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If adult female sheep are called ewes and castrated adult males are wethers, what are the uncastrated male sheep called? | Created By: Chelsea Holschbach, Dana Mohn, Kayla Eick, and Darci O'Brien. General Information on Sheep Domestic sheep are scientifically known as Ovis aries. They are quadruped, four legs, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Numbering a little over 1 billion, domestic sheep are the most numerous species in their genus (Schoenian). Sheep are most likely descendents from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia and where one of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes. Sheep are raised for fleece, meat and milk. Today sheep are being utilized for human research (Schoenian). A group of sheep is called a flock. Adult female sheep are referred to as ewes, intact males are rams, castrated males are wethers, and younger sheep are lambs. The domestic sheep is a multi-purpose animal, and the more than 200 breeds to serve these diverse purposes (Schoenian). Seasonal Breeders Wild species have a breeding season that is initiated at a time when the environment will allow for the best survival of the young. Spring is usually the optimal season for parturition. Time of breeding is then dependent on Gestation length. Domestication has stopped seasonal breeding in some species: Cattle & Swine. Of the farm species, Sheep, Goats and Horses are still seasonal breeders (Winters). Sheep are short-day breeders otherwise known as fall breeders (Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition). Breeds such as the Horned Dorset, Merino, and Rambouillet can have extended breeding (Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition). Other short-day breeders include: goats, fox, deer, and elk. Rams and bucks are also affected by photoperiod but less than their female partners are. As photoperiod increases in the spring and early summer, sperm production decreases, abnormal spermatozoa increases, and fertility decreases. Horses are an example of long-day breeders. Their cyclicity is dependent on photoperiod which is opposite of sheep and goats. It starts when daylight to darkness ratio increases, and ends when daylight decreases (Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition). Other long-day breeders include: ring-tailed lemur, hamster groundhog, and mink. (Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition) Puberty and Anestrus When a ewe reaches puberty, she has reached her sexual maturity and will exhibit estrus for the first time. The time when a ewe will reach puberty depends on many different factors including, the breed, body size, nutrition, season of birth etc. While a common age that ewe lambs reach puberty is between 5 and 12 months of age. Due to their genetics and biological clock ewes will usually show puberty their first fall (Schoenian). This can have a large effect on the age variation of when they have their first estrus, since ewe lambs born in January instead of April would be three months older. While ewes have reached maturity by six months of age, they are usually not allowed to breed until they are at least eight-teen months of age ("Animal Corner"). Estrous cycles are commonly affected by the seasons in different species, ovine is one of those which are very receptive. It is due to the number of hours daily that light enters the eye of the animal. It then affects the brain, to determine the release of certain precursors and hormones. Most sheep are seasonally polyestrus and short-day breeders. They start their estrus when the length of the day begins to decrease. The cycles of estrous will continue every 16 to 17 days until the ewe is bred or returns to anestrus (Schoenian). Therefore most breeding in ovine occurs in the months between October and November. Estrus lasts approximately 24 to 36 hours, and is where the ewe will stand to be mounted by the male. Detecting estrus in sheep is much harder than that is cattle especially dairy cattle, it is almost required to have a ram present (Schoenian). (Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition) Animals that are seasonally anestrus is believed to ha |
One of the new seven wonders of the modern world, in what country is the carved city of Petra located? | Petra | New7Wonders of the World One of the New 7 Wonders of the World Petra Ma'an Governorate, Jordan Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα), originally known to the Nabataeans as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Arab Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan’s most-visited tourist attraction. The Nabateans were nomadic Arabs who benefited from the proximity of Petra to the regional trade routes, in becoming a major trading hub, thus enabling them to gather wealth. The Nabateans are also known for their great ability in constructing efficient water collecting methods in the barren deserts and their talent in carving structures into solid rocks. It lies on the slope of Jebel al-Madhbah (identified by some as the biblical Mount Hor) in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. The site remained unknown to the western world until 1812, when it was introduced by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. It was described as “a rose-red city half as old as time” in a Newdigate Prize-winning poem by John William Burgon. UNESCO has described it as “one of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage”. Petra was named amongst the New7Wonders of the World in 2007 and was also chosen by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the “28 Places to See Before You Die”. Bernard Weber: "Have a Wonderful New Year!" ZURICH, SwitzerlandDear Wonderful FriendsPlease accept my warmest wishes at the start of the New Year. In 2017, let us all adopt the New7Wonders positive vision of life, and inspired by this, we can work together to build a more harmonious and just world.Undoubtedly, the highlight of our past 12… New7Wonders preliminary report on Chichén Itzá ZURICH: New7Wonders has completed the first part of the Official New7Wonders VII process for Chichén Itzá, one of the New7Wonders of the World. A preliminary report has been sent to the relevant authorities and civil organisations, for them to consider and respond to.The New7Wonders VII is the ongoing audit… New7Wonders visit to Chichén Itzá for Verification ZURICH: New7Wonders has completed its visit to Chichén Itzá, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, as part of the Official New7Wonders VII process.The N7W VII is the ongoing audit programme conducted by New7Wonders as the world authority for the voted Wonders, to ensure they are able… Zaha Hadid: A tribute ZURICH: The Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, who died yesterday in Miami aged 65, was a distinguished member of the New7Wonders Panel of Experts on two occasions: The New7Wonders of the World and the New7Wonders Cities campaigns. Bernard Weber, the Founder-President of New7Wonders, remembers a remarkable woman, an inspirational designer and… 77 Milestones for New7Wonders Heard about the "Sydney Splash"? It took place in September 2000 when Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, landed a seaplane in Sydney Harbour to highlight the official nomination of Sydney Opera House as a candidate in the New7Wonders of the World campaign. The dramatic touchdown took place one week before… |
January 16 saw the passing of Glen Bell, at the age of 86, founder of what major fast food chain? | Departures | WORLD News Group January 01, 2011 Tokunboh Adeyemo 66, March 17 | Nigerian Muslim convert to Christianity in 1966 who became a leading evangelical scholar (two doctorates), African educator, editor (the monumental African Bible Commentary), head of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa and Madagascar for 22 years, and executive director of the Center for Biblical Transformation in Nairobi, Kenya. Alex Anderson 90, Oct. 22 | Artist who created Crusader Rabbit, television's first animated cartoon series in 1949, and also the popular 1960s TV cartoon characters Rocky and Bullwinkle, a flying squirrel and luckless moose. Sparky Anderson 76, Nov. 4 | Hall of Fame baseball manager who led the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers to World Series championships. Louis Auchincloss 92, Jan. 26 | New York lawyer and prolific polished writer of many novels (Venus in Sparta, The Partners, East End Story), biographies (Woodrow Wilson), and short stories. Vernon Baker 90, July 13 | Heroic U.S. Army lieutenant in World War II, the last survivor among only seven black men who received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for battlefield valor-belatedly, 52 years after the war ended, in 1997, having been denied the honor because of their race. Ivy Bean 104, July 28 | British centenarian who, with her donated nursing home computer, became the world's oldest Twitter user, attracting 56,000 followers on the short-messages networking website, which she joined when she reached Facebook's maximum number of friends (5,000) but still had 25,000 Facebook "friend" requests. Glen Bell 86, Jan. 17 | Restaurateur who founded the Taco Bell fast food chain in 1962 and sold it in 1978 to Pepsico for $125 million. Barbara Billingsley 94, Oct. 16 | Film and television actress best known as June Cleaver in TV's Leave It to Beaver. George Blanda 83, Sept. 27 | Hall of Fame quarterback and field goal kicker for the Chicago Bears, Houston Oilers, and Oakland Raiders, whose 26-year career was the longest in pro football history. Donald Bloesch 82, Aug. 24 | Evangelical theologian ordained in the United Church of Christ and longtime professor at Dubuque Seminary (Presbyterian), whose opus magnum was his seven-volume Christian Foundations (InterVarsity Press). Lisa Blount 53, Oct. 28 | Academy Award-winning film actress known for her roles in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and Prince of Darkness (1987). Jerry Bock 81, Nov. 3 | Broadway composer of Fiddler on the Roof and other acclaimed musical productions, including, with lyricist Sheldon Harnick, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Fiorello! Jim Bohlen 84, July 5 | Quaker-inspired activist environmentalist and co-founder of Greenpeace International. Manute Bol 47, June 19 | Lithe 7-foot-7 pro basketball shot-blocker for four NBA teams over 10 years, known for his humanitarian work in his native Sudan. Denise Borino-Quinn 46, Oct. 27 | Actress who played weight-battling Mafia wife Ginny Sacrimoni on the HBO series The Sopranos. Tom Bosley 83, Oct. 19 | Actor best known for his TV series roles as Howard "Mr. C" Cunningham in Happy Days, Sheriff Tupper in Murder, She Wrote, and the priest in Father Dowling Mysteries. Robert Bratcher 90, July 11 | Controversial Southern Baptist translator of Good News for Modern Man, the New Testament portion of the American Bible Society's Good News Bible, who rejected claims that the Bible is inerrant and infallible. David Brown 93, Feb. 1 | Movie producer (Jaws, Cocoon, The Sting) and editor who married Helen Gurley (Brown) in 1959, helped her to revamp Cosmopolitan magazine, and coaxed her to write Sex and the Single Girl, a 1962 bestseller based on her freewheeling single years. Solomon Burke 70, Oct. 10 | Grammy-winning R&B gospel and soul singer ("Everybody Needs Somebody," "Don't Give Up on Me") nicknamed "King Solomon" for often wearing a crown and carrying a scepter. Orval Butcher 92, Oct. 5 | Influential suburban San Diego megachurch founder, a mentor to pastors, and a leader in the Wesleyan Church. Robert Byrd 92, June 28 | Fiddle-playing self-ed |
Who's missing: Alice Walton, Jim Walton, Christy Walton, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett | Report: Walmart's Billionaire Waltons Give Almost None Of Own Cash To Foundation Report: Walmart's Billionaire Waltons Give Almost None Of Own Cash To Foundation {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe The Walton family is America's richest, worth some $140 billion between them and longtime fixtures of the Forbes 400 list thanks to their approximate 50% ownership of Walmart, the world's largest retailer. Their Walton Family Foundation, established by the late Sam and Helen Walton in 1988, is considered a heavyweight in the world of nonprofits with just under $2 billion in assets. In 2013 alone, the Foundation invested $325 million across three key areas: education reform, the environment and the family's home region of northwest Arkansas. One of the Foundation's major recipients has been Alice Walton's stunning Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, funded to the tune of $1.2 billion. However, almost none of this largesse is the result of donations from the Waltons themselves, according to a report released on Tuesday by Walmart 1 Percent, a project of union-backed Making Change at Walmart. Says the study, which can be viewed in full here : The central finding of this report is simple: Our analysis of 23 years’ worth of the Walton Family Foundation’s tax returns shows that Rob, Jim, Alice and Christy Walton—the second generation Walmart heirs—have contributed almost none of their personal fortune to the foundation which bears their family name. Specifically: - Rob and Alice Walton made zero individual contributions to the Foundation during the 23 years we examined; - Jim Walton made a single personal contribution of $3 million to the Walton Family Foundation, more than 15 years ago; - Rob, Jim, and Alice Walton and the family holding company they control (Walton Enterprises) have been responsible for only .13% of all contributions to the Walton Family Foundation ($6.4 million); - Among the second generation Walton heirs, it is the in-law, Christy, who has been responsible for the largest share of contributions to the Foundation; - The four Walmart heirs and Walton Enterprises combined have been responsible for only 1.2% of all contributions to the Walton Family Foundation. The combined lifetime contributions of the second generation Walmart heirs and their family holding company to the Walton Family Foundation come to $58.49 million, or: ■■ About .04% of the Waltons’ net worth of $139.9 billion; ■■ About .34% of the estimated $17.1 Billion in Walmart dividends that Rob, Jim, Alice and Christy received during the years we analyzed; ■■ Less than one week’s worth of the Walmart dividends the Waltons will receive this year; ■■ Less than the estimated value of Rob Walton’s collection of vintage sports cars. The report goes on to detail how the Foundation has been funded over the years, namely by tax-avoiding trusts established with assets provided by the late Sam, Helen and John Walton or their estates. The study found that 99% of the Foundation's contributions since 2008 have been channeled through 21 Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts. These CLATs, as they're known, are specifically designed to help ultra-wealthy families avoid estate and gift taxes. While using foundations to thwart the tax man is nothing new for the very rich, Walmart 1 Percent describes the family's philanthropic activities as less a tax dodge and more another "outpost in the vast Walton family business empire": "The Walmart heirs have built one of the largest and most powerful private foundations in the country—at almost no cost to themselves. They have done so with the assistance of financial experts who manage the family holding company, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation with a keen eye toward maximizing the family’s wealth. In addition, t |
Name the terrorist group that invaded the Munich Olympic Village in 1972. | Munich Massacre Munich Massacre 1970 - 1979 Munich Massacre One of the eight Palestinian terrorists comprising the Black September group stands on a balcony of the Olympic Village during a standoff after they kidnapped nine members of the Israeli Olympic team and killed two others on Sept. 5, 1972 in Munich. (Getty Images/Stringer) Updated January 21, 2016. What Was the Munich Massacre? The Munich Massacre was a terrorist attack during the 1972 Olympic Games. Eight Palestinian terrorists killed two members of Israeli Olympic team and then took nine others hostage. The situation was ended by a huge gunfight that left five of the terrorists and all of the nine hostages dead. Following the massacre, the Israeli government organized a retaliation against Black September, called Operation Wrath of God. Dates: September 5, 1972 Also Known As: 1972 Olympics Massacre Stressful Olympics The XXth Olympic Games were held in Munich, Germany in 1972. Tensions were high at these Olympics, because they were the first Olympic Games held in Germany since the Nazis hosted the Games in 1936 . The Israeli athletes and their trainers were especially nervous; many had family members who had been murdered during the Holocaust or were themselves Holocaust survivors. The Attack The first few days of the Olympic Games went smoothly. continue reading below our video The Massacre at the 1972 Munich Olympics On September 4, the Israeli team spent the evening out to see the play, Fiddler on the Roof, and then went back to the Olympic Village to sleep. A little after 4 a.m. on September 5, as the Israeli athletes slept, eight members of the Palestinian terrorist organization, Black September, jumped over the six-foot high fence that encircled the Olympic Village. The terrorists headed straight for 31 Connollystrasse, the building where the Israeli contingent was staying. Around 4:30 a.m., the terrorists entered the building. They rounded up the occupants of apartment 1 and then apartment 3. Several of the Israelis fought back; two of them were killed. A couple of others were able to escape out windows. Nine were taken hostage. Standoff at the Apartment Building By 5:10 a.m., the police had been alerted and news of the attack had begun to spread around the world. The terrorists then dropped a list of their demands out the window; they wanted 234 prisoners released from Israeli prisons and two from German prisons by 9 a.m. Negotiators were able to extend the deadline to noon, then 1 p.m., then 3 p.m., then 5 p.m.; however, the terrorists refused to back down on their demands and Israel refused to release the prisoners. A confrontation became inevitable. At 5 p.m., the terrorists realized that their demands were not going to be met. They asked for two planes to fly both the terrorists and the hostages to Cairo, Egypt, hoping a new locale would help get their demands met. The German officials agreed, but realized that they could not let the terrorists leave Germany. Desperate to end the standoff, the Germans organized Operation Sunshine, which was a plan to storm the apartment building. The terrorists discovered the plan by watching television. The Germans then planned to attack the terrorists on their way to the airport, but again the terrorists found out their plans. Massacre at the Airport Around 10:30 p.m., the terrorists and hostages were transported to the Fürstenfeldbruck airport by helicopter. The Germans had decided to confront the terrorists at the airport and had snipers waiting for them. Once on the ground, the terrorists realized there was a trap. Snipers started shooting at them and they shot back. Two terrorists and one policeman were killed. Then a stalemate developed. The Germans requested armored cars and waited for over an hour for them to arrive. When the armored cars arrived, the terrorists knew the end had come. One of the terrorists jumped into a helicopter and shot four of the hostages, then threw in a grenade. Another terrorist hopped into the other helicopter and used his machine gun to kill the remaining five hostages. The snip |
How many items are there in a 'gross'? | How Many Items Are In A Gross? How many items are in a gross? Answer by lois47 (383) There are one hundred forty four items in a gross. If you need to calculate it, take twelve times twelve, or twelve squared. Answer by aces (45) A gross is composed of twelve dozen of any particular item. There are twelve items in a dozen. Therefore, there are exactly twelve times twelve (12x12) or one hundred forty-four (144) items in a gross. |
Still in operation 7 years later, January 25, 2004 saw the Opportunity Rover land on what planet? | Rover Champion: Opportunity Rolls a Martian Marathon - Seeker Mar 24, 2015 07:57 PM ET Rover Champion: Opportunity Rolls a Martian Marathon It's official, Mars rover Opportunity has completed a marathon on Mars! Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech On Jan. 24, 2004, Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity (MER-B) entered the Martian atmosphere and bounced onto the red planet's surface. The complex stages of entry, descent and landing operation saw the rover, surrounded with airbags, roll into a small hollow called Eagle Crater in Meridiani Planum -- a feat rover mission scientists called a "hole in one." After righting itself, the airbags were deflated and pulled into Opportunity's lander so the golf cart sized robot could see Mars for the first time -- it's new home. The rover's primary mission was planned to last just 3 months; little did NASA realize that they would still have an operational rover exploring Mars 12 years later . Here are just a few of the breathtaking views from Opportunity during the very early days of the mission. NEWS: Mars Rover Opportunity Finds Life-Friendly Niche Shown here is the first self portrait Opportunity beamed back to Earth shortly after landing on "Sol 0" of the mission (a sol is a Martian day and the length of any Mars surface mission is measured in sols). Its shiny solar array glints in the sunlight on top of its landing platform. Note the deflated airbags surrounding the rover and the rippled impressions the airbag made in the Mars dust. Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech Opportunity was the second of the twin Mars Exploration Rovers to touch down on Mars regolith in January 2004. A little over 2 weeks earlier, NASA had celebrated the successful landing of Spirit on the other side of the planet in Gusev Crater. Spirit was also highly successful, carrying out groundbreaking science in a very different landscape compared with Opportunity. Sadly, Spirit succumbed to the Martian elements in 2009 after becoming stuck in a sand trap. Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech This Jan. 30 view from Opportunity's rear Hazcam shows the deck of its lander and the surrounding crater before the rover "egressed" onto the Mars soil. Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech Evidence of the rover's dramatic entry surround the lander. These bounce marks look like they were created by a huge basketball, but they are actually imprints left by the huge airbags that were used to cushion Opportunity's landing, bounce and roll into Eagle Crater. Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech On Sol 7 of the mission (Jan. 31, 2004) rover drivers commanded Opportunity to roll onto the Martian surface, leaving behind the lander that it called home for the 283 million mile journey from Earth to Meridiani Planum. Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech The lander -- shown here in color with rover tracks in the background from Opportunity's egress -- was named the Challenger Memorial Station in memory of the final crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger who died when the shuttle suffered an in-flight breakup during launch on Jan. 28, 1986. Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech After exploring its little 22 meter-wide divot, Opportunity left Eagle Crater and took this panorama of its landing spot on the 33rd, 35th, and 36th sols of its mission. Surrounding the crater is the flat plains of Meridiani Planum, a region it would go on to spend 10 years and nearly 24 miles of hard roving (to date). Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech As the rover trundled over the loose regolith, rover drivers were able to use the wheels to carve out trenches in the dirt to see what materials lied beneath. Shown here is a trench that was opened for closer inspection by Opportunity's microscopic imager. Previous Next NASA/JPL-Caltech To analyze the material just below Mars rocks' surfaces, it employs the use of its rock abrasion tool that leaves a circular "lovebite" in rocks after use. This image by Opportunity's front hazcam shows one of those marks on a rock called "McKittrick," located in the "El Capitan" area of the larger outcrop near Opportunity's landing site on Sol 30 of the mission. Previous Next NA |
An Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska, Johnny Carson, who died on Jan 23, 2005, hosted what NBC show from 1962 to 1992? | 1000+ images about The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson on Pinterest | Michael landon, Burt reynolds and Johnny carson Forward On September 25, 1978 Steve Martin filled in for Johnny Carson as host of the Tonight Show with Burt Reynolds as one of the guests. During the interview Burt got dared to shave of his mustache. “I don’t think you’re that wild and crazy” Steve told him. Burt got a razor from a prop man and began shaving the mustache he had since 1973. He also wore a fake arrow through his head. See More |
Which space shuttle, the second to be put in service, was lost on January 28, 1986 as the result of a faulty o-ring, 73 seconds after launch? | Challenger: Shuttle Disaster That Changed NASA Challenger: Shuttle Disaster That Changed NASA By Elizabeth Howell, Space.com Contributor | October 16, 2012 01:21pm ET MORE The space shuttle Challenger was one of NASA's greatest triumphs. It was the second shuttle to reach space, in April 1983. It successfully completed nine milestone missions. But Challenger was also NASA's darkest tragedy. On its 10th launch, on Jan. 28, 1986, the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing the seven crewmembers. The accident changed the space program forever. This full view of Challenger in space was taken by a satellite. A heavily cloud-covered portion of the Earth forms the backdrop for this scene of Challenger in orbit. This image was taken during Challenger's STS-7 mission, which launched on June 18, 1983. Credit: NASA From test vehicle to space vehicle NASA originally intended Challenger to be a test vehicle. Rockwell began building the shuttle in November 1975 and then sent it to Lockheed for structural testing starting on April 2, 1978. According to NASA, computer models at the time were not sophisticated enough to calculate the stresses on the shuttle during different phases of flight. The shuttle, then known as STA-099, went through 11 months of vibration testing in a specially formulated rig. This custom-designed machine could bring the shuttle through a simulation of all phases of flight, from liftoff to landing. Three hydraulic cylinders, each with one million pounds of force, were used as substitute space shuttle main engines. In 1979, NASA awarded Rockwell a supplemental contract to convert the test vehicle to a spacecraft. This would expand the shuttle fleet to two spacecraft, the first one being Columbia . It took two more years for Rockwell to perform the conversion. Among other things, workers had to strengthen the wings, put in a real crew cabin instead of a simulated one, and install heads-up displays for the astronauts working inside. Work completed on Oct. 23, 1981. Delays for the first flight Challenger was expected to go into space on Jan. 20, 1983, to release the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite , which later became part of a series of satellites that astronauts used to stay in touch with controllers back home. Several technical malfunctions pushed the launch back, though. First, NASA discovered a hydrogen leak in the No. 1 main engine aft compartment during a flight readiness test in December. In a second test on Jan. 25, 1983, NASA discovered cracks in the engine that were causing the leak. The agency then took several months to remove the engines and test them. While engines two and three were deemed healthy, NASA replaced Engine No. 1. A view of the shuttle Challenger's maiden STS-6 launch on April 4, 1983. In this view, Challenger is just clearing the launch pad in a cloud of smoke. Credit: NASA After another delay due to a problem with TDRS, Challenger launched successfully on April 4, 1983, on mission STS-6. Crew members set the satellite free; astronauts Story Musgrave and Donald Peterson also did the first spacewalk of the shuttle program. Cultural and technical firsts Besides the milestones in space technology, Challenger also was the vehicle by which several cultural firsts happened in the space shuttle program. The first American female astronaut, Sally Ride , rode up on Challenger on STS-7 in June 1983. The first African-American , Guion Bluford, reached space on STS-8. On STS-41G in 1984, two women — Ride and Kathryn Sullivan — flew on one mission for the first time – as well as the first Canadian, Marc Garneau. Other milestones Challenger marked included the first night launch and landing (STS-8) and the first operational Spacelab flight (STS-51B). Spacelab was a European space laboratory that fit into a shuttle's cargo bay and included several experiments designed for tests in microgravity. It flew on Columbia on STS-9 for the first time, but Challenger's mission is considered the first working one. The flying repairman Some of Challenger's most memorable moments took place in Apr |
Debuting in 1980, what animated character encouraged kids to take a bite out of crime? | In The 80s - Favorite Commercials From Television and Radio in the Eighties, Products Beginning with M Favorite Commercials From Television and Radio in the Eighties, Products Beginning with M This is just meant to be a fun page in which people remember their favorite commercials from the eighties TV. I think sometimes I remember the commercials better than the shows I'm watching... This page currently edited by: Dagwood. Past editor: ??? Commercials beginning with: [ Index ] [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] [ H ] [ I ] [ J ] [ K ] [ L ] [ M ] [ N ] [ O ] [ P ] [ Q ] [ R ] [ S ] [ T ] [ U ] [ V ] [ W ] [ X ] [ Y ] [ Z ] [ misc ] M & M's I was real young but I recall a bunch of M&M's at a summer camp? They would take showers, but instead of water, they would shower themselves with a candy shell... and this was all described in a letter home by one of the little M&M's... so cute. I think it aired ~1988 to ~1993-94 ??? M & M's Who can forget... a little boy giving advice to his baseball teammate"I get a single with the brown ones, double with the yellow, orange--triple... but with the green ones, i hit the ball dooowntown!" M&M's (I dont remember what each color stood for but...)A little boy was playing baseball and he was talking with his friend on the bench. He said, "The blue ones take me to first, the yellow to second, the brown ones to third, and the green...they get me a hooooooooooooome run!" then he went up to bat! M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand) Toys Where Illusion is the Ultimate Weapon M.U.S.C.L.E. things These were little pink monster toys made of rubber. There were like 150 of them and they had differnt names. The 2nd series glowed in the dark. They were from Mattel. MOUNTAIN DEW One of those doing it country cool mountain dew ad's showed people trying to water ski behind a horse. One of those people was a very young Brad Pitt. I have it on tape. MTV Around 1989. This shows an astronaut on the moon in outer space and shows a flag with the MTV logo. Mad Balls Trying to cash in on the popularity of Garbage Pail Kids, Mad Balls were simple rubber balls with gross faces (a mummy, a skeleton, an eyeball, etc). The commercial showed kids grossing out parents, teachers, and other kids. MadBalls These were those balls that had all these gross faces.... I only remember one quote from the commercial... as all the umm.. balls were bouncing, this weird voice said "We play with em'... Madballs" Magic Cow Here is the jingle that still gets stuck in a frightening loop in mt head: Here I am, right here, right now, the one, the only Magic Cow and as you guessed and as you think the Magic Cow's my favorite drink -- a glass of milk and this soft drink mix, just shake or stir, it's easy to fix. If I have not hallucinated this commercial (it might actually have aired in the '70's), it featured this (oddly skinny) cow careening around in an old jalopy, and possibly she or the car was purple, and she wore a hat, with a flower on it, I think. I guess she truly was a Magic Cow, being able to drive and all. Magic Nursery It was in the very late 80's or early 90's when I was a kid. The commercial featured two girls playing with the dolls, and at the end, one exclaimed "I'm such a happy magic nursery mommy!" What made this commercial stand out in my mind was the blue shorts and the matching blue blouse with the collar buttoned and the lapels going all the way around the neck covering the top button. I wanted that outfit for myself! :) Magic Sand It came in a genie looking plastic bottle. You were supposed to fill up a glass bowl with water and then squeeze the sand into the water- it would form freaky looking pillars of sand- it was all fun and games until it was taken into the bathub. Or in one of my friends cases, into the toilet. Make A Saturday You take half a banana and a pineapple ring, top it with yohghurt and cherry on top. Make a Saturday: "That's a Sundae!" It had something to do with getting kids to eat healthy snacks instead of sugary stuff that will make your teeth rot. Malt-O-Meal A little boy |
What type of dog has breeds called Welsh, Scottish and Irish? | Dog breeds of the Celtic countries Dog breeds of the Celtic countries Tuesday, 23 October 2007 Looking for a pet? Before you get a dog, take a look at the following Scottish breeds / Irish breeds / Welsh breeds / Galician breeds / Breton breeds . (All sizes and weights are approximate). Scottish breeds Scottish Deerhound...» Height at withers: 71-76 cm. Weight: 35-50 kg. Appearance: The Deerhound has a thick, rough coat. The usual coat colour ranges from dark to light grey. The tail is long, straight, and reaching almost to the ground. History: Originally, Deerhounds were bred for deer hunting. Temperament: Deerhounds are very docile and make good family dogs. The average adult Deerhound spends much of the day stretched out on the floor, sleeping. However, it is a large dog that needs quite a bit of exercise to keep it healthy. Gordon Setter...» Height at withers: 58-68 cm. Weight: 25-35 kg. Appearance: The Gordon Setter has a long and silky coat. The coat colour is coal-black with tan features on their feet and lower legs, vents, and muzzles, and two distinctive tan spots on their chests. History: The modern breed as we know it was developed by the Duke of Gordon in the early 1800s. It is the only gundog among the native breeds of Scotland. Temperament: Gordon setters are relativelly passive when compared to other members of the Setter family. They make good companions and guards. Smooth Collie...» (also known as Smooth Coat Collie) Height at withers: 52-60 cm. Weight: 25-30 kg. Appearance: Smooth Collies come in four basic coat colours: sable and white, white, tricolour, and blue merle. All come with white chest, legs, and tail tip and many have white blazes on their faces. History: In 1860, while at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Queen Victoria became interested in the shepherds' dogs and purchased some for her own kennel. With the Queen's interest, it became fashionable to own Smooth Collies. Temperament: Smooth Collies are friendly dogs and are used both as family pets and in obedience competition, agility, and other dog sports. They are also useful as service animals for the disabled and blind. Rough Collie...» (also known as Rough Coat Collie) Height at withers: 52-60 cm. Weight: 25-30 kg. Appearance: Rough Collies come in four basic coat colours: sable and white, white, tricolour, and blue merle. All come with white chest, legs, and tail tip and many have white blazes on their faces. The coat needs to be brushed frequently to keep it in a good condition. History: Both Rough and Smooth Collies are descended from a localised variety of herding dog originating in Scotland. Temperament: The Rough Collie is a sociable, easily trained family dog. They get along well with children and sometimes other animals. Bearded Collie...» (also known as Beardie, Highland Collie, Mountain Collie) Height at withers: 50-60 cm. Weight: 20-25 kg. Appearance: The Bearded Collie has a long coat that can be black, blue, brown or fawn. The colour of the coat changes several times over the life of the dog. The coat needs to be brushed frequently to keep it in a good condition. History: The Bearded Collie was used to herd both sheep and cattle. It is essentially a working dog, able to stand up to the harshest conditions. Temperament: Bearded Collies are very happy and playful, and make good family pets. Due to the breed's need for frequent activity, this is an inappropriate dog for inactive families or apartment dwellers. Border Collie...» Height at withers: 45-50 cm. Weight: 15-20 kg. Appearance: Their coat is most commonly black and white, with other common colours being red and white, blue merle, and tricolour black-tan-white. History: Border Collies are a hard-working herding breed of dog that originated in the border of Scotland and England. Temperament: Border Collies are highly intelligent, extremely energetic, and require a considerable amount of daily exercise, both physical and mental. Like most working dogs, they have a tendency towards destructive behaviour if not given enough to do. Border Terrier...» Height at withers: 25-30 cm. |
In printing, orientation such that the height of the display area is greater than the width is known as portrait. What is it called when the width is greater than the height? | CSS Paged Media Module Level 3 CSS Paged Media Module Level 3 W3C Working Draft 14 March 2013 This version: Elika J. Etemad, Hewlett-Packard (until April 2009) / Mozilla Corporation (since May 2009) Håkon Wium Lie, Opera Software Simon Sapin, Kozea Copyright © 2013 W3C ® ( MIT , ERCIM , Keio , Beihang ), All Rights Reserved. W3C liability , trademark and document use rules apply. Abstract This module describes the page model that partitions a flow into pages. It builds on the Box model module and introduces and defines the page model and paged media. It adds functionality for pagination, page margins, page size and orientation, headers and footers, widows and orphans, and image orientation. Finally it extends generated content to enable page numbering and running headers / footers. Status of this Document This section describes the status of this document at the time of its publication. Other documents may supersede this document. A list of current W3C publications and the latest revision of this technical report can be found in the W3C technical reports index at http://www.w3.org/TR/. Publication as a Working Draft does not imply endorsement by the W3C Membership. This is a draft document and may be updated, replaced or obsoleted by other documents at any time. It is inappropriate to cite this document as other than work in progress. The ( archived ) public mailing list [email protected] (see instructions ) is preferred for discussion of this specification. When sending e-mail, please put the text “css3-page” in the subject, preferably like this: “[css3-page] …summary of comment…” This document was produced by the CSS Working Group (part of the Style Activity ). This document was produced by a group operating under the 5 February 2004 W3C Patent Policy . W3C maintains a public list of any patent disclosures made in connection with the deliverables of the group; that page also includes instructions for disclosing a patent. An individual who has actual knowledge of a patent which the individual believes contains Essential Claim(s) must disclose the information in accordance with section 6 of the W3C Patent Policy . Table of Contents page breaks are created and avoided; the page properties such as size, orientation, margins, border, and padding are specified; headers and footers are established within the page margins; content such as page counters are placed in the headers and footers; and orphans and widows can be controlled. This module defines a page model that specifies how a document is formatted within a rectangular area, called the page box , that has finite width and height. Although CSS3 does not specify how user agents transfer page boxes to sheets, it does include certain mechanisms for telling user agents about the intended page sheet size and orientation . In the general case, CSS3 assumes that one page box will be transferred to one surface of similar size. All properties defined in this specification also accept the inherit keyword as their value, but for readability it has not been listed explicitly. 2. Conformance All of the text in this specification is normative except sections explicitly marked as non-normative, examples, and notes. The keywords "MUST", "SHALL", "MUST NOT", "SHALL NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" when used in this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119 [RFC2119] . However, for readability, these words do not appear in all uppercase letters in this specification. Examples in this specification are introduced with the words "for example" or are set apart from the normative text with class="example", like this: This is an example of an informative example. Informative notes begin with the word "Note" and are set apart from the normative text with class="note", like this: Note, this is an informative note. 3. Page Terminology The |
What Russian city had its name changed first to Petrograd, then Leningrad, before returning to its original name? | St Petersburg 1914: The door to another age - BBC News BBC News St Petersburg 1914: The door to another age By Steve Rosenberg BBC News, St Petersburg 9 January 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Thinkstock As war approached in 1914, the Russian capital St Petersburg was the scene of imperial splendour and abject poverty, utopian hopes and portents of impending doom. I have never met anyone who is more proud of her kitchen door than Firuza Seidova. In fact, Firuza is so proud of the door in her St Petersburg kitchen that she has invited me to her flat on Liteiny Prospekt to see it. I'm here very early in the morning - the night train from Moscow has whisked me to a St Petersburg which is still dark and sleepy and bitterly cold. But at home, Firuza is wide awake and welcoming. She's made me breakfast - black bread with thick slices of cheese and a cup of piping hot green tea. We're sitting at her kitchen table eating our buterbrody - and staring at the door. To be honest, it doesn't look very special. The old wooden panels have faded. They're blotchy - and scratched. I can't help thinking the whole thing could do with a fresh lick of paint. But when Firuza starts recounting the history of her apartment, I realise this is much more than just a battered old door - it's a gateway to a golden past, to the St Petersburg of 1914. "Back then, all sorts came through my kitchen," she says. "The Emperor Nicholas was here, Sergei Prokofiev, too, and some of the most famous names in the history of chess." Firuza shows me an old black and white photograph of two men engrossed in a game of chess. I instantly recognise the door at the back of the picture - it's the one in Firuza's kitchen! One hundred years ago, Firuza Seidova's flat was the headquarters of the St Petersburg Chess Society. The kitchen door is all that's left of the original rooms - the last surviving link to an intriguing story. Find out more Five BBC correspondents present personal perspectives on the major European capitals in 1914 as part of Radio 3's Music on the Brinkseries. Music on the Brink: The Essay is broadcast Monday to Friday this week at 22:45 GMT, Radio 3. Listen afterwards on iPlayer It was spring 1914. And to mark its 10th anniversary, the St Petersburg Chess Society organised a tournament for some of the greatest players on the planet. Not everyone could make it. Chess stars from Austria-Hungary had to decline their invitations, because of pre-war tension with Russia. Nevertheless, the list of competitors was impressive. The favourite was from Germany: the world champion for the last 20 years, Emanuel Lasker - such an elegant, inspirational player that the St Petersburg press dubbed him "the poet of the chess table". His main rival was the man soon to be hailed as "the human chess machine", the flamboyant Cuban diplomat Jose Raul Capablanca. From England came the heavy-drinking Mancunian Joseph Blackburne (nickname "The Black Death"). From America, top tactician Frank Marshall. Representing Russia, the attacking Alexander Alekhine. And there they all were, fighting it out in Firuza's flat. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Jose Raul Capablanca (left) plays Emanuel Lasker in 1923 For one glorious month Europe seemed to forget it was on the precipice of war and was transfixed by battles on the chessboards of St Petersburg. Each move, every twist and turn in this grand tournament was transmitted back across the continent by an army of reporters. The venue wasn't nearly big enough for the crowds that came. One journalist complained that "the stuffiness and the heat were almost tropical". St Petersburg Image copyright Thinkstock City founded by Tsar Peter the Great in early 18th Century as sea port and new Russian capital (replacing Moscow) Winter Palace (pictured) became official residence of Russian monarchs from 1730s until it was stormed in 1917 revolution Known in Russian as Sankt Peterburg, the city's name changed to Petrograd in 1914, then to Leningrad after Lenin's death in 1924, and back to Sankt Peterburg/St Petersburg in 1991 And th |
The least densely populated country in the world, what is the largest island in the world, by area, that is not a continent? | Top 10 Least Densely Populated Countries in the World | WhichCountry.co 19 SHARES Population density can be defined as the estimate of population being measured at per sq. km or Sq. Mi. The density can be gauged & validated to living organisms & principally humans. Like the dense population; there are also the numbers being accounted & maintained for being the opposite i.e. least dense habitat or least occupancy of the land.densely populated areas are often located at some unique point i-e most cold places, islands or most hot places on earth where life cannot survive in easy way.if basic facilities are provided still our team has noted more peaceful life on these areas as compared to most densely populated countries (having lot of noise and pollution) Here is the list of top 10 least densely populated countries, states, official sub – domains or dependent territories in the world. 10. Iceland Population Density: 0.24 sq.Km GDP (PPP) per capita: $ 55,400 Falkland Islands are subjected to British overseas domain. Falklanders are British citizens by the British law. Both East & West Falkland comprise a group of Islands (776) in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Falkland is enjoying the self-rule as well as being guarded by the Britain. The islands are a complete picture of natural & geographical bio-diversities. 2. Svalbard & Jan Mayen – Norway Area: 61,399 Sq. km Population: 2,655 Population density: 0.04 sq. Km Svalbard & Jan Mayen are two separate islands with different locations. Svalbard being an archipelago lies amid North Pole & Central Norway with a population of only 2572 inhabitants according to 2009 estimates while the other one (Jan Mayen) is a volcanic island which lies in the Arctic Ocean and borders Norwegian & Greenland sea. Only Jan Mayen covers a vast land of 146 square miles. The island is mere a Meteorological & Military site under the Norwegian govern ship. Both the islands sum a total area of 61,399 sq. km people following a population density of 0.04/ sq.km. 1. Greenland –Denmark Population Density: 0.026/ sq. Km GDP (PPP) per capita: USD 37,009.047 Greenland is a dependency of the Danish Kingdom geographically present amid Arctic & Atlantic Oceans following the eastern sides of Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The state is independent & maintains it sovereignty within the Denmark. Greenland is the Largest Island in the world following the total land area occupancy. The state is the largest in the world when it comes to territorial dependencies by total area. Northeast Greenland National Park is the world’s largest national park. Greenland makes it’s geographically presence in North –American continent, being the third largest country of the continent; but it has its strong political & cultural bounds & affiliations with Europe (Denmark & Norway). Greenland got the Home rule after a referendum held in 2008 & thus became self – determined in all matters except defense & Foreign affairs on 21 June 2009. See Also |
Jan 24, 1848 saw the start of the California Gold Rush when James W Marshall discovered gold at what California Location? | 1848 California Gold Discovery – Coloma, California | Coloma, California Weather California Gold Discovery On January 24, 1848, an event occurred in Coloma that would radically impact the history of California and the Nation. James W. Marshall was building a sawmill for Captain John Sutter, using water from the South Fork of the American River. He noticed several flakes of metal in the tailrace water and recognized them to be gold. Though he tried to keep it a secret, the word spread quickly, and triggered the California Gold Rush of 1849. Some 80,000 immigrants poured into California during 1849. By the 1850s miners were coming from places all over the world—Britain, Europe, China, Australia, North and South America. After the gold petered out, many weary miners headed home. But others took a second look at California and liked what they saw. These hearty pioneers found the land unbelievably productive, and ultimately California’s great wealth came not from its mines but from its farms. California, with its diverse population, achieved statehood in 1850, decades earlier than it would have been without the gold. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park In Coloma today you can visit the site of Sutter’s Mill and view an operational replica of the Mill. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park also features a museum, many original and restored buildings, and costumed volunteers. Adults and children alike enjoy panning for gold at several locations in the park. California Gold Discovery |
On January 26, 1879, who was granted a patent for r an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected to platina contact wires" | Infamous Patent Wars Part 1: 1850-1900 Infamous Patent Wars Part 1: 1850-1900 “Regardless of the outcome such a patent war would be cripplingly expensive. Both sides risk wasting immense amounts of money and time while their competition invests in innovation and marketing. To avoid this outcome, large companies obtain as many patents as possible as a deterrent against other companies filing patent litigation. From the perspectives of tech companies, a patent war is like a nuclear war; the only winning move is not to play.” Source: The Patent Wars Despite the risks, there are multiple legitimate reasons to start a patent war. Many have; during the 175+ years of industrialization, there have been numerous high-profile, protracted and very expensive disputes over ownership of the underlying inventions fundamental to so many technological milestones. A common pattern repeats across these industries; win the patent war before winning the marketplace. In the 19th-century, the winners were often the genius inventors (or iterative opportunists) who prevailed in patent litigation before realizing sales and marketing success. As the cost of innovation and patent litigation rose in the 20th century, companies have increasingly replaced individuals as litigants. What hasn’t changed is the reality of an innovation economy; if a technology is sufficiently promising, someone is going to sue. As revenue projections associated with “promising” rise, so too will the number of individuals and organizations willing to start and escalate patent wars. In Part One, we look at three of the 19th-century’s most famous patent wars. Two of the three related to technology that would certainly appear on a very short list of inventions with the greatest lasting impact on society. The years between 1850 and 1900 were a time when intrepid inventors and confident investors saw opportunity in the industrialization that was creating massive and rapid changes in the American economy. Let’s meet some of them. Sewing Machine Patent War (1852 - 1856) The clothing American families wore and the interior decoration of the homes they lived in changed began to change in the 1850s when functional sewing machines became widely available. The first machines essentially aggregated numerous patented innovations, meaning that every machine infringed multiple patents. What followed was years of threats, litigation, and legal innovation. By the time it ended, Singer had become one of the most well-known consumer brands in the world. The sewing machine patent war began in 1852 when Elias Howe, who had patented the lockstitch in 1846, sued Isaac Singer for patent infringement. Singer, who had made some important improvements such as inventing a thread controller, and figuring out how to combine a vertical needle with a horizontal sewing surface, rejected Howe’s initial demand for a $2,000 royalty for the right to U.S. patent #4750. Suits and countersuits followed before both sides reached an accord in 1854 and started suing competitors. Round two began in August 1854 after Howe and Singer ran an advertisement in Scientific American warning consumers of the infringement risk due to “buying any of the numerous infringer machines in the market.” Manufacturers of those “infringer machines” were incensed. For the next three years, I.M. Singer & Co., the Grover and Baker Sewing Machine Company, Wheeler and Wilson & Co. and other patent holders were involved in dozens and dozens of separate lawsuits. Peace was finally achieved by creating the first patent pool. Orlando Brunson Potter , president of Grover and Baker proposed that Howe, Singer, Grover and Baker and Wheeler and Wilson combine their IP, charge a single licensing fee, and split the revenue proportionally based on the importance of their contributions. They contributed nine patents to form the Sewing Machine Combination . The key assets were Singer's vertical needle and horizontal sewing surface patent, Howe’s lockstitch patent, and Wheeler and Wilsons’ patent on the four-motion feed. As consumer demand rose and lic |
L. Ron Hubbard, science fiction writer, died on Jan 24, 1986, but is best known developing the self-help system called Dianetics, and for founding what religion? | L. Ron Hubbard rotten > Library > Biographies > Religion > Cult leaders > L. Ron Hubbard L. Ron Hubbard Clearly, no greater man has ever lived. Even beyond single-handedly inventing the scientific field known as Dianetics and founding an immensely popular religion, L. Ron Hubbard has by his own account led a most extraordinary life: conversant in seven languages, decorated war hero, scientist, inventor, philosopher, film director, musician. And his success as a writer and a messiah is undeniable. It is common for people to assume that Hubbard was a pathological liar or some manner of megalomaniac when they learn his life story, because it certainly does sound incredible. But his followers have carefully researched their founder's biography and secured all the documentation to prove their claims. Although this paperwork has yet to see the light of day, or is in fact contradicted by more readily-available sources, the simplest explanation is that Hubbard made some powerful enemies in the government who would stop at nothing to discredit him. Because it simply defies reason that so many people would choose to follow anyone who concocted stories as fantastic as these about himself. And anyway, truth is stranger than fiction. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard was born in Nebraska in 1911. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Helena, Montana. There he quickly blossomed into a cowboy poet. According to an official biography, Ron was "riding broncos by the age of 3, soon breaking them, and at 6, he became a blood brother of the Blackfoot Indians." At the same time, he began reading the works by Shakespeare and Greek philosophers. If this was claimed of anyone else, you would be right to be skeptical. Especially considering that nobody's been able to verify exactly where this ranch existed. But Montana is infamous for its poor record-keeping; everybody knows that. He was definitely a force to be reckoned with. In kindergarten, little Ron was defending his neighbors and classmates from bullies twice his age by using a form of judo his grandfather called "lumberjack fighting." That's right: he was in kindergarten. None of the former kids actually remembers Ron taking care of business, but people easily forget things from their childhoods. In 1922 the family moved to Washington state, where Ron joined Boy Scout troop 10 the following year. Sometime around Christmas, the kid evidently developed a powerful hankering for an Eagle Scout patch because he earned his remaining 18 merit badges by March 25. That works out to one badge every 4.7 days. Nowadays, Scouters tend to frown upon rushing through the advancement system, because it tends to create "paper Eagles" -- kids who hold Scouting's highest rank but can't remember how to tie their knots. But maybe things were different back in 1924. In 1930, Ron enrolled at George Washington University's school of engineering. He studied for a career in civil engineering, but left after only two years. Perhaps he was bored by the pace of the coursework. Or maybe he just decided he would benefit more from an autodidactic approach. For whatever reason, his GWU transcript included six D's and four F's. The simplest explanation is that these were simply clerical errors which Hubbard never bothered to correct. war hero A year and a half before Pearl Harbor, as a civilian Ron had already begun fighting the Nazis. He was piloting a boat up the Alaskan coast when he stopped off at Ketchikan. There he met the owner/operator of KGBU radio. Evidently the area had been experiencing mysterious interference in the station's transmissions. Ron immediately had a hunch: it was none other than the work of a German spy, out to disable America's communication systems to prevent the prompt relaying of emergency information. Hubbard made a full report to the FBI, thus thwarting the plot. For some reason, the government still denies that this ever took place, but then they deny a lot of stuff we know to be true. Ron volunteered for the Naval Reserves in 1941, where he distinguished himself with a brilliant military career. I |
What is the name of the wizard who runs the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter books and films? | Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Places/Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Places/Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Location Scotland Permanent Residents General Overview[ edit ] Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry "is the best school of wizardry in Great Britain", according to Rubeus Hagrid . In fact, the author has implied that it is the only school of wizardry in Britain — while every Wizarding child can go to Hogwarts, the author states that not all do choose to do so. Also, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , it is stated that before Lord Voldemort's takeover of the Ministry of Magic , parents of Wizarding children could, instead of sending them to Hogwarts, homeschool them or send them abroad if they so wished, implying that those were the only three options available. The events of the first six books of the Harry Potter series, and the climax of the seventh book, occur largely in and around this school, which Harry attends to get his education from the time he turns 11. Extended Description[ edit ] Beginner warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level. Founded roughly a thousand years before the events of the series by the four Founders ( Godric Gryffindor , Rowena Ravenclaw , Helga Hufflepuff and Salazar Slytherin ), Hogwarts, the premier Wizarding school in Britain, is housed in a large magically-active castle near the Wizarding village of Hogsmeade . The castle itself is protected by Anti- Apparition wards (preventing an attacker from suddenly appearing in its midst), and Muggle-Repellent charms (to the occasional Muggle who is determined to approach, the castle is spelled to look like a dangerous ruin, with keep-away warning signs posted). The Forbidden Forest , adjacent to the school grounds, contains many wild magical creatures, some of which are actively hostile towards humans, Wizarding or not. Situated at the edge of the Forest, the Groundskeeper's Hut, where Rubeus Hagrid ("Keeper of the Keys and Grounds") lives, is well-placed for looking after the subjects of each Care of Magical Creatures class (taught by Hagrid starting in Harry's third year). The Hogwarts student body is Sorted at enrollment (by the Sorting Hat ), along lines of aptitude and predilection, into four Houses named after the four Founders ( Gryffindor , Ravenclaw , Hufflepuff , and Slytherin ) and nurturing those characteristics each Founder thought most important. Since even the Founders were unable to keep solidarity ( Salazar Slytherin left after a legendary dispute with the others), the Houses, each with a professor who doubles as the Head of that House, tend towards friction and rivalry, particularly between Slytherin and Gryffindor. The rivalries usually confine themselves to Quidditch (each House fields a team of players, vying for the Quidditch Cup) and the House Cup competition (Houses are awarded points for student excellence and penalized points for student misbehavior and indolence, leading to an end-of-year tally and award). At the start of the Harry Potter series, the House Heads are: Minerva McGonagall , Head of Gryffindor, who teaches Transfiguration and is also Deputy Headmistress. Gryffindor House nurtures courage and commitment to a cause. Severus Snape , Head of Slytherin, who teaches Potions . Slytherin House nurtures self-sufficient cunning, resourcefulness and ambition. Filius Flitwick , Head of Ravenclaw, who teaches Charms . Ravenclaw House nurtures thoughtful scholarship and intellectual brilliance. Pomona Sprout , Head of Hufflepuff, who teaches Herbology and runs the school's greenhouses. Hufflepuff House nurtures hard work, tolerance and loyalty. Albus Dumbledore holds the position of Headmaster of Hogwarts, in addition to his public duties on the Wizengamot (and his later covert activities with the Order of the Phoenix ). Argus Filch , a Squib , is the castle's Custodian, aided by unknown |
On January 24, 1935, Kreuger Brewing Company, of Newark, NJ, became the first to produce beer in what? | Beer Can Info - Breweriana.com Beer Can Info Posted: 6/5/2008 • Last Updated: 12/10/2015 A Brief History of the Beer Can The interest in packaging beer in metal cans dates to before Prohibition in America. The 18th Amendment prohibition against the transport and sale of alcoholic beverages became effective on January 16, 1920. Before Prohibition, beer was distributed mostly in bottles, kegs and directly from the tap (either at a local bar or at the brewery itself). At this time, other foods were packaged in metal cans and the American Can Company began looking into the feasibility of canning beer. Packaging beer in cans presented a number of technical and marketing issues. One engineering challenge was to find affordable materials and methods of producing cans strong enough to withstand the high pressure that occurs during pasteurization. Another issue was the reality and the perception that the metal beer cans would negatively affect the taste of the beer. Shortly before the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the American Can Co. solved the problem with its "Keglined" cans. These cans were structurally capable of withstanding the high pressure and were internally sealed to prevent the transfer of a metallic taste from the metal can to the beer. These first cans were made of a heavy guage steel and required a church-key opener or other tool to punch a hole in the solid, flat top (hence these cans are referred to as "flat tops."). The image to the left, taken of a 1935 Waldorf Ale can, provides an example of how American Can Co. and breweries addressed anticipated consumer concerns about the quality of beer in metal containers. The first brewery to take the chance and package beer in cans was the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Co. of Newark, New Jersey. In November of 1933, Krueger signed an agreement with the American Can Co. to create the first beer cans to go into production. By the end of that November, American had installed a temporary canning line and delivered two thousand cans of Krueger's Special Beer. These Krueger Special Beer cans were filled with 3.2% beer, the highest alcohol content then permitted by law. Beer can history was made. Krueger's Special Beer became THE first beer can ever produced. The December 28, 1933 issue of Brewer's News featured a photograph of 2 Krueger Special Beer cans. There are, at best, two examples of this can known to exist today. See photo to the right. When the survey came back, 91% gave Krueger's Special Beer in cans the thumbs up, and 85% said it tasted more like draft beer than did bottled beer. Encouraged, Krueger went full steam ahead with canning beer and never looked back. On January 24, 1935, Krueger's Cream Ale and Krueger's Finest Beer in cans was introduced to the market. The pair of cans to the left are examples of the first Kreuger Ale & Beer cans widely distributed. Although alcohol containers were required to carry an "Internal Revenue Tax Paid" or like statement from June, 1935 through March, 1950, these "pre-tax" cans were released so early, they did not yet have the statement. This rare and historic set was acquired, along with the rest of the Lilek instructional collection, by Breweriana.com in January, 2007. Krueger enjoyed great success with canned beer and by August, 1935, Krueger was buying 180,000 cans a day from American Can Co. This regional brewery began claiming a percentage of the market dominated by the three large breweries (Anheuser-Bush, Pabst & Schlitz). Pabst had seen enough and introduced its Export Beer in these flat tops cans in July of 1935. Schlitz also joined the canning craze but introduced its Lager Beer in a beer can that was quite different than Krueger's and Pabst's flat tops. Schlitz Lager was introduced in a flat bottom, inverted rib cone top can made by Continental Can Co. (See photo to the right of the first cone top beer can. This example was from the David and Jane Stark collection, likely the most important beer can collection ever assembled, acquired by Breweriana.com in late 2007). The flat bottom, inverted rib cone top is one of se |
Vodka can be made either from grain, or what vegetable? | How vodka is made - manufacture, making, history, used, procedure, industry, machine, Raw Materials Vodka Vodka Vodka is an alcoholic beverage distilled at a high proof from a fermented vegetable or grain mash. Proof is a measurement of the alcohol content. Each degree of proof equals a half percent of alcohol. Thus, 100 proof is that which contains 50% alcohol, 90 proof contains 45%, and so on. Because distilled vodka can have a proof as high as 145, all taste and odor has been eliminated, making vodka a neutral spirit. Water is added to bring the proof down to a range between 80 and 100. Background The practice of allowing certain grains, fruits, and sugars to ferment so that they produce an intoxicating beverage has been around since ancient times. Fermentation is a chemical change brought about by the yeast, bacteria, and mold in an animal or vegetable organism. In the production of alcoholic beverages, yeast enzymes act on the sugars in the mash (usually dextrose and maltose) and convert them to ethyl alcohol. It was in the tenth century writings of an Arabian alchemist named Albukassen that the first written account of distillation was found. Distillation was also said mentioned among the writings of the thirteenth century Majorcan mystic Ramon Llull. Distillation is a heating and condensing process that drives gas or vapor from liquids or solids to form a new substance. Distilled spirits are also known as ardent (Latin for burn) spirits. There is disagreement among Russians and Poles as to which country was the first to distill vodka. Most historical references credit Russia. In any event, the drinking of vodka has been documented since the fourth century in eastern and northern Europe. In those regions, it was common to distill alcoholic beverages to a very high proof, eliminating any aroma or flavor. Vodka remained primarily an eastern and northern European preference for centuries. It was not until the 1930s that it began to gain popularity in Western Europe and North America. A 1930 British publication, the Savoy Cocktail Book, was the first to include recipes for vodka drinks. The "Blue Monday" combined vodka with Cointreau and blue vegetable juice. A "Russian Cocktail" called for the addition of creme de cacao and dry gin to the neutral spirit. One the primary vodka producers, the Smirnoff family distillery began business in 1818 in Moscow. A century later the distillery was churning out one million bottles daily. However, after the 1917 Bolshevik revolution, the family lost control of the business. In 1934, a Russian immigrant named Rudolph Kunitt, bought the American rights to the Smimoff name. Kunitt opened a distillery in Bethel, Connecticut, and struggled along for five years, at best only producing 20 cases a day. He sold his business to the Heublein Company in 1939. Heublein executive John C. Martin found that vodka was especially popular in the California film industry and he cultivated those customers. In 1946, he met the owner of a Los Angeles restaurant, the Cock 'n' Bull, who was trying to unload an overstock of ginger beer. Since one of vodka's attributes is its ability to mix with almost anything, the two men experimented with a vodka and ginger beer concoction. They added a slice of lime, called their invention the "Moscow Mule," and had an instant success on their hands. By the 1950s, New Yorkers were drinking vodka too. From 40,000 cases sold in the United States in 1950, vodka sales jumped to just over one million in 1954. The following year, 4.5 million cases were sold. By the mid-1960s, vodka nudged out gin; by 1976, it surpassed whiskey. By the end of the decade, the martini was more likely to be made with vodka than with it original ingredient, gin. At the close of the twentieth century, vodka accounted for 25% of the distilled spiri |
According to the NBC television series, how long was the Starship Enterprise's mission? | Star Trek (TV Series 1966–1969) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 8:05 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets. Creator: When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high. 9.3 A transporter accident places Capt. Kirk's landing party in an alternate universe, where the Federation is a barbarically brutal empire. 9.2 The Enterprise must decide on its response when a Romulan ship makes a destructively hostile armed probe of Federation territory. 9.0 a list of 25 titles created 30 Nov 2010 a list of 31 titles created 21 Aug 2012 a list of 46 titles created 08 Oct 2013 a list of 28 titles created 05 Sep 2015 a list of 33 images created 20 Dec 2015 Search for " Star Trek " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Star Trek (1966–1969) 8.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 13 Primetime Emmys. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations. See more awards » Videos Set decades after Captain Kirk's five-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers set off in a new Enterprise on their own mission to go where no one has gone before. Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes In the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, the Federation space station Deep Space Nine guards the opening of a stable wormhole to the far side of the galaxy. Stars: Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Cirroc Lofton Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home. Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson A century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the early years of Starfleet, leading up to the Earth-Romulan War and the formation of the Federation. Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon. Director: Nicholas Meyer When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral Kirk resumes command of the Starship Enterprise in order to intercept, examine and hopefully stop the intruder. Director: Robert Wise Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis planet to recover Spock's body. Director: Leonard Nimoy On the eve of retirement, Kirk and McCoy are charged with assassinating the Klingon High Chancellor and imprisoned. The Enterprise crew must help them escape to thwart a conspiracy aimed at sabotaging the last best hope for peace. Director: Nicholas Meyer To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales. Director: Leonard Nimoy Captain Kirk and his crew must deal with Mr. Spock's long-lost half-brother who hijacks the Enterprise for an obsessive search for God at the center of the galaxy. Director: William Shatner Captain Picard, with the help of long presumed dead Captain Kirk, must stop a madman willing to murder on a planetary scale in order to enter an energy ribbon. Director: David Carson The Borg travel back in time intended on preventing Earth's first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and his crew pursue them to ensure that Zefram Cochrane makes his maiden flight reaching warp speed. Director: Jonathan Frakes Edit Storyline The adventures of the USS En |
A UNESCO heritage site, the major Peruvian tourist attraction Machu Picchu was built by what pre-Columbian civilization? | Machu Picchu - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Machu Picchu’s Inca Past Historians believe Machu Picchu was built at the height of the Inca Empire, which dominated western South America in the 15th and 16th centuries. It was abandoned an estimated 100 years after its construction, probably around the time the Spanish began their conquest of the mighty pre-Columbian civilization in the 1530s. There is no evidence that the conquistadors ever attacked or even reached the mountaintop citadel, however; for this reason, some have suggested that the residents’ desertion occurred because of a smallpox epidemic. Did You Know? Machu Picchu is made up of more than 150 buildings ranging from baths and houses to temples and sanctuaries. Many modern-day archaeologists now believe that Machu Picchu served as a royal estate for Inca emperors and nobles. Others have theorized that it was a religious site, pointing to its proximity to mountains and other geographical features that the Incas held sacred. Dozens of alternate hypotheses have cropped up in the years since Machu Picchu was first unveiled to the world, with scholars variously interpreting it as a prison, a trade hub, a station for testing new crops, a women’s retreat or a city devoted to the coronation of kings, among many examples. Machu Picchu’s “Discovery” by Hiram Bingham In the summer of 1911 the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham arrived in Peru with a small team of explorers hoping to find Vilcabamba, the last Inca stronghold to fall to the Spanish. Traveling on foot and by mule, Bingham and his team made their way from Cuzco into the Urubamba Valley, where a local farmer told them of some ruins located at the top of a nearby mountain. The farmer called the mountain Machu Picchu, which translates to “old peak” in the native Quechua language. On July 24, after a tough climb to the mountain’s ridge in cold and drizzly weather, Bingham met a small group of peasants who showed him the rest of the way. Led by an 11-year-old boy, Bingham got his first glimpse of the intricate network of stone terraces marking the entrance to Machu Picchu. The excited Bingham spread the word about his discovery in a best-selling book, “The Lost City of the Incas,” sending hordes of eager tourists flocking to Peru to follow in his footsteps up the formerly obscure Inca Trail. He also excavated artifacts from Machu Picchu and took them to Yale University for further inspection, igniting a custody dispute that lasted nearly 100 years. It was not until the Peruvian government filed a lawsuit and lobbied President Barack Obama for the return of the items that Yale agreed to complete their repatriation. Although he is credited with making Machu Picchu known to the world—indeed, the highway tour buses use to reach it bears his name—it is not certain that Bingham was the first outsider to visit it. There is evidence that missionaries and other explorers reached the site during the 19th and early 20th centuries but were simply less vocal about what they uncovered there. The Site of Machu Picchu In the midst of a tropical mountain forest on the eastern slopes of the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu’s walls, terraces, stairways and ramps blend seamlessly into its natural setting. The site’s finely crafted stonework, terraced fields and sophisticated irrigation system bear witness to the Inca civilization’s architectural, agricultural and engineering prowess. Its central buildings are prime examples of a masonry technique mastered by the Incas in which stones were cut to fit together without mortar. Archaeologists have identified several distinct sectors that together comprise the city, including a farming zone, a residential neighborhood, a royal district and a sacred area. Machu Picchu’s most distinct and famous structures include the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone, a sculpted granite rock that is believed to have functioned as a solar clock or calendar. Machu Picchu Today A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and designated one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Machu Picch |
A deficiency of what vitamin causes the curse of sailors of the 18th century, scurvy? | Scurvy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today Scurvy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments Written by Peter Crosta M.A. 4 36 Scurvy is a disease caused by a diet that lacks vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Patients develop anemia , debility, exhaustion, edema (swelling) in some parts of the body, and sometimes ulceration of the gums and loss of teeth. The name scurvy comes from the Latin scorbutus. We have known about the disease in humans since ancient Greek and Egyptian times. Scurvy commonly is associated with sailors in the 16th to 18th centuries who navigated long voyages without enough vitamin C and frequently perished from the condition. Modern cases of scurvy are extremely rare. Humans cannot synthesize vitamin C, which is necessary for the production of collagen and iron absorption. We have to obtain it from external sources, i.e. from fruits and vegetables, or some foods which are fortified with vitamin C in order to prevent the vitamin C deficiency known as scurvy. Vitamin C deficiency is especially dangerous for the fetus (developing baby in the womb). Researchers from the University of Copenhagen reported in the journal PLOS ONE that pregnant women with a vitamin C deficiency can have babies whose brain did not develop properly . What causes scurvy? The primary cause of scurvy is insufficient intake of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). This may be due to ignorance, famine, anorexia , restrictive diets (due to allergies, food fads, etc.), or difficulty orally ingesting foods. Historically, scurvy was the result of long sea voyages where sailors did not bring along enough foods with vitamin C. Who gets scurvy? Though scurvy is a very rare disease, it still occurs in some patients - usually elderly people, alcoholics, or those that live on a diet devoid of fresh fruits and vegetables. Similarly, infants or children who are on special or poor diets for any number of economic or social reasons may be prone to scurvy. Symptoms of scurvy Scurvy symptoms may begin with appetite loss, poor weight gain, diarrhea , rapid breathing, fever , irritability, tenderness and discomfort in legs, swelling over long bones, bleeding (hemorrhaging), and feelings of paralysis. As the disease progresses, a scurvy victim may present bleeding of the gums, loosened teeth, petechial hemorrhage of the skin and mucous membranes (a tiny pinpoint red mark), bleeding in the eye, proptopsis of the eyeball (protruding eye), constochondral beading (beading of the cartilage between joints), hyperkeratosis (a skin disorder), corkscrew hair, and sicca syndrome (an automimmune disease affecting connective tissue). Infants with scurvy will become apprehensive, anxious, and progressively irritable. They often will assume the frog leg posture for comfort when struck with pseudoparalysis. It is common for infants with scurvy to present subperiosteal hemorrhage, a specific bleeding that occurs at the lower ends of the long bones. Diagnosis of scurvy Physicians initially will conduct a physical exam, looking for symptoms described above. Actual vitamin C levels can be obtained by using laboratory tests that analyze serum ascorbic acid levels (or white blood cell ascorbic acid concentration). Sometimes, radiological procedures are ordered for diagnostic purposes and to see what damage scurvy has already done. Treatments for scurvy Scurvy is treated by providing the patient with vitamin C, administered either orally or via injection. Orange juice usually functions as an effective dietary remedy, but specific vitamin supplements are also known to be effective. How can scurvy be prevented? Scurvy can be prevented by consuming enough vitamin C, either in the diet or as a supplement. Foods that contain vitamin C include: Oranges, lemons, kiwi fruit and strawberries are all excellent natural sources of vitamin C. Oranges |
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January 28, 1841 marked the birth of the famous Welsh explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley, most famous for his trek to find what famed Scottish explorer/missionary, who went missing in Africa for 6 years? | biographies The Bishop vs. the Nazis: Bl. Clemens von Galen in World War II Germany by Joanna Bogle It is an intriguing fact that, during a modern regime which has come to be regarded as the very epitome of evil — so much so that the mere mention of the political party's name conjures up images of death and horror — the most vocal and consistent opposition came not from youthful activists or from humanitarian crusaders but from a prince-bishop. Saints and heroes so often come from unexpected places. This leading opponent of Nazism in Germany was a man steeped in history, whose worldview had been shaped in the Europe of the late 19th century. He was brought up in an ancient castle bereft of any modern comforts and soaked in an atmosphere of tradition, local loyalties, deep religious faith, and commitment to social and charitable duties. Count Clemens August von Galen, Bishop of Munster in the Rhineland, came from one of Germany's most well-known aristocratic families. His opposition to the Nazi regime, and in particular his stance against its horrific euthanasia program, made him into an emblematic hero. He was known in his lifetime as the "Lion of Munster." Recently beatified by the Church, he is a figure whose life and message deserve to be better known, especially as the Second World War recedes into history. "Neither Praise nor Fear" Born in March 1878, Clemens August was the 11th of 13 children. He grew up in the castle of Dinklage, and in later life loved to recall his childhood and the pattern of its days. It was an old-fashioned, structured life: Each day began with early morning Mass, and it was a family rule that any child who turned up late got no butter on his bread at breakfast — and anyone who failed to turn up for Mass got no breakfast at all. But it was also a carefree existence, with the children encouraged to play freely out of doors and to enjoy country pursuits. It was a warm and affectionate family, all the children remaining close throughout their lives. The von Galens were one of the leading noble families of Westphalia, and Count Heribert, the father of Clemens August, was a member of Germany's Imperial Parliament. The tradition of the family was both staunchly Catholic and staunchly patriotic. It was also suffused with a sense of duty: Countess Elisabeth worked hard at charitable projects among local people and involved her children as a matter of course. Shared bonds with local people included a deep love of the area's festivals and Catholic customs, old hymns, and popular prayers. Later in life, Clemens August was always moved when certain hymns were sung; he explained that these reminded him of his parents and of being taught the faith in a way that was both loving and inspirational. From such a family, it was natural that vocations to the priesthood would be born. After a period at boarding school and at university, Clemens August announced his decision, trained as a priest, and was ordained in 1904. His new life took him into a very different part of Germany — the industrialized and modern city of Berlin, where he worked as a curate in a working-class area. The harsh years of World War I and Germany's eventual defeat saw him working as a pastor among people who were both poor and hungry. His own way of life, which he would continue as bishop, was based on hard work and personal austerity. The discipline instilled in childhood had become a habit. Called back to the diocese of Munster in 1929, he was consecrated as its bishop in 1933. As his motto, he chose Nec laudimus nec timere, indicating that he would be influenced by "neither praise nor fear." He was called to put these ideas into practice almost straight away. Hammer on Anvil When the new National Socialist government started to confiscate Church property, turning religious orders out of their houses and arresting priests, Bishop von Galen denounced this from the pulpit. When the Nazis published material accusing the Church of being anti-science and anti-human progress, he replied with vigorous pamphlets of his own setting out the Church |
January 24, AD 41, saw the death, at the hands of his Praetorian Guard, of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. By what name is he more commonly known? | Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (-10 - 54) - Genealogy Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus Also Known As: "Claudius", "Tiberius Claudius-Nero", "Tiberius Claudius-Caesar Germanicus", "Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus" Birthdate: Poisoned by his Wife, Agrippina II Place of Burial: Half brother of Iulia Agrippina II. Minor Occupation: Roman Emperor (42-54 AD), Keiser i Roma, Emporer of Rome, Emperor, Caesar, Emperor of Rome, Emperor Claudius 41-54 AD, keizer van Rome Managed by: (1 AUG) - 10 Bc Lugundum (Lyons) Death: Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus, Antonia Drusus (born Augusta) Brother: Aemilia Roman Emp (born Lepida) Children: Nero Claudius Drusus, Antonia Drusus (born Augusta) Wife: Aemilia Roman Emp (born Lepida) Daughter: Gaul, British Columbia, CANADA, Lugdunum Lyon Death: Antioch, Hillsborough, Florida, UNITED STATES Parents: General Nero Claudius Germanicus Drusus, Antonia "the Younger" Minor Drusus (born Augusta) Siblings: father About Claudius I, Roman Emperor Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus or Claudius I (August 1, 10 BC – October 13, AD 54) (Tiberius Claudius Drusus from birth to AD 4, then Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus from then until his accession) was the fourth Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruling from January 24, AD 41 to his death in AD 54. Born in Lugdunum in Gaul (modern-day Lyon, France), to Drusus and Antonia Minor, he was the first Roman Emperor to be born outside Italia. Claudius was considered a rather unlikely man to become emperor. He was reportedly afflicted with some type of disability, and his family had virtually excluded him from public office until his consulship with his nephew Caligula in AD 37. This infirmity may have saved him from the fate of many other Roman nobles during the purges of Tiberius' and Caligula's reigns; potential enemies did not see him as a serious threat to them. His very survival led to his being declared emperor after Caligula's assassination, at which point he was the last adult male of his family. Despite his lack of political experience, Claudius proved to be an able administrator and a great builder of public works. His reign saw an expansion of the empire, including the conquest of Britain. He took a personal interest in the law, presided at public trials, and issued up to twenty edicts a day; however, he was seen as vulnerable throughout his rule, particularly by the nobility. Claudius was constantly forced to shore up his position—resulting in the deaths of many senators. Claudius also suffered tragic setbacks in his personal life, one of which may have led to his murder. These events damaged his reputation among the ancient writers. More recent historians have revised this opinion. (41-ass.54 apr JC) (°10 av) Claudius I (EMPEROR) of ROME aka Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus; aka Tiberius Nero DRUSUS Born: Gaul 1 Aug 10 BC Died: 13 Oct 54 poisoned by wife ·He was not all as he seemed. His family members mistook these physical debilities as reflective of mental infirmity and generally kept him out of the public eye as an embarrassment. A sign of this familial disdain is that he remained under guardianship, like a woman, even after he had reached the age of majority. Suetonius, in particular, preserves comments of Antonia, his mother, and Livia, his grandmother, which are particularly cruel in their assessment of the boy. From the same source, however, it emerges that Augustus suspected that there was more to this idiot than met the eye. Nevertheless, Claudius spent his entire childhood and youth in almost complete seclusion. The normal rites de passage of an imperial prince came and went without official notice, and Claudius received no summons to public office or orders to command troops on the frontiers. When he assumed the toga virilis, for instance, he was carried to the Capitol in a litter at night; the normal procedure was to be led into the Forum by one's father or guardian in full public view. How he spent the voluminous free time of his youth is revealed by his later character: he read vora |
What's missing: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Pennsylvania, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth | Ivy League | Define Ivy League at Dictionary.com Ivy League noun 1. a group of colleges and universities in the northeastern U.S., consisting of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, and Brown, having a reputation for high scholastic achievement and social prestige. adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of Ivy League colleges or their students and graduates. Origin of Ivy League Examples from the Web for Ivy League Expand Contemporary Examples I was one of four students in the 30-year history of my high school ever to be admitted to an Ivy League school. The Dirty College Admissions Trick Marc Zawel April 28, 2010 Scarsdale High School regularly sends students off to the Ivy League. The U.S. Road Trips You Should Really Take Lonely Planet April 25, 2014 The real Red Book also seems to have struck a chord within the Ivy League as well. Historical Examples He is a professor at an Ivy League university—Cambridge, I think. Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy British Dictionary definitions for Ivy League Expand 1. (US) the Ivy League, a group of eight universities (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth College, Harvard, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale) that have similar academic and social prestige in the US to Oxford and Cambridge in Britain (as modifier): an Ivy-League education 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 |
According to the nursery rhyme, what do the Owl and Pussycat go to sea in? | The Owl and The Pussycat The Owl and The Pussycat The owl and the pussycat went to sea, In a beautiful pea-green boat. They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. The owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar. "O lovely pussy, O pussy my love, What a beautiful pussy you are, you are! What a beautiful pussy you are!" Pussy said to the owl "You elegant fowl, How charmingly sweet you sing! Oh! let us be married, too long we have tarried, But what shall we do for a ring?" They sailed away, for a year and a day, To the land where the bong tree grows. And there in a wood a piggy-wig stood, With a ring at the end of his nose, his nose, With a ring at the end of his nose. "Dear pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling, Your ring?" said the piggy "I will." So they took it away and were married next day, By the turkey who lives on the hill. They dined on mince and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon. And hand in hand on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon, the moon, They danced by the light of the moon. Coloring Pages Coloring pages are lots of fun for little ones. They enjoy learning new skills and adding their own creativity to the page. Just click on a link below for a free coloring page that goes along with this rhyme. Once the link has opened you may print as many as you like. Feb 11, 16 01:05 PM Beautiful handmade baby quilts make the most special gifts for those special little ones. Dec 19, 15 11:49 PM We are going to the zoo, to the zoo, to the zoo....... Dec 19, 15 11:35 PM I went to the zoo and what did I see..... |
By what common name do we known the Disney and ballet character Princess Aurora? | Aurora | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Official descriptions Disney Princess Aurora is gentle and loving, and is raised by three fairies named Flora, Fauna and Merryweather . She lives in the forest, where she meets the Prince, her one true love. Maleficent Princess Aurora is a curious and thoughtful child who develops a bond with nature that rivals only Maleficent’s. But as she grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Development The original design for Aurora has developed by Tom Oreb, who based figure of Aurora on Audrey Hepburn's thin frame and graceful demeanor. Later, Marc Davis worked on sketches of Oreb, improving the appearance and clothing of the heroine so that they were combined with angular forms of background images. Marc Davis' wife, Alice, designed some of Aurora's costumes. [2] According to the designer, this was her first job at the Walt Disney Studios, during which she became Marc's wife in 1956 . As with other Disney films, an actress was hired as a live-action model, as a guide for the animators. Helene Stanley became the model for the heroine. [3] She had previously worked on this post, fulfilling the role of Cinderella . Personality Aurora is kind, elegant, and sophisticated, as well as a hopeless romantic. At first, she is seen as a slightly naive and carefree young woman as a result of being sheltered for most of her life. Aurora is very loyal to her "aunts" and usually obeys their rules respectfully, although she may disagree with them. Since she was raised not to talk to strangers, Aurora was naturally startled and apprehensive when the handsome Prince Phillip appeared in the forest. However, she was drawn to him before remembering her aunts' rule about not talking to strangers. Aurora then compromised in agreeing to talk to him by arranging to meet him at her cottage, under the supervision of her aunts. In later media, she is shown to have matured and become more self-assured, proactive, independent and confident in her opinions and abilities. Though it can arguably be said that as a character, she is very difficult to pin down, due to her short appearance in the movie, at least awake, that is. Physical appearance Aurora is a young woman, magically blessed with wavy waist-length golden hair like sunshine, violet eyes, a tall and slender figure, and lips that shame the red rose. Her complexion is fair and flawless, and unlike Snow White or Cinderella, her face is less rounded and more refined, giving her an appearance of maturity rather than youth despite being only sixteen. As a peasant, she wears a gray calf-length half-circle skirt with a funny-looking white petticoat, a black bodice over a light gray blouse with long sleeves and goes barefoot. She also has a black headband and carries a purple shawl. As her princess self, she wears a pink or blue ball gown with a petal overskirt, a neatly-laced white petticoat, and long triangular sleeves. During the original film, Aurora's gown is blue as seen when Flora and Merryweather fight for the colors of her gown either in pink or blue even at the end of the film where Aurora dances with Prince Phillip in a ballroom dance. But in later appearances and merchandise, Aurora's gown is depicted as pink. Abilities In Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams , Aurora was given a magic wand from Merryweather to use, and Aurora was able to wield its magical powers such as making two stacks of papers pick themselves up, transforming her nightgown into a ballgown with a dazzling necklace, matching earrings, and a jeweled tiara. She summoned chickens and cows and temporarily turned a man into a duck. Later in the story, Aurora fixed her problems and gave away the cows to peasants. At the end of the story, she returned the wand to Merryweather. In the original film, despite Aurora having been enchanted by Maleficent, a powerful sorceress, Aurora's willpower combined with shouts from the fairies temporarily gave her the strength t |
Which one hangs from the ceiling? A stalactite? Or a stalagmite? | Formation of Stalactites and Stalagmites: The Up and Down of It How Stalactites and Stalagmites Are Formed written by: Bruno Kos • edited by: Kellie Hayden • updated: 1/31/2013 Stalactites & Stalagmites: Which one points up and which one grows down? Even beyond elementary school, students remain unsure about the answer. Find out once and for all in this article--and also, find out how are stalactites and stalagmites are formed. slide 1 of 6 To Drip Students encounter the terms stalactites and stalagmites somewhere during elementary school science. But, when asked which one is up and which one is down, there is always a certain amount of insecurity before a final answer is given. Ultimately, the words are rather similar, with only two letters of difference. Words stalactite and stalagmite have their roots in the Greek language. More specifically, these terms are derived from the Greek word stalasso, which means "to drip." It is hard to find a more suitable word, since both stalactites and stalagmites are formed simply by water dripping from fractures in the ceiling of a cave. Further, both stalactites and stalagmites are a type of speleothem, which is actually a secondary mineral deposit formed in a cave. Within the caves, they grow very slowly, approximately 0.007–0.929 mm per year. slide 2 of 6 Formation of Stalactites A stalactite, as mentioned in the introduction, is a type of speleothem which hangs from the ceiling of caves that are made of limestone (calcium carbonate rock, dissolved by water and contains carbon dioxide). They are formed in the process of deposition of calcium carbonate (but some other minerals as well) Both calcium and limestone are precipitated from mineralized water solutions. This process can be described with the chemical formula, which is as follows: CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(aq) → Ca(HCO3)2(aq) The above solution travels through the rock, until it finally reaches the roof of the cave. Once it does, it drips down. Once the solution reaches air, the following chemical reaction occurs (which is a reversed reaction of the previous solution): Ca(HCO3)2(aq) → CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(aq) The formation of stalactites begins with nothing more but a single mineral-laden drop of water. Once this drop falls, it eventually leaves the thinnest ring of calcite. When the next drop falls, another calcite ring is deposited. After a certain amount of time, a "soda straw" stalactite will form (they are very fragile, though). If water begins to flow on the outside, more calcite will be deposited, and a cone-shaped stalactite will form. slide 3 of 6 Formation of Stalagmites Stalagmites are also a type of speleothem but as opposed to stalactites, they rise from the floor. Further, they are also formed in the process of deposition of calcium carbonate. The stalagmite and corresponding stalactite (meaning that they grow together) are called a "column". Stalagmites shouldn't be touched with the hands, since the oils from the skin may disturb the path where the mineral water will cling. Eventually, the formation of stalagmites would suffer. slide 4 of 6 Remembering Which Is Which If confused about which points up and which one hangs down, several memory tricks exist. Some of the simplest are: Stalactite has a letter "t" in it ("t" for "top“). Stalactite has a "c" in it ("c" for "ceiling“). Stalagmite has a "g" in it ("g" for "ground“). Stalactites cling "tightly" to the roof of the cave. slide 5 of 6 Besides the information on how are stalactites and stalagmites formed, a reader should also know that both stalactites and stalagmites are considered as natural heritage objects and, as such, they are usually protected by the laws. Accordingly, it is prohibited to collect them, destroy them, or to sell them. slide 6 of 6 Chris Pellant, Helen Pellant: Sandstone and Other Sedimentary Rocks, Gareth Stevens Pub., 2007. Jackie Gaff: Stalactites hang down (and other questions about caves), Kingfisher, 2004. ◄ ● ● ● ● ● ● ► |
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If iron is galvanized, which metal is it coated with? | Galvanized Iron And Steel: Characteristics, Uses And Problems Galvanized Iron And Steel: Characteristics, Uses And Problems Procedure code: Developed For Hspg (Nps - Sero) Division: Last Modified: 07/13/2016 This standard includes general information on the characteristics and common uses of galvanized iron and steel and identifies typical problems associated with these materials along with common causes of its deterioration. Introduction Galvanizing is a process of coating iron or steel with zinc in order to provide greater protection against corrosion for the iron or steel base. The process of galvanizing sheet iron was developed simultaneously in France and England in 1837. Both of these methods employed a "hot dipping" process to coat sheet iron with zinc. Like tinplate, early galvanized metals were hand dipped. Today almost all galvanized iron and steel is electroplated. The following are the most common methods for applying protective coatings of zinc to iron and steel: Hot-dip Galvanizing: The immersion of iron or steel in molten zinc, after the surface of the base metal has been properly cleaned. This process gives a relatively thick coating of zinc that freezes into a crystalline surface pattern known as spangles. During the process, a multiple layered structure of iron- or steel-zinc alloys is formed between the inner surface of the zinc coating and the iron or steel. These middle layers tend to be hard and brittle and may peel or flake if the iron or steel element is bent. Electrogalvanizing: The immersion of iron or steel in an electrolyte, a solution of zinc sulfate or cyanide. Electrolytic action deposits a coating of pure zinc on the surface of the iron or steel. Advantages: The thickness of the coating can be accurately controlled using this process. Limitations: The thick coatings provided by the hot-dip galvanizing process are not usually possible with this method. Sherardizing: The placing of a thoroughly cleaned iron or steel element in an air-free enclosure where it is surrounded by metallic zinc dust. The architectural element is then heated and a thin, zinc alloy coating is produced. Advantages: The coating will conform to the configurations of the element. Limitations: This process is usually limited to relatively small objects. Metallic Spraying: The application of a fine spray of molten zinc to a clean iron or steel element. The coating can then be heated and fused with the surface of the iron or steel to produce an alloy. Advantages: Coating is less brittle than those produced by some of the other processes. Coating will not peel or flake on bending. Limitations: The coating is more porous and becomes impermeable with time as products of corrosion fill in the pores. Painting: Paint containing zinc dust pigments may be applied as a protective Advantages Advantages The paint may be applied in situ. Limitations: This is a less effective method of zinc coating than the others listed above. Paint does not adhere well to pure zinc, nor to galvanized iron or steel. When paint peels from galvanized iron and steel, it usually comes off completely along with the primer, exposing a clean metal surface. If sheet metal features are well-painted, it is difficult to identify whether they are zinc or galvanized iron or steel. If the metal is galvanized, it will have a spangled appearance and may show some rust or rust stains from the iron or steel base metal. Both galvanized iron and steel are magnetic If the metal is cast or pressed zinc, it will have a grayish-white appearance. Pure zinc is not magnetic so a magnet will not stick. A magnet test will also reveal whether a painted sheet metal feature is zinc or galvanized iron or steel. Both galvanized iron and steel are magnetic, pure zinc is not. Typical Uses Typical historical uses for galvanized iron and steel included: Cornices and other wall ornaments Door and window hoods Decorative formed shingles and pantiles designed to imitate other materials Roof ornaments such as crestings and finials Typical uses today include: Sheet metal for flashing, and gutte |
President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated the first African American judge to the US Supreme Court. Who was it? | Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court - Jun 13, 1967 - HISTORY.com Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court Share this: Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court Author Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court URL Publisher A+E Networks President Lyndon Johnson appoints U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Thurgood Marshall to fill the seat of retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom C. Clark. On August 30, after a heated debate, the Senate confirmed Marshall’s nomination by a vote of 69 to 11. Two days later, he was sworn in by Chief Justice Earl Warren, making him the first African American in history to sit on America’s highest court. The great-grandson of slaves, Marshall was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1908. In 1933, after studying under the tutelage of civil liberties lawyer Charles H. Houston, he received his law degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. In 1936, he joined the legal division of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), of which Houston was director, and two years later succeeded his mentor in the organization’s top legal post. As the NAACP’s chief counsel from 1938 to 1961, he argued 32 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, successfully challenging racial segregation, most notably in public education. He won 29 of these cases, including a groundbreaking victory in 1954’s Brown v. Board of Education, in which the Supreme Court ruled that segregation violated the 14th Amendment to the Constitution and was thus illegal. The decision served as a great impetus for the African American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s and ultimately led to the abolishment of segregation in all public facilities and accommodations. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed Marshall to the U.S. Court of Appeals, but his nomination was opposed by many Southern senators, and he was not confirmed until the next year. In June 1967, President Johnson nominated him to the Supreme Court, and in late August he was confirmed. During his 24 years on the high court, Associate Justice Marshall consistently challenged discrimination based on race or sex, opposed the death penalty, and supported the rights of criminal defendants. He also defended affirmative action and women’s right to abortion. As appointments by a largely Republican White House changed the politics of the Court, Marshall found his liberal opinions increasingly in the minority. He retired in 1991, and two years later passed away. Related Videos |
The 1983 James Bond film Never Say Never Again is a remake of what 1965 Bond film? | Never Say Never Again (film) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Never Say Never Again (film) 2,117pages on Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Warhead 2000 (proposed) Never Say Never Again is the second James Bond theatrical film not produced by EON Productions and the second film adaptation of the story Thunderball . Released in 1983, it stars Sean Connery as British Secret Service agent James Bond. It was released theatrically by Warner Bros. The film is not considered part of the canon of the Bond film franchise from EON Productions and United Artists , despite its currently being handled by the official film series distributor, MGM. MGM acquired the distribution rights in 1997 after their acquisition of Orion Pictures. The film also marks the culmination of a long legal battle between United Artists and Kevin McClory . Its release opposite the franchise Bond film Octopussy (starring Roger Moore ) quickly led the media to dub the situation the " Battle of the Bonds ". In November 2013, the McClory Estate and EON Productions reached an agreement transferring all rights to Fleming's Thunderball, the organization of , and the character of Ernst Stavro Blofeld to EON. Contents [ show ] Plot summary Being the second adaptation of the novel Thunderball, Never Say Never Again follows a similar plotline to the earlier film, but with some differences. The film opens with a middle-aged, yet still athletic James Bond making his way through an armed camp in order to rescue a girl who has been kidnapped. After killing the kidnappers, Bond lets his guard down, forgetting that the girl might have been subject to Stockholm syndrome (in which a kidnapped person comes to identify with his/her kidnappers) and is stabbed to death by her. Or so it seems. In fact, the attack on the camp is nothing more than a field training exercise using blank ammunition and fake knives, and one Bond fails because he ends up "dead". A new M is now in office, one who sees little use for the 00-section. In fact, Bond has spent most of his recent time teaching, rather than doing, a fact he points out with some resentment. Feeling that Bond is slipping, M orders him to enroll in a health clinic in order to "eliminate all those free radicals" and get back into shape. While there, Bond discovers a mysterious nurse, Fatima Blush , and her patient, who is wrapped in bandages. His suspicions are aroused even further when a thug (Lippe) tries to kill him. Blush and her charge, an American Air Force pilot named Jack Petachi , are in fact operatives of SPECTRE , a criminal organization run by Ernst Stavro Blofeld . Petachi has undergone an operation to alter one of his retinas to match the retinal pattern of the American President. Using his position as a pilot, and the president's eye pattern to circumvent security, Petachi infiltrates an American military base in England and orders the dummy warheads in two cruise missiles replaced with two live nuclear warheads, which SPECTRE captures and uses to extort billions of dollars from the governments of the world. M reluctantly reactivates the 00 section, and Bond is assigned the task of tracking down the missing weapons, beginning with a rendezvous with Domino Petachi , the pilot's sister, who is kept a virtual prisoner by her lover, Maximillian Largo . Bond pursues Largo and his yacht to the Bahamas , where he engages Domino, Fatima Blush, and Largo in a game of wits and resources as he attempts to derail SPECTRE 's scheme. Changes to the Bond universe The film makes a few changes to the James Bond universe. MI6 is shown to be underfunded and understaffed, particularly with regards to Q-Branch, and the character Q is referred to by the name "Algernon", and is presumably a different individual than the Q in the official Bond films (whose name is Major Bo |
January 25, 1947 saw the death, from neurosyphilis, of what famous American, nicknamed Scarface? | Al Capone | Organized Crime Encyclopedia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Organized Crime Encyclopedia Wiki January 17, 1899 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died January 25, 1947 (aged 48) Palm Island (Florida), U.S. Gender Chicago Outfit/Head of the Outfit Status Mount Carmel Cemetery, but he was originally buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois Predecessor Paul Ricca "faggot." - Al Capone Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), popularly known as Al Capone, was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to the smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Brooklyn, New York New York, to southwest Italy emigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone, Capone began his career in Brooklyn before moving to Chicago and becoming the boss of the criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit (although his business card reportedly described him as a used furniture dealer). By the end of the 1920s, Capone had gained the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following his being placed on the Chicago Crime Commission’s “public enemies” list. Although never successfully convicted of racketeering charges, Capone’s criminal career ended in 1931, when he was indicted and convicted by the federal government for income tax invasion. Contents Edit Capone was born to Gabriele Capone (December 12, 1864 – November 14, 1920) and his wife Teresina Raiola (December 28, 1867 – November 29, 1952) in Brooklyn, on January 17, 1899. Gabriele was a barber from Castellammare di Stabia, a town about 15 miles (24 km) south of Naples, Italy. Teresina was a seamstress and the daughter of Angelo Raiola from Angri, a town in the province of Salerno in southwestern Italy. The Capones had emigrated to the United States in 1894 and settled in the Navy Yard section of downtown Brooklyn. When Al was 14, the Capone family moved to 21 Garfield Place in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The new home was where Al met Mae Josephine Coughlin, whom he married a few years later at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, and gangster Johnny Torrio. Gabriele and Teresina had seven sons and two daughters:Edwardo Capone (1852 – October 1, 1952), Raffaele Capone (January 12, 1894 – November 22, 1974), Salvatore Capone (January 1895 – April 1, 1924) Alphonse Gabriel Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), Erminio Capone (born 1901, date of death unknown), Umberto Capone (1906 – June 1980), Matthew Capone (1908 – January 31, 1967), Rose Capone (born and died 1910) and Mafalda Capone (later Mrs. John J. Maritote, January 28, 1912 – March 25, 1988). Early Criminal Days Edit Capone’s life of crime began early. As a teenager, he joined two gangs, the Brooklyn Rippers and engaged in petty crime. Capone left school in the sixth-grade at age 14, after being expelled for punching a teacher in the crotch at Public School 133. He then worked at odd jobs around Brooklyn, including in a candy store and a bowling alley. After his initial stint with small-time gangs, Capone joined the notorious Five Points Gang, headed by Frankie Yale. It was at this time he began working as a bartender and a bouncer at Yale’s establishment, the seedy Harvard Inn. It was there that Capone got the scars that gave him the nickname “Scarface”. Capone was still working for Frankie Yale and is thought to have committed at least two murders before being sent to Chicago in 1919, mainly to avoid the retribution of Bill Lovett, a violent lieutenant in the White Hand Gang, who was busy searching for Capone who had supposedly hospitalized one of his subordinates. Capone was familiar with Chicago, having been sent there previously by Yale in order to help crime boss James “Big Jim” Colosimo dispose of a troublesome group of Black Hand extortionists. Capone went to work for Colosimo’s empire under Giovanni “Johnny” Torrio, another Brooklyn native. Capone also met a man named Anthony Accetturo, who he helped in many things. Accetturo repaid him by killing Capone’s slight enemies. Accetturo wa |
The planet Venus is known as the Evening Star. Which of the celestial bodies is known as The Morning Star? | Evening Star - Universe Today Universe Today by Abby Cessna [/caption] Venus is also known as the evening star. It was given that name by ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Egyptians, who saw it in the sky. The planet was eventually named after the Roman goddess of love because of its beauty. Many ancient cultures have his planet with love and womanhood. Venus has been an important object in a number of different cultures including to the Babylonians and Mayans. The Mayans even used the movement of the planet to help create their complex calendar. Venus is close to the Earth as well as the Sun. As soon as the Sun sets and it gets dark enough, Venus can often be seen in the sky. Because it seems In addition to being known as the evening star, Venus was also called the morning star because it could be seen for a few hours before the Sun grew too bright. The planet actually becomes brightest before the Sun rises or just after sunset. The ancient civilizations thought that the morning star and the evening star were separate celestial bodies. Pythagoras, the famous Greek mathematician, is believed to be the first person to realize that the morning and evening stars were actually the same object – Venus. The Egyptians had two names for the planets because they thought it was actually two stars. The morning star was called Tioumoutri, and the evening star was known as Ouaiti. The Greeks called the evenings star Hesperos, the “star of the evening.” The Greeks called the morning star, Phosphoros “the Bringer of Light,” or Eosphoros, “the Bringer of Dawn.” Besides the Sun and Earth’s Moon, Venus is the brightest object in our Solar System. Its brightness is caused in part by the clouds of toxic gases that comprise its atmosphere. The sulfur dioxide and other elements in these clouds reflect light from the Sun causing the planet to shine. Long after astronomers discovered that Venus was no longer the evening or morning star it has captivated the imagination of many. The swirling clouds that hid the surface of this shining planet from view were thought to shield a tropical paradise. Ironically, what many considered to be the most beautiful planet turned out to be a burning wasteland – the hottest planet in our Solar System. Another one of Venus’ many names is Earth’s twin because it is similar in size and mass to our own planet. For more information, you should take a look at Venus and an introduction to Venus . Astronomy Cast has an episode on Venus . References: |
The terms curd and whey are associated with making what? | How to Make Curds and Whey: 4 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Make Curds and Whey This is a really easy thing to try at home, and needs no special ingredients or equipment. Read on to learn how to make curds and whey. Ingredients 2 cups of milk 4 teaspoons vinegar You can also use 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, or as a nice alternative, orange juice, which will make a slightly sweeter curd for use in home made cheesecakes. If the curds don't seem to be forming, add an extra teaspoon or two of your chosen citrus juice. Steps 1 Place two cups of milk in the saucepan. Slowly bring the milk to the boil, while stirring constantly. It is very important to constantly stir the milk or it will burn. 2 Turn off the heat once the milk is boiling. Leave the saucepan on the heat source to cool slowly. 3 Add 4 teaspoons of vinegar or citrus fruit juice to the boiling milk. At this point, the milk should cuddle and turn into curds and whey. Scoop out the curds and store separately. Use as required. 4 Do I have to wait until the milk is cold before adding the lemon juice? wikiHow Contributor |
Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was followed up by what 2008 blockbuster? | Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark ( 1981 ) PG | WATCH NOW ON DISC Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Director: a list of 29 titles created 16 Nov 2012 a list of 24 titles created 02 Jan 2013 a list of 32 titles created 03 Mar 2013 a list of 47 titles created 28 May 2015 a list of 39 titles created 28 Nov 2015 Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 8.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 4 Oscars. Another 30 wins & 23 nominations. See more awards » Videos When Dr. Henry Jones Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Indiana Jones must follow in his father's footsteps and stop the Nazis. Director: Steven Spielberg After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace. Director: Steven Spielberg Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. Director: Robert Zemeckis A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her teenage son, John Connor, from a more advanced cyborg. Director: James Cameron After the rebels have been brutally overpowered by the Empire on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker takes advanced Jedi training with Master Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke. Director: Irvin Kershner Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. Director: Steven Spielberg During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Director: Steven Spielberg Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Director: George Lucas After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to make Vader return from the dark side of the Force. Director: Richard Marquand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8/10 X A seemingly indestructible humanoid cyborg is sent from 2029 to 1984 to assassinate a waitress, whose unborn son will lead humanity in a war against the machines, while a soldier from that war is sent to protect her at all costs. Director: James Cameron While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard. Director: Peter Jackson Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. Director: Steven Spielberg Edit Storyline The year is 1936. An archeology professor named Indiana Jones is venturing in the jungles of South America searching for a golden statue. Unfortunately, he sets off a deadly trap but miraculously escapes. Then, Jones hears from a museum curator named Marcus Brody about a biblical artifact called The Ark of the Covenant, which can hold the key to humanly existence. Jones has to venture to vast places such as Nepal and Egypt to find this artifact. However, he will have to fight his enemy Rene Belloq and a band of Nazis in order to reach it. Written by John Wiggins In |
“Oh my God, they killed Kenny! …You bastards!” is frequently heard on what TV classic? | Kenny's Deaths | South Park Archives | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] History of Kenny's Death In the first few episodes, Kyle says the entire phrase. It usually varies depending on who kills Kenny. On one occasion (" Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 "), Stan and Kyle accidentally kill Kenny, causing Stan to cry out, in a somewhat nonchalant way, "Oh my God, we killed Kenny." Kyle replies, "We killed Kenny?" and Stan says, "Yeah, we killed Kenny; we're bastards". Also, when Kyle kills zombie Kenny in " Pinkeye ", He says "Oh my God, I killed Kenny! You Bastard!" In the earlier seasons, usually right after his death, rats show up, start nibbling on the body and carry off body parts. In " The Succubus ", this is parodied: he is "killed" and rats gather on him, the sun rises and he is standing there alive again when the boys are waiting for Chef to come play baseball, then the next day when he is squashed by the Succubus during Chef's wedding. Also in "Pinkeye" Kenny dies three times. First he is crushed by the Mir space station as it falls from orbit. Then he is cut in half (by Kyle) as a zombie. Then, when trying to come out of his grave, an angel statue falls on Kenny accidentally killed by a soldier. top of him, followed by an airplane crashing on top of the statue and Kenny. Kenny even dies in a flashback to kindergarten during the episode " Summer Sucks ", when a firecracker he is holding explodes and blows him to pieces. In " Fat Camp ", " The Biggest Douche in the Universe ", and " Cripple Fight ", it is suggested that Kenny's orange parka plays a major role in his many deaths, even though he has died without it in the episodes " Super Best Friends ", " The Jeffersons ", " W.T.F. ", " Pee ", " Sexual Healing ", " Mysterion Rises " and " Coon vs. Coon & Friends ". In " Fat Camp ", Kenny is never actually killed, although a boy, who helped Cartman smuggle candy into the fat camp, dressed up as Kenny, dies in the end; to which Stan replies, "Oh my god, they killed Kenny!...sort of." And then Kyle replies, "Yeah, they kind of killed Kenny, sort of, look alike...you bastards!" In " The Biggest Douche in the Universe ", Rob Schneider is killed while wearing Kenny's outfit and in " Cripple Fight " Timmy tries to have Jimmy killed by giving him a parka that resembles one Kenny would wear. Jimmy is seen walking down a street, narrowly escaping death with every step, and Jimbo can even be heard saying "There's Kenny! Kill him!" in the background. Matt Stone and Trey Parker planned to kill Kenny off for good at the end of season five with " Kenny Dies " and replaced him first with Butters and then Tweek during the sixth season. A story arc that occurs during the second half of the season (starting with " A Ladder to Heaven ") involves Cartman being possessed by Kenny after accidentally drinking his ashes (which Cartman thought was chocolate milk mix). Kenny's soul is trapped inside Cartman's body until it is exorcised into a pot roast, which is eaten by Rob Schneider , who subsequently dies. Finally, at the end of the 2002 Christmas episode , Kenny returns, stating that he had been "over there," as he points to his right. During the following season, Kenny seems to have lost his bad luck and doesn't die anymore. Kenny's lucky streak ended during the 2003 Christmas episode (" It's Christmas in Canada "), and died again in " The Jeffersons ", " Wing " and " Best Friends Forever ". In " Best Friends Forever ", Kenny is the first in South Park to get a Sony PSP and the first in the world to reach level sixty in the game Heaven versus Hell; he dies early in the episode to command Heaven's armies in the final battle against Satan (in the episode he is frequently likened or referred to as Keanu Reeves). His death is not permanent, however, and he is revived, but in a persistent vegetative state with a feeding tube in an almost-serious spoof of the controversy surrounding the Terri Schiavo case in Florida. This episode won South Park its first Emmy. Kenny has died and come back 103 times in the South Park franchise (80 in the series |
In economics, which four countries are known as the BRIC countries, grouped as being at a similar stage of newly advanced economic development? | Brics Essay - 297 Words Essay about Brics ...BRICS Countries Introduction BRICS represents the first important non-Western global initiative in the post-Cold War world. It brings together five major emerging powers located in different parts of the world — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with the first letter in their names making up the acronym BRICS. In fact, the BRICS grouping can be called the R-5, after the names of its members’ currencies — the real,... 1835 Words | 7 Pages The Brics Will Continue to Dominate the World Essay ...Global business environment BRICS will continue to dominate the world’s economy! 25/11/11 BRICS will continue to dominate the world’s economy! BRICS also referred as “golden Brics” have been in the last 10 years leading powers of our global economy. BRICS are composed of five very different countries with diverse pattern of growth; Brazil, Russia, India, china and most recently South Africa; with one point... 2375 Words | 7 Pages BRIC COUNTRIES Research Paper ...BRIC COUNTRIES The BRIC Countries label refers to a select group of four countries(Brazil, Russia, India and China). The four original BRIC Countries comprise more than 2.8 billion people or 40 percent of the world‘s population, cover more than a quarter of the world’s land area over three continents, and account for more than 25 percent of global GDP Building Better Global Economic BRICs In 2001 and 2002, real GDP growth in large... 853 Words | 5 Pages Brazil Under Lula Off the Yellow Bric Road Research Paper ...Question 1: 1. Situation Analysis Brazil is being considered as a growing economy. In fact the country, one of the BRIC nations is seen by analyst of Goldman Sachs as one of the five nations that will be at the top of all nations with regard to a country`s GDP (The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., 2007). To understand Brazil`s current situation and how the country may be able to grow out of this position as a global player in the near future aiming a better globalization of the... 1770 Words | 5 Pages Meet the Brics Essay ...Salem Ghezaili MEET THE BRICS Slide 1: introduction BRIC: BRIC or BRICs are terms used in economics to refer to the combination of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. IT was first prominently used in a thesis of the Goldman Sachs investment bank.[1] The main point of this 2003 paper was to argue that the economies of the BRICs are rapidly developing and by the year 2050 will eclipse most of the current richest... 901 Words | 4 Pages Bric Nation Gdp Analysis Research Paper ...BRIC NATION GDP ANALYSIS (Source: www.laresearchgroup.com) Since the late 1990s, the BRIC nations’ growth has increased than that of the United States and the European Union. As such, the BRIC countries have been increasingly referred to as a symbol of a shift in the global economic away from the developed G7 economies towards the developing world. The G7 is a group consisting of the finance ministers of seven industrialized nations: the U.S., U.K.,... 1628 Words | 6 Pages Analysis of the Bric Nations Research Paper ...Analysis of the BRIC Nations In his 2001 technical paper “Building Better Economic BRICs,” Jim O’Neill, an economist in the Global Economic Department of Goldman Sachs, coined the term BRIC, an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India and China. According to research conducted by O’Neill, the BRIC nations are unique in their accelerated growth compared to other developing nations in the world. The four BRIC nations have... 3038 Words | 9 Pages BRIC countries case study Essay ... BRIC Countries case analysis MBA-575 The BRIC countries are Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The BRIC acronym was concocted in 2001 by Jim O’Neil of Goldman Sachs and ever since his paper was published the acronym has stuck and spread worldwide. These four countries are grouped together under the term BRIC because they are all in comparable phases of newly innovative economic growth, but are not yet considered a developed... 1347 Words | 4 Pages |
The month of January was named after which Roman god? | Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? | Dictionary.com Blog Home » Calendar Events » Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? Which Two-headed God Is January Named After? January 1, 2016 by: Dictionary.com 559 Comments January is often considered the month for deep reflection. We look back at the year behind us, bemoaning our regrets and celebrating our successes. And then, we look forward to the future year. We make well-meaning resolutions and hope for the best. So, in this way, we’re all a little bit like Janus , the Roman god for which January is named. Janus is usually depicted with having two heads. that face in opposite directions. One looks back to the year departed, and one looks forward to the new and uncertain year ahead. (The poetic term John Keats coined that describes living your life while accepting that it is filled with uncertainty seems apropos to this transitional time. Learn the term and its exact meaning, here .) The god Saturn bestowed upon Janus this ability to see into the future and past. His name comes from the Latin word ianua , which means “door.” Janus is the god of doors, gates, doorways, bridges, and passageways, all of which symbolize beginnings and ends. Janus also represented transition, such as the time between youth and adulthood. If you find it odd that a deity with two heads is the namesake for one of our prominent months, consider the story of the obscure, one-armed Norse god that Tuesday is named after . His name, and history, can be found here . |
The longest serving and first flying space shuttle, which vehicle was lost on re-entry Feb 1, 2003, resulting in the loss of 7 astronauts? | Space Today Online -- Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia, Feb. 1, 2003 Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia Learn More The U.S. space shuttle Columbia broke up 203,000 feet over north central Texas about 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 1, 2003, as it descended from orbit into the atmosphere toward a landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Seven astronauts aboard the shuttle were lost in the disaster. Residents in southwestern and southcentral states — from California through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana — reported seeing and feeling an explosion. Columbia, the oldest shuttle in the fleet of four, was to have landed at 9:16 a.m. EST at Kennedy Space Center. Television broadcast video of the shuttle streaking at 12,500 miles per hour across the sky 40 miles above Dallas showed multiple vapor trails as the spacecraft appeared to break apart. Thousands of small pieces of debris were strewn across a wide area from eastern Texas into Louisiana. Nacogdoches, Texas, police found pieces of debris inside the city limits and in the surrounding county. The crew. Aboard the shuttle during the 16-day flight had been commander Rick D. Husband, 45; pilot William C. McCool, 40; payload commander Michael P. Anderson, 42; mission specialists David M. Brown, 46; Kalpana Chawla 41; and Laurel Clark, 41; and Israel's first astronaut, payload specialist Ilan Ramon, 47. Ramon had been a national hero in Israel for taking part in the 1981 bombing of a nuclear reactor in Iraq. David Brown, Laurel Clark, William McCool and Ilan Ramon were on their first spaceflight. Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla and Rick Husband were making their second flights. [See astronauts' photos and biographies below] The crew of Columbia shuttle flight STS-107. Seated from left are Rick D. Husband, mission commander; Kalpana Chawla, mission specialist; and William C. McCool, pilot. Standing from left are David M. Brown, Laurel B. Clark, and Michael P. Anderson, all mission specialists; and Ilan Ramon, payload specialist from the Israeli Space Agency. [click image to enlarge] What NASA said at the time. NASA Entry Flight Director Leroy Cain declared a contingency for the shuttle Columbia at around 9:14 a.m. EST as the shuttle and its seven astronauts were headed toward a landing at the Kennedy Space Center. Columbia fired its braking rockets at 8:16 a.m. EST and entered the Earth's atmosphere with all of its systems functioning normally for a landing at the Florida spaceport at 9:16 a.m. Communications were lost with Columbia around 9 a.m. EST as the orbiter streaked over Texas. NASA began to use all of its tracking facilities to look for Columbia, when communications had not restored by the time the shuttle had been scheduled to land. Contingency procedures were in effect as landing support officials were dispatched east of the Dallas-Forth Worth area to search for debris. NASA warned residents under the shuttle's footprint, "If you find debris, please do not touch it, and if you have photos or videos that you think will be helpful, please contact your local police authorities." Three months later, NASA reported on April 26 that some 70,000 pieces of Columbia had been collected from the ground. That amounted to about about 40 percent of the weight of the shuttle. The pieces were shipped to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for use by accident investigators. The central element of the STS-107 mission patch is the microgravity symbol, µg, flowing into the rays of the astronaut symbol [click to enlarge] Science Not All Lost. top of this page The STS-107 mission was NASA's most scientifically ambitious spaceflight in years. Columbia carried more than 80 experiments — so many that the astronauts had to form two 12-hour shifts so they could carry on their experimentation around the clock. Most of the research focused on saving lives on Earth. For instance, they studied the growth of prostate cancer tissue in hopes of finding a treatment. Another experiment on combustion created the weakest flame ever lit in a laboratory — about 1/200th the flame of a match. The astronauts found |
When you cross the International Date Line from a westerly direction do you gain or lose day? | Time traveling | Stopdesign Time traveling locations · reading · travel One of the concepts that’s had my brain wrapped around a pole lately is the international date line. When working out times and flights to Sydney recently, I found it really difficult to calculate arrival times based on a 14-hour flight, a 17-hour time difference, and the fact that I was going to cross the date line and lose a day. I usually find it dead simple to calculate time differences and arrivals when flying cross-country here in the US, or even trans-Atlantic flights to Europe. But thinking about the flight to Australia is equally throwing me for a loop and wildly fascinating to me at the same time. I mentioned in my last post that I picked up a copy of Bill Bryson’s In a Sunburned Country . I love Bryson’s writing style and his sense of humor. If you haven’t read anything by him, he gives wonderful, often hysterical, accounts of traveling abroad, and does it all in an easy to read narrative. He always manages to learn loads of interesting facts about each place before he gets there, and shares some of those facts throughout each book. Sunburned Country covers his travels in Australia, a land he absolutely loves. Reading through the first chapters is getting me more and more excited about the trip. On the topic of crossing the date line, I came across a couple of paragraphs of Bryson’s which encapsulate almost exactly what I’ve been thinking: Each time you fly from North America to Australia, and without anyone asking how you feel about it, a day is taken away from you when you cross the international date line. I left Los Angeles on January 3 and arrived in Sydney fourteen hours later on January 5. For me there was no January 4. None at all. Where it went exactly I couldn’t tell you. All I know is that for one twenty-four-hour period in the history of earth, it appears I had no being. I find it a little uncanny, to say the least. I mean to say, if you were browsing through your ticket folder and you saw a notice that said, “Passengers are advised that on some crossings twenty-four-hour loss of existence may occur” (which is, of course, how they would phrase it, as if it happened from time to time), you would probably get up and make inquiries, grab a sleeve, and say, “Excuse me.” There is, it must be said, a certain metaphysical comfort in knowing that you can cease to have material form and it doesn’t hurt at all, and, to be fair, they do give you back the day on the return journey when you cross the date line in the opposite direction and thereby manage somehow to arrive in Los Angeles before you left Sydney, which in its way, of course, is an even neater trick. From In a Sunburned Country , Bill Bryson I leave on September 26 from Los Angeles, exactly as Bryson did. I fly for fourteen hours. I arrive in Sydney on September 28. For me, there will be no September 27, 2004. It will never exist. Or in Bryson’s words… I won’t exist on that date. Thank goodness that’s not my birthday. You know what’s really screwy? That return trip thing. When I look at my return date on my Palm, my arrival at LAX (11:15am) happens before my departure in Sydney (2:50pm) on the same day. It’s actually making the little Palm app I use to manage travel schedules freak out, not to mention my brain. Whacked, I tell you! |
Which cartoon character, who cooks at the Krusty Krab, calls Bikini Bottom home? | Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob SquarePants | Cartoon | Nick.com Dislikes: The Chum Bucket, The Sea Chicken Shack, unhappy customers. Shuffle SpongeBob SquarePants Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on his cranky neighor Squidward's nerves, SpongeBob's usually smack in the middle of a strange situation with his best starfish buddy, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks. |
Sitting between Chance and Luxury Tax, what is the second most expensive property on a standard Monopoly board? | Monopoly | Monopoly Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] History The history of Monopoly can be traced back to the early 1900s. In 1904, a Quaker woman named Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Magie Phillips created a game through which she hoped to be able to explain the single tax theory of Henry George (it was supposed to illustrate the negative aspects of concentrating land in private monopolies). Her game, The Landlord's Game, was commercially published a few years later. Other interested game players redeveloped the game and some made their own sets. Lizzie herself patented a revised edition of the game in 1904, and similar games were published commercially. By the early 1930s, a board game named Monopoly was created much like the version of Monopoly sold by Parker Brothers and its parent companies throughout the rest of the 20th century and into the 21st. The Parker Brothers' version was created by Charles Darrow . Several people, mostly in the U.S. Midwest and near the U.S. East Coast, contributed to the game's design and evolution. In 1941 the British Secret Service had John Waddington Ltd., the licensed manufacturer of the game outside the U.S., create a special edition for World War II prisoners of war held by the Nazis. Hidden inside these games were maps, compasses, real money, and other objects useful for escaping. They were distributed to prisoners by the International Red Cross. By the 1970s, the game's early history had been lost (and at least one historian has argued that it was purposely suppressed - see below), and the idea that it had been created solely by Charles Darrow had become popular folklore. This was stated in the 1974 book The Monopoly Book: Strategy and Tactics of the World's Most Popular Game, by Maxine Brady, and even in the instructions of the game itself. As Professor Ralph Anspach fought Parker Brothers and its then parent company, General Mills, over the trademarks of the Monopoly board game, much of the early history of the game was "rediscovered." Because of the lengthy court process, and appeals, the legal status of Parker Brothers' trademarks on the game was not settled until the mid-1980s. The game's name remains a registered trademark of Parker Brothers, as do its specific design elements. Parker Brothers' current corporate parent, Hasbro, again acknowledges only the role of Charles Darrow in the creation of the game. Anspach published a book about his research, called The Billion Dollar Monopoly Swindle (and republished as Monopolygate), in which he makes his case about the purposeful suppression of the game's early history and development. Board This is the original version produced by Charles Darrow, and later by Parker Brothers. The board consists of forty spaces containing twenty-eight properties, three Chance spaces, three Community Chest spaces, a Luxury Tax space, an Income Tax space, and the four corner squares: GO, Jail, Free Parking , and Go to Jail. In the U.S. versions shown below, the properties are named after locations in (or near) Atlantic City, New Jersey. However, as of September 2008, the layout of the board has been modified to more closely match the foreign-released versions, as shown in the two board layouts below. The notable changes are the colors of Mediterranean and Baltic Avenues changing from purple to brown, the colors of the GO square from red to black, and the adaptation of the flat $200 Income Tax (formerly the player's choice of 10% of their total holdings OR $200; players had to make a decision before calculating their total holdings) and increased $100 Luxury Tax (upped from $75) amounts. Similar color/amount changes are used in the U.S. Edition of the "Here And Now: World Edition" game , and are also used in the most recent version of the McDonald's Monopoly promotion. US Board ($60) US Info A player who reaches the Jail space by a direct roll of the dice is said to be "just visiting", and continues normal play on the next turn. Marvin Gardens , a yellow property on the board shown, is actually a misspelling of the original location name, Marven Garde |
The magic practice of scrying, which involves seeing things physically in a medium, usually relies on the use of what spherical object? | MYTHOLOGY OF CRYSTAL BALLS - Humanity Healing Community MYTHOLOGY OF CRYSTAL BALLS Back to Beyond the Ordinary Discussions MYTHOLOGY OF CRYSTAL BALLS Because crystal gazing has been developed by people of various cultures through a long period of time, the term crystal gazing denotes several different forms of a variety of objects, and there are several schools of thought as to the sources of the visions seen in the crystal gazing trance. Crystal balls have been called Glass Onions, Necro Balls, and glass ice. Reflective objects or surfaces, such as animal or human blood, india ink, ice or water, were considered a conduit to the spiritual world in ancient times. Crystal gazing may be used by practitioners -- sometimes called "readers" or "seers" -- for a variety of purposes, including to predict distant or future events, to give character analyses, for fortune telling, or to help a client make choices about current situations and problems. With respect to the tool or object used to induce the crystal-gazer's trance, this can be achieved with any shiny object, including a crystaline gem stone or a convex mirror -- but in common practice a crystal ball is most often used. The size of ball preferred varies greatly among those who practice crystallomancy. Some gazers use a "palm ball" of a few inches diameter that is held in the hand; others prefer a larger ball mounted on a stand -- although most authors agree that the expense of a very large ball is not always justified by added efficacy. The stereotypical image of a gypsy woman wearing a headscarf and telling fortunes for her clients by means of a very large crystal ball is widely depicted in the media and can be found in hundreds of popular books, advertising pages, and films of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, and the pervasiveness of this image may have led to the increased use of fairly large crystal balls by those who can afford them. Books of instruction in the art of crystal gazing often suggest that the ball used should be perfectly spherical (that is, without a flat bottom) and should be supported in a wooden or metal stand. If made of glass (e.g. lead crystal), it should be free from air bubbles but may be coloured. If carved from natural crystalline stone (such as quartz, beryl, calcite, obsidian, or amethyst, it may display the natural colouring and structure of the mineral from which it was fashioned. Some authors advise students to place a sigil, seal, or talsimanic emblem beneath a clear sphere, but most do not. Most authors suggest that the work of crystal gazing should be undertaken in a dimly-lit and quiet room, so as to foster visions and more easily allow the onset of a trance state. As for the origination of the trance visions themselves, some practitioners claim that crystal gazing engenders visionary experiences and preternatural and/or supernatural insight, while others think that the visions arise from the subconscious mind of the crystal gazer. Interestingly, some authors accept both positions as not mutually incompatible. Scrying (also called crystal gazing, crystal seeing, seeing, or peeping) is a magic practice that involves seeing things supernaturally in a medium, usually for purposes of divination or fortune-telling. The media used are most commonly reflective, translucent, or luminescent substances such as crystals, stones, glass, mirrors, water, fire, or smoke. Scrying has been used in many cultures as a means of divining the past, present, or future. Depending on the culture and practice, the visions that come when one stares into the media are thought to come from God, spirits, the psychic mind, the devil, or the subconscious. Scrying is actively used by many cultures and belief systems and is not limited to one tradition or ideology. However, like other aspects of divination and parapsychology, it is not supported by mainstream science as a method of predicting the future or otherwise seeing events that are not physically observable. Nostradamus is believed to have employed a small bowl of water as a scrying aid. Lisa Lee Harp Wau |
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Amethyst is the birthstone for which month of the year? | Birthstone Jewelry for Every Month of the Year Birthstone Jewelry for Every Month of the Year Posted on 14th Aug 2014 @ 6:37 AM Posted on 23rd Sep 2014 @ 3:47 AM Posted on 16th Sep 2014 @ 3:20 AM Birthstone Jewelry for Every Month of the Year Posted on 3rd May 2012 @ 6:22 AM Birthstones are a fun way to celebrate your birth month. Each month has its very own gemstone. Wearing your birthstone is considered very lucky and is thought to provide the wearer with good fortune. January's birthstone is garnet and babies born just after that fall under the umbrella of February's amethyst. And forget about birthdays, because September's birthstone, sapphire, is one of the most popular colored gems, no matter when a person was born. Birthstones chosen by different cultures (and in different eras) were not necessarily the same group of twelve gems we use today, but most people shared a common belief: wearing your special stone brought good luck. Find your birthstone and learn a little about its historical uses. January's Birthstone Garnet – all positive powers will double for people born in this month Many think that the Garnet can protect and preserve honor and health, if you add its curative powers too, you will get a perfect gemstone which can guard and protect. February Birthstone Amethyst – has been associated traditionally as a healing stone that would heal the wearer of anxiety and keep them calm. The Amethyst is simple, understand, and quite elegant as well as affordable. It can make a lovely starter piece of jewelry as well. April Birthstone Diamond – It gives a sophisticated look for elegant dresses and occasions. The Diamond - it is the preferred gemstone for engagement and wedding rings as a symbol of indestructible love, are a girl's best friend. May Birthstone Emerald – It gives peace and serenity to the owner. The May birthstone emerald is believed to be the gemstone of love as it is the favorite gemstone of Venus, the Roman goddess. June Birthstone Alexanderite – These stones have been highly prized and presented as a gift for a long time, with the natural beauty and purity being seen a great way to herald a birth or marriage. The June birthstone Alexanderite - The meaning behind this stone is different to that of Pearl, with joy and good-fortune supposedly being bestowed upon its wearer. Pearl may be the most widely recognised of all the June birthstones, but perhaps this should be replaced with Alexanderite given the jewels characteristics. July Birthstone Ruby – It has been seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures around Asia. This made it so ruby would adorn jewelry, armor and other things that people had in their possession. The July Birthstone Ruby - The astrological points about the July birthstone are very unique. It is believed that the ruby relates to devotion and loyalty to others. It also involves happiness and the ability of a person to feel comfortable with all others who are in one's life. August Birthstone Peridot – The August birthstone is known for its shimmering yellow-green color and the peace and good luck it brings to its wearer.. September Birthstone Sapphire – It is Brings bodily and psychological balance. sapphires improve feelings for just one another as well as attune both psyches. Sapphires possess the power in order to banish jealousy and envy, and are believed to promote chastity within virgins as well as fidelity within marriage. October Birthstone Opal – is considered as the most colorful and some have gone a step further to refer it as the queen of gems. Tourmaline is October's alternate birthstone, it is said that this stone can calm the nerves and fight genetic disorders. Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone among jewelry designers, and gem collectors all around the world over. November Birthstone Topaz – has one of the most confusing histories of any popular gem. Though topaz has been known since antiquity, it has suffered from considerable misidentification since ancient times, most often being confused with citrine, the alternative November birthstone The November birthstone pos |
The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising that took place in what country? | Boxer Rebellion - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Boxer Rebellion: Background By the end of the 19th century, the Western powers and Japan had forced China’s ruling Qing dynasty to accept wide foreign control over the country’s economic affairs. In the Opium Wars (1839-42, 1856-60), popular rebellions and the Sino-Japanese War (1894-95), China had fought to resist the foreigners, but it lacked a modernized military and suffered millions of casualties. Did You Know? America returned the money it received from China after the Boxer Rebellion, on the condition it be used to fund the creation of a university in Beijing. Other nations involved later remitted their shares of the Boxer indemnity as well. By the late 1890s, a Chinese secret group, the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (“I-ho-ch’uan” or “Yihequan”), had begun carrying out regular attacks on foreigners and Chinese Christians. (The rebels performed calisthenics rituals and martial arts that they believed would give them the ability to withstand bullets and other forms of attack. Westerners referred to these rituals as shadow boxing, leading to the Boxers nickname.) Although the Boxers came from various parts of society, many were peasants, particularly from Shandong province, which had been struck by natural disasters such as famine and flooding. In the 1890s, China had given territorial and commercial concessions in this area to several European nations, and the Boxers blamed their poor standard of living on foreigners who were colonizing their country. Boxer Rebellion: 1900 In 1900, the Boxer movement spread to the Beijing area, where the Boxers killed Chinese Christians and Christian missionaries and destroyed churches and railroad stations and other property. On June 20, 1900, the Boxers began a siege of Beijing’s foreign legation district (where the official quarters of foreign diplomats were located.) The following day, Qing Empress Dowager Tzu’u Hzi (or Cixi, 1835-1908) declared a war on all foreign nations with diplomatic ties in China. As the Western powers and Japan organized a multinational force to crush the rebellion, the siege stretched into weeks, and the diplomats, their families and guards suffered through hunger and degrading conditions as they fought to keep the Boxers at bay. By some estimates, several hundred foreigners and several thousand Chinese Christians were killed during this time. On August 14, after fighting its way through northern China, an international force of approximately 20,000 troops from eight nations (Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) arrived to take Beijing and rescue the foreigners and Chinese Christians. Boxer Rebellion: Aftermath The Boxer Rebellion formally ended with the signing of the Boxer Protocol on September 7, 1901. By terms of the agreement, forts protecting Beijing were to be destroyed, Boxer and Chinese government officials involved in the uprising were to be punished, foreign legations were permitted to station troops in Beijing for their defense, China was prohibited from importing arms for two years and it agreed to pay more than $330 million in reparations to the foreign nations involved. The Qing dynasty, established in 1644, was weakened by the Boxer Rebellion. Following an uprising in 1911, the dynasty came to an end and China became a republic in 1912. Tags |
What company is the largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the US? | Even As American Greetings Struggles, Small Card Companies Find A New Way To Thrive | The Huffington Post Even As American Greetings Struggles, Small Card Companies Find A New Way To Thrive 04/04/2013 10:12 am ET Catherine New Reporter Think no one but your grandmother sends cards anymore? Turns out greeting cards are still popular -- but maybe not in the way you think. Angelica Berrie, the owner of Kate's Paperie, an upscale card and paper store in New York City, says her greeting card sales -- which make up 30 percent of her revenue -- have increased every year for the past five years as shoppers are buying more luxurious cards. The cards at her store cost between $6 and $8 per card. In contrast, a mass-produced card you can pick up at a local drugstore costs anywhere from $1 to $5 per card. "With my handmade cards, [they] are becoming the gift itself," Berrie said. "The old-fashioned way of mailing can only be done as a luxury." American Greetings -- the largest publicly traded maker of greeting cards in the country -- announced this week that it was pulling out of the stock market to return to life as a private company . The Cleveland-based card company closed many of its retail store locations over the last few years and is worth almost 65 percent less today than it was at its peak in 1998, the Wall Street Journal reported. The latest news prompted some to declare that the old-fashioned mass-market greeting card industry was dead. But that's only part of the story. Over the past decade, small, high-end boutique card-makers , custom-design printers and online card companies have grown in the shadow of the giant paper card industry, including the massive -- but struggling -- Hallmark Card company . Even as American Greetings recedes from public view, different companies are having a coming-out party as the new face of an old industry. Digital card producers and social media companies like Facebook have been angling to get bigger slices of the greeting card pie in recent years. Facebook recently revamped its birthday alert tool and gifts program -- even analyzing words in status updates to prompt gift-giving -- to help the social media company make money. Duncan Mitchell, founder of digital card website someecards.com, said his website has seen more than 3.2 million registered visitors since 2008 and has been profitable for the last three years as a private company. To make money, his cards are often part of content partnerships with established brands looking to advertise. Traditional drugstore cards "are saccharine and overly sincere, and that's not the tone that people are that excited about now," Mitchell said. Instead of the slapstick humor that characterizes many of the cards sold in the supermarket aisle, his cards -- which can be sent for free -- strike an edgier tone, with birthday greetings like “May you live twice as long as Michael Jackson and be half as creepy.” Meanwhile, the popularity of high-end cards, like the ones sold at Kate's Paperie, has not been lost on American Greetings either; it purchased the Papyrus chain, which sells pricey cards, in 2009 . Papyrus, which had $1.6 billion in revenue last year according to the company website, also owns greeting card producers Carlton Cards, Gibson, and Recycled Paper Greetings. American Greetings did not return a call for comment from The Huffington Post. But even high-end cards cannot stop rising rents and growing competition from online vendors for boutique card-sellers -- Kate's Paperie, like many mom-and-pop card shops, has had to close some of its stores in the last few years. And even if American Greetings successfully returns to private life and reinvents itself as something more than a traditional producer of dime-store paper cards, it could still face another hurdle: the post office. "People don't like to go to the extra effort of a stamp," Kate's Paperie owner Berrie said. "Those days have passed." Also on HuffPost: |
What was the name of the competitor to the Matchbox die cast car, introduced by Mattel in 1968? | Hot Wheels | TMNTPedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Hot Wheels is a brand of 1:64 scale die-cast toy car introduced by American toy maker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Matchbox until 1997 when Mattel bought Tyco Toys, then-owner of Matchbox. Many automobile manufacturers have licensed Hot Wheels to make scale models of their cars, allowing the use of original design blueprints and detailing. Although Hot Wheels were originally intended for children and young adults, they have become popular with adult collectors, for whom limited edition models are now made available. During the 2003 TV series of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hot Wheels released a monster truck collection called Monster Jam Speed Demons, Ninja Turtle inspired cars were produced for this line. Notes The vehicles were available in multiple scales (1:64, 1:43, 1:24), and had even a remote control version, besides the Rev Tredz version. The 2012 TV series Turtle Racer resembles a Hot Wheels's Bone Shaker |
What Canadian band sang about a modern warrior named Tom Sawyer who had a mean, mean stride? | Tom Sawyer | rush vault Tom Sawyer Background and Commentary “Co-written with fellow Canadian rock band Max Webster’s lyricist Pye Dubois (originally he called it ‘Louis the Warrior,’ [and also “Louis the Lawyer”]), this song, widely recognized as the quintessential Rush song with its familiar dynamics, is about a detached streetwise rebel with mean, mean pride, partly inspired by Mark Twain’s character.”—Robert Telleria, Merely Players When Dubois presented the lyrics to them, the band was at the home of rock legend Ronnie Hawkins , who first made his mark in the late 1950s with Marylou” and then put together the back-up bands for Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin, among others. He was born in Arkansas but moved to Ontario early in his career and remained there.—Rob Freedman, Rush Vault “Pye Dubois is an excellent lyricist. His original lyrics [for the piece that became ‘Tom Sawyer’] were of a portrait of a modern day rebel, a free-spirited individualist striding through the world wide-eyed and purposeful. I added the themes of reconciling the boy and the man in myself and the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be. (Backstage Newsletter, 1985) There are parts of the song that I don’t necessarily understand. But I like the arrogance implied. But it’s a mistaken arrogance. There are . . . little games you’re expected to play that Tom Sawyer and I don’t have time for. (Sounds) The instrumental section grew from a little melody that Geddy had been using to set up his synthesizers at sound checks. (A Rush Newsreel) I’m playing full strength through the entire song and it took about a day and a half to record. I remember collapsing afterwards with raw, red aching hands. I had been playing the bass drum so hard that my toes were all mashed together and very sore. Physically, this was certainly the most difficult track, and even now it takes as much energy to play properly as my solo.”—Neil in Merely Players “I remember when we layered the opening [Oberheim OB-X ] keyboard thing on top [of the other elements], how cool it sounded, and what power and punch the opening had. And the toughness of the way Neil played in that opening, where it’s just basically the drums and Geddy with this synth rasping away in the background, then the rest of the band diving into it and screaming all the way through. I always thought that we had really, again, achieved what we set out to with that song, of having that real punky kind of rebellious attitude to it.”—Alex in Merely Players “‘Tom Sawyer’” was in many ways the most difficult song to record on [the album]. I remember even though the writing of the song came together pretty quickly, putting it down on tape was a little difficult. We were trying different sounds, and going with a whole different approach to lyrics—the kind of spoken-word thing, getting the right sound for Alex’s guitar, and so on. It was kind of a dark horse. And then in the mixing, it all came together. When we finished it, we were so pleased with what happened, because we kind of had the least expectations of it, because of the difficulty we had [with it]. I think a lot of musicians probably go through a similar thing, where they have this one song that they beat themselves up over, and then the next thing you know, it’s their biggest song.”—Geddy in Rolling Stone The piece, “swirling into the camera eye with vortextual sounds cycloning a slow and deliberate 4/4 beat, propelled Moving Pictures to lofty heights. Its ebbs and flows are legion, its totality Rush’s ambassador of a song. ‘I love that song and I never get tired of playing it,’ says Geddy. ‘The fact that it is so popular still just confuses the hell out of me. I love the fact that it begins with such a great backbeat, and there’s this kind of faux rap part. To me, the song is just about innocence more than anything, and I think that comes through. And it still holds through somehow; the slightly inscrutable lyrics still deliver that message to people, and people identify with it, and they dig it. And it’s got this weird middle part |
Feb 4th marks the anniversary of the election of George Washington to the nation's highest office. In what year did he become the first US president? | George Washington Biography See also: More about the "Father of Our Country" When Washington retired from public life in 1797, his homeland was vastly different from what it had been when he entered public service in 1749. To each of the principal changes he had made an outstanding contribution. Largely because of his leadership the Thirteen Colonies had become the United States, a sovereign, independent nation. As commander in chief during the American Revolution, he built a large army, held it together, kept it in a maneuverable condition, and prevented it from being destroyed by a crushing defeat. By keeping the army close to the main force of the British, he prevented them from sending raiding parties into the interior. The British did not risk such forays because of their belief that their remaining forces might be overwhelmed. The British evacuation of Boston in 1776, under Washington's siege, gave security to nearly all New England. Drawing from his knowledge of the American people and of the way they lived and fought, Washington took advantage of British methods of fighting that were not suited to a semiprimitive environment. He alternated between daring surprise attacks and the patient performance of routine duties. Washington's operations on land alone could not have overcome the British, for their superior navy enabled them to move troops almost at will. A timely use of the French fleet contributed to his crowning victory at Yorktown in 1781. After the war Washington took a leading part in the making of the CONSTITUTION and the campaign for its ratification. Its success was assured by 1797, at the end of the second term of his presidency. In 1799 the country included nearly all its present-day territory between the Atlantic coast and the Mississippi River. President Washington acted with CONGRESS to establish the first great executive departments and to lay the foundations of the modern federal judiciary. He directed the creation of a diplomatic service. Three presidential and five congressional elections carried the new government, under the Constitution, through its initial trials. A national army and navy came into being, and Washington acted with vigor to provide land titles, security, and trade outlets for pioneers of the trans-Allegheny West. His policy procured adequate revenue for the national government and supplied the country with a sound currency, a well-supported public credit, and an efficient network of national banks. Manufacturing and shipping received aid for continuing growth. In the conduct of public affairs, Washington originated many practices that have survived. He withheld confidential diplomatic documents from the House of Representatives, and made treaties without discussing them in the Senate chamber. Above all, he conferred on the presidency a prestige so great that political leaders afterward esteemed it the highest distinction to occupy the chair he had honored. Most of the work that engaged Washington had to be achieved through people. He found that success depended on their cooperation and that they would do best if they had faith in causes and leaders. To gain and hold their approval were among his foremost objectives. He thought of people, in the main, as right-minded and dependable, and he believed that a leader should make the best of their good qualities. As a Virginian, Washington belonged to, attended, and served as warden of the established (Anglican) church. But he did not participate in communion, nor did he adhere to a sectarian creed. He frequently expressed a faith in Divine Providence and a belief that religion is needed to sustain morality in society. As a national leader he upheld the right of every sect to freedom of worship and equality before the law, condemning all forms of bigotry, intolerance, discrimination, and persecution. Throughout his public life, Washington contended with obstacles and difficulties. His courage and resolution steadied him in danger, and defeat steeled his will. His devotion to his country and his faith in its cau |
1936 saw Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson the first inductees into what? | Baseball Hall of Fame inducts first members - Jan 29, 1936 - HISTORY.com Baseball Hall of Fame inducts first members Share this: Baseball Hall of Fame inducts first members Author Baseball Hall of Fame inducts first members URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1936, in Cooperstown, New York, the Baseball Hall of Fame announces the election of five charter members: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. The idea of a Baseball Hall of Fame began gathering steam in 1935, when members of the Clark Foundation in Cooperstown sought to revive business and tourism after the Depression. Claiming that the Army officer Abner Doubleday, a Cooperstown native, had invented baseball in 1839, they lobbied for a new museum dedicated to baseball to be built in Cooperstown. Though the Doubleday story was later discredited, the museum plans went ahead anyway. The five charter Hall of Fame members were elected by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). The ballots revealed that five players had received at least 75 percent of the votes cast, setting a standard for admission to the Hall of Fame that still exists today. Cobb, an astoundingly productive hitter who won nine consecutive American League batting titles from 1907 to 1915, received the most votes, appearing on 222 of the 226 ballots cast. Tying for second with 215 votes were Ruth, an ace left-handed pitcher who had smashed the league’s home run records, and Wagner, a star shortstop who won eight National League batting titles and retired with more than 3,000 hits. Mathewson, who pitched more winning games than any NL pitcher in history, received 205 votes, while Johnson, one of the game’s most powerful pitchers and career record holder for most strikeouts at the time of his retirement, received 189. Four of the “First Five” were on hand for the official induction ceremony, which took place on June 12, 1939, in Cooperstown. Cobb, Johnson, Ruth and Wagner watched as they took their place in history, along with 21 others who were elected between 1937 and 1939. The only one missing was Mathewson, who had died in October 1925. Today, selections to the Baseball Hall of Fame are still made by the BBWAA, along with the Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Baseball Veterans, established in 1953. Related Videos |
If my local college awards me a D D degree, what Doctorate have I earned? | Preachers and Honorary Doctorates Are All "Doctors" Really Doctors? Preachers and the "Honorary Doctorate" Timothy S. Morton One doesn't need to be a Christian very long before he realizes the Christian world is flooded with ministers or other believers calling themselves doctor." If one picks up a book in a Christian bookstore it is more than likely written by a "doctor"—the obvious "Dr." prominently associated with their name. Many speakers on Christian radio sign off as "Dr. So and so", and many Christians often refer to their favorite "Doctor" preacher when they want to quote an "authoritative voice." What is the source of this doctor fixation? Are all "doctors" really doctors? This article will reveal some facts about doctorates, "preacher doctors" and pretense in Fundamentalism your author has discovered since he became a Christian over 18 years ago. What do you mean, "Doctor"? The term "doctor" in America has come to usually be associated with a medical doctor. Most realize medical doctors are required to undergo years of training before the advanced degree of MD or DO is conferred upon them. Only after fulfilling the extensive academic requirements of a doctorate in a university could the person rightly call themselves (or allow others to call them) "doctor." The same is true of other earned doctorate degrees (Ph.D, etc.). The person became a doctor because he completed the extensive training and study required to obtain the degree. As a general rule, to obtain a doctorate one must complete high school (diploma), college (Bachelors degree), two years of post-graduate work at a university (Masters degree), and a minimum of two more years [usually more] of post-graduate for a doctorate. Though some may earn the degree in a shorter time, 20 years of total education is a typical minimum for an earned doctorate. An earned doctorate, for the relatively few who choose to put forth the considerable time, effort and expense to obtain one, carries with it a high degree of prestige and accomplishment. It is the highest academic degree offered. Regardless of the persons beliefs, opinions, sensibility or lack of it, he deserves the title "doctor" for a simple but weighty reason—he (or she) earned it! Even though many Ph'D's, etc. may be evolutionists, humanists, hedonists, etc., or even insane, since they earned their degree, their doctorate cannot be taken away. Click here to see what Encyclopedia Britannic says on the subject. Honorary Degrees Around 250 years ago some universities began granting a "degree" called an "honorary doctorate" to persons it wanted to honor or recognize (usually a dignitary, benefactor, or notable alumni). However, neither the university or the honoree were gullible enough to believe the honor actually conferred a full doctorate. The purpose of the honor was simply to recognize a person for whatever reason, not to grant an instant education. Many times the honor was bestowed on someone who already had an earned doctorate. Probably the most obvious proof that honorary degrees are not true doctorates is they are now granted by colleges rather than exclusively by universities. Unlike a university a college by definition cannot award an earned doctorate (or even a masters degree) because it doesn't have the curriculum or accreditation to do so. How could an institution grant an honorary degree when they can't even confer an earned one! Sure they can give someone a piece of paper to honor them, but only the most conceited, deceived or ignorant would actually believe this made them a true "doctor." There is little confusion about this in the secular world. Honorary doctorates are routinely given to political figures, civic leaders, and others, but to our knowledge none of the secular honorees refer to themselves as "doctor" or allow others to seriously do so. Even Bill Clinton with all of his moral weaknesses and deficiencies doesn't refer to himself as "doctor" even after having an honorary doctorate granted to him by Oxford University in England! He knows if he did he would not be taken seriously |
The 1993 file Cool Runnings is based on a Jamaican team trying to compete in what sport at the 1988 Winter Olympics? | 'Cool Runnings' returns! Jamaican bobsled team headed to Sochi Winter Olympics | Daily Mail Online 'Cool Runnings 2! Jamaican bobsled team headed to Sochi after Olympic organizers offer to pay for the travel costs but they're still trying to raise money for their equipment The Jamaican bobsled team will be competing in Sochi after a 12 year absence from the Games When they debuted in 1988 time they had a four-man team and this year will use a two-man crew Olympic organizers promised to pay for the travel costs but they are still searching for backers to help pay for the equipment that they need The team shot to fame when their 1988 journey was turned into a Disney film in 1993, called Cool Runnings |
Well, according to the most famous groundhog of all, Punxsutawney Phil, are we in for 6 more weeks of winter, or early spring? | Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil sees no shadow, predicts early spring - The Washington Post Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil sees no shadow, predicts early spring The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! By Jason Samenow By Jason Samenow February 2, 2016 Follow @capitalweather The handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog predicted on Feb. 2 that we'll have early springlike weather. Punxsutawney Phil's inner circle revealed their forecast at sunrise. (Pennsylvania Tourism Commission) Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous furry forecaster, failed to see his shadow Tuesday morning, meaning spring is right around the corner, or so the folklore says. The groundhog’s prediction came about 7:25 a.m. in Punxsutawney, Pa., with fair skies and temperatures in the mid-20s. [ What better way to remember Snowzilla than with this awesome T-shirt? ] If this winter’s days truly are numbered, it will be remembered for both its mildness and brevity. Since December, most of the Lower 48 have experienced above-normal temperatures — the Blizzard of 2016 on Jan. 22-24, also known as Snowzilla, notwithstanding. Temperature difference from normal during January and February. (High Plains Regional Climate Center) [ Record-shattering December catapults U.S. to its second warmest year in 2015 ] But before packing away your winter coats, consider the last time the rodent called for an early spring in 2013, punishing cold and snow gripped the eastern United States deep into March. The prosecuting attorney in Butler County, Ohio, went so far as to seek the death penalty for Phil for “misrepresentation of early spring.” But then a Pennsylvania law firm came to Phil’s defense, claiming the Ohio attorney had no jurisdiction to prosecute the groundhog . Sources have long presented conflicting information on the groundhog’s accuracy. Phil’s official website claims he has “of course” issued a correct forecast 100 percent of the time. But NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information notes that Phil’s forecasts have shown “no predictive skill” in recent years. AccuWeather finds the rodent has an 80 percent accuracy rate. But the StormFax Almanac reports that Phil has been right a lowly 39 percent of the time. Since his first prediction in 1887, Phil has seen his shadow 102 times and not seen it on just 18 occasions, including this year. Nine years are missing from the record , but Phil has issued a forecast without exception. NOAA says Groundhog Day originated as a celebration of the midpoint between the winter solstice and spring equinox. “Superstition has it that fair weather [at this midpoint] was seen as forbearance of a stormy and cold second half to winter,” NOAA writes in its summary of Groundhog Day background and folklore. 1 of 9 |
Which dirrrty singer is slated to sing the National Anthem at this years Super Bowl? | 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson to sing anthem at Super Bowl 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson to sing anthem at Super Bowl Howard Fendrich, AP Pro Football Writer Pin it Share FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2011 file photo, Kelly Clarkson performs at the 39th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. A person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans says Clarkson will sing the national anthem before the NFL championship game at Indianapolis on Feb. 5. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) More "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson is set to perform at America's most popular sporting event: the Super Bowl. Clarkson has been chosen to sing the national anthem before the NFL championship game at Indianapolis on Feb. 5, a person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. The league is expected to reveal the anthem singer later this month. Since becoming the first winner of "American Idol" a decade ago, Clarkson has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and had more than a half-dozen singles reach the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100. Among her hit songs: "Since U Been Gone" and "My Life Would Suck Without You." Her latest album, "Stronger," was released last year. Clarkson is currently on tour and appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" last weekend. Also slated to participate in the Super Bowl pregame festivities at Lucas Oil Stadium: country music couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, singing "America the Beautiful." Grammy-winner Lambert released her latest album, "Four the Record," last fall. Shelton is a judge on "The Voice," a singing competition on NBC, which is broadcasting the Super Bowl this year. The NFL announced in December that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Madonna will perform at halftime of the league's title game. At last year's Super Bowl between the Packers and Steelers in Dallas, pop star Christina Aguilera flubbed a line while belting out the national anthem. When she was supposed to sing the line "O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming," Aguilera instead repeated an earlier line, with a slight variation — drawing plenty of attention on social media such as Twitter. Afterward, Aguilera released a statement saying: "I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through." Others who have performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl include Carrie Underwood — like Clarkson, an "American Idol" product — Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Beyonce and Mariah Carey. ___ NBC is controlled by Comcast Corp. ___ Howard Fendrich is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich Reblog |
Located between 3rd and 4th Ave, what building is home to Seattle Symphony? | Seattle Symphony Live @ Benaroya Hall — Windborne's The Music of David Bowie: A Rock Symphony with the Seattle Symphony Tuesday, 10 January, 2017 7:30PM Join conductor Brent Havens and a full rock band on a symphonic musical odyssey that explores the incredible range of David Bowie’s Music. |
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First issued by Bank of America in 1958, the BankAmericard is now known by what name? | The history of credit cards The history of credit cards The history of credit cards By Ben Woolsey and Emily Starbuck Gerson Share this Story: Tweet As far back as the late 1800s, consumers and merchants exchanged goods through the concept of credit, using credit coins and charge plates as currency. It wasn't until about half a century ago that plastic payments as we know them today became a way of life. Early beginnings In the early 1900s, oil companies and department stories issued their own proprietary cards, according to Stan Sienkiewicz, in a paper for the Philadelphia Federal Reserve entitled " Credit Cards and Payment Efficiency ." Such cards were accepted only at the business that issued the card and in limited locations. While modern credit cards are mainly used for convenience, these predecessor cards were developed as a means of creating customer loyalty and improving customer service, Sienkiewicz says. The first bank card, named "Charg-It," was introduced in 1946 by John Biggins, a banker in Brooklyn, according to MasterCard . When a customer used it for a purchase, the bill was forwarded to Biggins' bank. The bank reimbursed the merchant and obtained payment from the customer. The catches: Purchases could only be made locally, and Charg-It cardholders had to have an account at Biggins' bank. In 1951, the first bank credit card appeared in New York's Franklin National Bank for loan customers. It also could be used only by the bank's account holders. The Diners Club Card was the next step in credit cards. According to a representative from Diners Club, the story began in 1949 when a man named Frank McNamara had a business dinner in New York's Major's Cabin Grill. When the bill arrived, Frank realized he'd forgotten his wallet. He managed to find his way out of the pickle, but he decided there should be an alternative to cash. McNamara and his partner, Ralph Schneider, returned to Major's Cabin Grill in February of 1950 and paid the bill with a small, cardboard card. Coined the Diners Club Card and used mainly for travel and entertainment purposes, it claims the title of the first credit card in widespread use. Plastic debuts By 1951, there were 20,000 Diners Club cardholders. A decade later, the card was replaced with plastic. Diners Club Card purchases were made on credit, but it was technically a charge card, meaning the bill had to be paid in full at the end of each month. According to its archivist, American Express formed in 1850. It specialized in deliveries as a competitor to the U.S. Postal Service, money orders (1882) and traveler's checks, which the company invented in 1891. The company discussed creating a travel charge card as early as 1946, but it was the launch of the rival Diners Club card that put things in motion. In 1958 the company emerged into the credit card industry with its own pruduct, a purple charge card for travel and entertainment expenses. In 1959, American Express introduced the first card made of plastic (previous cards were made of cardboard or celluloid). American Express soon introduced local currency credit cards in other countries. About 1 million cards were being used at about 85,000 establishements within the first five years, both in and out of the U.S. In the 1990s, the company expanded into an all-purpose card. American Express, or Amex as it often is called, is about to celebrate its 50th credit card anniversary. Closed-loop system The Diners Club and American Express cards "functioned in what is known as a 'closed-loop' system, made up of the consumer, the merchant and the issuer of the card," Sienkiewicz writes. "In this structure, the issuer both authorizes and handles all aspects of the transaction and settles directly with both the consumer and the merchant." In 1959, the option of maintaining a revolving balance was introduced, according to MasterCard. This meant cardholders no longer had to pay off their full bills at the end of each cycle. While this carried the risk of accumulating finance charges, it gave customers greater flexibility in managing their mon |
A denarian is what age range? | Definition of Age by decade Definition of Age by decade Surprising Benefits of Sex Slideshow Age by decade: A term designating someone's age by decade. For example, a septuagenarian refers to someone in his or her seventies (age 70 to 79). The prefix in such terms is always from the Latin. For example, the Latin septuageni = seventy. Denarian: Someone age 10 to 19. Vicenarian: Someone in his or her twenties. Tricenarian: Someone in his or her thirties. Quadragenarian: Someone in his or her forties. Quinquagenarian : Someone in his or her fifties. Sexagenarian : Someone in his or her sixties. Septuagenarian: Someone in his or her seventies. Octogenarian: Someone in his or her eighties. Nonagenarian : Someone in his or her nineties. Centenarian : Someone 100 or more. Supercentenarian : Someone 110 years old or more (no upper limit). The terms denarian, vicenarian, tricenarian, and quadragenarian are not in common usage. The term supercentenarian was coined in 1991. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016 |
Known as the Empire State of the South, what was the 4th state to join the union on January 2, 1788? | The State of Georgia - An Introduction to the Peach State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Georgia Spanish Moss, Savannah James Oglethorpe was angry after a friend of his died in debtors' prison and he called for an investigation into the conditions of British jails. He also formulated a plan to obtain the release of people from debtors' prison and to establish a new colony, south of Carolina, to be inhabited by the "worthy poor" of London. The "worthy poor" included the debtors and other homeless people. In the Royal Charter (June 20, 1732), granted by King George II for the colony of Georgia, a board of Trustees was established to fulfill this goal. As it happened, however, this plan was never fully realized. When the ship Anne sailed for the new colony on November 16, 1732, not one of the 114 colonists aboard had been released from debtors' prison to make the voyage. By early February, 1733, a small group of settlers was headed up the Savannah River. They landed at Yamacra Bluff on February 12th and Oglethorpe began the process of laying out lots for Savannah, Georgia. General James Oglethorpe's colony was the only U.S. colony founded as a refuge for the "poor and deserving". February 12, 1998 marked 265 years since Oglethorpe and his shipload of settlers founded Georgia. Since that time, Georgia has become the commercial leader of the region. The state now ranks first in the production of peanuts, pecans, lima beans and pimiento peppers. Savannah has been called "this nation's most beautiful city" and Atlanta has become the leading transportation center of the southeast. The famous Margaret Mitchell novel, Gone With the Wind was written in Georgia and Atlanta served host to the 1996 Summer Olympics. If you ever find yourself in Vidalia, grab one of those renowned "Vidalia Onions". Georgia (World Almanac Library of the States) , by Eric Siegfried Holtz. 48 pages. Gareth Stevens Publishing (August 2002) Reading level: Grades 4-6. Filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of Georgia. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of Georgia in the form of a state Almanac, this book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. A section on Notable People, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the USA available anywhere. , by James A. Crutchfield. 144 pages. Pequot Press (March 1, 2007) From a famous duel between two gentlemen statesmen to the formation of the Girl Scouts, It Happened in Georgia offers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Peach State. Visit Ocmulgee and Etowah, prehistoric sites where the early American Indians known as the Mississippians celebrated the Busk. Meet America's most-wanted man of 1865, Jefferson Davis-not only the fugitive head of the Confederacy but an alleged accomplice to Lincoln's assassination. And experience the Atlanta Braves' first home game of the 1974 season, when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's 1935 record. A History of Georgia , by Kenneth Coleman. 461 pages. University of Georgia Press; 2nd edition (July 1982) First published in 1977, A History of Georgia has become the standard history of the state. Documenting events from the earliest discoveries by the Spanish to the rapid changes the state has undergone with the civil rights era, the book gives broad coverage to the state's social, political, economic, and cultural history. The work details Georgia's development from past to present, including the early Cherokee land disputes, the state's secession from the Union, cotton's reign, Reconstruction, the Bourbon era, the effects of the New Deal, Martin Luther King Jr., the fall of the county-unit system, and Jimmy Carter's election to the presidency. Also noted are the often-overlooked contributions of Indians, blacks, and women. Each imp |
Isaac Stern, Nicolai Paganini, Itzhak Pearlman, and Yehudi Menuhin were all famous for playing which instrument? | Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman or Jascha Heifetz New Posts All Forums:Forum Nav: Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman or Jascha Heifetz Select All Posts By This User Post your views on each of the performers (Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Jascha Heifetz) and David Oistrakh and state which one you like best) Joshua Bell-plays too cheesily, I don't like the way he "dances" when playing, and I don't like his vibrate Itzhak Perlman-Great violinist, great technique, great tone, all around awesome! Jascha Heifetz- Astounding technique, never plays anything out of tune, I feel like he rushes a lot through pieces, not putting enough "love" as Isaac Stern would say. My favorite is Itzhak Perlman, his technique is brilliant, and is extremely musical. Select All Posts By This User Joshua Bell - Less showy and more considered interpretations generally. Goes for musicality over flash. Perlman - Amazing technique, perhaps the best virtuoso technique since Heifetz. But schmaltzy, overly sentimental interpretations generally (with some exceptions, for example his beethoven violin sonatas are top rank). Heifetz - Used to hate him as I saw him as a showoff virtuoso that neglected the emotional aspects of anything he performed. That has changed, I now appreciate his more "straight" approach, and really like the fact that he tends to push ahead where everyone else tends to slow down or meander. I'll add a few others: Hillary Hahn - perhaps the closest we have to a modern day Heifetz, with amazing technique and relatively unsentimental, often quick performances. Vengerov - Even better technique than Hahn, has absolute, totoal, and effortless control over his instrument. Unfortunately I tend to find his interpretations seem to "put on" emotion. I put him in the same category as Perlman. Mullova - generally wiry tone and very tough, sinewy interpretations. The antipode of Perlman and Vengerov. I could go on, but I gotta draw the line somewhere.... Select All Posts By This User I decided to give the Bell and MTT another listen, but turned up the volume a bit more, it made a pretty large difference. Sounded a lot better, but still not one of my favorite recordings, mainly because I think MTT and Bell bring out the worst in each other, namely a lot of needless rubato and too much emphasis on the moment at the expense of the overally form of the music. Re: the 280's I sold them a while back, but a friend still has a pair. I thought (and still think) they were very good for classical music, very good clarity and precision, but in the end just a little clinical sounding. I found the Beyer DT250-250's had similar clarity, but better warmth and emotion was able to come through. Select All Posts By This User Josua Bell: overrated, overadvertised, but still pretty good. No where as serious as Midori. If you want to hear an overrated violinist, Midori is the prime choice. Heifeitz: For precision in playing, I don't think there is a match. Sometimes he is super exciting (as in Beethoven Concerto), and other times he is too fast, overpowering and too tasteless (as in Scottish Fantasy). Like him or not, can't deny he is a giant. Perlman: His virtuosity puts him at the top of his generation. His sweet tone is generally attractive, but sometimes wears his heart upon the sleeves. His repertoire is vast, and his approach is always romantic. Kreisler (1875-1962): I just bought his complete recording on RCA (11 CDs). His constant vibrato style has never been equaled. No one can make the violin sing like him; his violin actually sounds like a great singer. His interpretation is extremely lyrical, and his musical ideas are very different from anyone born in the 20th century. He represents the last of the virtuoso/composer violinists of the 19th century, a tradition passed from Paganini to Wieniawski, Joachim and Sarasate. Fortunately we can still hear him in decent recordings between the two world wars. No one can claim he has heard the world's greatest violinists until he listens to Kreisler's recordings. Hilary Hahn: Very promising violinist. Her technical power is similar |
What Philadelphia landmark is portrayed on the back of the $100 bill? | Independence Hall - Independence Hall Philadelphia Independence Hall Vacation Packages Share Independence Hall is found on Chestnut Street in downtown Philadelphia , adjacent to the Liberty Bell and within walking distance such Philadelphia attractions as the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art . Built in 1753 as the original State House for Pennsylvania, Independence Hall in Philadelphia not only started out as an important historical landmark, but remains one to this day. Philadelphia Independence Hall is also still functional as a major government building within the state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia. Independence Hall is also the building seen on the back of the United States $100 bill. The history of Independence Hall is notable in large part as this is the place where the Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4th, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was also read aloud in Independence Square, outside of Independence Hall, to private citizens. The history of Independence Hall also includes the abandonment of Independence Hall in Philadelphia when the British Army occupied the city of Philadelphia and forced the Continental Congress to leave the Philadelphia Independence Hall and the city all together. Once the war had ended and British troops were forced out of the country, the Continental Congress was able to return to Independence Hall. The history of Independence Hall also includes the city of Philadelphia as the seat of the federal government until the year 1800 when Washington D.C. became the seat of government, which it remains to this day. Over the years, Independence Hall in Philadelphia has undergone restorations to maintain the structure and the interior fixtures. Today, it basically appears as it did when it was first constructed. Although the building is still used for governing purposes, visitors can tour many of the main rooms in the building as well as view and take pictures of the building's exterior. Independence Hall is one of several buildings that help to make up what is known as Independence Square. The two adjacent buildings are the Old City Hall and Congress Hall. Philosophical Hall is also part of Independence Square. Philadelphia Map In order to see the interior of Independence Hall, guests will need to take a guided tour (you cannot simply walk through on your own). Tickets and tours are free to the public. It is a good idea to reserve your spot on the walking tour before hand, rather than just showing up; lines can be quite long and uncomfortable during the hot and humid Pennsylvania summers. A free tour leaves every 15 minutes from the front door daily between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Thanks to the close location of Independence Hall to the Liberty Bell and other great downtown Philadelphia historical attractions, it is a popular addition to suggested itineraries for Philadelphia and is an excellent choice for folks looking for inexpensive tours. To pick up a ticket for a walking tour in advance, just make a trip to the front office around 8:30am and get a ticket for later in the day. Hotels |
February 3, 1959 was known as The Day the Music Died, as a plane crash in Clearlake, Ia, took the life of Roger Peterson, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and who? | The Story of Rock's First Tragedy: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper Killed in Plane Crash REDDIT Hulton Archive, Getty Images Rock ‘n’ roll was still in its infancy when it suffered its first tragedy. On Feb. 3, 1959, three of its biggest stars — Buddy Holly , Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, known as the Big Bopper — were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The three acts, along with Dion and the Belmonts, were on a package tour called the Winter Dance Party, which was to play 24 Midwestern cities in as many days. But the bus’ heating system was ill-equipped and broke down a few days later, which caused some musicians to catch the flu and Holly’s drummer Carl Bunch to be hospitalized for frostbite. By the time they reached the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Feb. 2, about a week and a half into the tour, Holly, after the show, decided to charter a plane from nearby Mason City to Fargo, N.D., just across the state line from their next gig in Moorhead, Minn. As a bonus, Holly would be able to do his laundry, which had been neglected since the tour began. The plane, a Beechwood Bonanza, had room for only three passengers — Holly and his band — and the pilot, Roger Peterson. Holly’s bass player, future country legend Waylon Jennings , gave up his seat to Richardson, who was ill. According to Jennings’ autobiography, Holly teased his bass player by saying, “Well, I hope your ol’ bus freezes up.” To which Jennings responded, “Well, I hope your ol’ plane crashes.” There are conflicting stories as to how Valens wound up in the third seat. Tommy Allsup, Holly’s guitarist, claimed that he lost a coin flip to Valens in the dressing room. In 2010, Dion DiMucci, who had been silent about that night for 51 years, claimed that he, not Allsup, was slated for the third seat because he was one of the headliners. But after winning the coin toss, he balked at paying $36 for the flight — the amount his parents paid in monthly rent for the apartment where he grew up — and gave Valens the seat. Local DJ Bob Hale, who was the MC for the concert, agrees that it was between Allsup and Valens, but that he, not Allsup, flipped the coin. Regardless of the contradictions, around 12:55AM on Feb. 3, the plane carrying Holly, Richardson and Valens took off in a snowstorm with strong winds. But the plane traveled only a few miles before crashing, killing all four men instantly. The federal investigation ruled that even though the weather played a large role in the accident, the 21-year-old Peterson was too inexperienced to have been flying in such conditions. In addition, he had most likely misread the altitude indicator, which was different than the one on which he had trained, and inadvertently brought the plane down instead of up. At the time, Holly’s wife of six months, Maria Elena, was two weeks pregnant. The day after the crash, she suffered a miscarriage from the emotional trauma. In March 1980, a long-missing piece of the plane crash was discovered. Holly’s signature black-rimmed glasses had landed in a snow bank and were discovered in the spring of 1959, after the snow melted. They were brought to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s office, sealed in a manila envelope and forgotten about for 21 years. Upon discovery, the glasses were returned to his widow and are currently on permanent display at the Buddy Holly Center in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Rockers Who Died at Age 27 Image of |
The only US president to hold a PhD, Feb 3, 1924 saw the death of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States. Hailing from New Jersey, under what party was he elected? | Woodrow Wilson facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Arthur S. Link THOMAS WOODROW WILSON, twenty-eighth president of the United States , is the only chief executive who has given scholarly attention to the presidency before undertaking the duties of that office. Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, on 28 December 1856, the son of Janet Woodrow Wilson and the Rev. Dr. Joseph Ruggles Wilson, a founder of the southern Presbyterian Church. He was graduated from Princeton University (1879), studied law at the University of Virginia (1879–1880), practiced law in Atlanta (1882–1883), and thereafter did graduate work in political science, history, and economics at The Johns Hopkins University, where he received the Ph.D. in 1886. From his youth onward, Wilson was intensely interested in the problems of modern democracy from a practical, not a theoretical, point of view. Presidential power was at a low ebb in the mid-1880s, and Wilson, in his first book, Congressional Government (1885), virtually ignored the presidency and focused on the obstacles that then existed to searching debate and discussion of great national issues. He singled out for particular criticism the committees of the House of Representatives, which, he said, effectively stifled free discussion. The surest way to guarantee that such debate would take place, Wilson said, would be to adopt the British cabinet system and make cabinet members ministers of state responsible to Congress. Throughout his years as a professor of history, politics, and constitutional law at Bryn Mawr College (1885–1888), Wesleyan University (1888–1890), and Princeton University (1890–1910; president, 1902–1910), Wilson paid close attention to developments in American politics. He admired what he perceived as Cleveland 's assertion of the moral leadership of the presidency and noted the impact on that office of the war with Spain and the entry of the United States on the world stage as a colonial and naval power. It was Theodore Roosevelt 's revivification of the presidential office that helped Wilson to come to his mature and definitive understanding of the potential powers of the chief executive. Those powers are described in Wilson's Constitutional Government in the United States (1908) in what is perhaps the classic view of the modern presidency. The president, Wilson wrote, is the one single spokesman of the nation: Let him once win the admiration and confidence of the country, and no other single force can withstand him, no combination of forces will easily overpower him. His position takes the imagination of the country. He is the representative of no constituency, but of the whole people. When he speaks in his true character, he speaks for no special interest. If he rightly interpret the national thought and boldly insist upon it, he is irresistible; and the country never feels the zest of action so much as when he is of such insight and calibre. Wilson as Maker and Leader of Public Opinion This was the kind of president that Wilson was determined to be after his victory on 5 November 1912 over the Republican incumbent, William Howard Taft; the Republican insurgent, or Progressive, Theodore Roosevelt; and the Socialist, Eugene Victor Debs. During the first days of his administration, Wilson moved quickly and decisively to establish himself as the chief maker, educator, and organizer of public opinion to support his domestic and foreign policies. His first move—to hold regularly scheduled press conferences with the Washington press corps—was an innovation. Wilson appealed to the reporters assembled in the East Room of the White House for his first press conference, on 22 March 1913, to join him in partnership by interpreting the public opinion of the country to him. Wilson's intentions were, of course, to control the flow of information from the capital to the country and to use it to shape public opinion. And this he did successfully, on the whole. Wilson discontinued the regular press conferences in June 1915 because of inc |
Generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble, trade in what commodity collapsed in February 1637, devastating the economy of The United Provinces (now the Netherlands)? | tulip mania : definition of tulip mania and synonyms of tulip mania (English) 13 External links History A Satire of Tulip Mania by Brueghel the Younger (ca. 1640) depicts speculators as brainless monkeys in contemporary upper-class dress. In a commentary on the economic folly, one monkey urinates on the previously valuable plants, others appear in debtor's court and one is carried to the grave. The introduction of the tulip to Europe is usually attributed to Ogier de Busbecq , the ambassador of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor to the Sultan of Turkey , who sent the first tulip bulbs and seeds to Vienna in 1554 from the Ottoman Empire . Tulip bulbs were soon distributed from Vienna to Augsberg , Antwerp and Amsterdam . [11] Its popularity and cultivation in the United Provinces (now the Netherlands ) [12] is generally thought to have started in earnest around 1593 after the Flemish botanist Carolus Clusius had taken up a post at the University of Leiden and established the hortus academicus . [13] He planted his collection of tulip bulbs and found they were able to tolerate the harsher conditions of the Low Countries [14] ; shortly thereafter the tulip began to grow in popularity. [15] The tulip was different from every other flower known to Europe at that time, with a saturated, intense petal color that no other plant exhibited. The appearance of the non pareil tulip as a status symbol at this time coincides with the rise of the newly independent country's trade fortunes. No longer the Spanish Netherlands , its economic resources could now be channeled into commerce and the country embarked on its Golden Age . Amsterdam merchants were at the center of the lucrative East Indies trade , where a single voyage could yield profits of 400%. [16] The new merchant class displayed and validated its success, primarily by erecting grand estates surrounded by flower gardens, and the plant that had pride of place was the sensational tulip. As a result, the flower rapidly became a coveted luxury item, and a profusion of varieties followed. They were classified in groups: the single-hued tulips of red, yellow, or white were known as Couleren; the multicolored Rosen (white streaks on a red or pink streaks background), Violetten (white streaks on a purple or lilac background), and the rarest of all, the Bizarden (Bizarres), (yellow or white streaks on a red, brown or purple background. [17] The multicolor effects of intricate lines and flame-like streaks on the petals were vivid and spectacular and made the bulbs that produced these even more exotic-looking plants highly sought-after. It is now known that this effect is due to the bulbs being infected with a type of tulip-specific mosaic virus , known as the " Tulip breaking virus ", so called because it "breaks" the plant's lock on a single color of petal. [18] [19] Anonymous 17th-century watercolor of the Semper Augustus, famous for being the most expensive tulip sold during tulip mania. The tulip was itself a conspirator in the supply-squeeze that fueled the speculation, in that it is grown from a bulb and that cannot be produced quickly. Normally it takes 7-12 years to grow a flowering bulb from seed; and while bulbs can produce both seeds and two or three bud clones, or offsets annually, the "mother bulb" lasts only a few years. Properly cultivated, the "daughter offsets" will become flowering bulbs of their own after one to three years. Prior to the demand for the "broken" tulips, virus-free bulbs producing ordinary single-color varieties were sold by the pound. Once affected by the virus, the "broken" exotics were an extremely limited commodity due to the fact that the sought-after "breaking pattern" can only be obtained through offsets, not seeds, as it is only the bulb that is affected by the mosaic virus. Unfortunately, the virus that produced the sought-after effects also acted adversely on the bulb, weakening it and retarding propagation of offsets, so the cultivation of the most appealing varieties now took even longer. Taking this into account, it is quite probable tha |
Which cartoon character, who cooks at the Krusty Krab, lives in a pineapple under the sea? | SpongeBob SquarePants from SpongeBob SquarePants| Cartoon | Nick.com Gary SpongeBob SquarePants Come follow the adventures of the world's most lovable sponge and his starfish sidekick! Though they have the best intentions, SpongeBob and Patrick are always causing trouble… and plenty of laughs! When he's not at the Krusty Krab grilling up some epic Krabby Patties, SpongeBob can be found jellyfishing with Patrick, blowing bubbles, or annoying his favorite neighbor, Squidward! Bikini Bottom is home to the coolest creatures under the sea, and you CAN'T miss out on any of their adventures. Is mayonnaise an instrument? Watch SpongeBob SquarePants to find out! Are you ready, kids? AYE AYE CAPTAIN! ON TV |
The longest serving and first flying space shuttle, which vehicle was lost on re-entry during mission STS-107 on Feb 1, 2003? | Space Today Online -- Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia, Feb. 1, 2003 Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia Learn More The U.S. space shuttle Columbia broke up 203,000 feet over north central Texas about 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 1, 2003, as it descended from orbit into the atmosphere toward a landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Seven astronauts aboard the shuttle were lost in the disaster. Residents in southwestern and southcentral states — from California through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana — reported seeing and feeling an explosion. Columbia, the oldest shuttle in the fleet of four, was to have landed at 9:16 a.m. EST at Kennedy Space Center. Television broadcast video of the shuttle streaking at 12,500 miles per hour across the sky 40 miles above Dallas showed multiple vapor trails as the spacecraft appeared to break apart. Thousands of small pieces of debris were strewn across a wide area from eastern Texas into Louisiana. Nacogdoches, Texas, police found pieces of debris inside the city limits and in the surrounding county. The crew. Aboard the shuttle during the 16-day flight had been commander Rick D. Husband, 45; pilot William C. McCool, 40; payload commander Michael P. Anderson, 42; mission specialists David M. Brown, 46; Kalpana Chawla 41; and Laurel Clark, 41; and Israel's first astronaut, payload specialist Ilan Ramon, 47. Ramon had been a national hero in Israel for taking part in the 1981 bombing of a nuclear reactor in Iraq. David Brown, Laurel Clark, William McCool and Ilan Ramon were on their first spaceflight. Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla and Rick Husband were making their second flights. [See astronauts' photos and biographies below] The crew of Columbia shuttle flight STS-107. Seated from left are Rick D. Husband, mission commander; Kalpana Chawla, mission specialist; and William C. McCool, pilot. Standing from left are David M. Brown, Laurel B. Clark, and Michael P. Anderson, all mission specialists; and Ilan Ramon, payload specialist from the Israeli Space Agency. [click image to enlarge] What NASA said at the time. NASA Entry Flight Director Leroy Cain declared a contingency for the shuttle Columbia at around 9:14 a.m. EST as the shuttle and its seven astronauts were headed toward a landing at the Kennedy Space Center. Columbia fired its braking rockets at 8:16 a.m. EST and entered the Earth's atmosphere with all of its systems functioning normally for a landing at the Florida spaceport at 9:16 a.m. Communications were lost with Columbia around 9 a.m. EST as the orbiter streaked over Texas. NASA began to use all of its tracking facilities to look for Columbia, when communications had not restored by the time the shuttle had been scheduled to land. Contingency procedures were in effect as landing support officials were dispatched east of the Dallas-Forth Worth area to search for debris. NASA warned residents under the shuttle's footprint, "If you find debris, please do not touch it, and if you have photos or videos that you think will be helpful, please contact your local police authorities." Three months later, NASA reported on April 26 that some 70,000 pieces of Columbia had been collected from the ground. That amounted to about about 40 percent of the weight of the shuttle. The pieces were shipped to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for use by accident investigators. The central element of the STS-107 mission patch is the microgravity symbol, µg, flowing into the rays of the astronaut symbol [click to enlarge] Science Not All Lost. top of this page The STS-107 mission was NASA's most scientifically ambitious spaceflight in years. Columbia carried more than 80 experiments — so many that the astronauts had to form two 12-hour shifts so they could carry on their experimentation around the clock. Most of the research focused on saving lives on Earth. For instance, they studied the growth of prostate cancer tissue in hopes of finding a treatment. Another experiment on combustion created the weakest flame ever lit in a laboratory — about 1/200th the flame of a match. The astronauts found |
Snails and slugs are members of the class Gastropoda, which literally translates as what? | Characteristics of Snails & Slugs | Sciencing Characteristics of Snails & Slugs By Steve Johnson Razmaz/Lifesize/Getty Images Slugs and snails are close relatives, both belonging to the class Gastropoda, along with sea slugs, nudibranchs, conchs, whelks and limpets. Gastropod literally means “stomach foot” and is a direct reference to how the stomach of a snail or slug lies above its large fleshy foot. A terrestrial snail or slug secretes mucus from a gland in its muscular foot, which helps it move and leaves behind a distinctive slime trail. General Body Structure A snail’s body consists of five main parts – the head, the neck, the visceral hump, the tail and the foot. A slug has the same essential parts, except for the visceral hump or shell. The mantle, which covers the forward fourth or third of the slug’s back, serves as protection for its internal organs, though it still has a remnant of a shell at its tail end. Snails and slugs have two pairs of tentacles – one pair bearing the eyes and the other serving as smelling organs. Reproduction Both slugs and snails are hermaphrodites, meaning that both male and female organs are present in a single body. Apple and periwinkle snails are two notable exceptions, with distinct male and female members of the species. Snails and slugs have reproductive organs close to the top of their bodies to facilitate mating. Fertilization is simultaneous, with two individual snails or slugs exchanging bundles of sperm. Most species lay their eggs underground, though a few are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young. Feeding Habits Snails and slugs use a rough tongue called a radula – an organ much like a horny file – for rasping away at their food and scraping it into their mouths. Their teeth, which are made of chitin, also aid in breaking down their food. Their diet includes algae, fungi, dead organic matter and a variety of field and garden crops. Ripe strawberries and tomatoes are among their favorite treats. A few species are carnivorous – such as the Red Daudebardia snail and the Sicilian predator snail – and feed on earthworms, insect larvae and other snails. These species have long sickle-shaped radulae. Habitat Snails and slugs can live in nearly every habitat on the planet, including salt and freshwater. They favor moist environments such as moss, tree bark, piles of damp refuse and rotting logs. Slugs, which aren't protected by a shell, are vulnerable to desiccation during particularly dry seasons. Some snails protect their soft tissues by closing their operculum, or shell door, as they retreat. Still other snails survive dry periods by resorting to aestivation, a form of hibernation, in which they seal themselves in their shells with a layer of dried mucus and remain dormant until conditions become favorable. Some species can stay inactive for as long as 4 years. References |
On Feb 4, 1974 what heiress was kidnapped from her Berkeley apartment by a left-wing urban guerilla group that called itself the Symbionese Liberation Army? | THAT'S THE WAY IT WAS | February 4, 1974: 19-year-old newspaper heiress... THAT'S THE WAY IT WAS 3rd Feb 2015 | 77 notes February 4, 1974: 19-year-old newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst is kidnapped from her Berkeley, California apartment by a left-wing urban guerrilla group called the Symbionese Liberation Army. When the attempt to swap Hearst for jailed SLA members failed, the SLA demanded that the Hearst family distribute $70 worth of food to every needy Californian – an operation that would cost an estimated $400 million. In response, Hearst’s father arranged the immediate donation of $6 million worth of food to the poor of the Bay Area of San Francisco. After the distribution of food, the SLA refused to release Hearst because they deemed the food to have been of poor quality. On April 3, 1974, Hearst announced on an audiotape that she had joined the SLA and assumed the name “Tania”. On April 15th, she was photographed wielding an M1 carbine while robbing a bank in San Francisco with other SLA members. She was eventually caught and arrested in September 1975 by the FBI and SFPD. Hearst was convicted of bank robbery on March 20, 1976. She was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment, but her sentence was later commuted to seven years - her defense was that she was a victim of Stockholm Syndrome. Her prison term was also eventually commuted by President Jimmy Carter, and Hearst was released from prison on February 1, 1979, having served 22 months. She was granted a full pardon by President Bill Clinton on January 20, 2001. Photo: (L) Patricia Hearst in Greece, 1972 (Bettmann/Corbis) - ® Hearst with a machine gun, standing in front of a symbol of the Symbionese Liberation Army. 1974 (FBI) |
Boletus, Chicken of the Woods, Chanterelle, and Crimini are all types of what? | Porcini Mushrooms: Facts and Gourmet Uses > Porcini Mushrooms Porcini Mushrooms: Gourmet Edibles Porcini mushrooms are a famous, and delicious, addition in Italian cuisine. Due to their strong nutty flavor, this is an incredibly popular gourmet mushroom. Like so many other good edible mushrooms , porcini are mycorrhizal. This means that the underground vegetative growth of the mushroom, called the mycelia, enters into a symbiotic relationship with the roots of plants. Why would you care as a chef? It means that because of this complex relationship that occurs in nature, porcini aren't easily cultivated. So depending on where you live they could be hard to find fresh and more expensive to purchase. Can't afford a trip to Italy? No problem! This page will provide you with information about porcini mushrooms, the king bolete. We'll start with some basic facts , move on to what to look for when purchasing , and end with how to prepare . I've also thrown in a simple recipe to get you started. Bon Appétit! Basic Facts The name porcini means "piglets" in Italian. They're also known as the king bolete, cèpe (in French), Steinpilz (the "stone mushroom" in German), and a host of other fun names from all over the world. The Latin name is Boletus edulis. The term "porcini mushroom" actually refers to a few different species. The most sought after is Boletus edulis, or the king bolete. This is the mushroom people refer to when they say porcini. Porcini mushrooms may grow a rather large cap, up to 12 inches in diameter. It's usually brown or reddish-brown with a slightly sticky texture. The underside of the cap is made up of a spongy material. Look closely; you'll see the tiny tubes from which spores are released. Species of the bolete genus have tubes instead of gills for spore dispersal. The spore print is a dark green-brown. Porcini are known for their thick stem. The picture on the right is a good representation of an average fat porcini stem. They form a mycorrhizal relationship with pine trees. Mycorrhizal fungi form beneficial, symbiotic relationships with the roots of plants. The plant gets better access to water and nutrients through the larger surface area of the fungal mycelia, and the fungus gets access to sugars that the plant produces. You can find porcini mushrooms on the ground in hardwood forests near pine, chestnut, hemlock, and spruce. They fruit in the summer to fall. They're most famously found in Italy but they're also in Europe, North America, and other parts of the world like New Zealand and South Africa. These are dense mushroom are not hollow. They can weigh up to a few founds (2.2 lbs = 1 kg) when mature. Before You Buy Porcini mushrooms are gourmet edibles, and their retail price reflects that. Their hearty, nutty taste is a welcome addition to many dishes. Not only do they taste good but also they're good for you. This mushroom reportedly has a high protein content, which makes them a great meat substitute in vegetarian dishes. Being mycorrhizal, they're not mass cultivated and not as common as the standard white button mushroom. You're more likely to see dried porcini at the grocery store than fresh. Dried porcini mushrooms are still very good and add a strong flavor to pasta, soups, and sauces. Try to purchase whole dried mushrooms with a strong smell. Avoid packages made up of too much dust or crumbled pieces, as the flavor is not likely to be very strong. Fresh porcini are more common for sale in Europe than in the United States. When buying fresh, make sure you purchase only young mushrooms. A cap that is dark, soft, or covered with black spots is too mature for eating. Make sure you check the underside of the cap too. A final thought to keep in mind when buying porcini mushrooms is that worms like them just as much as humans do. Examine the stalk for small holes. If you find them, stand the mushroom up on its cap and they'll eat their way out of the stem. You may still have to pick out some small worms after chopping. They are harmless and quite common, so if you do accidentally eat a f |
Who's missing? Roger Peterson, J. P. Richardson, Ritchie Valens? | The Story of Rock's First Tragedy: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper Killed in Plane Crash REDDIT Hulton Archive, Getty Images Rock ‘n’ roll was still in its infancy when it suffered its first tragedy. On Feb. 3, 1959, three of its biggest stars — Buddy Holly , Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, known as the Big Bopper — were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The three acts, along with Dion and the Belmonts, were on a package tour called the Winter Dance Party, which was to play 24 Midwestern cities in as many days. But the bus’ heating system was ill-equipped and broke down a few days later, which caused some musicians to catch the flu and Holly’s drummer Carl Bunch to be hospitalized for frostbite. By the time they reached the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Feb. 2, about a week and a half into the tour, Holly, after the show, decided to charter a plane from nearby Mason City to Fargo, N.D., just across the state line from their next gig in Moorhead, Minn. As a bonus, Holly would be able to do his laundry, which had been neglected since the tour began. The plane, a Beechwood Bonanza, had room for only three passengers — Holly and his band — and the pilot, Roger Peterson. Holly’s bass player, future country legend Waylon Jennings , gave up his seat to Richardson, who was ill. According to Jennings’ autobiography, Holly teased his bass player by saying, “Well, I hope your ol’ bus freezes up.” To which Jennings responded, “Well, I hope your ol’ plane crashes.” There are conflicting stories as to how Valens wound up in the third seat. Tommy Allsup, Holly’s guitarist, claimed that he lost a coin flip to Valens in the dressing room. In 2010, Dion DiMucci, who had been silent about that night for 51 years, claimed that he, not Allsup, was slated for the third seat because he was one of the headliners. But after winning the coin toss, he balked at paying $36 for the flight — the amount his parents paid in monthly rent for the apartment where he grew up — and gave Valens the seat. Local DJ Bob Hale, who was the MC for the concert, agrees that it was between Allsup and Valens, but that he, not Allsup, flipped the coin. Regardless of the contradictions, around 12:55AM on Feb. 3, the plane carrying Holly, Richardson and Valens took off in a snowstorm with strong winds. But the plane traveled only a few miles before crashing, killing all four men instantly. The federal investigation ruled that even though the weather played a large role in the accident, the 21-year-old Peterson was too inexperienced to have been flying in such conditions. In addition, he had most likely misread the altitude indicator, which was different than the one on which he had trained, and inadvertently brought the plane down instead of up. At the time, Holly’s wife of six months, Maria Elena, was two weeks pregnant. The day after the crash, she suffered a miscarriage from the emotional trauma. In March 1980, a long-missing piece of the plane crash was discovered. Holly’s signature black-rimmed glasses had landed in a snow bank and were discovered in the spring of 1959, after the snow melted. They were brought to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s office, sealed in a manila envelope and forgotten about for 21 years. Upon discovery, the glasses were returned to his widow and are currently on permanent display at the Buddy Holly Center in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Rockers Who Died at Age 27 Image of |
In the zoological hierarchy, which classification is the most specific? | Nomenclature, Classification They are not useful to people with a different language or dialect Some species have several common names Some species share the same common name Some species may not have a common name Scientific names are Latin or Latinized names that are standardized by a series of rules and are applicable worldwide. Linnaean Hierarchy! This is a system of categories that connote taxonomic rank. The same thing could be achieved through a system of indentation (see below) or a system of numbers connoting rank in a hierarchy. However, these latter systems are generally more difficult to represent and remember by the user. With the Linnaean system one only needs to know the general categories and know rank order in the hierarchy! The original Linnaean system had a limited set of categories that successfully reflected a nested set of groups within groups. Linnaean Hierarchy in 10th Edition of Systema Naturae (1758) Later many authors began to incorporate categories above and below these original categories. Some classifications contain well in excess of 10 different categories, as can be see below. Categories Used in More Modern Classifications Proper Usage of Taxonomic Categories Taxonomic Category International Zoological Congress adopted Blanchard Code 1894 German Code developed 1901 Regles International Nomenclature of Zoology adopted by 5th Congress, published under the 6th Congress in 1905 1904 International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) formed 1913 Plenary powers granted to ICZN 1952 International Code of Botanical Nomenclature 1953 Publication of Copenhagen Decisions and the Follett Summary (1955) 1958 Rewritten as international code and updated since that time 1976 International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria 1985 Publication of International Code of Zoological Nomenclature 1994 Most recent Code of Botanical Nomenclature 1999 Most recent Code of Zoological Nomenclature Codes of Nomenclature Linnaeus' system of classification made a major impact on the world in terms of naming diversity and organizing the information. Workers of his time and subsequent to the development of his hierarchy either used his system and are recognized today or did not and there works are now largely rejected and forgotten. There are four different codes of nomenclature today. We will deal primarily with the International Code for Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN). International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. 1999. Fourth Edition. International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature. London. 306 pp. International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria. 1976. American Society of Microbiology, Washington, D. C. 180 pp. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. 1980. American Horticultural Society. 32 pp. In Zoology the code consists of a series of "Articles" and "Recommendations." Articles &endash; intended to be followed strictly by those involved in the creation or modifications of scientific names or supraspecific taxon names. Recommendations &endash; intended as guidelines that should be followed if working on creation or modifications of scientific names or supraspecific taxon names. Some General Objectives of Scientific Nomenclature and Codes Uniqueness. The name of a particular organism gives one immediate access to all of the known information about the particular taxon. Every name must be unique because it is the key to the entire literature relating to the species or higher taxon in question. If several names have been given to the same taxon, there must be a clear-cut method whereby it can be determined which of the names has validity Universality. Scientific communicationwould be made very difficult if we had only vernacular names for taxa in innumerable languages in order to communicate with each other. To avoid this we have adopted an international agreement for a single language (Latin) and a single set of names for biological diversity to be used on a worldwide basis. Stability. As recog |
What is the name of the most popular of all ground hogs, whose emerges from Gobbler's Knob each Feb 2? | Groundhog Day - Origins, Facts and Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Day What in the Heck is Groundhog Day Anyway? Origins of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil, and Other Famous Groundhogs Alex Wong/Getty Images News/Getty Images By Albrecht Powell Updated January 21, 2016. German tradition holds that if the sun comes out on Candlemas , the precursor to Groundhog Day, the hedgehog (or badger) will see its shadow and six more weeks of winter will follow. When German settlers came to Pennsylvania they continued this tradition, using groundhogs instead of hedgehogs to predict the weather. The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with a proclamation in The Punxsutawney Spirit by the newspaper's editor, Clymer Freas: "Today is groundhog day and up to the time of going to press the beast has not seen its shadow." The legendary first Groundhog Day trip to Gobbler's Knob was made the following year by a group of spirited groundhog hunters who dubbed themselves "The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club." Clymer, a member of the club, used his editorial clout to proclaim that Phil, the Punxsutawney Groundhog, was the one and only official weather prognosticating groundhog. continue reading below our video Before Your Road Trip, Watch This Phil's fame began to spread and newspapers from around the world began to report his predictions. Growing legions of fans started making the trek to Punxsutawney every February 2, and with the release of the 1993 movie Groundhog Day , starring Bill Murray, the crowds began to number in the tens of thousands. Phil's yearly Groundhog Day predictions are actually even entered into the Congressional Record! Questions and Answers About Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney: Where does the name Punxsutawney come from? Punxsutawney was first settled by the Delaware Indians in 1723 and its name comes from the Indian name for the location "ponksad-uteney" which means the "town of the sandflies." The name woodchuck also has Indian origins, coming from the legend of "Wojak, the groundhog." Where exactly is Punxsutawney? Punxsutawney is located in Western Pennsylvania , about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. How did Phil get his name? The groundhog's full name is actually "Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary." It was so proclaimed by the "Punxsutawney Groundhog Club" in 1887, the same year they declared Punxsutawney to be the weather capital of the world. How do you know it is really Phil at Gobbler's Knob? For most of the year, Phil lives in a climate-controlled home at the Punxsutawney Library. He is taken to Gobbler's Knob and placed in a heated burrow underneath a simulated tree stump on stage before being pulled out at 7:25 am on Groundhog Day, February 2, to make his prediction. How old is Phil anyway? Phil is reputed by townspeople to be more than 100 years old, surviving beyond a marmot's normal life span thanks to the strong constitution of his wife, Phyllis, and a steady diet of Groundhog Punch. Was the 1993 film Groundhog Day really filmed in Punxsutawney? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Columbia Pictures decided to film the movie in a location more accessible to a major metropolitan center. Punxsutawney is located in a very rural area with few highways, so Woodstock, Illinois was chosen as the site for the movie. As a result adjustments had to be made for the production. The actual Gobbler's Knob is a wooded hill with a beautiful view; the Gobbler's Knob in the movie is moved to the town square though it is recreated to scale based on detailed notes and videos the crew made on its visit to Punxsutawney. I can't make it to Gobbler's Knob this year? Is the ceremony going to be on TV? Most major television stations across the country, as well as the big screen in Times Square, broadcast the official Groundhog Day ceremony. What can I expect at the Punxutawney Groundhog Day celebration? Plan to arrive in Punxutawney no later than 6am in time to catch one of several shuttles providing t |
Which Season 4 American Idol winner is slated to sing the national anthem before this years super bowl? | 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson to sing anthem at Super Bowl 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson to sing anthem at Super Bowl Howard Fendrich, AP Pro Football Writer Pin it Share FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2011 file photo, Kelly Clarkson performs at the 39th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles. A person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans says Clarkson will sing the national anthem before the NFL championship game at Indianapolis on Feb. 5. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) More "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson is set to perform at America's most popular sporting event: the Super Bowl. Clarkson has been chosen to sing the national anthem before the NFL championship game at Indianapolis on Feb. 5, a person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. The league is expected to reveal the anthem singer later this month. Since becoming the first winner of "American Idol" a decade ago, Clarkson has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and had more than a half-dozen singles reach the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100. Among her hit songs: "Since U Been Gone" and "My Life Would Suck Without You." Her latest album, "Stronger," was released last year. Clarkson is currently on tour and appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" last weekend. Also slated to participate in the Super Bowl pregame festivities at Lucas Oil Stadium: country music couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, singing "America the Beautiful." Grammy-winner Lambert released her latest album, "Four the Record," last fall. Shelton is a judge on "The Voice," a singing competition on NBC, which is broadcasting the Super Bowl this year. The NFL announced in December that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Madonna will perform at halftime of the league's title game. At last year's Super Bowl between the Packers and Steelers in Dallas, pop star Christina Aguilera flubbed a line while belting out the national anthem. When she was supposed to sing the line "O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming," Aguilera instead repeated an earlier line, with a slight variation — drawing plenty of attention on social media such as Twitter. Afterward, Aguilera released a statement saying: "I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through." Others who have performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl include Carrie Underwood — like Clarkson, an "American Idol" product — Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Beyonce and Mariah Carey. ___ NBC is controlled by Comcast Corp. ___ Howard Fendrich is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich Reblog |
In what Super Bowl did the Seahawks face the Steelers? | Seahawks, not refs, blew Super Bowl XL against the Steelers | The MMQB with Peter King The MMQB with Peter King Sorry, Seahawks: The Refs Didn’t Blow Super Bowl XL—You Did Voice of the Fan Fri Nov. 27, 2015 Sorry, Seahawks: The Refs Didn’t Blow Super Bowl XL—You Did As the Steelers and Seahawks are set to renew their Super Bowl XL rivalry this weekend, a Black and Gold fan living in Seattle lays out a completely objective forensic analysis of that controversial championship matchup from a decade ago and concludes that the 12s should stop their whining. What say you, Seattle? Al Tielemans/Sports Illustrated BY CHRIS SYPOLT Full disclosure: I grew up in Pittsburgh, and one of my early memories is making a visit to the Steelers’ locker room after a practice in 1978, where I was able to meet and talk to all of my heroes. I’m especially proud of the fact that at age 9 I told Terry Bradshaw that the team would go 14-2 that season, and got one of the two losses correct. I’ve also been a resident of Seattle since 1998 and have watched and cheered for the Seahawks as they’ve transformed into an actual competent organization. I’ve even worn Seahawks gear the last couple of years as an acknowledgement of their superior performance. In short, while I care deeply about my original team, I am first and foremost a football fan. The way the Seahawks play the game (great defense, strong running game, “game manager” at quarterback) is exactly the brand of football that I was raised to appreciate and applaud. I also tend to wear a lot of black and gold during the season, which means that every single person in Seattle (or at least, it feels like it) has seen fit to approach and tell me, at great length, that the Seahawks got screwed in Super Bowl XL. Eventually I got tired of having the same argument and created a document that a) examines all of the controversial calls and b) more importantly, shows how the Seahawks lost that game all by themselves and that blaming the refs is a steaming pile of horse hockey. THE CONTROVERSIAL CALLS 1. Offensive pass interference in the end zone. 2:08 of the first quarter. While Seahawks fans now seemingly get beneficial calls even when the ref is standing right there ( see Seahawks-Lions, Week 4, 2015 ), they apparently weren’t used to the idea that sometimes those calls go against them way back in 2005. Take a look at this sequence. Seahawks receiver Darrell Jackson and Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden are tight together in the end zone. Photo: NFL Network Jackson and McFadden lock up in the endzone. Jackson extends his arms, and McFadden is forced to take a half-step back. Not only does the push open up space, but McFadden’s momentum is such that he is leaning backward instead of forward, where he could have made a play. Photo: NFL Network Jackson places his hand on McFadden’s chest. Photo: NFL Network He extends his left arm, throwing McFadden off balance. The claim is that this is a ticky-tack call. But look at it: Jackson pushes off to his right, then dives to his left to catch the pass. Back, and to the left. Back, and to the left. And Jackson miraculously picks up six feet of separation. How could this have happened? Photo: NFL Network There was plenty of separation to make the catch. The official is standing about five feet away from the play. He quickly flags it. Photo: Bill Frakes/Sports Illustrated The incident happened directly in front of the back judge. Is this equivalent to the garbage that Michael Irvin used to get away with? Nope, not even close. But the call is correct and had to be made, especially on a TD play. 2. Ben Roethlisberger’s goal line dive for a TD. 2:00 of the second quarter. Of all of the complaints, this one is probably the most legitimate, but not for the reason that Seahawks fans bring up. Photo: Heinz Kluetmeier/Sports Illustrated Roethlisberger goes airborne in search of the goal line. The controversy is caused by the fact that the side judge initially ran in with only one arm raised, signaling “dead ball.” He then switched to “touchdown.” Why he made the change is |
Which “somewhat obscure” golfer has a real first name of Eldrick? | GOLF - Fairway Is Playground For This 16-Year-Old - NYTimes.com GOLF; Fairway Is Playground For This 16-Year-Old By JAIME DIAZ, Published: February 27, 1992 PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif., Feb. 26— Standing alone on the ninth tee of the elegant Riviera Country Club, Eldrick (Tiger) Woods dropped his impassive game face for a moment and enacted a brief fantasy appropriate for the youngest player ever to compete in a PGA Tour event. "I'm going to be right here on Friday," said Woods, who will be 16 years 1 month 28 days old when he tees off in Thursday's first round of the Nissan Los Angeles Open, "and it's going to be like, 'Ladies and gentlemen, already 19 under par for 26 holes -- just playing his normal game -- the leader, Tiger Woods.' " Woods exhaled a simulated crowd roar and chuckled before promptly replacing his competitive mask. With the unmistakable grace and simplicity of a prodigy, he addressed his ball and unleashed his 6-foot, 140-pound frame into a powerful yet perfectly balanced swing that sent his drive over a bunker 250 yards away. The swing, the shot and the setting made a golfing idyll, and Tiger Woods seemed perfectly at home. Tour Is Six Years Away Every indication, of course, is that Woods will be just that when he eventually joins the PGA Tour in six years or so after completing his college education. He has been on track since he began winning national tournaments at the age of 8 and progressed into the most heralded junior golfer since Jack Nicklaus. Last July, Woods became the youngest player and the first black to win the United States Junior Amateur championship. On the strength of that feat and his undeniable talent, the sophomore at Western High in Anaheim, Calif., received a sponsors exemption to play in Los Angeles and license to expose today's stars to a dose of future shock. "You hear so much about him, I was nervous just going up and saying 'Hi' to him," said 28-year-old Billy Andrade, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. "Just looking at his swing, the length he hits the ball and the way he carries himself, he's just way ahead of any junior golfer I've ever seen." Pros Are Impressed Other pros had similar reactions. Several glanced at Woods as he hit balls on the practice range, nodding their heads in silent affirmation. "He's going to blow a lot of people's minds," said his father, Earl Woods, a 59-year-old retired contracts administrator for the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. "I want him to keep this experience enjoyable and low-key, but it's clear to me he is in his element." "The young man has a gift, a very special gift," said David Ogrin, a journeyman professional who played two holes with Woods on Tuesday. "If he knows what he has, he is going to be great. He gave me the feeling he loves the joy of competition, which is important, because a lot of really talented kids find out they don't really like competition. He wouldn't surprise me if he made the cut or even crept into contention." Presence of Poise Woods has also impressed big-name professionals like Greg Norman, Ian Baker-Finch and Mark O'Meara, all of whom noted the poise with which the young man carried himself during exhibitions in which they were paired together. "You'd think the kid is 30 years old," said Woods's caddie for the week, Ron Matthews, who prefers to go by the name that Amy Alcott hung on him on the L.P.G.A. Tour: Graphite. "That impresses me more than anything," Matthews said. "He knows how to focus, and how to let a bad shot go. His golf wisdom is very high." As complete as Woods's package seems, he is not the first to appear to have it all. Nearly every pro on tour has memories of world-beaters from their youth who never made it, and while they concur that Woods is a natural wonder, they also agree that the road ahead of any young golfer is hazardous. "You just have to keep your fingers crossed," said Willie Wood, a former United States Junior Amateur champion who has struggled in nine years on the PGA Tour. "It's more than just ability. You have to have the right things happen to you at the right times. And |
In what Miami stadium is this year's Super Bowl going to be played? | South Florida will bid for 2019, '20 Super Bowls - Sun Sentinel Privacy Policy The major overhaul of Sun Life Stadium now underway to create a more fan-friendly and big-event worthy environment carries the expectation of putting South Florida back in the business of hosting the Super Bowl . How soon that may occur will become clearer over the next year and a half as the NFL prepares to choose the venues for its next two available championship extravaganzas. The league will determine the finalists to host the 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls during this year's spring meetings, May 18-20 at San Francisco, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said. The league's owners will then vote to determine the sites for the two games in May 2016. South Florida will make a strong push for the chance to host one of those Super Bowls, and local organizers are confident the stadium modernization will enable them to reverse the trend of recent failed bids. "I think that has been our only issue that's held us back. We were told by the NFL the problem with the 50th anniversary [bid] was our stadium," said Rodney Barreto, long-time chairman of the South Florida Super Bowl Committee. "We still believe that South Florida — and with the new improvement in the stadium — that we should be the No. 1 Super Bowl spot in the country." South Florida has hosted 10 of them, tied with New Orleans for the most, but not since 2010 when the Saints defeated the Colts . An increasing number of cities vying for the prestige and economic benefits of hosting, and offering modern, state-of-the-art stadiums, have created a highly competitive landscape. The shortcomings of Sun Life Stadium were highlighted two years ago when in the same day NFL owners snubbed South Florida in awarding the coveted 50th Super Bowl in 2016 to San Francisco to be played in the 49ers ' new stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., and the 2017 game to Houston. This region wasn't even considered last year when the stadium being built in Minneapolis for the Vikings was chosen for 2018. The extensive renovation at Sun Life, being funded primarily by Dolphins owner Steve Ross and expected to be finished by the 2016 season, will provide the fan comforts and amenities that are considered necessities in the hosting sweepstakes. But securing one of the next two games up for grabs isn't a given. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has his sights on bringing the 2019 game to his extravagant downtown stadium now under construction. NFL owners have shown an inclination to reward cities that build new facilities. They are also in favor of projects that involve a sizable outlay of public funding, as is the case in Atlanta. Ross went ahead with stadium renovations despite failing to obtain tourist-tax revenue for the project. He did get an agreement from Miami-Dade County to provide subsidies for bringing specified premier events to Sun Life Stadium, including $4 million per Super Bowl. If the next Super Bowl in South Florida is 2020, it will match the longest lapse the region has had in hosting the big game (1979-89). Much has changed in the hosting game, notably in the cost of staging it. The 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey was the most expensive to date, reportedly costing as much as $70 million. Barreto said the ambitious plan to host the 50th Super Bowl would have cost about $30 million to put on. That included an expansive waterfront village with a variety of entertainment and interactive venues. He indicated that bids for the upcoming games would be scaled back from what was envisioned as a "once-in-a-lifetime" event. "We still feel that we are within the capability of meeting their requirements and we're in our comfort zone. Unlike a lot of cities that haven't hosted Super Bowls before, all of our infrastructure is in place," Barreto said. "It's a huge team effort between a lot of great partners." That includes Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties as well as the state and assorted corporate sponsors. Nothing short of such widespread cooperation could succeed in meeting the escalating demands of t |
Exxon used to advertise their gas by enjoining you to "put a what in your tank"? | Our history | ExxonMobil History Our history Over the last 135 years ExxonMobil has evolved from a regional marketer of kerosene in the U.S. to the largest publicly traded petroleum and petrochemical enterprise in the world. Today we operate in most of the world's countries and are best known by our familiar brand names: Exxon, Esso and Mobil. We make the products that drive modern transportation, power cities, lubricate industry and provide petrochemical building blocks that lead to thousands of consumer goods. 1859 Colonel Edwin Drake and Uncle Billy Smith drill the first successful oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania. The colonel's discovery triggers an oil boom that parallels the gold rush of a decade earlier. 1870 Rockefeller and his associates form the Standard Oil Company (Ohio), with combined facilities constituting the largest refining capacity of any single firm in the world. The name Standard is chosen to signify high, uniform quality. 1879 Standard Oil Co. purchases a three-quarters interest in Vacuum Oil Company for $200,000. As a lubricants pioneer, Vacuum Oil introduces a number of popular products, including the revolutionary Gargoyle 600-W Steam Cylinder Oil. 1882 Standard Oil lubricates Thomas Edison's first central generating system. Also in this year, Standard Oil Trust forms to include the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (Jersey Standard) and the Standard Oil Company of New York (Socony). 1885 The Standard Oil Trust moves its headquarters to 26 Broadway, New York City. The nine-story office building becomes a landmark. The same year, Vacuum develops Gargoyle Arctic engine oils for newly designed generators and motors that operate at speeds of up to 1,000 rpm. 1903 The Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orvillle, use both Jersey Standard fuel and Mobiloil (Vacuum) lubricants for their historic first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. 1906 Socony gains a strong foothold in the vast market for kerosene in China by developing small lamps that burned kerosene efficiently. The lamps become known as Mei-Foo, from the Chinese symbols for Socony, meaning "beautiful confidence". 1911 Following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Standard Oil breaks up into 34 unrelated companies, including Jersey Standard, Socony and Vacuum Oil. The year also marks the first time Jersey Standard's sales of kerosene are surpassed by gasoline, a product that in the early days had often been discarded as a nuisance. 1915 Ralph De Palma, winner of the Indianapolis 500, is the first of many Indy winners to use Mobil products. His average speed: 89.84 mph. 1919 Jersey Standard acquires a 50 percent interest in Humble Oil & Refining Company of Texas. It was during this year that Humble, led by its pioneering Chief Geologist Wallace Pratt, employed micropaleontology, the study of microscopic fossils contained in cuttings and core samples from drilling, as an aid in finding oil. 1920 Jersey Standard researchers produce rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol — the first commercial petrochemical. 1926 Embodying the phonetic rendition of the initials ‘S’ and ‘O’ in Standard Oil, Jersey Standard brings out a new blend of fuel under the trade name Esso. 1927 Humble geophysicists use a refraction seismograph and discover an oil field in Sugarland, Texas. 1928 Amelia Earhart uses Mobiloil to protect Friendship when she makes her historic solo flight across the Atlantic. The previous year, Charles Lindbergh used Mobiloil in the Spirit of St. Louis on the first solo flight across the Atlantic. 1936 First commercial unit in a cat-cracking refinery begins operation at Socony-Vacuum’s Paulsboro, New Jersey, refinery. The unit used a process developed by French scientist Eugene P. Houdry with the financial backing of Socony-Vacuum. The process added a clay-like catalyst to the cracking process to boost gasoline yields and octane rating. 1937 Jersey Standard researchers produce an artificial rubber, butyl. Today, butyl is used in the creation of tires, surgical tapes, protective coatings and more. 1938 The world's first commercial production of |
From which East Coast state does the current Miss America hail from, having been crowned earlier this week? | My Life on the "E" List - Miss Gay America My Life on the "E" List Miss Gay America 2011 Coti Collins November 2010 Once in every lifetime you experience a moment that will define your for life. Mine happened in Columbus Ohio , October 17, 2010. A goal I set for myself long before Coti Collins existed. A dream that has never faded and a desire to achieve it that has never vanished. The journey was long, but the rewards along the way were priceless. I would like to invite you to share my experiences over the next 365 days. I want to be known as a shining example of a person that never gave up, that always believed in his self and that his goals and dreams were attainable. I will never forget my first experience at the Miss Gay America Pageant. With a hundred dollar budget and a dream, I walked away placing next to last... Determined to redeem myself, I used the system to improve my craft and to network throughout the country. I knew each year there would only be one winner, but the knowledge and friendship once could gain would forever change one’s life... It changed mine.! I have decide to call my article "My Life on the E List". When I look at the former Miss Gay America's, each had their own definition of the word EXCELLENCE. During the next year, my goal is not only define it in words, but more importantly to illustrate it in my actions. As my Grandmother always said...... “actions speak louder than words”… I'm so excited to travel throughout the country and share my experiences and to take time for you to share yours with me. My newsletter will also include an interview with a past Miss Gay America each month. I am excited to be able to share the rich history and to illustrate why this pageant means so much to me. I would like to take time to thank a few people that made this all possible...Each one holds a very special place in my heart. I can only imagine what I put them though the last 25 years, but none questioned my motives and only supportive of my dream. Norman Jones--for your vision and guidance over the years... Larry Tyger and Terry Eason--for their continued effort to promote and preserve the system... Coco Montrese--for your grace and talent that set a standard for us to follow... Robert York and Brian Alexander-- for believing in me... Kirby Kolby-- for being an inspiration , a true friend and making me feel beautiful... Jeff Coble, J.D.Martin and Jonathan Kayne—for dressing me with class... Viki Williams, Travis Guy,--for bringing out the best in me.... Reba McEntire--for trusting me... 51 fellow dreamers who were in this journey with me... Randy Fenoli, Larry Edwards, Victor Espiritu, Lawanda Jackson, Denise Russell, Scarlett Dailey, Tim Hickman, Mike Travis, Mike Rhinehart, Gigi Monroe, Paige Passion, Phyl Craig, Bridget Nichols, Legends House Cast and to everyone over the 25 years of the quest for the crown... In closing, I am still shaking... humbled to be your 39th Miss Gay America. I was asked this week if it was all worth it and my reply was absolutely. I encourage each and every person to never lose focus and believe that all things are achievable. Now that my dream has come true, its time to make history. At Last… Miss Gay America 2011 December 2010 The holiday season is upon us and I'm so excited to be writing my second news letter. The month of November was an incredibly busy month for me. My travels lead me to such exciting destinations as Albuquerque NM, Charleston SC, Fort Wayne IN, Indianapolis IN and Huntington WV. Between all the traveling, I also found time to stay home and join the cast of Legends in Raleigh NC. One of the most rewarding bookings was to assemble a cast to raise money for the Caritas House by bringing a casino show to several West Virginia's college theatres. I want to take time to thank so many friends and colleagues for sharing my dream with me. Before the pageant season begins, I would like to take this opportunities to tell you my story and why Miss Gay America means so much to me.... Long before Coti Collins existed, I often call it BC.. (before Coti ). I mov |
In one of only 2 unanimous elections by the U.S. Electoral College, George Washington was elected to the first ever presidency in what year? | Washington unanimously elected by Electoral College to first and second terms - Feb 04, 1789 - HISTORY.com Washington unanimously elected by Electoral College to first and second terms Share this: Washington unanimously elected by Electoral College to first and second terms Author Washington unanimously elected by Electoral College to first and second terms URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1789, George Washington becomes the first and only president to be unanimously elected by the Electoral College. He repeated this notable feat on the same day in 1792. The peculiarities of early American voting procedure meant that although Washington won unanimous election, he still had a runner-up, John Adams, who served as vice president during both of Washington’s terms. Electors in what is now called the Electoral College named two choices for president. They each cast two ballots without noting a distinction between their choice for president and vice president. Washington was chosen by all of the electors and therefore is considered to have been unanimously elected. Of those also named on the electors’ ballots, Adams had the most votes and became vice president. Although Washington’s overwhelming popularity prevented problems in 1789 and 1792, this procedure caused great difficulty in the elections of 1796 and 1800. In 1796, Federalist supporters of John Adams cast only one of their two votes in an effort to ensure that Adams would win the presidency without giving votes to any of the other candidates. This led to a situation in which the Federalist Adams won the highest number of votes and became president, but Thomas Jefferson, the opposing Democratic-Republican candidate, came in second and therefore became his opponent’s vice president. In 1800, the system led to a tie between the Democratic-Republican candidates for president and vice president, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. This sent the vote to the House of Representatives, where Federalists voted for Burr instead of Jefferson, whom they despised. As a result, the Congressional vote ended in a tie 35 times before the Federalists decided to hand in blank ballots and concede the White House to Jefferson. In 1804, the 12th Amendment to the Constitution ended this particular form of electoral chaos by stipulating that separate votes be cast for president and vice president. Related Videos |
February 4th, 2004 saw the founding of what "mildly popular" online social network by Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg? | The Social Network (2010) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. Director: a list of 46 titles created 14 Mar 2012 a list of 30 titles created 28 May 2012 a list of 41 titles created 08 Nov 2012 a list of 48 titles created 14 Mar 2015 a list of 49 titles created 15 Oct 2015 Title: The Social Network (2010) 7.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 3 Oscars. Another 161 wins & 162 nominations. See more awards » Videos A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla A committed dancer wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" only to find herself struggling to maintain her sanity. Director: Darren Aronofsky Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Director: Alfonso Cuarón A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Director: David O. Russell A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Director: James Cameron The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease. Director: Jean-Marc Vallée Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences. Director: David Fincher Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Director: Ben Affleck A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. Director: Spike Jonze Edit Storyline On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications. Written by Columbia Pictures You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies Genres: Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug and alcohol use and language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 1 October 2010 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $22,445,653 (USA) (2 October 2010) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The scr |
What is the more common name of the fictional character Simon Templar, star of books by Leslie Charteris, a TV series starring Roger Moore, and a movie starring Val Kilmer? | Simon Templar : definition of Simon Templar and synonyms of Simon Templar (English) 10 External links Overview Simon Templar is a thief known as The Saint because of his initials (ST) and because his heroic exploits fly in the face of an otherwise nefarious reputation. Templar has aliases, often using the initials S.T. such as "Sebastian Tombs" or "Sugarman Treacle". His true name is unknown, and the name "Templar" was adopted at an early age from reading about the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, the Knights Templar . Blessed with boyish humor, he makes humorous and off-putting remarks and leaves a " calling card " at his "crimes", a stick figure of a man with a halo, the logo of the books, the movies, and the 1960s TV series. The books allude to the possibility that Templar started his career as a criminal and suggest he developed the skills of a burglar. His origin remains a mystery, but in the books his income derives from the pockets of the "ungodly" (as he terms those who live by a less moral code than his own). There are references to a "ten percent collection fee" to cover expenses when he extracts large sums from victims, the remainder being returned to the owners, given to charity, shared among Templar's colleagues, or some combination of those possibilities. Templar's targets include corrupt politicians , warmongers, and other low life. "He claims he's a Robin Hood", bleats one victim, "but to me he's just a robber and a hood". [1] Robin Hood appears one inspiration for the character; Templar stories were often promoted as featuring "The Robin Hood of modern crime", and this phrase to describe Templar appears in several stories. A term used by Templar to describe his acquisitions is " boodle " (a term also applied to the short story collection ). The Saint has a dark side, as he is willing to ruin the lives of the "ungodly", and even kill them, if he feels more innocent lives can be saved. In the early books, Templar refers to this as murder, although he considers his actions justified and righteous, a view usually shared by partners and colleagues. Several adventures centre on his intention to kill (for example, "Arizona" in The Saint Goes West has Templar planning to kill a Nazi scientist). During the 1920s and early '30s, The Saint is fighting European arms dealers, drug runners, and white slavers while based in his London home. His battles with Rayt Marius mirror the 'four rounds with Carl Petersen' of Bulldog Drummond . During the first half of the 1940s, Charteris cast Templar as a willing operative of the American government, fighting Nazi interests in the U.S. during World War II . While the first of these novels, The Saint in Miami , has Templar stumbling upon a Nazi plot, beginning with the "Arizona" novella Templar is fighting his own war against Germany. The Saint Steps In reveals that Templar is operating on behalf of a mysterious individual known as Hamilton who appears again in the next WWII-era Saint book, The Saint on Guard . The later books move from confidence games, murder mysteries, and wartime espionage and place Templar as a global adventurer. According to Saint historian Burl Barer , Charteris made the decision to remove Templar from his usual confidence-game trappings, not to mention his usual co-stars Holm, Uniatz, Orace and Teal, as they weren't appropriate for the post-war stories he was writing. [2] Although The Saint functions as an ordinary detective in some stories, others depict ingenious plots to get even with vanity publishers and other ripoff artists, greedy bosses who exploit their workers, con men, etc. The Saint has many partners, though none last throughout the series. For the first half until the late 1940s, the most recurrent is Patricia Holm , his girlfriend, who was introduced in the first story, the 1928 novel Meet - The Tiger! in which she shows herself a capable adventurer. Holm appeared erratically throughout the series, sometimes disappearing for books at a time. Templar and Holm lived together in a time when common-law relationship |
What original SNL cast member and writer is currently the junior senator from the great state of Minnesota? | Saturday Night LIve / Boing Boing Seth MacFarlane tapped for the Oscars Very groovy news coming through the entertainment pipeline this morning as we find out who will host the Oscars: Seth MacFarlane! The Family Guy and American Dad creator, who just opened up Saturday Night Live's new season with a bang , has been chosen to host the next Academy Awards telecast early next year. Hopefully, he will show up to rehearsal this time! ( video link ) And speaking of Saturday Night Live, they have announced their October lineup of hosts and musical guests: This Saturday, October 6 will be Daniel Craig with musical guest Muse, October 13 will be Christina Applegate -- coming back for her second time as host -- with musical guest Passion Pit, and October 20 will welcome Bruno Mars, who will do double duty as host and musical guest. (That would have been such a great Digital Short, so can Andy Samberg and Co. please come back to do just one? If anyone knows the correct person to bribe, please let me know.) Saturday Night Live recap: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Mumford & Sons The last time Joseph Gordon-Levitt hosted Saturday Night Live, he turned out to be a great host -- genuinely funny, happy to be there, ready to do anything that was thrown at him, and then doing it well. And he even did a Donald O'Connor-style song and dance number in his monologue. This time, he was a bit wasted in mediocre sketches, but at least they weren't bad. The enthusiastic host with the clear comedic talent just could have been put to better use. Far from a bad show, but I like to see a bit more from such a cool guest. Mumford & Sons was the musical guest, and they sounded great. But I'll abstain from reviewing their sets, since I'm writing about a comedy show and not a concert. They did, however, show up in one sketch, and that is always fun. Read the rest Saturday Night Live recap: Seth MacFarlane and Frank Ocean Last night, NBC's Saturday Night Live returned early to get a head start on the presidential election season. And not only did it spend considerable time on the topic, it introduced us to three new cast members and shiny new opening credits! Our host for the 38th season premiere was Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family Guy and director of Ted, with musical guest Frank Ocean. Here is how I'm approaching this recap, ladies and gents: I like this show, and I laughed a lot at stuff that was on it last night. And now, I'm going to tell you about what made me laugh the most, and which sketches I could have replaced with five minutes of brushing my teeth. But here is my recap in a nutshell: this was a good one! And it started with a former Barack Obama impersonator passing the baton to a new one. Read the rest Fred Armisen hands over the presidential reins to Jay Pharoah on SNL Lorne Michaels broke the news yesterday that when the new season of Saturday Night Live starts this weekend, it will be Jay Pharoah playing President Obama rather than Fred Armisen, who has played POTUS since 2008. Pharoah, currently a featured player (though that may change), has been honing his Obama impression for a while now, and it's good. Very good. But Michaels had reservations about throwing a brand new cast member into such a prominent role. Those reservations are gone, and now, we will get to watch Jay Pharoah's amazing Obama impression on actual television and not just YouTube. Can't Kate McKinnon just be the one and only Kate McKinnon? I love covering awesome comedians. I happen to have a soft spot for the lady ones since I have attempted to be a lady comedian myself. But you know what really gets my knickers in a twist? (And it's certainly not reserved for just women.) Calling someone the next "someone else." Today, the NY Post put up a very flattering piece about Saturday Night Live's newest female cast member, Kate McKinnon. And this is great! I love that she's getting positive press, and I'm not knocking the Post for giving the girl the props she deserves. But why do we have to call her "the next Kristen Wiig" when "Kate McKinnon" is awesome in her own right? We |
Havarti, Limburger, Fontina, and Edam are all types of what? | Cream Havarti - Cheese.com Cream Havarti Denmark's most famous cheese, Cream Havarti is a deliciously mild, very creamy, natural, semi-soft cheese. This interior-ripened cheese is aged for around three months. The cheese has tiny holes throughout the paste with cream to yellow in colour. The cheese can be mild to sharp in flavour and buttery depending on its aging. The Havarti is different from Cream Havarti. Havarti is made from high-pasteurised cow's milk. Cream Havarti, is prepared by the same original recipe but is enriched with extra cream. Cream Havarti usually ripens very little and has a smooth texture. Cream Havarti is also available with different flavours such as caraway, dill, cranberry, garlic, basil, coconut, red pepper. Havarti and Cream Havarti both are table cheeses which can be sliced or grilled. It can be served with fruit and wine. Smoked Havarti is another variety of Havarti. The smoked rind adds a new dimension to traditional Havarti. Made from pasteurized cow 's milk Country of origin: Denmark Fat content (in dry matter): 45% Fat content: 11.0 g/100g Synonyms: Havarti, Flødeis Havarti, Smoked Havarti Alternative spellings: Flodeis Havarti |
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. invented what engineering marvel for the 1893 exposition in Chicago in the hopes of creating something as impressive as the Eiffel Tower? | 2013 May A decade-by-decade tour of technological marvels and education milestones. by Mary Lord & Robin Tatu ASEE’s founding in 1893 coincided with an era of unprecedented technological progress driven by engineering innovation, entrepreneurship, and invention. Preceding decades saw engineering shift from apprenticeships to classroom instruction, with the earliest curricula established at West Point (1802) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1825). The Civil War and the 1862 Morrill Land Grant Act fueled a dramatic growth in programs, particularly at state universities; by 1880, there were 85 U.S. engineering schools—up from just 17 a decade earlier. Soon, colleges were producing the bulk of America’s engineers. Few of the founders gathered at the Chicago World’s Fair likely imagined how profoundly technology would transform society or engineering education. The 20th century brought motorcars – along with traffic signals, roads, oil refining, gas stations, and route-numbering systems. Radio, television, and motion pictures made their debut, spawning an unrivaled entertainment industry. Air-conditioning, refrigeration, power plants, and distribution grids enabled 24/7 commerce. Skyscrapers rose, huge dams irrigated the desert, and elegant spans connected once distant communities. So did the telephone and, later, the Internet. Meanwhile, aerospace opened the friendly skies and landed humans on the moon. CT scans and artificial heart valves extended life spans. War—and federal research efforts—spurred many of the century’s biggest technical feats, while peace generated more playful pursuits. Throughout the decades, as the following time line attests, ASEE kept pace, fostering deep, sometimes tough conversations to ensure America’s continued pre-eminence in engineering innovation. 1900: THE WRIGHT STUFF Revolutionary changes arrive in appliances, communications, and mobility. Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright manage to control a flying machine, air conditioners cool offices, vacuum cleaners mechanize housework, and America’s love affair with the car takes off with the first Model T. The first professional agricultural engineering curriculum established at Iowa State; University of Cincinnati launches first co-op program (1906), followed by Northeastern (1909). The Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education (SPEE), now ASEE, issues its first committee report on admissions policies; membership reaches 503 in 1907. 1910s: THE “GREAT WAR” SPURS INNOVATIONS The fledgling era of flight brings air mail, advances in avionics, and aerial warfare. Automobile mass production spurs development of asphalt, paved roads, and oil-extraction techniques. Concrete, stainless steel, flash-frozen food, pop-up toasters, water chlorination, and the first transcontinental phone call debut. Engineering disciplines and specialization expand. Most engineers are now university trained, up from 5 percent in 1871. SPEE produces the first major study of U.S. engineering education, the Mann report, which calls for a common curriculum and attention to ethics in engineering. Membership hits 1,500. 1920s: ROARING ADVANCE Insulin and penicillin save lives, even as the first tommy guns claim them. Innovations range from the iron lung and Band-Aids to power steering, leaded gas, rockets, and spiral notebooks. States begin licensing engineering schools. Engineering education moves from technical training toward science, humanities, and societal relationships. SPEE’s Wickenden report advocates humanities study, while its first faculty summer schools discuss pipeline, standards, and accreditation issues. The Journal of Engineering Education launches. 1930s: GLOBAL DEPRESSION, BIG DIGS & NEW MATERIALS Iconic public works projects like Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge bracket an era that gave rise to Scotch tape, Polaroid cameras, nylon, fiberglass, canned beer, FM radio, and helicopters. European engineering educators bring mathematical analyses to the study of fluid dynamics, materials, and structural mechanics. Purdue starts the first common firs |
On Feb 9, 1997, The Simpsons became the longest running prime-time animated series in the US, surpassing what ABC show that ran from 1960 to 1966? | Prime time cartoon : definition of Prime time cartoon and synonyms of Prime time cartoon (English) 17 References Before The Flintstones While The Flintstones (originally running on ABC from September 30, 1960 – April 1, 1966) is generally considered the first cartoon to air in prime time, it was preceded by CBS Cartoon Theater, which aired reruns of Terrytoons theatrical shorts for three months in 1956, and was hosted by a young Dick Van Dyke . Following that series, The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show , a cartoon based on an Academy Award -winning animated short, ran for a few months on Friday nights on CBS in 1958. Both shows, however, were designed to showcase theatrical cartoon shorts. The Flintstones remains the first animated series made up of all original programming to air prime time.[citation needed] Hanna-Barbera Many of Hanna-Barbera 's original TV series were produced for prime time broadcast, and they continued to produce prime time TV cartoons up until the early 1970s. Such shows as The Huckleberry Hound Show and its spin-off, The Yogi Bear Show , Quick Draw McGraw , Top Cat , Jonny Quest , The Jetsons , Wacky Races , and especially The Flintstones were originally broadcast during prime time hours, competing with live-action comedies, dramas, and quiz shows. The first prime time animated series from Hanna-Barbera were The Ruff & Reddy Show (1957) and The Huckleberry Hound Show (1958), though the studio hit its stride in 1960s when it scored with The Flintstones . This was the first half-hour "sitcom" cartoon, and like many of its successors it was originally aired during prime time when the whole family would be watching television. The Flintstones was the first of several prime-time animated series from Hanna-Barbera, which included the acclaimed Jonny Quest , generally thought of as Hanna-Barbera's best television work; however, prime time animation did not produce any other high-rated TV series, and Hanna-Barbera turned its efforts to the growing market for Saturday morning cartoons . Top Cat Top Cat was a Hanna-Barbera prime time American animated television series which ran from September 27, 1961 to April 18, 1962 for a run of 30 episodes on the ABC network on Wednesdays. The Jetsons The Jetsons aired on Sunday nights on ABC from September 23, 1962 to March 3, 1963. Like The Flintstones, it was a half-hour family sitcom projecting contemporary American culture and lifestyle into another time period. The original series, comprising 24 episodes, was made between 1962 and 1963 and was re-run on Saturday morning for decades. Its continuing popularity led to further episodes being produced for syndication between 1985 and 1987. The series was extensively merchandised and followed by two made for-TV movies and two theatrical feature films. Jonny Quest Jonny Quest first aired on September 18, 1964 on the ABC network, and was an almost instant success, both critically and ratings -wise. It was canceled after one season, not because of poor ratings, but because each episode of the show went over budget. Notably more realistic and detailed than previous Hanna-Barbera prime time programs such as The Flintstones and The Jetsons , Jonny Quest required an attention to detail that ABC, a small network at the time, was unable to afford. Wait Till Your Father Gets Home Wait Till Your Father Gets Home is an animated television series produced from 1972 to 1974 by Hanna-Barbera which aired in first-run syndication in the United States. The show had first appeared as a one-time segment called "Love and the Old-Fashioned Father" on Love, American Style . Wait Till Your Father Gets Home was the only prime time animated sitcom to appear since The Flintstones , more than ten years earlier. In the twenty-five year period from the end of The Flintstones, it was the only animated sitcoms to run in prime time until The Simpsons debuted. Prime time specials The only inspired animated efforts on television during the period of the 1960s through the 1980s came from prime time animated TV specials . Because these one-shot cartoons were ai |
Which of the American Idol judges has been there for all 10 seasons? | American Idol Judges: How Much Are They Worth? - Fame10 American Idol Judges: How Much Are They Worth? By Telisa Carter In Celebrities on January 18, 2016 10 Most Memorable Things About American Idol Over the course of 15 seasons, American Idol had about as much drama with the judges as it did with the contestants on stage. By the end of the show, there will have been 11 different judges, and many different combinations of judges. In the first season DJ Stryker was supposed to be a fourth judge but dropped out over “image concerns.” The next season, Angie Martinez was hired on, but withdrew only days before auditions because she was uncomfortable criticizing the singers. All three original judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul stayed on for eight seasons before the judge change-ups began. Check out how much all of the judges to ever appear on American Idol are worth now! 11. Kara DioGuardi Estimated Net Worth: $25 Million. After working with three judges for seven seasons, American Idol executives finally brought in a fourth judge in season eight with Latin Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Kara DioGuardi. DioGuardi completed two seasons before exiting, and added a few more dollars to her $25 million net worth. While DioGuardi’s name might not be the most recognizable in the music industry, she has had over 250 of her songs recorded and released by other artists such as Pink, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, and Theory of a Deadman. Photo by Picture Perfect / Rex Features ADVERTISEMENT 2 10. Paula Abdul Estimated Net Worth: $30 Million. Paula Abdul made it big first as a choreographer beginning with the L.A. Lakers cheerleading squad, and moving on to choreographing the music video “Torture” for The Jacksons. As well as choreographing major awards shows, she had her own music career making it big with her first album in the late ’80s, long before she became one of the original judges on American Idol. She stayed on from season one through season eight before leaving. Through it all, Abdul has made an incredible $30 million and still reportedly makes $2.5 million a year. Photo by Buchan/Variety/REX Shutterstock |
February 11, 1963 saw the PBS debut of The French Chef. What famed chef starred in the show? | From the Archives: Master Chef Brought Cuisine to the Masses - LA Times From the Archives: Master Chef Brought Cuisine to the Masses julia child Paul Child Julia Child tapes an episode of "The French Chef" in April 1970. Through the program, which made its debut in 1963, she became public television's first bona fide star. Julia Child tapes an episode of "The French Chef" in April 1970. Through the program, which made its debut in 1963, she became public television's first bona fide star. (Paul Child) Elaine Woo Julia Child , the masterful cooking instructor, author and television personality whose knowledge, exuberance and daft antics lured legions of inexperienced cooks into the kitchen, demystified French cuisine and launched an enduring epicurean craze in America, died early Friday at her apartment in Montecito. She was 91. Child, a longtime Cambridge, Mass., resident who moved back to her native California in 2001, had been in generally good health, visiting farmers markets and eating out several times a week, until a month ago, when she began suffering from kidney failure, her nephew, David McWilliams, said Friday. She passed away in her sleep after a last meal of French onion soup prepared by her longtime assistant, Stephanie Hersh. Literally a towering figure in the culinary world, the 6-foot, 2-inch Child planted the seeds of a revolution in 1961 when she published, with co-authors Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." She was an irreverent American completely at ease in the formal French kitchen, who translated that higher culinary sensibility to a generation of cooks who were intimidated by anything beyond meatloaf and casseroles. With more than 1 million copies sold and a 40th-anniversary edition published in 2001, "Mastering" is still considered the definitive classical French cookbook in the English language. Child went on from there to blaze trails on public television, where her cooking shows have charmed and educated millions. "She woke Americans up to the pleasures of cooking," said Alice Waters, the founder of Berkeley's famed Chez Panisse restaurant, which started its own revolution in 1971 with a fresh take on French food. "By demystifying French cooking and with her great sense of humor, she got Americans into the kitchen, experimenting on their own. That's the first step to having a different kind of relationship with food." Obituaries: Notable Californians Open link "She really paved the way for a restaurant like Chez Panisse," Waters added. "I am a Francophile like she was. It was so important — the ritual of the table, sitting down and having these courses. That was happening in fancy, intimidating, three-star restaurants owned by Frenchmen in the 1950s, but there weren't a lot of little places. She got people to understand the vocabulary of the food. It allowed us to flourish from the very beginning." A self-described ham, Child promoted "Mastering" on a Boston educational television station and wound up with her own show, "The French Chef," in 1963. Captivating audiences with her merry patter, often klutzy maneuvers and down-to-earth attitude about a cuisine that had been too haute for the masses, she became public television's first bona fide star. julia child File photo File photo By the late 1970s, Child was an American icon, ripe for parody. In a classic "Saturday Night Live" skit, comedian Dan Aykroyd blew large her foibles, showing her blithely chattering about chicken giblets and livers despite chopping off her finger and drenching the kitchen in blood. Throughout the piece, Aykroyd trilled and warbled in the falsetto familiar to anyone who had ever watched her shows. Delighted by the spoof, Child was the first to admit that cooking was often messy and its results imperfect. But that was part of the fun. One time she was flipping a potato pancake and dropped it. She pulled a souffle from the oven and it promptly collapsed. On another occasion, after struggling to carve a roast suckling pig, she set down the knife, rested her hands on the table and a |
Played by Dirk Benedict in the series and Bradley Cooper in the movie, by what nickname was Templeton Peck known on The A-Team? | Templeton "Faceman" Peck | The A -Team Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The A -Team Wiki Templeton "Faceman" Peck, as played by Dirk Benedict on the A-Team TV series. Vital statistics Career/Military Information: Job/Career: Special Forces Officer in Special Detachment-Alpha Commando unit led by Lt. Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, Fought in Vietnam War in TV series, Iraqi War in 2010 film; now soldier of fortune and AWOL from US Army and wanted fugitive Years active in job: First Lieutenant (O-2), U.S. Army Family/Personal Information: Bradley Cooper ( The A-Team (2010) ) Templeton Peck (also known as Faceman, or simply Face or Peck) was a member of the A- Team , a U.S. Army Special Detachment unit in the Vietnam War. Face was a First Lieutenant and was decribed as being able to get in and out of trouble. Contents Edit The A-Team is a group of ex-United States Army Special Forces who were wrongly convicted of a crime during the Vietnam War. Managing to escape from the military police, they fled to Los Angeles, where, as fugitives, the A-Team work as soldiers of fortune, using their military training to fight oppression or injustice. Faceman, along with Hannibal Smith , B. A. Baracus , and H.M Murdock make up the A-Team. The first time Face was in a firefight, his company got pinned down by the Vietnamese. What he remembered about it later was that there was crying and screaming everywhere. When he bailed out of a jeep and hit the dirt he lost his helmet. Ray Brenner gave his own helmet to Face. [1] Suave, smooth-talking, and hugely successful with women, Peck serves as the team's con man and scrounger, able to get his hands on just about anything they need. Effectively second in command behind Hannibal (although Murdock outranks him), he is the one who arranges for supplies, equipment, and sensitive information using numerous scams and hustles. He is also the team member who usually organizes the fees for their services, due to his aptitude with numbers, as demonstrated in "Members Only." He once claimed to be a Scorpio, but may have been lying. [2] In the pilot episode it is revealed in a discussion with an elderly priest that Face spent his youth at a Los Angeles orphanage run by the Catholic Church, where possibly one of the priests was Father O'Malley . It was later revealed in future episodes that he was raised an orphan and is Catholic and may have once considered the priesthood. Face's will left his estate to an orphanage. [3] In the episode Family Reunion (fifth season), it was revealed that Face is the son of former presidential adviser and convicted criminal A.J. Bancroft. However, Face only finds out about this when Murdock tells him after Bancroft's death. Although Murdock found out earlier, Bancroft made him promise not to tell Face, who is furiously angry that Murdock didn't tell him sooner about his father. Face is happy to find out about his sister, Bancroft's daughter, as it gives him at least one family member. Face is the most gentle member of the A-Team, generally attempting to avoid conflict. His interests tend towards more cultural facets, such as country clubs, art purchasing, and wine tasting. While still in college, he tried to give his fraternity pin to Leslie Becktall , as a sort of pre-engagement gift. He discovered that she had moved away without saying goodbye. Face responded to this abandonment by dropping out of school, joining the army, and eventually becoming part of the A-Team. [4] Face lost much of his charm while married, acting much more nervous around his wife than either before or after they were wed [5] . Face Peck played by Bradley Cooper Abilities Face is a skilled grifter. He is very likeable, and people seem to find themselves trusting him. He is knowledgeable on a wide variety of subjects. Face is a skilled marksman and is proficient with many different types of guns. He knows how to drive a bus [6] and a garbage truck. [7] He can parachute. [8] He knows how to ride a horse. [9] He can apparently pick a padlock in under ten seconds, [10] but sometimes takes at least twice that long |
On a map, are the lines that run parallel to the equator called lines of longitude or lines of latitude? | Understanding Latitude and Longitude See Where in the World Lesson Grid Mapping a Globe: Latitude and Longitude lines are a grid map system too. But instead of being straight lines on a flat surface, Lat/Long lines encircle the Earth, either as horizontal circles or vertical half circles. Latitude Horizontal mapping lines on Earth are lines of latitude. They are known as "parallels" of latitude, because they run parallel to the equator. One simple way to visualize this might be to think about having imaginary horizontal "hula hoops" around the earth, with the biggest hoop around the equator, and then progressively smaller ones stacked above and below it to reach the North and South Poles. (Can you think of other ways to visualize the parallels of Latitude?) (Images: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat) Latitude Think about having imaginary horizontal "hula hoops" around the earth, with the biggest hoop around the equator, and then progressively smaller ones stacked above and below it to reach the North and South Poles Latitude lines are a numerical way to measure how far north or south of the equator a place is located. The equator is the starting point for measuring latitude--that's why it's marked as 0 degrees latitude. The number of latitude degrees will be larger the further away from the equator the place is located, all the way up to 90 degrees latitude at the poles. Latitude locations are given as __ degrees North or __ degrees South. Longitude Vertical mapping lines on Earth are lines of longitude, known as "meridians". One simple way to visualize this might be to think about having hula hoops cut in half, vertically positioned with one end at the North Pole and the other at the South Pole. Longitude Visualize hula hoops cut in half, vertically positioned with one end at the North Pole and the other at the South Pole. Longitude lines are a numerical way to show/measure how far a location is east or west of a universal vertical line called the Prime Meridian. This Prime Meridian line runs vertically, north and south, right over the British Royal Observatory in Greenwich England, from the North Pole to the South Pole. As the vertical starting point for longitude, the Prime Meridian is numbered 0 degrees longitude. To measure longitude east or west of the Prime Meridian, there are 180 vertical longitude lines east of the Prime Meridian and 180 vertical longitude lines west of the Prime Meridian, so longitude locations are given as __ degrees east or __ degrees west. The 180 degree line is a single vertical line called the International Date Line, and it is directly opposite of the Prime Meridian. Try the Mystery Class Challenge Mystery Class is a global game of hide-and-seek. Students track seasonal changes in sunlight to find ten secret sites around the world. More... |
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was the Colossus of Rhodes, a mammoth statue of what Greek god? | What was the Colossus of Rhodes? - Ask History Ask History September 25, 2015 By Elizabeth Nix Credit: by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images Share this: What was the Colossus of Rhodes? Author What was the Colossus of Rhodes? URL Google One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue of a male figure built around 280 B.C. and erected on the Greek island of Rhodes. Much about the monument remains shrouded in mystery, as it was destroyed in an earthquake in 226 B.C. However, ancient accounts hold that the Colossus of Rhodes was created in honor of the sun god Helios and to commemorate the Rhodians’ successful defense of their island against a siege led by Macedonian leader Demetrius Poliorcetes in 305 B.C. Legend has it the people of Rhodes sold the equipment left behind by the Macedonians in order to bankroll the statue’s creation. Designed by Greek sculptor Chares of Lindos, the Colossus of Rhodes reportedly stood about 110 feet tall atop a 50-foot platform. By comparison, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only ancient world wonder that still survives, initially rose about 481 feet when it was completed, likely sometime between 2560 B.C. and 2540 B.C. Another ancient world wonder, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, produced in the mid-fifth century B.C., was about 40 feet tall. Today, the world’s tallest statues include China’s Spring Temple Buddha, which stands 354 feet atop a 66-foot-high lotus throne (that itself sits on an 82-foot-tall building), and Burma’s Laykyun Setkyar Buddha, which is 381 feet high with a 44-foot-tall base; both structures were completed in the early 21st century. In 2008, government officials in Rhodes announced plans were in “the drawing board stage” for a new Colossus; rather than being a replica, it’s intended to take shape as the planet’s largest light sculpture. Tags |
Which former major league baseball pitcher, known as The Big Unit, now pitches Geico? | The 10 most powerful pitchers in baseball history | SI.com The 10 most powerful pitchers in baseball history Share twitter Fred Vuich/SI There is now an immediate, quantifiable satisfaction that comes from watching a power pitcher at work. As soon as a pitch crosses home plate, every stadium and every television broadcast announces just how fast it was thrown. The sacrifice is that the mystery is gone. For most of the game's history, legendary flamethrowers from Walter Johnson to Nolan Ryan were known by their reputations, not necessarily by the documented and verifiable proof of how hard they threw. Those pitchers, like the others on this list, need not worry about being eclipsed in the minds of baseball fans, however. Each of these men is on the short list of the hardest throwers in baseball history. 10. Steve Dalkowski Steve Dalkowski never pitched in the major leagues and made only 12 appearances at the Triple-A level. Yet his famous fastball was so fearsome that he became, as the Sporting News referred to him upon the end of his career in 1966, a living legend. It sure wasn't for his pitching record ? a 46-80 mark with a 5.38 ERA spread over nine minor league seasons, mostly in the Orioles ' system. No, Dalkowski's lasting stature is due to a fastball that, without the benefit of ballpark radar guns, was often considered the fastest ever by those who saw him, like Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver and umpire Doug Harvey. Some estimates said it went 110 mph, but all that's known for certain is that it was fast enough to make Steve Dalkowski a part of baseball history forever. -- Ted Keith 9. Joel Zumaya Joel Zumaya's dominance was as fleeting as his fastball, a lesson in the fickle nature of power pitching. As a rookie in 2006, the Tigers righthander had a 1.94 ERA and nearly topped 100 strikeouts in 83 1/3 innings. In his first postseason appearance in Game 2 of that year's ALDS, Zumaya retired all five Yankees he faced, striking out and, yes, even overpowering Derek Jeter , Jason Giambi and Alex Rodriguez . In Game 1 of the ALCS, Zumaya hit 104.8 mph on the radar gun in Oakland, at the time the fastest recorded pitch in history. He missed the rest of that series, however, after he hurt his wrist playing the video game Guitar Hero. That was but the first of an array of arm injuries that derailed his career, and he never threw even 40 innings in a season again. -- Joe Lemire 8. Goose Gossage With his fu manchu mustache, violent cross-body delivery and high-90s heat, Goose Gossage was the prototypical smoke-throwing reliever instilling fear in the hearts of batters. Both he and Nolan Ryan were clocked at 103 mph during the 1978 All-Star Game and Gossage continued to throw upper-90s heat for most of his 22-year career. More impressive than his velocity was the fact that Gossage wasn't simply a one-inning closer. In three seasons, he threw more than 130 innings out of the bullpen, and 74 times he threw at least three innings and finished a game. His 310 saves ranked fifth all-time when he retired in 1994, and while he has fallen to 19th since then, he's one of five relievers to be elected to the Hall of Fame. -- Jay Jaffe 7. Stephen Strasburg Stephen Strasburg was baseball's most famous and most hyped prospect, due in part to a fastball that reached 102 mph during a dominating career at San Diego State. The Nationals selected him No. 1 overall in June 2009 and he reached the majors almost a year to the day later, striking out 14 Pirates in his big league debut and averaging 98mph with his fastball as a rookie. He blew out his arm in late August 2010 and missed almost a year with Tommy John surgery, but the operation didn't cost him his fastball. When he returned for his first (almost) full season in 2012, he still averaged 97. Alas, Washington shut down the 24-year-old Strasburg a month early in hopes of protecting his valuable right arm, and the resulting controversy incited a national fervor that could only accompany one of the game's most talented pitchers. -- Joe Lemire 6. Justin Verlander With Justin Verlander, it |
Which president, and, according to some, noted vampire hunter, had a birthday on Feb 12? | Abraham Lincoln Quotes: 25 Inspirational Sayings To Celebrate The President’s 205th Birthday Abraham Lincoln Quotes: 25 Inspirational Sayings To Celebrate The President’s 205th Birthday Abraham Lincoln's 205th birthday falls on February 12, 2014. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Happy Birthday, Abe! The 16th president of the United States would have turned 205 years old today. For decades, Lincoln has consistently been ranked first or second in polls for the best U.S. president. He served as president from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. During that time he led the United States through the Civil War, preserved the Union and abolished slavery. The son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin on the Sinking Spring Farm in Hardin County. Five months before receiving the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1860, he described his early childhood: "I was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. My parents were both born in Virginia, of undistinguished families--second families, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was of a family of the name of Hanks.... My father ... removed from Kentucky to ... Indiana, in my eighth year.... It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew up.... Of course when I came of age I did not know much. Still somehow, I could read, write, and cipher ... but that was all." Outside of his political career, Lincoln had many facets. Gingerbread men were his favorite dessert , he was an accomplished wrestler and a big cat-lover . A self-taught lawyer, Lincoln was a gifted orator. He spent many years perfecting his speaking abilities that became legendary. Below are 25 quotes to share on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. On Character "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” “A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.” "Perhaps a man's character was like a tree, and his reputation like its shadow; the shadow is what we think of it, the tree is the real thing." "Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today." “I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” “Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” “I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.” Morals "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." "I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be a doubt that all men are created free and equal." “I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.” “When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion.” "If you want to test a man's character, give him power." "Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it." “In times like the present, men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and eternity.” “No man is good enough to govern another man without the other's consent.” “My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.” Nationhood “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.” “Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world.” “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the |
What flavoring is used in the liqueur amaretto? | What Is Amaretto Liqueur? Share By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone You may find it hard to believe that importation of amaretto liqueur to the United States did not occur until the 1960's. The almond-flavored cordial quickly became a hit in cocktails and food preparation. By the 1980's, it was second in sales only to Kahlua. Before trying one of the many amaretto recipes , learn a little bit more about it and how to use it. What is Amaretto? Amaretto is a liqueur with an almond flavor, but surprisingly, it may or may not contain almonds. The standard base of the liqueur is primarily made from apricot pits, and may contain any number of added spices and flavorings. The original version was made in Saronno, Italy. Amaretto is Italian for "a little bitter." Amaretto History The Lazzaroni family of Saronno, Italy, claims the title as the inventors of amaretto. They invented the Lazzaroni amaretto cookies around 1786 for the King of the region. Then in 1851, they created the Amaretto Liqueur , which consisted of an infusion of their cookies with a little caramel for color. Another legend from the Reina family (who formerly worked for the Lazzaroni family) tells of amaretto being created by a widow who posed for Renaissance painter Bernardino Luini in 1525. The widow fell in love with the painter and made her amaretto potion for him. Her original recipe has purportedly been handed down from generation to generation without change and is currently marketed as Disaronno® Originale Liqueur. More about Amaretto and Amaretto Recipes: |
In a national TV embarrassment, the vault of which Chicago gangster, nicknamed Scarface, was excavated live by Geraldo Riveria and his crew but was found to contain nothing? | Gangsters Inc. http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profile/2g2lucitjcn3w <p><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/0Ty7vayRmOgVVJWNZ1ULXDDnNIEt3oEl628gsJDa-kA4HIlC*N4YZeAyoH-2zDMWu5L1NrrEk9WzaNYYa0PQKjnJLh618Fft/photo6.jpg" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/0Ty7vayRmOgVVJWNZ1ULXDDnNIEt3oEl628gsJDa-kA4HIlC*N4YZeAyoH-2zDMWu5L1NrrEk9WzaNYYa0PQKjnJLh618Fft/photo6.jpg" width="600"></img></a></p> <p>By David Amoruso<br></br> <br></br> Besides financial fraud, trafficking in narcotics is still the crime that pays the most. Groups and individuals from across the world have experienced the huge and seemingly easy profit drugs bring. Be it cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, or weed: it all translates to money. And lots of…</p> <p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/0Ty7vayRmOgVVJWNZ1ULXDDnNIEt3oEl628gsJDa-kA4HIlC*N4YZeAyoH-2zDMWu5L1NrrEk9WzaNYYa0PQKjnJLh618Fft/photo6.jpg"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/0Ty7vayRmOgVVJWNZ1ULXDDnNIEt3oEl628gsJDa-kA4HIlC*N4YZeAyoH-2zDMWu5L1NrrEk9WzaNYYa0PQKjnJLh618Fft/photo6.jpg" width="600"/></a></p> <p>By David Amoruso<br/> <br/> Besides financial fraud, trafficking in narcotics is still the crime that pays the most. Groups and individuals from across the world have experienced the huge and seemingly easy profit drugs bring. Be it cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, or weed: it all translates to money. And lots of it.<br/> <br/> With the huge amount of money come power and envy and the drug world is known for its violent flare ups. In Florida the so-called Cocaine Cowboys left the streets dripping in blood. While Pablo Escobar had made so much money trafficking cocaine, he had acquired enough power to take on the Colombian government in a war that reminded more of Iraq than South America.<br/> <br/> Though, we at Gangsters Inc. will also report on drug groups in Asia, Europe, Jamaica, and North America, our focus will be on South America. That area has always been the center of the cocaine trade and smuggling into the United States. Mexico is currently involved in a drug war that cost the lives of over 34,000 in the past four years. As Mexican authorities are working closely with American agencies to combat the powerful drug cartels, the violence is spiraling out of control with gruesome beheadings and mass murder on a weekly basis.<br/> <br/> <span class="font-size-3"><strong>Articles:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/mexican-drug-lord-el-chapo-guzman-has-been-extradited-to-the-unit" target="_self">Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" extradited to US</a></li> <li><a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/el-paso-drug-boss-sentenced-to-12-years-in-prison-for-trafficking" target="_self">El Paso drug boss gets 12 years in prison for cocaine trafficking</a></li> <li><a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/guatemala-extradites-its-top-drug-lord-to-us-marlon-monroy-was-el" target="_self">Guatemala's top drug lord Marlon Monroy</a></li> <li>Profile: <a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/profile-jalisco-cartel-boss-nemesio-oseguera-cervantes" target="_self">Jalisco New Generation cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes</a></li> <li><a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/donald-j-trump-s-gangbusters-how-will-america-s-new-president-tak" target="_self">How will President Donald Trump combat drug cartels?</a></li> <li>VIDEO: <a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/video-nephew-of-gulf-cartel-boss-shot-dead-by-sicario" target="_self">Nephew of Gulf Cartel boss shot dead by sicario</a></li> <li><a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/los-zetas-teenage-hitmen-torture-and-drugs-wolf-boys-gives-intima" target="_self">Wolf Boys gives intimate look into hellish Cartel underworld</a></li> <li><a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/power-play-the-kidnapping-and-release-of-el-chapo-s-son" target="_self">Power Play: The kidnapping and release of El Chapo's son</a></li> <li><a href="http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/sina |
All the News That's Fit to Print first appeared as the motto of what newspaper, known as The Paper of Record or The Gray Lady, in 1897? | A Line from Linda: All the News That's Fit to Print Wednesday, 18 September 2013 All the News That's Fit to Print It was on this day in 1851 that the New York Daily Times went on sale for 1 cent. Following the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print", it quickly became known for sound journalism. Its writers frantically pounded on typewriters at 113 Nassau Street to meet the deadline each day. Over a century and a half later, the New York Times is the third most read newspaper in the United States, behind only U.S.A. Today and the Wall Street Journal. Nicknamed "The Gray Lady", the New York Daily Times debuted as a daily metropolitan newspaper to serve the city of New York. by 1857, the title changed to the New York Times. In 1861, to cover the Civil War seven days a week, the newspaper premiered a Sunday edition. Originally a Republican paper, the Times did an expose on William "Boss" Tweed, the Democratic leader in New York, in the 1870's. blogspot.com It wasn't until 1897 that the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print" first appeared, credited to Adolp Ochs, the paper's owner. The New York Times wanted to distinguish itself from papers like the New York World and the New York Journal, both of which were known for yellow journalism. The city of New York was growing by leaps and bounds and so was the Times. That year the newspaper moved from its Park Row headquarters to 1475 Broadway, part of Long Acre Square (later Times Square). parsons.edu By the turn of the century, the New York Times started to take on an international scope. It was the first paper to receive a wireless transmission from a naval battle in the Russo-Japanese War. In 1910, the paper was delivered by air for the first time to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nine years later, it was flown over the Atlantic to London, England. With the recent Great War, the British were interested in what the Americans were doing. In 1934, the Times included its first weather map. The first crossword puzzle premiered in 1942 as did the Bestseller's List. The fashion pages were first included in 1946. inventors.about.com The New York Times was fast becoming an internationally recognized newspaper. In total, its writers would received 112 Pulitzer Prizes for their pieces, an all-time record for a newspaper. They include: 1. A 1930 piece about Arctic explorer Admiral Byrd's expedition. 2. A 1936 piece about the Lindbergh family's exodus to England after the high profile trial and conviction of their baby's kidnapper and executioner Bruno Hauptmann. 3. A 1946 piece about Nagasaki after the atom bomb was dropped. 4. A 1956 series about Brown vs Board of Education and Jim Crow laws in the Deep South. 5. A 1964 piece about South Vietnam. 6. A 2002 piece about 9/11. www.independent.co.uk And the list goes on. Today, the New York Times is the largest metro newspaper in the United States. It sells for $2.50 from Monday to Saturday while the Sunday edition is $5.00. Its website receives over 30 million hits per month. Posted by |
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