyll plays a vital roll in photosynthesis, as it absorbs the light energy needed for this process. Features Unless a plant is exposed to light, it won't normally produce chlorophyll. Not all plants have chlorophyll, therefore not all plants have green stems or leaves. Chlorophyll is found in algae and in some bacteria. Plants that are kept from light are often yellow or white, instead of green. The mushroom is an example of a plant devoid of chlorophyll. As such, the mushroom has other ways of making its food. Location Within a plant's cell, chlorophyll is located in membranes called thylakoids. Often the membranes are contained in minute cell bodies called chloroplasts. The chloroplasts located within a plant's leaves carry out the photosynthesis process. After the chlorophyll absorbs the light energy it is sent to the reaction centers within the thylakoids. It is there that the light is converted to chemical energy. Process The chemical energy produced after light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll, then uses the carbon dioxide from the air to make food. The food substance is in the form of sugars, starch, fat, protein and vitamins. Types The two most common forms of chlorophyll are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. They absorb the long wavelengths or red rays, and the short wavelengths or blue-violet rays. These two types of chlorophyll are less effective at absorbing the middle wavelengths or green rays. Some bacteria have a type of chlorophyll that is better at absorbing longer wavelengths or infrared rays. Infrared rays are beyond the visible spectrum of light. Keywords: green pigment, chlorophyll, green plant About this Author Ann Johnson was the editor of a community magazine in Southern California for more than 10 years and was an active real estate agent, specializing in commercial and residential properties. She has a Bachelors of Art degree in communications from California State University of Fullerton. Today she is a freelance writer and photographer, and part owner of an Arizona real estate company. |
How many dwarf planets are there in our solar system? | Dwarf Planets of Our Solar System (Infographic) Dwarf Planets of Our Solar System (Infographic) By Karl Tate, SPACE.com Infographics Artist | November 21, 2012 01:00pm ET MORE Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status in 2006, joining Eris, Haumea, Makemake and Ceres. Credit: Karl Tate, SPACE.com contributor In 2006 the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies, the International Astronomical Union, decided that a new class of objects was needed. The solar system's erratic ninth planet, Pluto, was assigned to the new “ dwarf planet ” category along with four other bodies, all tinier than Earth’s moon. Some astronomers expect there may be as many as 50 dwarf planets in the solar system. Eris , the largest dwarf planet, is only slightly bigger than Pluto, at 1,445 miles in diameter (2,326 km). Discovered in 2003, Eris orbits at an average distance of 68 AU (that is, 68 times the Earth’s distance from the sun) and takes 561.4 Earth years to circle the sun. Eris has the orbit that is most highly inclined of all the dwarf planets, tilted nearly 47 degrees from the plane of the planets’ orbits. A day on Eris takes 25.9 hours. Eris has one moon, Dysnomia. Pluto , discovered in 1930, orbits the sun at an average of 39.5 times the Earth’s distance. Its diameter is 1,430 miles (2,302 km). Pluto takes 247.9 Earth years to orbit the sun, and its day is 6.39 times as long as Earth’s. Pluto has five known moons: Charon, Nix, Hydra and two that were recently discovered and have not yet been named. Haumea was discovered in 2003. This dwarf planet has an extremely elongated shape, with its longest dimension being about 1,218 miles long (1,960 km). Haumea rotates very rapidly and has the shortest day of all the dwarf planets, only 3.9 hours. Orbiting 43.1 times farther from the sun than Earth does, Haumea takes nearly 282 Earth years to complete one orbit. Haumea has two moons, Hi’iaka and Namaka. Makemake , discovered in 2005, has no known moons. Makemake orbits at 45.3 times Earth’s distance and takes more than 305 years to complete a circuit of the sun. Its day is 22.5 hours. Makemake’s average diameter is 882 miles (1,420 km). Ceres , first spotted by astronomers in 1801, was first called a planet and later an asteroid. In 2006 it was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Ceres is the closest dwarf planet to Earth, orbiting at only 2.8 times Earth’s distance from the sun. Its year takes 4.6 Earth years and its day is 9.1 hours. Ceres has no known moons. |
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