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Which river runs past Balmoral Castle in Scotland? | Balmoral Castle and Ballater | Cairngorms-Park.com Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Royal Deeside Balmoral Castle is a large estate house situated in a area of Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, known as Royal Deeside. The Balmoral estate was purchased by Queen Victoria's consort Prince Albert, and Balmoral Castle remains a favourite summer royal residence. The Balmoral Estate and Castle covers about 20,000 hectares of heather clad mountains, ancient Caledonian woodland, lochs and of course the beautiful salmon river , the River Dee. Three thousand hectares are forested and 222 hectares are arable or pasture, with 100 Highland cattle, and The Queen's Highland, Fell and Haflinger ponies. It provides for and works with the local community. The Royal Family employs around 50 full-time and 50-100 part-time staff to maintain the estate and look after the animals. The part-time staff are used particularly when the Queen makes her annual visit. Farming is difficult because of the nature of the ground and the climate, there are seven Munros (mountains over 914.4m/3,000 ft) and most of the land lies over 300 m above sea level. At present about 100 hectares are farmed in hand and 75 hectares let to neighbouring farmers. Over the past 150 years careful stewardship of Balmoral by the owners, The Royal Family, has preserved the wildlife, scenery and architecture which is available for all generations to enjoy. In her journals Queen Victoria described Balmoral and its Castle as her paradise in the Highlands - we hope you will feel the same way about Balmoral and Balmoral Castle once you have visited this most special place in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral are closed to the Public during August, September and early October as the Royal Family are in residence. However winter guided tours will be available during late October, November and early December. The Balmoral Castle cafe also offers some tasty, reasonably priced lunches. A great day out for everyone! For more information on Ballater and Royal Deeside check out our Ballater village page . Below are just some of the amazing sites and sounds that can be found at Balmoral Castle and Estate, Royal Deeside in the Cairngorms National Park. Hover over the picture to find out more... Opening Times Balmoral Castle - Usual Opening Hours - check web site for more detail. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral are closed to the Public during August, September and early October as the Royal Family are in residence. However winter guided tours are available during late October, November and early December. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions will be open on a daily basis from 1st April until 31st July. You will need a whole day for a full experience of the Balmoral Castle and Estate. Location Balmoral Castle - Balmoral is situated in a secluded location on the south bank of the River Dee, mid way between Ballater and Braemar. Crathie Church is situated nearby and parking is available in the Regional Car Parks by the Tourist Information Centre. The nearest railway station and airport are located in Aberdeen, which is approximately 50 miles east of Balmoral. A bus service operates between Aberdeen and Braemar. From Aberdeen: Travel straight out the A93 towards Braemar and approximately nine miles west of Ballater you will come to Crathie. On your right hand side is Crathie Church and on your left hand side is the regional car park and the tourist information centre. From Edinburgh or Glasgow: Take a route to Perth. Then take the A93 over the Spittal of Glenshee to Braemar. Approximately ten miles east of Braemar you will come to Crathie. You will see the regional car park and tourist information on the right hand side. |
A moa was what type of creature? | Hunting Moa (MTG Card) Hunting Moa Creature — Bird Beast Echo (2)(Green) (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When Hunting Moa enters the battlefield or is put into a graveyard from play, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Add to collection Vengeful Birds 8 months ago I like your deck! Aven Mimeomancer is one of my all time faves. I like adding green for Birds of Paradise for acceleration and Hunting Moa for even more proliferation. BoP into Mimeomancer is a pretty fast clock. Obviously, three colors makes the mana much more expensive. Not sure if Derevi, Empyrial Tactician is worth it. Something else to consider is that Vedalken AEthermage can Wizardcycle for Aven Mimeomancer , Kangee, Aerie Keeper AND Keeper of the Nine Gales which can let you trim the numbers on the guys that are bad in multiples like Kangee and Keeper and lets you do things like run a single Aven Mindcensor Bioshock (Heartless Biomancer) 1 year ago Also I was looking around for a replacement for Hunting Moa (It's really expensive for what it is), and I found Cytoplast Root-Kin . This card screams synergy to me, as you can just bounce counters around all the while Hardened Scales beefs them up. Another great card is Den Protector . Retrieve a card for 2 mana and get a 3/2 body for 1 mana (with Hardened Scales ) Bioshock (Heartless Biomancer) 1 year ago Hey kameenook . That may be a fair point. The thinking on Heartless Summoning was the benefit it gives on subsequent cards, so a 1 mana Phyrexian Metamorph , 1 mana Hunting Moa , so your stacking multiple copies of biomancer v.quickly |
Hafnia was the Latin name for which Danish city? | Hafnia Law Firm / Hafnia Advokatfirma › About Search About Having studied maritime law at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime law in Oslo in 1973, Peter Schaumburg-Müller initially worked as a young lawyer and claims handler with Danish Shipowners Defence Association and Skuld P&I Club before establishing his own marine law firm in 1981 in association with 4 non marine law firms under the name Denlaw, originally the answer back of Peter’s telex machine! The firm took a new direction when at the end of 2008 Mathias Steinø took employment with Peter and consolidated the existence of a genuine maritime practice. It was soon a reality that Mathias with his obvious skills added expansion to the firm and should become partner. The idea emerged that Copenhagen with its comprehensive shipping activities was ready for a dedicated shipping law firm. It was however clear that the firm needed to stand alone in new premises and with a new name. In January 2010 we all agreed to launch the first specialised maritime law firm under the name HAFNIA LAW FIRM and in the new premises of Oestergade 22 in the center of the city of Copenhagen. The name HAFNIA being latin for Copenhagen, the Harbour of Merchants. The firm was further developped as Alex Laudrup joined us in March 2011. Alex also started at Danish Shipowners Defence Association and Skuld in the early seventies. In 1982 he became the managing director of another defence club and worked also as a maritime lawyer. Alex later joined the full scale law firm Gorrissen Federspiel where he became partner and subsequently head of the maritime and trandsport department. Apart from being a busy lawyer, Alex is an experienced litigator and arbitrator and former president of the Danish Maritime Law Association (CMI), Denmark. Profile HAFNIA LAW FIRM builds on the concept of specialisation and is the consequence of a development that has also been seen abroad where maritime and transport departments of larger firms establish specialised firms with their own identity. In this day and age the professional client and not least his general counsellor realises the different branches of law and will readily seek specialist assistance. HAFNIA LAW FIRM specialises in shipping matters, be it by air, land, sea or a combination and we service the industries relative to transport like owners and cargo interests, insurance companies, banks, yards, repairshops and trade houses; from the manufacturer or distributor to the retailer. We service the broker, the agent, the warehouse keeper and suppliers of goods and generally provide services to the shipping industry. We also assist our clients in company matters. Our services range from the contract formation to the dispute resolution. Other legal issues HAFNIA LAW FIRM’s raison d'etre is to provide legal advice in those fields in which we are expert. Clients may sometimes require legal assistance beyond the borders of our specialist services. We have built up extensive contacts over many years with other lawyers who have great expertise in virtually any field of law in which our clients might require help in both domestic and international matters. If clients seek our help in any such area, we can and will advise on a transparent and unbiased basis exactly where they will best get the help they need at the best price. If the matter in question is one which also involves our field of expertise we shall be delighted to advise as part of a team and all of us have experience in working as part of multi-disciplinary teams. Our vast experience and many connections have often proved effective and made it possible to solve the problems at an early stage. -oOo- HAFNIA LAW FIRM is a partnership. You can find contact details of all partners and associates under "people". We are authorised by the Ministry of Justice and are members of the Danish Bar and Law Society ("Advokatsamfundet"). Danish attorneys are subject to mandatory professional liability insurance. Our firm carries professional liability insurance with the first class insurers Codan Forsikring A/S. Giv |
Who did Venus Williams defeat in the 2000 Ladies Singles Finals at Wimbledon? | History - 2000s - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM READ MORE 2000: Venus Williams v Lindsay Davenport A decade of Williams dominance began on 8 July 2000, when elder sister Venus defeated defending champion Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6(3). The win came two days after 20-year-old Venus had defeated her then 18-year-old sister Serena in the semis, and 10 months after Serena had won the US Open. The Williamses thus became the first sisters in the Open era to win Grand Slam titles. Though many suspected that the American siblings would be a force to be reckoned with over the coming years, few could have predicted just how the first 10 years of the new millennium would belong to the Williamses, with SW19 proving to be a particularly happy hunting ground. Venus’s win over Davenport, which came thanks to a combination of powerful services and groundstrokes, crisp volleys and tireless running, which made her opponent look decidedly flat-footed, was the first of five titles on Wimbledon’s lawns to go with the US Open titles which she won in 2000 and 2001. Only Maria Sharapova in 2004 and Amelie Mauresmo in 2006 managed to break the Williams hegemony during that magical decade. 2000: Pat Rafter v Andre Agassi Andre Agassi versus Pat Rafter was always a good one for the fans to watch. The American was one of the best returners in the game and wore out a path along the baseline, while the Aussie was an attacker who felt most at home at the net. In the space of 12 months they played three Grand Slam five-setters between June 2000 and June 2001, two of them at Wimbledon (where they had already met twice, Agassi winning in 1993 and 1999). All of them were classics, none more so than at The Championships 2000. Rafter parlayed his serve-and-volley to a one-set lead, but Agassi found his range on his passing shots to level at one-all. Errors in the American’s game again handed Rafter the advantage but Agassi could never be counted out over the Grand Slam distance and duly fought back to take it to a fifth set. The match went down in the annals as a classic, primarily due to the number of rallies it contained. Though the Australian tried to keep the points short on his own service, he managed to disrupt Agassi with his returning game full of heavy slice from the baseline. The American cracked first, and Rafter found himself in his first Wimbledon final. 2000: Pete Sampras wins seventh title Wimbledon was where Pete Sampras felt most at home and none but the most foolish were prepared to write him off. Having battled tendonitis in his right knee on his way to the final, the American was left to face Australia’s Pat Rafter for his seventh Wimbledon title and his record-breaking 13th Grand Slam trophy. Sampras stumbled through the first set tiebreak, offering it up with a double fault but then sniffed the scent of blood as Rafter blew a 4-1 lead in the second. At a set apiece, Sampras, at last, began to settle and as the night drew in, he closed out his emotional 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory. He burst into tears and then ran for the back of the stands to find his parents, Sam and Georgia, who had flown in overnight to see their son make history. It was Sampras's last great moment at the All England Club. Two lean and title-free years later, he was rewriting the record books again, winning his 14th grand slam title at the US Open by beating Agassi. That, he thought, was enough and with nothing left to achieve and no prospect of bettering those last two grand slam triumphs, he called it a day. History could take care of itself from now on. 2001: Tim Henman v Goran Ivanisevic Friday 6 July Croat Goran Ivanisevic had started The Championships as a wild card, but the tennis he went on to produce defied his world ranking of No.125. The day’s first semi-final was a marathon and when rain brought a halt to the Henman-Ivanisevic clash after just three sets at 6.18pm, it was the Briton who was in charge. Although Ivanisevic had clinched a tight opening set 7-5, Henman hit back to nick the second on a tie-break before racing thro |
Which two actors play the fire-fighting McCaffrey brothers in the 1991 film ‘Backdraft’? | Backdraft Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 54 out of 63 people found the following review useful: Excellent portrayal of actual events from Seattle, Washington 10 January 2004 Ron Howard did a wonderful job of bringing some of the real-life problems that firefighters face everyday in Backdraft. I'm kind of tired of hearing the Monday morning quarterbacks on this site trying to talk about how bad it was and that it wasn't realistic, etc. Take it from a REAL firefighter who has lost brothers in REAL fires and has lived through a REAL backdraft, it's NOT all fun and games, and it's far from glamourous. This movie did an excellent job capturing some of the emotions that flow through every firehouse in America today, particularly after 9/11, we are a brotherhood in which the "I go---we go" mentality is a very REAL concept that most of us live by everyday. And the corruption part of the story, well that's Hollywood for ya, if it doesn't have death, destruction, and corruption...then it doesn't sell very well. Yes there are corrupt politicians and it wouldn't surprise me if things like that did happen, but it's far from commonplace and was just to enhance the film and give you a person to "hate" in the film (JT Walsh, God rest his soul). So I give it 4 out of 4 stars, very realistic, well directed, EXCELLENT acting on Kurt Russell and Robert DiNiro's parts, and can't wait til I find it on DVD to buy it. Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 42 people found the following review useful: Blockbuster Movie from Hawaii 27 October 2002 This is one of Ron Howard's better films. Much of the filming was done on location in Chicago. Acting was excellent. Especially by Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. I have heard a lot of negatives about this movie, but I still feel it is worth a 9 at least. Steven and Brian McCaffery's dad (also a fireman) was killed in a fire in 1971. Brian was just a youngster, and along for the ride with his dad when he was killed. Twenty years later, Brian has become a fireman after failing at other pursuits. Steven is a lieutenant with the Chicago Fire Department. Steven does not think Brian can cut the mustard as a fireman, and Brian is out to prove himself. It makes for a great sibling rivalry. On top of this, an arsonist is setting fires, and the arson investigator, Donald Rimgale (Robert DeNero) does not have a clue as to who it is. Rimgale is pressured by an egotistical alderman (J.T. Walsh) who wants to be mayor. Brian has his problems working with Steven, and finally gives up, and accepts a job working with Rimgale. They find the links between all the fires, but Brian finds out more. (who the arsonist is). The climactic scene in chemical warehouse is great! I was told by someone that the funeral scene was overdone. I don't think so...I have seen funerals for firemen and they look exactly like what you see in the movie...Universal Studios in Hollywood had a Backdraft set on their lot some years back (which I visited), and it gives you a chance to see what these actors really faced...This is without a doubt one of my favorite movies, and Ron Howard deserves his share of kudos for an excellent directing job Was the above review useful to you? 32 out of 35 people found the following review useful: Howard's film is solid, better than you think from Milpitas, California 8 August 2005 Ron Howard's action/thriller about two brothers (Baldwin and Russell), who have some differences but need to work together to find out whose causing recent arson fires in their district. THe film is done well, good acting for the most part, brilliant direction, and a decent screenplay. I thought William Baldwin started out the first couple scenes with a bit of a constant smirk on his face, but his acting seemed to improve (or maybe grow on me), he gave a satisfying performance. Meanwhile Russell was solid as well as his older brother who is an old-fashioned bitter fireman who takes too many risks. The female performances were rather average, Jennifer Jason Leigh was decent as Jennifer a girl who helps Brian (Baldwin). Rebe |
Omar Suleiman was the Vice President of which African country? | Egypt: Former vice president Omar Suleiman dies in US | Fox News Egypt: Former vice president Omar Suleiman dies in US Published July 19, 2012 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print April 14, 2012: Former spy chief and presidential candidate Omar Suleiman gestures as he talks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Cairo. (Reuters) Egypt's former spy chief Omar Suleiman, deposed president Hosni Mubarak's top lieutenant and keeper of secrets, died Thursday, the country's official news agency reported. He was 76. Suleiman, who said little but had a finger in virtually every vital security issue confronting Egypt, was dubbed by the media as the "the black box." Like Mubarak, he was a fierce enemy of Islamists in Egypt and throughout the region, and a friend to the United States and Israel. The official Middle East News Agency said that Suleiman had suffered from lung and heart problems for months and that his health condition had sharply deteriorated over the past three weeks. He was treated at a hospital in Cleveland and died early Thursday. His three daughters will accompany the body to be buried in Egypt, according to MENA. Suleiman was appointed vice president on Jan. 29, 2011, at the peak of last year's revolution, a last-gasp attempt by Mubarak to save his political life as hundreds of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets demanding his ouster. But this and other desperate measures, including talks between Suleiman and the formerly outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, were unable to stave off Mubarak's overthrow. It was Suleiman who grimly appeared on telelvision on Feb. 11, 2011, to announce that Egypt's leader of nearly three decades was stepping down and handing power to a military council. This marked the end of the 18-day uprising but opened up a new chapter of tumultuous transition under the rule of the generals. After the revolution, Suleiman disappeared from public view only to return earlier this year as a presidential candidate, sparking fears of a Mubarak regime comeback. However, the election commission in a surprise move disqualified him along with two Islamist front-runners. His sudden emergence and disqualification at a time two heavyweight Islamists were also running and disqualified raised suspicions that his candidacy was orchestrated by the military generals to get rid of Islamists. In April, Suleiman said he decided to run to prevent the Muslim Brotherhood from coming to power. "If the Brotherhood's candidate wins the presidential election, Egypt will be turned into a religious state. All state institutions will be controlled by the Brotherhood," he said in April. Mohammed Morsi, a member of the Brotherhood, won the presidency last month. Suleiman, a tall man who was frequently photographed wearing dark sunglass, rarely spoke to the media. He served as intelligence chief for nearly two decades. For most of that time he played a behind-the-scenes role as the top official in charge of some of the most important issues facing the Egyptian state, including relations with the U.S., Israel and talks with the Palestinians. He was widely believed to be the military leadership's preferred successor to Mubarak. This created silent tension between Suleiman and the president's younger son, Gamal, who was seen as being groomed by his father as a rival successor. The uncertainty over the succession, and the fear that Mubarak was trying to set up a family dynasty through his son, helped spark the uprising. U.S. diplomatic cables posted by WikiLeaks as well as declassified CIA files have identified Suleiman as the point man in U.S.-Egyptian cooperation on counterterrorism. He is believed to have played a direct role in the U.S. rendition program, in which suspected terrorists were sent to Egypt and other countries for interrogation, sometimes involving torture. Suleiman was born in Qena in southern Egypt and graduated from the country's military academy as an infantry officer in 1955. He rose through the ranks and was appointed deputy head of military intelligence in 1987. He became military intell |
Ergasiomania is the obsessive need to do what? | Obsessive Thoughts: a Common Anxiety Symptom Anxiety Signs SHARE Obsessive Thoughts: a Common Anxiety Symptom Persistent and negative thoughts are one of the most common signs of an anxiety disorder. Anxiety makes it nearly impossible to stop focusing on things that you don't want to focus on. These thoughts are rarely positive, often related to either your fears or your emotions, and in many cases the existence of the thought causes further anxiety and often leads to more obsessions. Obsessive thoughts are the hallmark of obsessive compulsive disorder, but there are types of "obsessive" thoughts that are present in a variety of anxiety disorders that won't necessarily cause a diagnosis of OCD. Below, we'll look at examples of these obsessive thoughts and how they affect you. Are You Struggling with Obessive Thoughts? If you have been struggling with obsessive thoughts, you may have anxiety. Take our free anxiety test to learn your anxiety score, how it compares to others, and what you can do to stop these obsessive thoughts and treat it. Start the anxiety test here . All Types of Anxiety Can Lead to Obsessive Thoughts The idea of "obsession" is that you cannot focus on anything other than a specific issue (or a few issues), and no matter how hard you try you cannot distract yourself. Many people have these thoughts without anxiety disorders. For example, your first crush back in high school probably became an obsessive thought, since their affection was all you could think about. But when these thoughts are negative or cause you anxiety/stress, then it's highly likely you have an anxiety disorder. Take my free 7 minute anxiety test and learn more about anxiety disorders and their treatments. Obsessions from OCD Obsessive thoughts are required for someone to be diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. These obsessive thoughts are often violent, sexual, or fearful in nature. The thought may change depending on the situation (more on that in a moment), but once they've entered your mind, you'll often do anything you can to shake it. Some examples of obsessive thoughts include: Fear of getting sick. Thinking about hurting a loved one or stranger. Focusing on some type of aggressive sexual act (with someone you know or strangers). Need for organization or symmetry. Worry over little things (did I lock the door, etc.). Notice that some of these are obviously far more negative than others. There are those that have unwanted fantasies about murder or rape, while others may simply constantly fear they haven't turned off the stove. But one thing they all have in common is that they cause significant distress, and once the thought enters a person's mind, it becomes impossible to shake without some type of action. That's what causes compulsions. Compulsions are the action that the person completes in order to reduce this obsessive thought. When the person fears germs, they may need to wash their hands. When the person fears the door being closed, they may need to lock in 3 or more times to stop that fear. Those that fear something violent or sexual may develop any habit that appears to cause the thought to decrease. It's crucial to remember that anxiety genuinely causes these negative thoughts and negative thinking. The way that anxiety alters your brain chemistry makes it very hard to focus on the positives or the future, and so it's not your fault that you can't distract yourself from these thoughts or that you're having them at all. The More You Try To Stop Them
Numerous scientific studies have shown that trying too hard to "not" think about something actually causes you to think about it more than if you tried to think about it. That's because the brain keeps reminding you of the thought in order to remind you not to think about it. It's a strange way the brain works that makes it very hard for someone that wants to end their obsessive thoughts to actually stop it. That's a serious problem for those that deal with obsessive thoughts from OCD. If they experience too much shame or fear over these thoughts they'll try not to |
In Greek mythology, who was the beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite? | APHRODITE - Greek Goddess of Love & Beauty (Roman Venus) Aphrodite Venus Aphrodite riding goose, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., British Museum APHRODITE was the Olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation. She was depicted as a beautiful woman often accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror. In classical sculpture and fresco she was usually depicted nude. MYTHS Some of the more famous myths featuring the goddess include:-- Her birth from the sea foam. << More >> Her adulterous affair with the god Ares. << More >> Her love for Adonis, a handsome Cypriot youth who was tragically killed by a boar. << More >> Her love for Ankhises (Anchises), a shepherd-prince. << More >> The judgement of Paris in which the goddess was awarded the prize of the golden apple in return for promising Paris Helene in marriage. << More >> The Trojan War in which she supported her favourites Paris and Aeneas and was wounded in the fighting. << More >> The race of Hippomenes for Atalanta, which was won with the help of the goddess and her golden apples. << More >> The death of Hippolytos, who was destroyed by the goddess for scorning her worship. << More >> The statue of Pygmalion which was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to his prayers. << More >> The persecution of Psykhe (Psyche), the maiden loved by the goddess' son Eros. << More >> Many other myths are detailed over the following pages. APHRODITE PAGES ON THEOI.COM This site contains a total of 18 pages describing the goddess Aphrodite, including general descriptions, mythology, and cult. The content is outlined in the Index of Aphrodite Pages (left column or below). FAMILY OF APHRODITE PARENTS [1] Born from the castrated genitals of OURANOS in the sea's foam (Hesiod Theogony 188, Cicero De Natura Deorum 3.21, Apuleius 6.6, Nonnus Dionysiaca 1.86, et al) [2] ZEUS & DIONE (Homer Iliad 5.370; Euripides Helen 1098; Apollodorus 1.13, Cicero De Natura Deorum 3.21, et al) [3] OURANOS & HEMERA (Cicero De Natura Deorum 3.21) OFFSPRING ENCYCLOPEDIA Aphrodite "Venus de Milo", Greek marble statue C2nd B.C., Musée du Louvre APHRODI′TE (Aphroditê), one of the great Olympian divinities, was, according to the popular and poetical notions of the Greeks, the goddess of love and beauty. Some traditions stated that she had sprung from the foam (aphros) of the sea, which had gathered around the mutilated parts of Uranus, that had been thrown into the sea by Kronos after he had unmanned his father. (Hesiod. Theog. 190; compare Anadyomene.) With the exception of the Homeric hymn on Aphrodite there is no trace of this legend in Homer, and according to him Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. (Il. v. 370, &c., xx. 105.) Later traditions call her a daughter of Kronos and Euonyme, or of Uranus and Hemera. (Cic. De Nat. Deor. iii. 23; Natal. Com. iv. 13.) According to Hesiod and the Homeric hymn on Aphrodite, the goddess after rising from the foam first approached the island of Cythera, and thence went to Cyprus, and as she was walking on the sea-coast flowers sprang up under her feet, and Eros and Himeros accompanied her to the assembly of the other great gods, all of whom were struck with admiration and love when she appeared, and her surpassing beauty made every one desire to have her for his wife. According to the cosmogonic views of the nature of Aphrodite, she was the personification of the generative powers of nature, and the mother of all living beings. A trace of this notion seems to be contained in the tradition that in the contest of Typhon with the gods, Aphrodite metamorphosed herself into a fish, which animal was considered to possess the greatest generative powers. (Ov. Met. v. 318, &c.; comp. Hygin. Poet. Astr. 30.) But according to the popular belief of the Greeks and their poetical descriptions, she was the goddess of love, who excited this passion in the hearts of gods and men, and by this power ruled over all the living creation. (Hom. Hymn. in Ven. ; Lucret. 15, &c.) Ancient mythology furnishes |
Who became the first female muslim cabinet minister in the British government? | UK minister resigns over ‘morally indefensible’ Gaza policy — RT UK Trends Israel-Gaza strikes Tags UK , Israel She told her Twitter followers that she was leaving with "deep regret". She was previously chairman of the Conservative Party. Lady Warsi became the first female Muslim cabinet minister when David Cameron took office in 2010. She was demoted from the cabinet to a middle-ranking FCO post in 2012 and became minister for faith and communities at the same time. She tweeted on Tuesday morning: "With deep regret I have this morning written to the Prime Minister & tendered my resignation. I can no longer support Govt policy on #Gaza." With deep regret I have this morning written to the Prime Minister & tendered my resignation. I can no longer support Govt policy on #Gaza — Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) August 5, 2014 She grew up in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, as one of five daughters of Pakistani immigrants. After studying at Leeds University she later worked for the Crown Prosecution Service before setting up her own legal practice. In her resignation later she said the government's current stance on Gaza is "morally indefensible, is not in Britain's national interest and will have a long term effect on our reputation internationally and domestically". Lady Warsi also claimed there is "great unease" in the Foreign Office over "the way recent decisions are being made". A Downing Street spokesman said: "The PM regrets that Baroness Warsi has decided to stand down and is grateful for the excellent work that she has done both as a minister and in opposition. "Our policy has always been consistently clear - the situation in Gaza is intolerable and we've urged both sides to agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire." Chancellor George Osborne, however, called the resignation "disappointing and frankly unnecessary". Speaking on LBC Radio, London Mayor Boris Johnson, said he had "great respect" for Lady Warsi, and hoped "she will be back as soon as possible." — RT UK (@RTTV_UK) August 5, 2014 Israel launched Operation Protective Edge on 8 July, which to date has killed 1,800 Palestinians and 67 Israelis causing outcry across the globe. Lady Warsi had called for action on Gaza via Twitter before her resignation. On 21 July, she Tweeted: "The killing of innocent civilians must stop. Need immediate ceasefire in #Gaza. Leadership required on both sides to stop this suffering." The killing of innocent civilians must stop. Need immediate ceasefire in #Gaza . Leadership required on both sides to stop this suffering — Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) July 21, 2014 Three days later she added: "Can people stop trying to justify the killing of children. Whatever our politics there can never be justification, surely only regret #Gaza." Can people stop trying to justify the killing of children. Whatever our politics there can never be justification, surely only regret #Gaza — Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) July 24, 2014 In her first interview since her resignation, Lady Warsi told the Huffington Post: "The British government can only play a constructive role in solving the Middle East crisis if it is an honest broker, and at the moment I do not think it is." "As the minister for the International Criminal Court, I’ve spent the last two and a half years helping to promote, support and fund the ICC. I felt I could not reconcile this with our continued pressure on the Palestinian leadership not to turn to the ICC to seek justice." The British Foriegn Office is 'urgently investigating' claims that a British aid worker has been killed in Gaza , according to reports from British media. British Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond called the rising death toll caused by the Gaza offensive “intolerable” and called for a long-term humanitarian ceasefire on both sides. He added that “a broad swathe” of British public opinion felt “deeply disturbed by what it is seeing on its television screens coming out of Gaza.” |
The Cerrado is a tropical savanna ecoregion in which South American country? | Central South America: Central Brazil, into Bolivia and Paraguay | Ecoregions | WWF x Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas and shrublands Central South America: Central Brazil, into Bolivia and Paraguay The largest savanna region in South America, this ecoregion also contains an amazing about of biodiversity. Located throughout Brazil Paraguay and Bolivia, over 10,400 species of vascular plants are found, fifty of which are endemic. Fauna diversity is very high also with 180 species of reptiles, 113 of amphibians, 837 of birds and 195 of mammals. Major efforts are needed to preserve what is one of the biologically richest savanna in the world, since only one percent of this ecoregion is protected and agriculture development continues to destroy habitat. Scientific Code Description Location and General Description Cerrado is the largest savanna region in South America and biologically the richest savanna in all the world. It encompasses Central Brazil (most of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Tocantins; western Minas Gerais and Bahia; southern Maranhão and Piauí; all Goiás and Distrito Federal; and small portions of São Paulo and Paraná), northeastern Paraguay and eastern Bolivia (Ab'Saber 1983). Because of its central position in South America, Cerrado has borders with the largest South American biomes: the Amazon basin (on north), Chaco and Pantanal (on west), Caatinga (on northeast), and Atlantic forest (on east and south). Several of the major South American rivers (e.g., São Francisco, Tocantins, Araguaia, Xingu, Paraguay) have their headwaters in Cerrado (Ab'Saber 1983). Most of the Cerrado is located on large blocks of crystalline or sedimentary plateaus, whose continuity is broken by an extensive network of peripheral depressions (Brasil & Alvarenga 1989). On plateaus ranging in elevation from 500 to 1,700 m, the landscape is dominated by cerrado vegetation, with narrow fringes of gallery forests along the rivers and streams (Eiten, 1990). On the depressions ranging in elevation from 100 to 500 m, different types of vegetation (broad gallery forest, tropical dry forests, all types of cerrado, and marshlands) are distributed in a mosaic fashion (Silva 1995). The cerrado vegetation covers around 95 percent of the ecoregion (Eiten 1990). It is a savanna-like vegetation that grows on nutrient-poor, often deep and well-drained soils (Furley & Ratter 1988). Throughout its range, cerrado vegetation varies much in physiognomy and composition, from an open field ("campo limpo") to a tall closed forest ("cerradão") (Ribeiro et al. 1983). The climate is tropical seasonal. The dry period, from May through September or October, coincides with the coldest months of the year (Nimer 1979). The average annual rainfall varies between 1,250 and 2,000 mm, and the average annual temperature ranges between 20° and 26° C (Nimer 1979). Cerrado harbors a very distinctive biota, with thousands of endemic species. Every single biogeography analysis in South America has pointed out cerrado as an important and distinctive area of endemism for different groups of organisms (Silva, 1995). Biodiversity Features The biodiversity of cerrado is extraordinary. For instance, for only three orders of insects (Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, and Isoptera) scientists have recorded 14,425 species, representing at least 47 percent of the species of those orders in Brazil (Cavalcanti 1999). Biodiversity of cerrado is comprised by at least 10,400 species of vascular plants, 780 of fishes, 180 of reptiles, 113 of amphibians, 837 of birds and 195 of mammals (Cavalcanti 1999). Most of these species are restricted to cerrado. The percentage of endemic species varies among taxonomic groups, from 4 percent in birds to 50 percent in vascular plants. Cerrado is also a unique evolutionary theater where species from the largest South American forests (Amazon and Atlantic Forest) and from the largest South American dry habitats (Chaco and Caatinga) intertwine (Silva 1995). Distinctive species include the following, plants: Caryocar brasiliense, Qualea grandiflo |
The Yom Kippur War, or October War, took place during which year? | Yom Kippur War - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google 1973 Yom Kippur War: Background Israel’s stunning victory in the Six-Day War of 1967 left the Jewish nation in control of territory four times its previous size. Egypt lost the 23,500-square-mile Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip, Jordan lost the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and Syria lost the strategic Golan Heights. When Anwar el-Sadat (1918-81) became president of Egypt in 1970, he found himself leader of an economically troubled nation that could ill afford to continue its endless crusade against Israel. He wanted to make peace and thereby achieve stability and recovery of the Sinai, but after Israel’s 1967 victory it was unlikely that Israel’s peace terms would be favorable to Egypt. So Sadat conceived of a daring plan to attack Israel again, which, even if unsuccessful, might convince the Israelis that peace with Egypt was necessary. Did You Know? On October 6, 1981, Anwar Sadat was assassinated by Muslim extremists in Cairo while viewing a military parade commemorating the anniversary of Egypt’s crossing of the Suez Canal at the start of the Yom Kippur War. In 1972, Sadat expelled 20,000 Soviet advisers from Egypt and opened new diplomatic channels with Washington , D.C., which, as Israel’s key ally, would be an essential mediator in any future peace talks. He formed a new alliance with Syria, and a concerted attack on Israel was planned. Yom Kippur War: October 1973 When the fourth Arab-Israeli war began on October 6, 1973, many of Israel’s soldiers were away from their posts observing Yom Kippur (or Day of Atonement), and the Arab armies made impressive advances with their up-to-date Soviet weaponry. Iraqi forces soon joined the war, and Syria received support from Jordan. After several days, Israel was fully mobilized, and the Israel Defense Forces began beating back the Arab gains at a heavy cost to soldiers and equipment. A U.S. airlift of arms aided Israel’s cause, but President Richard Nixon (1913-94) delayed the emergency military aid for a week as a tacit signal of U.S. sympathy for Egypt. On October 25, an Egyptian-Israeli cease-fire was secured by the United Nations. Yom Kippur War: Aftermath Israel’s victory came at the cost of heavy casualties, and Israelis criticized the government’s lack of preparedness. In April 1974, the nation’s prime minister, Golda Meir (1898-1978), stepped down. Although Egypt had again suffered military defeat at the hands of its Jewish neighbor, the initial Egyptian successes greatly enhanced Sadat’s prestige in the Middle East and gave him an opportunity to seek peace. In 1974, the first of two Egyptian-Israeli disengagement agreements providing for the return of portions of the Sinai to Egypt were signed, and in 1979 Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (1913-92) signed the first peace agreement between Israel and one of its Arab neighbors. In 1982, Israel fulfilled the 1979 peace treaty by returning the last segment of the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. For Syria, the Yom Kippur War was a disaster. The unexpected Egyptian-Israeli cease-fire exposed Syria to military defeat, and Israel seized even more territory in the Golan Heights. In 1979, Syria voted with other Arab states to expel Egypt from the Arab League. Tags |
An antipyretic drug reduces what in humans? | Antipyretics: mechanisms of action and clinical use in fever suppression. - PubMed - NCBI Antipyretics: mechanisms of action and clinical use in fever suppression. 1Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 23rd Avenue at Pierce, Nashville, TN 37232-6603, USA. Abstract Fever is a complex physiologic response triggered by infectious or aseptic stimuli. Elevations in body temperature occur when concentrations of prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) increase within certain areas of the brain. These elevations alter the firing rate of neurons that control thermoregulation in the hypothalamus. Although fever benefits the nonspecific immune response to invading microorganisms, it is also viewed as a source of discomfort and is commonly suppressed with antipyretic medication. Antipyretics such as aspirin have been widely used since the late 19th century, but the mechanisms by which they relieve fever have only been characterized in the last few decades. It is now clear that most antipyretics work by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase and reducing the levels of PGE(2) within the hypothalamus. Recently, other mechanisms of action for antipyretic drugs have been suggested, including their ability to reduce proinflammatory mediators, enhance anti-inflammatory signals at sites of injury, or boost antipyretic messages within the brain. Although the complex biologic actions of antipyretic agents are better understood, the indications for their clinical use are less clear. They may not be indicated for all febrile conditions because some paradoxically contribute to patient discomfort, interfere with accurately assessing patients receiving antimicrobials, or predispose patients to adverse effects from other medications. The development of more selective fever-relieving agents and their prudent use with attention to possible untoward consequences are important to the future quality of clinical medicine. PMID: |
In the novel ‘Jane Eyre’ by Charlotte Bronte, what is the name of Mr Rochester’s home? | SparkNotes: Jane Eyre: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Jane Eyre - The protagonist and narrator of the novel, Jane is an intelligent, honest, plain-featured young girl forced to contend with oppression, inequality, and hardship. Although she meets with a series of individuals who threaten her autonomy, Jane repeatedly succeeds at asserting herself and maintains her principles of justice, human dignity, and morality. She also values intellectual and emotional fulfillment. Her strong belief in gender and social equality challenges the Victorian prejudices against women and the poor. Read an in-depth analysis of Jane Eyre. Edward Rochester - Jane’s employer and the master of Thornfield, Rochester is a wealthy, passionate man with a dark secret that provides much of the novel’s suspense. Rochester is unconventional, ready to set aside polite manners, propriety, and consideration of social class in order to interact with Jane frankly and directly. He is rash and impetuous and has spent much of his adult life roaming about Europe in an attempt to avoid the consequences of his youthful indiscretions. His problems are partly the result of his own recklessness, but he is a sympathetic figure because he has suffered for so long as a result of his early marriage to Bertha. Read an in-depth analysis of Edward Rochester. St. John Rivers - Along with his sisters, Mary and Diana, St. John (pronounced “Sinjin”) serves as Jane’s benefactor after she runs away from Thornfield, giving her food and shelter. The minister at Morton, St. John is cold, reserved, and often controlling in his interactions with others. Because he is entirely alienated from his feelings and devoted solely to an austere ambition, St. John serves as a foil to Edward Rochester. Read an in-depth analysis of St. John Rivers. Mrs. Reed - Mrs. Reed is Jane’s cruel aunt, who raises her at Gateshead Hall until Jane is sent away to school at age ten. Later in her life, Jane attempts reconciliation with her aunt, but the old woman continues to resent her because her husband had always loved Jane more than his own children. Bessie Lee - The maid at Gateshead, Bessie is the only figure in Jane’s childhood who regularly treats her kindly, telling her stories and singing her songs. Bessie later marries Robert Leaven, the Reeds’ coachman. Mr. Lloyd - Mr. Lloyd is the Reeds’ apothecary, who suggests that Jane be sent away to school. Always kind to Jane, Mr. Lloyd writes a letter to Miss Temple confirming Jane’s story about her childhood and clearing Jane of Mrs. Reed’s charge that she is a liar. Georgiana Reed - Georgiana Reed is Jane’s cousin and one of Mrs. Reed’s two daughters. The beautiful Georgiana treats Jane cruelly when they are children, but later in their lives she befriends her cousin and confides in her. Georgiana attempts to elope with a man named Lord Edwin Vere, but her sister, Eliza, alerts Mrs. Reed of the arrangement and sabotages the plan. After Mrs. Reed dies, Georgiana marries a wealthy man. Eliza Reed - Eliza Reed is Jane’s cousin and one of Mrs. Reed’s two daughters (along with her sister, Georgiana). Not as beautiful as her sister, Eliza devotes herself somewhat self-righteously to the church and eventually goes to a convent in France where she becomes the Mother Superior. John Reed - John Reed is Jane’s cousin, Mrs. Reed’s son, and brother to Eliza and Georgiana. John treats Jane with appalling cruelty during their childhood and later falls into a life of drinking and gambling. John commits suicide midway through the novel when his mother ceases to pay his debts for him. Helen Burns - Helen Burns is Jane’s close friend at the Lowood School. She endures her miserable life there with a passive dignity that Jane cannot understand. Helen dies of consumption in Jane’s arms. Read an in-depth analysis of Helen Burns. Mr. Brocklehurst - The cruel, hypocritical master of the Lowood School, Mr. Brocklehurst preaches a doctrine of privation, while stealing from the school to support his luxurious lifestyle. After |
On a mobile phone keypad, the letters ‘MNO’ are on which number button? | Phone Keyboard uses 12 Keys to Type-Tap, Text Message Faster Internet Access, Text Messaging and Alphanumeric Paging from any Phone in the World Press [*] key to enter Upper-Case Alphabet Mode: 1) Sequential Key Presses 2) Sequential Middle-Mode Key Presses 3) Sequential Most-Use-Mode Key Presses 4) Simultaneous Key Presses 5) Simultaneous Middle-Mode Key Presses 6) Simultaneous Most-Use-Mode Key Presses Press [*] key 2 times to enter Shiftable Alphabet Mode: 7) Sequential Key Presses 8) Sequential Middle-Mode Key Presses 9) Sequential Most-Use-Mode Key Presses 10) Simultaneous Key Presses 11) Simultaneous Middle-Mode Key Presses 12) Simultaneous Most-Use-Mode Key Presses Press [*] key 3 times to enter Multi-Tap Mode: 13) Sequential Key Presses Any 12 key telephone keypad ca be used as a computer terminal keyboard. The speed and efficiency of the Phone Keyboard is faster and easier than all previous data entry methods using any phone or any twelve sensor keypad. All data entered on any standard computer keyboard can be entered using any 12 key phone keypad. A demonstration of the working invention is found on PhoneKeyboard.com . The Phone Keyboard uses the phone in the same standard way. Pressing the desired number keys [1] through [9] and a [0] still produces the numbers 1 - 9 and 0. Pressing the left asterisk [*] key once exits the standard number mode and enters a 2 key Alphabet Mode. Letters are produced in the Alphabet Mode by pressing the desired letter on a number key [1] through [9], followed by one of three position keys: the "left" asterisk [*] key for the left letter, the "middle" zero [0] key for the middle letter or the "right" pound [#] key for the right letter. The [2] key has the letters "A", "B" and "C" located on it. The left "A" is produced by pressing the [2] key followed by the left asterisk [*] key. The middle "B" is produced by pressing the [2] key followed by the middle zero [0] key. The right "C" is produced by pressing the [2] key followed by the right pound [#] key. The phone code uses the "Q", "space" and "Z" located on the [1] key or the "Q - Z" on the [1]. The space can be produced by pressing the [1] key by itself or the middle zero [0] key while in the alphabet mode. Pressing the right pound [#] key followed by the zero [0] key exits the alphabet mode and re-enters the number mode. Pressing the left asterisk [*] key 2 times exits the standard number mode and enters a Shiftable Alphabet Mode. Letters are produced in the Shiftable Alphabet Mode by pressing the desired letter on a number key [1] through [9], followed by one of three position keys: the "left" asterisk [*] key for the left letter, the "middle" zero [0] key for the middle letter or the "right" pound [#] key for the right letter. The [2] key has the letters "A", "B" and "C" located on it. The left "a" is produced by pressing the [2] key followed by the left asterisk [*] key. Pressing the left asterisk [*] key twice produces the capital "A". The middle "b" is produced by pressing the [2] key followed by the middle zero [0] key. Pressing the middle zero [0] key twice produces the capital "B". The right "c" is produced by pressing the [2] key followed by the right pound [#] key. Pressing the right pound [#] key twice produces the capital "C". Pressing the right pound [#] key followed by the zero [0] key exits the alphabet mode and re-enters the number mode. Pressing the left asterisk [*] key 3 times exits the standard number mode and enters a Multi-Tap Mode. Letters are produced in the Multi-Tap Mode by pressing the desired letter on a number key [1] through [9] once, twice or three times. The [2] key has the letters "A", "B" and "C" located on it. The left "A" is produced by pressing the [2] 1 time. The middle "B" is produced by pressing the [2] 2 times. The right "C" is produced by pressing the [2] 3 times. When a device does not have a time delay entry function, the right pound [#] key enters the character choice when the next character choice is on the same key. Pressing the right pound [#] key |
The Bank of England was established during the reign of which British monarch? | BBC - History - British History in depth: The Glorious Revolution Print this page Fear of Catholic tyranny The Glorious Revolution of 1688-1689 replaced the reigning king, James II, with the joint monarchy of his protestant daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange. It was the keystone of the Whig (those opposed to a Catholic succession) history of Britain. According to the Whig account, the events of the revolution were bloodless and the revolution settlement established the supremacy of parliament over the crown, setting Britain on the path towards constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. But it ignores the extent to which the events of 1688 constituted a foreign invasion of England by another European power, the Dutch Republic. Although bloodshed in England was limited, the revolution was only secured in Ireland and Scotland by force and with much loss of life. England would become merely a satellite state, under the control of an all-powerful Catholic monarch. Moreover, the British causes of the revolution were as much religious as political. Indeed, the immediate constitutional impact of the revolution settlement was minimal. Nonetheless, over the course of the reign of William III (1689-1702) society underwent significant and long-lasting changes. To understand why James II’s most powerful subjects eventually rose up in revolt against him we need to understand the deep-seated fear of 'popery' in Stuart England. 'Popery' meant more than just a fear or hatred of Catholics and the Catholic church. It reflected a widely-held belief in an elaborate conspiracy theory, that Catholics were actively plotting the overthrow of church and state. In their place would be established a Catholic tyranny, with England becoming merely a satellite state, under the control of an all-powerful Catholic monarch, (in the era of the Glorious Revolution, identified with Louis XIV of France). This conspiracy theory was given credibility by the existence of some genuine catholic subterfuge, most notably the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. A new crisis of ‘popery and arbitrary government' erupted in the late 1670s. Public anxieties were raised by the issue of the royal succession. Charles II fathered no legitimate offspring. This meant that the crown would pass to his brother, James, Duke of York, whose conversion to Catholicism had become public knowledge in 1673. Public concern about the succession reached fever pitch in the years 1678-1681. The so-called ‘exclusion crisis’ was provoked by allegations made by Titus Oates, a former Jesuit novice, of a popish plot to assassinate Charles II and place his brother on the throne. The fantastical plot was given credibility by the mysterious death of Sir Edmund Bury Godfrey, the magistrate who first investigated Oates’ claims. Whig politicians within parliament, led by the earl of Shaftesbury, promoted exclusion bills which would have prevented James from succeeding to the throne. But the radical tactics deployed by the king’s opponents, including mass petitions and demonstrations, gradually alienated some initial supporters of exclusion. Charles’s hand was strengthened further by an agreement with France reached in March 1681, by which the king received £385,000 over three years. With this financial support, and with public opinion turning against his critics, Charles was able to dissolve parliament on 28 March 1681. Top Rebellion and revolt James II © James II’s authority appeared to be secure when he succeeded to the throne in February 1685. The king’s initial promises to defend the existing government in church and state reassured many of those worried by his personal faith. James was well-off financially, with a tax revenue over £1,200,000. The manipulation of borough charters in the last years of Charles II’s reign ensured that James’ first parliament was dominated by loyal Tories. Parliament also voted James considerable emergency sums to suppress the rebellion raised by Charles II’s eldest illegitimate son, the duke of Monmouth in June 1685. James’ army of professio |
Which fraternal organisation has a square and compasses, with or without a letter ‘G’, as its logo? | Gravestone Symbolism Gravestone Symbolism This is a list of symbols I have seen on gravestones while cemetery exploring. More symbols and explanations will be added over time. Please note - all the photos below were taken by me. If you'd like to know which cemetery they were taken at, please e-mail me . Represents the Lamb of God. Alpha and Omega First and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Symbolizes the beginning and the end. American Legion Found on graves of people who were American Legion members, an organization for veterans. Anchor Hope or eternal life. Often on sailors' graves. Anchors are also a Masonic symbol for well-grounded hope, therefore they are often found on Masons' graves. Angel Saint Matthew, one of the four evangelists, was often represented as a winged man. Ankh An Egyptian symbol of eternal life. Anvil Symbolizes the creation or forging of the universe. Also found on blacksmiths' graves. A.O.U.W. Ancient Order of United Workmen, a fraternal benefit society. Click here for more information (offsite link). Apple Apples represent salvation, sometimes sin. A.R. Arbeiter Ring, an American Jewish fraternal organization committed to social justice. Later became the Workmen's Circle. Arch Arrows symbolize mortality and martyrdom. Artillery Artillery, such as cannons, on a gravestone usually represents military service. Baha'i Symbol of the Baha'i Faith, a monotheistic religion. For more information, please visit their official website . Beehive Often used by the Freemasons and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It symbolizes human industry, faith, education, and domestic virtues. Bell Often symbolizes a church bell, and therefore religion. Bible or Book Often used on the gravestones of ministers or clergymen. However, it is sometimes found on gravestones of very devoted religious people also. Books may also represent a person's good deeds and accomplishments being recorded in the book of life. Bird Peace, messenger of God. The most common birds found on gravestones are doves. Bones A voyage; crossing over to the other side. B.P.O.E. with Elk B.P.O.E. stands for Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, a fraternal organization. Broken Bud or Branch Someone who died an untimely or premature death. Usually seen on a younger person's gravestone. Broken Chain Link Symbolizes a loss in the family. Broken Wheel Symbolizes the end of life; a break in the circle or wheel of life. BRT with a Train Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. A fraternal organization for men who worked as trainmen. Butterfly Symbolizes resurrection, and also the soul leaving the body/flesh. Calla Lily Flower that represents beauty. The Canadian Legion of British Empire Service League A Canadian organization formed in the 1920's for war veterans and their dependants. Usually seen with a maple leaf. Century Plant Eternal life - no beginning, no end. Clasped Hands Farewell to earthly existence. Also unity. Often used as a Masonic and I.O.O.F. symbol. Deborah, a website visitor, told me that in the Native American culture clasped hands represent a Delaware grave. Clock Mortality, death; the passage of time. Coffin Symbolizes mortality and death. Cohanim Hands Hands with thumbs (and sometimes forefingers) joined. This is a Jewish symbol that represents members of the priestly tribe of Aaron. Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century An organization for women who descended from an ancestor who rendered service in the Colonial wars from 1607 to 1699. Column Mortality. A draped or broken column represents the break in earthly to heavenly life. The draped arch also symbolizes mourning. Comedy and Tragedy Masks Symbol of drama and theatre. Also known as theatre masks. Corn Rebirth, fertility. Cornucopia Also known as the "Horn of Plenty." Symbolizes an abundant, fruitful life. Also a symbol of the harvest, which in turn symbolizes the end of life. Crooks Shepherds crooks, usually found on graves of Independent Order of Odd Fellows members (a fraternal organization). Symbolizes the opening of earth to the heavens. Cross Eagles are often |
How many hoops are in a game of association croquet? | How to play croquet (including rules) How to play croquet Downloadable version Download a brief printable version of the Official Rules of Garden and Golf Croquet rules. - 4 pages. (print on one A4 sheet in colour, actual size, 2 sided) Download the printable version on how to play croquet (includes rules).- 26 pages. The US Croquet Association has created a different edition of the game which uses nine wickets in a double diamond formation. These can be downloaded at: http://www.croquetamerica.com/croquet/rules/ninewicket/index.php A brief history of croquet A game in which balls were knocked round a course of hoops was played in medieval France. A variation of the game known as "Paille Maille" was played in a field near St James Palace in the sixteenth century, which later became known as Pall Mall. The modern game appears to have started in England in the 1850s and quickly became popular. The Wimbledon All England Croquet Club was founded in 1868 and the National Championships were held there for a number of years until the croquet lawns were transformed into the tennis courts of today. This probably accounts for the fact that the size of a tennis court is exactly half that of a croquet lawn. Croquet was, and still is, one of a few outdoor sports in which ladies can compete on an equal footing with men. Today Croquet is played all over the World with international tournaments being held annually in several countries. Variants of the game are also played in Egypt and Japan. It is encouraging that an increasing number of young players are participating in the game at all levels. In the USA, three forms of the game are played, International Association Croquet, American Six Wicket Croquet and American Nine Wicket Croquet. All of these may use the same lawns and equipment except that Nine Wicket Croquet requires 9 hoops, known as wickets, and two pegs, or stakes. Golf Croquet, which is a greatly simplified version of Association Croquet, is also played in many countries, and has a large following. The purpose of this booklet is to help beginners to learn the basic techniques and rules of the four variations of the game. Association croquet The court A full size croquet lawn measures 35 yards (32m.) by 28 yards (26.6m.). The boundary may be marked by corner pegs and/or flags. An imaginary YARD LINE extends round the perimeter one yard in from the boundary. The four outer hoops are positioned seven yards in from the side and end lines. The CENTRE PEG is placed in the centre of the lawn, with the remaining two hoops seven yards from it on either side along the centre line. Imaginary BAULK LINES extend along the yard lines from corner 1 and corner lll to the centre. Play starts from either baulk line. The course and direction of play is shown on the diagram. Smaller courts may be used, and for home croquet even lawns with some fixed obstructions can make for interesting and challenging games. Equipment Centre Peg. 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 18 inches above the ground. A small removable dowel may be inserted in the top to take clips. Hoops (6). Internal diameter 3 3/4 inches, height 12 inches above ground and painted white. The first hoop (No. 1) has a blue top, and the last hoop (the Rover) has a red top. Balls.(4) Coloured Blue, black, red and yellow. Diameter 3 5/8 inches. Weight 1 lb. Clips. (4). Colored the same as the balls. They are placed on the hoops or peg to indicate the next point for each ball: on the top of the hoop for the first six hoops and on the side for the last six. Clips are important items of equipment. All the players should be able to see at a glance which hoops their, and their competitors', balls are going for next. So it is essential that each time a hoop is run the appropriate clip should be moved to the next hoop. When a player is making a break he may carry his clip with him until his turn ends, when he should immediately put it on his next hoop. Mallets. Must have parallel and identical end-faces made of wood or any other nonmetallic material. There is no restriction on dimensions, size o |
The 17th Century ‘Meal Tub Plot’ was against which future king of England? | Learn and talk about Elizabeth Cellier, 17th-century English writers, 17th-century Roman Catholics, Converts to Roman Catholicism from Anglicanism, English midwives Life[ edit ] Elizabeth Cellier was a noted London midwife, who came into prominence through the pretended "Meal-Tub Plot" of 1680. Nothing seems known of her life until her marriage with Peter Cellier, a Frenchman, and her conversion from Anglicanism. [1] In 1678 the prisons were filled with Catholics in consequence of the national alarm caused by the fabricated plots of Titus Oates . Mrs. Cellier's charity led her to visit and relieve these prisoners, and as her profession procured for her the acquaintance of many leading Catholic ladies, she often became the channel of their charity towards the prisoners. Among these ladies was the Countess of Powis , whose kindness was shown to, among others, a clever imposter, Thomas Dangerfield . Becoming aware of this man's true character, Lady Powis ceased to assist him further, and he, in revenge, decided to denounce her to the government as concerned in a new Popish Plot . [1] Dangerfield's story was that he had been released from prison through the good offices of Lady Powis and Mrs. Cellier on condition that he assassinate the king, Lord Shaftesbury, and others. He further pretended that he was to be engaged in manufacturing false plots to be foisted on those who were known to be unfavourable to the Catholic cause. One of these shams was to be based on a document which, he alleged, was hidden in a meal-tub in Mrs. Cellier's house. A search was made, and the paper in question was found in a meal-tub. It charged with treason most of the leading Protestants, including the king's natural son, the Duke of Monmouth , the Earl of Shaftesbury , and Sir Thomas Waller , who was the very official charged with the search. Lady Powis and Mrs. Cellier were arrested, as were some other Catholics, among them the Earl of Castlemaine . [1] Mrs. Cellier's trial took place on 11 June 1680. She was charged with high treason, but practically the only evidence against her was that of Dangerfield himself, and she had little difficulty in proving him a witness entirely unworthy of credence. She was found not guilty, and Dangerfield himself was arrested on account of a felony, for which he had been previously outlawed. After her acquittal, she published a brief relation of the whole affair, under the title of "Malice Defeated" in 1680. Dangerfield, while undergoing a public whipping in 1685, was accidentally killed in a scuffle with a barrister, Robert Francis. The publication of Malice Defeated led not only to a long series of pamphlets for and against her, but also to her second prosecution. The charge this time was that of libel against the king and ministry, because she alleged that two witnesses in the Edmund Berry Godfrey case had been tortured. The real object of this prosecution, according to Roger North , was to prevent her from giving evidence in favour of the imprisoned Catholic peers. For this, she was sentenced to pay a fine of £1,000 and to stand three times in the pillory . [1] During the reign of James II , she proposed the foundation of a corporation of skilled midwives and a foundling hospital . The fees would be used to set up parish houses where any woman could give birth. It is stated that she is buried in Great Missenden Church, Buckinghamshire . [1] She wrote: [1] "Malice Defeated; or a brief relation of the Accusation and Deliverance of Elizabeth Cellier" (London, 1680); "A scheme for the Foundation of a Royal Hospital and raising a revenue of £5000 or £6000 a year by and for the maintenance of a Corporation of skilful midwives" (London, 1687), printed in the " Harleian Miscellany " (IV, 142) and in Somers Tracts (II, 243); "To Dr. ______, An answer to his Queries concerning the College of Midwives" (London, 1687–88). |
The ram represents which sign of the Zodiac? | Aries Sun Sign - Zodiac Signs - Article by Astrology.com Aries Sun Sign - Zodiac Signs by Astrology.com November 20, 2009 03:22 PM EST Share Share Share Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and that's pretty much how those born under this sign see themselves: first. Aries are the leaders of the pack, first in line to get things going. Whether or not everything gets done is another question altogether, for an Aries prefers to initiate rather than to complete. Do you have a project needing a kick-start? Call an Aries, by all means. The leadership displayed by Aries is most impressive, so don't be surprised if they can rally the troops against seemingly insurmountable odds -- they have that kind of personal magnetism. An Aries won't shy away from new ground, either. Those born under this sign are often called the pioneers of the zodiac, and it's their fearless trek into the unknown that often wins the day. Aries is a bundle of energy and dynamism, kind of like a Pied Piper, leading people along with its charm and charisma. The dawning of a new day -- and all of its possibilities -- is pure bliss to an Aries. The symbol of Aries is the Ram, and that's both good and bad news. Impulsive Aries might be tempted to ram their ideas down everyone's throats without even bothering to ask if they want to know. It's these times when you may wish Aries' symbol were a more subdued creature, more lamb than ram perhaps. You're not likely to convince the Ram to soften up; these folks are blunt and to the point. Along with those qualities comes the sheer force of the Aries nature, a force that can actually accomplish a great deal. Much of Aries' drive to compete and to win comes from its Cardinal Quality. Cardinal Signs love to get things going, and Aries exemplifies this even better than Cancer, Libra or Capricorn. Aries is ruled by Mars. Taking a peek at Roman mythology, we find that Mars was the God of War. Our man Mars was unafraid to do battle, and much the same can be said for Aries. These folks are bold, aggressive and courageous. They can summon up the inner strength required to take on most anyone, and they'll probably win. Aries do not lack energy or vitality, and they can stay in the game longer than most anyone else. Now that's a winning edge. Rams are also, for the most part, independent and well aware of their own interests in a given situation. This sometimes myopic view may not be for everyone, but it does help Aries get things going. Further, their competitive natures ensure that they will play the game with zeal and vigor. At times, their approach may be construed as arrogant and domineering, but it takes a lot of focus to be a leader (or so an Aries would say). Sadly, Aries won't usually be around for the final victory (defeat? never). These folks will more than likely have bolted to the next project before the first one is done. The element associated with Aries is Fire. Think action, enthusiasm and a burning desire to play the game. Aries love physicality, so they won't sit on the sidelines for long, if at all. They'll jump into the fray full force and will contribute much in the process. Talk about eager beavers! Sure, some of their decisions may later prove to have been hasty, but you'll never find an Aries who regretted taking a shot. Making things happen is what it's all about to these folks. Aries are also unafraid of stepping onto new terrain. The challenge inherent in taking on the unknown is heaven on Earth for Rams. Sure, they may appear arrogant when they take on the world, but they'll be quick to tell you it's the only way to go. While a common Aries refrain might well be 'me first,' there's no point in arguing with them since, in their minds, they are first. Is this unbridled ego? Maybe, but that might be what it takes to blaze a new trail. Oh, and on the subject of arguing, it's the Ram who will have the last word, so save your breath. Aries plays as hard as they work. These folks are happiest in a spirited soccer match or engaging in the martial arts. In the game of love, the Ram's ardor is unquestioned, |
What does a cordwainer make? | Cordwainer | Define Cordwainer at Dictionary.com cordwainer a person who makes shoes from cordovan leather. 2. 1150-1200; Middle English cordewaner < Old French cordewan(i)er. See cordwain , -er 2 Related forms Examples from the Web for cordwainer Expand Historical Examples I was an apprentice to a cordwainer, but my indentures were given up before I left England, sir. Edmund was sent to Concord and became a cordwainer or shoemaker. Ben Comee M. J. (Michael Joseph) Canavan "Both equally necessary members of the body corporate," said Henry, whose father had been a cordwainer. From John O'Groats to Land's End Robert Naylor and John Naylor cordwainer was the old name for "shoemaker," and is still kept in the names of shoemakers' guilds and societies. British Dictionary definitions for cordwainer Expand (archaic) a shoemaker or worker in cordovan leather Derived Forms Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for cordwainer Expand n. "shoemaker, leatherworker," c.1100, from Anglo-French cordewaner, from Old French cordoan "(leather) of Cordova," the town in Spain whose leather was favored by the upper class for shoes. Cf. cordovan , a later borrowing directly from Spanish. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
In British politics, who was described as ‘The Chingford Skinhead’? | Simon Hoggart's sketch: Chingford skinhead, Prince of Darkness, smiley old gent | Politics | The Guardian Simon Hoggart's sketch Iain Duncan Smith campaigning in Chingford and Woodford Green with his precessor Lord Tebbit. Photograph: Sean Smith Monday 2 May 2005 05.46 EDT First published on Monday 2 May 2005 05.46 EDT Share on Messenger Close The Prince of Darkness arrived back in Chingford. For one of Satan's most senior satraps, he looked surprisingly amiable: white haired and smiling, like a department store Santa who's decided to lose weight during the off-season. He is still in pain from the Brighton bomb in 1984, but he concentrates his energies on his wife, Margaret, who will always be in a wheelchair. "I'm trying to get a platform fitted to the back, so I can ride postilion for her." But I always thought Norman Tebbit's image as a snarling polecat - the "Chingford skinhead" as somebody called him - was largely defensive. "It's not me you don't like," he seemed to be saying, "it's this image I've constructed." And indeed, in this seat which he represented until 1992 when Iain Duncan Smith took over, he seems to be liked and even loved. Mothers ushered their children to be photographed with him, though he can't resist the occasional snarl. Putting his arms round three children while their mother fiddles with the camera, he says: "Course, if I were a schoolteacher, I'd be nicked for having my hands on them." It's true that some people veered away as we approached, though the only harsh words came from a Labour canvasser: "I remember you from years ago. Oh mah gawd!" said with the air of one who has accidentally bitten into a toad sandwich. Tebbit was touring the constituency with Duncan Smith, who's defending a safe majority. It's a lower middle-class area, which elsewhere would have gone Labour in the landslides. North-east London stayed loyal to the Tories, possibly because these are aspirational people, glad to get out of the slums. The Kray family are buried in the cemetery, to the annoyance of residents, since they didn't live here. But like many East Enders, they presumably felt that Chingford was a nice place to end up. The northern part of the seat was the last place Churchill represented; Lawrence of Arabia had a sort of holiday hut here. Immigration is an issue, but mainly they mean British people in social housing. A woman approaches IDS and says it's a pity he was prime minister for such a short time. "Hold that thought!" he replies cheerily. Meanwhile, Tebbit is on to Europe; a very good thing in some ways, he thinks, bringing free trade and lower pollution. We do need to get our fisheries back, and control over our borders. But the bureaucracy ..."They've been debating for two years who to put on a carton of yoghurt." Even immigrants seem to like him. He chats to Mladen Jovcic, who came here from Serbia after the war. "He's as British as I am!" says Tebbit slapping him on the back, though to be fair Mr Jovcic is a Tory councillor. But other new arrivals get the glad hand too. A shy black girl is glad the Tories have opposed the clauses against religious defamation. ("She'll be an evangelical Christian," says Duncan Smith. "They're fighting the Muslims for Afro-Caribbean members and are afraid the new law might stop them.") Two Muslims are grateful for Tebbit's opposition to the anti-terrorism bill, or at least the "bang up the lot" clauses. "I thought we had that sorted 1,000 years ago," he says. He can't even bring himself to be very rude about Tony Blair. "I don't think he's a liar, just a fantasist. He says whatever he likes, and then he believes it." Someone says that there ought to be more like him in British politics, and he agrees. "I'm having myself cloned, so there'll be 650 of me in the House of Commons ." I decide not to hold that thought. |
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What type of creature is a quelea? | Red-billed Quelea (Birds) In Depth Tutorials and Information Red-billed Quelea (Birds) Quelea quelea KEY FEATURES African relative of the sparrow, the quelea feeds and breeds in vast colonies over a million strong Descending on cultivated crops to feed, these huge flocks can devastate farmland Although vigorously persecuted as a pest, it has survived everything that people can throw at it WHERE IN THE WORLD! Ranges across open grassland south of the Sahara, through East Africa and into southern Africa; absent from North Africa and equatorial forests Lifecycle There is almost no such thing as a single red-billed quelea. The flock travels, feeds, roosts and breeds together in one of nature’s most remarkable examples of community. HABITAT A Birds of a feather… sometimes called the “avian locust,” the quelea flocks over arable land and watering holes. The quelea ranges in vast flocks over the grasslands and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. It’s at home anywhere there are seeds to eat and trees to provide roosts. It can be found over a vast area of the continent. Although these conditions exclude the dense, equatorial forest belt and semidesert, such as found on the Horn of Africa, the quelea is flexible enough to thrive in humid swampland and dry, acacia-dotted savannah. With large habitat areas being turned over to agriculture, the quelea is being forced to spend more time on arable land. One tree occupied by breeding queleas had 6,000 nests. The total population of the red-billed quelea is estimated at one billion. A feeding quelea’s crop can become so distended, its contents can be identified through the stretched skin. One quelea flock had more than 80 million birds. BREEDING The red-billed quelea breeds in dense colonies. Thousands of pairs rear their young in trees thick with nests. With the onset of the breeding season, the male, in his bright mating plumage, begins building a roughly spherical nest. When half-constructed, he stops work and starts advertising his skills and charms. If a female likes the look of him and his nest, they mate, and he completes the structure. Both parents feed the brood insects and succulent larvae — a diet that ensures a rich supply of protein and vitamins for the fast-developing young. At 2 weeks old, the young are fledged and ready to leave the nest; two weeks after that they are independent. BEHAVIOR Compulsively social, the quelea lives in flocks that can have tens of millions of individuals and darken the sky like a pall of smoke. Wheeling and swirling, the flock-moves together in perfect synchrony like a shoal of fish, billowing across the landscape with a roar of wingbeats. A flock feeding on the ground becomes a sea of tiny, feathered bodies. Early in the morning, the flock sets out to find food, settling down to feed before it gets too hot. After a midday break in the shade, the birds feed again, and then retreat to roost in trees at dusk. A flock may travel 36 miles or more in a day, moving to new sites several times if food is not plentiful. The quelea does not always live in vast numbers everywhere. Where food is scarce, flocks are much smaller. One in a million A tightly packed flock is a good defense against hawks and other aerial predators. A Show house Nest-building is vital to the quelea’s mating display. CONSERVATION Humans have attacked queleas with guns, poisons and even flamethrowers without significant results. However, widespread use of pesticides may be causing real damage. FOOD & FEEDING For thousands of years, these seed-eating birds have exploited the wild grasslands in much the same way as herds of grazing mammals. They descend on a verdant area in huge numbers, eat their fill and then move on. Today, much wild grassland has been cultivated for cereal crops, irresistible pickings for a quelea flock. The quelea’s stout bill is perfect for cracking husks. Worked by strong muscles, its mandible can easily crush tough grass seeds and make light work of softer; cultivated grasses. A visit from a flock of queleas can spell disaster for an African cereal farmer: A F |
The island of Feurteventura lies in which body of water? | Why Gran Canaria And The Canary Islands Are Worth A Visit | The Huffington Post Why Gran Canaria And The Canary Islands Are Worth A Visit 04/20/2012 08:53 am ET | Updated Apr 20, 2012 The following is an excerpt from the new book Going Local in Gran Canaria: How to Turn a Holiday Destination into a Home by Matthew Hirtes, out now from Summertime Publishing. Think Gran Canaria, think skyscraper hotels an eyesore '70s "entertainment" complexes. Think again. From the ruggedly charming (in other words, warts-and-all) north coast, dotted with natural swimming pools, to the verdant and mountainous interior, Gran Canaria's so much more than your bog-standard package-tour destination. Peel back its veneer, and there's a whole new world to discover. Which possibly explains why many of its more than 2 million annual visitors decide to return, some even to stay. African in terms of geography but Spanish politically speaking, you'll find Gran Canaria in the Atlantic Ocean, 130 miles off the coast of Africa. Cadiz, the nearest port on the Iberian peninsula, lies 777 miles away. The third largest, despite its name, of the Canaries, the island's sandwiched between Tenerife in the west and Fuerteventura in the east. Las Palmas, located on the northeast tip of Gran Canaria, is its capital. Located in the heart of the Canarian Archipelago, Gran Canaria's as round as a ball. And just as bouncy, with its inhabitants a particularly vivacious bunch. It may not be the largest island in the Canaries but it houses almost half the population. As any hot-spot theorist will tell you, the tectonic-plate splitting of South America from Africa formed the Canary Islands. A mantle plume expelled molten rock to the surface. Gran Canaria's origins date back 15 million years, but it wasn't until another million had elapsed before anything happened above sea level. The Moors once ruled mainland Spain, but the North African influence is as keenly felt on Canarian soil. Not least because of the shortish stretch of water separating the orphan Canaries from Mother Africa. They even import sand from the Sahara to furnish the dunes of Maspalomas, the jewel in the crown of Gran Canaria's beaches. There are more than 80 beaches on the islands. Chances are your average tourists will visit just two, Playa del Ingles and the neighboring Maspalomas. Whilst this pretty pair is not without its merits, the two are just the tip of, to extend the analogy even further, a whole north pole of icebergs. Away from the main resorts, you'll find delights such as Sardina del Norte. When I heard an estate agent trumpeting this area as a "zone of great potential," I thought to myself, Oh, leave it alone, it's perfect. An environmentalist acquaintance of mine, Cuco, is also worried about Sardina. He claims its tiny beach is unable to sustain the number of people who go there. And considering that these are almost exclusively Canarians from the north of the island, I feel slightly guilty even mentioning its name. So, just as there's little grotty about neighboring Lanzarote, Gran Canaria's not just an 18-30 mecca. Instead, to borrow a line from celebrated author Julia Donaldson, it's a land "with fiery mountains and golden sands." One which caters for outdoorsy types with a surfeit of cycling, hiking and mountain-climbing options. Indeed, traveling to the center of the island will fool any sat-nav into identifying you location as Asia with the mountains resembling a collection of mini Everests. For keen sightseers, it's an ideal destination with stunning vistas unfolding before your very eyes. There are miradors, viewing points, aplenty should you wish to pause for a more lingering look. A World Biosphere Reserve, Gran Canaria's an eco-friendly destination. Around 50% of the island makes up this reserve, encompassing six rural towns with a population of over 18,000. Get back to nature on Gran Canaria with a stay in one of the casa rurales, rural houses converted into self-catering establishments and hotels for the benefit of environmental tourism. The Canarian Network of Naturally Prot |
Douglas, Fraser and Noble are all which type of tree? | Types of Christmas Trees at our farm | McFee's Christmas Tree Farm McFee's Christmas Tree Farm Our Trees Grand Fir Grand Fir Christmas trees have a vibrant emerald green needle with a silvery underside. The silver underside of Grand Fir needles have two lines of stomatal bloom which reflect light creating a sparkling display. The glossy Grand Fir needles fan out in a single plane on either side of the branch giving the tree an elegant appearance. While similar in appearance to Balsam Fir from the Eastern United States, which historically did not perform well, Western Grand Fir seed sources come from northern Idaho. These seed sources have dramatically improved needle retention and in home performance during the Christmas season. Noble Fir The Noble Fir grows slowly into a Christmas tree with great spacing between it’s strong branches which is the perfect combination for those with many heavy or large ornaments. Their needles are deep green and a little prickly to the touch. Nobles are also known for their excellent needle retention making it a great choice for those who enjoy their Christmas tree all December long. Douglas Fir The Douglas Fir is your classic, traditional Christmas tree that has been the favourite since the 1920′s. It has soft, dark green needles and branches that are closely bunched which release a mellow fragrance. Ensure your Douglas Fir has a constant supply of water for good needle retention. Fraser Fir The Fraser Fir is quite similar to the Noble fir with great spacing and strong branches for ornaments. Frasers have excellent needle retention as well. The most noticeable difference between the Noble and the Fraser fir is how the Fraser’s strong branches are turned upward. Their needles are silvery-green and soft making it a delight to decorate. |
A Rockhopper is what type of bird? | Rockhopper Penguins, Rockhopper Penguin Pictures, Rockhopper Penguin Facts -- National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Rockhopper penguins are distinguished by the irreverent crest of spiky yellow and black feathers that adorns their head. Biologists left little ambiguity about this species’ preferred habitat when assigning its name. Rockhoppers are found bounding—rather than waddling, as most other penguins do—among the craggy, windswept shorelines of the islands north of Antarctica, from Chile to New Zealand. These gregarious marine birds are among the world's smallest penguins, standing about 20 inches (50 centimeters) tall. They have blood-red eyes, a red-orange beak, and pink webbed feet. During annual breeding times, rockhoppers gather in vast, noisy colonies, often numbering in the hundreds of thousands, to construct burrows in the tall tussock grasses near shore. They return to the same breeding ground, and often to the same nest, each year, and usually seek out their previous year's mate. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs, aggressively pecking at anything, big or small, that may stray too close. Rockhoppers ply the frigid waters of their range using strong, narrow, flipper-like wings for propulsion. They usually stick to the shallows, but are capable of diving up to 330 feet (100 meters) in pursuit of fish, crustaceans, squid, and krill. These penguins are among the most numerous on the planet, but their population is in rapid decline. Colonies on the Falkland Islands were once the largest anywhere, but commercial overfishing, pollution, and other factors have cut the penguins' numbers by 90 percent. Breeding colonies on other islands are in trouble as well, and some estimates say rockhopper penguins have declined by more than 30 percent over the past 30 years. They are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, and if declines continue, they are likely to be uplisted to endangered in the near future. |
Braeburn is a variety of which type of fruit? | Washington Apple Commission Honeycrisp Crisp and Distinctly Sweet The Honeycrisp apple’s name says it all! Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright red skin mottled with pale green. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Honeycrisp apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods. Uses: snacking, salads, baking, beverages, pies, sauce History: |
‘Cuneiform’ relates to which shape? | Cuneiform - Ancient History Encyclopedia Cuneiform by Joshua J. Mark published on 28 April 2011 Cuneiform is a system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia c. 3500-3000 BCE. It is considered the most significant among the many cultural contributions of the Sumerians and the greatest among those of the Sumerian city of Uruk which advanced the writing of cuneiform c. 3200 BCE. The name comes from the Latin word cuneus for 'wedge' owing to the wedge-shaped style of writing. In cuneiform, a carefully cut writing implement known as a stylus is pressed into soft clay to produce wedge-like impressions that represent word-signs (pictographs) and, later, phonograms or `word-concepts' (closer to a modern day understanding of a `word'). All of the great Mesopotamian civilizations used cuneiform (the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Elamites, Hatti , Hittites , Assyrians, Hurrians and others) until it was abandoned in favour of the alphabetic script at some point after 100 BCE. Early Cuneiform The earliest cuneiform tablets, known as proto-cuneiform, were pictorial, as the subjects they addressed were more concrete and visible (a king, a battle , a flood) but developed in complexity as the subject matter became more intangible (the will of the gods, the quest for immortality). By 3000 BCE the representations were more simplified and the strokes of the stylus conveyed word-concepts (honour) rather than word-signs (an honourable man). The written language was further refined through the rebus which isolated the phonetic value of a certain sign so as to express grammatical relationships and syntax to determine meaning. In clarifying this, the scholar Ira Spar writes: Remove Ads Advertisement This new way of interpreting signs is called the rebus principle. Only a few examples of its use exist in the earliest stages of cuneiform from between 3200 and 3000 B.C. The consistent use of this type of phonetic writing only becomes apparent after 2600 B.C. It constitutes the beginning of a true writing system characterized by a complex combination of word-signs and phonograms—signs for vowels and syllables—that allowed the scribe to express ideas. By the middle of the Third Millennium B.C., cuneiform primarily written on clay tablets was used for a vast array of economic, religious, political, literary, and scholarly documents. The great literary works of Mesopotamia such as the famous Epic of Gilgamesh were all written in cuneiform. Development of Cuneiform One no longer had to struggle with the meaning of a pictograph; one now read a word-concept which more clearly conveyed the meaning of the writer. The number of characters used in writing was also reduced from over 1,000 to 600 in order to simplify and clarify the written word. The best example of this is given by the historian Paul Kriwaczek who notes that, in the time of proto-cuneiform: All that had been devised thus far was a technique for noting down things, items and objects, not a writing system. A record of `Two Sheep Temple God Inanna ’ tells us nothing about whether the sheep are being delivered to, or received from, the temple, whether they are carcasses, beasts on the hoof, or anything else about them (63). Cuneiform developed to the point where it could be made clear, to use Kriwaczek's example, whether the sheep were coming or going to the temple, for what purpose, and whether they were living or dead. By the time of the priestess-poet Enheduanna (2285-2250 BCE), who wrote her famous hymns to Inanna in the Sumerian city of Ur , cuneiform was sophisticated enough to convey emotional states such as love and adoration, betrayal and fear, longing and hope, as well as the precise reasons behind the writer experiencing such states. Cuneiform Literature The great literary works of Mesopotamia such as the Atrahasis, The Descent of Inanna, The Myth of Etana, The Enuma Elish and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh were all written in cuneiform and were completely unknown until the mid 19th century CE, when men like the brilliant translator George Smith (1840-18 |
In humans, hirsutism is an overabundance of what? | Hirsutism | University of Maryland Medical Center Loss of feminine body shape Signs of masculinity, deepening voice, male pattern baldness, enlarged clitoris, enlarged shoulder muscles If hirsutism is caused by Cushing syndrome, signs and symptoms can include: Obesity, especially around the middle section High blood pressure (hypertension) Thinning skin Causes About half of women with hirsutism have high levels of male sex hormones, called androgens. Those high levels can be caused by: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which may also cause infertility Tumors on the adrenal glands or ovaries Cushing syndrome Medications that can cause hair growth, such as phenytoin (Dilantin), minoxidil (Rogaine), diazoxide (Proglycem), and cyclosporine Anabolic steroids Danazol (Danocrine), used to treat endometriosis Sometimes, women with hirsutism may have normal levels of male hormones. If there is no underlying condition, doctors may not be able to determine what causes hirsutism. Risk Factors The following factors may increase your risk of hirsutism: Genetics, some conditions that cause hirsutism may be inherited. Race and ethnicity, women of European, Middle Eastern, and South Asian ancestry are more likely to develop the condition Diagnosis Your doctor will examine you and take a medical history. You may be asked about your menstrual cycle, what medications you take, and your family history. Your doctor will check you for hair growth and also may do a pelvic examination to check for tumors or cysts on the ovaries. After doing the physical exam, your doctor may order one of the following tests: Blood tests, may show high androgen levels Imaging tests, including CT scan, MRI, pelvic ultrasound, used to find cysts or tumors on the ovaries or adrenal glands Preventive Care Preventing hirsutism depends on the cause. For women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), for example, losing weight through diet and exercise may help. Studies suggest that obese women with PCOS may be less likely to develop hirsutism if they eat a low-calorie diet. Treatment Treatment for hirsutism depends on whether there is an underlying cause, and how severe the hair growth is. For example, if medications are making it worse, you can ask your doctor if you can switch medications. A tumor on the ovaries or adrenal glands can be removed surgically. Overweight women with hirsutism may want to lose weight so their bodies will make less testosterone. If your doctor cannot find a cause, you can try a combination of self care and hair-removal techniques. Psychological support may also help because hirsutism is often a frustrating and embarrassing condition. Lifestyle Being overweight may contribute to hirsutism. Eating a balanced diet and getting enough exercise can help control weight. Medications The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any medications to treat hirsutism. However, some drugs may lower androgen production and reduce hair growth. It can take 6 months or longer for the medications to produce noticeable changes in hair growth. They must be taken long term to keep symptoms under control. These medications include: Birth control pills. Some birth control pills can lower the amount of androgens your body makes. Spironolactone (Aldactone) blocks androgen from being used in the body Eflorinithine (Vaniqa) is a prescription cream for unwanted facial hair. It slows new hair growth but does not get rid of existing hair. Hair comes back if you stop using the cream. Surgery and Other Procedures If a tumor on the ovaries or adrenal glands is causing hirsutism, you may need surgery to remove it. Laser therapy can remove unwanted hair for some women. The laser destroys hair follicles and stops hair from growing. You will need several sessions to reduce hair growth in specific areas, and you may need touch-ups afterward. Laser therapy works best on women with dark hair and light skin. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements Ask your health care provider how to use complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) in your overall treatment plan. Always t |
Porphyrophobia is the irrational fear of which colour? | Porphyrophobia: Fear of the Color Purple, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Porphyrophobia – Fear of the Color Purple Written by admin | September 15, 2012 | 1 What is Porphyrophobia? Form the whole spectrum of colors, if you dread the color purple, you have porphyrophobia. It is an abnormal, persistent fear of the color purple. A person suffering from porphyrophobia will most likely pass his or her waking hours in a state of nervousness. A purple colored car or house can make a porphyrophobic suffer from a panic attack. The color purple is often seen in some vegetables such as brinjal and onion. In many traditions the color purple stands for royal lineage that is used only by those in power. In many schools, purple is the standard color of uniforms. But despite of all the surrounding glory, there is an air of fear around the color, observed by those who have a profound dread for anything that is purple. Know Porphyrophobia Causes Due to past experience with colors, porphyrophobia causes include the fear for colors that is mostly linked to negative incidents and events. The fear can be one that is learned, observed in others or has developed due to personal experience. It has been found to be a part of the conscious or subconscious psyche. This means that there is an extreme association between the purple color and an event or experience that dented a lifelong negative notion. Experts also believe that it can be part of the genetic makeup or be hereditary in nature. In almost all of the cases, the fear of nearly every color is by and large related to negative associations. In some cases, a causative reason may be hard to identify. Identify Porphyrophobia Symptoms An apparent sign of this fear is tensing up of the body that can be seen in a porphyrophobe when presented with the color purple. A phobic personality may try to flee from the color or may freeze in place and start to weep or cry. Here are some of the porphyrophobia symptoms: Fast breathing Become emotional Urge to flee Porphyrophobia symptoms such as emotional disturbances, linked with this irrational fear, can cause a considerable amount of humiliation. Sometimes, porphyrophobia causes a phobic to feel completely helpless when faced with the fear, and as such, responds fearfully to the stimuli. Porphyrophobia Treatment Seeking help of a professional therapist is a positive step towards learning the root cause for your fear on encountering something purple. This can play an important role in porphyrophobia treatment. Exposure therapy, systematic desensitization techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy are some of the porphyrophobia treatment made use of by professional therapists to treat the phobia. In all the methods used, the primary aim is to encourage and enable the patient to respond confidently to changing scenarios when presented with the object of fear. Gradually, with therapy, the patient finds that his or her fear is irrational and the object of fear can in fact cause no harm either mentally or physically and ultimately conquers the fear. Related posts: |
What is the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet? | What is the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet? - Quora Quora The seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet is rho. Upper-Case: [math] P [/math] Written Jun 28, 2016 I know about salmonella. That’s why I don’t eat my chicken raw. This question makes no sense. Knowing about salmonella just makes you handle and prepare the chicken correctly. It wouldn’t make any reasonable person stop eating it. Abhijeet Borkar , PhD in Physics (Astrophysics) This example of a levitation trick is very well done. I don't know if there are other ways to do this, but this picture below gives sort of an X-ray view into the most common way. The "levitating" person is actually sitting on a platform (1) that's attached to a steel (or some other strong metal) post (2), which is granted balance and stability by a large, metal base (3). It's a cool trick, and ... Bob Cooke , Special Agent in Charge (ret) CA Dept of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Just once and it still haunts me to this day. I was on duty and in the police station. I was very young in service and you were expected to do more than your fair share, a call came in from the front desk. I can't recall the exact circumstances but a female had attended and for whatever reason, her details were checked on the police national computer (PNC). It showed that she was a failed asylum... |
Bezique is a card game for how many players? | How to Play Bezique | HowStuffWorks How to Play Bezique NEXT PAGENEXT Bezique, the forerunner of the card game Pinochle, was invented in the early 1800s in Sweden. By the 1850s, it was a hit all across Europe, and it soon arrived in America. It's still widely enjoyed in Britain. Over the years there have been many exciting variations of Bezique. In this article, you will. learn how to play classic Bezique, Rubicon Bezique, and Chinese Bezique. Let's get started with traditional Bezique: Number of players: Two Card Term Glossary Here's a quick reference for some of the card language you will find in this article. Follow suit: To play a card of the suit led. Lead: To play the first card to a trick. Marriage: A meld consisting of the king and queen. Meld: A combination of cards with scoring value, generally three or more cards in sequence in one suit or all of the same rank; also, to show or play such a combination. Stock: The undealt cards available for future use. Table: The playing area; also, to lay down a meld on the playing area. Trick: A round of cards played, one from each player's hand. Trump: A suit designated to be higher ranking than any other suit; any card in that suit. Also, to play a trump card on a trick. Upcard: The first card turned up after a deal, often to begin play or initiate a discard pile. For a complete listing of card terminology, click here . Object: To score points by melding and by taking tricks containing aces and 10s (brisques). The cards: Two sets of 32 cards, consisting of aces through 7s, are shuffled together into one 64-card deck. Cards rank -- from high to low -- A-10-K-Q-J-9-8-7. To play: Deal eight cards to each player, in groups of three, two, and three, and then turn up a card. This "upcard" will designate which suit will be trump. Place that card face up and so that it is slightly sticking out from under the draw pile. If the trump upcard is a 7, dealer scores 10 points immediately. Nondealer starts play by leading any card. At this stage of play, and as long as there remain cards to draw, you are not obliged to follow suit; you may play any of your cards. The highest trump in a trick wins it, or, if there is no trump card, the highest card of the suit led wins it. When two identical cards contend for the same trick (for example, two 10s), the first one played wins the trick. The winner of each trick scores 10 points for each ace or 10 (also called a "brisque") it contains, and may also table one meld. (You may tally the 10 points for a 7 of trumps along with a meld, and if you table the first 7 of trumps you may also trade it for the trump upcard.) Tally all points when you meld as you score them (see "Melds in Bezique" table below). Tally brisques at the end of the hand. Both players take a new card from the stock, with the winner of the previous trick drawing first and then leading to the next trick. Melded cards stay on the table until the stock is used up, but you may still play them on tricks. A card you meld one time can be used again, but only in a different meld and only with a winning trick. For example: Q melds with K in a marriage and can also meld later for 60 points with Q-- Q. But it can't meld with a second K -- a completely new pair is needed to score the second marriage. When only the upcard and one draw card remain, the upcard goes to the trick-loser. Put your remaining melded cards back in your hand, with the winner of the previous trick taking the last draw card and leading to the next trick. In the play of the final eight cards, each player must follow suit and also must win a trick whenever possible. Whoever wins the final trick scores an extra 10 points. ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. lead, though it gives opponent the chance to win a brisque. Instead, you could try either J, but as a card of lower rank, it is a more likely loser. Scoring: The first player to accumulate 1,000 points -- or any other agreed-upon sum -- wins. Tips: The play in Bezique has 32 tricks, in which your opponent will try to trump any ace or 10 you lead. Therefore, you sho |
Which singer was born Gloria Fowles in September 1948? | Gloria Gaynor - Biography - IMDb Gloria Gaynor Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (8) Overview (3) First Lady of Disco Mini Bio (1) Gloria Gaynor was born on September 7, 1949 in Newark, New Jersey, USA as Gloria Fowles. She was previously married to Linwood Simon. Spouse (1) Trivia (8) Singer Her hit single, I Will Survive, has been not only been a disco-themed song frequently played in nightclubs; it has been played frequently for various causes (e.g. benefits for AIDS, or in Gay/Lesbian gatherings). Her 1979 #1 hit "I Will Survive" was awarded the first and only Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980 (the category was discontinued upon disco's fall into disrepair). Her 1979 disco hit, "I Will Survive", was named the #1 song on VH1's 100 Greatest Dance Songs, while "Never Can Say Goodbye" landed at #51. Song "I Never Knew" with remixes by Hex Hector reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play chart (2002) Song "Just Keep Thinking About You" with remixes by Jonathan Peters and Almighty reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play chart (2001) Gloria Gaynor Day was held in the City of Newark on November 7, 2008. Green Brook, New Jersey [December 2008] See also |
Donatien Alphonse Francois were the first names of which French aristocrat, born in 1740? | Marquis de Sade, born Donatien Alphonse François de Sade | Great Thoughts Treasury Marquis de Sade, born Donatien Alphonse François de Sade (1740 - ) French Aristocrat, Revolutionary Politician, Philosopher and Writer famous for his Libertine Sexuality and Lifestyle Videos Quotes Marquis de Sade, born Donatien Alphonse Last Name: French Aristocrat, Revolutionary Politician, Philosopher and Writer famous for his Libertine Sexuality and Lifestyle Search this author only for specific quotes by keyword: Any TED Videos The images and text provided to Internet users through this web site belong to various parties and are covered by copyright. The copyright holders want you to have online access to these materials, but do not want their other rights compromised. Consequently, permission is granted only for personal viewing by individuals who receive these materials through direct Internet transmission from this website. Copying of pictures or text to disk, paper, or any other medium for use by others is not permitted without prior written permission of the copyright holder. Similarly, retransmission of these on-line materials via any mode of telecommunication without prior written permission is also forbidden. Only the copyright holder can grant permission for other uses. Copyright © 2010-2016 by Alan Smolowe |
A Skipjack is which type of fish? | Tuna Species Guide Tuna Species Guide Please select the required species from this list: Katsuwonus pelamis Other Languages: Netherlands: Gestreept tonijn, Spain: Listado, Barrilete, Italy: Palometta, Denmark: Bugstribet bonit, Germany: Echter Bonito, Portugal: Palamida, France: Listao, Japan: Katsuo, Indonesia: Cakalang, Papua New Guinea: Tjakalang, China: Then chien, Philippines: Gulyasan, Characteristics: Skipjack Tuna can be distinguished by the presence of four to seven dark, longitudinal stripes on their bellies. Their dark blue backs are accentuated by a clearly defined area of green above the pectoral fin, which fades away towards the middle of the body. They have silvery flanks and bellies, and short fins. These subheadings do not cover the Atlantic or belted bonitos (Sarda sarda), which have oblique bands on their backs. Common Size: Size 110 cm, Weight 30 kg, Age 15 years Biggest Angled Fish: 20 kg - Mexico 1996 by Brian Evan Maturity: 1 year and around 2 kg Female: 42-50 cm 73% Western Pacific Ocean (63% WCPO, 8% SPO, 3% NPO) 7% Eastern Pacific Ocean Mostly purse seining, some pole & line (8%) Share of all Tuna Caught 2012: About 46% - 2,776,833 M/T Main Processing Nations: Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Ecuador, Ghana, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Samoa, Spain, Italy, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Vietnam Flags of Main Fleets: Taiwan, US, China, Japan, Indonesia, Spain Life Cycle: About 3 to 4 years Major Markets: Europe, United States, Arab World, Japan Popular Product Forms: Canned (90%), Pouched, Dried (Katsuobushi), Fillet (Tataki) Skipjack is the most popular tuna for consumption. It prefers to swim in the upper mixed layers of the ocean waters and is mostly found between 45o N and 40o S. It is highly migratory and can be found all over the world within tropical waters. Large schools sometimes mix with small yellowfin. Normally dolphins do not swim together with small skipjack, which almost makes it a guaranteed dolphin-safe species. Skipjacks also mature around 1 year of age, a characteristic which promotes rapid turnover in skipjack populations. Product characteristics: The meat of the skipjack is darker of color, sometimes even slightly pinkish. It has a relatively tender texture and has somewhat more of a fishy taste than other tuna species. The small size of the fish gives small loins and chunks, making it excellent for canned tuna chunks. Future Supply: In the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO), the biomass of skipjack tuna is very large and estimated to exceed that of the other three main tuna species combined. It is assumed that skipjack in the WCPO is a separate population (for stock assessment and management purposes) to the Eastern Pacific stock. Skipjack is clearly a species that is difficult to overfish because of its highly active reproductive behavior. Local overfishing has been noted, however it should not be harmful to the spawning stock as a whole. Management: Taking into account that tuna is a highly migratory species, how are tuna stocks being managed? The Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) are the bodies responsible for the management of tuna populations; they monitor the activity within fishing countries in the region, setting catch limits in those areas. Tuna RFMOs are also responsible for regulating the fishing fleets and controlling the health of stocks. Currently, these are the active tuna RFMOs in the world: Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Raw frozen loins + steaks Yellowfin is the second tuna species is terms of volume and popularity. They are found between 45oN and 40oS. They cover enormous distances around the globe and all stocks mingle. It is a big fish which can swim at very high speed. This may be one of the reasons why in some areas, dolphins and large full-grown yellowfin swim together. Th |
Who is the Greek God of wine? | DIONYSUS (Dionysos) - Greek God of Wine & Festivity (Roman Bacchus) Liber, Bacchus Dionysus riding panther, Greek mosaic from Pella C4th B.C., Pella Archaeological Museum DIONYSOS (Dionysus) was the Olympian god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, festivity, madness and wild frenzy. He was depicted as either an older, bearded god or an effeminate, long-haired youth. His attributes included the thyrsos (a pine-cone tipped staff), a drinking cup and a crown of ivy. He was usually accompanied by a troop of Satyrs and Mainades (wild female devotees). MYTHS Dionysos was a son of Zeus and the princess Semele of Thebes. During the course of her pregnancy, the god's jealous wife Hera tricked Semele into asking Zeus to appear before her in his full glory. Bound by oath, the god was forced to comply and she was consumed by the heat of his lightning-bolts. Zeus recovered their unborn child from her body, sewed him up in his own thigh, and carried him to term. << More >> After his birth from the thigh of Zeus, Dionysos was first entrusted to the care of Seilenos (Silenus) and the nymphs of Mount Nysa, and later to his aunt Ino, Semele's sister, and her husband Athamas. Hera was enraged when she learned of the boy's location and drove the couple mad, causing them to kill both their children and themselves. << More >> The Thrakian king Lykourgos (Lycurgus) attacked Dionysos and his companions as they were travelling through his land and drove them into the sea. As punishment, the god inflicted him with madness causing him to murder his wife and son and mutilate himself with an axe. << More >> King Pentheus of Thebes refused to accept the god's divinity and tried to apprehend him. The god retaliated by driving the king's daughters into a crazed frenzy and they tore him apart limb from limb. << More >> Dionysos instructed the hero Ikarios (Icarius) of Athens in the art of winemaking. However, some shepherds, upon drinking the wine, thought they had been poisoned and killed him. The sorrowful god then set him amongst the stars as the constellation Bootes. << More >> As Dionysos was travelling through the islands of the Aegean Sea he was captured by a band of Tyrrhenian pirates who thought to sell him into slavery. The god infested their ship with phantoms of creeping vines and wild beasts, and in terror the men leapt overboard and were transformed into dolphins. << More >> Dionysos married princess Ariadne of Krete (Crete) whom he discovered abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos. << More >> The god launched a campaign against the Indian nation in the farthest reaches of Asia, leading an army composed of Satyrs, Mainades, and demigods. << More >> Dionysos journeyed to the underworld to recover his mother Semele and brought her to Olympos where Zeus transformed into the goddess Thyone. << More >> Many other myths are detailed over the following pages. SYMBOLS & ATTRIBUTES Dionysos' most distinctive attribute was the thyrsos, a pine-cone tipped staff. His other attributes included a drinking-cup (kantharos), fruiting grapevines and a panther. The god was usually clothed in a long robe (chiton) and cloak (himation) and crowned with a wreath of ivy-leaves. Below are some examples of his attributes as depicted in ancient Greek art:- 1. Pine-cone staff (thyrsos); 2. Thyrsos-staff head; 3. Grapevines; 4. Drinking-cup; 5. Wreath of ivy-leaves. SACRED ANIMALS & PLANTS Dionysos' sacred animals were the panther (leopard), tiger, bull and serpent. The god rode on the back of a panther or drove a chariot drawn by a pair of the beasts. His sacred plants were the grapevine, ivy, bindweed (prickly ivy) and pine tree. Devotees of the god wore wreaths of ivy and carried pine-cone tipped staffs. Below are examples of the god's animals as depicted in ancient Greek art and photos of his sacred plants:- 1. Panther; 2. Grapevine; 3. Ivy; 4. Bindweed; 5. Pine tree. DIONYSUS PAGES ON THEOI.COM This site contains a total of 14 pages describing the god, including general descriptions, mythology, and cult. The content is outlined in the Index of Dionysus Pages (le |
What is the title of the only film for which actor John Wayne won an Oscar? | John Wayne wins Best Actor Oscar - Apr 07, 1970 - HISTORY.com John Wayne wins Best Actor Oscar Share this: John Wayne wins Best Actor Oscar Author John Wayne wins Best Actor Oscar URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1970, the legendary actor John Wayne wins his first–and only–acting Academy Award, for his star turn in the director Henry Hathaway’s Western True Grit. Wayne appeared in some 150 movies over the course of his long and storied career. He established his tough, rugged, uniquely American screen persona most vividly in the many acclaimed films he made for the directors John Ford and Howard Hawks from the late 1940s into the early 1960s. He earned his first Oscar nomination, in the Best Actor category, for Sands of Iwo Jima (1949). The Alamo (1960), which Wayne produced, directed and starred in, earned a Best Picture nomination. Wayne’s Oscar for True Grit at the 42nd annual Academy Awards in 1970 was generally considered to be a largely sentimental win, and a long-overdue reward for one of Hollywood’s most enduring performers. The Academy had failed to even nominate Wayne for any of his most celebrated performances, in films such as Stagecoach (1939), Red River (1948), The Quiet Man (1952), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) and especially Ford’s The Searchers (1956), considered by many to be the greatest Western ever made. In True Grit, Wayne played a drunken, foul-tempered but endearing U.S. marshal named Rooster Cogburn, who becomes an unlikely hero when he helps a young girl avenge the murder of her father. He would reprise the role in the film’s sequel, Rooster Cogburn (1975), opposite Katharine Hepburn. Nominated for seven Oscars at the 42nd annual awards ceremony that night, John Schlesinger’s gritty urban drama Midnight Cowboy won in the Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay categories. The film’s stars, Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman, were both nominated in the Best Actor category but lost out to Wayne. Richard Burton (as King Henry VIII in Anne of the Thousand Days) and Peter O’Toole (as the beloved schoolmaster Arthur Chipping in Goodbye, Mr. Chips) rounded out the category. It was the fourth of what would be eight career nominations (and no wins) for O’Toole. In 1964, Wayne battled lung cancer, undergoing surgery to remove his entire left lung. He went public with news of his illness in hopes of convincing people to remain vigilant about cancer. In his last movie, The Shootist (1976), Wayne portrayed an aging gunfighter dying of cancer. Three years later, the great actor himself succumbed to stomach cancer at the age of 72 on June 11, 1979. Related Videos |
Who designed the Luftwaffe’s Bf-109 fighter plane? | Messerschmitt Bf 109 (Me 109) - History and Pictures of German WW2 Fighter Plane Germany's Memorable Fighter of WWII By Stephen Sherman , July 2003. Updated July 6, 2011. Unwanted at its inception, the Bf 109 became the most widely produced, the most respected, and the most varied Luftwaffe fighter. Over 30,000 of the nine major variants of Willy Messerschmitt's versatile aircraft were built. From its introduction in the Spanish Civil War, until the last Bf 109 model retired from the Spanish (!) Air Force in 1967, the 109 served for thirty years. Background From the late 1920's, Dr. Willy Messerchmitt antagonized Erhard Milch, eventually Hitler's Secretary of State for Aviation, and thus Messerchmitt's company, Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW), could not get much support from the German government. At one point, the Gestapo even called on Messerchmitt to question him about his contracts with the Romanian government. In 1933, his luck changed, when the Luftwaffe invited BFW to design a sports plane for an upcoming international air race. Messerschmitt, under tight deadlines, based his new aircraft on the work he had done for the Romanian sports plane. The resulting Bf 108, the forerunner to the 109, flew in February, 1934, with a top speed over 200 MPH. Its performance at the races showed real promise, but due to Milch's influence, the Luftwaffe's request that year for a fighter was given to Focke-Wulf, Arado, and Heinkel, but not to BFW. By 1935, though, Messerchmitt was granted a development contract, something of a gamble. As a development-only contract, it represented a gamble. Milch made it clear that no production contract would follow. Messerchmitt relied on the superior qualities of his design, the Bf 109, to overcome Milch's opposition. Prototype The prototype Bf 109V-1 was ready in August, 1935, Like its predecessor, the Bf 108, it was a low wing, all metal construction monoplane, with flush rivets, leading edge slats, and retractable landing gear. Its single-seat cockpit had a fully enclosed canopy. While none of the developments were revolutionary in 1935, Messerschmitt first put them all together in the Bf 109. Powered by a 695 HP twelve cylinder Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine, the Bf 109V-1 first flew in September of that year. At first, the Luftwaffe pilots, from Ernst Udet on down, distrusted the aircraft. It seemed frail; its enclosed canopy was disconcerting; it had a very high wing loading; and its narrow track landing gear was prone to failure. (On this last point, their concerns were well founded. Landing gear troubles plagued the 109 its entire career.) But its speed and agility impressed the Luftwaffe skeptics; even Udet came around to support the plane. Even before the results of the competition were known, Messerschmitt pushed on with the second and third models. The Bf 109V-2 was powered by a 610 HP Junkers Jumo 210A but was otherwise similar to the V-1. The V-3, the third prototype, was the first Bf 109 to be armed, carrying two 7.9mm MG17 machine guns and 1000 rounds of ammunition, as called for in the RLM spec. Otherwise similar to the first two examples, its first flight was delayed until May 1936, due to teething problems with the Jumo 210A engine. Meanwhile, the Arado and Focke-Wulfe entries had foundered on poor performance and mechanical problems, and Heinkel’s He 112 could not match Messerschmitt’s entrant. Reports of the technologically advanced British Spitfire development added to the Bf 109's favor. Throughout the 1936 trials, the BFW fighter looked better and better, prompting the RLM to order ten Bf 109s. Udet's stunning performance in a Bf 109 at the Rechlin air show confirmed the decision. In front of Generalfeldmarschall Goering and other Luftwaffe brass, Udet intercepted four He 51s in a mock air battle, "destroyed" them, and then turned on a force of bombers and "destroyed" them as well. In November 1936, the Bf 109V-4 flew. It mounted a third machine gun in the nose and otherwise resembled the V-3. With production now guaranteed, BFW finished the prototyping with two more airplanes |
Which metal is obtained from the ore cinnabar? | Cinnabar A mineral is a naturally occuring, homogeneous, solid with a crystalline atomic structure. Crystallinity implies that a mineral has a definite and limited range of composition, and that the composition is expressible as a chemical formula. Some definitions of minerals give them as inorganic materials, however both diamonds and graphite are considered minerals, and both are primarily comprised of carbon, which would make them organic. So this leads me, as an engineer, to believe that mineralogists do not have a good, precise definition of a mineral, but rather a loose definition. The definition above, is the most inclusive and would include all substances currently described as minerals. The key items that make something a mineral are occurring naturally, and the definite crystal structure, that is expressible as a chemical formula. Rocks that do not meet this criteria are referred to as amorphis - not having a definite structure or expressible as a chemical formula. Some elements that occur naturally and are minerals are arsenic, bismuth, platinum, gold, silver, copper, and sulphur. THE DEFINITION OF ORGANIC: Organic chemistry is the study of those substances containing carbon in combination with hydrogen (H), and a few other non metals, namely oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S) and the halogens (F2, Cl2, Br2, and I2). This specemin of Cinnabar Ore is from Nevada. The white crystals are probably Dolomite. Crystal forms of cinnabar are relatively rare. This is the more common ore of cinnabar, also from nevada. Cinnabar is a major ore for the production of Mercury. Historically, it has been mined as far back as early Roman times, for mercury. Cinnabar contains as much as 86% Mercury. Mercury is the only common metal that is liquid at room temperature. It occurs either as native metal or in cinnabar, corderoite, livingstonite, and other minerals. Mercury has uniform volumetric thermal expansion, good electrical conductivity, and easily forms amalgams with almost all common metals except iron. Most mercury is used for the manufacture of industrial chemicals and for electrical and electronic applications.* *Source - USGS Mercury Production Cinnabar, a Mercury Sulfide, is the principal mineral of mercury. These minerals occur in veins, wide dissemination of irregular, sporadic mineralization without any pattern. Mercury is easy to recover from Cinnabar. Ore is crushed to typically 1" to 2" in size then sent to a kiln. Simply heating the ore in a kiln to 1,100 Deg. F, all of the mercury will vaporize into the kiln (mercury vaporizes at 675 deg F). The kiln vapors then must be condensed, by cooling, to recover the mercury, which becomes liquid at temperatures below 675 deg F and freezes solid at 2.8 Deg. F. Some free mercury in the ore can be recovered on Deister wet gravity concentration tables, also. Typical minerals found with cinnabar include silica, calcite, pyrite, marcasite and bitumen. These minerals often comprise the waste material in a mercury mine. |
Who played Richard Hillman in the British tv soap ‘Coronation Street’? | Richard Hillman | Coronation Street Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Brian Capron Richard Charles Hillman was a financial advisor and businessman who had been married twice before arriving in Weatherfield . In June 2001 he turned up for Alma Halliwell 's funeral, claiming to be her cousin. He began a relationship with Gail Platt . Richard went into property development with Duggie Ferguson , but the partnership was troubled. Richard left Duggie for dead after he fell from a flight of stairs in The Ridings , a property they were selling, choosing to rob Duggie of his money rather than help him. When Richard was due to marry Gail later in the summer, his ex-wife Patricia came back threatening to tell everyone about what Richard was really like and ruin his business, so Richard killed her with a shovel and buried her body in the foundations of his new flats. Richard began to have financial troubles, and tried to kill his mother-in-law Audrey Roberts after finding out she was wealthy. He made her look like she was going insane and set her house on fire, making it look as if she had caused it. His attempts to kill her proved unsuccessful, so in January 2003 he decided to murder Emily Bishop instead, as he could inherit her house and money. Whilst babysitting for Joshua Peacock . He beat Emily over the head with a crowbar, however he was interrupted by Maxine , so Richard killed her when she started to panic. Emily survived the assault but was unaware that Richard was responsible. Richard confessed his crimes to Gail after she had grown increasingly suspicious of his actions, then fled the Street. He returned two weeks later, and tried to kill the family by tying them up in the car in the garage and gassing them. He then drove the car into Weatherfield Canal ; they were all pulled out alive, but he drowned. Contents Edit Richard meets Gail Platt after Alma's funeral, and they begin a relationship. Richard was a financial advisor and had two previous marriages before arriving in Weatherfield . His first wife was Marion , who wanted to have children, but Richard had to attend to his sick mother. Marion divorced him, as she didn't want to take care of an old pensioner. Following his mother's death he married Patricia . Like Marion, she wanted children but Richard later discovered he couldn't have any children. Believing he made up the story, Patricia also divorced him. In 2001 he turned up at Alma Halliwell 's funeral, claiming to be her cousin. He befriended Gail Platt and they eventually began dating. Before long, he'd moved in with Gail and started winning over her children with expensive presents. Hillman's dealings were questioned by Norris Cole when he learned that elderly people had lost their life savings to Richard. Richard went into business with Duggie Ferguson , converting The Ridings , an old house in Crimea Street , into luxury flats. However, the partnership soon ran into trouble as Duggie happily cut corners. One night in February 2002 , Richard confronted Duggie in one of the flats, angered by the poor workmanship that his partner had overseen. When Duggie leaned on one of the bannisters it gave way and he fell several floors. Duggie was badly injured, and although Richard initially intended to help him, he realised that this was an ideal opportunity to rid himself of his unwanted business partner. Leaving Duggie for dead, Richard took the keys from Duggie's pocket, visited his house and emptied his safe, including the money that Duggie had made from the sale of the Rovers . To cover himself, Richard went to meet Gail at the pub and left a message on Duggie's phone arranging to meet him the next day. The following morning Richard visited the conversion site with Gail, and he was shocked to see Duggie was missing, though he had only crawled into the next room before succumbing to his injuries. 2002-2003: Killer Hillman Edit Richard was due to marry Gail in the summer of 2002, but his ex-wife Patricia turned up, demanding £25,000 for her share of their business, Kellett Holdings . When she threatened to tell the poli |
Giacomo Agostini was seven times world champion between 1966 and 1972 in which sport? | Motorcycle History: Giacomo Agostini’s World Championship | RideApart Tweet Each week RideApart looks back to highlight key milestones in motorcycling history from innovations to significant model introductions to racing successes and, of course, some of the disastrous things we’d rather forget. This week it’s Italian racing legend Giacomo Agostini's World Championship debut. It’s 50 years ago this year that arguably the world’s greatest Grand Prix motorcycle racer Giacomo Agostini took part in his debut World Championship race on a 250cc Moto Morini in Spain. He failed to score any points that first season but in the years that followed, Ago (as he’s known to his fans) went on to become the most successful rider of all time. Over a 13-year career (from 1963-1977) this Italian rider won 122 Grand Prix in both the 350cc and 500cc categories (even today he is still ahead of Valentino Rossi) plus 15 World Championship motorcycle titles. Of those he won 68 races and eight titles in the top 500cc class with the remainder in the 350cc class. Agostini began his career as a factory rider for Italian manufacturer Moto Morini and won the national 350cc title in his second year of racing in 1964. Agostini’s performance caught the attention of Count Domenico Agusta – then owner of the MV Agusta factory – who signed Agostini and Englishman Mike Hailwood for the 1965 350cc World Championship. It turned out to be a season-long battle between Agostini and Honda’s Brian Redman with the Italian just missing out on the title in the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka when his Agusta developed a mechanical problem. The following season, in 1965, Hailwood left the Agusta team for Honda, leaving Agostini as the top rider for the Agusta factory and racing in both 500cc and 350cc World Championships. It was that 1966 season where Agostini started to dominate motorcycle racing. He went on to win seven consecutive 500cc Grand Prix titles (1967-1972) and seven 350cc titles (1968-1974). In those years the Isle of Man featured as a round of both World Championships and Agostini won both classes of the TT 10 times. In 1972, he announced he would never race at the Isle of Man again as his close friend and fellow Italian rider Gilberto Parlotti had been killed that year and Agostini felt the circuit had become far too dangerous for Grand Prix racing. In 1974, Agostini made the surprise move from Agusta to Yamaha winning the Daytona 200 in the 500cc class but was hampered by technical problems. He did though continue to win on a Yamaha in the 350cc category taking the world title that year. For 1975 he won the 500cc Grand Prix title for Yamaha, which marked the first time ever that a two-stroke motorcycle won the top World Championship class. His penultimate season in 1976 saw Agostini riding both Yamaha and Agusta bikes in the 500cc championship (try doing that today) but with limited success. He retired at the end of the 1977 season finishing sixth in the 500cc World Championship standings as well as competing in 750cc endurance races for Yamaha. After retiring he tried his hand at car racing running his own team and competing in a national Formula One Championship. Agostini returned to bike racing in 1982 running the Yamaha Grand Prix team and oversaw the careers of Eddie Lawson and Kenny Roberts. In the early 1990’s he even ran the Cagiva works motorcycle team. Agostini still works as an ambassador for Yamaha but no longer competes. Today Giacomo Agostini’s astonishing record of 186 starts, 122 wins, 159 podiums, 9 pole positions and 117 fastest laps has yet to be beaten. Related Links: |
What is the first name of Goldfinger in the 1964 James Bond film ‘Goldfinger’? | Goldfinger (1964) - 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 Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Director: From $10.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC 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 22 titles created 11 May 2012 a list of 28 titles created 10 Aug 2014 a list of 30 titles created 20 Dec 2015 a list of 24 titles created 2 months ago a list of 24 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Goldfinger " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards » Videos James Bond willingly falls into an assassination ploy involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen by SPECTRE. Director: Terence Young A resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program. Director: Terence Young James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Director: Terence Young Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked. Director: Lewis Gilbert A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Director: Guy Hamilton 007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond woos a mob boss's daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt James Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed. Director: Lewis Gilbert Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Director: John Glen James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Director: Lewis Gilbert A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent's death lead James Bond to uncover an international jewel-smuggling operation, headed by the mysterious Octopussy, being used to disguise a nuclear attack on N.A.T.O. forces. Director: John Glen Edit Storyline Bond is back and his next mission takes him to Fort Knox, where Auric Goldfinger and his henchman are planning to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. To save the world once again, Bond will need to become friends with Goldfinger, dodge killer hats and avoid Goldfinger's personal pilot, the sexy Pussy Galore. She might not have feelings for Bond, but will 007 help her change her mind? Written by simon_hrdng Mixing business and girls! Mixing thrills and girls! Mixing danger and girls! See more » Genres: 9 January 1965 (USA) See more » Also Known As: 007 contra Goldfinger See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Wanda Ventham put herself forward to be considered for the role of Jill Masterson. See more » Goofs Goldfinger's Lockheed Jetstar |
Which heavyweight boxer won a gold medal in the 1964 Olympic Games? | Cassius CLAY - Olympic Boxing | United States of America Olympic Games 1960 More than any other sportsman in history, Muhammad Ali transcended his sport to reach out to people as a role model and hero. Rome 1960 As Cassius Clay, Ali travelled to the 1960 Rome Games to compete in the light heavyweight division. Despite being only 18, he won all four of his fights easily. In the final he defeated three-time European champion Zbigniew Pietrzykowski to win the gold medal. Vietnam War Clay turned professional and won the heavyweight World Championship for the first time in 1964, beating Sonny Liston in a legendary fight. Over the next four years he defended his title nine times, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. However, he was stripped of his title in 1967, when he refused to be drafted into the US army, citing religious and personal beliefs. He did not fight again for three and a half years. Thriller in Manila Ali regained his title in 1974 by knocking out George Foreman in a fight staged in the present-day Democratic Republic of Congo, (formerly Zaire) known as “the Rumble in the Jungle”. In 1975 he beat Joe Frazier in “the Thriller in Manila”. He eventually retired from boxing in 1981 with a professional record of 56 wins and 5 losses. Great honour In 1996, Ali was chosen to light the flame during the Opening Ceremony of the Atlanta Olympic Games. He has devoted much of his life to humanitarian affairs. In 1998 Ali was honoured with the United Nations Messenger of Peace award. Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016. |
Cosmo Smallpiece was a character played by which English comedian? | Les Dawson Cosmo Smallpiece - YouTube Les Dawson Cosmo Smallpiece Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 14, 2009 very funny rare clip of funnyman Les Dawson , watch and enjoy Category |
Vladimir and Estragon are characters from which Samuel Beckett play? | SparkNotes: Waiting for Godot: Characters Waiting for Godot Summary Act I: Introduction & Pozzo and Lucky's Entrance Vladimir - One of the two main characters of the play. Estragon calls him Didi, and the boy addresses him as Mr. Albert. He seems to be the more responsible and mature of the two main characters. Estragon - The second of the two main characters. Vladimir calls him Gogo. He seems weak and helpless, always looking for Vladimir's protection. He also has a poor memory, as Vladimir has to remind him in the second act of the events that happened the previous night. Pozzo - He passes by the spot where Vladimir and Estragon are waiting and provides a diversion. In the second act, he is blind and does not remember meeting Vladimir and Estragon the night before. Lucky - Pozzo's slave, who carries Pozzo's bags and stool. In Act I, he entertains by dancing and thinking. However, in Act II, he is dumb. Boy - He appears at the end of each act to inform Vladimir that Godot will not be coming that night. In the second act, he insists that he was not there the previous night. Godot - The man for whom Vladimir and Estragon wait unendingly. Godot never appears in the play. His name and character are often thought to refer to God. More Help |
In humans, what is the name of the fibrous protein found in the outer layer of the skin and is a major constituent of hair and nails? | Keratin | definition of keratin by Medical dictionary Keratin | definition of keratin by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/keratin keratin [ker´ah-tin] a scleroprotein that is the principal constituent of epidermis, hair, nails, horny tissues, and the organic matrix of the enamel of the teeth. Its solution is sometimes used in coating pills when the latter are desired to pass through the stomach unchanged. ker·a·tin (ker'ă-tin), Collective name for a group of proteins that form the intermediate filaments in epithelial cells. Keratins have a molecular weight between 40 kD and 68 kD and are separated one from another by electrophoresis and isoelectric focusing; thus separated, they are sequentially numbered from 1-20, and also subdivided into low, intermediate, and high molecular weight proteins. According to their isoelectric mobility they are either acidic or basic. In general, each acidic keratin protein has its basic equivalent with which it is paired to form the intermediate filaments; some keratin proteins, however, occur unpaired. Various epithelial cells contain different keratin proteins, in a tissue-specific manner. Antibodies to keratin proteins are widely used for histologic typing of tumors, and are especially useful for distinguishing carcinomas from sarcomas, lymphomas, and melanomas. [G. keras (kerat-), horn, + -in] keratin /ker·a·tin/ (ker´ah-tin) any of a family of scleroproteins that are the main constituents of epidermis, hair, nails, and horny tissues. The high-sulfur keratin polypeptides of ectodermally derived structures, e.g., hair and nails, are also called hard k's. keratin (kĕr′ə-tĭn) n. 1. Any of a class of filamentous proteins that are abundant in the cytoskeleton of vertebrate epithelial cells and are the main constituents of the outer layer of skin and tough epidermal structures such as hair, nails, hooves, feathers, and claws. 2. Material composed principally of keratin proteins. ke·rat′i·nous (kə-răt′n-əs) adj. keratin [ker′ətin] Etymology: Gk, keras, horn a fibrous sulfur-containing protein that is the primary component of the epidermis, hair, nails, enamel of the teeth, and horny tissue of animals. The protein is insoluble in most solvents, including gastric juice. For this reason, it is often used as a coating for pills that must pass through the stomach unchanged to be dissolved in the intestines. ker·a·tin (ker'ă-tin) A scleroprotein or albuminoid present in hair and nails; it contains a relatively large amount of sulfur, is insoluble in gastric juice, and is sometimes used for coating tablets that are intended to be dissolved only in the intestine. [G. keras (kerat-), horn, + -in] keratin A hard protein (scleroprotein) of cylindrical, helical molecular form occurring in horny tissue such as hair and nails and in the outer layers of the skin. Hair and nails consist almost wholly of keratin. Keratins are insoluble and cannot generally be split by PROTEOLYTIC enzymes. keratin a hard, fibrous, sulphur-containing protein with an alpha-helix structure, found in the epidermis of vertebrates, mainly in the outermost layers of skin. Keratin can have several forms: in scales, feathers, hooves, horns, claws and nails it is hard, while wool and hair are made up of a soft and flexible form. Keratin A tough, nonwater-soluble protein found in the nails, hair, and the outermost layer of skin. Human hair is made up largely of keratin. keratin sulphur-containing, insoluble scleroprotein, forming stratum corneum, nail plate and hair shaft, from enzymic conversion of epidermal cells ker·a·tin (ker'ă-tin) Collective name for a group of proteins that form intermediate filaments in epithelial cells. Keratins have a molecular weight of 40-68 kD and are either acidic or basic. Antibodies to keratin proteins are widely used for histologic typing of tumors and are especially useful for distinguishing carcinomas from sarcomas, lymphomas, and melanomas. [G. keras (kerat-), horn, + -in] keratin (ker´ətin), n. an insoluble sulfur-containing protein with a high content of the amino |
What is the capital of Hungary? | What is the Capital of Hungary? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Hungary The Capital City of Hungary (officially named Republic of Hungary) is the city of Budapest. The population of Budapest in the year 2007 was 1,696,128 (2,451,418 in the metropolitan area). Hungary is a Hungarian speaking country that does not border with any sea. Additional Information |
The Jack Adams Award is a prize given to a team coach in which sport? | Red Wings’ Babcock has done his best coaching this season Red Wings’ Babcock has done his best coaching this season Marwan Shousher – April 11, 2014 In spite of a slew of injuries in the 2013-14 season, Mike Babcock has not panicked, and the Red Wings are back in the playoffs. The sport of ice hockey has many mind boggling stats. Like the fact that Larry Robinson has a career +\- of 730! How about the fact that Wayne Gretzky had 2,857 career points, which is nearly 1,000 more than second place Mark Messier. However, the latest astounding factoid is that Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock has somehow still not won a Jack Adams Award. The Jack Adams award is given out by the National Hockey League to the coach “adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.” It is voted on annually by the National Hockey League Broadcasters Association at the end of each season. Ottawa Senators head coach Paul Maclean took home the award last year, so it’s safe to say that having the best record or most talented team does not guarantee a victory. Mike Babcock has been an NHL head coach since 2002 when he took over the then Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Before arriving in the NHL, Babcock played for McGill University in Montreal where he was captain. He was not exactly a standout player, but played a couple seasons in the WHL. Babcock is the only coach to be in what is known as the Triple Gold Club. He gained entry into this once uninhibited club by winning a Stanley Cup in 2008, an Olympic gold medal in 2010, and also an IIHF World Championship. However this 2013-14 season may be Babcock’s most impressive yet, and that’s not even taking his gold medal in Sochi as Canadian head coach into consideration. It cannot be very difficult to coach players like Pavel Datsyk, Henrik Zetterberg, and Daniel Alfredsson. They’re experienced veterans who understand Coach Babcock’s philosophy and put the team as a whole above their individual play. However, in an injury riddled season that has sidelined the likes of Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Alfredsson, Weiss, Franzen, Abdelkader, Helm, Bertuzzi, Ericsson, Cleary, Howard, Gustavsson, and Dekeyser, Babcock has more often than not found himself with a varied roster for much of his gamedays. Sure when a coach has top talent it is more than likely they will earn top results. The fact that Babcock has iced a side made up of almost half Grand Rapids Griffins makes the second half of the season for the Red Wings all the more impressive. Babcock has managed to sprinkle in youthful talent with some of the remaining veterans and the team has now been playing their best run of hockey all season. And that has been largely without two of the top 10 forwards in the NHL. The most astounding part of this is that the young kids are having the greatest success of anyone on the team. Their reward? A 23rd straight trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs, something the Wings’ franchise used to take for granted, but this year had to really fight for. Gustav Nyquist has undoubtedly been the most exciting player in the NHL. In just 52 games played Goose has 28 goals and 18 assists. Tatar, Jurco, and Sheahan have been just as impressive even if they do not have the stat lines to match. Credit needs to be given to Babs for allowing these kids to play their game and show their talents on the NHL level and allow them the opportunity to make mistakes. When Nyquist gets the puck on a break now, the crowd at JLA stands in unison almost the same as they do when Datsyuk is barreling towards the goalie. Babcock clearly believed in these kids and now it looks like all of Detroit does as well. Fans will have a chance to root them on the playoffs, most likely against the Penguins, a team Detroit has some history with. The Jack Adams trophy does not typically go to the coach with the best record. It will usually go to the coach with a successful season and an endearing or entertaining storyline associated with him. Well how can this story line be ignored? Battered and broken down team perseveres to make the playoffs for a record 23rd straight year |
Which US author said ‘ Habit is not to be thrown out of the window, but it is to be coaxed down the stairs one step at a time’? | How To Change a Habit and Make It Stick How To Change a Habit and Make It Stick How To Change a Habit and Make It Stick By Tweet on Twitter "A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time." – Mark Twain If you want to change a habit and make it stick, this post has the keys (and just in time for New Years resolutions.) While the saying may go, “where there’s a will there’s a way,” I find it’s way more effective to bet on techniques that work, or at least improve your chances for success. When it comes to change, stack the deck in your favor. Steps to Change a Habit Here are the key steps for making your change happen: Step 1. Start with a Compelling Why Step 2. Catch Yourself in the Habit Step 3. Choose Your New Response Step 1. Start with a Compelling "Why" Why do you need to change to this new behavior? If you don’t feel you need to, you aren’t going to do it. Meaningful change happens out of purpose or pain, not convenience. To bottom line it, if it’s not compelling, you won’t change. You need a strong, emotionally compelling reason to make the change. Are you doing it for yourself? Are you doing it for your kids? Find the reason that gives you the most inner strength. You’re going to need this during your trying times and your moments of choice. Change doesn’t have to take forever. Remember Ebenezer Scrooge — it was a life-changing event for him and it happened over night. The real key here though is having something to move towards or change to. It’ tough to just move away from a pattern. Instead, have a replacement pattern that you want to implement. Step 2. Catch Yourself in the Habit There are events in your day that trigger your habit. For example, maybe it’s every time you feel stressed, you reach for your habit to comfort you. It might just be part of your routine. For example, maybe you’ve baked it into your morning routine or when you come home at night. Make sure you identify these triggers and events up front, so you recognize them when they happen. What’s important is to know when it happens, so you can catch yourself. Catch yourself in the moment, and pause. It’s these moments that you’re going to introduce your chance to choose your new response. These are your choice points. Step 3. Choose Your New Response As Nike says, "Just do it." Implement your replacement pattern. This is where it counts. The key thing here is that you’re choosing your new response. This is where your compelling "Why" kicks in. If it doesn’t invoke enough emotion for you, then it’s not compelling enough. The key here is to make your new habit, feel good. You can do that by linking it to good feelings, such as playing your favorite song. You can also think the thoughts that serve you, such as "why" you’re making the change. You can also focus on "how" you’re making the change. Either way, you engage your mind and emotions to support you. It’s a tag team. Create Glide Paths to Make It Stick Another thing you can do here is create a glide-path for yourself. Make it easy to fall into your new success pattern. Structure your success, whether it’s visual cues or just making it easy to choose your new pattern. Do this planning up front; don’t try to figure this out on the fly while you’re in the thick of things. Flex Your Attitude of Gratitude One other key here is to reward your behavior along the way. Flex your attitude of gratitude and thank yourself for choosing your new pattern in your moment of choice. Rewarding your behavior along the way versus promising yourself some reward after the fact is the key to results. This will also reinforce linking it to good feelings. Example of Changing a Habit A simple example of putting this into action comes from a friend who used it on a habit of regular late-night snacking. Step 1: Why – genuinely wants to lose the extra weight, in particular for an upcoming reunion. Step 2: Catch Yourself in the Habit – snacking would typically be while watching movies, so starting a movie was the time to be watchful. Step 3: C |
The UK’s first mobile phone call, in 1985, was across which network? | BBC NEWS | Technology | Mobiles rack up 20 years of use Mobiles rack up 20 years of use Comedian Ernie Wise makes the UK's first mobile phone call Mobile phones in the UK are celebrating their 20th anniversary this weekend. Britain's first mobile phone call was made across the Vodafone network on 1 January 1985 by veteran comedian Ernie Wise. In the 20 years since that day, mobile phones have become an integral part of modern life and now almost 90% of Britons own a handset. Mobiles have become so popular that many people use their handset as their only phone and rarely use a landline. Slow growth The first ever call over a portable phone was made in 1973 in New York but it took 10 years for the first commercial mobile service to be launched. The UK was not far behind the rest of the world in setting up networks in 1985 that let people make calls while they walked. The first call was made from St Katherine's dock to Vodafone's head office in Newbury which at the time was over a curry house. For the first nine days of 1985 Vodafone was the only firm with a mobile network in the UK. Then on 10 January Cellnet (now O2) launched its service. Mike Caudwell, spokesman for Vodafone, said that when phones were launched they were the size of a briefcase, cost about �2,000 and had a battery life of little more than 20 minutes. In 1986 phones were big, bulky and black "Despite that they were hugely popular in the mid-80s," he said. "They became a yuppy must-have and a status symbol among young wealthy business folk." This was also despite the fact that the phones used analogue radio signals to communicate which made them very easy to eavesdrop on. He said it took Vodafone almost nine years to rack up its first million customers but only 18 months to get the second million. "It's very easy to forget that in 1983 when we put the bid document in we were forecasting that the total market would be two million people," he said. "Cellnet was forecasting half that." Now Vodafone has 14m customers in the UK alone. Cellnet and Vodafone were the only mobile phone operators in the UK until 1993 when One2One (now T-Mobile) was launched. Orange had its UK launch in 1994. Both newcomers operated digital mobile networks and now all operators use this technology. The analogue spectrum for the old phones has been retired. Called Global System for Mobiles (GSM) this is now the most widely used phone technology on the planet and is used to help more than 1.2 billion people make calls. Mr Caudwell said the advent of digital technology also helped to introduce all those things, such as text messaging and roaming that have made mobiles so popular. |
Which two countries joined the European Union on 1st January 2007? | European Union Countries European Union Countries European Union Countries Romania and Bulgaria New EU Members as of January 1, 2007 The European Union flag has a blue field, with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle, representing the union of the peoples of Europe; the number of stars is fixed. Source: CIA World Factbook, 2007 |
On which side of the road do motorists drive in Japan? | Driving in Japan Driving in Japan Expressways Driving a car Japan's large metropolitan areas around Tokyo , Osaka and Nagoya are served by highly efficient public transportation systems. Consequently, many residents do not own a car or do not even possess a driver's license. Outside the big cities, however, public transportation tends to be inconvenient or infrequent, and most people rely on cars to get around. Also see our guide on renting a car in Japan . Roads and rules Cars drive on the left side of the road and have the driver's seat and steering wheel on their right side. The legal minimum age for driving is 18 years. Road signs and rules follow international standards, and most signs on major roads are in Japanese and English. Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited. The typical speed limits are 80 to 100 km/h on expressways, 40 km/h in urban areas, 30 km/h in side streets and 50 to 60 km/h elsewhere; however, drivers tend to go a little over the posted speed limits. Most roads in Japan are toll free with the exception of expressways and some scenic driving routes. Road conditions tend to be good, although side streets in the cities can be rather narrow or even impassable to larger vehicles. Traffic congestion is a frequent problem in and around urban centers. Drivers generally tend to be well mannered and considerate, however some common dangers on Japanese roads include drivers speeding over intersections even well after the traffic light has turned red, people stopping their vehicles at the edge of the road in a way in which they block traffic, and careless cyclists , especially those who ride on the wrong side of the road. A major street in Sendai International Driving Permits Foreigners can drive in Japan with an International Driving Permit (IDP) for a maximum of one year, even if the IDP is valid for a longer period. It is not possible to drive on an International Driving Permit again unless you return to your home country for at least three consecutive months in between. International driving permits are not issued in Japan and should be obtained in your home country in advance. They are usually issued through your country's national automobile association for a small fee. Japan only recognizes international driving permits based on the 1949 Geneva Convention, which are issued by a large number of countries. Belgium, France, Germany, Monaco, Slovenia, Switzerland and Taiwan do not issue permits based on the 1949 Geneva Convention, but instead have a separate agreement that allows drivers from these countries to drive in Japan for up to one year with an official Japanese translation of their driver's license. A translation can be obtained from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) or some of the respective countries' embassies or consulates in Japan. People from other countries whose international driving permits are not recognized by Japan and people who stay in Japan for more than one year, must obtain a Japanese driver's license. Expressway Japanese Driver's Licenses Japan has bilateral agreements with more than twenty countries, including Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom, to ease the process of acquiring a Japanese license. If you hold a valid driver's license from one of these countries you can get a Japanese license without taking a written or practical exam. Instead, go to your local license center with an official translation of your license (obtainable from the Japan Automobile Federation), your passport, and proof that you held your license for at least three months in the issuing country before coming to Japan. Then, take a basic eye and physical test and you will be issued a new license on the same day. If you have a driver's license from a country which does not have an agreement with Japan, such as the United States, China or Brazil, you will have to take a written and pra |
Boo, Randall Boggs and Celia Mae are all characters in which 2001 animated film? | Boo | Disney Magic Kingdoms Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia About Mary Gibbs, better known as Boo, is the tritagonist in Disney/Pixar's 2001 animated film, Monsters, Inc. Boo is a three-year-old toddler who is curious and naive. She can speak, but has a baby, gibberish vocabulary. The only actual words she says in the film are "Boo!", "Kitty!" and "Mike Wazowski!". Boo is unafraid of any monster except Randall, the scarer assigned to her door. She believes Sulley is a large cat and refers to him as "Kitty". The book based on the film gives Boo's "real" name as Mary Gibbs, the name of her voice actress. In the film, one of Boo's drawings is covered with the name "Mary". Interactions |
Who wrote the 1855 epic poem ‘The Song of Hiawatha’? | The Song of Hiawatha | poem by Longfellow | Britannica.com The Song of Hiawatha THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles: in Hiawatha ...He taught agriculture, navigation, medicine, and the arts, conquering by his magic all the powers of nature that war against man. The story of Hiawatha is told in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha (1855), a long poem, written in the metre of the Finnish Kalevala, that enjoyed wide popularity. ...feet (16 metres) and were known earlier as Little Falls or Brown’s Falls. They were immortalized as the “laughing water” in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem The Song of Hiawatha (1855). Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley. in Pipestone ...college campus. Pipestone National Monument is immediately northwest, and Split Rock Creek State Park is southwest. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow popularized the quarries in The Song of Hiawatha (1855); the city has a Hiawatha Club that stages an annual theatrical pageant. Inc. village, 1881; city, 1901. Pop. (2000) 4,280; (2010) 4,317. in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ...1854. In 1855, using Henry Rowe Schoolcraft’s two books on the Indian tribes of North America as the base and the trochaic metrics of the Finnish epic Kalevala as his medium, he fashioned The Song of Hiawatha (1855). Its appeal to the public was immediate. Hiawatha is an Ojibwa Indian who, after various mythic feats, becomes his people’s leader and marries Minnehaha before... |
Who played King Louis XIV of France and his twin brother Philippe in the 1977 film ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’? | The Man in the Iron Mask (TV Movie 1977) - 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 Man in the Iron Mask ( 1977 ) 1h 40min The story of Louis XIV of France and his attempts to keep his identical twin brother Philippe imprisoned away from sight and knowledge of the public, and Philippe's rescue by the aging ... See full summary » Director: William Bast (screenplay), Alexandre Dumas père (based on the novel by) (as Alexandre Dumas) Stars: 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 164 titles created 25 Nov 2011 a list of 22 titles created 20 Sep 2012 a list of 23 titles created 15 Feb 2015 a list of 372 titles created 11 Sep 2015 a list of 247 titles created 3 weeks ago Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (TV Movie 1977) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. See more awards » Photos A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge. Director: David Greene An English navigator becomes both pawn and player in the deadly political games in feudal Japan. Director: Jerry London It's 1649: Mazarin hires the impoverished D'Artagnan to find the other musketeers: Cromwell has overthrown the English king, so Mazarin fears revolt, particularly from the popular Beaufort.... See full summary » Director: Richard Lester A young swordsman comes to Paris and faces villains, romance, adventure and intrigue with three Musketeer friends. Director: Richard Lester The Four Musketeers defend the queen and her dressmaker from Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter. Director: Richard Lester A English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan. Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada The Bourne Identity (TV Mini-Series 1988) Action | Adventure | Drama A 1988 television adaptation of Robert Ludlum's thriller. An injured, unconscious man (Richard Chamberlain) washes ashore in a small French town. As he recovers, it becomes quite clear, someone is trying to kill him. Jaclyn Smith co-stars. Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Jaclyn Smith, Anthony Quayle Despotic King Louis XIV discovers he has a twin brother who has grown up under the tutelage of his foster father, the patriotic musketeer D'Artagnan. Director: James Whale A lad jousting with his tutor is kidnaped and carried to the Bastille where his head is locked in an iron mask. Jump ten years: Musketeers return from war in Morocco to find Paris starving ... See full summary » Director: William Richert Civil War has just finished, but things in the country aren't much better, especially in the South. Stars: Philip Casnoff, Kyle Chandler, Cathy Lee Crosby The Thorn Birds (TV Mini-Series 1983) Drama This mini series covers 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch. The story centers on their daughter, Meggie,... See full summary » Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer The trials of the Henry and Jastrow families in the early years of World War II. Stars: Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent Edit Storyline The story of Louis XIV of France and his attempts to keep his identical twin brother Philippe imprisoned away from sight and knowledge of the public, and Philippe's rescue by the aging Musketeers, led by D'Artagnan. Written by Jim Beaver <[email protected]> The Classic Adventure of Heroism, Betrayal and Triumph. Genres: 17 January 1977 (USA) See more » Also |
Who was the first British reigning monarch to visit Australia? | Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning British - and Australian - monarch | SBS News Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning British - and Australian - monarch Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning British - and Australian - monarch Queen Elizabeth II is now the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years and 216 days. 9 Sep 2015 - 3:04 PM UPDATED 9 Sep 2015 - 4:00 PM In that time she has made 16 visits to Australia and each trip is remembered fondly by her supporters. David Flint was 16 years old when Queen Elizabeth II paid her first visit to Australia. It was 1954 and the recently-crowned Queen, with her husband Prince Phillip, sailed into Sydney Harbour after more than six weeks at sea. Professor Flint is now the National Convenor of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy and says the public clamoured to meet the Queen. "There was this enormous feeling of excitement and pleasure across the country. Here was this young, beautiful woman and her handsome consort, coming to Australia. I think the country was absolutely united because there was very strong support for the royal family, particularly during the war. The king had been a symbol of resistance against Hitler and there was this feeling of wonderment that here is the Queen, finally with us." It was the first time a reigning monarch had set foot on Australian soil, something she may have had in mind as she spoke immediately after arriving at Sydney Harbour. "Standing at last on Australian soil, on this spot that is the birthplace of the nation, I want to tell you all how happy I am to be amongst you and how much I look forward to my journey through Australia." The Queen has since visited Australia another 15 times, often tied to important occasions such as opening the Sydney Opera House and the new Parliament House. For life-long supporters, such as David Flint, Queen Elizabeth's record-setting reign represents a key part of Australia's history and, he hopes, its future. "She said that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be dedicated to your service and the great Imperial family to which we all belong. That key, what she offered and she promised, was service and we see that now." However Australia's republicans are using the milestone to call for the Queen to be the last non-Australian head of state. Australian Republic Movement Chairman Peter FitzSimons says the country is ready to step away from Britain's royals. "We've got people across the political spectrum supporting us. We're not arguing for revolution, we're arguing for evolution. We're saying, the time has come." But the republic debate continues to divide the public. "I love the Queen. I don't want some old fella here being in charge!" "I couldn't care less." "Me either." "I realise she isn't running the country, she isn't a governor unfortunately, but I still think her influence is good." |
In cookery, what is the mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour called, used in making sauces? | Flour Cooking Guide - How To Cooking Tips - RecipeTips.com Flour Used as a Thickening Agent Flour is one of the most often used thickening agents when cooking foods such as sauces, gravies, soups, stews, and gumbos. Two thickening agents prepared with flour - a roux and a beurre manié - are among the most popular methods for using flour as a thickener. A roux is a flour and fat combination that is cooked before it is used as a thickener, and beurre manié is a flour and fat paste that is not cooked before it is used. Preparing a Roux Roux is a thickening agent made from cooked flour and fat and is used to thicken sauces, gravies, and soups. It is cooked to varying degrees to create a white, yellow, or brown, depending on how long the mixture is cooked and how it will be used. The roux can be used immediately when preparing sauces or soups or it can be cooled, wrapped, and stored in the refrigerator for later use. All-purpose flour is most commonly used for a roux. It has moderate levels of starch and protein, so the thickening power is also moderate. (The more starch content of the flour, the more thickening power.) It is important to remember that different types of flour have different starch to protein ratios and therefore have different degrees of thickening power. Flour with a high starch content, such as cake flour, has more thickening power than flour with a high protein and low starch content, such as bread flour. Clarified butter is the most common type of fat used by professionals when making a roux, especially when preparing a delicate white sauce. When using clarified butter, the resulting sauce is smoother. Whole butter is also commonly used, but the sauce may require skimming during preparation to remove impurities that float to the surface. Other fats, such as oils or even pork fat, are occasionally used for a roux, especially for heavier brown sauces, soups, stews, and gumbos. The accepted standard for the quantities of flour and fat to use for a roux is a ratio of 6 parts flour to 4 parts fat by weight. The quantity of liquid that will be added to the roux must also be considered when preparing the roux as well as the desired thickness of the resulting sauce, gravy, or soup. Use the following as a guide for preparing a roux: For every cup of liquid that will be added to the roux, add: Thin Sauce = 1 tablespoon of flour Medium Sauce = 1½ tablespoons of flour Thick Sauce = 2 tablespoons of flour Using above figures as a guide, 2 cups of a medium thickness sauce would require 3 tablespoons of flour and using the 6 to 4 ratio of flour to fat, 2 tablespoons fat would be required. Preparing a Roux for a Velouté Sauce Although easy to make, a roux must be made correctly in order to successfully prepare many types of sauces. Overcooking or undercooking the roux will affect the flavor of the final dish, therefore it is important to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan so that heat is conducted evenly. It also prevents the roux form burning, which would ruin the flavor of the sauce or soup. Described below are the steps necessary for preparing a roux used in a velouté sauce. Ingredients required: White or black pepper to taste Heat 2 cups of chicken stock in a saucepan until very hot, but not boiling. In another saucepan (a heavy-bottomed pan works the best), melt 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat. Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. While stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, the mixture should bubble and foam and the color should gradually darken the longer the roux cooks. A light yellow to golden yellow color is typical of a roux that will be used for most types of sauces. It is important that the flour not burn, but it should be cooked thoroughly so that the resulting sauce will not attain a pasty, floury flavor. After the roux has reached the correct doneness, remove the pan from the heat to allow the roux to cool slightly. After the short cooling period, pour 2 cups of stock into the pan (chicken stock is used here for a chicken flavored velouté sauce). Return the pan to moderate heat and vigorously whisk the l |
Who was the captain of Brazil’s national football team when they won the 1970 FIFA World Cup? | Brazil in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico The starting team against Italy: Carlos Alberto, Felix, Piazza, Brito, Clodoaldo and Marco Antonio; Jairzinho, G�rson, Tost�o, Pel� and Rivelino. The team: F�lix, Carlos Alberto (C), Brito, Piazza and Marco Antonio; Clodoaldo, G�rson and Pel�; Jairzinho, Tost�o and Rivelino. Substitutes: Ado, Le�o, Baldochi, Z� Maria, Everaldo, Fontana, Paulo C�sar Caju, Roberto, Dario and Edu. Coach: Zagallo. » Brazil 4 x 1 Czechoslovakia. »Brazil 1 x 0 England . »Brazil 3 x 2 Romania. »Brazil 4 x 2 Peru. »Brazil 3 x 1 Uruguay . »Brazil 4 x 1 Italy . Read also information about the World Cup Brazil 2014 : » Cities ; matches will take place in twelve host cities. » Stadiums ; photos and information about all stadiums of the World Cup. » Teams ; there will be 32 teams in Brazil. » Tickets ; how and where to buy, what's the price. » Confederations Cup 2013 , a rehearsal for the World Cup. The Preparation Mexico 70 Poster As it was the norm back in the days, Brazil won all six matches of the Qualifiers, beating Paraguay, Colombia and Venezuela. See results of the Qualifiers to the 1970 World Cup . Whenever there is a survey in Brazil about which was the best team ever, this 1970 team ranks among the favourites; the other usual candidates are the teams of 1958 (which had Pel�, Didi and Garrincha playing together) and of 1982 (which, despite having enchanted the world, did not win the championship). The preparation to the tournament had been turbulent; Brazil did not leave to Mexico as a favourite to be the champion. Brazilians didn't do well in the 1966 Cup in England , so they had to play the Qualifiers against Colombia, Venezuela and Paraguay. As expected, Brazil was far superior to the adversaries, and had six winnings, 23 goals against two conceded; the last match of the qualifyings, Brazil 1 x 0 Paraguay, had the largest official audience ever for a football match, with 183,341 spectators (unofficial reports say that the match Brazil 1 x 2 Uruguay, in 1950 , had had nearly 200,000 attendants, but the official figure was "only" 173.850 attendants). The problems of the team were outside the field. The Brazilian coach during the Qualifying was Jo�o Saldanha . First off, Saldanha was a journalist, and there was some lobby from other physical education professionals, who claimed that he was not supposed to be a football coach, even less to be the coach of the Brazilian team. Next, Saldanha was a communist, an affiliate member of the Brazilian Communist Party ; that was not a good credential, in a moment that the Brazilian regime was ruled by the Military, who had overthrown the previous President accusing him of trying to turn Brazil into a Communist country. Then, there was Saldanha's character, very aggressive towards his critics. Saldanha said that Pel� and Tost�o could not play in the same team, as they had similar abilities; besides, Saldanha said that Pel� had sight problems, and should be dismissed. Many Brazilian fans disagreed with Saldanha's opinions. Among those fans, there was the President of the Republic, the General Emilio Medici, who had a personal simpathy for Dario, a center forward who was not in Saldanha's plans; when Medici suggested, through the media, that Dario should be included in the team, Saldanha replied with a phrase which became folkloric : "I do not mess with his Cabinet, he will not mess with my team". Juanito, the Mascot A few months before the Cup, Saldanha was fired and substituted by Jorge M�rio Lobo Zagallo. Zagallo had been the left-forward in the cups of 1958 and 1962, having scored a goal in the final match against Sweden in 1958. Later on, when he participated of the winning campaign of 1994 (as coach assistant), Zagallo would become the only person to be a four times world cup champion. Zagallo listened to the voice of the streets. The Brazilians wanted all the stars playing together. However, Saldanha was correct in saying that many players had similar functions. How did Zagallo solve the problem? First, it must be said that Zag |
Lake Geneva (or Lake Leman) lies in which two countries? | Lake Geneva travel guide - Wikitravel 11 Get out For other places with the same name, see Lake Geneva (disambiguation) . Lake Geneva, known in French as Lac Léman, is one of the largest lakes in western Europe. It lies on the course of the Rhone river on the frontier between France and Switzerland . Aside from the city and canton of Geneva most destinations in the Lake Geneva region are in either the Swiss canton of Vaud or the French department of Haute Savoie . For its part Vaud is the largest canton in the French speaking part of Switzerland, and the third largest in the country as a whole. The geography is varied, with the Jura mountains in the north, a hilly plain in the center and in the southwest the Alps. The main attractions of the region are the cities and towns surrounding the lake, the opportunities for skiing and hiking in both mountain ranges, and of course the lake itself. Talk[ edit ] The shores of Lake Geneva are entirely French speaking, though you will also hear Swiss German, Italian, and English. In Geneva and Lausanne, it is not uncommon for people around you to be having conversations in four different languages. By air[ edit ] The only airport in this region is in Geneva (Genève-Cointrin). It is smaller than the airport in Zürich , but very heavily internationally connected due to the UN's presence in Geneva. You can also easily fly into Zürich and catch an express train south. By train[ edit ] The TGV from France and the Cisalpino from Italy stop in Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, and Montreux. From Germany or Austria you will have to change in Basel or Zürich. Get around[ edit ] Most towns on Lake Geneva are served by the boats of the Compagnie Génerale de navigation (CGN) . As well as modern boats, CGN operates five heritage paddle steamers build at the beginning of the 20th century. On some routes, boats are the fastest mean of transport (between Lausanne and Evian, for example). On most other routes though, boats are much slower than trains, but they often offer more scenic views. Private boat tours and transfers from Geneva to any port on the lake is by Léman Transfers. Groups of up to 6 passengers can be privately chauffeured around the lake. - Léman Transfers . |
Decompression Sickness in SCUBA divers is more commonly known by what name? | Decompression Illness: What Is It and What Is The Treatment? — DAN | Divers Alert Network — Medical Dive Article Decompression Illness: What Is It and What Is The Treatment? By Dr. E.D. Thalmann, DAN Assistant Medical Director With reports by Renée Duncan, editor, and Joel Dovenbarger, vice president, DAN Medical Services NOTE: This article was published in March/April 2004. Decompression illness, or DCI, is a term used to describe illness that results from a reduction in the ambient pressure surrounding a body. A good example is what happens to your body when you're surfacing after a dive. DCI encompasses two diseases, decompression sickness (DCS) and arterial gas embolism (AGE). DCS is thought to result from bubbles growing in tissue and causing local damage, while AGE results from bubbles entering the lung circulation, traveling through the arteries and causing tissue damage at a distance by blocking blood flow at the small vessel level. Who Gets DCI? Decompression illness affects scuba divers, aviators, astronauts and compressed-air workers. It occurs in approximately 1,000 U.S. scuba divers each year. Moreover, DCI hits randomly. The main risk factor for DCI is a reduction in ambient pressure, but there are other risk factors that will increase the chance of DCI occurring. These known risk factors are deep / long dives, cold water, hard exercise at depth, and rapid ascents. Rapid ascents are closely linked to the risk of AGE. Other factors thought to increase the risk of DCI but for which evidence is not conclusive are obesity, dehydration, hard exercise immediately after surfacing, and pulmonary disease. In addition, there seem to be individual risk factors that have not yet been identified. This is why some divers seem to get DCI more frequently than others although they are following the same dive profile. Since DCI is a random event, almost any dive profile can result in DCI, no matter how safe it seems. The reason is that the risk factors, both known and unknown, can influence the probability of DCI in myriad ways. Because of this, evaluation of a diver for possible decompression illness must be made on a case-by-case basis by evaluating the diver's signs and symptoms and not just based on the dive profile. Decompression Sickness Decompression sickness (DCS, also called the bends or caisson disease) is the result of inadequate decompression following exposure to increased pressure. In some cases, the disease is mild and not an immediate threat. In other cases, serious injury does occur; when this happens, the quicker treatment begins, the better the chance for a full recovery. During a dive, the body tissues absorb nitrogen from the breathing gas in proportion to the surrounding pressure. As long as the diver remains at pressure, the gas presents no problem. If the pressure is reduced too quickly, however, the nitrogen comes out of solution and forms bubbles in the tissues and bloodstream. This commonly occurs as a result of violating or approaching too closely the diving table limits, but it can also occur even when accepted guidelines have been followed. Bubbles forming in or near joints are the presumed cause of the joint pain of a classical "bend." When high levels of bubbles occur, complex reactions can take place in the body, usually in the spinal cord or brain. Numbness, paralysis and disorders of higher cerebral function may result. If great amounts of decompression are missed and large numbers of bubbles enter the venous bloodstream, congestive symptoms in the lung and circulatory shock can then occur. Symptoms of DCS - Skin may show a blotchy rash - Paralysis, muscle weakness - Confusion, personality changes, bizarre behavior - Amnesia, tremors - Coughing up bloody, frothy sputum - Collapse or unconsciousness Note: Symptoms and signs usually appear within 15 minutes to 12 hours after surfacing; but in severe cases, symptoms may appear before surfacing or immediately afterwards. Delayed occurrence of symptoms is rare, but it does occur, especially if air travel follows diving. Denial and Recognit |
In the US, Black Friday occurs during which month of the year? | What Is Black Friday: Sales Statistics and Trends By Kimberly Amadeo Updated November 24, 2016 Black Friday is November 25, 2016, the day after Thanksgiving. It's traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. It kicks off the critical holiday season. The holiday shopping season is crucial for the economy because around 30 percent of annual retail sales occur between Black Friday and Christmas . For some retailers, such as jewelers, it's even higher -- nearly 40 percent. Black Friday Sales Statistics On Black Friday itself, 74.2 million shopped in 2015. The NRF annual survey said that 99.8 million people would shop. That is the lowest level of Black Friday participation since 2011. Only 87 million shopped in 2014, 92 million in 2013, 89 million in 2012 and 85 million in 2011. Nearly 35 million people shopped on Thanksgiving Day. That's more than 25.6 million who went out in 2014. It's still less than the 45 million who shopped in 2013, but on par with the 35 million in 2012. (Source: " Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Brings Crowds ," National Retail Federation, November 29, 2015. " 2015 Thanksgiving Sales Projections ", November 20, 2015. " November 2014 Survey ." National Retail Federation. "Americans Gobbled Up Thanksgiving Weekend Deals," National Retail Federation, December 1, 2013.) The number of people shopping over the three-day Black Friday weekend was lower, too. Only 135.7 million said they'd go out, less than the 140.1 million who said they would in 2014. Spending is down, too. Here's the breakout. Black Friday Weekend Shopping Statistics Year 3.6% Keep in mind the NRF's estimate is usually overly optimistic. In 2015, it predicted $630.5 billion, but only $626.1 billion was sold. For that reason, it's likely that 2016 sales will increase less than the forecast. (Source: " National Retail Federation Forecasts Holiday Sales to Increase 3.6% ," National Retail Federation, October 4, 2016. "Retail Holiday Sales Increase 3 Percent," National Retail Federation, January 15, 2016.) Sales at some department stores fell. For example, Macy's sales fell 4.7 percent at existing stores in November and December. Macy's blamed the weather. More than 80 percent of the decline was in coats, hats, and other cold-weather clothing. Temperatures across the nation were unusually warm due to climate change. Retail analysts pointed to competition from lower-priced online and discount stores. (Source: "Macy's to Slash Costs as Sales Sharply Decline," The Wall Street Journal, January 7, 2016.) Why Are Sales Down? What's caused the softening in retail sales? Shoppers are turning away from their previous love affair with credit card debt . Instead, families are more likely to use the money they saved or layaway. That means 41.9 percent use debit cards, 24 percent use cash, and 2.3 percent pay by check. Only 31.8 percent whip out the plastic to pay for holiday shopping. Instead of using credit cards, families take advantage of low-interest rate loans to buy durable goods, like washing machines, televisions, and automobiles. For more, see Average Consumer Debt Statistics . Many families are still concerned about the health of the economy. The government shutdown in 2013 and recurrent debt crises created an air of uncertainty for consumers and businesses alike. Companies hesitated to create full-time, good-paying jobs. Consumers won't spend without the assurance of steady incomes. Shift to Thrift The recession created a permanent shift to thrift in retail trends. That's not just a search for the lowest price, but also an interest in finding the best value for the price. The 2014 Black Friday survey showed the same. Nearly half (47.1 percent) said they looked in advertising circulars for the best deals, 35 percent signed up for retailer's emails, 20.2 percent paid attention to TV commercials, and 21.3 percent relied on word of mouth. Smartphones and tablets are used much more than in the past to find the bargains. Less than half (45.4 percent) of those who own smartphones, and just about two-thirds (47.4 percent) of those who |
How many numbered boxes are there at the beginning of a game of UK tv’s ‘Deal or No Deal’? | BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | The odds of Deal or No Deal The odds of Deal or No Deal By Richard Knight Is Channel 4's gameshow Deal or No Deal a useful maths lesson, or a haven for superstition? The sum is fixed at the beginning but the Banker's offer changes Contestants on Deal or No Deal face 22 numbered boxes - each containing prize money, ranging from just one penny to a quarter of a million pounds. The player holds just one of those boxes, not knowing how much money is inside. They choose a series of boxes to be opened and discarded. If all the other boxes are opened the contestant will receive the amount that is in their own box, be it 1p or £250,000. But during the process of opening the boxes, a "Banker" interrupts by telephone to offer a sum in order to get the contestant to stop the game. The contestant must judge whether it is likely, bearing in mind the boxes that have been opened and discarded, that the amount in their box is higher than the amount being offered by the banker. FIND OUT MORE... More or Less is on BBC Radio 4 on Fridays at 1330 BST Listen to the programme here Opening a box with a very small amount inside - coloured blue - is good, because that low amount is eliminated. Opening a box with a high amount inside - coloured red - is bad, for the same reason. The distribution of prizes is highly skewed. When the game starts, the mean average of the prizes received by contestants is almost £26,000. But only five out of 22 boxes contain more than that, so the majority of players will have less than £26,000 in their own box. The mathematician player And half the boxes contain £750 or less. Players tend to agonise over which boxes to open. But the truth is they might as well choose at random. The interesting decision is the one that gives the show its title - whether to say "deal" or "no deal" when the Banker intervenes. The anonymous Banker communicates only via a Bakelite telephone - he offers the contestant cash in exchange for the unknown sum in his or her box. Mathematics does not rule everyone's choices The mathematician-player basing their decision on probability would only exchange the unknown quantity inside their box for the Banker's offer if that offer were higher than the value they could expect to win by chance. The value they could expect to win by chance could be calculated by dividing the total amount of money still in the game by the number of remaining boxes. The Banker's offer will tend to be lower than the "expected value" of the prize, but it is a sure thing. What is more, the Banker's offer will frequently be higher than the amounts in most of the remaining boxes. The Banker's offers start low and edges closer to fair value as the game goes on, tempting contestants to stay in. But of course, your typical player is probably not a mathematician. Economists have studied the behaviour of the contestants. One paper was entitled Deal or No Deal? Decision Making under Risk in a Large-Payoff Game Show. One idea is that people become less cautious about risk after some early bad luck. And many do not get bogged down in probability calculations. One contestant, who was not very successful, suggested she relied on luck. "My game was based around my grandfather Patrick who was born in Ireland. And St Patrick's Day was 17th March. So I had 16 and 17 left. "Now when you've got a lucky box, you can either think it's going to be lucky - so this is when I need to take this box out. But actually it would have been lucky if I'd kept it because the fifty grand was in there. It can be lucky for both reasons." Those involved with the show acknowledge that contestants use a mixture of calculation, superstition, and brinkmanship. "It's about all those things," says presenter Noel Edmonds. "It's got a massive psychology behind it." If you watch Deal or No Deal with a mathematical eye, you'll pretty soon see that many of the contestants have strange beliefs and little interest in figuring the odds. But perhaps that's not the fault of the game - we can be funny creatures when it comes to numbers. More or Less |
A cottage pie is traditionally made with with meat? | Proper English Cottage Pie Recipe - Allrecipes.com Caroline C 10/7/2004 I'm English, and apart from the addition of the pie crust (which I omitted), this is pretty authentic. Like others, I used a little ketchup instead of tomato paste. Also, I used Bisto Gravy Gra... AUSSIEAMERICAN 1/12/2011 Being from Australia, cottage pie is a favourite when it comes to comfort food for the family. Overall, this recipe is pretty close to the orignial. Defeinitely omit the cinnamon. Not sure why y... ESTEPHAN 2/9/2007 This was very good, but not earth-shaking. I agree with other reviewers on several points: (1) Though cinnamon can add a nice element with red meat, here it comes through too strongly; cut back... SylvrFlwr 7/30/2007 I made this will slighly over a pound of ground beef and 4 large russet potatos. I absolutely NEEDED a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish! It would have certainly boiled over in a pie dish or an 8 by... shewilbo 6/21/2006 The pie was very good. My husband enjoys English dishes and I expected something like the "shepherd's pie" that was served in the school cafeteria many years ago. For a hamburger meal, it had ... SAMMARTI 3/13/2003 This is a good basic recipe, but be prepared to make some changes. I did not have "Italian seasonings" so I just added a couple pinches garlic powder, basil and oregano. Also red pepper flakes a... ginny005 8/12/2011 I am English and this recipe seems to be pretty authentic. However, cinnamon would not be used in an English dish like this. I have noticed a couple of reviewers mention a pie crust and it not... TRISHDELISH 11/19/2002 Dennis the Menice really loved this recipe. I made a few changes though. I didn't have any fresh parsley laying around so I used about 1 Tbsp dried parsley. I ran to the store to get tomato p... vicki 4/1/2010 people please read carefully. It says put into a pie plate not into a pie crust. otherwise the other comments and suggestions are worthwhile |
In the game of Monopoly, what is the name of the character on the board who is locked behind bars? | 5 Little Known Facts About 'Monopoly' [VIDEO] credit: toys planet via youtube In my experience that there are two types of people who play ‘Monopoly.’ The ones that just play because they enjoy getting together with friends and breaking out a board game for ‘family fun night’ and then those who are down-right ruthless. I’ve played the game with the later. You may know a bit about how this person plays ‘Monopoly.’ buying up all the properties offering you a discount on ‘rent’ by you giving them the properties you own getting upset when the game is not moving in their favor Here are some little know facts about the board game of real-estate. 1. Lizzie Maggie invented the game in 1902-1903 2. Originally it was called ‘ The Landloard’s Game’ 3. The Longest game ever played was 1,680 hours (70 days) 4. The character locked behind bars is ‘Jake the Jailbird’ 5. There is more Monopoly Money printed each year than real money One of the newest changes in the game includes the new cat token. There is a right way and a wrong way to play with the cat. |
The ‘Autobots’ and the ‘Decepticons’ are the main factions of which toy line? | Decepticon | Article about Decepticon by The Free Dictionary Decepticon | Article about Decepticon by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Decepticon Decepticons (pop culture) The Transformers-Decepticons toy line and resulting media franchise represents one of the first successful examples of Japanese superheroes and supervillains adopted for an American audience. Transformers are intelligent robots (or large humanoids) with the capability to transform themselves, usually into inanimate objects (such as a fighter jet, car, or tank) or animals. The premise of the franchise relies on the age-old struggle between good and evil, with two main factions warring for control of their home planet, Cybertron. The heroic Autobots (called Cybertrons in the Japanese version) are led by Optimus Prime, and their opponents, the militaristic and brutal Decepticons (Destrons in the Japanese version), are led by Megatron. Megatron was responsible for beginning the Cybertronian Civil War, in which he exterminated Autobots by the millions and earned his claim to fame as the galaxy's most ruthless leader. Other potential world dominators have tried to usurp Megatron's power, including Astrotrain and Blitzwing, Shockwave, and Galvatron, a Decepticon created from Megatron himself. Hasbro began the toy line in 1984, which combined the Japanese toy company Takara's successful Diaclone and Micro Change toylines into a new brand for U.S. consumers. The basic backstory of the toy line and subsequent comic books and cartoons were developed by Marvel Comics writers Jim Shooter and Dennis O'Neil. Marvel published several series during the 1980s, even producing a four-issue miniseries, G.I. Joe and the Transformers in 1986, followed by later releases from the company in the 1990s. The animated TV series Transformers (1984–1987), created to support the toy franchise, focused on battle after battle as the domineering Decepticons attempted to destroy peace within the galaxy. Subsequent spin-offs, such as Beast Wars: Transformers (1996–1999), Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001), and Transformers: Cybertron (2005) continued into the 1990s and 2000s. Capitalizing on these shows' high-action content and popularity, the now-defunct Dreamwave Studios published several Transformers comics between 2002 and 2004. A live-action Transformers movie boasts Dream- Works producer Steven Spielberg at the helm. With no less than four writers involved in the project at various points, fans eagerly await leaks regarding the film's development. In mid-2005 writer Alex Kurtzman acknowledged the challenge of developing a the storyline: “It's a movie franchise based on a toy line, so the first question you have to ask yourself is, ‘Well, what's the movie?'” In anticipation of the success of the film, IDW Publishing began publishing its line of Transformers comics in October 2005, led by the creative team of comics scribe Simon Furman and artist E. J. Su. |
What is the name of the male, well-muscled, blond, swimming trunk wearing, gel-filled rubber action figure, first introduced in 1976 by Kenner? | Stretch Armstrong : Memory Glands – Funny Nostalgic Photos Stretch Armstrong Stretch Armstrong was a large, gel-filled action figure first introduced in 1976 by Kenner. Stretch Armstrong was in the shape of a well-muscled blonde man wearing a pair of swimming trunks. Its most notable feature was that the doll could be stretched from its original size (about 15 inches) to four or five feet. However, if a tear did develop it could be fixed with an adhesive bandage. A vacuum pump which attached to the heads of these figures removed the air from within, which would “freeze” the toy in its stretched position. The doll was reissued in the 1990s with a canine sidekick, “Fetch Armstrong”. He also has an evil brother named Evil X-ray Wretch Armstrong who has a skull face, sports a mohawk and also stretches. Wretch Armstong seems to be a redesigned, smaller remake of Stretch X-Ray. |
The construction toy ‘Lego’ was originally designed in which European country? | LEGO Toy Bricks First Introduced (1958) LEGO Toy Bricks First Introduced LEGO Toy Bricks First Introduced LEGO Toy Bricks. ©2004 The LEGO Group 20th Century History Expert By Jennifer Rosenberg LEGO Toy Bricks First Introduced (1958): The company that makes the famous, little, plastic, interlocking bricks known as LEGO started as a small shop in Billund, Denmark. Established in 1932 by master carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen who was aided by his 12-year-old son Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, the company made wooden toys, stepladders, and ironing boards. It wasn't until two years later that the business took the name of LEGO, which came from the Danish words "LEg GOdt," meaning "play well." Over the next several years, the company grew exponentially. From just a handful of employees in the early years, LEGO had grown to 50 employees by 1948. The product line had grown as well, with the addition of a LEGO duck, clothes hangers, a Numskull Jack on the goat, a plastic ball for babies, and some wooden blocks. In 1947, the company made a huge purchase that was to transform the company and lead it to world fame. In that year, LEGO bought a plastic injection-molding machine, which could mass produce plastic toys. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States By 1949, this machine was producing about 200 different kinds of toys, including Automatic Binding Bricks, a plastic fish, and a plastic sailor. The Automatic Binding Bricks were the predecessor of the LEGO toys of today. In 1953, the Automatic Binding Bricks were renamed LEGO Bricks and in 1958, these bricks underwent a slight change in their design, which transformed them into the LEGO Bricks we know today. Also in 1958, Ole Kirk Christiansen passed away and his son Godtfred became head of the LEGO company. By the early 1960s, LEGO had gone international, with sales in Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, and even Lebanon. Over the following decade, more countries started to sell LEGO toys, including the United States in 1973. In 1964, for the first time, consumers could buy LEGO sets, which included all the parts and instructions to build a particular model. LEGO later introduced themed lines of LEGO, including town (1978), castle (1978), space (1979), pirates (1989), Western (1996), Star Wars (1999), and Harry Potter (2001). For over half a century, these small, little, plastic bricks have sparked the imagination of children around the world and LEGO remain one of the world's most popular toys. |
Which Denys Fisher geometric, plastic drawing toy produces mathematical curves of the variety technically known as hypotrochoids and epitrochoids? | Spirograph,Spirograph inventors | edubilla.com : Denys Fisher About Invention Spirograph is a geometric drawing toy that produces mathematical roulette curves of the variety technically known as hypotrochoids and epitrochoids. It was developed by British engineer Denys Fisher and first sold in 1965. Bruno Abakanowicz is widely credited as inventor of Spirograph which is kind of very important instrument in mathematics. It can be considered as toy that is used in geometry in mathematics but its functions are very important. It is used for producing roulette curves in mathematical format. These curves are termed as epitrochoids and hypotrochoids. It is also used in many software and that to describe those, which work on the same principal of these mathematical curves. It is also termed as a synonym of epitrochoid because of its work which is much similar to this unique instrument. Bruno invented the Spirograph in any time between the decades of 1880s and 1890s but the actual time is not known. The spirograph design by him was used for variety of tasks at that time. If there was any area which was delimited by curves then the spirograph was used to use to measure that area at that time. |
Which line of dolls, created by American art student Xavier Roberts in 1978, was originally called ‘Little People’? | Cabbage Patch Kids | Walk Memory Lane Cabbage Patch Kids 1980s , Babyland General Hospital , Cabbage Patch Kids , Coleco , dolls , Fad , Toys , Xavier Roberts Cabbage Patch Kids (originally Coleco, 1982-1988) This line of dolls were created by American art student Xavier Roberts in 1978 and called “Little People.” The original Cabbage Patch Kids were made of all cloth and sold at local craft shows. Later, they were sold at Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia. These dolls then went on to become one of the biggest fads of the 1980s and one of the biggest doll franchises. Roger Schlaifer changed the dolls to “Cabbage Patch Kids” when he bought the worldwide licensing rights. In 1982, Schlaifer and his wife Susanne created the backstory for the dolls where each “child” were born in the cabbage patch. Coleco began mass production in 1982. Coleco gave the dolls large, round vinyl (hard plastic) heads and fabric bodies. The dolls were produced in a Gloversville, New York factory until the company went bankrupt in 1989. Hasbro, Mattel, Toys’R’Us and Play Along took turns producing the Cabbage Patch Kids. As of right now, the dolls are produced by Wicked Cool Tools. Cabbage Patch Kids have never been out of production since 1982, though they aren’t remotely as popular now. Cabbage Patch Kids weren’t just dolls, they had books, movies/TV series, board games, albums. You name it, the Cabbage Patch Kids were all over it. They were everywhere in the 80s! Share this: |
Which executive toy, named after an English physicist and mathematician, demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres? | Newton's Cradle, 7.0" - ScientificsOnline.com Newton's Cradle, 7.0" (Hover over image to zoom in) (Click image to enlarge) Reviews Who Knew the Conservation of Momentum and Kinetic Energy Could Be This Fun ? Sir Isaac, of course! This classic desktop display piece has become a must have for office décor. Swing one steel marble back, let it go, and watch as kinetic energy causes the one on the opposite side to swing the same distance! If you’re feeling saucy one day, try swinging two or three at once- just don’t pass out from the excitement! This 7" desktop display model is a version of Newton’s cradle, a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of identically sized swinging spheres. When one ball on the end is lifted and released, the resulting force travels through the line and pushes the last ball upward. Because it uses Newton’s Laws, it was named after Sir Isaac Newton, English physicist, mathematician and astronomer, but was actually "invented" (brought into commercial application) in 1967 by English actor Simon Prebble. Name |
How many circles, on which players have to put their hand or foot, are on the mat in a game of ‘Twister’? | 3 Ways to Play Twister - wikiHow Setting Up the Game 1 Make sure that you have 2 or 3 players. You will also need one person to serve as the referee, spinning the needle and calling out hand and foot positions. If you have more than four people at your Twister party, you may need to rotate out players, each round, so that everyone gets a change to twist. Consider setting up "stations" with separate games so that the non-players have something to do. 2 Pick your playing field. Choose a spacious, flat, and well-lit area: a living room floor, a deck, or a patio. Make sure that you have enough space to accommodate flailing limbs, wacky poses, and falling players. You can play Twister indoors or outdoors. Take weather conditions into account--a bit of rain can quickly turn the Twister mat into a mini-Slip'N Slide. 3 Unfold the mat and spread it out on the floor. Make sure that the surface is reasonably flat. The face-up side of the mat should be white, covered in red, yellow, blue, and green spots--24 spots in all. Smooth out the wrinkles. The Twister mat will likely slide around and bunch up over the course of the game--this is normal. Consider using shoes, books, or other small, dense objects to hold the corners of the mat in place. [1] This is especially important if you are playing outside, where the wind may blow the edges of the mat mid-game. Avoid using objects with sharp edges, like bricks. 4 Assemble the Twister spinner. This is a square board with "left foot", "right foot", "left hand", and "right hand" in its corners. Press the center of the black spinning needle into the hole in the center of the board. You should be able to spin the black needle cleanly, without friction, such that it makes several revolutions around the spinner board. The needle should stop, eventually, pointing into one of the (left/right foot/hand) corners. If this particular Twister set has been used before, the spinner may already be assembled. If it spins, then you're good to go. 5 Dress comfortably. Wear loose, flexible clothing that will allow you to stretch. You don't want to rip your pants in the middle of a party! Loose shorts, yoga pants, or sweatpants are great. Wear something breathable. Take off any heavy jackets or stiff layers before you play. Extra layers will constrict your movement, and extended stretching may tear your clothes. If you have long hair, consider putting your hair up with a hair-tie or a headband before you play. If your hair falls into your eyes while you are bending over, it may impede your playing. 6 Take off your shoes, even if you're outside. All players should remove their shoes before stepping onto the Twister mat. This will keep the mat clean and reduce the risk of stepping on other players' toes. Socks are fine. Bare feet are fine. 7 Limber up . If you aren't used to contorting your body into unnatural positions, consider stretching before you play Twister. If you loosen up your muscles before you play, you will be able to hold poses longer--and boost your chances of winning! Bend forward, keeping your legs straight, and reach for your toes. Hold the position for at least ten seconds. Twist your torso slowly to the right, as far as you can go, then slowly to the left. Hold each pose for at least ten seconds. Method Playing the Game 1 Choose one person to serve as the referee. The referee will spin the spinner, call out the moves, and supervise the game. Remember to switch off so that everyone gets a chance to play. Some players may prefer to spend more time on the mat, while others may be content to sit back and call the shots. If you only have two people--not enough for two players and a referee--you can play without a spinner. On each "spin", count to three: one player calls out the color and the other player calls out the body part. Alternate who calls what. 2 Step onto the mat. Remember to remove your shoes. The referee should keep off the mat. For two players: Players should face each other from opposite ends of the mat, near the word "Twister". Place one foot on the yellow circle and the other foot |
What is the name of the perpetual murder victim in the English version of ‘Cleudo’? | Clue (board game) | Clue Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Genre Murder-Mystery Clue (Cluedo outside the U.S.) is a popular murder-mystery board game. It was originally published in Leeds, England in 1949. It was devised by Anthony E. Pratt, a so ly move around the game board (a mansion), as of one of the game's six suspects (or, collecting clues from which to deduce which suspect murdered the game's perpetual victim: Mr. Boddy ( Dr. Black , outside of U.S.), and with which weapon and in what room. Several games, books, and a film have been released as part of the Cluedo franchise. The board game forms a chronology. Overall, several spinoffs have been released, some featuring extra characters, and for some, different game play. More recent editions have restored the name Boddy Mansion to the mansion, and say the mansion is located in Boston, Massachusetts in the year 1954 (located in Hampshire, England outside of the U.S.). Contents Edit In 1944, Anthony E. Pratt, an English solicitor's clerk, filed for a patent of his invention of a murder/mystery-themed game, originally named "Murder!" The game was originally invented as a new game to play during sometimes lengthy air raid drills in underground bunkers. Shortly thereafter, Pratt and his wife presented the game to Waddingtons' executive, Norman Watson, who immediately purchased the game and provided its trademark name of "Cluedo" (a play on "clue" and "Ludo", which is Latin for "I play"). Though the patent was granted in 1947, due to post-war shortages, the game was not officially launched until 1949, at which time the game was simultaneously licensed to Parker Brothers in the United States for publication, where it was re-named "Clue" along with other minor changes. However, there were several differences between the original game concept and that initially published in 1949, In particular, Pratt's original design calls for ten characters, one of whom was to be designated the victim by random drawing prior to the start of the game. These ten included the eliminated Mr. Brown, Mr. Gold, Miss Grey, and Mrs. Silver, with Nurse White, and Colonel Yellow. The game allowed for play of up to eight remaining characters, providing for nine suspects in total. Originally there were eleven rooms, including the eliminated "gun room" and cellar. In addition there were nine weapons including the unused axe, bomb, syringe, poison, shillelagh (walking stick/cudgel), and fireplace poker. Some of these unused weapons and characters would appear in later spinoff versions of the game. Some gameplay aspects were different as well. Notably, the remaining playing cards were distributed into the rooms to be retrieved, rather than dealt directly to the players. Players also had to land on another player in order to make suggestions about that player's character through the use of special counter-tokens, and once exhausted, a player could no longer make suggestions. There were other minor differences, all of which would be updated by the game's initial release and remain essentially unchanged in the standard classic editions of the game. Equipment Edit The game's current equipment consists of a board which shows the rooms, corridors and secret passages of an English country house called Boddy Mansion, although previously named variously as Tudor Close or Tudor Hall, and in some editions Tudor Manor or Tudor Mansion). The game box also includes several colored playing pieces to represent characters, miniature murder weapon props, one or two six-sided dice, three sets of cards, each set describing the aforementioned rooms, characters and weapons, Solution Cards envelope to contain one card from each set of cards, and a Detective's Notes pad on which are printed lists of rooms, weapons and characters, so players can keep detailed notes during the game. Suspects Edit Depending on edition, the playing pieces are typically made of colored plastic, shaped like chess pawns, or character figurines. Occasionally they are made from wood or pewter. The standard edition of Cluedo comes with six basic tokens rep |
What is the name of the British board game which has Treasure Island in the centre of the board, upon which is placed realistic looking treasure, such as diamonds, rubies and pearls? | WG.HTM - BOARD GAMES AND JIGSAW PUZZLE WORLD.HTML WG.HTM BOARD GAME AND JIGSAW PUZZLE WORLD WADDINGTON'S BOARD GAME ARCHIVE -WADDINGTONS Descriptions and reviews of Waddington's Board games, list of equipment found in Waddington's Board Games and board game query and help sections. This also includes Waddington’s House of Games and John Waddington. Hit Counter Not a very high number but sadly we had to replace our old counter when it has reached 163,000. WADDINGTON'S Advertising material inserted into game boxes c1960 If you wish to contact us use the links below Site last updated 13th January, 2017 Teachers Pet added. November/ December, 2015 link list to games all checked and working, also new images added October 2015 Request for solution to Perfect Square, Card game Bobs Yr Uncle , more images added. More details on Frankenstein's Fingers. March/April, 2015 Comments from the inventor of Golfwinks, Whoops Whoops2, later game added. 27th November, 2014 Cat and Mouse, added. 18th August, 2014 Monopoly money denominations examined. 2nd October, 2013, Lassoo, and Frankenstein's Fingers added. Since April, 1999, we detailed and added another WADDINGTON'S game to this archive each month. This process was competed in December 2001 and since then we have continued to improve the site. Early in 2005 we decided to alter the format of the site so that the games listed are in date of production order. You can use the links to find out what is available for a particular game but if you are generally looking at the site it seems more logical to place the games in the order that they were produced. You then get a better feel as to how games have developed over the years. The descriptions of each game will enable you to check if you have the correct contents for each game or enable you to search for new games and be able to check the contents prior to purchase. Waddington's games are no longer in production the company was bought out by toy Giant Hasbro about 1997. Some of Waddington's Games continued to be produced by Gibsons Games. Waddington’s also had a French partner called Miro Company who published most of Waddington's games in France. In 1961 Waddington’s took a 20% share in Miro's capital (together with another of Waddington's partners, Parker). They withdrew in 1969.We cannot advise you where to purchase particular games (but see links at end), most of those listed below have been out of production for many years. On line auctions do have games for sale or will accept games for sale, other than that we can only suggest charity shops or car boot sales. We will though add a request to our query corner if it will help. We can assist you with the rules for most of the games mentioned. We have also received a number of queries/requests for help with games/parts for games and rules, PLEASE have a look at QUERY/HELP CORNER . MANY CONTACTS WOULD LIKE COPIES OF RULES FOR GAMES WE DO NOT POSSESS. If you have rules for a particular game please check the link for the individual game. Conserving your game? Need spare parts? Perhaps our TIPS might help WADDINGTON'S games so far described or referred to are Ulcers, Vampire Game, Village of Fear, Darkworld, Whoops, Whoops2, Whot , Wizard, Word of Mouth, The Yuppie Game , and Z Cars So what is next? Well as you will see there are still games with little or no description/contents. We will also try to add photographs of each game over time. We do though now have a copy of the Canadian version of Kimbo so we will see if there are any differences. We also want to do more on Escape From Atlantis, some more info on Top Trumps and possibly Land of the Dinosaurs, so keep on coming back to us! The number of queries we are receiving for various games is also increasing and we will continue to post details as received. Often what we do to the site is prompted by your queries suggestions etc. WADDINGTON’S GAME ARCHIVE IN APPROXIMATE DATE OF PRODUCTION ORDER PLAYING CARDS Playing cards are almost certainly the first games product Waddington’s produced. A contact has sets |
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What is the name of the 1995 film about a supernatural board game, starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst? | Jumanji (1995) - 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 When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. Director: From $9.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 28 titles created 07 Mar 2011 a list of 25 titles created 06 Oct 2013 a list of 38 titles created 27 Jul 2014 a list of 22 titles created 02 Sep 2014 a list of 42 titles created 17 Feb 2015 Search for " Jumanji " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. 4 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards » Videos After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Director: Chris Columbus When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. Director: Steven Spielberg A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Director: Shawn Levy A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager. Director: John G. Avildsen One year after Kevin was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself in New York City, and the same criminals are not far behind. Director: Chris Columbus The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighborhood teens to the size of insects. Now the teens must fight diminutive dangers as the father searches for them. Director: Joe Johnston A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world. Director: Steven Spielberg A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker. Director: Tim Burton Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. Director: Andrew Adamson Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher vs. the worst parents ever and the worst school principal imaginable. Director: Danny DeVito An 8-year old troublemaker must protect his home from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Director: Chris Columbus Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing. Director: Jon Favreau Edit Storyline After being trapped in a jungle board game for 26 years, a Man-Child wins his release from the game. But, no sooner has he arrived that he is forced to play again, and this time sets the creatures of the jungle loose on the city. Now it is up to him to stop them. Written by Joshua Davis <[email protected]> It's a jungle in there! See more » Genres: Rated PG for menacing fantasy action and some mild language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 15 December 1995 (USA) See more » Also Known As: 104 min Sound Mix: Dolby Digital (Dolby Digital 5.1) (5.1 Surround Sound) (L-R)| Dolby SR (Dolby 5.1) (5.1 Surround Sound) (L-R)| SDDS (8 channels) (5.1 Surround Sound) (L-R)| 3 Channel Stereo (5.1 Surround Sound) (L-R) Color: Did You Know? Trivia The song that Alan (Robin Williams) sings while shaving in the bathroom is the theme to Gilligan's Island (1964). See more » Goofs At different points during the movie after Alan is released from Jumanji his knowledge/awareness of the fact that Judy & Peter have started playing the game changes. First after examining his bedroom after 26 years, Judy & Peter walk in and |
A score of 4 is for which part of the body in a game of ‘Beetle’? | Beetle Drive Beetle Drive A Beetle Drive is a cheap and easy fundraiser Perfect for kids but adults can have a lot of fun too! A beetle drive is a very simple fundraiser based on the popular kids game beetle. It requires very little to put on and organise. Beetle is an old family favourite so suitable for all sorts of fundraising events with adults and children playing together. It also makes a brilliant church or school fundraiser and is something that an older group of children could organise and run themselves. How to play Beetle The aim of the game of Beetle is to be the first player to draw a complete beetle. The body parts are each given a number. 6 - The Body - (1 per beetle) 5 - The Head - (1 per beetle) 4 - The Wings - (2 per beetle) 3 - The Legs - (6 per beetle) 2 - The Antenna - (2 per beetle) 1 - The Eyes - (2 per beetle) Players take turns to roll a die and can add the corresponding body part to their beetle. They must however throw a 6 first for the body before they can add any other part. Players may only add the correct number of body parts to their beetle for instance only 2 wings, a further throw of number 4 resulting in no addition and the die being passed on. Some player's beetles will be drawn quite rapidly other players will flounder unable to throw the correct score on the die to complete their beetle. The minute one player has completed their picture they shout Beetle and that is the end of that game How to organise a Beetle Drive A Beetle Drive is a mass game of beetle. Players sit around tables in groups of four. Each player has a sheet usually with 9 or 12 boxes in which to draw their beetles. On "GO" the game starts with each group of players trying furiously to complete their beetles. The minute any player in the room complete their beetle they shout "BEETLE" and the whole room stops immediately. All players then add up the number of body parts they have added to their own beetle scoring one point for each part to a maximum of 14 for a completed beetle. The highest scorer from each table then moves to the next table in a clockwise direction whilst the lowest scorer moves anti-clockwise. When everyone is sitting at their new tables the organiser shouts "GO" another round is played. This continues for up to 12 rounds if time allows. Each player keeps a running total of their scores and at the end of the last round the person with the highest score is crowned Champion / King of the Beetles / Golden Beetle and given an appropriate prize. During play winners of individual rounds could also be given small prizes. Free Download Download, print off or photocopy for your own fundraising event - Beetle Drive Game Sheet How to run a Beetle fundraiser Beetle makes a particularly good fundraising idea for children but the idea will work for all sorts of groups. A nice easy family fundraiser. To make money charge each player a set amount for their Beetle Sheet which only cost a few pence to print or buy. You will also have to provide a die and pencils for each table Remembering the fundraiser's mantra - "If you see a crowd sell 'em something" Don't forget to then sell refreshments, hold a raffle and have a stall of other fundraising products for people to buy. |
What is the name of the electronic game which has four coloured buttons, which light up in random order, each producing it’s own tune when pressed, or activated by the device? | Zero Punctuation - Wikiquote Zero Punctuation Zero Punctuation is a series of video game reviews done by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw , originally on YouTube, and later for The Escapist Magazine . Contents Heavenly Sword and Other Stuff [ edit ] Nariko then turns to some...thing sitting vacantly nearby, wearing cat ears and makeup apparently applied by a Kiss fan with Parkinson's disease, and relays to it her intention to slit up evil dudes. She then adds, with a totally straight face, "We may need you to play twing-twang." My first thought when I heard that was, "I am so going to quote that out of context," but on reflection it doesn't make a whole lot of sense in context either. If the developers were hoping I'd consider buying the full game just to see what "twing-twang" is, then mission fucking accomplished, I suppose, but I'm going to be very disappointed if it isn't a cutesy euphemism for lesbian cunnilingus (yeah, I went there). Part of me feels that, from an artistic standpoint, there may be some merit in RE5 because the point of a horror game is to be unnerving; and forcing the player to do something that they find distasteful as well as frightening is a rather groundbreaking method of doing that. But then again, this is Resident Evil, the series that brought us "squeaky-voiced midget Napoleon"; and if there’s anything sophisticated in an idea of theirs, it’s probably a total accident. [1] Psychonauts [ edit ] One of the themes running though Schafer's humor is the juxtaposition of a mundane situation in a bizarre or fantastical setting (see: Grim Fandango), and Psychonauts continues this tradition by being set in a summer camp for psychics. The story follows the adventures of Raz, a child acrobat who, in deference to tradition, runs away from home to escape the circus rather than join it, and whose natural psychic talent allows him to insinuate himself into the camp without paying tuition fees. Shortly however, karma bites him in the ass when he finds himself embroiled in a sinister plot and having to explore strange ethereal worlds based on the subconscious minds of those around him. It's all kind of like if Tim Burton knocked up David Lynch in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and he did meth right up until the birth. [listing the good points of the game] Firstly, it's something original in an industry that seems to be built on ripping off everyone else. Secondly, it's genuinely funny, while most video games attempting humor are like unanesthetized bowel surgery. Thirdly, every single character is well-defined with their own quirks and personalities, even the tiny, unimportant bit part players that get less screen time than Christopher Lee in the last Lord of the Rings film . And lastly, it's fun. Remember that? Fun? What we used to have before gaming felt like a second job? [2] Console Rundown [ edit ] With the current generation of consoles, we've reached or nearly reached the point where graphics aren't going to get much better, so we can all stop rushing to top the last generation's technology and concentrate on making some games with actual depth. Except of course that the console wars are all ultimately futile because the best game ever, Fantasy World Dizzy for the Commodore 64, has already been made. Or maybe all of gaming is pointless, just toying with the gravel on the side of the big road of life. But hey, at least there's violence and tits! [3] BioShock [ edit ] Bioshock is billed as a spiritual successor to System Shock 2 and I'm sure System Shock 2 will be very proud of it's normal-mapped, Phong-shaded bastard child because it takes after its daddy almost to the degree of George Bush. And I know what you're going to say: "Yahtzee, you charismatic stallion: What kind of complaint is that? System Shock 2 was brilliant, and any game that's in any way like it should be equally good." But that's the thing: It isn't like System Shock 2, it is System Shock 2. Oh sure, it looks different and it differs in the fine detailing and the character names are changed and shit. But once you strip all that out, the bad guy |
What is the title of the 1971 film in which Clint Eastwood plays DJ Dave Garver? | Play Misty for Me Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 58 out of 65 people found the following review useful: Edge-Of-Your-Seat Thriller from Salem, Oregon 23 April 2001 Clint Eastwood made his directorial debut with this 1971 suspense/thriller, `Play Misty for Me,' in which he also stars as Dave Garver, a late night radio disc jockey for a small station in Carmel, California. During his show, he opens the phones to take requests, at which times a frequent caller-- a woman named Evelyn (Jessica Walter)-- always asks for the same tune, `Misty.' Her obsession, it turns out, is not with that particular record, but with Garver, who is currently sorting out a relationship gone bad with a young artist, Tobie (Donna Mills), but which may be on the mend in light of the fact that Tobie has just returned to town after a lengthy absence in the wake of their breakup. In the interim, Garver has become entangled with Evelyn, a fan he soon discovers gives new meaning to the term `fanatic.' Eastwood invades Hitchcock territory with this film, which it turns out was indeed a harbinger of the course his career would take from this point on, that of directing and starring in his own movies. With this one, it's apparent that he had that special touch from the beginning; he knows unequivocally what he likes, what works and how to deliver it. The only weakness in the film (if you can even call it a weakness), would be the use of longshots during a couple of scenes between Garver and Tobie that take place on the coast. It adds a scenic vista for a backdrop, but listening to the dialogue with the actors in the distance gives it a dialogue-added-later feeling. It's a minor flaw, however, that takes nothing away from the overall impact of the film, especially as Eastwood establishes a deliberate pace that allows the tension to mount throughout. It would seem that for an actor to direct himself would be a monumental undertaking, especially the first time, but Eastwood proves here what has been corroborated over the years and with his films since, that he is his own best director. And it's a club to which few actor/directors belong, which puts him in the elite company of Welles, Branagh and most recently, Ed Harris (with `Pollock'), just to name a few of the select. As Garver, a minor celebrity whose biggest fan turns out to be his worst nightmare, Eastwood is thoroughly convincing, and though this may not be one of his most memorable roles, it is certainly well acted, and delivered with that subtle Eastwood charm. Jessica Walter combines just the right amount of beauty, charm and menace for her role of Evelyn, which just may be her most memorable performance ever. She creates a character who is smoothly confident, if slightly vulnerable, and prone to instantaneous bursts of psychotic anger. It's an honest portrait of an extremely disturbed individual with the ability to conceal the true nature-- and danger-- of her mental state. Exceptionally well realized by Walter, Evelyn could be the older sister of Stephen King's Annie in `Misery,' a role for which Kathy Bates received an Oscar for Best Actress some twenty years after Walter inhabited the body of Evelyn. The supporting cast includes John Larch (Sergeant McCallum), Jack Ging (Frank), Irene Hervey (Madge), James McEachin (Al Monte), Clarice Taylor (Birdie) and Don Siegel (Murphy). A film that will have you on the edge of your seat by the end, `Play Misty for Me' withstands the test of time and works every bit as well today as when it was originally released. A tale from the dark side, it's engrossing entertainment that may give you second thoughts about that casual acquaintance you've just invited to your house for dinner. Eastwood chose a perfect setting for his film, using one of the most beautiful spots along the California coast as a background against which to contrast the grisly events of the story. It all adds up to a wild ride for the audience, and an auspicious debut for Eastwood as the Man Behind the Camera. I rate this one 8/10. Was the above review useful to you? 47 out of |
Who wrote the poem ‘Funeral Blues’ (Stop All the Clocks)? | W. H. Auden, "Stop all the clocks . . ." Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone W. H. Auden Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead, Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves, Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves. He was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song; I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong. The stars are not wanted now: put out every one; Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun; Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood. For nothing now can ever come to any good. |
Phan Xi Pang is the highest mountain in which country? | Phan Xi Pang Mount Overview Phan Xi Pang Mount (Known as Phansipan or Fansipan) located in the North of Vietnam, at the height of 3,143m above the sea level, this is the highest mountain in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Phan Xi Pang also located at very heart of Hoang Lien Son national park which is the habitation of many different type plantation and animal spices. Phan Xi Pang today is a dream vation for both domestic and international adventure travelers. Getting there From Hanoi, there are number of overnight train to Lao Cai city. Another transfer to Sapa town and from Sapa you can take a tour to climb to Phan Xi Pang loop. Time to go It is doable year around but best time would be dated on around August to December when it is dry season and blue sky expected. What to prepare This is physical demanding tour with long walking at steep (6 to 8 hours walk per day) so make you you have well prepared excises before hand. If you book a tour to get there, it seems like all needed things are there for you, you may need some personal belongings like good walking shoes, rain coast, meditation and other daily personals you may need. Viet Value Travel recommend you to book a package tour to summit the Phan Xi Pang Mount with quality tours by an experienced agent. This is not a normal tour, all services need to be prepared well in advance, all equipment need to meet good quality and international standard such as experienced tour guide and porters, good food, walking gears and overnight belongings... You may have look at our tours to Phan Xi Pang Mount and please feel free to contact us if you have any special request or concerns on those special arrangement. |
Red Connors is the sidekick of which fictional Wild West hero? | Hopalong Cassidy (TV Series 1952–1954) - 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 Hopalong and his horse Topper catch bad guys with Red Connors for comic relief. Stars: Soon after Hoppy and Red arrive where the murderous outlaws operate with impunity and precision in lawless Canyon City to help sheriff Barnett the mark of the vigilante, 3-7-77, starts to appear at ... 8.3 When Ted Gray is attacked by Martinez for lying about receipt of mortgage money, his uncle Ollie states he will foreclose and then Ollie is found murdered with several pieces of clear evidence ... 8.0 An Indian agent asks Hoppy to help persuade an Indian chief to reveal the location where crude oil can be found on the land's surface. The country will be opened to settlement and unless the tribe ... 7.8 a list of 39 titles created 19 Feb 2014 a list of 35 titles created 22 Feb 2014 a list of 112 titles created 23 Oct 2015 a list of 90 titles created 11 months ago a list of 500 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Hopalong Cassidy " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Hopalong Cassidy (1952–1954) 7.9/10 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. The adventures of the masked hero and his Native American partner. Stars: Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore, John Hart The Double R Ranch featured "The King of the Cowboys" Roy, his "Smartest Horse in the Movies" Trigger, "Queen of the West" Dale, her horse Buttermilk, their dog Bullet, and even Pat's jeep, Nellybelle. Stars: Dale Evans, Roy Rogers, Trigger The Cisco Kid and his English-mangling sidekick Pancho travel the old west in the grand tradition of the Lone Ranger, righting wrongs and fighting injustice wherever they find it. Stars: Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, Troy Melton Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in the rough and tumble Dodge City. Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joins Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provide George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy. Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet The submarine Seaview is commissioned to investigate the mysteries of the seas. Usually it finds more problems than answers... Stars: Richard Basehart, David Hedison, Robert Dowdell A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s. Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule Marshal Earp keeps the law, first in Kansas and later in Arizona, using his over-sized pistols and a variety of sidekicks. Most of the saga is based loosely on fact, with historical badguys... See full summary » Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Jimmy Noel, Ethan Laidlaw Frontier hero Daniel Boone conducts surveys and expeditions around Boonesborough, running into both friendly and hostile Indians, just before and during the Revolutionary War. Stars: Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts and Rocky Mountains. The first treks were led by gruff, ... See full summary » Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton Two scientists with a secret time travel project find themselves trapped in the time stream and appearing in notable periods of history. Stars: James Darren, Robert Colbert, Whit Bissell Mike Nelson is a Scuba Diver in the days when it was still very new. He works alone and the plot was always mostly carried through his voice over narrations. These gave the show a flavor of... See full summary » Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Ken Drake, Courtney Brown Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia William Boyd insisted on speaking grammatical English during this series, because he knew so many children would be watching and want |
On a standard dartboard, what number lies between 2 and 10? | The Dartboard Sequence The Dartboard Sequence The arrangement of the numbers around the circumference of a standard dart board is as shown below 20 1 18 4 13 6 10 15 2 17 3 19 7 16 8 11 14 9 12 5 Oddly enough, no one seems to know for sure how this particular arrangement was selected. It evidently dates back at least 100 years. Some say the pattern was devised by a carpenter named Brian Gamlin in 1896, while others attribute it to someone named Thomas William Buckle in 1913, but both of these attributions are relatively recent, and neither can be traced back to a contemporary source. Also, although it's clear that the numbers are ordered to mix the large and small together, and possibly to separate numerically close values as far as possible (e.g., 20 is far from 19), no one seems to know of any simple criterion that uniquely singles out this particular arrangement as the best possible in any quantitative sense. It may be just an accident of history that this particular arrangement has been adopted as the standard dart board format. It's interesting to consider various possible criteria for choosing a circular arrangement of the first n positive integers. In order to get as "flat" a distribution as possible, we might try to minimize the sum of the squares of each k consecutive terms. For example, setting k = 3, the standard dard board sequence gives (20+1+18)^2 + (1+18+4)^2 + (18+4+13)^2 + ... + (5+20+1)^2 = 20478 Apparently the standard board layout described above is called the "London" dart board, and there is another, less common, version called the "Manchester" dart board, which has the sequence 20 1 16 6 17 8 12 9 14 5 19 2 15 3 18 7 11 10 13 4 for which the sum of squares of each set of three consecutive numbers is 20454, just slightly less than the London arrangement. In contrast, if we were to arrange the numbers by just inter-weaving the largest and smallest numbers like this 20 1 19 2 18 3 17 4 16 5 15 6 14 7 13 8 12 9 11 10 the resulting sum of squares of each 3 consecutive elements is 20510, so the standard dart boards are, in this sense, more flat distributions. Needless to say, all of these arrangements are much more flat than the natural monotonic sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 which has a sum of 24350. By the way, note that if the sum of the squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers for a given arrangement is S, then we can form another arrangement with the same sum simply by taking the "21-complement", i.e., subtracting each number from 21. For example, the complement of the standard London arrangement is 1 20 3 17 8 15 11 6 19 4 18 2 14 5 13 10 7 12 9 16 which has the same sum (20478) as the London arrangement. This works because if we begin with an arrangement a,b,c,d,... having the sum S = (a+b+c)^2 + (b+c+d)^2 + (c+d+e)^2 + ... and replace each of the numbers a,b,c,... with 21-a, 21-b, 21-c,... respectively, the sum S' of this complementary arrangement is S' = [(21-a)+(21-b)+(21-c)]^2 + [(21-b)+(21-c)+(21-d)]^2 + ... = [63-(a+b+c)]^2 + [63-(b+c+d)]^2 + ... = S + 20(63)^2 - 2(63)[(a+b+c)+(b+c+d)+...] Each of the numbers from 1 to 20 appears three times in the summation inside the square brackets in the last term, so that summation equals 630, and hence S' = S. (The same identity applies to the N+1 complement for sums of squares of every sum of k consecutive terms of a circular arrangement of the first N integers.) How would we go about finding the circular arrangement of the integers 1 to 20 that gives the smallest sum of squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers? One possible approach would be to begin with the monotonic arrangement and then check each possible transposition of two numbers to see which one gives the lowest result. Then make that change and repeat the process, at each stage always choosing the transposition that gives the steepest reduction in the sum. This "greedy algorithm" produces arrangements with the following sum |
What relation was German-born British painter Lucian Freud to Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud? | Lucian Freud - definition of Lucian Freud by The Free Dictionary Lucian Freud - definition of Lucian Freud by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Lucian+Freud Austrian-born British psychoanalyst noted for her application of psychoanalysis to child therapy. Freud , Sigmund 1856-1939. Austrian physician and founder of psychoanalysis who theorized that the symptoms of hysterical patients represent forgotten and unresolved infantile psychosexual conflicts. His psychoanalytic theories, which initially met with hostility, profoundly influenced 20th-century thought. Freud (frɔɪd) n 1. (Biography) Anna. 1895–1982, Austrian psychiatrist: daughter of Sigmund Freud and pioneer of child psychoanalysis 2. (Biography) Sir Clement. 1924–2009, British broadcaster, writer, politician, and chef; best known as a panellist on the radio game show Just a Minute; grandson of Sigmund Freud 3. (Biography) Lucian. 1922–2011, British painter, esp of nudes and portraits; grandson of Sigmund Freud 4. (Biography) Sigmund (ˈziːkmʊnt). 1856–1939, Austrian psychiatrist; originator of psychoanalysis, based on free association of ideas and analysis of dreams. He stressed the importance of infantile sexuality in later development, evolving the concept of the Oedipus complex. His works include The Interpretation of Dreams (1900) and The Ego and the Id (1923) Freud |
Saqqara is an ancient burial site in which country? | New pyramid discovered in Egypt - USATODAY.com New pyramid discovered in Egypt Updated Enlarge By Ben Curtis, AP Archaeology workers dig at the site of a newly-discovered pyramid, the base of which is seen center-left, at Saqqara near Cairo. By Katarina Kratovac, Associated Press Writer SAQQARA, Egypt Archaeologists have discovered a new pyramid under the sands of Saqqara, an ancient burial site that remains largely unexplored and has yielded a string of unearthed pyramids in recent years, Egypt's antiquities chief announced Tuesday. The 4,300-year-old monument most likely belonged to the queen mother of the founder of Egypt's 6th Dynasty, several hundred years after the building of the famed Great Pyramids of Giza, the country's antiquities chief Zahi Hawass said as he took media on a tour of the find. The discovery is part of the sprawling necropolis and burial site of the rulers of ancient Memphis, the capital of Egypt's Old Kingdom, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) south of Giza. All that remains of the pyramid is a square-shaped 16-foot (5-meter) tall structure that had been buried under 65 feet (25 meters) of sand. "There was so much sand dumped here that no one had any idea there was something buried underneath," said Hawass. Hawass' team has been excavating at the location for two years, but he said it was only two months ago when they determined the structure, with sides about 72 feet (22 meters) long, was the base of a pyramid. They also found parts of the pyramid's white limestone casing — believed to have once covered the entire structure — which enabled them to calculate that the complete pyramid was once 45 feet (14 meters) high. The pyramid is the 118th discovered so far in Egypt. "To find a new pyramid is always exciting," said Hawass. "And this one is magical. It belonged to a queen." Hawass said he believes the pyramid belongs to Queen Sesheshet, who is thought to have played a significant role in establishing the 6th Dynasty and uniting two branches of the feuding royal family. Her son, Teti, is believed to have ruled for around 20 years until he was possibly assassinated, a sign of the time's turbulence. Evidence of the identification is still indirect. The pyramids of Teti's two wives, already discovered 100 years ago and in 1994 respectively, lie next to it as part of the burial complex alongside the collapsed pyramid of Teti himself. The Egyptian team is still diging and is two weeks from entering the burial chamber inside the pyramid, where Hawass hopes they will find proof of its owner — a sarcophagus or at least an inscription of the queen, he said. Finding anything more would be next to impossible, as robbers in antiquity looted the pyramid, Hawass added, pointing to a gaping shaft on the structure's top that remains a testament to the thieves' actions. Dieter Wildung, head of Berlin's Egyptian Museum and a leading Egyptologists in Europe, said Hawass' claim is plausible because it was common in the Old Kingdom for kings to build pyramids for their queens and mothers next to their own. "Hawass is likely right," Wildung, who is not involved in the dig, said in a phone interview. "These parallel situations give a very strong argument in favor of his interpretation." Joe Wegner, an associate professor of Egyptian archaeology at University of Pennsylvania who has been involved in other expeditions at Saqqara, cautioned that until "inscriptional confirmation is found, it's still an educated guess" that the pyramid is Sesheshet's. Although evidence of the queen's existence was found elsewhere in Egypt in inscriptions and a papyrus document — a medical prescription to strengthen the queen's thinning hair — the site of her burial was not known. The find is important because it adds to the understanding of the 6th Dynasty, which lasted from 2,322 B.C. to 2,151 B.C. It was the last dynasty of the Old Kingdom, which spanned the 3rd millennium B.C. and was the first peak of pharaonic civilization. Saqqara is most famous for the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built in the 27th century B.C. Only a third of t |
What is the medical term for the condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen to the scrotum? | Undescended testicles | definition of Undescended testicles by Medical dictionary Undescended testicles | definition of Undescended testicles by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Undescended+testicles cryptorchidism [krip-tor´kid-izm] failure of one or both of the testes to descend into the scrotum. As the unborn male child develops, the testes first appear in the abdomen at about the level of the kidneys. They develop at this site, and in approximately the seventh month of fetal life start to descend to the upper part of the groin. From there they move into the inguinal canal and then, normally, into the scrotum. In its descent, a testis may sometimes be halted in the abdomen or within the canal, becoming an undescended testis. An improperly developed testis may never leave the abdomen, and it may not produce the hormones that induce secondary sex characters. A testis lodged in the canal may well produce these secondary sex characters, but cannot produce spermatozoa. Cases in which both testes fail to descend are uncommon; usually only one is involved and the other produces sufficient numbers of spermatozoa. Treatment. Often the undescended testis can be brought down into the scrotum by medical treatment with the gonadotropic hormone, and for physical and psychologic reasons this method is preferred. Frequently, however, surgery (called orchiopexy ) is required. This operation is not particularly serious and is usually successful. It is best performed before the patient is 5 to 7 years old, since operating at a later age may involve more risk to the cells that produce spermatozoa. In cryptorchidism, the testis is not in the scrotum, but may be found in the inguinal canal or in the abdominal cavity. From Damjanov, 2000. cryp·tor·chi·dism [kriptôr′kidiz′əm] Etymology: Gk, kryptos, hidden, orchis, testis a developmental defect in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum and are retained in the abdomen or inguinal canal. The testes normally migrate into the scrotal sac at birth, but normal testicular descent depends on timely and synchronous development of other embryonic structures. If spontaneous descent does not occur by the age of 1 year, hormonal injections may be given. If injections are unsuccessful, orchiopexy is usually performed before age 3. Also called cryptorchid testis , cryptorchis, undescended testis . Cryptorchidism cryptorchidism Undescended testicles A condition in which one or both testicles fail to move from the abdomen, where they develop before birth, into the scrotum; cryptorchidism uncorrected in early childhood is linked to azoospermia and ↑ testicular CA. Cf Anorchia . cryp·tor·chism |
Which English model was married to musicians George Harrison and Eric Clapton? | George Harrison and Eric Clapton both married Pattie Boyd | OldiesMusicBlog What do George Harrison and Eric Clapton have in common? Pattie Boyd! Posted by diana Nov - 12 - 2010 0 Comment Pattie Boyd is an English model and photographer and the former wife of both George Harrison (1966 – 1974) and Eric Clapton (1979 – 1989). She was the inspiration for love songs written by both musicians, Harrison’s, “ Something “, “For You Blue” and “Isn’t It a Pity”, and Clapton’s “Layla”, “Wonderful Tonight” and “Bell Bottom Blues”. She remembers her relationship with George: “I had met George six years previously, in 1964, when he was filming A Hard Day’s Night. Britain and most of Europe was in the grip of Beatlemania. On first impressions, John seemed more cynical and brash than the others, Ringo the most endearing, Paul was cute and George, with velvet-brown eyes and dark chestnut hair, was the best-looking man I had ever seen. At a break for lunch I found myself sitting next to him. Being close to him was electrifying. Almost the first thing he said to me was: ‘Will you marry me?’ He was joking but there was a hint of seriousness. We got together soon after that and married two years later on January 21, 1966. I was 21, he was 22. I was so happy and so much in love. I thought we would be together and happy for ever. Three years later, in 1969, George wrote a song called Something. He told me in a matter-of-fact way that he had written it for me. I thought it was beautiful and it turned out to be the most successful song he ever wrote, with more than 150 cover versions. Frank Sinatra said he thought it was the best love song ever written. George’s favourite version was the one by James Brown. Mine was the one by George Harrison, which he played to me in our kitchen. But, in fact, by then our relationship was in trouble. Since a trip to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in India in 1968, George had become obsessive about meditation. He was also sometimes withdrawn and depressed. And there were other women, which really hurt me. George was fascinated by the god Krishna who was always surrounded by young maidens. He came back from India wanting to be some kind of Krishna figure, a spiritual being with lots of concubines. He actually said so. It was around this time that Eric began to come over to our house. He and George had become close friends, writing and recording music together. Eric’s guitar playing was held in awe by his fellow musicians. He was an incredibly exciting performer to watch. He looked wonderful on stage, very sexy. But when I met him he didn’t behave like a rock star – he was surprisingly shy and reticent. I was aware that Eric found me attractive and I enjoyed the attention he paid me. It was hard not to be flattered when I caught him staring at me or when he chose to sit beside me. He complimented me on what I was wearing and the food I had cooked, and he said things he knew would make me laugh. Those were all things that George no longer did.” So, she begins to see Eric Clapton: “We met secretly at a flat in South Kensington. Eric Clapton had asked me to come because he wanted me to listen to a new number he had written. He switched on the tape machine, turned up the volume and played me the most powerful, moving song I had ever heard. It was Layla, about a man who falls hopelessly in love with a woman who loves him but is unavailable. I was married to Eric’s close friend, George Harrison, but Eric had been making his desire for me clear for months. I felt uncomfortable that he was pushing me in a direction in which I wasn’t certain I wanted to go. But with the realisation that I had inspired such passion and creativity, the song got the better of me. I could resist no longer.” Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-473174/Pattie-Boyd-My-hellish-love-triangle-George-Eric–Part-One.html |
A sallet, part of Medieval armour, was worn on which part of the body? | Medieval Armour Armour Mail, or chainmail, made of interlocking iron rings, which may be riveted or welded shut is believed to have been invented in Eastern Europe about 500 BC. Gradually, small additional plates or discs of iron were added to the mail to protect vulnerable areas. Hardened leather and splinted construction were used for arm and leg pieces. A coat of plates was developed, an armour made of large plates sewn inside a textile or leather coat. Early plate in Italy, and elsewhere in the 13th15th century were made of iron. Iron armour could be carburised or case hardened to give a surface of harder steel. Plate armour became cheaper than mail by the 15th century as it required less labour and labour had become much more expensive after the Black Death, though it did require larger furnaces to produce larger blooms. Mail continued to be used to protect those joints which could not be adequately protected by plate, such as the armpit, crook of the elbow and groin. Another advantage of plate was that a lance rest could be fitted to the breast plate. The small skull cap evolved into a bigger true helmet, the bascinet, as it was lengthened downward to protect the back of the neck and the sides of the head. Additionally, several new forms of fully enclosed helmets were introduced in the late 1300s. Probably the most recognised style of armour in the World became the plate armour associated with the knights of the European Late Middle Ages, but continuing to the early 17th century Age of Enlightenment in all European countries. By about 1400 the full harness of plate armour had been developed in armouries of Lombardy. Heavy cavalry dominated the battlefield for centuries in part because of their armour. In the early 15th century, advances in weaponry allowed infantry to defeat armoured knights on the battlefield. The quality of the metal used in armour deteriorated as armies became bigger and armour was made thicker, necessitating breeding of larger cavalry horses. If during the 1415th centuries armour seldom weighed more than 15kgs, than by the late 16th century it weighed 25 kg. The increasing weight and thickness of late 16th century armour therefore gave substantial resistance. In the early years of low velocity firearms, full suits of armour, or breast plates stopped bullets fired from a modest distance. Crossbow bolts would seldom penetrate good plate, nor would any bullet unless fired from close range. In effect, rather than making plate armour obsolete, the use of firearms stimulated the development of plate armour into its later stages. For most of that period, it allowed horsemen to fight while being the targets of defending arquebuseers without being easily killed. Full suits of armour were worn by generals and princely commanders right up to the second decade of the 18th century. It was the only way they could be mounted and survey the overall battlefield with safety from distant musket fire. The horse was afforded protection from lances and infantry weapons by steel plate barding. This gave the horse protection and enhanced the visual impression of a mounted knight. Late in the era, elaborate barding was used in parade armour. Gradually starting in the mid 16th century, one plate element after another was discarded to save weight for foot soldiers. Back and breast plates continued to be used throughout the entire period of |
Banana cut, Dingle and Swingman are terms used in which sport? | Rice takes it to St. Ray's - NY Daily News Rice beats St. Raymond, 75-63, in CHSAA New York battle at Gauchos Gym Rice takes it to St. Ray's Friday, January 14, 2011, 10:53 PM The press that led to the fast break, the extra pass and the easy bucket. Rice used that sequence consistently to perplex a winded St. Raymond and score a 75-63 victory before a packed Gauchos Gym in the Bronx on Friday night. Devaughn Reid had a game-high 21 points and Melvin Johnson added 18 points for Rice. Daniel Dingle led St. Ray’s with 17 points. "I love playing against St. Ray’s," Reid said. "I love this atmosphere. When we’re excited, we’re an exciting team and that’s what you saw. Defense, offense, everything. First home game and we needed this win." Rice was without swingman Emmanuel Andujar - who’s still suspended for being ejected during a non-league tournament last month - and its Cincinnati -bound star Jermaine Sanders picked up two fouls in the first quarter, but nothing was going to stop the Raiders from taking it to their CHSAA New York Archdiocesan rival Ravens. Rice, which led from start to finish, did just that by using the press to cause turnovers and then spark fast break opportunities. When the Raiders had the Ravens back-pedaling, they finished plays with extra passes and converted easy buckets for quick points. Still, the Ravens managed to hang on and cut into Rice’s lead. But in the fourth quarter the Raiders took advantage of the obviously fatigued Ravens and built a 15-point lead - their largest of the contest - before cruising to victory. It was a good win for the Raiders, who snapped a two-game losing skid and improved to 8-4 overall this season. The upstart Ravens (7-7) missed a chance to make a statement with a win or perhaps a stronger showing. But St. Ray’s coach Oliver Antigua sounded more irked by the fact that his squad got out-worked. "A lot of the turnovers were 100% on us," he said. "They got all the 50-50 basketballs because they played harder. I think we got out-hustled and out-worked. At the end of the game, we got tired. You can see we didn’t have the same bounce. They played more guys, they were fresher." |
In the game of Scrabble, the ‘M’ tile is worth how many points? | Keeping Score in Scrabble - Letter Tiles and Point Values How to Keep Score in Scrabble Keeping Score in Scrabble Knowing how to keep score in Scrabble is simple, but it’s also important. Each letter in Scrabble has its own value, while certain points on a Scrabble board are worth more points than others. Finally, there are a few special circumstances where Scrabble scoring differs than in other points of the game. Scrabble Letter Tiles – Point Values Below is a table showing the point values of each tile in Scrabble. I’ll include a table to show how many of each letter exists in a standard Scrabble game, as well. When you play one of these letter tiles on the Scrabble board, you get the point value indicated on the letter tile. Scrabble Point Distribution A – E – I – O – - U – L – N – R – S – T = 1 point D – G = 2 points B – C – M – P = 3 points F – H – W – Y – V = 4 points K = 5 points J – X = 8 points Q – Z = 10 points The following table shows how many of each letters there are in a standard game of Scrabble. In all, there are 100 tiles to play in any given Scrabble game. Scrabble Letter Distribution 1: J – K – X – Q – Z 2: B – C – F – H – M – P – W – Y – V – Blank Tiles 3: G 4: D – L – S – U 6: N – R – T 10: E Double and Triple Scores When any of the letters of a word you place on the board covers a double or triple score, apply that modifier to your word score. If it’s a double or triple letter score, only modify the score for the letter on that tile. If it’s a double or triple word score, add up the score for all the tiles and then multiply the amount by the modifier. If you happen to cross two or more modifiers with your word, apply all of them. If you cross a triple letter score and a double word score, then multiple the triple score letter by x3 and then multiple the whole word score by x2. If you happen to cross two word multipliers, then remember to multiple the word score by both values. In this way, scores can reach large numbers. There is a limiting factor to the scores made by these tiles, though. That’s because, once used, these tiles can’t be reused for the purposes of multipliers. Reusing Double and Triple Scores After a double-word or triple-word score has been used and figured, that space will not be worth a double- or triple-word score again in the game. The same goes for double-letter and triple-letter scores. For example, imagine that a letter tile saying double-word score, like the one you play off of at the beginning of the game, is “activated” at the beginning of the game. Whoever plays off that tile first gets a double-word score. But the next player who builds a word off that same letter does not get a double-word score. This rule is there for several purposes, but it keeps people from simply beating opponents by playing an -s or -ed or -ing at the end of words on the board. You can still do so, but you won’t score as many points (or more) if the original word played involved double- or triple-word scoring. 50 Point Bonus If at any time, you use all 7 tiles in your rack one on play, you get an automatic 50 point bonus. This does not apply in the endgame scenario when you have less than 7 letters on your rack, of course. Final Scores in Scrabble Who “goes out” also has a big affect on the score. Eventually, the letter tiles will run out. When this happens, you will have a dwindling number of letter tiles on your rack. When this happens, the first person to get rid of all the letters on their rack on their turn “goes out”. The scoring is not yet finished, though. Every player with letters should add up the point values of those letters. These players should subtract that letter amount from their score. Once this is done, the point value for all those letters should also be added up collectively and added to the score of the person who “went out” or got rid of all their letter tiles first. In this way, the winner of a Scrabble game is often determined by who goes out first. This can be forgotten or only half-applied with new Scrabble players, so knowing how to score correctly in Scrabble is imp |
Which film won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 2011 Academy Awards? | 2011 | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Music (Original Score) - Alexandre Desplat Cinematography - Danny Cohen Actor in a Supporting Role - Geoffrey Rush in "The King's Speech" Actress in a Supporting Role - Helena Bonham Carter in "The King's Speech" Costume Design - Jenny Beavan Sound Mixing - Paul Hamblin, Martin Jensen and John Midgley Art Direction - Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Judy Farr Film Editing - Tariq Anwar * Actor in a Leading Role - Colin Firth in "The King's Speech" * Best Picture - Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers * Writing (Original Screenplay) - Screenplay by David Seidler * Directing - Tom Hooper |
A ‘Scouser’ is a native of which English city? | Scouser - definition of Scouser by The Free Dictionary Scouser - definition of Scouser by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Scouser a. often Scous·er (skou′sər) A native or resident of Liverpool, England. b. often Scouse The dialect of English spoken in Liverpool. Liverpool - a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports English person - a native or inhabitant of England Translations Scouser n (Brit inf) → Liverpooler(in) m(f) 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: scouse References in periodicals archive ? The other Scouser abroad that I must tell you about went to America in 1997 with PS2,000 and a suitcase he bought at a car boot sale. Heard the one about...? It's time for a laugh again Bet365 - number of red cards in Merseyside derby: 2-5 none, 11-4 one, 6 two or more; S Gerrard/P Neville specials: 5-6 either player booked, 9 either player sent off; number of Premier League red cards this weekend: 2 two, three or more, 9-4 one, 5 none; Scouser (Gerrard, Carragher, |
The volcanic rock Kimberlite is best known for sometimes containing which gemstone? | Kimberlite Kimberlite Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz "Wyomingite" Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Green Street Dike Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Tompkins County Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Green Street Dike Onondaga County NEW YORK Kimberlite is a type of potassic volcanic rock best known for sometimes containing diamonds. It is named after the town of Kimberley in South Africa, where the discovery of an 83.5-carat (16.7 g) diamond in 1871 spawned a diamond rush. Kimberlite occurs in the Earth's crust in vertical structures known as kimberlite pipes. Kimberlite pipes are the most important source of mined diamonds today. The general consensus, reached on kimberlites, is that they are formed deep within the mantle, at depths between 150 and 450 kilometres (93 and 280 mi), from anomalously enriched exotic mantle compositions, and are erupted rapidly and violently, often with considerable carbon dioxide and other volatile components. It is this depth of melting and generation which makes kimberlites prone to hosting diamond xenocrysts. Kimberlite has, in many ways, attracted more attention than its relative volume might suggest that it deserves. This is largely because it serves as a carrier of diamonds and garnet peridotite mantle xenoliths to the Earth's surface. Furthermore, its probable derivation from depths greater than any other igneous rock type, and the extreme magma composition that it reflects in terms of low silica content and high levels of incompatible trace element enrichment, make an understanding of kimberlite petrogenesis important. In this regard, the study of kimberlite has the potential to provide valuable information on the composition of the deep mantle, and melting processes occurring at or near the interface between the cratonic continental lithosphere and the underlying convecting asthenospheric mantle. Kimberlites occur as carrot-shaped, vertical intrusions termed 'pipes' [see profile below]. This classic carrot shape is formed due to a complex intrusive process of kimberlitic magma which inherits a large proportion of both CO2 and H2O in the system, which produces a deep explosive boiling stage that causes a significant amount of vertical flaring. Kimberlite classification is based on the recognition of differing rock facies. These differing facies are associated with a particular style of magmatic activity, namely crater, diatreme and hypabyssal rocks. The morphology of kimberlite pipes, and the classical carrot shape, is the result of explosive diatreme volcanism from very deep mantle-derived sources. These volcanic explosions produce vertical columns of rock that rise from deep magma reservoirs. The morphology of kimberlite pipes is varied but generally includes a sheeted dyke complex of tabular, vertically dipping feeder dykes in the root of the pipe which extends down to the mantle. Within 1.5–2 km (0.93–1.2 mi) of the surface, the highly pressured magma explodes upwards and expands to form a conical to cylindrical diatreme, which erupts to the surface. The surface expression is rarely preserved but is usually similar to a maar volcano. The diameter of a kimberlite pipe at the surface is typically a few hundred meters to a kilometer (up to 0.6 mile). Kimberlites are the most important source of primary diamonds. Many kimberlite pipes also produce rich alluvial or eluvial diamond placer deposits. However, only about 1 in 200 kimberlite pipes contain gem-quality diamonds. The deposits occurring at Kimberley, South Africa were the first recognized and the source of the name. The Kimberley diamonds were originally found in weathered kimberlite which was colored yellow by limonite, and so was called yellow ground.Deeper workings encountered less altered rock, serpentinized kimberlite, which miners call blue ground. Tompkins County Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Photographed by Michael P. Klimetz Iron Mountain District Photographed by M |
Perkin, Posie and Pootle were characters in which children’s tv programme? | Little Gems - The Flumps Little Gems Click above for the end theme music (highly compressed 518Kb zipped Wav to 1.1Mb decompressed) The Flumps This is a real blast from the past and was a strange one as it never made it to prime time BBC television at 15:55 onwards. For some reason it was always on at around 13:30-13:45 weekly on BBC1 or BBC2. The end credits show a David Yates Ltd. copyright of 1976 so it was probably first shown on TV around that year or 1977 as my Radiotimes magazines from that era have it listed as. Surprisingly, there were only 13 episodes made, a bit like Mr. Benn really, when it seems there were many more. This superb little series was created & written by Julie Holder and narrated by the talented Gay Soper. Gays Soper's wonderful voice, especially when singing the little songs brings back very vivid memories of this series. Each episode lasted in excess of 13+ minutes and centred around the Flump family. The Flumps were small ball shaped puppets filmed using a stop motion camera. The family was headed by Father Flump who was very clever and often invented things. Mother Flump spent most of her time tidying and did the cooking and often read to the young Flumps, stories from the big book. Perkin Flump was the eldest of the children and often wore a yellow and blue hat. Posie was the only girl and she always wore a bright blue ribbon on her head. Pootle was the youngest member of the Flump family, he often got things confused and he sometimes wore a white hat. Grandfather Flump was the oldest Flump and spent most of his time either in the garden playing with the younger Flumps or playing his Flumpet (musical instrument). If Grandfather was not doing any of the above then he would sometimes be found sitting in the comfy chair reading his paper or sleeping under it as was often the case. He always woke up for tea though, especially if Mother Flump had been baking. Each episode also contained a story or pictures from Mother Flumps big book. The lack of detailed movement with their eyes was more than made up for with the delicate movements and action of their hands. They certainly don't make them like this anymore. Characters |
Logan International Airport serves which US city? | Massport - Logan Airport Logan Airport 4:17 PM, Wed, January, 18, 2017 39° H:41° L:36° Expedited Travel Options Which TSA program is best way to cut screen time? The Boston Globe examines options helping travelers cut down wait times from curbside to their gates. |
What type of animal is a karakul? | Breeds of Livestock - Karakul Sheep — Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science Breeds of Livestock - Karakul Sheep Breeds of Livestock - Karakul Sheep Karakul Also Known By: Karakul'skaya (Russian), Astrakhan, Bukhara , Karagül (Turkey) The Karakul may be the oldest breed of domesticated sheep. Archeological evidence indicates the existence of the Persian lambskin as early as 1400 B.C. and carvings of a distinct Karakul type have been found on ancient Babylonian temples. Although known as the "fur" sheep, the Karakul provided more than the beautifully patterned silky pelts of the young lambs. They were also a source of milk, meat, tallow, and wool, a strong fiber that was felted into fabric or woven into carpeting. The Karakul is native to Central Asia and is named after a village called Karakul which lies in the valley of the Amu Darja River in the former emirate of Bokhara, West Turkestan. This region is one of high altitude with scant desert vegetation and a limited water supply. A hard life imparted to the breed a hardiness and ability to thrive under adverse conditions, which is distinctive of the Karakul sheep to this day. Karakuls were introduced.to the U.S. between 1908 and 1929 for pelt production. Very few animals were obtained. U.S. breeders, in their eagerness to produce a large quantity of pelts, introduced other breeds into the bloodlines. This produced pelts of inferior quality and eventually the industry and the flocks were dispersed. Even in their native regions, the demand for furs resulted in a crossing and intermingling of native fat-tailed sheep so that the native flocks exhibit wide variations in type and color. This lack of uniformity is apparent. Body and fleece types vary even in those Karakuls capable of producing lambs of high quality fur. With a growing interest in the fiber arts in the United States, there has been an increased interest in the Karakul sheep. It is a specialty breed that is finding its niche as part of the cottage industry. The fleece is seen in a variety of natural colors. In its native region the colors are called by the following names; Arabi (black), Guligas (pink-roan), Kambar (brown), Shirazi (grey) and Sur (agouti). Occationally individuals are white or pied. This is partially due to its multiple uses: fur, fleece, and meat, along with the qualities of hardiness and adaptability. Today there are small farm flocks scattered throughout the U.S. Characteristics of the Karakul The harsh conditions under which they evolved has given them strong and lasting teeth, a key to their longevity. They are resistant to internal parasites and foot rot. While they respond to good feed and care, they are excellent foragers and will go through a season of scant food or graze marginal land in which ordinary sheep would not survive. Karakuls withstand extremes of either hot or cold but they should have access to dry cover and be kept out of marshy pastures. Karakuls breed out of season, making it possible for three lamb crops in two years. Single lambs are the rule, although twins are born occasionally. The ewes are very protective and attentive mothers, resulting in a high lamb survival rate. The Karakuls posses a strong flocking instinct and can be run either on open range or in fenced pastures. They do not herd well; they are likely to scatter or fight a dog trying to herd them. The Karakuls differ radically in conformation from many other breeds. They are of the fat broadtailed type of sheep. In their large tail is stored fat, a source of nourishment, similar in function to the camel's hump. The narrow appendage below this fat sack is often recurved, giving an S shape. Karakuls are medium-size sheep. The rams will weigh between 175-225 pounds and the ewes range from 100-150 pounds. They stand tall, with a long, narrow body. The top line is highest at the loin with the rump long and sloping, blending into a low set broadtail. The head is long and narrow, slightly indented between the eyes and often exhibiting a Roman type nose |
Who developed bifocal spectacles in 1784? | Bifocal Lens invented by Benjamin Franklin in year 1784 Invented by : Benjamin Franklin Invented in year : 1784 Bifocals are eyeglasses with two distinct optical powers. The are composed of a lens having one section that corrects for distant vision and another section that corrects for near vision. They are also known as 'Benjamin Franklin Bifocals' or 'Benjamin Franklin Glasses'. Bifocals are most commonly prescribed to people with presbyopia who also require a correction for myopia, hyperopia, and/or astigmatism. Original bifocals were designed with the most convex lenses (for close viewing) in the lower half of the frame and the least convex lenses on the upper. Up until the beginning of the 20th century two separate lenses were cut in half and combined together in the rim of the frame. The mounting of two half lenses into a single frame led to a number of early complications and rendered such spectacles quite fragile. History In 1784, Benjamin Franklin developed bifocal glasses. He was getting old and was having trouble seeing both up-close and at a distance. Getting tired of switching between two types of glasses, he devised a way to have both types of lenses fit into the frame. The distance lens was placed at the top and the the up-close lens was placed at the bottom. John Isaac Hawkins, the inventor of trifocal lenses, coined the term bifocals in 1824 and credited Dr. Franklin. Development in the invention of Bifocals Towards the end of 19th century Louis de Wecker devised a method to fuse the lenses together. This method was later patented by Dr. John L. Borsch, Jr. in 1908. Just a couple years later, the first single piece bifocal lens appeared. Bifocal lenses evolved rapidly throughout the 20th century. In the 1980s the first bifocal contact lenses appeared. Multifocals were later developed which let's one focus through different prescriptions at different distances through the same lens - hence the name. Bifocals (meaning a lens with two points of focus — usually one for distance and one for near) are the most commonly prescribed multifocal lenses. Role of Bifocals in the development of human life It is because of the invention of Benjamin Franklin that people with eye problems are able to read comfortably. The invention has laid the foundation for further research which continues to eliminate the limited field of vision in current bifocals. New materials and technologies may provide a method which can selectively adjust the optical power of a lens. Researchers have constructed such a lens using a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between two glass substrates. Other Inventions |
Myelitis is the inflammation of which part of the human body? | Transverse Myelitis Fact Sheet | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Where can I get more information? What is transverse myelitis? Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level, or segment, of the spinal cord. The term myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord; transverse simply describes the position of the inflammation, that is, across the width of the spinal cord. Attacks of inflammation can damage or destroy myelin, the fatty insulating substance that covers nerve cell fibers. This damage causes nervous system scars that interrupt communications between the nerves in the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Symptoms of transverse myelitis include a loss of spinal cord function over several hours to several weeks. What usually begins as a sudden onset of lower back pain, muscle weakness, or abnormal sensations in the toes and feet can rapidly progress to more severe symptoms, including paralysis, urinary retention, and loss of bowel control. Although some patients recover from transverse myelitis with minor or no residual problems, others suffer permanent impairments that affect their ability to perform ordinary tasks of daily living. Most patients will have only one episode of transverse myelitis; a small percentage may have a recurrence. The segment of the spinal cord at which the damage occurs determines which parts of the body are affected. Nerves in the cervical (neck) region control signals to the neck, arms, hands, and muscles of breathing (the diaphragm). Nerves in the thoracic (upper back) region relay signals to the torso and some parts of the arms. Nerves at the lumbar (mid-back) level control signals to the hips and legs. Finally, sacral nerves, located within the lowest segment of the spinal cord, relay signals to the groin, toes, and some parts of the legs. Damage at one segment will affect function at that segment and segments below it. In patients with transverse myelitis, demyelination usually occurs at the thoracic level, causing problems with leg movement and bowel and bladder control, which require signals from the lower segments of the spinal cord. Who gets transverse myelitis? Transverse myelitis occurs in adults and children, in both genders, and in all races. No familial predisposition is apparent. A peak in incidence rates (the number of new cases per year) appears to occur between 10 and 19 years and 30 and 39 years. Although only a few studies have examined incidence rates, it is estimated that about 1,400 new cases of transverse myelitis are diagnosed each year in the United States, and approximately 33,000 Americans have some type of disability resulting from the disorder. What causes transverse myelitis? Researchers are uncertain of the exact causes of transverse myelitis. The inflammation that causes such extensive damage to nerve fibers of the spinal cord may result from viral infections or abnormal immune reactions. Transverse myelitis also may occur as a complication of syphilis, measles, Lyme disease, and some vaccinations, including those for chickenpox and rabies. Cases in which a cause cannot be identified are called idiopathic. Transverse myelitis often develops following viral infections. Infectious agents suspected of causing transverse myelitis include varicella zoster (the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles), herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, influenza, echovirus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis A, and rubella. Bacterial skin infections, middle-ear infections (otitis media), and Mycoplasma pneumoniae (bacterial pneumonia) have also been associated with the condition. In post-infectious cases of transverse myelitis, immune system mechanisms, rather than active viral or bacterial infections, appear to play an important role in causing damage to spinal nerves. Although researchers have not yet identified the precise mechanisms of spinal cord injury in these cases, stimulation of the immune system in respo |
In the 1994 film ‘Speed’ starring Keanu Reeves, what speed must the bus not fall below? | Speed (1994 film) - Wikiquote Speed (1994 film) Jump to: navigation , search Speed is a 1994 action - thriller film that focuses on police officer Jack Traven who must race against speed to foil the crazed plan of an insane bomber/extortionist, who sets up a bomb on a city bus which Traven boards, which must keep moving above 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) or the bomb will explode. Get ready for rush hour Contents Howard Payne[ edit ] A bomb is made to explode. That's its meaning. Its purpose. Your life is empty because you spend it trying to stop the bomb from becoming. And for who? For what? You know what a bomb is, Jack, that doesn't explode? It's a cheap gold watch, buddy. Dialogue[ edit ] Harry: Alright, pop quiz. Airport, gunman with a hostage. He's using her for cover. He's almost to a plane. You're one hundred feet away. [Jack doesn't respond] Jack: Shoot the hostage. Harry: What? Jack: Take her out of the equation. Go for the good wound and he can't get to the plane with her. Clear shot. Harry: You're deeply nuts, you know that? "Shoot the hostage." [chuckles] [Payne is holding Harry hostage in the parking garage at gunpoint with explosives strapped to his chest.] Payne: End of the line. This day has been real disappointing, I don't mind saying. Jack: Why, 'cause you didn't get to kill everyone? Payne: There will come a time, boy, when you'll wish you'd never met me. Jack: Mister, I'm already there. Payne: [on the phone] What do you think, Jack? You think you pick up all the bus driver's teeth they'll give you another medal? Jack: Jeez... Payne: You think I wouldn't have been prepared? Two years I spent setting up that elevator job, two years I invested in it. You couldn't understand the kind of commitment that I have. You ruined a man's life's work and you think you can walk away? You got blinders on to the world! But I got your attention now, didn't I Jack? Jack: Why didn't you just come after me? Payne: No this is about ME! This is about my money, this is about money DUE ME! Which I WILL collect! 3.7 Million dollars! It's my nest egg, Jack, at my age you have to think ahead. Jack: [angry] When I find you... Payne: [cuts him off] Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a bomb on a bus. Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour, the bomb is armed. If it drops below 50, it blows up. What do you do? What do you do? Jack: I'd want to know what bus it was... Payne: You think I'm going to tell you that? Jack: Yes. Payne: Aha, very good. There are rules, Jack, and I want you to get this right. NO ONE goes off the bus. If you try to take any passengers off the bus, I will detonate it. I want my money by 11AM. Jack: We can't pull that kind of money in time! Payne: FOCUS, JACK! Your concern is the bus. And don't try to call. The radio's down. Now, the number of the bus is 2525, it's running downtown from Venice. It's at the corner of Ocean Park & Main. [Jack takes off for his car as sirens from approaching fire engines can be heard] [Jack calls Harry in his office while he is trying to get on the bus and tells him the bomber's back. Mac enters Harry's office.] Mac: We got a random demand from your dead terrorist. He's rigged a city bus. Where's Jack? Harry: [puts down the phone] Where do you think? Jack: Miss, can you handle this bus? Annie: Oh sure. It's just like driving a really big Pinto. Annie: So you're a cop, right? Jack: That's right. Annie: Well, I should probably tell you that I'm taking the bus because I had my driver's license revoked. Jack: What for? Annie: Speeding. Jack: It's a game. If he gets the money he wins, if the bus blows up he wins. Annie: What if you win? Jack: Then tomorrow we'll play another one. Annie: But I'm not available to drive tomorrow. Busy. Norwood: [to Mac] Sir, we have a serious problem. Mac: What? Norwood: This freeway isn't finished. Mac: What are you talking about? Norwood: The aerial unit caught it. About three miles away there's a section missing. Mac: But it's on the map. It's finished on the goddamn map! Norwood: I guess they fell behind. Mac: Fuck! You're fired! Everybody's fucking fired! Stephens |
Which British singer released a 1972 album entitled ‘Blondes Have More Fun’? | The Rod Stewart Picture Pages I Don't Want to Talk About It Background: “Elvis was the king. No doubt about it. People like myself, Mick Jagger and all the others only followed in his footsteps.” Rod Stewart British singer and songwriter Rod Stewart began his music career with the groups Jimmy Powell and the Five Dimensions, The Hoochie Coochie Men, Shotgun Express, The Jeff Beck Group and Faces before raising to fame as a soloist thanks to the 1971 platinum album “Every Picture Tells a Story,” which was a No. 1 album in the United Kingdom and United States. He continued to produce hit albums throughout the 1970s with “Never A Dull Moment” (1972), “Smiler” (1974), “Atlantic Crossing” (1975), “A Night On The Town” (1976) and “Blondes Have More Fun” (1978), which became his last U.S. chart topping release in 26 years. Stewart enjoyed varied success during 1980s and 1990s and experienced a rebirth in the 2000s by singing pop standards from the “Great American Songbook.” He won his first Grammy Award for “Stardust: The Great American Songbook 3” (2004), his third album of Pop standards. The album also marked his first U.S. No. 1 hit release after “Blondes Have More Fun.” He had another chart topper with “Still The Same... Great Rock Classics Of Our Time” (2006). During his long tenure in the industry, Stewart has produced a number of hit singles, including “Maggie May,” ”Reason to Believe” (1971), “You Wear It Well” (1972), “Sailing” (1975), “Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” (1976), “I Don't Want to Talk About It,” “The First Cut Is the Deepest” (1977), “Do Ya Think I'm Sexy” (1978) and “Baby Jane” (1983). In the music industry since 1964, Steward was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 11, 2005, for his contribution to music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2006. He was also awarded CBE in 2007. Rod the Mod Childhood and Family: Roderick David Stewart, professionally known as Rod Stewart, was born on January 10, 1945, in Highgate, London, England, to a Scottish father, Robert Joseph Stewart, and an English mother, Elsie Stewart. His father was a master builder and after he retired ran a news agent shop. The Stewart family lived over the shop. The youngest of five siblings, Rod has two brothers (Bob and Don) and two sisters (Mary and Peggy). All of his siblings were born while the family lived in Scotland years before they moved to Highgate. Rod was educated at Highgate Primary School and the William Grimshaw Secondary Modern School in Hornsey. Growing up in a family of soccer lovers, he became an avid fan of Arsenal F.C. and excelled in the sport. He served as the captain of the soccer team at his school and also played for Middlesex Schoolboys. It was his family who introduced him to music when they became a fan of singer Al Jolson. Rod developed a love for rock and roll after he listened to Little Richard's hit “The Girl Can't Help It” (1956) and attended a concert of Bill Haley & His Comets. He got his first guitar at age 14 and joined his first group a year later. Rod quit school at age 15 and worked as a silk screen printer. At the urging of his father, he pursued professional soccer and became an apprentice with the Brentford F.C., in 1961. He soon grew bored, decided to leave the team and turned his attention toward music. On April 6, 1979, Rod married actress and former model Alana Hamilton Stewart (born Alana Kaye Collins on May 18, 1945), the ex-wife of actor George Hamilton. They welcomed a daughter named Kimberly Stewart on August 21, 1979, and a son, Sean Stewart, on September 1, 1980, before divorcing in 1980. He then married actress/model Rachel Hunter (born on September 9, 1969) on December 15, 1990. The couple has two children, Renée Stewart (born on June 1, 1992) and Liam McAlister Stewart (born on September 4, 1994). Rod and his second wife became estranged in 1999 and divorced on November 2, 2006. He married model Penny Lancaster (born on March 15, 1971) on June 16, 2007. They have one son together, Alastair Wallace Ste |
In which part of the human body would you find the obturator muscles? | Obturator Nerve Anatomy, Function & Diagram | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Obturator nerve The obturator nerve begins at the medial border of the psoas major muscle. It travels through the obturator foramen (an opening in the pelvic bone) before entering the thigh, where it branches into two parts, an anterior branch and posterior branch. The obturator nerve is part of the group of nerves called the anterior lumbar plexus. The nerve provides sensory perception to the skin on the medial side of the thigh. It also provides motor function to the hip and knee joints and the abductor muscles and gracilis. The obturator nerve can be damaged through injury to the nerve itself or to surrounding muscle tissue. This type of injury can occur during household or car accidents and it can also happen accidentally during abdominal surgery. A damaged obturator nerve can cause pain, numbness, and weakness of the thigh. Mild damage to the obturator nerve can be treated with physical therapy. More severe cases may require surgery. The nerve has the ability to regenerate itself at a rate of about one inch per month. |
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