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The city of Hollywood, Broward County, is in which US state? | Hollywood, Broward, Florida, United States - City, Town and Village of the world Hollywood, CA Company : Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc Director of Welcome Office Company Who Are We? W is a destination,more than a hotel. A contemporary lifestyle brand infused with theenergy of non-traditional luxury Whats hip, fresh, and cool,always balanced with what is comfortable and coz... Contract : N/A In Room Dining Server (PT) Hollywood, CA Company : Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc In Room Dining Server (PT) Company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,300 properties in over 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and ma... Contract : N/A Family Practice/Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner West Hollywood, CA Company : Healthcare Recruitment Counselors Family Practice/Primary Care opening in West Hollywood, California. This and other nurse practitioner jobs brought to you by Nursing Job Cafe. Full time Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner West Hollywood, California 90069PA/NP wanted for... Contract : N/A Days Inn Airport - Cruise Port South Hollywood This Hollywood Florida hotel is less than 3 miles from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Airport. It offers a shuttle service to Port Everglades for a surcharge as well as a daily continental breakfast... view more from Holiday Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport Hollywood Located 5 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, this hotel offers a free airport transport service. Its spacious rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs and free Wi-Fi... view more from La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport Hollywood Within 3 miles from picturesque Hollywood Beach, this Florida hotel boasts transport service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which is 4 miles away. An outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and daily continental breakfast are also offered... view more from Quality Inn Airport & Suites Cruise Port South Hollywood Minutes from Port Everglades cruise terminals and Fort Lauderdale International Airport with free shuttle service, this hotel provides thoughtful amenities, comfortable rooms and on-site dining options... view more from Summer Hollywood Corp Hollywood Located within 4 miles of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, this Hollywood apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and includes access to an on-site aqua park... view more More Hotels » |
How many finger holes does a penny whistle have? | FAQ about 6-hole whistle What is actually a whistle (pistalka)? Whistle (pistalka) is an end blown fipple flute about one feet in length with six fingering holes bored along the side held upwards. Are whistles (pistalka) available in Slovakia only? Whistle is very common in many cultures all around the globe. Perhaps the most known 6 hole whistle today is Irish tin whistle. Basically, there is no difference between Irish tin whistle and Slovak pistalka except the material used: Slovak pistalka is on contrary to Irish tin whistle purely hand made from natural piece of upland wood. What is the difference between pistalka, irish whistle, tin whistle or penny whistle? "Slovak pistalka" is basically the same as irish whistle. Pistalka as well as Irish whistle is endblown fipple flute with 6 side fingering holes. The only difference is in the material and technology used. Whereas Irish whistle is mass produced from tin, Slovak pistalka is hand made from upland wood (Elder tree - Sambucus Nigra). "Tin whistle" is another name for Irish whistle indicating that it is made of tin. "Penny whistle" is another name for very popular "D whistle". "Low D whistle" is one octave lower in tuning and 2 times longer as the penny whistle. How is the whistle (pistalka) made ? Slovak whistles are made of natural piece of upland elder tree about one to two feet in lenght. The maker bores out the inside to the proper diameter and then plugs the top end and creates the airway and edge for tone production creating thus a fipple sound device . The bore is cylindrical. The finger holes are measured and cut, and intricate carving or coloring may be added to individualize the instrument. How is the whistle (pistalka) played ? The player blows through the fipple on the top end and covers the finger holes with the first three fingers of each hand. The melody is played out on by fingering the whistle's holes. How to hold the whistle ? Left hand at top, operating first three holes, right hand at bottom, managing bottom three holes. Don’t attempt to cover holes with the fingertips, but rather use the ‘pads’ of the first joint of each finger. What are the whistle (pistalka) keys and lenghts ? Whistle key is corresponding with its lenght, longer means lower. Key - lenght in cm (inches) D - 58 cm (23") - low D whistle E - 54 cm (21") |
What is the collective name for a group of toads? | So Many Frogs! A group of fish is called a School of Fish. A group of geese is called a Gaggle of Geese. A group of sea gulls is called a Flock of Sea gulls. A bunch of cows and bulls is called a Herd of Cattle. But what do you call a group of frogs? Answer: An ARMY of Frogs! And what do you call a group of toads? Answer: An KNOT of Toads! Wild about Words? Check here for more animal language fun! |
What is the only English word, and its derivatives, to end in ‘mt’? | Five English Words That Are Utterly Unique by Dictionary.com Syzygy [siz-i-jee] Amazingly, the only English word with three Ys also happens to describe a rare astronomical event involving three heavenly bodies. A syzygy is the alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line, commonly the Earth, the Sun and the Moon. Now, what is the only common English word to end in -mt? Dreamt [dremt] A poet would appreciate how this past tense of dream possesses such a special quality -- the only verb in regular English usage to end with -mt. We hear from people constantly who swear there must be another term ending in -mt. No one has ever actually offered a second example, however. Perhaps it exists in a dream. The next word is the exact opposite of -mt. Tmesis [tuh-mee-sis] The sole term in the English language to begin with tm- has an unusual meaning to match. Tmesis is the insertion of one or more words between the words that make up a compound phrase, as in "what-so-ever" inserted in the middle of "whatever." You'll never guess what's next: the only word that contains X, Y, and Z. Hydroxyzine [hahy-drok-suh-zeen] Only one word in all of English has an X, Y, and Z in order. Hydroxyzine is also the only word on this list that you may have swallowed at some point. This medication developed in the 1950s can help calm you down, prevent sneezing, and impress you with unique linguistic qualities. Our final word is more of a riddle: What is the only English term pronounced the same if you remove four letters? |
In the UK, in which year was the voting age lowered from 30 to 21 for women? | FAQs about UK parliament elections and voting - UK Parliament Gunpowder Plot FAQs FAQs about UK parliament elections and voting This page may give answers to your questions on UK Parliament elections, by-elections and referendums as well as information about your constituency, voting and who can vote. Who can I vote for? Who are the candidates in my constituency? Your local Electoral Registration Office will display the names of all the candidates on town hall and local council notice boards in your area about a week before polling day. Information is also normally available in local newspapers. Candidates may send information about themselves to you and there may be public meetings where you have the opportunity to hear all the candidates speak. Electoral Commission FAQs: Where can I find out who is standing for election and get information on candidates? (external site) Can I vote for a new Prime Minister? No. You can only vote to elect your local MP in a general election. Even if you live in the constituency represented by the current Prime Minister or the leader of another political party, you are still only voting on whether he or she will be your local MP in the next Parliament Where can I find the election result in my constituency? Results are posted up by local officials on town hall and local council notice boards in each constituency and are also reported in the local and national media. Results are also available on the relevant local authority website for your local Electoral Registration Office. Parliamentary election results are also added to each MP's biography page on this website. When were women given the vote? 1918 (women aged 30 and over) 1928 (women aged 21 and over) When were all men given the vote? 1918 (men aged 21 and over) When was the voting age reduced to 18? 1969 (for both men and women) About constituencies Which parliamentary constituency am I in? The constituency you are in depends on where you live, or in certain cases such as overseas residents or members of the armed forces, where you have lived in the past. To find out which constituency you are in you can check on the Ordnance Survey website, or with your local Electoral Registration Office. Every 8-12 years constituency boundaries are reviewed to take into account movement and growth of the population in the UK. Referendums When was the last referendum held in the UK? A referendum was held on 23 June 2016 to decide whether or not the UK should remain a member of the European Union. Prior to that there was a referendum in Scotland on 18 September 2014 on whether Scotland should be an independent country. On 5 May 2011 a UK-wide referendum was held on whether to change the voting system for electing MPs to the House of Commons. Where can I find the results of the EU Referendum? The full results of the EU Referendum are available on the Electoral Commission website: Electoral Commission: EU Referendum results Where can I find out more about the EU Referendum 2016? You can find impartial information on the in-out referendum produced by the Commons Library and Lords Library at the link below. It sets out the background, an analysis of the results and their implications as well as looking at the process for withdrawal from the EU. |
What is the most times a piece of paper can be folded in half? | Folding Paper in Half Twelve Times BRITNEY�S FOLDING RECORD STILL HOLDS The long standing challenge was that a single piece of paper, no matter the size, cannot be folded in half more than 7 or 8 times. Recently, reports have been made that Britney�s paper folding record of folding a piece of paper in half 12 times has been broken. These current attempts, though laudable and will eventually be successful, are not satisfactory due to strict rules she followed to also preclude criticism from modifying the problem. Challengers have used methods including stacking separate pieces on top of one another, taping pieces together, cutting paper, tearing paper, and pleated (fan) folding instead of folding in half. These methods circumvent the principles of the simply defined paper folding problem and demonstrate a misunderstanding of why the challenge was thought to be impossible. Recent reference. The most significant part of Britney's work is actually not the geometric progression of a folding sequence but rather the detailed analysis to find why geometric sequences have practical limits that prevent them from expanding. Her book provides the size of paper needed to fold paper and gold 16 times using different folding techniques. Her equations have been confirmed by scholars at Cal Tech and Harvey Mudd and are posted on Wolfram MathWorld. Britney Gallivan has solved the Paper Folding Problem. This well known challenge was to fold paper in half more than seven or eight times, using a single piece of paper of any size or shape. In April of 2005 Britney's accomplishment was mentioned on the prime time CBS television show Numb3rs. The task was commonly known to be impossible. Over the years the problem has been discussed by many people, including mathematicians and has been demonstrated to be impossible on TV. For extra credit in a math class Britney was given the challenge to fold anything in half 12 times. After extensive experimentation, she folded a sheet of gold foil 12 times, breaking the record. This was using alternate directions of folding. But, the challenge was then redefined to fold a piece of paper. She studied the problem and was the first person to realize the basic cause for the limits. She then derived the folding limit equation for any given dimension. Limiting equations were derived for the case of folding in alternate directions and for the case of folding in a single direction using a long strip of paper. The merits of both folding approaches are discussed, but for high numbers of folds, single direction folding requires less paper. The exact limit for single direction folding case was derived, based on the accumulative limiting effects induced by every layer of paper in the folding process. For the single direction folding case the exact limiting equation is: where L is the minimum possible length of the material, t is material thickness, and n is the number of folds possible in one direction. L and t need to be expressed using the same units. Stringent rules and definitions were defined by Britney for the folding process. One rule is: For a sheet to be considered folded n times it must be convincingly documented and independently verified that (2n) unique layers are in a straight line. Sections that do not meet these criteria are not counted as a part of the folded section. Her equation sums losses inclured with each individual fold. Diagram showing part of a rotational sliding folding sequence In some web pages the limits found by Britney are described as being due to thickness to width ratios of the final folds or attributed to the folder not being strong enough to fold any more times. Both explanations for the limits are incorrect and miss the actual reason for the physical mathematical limit. The actual understanding of the problem involves understanding the simple dynamics of the folding model and the resulting algebra. One interesting discovery was to fold paper an additional time about 4 times as much paper is needed, contrary to the intuition of many that |
How many goals did footballer Gary Lineker score for England? | Goal.com's Top 50 English Players: Gary Lineker (9) - Goal.com Goal.com's Top 50 English Players: Gary Lineker (9) Featured 0 Jun 12, 2009 14:15:08 Goal.com's top 50 countdown continues at nine with one of the greatest strikers that England has ever produced... Clubs Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, Nagoya Grampus Eight Lineker had a reputation for being one of football's mister nice guys during his playing days, but in front of goal he was clinical and lethal and made few friends among the goalkeeping fraternity. The striker-turned media pundit made his reputation worldwide for his goalscoring exploits as he shone at both club and international level, in the process earning a reputation as a true gentleman. While netting 244 goals for his clubs side in 466 games and 48 goals for England in 80 matches, Lineker did not receive a single card, whether it be red or yellow. His record when playing for the Three Lions saw him score just one goal less than the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton and that is only because he fluffed a penalty in his last ever international at Wembley against Brazil. That would have been a fitting tribute to one of the greatest strikers not just England, but the world has ever seen as he thrilled fans in England, Spain and Japan as well as the World Cup Finals. After rising through the ranks at Leicester City, Lineker showed his incredible pace and ability in the area as his poacher's instinct began to be honed in the comfortable surroundings of Filbert Street. With 95 goals arriving in 194 appearances, league champions Everton chose to splash £800,000 to land him in 1985 and he was to enjoy an incredible season on Merseyside that saw him net no less than 42 goals in total, and finish as the first division's best with 30. That tally was not enough for the Toffees though as they finished as runners-up to Liverpool in both the title race and the FA Cup Final, when Lineker opened the scoring after turning away from Alan Hansen, to put his side ahead. It was not his goals at Everton that earned him a move away from Goodison Park after just one season though, it was his performance at the 1986 World Cup Finals in Mexico when the world first took notice of him. With just one point from games against Morocco and Portugal, Sir Bobby Robson's England had to beat Poland to go through and while the nerves were there, Lineker was clinical in front of goal as he netted a hat-trick . Two more against Paraguay and a header in the infamous quarter final with Argentina took the forward's tally to six and was enough to earn him the tournament's Golden Boot. Barcelona beckoned as the Catalans wanted the world's most famous goalscorer playing for them and he became a hero in his first season as he score three times to give his new side a 3-2 win over Real Madrid in Camp Nou. Learning Spanish to a high level meant that Lineker was able to settle in CAREER HIGHLIGHT FA Cup glory with Spurs in 1991 the Catalan capital while Mark Hughes, with whom he had joined, struggled and was loaned to Bayern Munich after one season. When Johan Cruyff took over at Barca and viewed his new striker as a right-winger, the Leicester-born star decided it was time to go home and in 1989 answered Terry Venables call to join him at Tottenham Hotspur . Lineker may have won the Copa del Rey and European Cup Winners' Cup with Barcelona, but he looks back fondly on his only triumph in England as he helped Spurs to FA Cup triumph in 1991, despite seeing a penalty saved in the final against Nottingham Forest. The year before, the pacey striker had helped England to reach the World Cup semi-finals in Italy and netted four goals en route to make him only the eighth player to have netted ten goals in the finals overall. His international career was to end in acrimony as the hapless Graham Taylor substituted Lineker during a defeat by Sweden at the 1992 European Championships. The striker's disenchantment was plain to see as he trudged reluctantly from the field. Japan was his last port of call as he sought one last pay day, but his tra |
What was the middle name of actor Laurence Olivier? | Laurence Olivier - Biography - IMDb Laurence Olivier Biography Showing all 227 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (141) | Personal Quotes (44) | Salary (28) Overview (5) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare 's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett , who met Olivier in 1927. Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England, to Agnes Louise (Crookenden) and Gerard Kerr Olivier, a High Anglican priest. His surname came from a great-great-grandfather who was of French Huguenot origin. One of Olivier's earliest successes as a Shakespearean actor on the London stage came in 1935 when he played "Romeo" and "Mercutio" in alternate performances of "Romeo and Juliet" with John Gielgud . A young Englishwoman just beginning her career on the stage fell in love with Olivier's Romeo. In 1937, she was "Ophelia" to his "Hamlet" in a special performance at Kronberg Castle, Elsinore, Denmark. In 1940, she became his second wife after both returned from making films in America that were major box office hits of 1939. His film was Wuthering Heights (1939), her film was Gone with the Wind (1939). Vivien Leigh and Olivier were screen lovers in Fire Over England (1937), 21 Days Together (1940) and That Hamilton Woman (1941). There was almost a fourth film together in 1944 when Olivier and Leigh traveled to Scotland with Charles C. Bennett to research the real-life story of a Scottish girl accused of murdering her French lover. Bennett recalled that Olivier researched the story "with all the thoroughness of Sherlock Holmes" and "we unearthed evidence, never known or produced at the trial, that would most certainly have sent the young lady to the gallows". The film project was then abandoned. During their two-decade marriage, Olivier and Leigh appeared on the stage in England and America and made films whenever they really needed to make some money. In 1951, Olivier was working on a screen adaptation of Theodore Dreiser 's novel "Sister Carrie" ( Carrie (1952)) while Leigh was completing work on the film version of the Tennessee Williams ' play, A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). She won her second Oscar for bringing "Blanche DuBois" to the screen. Carrie (1952) was a film that Olivier never talked about. George Hurstwood, a middle-aged married man from Chicago who tricked a young woman into leaving a younger man about to marry her, became a New York street person in the novel. Olivier played him as a somewhat nicer person who didn't fall quite as low. A PBS documentary on Olivier's career broadcast in 1987 covered his first sojourn in Hollywood in the early 1930s with his first wife, Jill Esmond , and noted that her star was higher than his at that time. On film, he was upstaged by his second wife, too, even though the list of films he made is four times as long as hers. More than half of his film credits come after The Entertainer (1960), which started out as a play in London in 1957. When the play moved across the Atlantic to Broadway in 1958, the role of "Archie Rice"'s daughter was taken over by Joan Plowright , who was also in the film. They married soon after the release of The Entertainer (1960). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Dale O'Connor <[email protected]> Spouse (3) A handsome man with a magnificent speaking voice Often played noble and fiercely proud leaders and royalty figures Often directed himself in his films Rich smooth voice Trivia (141) 1985: When presenting at the Oscars, he forgot to name the Best Picture nominees. He simply opened the envelope and proclaimed, " Amadeus (1984)". Even with his noble titles, he refused to carry on a conversation with anyone who would not address him as "Larry". 10/97: Ranked #46 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. Knighted in the 1947 King's Birthday Honours List, made a life peer in the 1970 Queen's Birthday Honours List, awarded the Order of Merit in 1981. Father, with Jill Esmond , of son Tarq |
The ship ‘Cutty Sark’ was built in which Scottish dockyard town? | Seven of the most famous ships built on the River Clyde - The Scotsman Heroes Seven of the most famous ships built on the River Clyde The Cutty Sark in her custom-built dry dock in Greenwich. The ship was built in Dumbarton in 1869 and last sailed in 1938. Picture: Wikipedia CHRIS McCALL 16:20 Wednesday 11 May 2016 09:45 Thursday 12 May 2016 Have your say MORE than 25,000 naval, merchant and passenger ships have been built on the Clyde and its tributaries since the Scott family first set up a yard in Greenock in 1711. ‘Clydebuilt’ became shorthand worldwide for precision marine engineering, with some of the famous vessels of the 19th and 20th centuries built on the river. Comet RMS Lucania, launched at Govan in 1893, held the title of fastest passenger liner afloat for five years. Picture: Wikicommons It may have only been 45ft long, but the Comet represented a giant leap forward in shipbuilding technology when launched at Port Glasgow in 1812. The vessel provided the first commercially successful steamboat ferry service in Europe and hinted the era of sailing ships may be coming to an end. The Comet was built for Henry Bell , a Scottish engineer fascinated by the potential of steam power. When his wife became manager of a public baths and hotel in Helensburgh, Bell saw an opportunity to attract customers to the seaside town with a state-of-the-art ferry. The Comet was outclassed by other steamers within four years but had by then secured her footnote in maritime history. A replica of the boat now stands in Port Glasgow town centre. Cutty Sark It would take another 50 years before steam overtook wind as the power source of the biggest ships. The Cutty Sark was one of the last of its kind when launched in 1869 at the Scott & Linton yard in Dumbarton. Known as a clipper - a mid-19th century type of sailing ship built for speed - such vessels were characterised by a narrow hull and large total sail area. Cutty Sark was ordered by the shipping magnate John Willis and named after a character in Robert Burns’ classic poem Tam o’Shanter . Although famously associated with the Chinese tea trade, Cutty Sark spent most of her life at sea transporting wool from Australia. She last sailed in 1938 and became a cadet training ship. In 1954 the Cutty Sark was towed to a custom-built dry dock in Greenwich, south London, where she has remained ever since. The ship is a prominent landmark on the route of the annual London Marathon. RMS Lucania HMS Hood was built at the John Brown yard in Clydebank and launched in 1918. She was sunk in 1941 with the loss of 1415 crew. Picture: Wikimedia In an era before air travel there was huge public interest in ships capable of reaching far-flung destinations at increasing speeds. The most prestigious route in British maritime trade was the Atlantic crossing to the US. Shipping companies promoted themselves on the speed and ease in which they could reach New York. The fastest passenger liner was awarded the Blue Riband, an unofficial accolade borrowed from horse racing. RMS Lucania, built at the Fairfields yard in Govan and launched in 1893, won the title on just her second ever voyage. At the time, Lucania and her sister ship Campania had the largest triple expansion engines ever fitted to Cunard liners. HMS Hood Built at John Brown’s yard in Clydebank and launched in 1918, HMS Hood was the pride of the Royal Navy and the most famous battleship in Britian upon the outbreak of war in 1939. Known as ‘The Mighty Hood’, the battlecruiser was employed to protect convoys in the North Sea and as a general deterrent against invasion. In 1941 the Hood was ordered to intercept the Bismarck - the largest battleship ever built by the German navy - and prevent her reaching the Atlantic where she would pose a threat to Allied shipping. On May 24 the Hood and HMS Prince of Wales spotted the Bismarck and opened fire. Less than 10 minutes later, a German shell struck the Hood and exploded her main ammunition magazine. The battleship sank within three minutes with the loss of all but three of her 1418 crew. It remains o |
What are the Secret Service names for Barack and Michelle Obama? | Obama Family Secret Service Code Names | The Huffington Post Obama Family Secret Service Code Names 12/11/2008 05:12 am ET | Updated May 25, 2011 350 Nicholas Graham Huffington Post The new First Family has been issued code names by the Secret Service. Barack Obama's is "Renegade," Michelle Obama's is "Renaissance," Malia Obama's is "Radiance," and Sasha Obama's is "Rosebud." Joe and Jill Biden also received code names, though it's tough to top "Renegade" and "Renaissance." Joe Biden's is "Celtic," and Jill Biden's is "Capri." Check out the screenshots from MSNBC below. More: |
Lotus Air airlines is based in which African country? | Arab Aviation > Country Briefs > Egypt > Non Scheduled Carriers > Lotus Air Offshore Operators Lotus Air Lotus Air a charter airline based in Cairo, Egypt, and one of the first private airlines in the Middle East and North Africa region to operate. The airline was established in 1997 by Al-Fawares Holding Company and commenced operations in 1998, it's main businesses are charter operations, ad-hoc flights, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operation, wet lease, technical services, ground handling, and crew training. Lotus Air hubs are located in the resort areas around Egypt mainly in Sharm El-Shikh, Hardugah, and Luxor. Ownership: privately held by Al-Fawares Holding Company (Kuwait) Executives: Adnan Al-Falah (General Manager). Lotus Air fleet consists of the following aircraft: 3 x Airbus A320 |
Texas Hold ‘Em is a variation of which card game? | Fun Variations of Texas Hold'em for the Home Game Fun Variations of Texas Hold'em for the Home Game You are here Home » Poker » Fun Variations of Texas Hold'em for the Home Game Come along with us as we take you on a tour of some fun alternatives to traditional Texas Hold'em that can beathe new life to an old, old game Most home poker games focus on seven-card stud and its variations. These games are fun, but why limit your game to just seven-card stud when there are also fun variations of Texas Hold'em? Come along with us as we take you on a tour of some fun alternatives to traditional Texas Hold'em. Each of these games plays in the same manner as regular Texas Hold'em with the exception of the "minor" changes noted. Pineapple - In Pineapple, players are dealt three hole cards and discard one after the first betting round (pre-flop). Crazy Pineapple - Crazy Pineapple is just like Pineapple with three hole cards being dealt. The only difference between the two is that the extra card is discarded after the flop. Aviation - Aviation is a very wild version of Hold'em. Players are dealt four hole cards. One card is discarded before the flop, and another is discarded after the flop. This game was named after the world-famous Aviation Club in Paris, France, where the game originated. Speed Hold'em - In Speed Hold'em, players are dealt four hole cards, then immediately discard two of them. Five community cards are then flopped. The one and only betting round then takes place, followed by the showdown. That's it! Super-Eight - In Super-Eight Hold'em, players are dealt three hole cards, but do not discard any of them. Players may, of course, use all five community cards plus their three hole cards to make the best five card poker hand. Tahoe - Tahoe Hold'em is much like Super-Eight Hold'em with the only difference being that you may only use two of your three hole cards to make the best five card poker hand. River of Blood - This version of Hold'em can get wild. In River of Blood, if the river card is red play continues, meaning there is another betting round and a sixth community card is dealt. Another betting round takes place followed by a showdown, that is, as long as the 2nd river card is not also red. Play continues until the river card is black. The River Wild - This is a game that literally lives up to its name. In the River Wild, the river card is just that - wild. In fact, all of the cards of the same rank as the river card are wild. Games like this can result in some wild results as it motivates players to stay until the bitter (happy?) end. Two-Time Hold'em - In Two-Time Hold'em, players are dealt four hole cards which they then split into separate pairs. The pairs must be kept separate throughout play of two separate hands. A round of Texas Hold'em is played under normal Hold'em rules. A player will eventually fold or showdown a hand. It is the player's choice which hand to showdown or fold, but once a hand is shown or folded, it is dead. After the first hand is played, a second hand follows without a shuffle in between. This is a very fast way to knock two hands of Holde'em. Double Flop - This has to be the most outlandish Texas Hold'em variation in existence. In Double Flop, two separate boards are dealt exactly opposite each other. This means that during each deal, flop, turn and river, two sets of cards come out. Players make a separate hand with each of the two boards, with the pot being split between the high hands for each board. Speed River Runs Wild - In the Speed River Runs Wild variation of Texas Hold'em, you no longer have to worry about missing your straight draw. That's right, a four card straight is a hand. |
With which athletics field event is Jan Zelezny associated? | What is the World Record of Athletics? What is the World Record of Athletics? Deciding the winner via the Mercier Scoring Tables J. R. Mureika Published: Athletics: Canada's National Track and Field / Running Magazine (April/May 2000) Another century come and gone. Is it number 21 already?? What a century of Athletics it has been, too. Considering that the number of athletic records kept prior to 1900 is most likely miniscule, it seems appropriate to say that the 20th Century was the only century of Athletics so far. These lists come a bit late in the game, what with the pre-2k innundation of "top" rankings, but nonetheless better late than never. As previously discussed, the Mercier Scoring Tables [1,2] are used as a statistical method of cross-event and gender-comparsion. So, it seems the natural thing to do is to compare the World Records, as they stood at the turn of the Clock, to determine who is the best Track and Field Athlete of all-time. That is, what is the World Record of Athletics? Of course, before any number crunching is done, countless names spring to mind as to who might hold the crown. But, surprises are in store. Since the lists are not flawless, the statistical methodology not foolproof, but it's mostly an unbiased framework. We can only hope to trust these figures so far, but at the very least they'll provide some coffee-table discussions over the next little while. Table 1 and Table 2 show the associated scores for the standing men's and women's World Records, as of January 2000. The listed events include only those officially recognized by the IAAF, although the Mile and 3000m are thrown in due to their strong presence in some key high performance competitions. Table 3 shows the overall rankings, from highest to lowest score. Ties are broken by considering the first decimal place (recall that scores are always rounded up, to ensure the maximum possible points are obtained). Surprisingly, all records considered are grouped between 988 and 1079 points, with an (unbiased) mean score of 1031, and a median of 1024. The standard deviation of the distribution is 26.04. The last three columns give the following information: the minimum performance required to achieve a ``maximum'' score of 1079, the mean performance (score of 1031), and the median performance (1024). The mean and median performances for men only are 1025.8 and 1022, while for women these values are respectively 1037.2 and 1037.5. This suggests that either the tables favor higher women's scores, or that women are generally better at their events than men! Perhaps the most striking result of this comparison is the tie for top seed: the Women's Shot Put and the Heptathlon. Aparently, along with Natalya Lisovskaya, Jackie Joyner-Kersee really was the best athlete of all time! Performances commonly hailed as athletic feats of wonder (Florence Griffith-Joyner's and Michael Johnson's sprint dominating WRs, for example), rank not far behind, as does Mike Powell's long jump record: truly Beamonesque! Curiously, benchmarks such as MJ's 43.18s and Maurice Greene's (second-hand) 100m WR gain merely 1028 and 1015 points, respectively, with mean-score performances of 43.13s and 9.74s! In fact, note that for particular events, the mean/median performance are commensurate with the top world performances other than the WR (men's 200m, women's 100m and 200m, etc...). The overall comparison also suggests certain weaknesses of the method, and help to indicate areas of improvement, either statistically (my problem) or athletically (theirs!). New events such as the women's Pole Vault may yet to have developed the performance rankings to make the scoring overly effective. The 110mH, men's marathon, women's Javelin, and women's Hammer Throw WRs are also curiously low-scoring. Granted, since the scoring tables are based on the weighted overall event rankings for the past 5 years, this may simply indicate a strength/weakness contrast in an event between consecutive years (i.e. some years may show stronger performances, and if these are w |
In the human body, which cavity at the upper end of the trachea contains the vocal cords? | Vocal Cord and Voice Box Anatomy: Overview, Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy Vocal Cord and Voice Box Anatomy Updated: Aug 31, 2015 Author: Rishi Vashishta, MD; Chief Editor: Thomas R Gest, PhD more... Share Overview Overview The vocal folds, also known as vocal cords, are located within the larynx (also colloquially known as the voice box) at the top of the trachea. They are open during inhalation and come together to close during swallowing and phonation. When closed, the vocal folds may vibrate and modulate the expelled airflow from the lungs to produce speech and singing. A video displaying the anatomy of the vocal cords and voice box is provided below. Airway endoscopy demonstrating the larynx of a 3-year-old child. The larynx is situated at the level of the base of tongue. Separating the tongue from the larynx is the flaplike structure called the epiglottis. The larynx itself consists of 2 glistening white vocal folds, which form a V-shaped structure. The glottic airway is between the vocal folds. Just superior to the vocal folds are the false vocal folds. The posterior aspect of the larynx is lined by the arytenoids. The arytenoids form 2 "bumps" at the posterior aspect of the vocal folds and are separated by the intra-arytenoid notch. Posterior to the larynx is the esophageal inlet. Video courtesy of Dr. Ravi Elluru. Next: Gross Anatomy The vocal cords are composed of mucous membrane infoldings that stretch horizontally across the middle laryngeal cavity . They are attached anteriorly at the angle on the interior surface of the thyroid cartilage and project posteriorly to the arytenoid cartilages on either side. The vestibular folds, or false vocal cords, are formed by the superior layer of infolded membrane; the vocal folds, or true vocal cords, are formed from the inferior layer of infolded membrane. The laryngeal ventricles extend laterally and are located between the vestibular and vocal folds. [ 1 , 2 ] Vestibular folds (false vocal cords) The quadrangular membrane extends between the lateral aspects of the epiglottis and the anterolateral surface of the arytenoid cartilages on the each side. The free lower inferior margin of this ligament is thickened to form the vestibular ligament, which forms the vestibular folds (false vocal cords) once covered by mucosa. The lower border of the vestibular folds forms the upper boundary of the laryngeal ventricle. The primary function of the vestibular folds is protection of the more delicate vocal folds that lie beneath. The vestibular folds have a minimal role in phonation but may be used in the production of deep tones and screaming or throat singing. Laryngeal ventricles On either side of the middle laryngeal cavity, in between the vestibular and vocal folds, the mucosa bulges laterally to form troughs known as the laryngeal ventricles. The laryngeal saccules are tubular extensions of each ventricle anterosuperiorly between the vestibular fold and the thyroid cartilage. The walls of these saccules are thought to contain many mucous glands that lubricate the vocal folds. Vocal folds (true vocal cords) The conus elasticus extends superiorly from the anterior arch of the cricoid cartilage and attaches to the thyroid cartilage anteriorly and the vocal processes of the arytenoid cartilages posteriorly. The free superior margin of this submucosal membrane is thickened to form the vocal ligament, which forms the vocal folds (true vocal cords) once covered by mucosa. The vocal folds also contain muscle fibers originating from the vocalis part of the thyroarytenoid muscle, which lies deep and inferior, parallel with the vocal ligament to which it is attached at the posterior end. The main function of the muscle is fine tonal control of the vocal cords. The vocal folds differ in size and color between males and females. Adult males typically have larger, longer folds (due to the sexually dimorphic laryngeal prominence), resulting in a lower-pitched voice. The vocal folds appear more pearly white in women than in men. Functional anatomy of the vocal cords The larynx, or voi |
The Greek island of Lemnos lies in which sea? | Visit Greece | Limnos The island of Hephaestus Serenely floating in the north of the Aegean Sea , Limnos (also spelt Lemnos) is a destination for a peaceful holiday in close contact with nature. Sheltered gulfs, extensive beaches and landscapes of volcanic rocks, alternate with small hills and traditional villages of stone houses. The volcanic island of Hephaestus, god of fire, lends its fertility to fruitful plains, which the locals make the best of by producing goods of unique taste and excellent quality. Among them, the renowned Muscat of Limnos, a Designation of Origin of Superior Quality sweet white wine with golden colour, rich aroma and full taste, and the cheese “kalathaki” (=little basket) a kind of white cheese that is left to dry and mature in small straw baskets, as well as its delicious yellowish version called “melíchloro” (meaning soft cheese of honey colour). The tasteful thyme honey and the fresh fish are also some of the great gifts of nature to the lucky island. The history of Limnos is lost in the mists of time. According to mythology, Hephaestus had his forge on the island and taught its first residents, the Sinties, the art of processing copper. The Island flourished during the prehistoric times. In 512BC it was conquered by the Persians, but it regained its liberty after the end of the Persian Wars. Since then, it had been subjugated consecutively by the Romans, the Venetians and the Turks, until its definitive liberation in 1912 during the 1st Balkan War. Capital of the island is Mýrina, a town beautiful for its traditional paved alleys, its old stone mansions, its promenade by the sea, and last but not least for its Byzantine Castle. The impressive castle that overlooks the town lies on a rocky and steep peninsula, on the hillside of which small deer roam free. Touring around the island is as much an enviable experience as choosing only some of its beauties to write about is a nasty task. Still, a visit to Limnos is not complete without having been to: • The Petrified Forest near the town of Moudros, where one has the chance to see fossilised trunks, leaves, fruit and palm-tree roots aged 20-22 million years. • The prehistoric settlement of Poliochni which is thought to be the oldest Neolithic city in Europe. Actually, a rectangular building with a double row of stepped seats that had been found on the site resembles a parliamentary architectural structure; that’s why it is presumed to be the oldest parliament discovered in the world! • The archaeological site of Hephaestia, the prehistoric capital of the Pelasgians, whose glory days lasted well over 2000 years (1000BC to 1200AD). Admire the ruins of a complex of a city built and rebuilt in 10 layers, including palaces, baths, Christian churches, a Hellenistic-Roman theatre, a necropolis, and a sanctuary dedicated to the great goddess Lemnos. • The two small lakes Alyki and Chortarolimni which constitute wetland habitats, refuge and breeding places for rare and endangered bird species. • The ideal for skin conditions and urinary system problems thermal springs of Hephaestus, at only 4km from Mýrina. • The waterfalls near the village of Káspakas, where the waters rush off a height of 15m to create an appealing natural site dotted with small plateaus and tiny ponds. • The village of Kontiás, one of the biggest and most beautiful ones, which is built on a pine-clad hill and is decorated by traditional stone houses, deserted windmills, and the picturesque church off Ághios Dimitrios with the stone bell tower. • The gorgeous sandy beaches of the islands, which range from peaceful, remote, romantic to busy and well-organised ones. Especially the water sports lovers will go crazy for the beaches of Thanos, Gomati (treat yourself with the pleasure of rolling on the sand dunes there) and Keros, with the last one being a well-known centre for aquatic pleasures and sports activities. Nevertheless, the repeaters of the island and the locals would answer Platý or Chavoúli should they be asked to choose a beach to appear on a postal card from Limnos. Getting |
Who was the father of British monarch King Edward VI? | 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 |
Tatiana Day is celebrated in January in which country? | Tatiana Day in Ukraine Home Calendar Holidays Ukraine Tatiana Day Tatiana Day in Ukraine Saint Tatyana Day, or St Tatiana Day, is observed across Ukraine on January 25 each year. It is also known as Students’ Day. A church dedicated to St Tatiana A church dedicated to St Tatiana, a Christian martyr who was beheaded in Rome in the 3rd century. ©iStockphoto.com/Mamchenko What Do People Do? Many students and churches in Ukraine celebrate Tatiana Day. Some clubs and groups at universities and other educational institutions hold events such as balls, dinners, and coffee mornings. Public Life Tatiana Day is an observance and not an official public holiday in Ukraine. Background Tatiana Day dates back to the beheading of St Tatiana, a Christian martyr who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. Her name day in the church calendar is on January 12. Many Orthodox Christian churches in Ukraine celebrate Tatiana Day according to the Julian calendar , which differs from the more commonly used Gregorian calendar . The Julian calendar date of St Tatiana’s Day falls on January 25 in the Gregorian calendar. The Students’ Day concept originated from when Russian empress Elizabeth Petrovna signed a decree establishing Moscow State University on January 25, 1755. This event coincided with St Tatiana’s day. A church dedicated to the saint was later built at the university. The holiday has expanded beyond Moscow State University and is celebrated in many places that were part of the former Soviet Union, including Ukraine. Many people also celebrate Students’ Day on November 17, as it marks the day when the World Congress of Students established International Students’ Day in 1946. Symbols Images that represent the likeness of St Tatiana are seen in churches and other places in Ukraine on Tatiana Day. |
Which British comedian created the character Dennis Pennis? | Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (Video 1997) - IMDb IMDb 13 January 2017 5:53 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 Pennis lives, in Cannes, New York and London, or does he? Because someone wants to take him down... Writers: a list of 625 titles created 07 Sep 2011 a list of 367 titles created 02 Dec 2012 a list of 191 titles created 28 Dec 2013 a list of 194 titles created 11 Apr 2015 a list of 768 titles created 05 Jun 2015 Title: Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (Video 1997) 7.3/10 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Very Important Pennis (TV Series 1995) Comedy Dennis Is Back And This Time Its Not Just England Now The Whole World Is In Trouble As Dennis Travels Around The World Interviewing More Celebrities Than Ever Before And Even Touring The BBC Televison Centre Stars: Paul Kaye, Demi Moore, Joan Collins Celebrities Beware Dennis Pennis Is On The Lose And Getting Right In Your Face Dennis Holds Nothing Back Daring To Asks The Question No Other Interviewer Would Stars: Paul Kaye, Keith Allen, Clive Anderson A rebellious young British bowls player teams with another older and more traditional player to take on the Australian bowls team. Director: Mel Smith Michael 'Mike' Strutter is a fictional character of an MTV show, Strutter. He was created and is played by Paul Kaye, the comedian and actor behind the character Dennis Pennis. Stars: Paul Kaye, Paul Garner, Lucy Montgomery Academy Award-winner Barbara Kopple directs this documentary portrait of Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Woody Allen , seen traveling with friends and fellow musicians during their New... See full summary » Director: Barbara Kopple Paul Kaye ... Dennis Pennis / Mike Strutter / Tony Cream / Brian Munich / Ken Touken / Lloyd Richmond / Labian Quest / Bob Boonah / Kenny Dogleash Edit Storyline Pennis lives, in Cannes, New York and London, or does he? Because someone wants to take him down... 10 October 1997 (UK) See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Dennis tries to engage Woody Allen while he's walking down the street with Soon-Yi Previn . Paul Kaye later had a small role in Allen's film Match Point (2005). Kaye is a big fan of Woody Allen and said that he and his film crew spotted him by chance while in New York; he was reluctant to go up to him because he didn't want to offend him, but his producer ordered him to do it because they'd been there for several weeks and had produced very little usable footage. See more » Quotes Dennis Pennis : [to Kenneth Clarke] It's such a shame you didn't become leader, I look at you and I think what a waste... What a massive waist! A cult relic of the 90s! 14 November 2006 | by jagheterjack00 (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews DENNIS PENNIS: TOO RUDE TOO LIVE was the third and final video to be released of Paul Kayes TV interviewer from hell character Dennis Pennis. By 1997 it seemed Kaye had had enough of his alter ego and made this video to mark the murder of Pennis. The video contains several unseen Pennis sketches which the BBC deemed, too bad taste for broadcast, a sketch featuring the arch bishop of Canterbury inparticular. The downside of this video is that it contains far too many sketches of Kayes other over the top and vulgar characters which rarely amuse. The sketches are strung together with a rather tatty plot involving a character named Mike Strutter (played by Kaye) who is out for Pennises blood for a lame insult which leads to the murder of Pennis. The video ends with the pennis killed with his own microphone after finally being caught up after months of hiding out by which time his hair has grown and also a long red beard in a chilling sequence whi |
Which famous race horse, and British Grand National winner, died on 18th October 1995? | The most famous racehorses in history | betHQ Home / Blog / The most famous racehorses in history The most famous racehorses in history By Captain Thomsen on 21 Jul 2015 It has been over three hundred years since thoroughbred horses were introduced to the West from the Middle East, revolutionising the sport of horseracing. Yet of the tens of thousands of horses that have been bred and raced across the world in this time, only a handful are counted among the most famous racehorses in history. Eclipse via CTG Publishing 1764-1789 Eclipse was arguably the greatest racehorse of the 18th century, racing in an era when the sport held little resemblance to modern horseracing. Eclipse won every race of his 18-race career, running distances of between 2 and 4 miles. His dominance was so marked that it led to the coining of the phrase "the rest were nowhere" in relation to decisive victories. His exploits are remembered to this day and the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes, France's Prix Eclipse and the US Eclipse Horse Racing Awards, are named in his honour. West Australian via Rehs Galleries 1850-1870 West Australian's career didn't have an auspicious start - he lost the first race of his career. However, this unremarkable juvenile turned into a champion, reserving his finest performances for his season as a three-year-old. In 1853, West Australian became the first racehorse in history to claim the UK Triple Crown, winning the 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and St. Leger Stakes. As a four-year-old, he also claimed the Ascot Gold Cup. Flying Fox via Farsettiarte 1896-1911 Flying Fox was one of the most celebrated racehorses of the Victorian era. He was notorious for his poor temperament and, as a result, was raced for just two years. During this time he dominated his opponents. As a three-year-old, he went unbeaten, claiming the Triple Crown along with the Eclipse Stakes and Princess of Wales's Stakes. Flying Fox went on to become an important sire, with descendants including the US Triple Crown champion, Coaltown. Man O' War via Venture Galleries 1917-1947 Man O' War battered his way into the history books with some of the most powerful performances in the history of American racing. He won nine of his ten races as a juvenile, and went on to draw national attention by destroying the field in some of the country's most popular races. His feats included winning the Belmont Stakes by 20 lengths and the Kenilworth Park Gold Cup by an astonishing 100 lengths. Towards the end of his career, it became increasingly difficult to find trainers willing to pit their horses against him, and he was retired in 1920 after receiving the Horse of the Year Award. Today many racing experts consider Man O'War to be the finest racehorse of all time. Phar Lap via The ABC 1926-1932 Phar Lap was the first racehorse to put Australasian horse racing on the map. Foaled in New Zealand, he spent the majority of his career racing in Australia, where he won a selection of the country's most prestigious races, including the Melbourne Cup, Victoria Derby and Cox Plate. He was famous for his imposing physique, standing 17 hands tall and powered by a heart that weighed almost twice that of the average racehorse. His career had a tragic end - Phar Lap died of a suspected arsenic poisoning shortly after beating a selection of America's most highly rated racehorses in the Agua Caliente Handicap in Mexico. Seabiscuit via Wikipedia 1933-1947 Seabiscuit's rag to riches story is the stuff of legend. A descendent of the famous Man O' War, he appeared to have inherited none of his grandsire's fire or passion when he began his racing career. In fact he lost his first 17 races, finishing most of these at the back of the field. He was eventually sold off to trainer, Tom Smith, who recognized the horse's potential and used his innovative training techniques to turn him into the most dominant handicap racehorse in the United States. The defining moment of Seabiscuit's career was his match race against Triple Crown winner, War Admiral. Watched by 40,000 race goers, Seabiscuit defeated the ¼ f |
Shakespeare was said to have coined the phrase ‘One fell swoop’ in which of his plays? | 'At one fell swoop' - the meaning and origin of this phrase At one fell swoop Suddenly; in a single action. Origin This is one of those phrases that we may have picked up early in our learning of the language and probably worked out its meaning from the context in which we heard it, without any clear understanding of what each word meant. Most native English speakers could say what it means but, if we look at it out of context, it doesn't appear to make a great deal of sense. That lack of understanding of the words in the phrase is undoubtedly the reason that this is often misspelled, for example, 'at one fail swoop', or even, with more justification as it might be thought to relate to birds, 'one fowl swoop'. It isn't difficult to also find examples of 'one foul swoop'. 'Stoop' is sometimes substituted for 'swoop' in all of the above variants, again drawing on avian imagery. So, what's that 'fell'? We use the word in a variety of ways: to chop, as in fell a tree; a moorland or mountain, like those in the northern UK; the past tense of fall, as in 'he fell over'. None of those seems to make sense in this phrase and indeed the 'fell' here is none of those. It's an old word, in use by the 13th century, that's now fallen out of use other than in this phrase, and is the common root of the term 'felon'. The Oxford English Dictionary defines 'fell' as meaning 'fierce, savage; cruel, ruthless; dreadful, terrible', which is pretty unambiguous. Shakespeare either coined the phrase, or gave it circulation, in Macbeth, 1605: MACDUFF: [on hearing that his family and servants have all been killed] All my pretty ones? Did you say all? O hell-kite! All? What, all my pretty chickens and their dam At one fell swoop? The kite referred to is a hunting bird, like the Red Kite, which was common in England in Tudor times and is now making a welcome return after near extinction in the 20th century. The swoop (or stoop as is sometimes now said) is the rapid descent made by the bird when capturing prey. Shakespeare used the imagery of a hunting bird's 'fell swoop' to indicate the ruthless and deadly attack by Macbeth's agents. In the intervening years we have rather lost the original meaning and use it now to convey suddenness rather than savagery. |
Radial, Crossply, and Run-flat are all types of what? | Get A Grip On Tire Selection - Radial or Cross-ply Tires? • Mick's Blog By Mick Farmer When I first came to Uganda, the choice of tyres was limited to either Firestone Translug or Firestone Translug! So, you were forced into a situation of having to pay over the odds for tyres that were, many times, unsuitable for the work that was expected of them. I was working for a project that was primarily operating in Southern Sudan, where the roads were poor, to say the least. This particular Firestone model, being a cross-ply (bias-ply) tyre was suited for the harsh demands of that environment. Cross-ply Tires Except for the generally low price, that is the only major advantage of a cross-ply / bias-ply tyre. The disadvantages include a strong and rigid sidewall. This causes the tyre to overheat when used on a sealed road surface and therefore, wear out quickly. When driven above 80 KPH cross-ply tyres will cause a vehicle to become unstable; this is because the tyres are trying to follow the natural lines of the road. Also, there is a risk of them exploding due to sever overheating. Most vehicle manufacturers advise against fitting cross-ply / bias-ply tyres unless the vehicle is being used in an extremely harsh environment where sidewall strength is crucial. Radial Tires When Michelin invented the radial tyre it was hailed, and rightly so, as the biggest contributor to road safety of the last century. The radial has a substantial list of advantages, which include a flexible sidewall that gives good vehicle stability and its ability to maintain maximum contact patch with the road surface when cornering. Because of the inherent flexibility of the tyre, it doesn’t tend to overheat and therefore, lasts longer. BUT remember that each tyre type has a maximum speed rating that should not be exceeded! The disadvantages are; one, the relatively weak and, therefore, vulnerable sidewall and; two, the initial price. With regard to the latter, if you take into consideration that the tyre lasts longer if maintained correctly, you will actually save money in the long run and be safer on the road to boot. A win-win situation if ever there was one! On then to the vast, sometimes baffling selection of tyres now available to us in Uganda and what to choose. You have to examine the type of work that your vehicle is going to do and what type of road surface / environment that the vehicle is going to be used on / in the majority of time. You should then pick a tyre to suit that environment. All Terrain Tires The all-terrain tyre has become very popular but you have to remember that this is a “jack of all trades and master of none” tyre. Whereas it’s overall performance is satisfactory, when it comes to the crunch it cannot compete with the specialist. |
What is the parasitic insect with the Latin name Pediculus humanus capitas better known as? | CDC - Lice Lice To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address: Enter Email Address ShareCompartir Lice are parasitic insects that can be found on people's heads, and bodies, including the pubic area. Human lice survive by feeding on human blood. Lice found on each area of the body are different from each other. The three types of lice that live on humans are: Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse), Pediculus humanus corporis (body louse, clothes louse), and Pthirus pubis ("crab" louse, pubic louse). Only the body louse is known to spread disease. Lice infestations (pediculosis and pthiriasis) are spread most commonly by close person-to-person contact. Dogs, cats, and other pets do not play a role in the transmission of human lice. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for treatment of lice infestations. |
Who designed the Banqueting House in London’s Whitehall? | Banqueting House | building, London, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Banqueting House building, London, United Kingdom THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Banqueting House, an example of Jacobean architecture, in Whitehall, London; designed by Inigo Jones and built in 1619–22. ChrisO Interior of the Banqueting House at Whitehall Palace, London; designed by Inigo Jones. © Adam Woolfitt/Corbis Learn about this topic in these articles: in Inigo Jones In 1619 the Banqueting House at Whitehall was destroyed by fire; and between that year and 1622 Jones replaced it with what has always been regarded as his greatest achievement. The Banqueting House consists of one great chamber, raised on a vaulted basement. It was conceived internally as a basilica on the Vitruvian model but without aisles, the superimposed columns being set against the... in building construction: Revival of Roman technics and materials ...after they had cooled and were cut into rectangular shapes. The first record of crown glass windows is their installation in double-hung counterweighted sliding-sash frames, at Inigo Jones’s Banqueting House in London in 1685. Large areas of such glass became common in the 1700s, pointing the way toward the great glass and iron buildings of the 19th century. |
Who was elected President of the Italian Republic in May 2006? | Giorgio Napolitano elected Italian president - Wikinews, the free news source Giorgio Napolitano elected Italian president From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! Share this: This page has been automatically archived by a robot, and is no longer publicly editable. Got a correction? Add the template {{ editprotected }} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators . Please note that the listed sources may no longer be available online. The new President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano The Italian Parliament in unified session elected Giorgio Napolitano the new President of the Italian Republic on May 10th. Napolitano, 80, was elected on the fourth ballot with 543 valid votes (the threshold to win the election was 505). The number of great electors (the Parliamentarians of both houses and the regional delegates) present was 1,000, of which 990 voted. The election process started on May 8th, but no winner emerged from the previous three ballots, which required a two-thirds supermajority. Italian parliamentary rules allow a simple majority from the fourth ballot onward. Other candidates who received more than two votes were Umberto Bossi (42), Massimo D'Alema (10), Giuliano Ferrara (7), Gianni Letta (6), Silvio Berlusconi (5), Roberto Dipiazza (3) and Sergio Pininfarina (3). There were 347 blank ballots, along with 14 votes of "null" and 10 vote that went to candidates who only received two votes or fewer. Italy was in an unusual political situation in which the term of outgoing President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was due to expire as the new center-left government led by Prime Minister Romano Prodi needed to be appointed. Prodi's coalition won the election of April 9-10, defeating the government of Berlusconi. It was not known if the President of the Republic was to be elected first or if the old President was still able to assign the role of Prime Minister. It was decided, after the election of the two Presidents of the Senate and the House of Parliament, to elect the new President of the Republic first. Ciampi's term expires on May 18, but he has agreed to resign on May 15 before Napolitano's inauguration. Napolitano is the first person to be elected President of the Republic who previously was a member of the Italian Communist Party . This audio file was created from the text revision dated 2006-05-13 and may not reflect subsequent text edits to this report. ( audio help ) |
What colour is the flag awarded for clean beaches in New Zealand and Canada? | Blue Flag Malta Blue Flag Malta Report The Blue Flag Programme The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3300 beaches and marinas in 39 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean. The Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches, harbours and marinas and boats which participate in the Blue Flag Programme and which have proven to be clean and safe and respecting the environment. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. The Blue Flag programme is one of the five programmes run by the independent non-profit international organisation The Foundation for Environmental Education. (FEE) The Blue Flag Programme includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators. Blue Flag Operator - Malta The National Blue Flag operator for Malta is Nature Trust (Malta) NTM. The environmental NGO was founded in 1962 and today it focuses on three major areas; ecological site management, environmental education and lobbying for a better environment. NTM launched the FEE programmes in Malta in 2002. Today it runs; Ekoskola (Green Flag), Blue Flag, Young Reporters for the Environment YRE. Blue Flag Operator - Malta The Maltese islands joined the Blue Flag programme in 2006. For season 2013, Malta was awarded 8 Blue Flag beaches across the Maltese islands and 1e Beach of Quality. Freelance web developer and web design Elaine Vella Catalano - © Blue Flag Malta - All Rights Reserved Contact National Operator |
John Wayne Airport is in which US state? | John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA) 18601 Airport Way Santa Ana, CA Airports - MapQuest Read more Read {{ review.expanded ? 'less' : 'more' }} John Wayne Airport SNA is an airport in Orange County, California serving the southeast metropolitan area of Los Angeles. It contains the shortest main runway in the United States. SNA Airport is the second busiest airport in the greater Los Angeles area with 9 million passengers traveling through annually. Originally started as a flying school in 1923 it eventually was purchased through a land swap by Orange County in 1939. During World War II it became part the Santa Ana Army Airfield and later was returned to the county after the war, becoming the Orange County Airport. It wasn’t until 1979, shortly after his death, the airport was renamed in honor of John Wayne. Located just south of I-405 and west of Highway 55, John Wayne Airport offers an array of parking options including hourly, daily, short-term, long-term, garage, economy and valet. There is one main terminal (Thomas F. Riley) with 3 subsequent terminals (A, B, C) all connected by walkway. There is 13 airlines serving John Wayne International flying to several domestic and international destinations. Dining options are bountiful at John Wayne whether its something quick like McDonald’s or something more leisurely like California Pizza Kitchen. In terms of shopping a majority of retail is newsstands and bookstores with Caterina’s specializing in snacks and chocolates. Getting to and from John Wayne travelers can take public transit with various buses and trains, limousines, rental cars, shuttles and taxis. If staying there are 5 hotels within close proximity to the airport including Wyndham Hotel Orange County Airport Irvine, the Marriott Hotel Irvine, and the Embassy Suites Irvine. |
Tynwald Day is celebrated on which island in July? | Tynwald Day - Facts of the Day Calendar Back to Facts of the Day Calendar UK Calendar dates british festivals .... folklore ... anniversaries .... on this day Tynwald Day Tynwald Day is the National Day of the Isle of Man, an island in in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. The island is not part of the United Kingdom or European Union, but is a possession of the British Crown with an independent administration. Its inhabitants (known as Manx) are British citizens. Flag: The Three Legs of Man Each year on 5th July, the Members of Tynwald - the Manx parliament - meet on Tynwald Hill in St Johns, for a ceremony, a legal requirement established by the Island's ninth century rulers. The hill is said to have been built by the Vikings and to contain soil from each of the 17 island parishes. The July ceremony declares in Manx Gaelic and English, laws passed during the year and hears petitions from Manx citizens. The Tynwald, the Isle of Man's parliament, is of Norse (Viking) origin and has existed on the island for more than 1,000 years, making it the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence. (Iceland’s Althing was founded earlier but its existence was interrupted.) Facts about the Isle of Man Population: 80,058 Capital: Douglas Area: 572 sq km (221 sq miles) Approximately 48 km (32 miles) long and between 13 and 24 km (8 and 15 miles) in breadth Major languages: English, Manx The Manx Electric Railway, formed in 1893, was one of the first in the world. The island’s name is believed to come from its ruler and protector, Celtic Sea God Manannan. The native Manx Cat from the Isle of Man is tailless and its origins are subject to folklore. Legend has it a pair of cats were the last to enter Noah’s Ark. The door was slammed, severing their tails. |
When a young squire was knighted for his deeds of valour in battle, he was said to have won his what? | The Baldwin Project: The Story of Roland by James Baldwin KNIGHTED ON THE BATTLEFIELD [70] SCARCELY had the army rested from the fatigues of the march across the Alps, when messengers came the third time from the pope, praying Charlemagne to hasten his coming. "The heathen triumph! The Christians are put to the sword! The Holy Father charges thee as the champion of Christendom to come quickly to his aid!" At once the camp at Aosta was broken up, and the great host advanced by hasty marches on towards Rome. And Roland and Ogier the Dane rode side by side, and lamented that they were not yet armed knights, and could not take any active part in the battle which was soon to be fought. "I have not long to live," said Ogier; "and the heaviest thought that weighs upon my mind is, that I shall die without having distinguished myself in arms, and without having done aught for the glory of the king or the honor of knighthood." "It shall not be," answered Roland. "You shall not die thus early and thus shamefully. I will again intercede with my uncle the king, and I will save you. And [71] ere many years we both shall be knights, armed and belted and spurred, brothers-in-arms and peers of the king, worthy to do our part in battle with the unbelievers, and in all honorable undertakings." The French arrived at Sutri. Roland saw with pleasure the familiar haunts of his boyhood. He pointed out to Ogier the rocky cleft on the hilltop, where, years before, he had watched for the coming of Charlemagne's host. And, when the old castle came in view, many memories, pleasant and painful, rushed into his mind. Oliver's father, Count Rainier, had long ago removed to Genoa, and the place was now held by strangers; nor did Roland see a single face in the town that he remembered as having known in the days of his childhood. A short distance beyond Sutri, they met the Pagan host who had come out of Rome to give them battle. Charlemagne decided to attack them at once. Duke Namon, as the worthiest of the peers, led the vanguard of the French; but Roland and Ogier staid in the rear with the other squires, much grieving that it was not allowed them to bear arms, and that they could take only the part of lookers-on in this great contest. The golden standard of the king, the sacred Oriflamme, was carried by one Alory, who claimed it as the right of an Italian; he being a native of Apulia. Roland and Ogier climbed a hill in order the better to view the fight. Duke Namon, with the bravest knights of France and their Italian allies, followed the standard to the attack. At the first assault the Pagans [72] were worsted: they seemed to fall back in confusion, and Duke Namon pressed upon them right valiantly. Then the foe rallied again; they stood stubbornly; they rushed savagely upon the bearers of the golden standard. Alory and his cowardly companions from Lombardy were frightened: they had not the fearless hearts which are born of Northern blood. They turned, and fled for their lives. Full of joy now were the Pagans to see the Oriflamme in flight: full of shame and bewilderment were the French. In vain did Duke Namon strive to turn the tide: he was hemmed in by giant foes on every side. He fought manfully, but against such odds, that he was soon taken prisoner. Many other knights, the bravest among the French, were overpowered. Charlemagne himself was hard beset. His lance failed him, he was unhorsed; and yet most valiantly did he defend himself. Roland and the Dane could no longer hold themselves aloof. They saw Alory and his coward Lombards coming up the hill in shameful flight. They called the squires around them, and urged them to rally to the fray like heroes. "But how shall we fight without arms?" asked the faint-hearted. "Fight with whatever comes to hand!" cried Roland. "A sharpened stake wielded by a brave man is better than a lance in the hands of a coward. Let us die here for the king and for France rather than turn our backs to the foe." [73] Alory and his Lombards were now very near. "Believe me," cried Ogier, "if God have part or parcel i |
Which US state is known as the ‘Old Line State’? | Maryland's Nicknames NICKNAMES Maryland is known as both the Old Line State and the Free State. Old Line State. According to some historians, General George Washington bestowed the name "Old Line State" and thereby associated Maryland with its regular line troops, the Maryland Line, who served courageously in many Revolutionary War battles. For a closer examination of the background on this nickname, see: The Origin of the "Old Line State" , by Ryan Polk (2005). Free State. Maryland was first recognized as a "Free State" on November 1, 1864. On that date, the Maryland Constitution of 1864 took effect. By its provisions, slavery within the State's borders was abolished, and Maryland, indeed, became a free state. To celebrate the emancipation, under direction of the Baltimore City Council, five hundred guns were fired, bells were rung, and flags displayed "to attest the joy of the people at their great deliverance." Much later, the nickname "Free State" was used in a different context by Hamilton Owens, editor of the Baltimore Sun. In 1923, Georgia Congressman William D. Upshaw, a firm supporter of Prohibition, denounced Maryland as a traitor to the Union for refusing to pass a State enforcement act. Mr. Owens thereupon wrote a mock-serious editorial entitled "The Maryland Free State," arguing that Maryland should secede from the Union rather than prohibit the sale of liquor. The irony in the editorial was subtle, and Mr. Owens decided not to print it. He popularized the nickname, however, in later editorials. |
Which legendary folk singer played his first concert in Vietnam, in April 2011? | LiveLeak.com - Bob Dylan plays his first gig in Vietnam Bob Dylan plays his first gig in Vietnam 10 April 2011 Last updated at 12:14 ET Legendary folk singer Bob Dylan, whose songs became anthems of the 1960s anti-Vietnam war movement, has played his first concert in the Communist country. Dylan played a concert in Ho Chi Minh City - formerly Saigon - on Sunday evening. Dylan, 69, jammed on stage playing guitar, harmonica and keyboard and singing hits including A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall and Highway 61 Revisited. During the time of the Vietnam conflict, many of Dylan's protest songs defined the mood of a generation, with young Americans marching for peace followed by similar protests in the UK and other western countries. Around half of the 8,000 seats at RMIT University were sold, to a mix of Vietnamese and foreigners, Associated Press reported. Correspondents say many in youthful Vietnam have never heard of the man who wrote Blowin' in the Wind and The Times They - |
Durango, Veracruz and Campeche are all states in which country? | Mexico States Buy data Donate Updates: On 2015-10-29, the legislature of Quintana Roo unanimously approved the creation of the municipality of Puerto Morelos. This community was separated from the municipality of Benito Juarez. (See source [15]). A law effective 2016-01-30 changes the official name of Distrito Federal to Ciudad de M�xico. Quintana Roo is switching to Eastern Time on 2015-02-01 at 2:00 a.m. It will not observe daylight saving time. Update 5 to Geopolitical Entities and Codes, the successor to FIPS PUB 10-4, was issued on 2011-08-31. It changes the name of Veracruz-Llave to Veracruz. The formal name of Quer�taro state is Quer�taro Arteaga, not Quer�taro de Arteaga, although a Google search in 2004 found more references to the latter by eleven to one. The Constitution of Veracruz state (source [7]) gives the formal name as "Veracruz-Llave", but the state government website (source [8]) uses the name "Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave". The capital of Veracruz state is sometimes called Jalapa, sometimes Xalapa, sometimes Jalapa Enr�quez, and sometimes Xalapa Enr�quez. The fashion seems to have turned from Jalapa to Xalapa recently. When I was first investigating it, there were official city websites at www.xalapa.gob.mx and www.jalapa.gob.mx, both of them using the spelling Xalapa. In the 1990s, almost all sources, including Mexican ones, used Jalapa. Source [14] said "Jalapa, formerly Xalapa". International standard ISO 3166-2 was published on December 15, 1998. It superseded ISO/DIS 3166-2 (draft international standard). For Mexico, the draft standard showed 31 states and one federal district. The final standard shows the same divisions and the same codes, except for the federal district. The code for Distrito Federal was changed from D.F to DIF. Country overview: ISO: Codes from ISO 3166-2. FIPS: Codes from FIPS PUB 10-4. Conv: Conventional abbreviation. INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estad�stica, Geograf�a e Informatica uses a two-digit code to represent each state. Most of them are the same as the two digits in the FIPS codes (see note). Population: 2010-05-31 census. Tz: Time zone (hours offset from Greenwich; ~ indicates daylight saving time observed) Capital: Common name is not in parentheses; adding parenthetical parts gives formal name. The English name of Ciudad de M�xico is Mexico City. Postcode: The Mexican postal service has defined a five-digit postal code (C�digo Postal). The first two digits represent a state, a part of a state, or (in Ciudad de M�xico) a political delegation. The range of postal codes for each state is shown. Notes on codes: In the 1960s, the U.S. and Canadian postal authorities developed two-letter state and province codes, with care to avoid overlap. That is, no state code was the same as any province code. Computer systems very frequently used these sets of codes. Many companies and government agencies have to deal with data from all of North America. The Mexican authorities never got around to deciding on an official set of two-letter state codes, so anyone who wanted to use such a set, made up their own. It's not very hard to find a set of two-letter, mnemonic state/province codes for all three countries with no overlap, so some groups did just that; others didn't care about the overlap, because they were using a combination of state and country code to identify a particular division. I recently did a search and found a dozen different systems of state codes or abbreviations for Mexico, most of which were two-letter codes. They were used by industry groups (railroads, airlines) and governments (state police departments, military), among others. No two of them were identical. The 'C' states were especially mixed, so that in different systems, CP might represent Campeche or Chiapas, CH might mean Chiapas, Chihuaha, or Coahuila, etc. A new problem has recently arisen. Almost all code systems use NL for Nuevo Le�n. In 2002, as a result of Newfoundland changing its official name to Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canadian postal ser |
Who wrote the novel ‘Doctor Zhivago’? | Pasternak Is Dead; Wrote 'Dr. Zhivago' Pasternak Is Dead; Wrote 'Dr. Zhivago' By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW, Tuesday, May 31--Boris Pasternak, noted Russian poet, author of the controversial novel "Doctor Zhivago" and winner of the 1958 Nobel Prize for Literature, died in his sleep last night, family friends reported. He was 70 years old. As a result of the novel--never published in the Soviet Union but a best-seller in Western countries--Mr. Pasternak was the center of world-wide uproar. The novel was judged highly for literary merit and insights into Communist society. Mr. Pasterak became ill on May 1 at his home in Peredelkino, a writers' colony about twenty miles outside of Moscow. Along with a heart ailment he suffered from lung cancer, stomach bleeding and other infirmities. Spanned Joy and Pathos The life of Boris Pasternak spanned the heights and depths, the glories and tragedies, the joy and pathos that was Russia of the twentieth century. So closely was he identified with the soil, the history, the tradition and the mystery of Russia that he could not imagine life away from the land where he was born on Feb. 10, 1890. At the peak of the political controversy within the Soviet Union over his great novel, "Doctor Zhivago," and the award to him of the Nobel Prize Communist propagandists demanded that he leave Russia. Mr. Pasternak wrote a letter to Premier Khrushchev declining the Nobel Prize and adding what his friends felt was the simple truth: "Leaving the motherland will equal death for me. I am tied to Russia by birth, by life and work." World fame came to Mr. Pasternak very late in life--with the publication of "Doctor Zhivago," the award to it in 1958 of the Nobel Prize, its translation into dozens of languages and almost overpowering barrage of publicity in every kind of media. But long before this he had taken his place in the literary life of Russia as one of the great masters of the century. Mr. Pasternak had made his mark and reputation before the Bolshevik Revolution. His place in the high ranks of Russian poetry was secure even before World War I. By the late Nineteen Thirties Mr. Pasternak was turning more and more to the translation of foreign classics. His translations into Russian of Shakespeare's Hamlet," "Henry IV," "Romeo and Juliet," "Anthony and Cleopatra" and "Othello" are of a quality seldom equaled. Considered Himself a Poet It was as a poet that Mr. Pasternak made his mark in the world and it was a poet that he considered himself. The fact that his world fame was based upon a novel he regarded as more an accident of time, place and history than anything else. The publication of "Doctor Zhivago" was the great literary event of postwar Russia. Yet the novel still has not been published in the land of its composition. By early 1954, the novel had been reduced to approximately the shape in which it finally was published. Some poetical excerpts from it were published in a Moscow literary journal, arrangements had been made to serialize it in the leading Soviet magazine, Novy Mir, and book publication was under contract. When Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, an Italian publisher, visited Moscow, Mr. Pasternak readily gave him a copy of the book for publication in Italy. It was to be brought out simultaneously with the Soviet edition. But publishing and politics are inextricably intertwined in Russia. By 1956, despite--and in part because of--the anti-Stalin revelations of Mr. Khrushchev, the whole of Soviet policy was in flux. Concern was widespread over the consequences of too rapid relaxation. The symptoms of the Polish and Hungarian uprisings were only too apparent on the political landscape. In this atmosphere the decision to publish "Doctor Zhivago" in Russia was countermanded. Book Widely Acclaimed Every effort was made to withdraw the manuscript from Signor Feltrinelli. But it was in vain. The book was published abroad, acclaimed in a torrent of adjectives such as had not been poured out upon a Russian writer since the time of Tolstoy, Chekhov and Turgenev. The cent |
In zoology, which order of mammals include apes, monkeys, prosimians and man? | Zoology -- Primates -- Prosimians Prosimians: The Most Ancient Living Primates Cladogram after Tudge in The Tree of Life What are Cladograms? Cladograms show presumed relationships between organisms. Traditionally, the earliest (oldest, most primitive) forms are shown at the top, the most recent (youngest or most derived) at the bottom. The Prosimians, found chiefly in Madagascar, are listed on this page. The Platyrrhini are the New World monkeys. Cercopithecoidea are Old World monkeys, Hominoidea include the Gibbons, Lesser and Great Apes. A few extinct forms are asterisked. Taxonomic listings (these pages) generally follow the sequence of Orders, Families and Genera as revealed by such cladograms or taxonomic "trees." These trees are subject to change as newer and better information becomes available, especially from modern genetic and biochemical research. Learn more about Taxonomy, Systematics and Cladistics at the Taxonomy Page of this website. About GREEN notations: pg20 refers to a page in The Pictorial Guide to Living Primates where a photograph may be found. pgn18 is a drawing in the same book by the illustrator Stephen Nash. The book is available at libraries. Request an interlibrary loan if necessary. |
In 1965, who became the first British driver to win the Indianapolis 500? | Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy - Blog - The Henry Ford Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy Search our website to find what you’re looking for. Search Select Your Language You can select the language displayed on our website. Click the drop-down menu below and make your selection. Past Forward Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy September 9, 2013 The Indianapolis 500 is America’s premier motorsports event. Since its inaugural run in 1911, Indy has exemplified our country’s obsession with speed. It is ironic, then, that one of its most significant victories came from a Scottish driver in a British-built (though American-powered) car. In one fell swoop, Jim Clark’s 1965 win in the Lotus-Ford Type 38 marked the end of the four-cylinder Offenhauser engine’s dominance, the end of the front engine, and the incursion of European design into the most American of races. The Henry Ford holds many important objects, photographs and documents that tell this fascinating story. From left to right: Dan Gurney, Colin Chapman and Jim Clark in 1963 (THF110625). By the early 1960s, four-cylinder roadsters were an ingrained tradition at the Indianapolis 500. Race teams were hesitant to experiment with anything else. American driver Dan Gurney, familiar with the advanced Formula One cars from the British firm Lotus, saw the potential in combining a lithe European chassis with a powerful American engine. He connected Lotus’s Colin Chapman with Ford Motor Company and the result was a lightweight monocoque chassis fitted with a specially designed Ford V-8 mounted behind the driver. Scotsman Jim Clark, Team Lotus’s top driver, took the new design to an impressive second place finish at Indy in 1963. While Clark started strong in the 1964 race, having earned pole position with a record-setting qualifying time, he lost the tread on his left rear tire, initiating a chain reaction that collapsed his rear suspension and ended his race early. The lightning-fast Wood Brothers crew refuels Jim Clark’s car at the 1965 Indianapolis 500. After a fiery crash the year before, Indy officials mandated smaller fuel tanks. Quick refueling stops became essential (THF110504). Based on his past performances, Jim Clark entered the 1965 race as the odds-on favorite. Ford was especially eager for a win, though, and sought every advantage it could gain. The company brought in the Wood Brothers to serve as pit crew. The Woods were legendary in NASCAR for their precision refueling drills, and they were no less impressive at Indianapolis where they filled Clark’s car with 50 gallons in less than 20 seconds. This time, the race was hardly a contest at all. Clark led for 190 of the race’s 200 laps and took the checkered flag nearly two minutes ahead of his nearest rival. Jim Clark became the first driver to finish the Indianapolis 500 with an average speed above 150 mph (he averaged 150.686) and the first foreign driver to win since 1916. The race – and the cars in it – would never be the same. Many of The Henry Ford’s pieces from Clark’s remarkable victory are compiled in a special Expert Set on our Online Collections page . The most significant artifact from the 1965 race is, of course, car #82 itself. Jim Clark’s 1965 Lotus-Ford Type 38 joined our collection in 1977 and has been a visitor favorite ever since. Dan Gurney, who brought Lotus and Ford together, shared his reminiscences with us in an interview on our OnInnovation site , shown below. The Henry Ford’s collection also includes a set of coveralls worn by Lotus mechanic Graham Clode at the 1965 race, and a program from the 1965 Victory Banquet signed by Clark himself. Photographs in our collection include everything from candid shots of Gurney, Chapman and Clark to posed portraits of Clark in #82 at the Brickyard. The Henry Ford’s extensive Dave Friedman Photo Collection includes more than 1,400 images of the 1965 Indianapolis 500 showing the countless cars, drivers, crew members and race fans that witnessed history being made. Finally, the Phil Harms Collection includes home movies of the 1965 r |
What was US President Gerald Ford’s middle name? | Gerald Ford - Biography - IMDb Gerald Ford Biography Showing all 61 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (45) | Personal Quotes (8) Overview (5) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Gerald Rudolph Ford was the 38th President of the United States from August 1974 until January 1977. Ford was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska as Leslie Lynch King, Jr., being the son of Leslie Lynch King and Dorothy Ayer Gardner King. His parents separated two weeks after his birth and his mother took him to Grand Rapids, Michigan to live with her parents. On February 1, 1916, his mother Dorothy King married Gerald R. Ford, a paint salesman. The Fords began calling their son Gerald R. Ford, Jr. but this name became legal only on December 3, 1935. Aged 13, Ford knows that Gerald Ford Sr., was not his biological father, but it lasted until 1930 he met his biological father Leslie King, who made an unexpected stop in Grand Rapids. Ford grew up in a family with three younger half-brothers (Thomas, Richard, and James). He attended South High School in Grand Rapids, where he already showed is athletics skills, being named to the honor society and the "All-City" and "All-State" football teams. As a scout he was ranked Eagle Scout in November 1927. He earned money by working in the family paint business and at a local restaurant. Ford attended The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor from 1931 to 1935. He majored in economics and political science and graduated with a B.A. degree in June 1935. He played on the University's national championship football teams in 1932 and 1933 and was voted MVP of Wolverine in 1934. He also played in All-Star and benefit football games. He denied offers from two professional football teams, (Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers), but chose to become boxing coach and assistant varsity football coach at Yale hoping to attend law school there. Ford earned his law degree in 1941. After returning to Michigan and passing his bar exam, Ford set up a law partnership in Grand Rapids with Philip Buchen, a University of Michigan fraternity brother (who later served on Ford's White House staff as Counsel to the President). In April 1942 Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and became a physical fitness instructor at a flight school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In the spring of 1943 he began service in the light aircraft carrier USS Monterey. Ford spent the remainder of the war ashore and was discharged as a lieutenant commander in February 1946. He returned to Grand Rapids to become a partner in the locally prestigious law firm of Butterfield, Keeney, and Amberg. His first political experience was in the summer of 1940 when he was working in the presidential campaign of Wendell Willkie. Six years later he decided to challenge Bartel Jonkman for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 1948 election. Ford won the nomination and after that was elected to Congress on November 2, 1948, receiving 61% of the vote. On October 15 1948, the height of the campaign, Ford married Elizabeth ('Betty') Anne Bloomer Warren, a department store fashion consultant. Betty was born on April 8, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Grand Rapids. They subsequently had four children: Michael Gerald (March 14, 1950), John Gardner (March 16, 1952), Steven Meigs (May 19, 1956) and Susan Elizabeth (July 6, 1957). Ford served in the House of Representatives from January 3, 1949 to December 6, 1973. He was re-elected twelve times, winning each time with more than 60% of the vote. As his ambition was to become Speaker of the House already in the early 1950s, he denied offers to run for both the Senate and the Michigan governorship in these years. In 1961 he became chairman of the House Republican Conference. In 1963 President Johnson appointed Ford to the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He was the last living member of the Warren Commission. In 1965 Ford was chosen as the House minority leader, a post he held until 1973. As minorit |
In humans, Graves disease is the result of an overactive what? | Overactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Complications of Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is a disorder in which your thyroid gland makes and releases more thyroid hormone than your body needs. Your doctor may say you have an " overactive thyroid ," or refer to the condition as "overactive thyroid disease." Your thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck. Hormones released by the thyroid affect nearly every part of your body from your brain to your skin and muscles. They play a crucial role in controlling how your body uses energy, a process called metabolism . This includes how your heart beats and even how you burn calories. Women are five to 10 times more likely to develop hyperthyroidism than men. Causes of Hyperthyroidism The causes of hyperthyroidism include: Graves' disease . The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Graves' disease. The body's immune system creates an antibody that causes the gland to make an excessive amount of thyroid hormone. Graves' disease runs in families, and usually affects younger women. Thyroiditis. Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid. A virus or problem with the immune system causes the gland to swell, leaking thyroid hormone into the bloodstream. There are several types of thyroiditis. Subacute: A sudden, painful form of thyroiditis of unknown cause. The thyroid usually heals on its own after a few months. The thyroid can become underactive for a while before it returns to normal. Postpartum: This type of thyroiditis affects women after pregnancy . One to two women out of every 10 women develop hyperthyroidism after having a baby . It usually lasts a month or two, followed by several months of underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ). In most women, the thyroid returns to normal. Silent: This type is similar to postpartum thyroiditis but is not related to pregnancy. The thyroid produces too much hormone but patients do not develop a painful thyroid gland. Some people may develop hypothyroidism afterwards. Thyroid nodule . One or more lumps, or nodules, can grow in the thyroid gland, gradually increasing the gland's activity and the amount of thyroid hormone in your blood . If one nodule causes hyperthyroidism, it is called a single toxic nodule. If several nodules cause the thyroid to become overactive, the condition is called toxic multinodular goiter . Continued Excess iodine. You may also develop hyperthyroidism if you eat, drink, or are otherwise exposed to substances that contain a high amount of iodine. Iodine is used by the body to make thyroid hormone. Kelp or seaweed supplements and the medication amiodarone ( Cordarone , Pacerone ), once used to treat irregular heartbeats, are examples of medicines that contain a lot of iodine. Thyroid medications . Taking too much thyroid hormone medication can wreak havoc on your thyroid gland and cause hyperthyroidism. If you have been prescribed thyroid replacement hormone (for hypothyroidism ), never take an extra dose, even if you missed one, without first talking to your doctor. Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may be vague and can often mimic other illnesses and conditions. If you have a very mild form of hyperthyroidism, you may not notice any symptoms. Symptoms are often particularly subtle in the elderly. However, an overactive thyroid often leads to discomfort or even disability that disrupts your everyday activities or routines. Thyroid enlargement, called a goiter, occurs in most people with hyperthyroidism. You may see or feel a lump in the front of your neck. Sometimes only your doctor will be able to detect a goiter. Other symptoms of hyperthyroidism include: Anxiety , nervousness, and irritability Radioactive iodine uptake test to see your thyroid’s absorption of iodine Thyroid scan to see where iodine is in the thyroid Continued How Is Hyperthyroidism Treated? There are several different ways to treat hyperthyroidism. Before choosing the one that's best for you, your doctor will consider your age, overall heath, severity of your symptoms, and s |
In Southern Australia, a strong, hot, dry dusty wind is known by what name? | Wind of the World: Brickfielder | weatheronline.co.uk Location: Australia The Brickfielder is a strong, hot, dry and dusty wind in southern Australia. The Brickfielder usually occurs during summer and is mainly affecting southeast Australia's states of Victoria and New South Wales . The Brickfielder is associated with the passage of a frontal zone of a low pressure. Preceding the passage of the front tropical, hot, dry north-westerly desert air from the interior of Australia is carrying clouds of dust and bringing sudden hot spells , often exceeding 38C (100F), to areas which normally have a much milder climate. The temperature might jump up 15 to 20 °C within hours. After the front has passed, temperatur es will drop dramatically again and the now cold winds are veering to more south, south-westerly directions, originating from polar air masses and still blowing quite strong, often with gusts reaching gale force. The passing of the cold-front itself is often associated with violent thunderstorms even triggereing tornadoes. This wind now is called a Southerly Buster, the uneven brother of the Brickfielder. For example, on January 14, 2001 temperatures in Sydney reached 34C (93F), with NE winds and dropped to 23C (73F) the very next day, veering to SE. The hot northerly wind blew across the Brickfields, formerly so called, a district of Sydney and carried clouds of reddish dust from the brickworks over the nascent city - thus the name: Brickfielder. However, another - agricultural - explanation comes from the hot and dry character of the northerly wind itself, turning the surface of the already dry soil hard as bricks. Therefore, by confusion, every dry, hot wind from the north might be called a Brickfielder today. The Brickfielder is related to the Argentinian Zonda wind Advertisement |
What price did an adult British passport rise to in 2009? | Passports up in price to £77.50 – three times rate of inflation - Telegraph Travel News Passports up in price to £77.50 – three times rate of inflation The price of a British passport is to rise from £72 to £77.50, with fewer people travelling in the recession blamed for the above-inflation increase. From September 3, the cost of a 10-year adult passport will rise by seven per cent from £72 to £77.50 Photo: AFP/GETTY By Harry Wallop, Consumer Affairs Editor 7:26PM BST 07 Jul 2009 The hike in the cost will take place in September, and means the document has now risen three times higher than the level of inflation since 1997 when the Labour Government came to power. The Home Office claims the above-inflation increase is due to the recession as the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) had "lost revenue". The sharp economic downturn has led to fewer travellers and businessmen needing to renew their passports, with 5.25 million passports issued in the year to March 2009, compared with 5.9 million the previous year. Passports are the latest key service to increase in price by more than the rate of inflation, with water bills, council tax and postage stamps all jumping this year. Consumer groups criticised the rise, saying holidaymakers were being "penalised"; the Conservatives claimed the Government was trying to hide the cost of the ID card scheme in the price of a passport. Related Articles Home Secretary abandons compulsory ID cards 01 Jul 2009 Travellers have now seen the price of a passport jump from £18 in 1997. If the cost had risen in line with retail prices, it would now cost just £24.55. Inflation, as measured by retail prices, is in negative territory, with average prices down by 1.1 per cent. James Hall, the chief executive of the IPS, said: "This year demand has fallen and we must ensure this lost revenue doesn't affect our ability to deliver a quality product and excellent customer service. "However we were still faced with an increase in net costs that risked undermining our high standards of integrity and customer service. The increase in fees will ensure that the service customers have rightly come to expect can be maintained." Consumer groups argued it should not be travellers that pick up the bill for the IPS's falling revenues. Richard Bates, public services expert at Consumer Focus, the Government-funded watchdog, said: "Unlike private sector businesses, they're in the unusual position of being able to raise prices when business drops off. Many holidaymakers will be shocked by this above inflation rise, particularly at this difficult economic time." Some of the increased costs of the passports in recent years have been because the documents have become more sophisticated, containing basic biometric information. From next year, new passports will also include finger prints. Bob Atkinson, travel experts at TravelSupermarket.com, said: "I am not surprised the price keeps on going up, but the fact that it has risen once again by above inflation – just when we need to promote travel and support the aviation industry – seems to penalise holidaymakers." The Home Office strongly denied the Conservative's claims that rising passport prices were to fund the cost of ID cards, pointing out that the IPS's budget was "completely ring-fenced". |
What is the first name of the butler in the US tv series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’, starring Will Smith? | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Follow EDIT A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Grammy Award-winner Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. His mother wants him to learn some good old-fashioned values from his successful relatives. But Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust uncle, Philip Banks (James Avery), Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten and Daphne Maxwell Reid) and three conceited cousins, Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro), Hilary (Karyn Parsons) and Ashley (Tatyana Ali) - and even the butler, Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell). As the Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative, Will adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle. Yet, he reminds everyone that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price. Repeats can be seen on Nick at Nite, The N (Noggin's nightime program lineup), and weekday afternoons on TBS. Nielsen Ratings (Top 20 or better) Not in Top 20 in the 1990 - 1991 Season #18 in the 1991 - 1992 Season #14 in the 1992 - 1993 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1993 - 1994 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1994 - 1995 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1995 - 1996 Season Theme Song: "Fresh Prince" Lyrics and music by Will Smith. Produced by Will Smith in association with "A Touch Of Jazz". Now this is the story all about how My life got flipped, turned upside down And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air In West Philadelphia born and raised On the playground where I spent most of my days Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool And shootin' some B-ball outside of the school When a couple of guys who were up to no good Started making trouble in my neighbourhood I got in one little fight and my mom got scared She said "you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air" I whistled for a cab and when it came near the License plate said "Fresh" and had dice in the mirror If anything I could say that this cab was rare But I thought nah, forget it, yo homes to bel-air I pulled up to a house about seven or eight And I yelled to the cabbie 'Yo homes, smell you later Looked at my kingdom I was finally there To sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Airmoreless |
Which British Prime Minister said ‘A week is a long time in politics’? | Harold Wilson - Wikiquote Harold Wilson Jump to: navigation , search This Party needs to protect itself against the activities of small groups of inflexible political persuasion, extreme so-called left and in a few cases extreme so-called moderates, having in common only their arrogant dogmatism. James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx , KG, OBE, FRS, PC ( 11 March 1916 – 24 May 1995 ) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970, and again from 1974 to 1976. He had an impressive educational background, becoming an Oxford don at 21 and working as a war time civil servant; he was made a government minister immediately after he was elected to Parliament. As Leader of the Labour Party he moved the party towards a technocratic approach and appeared more in tune with the 'swinging sixties'; however his government was beset by economic difficulties and he was unexpectedly defeated in 1970. His return to office with a tiny majority in the mid-1970s saw a referendum which endorsed British membership of the European Communities. He resigned suddenly in 1976, and in his retirement suffered from Alzheimers' disease. Contents Sourced[ edit ] On 5 September, when the TUC unanimously rejected wage restraint, it was the end of an era, and all the financiers, all the little gnomes in Zürich and other finance centres about whom we keep on hearing, had started to make their dispositions in regard to sterling. Hansard, House of Commons, 5th series, vol. 560, col. 579. Speech in the House of Commons (12 November 1956); often quoted as "gnomes of Zürich". In all our plans for the future, we are re-defining and we are re-stating our Socialism in terms of the scientific revolution. But that revolution cannot become a reality unless we are prepared to make far-reaching changes in economic and social attitudes which permeate our whole system of society. The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or for outdated methods on either side of industry. Usually quoted as "the white heat of the technological revolution". Speech at Labour Party conference, October 1, 1963. Labour Party Annual Conference Report, 1963, pages 139-140. Hughie, get your tanks off my lawn. Statement to trade union leader Hugh Scanlon (c.1969), as quoted in "Lord Scanlon" in The Telegraph (28 January 2004) The government have only a small majority in the House of Commons. I want to make it quite clear that this will not affect our ability to govern. Having been charged with the duties of Government we intend to carry out those duties. David Butler, Coalitions in British Politics (Macmillan, London, 1978), p. 99. Television broadcast, October 1964, after winning the general election . Smethwick Conservatives can have the satisfaction of having topped the poll, of having sent a Member who, until another election returns him to oblivion, will serve his time here as a Parliamentary leper. Hansard, House of Commons, 5th series, vol. 701, col. 71. Speech in the House of Commons, 3 November, 1964. The 1964 general election had seen the defeat of Wilson's Shadow Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker by Conservative Peter Griffiths after an allegedly racist campaign. Griffiths was indeed defeated at the next election but returned to Parliament in 1979 and served until 1997. I know I speak for everyone in these islands, all parties, all our people, when I say to Mr. Smith tonight: "Prime Minister, think again". Broadcast speech calling on the Government of Rhodesia not to declare independence , October 12, 1965. Quoted in The Times, October 13, 1965, p. 8. It is difficult for us to appreciate the pressures which are put on men I know to be realistic and reasonable, not only in their executive capacity but in the highly organized strike committees in the individual ports by this tightly knit group of politically motivated men who, as the last general election showed, utterly failed to secure acceptance of their views by the British electorate, but who are now determined to exercise back-stage |
Which UK television chef caused controversy by cooking a human placenta on his show? | TV Chef Likens Eating Puppy Meat to Eating Pork : TreeHugger TV Chef Likens Eating Puppy Meat to Eating Pork Photo: wsilver / cc British celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has made a name for himself by venturing into the darkest corners of culinary arts. Throughout his career as host of several cooking shows in the UK, Fearnley-Whittingstall has put his taste-buds to the test, eating, amongst other things, roadkill, giraffe testicles, fruit bats, and even some human placenta he whipped up as a pate. Needless to say, the TV chef has an iron stomach -- but after swearing off meat more than 5 months ago, he's wandered into controversy yet again. According to Fearnley-Whittingstall, eating puppy meat is really no different than eating pork.Fearnley-Whittingstall, who stars in the British cooking program River Cottage, has become a leading voice for the organic movement in the UK, challenging his viewers to adopt a more intimate understanding of where their food comes from. In this role, the celebrity chef has advocated for the public to incorporate more free-range meat and locally grown vegetables into their diets. Leading in to the latest season of his cooking show, and accompanying cookbook of vegetarian recipes, Fearnley-Whittingstall has adopted a meat-free lifestyle for the past 5 months. In a recent interview with the Radio Times, as quoted by the Daily Mail , the chef noted the inherent hypocrisy most non-vegetarians display in classifying some animals as acceptable to eat while others are taboo -- namely, puppies. In principle, but not in practice, I have no objection to a high-welfare organic puppy farm. You can't object, unless you also object to the farming of pigs. It's an artificial construct of our society, a cultural decision, to make pets out of dogs and meat out of pigs. Both animals could be used the other way round - although pigs probably do make better meat than dogs and dogs better pets than pigs. But it's not a foregone conclusion. Some animal advocates, like those from the RSPCA, have taken issue with the chef's remarks, saying his "comments may seem sensible but are actually quite controversial - especially when dogs are our most popular and loved pet." The point raised by Fearnley-Whittingstall, while conveniently aligning with the release of his new show and book, do tap into a double-standard which exists in the meat-eating, puppy-loving community -- which, I would venture to say, is most people. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook . More on Fearnley-Whittingstall |
What is the profession of Nick Bottom in Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’? | SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Themes, Symbols, & Motifs Puck Though there is little character development in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and no true protagonist, critics generally point to Puck as the most important character in the play. The mischievous, quick-witted sprite sets many of the play’s events in motion with his magic, by means of both deliberate pranks on the human characters (transforming Bottom’s head into that of an ass) and unfortunate mistakes (smearing the love potion on Lysander’s eyelids instead of Demetrius’s). More important, Puck’s capricious spirit, magical fancy, fun-loving humor, and lovely, evocative language permeate the atmosphere of the play. Wild contrasts, such as the implicit comparison between the rough, earthy craftsmen and the delicate, graceful fairies, dominate A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Puck seems to illustrate many of these contrasts within his own character: he is graceful but not so saccharine as the other fairies; as Oberon’s jester, he is given to a certain coarseness, which leads him to transform Bottom’s head into that of an ass merely for the sake of enjoyment. He is good-hearted but capable of cruel tricks. Finally, whereas most of the fairies are beautiful and ethereal, Puck is often portrayed as somewhat bizarre looking. Indeed, another fairy mentions that some call Puck a “hobgoblin,” a term whose connotations are decidedly less glamorous than those of “fairy” (II.i.40). Nick Bottom Whereas Puck’s humor is often mischievous and subtle, the comedy surrounding the overconfident weaver Nick Bottom is hilariously overt. The central figure in the subplot involving the craftsmen’s production of the Pyramus and Thisbe story, Bottom dominates his fellow actors with an extraordinary belief in his own abilities (he thinks he is perfect for every part in the play) and his comical incompetence (he is a terrible actor and frequently makes rhetorical and grammatical mistakes in his speech). The humor surrounding Bottom often stems from the fact that he is totally unaware of his own ridiculousness; his speeches are overdramatic and self-aggrandizing, and he seems to believe that everyone takes him as seriously as he does himself. This foolish self-importance reaches its pinnacle after Puck transforms Bottom’s head into that of an ass. When Titania, whose eyes have been anointed with a love potion, falls in love with the now ass-headed Bottom, he believes that the devotion of the beautiful, magical fairy queen is nothing out of the ordinary and that all of the trappings of her affection, including having servants attend him, are his proper due. His unawareness of the fact that his head has been transformed into that of an ass parallels his inability to perceive the absurdity of the idea that Titania could fall in love with him. Helena Although Puck and Bottom stand out as the most personable characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, they themselves are not involved in the main dramatic events. Of the other characters, Helena, the lovesick young woman desperately in love with Demetrius, is perhaps the most fully drawn. Among the quartet of Athenian lovers, Helena is the one who thinks most about the nature of love—which makes sense, given that at the beginning of the play she is left out of the love triangle involving Lysander, Hermia, and Demetrius. She says, “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,” believing that Demetrius has built up a fantastic notion of Hermia’s beauty that prevents him from recognizing Helena’s own beauty (I.i.234). Utterly faithful to Demetrius despite her recognition of his shortcomings, Helena sets out to win his love by telling him about the plan of Lysander and Hermia to elope into the forest. Once Helena enters the forest, many of her traits are drawn out by the confusion that the love potion engenders: compared to the other lovers, she is extremely unsure of herself, worrying about her appearance and believing that Lysander is mocking her |
Josip Broz was the original name of which Yugoslav statesman? | Josip Broz Tito | president of Yugoslavia | Britannica.com president of Yugoslavia Dragoljub Mihailović Josip Broz Tito, original name Josip Broz (born May 7, 1892, Kumrovec, near Zagreb , Croatia , Austria-Hungary [now in Croatia]—died May 4, 1980, Ljubljana , Yugoslavia [now in Slovenia]), Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman. He was secretary-general (later president) of the Communist Party (League of Communists) of Yugoslavia (1939–80), supreme commander of the Yugoslav Partisans (1941–45) and the Yugoslav People’s Army (1945–80), and marshal (1943–80), premier (1945–53), and president (1953–80) of Yugoslavia . Tito was the chief architect of the “second Yugoslavia,” a socialist federation that lasted from World War II until 1991. He was the first Communist leader in power to defy Soviet hegemony , a backer of independent roads to socialism (sometimes referred to as “national communism”), and a promoter of the policy of nonalignment between the two hostile blocs in the Cold War . Josip Broz Tito, 1972. Sygma Early life Josip Broz was born to a large peasant family in Kumrovec, northwest of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, of a Croat father and a Slovene mother. He was apprenticed to a locksmith in 1907 and completed his training in 1910, when he joined the Social Democratic Party of Croatia-Slavonia at Zagreb. After working as an itinerant metalworker in various Austro-Hungarian and German centres, he was drafted into the Austro-Hungarian army in 1913, completed noncommissioned-officer training, and was sent as a sergeant in the war against Serbia in 1914. Transferred to the Russian front in early 1915, he was seriously wounded and captured by the Russians in April 1915. After a long hospitalization he was sent to prisoner-of-war camps, where he became acquainted with Bolshevik propaganda . In 1917 he participated in the July Days demonstrations in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) and, after the October Revolution , joined a Red Guard unit in Omsk , Siberia . Following a White counteroffensive, he fled to Kirgiziya (now Kyrgyzstan) and subsequently returned to Omsk, where he married a Russian woman and joined the South Slav section of the Bolshevik party. In October 1920 he returned to his native Croatia (then part of the newly established Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes) and soon joined the Communist Party of Yugoslavia (CPY). Josip Broz Tito’s birthplace, Kumrovec, Croatia. Dennis Jarvis (CC-BY-2.0) (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Communist organizer Broz’s career as a communist militant was cut short in December 1920 by a state ban against communist activities. He lost his job in a Zagreb locksmith shop and moved to a nearby village, where he worked as a mill mechanic until 1923. Having revived his links with the underground CPY, he served as a local and regional party functionary and trade union organizer in Croatia and Serbia until 1927, when he joined the CPY committee for Zagreb, quickly becoming its organizational secretary. He promoted a campaign against party functions (the so-called Zagreb Line), thereby attracting the attention of Moscow . Rewarded by being named the Zagreb committee’s political secretary in April 1928, he led street demonstrations against the authorities following the assassination of Croat deputies in the Belgrade parliament in June 1928. His success at reviving the CPY’s vitality was cut short by arrest in August 1928. The police discovered bombs in Broz’s apartment—a testimony to his adherence to the new insurrectionary line of the Comintern , the Soviet-sponsored organization of international communism. During his trial, which ended with sentencing to a five-year term, Broz defended himself with exceptional courage and gained further credit with the party authorities. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent Broz’s prison term coincided with the establishment of the royal Yugoslav dictatorship, which was promulgated by King Alexander I in order to stem the nationalistic movements of disaffected non-Serbs. In an attempt to break the modest influence of the CPY, the gover |
German footballer, Oliver Khan, played in which position? | Oliver Kahn – Football Team Players Biography, News and More.. 19 Jul July 19, 2009 Oliver Kahn is one of the best goalkeepers in the world of football. He made his name with Bayern Munich and German national team. Oliver Kahn was instrumental in Bayern Munich’s success over a decade. He won four awards for the best European goalkeeper from UEFA. It was an honour for Kahn to get the golden ball for his tremendous performance during 2002 world cup, in which Germany lost to Brazil in the final. It is a rarity for a goalkeeper to get such an accolade in world football. Oliver Kahn was an absolute presence in the penalty box with attributes like anticipation, agility, strength etc. He was always handy during one to one scenario with opposition players. Oliver Kahn was born on 15th June in the year 1969 at Karlsruhe. His full name is Oliver Rolf Kahn. “King Kahn” is the nickname that his fans gave him. He started his football career with Karlsruher SC during the 1987 season at an age of 18.However he came into prominence only during the 1990 season. During his stint with Karlsruher, the club positioned itself among the elite teams in German football. In 1993/1994 season, Kahn made it to the UEFA cup semi-final with Karlsruher. His performances for Karlsruher attracted Bayern Munich to lure him away from them. Bayern Munich paid 2.38million Euros to Karlsruher, then record transfer amount for a goalkeeper. He played 14 seasons with Bayern Munich. He won eight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich. He won six German cups and six DFB Ligapokals. In Europe, Kahn had heartbreak at Nou Camp in 1999 when Bayern lost Champions league final to Manchester United during injury time. However, he won champions league with Bayern in 2001.He won UEFA cup in 1996 and Intercontinental cup in 2001 during his Bayern career. He won UEFA fair play award for his performance in 2001 champions’ league final. Kahn holds the record of most clean sheets, 190 of all in Bundesliga. He concluded his Bundesliga career with the match against Hertha Berlin on may 17th 2008. Kahn made his debut in German jersey while playing against Switzerland in the year 1995.Though Germany won the 1996-euro cup he was a reserve keeper. Kahn became the No: 1 goalkeeper of German team after the retirement of Andreas Kopke. He had a forgettable euro 2000.He became the caption of Germany in 2000.His performance against England in a 5-1 loss is his worst for Germany, during a 2002 world cup qualifier match. However, Germany made it to the world cup after defeating Ukraine in playoff matches. Kahn was inspirational during the 2002 world cup, for Germany. He led from the front to take Germany to the final where they lost marginally to Brazil. He won the best goalkeeper’s award as well as the golden ball. In euro 2004, Germany went out of the tournament in-group stage. Kahn relinquished captaincy after the tournament. However, he lost his number one position to Jens Lehmann and he was the one who kept the goal for Germany during 2006 world cup. Kahn played only in the third place match against Portugal, which Germany won 3-1.Kahn retired from international football after the 2006 world club. During his international career, he played 86matches. |
A Percheron is what type of animal? | Percheron | breed of horse | Britannica.com breed of horse Connemara Percheron, heavy draft- horse breed that originated in the Perche region of France. The breed probably stems from the Flemish “great horse” of the Middle Ages; modified by Arabian blood to develop a coach-horse type, it was changed again in the 19th century by introduction of draft-type blood to produce animals for heavy farm work. Although a few Percherons were imported earlier, they did not become popular draft animals in the United States until after 1851. Before mechanization revolutionized farming, Percherons were widespread and influenced American agriculture more than any other draft breed. Percheron stallion with black coat. © Scott Smudsky Percherons average 16 to 17 hands (64 to 68 inches, or 163 to 173 cm) high and weigh 1,900 to 2,100 pounds (860 to 950 kg). The head is fairly small and clean cut, the neck long, and the body well muscled. Common colours are black and gray. Percherons are agile and energetic for their size and display a mild disposition . The Percheron Horse Association of America and its predecessor organizations date from 1902. Learn More in these related articles: horse a hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the family Equidae. It comprises a single species, Equus caballus, whose numerous varieties are called breeds. Before the advent of mechanized vehicles, the horse was widely used as a draft animal, and riding on horseback was one of the chief means of transportation.... Perche region of northern France on the border of Normandy, mainly in the east of the Orne département, with extensions into neighbouring départements. Formerly a county, it was united with the French crown in 1525. It is largely hilly country, the Perche Hills having summits of about 1,000... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: April 22, 2008 URL: https://www.britannica.com/animal/Percheron Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share |
Ophidiophobia is the fear of what type of creature? | How to Overcome Ophidiophobia (Fear of Snakes) Phobias SHARE How to Overcome Ophidiophobia (Fear of Snakes) Studies have shown that 1/3 of human adults suffer from ophidiophobia, or the fear of snakes, making it the most common of known phobias. Snakes in various cultures are associated with evil, death, and the end of the world. This article will provide information about how ophidiophobia is diagnosed, discuss the theories as to the causes of the phobia, and describe classic therapeutic techniques for treating phobias that you can perform yourself. Fear Snakes? Snakes are one of the most common phobias in the world. If you find yourself too afraid, make sure you take my free 7 minute anxiety test now to learn how to control it. Start the test here . Symptoms of the Snake Phobia Even though 1/3rd of the US fears snakes, that number is exacerbated by those that fear them only a little. It's the severe fear that requires treatment. Make sure you take my anxiety test to learn more. The American Psychiatric Association’s most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines a phobia as having the following symptoms, paraphrased here and explained in terms of the fear of snakes. Persistent and Excessive Fear An ophidiophobic may feel anxiety due to either the presence or the anticipation of a snake. Even if the snake is tame or non-venomous, posing no significant threat, an intense fear reaction will take place. In extreme cases, photographs of snakes can be enough to trigger anxiety for a person with this disorder. Immediate Anxiety Response The appearance or anticipation of a snake’s presence will instantly cause a state of anxiety in most cases. Panic attacks may ensue in either many or all cases. Recognition that Fear is Excessive Most adults with this disorder will recognize that a fear of snakes intense enough to cause panic attacks at the mere sight or expectation of a snake’s presence is an excessive fear. In children with ophidiophobia, this feature may be absent. Avoidance of Snakes Contact with snakes will be avoided at all costs. Ophidiophobics may even find it necessary to avoid places where snakes are kept confined, such as zoos or the houses of friends who have or buy snakes as pets, thereby interfering with their lives. Fortunately for many ophidiophobics, wild snakes do not spend much time around people if they can help it, though in places where snake populations are high it can be difficult for ophidiophobics to go outside. What Causes Ophidiophobia? Ophidiophobia is an anxiety disorder known as a specific phobia. Specific phobias, particularly animal phobias, are thought to develop largely during childhood and may be caused by three separate possible issues: personal, witnessed, or impersonal/learned. Personal: A personal fear experience with snakes might involve accidentally stepping on a snake and being bitten, hissed at or otherwise threatened. Witnessed: A witnessed fear experience is usually something that happens to a friend or family member. Seeing a loved one threatened or hurt by a snake can be emotionally traumatic and cause snakes to be associated with intense fear for many years afterward. Impersonal/Learned: An impersonal/learned fear experience might include hearing about the dangers of snakes through media such as television or radio reports, or through an ophidiophobic family member while growing up. In addition to these experiences as factors in ophidiophobia, evolutionary psychologists have theorized that the phobia may also be a partially genetic trait, due to the fact that fear and a careful avoidance of snakes – which could be poisonous (historically there would be no records or teachers or research to help humans tell the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous) - would have helped humans to survive long enough to reproduce. How Ophidiophobia Is Treated If you are someone who finds that ophidiophobia interferes with your life in ways you would rather not have to deal with, you may want to look into cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT is the type of th |
Which of his books did British author Jeffrey Archer re-write in 2009, 30 years after it’s first publication? | Jeffrey Archer rewrites Kane and Abel - Telegraph Book news Jeffrey Archer rewrites Kane and Abel It has sold more than 34 million copies in 33 different languages but now the author Jeffrey Archer has rewritten Kane and Abel his most successful and famous novel. Jeffrey Archer Photo: MARTIN POPE By Andrew Pierce 10:30PM BST 14 Jun 2009 The ultimate tale of sibling rivalry has been redrafted by the Conservative peer to mark the 30th anniversary of its publication this autumn. It will be the 83rd edition of the book which has been published in 97 countries. An international best-seller it was number one simultaneously in Britain and the United States and was made into a CBS television miniseries starring Sam Neill as William Kane and Peter Strauss as Abel Rosnovski. The tale of two men – one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other of a penniless Polish immigrant, born on the same day on opposite sides of the world – tells of fortune and disaster. The book's depiction of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 has echoes of the collapse of the financial markets last year. Archer, who has sold more than 250 million books worldwide, originally thought that it would take two or three weeks to 'tweak' the book which came out in 1979 five years after he was forced to quit the House of Commons to avert bankruptcy. But it took him 500 hours over nine months to rework the text. He told the Daily Telegraph: "I just decided, having reread it, that I could improve it. I did not think it would take much. But, in fact, I added some 24,700 words to the original manuscript. But the final copy ended up 7,000 words shorter than the first edition. So I think it's better crafted now after 30 years of writing. But the plot remains the same.'' It would be a first for Archer and Macmillan, the publishers, if the revised book returns to the top of the best-sellers after such a long gap. Last year Archer topped the fiction best-seller list for the first time in 10 years with Prisoner of Birth which drew heavily on his two years in prison for perjury. It was Archer's 14th novel. |
The Oakland Bay Bridge is in which US city? | San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge San Francisco, CA Bridge - MapQuest See a problem? Let us know! Although the Golden Gate Bridge is the iconic symbol of San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, as it's known to locals, is the workhorse bridge of the region and forms a vital link between Oakland and San Francisco . Whether you're a local commuter or a tourist on vacation, the Bay Bridge is more than just a way to get between two big cities. It features some of the best views in the region, and the recently rebuilt eastern portion has an attached path, the Bay Bridge Trail, that allows pedestrians and cyclists to use the bridge. Parking and public transportation at the Bay Bridge Limited parking at the Bay Bridge is available from dawn until dusk on a five-hour basis on the north side of Burma Road, at the intersection of Burma and Maritime Street in Oakland. There are three access points for the trail: the first is at Shellmound Street in Emeryville (near the IKEA store); the second is at the corner of Maritime and Burma in Oakland (just outside the Port of Oakland); and the third is an AC Transit stop at the Bay Bridge toll plaza. Best and worst times to go to the Bay Bridge For those traveling by car, try to abstain from using the bridge before noon on weekdays to avoid rush-hour traffic. Try visiting the bridge at night to get a fantastic glimpse of San Francisco's illuminated skyline. There's also a lot less traffic. Admission to the Bay Bridge Tolls are charged only to automobile travelers headed west-bound on the bridge and are as follows: $6 Monday through Friday, 5 a.m.to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; $5 on weekends; and $4 all other times. Use of the Bay Bridge Trail is free. Must see/do at the Bay Bridge The western span into San Francisco features an art and light sculpture called The Bay Lights, with thousands of LED lights set along the cables on the north side of the suspension span. The best view of the lights is from the San Francisco waterfront. Great spots for viewing include the area near the Ferry Building and Pier 14. Other places to visit near the Bay Bridge When you get across the bridge you'll want to consider checking out Pier 39 in San Francisco, a popular tourist attraction that offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Another site to see is the infamous Alcatraz Island , which is just a short ferry ride away from the waterfront. Of course, if you visit one bridge you have to visit the other, so visitors should see the Golden Gate Bridge if they hadn't already planned on it. Insider tip for visitors to the Bay Bridge For now, the Bay Bridge Trail ends just past the bridge tower while construction crews complete the dismantling of the old eastern span of the bridge. Construction of the trail to the bridge's mid-point, Yerba Buena Island, is supposed to be completed by December 2015. Plans to fully extend the trail on the western span, which would form a complete connection between Oakland and San Francisco, are up in the air and have no estimated timetable. As with any other public project in California, don't hold your breath. Author's bio: Dennis Biles is a freelance journalist who was born and raised in the Bay Area. |
Sir Guy of Gisbourne was which legendary character’s henchman? | Guy of Gisborne | Richard Armitage character One Shots Richard Armitage character One Shots Guy of Gisborne This is a songfic for Sir Guy of Gisborne from BBC Robin Hood Song: Light by Sleeping at Last Rose walked alone through Sherwood Forest. It wasn't something she did on a regular basis; it would cause suspicion if she did so and Robin knew when something was wrong with her psyche. And she figured that he noticed something for when she asked if she could take a walk, he replied with a 'Sure. Usual place I take it? If you're not back by sunrise, I'll bring you back here to rest.' It wouldn't be the first time she had stayed there all night, fallen asleep and then was captured by the Sheriff's men. Well, Sir Guy to be exact. Not that she really minded, she was half asleep and the Sheriff's henchman was alone. Just a little nudge allowed her to be freed. May have taken half an hour to persuade him (it involved acting drunk, insane and .... insane ) but it worked in the end. Although, she did earn a small, knowing smirk from the man when she saw him the next day. A soft, light mist sprinkled the forest floor. The bronze leaves crunching underfoot and the golden, red leaves hanging from the forest canopy. It wouldn't be long until sundown, and that was one of her favourite things to do when she was feeling aggrieved. The usual place was always at an old oak tree in the edge of a small clearing. She didn't know why she always returned to it, it just linked to her. Like something that she had lost just lead her there. Almost like a bright light in a dark place. Similar to her mind. There was a darkness that she only escaped from due to a small light that just expanded and she would wake up in Sherwood. Apart from that one time where the darkness was a sack and the light was the sun shining down into the courtyard of Nottingham Castle. That was something she didn't want to experience again. The air was still, the only noise being the crunching floor, the leaves that rustled softly atop their branches and the chirping of the last birds, saying goodnight to their friends and families. A smile graced her lips as soft childhood memories came back and she found herself running towards the area, feeling like she was a six year old escaping her seven year old brother and her father, her skirts dragging across the floor and picking up all types of twigs and things. The wind flew into her face like an angelic healing touch, and she had a small child like laugh escape her rose lips. Rose reached the area after a short while, slowing to a walk where she prowled to the Old Oak, a soft smile still on her lips. She sat in front of the tree, leaning on the trunk of the sixty foot tall wonder. In front was a small lake, a smooth stream spreading it's watery love into the lake continuously as the lake allowed what it did not want to exit into another stream that later led to soft rapids. To think that the young Locksley had almost forgotten about the area during her five years in the Holy Land brought disgust to her heart. But being here now reminded her that there was still peace in these dark times. She heard footsteps edge closer to her location, causing her to reach for her bow, notch an arrow and stand in quick succession, turning to the sound of the broken silence. "No need to shoot, Rose." The male that her arrow was aimed at stated. He was wearing black leather trousers, black leather jacket (complete with a black coat on top of that) and black boots. As always his thick, raven black shoulder length hair was tucked behind his ears, only a few strands of hair meandered away and hung over his ear, showing vulnerability that most of the Sheriff's men didn't show. "On first name terms now are we?" Rose replied with a small smirk, taking the arrow away from the bow string and putting it back in her quiver and lowered her bow. The male showed a weak half smile, "Of course." "Alright then, Guy. What brings the Sheriff's henchman to this little secluded area of Sherwood Forest, hmm?" The female leaned against the tree, her weight on he |
What colour are post (mail) boxes in Spain? | A history of post boxes | Postbox Solutions A history of Mailboxes, Postboxes and Letterboxes A Brief History Mailboxes are tools for sending letters. They have a close relationship with humans. Wherever there are communities, there are mailboxes. All mailboxes have their unique stories, shapes, colours, fonts, logo and etc. Their designs are often related to the cultures and historical backgrounds of the countries. Mailboxes are usually durable and persistent. They can stand for centuries through heavy rainfall, strong winds and violent storms. That's why people like collecting them. The stories about mailboxes are just as many as those of the stamps. People who are interested in the history of mailboxes are never discouraged to collect them though the mailboxes are usually huge in size. There are many commercial publications about stamps. Relatively speaking, there are fewer writings about mailboxes. It is commonly known that different countries normally have set different colour schemes for their postboxes. The mailboxes in Great Britain are red in colour. Those in the western European countries like France, Germany and Spain the mailboxes are in yellow colour. Those in the East Europe are in light blue while those in Japan are orange. Singapore has white mailboxes. In the US, the mailboxes are darkish blues and its express mailboxes are white and blue. Most letterboxes in China are painted green. This is also true of the mailboxes in its neighbouring areas such as Taiwan and Hong Kong (after the handover). Green is the major colour scheme of the mailboxes in China. However, you can see some mailboxes being painted pink in Beijing. They can only be found standing right beside the postal offices. Pink mailboxes are rare in other parts of the world. In Beijing, there is a story to go with those pink mailboxes. It is known to the local people that the pink mailboxes are especially for 'love letters'. Pink represents warmth and harmony. Letters of love and friendship are therefore posted in those pink mailboxes. England is the first country where stamps were printed and used. The same went to the use of mailboxes. Research shows that the first mailbox was dated back to 8th February in 1853, being placed in the Union Street. It is believed to be the first mailbox in the world. All mailboxes in England bear the royal badges. Whenever there was a change of regime, so was the badge. No wonder, mailboxes bearing royal badge of different regimes on the sides can be found easily everywhere in the streets of England. But there is an exception. Postboxes bearing the Victorian badges can rarely be found in London because most of them had already been destroyed when the German air force bombarded London during World War II. Today most of the mailboxes in England are inscribed with the Royal Badge of the present Queen Elizabeth 2nd. In order to have a look at the mailboxes made in Victoria's time, I went to Buxton, Next to the Opera House in Water Street in Buxton; there stands a letterbox |
Which word can be used for a birthmark, a piece of drilling machinery and a secret agent? | Sales and Use Tax Annotations - 440.0000 BTLG Table of Contents > Sales and Use Tax Annotations > P > 440.0000 Property Used In Manufacturing > entire section Sales and Use Tax Annotations 440.0000 PROPERTY USED IN MANUFACTURING—Regulation 1525 (a) MANUFACTURING AIDS (b) PROPERTY BECOMING COMPONENT PART OF FINISHED PRODUCT (1) In General 440.3680 Wood Pulp Products. 440.0000 PROPERTY USED IN MANUFACTURING—Regulation 1525 See also Fur Dressers and Dyers. "Special tooling," see also United States Contractors. Water additives, see also Gas, Electricity and Water. (a) MANUFACTURING AIDS (1) In General 440.0010 Application of Tax. If a taxpayer purchases manufacturing aids in a transaction that is subject to sales tax, that taxpayer's subsequent use of the aids to make a finished product is not subject to use tax. There are, however, circumstances in which both the sale and the use of the aids can be subject to tax. If the property is purchased under a resale certificate and the taxpayer makes any use of it other than retention, demonstration or display while holding it for sale in the regular course of business, that use is taxable to the taxpayer. If the taxpayer sells the same property at retail in California after using it, the sale will also be taxable. 3/1/90. Back to top 440.0020 Basic Application of Tax. The tax applies to the sale of any manufacturing aid which the manufacturer uses before passing title thereto to his customer. An important consideration to the taxability of any sale is whether the purchaser of the property sold sells it before he uses it or sells it after he uses it, or purchases it in the capacity of agent. Where property is used before it is sold, the tax applies upon the sale to the user. Where the property is sold before it is used, the sale to the person who sells it before use is not taxable since it is a sale for resale. Where the person who uses tooling or other manufacturing aids purchases it as agent of another, the sale to the agent is taxable for that is a sale to the principal, but there is no further tax due when following use the agent turns over the tooling or other aid to his principal, since there can be no sale between a true agent and his principal. If there is more than one retail sale of tooling, the tax applies to each retail sale, unless for some other reason there is an exemption such as the exemption of sales to the United States. 1/31/51. 440.0040 Basic Application of Tax—Purchasing as Agent or for Resale—Evidence. X, a manufacturer of aircraft parts under contract with Y, an aircraft manufacturer, purchased materials to fabricate tooling which it used to manufacture the parts. X paid use tax on the cost of the materials, claiming to have purchased them as agent, and that it did not actually sell the tooling to Y. It was, however, concluded that X actually sold the tooling to Y and was liable for tax on the selling price of the tooling under evidence that: Y depreciated, and took an investment credit on, the tooling; X, under its contract, retained legal title to the tooling as security for payment of the price; X charged for the tooling the charge including fabrication labor, materials, overhead and general administrative costs, and profit. Under the contract Y had all the benefits of ownership in the tooling, and a rigid right of control over its use and disposition by X, who was referred to as contractor and supplier of tooling. 4/7/70. 440.0045 Basic Principles in Determining Purpose for Purchase. In determining the primary purpose of a manufacturer's purchase of chemicals, the fact that the chemicals have a beneficial effect on the manufacturer's finished product is not determinative. Any chemical utilized by a manufacturer during the manufacturing process, regardless of whether it is purchased for use as a manufacturing aid or for incorporation in the final product, will necessarily have some beneficial effect on the final product. Otherwise, the manufacturer would not utilize the chemical at all. In order to prove that the primary purpose is incorporation into the f |
Which fruit is used in making Melba sauce? | What is Melba Sauce? (with pictures) What is Melba Sauce? Last Modified Date: 07 January 2017 Copyright Protected: These 10 facts about space will blow your mind Melba sauce is a type of fruit sauce typically prepared using currant jelly, raspberries, and usually includes some cornstarch or a similar thickener. The resulting sauce is sweet and fruity, and is often associated with a dessert dish called Peach Melba , though it can be drizzled onto any dessert such as ice cream, angel food cake , frozen yogurt , or pudding. Melba sauce is usually made with raspberries, though any similar type of fruit could be used to create a variation of the sauce, which would allow a cook to add some unique flavors to otherwise familiar dishes. One of the easiest ways to make Melba sauce is by using a double boiler, with some water in the lower portion over medium heat. A traditional recipe will use raspberries, either fresh or frozen. The berries should be pressed through a sieve to separate the solids and seeds from the juice. Those solids can be used in another recipe if appropriate or discarded, since Melba sauce only requires the juice from the berries. The currant jelly and the raspberry juice should be combined in the top of the double boiler and allowed to come up to a boil while mixing. By using a double boiler rather than direct heat, someone making the Melba sauce can more easily avoid scalding or burning the sauce as it comes together. Once it is brought to boiling, some cornstarch, a small amount of salt, and some sugar are added to the mixture and thoroughly combined. This mixture is then allowed to cook, with frequent or constant stirring, until it properly thickens and becomes fairly translucent. The resulting Melba sauce will be thick and have a strong berry flavor that is the perfect accompaniment for many different desserts. Berries other than raspberry can also easily be used, following the same method and technique to create a slightly different sauce. Peach Melba is made by first blanching a whole peach in boiling water for about 15 seconds, then removing the peach from the water and peeling the skin off. A syrup of sugar, water, and vanilla is then made and heated, into which the skinned peach is placed and allowed to cook for about seven minutes. The peach is then removed from the syrup and allowed to drain and dry for about an hour, before being cut in half and pitted. Each half is placed into a bowl — the peaches can be warm or chilled — then Melba sauce is drizzled over each peach half and served. Ad |
Which historical figure called the English ‘A nation of shopkeepers’? | Free Napoleon Essays and Papers Color Rating Napoleon's Lack of Leadership Skills - During his life, Napoleon Bonaparte was a fantastic strategist and military leader. However, he made quite a few mistakes that led him to his fall from power. Through his catastrophic blunders, Napoleon brought about his own downfall. These mistakes included ostracizing France from the rest of Europe through his foreign policies, war mistakes, and oversights that occurred in his final years in power. Because of Napoleon’s errors, he exhausted France’s resources and reduced his allies. Because his political views destroyed France’s relationship with Europe, Napoleon had to over expand his forces to maintain control of Europe.... [tags: Napoleon's Failures] :: 3 Works Cited [preview] Napoleon Bonaparte's Leadership and Life - Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15th, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. Napoleon emerged as an important figure for reestablishing order in France. Unfortunately, Napoleon’s greed for power led to his fall. He began as a great military leader. He had many goals to organize France and make it a better empire, but the more he accomplished the more he wanted. He made political, economic and social changes in France. He was a determined man and would do anything to get what he wanted. To begin with, Napoleon Bonaparte became the first consul of France.... [tags: Napoleon Bonaparte, leadership, history, France, ] 894 words [preview] Beethoven's Life and Music After Napoleon - Beethoven was a political composer. He stubbornly dedicated his art to the problems of human freedom, justice, progress, and community. The Third Symphony, probably Beethoven's most influential work, centers around a funeral march provoking patriotic ceremonies from the French Revolution. Beethoven was a long time admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte. So he dedicated the symphony to Napoleon, but when Napoleon was proclaimed the Emperor of France, he scratched the dedication to Napoleon. This Symphony is cited as the marking end of Beethoven's classical era and the beginning of musical Romanticism.... [tags: Beethoven, music, Napoleon, ] 585 words [preview] The Mistakes of the Brilliant General, Napoleon Bonaparte - The assumption held by many that Napoleon Bonaparte was a brilliant general and an exceptional leader is debatable when the Frenchman’s many mistakes are revealed. Bonaparte was born to a wealthy family with previous political connections (Wilde 1). He entered a military academy at only nine years old and entered the French Army Artillery Regiment seven years later (Wilde 1). As Bonaparte moved up in the military ranks, he made himself known with his political opinions and his successful leadership of the revolutionaries’ armed forces (Wilde 1).... [tags: Napoleon Bonaparte, military, france, history, ] 1039 words [preview] Napoleon Bonaparte Betrayed the Ideas of the French Revolution - Napoleon did not always follow through with his theories and ideas about the well being of France with actions, making him very hypocritical; there are however some contrasting points to suggest that not all his choices were insincere. Therefore his initial claims and theories were not completed, his actions contradicted his preliminary ideas. Consequently, Napoleon betrayed the ideas of the French Revolution: Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. We can see how Napoleon Bonaparte repeatedly opposed himself in each one of the French Revolutionist areas.... [tags: Napoleon Bonaparte, French Revolution,] :: 1 Works Cited [preview] Ambition and the Downfall of Macbeth, Idi Amin, and, Napoleon Bonaparte - Ambition is a force that helps drive societies forward. When the power of a nation falls in the hands of a single person ambition takes many spectacular and ugly forms. It can be both the making and destruction of that person but regardless of the net effect, ambition will have deep socio-economic, political, and cultural roots. Three dictators were taken by ambition and it pushed them into a costly, long, battle to obtain and maintain power. Those leaders ar |
Which planet in our solar system takes the shortest time to orbit the sun? | How Long Is A Year On The Other Planets? - Universe Today Universe Today How Long Is A Year On The Other Planets? Article Updated: 29 Jan , 2016 by Matt Williams Here on Earth, we to end to not give our measurements of time much thought. Unless we’re griping about Time Zones, enjoying the extra day of a Leap Year, or contemplating the rationality of Daylight Savings Time, we tend to take it all for granted. But when you consider the fact that increments like a year are entirely relative, dependent on a specific space and place, you begin to see how time really works. Here on Earth, we consider a year to be 365 days. Unless of course it’s a Leap Year, which takes place every four years (in which it is 366). But the actual definition of a year is the time it takes our planet to complete a single orbit around the Sun. So if you were to put yourself in another frame of reference – say, another planet – a year would work out to something else. Let’s see just how long a year is on the other planets, shall we? A Year On Mercury: To put it simply, Mercury has an orbital period of 88 days (87.969 to be exact), which means a single year is 88 Earth days – or the equivalent of about 0.241 Earth years. But here’s the thing. Because of Mercury’s slow rotation (once every 58.646 days) and its rapid orbital speed (47.362 km/s), one day on Mercury actually works out to 175.96 Earth days. MESSENGER maps of Mercury – a monochrome map at 250 m/pixel and an eight-color (left), 1-km/pixel color map. Small gaps will be filled in during the next solar day (right). Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University APL/Carnegie Institution of Washington So basically, a single year on Mercury is half as long as a Mercurian (aka. Hermian) day. This is due to Mercury being the closest planet to the Sun, ranging from 46,001,200 km at perihelion to 69,816,900 km at aphelion. At that distance, the planet shoots around the Sun faster than any other in our Solar System and has the shortest year. In the course of a year, Mercury experiences intense variations in surface temperature – ranging from 80 °K (-193.15 °C;-315.67 °F) to 700 °K (426.85 °C; 800.33 °F). However, this is due to the planet’s varying distance from the Sun and its spin, which subjects one side to extended periods of extremely hot temperatures and one side to extended periods of night. Mercury’s low axial tilt (0.034°) and its rapid orbital period means that there really is no seasonal variation on Mercury. Basically, one part of the year is as hellishly hot, or horribly cold, as any other. A Year On Venus: The second closest planet to our Sun, Venus completes a single orbit once ever 224.7 days. This means that a single year on Venus works out to about 0.6152 Earth years. But, once again, things are complicated by the fact that Venus has an unusual rotation period. In fact, Venus takes 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis – the slowest rotation of any planet – and its rotation is retrograde to its orbital path. The planet Venus, as imagined by the Magellan 10 mission. Credit: NASA/JPL Combined with its orbital period, this means that a single solar day on Venus (the time between one sunup to the next) is 117 Earth days. So basically, a single year on Venus is lasts 1.92 Venusian (aka. Cytherean) days. Again, this would make for some confusing time-cycles for any humans trying to make a go of it on Venus! Also, Venus has a very small axial tilt – 3° compared to Earth’s 23.5° – and its proximity to the Sun makes for a much shorter seasonal cycle – 55-58 days compared to Earth’s 90-93 days. Add to that its unusual day-night cycle, variations are very slight. In fact, the temperate on Venus is almost always a brutal 736 K (463 °C ; 865 degrees °F), which is hot enough to melt lead! A Year On Earth: Comparatively speaking, a year on Earth is pretty predictable, which is probably one of the reasons why life is able to thrive here. In short, our planet takes 365.2564 solar days to complete a single orbit of the Sun, which is why we add an extra day to the calendar every four years (i.e. a Leap Yea |
The coastal resorts of Sopot and Leba are in which European country? | Pomerania, Baltic Sea and Kashubia – the best tourist region in Poland Pomerania, Baltic Sea Coast and Kashubia Add to notes A A A "Have you ever been to the Long Market in the evening? This is a unique street in Gdansk that should be seen at just that time. The streetlights are just coming on, tables in the cafes and the restaurants are just starting to fill and the historic buildings create a fairytale atmosphere. Just a weekend is enough to fall in love with Gdansk. This city has a great history, it was once part of the rich trail of the Hanseatic League and it was here that Solidarity was born, the movement that finally toppled communism in Europe. Freedom can be felt here at every step! " This region in north-western Poland with its 300 miles of Baltic coastline, the Pomeranian Lake District and the "Swiss-like" Kaszubian District is among the most attractive tourist regions in the country. Its territory covers both the West Pomeranian Voivodship, with its capital Szczecin and the Pomeranian Voivodship having the capital of Gdansk. The Kaszubian lands lay to the south-east of Gdansk and are inhabited today by more than 200,000 descendants of the Slav tribe, the "Kashubians", maintaining the traditions of their language and culture. Important Locations and Historical Monuments Baltic Coast Szczecin, with its population of around 420,000, is the capital city of Western Pomerania. It is located by the River Odra, some 40 miles from the Baltic Coast which can be reached by boat and sailing through the Bay of Szczecin. Szczecin is a large busy port as well as an important junction for water and land transportation and a major industrial, educational, scientific and cultural centre. Its old churches include the Gothic cathedral of St Jacob the Apostle (14th century), the Gothic Church of St Peter and St Paul (15th century) and the Franciscan church built between the 13th and 14th centuries. Reconstructed after the damaged sustained during World War II, the Castle of the Pomeranian Princes with its famous clock tower is now used as a focal point for cultural and artistic events. The 18th century Harbour Gate, the Gate of Prussian Homage as well as the Tower of the Seven Cloaks are all that has remained of the former city fortifications. The "Waly Chrobrego" is the popular promenade running along the bank of the River Odra. Swinoujscie is a port city and health resort. It is located next to the border with Germany, partly on Uznam Island and partly on Wolin Island. The recreation park here was founded in the mid 19th century. The Museum of Sea Fishery is situated at Plac Rybaka 1. A lighthouse stands at the estuary of the River Swina, built in the mid 19th century which now has the distinction of being the highest on the Polish coast (223 feet). Wolin Island, with its popular beach resort of Miedzyzdroje and two health resort of Miedzywodzie and Dziwnow offer, not only 15 miles of coastal sandy beaches but also a remarkable National Park and a popular golf course with both 9 and 18 hole courses. The Wolin National Park covers only about one fifth of the island's total area but stretches from the cliff coast near Miedzyzdroje as far as the Bay of Szczecin. Many hiking trails run across the moraine landscape dominated by beech forests. A bison reserve within the National park is worthy of particular attention. Further east along the coast, there are several small popular tourist destinations with beautiful sandy beaches. In Lukecin there is also a horse-riding school and a small golf course. Pobierowo is a quieter resort, especially popular with families with young children. In Trzesacz there are remains of an old church that, at the beginning of the 20th century, became engulfed by sea waves penetrating inland during a storm. Rewal is situated on the cliff shoreline and this is also where the most beautiful beaches can be found. The route of the narrow gauge railway line starts here, leading through Niechorze to Trzebiatow. The emblem of the town Niechorze is its lighthouse from 1866. Pogorzelica is a small holiday reso |
Who is the star of US tv series ‘Adrenaline Junkie’? | Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie (TV Series 2005– ) - 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 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 130 titles created 23 Aug 2011 a list of 538 titles created 28 Sep 2012 a list of 438 titles created 30 Sep 2015 Title: Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie (2005– ) 6.7/10 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? 1 October 2005 (UK) See more » Also Known As: Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie 2 See more » Filming Locations: Inspirational, great enjoyment to watch! 8 September 2007 | by chisroar (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews This show is awesome, so OK it's some rich kid in it named Jack Osbourne, but I think what he's done with himself is wonderful. We know him as the little fatty who sat at home, played computer games and got wasted. I'm sure a lot of us just sit at home, or go out and get drunk now and then, not really taking proper care of our bodies, or never ever experiencing anything REALLY exciting. Jack Osbourne decided it was time for a change, and since he has the publicity and money to do it, then why not? Better yet he's brought a frickin camera crew with him! It's very inspiration to watch, the 3rd series follows him taking 5 other recruits from rough backgrounds. You can see how they are changing throughout it, they're doing stuff other than being stuck in Britain living the monotonous everyday life, they're jumping off buildings, trekking through the jungle, freezing in Lapland, pushing their bodies, seeing the world, and getting lovely rushes of adrenaline which some people probably never fully experience. It's well worth a watch, and exciting too, you feel for the recruits when they're pushed to bungee jump off giant buildings, I find myself on the edge of my seat going "omg he's not gonna do it..WAIT HE IS" and then I fee happy for them :D Put your opinions of Jack Osbourne aside, and enjoy what you could do if you scraped some cash together (you know, for one of those adventure treks or something? :P). 2 of 9 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes |
In anatomy, osteomalacia is the softening of what? | Osteomalacia is a softening of the bones-[Good Tcm Net] Osteomalacia is a softening of the bones Updated: Saturday, Jun 19,2010, 11:01:25 AM A Osteomalacia is a softening of the bones Osteomalacia is a bone softening. When it occurs in children, it is called rickets. Symptoms include bone pain or tenderness, such as vertebrae, teeth damage, growth problems and increased fracture risk, the curvature, skeletal deformities. There are many things can cause this situation. 1, for example, is a vitamin deficiency of vitamin D are four on the body to properly absorb and use calcium. Both calcium and vitamin D contribute to the formation of strong bones, so any shortfall may lead to bone weakening. You can have a lack of vitamin D, due to inappropriate diet and / or insufficient exposure to sunlight. Digestive problems or kidney disease can cause this condition and. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children, since the first days of life, get vitamin D, vitamin D to prevent rickets and lack. Children need an intake of 400 international units of vitamin (international units) per day Ð. This includes children who are breast-feeding. As more and more attention to the most recent studies have shown an increase of rickets, especially in urban areas. When rickets was diagnosed, injury is often to do so. Sunlight can be a major source of vitamin D, but sunlight is difficult to measure. Factors such as pigment levels in the baby's skin, and skin contact, it will affect how much vitamin D the body produces from sunlight. Sunlight, of course, a double-edged sword. So a person's childhood years in the sun can cause skin damage and even skin cancer later in life. Children should wear sunscreen when they are carried out in the sun. Sun, however, prevent the skin to make vitamin d Exclusive breastfeeding of infants, but also vitamin D deficiency rickets with increased risk. This is because breast milk usually contain only a small amount of vitamin research and development, not enough to prevent rickets. A problem with the absorption of fat contribute to osteomalacia. If the body can not absorb fat, it is a problem with the use of vitamin D can also cause kidney disease in this situation. Depending on the etiology, treatment can include the development of oral vitamin supplements, and calcium and phosphorus. If rickets is not promptly correct the child, he or she may have permanent bone problems. |
The Bundesliga is a professional association football league in which country? | What is Bundesliga? What is Bundesliga? A professional association football league in Germany with the highest average stadium attendance worldwide Founded: 1962 (first season started in 1963) Confederation: UEFA Number of Teams: 18 Country: Germany The Bundesliga is a German professional football league. There are eighteen teams competing at the top tier of the competition in a season. Clubs are ranked according to the points earned during the entire season and the bottom-placed teams are relegated to the second tier football league referred to as 2. Bundesliga (second Bundesliga). The top teams in the 2. Bundesliga are then promoted to replace the relegated ones in the next competition. History and Origin The Bundesliga was founded in 1962 by the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (German Football Association) and the first season of the competition was held the following year. Earlier on, German football was typically played at an amateur level where champions were determined through play-off matches between the winners of local tournaments. The German Football Association, in existence since 1900, pushed for the formation of the league as a response to the numerous calls urging the introduction of professionalism in the sport within the region. It was also a move to curb the exit by talented players from the unprofessional and semi-professional regional leagues to other countries across Europe with established professional leagues. There were five competitive leagues at the time of formation, representing the North, South, West, South West and Berlin regions of West Germany. Sixteen teams made it to the inaugural 1963-64 season which saw 1. FC Koln emerge as the first German club champions. On the other hand, East Germany ran a separate league formed earlier in 1950 called the DDR-Liga or DDR-Oberliga. Competitiveness developed gradually in the end of 1960’s and the 70s saw remarkable talents from the region play at international levels, the likes of Gerd Muller, Sepp Maier, Franz Beckenbauer, Jupp Heynckes and Paul Breitner, considered to be in the list of the best football players ever regardless of their playing positions. Rivalries between clubs like Bayern Munich and Bayern Monchengladbach arose, with the former moving on to dominate in the 80s. The competition has undergone different changes related to participation and the level of competition in the sport. Nonetheless, it faced a fair share of challenges in its development though the competition has turned out to be a success over the 52 years of its existence. Currently, the Bundesliga is one of the strongest football professional leagues in the world, coming third according to UEFA’s leagues ranking. The league has undergone notable development over the decades which make it unique in various aspects. For instance, Bundesliga has managed to surpass other prominent leagues in terms of the highest average attendance, an achievement largely attributed to the low ticket prices that fans are charged. Structure and Competition The Deutsche Fußball Liga (German Football League) took over from the German Football Association in 2000 to run the Bundesliga. A season of the competition starts in August and runs until May, with a winter break between December and January. Each club plays two matches against every other club at the competition, one at home and the other away. Three points are awarded to the winner, zero points for the losing team and one point for each side in the case of a draw. The teams are ranked as per the number of points garnered over the whole season and the team with most points is the champion of the competition. The top three teams qualify automatically for UEFA Champions League , but the forth team goes through a qualifying round to book a place at the Group Stages of the esteemed tournament. Tie breakers are commonly used in the rankings with the goal difference and total goals scored in the entire season being the key benchmarks. The bottom two teams are automatically relegated to the 2. Bundesliga and the top two teams in the second tier competitio |
Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia and Kenya border which landlocked African country? | Political Map of Libya, Egypt, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Somalia - Atlapedia® Online Somalia Somalia is located on the Horn of Africa in East Africa. It is bound by Djibouti to the northwest, Ethiopia to the west, Kenya to the southwest, the Indian Ocean to the east and the Gulf of Aden to the north.... Sudan Sudan is located in North East Africa. It is bound by Egypt to the north, Libya to the northwest, Chad to the west, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) to the south, Uganda and Kenya to the southeast, Ethiopia and Eritrea to the east and the Red Sea to the northeast.... |
The Elite One Championship in France is for which sport? | LER Elite 1 | Rugby League International Scores RLIS TV – Lezignan vs. Pia 2008–Elite 1 Championships Grand Final Highlights By Daniel Andruczyk This week on Rugby League International Scores TV, the Elite 1 Championship Grand Final 2008 played in Beziers France. It was a very hot May afternoon and Lezignan were looking to win their first trophy in several years. They would end up being triumphant. So enjoy the Highlights Package. Lezignan v Pia – 2008 Grand Final However the real controversy was in the match before the main... 4 Nations Finalists Confirmed By Daniel Andruczyk This weekend saw a big weekend of international rugby league and only one domestic season playing. In France Lezignan remain undefeated 5 rounds into the LER Elite 1 competition while internationally the 4 Nations finalists have been decided despite a round still to go. The inaugural Nordic Cup was played and the Junior Kiwis and Junior Kangaroos fought out a topsy turvy match. France – Elite... No Rest for the Best By Daniel Andruczyk This weekend the best sport in the world continues to show off its talents. Not only are there the international tournaments continuing but the only Christmas Professional domestic comp is well into its season. France In France the fourth round of the Elite 1 was played. Carcassonne lost to Pia 26-33. Lezignan trounced the St Gaudens/Toulouse merger 76-6. Limoux and Villeneuve played out a... World League : The International Rugby League Show By Daniel Andruczyk Yep you read right! There is an International Rugby League show! Myself (Daniel Andruczyk) and Chris West at hkcradio on Tuesday nights will be discussing all things to do with International Rugby League. The RLIS website has undergone a revamp as well and a round up of the weekends results with some absolute pearler games in Europe! The rumour mill also makes an appearance. World League World... War has been declared. By Daniel Andruczyk Its that time of year when civil war erupts on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia. Yes its State of Origin time again. However there is just as much news happening else where around the world. The French are coming close to the end of their season. The NRL keeps throwing up some amazing scores and super league is coming along nicely. Some news on the drop out of Belgium from the European Bowl and... Thank the Maker for the Ditch! By Daniel Andruczyk Well those of us who are Antipodeans will know what the title refers to, and no its not some mass grave somewhere. I offcourse refer to the Tasman Sea and that it separates us and the Eastern Territory – New Zealand. I say this with love, I don’t say it with anything against our brothers, I only say it because its the only thing that keeps us from continually sending our sporting teams over... Don’t Tell Us We Don’t Have a Team! By Daniel Andruczyk No unfortunately this is not the promised blog on the Storm controversy, that is coming, I still need to get the summary of the weeks international results out, and am awaiting on some more info. But in light of that the Storm and their fans showed that the one thing you should never do to an Australian is tell them they cant do or have something! The Storm certainly showed that. In Serbia the... Germany Win Scandinavian Cup, Central Asian Tour, Tonga and the Round Up. By Daniel Andruczyk There is a massive amount of international Rugby League this week to cover! The GB Pioneers are touring Central Asia in July and have announced their matches. Also Tonga have got a schedule of their matches to me while Melbourne have been usurped of their top spot in the NRL. Super league is getting closer to its first big day of the season and Lebanon is also getting close to the end of the... Page 1 of 31 2 3 » Rugby League International Scores |
At which London landmark does the ‘Ceremony of the Keys’ take place? | Ceremony of the Keys at Tower of London By Laura Porter Updated March 23, 2016. The Ceremony of the Keys at The Tower of London is a 700 year old tradition that takes place every night. Essentially it's locking all the doors to the Tower of London and the public are allowed to escort the warden, as long as they apply in advance. The Ceremony of the Keys involves the formal locking of the gates at the Tower of London . As the Tower must be locked - it houses the Crown Jewels ! - the Ceremony of the Keys has happened every night for around 700 years. Literally, they never miss a night because you can't leave the door open, can you? What Happens During The Ceremony of the Keys? The Chief Yeoman Warder is escorted around the Tower locking all the doors until he is 'challenged' by the sentry whom he must answer before completing the task. The same wording is used every night. Visitors are admitted to the Tower under escort at 21.30 (9.30pm) precisely. Between 40-50 visitors are admitted to watch the Ceremony of the Keys each night. continue reading below our video Before Your Road Trip, Watch This (Latecomers are not admitted as there is a strict schedule.) Every night, at exactly 21.52 (eight minutes to 10pm), the Chief Yeoman Warder of the Tower comes out of the Byward Tower, dressed in red, carrying a candle lantern in one hand and the Queen's Keys in the other hand. He walks to Traitor's Gate to meet two/four members of the duty regiment Foot Guards who escort him throughout the ceremony. One soldier takes the lantern and they walk in step to the outer gate. All guards and sentries on duty salute the Queen's Keys as they pass. The Warder locks the outer gate and they walk back to lock the oak gates of the Middle and Byward Towers. All three then return towards Traitor's Gate where a sentry awaits them. Sentry: "Halt, who comes there?" Chief Yeoman Warder: "The Keys!" Sentry: "Whose Keys?" Warder: "Queen Elizabeth's Keys." Sentry: "Pass Queen Elizabeth's Keys and all's well." All four men walk to the Bloody Tower archway and up towards the broadwalk steps where the main Guard is drawn up. The Chief Yeoman Warder and escort halt at the foot of the steps and the officer in charge gives the command to the Guard and escort to present arms. The Chief Yeoman Warder moves two paces forward, raises his Tudor bonnet high in the air and calls "God preserve Queen Elizabeth." The guard answers "Amen" exactly as the clock chimes 10pm (22.00) and 'The Duty Drummer' sounds The Last Post on his bugle. The Chief Yeoman Warder takes the keys back to the Queen's House and the Guard is dismissed. Visitors are escorted to the exit at 22.05 (10.05pm). Review I attended the Ceremony of the Keys on a dry, dark October evening. There were about 50 people in the group and the Yeoman Warder who escorted us was very theatrical and entertaining. He was strict about no photography and mobile phones off so don't forget. As the ceremony itself is very short, he gave us a talk about the Tower of London and it's history, as well as what would happen in the ceremony, while we were waiting. We stood outside Traitor's Gate which kept us all quiet. The 'escort' – four Foot Guards – marched into position for us and the slippery cobble stones meant one Guard went flying! Oh dear. No-one said anything. No-one laughed. Quite frankly they have guns and we weren't going to be silly about such an accident. Our Yeoman Warder ushered us along to see the final part of ceremony and then gave us more history about the Tower before escorting out. He was an excellent guide. How to Apply For The Ceremony of the Keys Tickets are free but you must book online in advance. To apply you need to include all of the names in your party. You can book for up to six in a group between 1 April and 31 October and up to 15 in a group between 1 November to 31 March inclusive. Important Notes Bring your original ticket issued by the Tower of London. Latecomers will not be admitted. There are no toilet or refreshment facilities available. Photography is not permitted during any part of the c |
Barolo, Barbaresco and Moscato are wines from which European country? | Fine Italian wines: Barbaresco Fine Italian wines Barbaresco or Barolo? The Barbaresco wine, like Barolo, is made entirely from the vinification of Nebbiolo grapes. The oldest indigenous grape variety in Piemonte, according to the Barolo and Barbaresco consortium. Devoted enthusiasts and experienced wine tasters regularly purchase these two important Piemonte wines to delight in the variety of their manifold nuances for the nose and palate. They are, in fact, both made from grapes variety "nebbiolo" but the grapes ripen in different kinds of territory each with its own individual characteristics. May be of interest... |
Which Scottish hero was made Guardian of Scotland in 1297? | Site where Wallace made Scots Guardian uncovered in Selkirk - The Scotsman Site where Wallace made Scots Guardian uncovered in Selkirk William Wallace. Picture: Ian Rutherford GEORGE MAIR Have your say Archaeologists believe they have uncovered the remains of the medieval Borders kirk where Sir William Wallace was appointed Guardian of Scotland more than 700 years ago. The Scottish hero was made Guardian of Scotland in 1297, after defeating the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. A ceremony took place in front of gathered nobles and clergy in the Kirk o’ the Forest, in Selkirk. The scene was depicted in Mel Gibson’s Oscar-winning epic Braveheart, but the church itself was demolished and later churches built on the site in the 16th and 18th centuries. A geophysics survey carried out within the ruins of the 18th century Auld Kirk was expected to show traces of its 16th century predecessor. Instead, it revealed the remains of a medieval chapel, pinpointing the spot where Wallace was honoured. Dr Chris Bowles, Scottish Borders Council’s archaeologist, said: “The association between William Wallace and this area is quite well documented, with Wallace using guerrilla tactics to fight the English from the Ettrick Forest. “We knew vaguely this site was associated with Wallace, and the Scottish nobles made him Guardian of Scotland at the Kirk o’ the Forest in recognition of his military successes. “We had been expecting the survey to uncover a 16th century church that we know to have existed and which was a replacement to the medieval church, but the only evidence in the survey is in relation to the medieval church. “What we found was the foundation footprint of a medieval chapel within the footprint of the 18th century church. There are certainly wall lines forming an east-west aligned rectangle. The measurements are similar to St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle and point to it possibly being a Romanesque chapel. “If it is the Kirk o’ the Forest, it is where Wallace was honoured. He went on to become the legendary figure he remains today.” Dr Bowles, who commissioned the survey by the University of Durham in conjunction with the Selkirk Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS), said: ”It was in the back of my mind that if we found any evidence of the medieval church we could have something that could be an attraction to people.. |
In mathematics, what is an angle called which measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees? | Types of Angles - Free Math Help All About Angles Types of Angles You've certainly used the word "angle" in common life, but it also has an important meaning in mathematics. One subject you'll want to be familiar with is the different types, or classifications, of angles, determined by the measure of the angle. This page is a simple, easy-to-follow beginner's guide to the different types of angles. Three Main Types of Angles Acute - any angle which measures less than 90 degrees. These angles appear "sharp," like the blade on a knife. Example: The angle ABC measures 40 degrees. Angle ABC is acute. Right - any angle which measures exactly 90 degrees. These are like the edges of a wooden block. Sample: The angle CAT measures 90 degrees. The angle CAT is a right angle. Obtuse - any angle which measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. These are "fat" angles that are very wide. Sample: angle DEF measures 125 degrees. Then angle DEF is obtuse. Special Case Straight - any angle which measures exactly 180 degrees. This isn't even really an angle... it's just a straight line! Sample: Points ABC lie on line L forming a STRAIGHT LINE. Then line L is a straight line. Relationships between several angles Vertical Angles - Two angles formed by intersecting lines. They can not be adjacent but are always equal in measure. They are across from one another in the corners of the "X" formed by the lines. In the above picture, angles 1 and 3 and angles 2 and 4 are vertical because they are across from each other. Now, angles 1 and 2 and angles 3 and 4 are NOT vertical angles. Complementary Angles - Two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees. Sample: angle A = 30 degrees and and angle B = 60 degrees. Then angle A + angle B = 90 degrees. We can say angles A and B are complementary. Supplementary Angles - Two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees. Supplementary angles can be placed so that they form a straight line. Sample: angle A = 80 degrees and angle B = 100 degrees. Then angle A + angle B = 180 degrees. We can say that angles A and B are supplementary. © 2016 Free Math Help. All rights reserved. |
Which horse came second in the 1973 Grand National at Aintree? | BBC SPORT | Other Sport | Horse Racing | Red Rum: Aintree favourite Red Rum: Aintree favourite Red Rum is not just a racing hero, he is a sporting legend. His feats on the racecourse remain unsurpassed and his place in the public's affection is undiminished 25 years after the end of his career. RED RUM FACTFILE Main jockeys: Brian Fletcher, Tommy Stack Career highlights: Three Grand National wins (also second twice); Scottish Grand National His death made the front pages of the national newspapers and his name is still probably the first that non-turf fans will give when asked to name a racehorse. Red Rum's legend centres not just around his amazing feats on the racecourse but also the circumstances in which he achieved them. He was bred to be a sprinter but ended up - after overcoming a career-threatening disease - winning one of the world's most arduous steeplechases not just once, but three times. His sound jumping (he fell just once in over 100 races), stamina and bravery were perfectly suited to the demanding Grand National fences and his record of three wins (and two seconds) will surely never be matched. Red Rum was bred in Ireland and sold for a mere 400 guineas as a yearling. Appropriately, he ran his first race at Aintree, and dead-heated for first. Potential disaster struck relatively early in his career when Red Rum was diagnosed as suffering from pedalostitis, a debilitating bone disease which can cripple horses. In stepped Southport trainer Donald 'Ginger' McCain, who bought the horse for 6,000 guineas for owner Noel le Mare. McCain's training regime, which took place on the local beach, proved effective in curing Red Rum of his bone problems. The horse then won five races and as a consequence started joint favourite for the 1973 Grand National. Ironically, Red Rum was the villain of the piece in his first victory in a race that witnessed one of the classic Grand National finishes. Crisp, ridden by Richard Pitman and carrying the top weight of 12 stone, had led for the entire second circuit and jumped the final fence more than 15 lengths clear of Red Rum, under Brian Fletcher. There will never be another horse like him Red Rum's trainer Ginger McCain But Crisp was tiring dramatically and Red Rum, carrying 23 pounds less, managed to reel in his rival on the notoriously long run-in to snatch victory on the winning line by just three-quarters of a length. The time of nine minutes, 1.9 seconds set a new record, 20 seconds faster than the previous best mark, and one which would stand for another 16 years. The following year it was Red Rum's turn to shoulder the top weight and, guided once again by Fletcher, he cruised home to become the first - and to date last - back-to-back winner since Reynoldstown in 1936. Three weeks later, he won the Scottish Grand National carrying 11st 13lb. He is the only horse to have achieved this double - a statue of the horse at Ayr now marks the feat. The 1975 National saw Red Rum, a heavily backed 7/2 favourite beaten into second place by L'Escargot. The following year, ridden for the first time by Tommy Stack, Red Rum again came second, this time losing out to Rag Trade. By the time the 1977 Grand National came round, Red Rum was a 12-year-old and was generally seen to be a spent force. But he lined up for Aintree's big race and to the delight of both the local crowd and the watching millions on TV, came home for a third success by a winning margin of 25 lengths. The horse was prepared for a sixth attempt at the Grand National the following season but suffered a hairline fracture the day before and was subsequently retired. Red Rum stayed in the spotlight, and led the pre-race parade in many Grand Nationals thereafter. He died in 1995 at the age of 30 and was fittingly buried by the winning post on the Grand National course at Aintree. A life-size bronze statue was also erected at the course in tribute to the horse, who is a National - and a national - legend. |
What is the Indian term for cauliflower or cabbage? | Indian Peas And Cauliflower Recipe - Allrecipes.com passion_cook 11/18/2007 you forgot to put any masala in it.... with littlebit of garam masala and peprika poweder, it will taste like an indian gobi.. cauliflower.. MOMMYOFPEPPER 1/6/2006 my husband is Indian and this just didn't have enough "kick" for us. If you like it mild then it should be good for you. SunnyByrd 9/7/2009 This is a nice, clean and simple side dish for an Indian meal. Some of the reviewers are wanting it to be something else. Please note that the recipe calls for cumin *seed*, not ground cumin, wh... rhymeswith16 9/7/2008 way too much cumin. if you try this, I suggest cutting the cauliflower as small as possible. it was difficult to toss the seeds and oil to get the vegetables fully covered. I might try it agai... |
In the fairy tale ‘The Princess and the Pea’, how many mattresses did the princess sleep on and still feel the pea through? | The Princess and the Pea - Hans Christian Andersen - Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen - Fairy Tales The Princess and the Pea Hans Christian Andersen (1835) Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess; but she would have to be a real princess. He travelled all over the world to find one, but nowhere could he get what he wanted. There were princesses enough, but it was difficult to find out whether they were real ones. There was always something about them that was not as it should be. So he came home again and was sad, for he would have liked very much to have a real princess. One evening a terrible storm came on; there was thunder and lightning, and the rain poured down in torrents. Suddenly a knocking was heard at the city gate, and the old king went to open it. It was a princess standing out there in front of the gate. But, good gracious! what a sight the rain and the wind had made her look. The water ran down from her hair and clothes; it ran down into the toes of her shoes and out again at the heels. And yet she said that she was a real princess. “Well, we’ll soon find that out,” thought the old queen. But she said nothing, went into the bed-room, took all the bedding off the bedstead, and laid a pea on the bottom; then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on the pea, and then twenty eider-down beds on top of the mattresses. On this the princess had to lie all night. In the morning she was asked how she had slept. “Oh, very badly!” said she. “I have scarcely closed my eyes all night. Heaven only knows what was in the bed, but I was lying on something hard, so that I am black and blue all over my body. It’s horrible!” Now they knew that she was a real princess because she had felt the pea right through the twenty mattresses and the twenty eider-down beds. Nobody but a real princess could be as sensitive as that. So the prince took her for his wife, for now he knew that he had a real princess; and the pea was put in the museum, where it may still be seen, if no one has stolen it. There, that is a true story. |
At which university did British spies Burgess, Blunt, Maclean and Philby meet? | Cambridge Five spy ring members 'hopeless drunks' - BBC News BBC News Cambridge Five spy ring members 'hopeless drunks' 7 July 2014 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Guy Burgess and Donald Duart Maclean were constantly drunk, the files say Members of the "Cambridge Five" spy ring were seen by their Soviet handlers as hopeless drunks incapable of keeping secrets, newly-released files suggest. Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess, "Kim" Philby and Anthony Blunt were recruited as Soviet spies while at Cambridge University in the 1930s. There may have been a fifth spy in the ring, possibly John Cairncross. Documents from the Mitrokhin Archive have been made publicly available for the first time. The FBI described them as the most complete intelligence ever received. Major Vasili Mitrokhin smuggled the information out of Soviet archives during 12 years working for the KGB. Who were the Cambridge Five? Image copyright PA Maclean, Burgess, Philby and Blunt were British members of a KGB spy ring that penetrated the intelligence system of the UK and passed vital information to the Soviets during World War Two and the early stages of the Cold War. While teaching at Cambridge University, Blunt was influential in recruiting the other three, who were all students there. Burgess became a journalist after he left university, but on the outbreak of war joined MI6. Maclean was in the Foreign Office during the same period. In 1951, tipped off by Philby that they were under suspicion, Burgess and Maclean defected to the Soviet Union, where they spent the rest of their lives. Philby defected in 1963 - the same year Blunt was discovered by the British intelligence services. He was offered immunity in return for information. He defected to Britain in 1992. Among the thousands of pages of documents are profiles outlining the characteristics of Britons who spied for the Soviet Union. They include references to Donald Duart Maclean and Guy Burgess, two of the five men recruited while studying at the University of Cambridge during the 1930s. A short passage describes Burgess as a man "constantly under the influence of alcohol". Written in Russian, it goes on to recount one occasion when Burgess drunkenly risked exposing his double identity. "Once on his way out of a pub, he managed to drop one of the files of documents he had taken from the Foreign Office on the pavement," translator Svetlana Lokhova explained. Moving on to Maclean, the note describes him as "not very good at keeping secrets". It adds he was "constantly drunk" and binged on alcohol. It was believed he had told one of his lovers and his brother about his work as a Soviet agent while he was the worse for wear, the file adds. The notes also provide an insight into the extent of the group's activity as they helped the KGB penetrate the UK's intelligence network at the highest level. They describe how Burgess alone handed over 389 top secret documents to the KGB in the first six months of 1945 along with a further 168 in December 1949. Image copyright Getty Images and VT Freezeframe Image caption Kim Philby, Anthony Blunt and a man believed to be John Cairncross were also in the Cambridge spy ring Image caption The men had been graduates of Trinity College, Cambridge Along with Kim Philby, Anthony Blunt and a fifth man, thought by many to have been John Cairncross, the Cambridge Five passed information about the UK to the Soviet Union throughout World War Two and into at least the 1950s. After being recruited during their studies, the group went on to occupy positions within the Foreign Office, MI5 and the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Shortly before the end of the war, Philby was promoted to head of the SIS's anti-Soviet section - meaning he was in charge of running operations against the Soviets while operating as a KGB agent. Defection 'major coup' Mitrokhin was a senior archivist in the KGB's foreign intelligence HQ and had unlimited access to thousands of files from a global network of spies and intelligence-gathering operations. He became disillusioned with the Communist Pa |
The Kyat is the national currency of which Asian country? | Myanmar's kyat: Asia's best currency to date this year, Economy News & Top Stories - The Straits Times The Straits Times ePaper Myanmar's kyat: Asia's best currency to date this year A man counts 1,000 kyat notes at a black market petrol stall in Yangon, Myanmar. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG NEWS Published http://str.sg/433o Copy SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Myanmar's kyat has become Asia's top currency of 2016, a clear sign the nation is starting to emerge from decades of isolation. Spurred by Aung San Suu Kyi's victory in the country's first open elections since 1990, the kyat is up more than 10 per cent, finally on track for an annual gain after falling every year since a managed float in 2012. A series of reforms has revitalized Myanmar's economy and society since the military junta was officially dissolved in 2011, and the nation's opening-up has accelerated since Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won elections in November. Cash is pouring in now, laying the foundations for further appreciation. For Andrew Lee, who returned to the country of his birth four years ago to open General Electric's business there, the kyat's rally is proof that he made the right choice. A stronger currency is essential for the burgeoning economy, he says, making imports cheaper while reducing the cost of funding government infrastructure projects in dollars. "The appreciation is good for the economy," said Mr Lee, who moved to the US with his family aged 12 in 1979, when Myanmar was in the grip of a military dictatorship. "We're optimistic about the new government. We know there's still a lot of work to be done on the country's infrastructure." While Suu Kyi herself is constitutionally barred from the presidency, she's widely seen as the power behind the throne, and the NLD's first act on taking power in March was to grant her the new role of "state councilor," with the formal power to advise the new government. The daughter of 1940s independence leader Aung San, her life story was the subject of the 2011 film, The Lady. New leadership is helping inspire confidence. The Asian Development Bank predicts Myanmar's economy will grow faster than its neighbors, with expansion exceeding 8 percent in 2016 and early 2017 as the nation starts to attract the US$80 billion it needs for power, transport and technology projects through 2030. Foreign direct investment increased by US$1.48 billion to US$9.48 billion in the financial year ended March 31, according to a government-controlled newspaper. Inflows are set to increase after the US lifted sanctions on 10 state-owned enterprises and banks in May, though other trading restrictions remain in place. "There could be a lot of FDI coming into the country as soon as the sanctions are removed, in which case we would see the kyat strengthen," said Nicolas Nguyen, country manager for Myanmar at investment firm Rising Dragon, who moved to Yangon three years ago. Asian banks see Myanmar's currency continuing to beat its Asian peers. Malayan Banking Bhd sees the kyat strengthening as much as 19 per cent toward a two-year high of 1,000 per US dollar by early 2017, from 1,186 on Tuesday. New Crossroads Asia, an investment advisory business in Yangon, predicts it will reach 1,150 within the next three months as prices climb for commodities Myanmar exports such as gas, wood products and legumes. The kyat is rebounding from a 21 pe rcent loss in 2015 and a record-low of 1,344 per dollar reached on Jan 25 this year. It's also benefiting from government measures to prevent the so-called dollarization of the economy, including restrictions preventing hotels, restaurants and other businesses from charging in the US currency. The Central Bank of Myanmar wants a stable currency market, according to Win Thaw, director general and head of the foreign-exchange department at the monetary authority. Not everyone's so optimistic about the kyat. BMI Research, part of Fitch Group, is skeptical of the rally and predicts that rising inflation, a widening current-account deficit and expansionary fiscal policy will erode the currency's |
How many spikes are on the crown of The Statue of Liberty in New York USA? | What Do the Seven Spikes on the Statue of Liberty's Crown Represent? | USA Today What Do the Seven Spikes on the Statue of Liberty's Crown Represent? The Statue of Liberty is a well-known attraction located in New York. (Photo: Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images ) Walking Up the Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty, which is made of copper and steel, stands on Liberty Island, which is located in New York Harbor. The seven spikes on the crown of the statue represent the seven seas and continents of the world, according to the National Park Service. History The statue, whose formal name is "Liberty Enlightening the World," was dedicated in 1886 by President Grover Cleveland. It was a gift from France, designed by the sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was shipped to the US in 214 crates and weighed a total of 225 tons. Once assembled, the statue initially functioned as a lighthouse and was administered by the U.S. Lighthouse Board. The Crown To reach the crown of the statue, visitors must climb 354 steps, or the equivalent of 20 floors, up a twisting staircase. At the top, there is a view overlooking New York Harbor. The area inside the crown is cramped, interior temperatures may be 20 degrees warmer than outside, and there is no access or exit other than the single narrow staircase. Visitors only may bring medicines and cameras into the statue, according to the National Park Service. Reservations Visitors who want to visit the crown must make advance reservations, at 877-523-9849. Reservations for the crown may be made no more than six months in advance. One person may reserve a maximum of four tickets. They are only good for the reserved date and time, and may not be transferred. Visitors may secure personal belongings in the locker room facility before climbing up to the crown. Additional Information The Statue of Liberty is 305 feet, 1 inch tall and faces southeast. Access to the statue is by ferries, which sail from New York and New Jersey. The National Park Service has the right to cancel reservations at any time for weather, safety, hazardous conditions or other reasons, as necessary. After the Twin Towers were attacked by terrorists in 2001, the statue was closed to visitors until July 4, 2009, although the lower observation deck and pedestal were opened again in 2004. References |
What type of animal is Beatrix Potter’s Mr Tod? | The 23 Original Tales | Peter Rabbit The 23 Original Tales The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1902 The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first published by Frederick Warne in 1902 and endures as Beatrix Potter’s most popular and well-loved tale. It tells the story of a very mischievous rabbit and the trouble he encounters in Mr McGregor’s vegetable garden! The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 1903 Beatrix Potter’s famous tale of a naughty squirrel who loses his tail. Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry and all his cousins make their way over to Owl Island to gather nuts, but Old Brown, the terrifying owl guardian of the island, has decided he has had enough of silly Nutkin’s cheekiness! The Tailor of Gloucester 1903 This tale tells the story of a poor tailor trying to survive in his freezing workshop over a hard winter. He has a terribly important commission to complete before Christmas Day, but is ill and tired. Luckily some very kind mice live in the dresser and set about helping the tailor with his work. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 1904 Peter Rabbit’s cousin, Benjamin Bunny, has been a very popular character since this book’s first publication in 1904. In this tale, we hear all about his and Peter’s adventures in Mr McGregor’s vegetable garden, and what happens to them when they meet a cat! The Tale of Two Bad Mice 1904 Chaos ensues when Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca, two naughty little mice, creep into Lucinda and Jane’s doll’s house one morning. They set about taking things to make their little home more comfortable, but end up creating a terrible mess. The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle 1905 A little girl called Lucie discovers a hidden home high in the hills. She knocks on the door, and meets Mrs Tiggy-Winkle who does all the washing and ironing for the neighbouring animals. Lucie spends a lovely day helping her, but it’s only later that she realises Mrs Tiggy-Winkle is a hedgehog! The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan 1905 The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan features the houses, gardens and streets of the village of Sawrey, where Beatrix Potter lived, at Hill Top, her first farm. The inhabitants, however, are animals rather than people, and problems arise when Ribby the cat invites Duchess the dog to tea. The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher 1906 This tale tells of an optimistic and slightly accident-prone frog, who sets off on a fishing expedition across the pond, only to find himself bitten on the toe by a water-beetle, fighting with a stickleback, and eventually nearly eaten by a trout! The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit 1906 This, along with The Tale of Miss Moppet, was intended for very young children. It is a simple tale of what befalls a rude little rabbit that doesn’t say ‘please’ before he takes something that belongs to someone else. The Story of Miss Moppet 1906 The Story of Miss Moppet recounts the tale of a pussy cat, Miss Moppet, chasing a mouse. It turns out to be a bit of a battle of wits, and who do you think will win? The Tale of Tom Kitten 1907 This tale is set in the cottage garden Beatrix created herself at Hill Top, the farm she owned near the village of Sawrey. Tom and his sisters look so smart in their new clothes. When their mother sends them outside, she couldn’t possibly guess what kind of mess they are going to get themselves into! The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck 1908 Jemima was a real duck belonging to Beatrix Potter. All Jemima wants to do is lay her eggs in peace. At last she flies off and finds the perfect place. Little does the silly duck realise that the charming gentleman who has lent her his woodshed is busily planning a delicious meal of . . . roast duck! The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding 1908 The first farm that Beatrix Potter owned, Hill Top, was an old house with thick walls and many hiding places for rats and mice. In this tale, the farmhouse is Tom Kitten’s home and the story tells what happens when Tom accidentally comes upon the rat Samuel Whiskers living in a secret hideout behind the attic walls. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies 1909 When the cupboard is bare at the Flopsy Bunny’s burrow, the family a |
Which US outlaw married his cousin, Zerelda ‘Zee’ Mimms, in 1874? | Zee James - Wife of Jesse James By this time, the James-Younger Gang had ceased to exist with the capture of the Younger brothers during the Northfield, Minnesota raid in 1876. However, Jesse had started a "new" James Gang that continued to rob trains, the last of which occurred on September 7, 1881 near Glendale, Missouri . Shortly after this hold-up, Jesse moved his family to St. Joseph , Missouri where they settled in under Jesse�s assumed name of Tom Howard. With a $10,000 reward over his head, Zee tried to get Jesse to take on a more normal life. And Jesse agreed, right after one last great bank robbery in Platte County, Missouri . It was during the planning of this robbery in a meeting with Charles and Robert "Bob" Ford at Jesse's home, that Jesse would be killed by Bob on April 3, 1882. Sadly, Zee and her children were in the kitchen when the shooting occurred. At the deafening sound of the gun blast, young Jesse, Jr. ran into the living room to find his father on the floor with blood pouring from his head. Zee then began to scream as little Mary started crying. Though Zee tried desperately to stop the blood, it was too late, her husband was already dead. Bob Ford was already out the door and Charles spent a few moments trying to tell her how the gun had gone off accidentally. Then, he too, made a quick exit, running after his brother. In no time, the word spread of the shooting and crowds began to gather around the home talking incessantly about the killing of the notorious outlaw, Jesse James . Young Jesse, Jr., who was only six at the time, didn't even know who " Jesse James " was, believing his father's name was "John Davis Howard� and his own name to be "Tim Howard." After his death, Jesse was packed on ice and taken by train to Kearney, Missouri where he was displayed and viewed by hundreds of friends, admirers, and curiosity seekers. Later he was buried on the family farm in a plot near the house so that Jesse's mother, Zerelda, could keep an eye out for trespassers or souvenir hunters. When Jesse was killed, most people assumed that he had left a wealthy widow, but that was not the case at all. In fact, the only valuables that they owned were a few weapons, a bit of stolen jewelry, and assorted memorabilia. Soon, most everything in the household was put up for auction in order to pay the creditors. Zee and her children were then forced to move in with her brother in Kansas City. |
From which country do Blue Mountain coffee beans come? | Would you spend $40 a pound for a cup of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee? 55, wow. SkippyFlipjack I’d love to be someone who could really appreciated the difference between Blue Bottle (a Bay Area and NYC gourmet variety) and Starbucks, but to me all coffee is divided into two types: nasty coffee and Mmm, that’s good coffee. That said, I’m not sure that it’s so easy to appreciate the difference between coffees when covering up the flavor with cream and sugar. I usually drink it black because I find that’s the way to really get the flavor of the coffee. (Unless it’s ‘nasty coffee’, then cream and sugar is required.) If you want to go full-gourmet, look up civet coffee (mentioned below) or the elephant variety which is a higher-volume (yes, exactly) method of producing something similar. (I only read about the elephant method recently; they charge something like $50 for a cup and they don’t ship.) Carl Kerstann I bought Blue Mountain a couple of years ago, it must not have been as fashionable then, I don’t remember it being that expensive. It was good but I prefer my French dark roast. I’ll have to try the sweetened condensed milk even though I certainly don’t need the fat or calories. Merv Lets see I take the really good coffee I get now for $11 a pound and add $30 to it to get Blue Mountain. There better be some fairy dust in it to make me pay the difference. kevinbgoode I have a sample bag of Jamaican Blue Mountain at the office – this was included with my last online coffee order. I haven’t tried it yet, but am sure the office junkies will have a report, especially since we are in education and this is final exam week! As a side note – I’m a bit spoiled and order my coffee online – it is freshly roasted that day or the next and shipped immediately. It might sound expensive, but isn’t really that much more than buying an upscale brand like Caribou or Starbucks in the supermarket – and the taste is just wonderful. And the price range is really about $12-13 a pound for most blends – that, of course, wouldn’t include Jamaican Blue Mountain. I won’t put a link here since John is reviewing a sample from another company. . .but it really isn’t much more expensive. I regularly take some of the beans to the office and everyone loves it, no matter what flavor or blend I’ve selected. Robertogee BTW . . . coffee beans in freezer = BAD. Google it. (I used to think it = GOOD too. I was wrong.) Robertogee To each her and his own. I have never understood the appeal of Jamaican Blue Mountain. The curiosity factor made me try it, initially, over 20 years ago. As I recall, it was about $20 a pound then. Bland and blah. Recently tried another cup in a coffee shop. Because I hadn’t tried it in 20 years. Because they suggested it. Bland and blah again. So I STILL don’t get it. Yes, I’m a coffee snob. Hario Skerton ceramic grinder. Chemex. Lean toward French Roasts or blends from Whole Foods. JBM is simply, and remains, the most boring coffee (at any price) I’ve ever consumed in my life. But to each their own. Whispers2u You should try Kona Joe. It’s $55/lb. He grows his coffee like fine grapes. josephebacon microdot The most expensive coffee is a variety of African Arabica…the beans of course have passed through the digestive system of a type of civet and are harvested from the little civet turds. The price of that makes any one who is trying to look cool by buying the Jamaican Blue Mountain a mere wannabee piker, but for anyone who thinks they need a 40 buck cuppa to enhance their image, I say….KEEEL THEM! This is how the predatory marketing jerk offs rationalize raising the price of coffee for the rest of us…. Mike_in_the_Tundra Well, you guys have just switched my morning around. My favorite place for coffee is on the other side of Minneapolis. I hadn’t planned on going there this morning, but now I really want to go. It’s funny to hear about the sweetened condensed milk. Whenever Abuelo was around, there had to be sweetened condensed milk for his coffee. God help you if there wasn’t any. Steve Sparks You gotta get a better grinder that tre |
How many Gold Medals did Canada win in the 2010 Winter Olympics? | How many medals will Canada win in Sochi? - Calgary | Globalnews.ca February 7, 2014 2:31 pm Updated: February 7, 2014 10:35 pm How many medals will Canada win in Sochi? By Brendan Parker Sports Reporter Global News Canada's Drew Doughty (8) waves a Canadian flag after the men's ice hockey medal ceremony at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Chris O'Meara What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff without any editorial influence by the sponsor. If you'd like to learn more... X What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' without any editorial influence by the sponsor. If you'd like to learn more... - CALGARY – As the winter games get underway in Sochi, some are speculating on how many medals Canada will win. Global Calgary’s Brendan Parker gives us his predictions: Ambitious and attainable Team Canada has not backed off of their goal at these Olympics. Win the most medals. Just like 2010, the mission is to be the number one nation in the medal standings. Canada finished just shy of that goal in Vancouver, winning 26 medals, good for 3rd. But, their 14 gold medals was the most of any country. Anne Merklinger, CEO of the Own the Podium program, raised the expectations more modestly. “Improve our medal ranking … but most importantly, we want to win more medals than we did in Vancouver.” While the goals are ambitious, without question they are attainable. After spending the last few months watching and talking to many of our top Olympic athletes, I’ve compiled a list of where to expect Canadian medals during the games. Alpine Skiing: The Canadian Cowboys are motivated to end a 20 medal drought at the Olympics, and they’re in a great position to do so. Erik Guay is the leader, after setting the record for the most World Cup podiums by a Canadian. Calgary native Jan Hudec and Manny Osborne-Paradis are also capable of winning a medal. On the women’s side, Marie-Michele Gagnon has had some very strong results this world cup season, and will be a threat in the women’s super-combined. BP’s Medal Projection: 2 Bobsleigh: Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse are together again, trying to defend their gold from 2010. It would be a big upset if they weren’t on the podium, they are gold medal favourites. Humphries had an incredible 15 consecutive podium streak end earlier this season. On the men’s side Lyndon Rush, Chris Spring and Justin Kripps will all pilot a sled, and all have been on the podium this season in either 2man and 4man. BP’s Medal Projection: 2 Cross-Country Skiing: The Canadian Cross Country ski team has never been a better place. Led by Alex Harvey and Devon Kershaw, the men are more than capable of winning the first Olympic men’s medal. A 4th place finish in 2010 still fuels both guys, and they’re peaking at the right time. Canmore’s Ivan Babikov is also a threat in distance races. BP’s Medal Projection: 2 Curling: Since curling made it’s debut in 1998, Canada has never missed the podium, winning 3 gold medals. With two of Canada’s top rinks in Jennifer Jones and Brad Jacobs, this will not be the year. It would be a disappointment if both teams weren’t playing for gold. BP’s Medal Projection: 2 Figure skating: Skate Canada set a goal of 3 medals in Sochi, they’re 17 member team could win more. Patrick Chan and Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue are Gold medal contenders. They are also near locks to medal in the new Team event. If those go as planned, anything else would be a bonus. 18 year old Kaetlyn Osmond skates out of Edmonton is the top women. BP’s Medal Projection: 3 Freestyle Skiing: Freestyle skiing will be the source of Canada’s greatest medal haul. Men’s and Women’s moguls could win 4 of the 6 medals available. While Canadians are very strong in new Olympic disciplines ski slopestyle and ski halfpipe. Alberta boy Mike Riddle has gold medal potential in men’s halfpup. While the Canadian Ski Cross team has produced 11 World Cup medals this season. Calgary’s Brady Leman can be the World’s best on any gi |
Which 1975 film features the character Frank N Furter? | The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - 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 Rocky Horror Picture Show ( 1975 ) R | A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 31 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 47 titles created 10 Sep 2011 a list of 41 titles created 07 Oct 2013 a list of 22 titles created 02 Aug 2015 a list of 33 images created 20 Dec 2015 Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 7.4/10 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. 2 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards » Videos A straitlaced, square couple, seeking shelter from a storm, find themselves in the castle of a transgender alien mad scientist intent on creating a buff bodybuilder. Director: Kenny Ortega Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Director: Randal Kleiser A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Director: Frank Oz A live stage production of the musical, filmed at the Playhouse Theatre in London, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the release of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Director: Christopher Luscombe A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets. Director: Baz Luhrmann A female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them. Director: Bob Fosse Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Stars: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Director: Rob Marshall Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield to kill again. Director: John Carpenter A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Director: Tim Burton Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Director: Mark Waters A gentle man, with scissors for hands, is brought into a new community after living in isolation. Director: Tim Burton Edit Storyline It's the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when their car halts in the rain. They both look for contact, only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Especially when a large group of Transylvanians dance to the 'Time Warp', Dr. Frank-N-Furter builds his own man and a whole host of participation for the audience to enjoy. Written by simon A Different Set Of Jaws. See more » Genres: 31 August 1975 (Italy) See more » Also Known As: Orgía de horror y locura See more » Filming Locations: (edited) Sound Mix: Chace Surround (Remix for video release)| Mono (35 mm optical prints)| 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Tim Curry was very reluctant to talk about the film for years due to some not-very-good memories about his more rabid fans. He even told VH-1 that he grew "chubby and plain" in order to try escaping the role of Frank. These days, he's more open to talk about the film and even sees it as a "Rite of |
What is the nickname of English football club Sheffield Wednesday? | Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Crest & Club History Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Sheffield Wednesday F.C. The district of Owlerton not only gave Sheffield Wednesday FC its nickname, it also provided the inspiration for the design of the club's crest. Today's crest (shown right) has been in use since 1995 (with the minor addition of a copyright symbol in 2002) and shows the familiar modern image of an owl sitting on the letters 'SWFC' (the abbreviation of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club). Also evident is the club's year of formation (Sheffield Wednesday having been one of the early clubs in the game). The crest is also often displayed with the full club name reproduced below it (as here). The first version of the club crest (shown left) shows a more traditional owl, perched on a branch, accompanied by the rose of Yorkshire and sheaves taken from the Council's arms and completed with the motto, 'Consilio et Animis'. This - roughly translated - means 'Intelligence and Courage' (although could also have various similar meanings). By 1970 the club introduced a 'plain owl' crest which, through on-going development to achieve a more 'sophisticated image', became the crest as used today. Thanks to Steve Chu (Communications Manager at Sheffield Wednesday FC) and Han van Eijden (co-author of 'The Beautiful History: Crests, Colours and Nicknames Revealed', due out Summer 2004) for the above crests and information. |
What is a straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a circle called? | Diameter - definition of diameter by The Free Dictionary Diameter - definition of diameter by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/diameter n. 1. Abbr. d or diam. Mathematics a. A straight line segment passing through the center of a figure, especially of a circle or sphere, and terminating at the periphery. b. The length of such a segment. 2. Thickness or width. 3. A unit of magnification equal to the number of times an object's linear dimensions is increased by the magnifying apparatus. [Middle English diametre, from Old French, from Latin diametrus, from Greek diametros (grammē), diagonal (line) : dia-, dia- + metron, measure; see mē-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] di·am′e·tral (-trəl) adj. diameter n 1. (Mathematics) a. a straight line connecting the centre of a geometric figure, esp a circle or sphere, with two points on the perimeter or surface b. the length of such a line 2. the thickness of something, esp with circular cross section [C14: from Medieval Latin diametrus, variant of Latin diametros, from Greek: diameter, diagonal, from dia- + metron measure] di•am•e•ter it is one metre in diameter → misura un metro di diametro diameter (daiˈӕmitə) noun (the length of) a straight line drawn from side to side of a circle, passing through its centre. Could you measure the diameter of that circle? middellyn, deursnee قُطْر диаметър diâmetro průměr der Durchmesser diameter διάμετρος diámetro diameeter, läbimõõt قطر halkaisija diamètre קוטר व्यास, मोटाई dijametar, promjer átmérő garis tengah þvermál diametro 直径 직경 diametras diametrs diameter middellijn diameter , tverrmål średnica قطر (دايره): پرېړ والى پنډوالى diâmetro diametru диаметр priemer premer prečnik diameter เส้นผ่าศูนย์กลาง çap 直徑 діаметр; поперечник دائرے کا قطر đường kính 直径 diameter |
Which word represents the letter ‘K’ in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet? | NATO phonetic alphabet | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Not to be confused with International Phonetic Alphabet . FAA radiotelephony alphabet and Morse code chart The NATO phonetic alphabet, more accurately known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet and also called the ICAO phonetic or ICAO spelling alphabet, as well as the ITU phonetic alphabet, is the most widely used spelling alphabet. Although often called "phonetic alphabets", spelling alphabets do not have any association with phonetic transcription systems, such as the International Phonetic Alphabet . Instead, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) alphabet assigned code words acrophonically to the letters of the English alphabet so that critical combinations of letters and numbers can be pronounced and understood by those who transmit and receive voice messages by radio or telephone regardless of their native language or the presence of transmission static. The 26 code words in the NATO phonetic alphabet are assigned to the 26 letters of the English alphabet in alphabetical order as follows: Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu. Some of the 26 words have altered pronunciations: Charlie can be either "char-lee" or "shar-lee", and Uniform is either "you-nee-form" or "oo-nee-form", neither of which is the English pronunciation of the word. Oscar is pronounced "oss-cah" and Victor as "vik-tah" without the 'r', even by people who would normally pronounce it. Papa is pronounced "Pa-PAH" with the accent on the second syllable instead of the first. The code word Quebec is pronounced as French "keh-beck". The ICAO and FAA use the standard number words of English (zero, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine) with four altered pronunciations (tree, fower, fife, niner), whereas the ITU and IMO use ten code words for numbers (nadazero, unaone, bissotwo, terrathree, kartefour, pantafive, soxisix, setteseven, octoeight, novenine). Contents Edit After the phonetic alphabet was developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO ) (see history below) it was adopted by many other international and national organizations, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). It is a subset of the much older International Code of Signals (INTERCO), which originally included visual signals by flags or flashing light, sound signals by whistle, siren, foghorn, or bell, as well as one, two, or three letter codes for many phrases. [1] The same alphabetic code words are used by all agencies, but each agency chooses one of two different sets of numeric code words. NATO uses the regular English numeric words (Zero, One, with some alternative pronunciations), whereas the IMO provides for compound numeric words (Nadazero, Unaone, Bissotwo...). In practice these are used very rarely, as they frequently result in confusion between speakers of different languages. NATO Edit A common name for this spelling alphabet, "NATO phonetic alphabet," exists because it appears in Allied Tactical Publication ATP-1, Volume II: Allied Maritime Signal and Maneuvering Book used by all allied navies of NATO, which adopted a modified form of the International Code of Signals. Because the latter allows messages to be spelled via flags or Morse code , it naturally named the code words used to spell out messages by voice its "phonetic alphabet". The name NATO phonetic alphabet became widespread because the signals used to facilitate the naval communications and tactics of NATO have become global. [2] However, ATP-1 is marked NATO Confidential (or the lower NATO Restricted) so it is not available publicly. Nevertheless, a NATO unclassified ve |
Which group of islands were claimed by the British in 1833? | Our History | Falkland Islands Government Back Our History The Falkland Islands had no indigenous population prior to their settlement by our ancestors– the Islands were entirely unoccupied. First claimed by Britain in 1765, the British, French and Spanish periodically had garrisons in the Islands until 1811, when all the garrisons were withdrawn. Subsequently, British and American ships frequently visited the islands. On 6th October 1832, an Argentine military garrison landed in an attempt to establish Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, disregarding the British claim of 67 years prior. Less than 3 months later, on 2nd January 1833, the Royal Navy evicted the Argentine military garrison with no loss of life. The civilian population in the Islands, who had sought permission from Britain to live there, were invited to stay. All but two of them, with their partners, did so. A year later, a small, permanent British administration was established. With an increasing population, in 1845 Stanley was founded, and remains our Capital to this day. We enjoyed a peaceful existence until 1st April 1982, when an Argentine military force invaded our home. For 74 days we lived under foreign occupation, until our liberation by British forces on 14th June 1982. Nearly 1000 Falkland Islands, British and Argentine lives were lost as a result of this act of aggression. Since 1982, our lives have been transformed following the establishment of commercial fisheries. Financially self-sufficient and almost entirely self-governing, we determine our own future and way of life. Our community today has been formed through voluntary immigration and settlement over the course of nearly two hundred years. We are a diverse society, with people from over 60 nations having made the Islands their home. At out heart are those Falkland Islanders whose families have been in the Islands for nine generations. For a comprehensive timeline of events in the Falkland Islands and in South Georgia, you may wish to read Main Events in the History of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia compiled by David Tatham. The timeline is also available in Spanish here: Principales Eventos en la Historia de las Islas Falkland y Georgia del Sur Historical dates 1592 First recorded sighting on August 14, by English sea captain John Davis in the ship ‘Desire’. 1594 First recorded claim on February 2, by Richard Hawkins for Queen Elizabeth I 1690 First recorded landing made by English navigator, Captain John Strong in his ship the ‘Welfare’. He named the channel dividing the two main islands ‘Falkland Sound’ after Viscount Falkland, then Treasurer of the Royal Navy. Over the years several French ships visited the Islands, which they called Les Iles Malouines after the French port of St. Malo. 1740 Lord Anson passed the Islands on an exploration voyage and urged Britain to consider them as a preliminary step to establishing a base near Cape Horn. 1764 The French diplomat and explorer, Louis Antoine de Bougainville, established a settlement at Port Louis on East Falkland. 1765 Unaware of the French settlement, Commodore John Byron landed at Port Egmont on West Falkland and took possession of the Islands for the British Crown. 1766 Captain John MacBride established a British settlement at Port Egmont. The Spanish Government protested about the French settlement and Bougainville was forced to surrender his interests in the Islands in return for an agreed sum of money. A Spanish Governor was appointed and Port Louis was renamed Puerto de la Soledad, and placed under the jurisdiction of the Captain-General of Buenos Aires; then a Spanish colony. 1770 British forced from Port Egmont by the Spanish. 1771 Serious diplomatic negotiations involving Britain, Spain and France produce the Exchange of Declarations, whereby Port Egmont was restored to Britain. 1774 Britain withdrew from Port Egmont on economic grounds as part of a redeployment of forces due to the approaching American War of Independence, leaving behind a plaque as the mark of continuing British sovere |
Which saint was the first British Christian martyr? | Alban, First Martyr of Britain There were probably Christians in the British Isles already in the first century. However, Alban is the first recorded Christian martyr. The traditional date of his death is 304, during the persecution under the Emperor Diocletian; but many scholars now date it as around 209, during the persecution under the Emperor Septimius Severus. Alban was a pagan, and a soldier in the Roman Army. He gave shelter to a Christian priest who was fleeing from arrest, and in the next few days the two talked at length, and Alban became a Christian. When officers came in search of the priest, Alban met them, dressed in the priest's cloak, and they mistook him for the priest and arrested him. He refused to renounce his new faith, and was beheaded. He thus became the first Christian martyr in Britain. The second was the executioner who was to kill him, but who heard his testimony and was so impressed that he became a Christian on the spot, and refused to kill Alban. The third was the priest, who when he learned that Alban had been arrested in his place, hurried to the court in the hope of saving Alban by turning himself in. The place of their deaths is near the site of St. Alban's Cathedral today. PRAYER (traditional language) Almighty God, by whose grace and power thy holy martyr Alban Triumphed over suffering and was faithful even unto death: Grant to us, who now remember him with thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to thee in this world, that we may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. PRAYER (contemporary language) Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr Alban Triumphed over suffering and was faithful even unto death: Grant to us, who now remember him with thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to you in this world, that we may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Psalm 34:1-8 or 31:1-5 |
The plant ‘Amaranthus Caudatus’ is better known as Love-Lies-‘what’? | Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding' Red Seeds Description Details Amaranthus caudatus is the hanging or drooping amaranthus, the deep red variety also known as Love-Lies-Bleeding. Well-grown plants are spectacular bushy half-hardy annuals with large, almost tropical leaves, over and through which the familiar tassels cascade to the ground. Each of these fascinating crimson or purple tassels is a colony of tightly packed, tiny flowers and lasts for many weeks on the plant. Watering plants well in dry weather, feeding regularly and supporting the heavily laden stems if necessary, all help to produce the longest tassels. With neglect it will flower when only a very few inches high, but with generous treatment, specimens three or four feet or more with enormous drooping tassels of red flowers can be obtained. This ever-popular annual is perhaps more versatile than you might imagine – good in the border, most effective as a cut flower in arrangements, a good pot-plant and, not often appreciated – if carefully dried, the colour of the spikes remains unchanged for a considerable time. Sowing: Sow in late spring or early summer. Amaranthus seeds can be either sown early indoors or directly where they are to flower. They are susceptible to frost so be sure to sow only after the last chance of frost has past and the soil has warmed a little. Amaranthus prefers high light levels after germination and prefer a sunny situation. They will tolerate some shade but should receive sun half the day or more. Sowing Indoors: Seeds may be started indoors at around 21°C (70°F) 6 to 8 weeks before it is safe to plant outside, Sow into pots or trays filled with finely sifted compost. Lightly cover seed with soil, and make sure the seedlings have plenty of light and protection from cold. Germination is usually around 10 to 14 days. Seedlings should be ready to transplant in three to four weeks depending on cell size. The plants grow quickly and each cell will need to be potted on fairly soon to prevent premature flowering. Transplant to 7cm (3in) pots containing sieved compost to grow on Transplant outdoors in late May or early June into moist, well-drained soil, 30 to 45cm (12 to 18in) apart. Sowing Direct: If sowing directly where they are to flower, prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth. If sowing more than one annual in the same bed, mark the sowing areas with a ring of sand and label. Ensure that any weeds are removed, especially during the early stages of growth. In cooler climates they will grow faster under a cloche or plastic tunnel. Sow in early summer when soil temperatures are above 21°C (70°F). Sow thinly 1mm (¼ in) deep in rows 30cm (12”) apart. Thin out once they have reached 5cm (3in). The seedlings will appear in rows and can be easily told from nearby weed seedlings. Continue to thin the seedlings out so they are finally 30cm (12”) apart by early summer. Cultivation: Pinch out the centre stem to encourage side branching. Water regularly and fertilise with a water soluble balanced fertiliser. The plants are surprisingly stable for such an apparently top heavy plant, however if grown in an open, more exposed situation, a bit of support will help you to enjoy this plant right through until autumn. At the end of the season leave a few plants to die down and self seed, others can be pulled up and composted. Cut Flowers: The botanical name of Love-Lies-Bleeding derives from Greek and means 'unfading flower'. This is an accurate description as the flowers are very long lasting cut flowers and they can be easily dried to extend the amount of time that you get to enjoy them. For fresh flower arrangements, cut amaranths when three quarters of the flowers are open on the stem. They will last 7 to 10 days in a vase. If you want to dry them, harvest when the seed begin to set and the flowers are firm to the touch. Cut and hang upside down for at least 10 days preferably in a warm position. High heat during the drying process allows the flowers to better retain their colour. Harvesting Seeds: Amaranthus caudatus grows q |
In zoology, what is an animal called which feeds on decomposing organic matter? | The importance of soil organic matter Chapter 2. Organic matter decomposition and the soil food web Soil organic matter When plant residues are returned to the soil, various organic compounds undergo decomposition. Decomposition is a biological process that includes the physical breakdown and biochemical transformation of complex organic molecules of dead material into simpler organic and inorganic molecules (Juma, 1998). The continual addition of decaying plant residues to the soil surface contributes to the biological activity and the carbon cycling process in the soil. Breakdown of soil organic matter and root growth and decay also contribute to these processes. Carbon cycling is the continuous transformation of organic and inorganic carbon compounds by plants and micro- and macro-organisms between the soil, plants and the atmosphere (Figure 2) FIGURE 2 Carbon cycle Decomposition of organic matter is largely a biological process that occurs naturally. Its speed is determined by three major factors: soil organisms, the physical environment and the quality of the organic matter (Brussaard, 1994). In the decomposition process, different products are released: carbon dioxide (CO2), energy, water, plant nutrients and resynthesized organic carbon compounds. Successive decomposition of dead material and modified organic matter results in the formation of a more complex organic matter called humus (Juma, 1998). This process is called humification. Humus affects soil properties. As it slowly decomposes, it colours the soil darker; increases soil aggregation and aggregate stability; increases the CEC (the ability to attract and retain nutrients); and contributes N, P and other nutrients. Soil organisms, including micro-organisms, use soil organic matter as food. As they break down the organic matter, any excess nutrients (N, P and S) are released into the soil in forms that plants can use. This release process is called mineralization. The waste products produced by micro-organisms are also soil organic matter. This waste material is less decomposable than the original plant and animal material, but it can be used by a large number of organisms. By breaking down carbon structures and rebuilding new ones or storing the C into their own biomass, soil biota plays the most important role in nutrient cycling processes and, thus, in the ability of a soil to provide the crop with sufficient nutrients to harvest a healthy product. The organic matter content, especially the more stable humus, increases the capacity to store water and store (sequester) C from the atmosphere. The soil food web The soil ecosystem (Box 1) can be defined as an interdependent life-support system composed of air, water, minerals, organic matter, and macro- and micro-organisms, all of which function together and interact closely. The organisms and their interactions enhance many soil ecosystem functions and make up the soil food web. The energy needed for all food webs is generated by primary producers: the plants, lichens, moss, photosynthetic bacteria and algae that use sunlight to transform CO2 from the atmosphere into carbohydrates. Most other organisms depend on the primary producers for their energy and nutrients; they are called consumers. BOX 1 Some functions of a healthy soil ecosystem Decompose organic matter towards humus. Retain N and other nutrients. Glue soil particles together for best structure. Protect roots from diseases and parasites. Make retained nutrients available to the plant. Produce hormones that help plants grow. Retain water. Soil life plays a major role in many natural processes that determine nutrient and water availability for agricultural productivity. The primary activities of all living organisms are growing and reproducing. By-products from growing roots and plant residues feed soil organisms. In turn, soil organisms support plant health as they decompose organic matter, cycle nutrients, enhance soil structure and control the populations of soil organisms, both beneficial and harmful (pests and pathogens) in terms of crop prod |
BS is the international car registration of which country? | Bahamas Country Code 1 242 Country Code BS About Bahamas Hide CountryCode.org is your complete guide to make a call from anywhere in the world, to anywhere in the world. This page details Bahamas phone code. The Bahamas country code 1-242 will allow you to call Bahamas from another country. Bahamas telephone code 1-242 is dialed after the IDD. Bahamas international dialing 1-242 is followed by an area code. The Bahamas area code table below shows the various city codes for Bahamas. Bahamas country codes are followed by these area codes. With the complete Bahamas dialing code, you can make your international call. English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants) Electricity Type A North American/Japanese 2-blade Type B American 3-pin |
Which golfer won the 1997 US Masters? | Tiger Woods Wins the 1997 Masters by 12 Shots | Golf.com Tiger Woods Wins the 1997 Masters by 12 Shots Tiger Woods celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 1997 Masters. AP News Posted: Wed Nov. 9, 2011 Updated: Fri Jan. 13, 2017 Install App This story on Tiger Woods' win at the 1997 Masters first appeared in the April 21, 1997 issue of Sports Illustrated. Short and pudgy, he pushed through the crowd, elbowing and worming his way, not stopping for any of the cries of "heyyy, watchit!" as he went. At last he popped through to the front and craned his neck down the line, wide-eyed, hoping to see what he had come for. As Tiger Woods strode past, Jack Nicholson slapped him on the back and grinned, same as everybody else. It didn't matter who you were; if you were there the week everything changed in golf, you just had to reach out and touch a piece of history. Almost 50 years to the day after Jackie Robinson broke major league baseball's color barrier, at Augusta National, a club that no black man was allowed to join until six years ago, at the tournament whose founder, Clifford Roberts, once said, "As long as I'm alive, golfers will be white, and caddies will be black," a 21-year-old black man delivered the greatest performance ever seen in a golf major. Someday Eldrick (Tiger) Woods, a mixed-race kid with a middle-class background who grew up on a municipal course in the sprawl of Los Angeles, may be hailed as the greatest golfer who ever lived, but it is likely that his finest day will always be the overcast Sunday in Augusta when he humiliated the world's best golfers, shot 18-under-par 70-66-65-69-270 (the lowest score in tournament history) and won the Masters by a preposterous 12 shots. It was the soundest whipping in a major this century and second only to Old Tom Morris's 13-shot triumph in the 1862 British Open. When Tiger finally slipped into his green champion's jacket, his 64-year-old father, Earl, drank in a long look and said, "Green and black go well together, don't they?" So golf is trying to get used to the fact that the man who will rule the game for the next 20 years shaves twice a week and has been drinking legally for almost three months now. "He's more dominant over the guys he's playing against than I ever was over the ones I played against," marveled no less an authority than Jack Nicklaus, whose 17-under Masters record of 271 had held up for 32 years. "He's so long, he reduces the course to nothing. Absolutely nothing." It was something to see the way a 6'2", 155-pounder with a 30-inch waist crumbled one of golf's masterpieces into bite-sized pieces. The longest club he hit into a par-4 all week was a seven-iron. On each of the first two days he hit a wedge into the 500-yard par-5 15th hole -- for his second shot. Honey, he shrunk the course. Last Saturday his seven birdies were set up by his nine-iron, pitching wedge, sand wedge, putter, nine-iron, putter and sand wedge. Meanwhile, the rest of the field was trying to catch him with five-irons and three-woods and rosary beads. When Nicklaus said last year that Woods would win 10 green jackets, everybody figured he was way off. We just never thought his number was low. Said Jesper Parnevik, who finished 19 shots back, "Unless they build Tiger tees about 50 yards back, he's going to win the next 20 of these." (Memo to former Masters winners: Get ready for a whole lot of Tuesday-night champions' dinners you can supersize.) Woods's performance was the most outstanding in Augusta National history, and that figured, because he stood out all week. He stood out because of the color of his skin against the mostly white crowds. He stood out because of his youth in a field that averaged 38 years. He stood out because of the flabbergasting length of his drives -- 323 yards on average, 25 yards longer than the next player on the chart. He stood out for the steeliness in his eyes and for the unshakable purpose in his step. "He may be 21," said Mike (Fluff) Cowan, his woolly caddie, "but he ain't no 21 inside those ropes." Said Paul Azinger, who played with |
How many points is the ‘J’ tile worth in the game of Scrabble? | Scrabble FAQ: Answers to Your Scrabble Questions | Hasbro (8 points)- J, X (10 points)-Q, Z I looked up a legitimate word using the SCRABBLE online dictionary and it wasn't there. Why not? The SCRABBLE online dictionary offers only words found in the The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, Fourth Edition which lists over 100,000 playable two- to eight-letter words. For a word to be included in The Official SCRABBLE Players Dictionary, it must be found in two of the five most popular American dictionaries. Additionally, The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary lists shorter words and longer words are included as inflections of the shorter word. The SCRABBLE online dictionary is only able to search the shorter listings. For example, searching for FOCUS in our online dictionary will also turn up FOCUSED and FOCUSING, but searching for either of the longer words will turn up no results. What are acceptable plays in SCRABBLE? In SCRABBLE, it is acceptable to simply add one or more letters to a word, to either the front or back or to both the front and back. If you want, you can add just an S to a word already on the board. You may play at right angles to a word. You may play parallel to a word as long as adjacent letters form words horizontally and vertically. What is an unacceptable play in SCRABBLE? You may not play tiles diagonally across the board in SCRABBLE. Note: The tiles you play must be contained in one word or played in a straight line. Can you extend a word in two directions simultaneously in one turn? For instance, ARM is on the board, and I'd like to extend it to CHARMED in one turn? Is that within the rules of SCRABBLE? Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to extend in front of and/or at the end of a word in one turn, as long as all the letters are played in the same turn. So, in this case, since the C, H, E and D are all used to spell CHARMED, it's well within the rules of SCRABBLE to do so. Can I exchange tiles whenever I want? A player may exchange tiles (from one to seven) as long as there are at least seven tiles still in the bag. Decide which tiles you want to exchange first. Then remove them from your rack and place them facedown on the table. Only then may you draw your new tiles, place them on your rack, and replace the exchanged tiles back into the pool. When playing Scrabble, how do I challenge a word played by another player? When can I challenge? What is the outcome if the challenge is incorrect? Any play may be challenged before the next player starts a turn. If the play challenged is unacceptable, the challenged player takes back his/her tiles and loses that turn (and any score.) If the play challenged is acceptable, the challenger loses his/her next turn. All words (not just one) made in one play are challenged simultaneously. If any word is unacceptable, the entire play is unacceptable. Only one turn is lost on any challenge. When do bonus squares increase the score of a play in SCRABBLE? The bonus is only scored for the player who originally covers the bonus square, and only for the one turn. Subsequent turns that use a letter already covering a bonus square don’t score the bonus points. For example, suppose FAZE is placed with the Z on the Double Word Score square and scores a total of 32 pt. If someone later adds an S to form FAZES, the Double Word Score is NOT counted. How do the remaining or unplayed tiles in SCRABBLE affect scoring? When the game of SCRABBLE ends, each players' total is reduced by the sum of his or her unplayed letters. In addition, if a player used all letters, the sum of the other players' unplayed letters is added to that player's score. Where can I find a copy of the Official Scrabble Tournament rules? The Official SCRABBLE Tournament rules are available on the SCRABBLE Tournaments page . How much time do players have to make a play during a SCRABBLE game at a club or tournament? There are two commonly accepted methods for controlling the time of a SCRABBLE game. First, a three-minute hourglass may be used to time each play. After 54 minutes the game is over and both pla |
Which film director’s epitaph reads ‘I’m in on a plot’? | Korean Movie Reviews for 2007 Reviewed below: The Old Garden (Jan 4) -- Before the Summer Passes Away (Jan 18) -- Pruning the Grapevine (Feb 22) -- Beautiful Sunday (Mar 29) -- The Show Must Go On (Apr 5) -- Paradise Murdered (Apr 12) -- Driving With My Wife's Lover (Apr 26) -- Bunt (Apr 26) -- Secret Sunshine (May 23) -- The Evil Twin (May 23) -- Hwang Jin-yi (Jun 6) -- The Wonder Years (Jun 14) -- Never Forever (Jun 21) -- Black House (Jun 21) -- The Cut (Jul 11) -- Muoi (Jul 25) -- D-War (Aug 1) -- Epitaph (Aug 1) -- HERs (Aug 2) -- Wide Awake (Aug 8) -- Someone Behind You (Aug 22) -- The Happy Life (Sep 12) -- Happiness (Oct 3) -- Resurrection of the Butterfly (Oct 11) -- Going by the Book (Oct 18) -- Shadows in the Palace (Oct 18) -- M (Oct 25) -- Desert Dream (Nov 8) -- Fantastic Parasuicides (Nov 8) -- Seven Days (Nov 14) -- Our Town (Nov 29) -- Rainbow Eyes (Dec 27) -- Hansel and Gretel (Dec 27). The Best Selling Films of 2007 Korean Films Complete List of 2007 Releases with Box-Office Data The Old Garden A socialist student activist named Hyun-woo and his colleagues are on the run from the police in the months after the Gwangju Massacre. Showing themselves in Seoul would surely result in their capture and arbitrary prosecution on some trumped-up charge, so they split up and go into hiding, with Hyun-woo being put up in a remote cabin by a woman named Yoon-hee. Yoon-hee is more than hospitable, and very soon the two are sharing a bed and falling in love. But in this dark era in Korea's history, politics and the state not only limit their freedoms, but ultimately push into their private lives as well. An unusual mix of politics and melodrama that ranges from 1980 up until the present day, The Old Garden represents a collaboration between two generations of anti-authoritarian artists: young director Im Sang-soo, known for his filmmaking talent and taste for controversy; and novelist Hwang Seok-young, a prizewinning author who spent the 1980s in exile and then served five years in prison in the 1990s for an unauthorized visit to North Korea. Im's adaptation of Hwang's novel of the same name boasts some very strong casting, with Ji Jin-hee maintaining a nice air of unpredictability around the character of Hyun-woo, and Yeom Jung-ah being given the best opportunity to showcase her acting abilities since A Tale of Two Sisters. The depth of talent in the large cast of supporting characters, many of whom are Im regulars, is also impressive. The film as a whole has been warmly received by local critics, but it has generated some negative reviews abroad, and its festival career has not matched that of its predecessor The President's Last Bang. Im admits to embracing a more mainstream archetype in this film, which may partly account for its mis-matched reception, but there are other issues here as well. Director Im's rebel streak -- which has given us bold sexual talk in Girls Night Out, teenage delinquency in Tears, family scandal in A Good Lawyer's Wife and political intrigue in The President's Last Bang -- manifests itself here in quieter ways: in the cat-who's-eaten-the-goldfish sparkle of Hyun-woo's eyes, or in the way the director toys with viewer expectations and sets up striking but awkward contrasts in mood. True to form, the narrative is also spiced with sudden eruptions of violence that you really feel in the pit of your stomach. There's one sickly disturbing and heartbreaking scene in particular that viewers won't be able to shake from their memory, even if they try to. It may be presumptuous of me to say this, with my imperfect knowledge of Korean, but there's a real elegance to the dialogue in The Old Garden that one may not feel when watching the film in translation. Every character in the film speaks with his or her own, absolutely unique rhythms and inflections, and so there's a pleasure in hearing characters interact that goes beyond the words themselves. In terms of the narrative, Im is also quite graceful in the way he |
Vincent Crummles appears in which novel by Charles Dickens? | Nicholas Nickleby, by Charles Dickens : chapter23 Nicholas Nickleby, by Charles Dickens Chapter 23 Treats of the Company of Mr Vincent Crummles, and of his Affairs, Domestic and Theatrical As Mr Crummles had a strange four-legged animal in the inn stables, which he called a pony, and a vehicle of unknown design, on which he bestowed the appellation of a four-wheeled phaeton, Nicholas proceeded on his journey next morning with greater ease than he had expected: the manager and himself occupying the front seat: and the Master Crummleses and Smike being packed together behind, in company with a wicker basket defended from wet by a stout oilskin, in which were the broad-swords, pistols, pigtails, nautical costumes, and other professional necessaries of the aforesaid young gentlemen. The pony took his time upon the road, and — possibly in consequence of his theatrical education — evinced, every now and then, a strong inclination to lie down. However, Mr Vincent Crummles kept him up pretty well, by jerking the rein, and plying the whip; and when these means failed, and the animal came to a stand, the elder Master Crummles got out and kicked him. By dint of these encouragements, he was persuaded to move from time to time, and they jogged on (as Mr Crummles truly observed) very comfortably for all parties. ‘He’s a good pony at bottom,’ said Mr Crummles, turning to Nicholas. He might have been at bottom, but he certainly was not at top, seeing that his coat was of the roughest and most ill-favoured kind. So, Nicholas merely observed that he shouldn’t wonder if he was. ‘Many and many is the circuit this pony has gone,’ said Mr Crummles, flicking him skilfully on the eyelid for old acquaintance’ sake. ‘He is quite one of us. His mother was on the stage.’ ‘Was she?’ rejoined Nicholas. ‘She ate apple-pie at a circus for upwards of fourteen years,’ said the manager; ‘fired pistols, and went to bed in a nightcap; and, in short, took the low comedy entirely. His father was a dancer.’ ‘Was he at all distinguished?’ ‘Not very,’ said the manager. ‘He was rather a low sort of pony. The fact is, he had been originally jobbed out by the day, and he never quite got over his old habits. He was clever in melodrama too, but too broad — too broad. When the mother died, he took the port-wine business.’ ‘The port-wine business!’ cried Nicholas. ‘Drinking port-wine with the clown,’ said the manager; ‘but he was greedy, and one night bit off the bowl of the glass, and choked himself, so his vulgarity was the death of him at last.’ The descendant of this ill-starred animal requiring increased attention from Mr Crummles as he progressed in his day’s work, that gentleman had very little time for conversation. Nicholas was thus left at leisure to entertain himself with his own thoughts, until they arrived at the drawbridge at Portsmouth, when Mr Crummles pulled up. ‘We’ll get down here,’ said the manager, ‘and the boys will take him round to the stable, and call at my lodgings with the luggage. You had better let yours be taken there, for the present.’ Thanking Mr Vincent Crummles for his obliging offer, Nicholas jumped out, and, giving Smike his arm, accompanied the manager up High Street on their way to the theatre; feeling nervous and uncomfortable enough at the prospect of an immediate introduction to a scene so new to him. They passed a great many bills, pasted against the walls and displayed in windows, wherein the names of Mr Vincent Crummles, Mrs Vincent Crummles, Master Crummles, Master P. Crummles, and Miss Crummles, were printed in very large letters, and everything else in very small ones; and, turning at length into an entry, in which was a strong smell of orange-peel and lamp-oil, with an under-current of sawdust, groped their way through a dark passage, and, descending a step or two, threaded a little maze of canvas screens and paint pots, and emerged upon the stage of the Portsmouth Theatre. ‘Here we are,’ said Mr Crummles. It was not very light, but Nicholas found himself close to the first entrance on the prompt side, among bare walls, d |
A quincentenary is an anniversary of how many years? | Quincentennial - definition of quincentennial by The Free Dictionary Quincentennial - definition of quincentennial by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/quincentennial Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . quin·cen·ten·ni·al (kwĭn′sĕn-tĕn′ē-əl) A quincentenary event or celebration. quin•cen•ten•ni•al (ˌkwɪn sɛnˈtɛn i əl) 1. pertaining to or marking a period of 500 years. n. 2. a 500th anniversary or its celebration. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: anniversary , day of remembrance - the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) Adj. 1. quincentennial - of or relating to a 500th anniversary; "the quincentennial celebration of the founding of the city" Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: quincentenary References in periodicals archive ? We took on immigration as a civil rights issue for the Americas, joined Native Americans in putting Columbus on trial at the Quincentennial, and reviewed the Attica rebellion twenty years after. Aztec dance along the Ruta de Cortes: a search for new ethnic identities The juxtaposition of Turkey s Jewish and Muslim cultures, with a visit to the Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Jewish odyssey from Spain to Turkey, along with exhibits of the country s corresponding Muslim history. Performing the Reformation: Public Ritual in the City of Luther The Congress approved a national Green Action Plan, encompassing a series of anti-nuclear actions the following spring, support for the emerging Detroit Summer inner-city renewal campaign, and involvement in October 1992 events to protest the quincentennial of Columbus' landing in the Americas, initiated by First Nations activists. |
Which cartoon character is depicted on the welcome sign in Crystal City, Texas, ‘the spinach capital of the world’? | Popeye the Sailor (character) | Paramount Cartoons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Popeye the Sailor (character) Famous , Max Fleischer Popeye the Sailor Man is a fictional hero notable for appearing in comic strips and animated films as well as numerous television shows. He was created by Elzie Crisler Segar , [1 ] and first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929. Popeye has now become the strip's title as well. Although Segar's Thimble Theatre strip, first published on December 19, 1919, was in its tenth year when Popeye made his debut, the sailor quickly became the main focus of the strip and Thimble Theatre became one of King Features' most popular properties during the 1930s. Thimble Theatre was carried on after Segar's death in 1938 by several writers and artists , most notably Segar's assistant Bud Sagendorf . The strip, now titled Popeye, continues to appear in first-run installments in its Sunday edition , written and drawn by Hy Eisman . The daily strips are reprints of old Sagendorf stories. In 1933, Max and Dave Fleischer 's Fleischer Studios adapted the Thimble Theatre characters into a series of Popeye the Sailor theatrical cartoon shorts for Paramount Pictures . These cartoons proved to be among the most popular of the 1930s, and the Fleischers—and later Paramount's own Famous Studios —continued production through 1957. The cartoons are now owned by Turner Entertainment , a subsidiary of Time Warner , and distributed by sister company Warner Bros. Entertainment. Over the years, Popeye has also appeared in comic books , television cartoons , arcade and video games, hundreds of advertisements and peripheral products, and a 1980 live-action film directed by Robert Altman starring comedian Robin Williams as Popeye. Contents Edit In most appearances (except during the World War II era), Popeye is a middle-aged sailor with a unique way of speaking, disproportionately muscular forearms with two anchor tattoos , thinning hair, and an ever-present corncob pipe (which he toots like a steamship's whistle at times). Popeye is generally depicted as having only one eye, his left. In at least one Fleischer cartoon, Bluto refers to Popeye as a "one-eyed runt ." Mostly quiet as to how he lost his right eye, the sailor claims it was in "the mos' arful battle" of his life. Later versions of the character had both eyes, with one of them merely being squinty, or "squinky" as he put it. According to the official site, Popeye is 34 years old and was born in a typhoon off Santa Monica, California (however, in Popeye, the Ace of Space his original age is given as 40 by an alien aging machine). Popeye's strange, comic and often supernatural adventures take him all over the world, and place him in conflict with enemies such as the Sea Hag and Bluto. His main base of operations is the fictional town of Sweethaven. Popeye's father is the degenerate Poopdeck Pappy , who does not share his son's moral righteousness and is represented as having abandoned Popeye in some sources. Popeye's sweetheart (and in some sources, wife) over the years is Olive Oyl ; although the two characters often bickered, especially in early stories after his first appearance. Popeye is the adoptive father of Swee'Pea , an infant foundling left on his doorstep. (Sweet Pea is a term of affection used by Popeye; in the cartoon We Aim to Please, he addressed Olive Oyl as "Sweet Pea" at one point.) In addition to a gravelly voice and a casual attitude towards grammar , Popeye is known for having an apparent speech impediment (a common character-distinguishing device in early cartoons), which either comes naturally or is caused by the ever-present pipe in his mouth. Among other things, he has problems enunciating a trailing "t"; thus, "fist" becomes "fisk" (as sung in his theme song, which makes it conveniently rhyme with "risk") and "infant" becomes "infink." This speech impediment even found its way into some of the titles of the cartoons. Popeye is depicted as having superhuman strength , though the nature of his strengt |
A muskellunge is what type of creature? | Great Lakes - National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Corporate Giving Great Lakes The Great Lakes—Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario—form the largest surface freshwater system in the world. Together, they hold nearly one-fifth of the earth's surface freshwater. The Great Lakes have over 10,000 miles of shoreline and serve as a drain more than 200,000 square miles of land ranging from forested areas to agricultural lands, cities and suburbs. The Great Lakes watershed includes some of North America's more fascinating wildlife such as the gray wolf, Canada lynx, moose and bald eagle. The lakes themselves are home to numerous fish, including lake whitefish, walleye, muskellunge and trout. Millions of migratory birds pass through the region during their spring and fall migrations. People Depend on the Great Lakes The Great Lakes region has been home to Native Americans for nearly 10,000 years. The first Europeans arrived in the 1600s and began to utilize the region for animal furs. It wasn't long before more settlers were drawn to the region seeking farmland. Today, over 35 million people live in the Great Lakes basin in Canada and the United States. The Great Lakes are important sources of drinking water, irrigation, transportation and recreation opportunities such as fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife watching. The Great Lakes are a critical component of the regional economy on both sides of the border. Wildlife in the Great Lakes The land surrounding the Great Lakes was once dominated by forests and grasslands interspersed with wetlands. Many of the wildlife that still call the region home exist in the remnants of those habitats, such as the gray wolf , moose, beaver and many bird species. The Great Lakes region is important for many species of migratory and resident birds, particularly waterfowl, birds that nest in colonies, and neotropical migrants. Fish: The Great Lakes are actually quite different from each other. Lake Superior, the largest of the lakes, is cold and deep. Lake Erie is one of the smallest of the Great Lakes and is relatively shallow and warm. Because of this variation, different numbers and varieties of fish and other aquatic wildlife can be found in each lake. Walleye , yellow perch, lake sturgeon, brook trout , lake whitefish, muskellunge, and introduced salmon species are among the many kinds of fish in the Great Lakes. Some fish are undergoing restoration efforts, such as lake sturgeon and lake trout. Mammals: Many mammals, large and small, live in the Great Lakes region, including the gray wolf , Canada lynx , little brown bat , beaver, moose , river otter , and coyote. Birds: The Great Lakes region provides important breeding, feeding, and resting areas for many birds including the bald eagle , northern harrier, common loon , double-crested cormorant, common tern, bobolink, least bittern, common merganser, and the endangered Kirtland's warbler. Threats to the Great Lakes Pollution Despite their great size, the Great Lakes are actually very vulnerable to pollution . The amount of water entering and leaving the lakes each year is less than one percent of the total in the lakes. Persistent chemicals that enter the lakes can remain for many years, with many building up in the food web. The source of toxic pollutants includes decades of industrial waste, raw sewage overflows, runoff from cities, and mining operations. Excess nutrients that throw the ecosystem out of balance enter the lakes from agricultural runoff and untreated sewage. Global Warming The impacts of global warming are already being observed in the Great Lakes. Increasing air and water temperatures mean increased evaporation from the lakes, declining lake levels and worsened water quality. The Great Lakes are already highly stressed, and climate change will worsen existing threats to the Great Lakes, including making the lakes more suitable for invasive species , drying coastal wetlands that filter pollution, exposing toxic sediment pollution, and increasing the number of intense storms leading to sewage overflows. For |
Misogamy is the hatred of what? | Misogamy - definition of misogamy by The Free Dictionary Misogamy - definition of misogamy by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/misogamy Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Encyclopedia . mi·sog·a·my mis′o·gam′ic (mĭs′ə-găm′ĭk) adj. mi·sog′a·mist n. misogamy mis•o•gam•ic (ˌmɪs əˈgæm ɪk, ˌmaɪ sə-) adj. mi•sog′a•mist, n. misogamy 1. misogamy - hatred of marriage hate , hatred - the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action Translations mi·sog·a·my n. misogamia, aversión al matrimonio. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: THE TEAMSTERS; Quick One With Music INTERVIEWS, GIG NEWS, COLUMNS Card is disabled, and his erratic, almost neurotic behavior (years after the movement he can fall asleep only when fully dressed) and life of drug abuse, AA, bitterness, and misogamy are the legacies of the living nightmare and abuse he experienced. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Aotearoa is the local name for which country? | New Zealand - Aotearoa - Country Profile - Nations Online Project Flag of New Zealand Location map of New Zeeland Destination New Zealand, a virtual guide to Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud. New Zealand (NZ) is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean located about 2000 km (1,300 mi) south east of Australia . The island-nation consists of some smaller islands and two main islands, the North Island (Te-Ika-a-Maui), and the South Island (Te Wai Pounamu) which are separated by the Cook Strait. New Zealand shares maritime borders with Australia, and the island nations of Fiji , and Tonga . New Zealand's islands are the surface area of the continent of Zealandia. Zealandia, now for the most part submerged, was formerly a large portion of the super-continent of Gondwanaland. The geopolitical entity of the Realm of New Zealand comprises New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue (an island), Tokelau (some coral atolls) and the Ross Dependency, a region in Antarctica. With an area of 270,467 km², the country is slightly larger than the United Kingdom (242,900 km²), or about the size of the US State of Colorado . New Zealand has a population of 4.7 million people (beginning 2017). Capital is Wellington , largest city is Auckland . Spoken languages are English (95%) and Māori, the language of the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. New Zealand - Aotearoa Capital City: Wellington (pop. 400 000) Other Cities: Auckland (1.3 million), Christchurch (339 000), Hamilton (182 000) Government: Constitution: No formal, written constitution. Independence: Declared a dominion in 1907. Chief of State: Queen Elizabeth II Dependent areas: Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau. Geography: Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. Area : 270,467 km² (104,427 sq. mi.) Terrain: Varied, from snowcapped mountains to lowland plains. Climate: with sharp regional contrasts from temperate to subtropical. People: Nationality: Noun--New Zealander(s). Adjective--New Zealand. Population : 4.7 million (beginning 2017) Ethnic groups: European 75%, Maori 15%, other Polynesian 6.5%. Religions: Christian Literacy: 99% Natural resources: Natural gas, iron ore, sand, coal, timber, hydropower, gold, limestone. Agriculture products: Wheat, barley, potatoes, pulses, fruits, vegetables; wool, beef, lamb and mutton, dairy products; fish. Industries: Food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, transportation equipment, banking and insurance, tourism, mining. Exports - commodities: dairy products, meat and edible offal, logs and wood articles, fruit, crude oil, wine. Exports - partners: China 17.5%, Australia 16.9%, USA 11.8%, Japan 6% (2015) Imports - commodities: petroleum and products, mechanical machinery, vehicles and parts, electrical machinery, textiles Imports - partners: China 19.4%, Australia 11.8%, USA 11.7%, Japan 6.6%, Germany 4.7%, Thailand 4.2% (2015) Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD) Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of New Zealand New Zealand is an independent parliamentary monarchy with a unicameral parliament (legislature), the House of Representatives. Head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a Governor-General. The Governors-general are not appointed for a specific term, but are generally expected to serve for five years. Head of the government and the cabinet is the Prime Minister. |
British companies, Wagtail, Kelham Island and Revolution are all what types of which industry? | The River Commons Report by Katya_Porohina - issuu issuu s mo o r ,K al e e Ne t w o rk Sh Exploration into possible initiatives on River Don corridor between Hillsborough and Kehlam Island in Sheffield Is l a n d & Ne se The River Commons Projects Report lh s mo o r ,K al e e Sh 9 nd Introduction 4 About this Publication 5 Timeline of Previous Initiatives 6 RIBA ‘Forgotten Spaces’ Sheffield MAUD Design Studios 2011 13 The River Commons Public Event Outcomes so far 69 Next Steps 72 Contributors 73 Is l a n d & Ne se The River Commons Projects Report lh Introduction Water shapes cities by being the conduit and locus of activities and exchanges and plays a significant role in their complex ecology (including at economic and environmental levels). Our particular interest is to explore water in urban contexts as a prime site for actions, interventions and activities that address social and environmental justice. How can we create the conditions for the emergence of a resilient system of ethical actors working interdependently around/in/with urban waters? How can we trigger a shift towards more just society through rethinking access, management and use of urban waterways? Sheffield, famously, is built on seven hills (like Rome), however it also has five rivers that flow into the city from the Peak District and surrounding countryside. These generated the power for the grinding wheels of the city’s well known cutlery trade, and later powered steam engines and forge hammers. The rivers also acted as a drain and industrial waste conduit and for this reason were, until not so long ago, heavily polluted, and devoid of life. As buildings backed straight onto, or even bridged over, the rivers (the station is built over a curvetted section of river) they became invisible. In recent years, with the decline of industry, different political and economic contexts and increasing environmental awareness, river walks and residential river-side developments have appeared along the River Don from the city centre, East to the Meadowhall shopping centre and M1 motorway. However, the Upper River Don, from the city to the North-West area of Hillsborough, is a lost world. Running parallel with a major road and close to the Super- tram track it is almost invisible. For a large part it is also inaccessible, cut off by private car-parks, industrial estates and empty sites. This section of river is full of surprises: derelict water wheels, curiously named islands such as Bacon Island and an abandoned graveyard. Sheffield City Council (SCC) published the Upper Don Valley Physical Regeneration Strategy in 2006. The Vision for the Upper Don Valley in the 21st century proposes to dramatically transform it from a place often characterised by derelict land and disused buildings, which few people know or visit, to an exciting gateway where both existing and new businesses can prosper and grow, alongside housing and leisure, bringing a step change in the quality of the environment. The context in which this document was produced is one that preceded the economic recession and, with it, the collapse of regeneration led by private development. How can we rewrite a vision for the Upper Don Valley that is rooted into a different economic model, based on justice? page 4 043 Following the research carried out for the Forgotten Spaces competition, the River Commons project was initiated with the explicit aim to create, conceive and implement some positive action to improve accessibility, in a broad sense, of the Upper Don. One aspect of the project is about collaborative mapping of initiatives, skills and intentions of all actors with an interest in Sheffield Rivers. Studio Polpo produced an evolving embroidered map, presented here, as a starting point for many discussions and exchanges about identifying and implementing interventions and actions. s mo o r ,K al e e Sh This publication is a collaboration between Studio Polpo and Shalesmoor Kelham Island and Neepsend Network (SKINN), it is a working document that presents project’s ideas that |
Hong Kong, in China, lies at the mouth of which river? | Location | Hong Kong Tourism Board Tweet Positioned at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta on the coast of southern China, Hong Kong’s geographical position as a gateway between the East and West has made it an attractive centre for international trade. As a reflection of this, the heart of Asia’s world city has always been the bustling and beautiful Victoria Harbour. Hong Kong’s 1,104-square-kilometer area comprises Hong Kong Island, which lies to the south of the harbour, the Kowloon Peninsula, which forms its northern shores, the New Territories to the north of Kowloon, which stretch all the way to Mainland China, and more than 200 outlying islands, including Lantau Island, where Hong Kong International Airport is located. Sponsored |
Which country has the internet domain .mt? | VC - Internet Country Abbreviations Internet Country Abbreviations Color: [ Red = unvisited ] [ Blue = visited ] Ever wonder what country a given email or posting is from? Can't remember if CA is Canada or California? Answer: Canada is correct. California does not have its own code. It is not a country, but don't tell the natives there. They sometimes think it is. I know. I live with them. Ever wonder if ES is Estonia? Answer: ES is Spain where people speak Spanish (Think "Espana," the name used by many to mean Spain). EE is Estonia where people speak Estonian. Well, here is a list culled from different Internet sources, sorted 2 ways: by the two-letter country code and by the country name. Note: You may also visit Domain name registries around the world for a more complete and up to date list that includes more than just country codes, for example, gov for US Government, edu for Educational, mil for US Dept of Defense, org for Organizations, name for Personal, etc. Go to: [ Home Page | Top | Sorted by code | Sorted by country | Bottom ] Abbreviations sorted by country code AC Ascension Island AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa AT Austria AU Australia AW Aruba AZ Azerbaijan BA Bosnia and Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium BF Burkina Faso BG Bulgaria BH Bahrain BI Burundi BJ Benin BM Bermuda BN Brunei Darussalam BO Bolivia BR Brazil BS Bahamas BT Bhutan BV Bouvet Island BW Botswana BY Belarus BZ Belize CA Canada CC Cocos (Keeling Islands) CF Central African Republic CG Congo CH Switzerland CI Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) CK Cook Islands CL Chile CM Cameroon CN China CO Colombia CR Costa Rica CU Cuba CV Cape Verde CX Christmas Island CY Cyprus CZ Czech Republic DE Germany DJ Djibouti DK Denmark DM Dominica DO Dominican Republic DZ Algeria EC Ecuador EE Estonia EG Egypt EH Western Sahara ER Eritrea ES Spain ET Ethiopia EU Europe FI Finland FJ Fiji FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas) FM Micronesia FO Faroe Islands FR France FX France, Metropolitan GA Gabon GB United Kingdom GD Grenada GE Georgia GF French Guiana GH Ghana GI Gibraltar GL Greenland GM Gambia GN Guinea GP Guadeloupe GQ Equatorial Guinea GR Greece GS S. Georgia and S. Sandwich Isls. GT Guatemala GU Guam GW Guinea-Bissau GY Guyana HK Hong Kong HM Heard and McDonald Islands HN Honduras HR Croatia (Hrvatska) HT Haiti HU Hungary ID Indonesia IE Ireland IL Israel IN India IO British Indian Ocean Territory IQ Iraq IR Iran IS Iceland IT Italy JM Jamaica JO Jordan JP Japan KE Kenya KG Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz Republic) KH Cambodia KI Kiribati KM Comoros KN Saint Kitts and Nevis KP Korea (North) (People's Republic) KR Korea (South) (Republic) KW Kuwait KY Cayman Islands KZ Kazakhstan LA Laos LB Lebanon LC Saint Lucia LI Liechtenstein LK Sri Lanka LR Liberia LS Lesotho LT Lithuania LU Luxembourg LV Latvia LY Libya MA Morocco MC Monaco MD Moldova MG Madagascar MH Marshall Islands MK Macedonia ML Mali MM Myanmar MN Mongolia MO Macau MP Northern Mariana Islands MQ Martinique MR Mauritania MS Montserrat MT Malta MU Mauritius MV Maldives MW Malawi MX Mexico MY Malaysia MZ Mozambique NA Namibia NC New Caledonia NE Niger NF Norfolk Island NG Nigeria NI |
Japan lies in which body of water? | Which bodies of water surround Japan? | Reference.com Which bodies of water surround Japan? A: Quick Answer Japan is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, Korea Strait, East China Sea and Sea of Japan. The Sea of Japan is to Japan's west, while the Pacific Ocean and Philippine Sea are to its east. The East China Sea is to the south, and the Korea Strait separates Japan from Korea. Full Answer Japan is a country in East Asia that consists of four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu plus an archepalego of smaller islands. Overall, the country's area is somewhat smaller than the state of California. Its coastline runs about 29,751 kilometers. Japan's terrain is mostly mountainous with Mount Fuji, its highest point, at 3,776 meters. The capital and largest city (as of 2014) is Tokyo. |
Who married Prince Ranier III of Monaco in 1956? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 19 | 1956: Prince Rainier marries Grace Kelly 1956: Prince Rainier marries Grace Kelly Prince Rainier III of Monaco has married the American film actress Grace Kelly. The religious ceremony follows yesterday's civil ceremony held in the throne room in the Palace of Monaco. The celebration of the Nuptial Mass was held in the Cathedral of Monaco. Miss Kelly looked every bit the film star in her ivory gown made of silk taffeta and lace. The couple did not look at each other during the ceremony, but sat, stood and knelt facing the high altar as instructed by Monsignor Marella, the Papal Legate from Paris. They spoke their vows so quietly that it was hard to tell whether they made them in English or French, the national language of Monaco. At the end of the ceremony, a message was read out from the Pope. Then the couple drove through the streets of Monte Carlo in an open-top car, waving to thousands of well-wishers. The couple, who announced their engagement in January, are spending their honeymoon cruising around the Mediterranean aboard Prince Rainier's yacht, Deo Juvante II - out of the public eye for the first time in months. Nervous bride Yesterday's civil ceremony, conducted by the president of the Monaco Supreme Court, was attended by the couple's close family and friends. In Monaco, as in France, a civil marriage must take place before a religious ceremony. Miss Kelly, wearing a beige, lace dress with a close-fitting hat, was noticeably nervous throughout the proceedings. Following the legal formalities the couple made a short appearance on the balcony of the palace where approximately 500 members of the public waited below. The newly-married couple, surrounded by an abundance of red and white flowers, waved to the crowds for a few minutes before going back inside. |
Who was known as ‘The Butcher of Lyon’ during World War II? | Butcher of Lyon on trial - May 11, 1987 - HISTORY.com Butcher of Lyon on trial Share this: Butcher of Lyon on trial Author Butcher of Lyon on trial URL Publisher A+E Networks Klaus Barbie, the former Nazi Gestapo chief of German-occupied Lyon, France, goes on trial in Lyon more than four decades after the end of World War II. He was charged with 177 crimes against humanity. As chief of Nazi Germany’s secret police in Lyon, Barbie sent 7,500 French Jews and French Resistance partisans to concentration camps, and executed some 4,000 others. Among other atrocities, Barbie personally tortured and executed many of his prisoners. In 1943, he captured Jean Moulin, the leader of the French Resistance, and had him slowly beaten to death. In 1944, Barbie rounded up 44 young Jewish children and their seven teachers hiding in a boarding house in Izieu and deported them to the Auschwitz extermination camp. Of the 51, only one teacher survived. In August 1944, as the Germans prepared to retreat from Lyon, he organized one last deportation train that took hundreds of people to the death camps. Barbie returned to Germany, and at the end of the war burned off his SS identification tattoo and assumed a new identity. With former SS officers, he engaged in underground anti-communist activity and in June 1947 surrendered himself to the U.S. Counter-Intelligence Corps (CIC) after the Americans offered him money and protection in exchange for his intelligence services. Barbie worked as a U.S. agent in Germany for two years, and the Americans shielded him from French prosecutors trying to track him down. In 1949, Barbie and his family were smuggled by the Americans to South America. Assuming the name of Klaus Altmann, Barbie settled in Bolivia and continued his work as a U.S. agent. He became a successful businessman and advised the military regimes of Bolivia. In 1971, the oppressive dictator Hugo Banzer Suarez came to power, and Barbie helped him set up brutal internment camps for his many political opponents. During his 32 years in Bolivia, Barbie also served as an officer in the Bolivian secret police, participated in drug-running schemes, and founded a rightist death squad. He regularly traveled to Europe, and even visited France, where he had been tried in absentia in 1952 and 1954 for his war crimes and sentenced to death. In 1972, the Nazi hunters Serge Klarsfeld and Beatte Kunzel discovered Barbie’s whereabouts in Bolivia, but Banzer Suarez refused to extradite him to France. In the early 1980s, a liberal Bolivian regime came to power and agreed to extradite Barbie in exchange for French aid. On January 19, 1983, Barbie was arrested, and on February 7 he arrived in France. The statute of limitations had expired on his in-absentia convictions from the 1950s; he would have to be tried again. The U.S. government formally apologized to France for its conduct in the Barbie case later that year. Legal wrangling, especially between the groups representing his victims, delayed his trial for four years. Finally, on May 11, 1987, the “Butcher of Lyon,” as he was known in France, went on trial for his crimes against humanity. In a courtroom twist unimaginable four decades earlier, Barbie was defended by three minority lawyers–an Asian, an African, and an Arab–who made the dramatic case that the French and the Jews were as guilty of crimes against humanity as Barbie or any other Nazi. Barbie’s lawyers seemed more intent on putting France and Israel on trial than in proving their client’s innocence, and on July 4, 1987, he was found guilty. For his crimes, the 73-year-old Barbie was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison, France’s highest punishment. He died of cancer in a prison hospital in 1991. Related Videos |
Which planet in our solar system has a year which lasts around 84 Earth years? | How Long Is A Year On The Other Planets? - Universe Today Universe Today How Long Is A Year On The Other Planets? Article Updated: 29 Jan , 2016 by Matt Williams Here on Earth, we to end to not give our measurements of time much thought. Unless we’re griping about Time Zones, enjoying the extra day of a Leap Year, or contemplating the rationality of Daylight Savings Time, we tend to take it all for granted. But when you consider the fact that increments like a year are entirely relative, dependent on a specific space and place, you begin to see how time really works. Here on Earth, we consider a year to be 365 days. Unless of course it’s a Leap Year, which takes place every four years (in which it is 366). But the actual definition of a year is the time it takes our planet to complete a single orbit around the Sun. So if you were to put yourself in another frame of reference – say, another planet – a year would work out to something else. Let’s see just how long a year is on the other planets, shall we? A Year On Mercury: To put it simply, Mercury has an orbital period of 88 days (87.969 to be exact), which means a single year is 88 Earth days – or the equivalent of about 0.241 Earth years. But here’s the thing. Because of Mercury’s slow rotation (once every 58.646 days) and its rapid orbital speed (47.362 km/s), one day on Mercury actually works out to 175.96 Earth days. MESSENGER maps of Mercury – a monochrome map at 250 m/pixel and an eight-color (left), 1-km/pixel color map. Small gaps will be filled in during the next solar day (right). Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University APL/Carnegie Institution of Washington So basically, a single year on Mercury is half as long as a Mercurian (aka. Hermian) day. This is due to Mercury being the closest planet to the Sun, ranging from 46,001,200 km at perihelion to 69,816,900 km at aphelion. At that distance, the planet shoots around the Sun faster than any other in our Solar System and has the shortest year. In the course of a year, Mercury experiences intense variations in surface temperature – ranging from 80 °K (-193.15 °C;-315.67 °F) to 700 °K (426.85 °C; 800.33 °F). However, this is due to the planet’s varying distance from the Sun and its spin, which subjects one side to extended periods of extremely hot temperatures and one side to extended periods of night. Mercury’s low axial tilt (0.034°) and its rapid orbital period means that there really is no seasonal variation on Mercury. Basically, one part of the year is as hellishly hot, or horribly cold, as any other. A Year On Venus: The second closest planet to our Sun, Venus completes a single orbit once ever 224.7 days. This means that a single year on Venus works out to about 0.6152 Earth years. But, once again, things are complicated by the fact that Venus has an unusual rotation period. In fact, Venus takes 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis – the slowest rotation of any planet – and its rotation is retrograde to its orbital path. The planet Venus, as imagined by the Magellan 10 mission. Credit: NASA/JPL Combined with its orbital period, this means that a single solar day on Venus (the time between one sunup to the next) is 117 Earth days. So basically, a single year on Venus is lasts 1.92 Venusian (aka. Cytherean) days. Again, this would make for some confusing time-cycles for any humans trying to make a go of it on Venus! Also, Venus has a very small axial tilt – 3° compared to Earth’s 23.5° – and its proximity to the Sun makes for a much shorter seasonal cycle – 55-58 days compared to Earth’s 90-93 days. Add to that its unusual day-night cycle, variations are very slight. In fact, the temperate on Venus is almost always a brutal 736 K (463 °C ; 865 degrees °F), which is hot enough to melt lead! A Year On Earth: Comparatively speaking, a year on Earth is pretty predictable, which is probably one of the reasons why life is able to thrive here. In short, our planet takes 365.2564 solar days to complete a single orbit of the Sun, which is why we add an extra day to the calendar every four years (i.e. a Leap Yea |
Artist Salvador Dali made a sofa inspired by the lips of which Hollywood actress? | Lips Sofa - Les Parfums Salvador Dali Lips Sofa Itislove, Eau de Toilette 15,00 € Itislove interprets in 2008 Dali's Lips Sofa , with the Dali lips in a tender kiss at the center of its round bottle. INSPIRATIONS Lips Sofa Fascinated with the sensually provocative lips of Hollywood actress Mae West, making headlines in the thirties, Salvador Dali painted the famous sultry movie star’s portrait entitled Mae West’s Face Which May be Used as a Surrealist Apartment. With boundless creativity, the artist painted a canvas depicting a theater where every element, viewed as a whole, portrays one of the actress's facial features. Her golden hair is the stage curtain, her eyes two separate paintings, her nose becomes a chimney and her lips....a sofa! In 1974, Dali designed a set with Oscar Tusquets for his Theater Museum in Figueras, using the elements from his painting and whose red lips sofa would become one of his best known and most avant-garde creations. This new interpretation of lips, a true symbol of femininity according to the surrealists, inspired a Parfums Salvador Dali feminine fragrance collection, the Lips Sofa Collection. Itislove, Eau de Toilette 15,00 € Itislove interprets in 2008 Dali's Lips Sofa , with the Dali lips in a tender kiss at the center of its round bottle. INSPIRATIONS Lips Sofa Fascinated with the sensually provocative lips of Hollywood actress Mae West, making headlines in the thirties, Salvador Dali painted the famous sultry movie star’s portrait entitled Mae West’s Face Which May be Used as a Surrealist Apartment. With boundless creativity, the artist painted a canvas depicting a theater where every element, viewed as a whole, portrays one of the actress's facial features. Her golden hair is the stage curtain, her eyes two separate paintings, her nose becomes a chimney and her lips....a sofa! In 1974, Dali designed a set with Oscar Tusquets for his Theater Museum in Figueras, using the elements from his painting and whose red lips sofa would become one of his best known and most avant-garde creations. This new interpretation of lips, a true symbol of femininity according to the surrealists, inspired a Parfums Salvador Dali feminine fragrance collection, the Lips Sofa Collection. |
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