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What fictional character, created by Margret and Hans Rey, allows his inquisitive nature to get him in trouble? | MyJewishBooks Online Sep 11, 2005: 9/11 Interfaith Memorial Service, NY Jewish Healing Center, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue 7PM Sep 13-25, 2005: 2005 NY Jewish Music and Heritage Fesrival, NYC. See OyHoo.com Sep 14, 2005: NOVEL JEWS - Richard Stern reads from ALMONDS TO ZHOOF and Daniel Stolar reads from THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. KGB Bar 7:00 Sep 14, 2005: BRUCE FEILER reads from WHERE GOD WAS BORN, B&N Lincoln Center NYC 7:00 Sep 15, 2005: BRUCE FEILER reads from WHERE GOD WAS BORN, The Temple, 1589 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 7:30pm Sep 17, 2005: BRUCE FEILER reads from WHERE GOD WAS BORN, B&N Savannah GA 2:00 Sep 19, 2005: Heeb Presents a Jewish Music Awards program. Musee Jewish Heritage, NYC Sep 20, 2005: JENNIFER WEINER reads from GOODNIGHT NOBODY, B&N Lincoln Center NYC 7:00 Sep 20, 2005: BRUCE FEILER reads from WHERE GOD WAS BORN, Quail Ridge Books RALEIGH NC 7:30pm Sep 21, 2005: PEARL ABRAHAM reads from THE SEVENTH BEGGAR, B&N GV NYC 7:30 Sep 21, 2005: ROBERT PINSKY reads from THE LIFE OF DAVID, B&N Union Sq NYC 7:00 Sep 22, 2005: LAURIE GUNST reads from OFF-WHITE, Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA 12 Noon Sep 22, 2005: Njop.org Finals for the National Great Shofar Blast Off Sep 25, 2005: JewzaPalooza. NYC Riverside Park. See OyHoo.com. 11AM - 9PM Sep 26, 2005: BRUCE FEILER reads from WHERE GOD WAS BORN, Borders in Framingham MA, 7pm Sep 28, 2005: MYLA GOLDBERG reads from WICKETT's REMEDY, B&N Astor NYC 7:00 Sep 28, 2005: BRUCE FEILER reads from WHERE GOD WAS BORN, Politics and Prose, DC, 7pm Sep 28, 2005: PHILIP ROTH. A retrospective at the Museum of Jewish Heritage NYC. With David Remnick, Judith Thurman, Ed RothStein, and ROSS MILLER. 7PM Oct 02, 2005: BRUCE FEILER reads from WHERE GOD WAS BORN, Bryant Park, NYC, NYT Great Reads Oct 10, 2005: DAVID RAKOFF reads from DON'T GET TOO COMFORTABLE, B&N Chelsea NYC 7:00 Oct 17, 2005: JOSHUA BRAFF reads from THE UNTHINKABLE THOUGHTS OF JACOB GREEN, B&N GV NYC 7:30 Oct 18, 2005: JENNIFER WEINER reads from GOODNIGHT NOBODY, B&N San Mateo Hillsdale 7:00 Oct 18, 2005: JOSHUA BRAFF reads from THE UNTHINKABLE THOUGHTS OF... , B&N Menlo Park NJ 7:00 Oct 19, 2005: JENNIFER WEINER reads from GOODNIGHT NOBODY, B&N Santa Monica 7:30 Oct 19, 2005: MICHAEL CHABON hosts Selected Shorts. Symphony Space, NYC 6:30 Oct 25, 2005. AARON HAMBURGER reads from his novel FAITH FOR BEGINNERS. B&N NYC Chelsea. Oct 26, 2005. JACK KLUGMAN reads from TONY AND ME. B&N Scottsdale AZ. Oct 27, 2005: A private View of Highlights from the New York Sale of Important Hebrew Manuscripts from the Salman Schocken Collection . Christie's, 8 King Street, St James London SW1. 6:30 PM Oct 28, 2005: Opening at the Brooklyn Museum of TREE OF PARADISE. Jewish Mosaics from the Roman Period. To June 4, 2006 Oct 28-31, 2005: ReJewVenation Conference in Toronto. The Future of Jewish Culture. See rejewvenation2005.com Nov 01, 2005. JIMMY CARTER, former U.S. President reads from his new book. B&N NYC Union Square. Nov 01, 2005. Premier of Bee Season, the film, NYC at Makor. Nov 02, 2005: Writer's Beit Midrash with Daniel Septimus, featuring Melvin Jules Bukiet, Johanna Kaplan, and Binnie Kirschenbaum. Nov 2-Dec 21, Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning, NYC Nov 03, 2005. Premier of Go For Zucker, the film, NYC at Makor. Nov 04, 2005. JAMES SIEGEL reads from DETOUR, a novel. B&N Carle Place LI NY. Nov 06, 2005. Jews and Medicine. Symposium. YIVO, NYC Nov 08, 2005. TAB HUNTER reads from his memoirs. B&N Danbury CT. Nov 09, 2005: NOVEL JEWS - Henry Roth Tribute. KGB Bar 7:00 Nov 10, 2005. ELIE WIESEL at the 92nd St Y, NYC 8pm. Nov 12-14, 2005: Jewish LA-Then and Now. UCLA Nov 13-17, 2005. NY Arab American Comedy Festival, NYC. Nov 14, 2005: SUAD AMIRY reads from SHARON AND MY MOTEHR IN LAW. Columbia University. 12:30 PM Nov 15, 2005: CHRISTIE's Auction in NYC of Important Hebrew Manuscripts 10 AM Nov 11-14, 2005: CHRISTIE's Viewing of Important Hebrew Manuscripts 10-5 Nov 16, 2005. Jason Alexander, Leonard Nimoy and Kyra Sedgwick discuss WHAT BEING JEWISH MEANS TO ME. 92nd St Y, NYC. Nov 17, 2005. ROCHELLE KRICH r |
What are the 2 snack foods mentioned in that classic baseball song Take Me Out to the Ball Game? | [ edit ] Traditional fare A hot dog is a type of fully-cooked, cured and/or smoked moist sausage of soft, even, texture and flavor. It is usually placed hot in a soft, sliced Hot dog bun of approximately the same length as the sausage, and optionally garnished with condiments and toppings. Famous dogs include the "Dodger Dog" at Dodger Stadium (selling over 1.6 million a season) and the famous hot dogs at Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium in New York City. [3] Cracker Jack is a U.S. brand of snack consisting of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts. It is also well known for being packaged with a "Toy Surprise Inside" of nominal value. This attained pop-culture status with the term "came in a Cracker Jack box" referring to an object of limited value. The product's name is often misstated in a plural form, as in "Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks..." from the song " Take Me Out to the Ball Game ", even though it is in the singular in the proper version of the song. Cracker Jack is a staple at baseball games, famously mentioned in that 1908 baseball song: "Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack, I don't care if I never get back." When the Frito-Lay Company replaced the waxed box in which Cracker Jack had been traditionally sold for a plastic bag, management at Yankee Stadium were upset. They replaced the Cracker Jack with Crunch N Munch, but fan disgust forced them to return to the traditional Cracker Jack. [4] Edible peanuts account for two-thirds of the total peanut use in the United States. Peanuts sold at ballgames are usually in the shell, salted or unsalted. These are often sold by vendors roaming the stands to the fans. (Salted peanuts are usually roasted in oil and packed in retail size, plastic bags or hermetically sealed cans. Dry roasted, salted peanuts are also marketed in significant quantities). Beer is also a traditional ballpark treat, sold in plastic cups to be consumed in the stands. Also sold by roaming vendors, often at elevated prices to discourage drunkenness by patrons. American brews are often the most common, but one can also find several varieties of import beers from food vendors around the stadium (at Rogers Centre for example). [ edit ] All You Can Eat Events Several MLB teams have started offering "All You Can Eat" seats, where for a certain amount above the regular ticket price, fans can consume unlimited amounts of traditional ballpark foods. Fans at the "All You Can Eat" games are given wristbands to wear, and allowed unlimited amounts of hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, nachos and soft drinks. Beer is usually extra and not included in the price. The items are self-serve, and as no money changes hands, the lines move quickly. [5] The trend has come under fire from health professionals in light of the obesity epidemic, but has been a great success for the teams involved as it fills seats that might otherwise stay empty. Fans have an enjoyable experience and often return for similar events when they are offered. |
What world famous architect designed Seattle’s Experience Music Project to look somewhat like a “smashed guitar”? | The cool kids and the nerds will both love Seattle’s EMP Museum | canada.com The cool kids and the nerds will both love Seattle’s EMP Museum The EMP Museum sits adjacent to Seattle's iconic Space Needle. Photo: Mark Stachiew, Postmedia News comment Published: December 2, 2013, 2:27 pm Updated: 3 years ago A A A As a lover of both popular music and science fiction, my visit to the EMP Museum in Seattle was like a trip to heaven. If VI was IX is the name of a towering sculpture of more than 500 guitars at the EMP Museum in Seattle. The non-profit, popular culture museum is the brainchild of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen who used some of his spare millions and items from his personal collection to create what has become one of the Emerald City’s best attractions. The museum is easy to find as it sits adjacent to Seattle’s iconic Space Needle and the Seattle Art Museum. It even has its own monorail stop. It’s also easy to recognize as its unearthly curves and shiny metal surface could only be the work of renowned Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry. The building is supposed to be designed to resemble a smashed electric guitar, which is certainly not evident from ground level, but you might be able to see it from up high if you take a ride up the Space Needle.. As you enter the museum, you walk past a towering sculpture of guitars that reaches to the top of the building like a musical beanstalk. You then enter the Sky Church, an open space the size of an aircraft hanger. On the wall is a soaring screen showing an endless barrage of larger-than-life concert footage. A few benches are scattered around the space for those who want to sit and watch, but most visitors just stand there, awed by the spectacle. From there, you can go one direction for the music displays or the other direction for the science fiction, fantasy and horror exhibits. I chose to first explore the sci-fi section,entitled Icons of Science Fiction, where I was tickled to see the original command chair of Star Trek’s Captain Kirk as well as a Dalek from the long-running Doctor Who series. There are plenty of other instantly-recognizable props and costumes from famous films and TV shows that would delight any fan of the genre. The original command chair of Captain James Kirk is on display at Seattle’s EMP Museum. The museum is also home to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame where grandmasters from the field are honoured. This year’s inductees are Canada’s own Judith Merril, J.R.R. Tolkien, H.R. Giger, Joanna Russ and David Bowie. My next stop was the fantasy exhibit, Worlds of Myth and Magic, which has artifacts from Harry Potter, The Princess Bride, The Wizard of Oz and other popular movies, but the highlight for me was the display of original manuscript pages from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Seeing them in person was probably the geek equivalent of seeing the Dead Sea Scrolls. The horror section, which goes by the title Can’t Look Away: The Lure of Horror Film, is suitably dark and scary, with displays of gory costumes and props and multiple screens where you can watch the genre’s most famous movie moments. There is an interactive component where you can sit in a booth and record yourself making your most ear-splitting scream of a slasher movie victim. So if one side of the museum is for the nerds, the other side must be for the cool kids. That’s where the music fans visit first. In case you were wondering, the EMP in the museum’s name stands for Experience Music Project. Since Seattle is home to Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the museum has extensive displays of memorabilia of their careers, including guitars, clothing, concert posters and much more. More interesting to me was the Guitar Gallery which is a circular room lined with guitars, tracing a chronological history of the instrument, complete with examples of famous models from music’s most accomplished axemen including Leo Fender, Les Paul, Bo Diddley and many others. As you admire the collection, music fills the room from overhead monitors that show a parade of famous guitarists |
Born April 4, 1973, what illusionists feats included such stunts as being buried alive for 7 days, 63 hours encased in ice, and 44 days spent suspended over the city of London? | Card Flourishes Card Flourishes Alexander (magician) Claude Alexander Conlin (1880–1954), also known as Alexander, C. Alexander, Alexander the Crystal Seer, and Alexander the Man Who Knows, was a vaudeville magician who specialized in mentalism and psychic reading acts, dressed in Oriental style robes and a feathered turban, and often used a crystal ball as a prop. In addition to performing, he also worked privately for clients, giving readings. He was the author of several pitch books, New Thought pamphlets, and psychology books, as well as texts for stage performers. His stage name was "Alexander," and as an author he wrote under the name "C. Alexander. Life and stage career Alexander was born in Alexandria, South Dakota, the son of Berthold Michael James Conlin. Within the family Claude Alexander was known as "C. A." and his brother Clarence Berthold Conlin was known as "C. B." Clarence B. had a successful career as an attorney and he also worked as a stage mentalist, although his fame never equalled that of Claude Alexander. Between 1915 and 1924, Conlin, under the stage name "Alexander, The Man Who Knows," was a popular and highly paid stage mentalist.[1] Alexander promoted his psychic act as a form of mental telepathy or mind reading. Audience members gave him sealed questions, which he answered from the stage. His techniques were not revealed during his lifetime. He is credited as the inventor and/or popular developer of a number of electrical stage effects which were the forerunners of modern electronic stage effects. Both one of Alexander's biographer's, David Charvet, writing in the 2000s, and one of Alexander's publishers of the 1940s, Robert A. Nelson, have said that Alexander was the highest-paid mentalist in the world at the height of his career, during the 1920s. Both sources state that he earned multiple millions of dollars during his career on stage and that during his lifetime he may have been the highest paid entertainer in the field of magic.[2][3] Alexander retired from the stage in 1927, at the age of 47. He remained part of the social circles of entertainment personalities in Southern California, counting among his friends stars like Marion Davies, Margaret Sullavan, Jackie Coogan, Harold Lloyd, and Clara Bow.[4] He died in 1954 at the age of 74 due to complications from an operation for stomach ulcers. He was survived by two sons and a daughter. He was buried in Seattle, Washington.[4] Alexander's career and personal life have long been shrouded in mystery, but in the late 20th century, Clarence's granddaughter Cathy Stevenson inherited scrap book material on the careers of both her grandfather "C. B." and great-uncle "C. A." which allowed biographers to take a closer look at the life of Alexander the Crystal Seer and his family. New Thought and Spiritualism beliefs With respect to the question of psychic phenomena, magic, spiritualism, and the occult, Alexander led a sort of double life, especially after he retired from the stage. On the one hand, in 1921 he wrote and published The Life And Mysteries Of The Celebrated Dr. Q (also known as The Dr. Q. Book), which was later re-published by Nelson Enterprises of Columbus, Ohio for the stage magic trade. In this book, Alexander exposed the techniques used by fraudulent spiritualist mediums to dupe their clients, provided blueprints for the manufacture of psychic act stage props, and even revealed the famous "Zancig Code" pioneered by the mentalists Julius and Agnes Zancig. On the other hand, like the Zancigs, he never completely discounted the possibility that Spiritualism might contain elements of truth, and from 1919 onward he also operated a publishing house, the C. Alexander Publishing Company in Los Angeles, California, which released his own astrological, pro-Spiritualist, and New Thought material, including a 5-volume series called The Inner Secrets of Psychology and a booklet for his students titled Personal Lessons, Codes, and Instructions for Members of the Crystal Silence League. The latter is a manual that explains the technique of affirm |
What is the longest running TV game show? | 10 Longest Running Game Shows on US Television 10 Longest Running Game Shows on US Television by Oendrila De Television programmes are a part and parcel of our everyday lives. On one hand, they offer us entertainment with sitcoms, soap operas, chat shows and reality shows, and on the other hand, they give us knowledge about the entire world. Then there are the thrilling competitions on the television that we all seem to enjoy. From quiz shows to lucky draws, every kind of game shows has been on the American TV, whose concepts have been replicated in other countries in various languages. Game shows are vastly popular today, and since the beginning of television, numerous game shows have been conducted. Some of them have been short and ended quickly, while many have found the tricks to run on for a long time. Let us look at the countdown for the Longest Running Game Shows on Television in the US. Ten Longest-Running Game Shows on American TVs. 10. To Tell the Truth Created by Bob Stewart, several versions of the show have been aired over a total of 25 seasons, though the original version from 1956 to 1968 aired 12 seasons. The show featured celebrity panellists who were presented with the description of a contestant’s unique occupation or experience. There was a contestant and two impostors pretending to the central character. The panellists questioned these three people. While the impostors could lie, the original contestant was sworn to tell the truth. Based on the wrong guesses of the panellists, the contestant could win. 9. Let’s Make a Deal The host of the show, Monty Hall, created it with Stefan Hatos as a game of luck and intuition. He selected members of the audience to whom he offered deals, and they had to weigh the value of a real prize or an undesirable item. One of the noticeable features of the game was the bizarre costumes that the contestants wore to grab attention of the producers and increase their chances of being picked as a trader. The show aired 3000+ episodes over 13 seasons from 1977 which were very popular. Though there are regular attempts of revival including in 2013-14, its demand has dipped. 8. Concentration Producers Jack Barry and Dan Enright created the show with Robert Noah and Buddy Piper based on children’s Memory game. In the show, matching pairs of cards, which represented the prizes, were gradually removed from the board to eventually reveal the elements of a rebus puzzle which the contestants had to solve to win a match. The show was aired on and off between 1958 and 1991, with Classic Concentration being the final edition. It survived for almost 4000 episodes over 15 seasons, due to a solid format, even amidst general implication about 50’s game shows being rigged. 7. Hollywood Squares This panel game show was created by Merrill Heatter and Bob Quigley and was aired from 1966 to 1980. It revolves around a game of tic-tac-toe where contestants could play with celebrities. The show was a combination of games and comedy. Joke answers and plausible incorrect bluffs would often be given by the celebrities, supplied by the show’s writers along with question subjects, as per the show’s scripting. But, the gameplay was scripted differently, and they only got the questions in the show. The show had 3500+ episodes over 14 years. 6. I’ve Got a Secret Allan Sherman and Howard Merrill created the show as a derivative of What’s My Line? In this show, the celebrity panellists had to guess the secret of the contestant. The fun element of the game was that this secret, which was something that ranged from amazing to embarrassing, from humorous to intense. It was aired in 1952 and ran till 1967, and was revived repeatedly in the 70s, and 2000s. They had a revolutionary revival with an all-gay panel. Having started in Black and White, it switched to colour broadcast in 1966. 350+ episodes were aired over 15 seasons of the show. 5. What’s My Line Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions created this unique show whose first run was aired from 1950 to 1967, but had several brief revivals until 1975. In this g |
In what type of triangle are all of the sides different in length? | Different Triangle Types - based on sides length, size, isosceles, scalene, equilateral Triangle Types based on Sides Types of Triangle a) Equilateral Triangle : - Equilateral triangle is a triangle that has equal length on all three sides - All Equilateral triangle are equiangular triangles. - So, Equilateral triangle has three congruent sides and three congruent angles. - As shown in the picture. (x=y=z & a = b = g). Image or Diagram b) Isosceles Triangle : - Isosceles triangle is a triangle with two equal length sides - Isosceles triangle also has two equal angles (two congruent angles and sides). - As shown in the picture. - Misspelled as isoseles, isoceles, isaceles. Image or Diagram c) Scalene Triangle : - Scalene triangle is a triangle with all no equal side - Scalene no equal angles too. - As shown in the picture.Image or Diagram Related Topics: |
What unit of currency does the country of Switzerland use? | franc | currency | Britannica.com currency currency Franc, originally a French coin but now the monetary unit of a number of countries, notably Switzerland, most French and former Belgian overseas territories, and some African states; at one time it was also the currency of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The name was first applied to a gold coin minted by King John II of France in 1360, which bore on one face the Latin legend Johannes Dei gratia Francorum rex (“John, by the grace of God, king of the Franks”). Because this coin also carried the figure of the king on horseback, it was known as the franc à cheval to distinguish it from another coin of the same value later issued by Charles V of France. This latter coin was called the franc à pied because it showed the monarch on foot standing under a canopy. During the 17th century the minting of gold francs ceased, but the name was freely applied by the French public to the new unit of exchange—the livre tournois, a gold coin subdivided into 20 sols. In 1795, to symbolize the political changes that followed the French Revolution , the republican government introduced a new franc currency. The first coin was a five-franc silver piece; gold coins worth 20 francs (napoleons) were coined in quantity later. The livre tournois, which was exchangeable into the new currency at a rate of 81 livres to 80 francs, continued to circulate in France until 1834. A 5-franc coin from Comoros (obverse). SDC The franc was formally established as the monetary unit of France in 1799 and made divisible into 10 decimos and 100 centimes. The Swiss franc was adopted by France’s client state, the Helvetic Republic (made up of cantons of Switzerland), in 1799. The Belgian franc was adopted by Belgium in 1832, after independence. The Luxembourg franc was adopted in 1848 in place of the Dutch guilder . In 2002 the franc ceased to be legal tender in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg after the euro , the monetary unit of the European Union , became those countries’ sole currency. Similar Topics franc - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Originally a French coin, the franc became the monetary unit of a number of countries including France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, most French and former Belgian overseas territories, and some African states. The name was first applied to a gold coin minted by King John II of France in 1360, which bore on one side the Latin legend Johannes Dei gratia Francorum rex (John, by the grace of God, king of the Franks). The coin was known as the franc a cheval because it also carried the figure of the king on horseback. During the 17th century the minting of gold francs ceased, but the name was applied by the French public to the new unit of exchange-the livre tournois, a gold coin subdivided into 20 sols. After the political changes that followed the French Revolution, the republican government introduced a new franc currency in 1795. The first coin in the new system was a 5 franc silver piece; gold coins worth 20 francs (napoleons) were coined in quantity later. Article History |
Considered one of the premier and most scenic concert locations in the world, in what Washington city do you find the Gorge Amphitheatre? | 2016 Babe Ruth 16-18 World Series - Ephrata, WA Issaquah, WA (WAN) Overview Columbia Basin Youth Baseball would like to welcome you to the city of Ephrata, home to the 2016 Babe Ruth 16-18 World Series. Ephrata (pronounced Ee-fray-tuh) is a short drive off Interstate 90, situated near the geographical center of the state of Washington, just a few hours from both Seattle and Spokane. The site for the tournament is Johnson-O’Brien Stadium, located at Ephrata High School. It is considered by many to be one of the finest high school baseball facilities in the state of Washington, and has been the center of much of the baseball success in the Columbia Basin. Ephrata High School’s baseball tradition runs deep, as shown by 71 league, district, regional and state championships won by the Ephrata Tigers since 1970. The JOB was also the site of the 2011 and 2014 Senior Babe Ruth World Series tournaments, and has hosted many Babe Ruth state and regional tournament in the last 16 years – the next two will be the Senior Babe Ruth World Series in both 2016 and 2017. Ephrata is the gateway to the Columbia Basin. There are a tremendous amount of fun and exciting activities going on at all times in the Basin area, and Ephrata offers many of those activities right here, such as the Sage ‘n Sun Festival in June, Basin Summer Sounds music festival in July, and Miracle on Main Street holiday celebration in December. Located in Ephrata, a walk through the past can be found at the Grant County Historical Museum and Village. Situated on 3.75 acres, the museum has a complex of buildings, historic settings, colorful displays and objects that will fascinate even the youngest in your family. The museum provides you with the opportunity to actually enter the buildings and experience what the pioneer life of a bygone era was all about. Also, see the Village come to life at the annual Living Museum weekend during the first part of June. Ephrata is also a short drive from many of the main attractions of the Columbia Basin, including: *The Gorge Amphitheatre is a 20,000-seat concert venue located above the Columbia River gorge in George, Washington. Administered by LiveNation, it is considered one of the premier and most scenic concert locations in North America and the world. *Grand Coulee Dam is truly magnificent to behold. Built from 1933 to 1975, it is 550 feet tall, from the 500 foot wide polished granite base, to the 30-foot wide crest which supports a paved two lane road, and nearly one mile long. During the summer months, Grand Coulee offers free Laser Light Shows that are projected on the dam, telling the story of how and why the Grand Coulee Dam came to be built! On behalf of the 2016 World Series organizing committee in Ephrata, we invite you to join us in August for not only the best of senior-level baseball, but to see one of the most beautiful areas in the northwest. For more information, contact Grant County Tourism at (509) 754-2011 ext. 331, or find them online at www.tourgrantcounty.com. And welcome to Ephrata -- we’re glad you’re here. Schedule |
April 4th, 1968 saw the assassination of which civil rights leader? | What Happened on April 4th This Day in History 11th What happened This day in History on April 4th 1968 U.S.A. Martin Luther King Jr. Murdered 4th April 1968 : Martin Luther King Jr. is shot to death by James Earl Ray at a hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. His assassination led to riots in more than 100 US cities and a call from the United States President Lyndon Johnson for citizen's to reject the blind violence that has taken Dr King who had lived by non-violence. James Earl Ray was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison. 1958 UK Aldermaston Peace March 4th April 1958 : 10,000 protesters arrive in Trafalgar Square, London as part of the CND / Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament the protesters including mothers pushing children in prams and singing peace songs, over the next four days march over 52 miles in rain and snow from London to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston. The march was held again in 1959 , 1961 and 1962 when over 150,000 took part. In 1963 anarchists became involved which resulted in bad press for the peaceful march. 1939 U.S.A. Glen Miller Records "Moonlight Serenade." 4th April 1939 : Glen Miller records the wildly popular "Moonlight Serenade." It becomes a standard throughout the big band era and beyond. 1964 U.S.A. The Beatles 4th April 1964 : The Beatles hold an unprecedented record of twelve positions on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, The songs were "Do You Want To Know A Secret" "Thank You Girl" . 1973 U.S.A. New York's World Trade Center Completed 4th April 1973 : New York's World Trade Center The twin towers of the World Trade Center rising 1,350 feet above Manhattan officially became the world's tallest buildings. Help Support The People History Unlike many other sites we are not sponsored and do not ask for donations but hope our visitors will support us by purchasing products from our "Taking You Back In Time" Range including Year In History Prints, Personalized Newspaper Front Pages, Year In History Mugs, Anniversary Mugs including our Newspaper Front Page Birthday Print Our unique year in history newspaper front page style print ( Portrait Mode ) any month / year can be customized by adding photos, a personal message, a full name, date of birth, and birth place or special location. Each Print is Unique and tailored to Month, Year of Birthday. When ordered we will send an Email asking for the necessary information to complete the print. Once we have completed the print it will be Emailed to the customer as a PDF file. Options for customization include adding a full name, date of birth, birth location, personalized message, and photographs. Each print is different and features events, prices, sports news, popular movies, popular music, and popular radio/television/Broadway information depending on the year chosen 1850 U.S.A. Los Angeles and San Francisco become cities 4th April Following California becoming the 31st State in 1850 Los Angeles and San Francisco become Cities ( Los Angeles with a population of 1,610- April 4th ) and ( San Francisco with a population of 21,000 - April 16th ) on the same year. 1818 U.S.A. Stars And Stripes 4th April 1818 : Congress decided the U.S. flag would consist of 13 red and white stripes represent the original Thirteen Colonies that rebelled against the British crown and became the first states in the Union, and 20 stars, with a new star to be added for every new state. The act specified that new flag designs should become official on the first July 4th (Independence Day) following admission of one or more new states. 1902 UK Scholarships for Americans at Oxford University 4th April 1902 : British industrialist Cecil Rhodes left $10 million in his will to provide scholarships for Americans at Oxford University in England. 1916 - 1918 France World War I Battle Of The Somme 4th April : One of the most costly battles in modern wartime is fought near the Somme Region and over 2 years when this small area of countryside saw the deaths of over 1 million men from both sides of the war. 1920 |
In honor of his passing on April 5, 2008, which actor made a career of starring in heroic roles such as Moses, Ben-Hur, and Colonel George Taylor, before spending 5 years heading up the NRA? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "What Not To Wear" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "What Not To Wear" 1-50 of 1,019 names. Jennifer Connelly Jennifer Connelly was born in the Catskill Mountains, New York, to Ilene (Schuman), a dealer of antiques, and Gerard Connelly, a clothing manufacturer. Her father had Irish and Norwegian ancestry, and her mother was from a Jewish immigrant family. Jennifer grew up in Brooklyn Heights, just across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, except for the four years her parents spent in Woodstock, New York. Back in Brooklyn Heights, she attended St. Ann's school. A close friend of the family was an advertising executive. When Jennifer was ten, he suggested that her parents take her to a modeling audition. She began appearing in newspaper and magazine ads (among them "Seventeen" magazine), and soon moved on to television commercials. A casting director saw her and introduced her to Sergio Leone , who was seeking a young girl to dance in his gangster epic Once Upon a Time in America . Although having little screen time, the few minutes she was on-screen were enough to reveal her talent. Her next role after that was an episode of the British horror anthology TV series Tales of the Unexpected in 1984. After Leone's movie, horror master Dario Argento signed her to play her first starring role in his thriller Phenomena . The film made a lot of money in Europe but, unfortunately, was heavily cut for American distribution. Around the same time, she appeared in the rock video "I Drove All Night," a Roy Orbison song, co-starring Jason Priestley . She released a single called "Monologue of Love" in Japan in the mid-1980s, in which she sings in Japanese a charming little song with semi-classical instruments arrangement. On the B-side is "Message Of Love," which is an interview with music in background. She also appeared in television commercials in Japan. She enrolled at Yale, and then transferred two years later to Stanford. She trained in classical theater and improvisation, studying with the late drama coach Roy London , Howard Fine , and Harold Guskin . The late 1980s saw her starring in a hit and three lesser seen films. Amongst the latter was her roles in Étoile , as a ballerina and in Some Girls , where she played a self-absorbed college freshman. The hit was Labyrinth , released in 1986. Jennifer got the job after a nationwide talent search for the lead in this fantasy directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas . Her career entered in a calm phase after those films, until Dennis Hopper , who was impressed after having seen her in "Some Girls", cast Jennifer as an ingénue small-town girl in The Hot Spot , based upon the 1950s crime novel "Hell Hath No Fury". It received mixed critical reviews, but it was not a box office success. The Rocketeer , an ambitious Touchstone super-production, came to the rescue. The film was an old-fashioned adventure flick about a man capable of flying with rockets on his back. Critics saw in "Rocketeer" a top-quality movie, a homage to those old films of the 1930s in which the likes of Errol Flynn starred. After "Rocketeer," Jennifer made Career Opportunities , The Heart of Justice , Mulholland Falls , and Inventing the Abbotts . In 1998, she was invited by director Alex Proyas to make Dark City , a strange, visually stunning science-fiction extravaganza. In this movie, Jennifer played the main character's wife, and she delivered an acclaimed performance. The film itself didn't break any box-office record but received positive reviews. This led Jennifer to a contract with Fox for the television series The $treet , a main part in the memorable and dramatic love-story Waking the Dead and, more important, a breakthrough part in the polemic and applauded independent Requiem for a Dream , a tale about the haunting lives of drug addicts and the subsequent process of decadence and destruction. In "Requiem for a Dream," Jennifer had her career's most courageous, difficult part, a performance that earned her a Spirit Award Nomination |
Symbolized by a small TM or the letter R inside a circle, what is the name of a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities? | FIGURAL AND LITERAL TRADE MARKS ON AMERICAN SILVER: figural part 1 THE WHAT IS? SILVER DICTIONARY FIGURAL AND LITERAL TRADE MARKS ON AMERICAN SILVER anchors, arrows, bells, birds, candelabra, crosses, crowns The trademark (or trade mark) is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to signify that the products or services, to consumers with which the trademark appears, originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities. In many cases the manufacturers of American electroplated or sterling silver did not use the firm name in their trade mark, preferring a figural or a graphic symbol, often accompanied by the initials of the firm (one or more). This feature, while often obtaining a pleasing visual effect, makes difficult the identification of the manufacturer. The objective of these pages is to offer a quick reference to the directory listing the manufacturers in alphabetic order. Click on the mark to obtain a wider image and on the silversmith's name to read further details about the manufacturer (location, activity, dates, etc.) |
The worlds largest single structure made by living organisms, and visible from space, what is the name of the major tourist attraction off the coast of Queensland? | 50 natural wonders: The ultimate list of scenic splendor | CNN Travel 50 natural wonders: The ultimate list of scenic splendor 50 natural wonders: The ultimate list of scenic splendor These awe-inspiring views will make you wish you'd paid attention in geography class By Bija Knowles 2 March, 2012 Water, fire and ice have combined to make some of the most spectacular scenery in the world -- from giant crystal caves to mud volcanoes and rock formations that look like works of art. If your office and daily commute aren't a fitting reminder of the extraordinary natural diversity of planet earth, get some inspiration from these incredible scenes. 1. Pulpit Rock, Preikestolen, Norway If there are any preachers here, they'll be telling you to get back. With a 604-meter drop from a flat plateau down to Lysefjord with no safety railings, this is not a place for vertigo sufferers. Keep well back from the edge and you can still enjoy the fantastic scenery over Kjerag peak, which itself drops 984 meters. Preikestolen is south of Jørpeland. From the designated car park it's a 90-minute hike to the viewpoint. www.visitnorway.com . Guided tours can be arranged through the Stavanger tourist board: [email protected]; +47 51 85 92 00 2. Gran Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia Pass the fries. The Gran Salar de Uyuni in southern Bolivia takes in more than 10 square kilometers of salt. It feels more like a desert than a lake. The flat, white landscape causes optical illusions and reflects colors. There's even a hotel made almost entirely of salt and an island where giant cacti grow in the middle of the salt lake. Gran Salar de Uyuni is 533 kilometers south of La Paz and 200 kilometers southwest of Potosì. www.rutaverdebolivia.com . Guides can be arranged through www.rutaverdebolivia.com or www.unique-southamerica-travel-experience.com 3. Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania More than enough room to swing a very big cat. The Ngorogoro Crater is Africa’s Eden. Created when a huge volcano exploded 2-3 million years ago, the 300 square kilometer caldera now offers the best chances of seeing Africa’s wild animals. Lions, rhino, leopards, elephant and buffalo are the “big five” present among around 25,000 animals, and nearly every species present in East Africa, which call the area home. Besides that, the crater itself offers dramatic vistas, especially at sunrise. From Kilimanjaro International Airport you can fly or drive the 55 kilometers to Arusha, from where you can organize tours and accommodation inside and outside the crater: www.ngorongorocrater.org 4. Paria Canyon, Arizona, United States Not all great waves can be surfed. The Paria River in northern Arizona carved its own smaller version of the Grand Canyon. Some of the rock formations, including The Wave, are just as spectacular. Visitors need a permit from the Bureau of Land Management -- the permit for an overnight trek comes with a “human waste bag,” so if you want to visit this natural wonder, you'll have to prepare to pack your waste. Fee: US$6 per person (and per dog) for day hiking and US$5 for overnight hiking. The Paria Contact Station is 69 kilometers east of Kanab. You can hire a guide through the Bureau of Land Management -- see their website for a list of authorized guides: www.blm.gov 5. Volcanic eruptions at Stromboli, Italy A fireworks show millions of years in the making. Part of the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily, Stromboli is a small volcanic island with several hundred brave inhabitants. Unlike most volcanoes, Stromboli's is constantly spewing lava fountains, gas and ash. Fascinating for volcanologists, but also great for day-trippers who fancy seeing live lava action. For natural fireworks, take a boat trip around the island at night. Fee: Boat trips cost €15-20 (US$21-28) per person. Arrange boat tours from harbors on the north coast of Sicily (Messina, Cefalù, Palermo). www.swisseduc.ch 6. Mud volcanoes of Gobustan, Azerbaijan One of the few places you can bathe in a volcanic eruption. Mud lovers trek to Gobustan's strangely Martian landscape, 65 kilometers south of A |
What can be a chess piece, a card game, or a bird? | Chess Cards Chess Cards by Edward Lovett INTRODUCTION I found the essence of this game in Sid Sackson's A GAMUT OF GAMES, Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., Second edition 1982. It is the first game discussed (entitled MATE), and played with a particular subset of 20 playing cards from a regular deck. According to Sackson: 'In Hanover, Germany, in the year 1915, G. Capellen published a small booklet entitled "Zwei neue Kriegspiele!" (that is, "Two New Wargames!" ). Sackson infers that the timing was not right for the emergence of new war games "..while the reality of World War I occupied the center of the stage", as the booklet subsequently passed into obscurity. One of the games in the booklet was MATE, the heart of this article. 1 Note that this card game is not a game of chance; there is a unique playing mechanism to eliminate the 'luck of the draw' no matter how the cards are dealt. In this game we have: Perfect Information Out-thinking your opponent as a major component of the game Relatively simple to learn (really!) while having considerable depth I have added the concept of using 'Chess Cards' in place of regular playing cards to give the game more of a chess 'flavour'. Further, the concept of 'foreplacing' a card (as specified in the original article) has been replaced by a more general concept of 'sacrificing' cards, and minor changes have been made to scoring, terminology and gameplay. I would refer the reader to the original article in Sid Sackson's book if a more definitive comparison is required. Other than these 'cosmetics', it is G. Capellen who deserves credit for the mechanics of this rather unique and interesting card game. The Chess Cards for this game consist of a set of 20 cards comprising 5 piece types (Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight and Pawn), each in 4 suits (Black, Red, Yellow and White). The King is imaginary, but subject to 'threats' by the Chess Cards in play. You may wish to obtain your own set of Chess Cards here (colour printer required). 1The other game was called Free Chess, and noted to be a 'chess variant', although no rules were specified in Sackson's book. GENERAL PLAY A dealer is chosen (in any manner you wish). The dealer has no advantage. The 20 chess cards are shuffled, and 10 cards are dealt to each player in groups of 5 at a time. The dealer opens with any card he wishes; this is deemed a 'threat' (to an imaginary King) that the opponent must counter in his next turn (else mate will have been given). This card is placed face up in front of the dealer. Note that as cards are played they are kept face up in respective piles in front of each player, rather than playing to a common pile in the centre of the table. To counter a threat, the opponent must reply with a card of the same suit (colour) - if he has more than one card of that particular suit, he may reply with any of these cards (but note 'winning the initiative' below). Lacking a card of the same suit, the opponent must then reply with a card of the same rank (that is, piece type), for example queen countering queen, bishop countering bishop etc. This card, the opponent's 'reply', is placed face up in front of him. Failing to have a legal move in reply to a threat is deemed mate and the game credited to the player with the initiative. WINNING THE INITIATIVE The player who played the highest piece type (within a suit), or the highest suit (when piece type is played) has the initiative and leads for the next move. SUIT AND PIECE RANKINGS Piece rankings are (from highest to lowest): Queen > Rook > Bishop > Knight > Pawn Suit rankings are (from highest to lowest): black > red > yellow > white Play continues in this manner until a player is unable to reply to a card lead by the player with the initiative. The player with the initiative has given mate to the opponent and play stops. Further rules pertaining to advanced play, namely Queen's Privilege, Sacrificing and the concept of Overmate will be discussed later. SCORING A MATE For purposes of scoring a mate, each card is considered to have a value as follows (note that the parti |
In honor of a story by Mark Twain, Calaveras County, California holds a yearly Jubilee in which what kind of animals are raced? | Festivals Festivals January Mendocino County Crab & Wine Festival The highlight of the crab season in Mendocino County is the 10-day Crab & Wine Festival. Enjoy gourmet, crab-themed dinners, family-style crab and cioppino feeds, crab fishing ... more Four fun-filled days of traditional Dixieland Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco and more! Happening all over town with food, beverages and nonstop fun everywhere! Before, during and ... more Humboldt Arts Project and Arcata Main Street present the Humboldt Arts Festival, a celebration featuring the best of local Humboldt County visual and performing arts. The Humboldt ... more http://humboldtartsfestival.com/Directions.html Mendocino County Mini Maker Faire On Saturday, May 25th, from 10 am to 5 pm, the Mendocino County Museum will host the area's first-ever Mini Maker Faire on its grounds. Combined with activities for History Day 201... more The Mendocino Film Festival presents independent films by the sea in historic venues. From documentaries to short films, many of the filmmakers attend for conversations with the au... more http://www.mendocinofilmfestival.org Kate Wolf Music Festival The annual Kate Wolf Music Festival is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a great weekend with friends, family and lovers of fabulous music. Black Oak Ranch, the Mendocino home t... more July Mendocino Music Festival Each year the festival puts up a 16,000 square foot tent and builds a performance hall literally "from the ground up" overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It established a year-round pre... more Reggae on the River An all-day celebration of the best in reggae and world music, the legendary Reggae on the River Festival will take place along the shores of the majestic Eel River at Benbow Lake S... more Humboldt Folklife Festival is a celebration of local musicians that takes place generally over an entire week. It includes bluegrass, old-timey, country, jazz singer-songwrite... more Mendocino Summer Arts and Crafts Fair In what has become a Mendocino summer tradition, the Mendocino Art Center hosts the annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair in its beautiful outdoor garden setting. Sixty juried ar... more The Mendocino Coast Writers Conference consists of three days of literary craft overlooking the spectacular Mendocino Coast. Authors, literary agents, and editors lead panels and i... more August Art in the Redwoods Festival The Art in the Redwoods Festival returns to Gualala Arts Center for its annual event. What began among the redwoods on Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a weekend attraction... more www.gualalaarts.org Art in the Garden The 18th Annual Art in the Garden is a celebration of fine art and fine craft featuring local musicians and Mendocino County vintners pouring their best wines. Gourmet picnic... more This agricultural fair features California Grown products in the form of comfort food, exciting new cuisine and much more. The fair also exhibits home arts, fine arts, animal shows... more Humboldt County Fair The Humboldt County Fair is an annual reunion for the whole county, and you're invited! Enjoy live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, sheep dog trials, carnival rides and gam... more September Storytelling Festival by the Sea Held in the lovely town of Trinidad, Storytelling Festival by the Sea is a yearly event where local storytellers and special guests tell a diverse range of stories from the traditi... more northcoaststorytellers.inkpeople.org Willits Kinetic Carnivale Sparks (and a heady load of steam) are sure to be emanating from the heart of Mendocino County as the Kinetic Carnivale tumbles onto the grounds of the Mendocino County Museum and ... more November Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair In what has become a north coast tradition, the Mendocino Art Center is transformed for the Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Fair into a two-day holiday marketplace over Thanksgiving... more Mendocino County Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival The highlight of mushroom season is Mendocino County's Annual 10-day Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival. We craft a myriad of events for yo |
April 12, 1945 saw the death of President Franklin D Roosevelt, the 7th president to do so. What number president was he? | 1000+ images about Franklin D. Roosevelt #32 on Pinterest | The march, Franklin roosevelt and Remember pearl harbor Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Franklin D. Roosevelt #32 68 Pins313 Followers Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Democratic) was the thirty-second President of the United States from 1933-1945. FDR was elected to four consecutive terms as president. His Vice Presidents were: James N. Gardner (1933-1941), George A. Wallace (1941-1945) and Harry S. Truman (1945). FDR died in office April 12, 1945, after being elected to his forth term. His fifth cousin, Teddy Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth President of the United States. |
Supported by a consortium of 26 organizations from all over the world, and unusual in that it holds both the mens and womens halls of fame, what sport has its HoF in St. Augustine, Fl? | gant Linda Bell was asked if she'd host Vicki Moore during the Fair Trade Market earlier this fall, she was only too happy to do so. The sto- ries Moore shared with Bell had a resounding impact on the Fernandina woman who first heard about her impending visitor at'the Presbyterian Every day in India, approximate- ly 200 women and children are sold into prostitution. . This is unacceptable to Moore, who travels to India several times a year to pick up goods created by women and girls who have been assisted by the organization she My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action,' 1 JOHN3:18GNT organization in 2004 after coming across an article on the Internet about forced prostitution in India. SAt the time, she was taking an Old Testament class and learning the story of Rahab, the prostitute in the book of Joshua. When Moore decided to put together an organization to help these women, the story of Rahab stayed with her. 'The rope in the story represents Rahab's rescue both physically and spiritually, and there is a high proba- bility that Rahab made the rope her- self. Our hope is that, just as the rope that Rahab made represents her res- cue, the skills taught to the women at our women's centers will represent their physical and spiritual rescue as well. It seemed fitting for' Rahab's Rope to be our name." INDIA Continued on 3A Nassau County has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Health. The agency said Thursday that the confirmed case is a Nassau County resident who traveled to Duval County several times two weeks before symp- toms of the illness emerged. The resident, a 60-year-old woman, recalled having traveled and been out- side in the days before her symptoms surfaced, a spokesperson for the Nassau County Health Department "She's been our only ever reported resident" with West Nile, said Michelle George, an epidemiologist or dis- ease control expert for the agency. George said the woman's infection this late in th6 year.is unusual for West Nile, but nonetheless an important reminder for residents to take the "basic precautions to prevent expo- sure" to mosquito bites. The health department could not provide any details when the woman fell ill or what symptoms she exhibit- ed, George said. But she said "onset for illness occurs 3-15 days after being bitten," and pointed to common symp- toms fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rashes and gastrointestinal discomfort- of infection. West Nile, a mosquito-borne ill- ness, can be asymptomatic, but signs of infection can include fever, fatigue, head and body aches, skin rashes, and can be as severe as coma, tremors, convulsions and paralysis, according to the website for the Centers for Disease Control. The virus is not transmitted by human to human contact. Director Danny Hinson said Thursday it's not yet clear if the individual was infected in Nassau or Duval County. "I don't know how accurate it would be to say that West Nile's in Nassau County, given how often this person visits Duval County," said Hinson. There are no vaccinations for the ill- ness, which according to the CDC website can last as little as a couple VIRUS Continued on 3A DOH continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne ill- " nesses, including West Nile virus infections, Eastern equine encephalitis, St Louis encephalitis, malaria and dengue Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds via thA website for Surveillance of Wild- bird Die-offs located at www.myfwc.com/bird. For more information, visit DOH's Environmental Public Health web site at www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ medicine/arboviralindex.html or contact Nassau County Health Department at (904) 548-1800. county: volunteer fighters will continue working under current contracts they have with the county- for six months, at least That's how much notice the county must give volunteers under the current contract. On Monday, Nassau County plans to place the volunteer fire chiefs on |
Mary Ann Summers, one of the castaways stranded on TVs Gilligan's Island, hailed from what state? | Mary Ann | Gilligan's Island Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Mary Ann was based on Dorothy from the film The Wizard of Oz. It is said throughout the series that she knows a lot about gardening, coming from a farm in Kansas. Although Mary Ann was supposedly meant to be a teenager, Wells was older than her fictional character with her actual age at the start of the series being 26; Tina Louise was about 5 years older. Her favorite radio soap operas are Old Doctor Young and Blaze Of Noon . In Two on a Raft , it's revealed Mary Ann was employed at the general store in Winfield , Kansas and had also been a member of the Girl Scouts. Through the series, there are several moments that imply Mary Ann is sweet on Gilligan inasmuch as she is usually making coconut cream pies for him as prizes or gifts of gratitude. Although attempts at romance are made in The Matchmaker and The Postman Cometh , nothing ever develops. In Ring Around Gilligan , Mary Ann reveals she was a member of club that wore club rings In the early opening sequence, neither Mary Ann's name or the Professor's was mentioned. It was mentioned that Bob Denver successfully petitioned to include their character's names in the opening sequence when the series opener was re-created for the color episodes. The episode, Beauty Is as Beauty Does stands out as a fan favorite for all Mary Ann fans inasmuch as she accidentally loses her bathing suit in the lagoon in preparation for running against Ginger for Miss Castaway. |
What are the official languages of our neighbors to the north, Canada? | So you think you know Canada, eh? Seven myths about our neighbors to the north - View from the Bleachers View from the Bleachers So you think you know Canada, eh? Seven myths about our neighbors to the north By tim_jones on February 29, 2012 at 4:08 PM Print The United States shares a border with its neighbor to the north, Canada, that’s 5,525 miles long – or if you happen to be Canadian, that’s 8,891 kilometers – not that anybody really uses kilometers, mind you. Did you know that our border with Canada is the longest unprotected border in the world? I’ll bet there are a lot of things you don’t know about our friendly neighbor to the north. As someone who has been married to a Canadian for 25 years, I am an expert on appreciating the subtle cultural differences between our two nations. I continue to be surprised by how little most Americans know about the great nation of Canada. When asked, What’s the capital of Canada?, 55% of Americans guessed Toronto. Another 25% chose Montreal. And 15% responded, Could you repeat the question? The correct answer, of course, is Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan . Many Americans think of Canadians as beer-swilling, hockey-playing, toque-headed, parka-wearing moose-hunters, whose favorite food is a beaver tail pastry , covered in maple syrup. In reality, only a small minority of Canadians are moose hunters. Most prefer to hunt caribou. The true picture of Canada is much more nuanced and includes Royal Canadian Mounties officiating curling matches on floating pack ice. The sad truth is that most Americans know next to nothing about our next-door neighbors to the north. Time to set the record straight. Here are seven widespread myths (only two of which I’ve been spreading) about Canada and Canadians. Myth #1: Canadians are just like Americans. While it is true that the biggest compliment you can pay a Canadian is to tell them that they’re just like us Americans, the reality is that they are a mysterious lot and oddly different from the typical American. For example, Canada’s murder rate is less than one third that America’s (a paltry 1.6 murders per 100,000 vs. our 5.2) – most likely because Canadians are too busy trying to locate firewood to keep warm to have spare time for killing in-laws and skanky ex-girlfriends. The USA ranks Number 1 in the percentage of people incarcerated, while Canada lags far behind at an embarrassing 128th . So while Canadians try hard to emulate Americans by attempting to speak our language and eating many of the same breakfast cereals, the truth is they are a freakishly pacifist, law-abiding, well-mannered society compared to America. If America is Homer Simpson, then Canada is Homer’s polite, well-behaving, slightly disapproving next-door neighbor, Ned Flanders . Myth #2: It’s winter in Canada nine months of the year. Don’t believe the hyperbole. Have you ever been to Vancouver? This charming host city to the 2010 Winter Olympics often has more than four months with little more than a dusting of snow on the ground. However, it is true that for much of the country, they don’t see the sun between November 15th and May 3rd. The nickname Frozen White North is a gross exaggeration – unless you’re talking about the following provinces and territories: British Columbia (excluding Vancouver), Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut. Prince Edward Island, on the other hand, is surprisingly mild – especially during the second week of August (if it’s an El Niño year). Myth #3: By law every Canadian male must serve at least two years in the National Hockey League. It is true that Canadiaks love their hockey. But this “law” is simply a myth. Every year there are several thousand young Canadian males who simply do not possess the talent to get drafted to play at the competitive level of the NHL. These males must serve their two years in the CCA ( Canadian Curling Association ) instead. Myth #4: Most Canadians live in igloos. Once again, this commonly held belief is wildly off the mark. Mos |
The youngest person in the world to earn $1,000,000,000, who is the CEO, President, and Co-founder of Facebook? | The World's Youngest Billionaires 2015: 46 Under 40 The World's Youngest Billionaires 2015: 46 Under 40 {{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 If you have used Facebook , Uber or GoPro, you have helped some of the globe's most youthful billionaires build their ten digit fortunes. Of the 1,826 members of the Forbes Billionaires ranking, 46 are under the age of 40, and just under half of them owe their fortunes to technology. Becoming a three comma net worth before the age of 30 is a nearly impossible feat, but three new billionaires can claim it: Snapchat cofounders Evan Spiegel , 24, and Bobby Murphy , 26, join beer heir and DJ Julio Mario Santo Domingo, 29, on the global richlist. Snapchat's Evan Spiegel, CEO of the temporary photo messaging company, is the world's youngest billionaire. He met cofounder Murphy at Stanford's Kappa Sigma frat house. After their first disappearing photo app flopped, they rebranded and launched Snapchat in 2011. The free app is now used by 100 million people monthly. Valued by investors at $10 billion, FORBES estimates that Speigel and Murphy each own at least 15%. "We weren't cool," Murphy told Forbes in 2013 regarding his and Spiegel's experience in college. "So we tried to build things to be cool." In addition to the three twenty-something newcomers, another 18 under 40 are making their debut. Twenty-seven of these billionaires made their own luck and 20 did so in the tech world. Among the self-made new additions: Airbnb's Nathan Blecharczyk and Brian Chesky; Uber's Travis Kalanick, Ryan Graves and Garrett Camp; and blood test developer Elizabeth Holmes, 31. One of nine women in the youth group, she is the youngest self-made woman in the world. The wealthiest youngster is Facebook cofounder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who made his own debut on the list at 23. He is now worth $33.4 billion and is the 16th richest person in the world, the first time he's ever been among the top 20 in the world. Today, Zuckerberg's social network, birthed out of a Harvard dorm room, boasts some 1.4 billion users. Its Instagram unit has over 300 million photo accounts, while mobile messaging app WhatsApp, which it purchased for $19 billion in cash and stock in 2014, carries 700 million users. Zuckerberg is one of three billionaires under 40 who earned their fortunes through Facebook; Dustin Moskovitz, Facebook's third employee, and Sean Parker, the company's founding president, also built their bank accounts there. The kids club no longer includes Shutterstock's Jon Oringer, who has since turned 40. (He became New York's first tech billionaire in 2013 thanks to the soaring value of Shutterstock, the stock photo service he founded 10 years earlier and took public in 2012.) The 46 billionaires under 40 have a combined net worth of $152.8 billion, putting their average net worth at $3.3 billion. Just under half of these young and wealthy people are U.S. citizens, while the others hail from the rest of the globe. Find the full list below. |
Billing itself as “Soft Rock For The Great Northwest”, what radio station do you find at 96.1 on your local FM dial? | Missouri : TALKERS.COM Thursday, August 11, 2016 TALKERS | August 11, 2016 Beck Ordered to Identify Two Confidential Sources. In a ruling Tuesday (8/9), U.S. district court judge Patti Saris determined Glenn Beck must divulge the names of two sources cited for comments responsible for the Premiere Networks host to be sued for defamation and slander by a student falsely accused in early reports of involvement in the April 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The suit against Beck was filed by Abdulrahman Alharbi, a Saudi Arabian student who Beck claims was the “money man” behind those bombings. He called Alharbi a terrorist – although then-secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said publicly that Alharbi had been questioned about the bombings and he was cleared. Judge Saris categorized testimony about the sources’ information by Beck, producer Joe Weasel, and former The Blaze executive Joel Cheatwood “vague and often contradictory.” She further noted that documents supplied to the court did not validate the story Beck’s people say they were told. On his radio show yesterday (Wednesday, 8/10), Beck emphasized protecting the identities of sources is a longtime First Amendment tradition. The sources, he maintains, are at risk of being killed by “our government or our politicians or political institutions.” Beck, however, was victorious on the issue of applying Massachusetts law – not Texas law – to the case. For that reason, punitive damages will not be awarded. Saris dismissed a claim about another Beck comment that the judge determined applied to the bombers – Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev. WPRT Slots “Jared & The GM” in PM Drive. The weekday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm pairing by Cromwell Group Nashville sports outlet WPRT “ESPN 102.5 The Game” of Jared Stillman and former Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese (“Jared & The GM”) starts next Monday (8/15). Stillman – who will be transitioning from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – comments, “We have taken great strides to give the city of Nashville the best sports product and have had a lot of fun doing it. We have an unbelievable team and I am absolutely thrilled to be working with Floyd Reese, who is an amazing [football] general manager and a great host – but most importantly – an even better person.” Reese – who moves over from being a “Sports Night” co-host – remarks, “I am really looking forward to our show. Jared was born and raised in Nashville and has been following Nashville sports his whole life. He is extremely passionate about sports and talk radio. As a sidelight, it’ll be a tremendous look at two generations: the baby-boomers, the finest generation ever produced, as well as millennials, who produced Pokémon Go.” Reese is obviously a baby-boomer, while Stillman is a millennial. In Nielsen Audio‘s July 2016 PPM sweep, “The Game” ranks #21 (1.0, 6+), while cross-town format competitor – Cumulus Media‘s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” – is #12 (3.7, 6+); Midwest Communications adult contemporary WJXA “Mix 92.9” is on top with an 8.2 (6+). Kellogg Transfers to Cumulus Fort Walton Beach as OM. Inbound from Columbia, Missouri where he was operations manager for Cumulus Media Columbia-Jefferson City the past 12 years, Chris Kellogg relocates to Fort Walton Beach for similar duties at the company’s five-station Florida cluster. Cumulus Media regional vice president Pete De Simone states, “The addition of Chris to our team will afford us the additional focus we need to continue to grow our ratings and revenue. We are excited to have the collective firepower of this dynamic programming team at work for our brands, listeners, and advertisers.” Kellogg comments, “Pete has created a terrific atmosphere to foster radio excellence. I appreciate his confidence in me and I am excited to collaborate with the programming team.” The Cumulus Media Fort Walton Beach cluster consists of talk WFTW; WKSM “99 Rock”; adult contemporary WNCV “Coast 93.3”; country WYZB “Nash FM”; and CHR WZNS “Z-96.” In addition to his OM duties, Kellogg will program WNCV and WFTW, as well as co-host |
Dr. Sam Beckett jumps from person to person to "put things right that once went wrong" in what 90s TV series that had a 5 year run on NBC? | Quantum Leap (TV series) | Maveric Universe Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Quantum Leap (TV series) Template:Infobox television Quantum Leap is an American television series that was broadcast on NBC from March 1989 to May 1993. The series was created by Donald Bellisario , and starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett , a scientist who becomes lost in time following a botched experiment. Dean Stockwell co-starred as Al , Sam's womanizing, cigar smoking sidekick and best friend. He appeared to Sam as a hologram that only Sam and a select few others could see or hear. The series features a mix of comedy, drama and melodrama, social commentary, nostalgia and science fiction, which won it a broad range of fans. It is particularly notable for the end of each episode, where Beckett leaps into his next persona (the story of the next episode), usually uttering "Oh boy!". ==Show summary== In the series' first episode, Sam appears in the past with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Referred frequently throughout the series as a "swiss cheese brain", Sam's partial amnesia prevents him from remembering most of the details of his own life; all he knows is that he's not who everyone in the past seems to think he is. Fortunately Admiral Al Calavicci ( Dean Stockwell ), Sam's best friend, appears to him as a hologram and explains that Sam is the victim of a time travel experiment that went "a little caca". Now Sam is lost in time, and his colleagues are having difficulty retrieving him and bringing him back to his own time. Contents Edit Series creator once said an interveiw,David Bellisario,he got the idea for the series while movies like Heaven Can Wait (1978 film) , a remake of the 1941 film Here Comes Mr. Jordan .Bellsario felt the premise handle right and put a science fiction setting,could work.Irwin Allen's Time Tunnel. This was a show about a secret government funded time travel experiment in which a young researcher sends himself back in time in an effort to prevent the project's funding from being cut. This, the two men travelling through time, and the efforts to retrieve them are the only things this show has in common with Quantum Leap (which only has One man travelling through time, his companion is firmly rooted in the future.). In the Time Tunnel , time travellers Anthony Newman and Doug Phillips unfailingly arrived at historical events and desperately tried to influence events based on their knowledge of the outcome. They always failed. This is a show where the time travellers would find themselves at the Roman coliseum one week, and in Napoleon's army the next, Then tripping to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It is drastic time changes like this that Don Bellisario wanted to avoid when he imposed the 'within his own lifetime' rule. He felt the huge differences in time settings were distracting and unrealistic. :-).Quantum Leap just like that other time travel show, Voyagers ,where Phineas Bogg with the assistance of companion Jeffrey Jones are time travellers who find themselves trying to fix history, or to 'put things right' when 'people become displaced in time and find themselves a half-step away from a totally different destiny' [Harry and Wally]. In one episode, Franklin D. Roosevelt became a movie director and it was up to Phineas and Jeffrey to set him on the right course to the presidency of the United States. This is another show that would find its heroes travelling to far-flung places and times, a plot device that Don Bellisario wanted to avoid. Dean Stockwell (left) and Scott Bakula (right) as Al Calavicci and Sam Beckett Sam soon learns that the man he replaced in the past (or "leaped into", in the show's parlance) is an Air Force test pilot who was about to be killed during a botched flight. Al explains that their best theory to what's going on is that "God, time, faith, or whatever" wants Sam to save the man (as well as his wife and unborn child) before he can "leap out". Sam does so and disappears, but instead of returning to his o |
The interrobang is a punctuation mark that consist of the superimposition of an exclamation mark and what other punctuation mark? | 13 Little-Known Punctuation Marks We Should Be Using | Mental Floss 13 Little-Known Punctuation Marks We Should Be Using Josh Moore Like us on Facebook Because sometimes periods, commas, colons, semi-colons, dashes, hyphens, apostrophes, question marks, exclamation points, quotation marks, brackets, parentheses, braces, and ellipses won't do. 1. Interrobang You probably already know the interrobang, thanks to its excellent moniker and increasing popularity. Though the combination exclamation point and question mark can be replaced by using one of each (You did what!? or You don't read mental_floss?!), it's fun to see the single glyph getting a little more love lately. 2. Percontation Point or Rhetorical Question Mark The backward question mark was proposed by Henry Denham in 1580 as an end to a rhetorical question, and was used until the early 1600s. 3. Irony Mark It looks a lot like the percontation point, but the irony mark's location is a bit different, as it is smaller, elevated, and precedes a statement to indicate its intent before it is read. Alcanter de Brahm introduced the idea in the 19th century, and in 1966 French author Hervé Bazin proposed a similar glyph in his book, Plumons l’Oiseau, along with 5 other innovative marks. 4. Love Point Among Bazin's proposed new punctuation was the love point, made of two question marks, one mirrored, that share a point. The intended use, of course, was to denote a statement of affection or love, as in "Happy anniversary [love point]" or "I have warm fuzzies [love point]" If it were easier to type, I think this one might really take off. 5. Acclamation Point Bazin described this mark as "the stylistic representation of those two little flags that float above the tour bus when a president comes to town." Acclamation is a "demonstration of goodwill or welcome," so you could use it to say "I'm so happy to see you [acclamationpoint]" or "Viva Las Vegas [acclamationpoint]" 6. Certitude Point Need to say something with unwavering conviction? End your declaration with the certitude point, another of Bazin's designs. 7. Doubt Point This is the opposite of the certitude point, and thus is used to end a sentence with a note of skepticism. 8. Authority Point Bazin's authority point "shades your sentence" with a note of expertise, "like a parasol over a sultan." (Well, I was there and that's what happened.) Likewise, it's also used to indicate an order or advice that should be taken seriously, as it comes from a voice of authority. 9. SarcMark The SarcMark (short for "sarcasm mark") was invented, copyrighted and trademarked by Paul Sak, and while it hasn't seen widespread use, Sak markets it as "The official, easy-to-use punctuation mark to emphasize a sarcastic phrase, sentence or message." Because half the fun of sarcasm is pointing it out [SarcMark]. 10. Snark Mark This, like the copyrighted SarcMark, is used to indicate that a sentence should be understood beyond the literal meaning. Unlike the SarcMark, this one is copyright free and easy to type: it's just a period followed by a tilde. 11. Asterism This cool-looking but little-used piece of punctuation used to be the divider between subchapters in books or to indicate minor breaks in a long text. It's almost obsolete, since books typically now use three asterisks in a row to break within chapters (***) or simply skip an extra line. It seems a shame to waste such a great little mark, though. Maybe we should bring this one back. 12 & 13. Exclamation Comma & Question Comma Now you can be excited or inquisitive without having to end a sentence! A Canadian patent was filed for these in 1992, but it lapsed in 1995, so use them freely, but not too often. Big thanks to Scarlett and LeAnn for helping translate Bazin's notes! |
April 10, 1912 saw a “moderately famous” ship, some called the Titanic, leave what English port on its’ first and only voyage? | Titanic - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google The Making of Titanic The Royal Mail Steamer Titanic was the product of intense competition among rival shipping lines in the first half of the 20th century. In particular, the White Star Line found itself in a battle for steamship primacy with Cunard, a venerable British firm with two standout ships that ranked among the most sophisticated and luxurious of their time. Cunard’s Mauretania began service in 1907 and immediately set a speed record for the fastest transatlantic crossing that it held for 22 years. Cunard’s other masterpiece, Lusitania , launched the same year and was lauded for its spectacular interiors. It met its tragic end–and entered the annals of world history–on May 7, 1915, when a torpedo fired by a German U-boat sunk the ship, killing nearly 1,200 of the 1,959 people on board and precipitating the United States’ entry into World War I . Did You Know? Passengers traveling first class on Titanic were roughly 44 percent more likely to survive than other passengers. The same year that Cunard unveiled its two magnificent liners, J. Bruce Ismay, chief executive of White Star, discussed the construction of three large ships with William J. Pirrie, chairman of the Belfast-based shipbuilding company Harland and Wolff. Part of a new “Olympic” class of liners, they would each measure 882 feet in length and 92.5 feet at their broadest point, making them the largest of their time. In March 1909, work began in the massive Harland and Wolff yard on the second of these ships, Titanic, and continued nonstop until the spring of 1911. On May 31, 1911, Titanic’s immense hull–at the time, the largest movable manmade object in the world–made its way down the slipways and into the River Lagan in Belfast. More than 100,000 people attended the launching, which took just over a minute and went off without a hitch. The hull was immediately towed to a mammoth fitting-out dock where thousands of workers would spend most of the next year building the ship’s decks, constructing her lavish interiors and installing the 29 giant boilers that would power her two main steam engines. Titanic’s Fatal Flaws According to some hypotheses, Titanic was doomed from the start by the design so many lauded as state-of-the-art. The Olympic-class ships featured a double bottom and 15 watertight bulkheads equipped with electric watertight doors which could be operated individually or simultaneously by a switch on the bridge. It was these watertight bulkheads that inspired Shipbuilder magazine, in a special issue devoted to the Olympic liners, to deem them “practically unsinkable.” But the watertight compartment design contained a flaw that may have been a critical factor in Titanic’s sinking: While the individual bulkheads were indeed watertight, water could spill from one compartment into another. Several of Titanic’s Cunard-owned contemporaries, by contrast, already boasted innovative safety features devised to avoid this very situation. Had White Star taken a cue from its competitor, it might have saved Titanic from disaster. The second critical safety lapse that contributed to the loss of so many lives was the number of lifeboats carried on Titanic. Those 16 boats, along with four Engelhardt “collapsibles,” could accommodate 1,178 people. Titanic when full could carry 2,435 passengers, and a crew of approximately 900 brought her capacity to more than 3,300 people. As a result, even if the lifeboats were loaded to full capacity during an emergency evacuation, there were available seats for only one-third of those on board. While unthinkably inadequate by today’s standards, Titanic’s supply of lifeboats actually exceeded the British Board of Trade’s regulations. Titanic Sets Sail The largest passenger steamship ever built, Titanic created quite a stir when it departed for its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912. After stops in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now known as Cobh), Ireland, the ship set sail for New York with 2,240 passengers and crew—or “souls,” the expression th |
‘The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville Nine that day;’ opens what 1888 poem by Ernest Thayer? | Casey at the Bat by Ernest Thayer on Baseball Almanac by Ernest Lawrence Thayer � Published: The Examiner (06-03-1888) The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day: The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play. And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same, A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game. A straggling few got up to go in deep despair. The rest Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast; They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that - We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat. But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake, And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake; So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat, For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat. But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all, And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball; And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred, There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third. Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell; It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell; It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat, For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat. There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place; There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face. And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat, No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat. Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt; Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt. Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip, Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip. And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air, And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there. Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped- "That ain't my style," said Casey. "Strike one," the umpire said. From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar, Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore. "Kill him! Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand; And its likely they'd a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand. With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone; He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on; He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew; But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two." "Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud; But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed. They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain, And they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again. The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate; He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate. And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go, And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow. Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright; The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout; But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out. "Phin" Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer � The "audio moment" below is the actual voice of De Wolf Hopper and you will hear some slight variations in his delivery. Click the Radio to Hear De Wolf Hopper Perform Casey at the Bat When William De Wolf Hopper performed the poem at Wallack's Theatre, on Broadway and 30th Street in New York City, players from the New York Giants and Chicago White Stockings were guests in the auditorium. Ernest Lawrence Thayer actually wrote three versions of Casey at the Bat � the first printing, a self-corrupted version, and the revised version. |
Broad, Claymore, and Epee are types of what? | Sword Types Sword Types Giving a short list of sword types seems to be easy. Well - it isn't. For one thing, it will never end because every culture / civilization or language group had and has plenty of sword types and words for them, most of them unknown outside that culture / civilization or language group, thank God. But some of these words made it to other groups already in the past, and more and more outlandish denominations make it into English or German right now. Unfortunately, the precise meaning, if it was known at all, may get lost in the process. Contrariwise, one and the same word might have different meanings here or there or then and now. Not to mention that there is no 1 : 1 correlation between translations from language to language. The English "broadsword" translates properly to a German "Korbschwert" (= basket sword). The direct translation would be "Breitschwert". This term does exist in German - but it denotes something quite different from a "broadsword". Only one thing seems to be certain: any short definition of some term, no matter which one, will bring in protests from some camp of believers out there. So let me state on the outset: whatever I write further down, my heart isn't in it. Correct me if you like. I'll go along with you - until the next correction comes in. My own interest is not so much about the name associated with a particular type of sword but about its metallography. Since correlating sword types to metallography is mostly not a sensible thing to do, my next question is why some particular kind of sword existed at all? The user had always access to or at least some knowledge of some other types. Why did the crusaders not switch from their long straight swords to the curved ones of their opponents and vice versa? Why was the Greek kopis / falcata not used by the Romans but by their Hispanic adversaries? I know that form often follows function, and that you have to consider stabbing / thrusting vs. slashing / cutting and so on. Fighting on foot or from horseback demands different kinds of weapons, and so does the kind of armor in use at a particular era. But that does not not explain half of it. What is the advantage of a Yatagan (concave curved) relative to a scimitar (convex curved)? Blades with rather similar shapes often have quite different hilts. Why? What function was optimized? Large picture Form follows function but there are often quite different forms for the same function (like attracting members of the opposite sex; fashion in clothing relies on that but differs mightily). The hilts shown above would all go with one and the same blade, and one might ask which one is "best". One just won't get a clear answer. I'm not saying that there aren't any answers to some of these questions. There are - but not to all questions. And keep in mind that some of these answers might be wrong. Worse, there might be several and possibly conflicting answers. Quite frustrating - and quite interesting! If the present fascination with old swords and old ways of fighting with swords continues, we will get more answers and in parallel more insights into our history. In what follows I just share with you what I found out about the topic without actually doing much research. Wikipedia was very helpful but I neither claim completeness nor accuracy. I start with a table containing major sword types plus some types occurring somewhere in the Hyperscript. The links in the left column of the table lead to some more involved description further down, other links lead to modules in the bulk of the Hyperscript. Some terms highlighted in red and italics you find explained either somewhere in this module or in the glossary . Xiphos Xiphos The straight double-edged ancient Greek sword, leaf-shaped and quite similar to bronze swords and early Celtic ("Hallstatt") swords. Arming sword (Ritterschwert = knight's sword; Kampfschwert = fighting sword; Breitschwert = literally broadsword) The term is not very popular but describes "the" quintessential European sword; the basic kind of swor |
What type of animal appears in the Ferrari logo? | History of the Ferrari Prancing Horse Logo History of the Ferrari Prancing Horse Logo Logo Design Resources → The famous symbol of the Ferrari race team is a black prancing stallion on a yellow shield, usually with the letters S F (for Scuderia Ferrari), with three stripes of green, white and red (the Italian national colors) at the top. The road cars have a rectangular badge on the hood, and, optionally, the shield-shaped race logo on the sides of both front wings, close to the door. On June 17, 1923, Enzo Ferrari won a race at the Savio track in Ravenna where he met the Countess Paolina, mother of Count Francesco Baracca, an ace of the Italian air force and national hero of World War I, who used to paint a horse on the side of his planes. The Countess asked Enzo to use this horse on his cars, suggesting that it would bring him good luck. The original "prancing horse" on Baracca's airplane was painted in red on a white cloud-like shape, but Ferrari chose to have the horse in black (as it had been painted as a sign of grief on Baracca's squadron planes after the pilot was killed in action) and he added a canary yellow background as this is the color of the city of Modena, his birthplace. The Ferrari horse was, from the very beginning, markedly different from the Baracca horse in most details, the most noticeable being the tail that in the original Baracca version was pointing downward. Ferrari has used the cavallino rampante on official company stationery since 1929. Since the Spa 24 Hours of July 9, 1932, the cavallino rampante has been used on Alfa Romeos raced by Scuderia Ferrari. The motif of a prancing horse is old, it can be found on ancient coins. A similar black horse on a yellow shield is the Coat of Arms of the German city of Stuttgart, home of Mercedes-Benz and the design bureau of Porsche, both being main competitors of Alfa and Ferrari in the 1930s. The city's name derives from Stutengarten, an ancient form of the German word Gest üt, which translates into English as stud farm and into Italian as scuderia. Porsche also includes the Stuttgart sign in its corporate logo, centred in the emblem of the state of Württemberg. Stuttgart's Rössle has both rear legs firmly planted on the soil, like Baracca's horse, but unlike Ferrari's cavallino. Fabio Taglioni used the cavallino rampante on his Ducati motorbikes, as Taglioni was born at Lugo di Romagna like Baracca, and his father too was a military pilot during WWI (although not part of Baracca's squadron, as is sometimes mistakenly reported). As Ferrari's fame grew, Ducati abandoned the horse- perhaps the result of a private agreement between the two companies. The cavallino rampante is now a trademark of Ferrari. Cavallino Magazine uses the name, but not the logo. However, other companies use similar logos: Avanti, an Austrian company operating over 100 filling stations, uses a prancing horse logo which is nearly identical to Ferrari's, as does Iron Horse Bicycles. Many pay homage to the Ferrari logo, e.g. the Jamiroquai album Travelling Without Moving. |
April 12, 1861 saw the opening of the Civil War when confederate forces opened fire on what fort in the harbor of Charleston, SC? | Charleston, SC - April 1861 Maps of Fort Sumter, South Carolina (1861) Charleston, SC - April 1861 Fort Sumter April 12, 1861 On April 10, 1861, Brig. Gen. Beauregard, in command of the provisional Confederate forces at Charleston, South Carolina, demanded the surrender of the Union garrison of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. Garrison commander Anderson refused. On April 12, Confederate batteries opened fire on the fort, which was unable to reply effectively. At 2:30 pm, April 13, Major Anderson surrendered Fort Sumter, evacuating the garrison on the following day. The bombardment of Fort Sumter was the opening engagement of the American Civil War. Although there were no casualties during the bombardment, one Union artillerist was killed and three wounded (one mortally) when a cannon exploded prematurely while firing a salute during the evacuation on April 14. For history articles, photos and more visit our Fort Sumter page » |
Active up until the late 90s, when he switched to a successful acting career, who headlined the group known as the Funky Bunch? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Dealer " Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Dealer " 1-50 of 441 names. Jared Leto In the vein of musicians-turned-actors, Jared Leto is a very familiar face in recent film history. Although he has always been the lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and songwriter for American band 30 Seconds to Mars , Leto will always be remembered as an accomplished actor for the numerous, challenging projects he has taken in his life. He is known to be selective about his film roles. Jared Leto was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, to Constance "Connie" (Metrejon) and Anthony L. "Tony" Bryant. The surname "Leto" is from his stepfather. His ancestry includes English, Cajun (French), as well as Irish, German, and Scottish. Jared and his family traveled across the United States throughout his childhood, living in such states as Wyoming, Virginia and Colorado. Leto would continue this trend when he initially dropped a study of painting at Philadelphia's University of the Arts in favor of a focus on acting at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. In 1992, Leto moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career, intending to take acting roles on the side. Leto's first appearances on screen were guest appearances on the short-lived television shows Camp Wilder , Almost Home and Rebel Highway . However, his next role would change everything for Leto. While searching for film roles, he was cast in the show, My So-Called Life (TV Series 1994-1995). Leto's character was "Jordan Catalano", the handsome, dyslexic slacker, the main love interest of "Angela" (played by Claire Danes ). Leto contributed to the soundtrack of the film, and so impressed the producers initially that he was soon a regular on the show until its end. Elsewhere, Leto began taking film roles. His first theatrically released film was the ensemble piece, How to Make an American Quilt , based on a novel of the same name and starring renowned actresses Winona Ryder , Anne Bancroft , Ellen Burstyn , Jean Simmons and Alfre Woodard . The film was a modest success and, while Leto's next film, The Last of the High Kings , was a failure, Leto secured his first leading role in Prefontaine , based on long-distance runner Steven Prefontaine. The film was a financial flop, but was praised by critics, notably Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert . He also took a supporting role in the action thriller, Switchback , which starred Dennis Quaid , but the film was another failure. Leto's work was slowly becoming recognized in Hollywood, and he continued to find work in film. In 1998, everything turned for the better on all fronts. This was the year that Leto founded the band, 30 Seconds to Mars , with his brother, Shannon Leto , as well as Matt Wachter (who later left the group), and after two guitarists joined and quit, Tomo Milicevic was brought in as lead guitarist and keyboardist. As well as the formation of his now-famous band, Leto's luck in film was suddenly shooting for the better. He was cast as the lead in the horror film, Urban Legend , which told a grisly tale of a murderer who kills his victims in the style of urban legends. The film was a massive success commercially, though critics mostly disliked the film. That same year, Leto also landed a supporting role in the film, The Thin Red Line . Renowned director Terrence Malick 's first film in nearly twenty years, the film had dozens of famous actors in the cast, including Sean Penn , Woody Harrelson , John Travolta , Nick Nolte and Elias Koteas , to name a few. The film went through much editing, leaving several actors out of the final version, but Leto luckily remained in the film. The Thin Red Line was nominated for seven Oscars and was a moderate success at the box office. Leto's fame had just begun. He had supporting roles in both James Mangold 's Girl, Interrupted , and in David Fincher 's cult classic, Fight Club , dealing with masculinity, commercialism, fascism and insomnia. While Edward Norton and Brad Pitt were the lead roles, Leto took a supporting role and dyed his hair blo |
The first player (since 1880) to break the so-called color barrier in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson played his first major league game on April 15, 1947, for what team? And a bonus point if you can tell me what position he played. | Read More in American History Magazine Subscribe online and save nearly 40%!!! By mid-November the criticism became so hostile that Rickey’s own family pleaded with him to abandon his crusade for fear that it would destroy his health. The Dodger president refused, speaking only of the excitement and competitive advantage that black players would bring to Brooklyn baseball, while downplaying the moral significance he attached to integration. “The greatest untapped reservoir of raw material in the history of the game is the black race,” he contended. “The Negroes will make us winners for years to come and for that I will happily bear being called a ‘bleeding heart’ and a ‘do-gooder’ and all that humanitarian rot.” Robinson’s first test came during the 1946 preseason, even before he debuted with the Montreal Royals. Rickey named Mississippian Clay Hopper, who had worked for him since 1929, to manage the Royals. There were reports, probably true, that Hopper begged Rickey to reconsider giving him this assignment. But Rickey’s careful handling of Robinson’s jump to the big leagues would seem to suggest that he believed that having a Southerner at the helm of the Montreal club would head off some dissension among the players and that he trusted Hopper to handle any situation that might arise. Throughout the ’46 season, Robinson endured racist remarks from fans and opposing players and humiliating treatment in the South. By season’s end, the constant pressure and abuse had taken its toll—his hair began to gray, he suffered with chronic stomach trouble, and some thought he was on the brink of a nervous breakdown. Finding himself unable to eat or sleep, he went to a doctor, who concluded he was suffering from stress. “You’re not having a nervous breakdown,” the physician told him. “You’re under a lot of stress. Stay home and don’t read any newspapers, and don’t go to the ballpark for a week.” Jackie, his wife Rachel remembered, stayed home for one day. The problem, she said, “came from his not being able to fight back.” It was, as Rickey had warned him, “the cross that you must bear.” Despite the tension and distractions, Robinson managed to hit for an impressive .349 average and led the Montreal Royals to victory over the Louisville Colonels in the Little World Series. After the final game in that championship series, grateful Royals fans hoisted Robinson onto their shoulders and carried him to the locker room. Hopper shook his shortstop’s hand and said: “You’re a real ballplayer and a gentleman. It’s been wonderful having you on the team.” Robinson had made his first convert. Because Robinson’s success with Montreal had been so impressive, Rickey assumed that all the Dodgers would demand is promotion to the majors for the 1947 season. “After all,” he reasoned, “Robinson could mean a pennant, and ball players are not averse to cashing World Series checks.” To promote and protect his young black star, Rickey made some additional moves. First, in order to avoid Jim Crow restrictions, he held spring training in Havana, Cuba, instead of Florida. Next, he moved Robinson, an experienced shortstop and second baseman, to first base, where he would be spared physical contact with opposing players who might try to injure him deliberately. Finally, Rickey scheduled a seven-game series between the Dodgers and the Royals in order to showcase Robinson’s talent. “I want you to be a whirling demon against the Dodgers in this series,” Rickey told Robinson. “You have to be so good that the Dodger players themselves are going to want you on their club….I want you to hit that ball. I want you to get on base and run wild. Steal their pants off. Be the most conspicuous player on the field. The newspapermen from New York will send good stories back about you and help mold favorable public opinion.” Robinson more than obliged, batting .625 and stealing seven bases in the series. But instead of helping him, the performance served only to alienate him from his future teammates, many of whom were Southerners. Alabamian Dixie Walker drafted a petition stat |
The most expensive book ever sold, the Codex Leicester (previously the Codex Hammer), was written by what Italian polymath, who was born on April 15, 1452? | 1000+ images about Leonarda da Vinci on Pinterest | Mona lisa, Baptisms and Christ Forward Several sketches have been drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci that lead to a final painting, the Virgin and the Child with St. Anne. On this sketch of possibly St. Mary, Leonardo employed Sfumato (a technique to apply smoke for forms rather than edges to separate light and shadow). There’s no edge. It should disappear by blending same tone throughout. This also shows the master’s methodology of keeping his sketches in notes way before he was given a commission to work on a big project See More |
April 12 was the anniversary of the passing at age 62 of which US president, the 32nd office holder? | The Abraham Lincoln Code The Abraham Lincoln Code Brother Berg 1 Comment Abraham Lincoln =305. JFK was the 35th president and the only “Catholic” =35. Conspiracy =123/60. Abraham Lincoln =123/60. Abraham =123/44. Honest Abe =44. Obama is the 44th president and JFK was the 44th-term president. Kill =44. John Booth =44. Forty-Four =144. On 4/4, April Fourth =144, Lincoln had a precognitive dream of his death. He would die ‘Ten Days Later’ =144. Ten days is equivalent to 14,400 minutes. Gettysburg =144. Murder =34/79. Lincoln =34/79. Lincoln was born in “Hodgenville Kentucky” =134 and became president on 3/4. 34 is the 9th number in the Fibonacci sequence (the first president to die in office was the 9th president and the next will be the 9th to die). Kansas was the 34th and final state to join the Union before the Civil War – 34 days before Lincoln’s presidency on 3/4. Inauguration date shifted from 3/4 to 1/20 (a 43 day change) for Eisenhower, the 34th president (and 43rd-term president). Lincoln =474. Think, 4 score and 7. US President Barack Hussein Obama Dead at Fifty-Four =474. Think, holy shit. President =47/56 and he died at age 56. Lincoln was a “Whig” =47 and a “Republican” =47. John T Ford =47 (manager of Ford’s Theater). Authority =47. President Obama =477. Abraham Lincoln =60. Lincoln Nebraska =60. Ford’s Athenaeum =60 (the original name of Ford’s Theater). Boston Corbett =60 (the man who shot John Wilkes Booth). Booth =60. Birth Date: [2+12+18+09] =41. USA =41. [2+12+1+8+9] =32. America =32. Assassinated =32. America’s birthday (7+4+1+7+7+6) =32. Barack Obama =32. February 12th is the 43rd day of the year: Murdered =43. Assassination =43. Civil War =43, which began in “Charleston” =43. Lincoln died 4 years 3 days after the Civil War began. That’s the day that leaves 322 remaining. Lincoln was born in “Hodgenville Kentucky” =223/88. Presidential Assassination =888. (From the start of the Civil War on 4/12/1861 to Lincoln’s 151st death anniversary on 4/15 this year is 8088 weeks.) Notice the duration of ’61 to ’16… From the start of the American Civil War to the birth of Barack Obama is 100 years 3 months 24 days. Our so heavily coded date of 3/24 is 154 years 1 month 13 days after the war started. Date of Assassination Attempt (Willard Hotel, February 23, 1861) [2+23+18+61] = 104. He would be shot on “Good Friday” =104, the 104th day of the year. Notice that 223 connected to his birth place and the days left on his birthday. Masonic =223. The Synagogue of Satan =223. Reoccurring Numbers =223. Secret Numeric Proof =223. And [2+23+1+8+6+1] =41, matching his birth numerology. That’s 1 month 21 days (121) or 6 weeks 7 days (67) before the Civil War started. Blood Sacrifice =67/121. Date of Assassination (Ford’s Theater, April 14th, 1865. Died the following day) [4+14+18+65] =101. Assassin =101. Four Score and Seven Years =101. And curiously, with regards to the American vs British issue at the time, 101 kg = 223 lbs. This date has a life lesson number of [4+14+1+8+6+5] =38. Death =38. Killing =38. [4+1+4+1+8+6+5] =30. Slavery =30 (same numerology as the next day). [4+15+18+65] =102. The Civil War began on the 102nd day of the year. Lincoln died at the “Petersen House” =1020. United States of America =102. Slavery =102/39. [4+15+1+8+6+5] =39 (Number of Books in Old Testament). [4+15+65] =84. Jesuit =84. United States of America =84. Lawyer =84. Obama =84. This is the 105th day of the year. Masonry =105. Zionism =105. Five Eleven =105. Ford’s Athenaeum =150. From the assassination attempt to his death is exactly 216 weeks. Barack Obama is born on the 216th day of the year. Barack =216. 6x6x6 =216. That 216 week span is also 1511 days. From Lincoln’s death to the potential Obama death on 3/24 is 150 years 11 months 10 days (1511). If we connect to our other target of 5/23 it’s 151 years 1 month 10 days (151111). Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones =1511. And they’re playing Cuba on Good Friday – the day Lincoln was shot. Ford’s Theater’s address is 511 10th St NW, Washington DC. From the end of the Civil War to 3/ |
The assassination of which Austrian royalty precipitated World War I? | 1000+ images about Austrian Royalty on Pinterest | Bohemia, Sissi and Prague Learn more at tumblr.com Franz Ferdinand (18 December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was an Archduke of Austria-Este, Austro-Hungarian and Prince of Hungary and Bohemia, and from 1889 until his death, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. His assassination in Sarajevo precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia. This caused Germany with Austria-Hungary and the Allies of World War I (countries allied with Serbia) to declare war on each other, starting World War. More |
Which of the Great Lakes does not border on Canada? | Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor | May 3, 2013 06:40pm ET MORE Credit: Stasys Eidiejus Shutterstock The Great Lakes — Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Erie — make up the largest body of fresh water on Earth, accounting for one-fifth of the freshwater surface on the planet at 6 quadrillion gallons. The area of all the Great Lakes is 95,160 square miles (246,463 square kilometers). The lakes are on the U.S.-Canadian border, touching Ontario in Canada and Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York in the United States. About 34 million people in the United States and Canada live in the Great Lakes basin. More than 3,500 species of plants and animals inhabit the Great Lakes basin, including 170-plus species of fish. Today, the Great Lakes are popular recreation spots for boating, fishing and other recreational activities and still serve as an important mode of transportation of goods, but they have not always been in their current form. About 14,000 years ago, the Great Lakes area was covered with a glacier that was more than a half-mile (1 km) thick. As the glacier melted, it slowly moved toward Canada and left behind a series of large depressions that filled with water. These formed the basic shape of the Great Lakes, and about 10,000 years ago the Great Lakes took the form that is familiar today. The Mackinac Bridge connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas at the straits between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Credit: lphoto Shutterstock While the area had been inhabited for a very long time before European explorers arrived, Étienne Brûlé (circa 1592-1632), an advance man for the French explorer Samuel de Champlain (circa 1567-1635), is generally credited as the first European to discover the Great Lakes. Brûlé is believed to have reached Lake Huron around 1615, and went on to explore Lake Ontario. There are a number of rivers and tributaries connecting the Great Lakes. The Straits of Mackinac connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and there is such a steady flow of water between these two bodies that they could be considered one lake. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are connected by the Niagara River, including Niagara Falls. The St. Lawrence River connects Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which leads out to the Atlantic Ocean. The Great Lakes are dotted with more than 30,000 islands. While many of the islands are small and uninhabitable, the largest is Lake Huron’s Manitoulin Island (1,068 square miles or 2,766 square km), which is also the largest island in any inland body of water on the planet. There have been a number of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, as storms and reefs can make navigation treacherous. The last and one of the most famous shipwrecks was that of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a storm on Nov. 10, 1975, killing the crew of 29. Quick facts about the five Great Lakes: Lake Erie: The name was derived from erielhonan, the Iroquoian word for long tail, which describes its shape. It is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes when measured in surface area (9,910 square miles / 25,700 square km.) and the smallest by water volume (116 cubic miles / 484 cubic km). Lake Huron: Named for the Wyandot Indians, or Hurons, who lived there.Lake Huron is the second largest Great Lake by surface area (23,000 square miles / 59,600 square km) and has the longest shoreline (3,827 miles / 6,157 km), taking into account its many islands. A view of Niagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls) from the Canadian side. |
On the US flag, are the more red stripes? Or white stripes? | Why 7 Red and 6 White Stripes | American Flags Forum Why 7 Red and 6 White Stripes Why 7 red and 6 white stripes... lovemygrandkids said: I thought I read somewhere the reason for 7 red and 6 white stripes. I know that the total number stands for the 13 original colonies. However, my question is why not 6 red and 7 white? I hope you understand my question. I remember reading that there was a reason for choosing 7 red stripes...not 6; and vice versa. It had something to do with symbolism and what the red represented. Thanks for pondering my question. Bianca sarahw Guest Bianca, I don't think there really was a reason for seven red stripes and six white stripes. Many people have tried to attach symbolism to the colors that simply wasn't there when the flag was designed. Some say George Washington remarked that the red represented the mother country and the white was separating the red, a symbol of liberty. The theory, then, is that the white is intersecting the red so that's why red is on the top and bottom. Other symbolism attached to the flag includes that red is blood or courage and white is purity or innocence. Maybe you need more courage than you need purity when you're building a nation? OK, that was a joke, but I think the number of stripes of each color maybe can't be called a coincidence, there's no historic record of what the designers were thinking. Sarah I would like to know what each color represents on the flag. Can anyone tell me? Peter Ansoff USA Flag Site Admin I would like to know what each color represents on the flag. Can anyone tell me? The colors of the US flag came from the colors of the British flag. The resolution that created the flag in 1777 did not say anything about the symbolism of the colors. When the Great Seal of the United States was adopted in 1782, the explanation of the seal said: "The colours of the pales are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue, the colour of the Chief signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice." However, this was an after-the-fact explanation, because the flag had already existed for 5 years before it was written. Peter Ansoff [email protected] New Member Thank you peter. I also heard that the red stood for the blood lost gaining our freedom. Is that true? Peter Ansoff USA Flag Site Admin Hi, I also heard that the red stood for the blood lost gaining our freedom. Is that true? Again, the colors don't officially stand for anything -- they're the result of our flag's descent from the British flag. Indivdual writers and poets have come up with lots of different ideas of what the colors mean to them, but those are just artistic license. Not all of their ideas are necessarily patriotic, either. A British poet in the early 19th century compared the red and white stripes to the scars on the backs of American slaves who were whipped by their masters. Thanks for joining -- hope you enjoy the forum! Peter Ansoff Captgio New Member Greetings Peter, Do you know where the stripes originated? Dutch Masters and the church. Go research the 7 pillars. Go read about Flag Author Richardson and his wifes flags that were debunked. 13 Stars and 7 stripes flag, merchants of CT and MA. The great seal and all flag documents where kept in Stratford CT for a time before Washington was built. The stripes are origin to the church going back to Holland and Calvinism! The Stripes are not origin to the Sons of Liberty, 13 Stripes symbolic to States united by the church. 13 white Stars representing states in a blue canton seperated from the Stripes or church control! Peter Ansoff USA Flag Site Admin Hello, Captgio, Do you have any evidence for any of this? Stripes on flags have historically been used by many entities. Peter Ansoff www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,861583,00.html - Similar I have studied Towers work and he is dead on! Read about the section Mass colonies and CT colonies, the 4 joined! This is when new England was called the United Colonies and then the United States! The Sal |
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to tell me how long until the tape self destructed in the opening scenes of Mission:Impossible? | Mission: Impossible II (2000) - Quotes - IMDb Mission: Impossible II (2000) Quotes Showing all 31 items Mission Commander Swanbeck : [during a breifing in Sevile, Spain] Mr. Hunt, this isn't mission difficult, it's mission impossible. "Difficult" should be a walk in the park for you. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Mission Commander Swanbeck : [seeing and hearing his briefing through sunglasses and it's earpieces] Good morning, Mr. Hunt. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves the recovery of a stolen item designated "Chimera." You may select any two team members, but it is essential that the third member of your team be Nyah Nordoff-Hall. She is a civilian, and a highly capable professional thief. You have forty-eight hours to recruit Miss Hall and meet me in Seville to receive your assignment. As always, should any member of your team be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. And Mr. Hunt, the next time you go on holiday, please be good enough to let us know where you're going. This message will self-destruct in five seconds. Ethan Hunt : [5 seconds before he throws the sunglasses in front of him] I let you know where I'm going, I won't be on holiday. |
Dying on April 12, 1981, what boxer, nicknamed the Brown Bomber, was named the greatest heavyweight of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization? | JOE "Brown Bomber" LOUIS ☆☆☆ Highlights & Knockouts - YouTube JOE "Brown Bomber" LOUIS ☆☆☆ Highlights & Knockouts Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 29, 2016 Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), best known as Joe Louis, was an American professional boxer. He held the world heavyweight championship from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Nicknamed the "Brown Bomber". Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 26 championship fights; a 27th fight, against Ezzard Charles, was a challenge to Charles' heavyweight title and so is not included in Louis' reign. Louis was victorious in 25 title defenses, a world record second only to Julio César Chávez with 27. In 2005, Louis was ranked as the #1 heavyweight of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization, and was ranked #1 on The Ring magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time. Louis' cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. He is widely regarded as the first African American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States, and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II. He was instrumental in integrating the game of golf, breaking the sport's color barrier in America by appearing under a sponsor's exemption in a PGA event in 1952. Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League, and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course, situated south of Chicago in Riverdale, Illinois, are named in his honor. ======================================================= |
What play was Abraham Lincoln watching at the time of his assassination? | Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination A+E Networks Introduction On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor and Confederate sympathizer, fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln at a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The attack came only five days after Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his massive army at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War. Google Abraham Lincoln’s killer, John Wilkes Booth , was a Maryland native born in 1838 who remained in the North during the Civil War despite his Confederate sympathies. As the conflict entered its final stages, he and several associates hatched a plot to kidnap the president and take him to Richmond, the Confederate capital. However, on March 20, 1865, the day of the planned kidnapping, Lincoln failed to appear at the spot where Booth and his six fellow conspirators lay in wait. Two weeks later, Richmond fell to Union forces. In April, with Confederate armies near collapse across the South, Booth came up with a desperate plan to save the Confederacy. Did You Know? The search for John Wilkes Booth was one of the largest manhunts in history, with 10,000 federal troops, detectives and police tracking down the assassin. Learning that Lincoln was to attend Laura Keene’s acclaimed performance of “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre in Washington , D.C., on April 14, Booth—himself a well-known actor at the time—masterminded the simultaneous assassination of Lincoln, Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William H. Seward. By murdering the president and two of his possible successors, Booth and his co-conspirators hoped to throw the U.S. government into disarray. Lincoln occupied a private box above the stage with his wife Mary, a young army officer named Henry Rathbone and Rathbone’s fiancé, Clara Harris, the daughter of New York Senator Ira Harris. The Lincolns arrived late for the comedy, but the president was reportedly in a fine mood and laughed heartily during the production. History Channel Online Course – Lincoln Assassination At 10:15, Booth slipped into the box and fired his .44-caliber single-shot derringer into the back of Lincoln’s head. After stabbing Rathbone, who immediately rushed at him, in the shoulder, Booth leapt onto the stage and shouted, “Sic semper tyrannis!” (“Thus ever to tyrants!”–the Virginia state motto). At first, the crowd interpreted the unfolding drama as part of the production, but a scream from the first lady told them otherwise. Although Booth broke his leg in the fall, he managed to leave the theater and escape from Washington on horseback. A 23-year-old doctor named Charles Leale was in the audience and hastened to the presidential box immediately upon hearing the shot and Mary Lincoln’s scream. He found the president slumped in his chair, paralyzed and struggling to breathe. Several soldiers carried Lincoln to a house across the street and placed him on a bed. When the surgeon general arrived at the house, he concluded that Lincoln could not be saved and would die during the night. Vice President Andrew Johnson, members of Lincoln’s cabinet and several of the president’s closest friends stood vigil by Lincoln’s bedside until he was officially pronounced dead at 7:22 a.m. The first lady lay on a bed in an adjoining room with her eldest son Robert at her side, overwhelmed with shock and grief. The president’s body was placed in a temporary coffin, draped with a flag and escorted by armed cavalry to the White House , where surgeons conducted a thorough autopsy. Edward Curtis, an Army surgeon in attendance, later described the scene, recounting that a bullet clattered into a waiting basin during the doctors’ removal of Lincoln’s brain. He wrote that the team stopped to stare at the offending weapon, “the cause of such mighty changes in the world’s history as we may perhaps never realize.” During the autopsy, Mary Lincoln sent the surgeons a note requesting that they clip a lock of Lincoln’s hair for her. News of |
The largest electric power-producing facility and the largest concrete structure in the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lake was created by the construction of what dam? | Grand Coulee Dam ~ Hydroelectric Energy 5:35 AM Posted by Energetic Grand Coulee Dam is a hydroelectric gravity dam on the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington. It is the largest electric power-producing facility and the largest concrete structure in the United States. It is the fifth largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world, as of the year 2008. The reservoir is called Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lake, named after the United States President who presided over the completion of the dam. The foundation was built by the MWAK Company, a joint effort of several contractors united for this purpose. Consolidated Builders Incorporated, including industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, completed the dam. The United States Bureau of Reclamation with then chief designing engineer, John L. Savage supervised the design and construction and the Bureau continues to operate the dam today. Folk singer Woody Guthrie was commissioned by the Bonneville Power Administration to write songs about the Columbia Basin Project; the songs Roll On Columbia and Grand Coulee Dam are part of that series. The Grand Coulee Dam is almost a mile long at 5223 feet (1586 m). The spillway is 1,650 feet (503 m) wide. At 550 feet (168 m), it is taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza; all the pyramids at Giza could fit within the total area of its base. Its hydraulic height of 380 feet (115 m) is more than twice that of Niagara Falls. There is enough concrete to build a four-foot wide, four-inch deep sidewalk twice around the equator. Grand Coulee Dam 47°57.4′N 118°59′W Background The dam was built under the auspices of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Columbia Basin Project for irrigation of desert areas of the Pacific Northwest and for the production of electricity. Proposals for the dam would stir significant controversy as it evolved from a small to large scale project. A Spokane group wanted a safer 134-mile (216 km) gravity flow canal from the Pend Oreille River at Albeni Falls. And the original low dam design would have been useful for regulating navigation flows, and for hydroelectric power, but it would have been too far below the top of the canyon to make it useful for irrigation of the fertile loess soil of the basin. The controversy over which project should go forward was a central issue of Washington state politics in the 1920s. By the 1930s, after thirteen years of debate and several studies, and with the Depression in full swing, Roosevelt was eager for large public works. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the dam as a Public Works Administration project, and Congress appropriated funding for the low dam. Two years later, the Bureau of Reclamation switched plans from a low 200-300 ft. dam to one of around 500 ft. making it far more expensive, and technically challenging. Construction Excavation of the site began on July 16, 1933. The initial construction plan was for a shorter dam with one partial completed powerhouse with available expansion from 6 units to 18. During construction, the design was changed to the higher specification in order to employ more people, generate more electricity, and to enlarge the irrigation capacity. Construction was completed in January 1942, soon after the U.S. entered World War II. A total of 77 men died. Its height is 1330 (about 405.5 meters) feet above sea level at the roadway, the reservoir height is measured when water reaches the top of the drumgates which is 1290 feet (about 393 meters) above sea level (10 feet (about 3 meters) below the roadway). The dam design was supervised by John L. Savage with Frank A. Banks as chief construction engineer. For several years it was the largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world. The primary goal of irrigation was postponed as the wartime need for electricity increased. Aluminum smelting was vital to the war effort, and to airplane construction in particular. The electricity was also used to power plutonium production reactors and reprocessing facilities at the Hanford Site, which was part of the th |
Marked by a violent fear of watter, what is the common name for the disease hydrophobia? | Rabies | definition of rabies by Medical dictionary Rabies | definition of rabies by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/rabies Definition Rabies is an acute viral disease of the central nervous system that affects humans and other mammals but is most common in carnivores (flesh-eaters). It is sometimes referred to as a zoonosis , or disease of animals that can be communicated to humans. Rabies is almost exclusively transmitted through saliva from the bite of an infected animal. Another name for the disease is hydrophobia, which literally means "fear of water," a symptom shared by half of all people infected with rabies. Other symptoms include fever , depression, confusion, painful muscle spasms, sensitivity to touch, loud noise, and light, extreme thirst, painful swallowing, excessive salivation, and loss of muscle tone. If rabies is not prevented by immunization, it is almost always fatal. Description Cases of rabies in humans are very infrequent in the United States and Canada, averaging one or two a year (down from over 100 cases annually in 1900), but the worldwide incidence is estimated to be between 30,000 and 50,000 cases each year. These figures are based on data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1997 and updated in 2002. Rabies is most common in developing countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, particularly India. Dog bites are the major origin of infection for humans in developing countries, but other important host animals may include the wolf, mongoose, raccoon, jackal, and bat. A group of researchers in India found that monkeys as well as dogs were frequent vectors of rabies. The team also reported that the male:female ratio of rabies patients in India is 4:1. Most deaths from rabies in the United States and Canada result from bat bites; the most recent fatality was a 66-year-old man in California who died in September 2003. The death of a nine-year-old girl in Quebec in the fall of 2000 was the first case of human rabies in Canada since 1985. Public health officials eventually determined that the girl had been bitten while she was sleeping by a silver-haired bat that had gotten into the family's home. On October 18, 2004, a Wisconsin teenager was diagnosed with full-blown rabies after suffering from a minor bat bite on September 12, 2004. Miraculously, she was cured of rabies after doctors induced coma and administered four antiviral drugs to her. Since the therapy was only given and successful for one case, its curative properties needs to be corroborated by other cases before it will be considered a viable treatment option. The case and the physicians' findings will be published in a medical journal. People whose work frequently brings them in contact with animals are considered to be at higher risk than the general population. This would include those in the fields of veterinary medicine, animal control, wildlife work, and laboratory work involving live rabies virus. People in these occupations and residents of or travelers to areas where rabies is a widespread problem should consider being immunized. In late 2002, rabies re-emerged as an important public health issue. Dr. Charles E. Rupprecht, director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Rabies Reference and Research, has listed several factors responsible for the increase in the number of rabies cases worldwide: Rapid evolution of the rabies virus. Bats in the United States have developed a particularly infectious form of the virus. Increased diversity of animal hosts for the disease. Changes in the environment that are bringing people and domestic pets into closer contact with infected wildlife. Increased movement of people and animals across international borders. In one recent case, a man who had contracted rabies in the Philippines was not diagnosed until he began to feel ill in the United Kingdom. Lack of advocacy about rabies. Causes and symptoms Rabies is caused by a rod- or bullet-shaped virus that belongs to the family Rhabdoviridae. The rabies virus is a me |
April 8, 1891 saw the birth of Ole Kirk Christiansen who founded a company whose name means either play well in Danish or I put together in Latin. What company are we talking about? | 1 APRIL 1 APRIL All Fools Day (April Fools Day). 1766: From about this date, William Reeves, the English supplier and maker of artists materials, began to sell the first paintboxes with watercolour tablets. 1815: Birth of Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck (Schönhausen), Prussian statesman, known as the Iron Chancellor. 1875: The British preoccupation with the weather was given the additional benefit of the first weather chart published by The Times. Appropriately, the US chose this day, 1960, to launch their first weather satellite. 1885: Birth of Clementine Ogilvy Spencer-Churchill (Hozier), wife of Sir Winston Churchill, whom she married in 1908. 1891: The telephone link between London and Paris began operating. 1899: The first time British troops fought alongside US troops was at Apia in the Samoan Campaign. 1908: The Territorial Army, a force of volunteer soldiers mainly for home defence, was formed in Britain. 1909: The first double-decker buses in Britain began running in Widnes, Cheshire. 1918: The Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps merged to become the Royal Air Force. 1924: Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years imprisonment for his abortive beer hall putsch in Munich the previous November. The intimidated court agreed to him being paroled within six months. 1945: The US forces invaded Okinawa. The battle with the Japanese lasted until 6 June. 1948: The Berlin blockade began with Soviet troops enforcing road and rail blocks between Berlin and the Allied Western Zone. To solve the problem, the Allies mounted a massive airlift. 1967: Britains first ombudsman, Sir Edward Compton, began work. 1979: Ayatollah Khomeini declared Iran an Islamic republic. 1984: US singer Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father during a violent row, on the eve of his 45th birthday. 1989: Despite threats of non-payment and other protests, the Community Charge or Poll Tax was introduced in Scotland. 1990: The longest prison riot in British history began at Strangeways Prison, Manchester and lasted until the 25th. One remand prisoner died. 2 APRIL 742: Birth of Charlemagne, French Holy Roman Emperor who was crowned by the Pope on Christmas Day, 800. 1792: The US mint was established in the nations capital, then Philadelphia. 1801: The British Fleet with Nelson on board the Elephant, engaged the Danish Fleet in the Battle of Copenhagen. When Admiral Parker signalled Nelson to end the attack, Nelson, who was Second-in-Command, pressed the telescope to his blind eye, claimed he could see no order and continued the action until the Danish Fleet were totally subdued. 1838: Birth of Léon (Michel) Gambetta, French politician who escaped from Paris during the Franco-Prussian War in a hot air balloon. He went to Tours, where he continued as dictator of France and, in 1871, founded the Third Republic. 1860: The first parliament in Italy met at Turin. 1873: Almost 14 years after the US, British trains were fitted with toilets, but only for sleeping cars. Day carriages were fitted in 1881. Third class passengers werent able to spend a penny until 1886. 1877: At Wests amphitheatre in London, Zazel became the first beautiful lady fired from a monstrous cannon. 1884: The London debtors prison, the notorious Fleet Prison, now in an appalling state, was finally closed. 1905: The Simplon Tunnel under the Alps linking Switzerland and Italy was officially opened. 1921: The IRA took delivery of their first consignment of Tommy guns (their nickname derived from their potential targets, British Tommies), which were designed for them by Oscar Payne and Theodore Eickhoff of Hartford, Connecticut. 1939: The Spanish Civil War officially ended. 1977: Charlotte Brew on Barony Fort became the first woman to ride in a Grand National. Her mount fell at the 27th fence. The winner was Red Rum, scoring his third win, the only horse ever to achieve this. 1979: Israeli Prime Minister Begin met President Sadat in Cairo, and became the first Israeli leader to visit Egypt. 1982: Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. 3 APRIL 1367: Birth of |
Made famous by Catherine Bach (and I guess later by Jessica Simpson), tight and very abbreviated cut-off jean shorts have come to affectionately known as what? | Arleana Waller Blog: 100 Most Memorable Female TV Characters less than a minute ago http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/03/02/10... March is Women's History Month, which makes it the perfect time for our countdown of the 100 best female TV characters in prime-time history. You may love some of them, you may hate some of them, but it's a sure bet that all of these TV women will spark memories of some of the best tube-watchin' TV land has offered. Sue Sylvester100. Sue Sylvester 'Glee' (2009-present) | Played By: Jane Lynch The enthusiastic manner in which she embraces her role as McKinley High villain alone makes the show worth watching. Sue's motivation in her anti?New Directions plotting is the continued success of her Cheerios, the school's cheerleading squad, but no matter what her reasons, her trademark track suits, brilliantly biting quips, and devotion to sister Jean have made her one of the most compelling (and quotable) characters on TV these days. Daisy Duke, Dukes of Hazzard99. Daisy Duke 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-85) | Played By: Catherine Bach Waitress at the Boar's Nest, object of affection for deputy Enos, and as skilled a driver and sharpshooter as either of her male cousins Luke and Bo, Daisy will still always be most associated with the short shorts forever known as Daisy Dukes. Nancy Botwin, Weeds98. Nancy Botwin 'Weeds' (2005-present) | Played By: Mary-Louise Parker What's a soccer mom to do when her husband unexpectedly dies and leaves her to raise two rambunctious sons on her own? Launch her own drug business, of course. Not content to simply sling weed to her fellow suburbanites, Nancy's business has taken her to some strange, near-death places, two more marriages, another baby and, looming next season, likely jail. Flo Castleberry97. Flo Castleberry 'Alice' (1976-85) | Played By: Polly Holliday The red bouffant-wearing, gum-smacking, man-chasing waitress at Mel's Diner wasn't exactly the best slinger of hash in Phoenix, but she was a fun and sassy, always ready with a flirtatious greeting for the customers, a helping hand for pals Alice and Vera, and a snappy comeback for grumpy Mel, most famously telling her boss to "Kiss my grits!" Dee, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia96. Dee Reynolds 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' (2005-present) | Played By: Kaitlin Olson Though she's as wacky, selfish and ethically ambiguous as the rest of The Gang, "Sweet Dee" is often the butt of their jokes. A lesser female would crumble under such treatment -- which includes constant references to her alleged bird-like appearance and taunts about her failed acting career and mysterious pregnancy -- but Dee simply meets Dennis, Charlie, Mac and Frank's unchivalrous behavior with unladylike, but deserved, reactions of her own. Abby Sciuto, NCIS95. Abby Sciuto 'NCIS' (2003-present) | Played By: Pauley Perrette Is her goth dress and vast knowledge of all things death-related a contradiction to her upbeat personality and general happiness with her job? Only if you believe in stereotypes. Besides, what's not to love about a woman with a farting toy hippo named Bert? Sam Carter Stargate SG 194. Sam Carter 'Stargate SG-1' (1997-2007) | Played By: Amanda Tapping She was an astrophysicist and pilot whose efforts helped bring the Stargate program into existence and who actually led the Atlantis adventure for a year, prompting Stargate leader Jack O'Neill to refer to her brain as a national resource. Brenda Walsh, Beverly Hills 9021093. Brenda Walsh 'Beverly Hills, 90210' (1990-2000) | Played By: Shannen Doherty Whiny, self-obsessed and flighty, Brenda was a teen both envied by real-life teens -- partly because she was surrounded by hunky boyfriend Dylan and equally hunky twin brother Brandon -- but also so hated that she inspired the creation of the "I Hate Brenda" fan newsletter. Chrissie, Three's Company92. Chrissy Snow 'Three's Company' (1977-84) | Played By: Suzanne Somers The quintessential dumb blonde character, Chrissy (real name: Christmas Snow) kicked the stereotype up a notch, dishing out double entrendres and |
Where must a boxer stand when his opponent is knocked down? | Goals of Boxing - How Boxing Works | HowStuffWorks How Boxing Works Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Marines If there isn't a knock out, judges will award points based on scoring punches. The boxer with the most points at the end, wins. A boxer's goal is to knock his opponent down, stunning him so severely that he can not regain his feet before the referee counts to ten. This is called a knockout (KO), and results in a victory for the boxer still standing. When a boxer knocks his opponent down, he must retreat to a neutral corner, i.e., not one of the corners where the boxers' trainers wait to assist them between rounds. If the knocked-down boxer can stand quickly enough, the referee (the only person allowed in the ring other than the boxers) makes sure he's OK and able to defend himself, and the fight goes on. Sometimes the rules call for a mandatory eight count. That is, even if the boxer jumps to his feet immediately, the referee makes him wait until he's counted to eight to rejoin the fight. In some rules systems, if a boxer is knocked down three times in one fight, the result is a technical knockout (TKO). This is usually recorded as a KO on the winning boxer's record. A TKO may also occur when the referee, a ringside doctor, a boxer's trainer or the boxer himself decides that he is too injured to carry on with the fight. Some rules allow a knocked-down boxer to be "saved by the bell." If the round ends while he is down, but before the referee finished his ten count, the boxer can return to his corner and get the one-minute rest period. Other rules systems do not allow this -- the ten count continues even after the round ends. Often, a match will end without either fighter being KOed. In this case, the winner of the match will be determined by judges, and the result is known as a decision. Professional matches use three judges (or sometimes two judges plus the referee). Olympic boxing uses five judges. There are variations in scoring systems, as well, but they all boil down to this: the judges watch each round and determine which boxer won that round. They assign points to each boxer for winning a round. The points for all the judges are tallied at the end of the match, and the boxer with the most points (or rounds) is declared the winner. In the next section, we'll take a look at the boxing scoring system. Up Next |
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In the pre-history of man, what age followed the Bronze Age? | Prehistoric Ages. Categories of Time. Eons and Eras Prehistoric / Archaeological Periods The Stone Age Archaeologists and historians place the Stone Age as that period of human development when most of the tools used by human beings were made from stone. The evidence available to us currently shows that while the this phase of early human development took place in different parts of the globe, the dates for the Stone Age was different for different parts of the world. It varies depending on the dates assigned to stone implements discovered in a region. As a consequence, dates for the Stone Age have changed with every discovery and the development of dating methods. There is evidence of stone implements having been used in Africa as early as 2.5 million years ago, 1.8 million years ago in Asia, and a million years ago in Europe. Therefore, current theory places the earliest development of human beings in Africa. During the Stone Age of human development, the earth also experienced an Ice Age some 1.6 million to 10,000 years ago. The Stone Age in an area ends with evidence of the earliest known metal implements, and generally ends between 6,000 and 4,000 BCE. The Stone Age is further divided into: • Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age - 2.5 million to 15,000 years ago - a time period that spans 95% of human history): the age in which stone tools were chipped or flaked. (see the page on Anghilak cave, Uzbekistan ) • Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age, also called the Epipaleolithic Age - 15,000 to 10,000 years ago): the age in which microliths, small, geometric-shaped stone artefacts were attached to wood, antler, or bone to form implements such as arrows, spears, or scythes. • Neolithic Age (New Stone Age - 10,000 to 6,000-4,000 years ago): the age in which ground and polished stone axes became prevalent. Metal Age The Metal Age starts when human beings began to use metal to make tools. For archaeologists, the transition from the stone to the metal age occurs when these metal tools appear alongside stone tools. The type of metal used initially was probably influenced by the surface availability of the metal in natural form, and appears to have been either gold or copper, both being softer, lower melting point metals. A lower melting point was probably critical since the development of metallurgy closely paralleled the ability to produce hotter fires as well as the development of containers to hold and cast the melted metal. The use of gold may even have started with the mechanical shaping of the metal, first in cold form, then heated and softened, and finally melted and cast. Golden Age Aryan and Saka legends place the use of gold before the use of copper - possibly a few thousand years earlier. Gold was the more readily available metal in Central Asia. The legends of Ferdowsi state that gold was used in ancient times to make surgical knives used to perform Caesarean operations. Most of the ancient gold artefacts were plundered, smelted and reused. The unearthing of gold artefacts that predated copper tools, requires finding sites that were hidden or otherwise inaccessible to robbers. We will have to await archaeological evidence to support the legendary evidence that the use of gold preceded the use of copper. Copper (Chalcolithic, Eneolithic or �neolithic) Age The Copper Age in Central Asia and the rest of the Aryan lands is currently said to begin in the late 5th millennium BCE and lasted for about a millennium (4,300-3,200 BCE) leading in to the Early Bronze Age. Transition from the European Copper Age to the Bronze Age occurs about a millennium later - between the late 4th and the late 3rd millennia BCE. The use of copper required the development of metallurgy - the science of extracting metal from metal ores - and casting the molten metal in castings. Bronze Age Bronze Seal from Anau (Turkmenistan) with unknown markings Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin that is more hard than either pure copper or tin. In addition, bronze has a lower melting point than copper or tin making it easier to form into finished shapes by mou |
What MLB team calls Fenway Park home? | A to Z Guide to Fenway Park | Boston Red Sox No game: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Game day: 10 a.m.-1 hour after game begins Off-season: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact Us Accessibility for Disabled Fans All gates around Fenway Park are handicap-accessible. Gate D has three elevators and Gates B and E have one elevator each available to fans who require them. Grandstand wheelchair ticket holders should enter through Gates D or E. View a map of Fenway Park Alcoholic Beverages Sale of beer at Fenway Park is stopped at the end of the 7th inning (or two and a half hours after the start of the ballgame or earlier at the discretion of management). The following forms of ID are accepted for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Every guest is asked for identification every time. State Issued Driver's license Passport or passport card Animals Certified service dogs for guests with disabilities are welcome at Fenway Park. All other animals are prohibited. Anthem Singers National Anthem Assisted Listening Devices Assisted Listening Devices (ALDs) are available to fans who may have hearing or visual impairments. The ALDs are located at the Fan Services Booths at Gates B and E. A $20 refundable cash deposit is required to use a device for the duration of the game. Should fans encounter any issues with the devices, they are encouraged to send a text message to 23215 with the keyword 'security' to report any problems or receive assistance. View a map of Fenway Park ATM Machines For your convenience, there are 5 Bank of America ATMS inside Fenway Park. ATMs are located at (1) Gate E/3rd Base Concourse; (2) Gate A/Yawkey Way; (3) Gate D/Homeplate; (4) The Big Concourse; (5) Gate C. View a map of Fenway Park Autograph Alley Autograph Alley hosts a former Boston Red Sox player, coach, or personality before each home game to sign autographs free of charge. You can find Autograph Alley in the Yawkey Way Team Store. B Bags, Containers and Coolers No bag or item larger than 16"x16"x8" will be permitted inside the Park. Hard-sided coolers and glass containers are not allowed. Ball in Play Any guest interfering with a ball in play, or going onto the playing field, will be ejected from the ball park and subject to possible arrest. Read all the Fenway Park Ground Rules Braille Schedules Braille schedules are available to those fans that are vision-impaired or blind. These items are available in the Red Sox Ticket Office. View a map of Fenway Park Big Concourse Offering Fenway Park's widest selection of food and beverage, pregame entertainment, the Rawlings' Making the Game booth, family style picnic tables and more, the Big Concourse is the perfect place to take in the energy and excitement of the park before and during the game. The Big Concourse is located between Gate B and Gate C near the outfield. View a map of Fenway Park Birthday Parties Celebrate your Birthday at a Red Sox Game with the Red Sox Birthday Package for kids ages 3-16. Package includes early entrance, birthday meal and more! Contact Jess Dudek for more info at [email protected] or 617.226.6284 Bricks Fenway Park commemorative bricks can be found in the Fenway Park concourse area inside Gate B and Gate C. To find the exact location of your brick please please visit redsox.com/bricks. C Cameras Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside Fenway Park, but cannot be used to reproduce the game and must not interfere with other fans' enjoyment of the game. Cellular Phones The use of cellular phones and pagers are permitted as long as their use does not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the game. Champions Club presented by Alex and Ani Located in the Big Concourse, the Players Club is a terrific setting for companies, family reunions, alumni associations and other groups to gather and eat before a Red Sox game. For more information or to reserve your pregame date at the Players Club, please contact our Group Sales Department by calling 617.226.6835. Changing Tables Changing tables are located in the Men's and Women's washrooms at Gate E and in the Men's and Women's washrooms a |
According to witnesses, what did John Wilkes Booth shout after shooting Abraham Lincoln? | John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln - Apr 14, 1865 - HISTORY.com John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln Share this: John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln Author John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln URL Publisher A+E Networks President Abraham Lincoln is shot in the head at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The assassin, actor John Wilkes Booth, shouted, “Sic semper tyrannis! (Ever thus to tyrants!) The South is avenged,” as he jumped onto the stage and fled on horseback. Lincoln died the next morning. Booth was a well-regarded actor who was particularly loved in the South before the Civil War. During the war, he stayed in the North and became increasingly bitter when audiences weren’t as enamored of him as they were in Dixie. Along with friends Samuel Arnold, Michael O’Laughlin, and John Surratt, Booth conspired to kidnap Lincoln and deliver him to the South. On March 17, along with George Atzerodt, David Herold, and Lewis Paine, the group met in a Washington bar to plot the abduction of the president three days later. However, when the president changed his plans, the scheme was scuttled. Shortly afterward, the South surrendered to the Union and the conspirators altered their plan. They decided to kill Lincoln, Vice President Andrew Johnson, and Secretary of State William Seward on the same evening. When April 14 came around, Atzerodt backed out of his part to kill Johnson. Upset, Booth went to drink at a saloon near Ford’s Theatre. At about 10 p.m. he walked into the theater and up to the president’s box. Lincoln’s guard, John Parker, was not there because he had gotten bored with the play, Our American Cousin, and left his post to get a beer. Booth easily slipped in and shot the president in the back of the head. The president’s friend, Major Rathbone, attempted to grab Booth but was slashed by Booth’s knife. Booth injured his leg badly when he jumped to the stage to escape, but he managed to hobble outside to his horse. Meanwhile, Lewis Paine forced his way into William Seward’s house and stabbed the secretary of state several times before fleeing. Booth rode to Virginia with David Herold and stopped at the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who placed splints on Booth’s legs. They hid in a barn on Richard Garrett’s farm as thousands of Union troops combed the area looking for them. The other conspirators were captured, except for John Surratt, who fled to Canada. When the troops finally caught up with Booth and Herold on April 26, they gave them the option of surrendering before the barn was burned down. Herold decided to surrender, but Booth remained in the barn as it went up in flames. Booth was then shot and killed in the burning barn by Corporal Boston Corbett. On July 7, George Atzerodt, Lewis Paine, David Herold, and John Surratt’s mother, Mary, were hanged in Washington. The execution of Mary Surratt is believed by some to have been a miscarriage of justice. Although there was proof of Surratt’s involvement in the original abduction conspiracy,it is clear that her deeds were minor compared to those of the others who were executed. Her son John was eventually tracked down in Egypt and brought back to trial, but he managed, with the help of clever lawyers, to win an acquittal. Related Videos |
April 15, 1947 saw Jackie Robinson break the "color barrier" in major league baseball when he joined what club? | Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier - Apr 15, 1947 - HISTORY.com On this day in history in 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African-American player in Major League Baseball when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Lead Story Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier Share this: Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier Author Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African-American player in Major League Baseball when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson broke the color barrier in a sport that had been segregated for more than 50 years. Exactly 50 years later, on April 15, 1997, Robinson’s groundbreaking career was honored and his uniform number, 42, was retired from Major League Baseball by Commissioner Bud Selig in a ceremony attended by over 50,000 fans at New York City’s Shea Stadium. Robinson’s was the first-ever number retired by all teams in the league. Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia, to a family of sharecroppers. Growing up, he excelled at sports and attended the University of California at Los Angeles, where he was the first athlete to letter in four varsity sports: baseball, basketball, football and track. After financial difficulties forced Robinson to drop out of UCLA, he joined the army in 1942 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. After protesting instances of racial discrimination during his military service, Robinson was court-martialed in 1944. Ultimately, though, he was honorably discharged. After the army, Robinson played for a season in the Negro American League. In 1945, Branch Rickey, general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, recruited Robinson, who was known for his integrity and intelligence as well as his talent, to join one of the club’s farm teams. In 1947, Robinson was called up to the Majors and soon became a star infielder and outfielder for the Dodgers, as well as the National League’s Rookie of the Year. In 1949, the right-hander was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player and league batting champ. Robinson played on the National League All-Star team from 1949 through 1954 and led the Dodgers to six National League pennants and one World Series, in 1955. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, his first year of eligibility. Despite his talent and success as a player, Robinson faced tremendous racial discrimination throughout his career, from baseball fans and some fellow players. Additionally, Jim Crow laws prevented Robinson from using the same hotels and restaurants as his teammates while playing in the South. After retiring from baseball in 1957, Robinson became a businessman and civil rights activist. He died October 24, 1972, at age 53, in Stamford, Connecticut. Related Videos |
Who's missing: Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis | NASA - The Space Shuttle Comments Since 1981, NASA space shuttles have been rocketing from the Florida coast into Earth orbit. The five orbiters — Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour — have flown more than 130 times, carrying over 350 people into space and travelling more than half a billion miles, more than enough to reach Jupiter. Designed to return to Earth and land like a giant glider, the shuttle was the world's first reusable space vehicle. More than all of that, though, the shuttle program expanded the limits of human achievement and broadened our understanding of our world. It all started with STS-1, launched on April 12, 1981, just twenty years to the day after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. When astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen launched that morning in Columbia, it was the first time in history a new spacecraft was launched on its maiden voyage with a crew aboard. For an entire generation, the space shuttle was NASA. We've watched a parade of firsts -- Sally Ride, Guy Bluford, Kathy Sullivan, John Glenn and others. We've seen astronauts float free, and launch and repair spacecraft like Hubble which have fundamentally changed our understanding of the universe. In this feature, we look back at the Shuttle's historic missions, the people it flew into space, and its achievements. Interactive Mission Timeline of the Space Transportation System Key The colors of the links correspond to a different orbiter. COLUMBIA |
Daughter of police commissioner Gordon, Batgirl's alter ego Barbara Gordon has what day time profession? | Barbara Gordon | Batman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Batgirl (1966–1988) Batgirl. Editor Julius Schwartz claimed that when planning the new Batgirl's comic book debut, he had considered the character to be a vehicle that might attract a female viewership to the Batman television series of the sixties. When producers William Dozier and Howie Horowitz saw rough concept artwork by artist Carmine Infantino during a visit to DC offices, they optioned the character in a bid to help sell a third season to the ABC television network. Actress Yvonne Craig portrayed the character in the show's third season. When interviewed on his involvement with creating Batgirl, Infantino states- Batgirl came up in the mid-’60s. The “Batman” TV producer called Julie and said Catwoman was a hit, could we come up with more female characters? Julie called me and asked me to do that. I came up with Batgirl, Poison Ivy and one I called the Grey Fox, which Julie didn’t like as much. Bob Kane had a Bat-Girl for about three stories in the ’50s, but she had nothing to do with a bat. She was like a pesky girl version of Robin . I knew we could do a lot better, so Julie and I came up with the real Batgirl, who was so popular she almost got her own TV show. Barbara Gordon and alter ego Batgirl debuted in Detective Comics #359 (cover-dated 1967, although the comic was actually released in late 1966) as the daughter of Gotham City's Police Commissioner James Gordon . Barbara Gordon’s Batgirl had been preceded by an earlier Bat-Girl character, which was depicted as niece and sidekick to Batwoman. Gordon exceeded these earlier figures in popularity, and readers requested for her to appear in other titles. In an open letter to readership in Detective Comics #417 (1971), DC responded to the fan-based acclaim and criticism of the new character. I'd like to say a few words about the reaction some readers have to Batgirl. These are readers who remember Batwoman and the other Bat-girls from year's back... They were there because romance seemed to be needed in Batman's life. But thanks to the big change and a foresighted editor, these hapless females are gone for good. In their place stands a girl who is a capable crime-fighter, a far cry from Batwoman who constantly had to be rescued from Batman . Barbara as Batgirl defeats her first villain, Killer Moth . Following the comic book debut of Barbara Gordon, Yvonne Craig also promoted the comic book incarnation of her character. The actress was featured in photo shoots reading her “favorite comic of all time,” "The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl." While actress Yvonne Craig as Batgirl appeared every week in the new season of Batman, DC Comics featured Batgirl on several covers of Detective Comics, often overshadowing Batman and Robin in order to promote the new heroine. On the cover of Detective Comics #369, Batgirl argues with Batman over whose sidekick Robin should be. Batgirl became a lighthearted departure from the tortured characters of Batman and Robin, each depicted as fighting crime to avenge the death of their parents. Gordon's motivation for crime fighting was written as being completely altruistic and, unlike Batwoman and Bat-Girl, independent of a male superhero. In her civilian identity, Dr. Barbara Gordon Ph.D. is not only depicted as an independent woman with a doctorate in library science, she is head of Gotham City public library; "presumably one of the largest public libraries in the DC Comics version of reality." The character's civilian career as a library professional, coupled with her alter-ego as a crime-fighter is considered to be symbolic of the women's empowerment movement of the 1960s. Barbara as Batgirl Batgirl continued to appear in DC Comics publications throughout the late sixties and seventies as a supporting character in Detective Comics, in addition to guest appearances in various titles such as Justice League of America, World's Finest Comics, The Brave and the Bold, Action Comics and Superman. The character was also given a starring role in DC's Batman Family comic book which debu |
To which island was Napoleon first exiled to in 1814? | Napoleon exiled to Elba - Apr 11, 1814 - HISTORY.com Napoleon exiled to Elba Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France and one of the greatest military leaders in history, abdicates the throne, and, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. The future emperor was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on August 15, 1769. After attending military school, he fought during the French Revolution of 1789 and rapidly rose through the military ranks, leading French troops in a number of successful campaigns throughout Europe in the late 1700s. By 1799, he had established himself at the top of a military dictatorship. In 1804, he became emperor of France and continued to consolidate power through his military campaigns, so that by 1810 much of Europe came under his rule. Although Napoleon developed a reputation for being power-hungry and insecure, he is also credited with enacting a series of important political and social reforms that had a lasting impact on European society, including judiciary systems, constitutions, voting rights for all men and the end of feudalism. Additionally, he supported education, science and literature. His Code Napoleon, which codified key freedoms gained during the French Revolution, such as religious tolerance, remains the foundation of French civil law. In 1812, thinking that Russia was plotting an alliance with England, Napoleon launched an invasion against the Russians that eventually ended with his troops retreating from Moscow and much of Europe uniting against him. In 1814, Napoleon’s broken forces gave up and Napoleon offered to step down in favor of his son. When this offer was rejected, he abdicated and was sent to Elba. In March 1815, he escaped his island exile and returned to Paris, where he regained supporters and reclaimed his emperor title, Napoleon I, in a period known as the Hundred Days. However, in June 1815, he was defeated at the bloody Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon’s defeat ultimately signaled the end of France’s domination of Europe. He abdicated for a second time and was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena, in the southern Atlantic Ocean, where he lived out the rest of his days. He died at age 52 on May 5, 1821, possibly from stomach cancer, although some theories contend he was poisoned. Related Videos |
How many states surround New Mexico? | Quick Geography Facts About Mexico Bordering Countries: Belize, Guatemala, and the United States Land Area: 758,450 square miles (1,964,375 square kilometers) Coastline: 5,797 miles (9,330 kilometers) Highest Point: Volcan Pico de Orizaba at 18,700 feet (5,700 meters) Lowest Point: Laguna Salada at -32 feet (-10 meters) History of Mexico The earliest settlements in Mexico were those of the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec. These groups developed highly complex cultures prior to any European influence. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World From 1519-1521, Hernan Cortes took over Mexico and founded a colony belonging to Spain that lasted for almost 300 years. On September 16, 1810, Mexico proclaimed its independence from Spain after Miguel Hidalgo formed the country's declaration of independence, "Viva Mexico!" However, independence did not come until 1821 after years of war. In that year, Spain and Mexico signed a treaty ending the war for independence. The treaty also laid out plans for a constitutional monarchy. The monarchy failed and in 1824, the independent republic of Mexico was established. During the later part of the 19th century, Mexico underwent several presidential elections and fell into a period of social and economic problems. These problems led to a revolution that lasted from 1910 to 1920. In 1917, Mexico established a new constitution and in 1929, the Institutional Revolutionary Party rose and controlled politics in the country until 2000. Since 1920 though, Mexico underwent a variety of reforms in the agriculture, political and social sectors that allowed it to grow into what it is today. Following World War II , Mexico's government focused primarily on economic growth and in the 1970s, the country became a large producer of petroleum. In the 1980s though, falling oil prices caused Mexico's economy to decline and, as a result, it entered into several agreements with the U.S. In 1994, Mexico joined the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the U.S. and Canada and in 1996 it joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). Government of Mexico Today, Mexico is considered a federal republic with a chief of state and a head of government making up its executive branch of government. It should be noted, however, that both of these positions are filled by the President. Mexico's legislative branch is comprised of a bicameral National Congress which consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The judicial branch is made up of the Supreme Court of Justice. Mexico is divided into 31 states and one federal district (Mexico City) for local administration. Economics and Land Use in Mexico Mexico currently has a free market economy that has mixed modern industry and agriculture. Its economy is still growing and there is a large inequality in the distribution of income. Mexico's largest trading partners are the U.S. and Canada due to NAFTA. The largest industrial products that are exported from Mexico include food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables and tourism. The main agricultural products of Mexico are corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, beans, cotton, coffee, fruit, tomatoes, beef, poultry, dairy and wood products. Geography and Climate of Mexico Mexico has a highly varied topography that consists of rugged mountains with high elevations, deserts, high plateaus and low coastal plains. For example, its highest point is at 18,700 feet (5,700 m) while its lowest is -32 feet (-10 m). Mexico's climate is also variable, but it is mainly tropical or desert. Its capital, Mexico City, has its highest average temperature in April at 80˚F (26˚C) and its lowest in January at 42.4˚F (5.8˚C). More Facts about Mexico The main ethnic groups in Mexico are Indian-Spanish (Mestizo) 60%, Indian 30%, Caucasian 9%, other 1%. The only official language in Mexico is Spanish. Mexico's literacy rate is 91.4%. The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, followed by Ecatepec, Guadalajara, Puebla, Nezahualcóyotl and |
Ultimately resulting in the deaths of over 620,000 soldiers, what war broke out on April 12, 1861? | Civil War Facts Civil War Facts Many elements of Civil War scholarship are still hotly debated. The facts on this page are based on the soundest information available. Q. When was the Civil War fought? The war began when the Confederates bombarded Union soldiers at Fort Sumter , South Carolina on April 12, 1861. The war ended in Spring, 1865. Robert E. Lee surrendered the last major Confederate army to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. The last battle was fought at Palmito Ranch , Texas, on May 13, 1865. Click here for a Civil War timeline. The bombardment of Fort Sumter (Library of Congress) Q. Where was the Civil War fought? The Civil War was fought in thousands of different places , from southern Pennsylvania to Texas; from New Mexico to the Florida coast. The majority of the fighting took place in the states of Virginia and Tennessee. The Civil War was also contested on the Atlantic Ocean as far off as the coast of France, the Gulf of Mexico, and the brown water of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Battles of the Civil War | Civil War Navies Q. How many soldiers fought in the Civil War? At the beginning of the war the Northern states had a combined population of 22 million people. The Southern states had a combined population of about 9 million. This disparity was reflected in the size of the armies in the field. The Union forces outnumbered the Confederates roughly two to one. Q. How many soldiers died in the Civil War? Approximately 620,000 soldiers died from combat, accident, starvation, and disease during the Civil War. This number comes from an 1889 study of the war performed by William F. Fox and Thomas Leonard Livermore. Both men fought for the Union. Their estimate is derived from an exhaustive study of the combat and casualty records generated by the armies over five years of fighting. A recent study puts the number of dead as high as 850,000. Q. How many soldiers died in the Civil War as compared to other American wars? Roughly 1,264,000 American soldiers have died in the nation's wars--620,000 in the Civil War and 644,000 in all other conflicts. It was only as recently as the Vietnam War that the amount of American deaths in foreign wars eclipsed the number who died in the Civil War. Q. Who won the Civil War? The Northern armies were victorious, and the rebellious states returned to the Union. Q. Who ran in the election of 1860? The election of 1860 was one of the most unusual in American history. In a four-way race brought on by a split in the Democratic Party, Abraham Lincoln's name did not even appear on the ballot in most Southern states. In the electoral college , Lincoln solidly carried the free states of the Northeast and Northwest. Breckenridge won the slaveholding states, with the exception of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky in the Upper South, which went to Bell. Douglas, though he made a solid showing in the popular vote, only took electoral votes from Missouri and New Jersey. Abraham Lincoln delivers his first inaugural address on March 4, 1861. (Library of Congress) Abraham Lincoln of Illinois, Republican Party: 39.8% Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois, Northern Democratic Party: 29.5% John C. Breckenridge of Kentucky, Southern Democratic Party: 18.1% John Bell of Tennessee, Constitutional Union Party: 12.6% Q. When did the Southern states secede from the Union? South Carolina - December 20, 1860 Mississippi - January 9, 1861 North Carolina - May 20, 1861 Tennessee - June 8, 1861 Q. Was secession legal? No, although it was not ruled illegal until after the war. This was a complex question at the time, with able legal minds to be found arguing both sides, but the United States Supreme Court, in Texas v. White , 74 U.S. 700 (1868), determined that secession was unconstitutional. Chief Justice Salmon Chase wrote in his majority opinion that, "The ordinance of secession...and all the acts of legislature intended to give effect to that ordinance, were absolutely null. They were utterly without operation in law." Q. What caused the Civil War? While man |
What is the common name of the military base in southern Nevada that is supposedly home to alien spacecraft and little green men? | Roswell UFO incident - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Your continued donations keep Wikipedia running! Roswell UFO incident Roswell Daily Record , July 8 , 1947 , announcing the "capture" of a "flying saucer." The Roswell UFO incident involved the recovery of materials near Roswell, New Mexico in July 1947 which have since become the subject of intense speculation and research. There are widely divergent views on what actually happened, and passionate debate about what evidence can be believed. The United States military maintains that what was recovered was a top-secret research balloon that had crashed. However, many UFO researchers believe the wreckage was of a crashed alien craft and that the military covered up the craft's recovery. The incident has evolved into a widely-recognized and referenced pop culture phenomenon, and for some, Roswell is synonymous with UFO and likely ranks as the most famous alleged UFO incident. Contents [ edit ] Background On July 8 , 1947 , the Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) issued a press release stating that personnel from the field's 509th Bomb Group had recovered a crashed "flying disc" from a ranch near Roswell, sparking intense media interest. Later the same day, the Commanding General of the Eighth Air Force stated that in fact, a weather balloon had been recovered by RAAF personnel, rather than a "flying disc." [1] A subsequent press conference was called, featuring debris said to be from the crashed object that seemed to confirm the weather balloon description. The case was quickly forgotten and almost completely ignored, even by UFO researchers, for some 30 years. Then, in 1978, ufologist Stanton T. Friedman interviewed Major Jesse Marcel , who was involved with the original recovery of the debris in 1947. Marcel expressed his belief that the military had covered up the recovery of an alien spacecraft. His story circulated through UFO circles, being featured in some UFO documentaries at the time. [2] In February 1980, The National Enquirer ran its own interview with Marcel, garnering national and worldwide attention for the Roswell incident. Additional witnesses and reports emerged over the following years. They added significant new details, including claims of a large military operation dedicated to recovering alien craft and aliens themselves, as many as 11 crash sites, [2] and alleged witness intimidation. In 1989, former mortician Glenn Dennis put forth a detailed personal account, wherein he claimed that alien autopsies were carried out at the Roswell base. [3] In response to these reports, and after congressional inquiries, the General Accounting Office launched an inquiry and directed the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct an internal investigation. The result was summarized in two reports. The first, released in 1995, concluded that the reported recovered material in 1947 was likely debris from a secret government program called Project Mogul . The second report, released in 1997, concluded these reports of recovered alien bodies were likely transformed memories of military accidents involving injured or killed personnel, and the recovery of anthropomorphic dummies in military programs like Project High Dive , conducted in the 1950s. The psychological effects of time compression and confusion about when events occurred explained the discrepancy with the years in question. These reports were dismissed by UFO proponents as being either disinformation or simply implausible, though significant numbers of UFO researchers discount the probability that any alien craft was in fact involved. [4] [5] [6] [ edit ] Contemporary accounts of materials found The Sacramento Bee article detailing the RAAF statements. On July 8th , 1947 , reports emerged from the Roswell Army Air Field that a "flying disc" had been recovered. The following historical account reconstructs a timeline of events as described and recorded in initial news reports. On June 14 , farmer William "Mac" Brazel noticed some strange debris while working on a ranch 70 miles from Roswell. This exac |
According to the nursery rhyme, who had an army of 10000 men? | "GRAND OLD DUKE OF YORK" singalong nursery rhyme.. - YouTube "GRAND OLD DUKE OF YORK" singalong nursery rhyme.. Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 10, 2012 Nursery Rhymes Lyrics and Origins The Grand old Duke of York Rhyme "The grand old Duke of York" Nursery Rhyme & History The Wars of the Roses The origin to the words of "The grand old Duke of York" are believed to date back to the Plantagenet dynasty in the 15th century and refer mockingly to the defeat of Richard, "The grand old Duke of York" in the Wars of the Roses (1455). This war was between the house of York (whose symbol was a white rose) and the house of Lancaster (whose symbol was a red rose). The Wars of the Roses lasted for over thirty years and were equivalent to a Civil War. Origins of the Rhyme The words of the Nursery rhyme are believed to refer to Richard, Duke of York, claimant to the English throne and Protector of England and the Battle of Wakefield on December 30, 1460. The Duke of York and his army marched to his castle at Sandal where Richard took up a defensive position against the Lancastrian army. Sandal Castle was built on top of the site of an old Norman motte and bailey fortress. Its massive earthworks stood 33 feet (10m) above the original ground level ("he marched them up to the top of the hill"). In a moment of madness he left his stronghold in the castle and went down to make a direct attack on the Lancastrians " he marched them down again". His army was overwhelmed and Richard the Duke of York was killed. A similar Nursery rhyme is The King of France went up the hill Picture of Motte and Bailey castle fortress The Grand old Duke of York poem The Grand old Duke of York he had ten thousand men He marched them up to the top of the hill And he marched them down again. When they were up, they were up And when they were down, they were down And when they were only halfway up They were neither up nor down. The Grand old Duke of York poem Nursery Rhymes Index note: A Rhymes lyrics and the perceived origins of some Nursery Rhymes vary according to location join in and sing along to the great nursery rhyme Category |
If I've made a Faustian bargain, who have I made a deal with? | Should News Sites Make a ‘Faustian Bargain’ With Facebook? Should News Sites Make a ‘Faustian Bargain’ With Facebook? Yahoo Tech• Share Mark Zuckerberg (Photo: Reuters) According to a March 23 report in the New York Times , Facebook is working with a number of media outlets –– including BuzzFeed, National Geographic, and the Times itself –– on a deal that would see those outlets publish news and other content directly on the social platform instead of just linking out to stories on their own websites. If you follow any journalists on Twitter, you may have seen the term “ Faustian bargain " used more than once to describe this arrangement. Faust, of course, was a legendary German scholar — immortalized in a play by Goethe — who was dissatisfied with his life and wound up making a deal with the devil: unlimited wealth, fame, and knowledge in return for his immortal soul. That analogy might be overstating the downside of Facebook’s deal just a tad. But the rumored partnership is definitely a double-edged sword, and media companies shouldn’t buy in without considering both the upside and the consequences. For a media outlet, the benefits of publishing direct to Facebook are obvious: By doing so, they get strategic access to Facebook’s more than 1 billion active members, some of whom spend hours every day on the site. That kind of audience reach is like the Holy Grail for publishers, most of whom are lucky if their readers spend more than a few minutes on their site at a time. In addition to reach, it appears that Facebook is also offering media outlets the ability to have their content appear more quickly. Loading external sites from Facebook can apparently take so much time that readers become frustrated and don’t click those links again. Facebook wants to prevent that from happening by hosting the articles within the app itself. Finally, Facebook can also offer the power of its news-feed algorithm — and this is where the company’s appealing offer starts to look a lot more like the classic Faustian bargain. Facebook could heavily favor stories and content from its partners. For now, the details of whose content gets recommended –– or not recommended –– would be totally under Facebook’s control. News media have been down this particular road once before, you may remember: A few years ago, so-called social readers were all the rage. These were applications from outlets such as the Guardian and the Washington Post that allowed readers to consume content from those publications without having to leave Facebook. The applications quickly gained millions of readers because Facebook promoted them; then, almost overnight, the social platform stopped doing so, and their readership was reduced to virtually zero . The Guardian’s social reader app on Facebook (Photo: Screenshot via Adweek . The unfortunate reality of dealing with Facebook is that, as with Google, its algorithm is a black box. The only ones who know how it works — and ultimately control its outcome — are CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Chris Cox, the executive in charge of the newsfeed. They say they want high-quality content because that’s what their readers desire, and therefore it increases “engagement” with the platform. And so, they decide what content matches that description, and they decide who it will be shown to, and when. This is part of why Facebook as a news source is a concern not just for media outlets but for individual readers as well: The functioning of the Facebook algorithm — the way it chooses which things to show you and which to hide — is so arcane that many users aren’t even aware that it is operating. Their view of the world is being distorted in some way, but they don’t have any idea how or why. That’s more than a little troubling, and the new arrangement that Facebook is talking about would expand that problem even further. Read More For the media, meanwhile, it’s not just about editorial control –– it’s also about who ultimately benefits most from the kind of arrangement Facebook is proposing. If media outlets can get some data about their reader |
The first income tax in the United States, 3% on incomes over $800, was levied to finance what conflict? | Taxation in the United States | Nations Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Taxation in the United States 1,404pages 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. Taxation in the United States This article is part of a series on view • talk • edit Taxation in the United States is a complex system which may involve payment to at least four different levels of government and many methods of taxation. United States taxation includes local government , possibly including one or more of municipal , township , district and county governments. It also includes regional entities such as school and utility, and transit districts as well as including state and federal government . Contents Main article: Taxation history of the United States Tariffs were the largest source of federal revenue from the 1790s to the eve of World War I, until they were surpassed by income taxes. The first federal statutes imposing the legal obligation to pay a federal income tax were adopted by Congress in 1861 and 1862 to pay for the Civil War. The 1862 law levied a 3% tax on incomes above $800, rising to 5% for incomes above $10,000. Rates were raised in 1864. This income tax was repealed in 1872, but a new income tax statute was enacted as part of the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act in 1894. [1] The United States Constitution specified Congress could impose a direct tax only if it was apportioned among the states according to each state's census population. [2] In its 1895 decision the Supreme Court held in the case of Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. that a tax on income from property (a tax on interest, dividends or rent) was a direct tax under the Constitution, and so had to be apportioned. The apportionment requirement made income taxes on property practically impossible, and Congress did not want to limit the income tax solely to a tax on wages. Therefore, in 1909 Congress proposed the Sixteenth Amendment , which became part of the Constitution in 1913 when it was ratified by the required number of states. The Amendment modified the requirement for apportionment of direct taxes by exempting all income taxes—whether considered direct or indirect—from the apportionment requirement. Congress re-adopted the income tax that same year, levying a 1% tax on net personal incomes above $3,000, with a 6% surtax on incomes above $500,000. By 1918, the top rate of the income tax was increased to 77% (on income over $1,000,000) to finance World War I . The top marginal tax rate was reduced to 58% in 1922, to 25% in 1925, and finally to 24% in 1929. In 1932 the top marginal tax rate was increased to 63% during the Great Depression and steadily increased, reaching 94% (on all income over $200,000) in 1945. During World War II, Congress introduced payroll withholding and quarterly tax payments, Franklin D. Roosevelt tried to impose a 100% tax on all incomes over $25,000 to help with the war effort. Top marginal tax rates stayed near or above 90% until 1964 when the top marginal tax rate was lowered to 70%. The top marginal tax rate was lowered to 50% in 1982 and eventually to 28% in 1988. However, in the intervening years Congress subsequently increased the top marginal tax rate to 35% which is the tax rate currently in 2008. At first the income tax was incrementally expanded by the Congress of the United States , and then inflation automatically raised most persons into tax brackets formerly reserved for the wealthy until income tax brackets were adjusted for inflation. Income tax now applies to almost two-thirds of the population. [3] The lowest earning workers, especially those with dependents, pay no income taxes as a group and actually get a small subsidy from the federal government because of child credits and the Earned Income Tax Credit . Some lower income individuals pay a proportionately higher share of |
On April 19, 1971, Judge Charles H Older sentenced Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, Leslie Van Houten, and what major asshat to death for their roles in the deaths of Sharon Tate and 6 others in Los Angeles on the nights of August 8 and 9, 1969? | SERIAL KILLER CALENDAR - SERIAL KILLER TRADING CARDS- SERIAL KILLER MAGAZINE - SERIAL KILLER DVDS - MURDERABILLIA CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BRIEF CHARLES MANSON BIO Charles Milles Manson (born November 12, 1934) is an American convict and career criminal, most known for his participation in the Tate-LaBianca murders of the late 1960s. Manson had spent most of his adult life in prison, initially for offenses such as car theft, forgery and credit card fraud. He also worked some time as a pimp. In the late 1960s, he became the leader of a group known as "The Family", and masterminded several brutal murders, most notoriously that of movie actress Sharon Tate (wife of the Polish movie director Roman Polanski), who was eight and a half months pregnant at the time. He was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in what came to be known as the "Tate-La Bianca case", named after the victims, although he was not accused of committing the murders in person. The Sharon Tate Murders Quiet and secluded is just what the young movie star wanted. The canyons above Beverly Hills were far enough away from the noisy glitz of Hollywood to afford some privacy and space. Sharon Tate loved this place on Cielo Drive . To her it meant romance - romance with the man of her dreams and the father of her child, director Roman Polanski. It was cooler up there too, which was especially refreshing on that hot muggy Saturday night, the 9 th of August 1969. The beautiful young woman kept herself company with her attractive and sophisticated friends: Abigail Folger, the coffee heiress and her boyfriend Voytek Frykowski, and an internationally known hair stylist Jay Sebring. Sharon was eight months pregnant and very lonely for her husband who was away in Europe working on a film. Impromptu gatherings like this one on a weekend night were not at all unusual. The house was deliberately secluded but not completely insecure. Approximately 100 feet from the house was a locked gate and on the property was a guesthouse inhabited by an able-bodied young caretaker. That night the Kotts, Sharon's nearest neighbors who lived about 100 yards away, thought they heard a few gunshots coming from the direction of Sharon 's property sometime between 12:30 and 1 A.M. But since they heard nothing else, they went to bed. Around the same time, a man supervising a camp-out less than a mile away heard a chilling scream: "Oh, God, no, please don't! Oh, God, no, don't, don't..." He drove around the area, but found nothing unusual. Nearby a neighbor's dogs went into a barking frenzy somewhere between 2 and 3 A.M. He got out of bed and looked around, but found nothing amiss and went back to bed. A private security guard hired by some of the wealthy property owners thought he heard several gunshots a little after 4 A.M. and called his headquarters. Headquarters, in turn, called Los Angeles Police Department to report the disturbance. The LAPD officer said: "I hope we don't have a murder; we just had a woman-screaming call in that area." Winifred Chapman, Sharon Tate's housekeeper, got to the main gate of the house a little after 8 A.M. She noticed what looked like a fallen telephone wire hanging over the gate. She pushed the gate control mechanism and it swung open. As she walked up to the house, she saw an unfamiliar white Rambler parked in the driveway. When she got to the house, she took the housekey from its hiding place and unlocked the back door. Once inside the kitchen, she picked up the telephone and confirmed that it was a telephone wire that had fallen, completely knocking out all phone service. As she made her way toward the living room, she noticed that the front door was open and that there were splashes of red everywhere. Looking out the front door, she saw a couple of pools of blood and what appeared to be a body on the lawn. She shrieked and ran back through the house and down the driveway, passing close enough to the Rambler to see that there was yet another body inside the car. She ran over to the Kotts and banged on the door, but they were not home, so she ran to the |
Starting a mere 11,700 years ago, what is the current geological epoch? | The Holocene Epoch Online exhibits : Geologic time scale : Cenozoic Era The Holocene Epoch To observe a Holocene environment, simply look around you! The Holocene is the name given to the last 11,700 years* of the Earth's history the time since the end of the last major glacial epoch, or "ice age." Since then, there have been small-scale climate shifts notably the "Little Ice Age" between about 1200 and 1700 A.D. but in general, the Holocene has been a relatively warm period in between ice ages. Another name for the Holocene that is sometimes used is the Anthropogene, the "Age of Man." This is somewhat misleading: humans of our own subspecies, Homo sapiens, had evolved and dispersed all over the world well before the start of the Holocene. Yet the Holocene has witnessed all of humanity's recorded history and the rise and fall of all its civilizations. Humanity has greatly influenced the Holocene environment; while all organisms influence their environments to some degree, few have ever changed the globe as much, or as fast, as our species is doing. The vast majority of scientists agree that human activity is responsible for "global warming," an observed increase in mean global temperatures that is still going on. Habitat destruction, pollution, and other factors are causing an ongoing mass extinction of plant and animal species; according to some projections, 20% of all plant and animal species on Earth will be extinct within the next 25 years. Yet the Holocene has also seen the great development of human knowledge and technology, which can be used and are being used to understand the changes that we see, to predict their effects, and to stop or ameliorate the damage they may do to the Earth and to us. Paleontologists are part of this effort to understand global change. Since many fossils provide data on climates and environments of the past, paleontologists are contributing to our understanding of how future environmental change will affect the Earth's life. Resources |
An integral part of the Old West wagon train, what did the chuck wagon carry? | What Is a Chuckwagon? | Wonderopolis Wonder of the Day #645 What Is a Chuckwagon? What types of foods were served by chuckwagons? Can you make your own campfire feast? Tags: Listen Yee haw! Thanks for stopping by Wonderopolis. We're glad you could come on over to sit a spell. It's just about time for lunch, so grab a plate and we'll head on over to the ol' chuckwagon . That's right. We said chuckwagon . Here at Wonderopolis, we believe in doing things the old-fashioned way. That means every meal is served from a traditional chuckwagon . The chuckwagon — sometimes spelled chuck wagon — was a special type of wagon used to carry food and cooking equipment as part of a wagon train. Wagon trains were common methods of transportation for early settlers of the United States and Canada making their way across the prairies to new lands. Chuckwagons were also commonly used to feed traveling workers, such as cowboys and loggers. If you were a cowboy in the old days, there was nothing quite like the ring of the chuckwagon dinner bell at the end of a long day of hard work. Texas rancher Charles Goodnight is given credit for the invention of the chuckwagon in 1866. He converted an old army-surplus Studebaker wagon into a mobile kitchen to feed cowboys driving cattle from Texas to New Mexico. The name chuckwagon comes from the word “chuck," which was a slang term for food. Goodnight's chuckwagon had a “chuck box" added to the back of the wagon to store cooking supplies. The “chuck box" also had a hinged , flat lid to provide a flat cooking surface. Chuckwagon food usually consisted of foods that were easy to fix and preserve . These included beans, salted meats, coffee and sourdough biscuits. The chuckwagon cook — usually called “Cookie" — was often second in command of the wagon train after the trail boss. In addition to cooking meals, he was also often the barber, doctor, banker and judge while out on the trail. The chuckwagon was more than just a cafeteria to cowboys, though. It was the social hub of the wagon train. It's where everyone would gather to relax and exchange tall tales . It was like a home on the range! Today, chuckwagons are mainly just a symbol of a simpler past. However, there are modern versions of chuckwagons in the form of mobile food suppliers that serve meals in areas where large numbers of workers gather, such as at a factory. You might also see chuckwagons taking part in special horse races called chuckwagon races. Some western tourist attractions and dude ranches feature chuckwagon meals that let you get a taste — literally! — of what life was like in the old west. Wonder Words (16) |
In the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, what symbol of a heavy burden does the Mariner have to wear around his neck? | Rime of the Ancient Mariner |authorSTREAM Rime of the Ancient Mariner Does not support media & animations Automatically changes to Flash or non-Flash embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites . Views: This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1772-1834 Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Rime of the Ancient Mariner First published in Lyrical Ballads (poems that combined lyric poetry [poems that express ideas and emotions] with the ballad [traditionally a song or poem that tells a story]). “Rime” is much more ballad-like than lyric-like Uses four-line stanzas of iambic tetrameter The repetition of stanza form and rhyme ( abcb ) used to draw attention to detail, sound, and mood Contains dialogue, often one-sided Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Rime of the Ancient Mariner Subject matter often contains the supernatural and heroic Rich in detail, setting, and physical description Some closure to the story with a social lesson Written as a frame story The mariner who tells his story to the bridegroom reveals that he committed a crime against nature (murdered the Albatross) Albatross = a symbol of nature whose innocence is destroyed by man’s foolishness Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Rime of the Ancient Mariner The sailors made the marine wear the albatross around his neck (a symbol of crime, a burden of guilt that cannot be removed) Because the mariner slew the albatross, the wind stops blowing and death slowly takes over the ship Situational irony: “Water, water, everywhere,/ And all the boards did shrink;/ Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink” (119-122). Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Rime of the Ancient Mariner Finally, the mariner looks at snakes slithering on the sea and he sees them as beautiful At that moment the curse is broken and the albatross falls from his neck. The ship begins moving again and the mariner hears two voices discussing his situation He hears the rowing of oars and sees the pilot, the pilot’s son, and a hermit in a boat below They take him safely to land and the mariner asks the hermit to absolve him of his sin. The hermit tells the mariner that he must tell his story again and again as penance for what he had done. Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Rime of the Ancient Mariner “Rime” could mean “rhyme” like in the poem “Rime” also means “frost,” something that often forms on the windy sides of ships. This correlates because much of the poem takes place in “the land of ice and snow.” Kubla Khan: Kubla Khan Coleridge was taking laudanum (opium mixed with alcohol) because he was sick, and fell asleep while reading a book about Mongolia He had a vivid dream about the great Khan, and when he woke, he recorded it in this poem During his writing process, someone knocked on his door for business; when he went to write again, he was unable to remember the rest of the dream The poem breaks at line 37 where he was interrupted (completely changes topic) Kubla Khan: Kubla Khan The poem opens when Coleridge describes the land where Kubla Khan (son to the great Ghengis Khan) lives Assonance: “sinuous rills” ( ln . 8) Alliteration: “dome decree” “river, ran” “measureless to man” ( ln . 3-5) The poem is iambic but does not hold to a regular meter (sometimes pentameter, sometimes trimeter ). In the lovely description of the pleasure dome the lines are shorter; when the poem becomes more frightening and violent, the lines become longer and cacophonous Kubla Khan: Kubla Khan The poem contains rhyme to give it a pleasant, repetitious sound, but the rhyme is irregular as well. At the dramatic break ( ln . 37) he describes a “damsel with a dulcimer” and he longs to “revive within me her symphony and her song.” This is a reflection of the artist’s task: trying to convey the “vision” in his head, but realizing it will never look the same when translated into words He wants everyone to see what he has seen: “All who heard should see them there” ( ln . 48). Kubla Khan: Kubla Khan “His flashing eyes! His floating hair!” ( ln . 50)—could be a reference to Kubla Khan, but could a |
Although not making it as an official EON production until the 21st film, what was the first James Bond novel published in April, 1953? | JAMES BOND AND IAN FLEMING ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE MI6 007 JAMES BOND and IAN FLEMING My favourite Bond for many years was Sean Connery. Soon Roger Moore showed he had something else to offer with his tongue in cheek quips; brilliant. Each time a film was released the production was that much more slick, which made every Bond movie a must see. Soon the hunt was on to replace Roger, when Timothy Dalton took the role in a new direction, more serious, but also entertaining. Finally, Pierce Brosnan was brought forward to bring back some of that Connery feel with sophistication and added something else. Now, Daniel Craig is re-defining the genre, with a more earthy grass roots approach I think many will enjoy. Whatever you think of Daniel he's got a hard line-up to compete with and unfortunately, the novels of Ian Fleming have proved difficult to emulate. Nelson - shaken not stirred May 2004 Ian Fleming created James Bond when he wrote the first draft of Casino Royale. Between 1952 and 1964 he developed the character into that we know today. As Fleming had worked with Naval Intelligence and the CIA , his stories were largely based on factual experiences and his own travel and evening entertainment, focusing a lot on food. The entire world has been watching James Bond movies for forty years. Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli presented seventeen James Bond films from 1962-1995 and was the driving force behind the world's longest running film franchise in motion picture history. He knew what people wanted to see in Bond and made sure it was there. He was born in 1909 and died at his home in 1996 of a heart ailment after undergoing major heart surgery. Broccoli began co-producing the Bond movies with Harry Saltzman in 1962 when they teamed up to make Dr. No. For those of you wondering why he shares his last name with a vegetable, it's because his ancestors in Italy were the first to cross the cauliflower with a rabe to produce 'broccoli.' Broccoli's production company, EON, (which stands for "Everything Or Nothing") is a subsidiary of Danjaq, but the death of Broccoli will have little impact since he has recently shared the workload with his wife and his stepson Michael Wilson. All Bond fans owe a tremendous amount of their hours of viewing pleasure to his talents, his expert guidance will be missed. The last Bond movie benefited from more advances in special effects. Die Another Day: The story begins in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea with a spectacular high-speed hovercraft chase and continues via Hong Kong to Cuba and London where Bond meets up with the two ladies who are to play such important and differing roles in his quest to unmask a traitor and to prevent a war of catastrophic consequence. Hot on the trail of the principle villains, Bond travels to Iceland where he experiences at first |
The fictional utopian valley known as Shangri-La first appeared in what 1933 novel by English writer James Hilton? | 4 Things You Should Do When Wandering in Shangri-La 4 Things You Should Do When Wandering in Shangri-La 4 Things You Should Do When Wandering in Shangri-La 01/20/2016769 Summary The Shangri-La is the paradise-like land that people always pursue. Have you ever dreamed of travelling to somewhere similar to the paradise and purify your minds? The original pursuit for the pure paradise, Shangri-La, appeared in a book named Lost Horizon, which is a 1933 novel by English writer James Hilton. It is best remembered as the origin of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamasery high in the mountains of Tibet, the west part of China. Then the image of paradise gradually took up. In Shangri-La, the crystal blue sky, the fabulous scenery of pure white cloud, the wide green prairie, the divine snow mountains and so on always seizes people’s attention an d dreams. Located in the southwest of China, Shangri-La is noted as the perfect residence for people especially Tibetans. There is an ancient town over 1,300 years called “Du Ke Zong”, as well as “the Moon Light City” in Tibetan. Every time you raise your head, you will see the holy symbol, the prayer wheels, of Tibet, also a lucky icon if you turn it three loops. Besides, people there also have their special celebration, Guo Zhuang Dance, for the significant festivals. When you step onto the sacred land, you may try four things as follows to fully appreciate the majesty of Shangri-La: 1. Pilgrimage to the Songzanlin Temple. Songzanlin Temple is the largest Tibetan Buddhism temple in Yunnan province. In 1674 A.D., the Fifth Dalai Lama personally petitioned to the Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi for the site to guide the construction of the Songzanlin Temple, well-known as "Little Potala Palace". There are historic treasures exhibited generation by generation, including the Fifth Dalai Lama and eight gold statues of the Buddha Sakyamuni from the Seventh Dalai Lama period, Thangka painted by colorful fine golden juice, gold lights, and other splendid beauties worthy of careful appreciation. 2. Appreciate the classical landscape of the Fish Drunk By Azalea in the Pu Da Cuo National Forest Park. Pu Da Cuo National Forest Park is the first national park in China. there are great mirror-like lakes on the mountains, beautiful pasture grass rich in water, wide wetlands of blooming flowers, and birds and animals often infested with forests around the area. Every summer, the azalea, reputedly slightly toxic, about the Bita Lake grow prosperously, and attract many fishes, once they eat the azalea petals on the lake, they will be just like drunk-like and float on the lake, the lake will appear a great spectacle, " the Fish Drunk By Azalea". 3. Overlook the Meili Snow Mountain at the Feilai Temple Meili Snow Mountain, also known as the Snow Mountain Prince, stands with 13 mountains over the average elevation of 6,000 meters and known as the "Prince of thirteen peaks". The main mountain, Kawagebo, peaks up to 6,740 meters above the sea level, is the highest peak in Yunnan. Feilai Temple, next to the east of Meili Snow Mountain, is the perfect place to overlook the Meili Snow Mountain. Under the Kawagebo, the glaciers, moraines throughout overwhelm people most, among which the Mingyong glaciers are the most spectacular, extending from the 5500 meters above down to the altitude of 2700 meters in the forest zone. 4. Take a visit to the heaven on earth---Yubeng village “If you don’t go to the heaven, you can go to Yubeng village”. The essence of Shangri-La locates in Meili Snow Mountain, and the essence of Meili Snow Mountain lies in Yubeng village. Sited in the Deqing County of Yunnan province, Yubeng village bears the meaning “the Treasure Basin”. Though the transportation is inconvenient, the peaceful village keeps its primitive atmosphere and the original beauty, surrounded by snow mountains, valleys, streams and other abundant natural resources. If you want to explore the mystery of Shangri-La and dig out the primitive majesty of nature, you may follow us and join our Full Day Hightlights Tour in Shangri-L |
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The humerus, paired radius, and ulna come together to form what joint? | Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow-OrthoInfo - AAOS Copyright 2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow A distal humerus fracture is a break in the lower end of the upper arm bone (humerus), one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint. A fracture in this area can be very painful and make elbow motion difficult or impossible. Most distal humerus fractures are caused by some type of high-energy event—such as receiving a direct blow to the elbow during a car collision. In an older person who has weaker bones, however, even a minor fall may be enough to cause a fracture. Treatment for a distal humerus fracture usually involves surgery to restore the normal anatomy and motion of the elbow. Anatomy Your elbow is a joint made up of three bones: The humerus (upper arm bone) The radius (forearm bone on the thumb side) The ulna (forearm bone on the pinky side) The elbow joint bends and straightens like a hinge. It is also important for rotation of the forearm; that is, the ability to turn your hand palm up (like accepting change from a cashier) or palm down (like typing or playing the piano). (Left) The bones of the elbow. The "distal humerus" is the lower end of the humerus (upper arm bone). (Right) The major nerves and ligaments of the elbow are highlighted. The elbow consists of portions of all three bones: The distal humerus is the lower end of the humerus. It forms the upper part of the elbow and is the spool around which the forearm bends and straightens. The radial head is the knobby end of the radius where it meets the elbow. It glides up and down the front of the distal humerus when you bend your arm and rotates around the ulna when you turn your wrist up or down. The olecranon is the part of the ulna that "cups" the lower end of the humerus, creating a hinge for elbow movement. The bony "point" of the olecranon can be easily felt beneath the skin because it is covered by just a thin layer of tissue. The elbow is held together by its bony architecture, as well as ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Three major nerves cross the elbow joint. Top of page Description It is common for the distal humerus to break into several pieces. This is called a "comminuted fracture." A distal humerus fracture occurs when there is a break anywhere within the distal region (lower end) of the humerus. The bone can crack just slightly or break into many pieces (comminuted fracture). The broken pieces of bone may line up straight or may be far out of place (displaced fracture). In some cases, the bone breaks in such a way that bone fragments stick out through the skin or a wound penetrates down to the bone. This is called an open fracture. Open fractures are particularly serious because, once the skin is broken, infection in both the wound and the bone is more likely to occur. Immediate treatment is required to prevent infection. Distal humerus fractures are uncommon; they account for just about 2 percent of all adult fractures. They can occur on their own, with no other injuries, but can also be a part of a more complex elbow injury. Distal humerus fractures are most often caused by: Falling directly on the elbow Receiving a direct blow to the elbow from something hard, like a baseball bat or a dashboard or car door during a vehicle collision Falling on an outstretched arm with the elbow held tightly to brace against the fall. In this situation, the ulna (one of the forearm bones) is driven into the distal humerus and this causes it to break. Distal humerus fractures are also sometimes caused by weak or insufficient bone. This is most common in older patients whose bones have become weakened by osteoporosis. In these patients, a fracture may occur even after a minor fall. Top of page Symptoms A distal humerus fracture may be very painful and can prevent you from moving your elbow. Other signs and symptoms of a fracture may include: Swelling Tenderness to the to |
April 21 1962 saw the opening of Century 21 Exposition, the first worlds fair held in the US since the start of WWII, right here in the Emerald City. What was the name of the Elvis Presley movie filmed during the 6 months of the fair? | booklist | BEYOND RIVALRY BEYOND RIVALRY Scarpetta (2008) by Patricia Cornwell. Forensic crime fiction. Excellent. Offshore (1979) by Penelope Fitzgerald. For bookgroup. Won Booker Prize. Not sure why … February Before the Frost (2004) by Henning Mankell. Police procedural/thriller set in parts of Sweden and in Copenhagen, Denmark. Begins with the killings at Jonestown, Guyana. Good. Jesus’ Plan for a New World: The Sermon on the Mount (1996) by Richard Rohr. Some quibbles, but in all, I liked it and found it inspirational. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (2007) by Barbara Kingsolver. Tedious, amusing, informative, interesting, irritating, engaging, by turns. She makes lots of arguments for eating locally, sustainably, and humanely grown everything, including animals. The Oldie Annual 2009 (2008). Hardbound collection of essays and articles from The Oldie magazine. Mostly LOL hilarious, sometimes poignant, occasionally baffling. One Step Behind (1997; transl. 2002) by Henning Mankell, a Kurt Wallander crime novel, set mostly in Sweden. Liked it, found it very engaging (read it in three days), though in some ways it was too similar to his only Linda Wallander crime novel, which I read earlier in the month. March Firewall (1998; transl. 2002) by Henning Mankell, a Kurt Wallander crime novel, set mostly in Sweden, and a bit in Angola. Again, there were plot aspects in this novel that were similar to bits in the other two novels of his that I’ve read. And as in the other two, the killers’ pov is offered at times. Lethal Legacy (2009), 11th in the Alex Cooper series, set in NYC, by Linda Fairstein. So-so. I like the tone and ambiance of this series, but often there’s too much historical information packed in, awkwardly. This one was about rare books and maps, rare map and book collecting, and the history of the New York Public Library. The Man Who Smiled (1994; transl. 2005) by Henning Mankell. Another in the Wallander series. First one I’ve read in the series that didn’t include the killer’s pov. The Fifth Woman (1996; transl. 2000) by Henning Mankell, in the Wallander series. This one includes killer’s pov. Motive is revenge for others’ sakes, or for the sake of ‘justice.’ Besides the murder plot, there is a small sidebar on vigilante justice and citizens’ militias in the face of perceived police ineffectiveness and rising societal violence. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1940), the classic by Carson McCullers. I liked it. Set in the poor South in the late 1930s, it’s a bit dismal and it also seems true. Scattered Graves (2009) by Beverly Connor in the Diane Fallon series. Set in Georgia. As usual, the constant level of action that Fallon is involved in without actually being killed (or even breaking a bone) requires major suspension of disbelief, but I like the series. This one focused on cybercrime. April Donna Leon’s The Girl of His Dreams (2008), in the Commissario Guido Brunetti series. This is the second I’ve read in the series and as with the first, I just couldn’t get into it. Kind of boring, the mysteries not complex or satisfying, the dialogue only OK. I do like the talk of food and the regular references to the leisurely pace of eating in Italy. This one was about political corruption and ethnic tensions, particularly between the Venetians and the Gypsies (Romanies) living in Venice. Doubt I will read another. Still Waters (2007) by Nigel McCrery, apparently the first in a new series set in the UK and featuring DCI Mark Lapslie, who has synaesthesia — he tastes sounds. The plot focused on a traumatised child who grew into a (seemingly friendly and harmless) psychopathic serial killer. (Think Miss Marple if she had turned to a life of committing crime instead of a life solving it.) I liked it, though two or three times I found it melodramatic and too obvious. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2008) by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows is probably best described as a romance novel. Our bookgroup is reading it this month (casting about for something light and quick after The Heart is a Lonely |
According to the comic books, Superman fights for Truth, Justice, and what? | Truth, justice and (fill in the blank) - Editorials & Commentary - International Herald Tribune - The New York Times The New York Times The Opinion Pages |Truth, justice and (fill in the blank) - Editorials & Commentary - International Herald Tribune Search Truth, justice and (fill in the blank) - Editorials & Commentary - International Herald Tribune Erik Lundegaard Continue reading the main story MINNEAPOLIS — In the first screen incarnation of Superman, the Max Fleischer cartoons that ran from 1941 to 1943, each episode's preamble informs us not only of the origin and powers of this relatively new creation (Krypton, speeding bullet, etc.), but also the kinds of things he fights for. It's a shorter list than you think. Before World War II, Superman fought "a never-ending battle for truth and justice." Back then, that was enough. By the time the first live-action Superman hit the screen - Kirk Alyn, in a 1948 serial - the lessons of World War II, particularly in the gas chambers of Europe, were obvious. That's why Pa Kent tells young Clark he must always use his powers "in the interests of truth, tolerance and justice." It wasn't until Superman came to television in the 1950s that the phrase became codified in the form most of us remember it: "a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way." You wouldn't know this from the articles that have been written about the film "Superman Returns," which opened in the United States this week. Many quote the line "truth, justice and the American way" as if it's something Superman always stood for - even though you won't hear it in this film. Where did that specific phrase come from? According to Mark Waid, a former DC Comics editor, it first turned up on the innovative "Adventures of Superman" radio series, which ran, off and on, from 1940 to 1951. It was the radio show, not the comic book, that introduced many facets of the Superman myth. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Since Superman was a work in progress, it makes sense that the preamble was a work in progress, too. Fans first heard "Up in the sky! Look!" rather than the other way around. Those who did look thought they saw not a bird but "a giant bird." At one point the Fleischer cartoons even scrapped the whole "speeding bullet" business in favor of more weather-oriented metaphors: "Faster than a streak of lightning! More powerful than the pounding surf! Mightier than a roaring hurricane!" Then, in autumn 1942, fans of the radio show became the first to hear about Superman's battle for "truth, justice and the American way." At that time the war was not going well. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was sweeping across Africa, and the German Army was driving toward Stalingrad. The Japanese had been turned back at Midway but they were still invading Pacific islands. Americans were all fighting for the American way. Why shouldn't Superman? Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy As the war turned in our favor, though, the additional phrase didn't seem as necessary. By 1944 it was gone, and for the remainder of the radio show, Superman devoted himself to the fight for tolerance. It took the paranoia and patriotism of the Cold War era to bring back "the American way" - this time in the "Adventures of Superman" TV series, which ran from 1952 to 1958. Every week, young baby boomers were greeted with the phrase as they sat down to watch the Man of Steel combat crooks and Communist spies. After the television show, "truth, justice and the American way" became synonymous with the Superman saga; indeed, every Superman since has had to grapple with the phrase's legacy. The 1966 Saturday morning cartoon, "The New Adventures of Superman," tried a strategy of substitution: Children were told Superman's fight was for "truth, justice and freedom." Others tried omission. In the premiere of the 1993 TV series "Lois & Clark," Lois asks Superman why he's here on Earth. His response - "To help" - isn't g |
The first income tax in the US, 3% of all incomes over US $800, was levied to pay for what war? | History of the Income Tax in the United States History of the Income Tax in the United States Source: Tax Foundation. The nation had few taxes in its early history. From 1791 to 1802, the United States government was supported by internal taxes on distilled spirits, carriages, refined sugar, tobacco and snuff, property sold at auction, corporate bonds, and slaves. The high cost of the War of 1812 brought about the nation's first sales taxes on gold, silverware, jewelry, and watches. In 1817, however, Congress did away with all internal taxes, relying on tariffs on imported goods to provide sufficient funds for running the government. In 1862, in order to support the Civil War effort, Congress enacted the nation's first income tax law. It was a forerunner of our modern income tax in that it was based on the principles of graduated, or progressive, taxation and of withholding income at the source. During the Civil War, a person earning from $600 to $10,000 per year paid tax at the rate of 3%. Those with incomes of more than $10,000 paid taxes at a higher rate. Additional sales and excise taxes were added, and an “inheritance” tax also made its debut. In 1866, internal revenue collections reached their highest point in the nation's 90-year history—more than $310 million, an amount not reached again until 1911. The Act of 1862 established the office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The Commissioner was given the power to assess, levy, and collect taxes, and the right to enforce the tax laws through seizure of property and income and through prosecution. The powers and authority remain very much the same today. In 1868, Congress again focused its taxation efforts on tobacco and distilled spirits and eliminated the income tax in 1872. It had a short-lived revival in 1894 and 1895. In the latter year, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that the income tax was unconstitutional because it was not apportioned among the states in conformity with the Constitution. In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the Constitution made the income tax a permanent fixture in the U.S. tax system. The amendment gave Congress legal authority to tax income and resulted in a revenue law that taxed incomes of both individuals and corporations. In fiscal year 1918, annual internal revenue collections for the first time passed the billion-dollar mark, rising to $5.4 billion by 1920. With the advent of World War II, employment increased, as did tax collections—to $7.3 billion. The withholding tax on wages was introduced in 1943 and was instrumental in increasing the number of taxpayers to 60 million and tax collections to $43 billion by 1945. In 1981, Congress enacted the largest tax cut in U.S. history, approximately $750 billion over six years. The tax reduction, however, was partially offset by two tax acts, in 1982 and 1984, that attempted to raise approximately $265 billion. On Oct. 22, 1986, President Reagan signed into law the Tax Reform Act of 1986, one of the most far-reaching reforms of the United States tax system since the adoption of the income tax. The top tax rate on individual income was lowered from 50% to 28%, the lowest it had been since 1916. Tax preferences were eliminated to make up most of the revenue. In an attempt to remain revenue neutral, the act called for a $120 billion increase in business taxation and a corresponding decrease in individual taxation over a five-year period. Following what seemed to be a yearly tradition of new tax acts that began in 1986, the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990 was signed into law on Nov. 5, 1990. As with the '87, '88, and '89 acts, the 1990 act, while providing a number of substantive provisions, was small in comparison with the 1986 act. The emphasis of the 1990 act was increased taxes on the wealthy. On Aug. 10, 1993, President Clinton signed the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 into law. The act's purpose was to reduce by approximately $496 billion the federal deficit that would otherwise accumulate in fiscal years 1994 through 1998. In 1997, Clinton signed another tax act. The act, which cut ta |
A general wears stars, a colonel gets an eagle, a Lt. Col gets a silver oak leaf, while a Major gets a gold oak leaf. What insignia does a captain wear? | The History of American Military Rank The History of American Military Rank Search the site By Rod Powers Updated October 14, 2016 In the U.S. Military services, rank determines who gets to tell whom what to do. The higher one's rank the more authority (and responsibility) they have. U.S. Military personnel fall into one of three categories: (1) enlisted members, (2) warrant officers, and (3) commissioned officers . Warrant officers outrank all enlisted members, and commissioned officers outrank all warrant officers and enlisted members. "Rank" and "pay grade" are closely associated terms, but not quite the same. "Pay grade" is an administrative classification, associated with a member's pay. "Rank" is a title and denotes the member's level of authority and responsibility. An E-1 is the lowest enlisted pay grade. That person's "rank" is a "Private" in the Army and Marine Corps, an "Airman Basic" in the Air Force, and a "Seaman Recruit" in the Navy and Coast Guard . I should also probably note here that in the Navy and Coast Guard, the term "rank" is not used among enlisted Sailors. The proper term is "rate." Through the ages, the badge of ranks has included such symbols as feathers, sashes, stripes and showy uniforms. Even carrying different weapons has signified rank. The badges of rank have been worn on hats, shoulders and around the waist and chest. The American military adapted most of its rank insignia from the British. Before the Revolutionary War, Americans drilled with militia outfits based on the British tradition. Sailors followed the example of the most successful navy of the time -- the Royal Navy. So, the Continental Army had privates, sergeants, lieutenants, captains, colonels, generals, and several now-obsolete ranks like the coronet, subaltern, and ensign. One thing the Army didn't have was enough money to buy uniforms. To solve this, Gen. George Washington wrote, "As the Continental Army has, unfortunately, no uniforms and consequently many inconveniences must arise from not being able to distinguish the commissioned officers from the privates, it is desired that some badge of distinction be immediately provided; for instance that the field officers may have red or pink colored cockades in their hats, the captains yellow or buff, and the subalterns green." Even during the war, rank insignia evolved. In 1780, regulations prescribed two stars for major generals and one star for brigadiers worn on shoulder boards, or epaulets. The use of most English ranks carried on even after the United States won the war. The Army and Marine Corps used comparable ranks, especially after 1840. The Navy took a different route. The rank structure and insignia continued to evolve. Second lieutenants replaced the Army's coronets, ensigns, and subalterns, but they had no distinctive insignia until Congress gave them "butterbars" in 1917. Colonels received the eagle in 1832. From 1836, majors and lieutenant colonels were denoted by oak leave; captains by double silver bars -- "railroad tracks"; and first lieutenants, single silver bars. In the Navy, Captain was the highest rank until Congress created flag officers in 1857 -- before then, designating someone an admiral in the republic had been deemed too royal for the United States. Until 1857, the Navy had three grades of captain roughly equivalent to the Army's brigadier general, colonel and lieutenant colonel. Adding to the confusion, all Navy ship commanders are called "captain" regardless of rank. With the onset of the Civil War, the highest grade captains became commodores and rear admirals and wore one-star and two-star epaulets, respectively. The lowest became commanders with oak leaves while captains in the middle remained equal to Army colonels and wore eagles. At the same time, the Navy adopted a sleeve stripe system that became so complex that when David Glasgow Farragut became the service's first full admiral in 1866, the stripes on his sleeves extended from cuff to elbow. The smaller sleeve stripes used today were introduced in 1869. Chevrons are V-shaped stripes w |
According to the opening narration by one William Shatner, what, in the Star Trek universe, is Space? | Star Trek | Muppet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Sesamstrasse t-shirt. The Enterprise in Farscape. The Star Trek franchise consists of five live-action (and one animated) TV series and thirteen motion pictures, which boldly go where no one has gone before. The franchise began as a TV series on NBC which ran from 1966 until 1969, and was "re-booted" with a successful new feature film series in 2009. The Muppets have spoofed Star Trek on many occasions over the years. Contents References Sesame Street Sesame Street Episode 3698 is part of a story arc in which Slimey the Worm ventures to the Moon . The episode closes with a mission statement inspired by the narration that begins each episode of Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation. The space shuttle that takes the worms into space, the wormship Wiggleprise , is also a spoof on Star Trek’s Enterprise. Spaceship Surprise on Sesame Street parodied aspects of the original Star Trek, and the later incarnation Spaceship Surprise: The Next Generation specifically spoofed the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. A Super Morphin Mega Monsters sketch on Sesame Street features the classic "door opening" sound effect used on the original 1960s Star Trek series when Zostic 's minions enter his lair to do his bidding. Wanda Cousteau 's mission on Sesame Street is a reference to the opening narration from Star Trek. When she announces her mission "to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations -- to boldly go where no fish has gone before!" Patrick Stewart , famous for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, appeared in a segment with The Count . When The Count has trouble getting a set of Muppet numbers to stay in line, Stewart helps him out by commanding, "Make it so, Number One!" This is a reference to an oft-spoken phrase by his Trek character to his first officer. ( YouTube ) Some German Sesamstrasse merchandise (mainly postcards and posters) has featured Ernie and Bert dressed as Starfleet officers. Bob greets Elmo and Zoe (who are pretending to be aliens) in Episode 4039 with the Vulcan hand sign while erroneously telling them, " May the force be with you ." The narrator in the i-Sam segment of A Sesame Street Christmas Carol states: "now your holiday will boldly go where no holiday has gone before," a reference to the Star Trek title sequence. Santa Claus is shown seated in a captain's chair similar to that of the starship Enterprise, with a reindeer as a crew member. Santa says "That's Earth. Warp factor three," to which the reindeer responds "Aye, captain." Episode 3845 features The Amazing Mumford paraphrasing an oft-quoted line from Star Trek's Dr. McCoy, "I'm a magician, not a contractor!" When fielding a question from the audience at the NASA Tweetup in 2011, Elmo asked astronaut Mike Massimino to define the word exploration: "It means finding new things, and going someplace no one else has gone before." Elmo responded, "to boldly go where no one has gone before," quoting the famous Star Trek narration. [1] In the CD-ROM game, Ernie's Adventures in Space , Bert is seen writing a captain's log (a log-shaped book) and quotes the famous Star Trek lines ("Captain's Log, Stardate...") When Elmo can't count to 10 with his favorite hero Green LanTen at NumericCon in Episode 4504 , Cap-ten Kirk beams in to assist. He speaks in the oft-spoofed cadence made famous by William Shatner's acting style and wears a starfleet uniform from the classic Star Trek series with a 10 on the logo. Asking Elmo if he wants to "boldly go where no monster has gone before," he leads Elmo in a count to 10, the CapTen Kirk way, with dramatic pauses and gestures. Referencing an iconic scene in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, he leaves shouting, "I love it here at NumericCOOOOOOONNN!" In 2015, when Rubber Duckie was returned to Ernie from space via the Orion Flight Test , he exclaims, "he's been where no duckie has been before!" In The Furchester Hotel episode " Power Cut ," Funella asks her Scottish husband Furgus to add |
In the world of the machinist, a die is used to create the male portion of the threads (e.g. the screw). What is used to create the female portion (e.g. the nut)? | How to Read a Screw Thread Callout: 5 Steps (with Pictures) 2 Interpret the first number. The first number gives the major, or largest, diameter. In Unified threads (measured in inches) there are numbered diameters #0 through #10, with 0 the smallest and 10 the largest. (Diameters #12 and #14 may also be found, but are usually on older equipment and needed for repairs or restorations. #14 is close to, but not exactly the same as, 1/4-inch.) The major diameter in Unified threads = 0.060" + (numbered diameter) * 0.013" . So, #2 has a major diameter of 0.086". Equation: D = (2)*0.013 + 0.060 = 0.086. The odd numbers exist, but the even numbers are in far more common use. For screws larger than a #10, the diameters are listed in fractional inches. For instance, a 1/4-20 screw has a 1/4-inch major diameter. For metric threads, e.g. M3.5, the number following the M is the major diameter of the external thread in millimeters. 3 Interpret the second number. It relates to the distance between adjacent threads. It may be given as the number of threads per unit length, or it may be given as the distance between threads (also called the thread pitch). For Unified threads, the number given is threads per inch. For instance, a 1/4-20 screw has 20 threads per inch. For metric threads, the thread pitch is given in millimeters per thread. Thus, an M2 x 0.4 screw has threads every 0.4mm. Although most metric fasteners have two or more standard pitches (fine & coarse threads), the pitch is often omitted from a thread callout; it is always helpful to carry a sample with you to the hardware store. Two major metric "industrial standards" are DIN Deutsches Institute für Normung (German) and the JIS Japanese Industrial Standards. Although these standards are closely related and often identical, there will be cases where say a JIS M8 bolt may not have the same pitch as a DIN M8 bolt. The American National Standard (ANSI) Metric thread is more commonly used in the USA. 4 Read the length, which is generally given after the x. The length of most screws is measured from the bottom of the head, as shown. Note, however, that a flathead screw, designed to sit flush in a countersunk material, is measured to the top of the head. For unified threads, the length is given in inches. A 1/4-20 x 3/4 screw is .75 inches (1.9 cm) long. The length may be given in fractional inches or the decimal equivalent. For metric threads, the length is given in millimeters. 5 Understand some other nomenclature that sometimes goes with screw threads. Thread classes refer to fitting how loosely or tightly the screw fits in the nut. The most common thread classes are 2A or 2B. "A" indicates an external thread, such as on a screw or bolt. B indicates an internal thread, such as on a nut. The 2 (or, far less commonly, 1 or 3) describes the tightness of the fit. You may see the abbreviations UNC and UNF. These stand for unified coarse and unified fine, respectively, and they refer to standard series of thread pitch. Each series assigns a pitch to diameter. For instance, a #10 UNC screw has 24 threads per inch, whereas a #10 UNF screw has 32 threads per inch. If a thread is specified by its series, look for the pitch in a table. Minor diameter is the smallest diameter of the thread, or the innermost diameter. Major diameter is the largest diameter of the thread, or the outermost diameter. The diameter given is typically the nominal major diameter of an external, or male, thread. Community Q&A Are the male and female referring to the threads on the adapter? Or to the threads on the two pipes that can be connected with the adapter? wikiHow Contributor Male and female refers to where the actual thread is. A Male thread is on the outside (think of the thread on a bolt or screw). A female is threaded on the inside, like you would find on the inside of a nut or the socket for a light bulb. Can I sell online in bulk, since it is a rate per kg? wikiHow Contributor If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know. Tips Screw thread ca |
According to Rachel Ray, what is EVOO? | What makes EVOO EVOO? - Rachael Ray What makes EVOO EVOO? By how to cook like an italian • May 17, 2009 What makes EVOO EVOO? We get this question all the time so we decided to ask the experts at Colavita, the makers of Rachael’s EVOO: A basic definition of EVOO: First cold produced from select olives, Rachael Ray’s EVOO is the natural juice squeezed from olives one day after the harvest. No heat or chemicals are used in extracting Extra Virgin Olive Oil. “Extra” is the highest grade for the best, unrefined and unprocessed oil of the fruit. To be graded as Extra Virgin, the oil must exhibit superior taste, aroma and color. And to meet the most exacting labeling standards, it must also have less than 1% free oleic acid. Thus, the “Extra” in Extra Virgin Olive Oil means “premium,” or simply, “the best.” Sometimes the best way to understand the difference between olive oils is to understand the production of EVOO. This FAQ section on our website might be useful. Another way to help explain EVOO is to compare it to other oils. Three things make olive oil superior to other oils: taste, nutrition and integrity. Taste is the most obvious difference between olive oil and the commercially popular vegetable oils such as corn, soybean and canola oils. These oils are tasteless fats. You would not want to eat a piece of bread dipped in vegetable oil; for the same basic reason, many chefs refrain from adding tasteless fat to the foods they prepare. When you cook with oil, get the most flavor and texture you can. Olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, adds a flavor and textural dimension lacking in other oils, making it a suitable substitute for butter and margarine in almost any recipe. In fact, more and more restaurants are serving Extra Virgin Olive Oil, both plain or flavored with salt and pepper, as an alternative to butter for bread. Nutritionally, olive oil contains more monounsaturated fat than any of the popular vegetable oils. Monounsaturated Fats increase the HDL (good) cholesterol and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. It also contains “0g” of Trans Fat and Carbohydrates and less saturated fat than butter and no cholesterol. Olive Oil naturally contains beta-carotene, Vitamin A and E and other antioxidants. Consumption of olive oil is linked to lower incidences of certain forms of cancer. Olive oil is very well tolerated by the stomach. It can help protect against ulcers and gastritis and lowers the incidence of gallstone formation. Olive Oil can lower the risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis by reducing blood cholesterol levels. Olive oil can reduce the risk of diabetes and, possibly, a delayed onset of complications in established diabetes. Moreover, vegetable oils are industrial, processed foods. Vegetable oils are generally extracted by means of petroleum-based chemical solvents, and then must be highly refined to remove impurities. Along with the impurities, refining removes taste, color and nutrients. Extra Virgin Olive Oils are not processed or refined. It is said that you do not make Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you find it. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is essentially “fresh squeezed” from the fruit of the olive tree, without alteration of the color, taste, and nutrients or vitamins. Because of the integrity of the product, and its antioxidant components, olive oil will keep longer than all other vegetable oils. You can find Rachael’s EVOO along with other pantry items in our SHOP More from Rachael's World |
What desert consists of ice cream placed in a pie dish lined with slices of sponge cake and topped with meringue, which is baked in a very hot oven just long enough to firm the meringue? | 'Ice-Creams' 10 Found Summer has set in bringing with it the cravings to have something cold to soothe the frayed nerves. And ice creams feature very high on the list of cold things that will be sought after by most. Why not? They are refreshing, they are delicious and enjoyed by young and old alike. Today, Ice cream is a popular dessert found in weddings, parties and in every celebration. Infact in US, the month of July is declared as National Ice Cream Month. This wonderful dessert is now available in its many variants and has an ever increasing demand. But one thing that should not be overlooked is the fact that they are most laden with calories, sugar and saturated fat which means one should have it occasionally and not make it a part of daily diet. This sweet treat could lead to a slight headache. Another name for an ice cream headache is "brain freeze." It's a myth that we get this pain in our head if we eat ice cream too fast. An ice cream headache actually happens because the cold ice cream touches a sensitive nerve center in the roof of our mouths. Don’t worry, it is not dangerous for you and there is absolutely nothing wrong with you if you have it. However, there is one plus point and that is it has some calcium content since it is made with milk. Another plus point is that ice cream can be made at home, and that too quite easily. Making of Ice-Cream Ice cream factories usually make their own mix in a large vat with the proportions and mix it with the help of ice cream making machine. Ice Cream mix generally includes – a pasteurized mix of one or more dairy ingredients – milk, concentrated fat-free milk, cream, condensed milk, sweetening agents, flavorings, stabilizers, emulsifiers and optional egg or egg yolk solids or other ingredients. One of the major ingredients in an ice cream is air. The presence of air means that ice cream is also technically foam. Without it, the stuff would be as hard as a rock. Stabilizers help hold the air bubble structure together and give the ice cream a better texture. Emulsifiers keep the ice cream smooth and aid the distribution of the fat molecules throughout the colloid. Once the ice cream has come out of the ice cream maker, the process is not finished. It needs to be very cold to freeze the ice cream quickly and prevent the formation of large ice crystals. This process is known as hardening. Soft-serve is often simple ice cream that has not gone through this process. How to make ice cream at home? Now we all can enjoy making this delicious dessert at home, that too with different innovative recipes. There are two ways, first to bring the ready-made mix for ice-cream or the other way is to try making it at home with a blend of ingredients. All thanks to our modern refrigerators! Here are a few tips for good homemade ice cream: •Use seasonal fruits which are fully ripened to get natural flavours. Add it to the custard base and whisk well before freezing. •If using essences, first cool the custard base and then add it before freezing. •Whisk the ice cream with a wire whisk, because this way it gets well aerated. •Ice cream should always be frozen in an airtight container. Ice creams set faster and better in aluminum containers. •Place a thick plastic sheet or spread some salt under the container to prevent it from sticking to the floor of the freezer. •Place the container in the centre of your freezer without crowding. It will freeze more quickly and evenly. •The ice cream should be frozen for a minimum of three and a half hours. •Serve the ice cream a day after it is made. The end product is smoother and more in volume. Try making ice cream with these basic tips and if you are looking for some innovation, here we have a collection of different Ice-cream recipes. Tried paan ice cream or Chilli Milli Ice Cream or gulab jamun ice cream or tiramisu ice cream ? Ice cream has inspired many There are a number of frozen desserts inspired by Ice cream. Let’s know about the desserts that followed the ice cream… •Ais kacang from Malaysia is made from shaved ice, syrup, and boiled red b |
What can be a NATO phonetic alphabet letter, a landform at the mouth of a river, or a plumbing fixture company? | Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang - Wiktionary Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Wikipedia The following are some examples of the slang of the United States Navy , you will also see references to the United States Marine Corps as well because of their use of naval terminology sometimes also referred to as NAVSpeak. Note that in the Navy, many ships and units have nicknames; these are listed separately, in Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang/Unit nicknames . 0-9[ edit ] 0-dark-hundred , 0'dark-hundred (pronounced "oh dark hundred", because the "zero" in time expressions was verbally pronounced "oh" in the US Navy and US Army as late as the 1980s: Midnight, 12AM. "We have to get up at 0-dark-hundred." 0-dark-thirty , 0'dark-thirty: One half-hour after 0'dark-hundred, 12:30AM. 13 button salute: When a sailor in dress pants pulls down on the top two corners and all 13 buttons come unbuttoned at once, usually done just before sex. 1D10T: A mythical substance that new Sailors are sent in search of as a joke. Pronounced as "one dee ten tee" or "idiot". 1MC: The General Announcing system on a ship. 1st Division: The division, in most aviation and afloat commands, which is responsible for the material condition and cleanliness of the ship. On ships equipped with small boats, the First Lieutenant or "First" (First Division Officer or Deck Department Head) is in charge of these boats and the sailors who maintain and run them. On small boats, the "First" is in charge of boatswain mates and deck seaman. On larger ships, the "First" may be in charge of air crew. Work for 1st division varies among ships depending on size. Small ships only have one division, while larger ships like carriers or amphibs can have 5 or more. 2JV: Engineering sound-powered circuit. 2MC: Engineering loudspeaker circuit. 21MC: Ships command intercom circuit, mainly used between the bridge, combat, and flight decks. Also known as the Bitch Box. 2-10-2: A female, perceived to be unattractive otherwise, out at sea on a ship which has many more males than females and who is consequently paid more attention than she would be paid on land. "She was a 2 before going to sea, a 10 out at sea, and back to a 2 when she returned." 2-6-10: Abbreviation of "It's gonna take 2 surgeons 6 hours to remove 10 inches of my boot from your ass." Used to motivate someone who is not pulling their weight. 43P-1: Work center Maintenance manual; prior to OPNAV numbering the current guidance 4790/4(series) it was 43P. The series of books; 43P-1, 43P-2, 43P-3 & 43P-4 were separate books covering all aspects of maintenance. The 43P-2, 43P-3 & 43P-4 books were replaced in the mid 1980's with one book. the new book was a three ring binder, blue in color and had "3-M" all across the front & side. The 43P-1 book containing MIPs stayed in the work center and was a deep red color with 43P-1 across the cover. Officially no longer named the 43P-1, the fleet continues to name and refer to their work center maintenance manual as the 43P-1. 4JG: Communications circuit used by V4 Fuels Division to coordinate flight deck fueling operations between the flight deck and below decks pump and filter rooms. Also used to pass information between a flight deck fuel station and flight deck control as to status of fueling operations for individual aircraft. Found on aircraft carriers and similar vessels. 4MC: Emergency communications circuit that overrides sound powered phone communications to alert controlling stations to a casualty. 5MC: A circuit similar to the 1MC, except that it is only heard on the flight deck of an air-capable ship and in engineering spaces. It is EXTREMELY loud to overcome the jet noise on the flight deck. Do not stand near one of the speakers without hearing protection. 8 (or) 6 boat. Preferred term by Amphib sailors for LCM-8 or LCM-6 boats, as opposed to "Mike" boat. 90 Day Wonder, 90 Day Miracle: OCS graduate (as opposed to a graduate of four-year Naval Academy or ROTC training). 96er: A period of five nights and four days off of |
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Although the younger of the two leagues by 25 years (and sometimes called the Junior Circuit), which league has won 62 of the 106 World Series games played since 1903? The National League? Or the American league? | Eephus League Official Handbook by Bethany Heck - issuu issuu THE OFFICIAL BASEBALL MINUTIAE HANDBOOK 1 116 8 E “Baseball? It’s just a game - as simple as a ball and a bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It’s a sport, business - and sometimes even religion.” – Ernie Harwell B aseball is a living, breathing entity. It has its own traditions, language and rules. And this entity is always growing. Baseball has remained relatively unchanged throughout its history, but new players, coaches, commentators and fans pass through each day and add to its culture. Baseball is obsessed with record keeping. Every pitch, out and hit is recorded by hundreds of people each day. Anyone who has ever lived in the land of baseball has been immortalized and codified on a stat sheet. The Eephus League of Baseball Minutiae is an offshoot of that spirit of codification and history making. This handbook is designed to be a stepping stone for those seeking to build a knowledge base of baseball minutiae. It is filled with quotes, trivia, facts and diagrams regarding every part of our game, covering oddities and intricacies from the earliest days of the sport. The handbook is divided into 5 sections of information. The Framework chapter is dedicated to the history, rules and equipment in the game. The Language chapter covers the unique verbal facets of the game, from nicknames to colorful jargon. The Numbers section contains an overview on how to keep score, as well as a glossary of statistics. The National and American League chapters have brief histories of every current Major League team as well as information about their ballparks. Each section contains a wealth of illustrations and trivia to enrich your knowledge of the game. We hope you find this to be an invaluable resource in your quest for more baseball knowledge. 9 014 Framework Introduction 1 “The game of base ball has now become beyond question the leading feature of the outdoor sports of the United States ... It is a game which is peculiarly suited to the American temperament and disposition; … in short, the pastime suits the people, and the people suit the pastime.” B aseball evolved from the British game of rounders, and is a cousin to cricket in that it also involves two teams that alternate on defense and offense and involve throwing a ball to a batsman who attempts to “bat” it away and run safely to a base. The first documentation of base ball is in 1838, but there are references to a game of base ball going back to the late 1700s. The first published rules of baseball were written in 1845 for a New York base ball club called the Knickerbockers. The author, Alexander Joy Cartwright, is one person commonly known as “the father of baseball.” Cartwright laid out rules for playing the game for the first time, and made one important change. No longer could an out be recorded by “plugging” a runner (hitting him with the ball). The rules required fielders to tag or force the runner, which is still the rule today. Many of these original rules are still in effect today. The first professional team was formed in 1869 (the Cincinnati Red Stockings), and it gained in popularity to become United States’ “national pastime” in the late 1800s. The two major leagues were formed in 1876 (National League) and 1903 (American League) and the first modern World Series, pitting the two champions of the leagues against each other at the end of the season. Framework Introduction 4 Balls “No game in the world is as tidy and dramatically neat as baseball, with cause and effect, crime and punishment, motive and result, so cleanly defined.” – Paul Gallico THE HISTORY Because of the equipment, baseball in the 19th century was very different than today. Balls were “dead” and didn’t travel as far, and players were looser with the rules involving spitballs and other tactics that are no longer legal. With the birth of the World Series and the two major leagues, baseball embarked on a golden age in the early 20th century. From 1900-1919, the “dead ball” was still used, and was a game domin |
What was the name of the Federal building destroyed by total asshats Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995? | Oklahoma City bombing - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Oklahoma City bombing A+E Networks Introduction On April 19, 1995, a truck-bomb explosion outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, left 168 people dead and hundreds more injured. The blast was set off by anti-government militant Timothy McVeigh, who in 2001 was executed for his crimes. His co-conspirator Terry Nichols received life in prison. Until September 11, 2001, the Oklahoma City bombing was the worst terrorist attack to take place on U.S. soil. Google Oklahoma City Bombing: April 19, 1995 At 9:02 a.m., a rental truck packed with explosives detonated in front of the nine-story Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. The powerful explosion blew off the building’s north wall. Emergency crews raced to Oklahoma from across the country, and when the rescue effort finally ended two weeks later the death toll stood at 168 people, including 19 young children who were in the building’s day care center at the time of the blast. More than 650 other people were injured in the bombing, which damaged or destroyed more than 300 buildings in the immediate area. Did You Know? The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building opened in 1977 and was named for an Oklahoma native who became one of the youngest federal judges in U.S. history when he was appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1936. Murrah died in 1975 at age 71. A massive hunt for the bombing suspects ensued, and on April 21 an eyewitness description led authorities to charge Timothy McVeigh (1968-2001), a former U.S. Army soldier, in the case. As it turned out, McVeigh was already in jail, having been stopped a little more than an hour after the bombing for a traffic violation and then arrested for unlawfully carrying a handgun. Shortly before he was scheduled to be released from jail, he was identified as a prime suspect in the bombing and charged. That same day, Terry Nichols (1955-), an associate of McVeigh’s, surrendered in Herington, Kansas . Both men were found to be members of a radical right-wing survivalist group based in Michigan . On August 8, Michael Fortier, who knew of McVeigh’s plan to bomb the federal building, agreed to testify against McVeigh and Nichols in exchange for a reduced sentence. Two days later, McVeigh and Nichols were indicted on charges of murder and unlawful use of explosives. Oklahoma City Bombing and Timothy McVeigh While still in his teens, McVeigh, who was raised in western New York , acquired a penchant for guns and began honing survivalist skills he believed would be necessary in the event of a Cold War showdown with the Soviet Union. He graduated from high school in 1986 and in 1988 enlisted in the Army, where he proved to be a disciplined and meticulous soldier. While in the military, McVeigh befriended fellow soldier Nichols, who was more than a dozen years his senior and shared his survivalist interests. In early 1991, McVeigh served in the Persian Gulf War . He was decorated with several medals for his military service; however, after failing to qualify for the Special Forces program, McVeigh accepted the Army’s offer of an early discharge and left in the fall of 1991. At the time, the American military was downsizing after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Another result of the Cold War’s end was that McVeigh shifted his ideology from a hatred of foreign communist governments to a suspicion of the U.S. federal government, especially as its new leader Bill Clinton (1946-), elected in 1992, had successfully campaigned for the presidency on a platform of gun control. McVeigh, Nichols and their associates were deeply radicalized by such events as the August 1992 shoot-out between federal agents and survivalist Randy Weaver at his Idaho cabin, in which Weaver’s wife and son were killed, and the April 19, 1993, inferno near Waco, Texas , in which 75 members of a Branch Davidian religious sect died. McVeigh planned an attack on the Murrah Building, which housed regional offices of such federal agencies as the Drug Enforcement Agency, |
April 19, 1987 saw the debut of The Simpsons as series of shorts on what prime time Fox series? | 12 “Simpsons” Shorts From “The Tracey Ullman Show” | Facebook Twitter Subscribe You probably already know that the long-running TV show “The Simpsons” started as a series of shorts on “The Tracy Ullman Show” — but did you know that a total of 48 shorts were created? From April of 1987 until May of 1989, Tracy Ullman’s variety show featured America’s favorite animated family, with the final short airing just seven months before “The Simpsons” made its prime-time debut on Fox. Related: Top 10 Most Annoying Cartoon Characters of All Time Sadly, not many of the shorts have been officially released. Though collectors and die-hard fans of the show would be glad to get their hands on the complete series, only several have leaked out onto DVD and YouTube. Here are 12 shorts that give you a glimpse of the Simpson family’s humble beginnings. |
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Following the sinking of the USS Maine, April 23, 1898 saw the beginning of what conflict when war was declared on the United States following a 2 day naval blockade of Cuba? | Spanish-American War USS Maine Explosion USS Maine Explosion - Conflict: The explosion of the USS Maine contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in April 1898. USS Maine Explosion - Date: USS Maine exploded and sank on February 15, 1898. USS Maine Explosion - Background: Since the late 1860s, efforts had been underway in Cuba to end Spanish colonial rule. In 1868, the Cubans began a ten-year rebellion against their Spanish overlords. Though it was crushed in 1878, the war had generated widespread support for the Cuban cause in the United States. Seventeen years later, in 1895, the Cubans again rose up in revolution. To combat this, the Spanish government dispatched General Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau crush the rebels. Arriving in Cuba, Weyler began a brutal campaign against the Cuban people which involved the use of concentration camps in rebellious provinces. This approach led to the death of over 100,000 Cubans and Weyler was promptly nicknamed "the Butcher" by the American press. Stories of atrocities in Cuban were played up by the "yellow press," and the public put increasing pressure on Presidents Grover Cleveland and William McKinley to intervene. Working through diplomatic channels, McKinley was able to defuse the situation and Weyler was recalled to Spain in late 1897. The following January, supporters of Weyler began a series of riots in Havana. Concerned for American citizens and business interests in the area, McKinley elected to send a warship to the city. USS Maine Explosion - Arriving in Havana: After discussing this course of action with the Spanish and receiving their blessing, McKinley passed his request to the US Navy. To fulfill the president's orders, the second-class battleship USS Maine was detached from the North Atlantic Squadron at Key West on January 24, 1898. Commissioned in 1895, Maine possessed four 10" guns and was capable of steaming at 17 knots. With a crew of 354, Maine had spent the entirety of its brief career operating along the eastern seaboard. Commanded by Captain Charles Sigsbee, Maine entered Havana harbor on January 25, 1898. Anchoring in the center of the harbor, Maine was afforded the usual courtesies by the Spanish authorities. Though the arrival of Maine had a calming effect on the situation in the city, the Spanish remained wary of American intentions. Wishing to prevent a possible incident involving his men, Sigsbee restricted them to the ship and no liberty was given. In the days after Maine's arrival, Sigsbee met regularly with the US Consul, Fitzhugh Lee. Discussing the state of affairs on the island, they both recommended that another ship be sent when it was time for Maine to depart. USS Maine Explosion - Loss of Maine: At 9:40 on the evening of February 15, the harbor was lit by a massive explosion that ripped through the forward section of Maine as five tons of powder for the ship's guns detonated. Destroying the forward third of the ship, Maine sank into the harbor. Immediately, assistance came from the American steamer City of Washington and the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII, with boats circling the burning remains of the battleship to collect the survivors. All told, 252 were killed in the blast, with another eight dying ashore in the days that followed. USS Maine Explosion - Investigation: Throughout the ordeal, the Spanish showed great compassion for the injured and respect for the dead American sailors. Their behavior led Sigsbee to inform the Navy Department that "public opinion should be suspended until further report," as he felt that the Spanish were not involved in the sinking of his ship. To investigate the loss of Maine, the Navy swiftly formed a board of inquiry. Due to the state of the wreck and a lack of expertise, their investigation was not as thorough as subsequent efforts. On March 28, the board announced that the ship had been sunk by a naval mine. The board's finding unleashed a wave of public outrage across the United States and fueled calls for war. While not the cause of the Spanish-American War, shouts of Remember the Maine! serv |
“Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of”? | Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Listen my children and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year. He said to his friend, "If the British march By land or sea from the town to-night, Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch Of the North Church tower as a signal light,-- One if by land, and two if by sea; And I on the opposite shore will be, Ready to ride and spread the alarm Through every Middlesex village and farm, For the country folk to be up and to arm." Then he said "Good-night!" and with muffled oar Silently rowed to the Charlestown shore, Just as the moon rose over the bay, Where swinging wide at her moorings lay The Somerset, British man-of-war; A phantom ship, with each mast and spar Across the moon like a prison bar, And a huge black hulk, that was magnified By its own reflection in the tide. Meanwhile, his friend through alley and street Wanders and watches, with eager ears, Till in the silence around him he hears The muster of men at the barrack door, The sound of arms, and the tramp of feet, And the measured tread of the grenadiers, Marching down to their boats on the shore. Then he climbed the tower of the Old North Church, By the wooden stairs, with stealthy tread, To the belfry chamber overhead, And startled the pigeons from their perch On the sombre rafters, that round him made Masses and moving shapes of shade,-- By the trembling ladder, steep and tall, To the highest window in the wall, Where he paused to listen and look down A moment on the roofs of the town And the moonlight flowing over all. Beneath, in the churchyard, lay the dead, In their night encampment on the hill, Wrapped in silence so deep and still That he could hear, like a sentinel's tread, The watchful night-wind, as it went Creeping along from tent to tent, And seeming to whisper, "All is well!" A moment only he feels the spell Of the place and the hour, and the secret dread Of the lonely belfry and the dead; For suddenly all his thoughts are bent On a shadowy something far away, Where the river widens to meet the bay,-- A line of black that bends and floats On the rising tide like a bridge of boats. Meanwhile, impatient to mount and ride, Booted and spurred, with a heavy stride On the opposite shore walked Paul Revere. Now he patted his horse's side, Now he gazed at the landscape far and near, Then, impetuous, stamped the earth, And turned and tightened his saddle girth; But mostly he watched with eager search The belfry tower of the Old North Church, As it rose above the graves on the hill, Lonely and spectral and sombre and still. And lo! as he looks, on the belfry's height A glimmer, and then a gleam of light! He springs to the saddle, the bridle he turns, But lingers and gazes, till full on his sight A second lamp in the belfry burns. A hurry of hoofs in a village street, A shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark, And beneath, from the pebbles, in passing, a spark Struck out by a steed flying fearless and fleet; That was all! And yet, through the gloom and the light, The fate of a nation was riding that night; And the spark struck out by that steed, in his flight, Kindled the land into flame with its heat. He has left the village and mounted the steep, And beneath him, tranquil and broad and deep, Is the Mystic, meeting the ocean tides; And under the alders that skirt its edge, Now soft on the sand, now loud on the ledge, Is heard the tramp of his steed as he rides. It was twelve by the village clock When he crossed the bridge into Medford town. He heard the crowing of the cock, And the barking of the farmer's dog, And felt the damp of the river fog, That rises after the sun goes down. It was one by the village clock, When he galloped into Lexington. He saw the gilded weathercock Swim in the moonlight as he passed, And the meeting-house windows, black and bare, Gaze at him with a spectral glare, As if they already stood aghast At the bloody work they would look upon. It was two by the village clo |
A precursor to today's United Nations, what inter-governmental organization was pushed by President Woodrow Wilson and disbanded itself on April 20, 1946? | A history of the humanitarian system: Western origins and foundations | Eleanor Davey - Academia.edu A history of the humanitarian system: Western origins and foundations Eleanor Davey A history of the humanitarian system Western origins and foundations Eleanor Davey, with John Borton and Matthew Foley HPG Working Paper June 2013 About the authors Eleanor Davey is a Research Officer at the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG). John Borton is a Senior Research Associate at HPG. Matthew Foley is Managing Editor at HPG. Acknowledgements This Working Paper is part of HPG’s research project ‘A Global History of Humanitarian Action’. As with the project in general, it is the product of a vibrant research team, and the authors are indebted to a number of colleagues for their input and assistance. For comments on various stages of the drafting process, the authors would like to thank Sara Pantuliano, Margie Buchanan-Smith, Eva Svoboda, Lilianne Fan and Samir Elhawary. Thanks also to Ilena Paltzer for her work in reviewing key literature, and to Katia Knight for production assistance. The authors would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Vincent Bernard (ICRC), Davide Rodogno (University of Geneva) and Peter Walker (Feinstein International Center, Tufts University). In addition, Edward Clay (Senior Research Associate, ODI), John Mitchell (ALNAP) and Roland Burke (University of Latrobe) provided feedback focusing on chapters 2, 3 and 4 in particular. Humanitarian Policy Group Overseas Development Institute 203 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NJ United Kingdom Tel. +44 (0) 20 7922 0300 Fax. +44 (0) 20 7922 0399 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.odi.org.uk/hpg ISBN: 978 1 909464 36 0 © Overseas Development Institute, 2013 Readers are encouraged to quote or reproduce materials from this publication but, as copyright holders, ODI requests due acknowledgement and a copy of the publication. This and other HPG Reports are available from www.odi.org.uk/hpg. Contents Acronyms Chapter 1 An introduction to humanitarian history 1.1 History and humanitarian action 1.2 Working Paper methodology and outline Chapter 2 Humanitarian history: an overview 2.1 From the beginnings of the system until the First World War 2.2 The Wilsonian period and Second World War reforms 2.3 Engagement in the global South during the Cold War 2.4 From the fall of the Iron Curtain to the close of the century Chapter 3 Early institutions for emergency food aid 3.1 The CRB and ARA during and after the First World War 3.2 Colonial famine relief in Bengal and Indochina 3.3 UNRRA and NGOs during the Second World War Chapter 4 Evolving norms during decolonisation 4.1 Wars of liberation and international humanitarian law 4.2 UNHCR, global emergency and refugee frameworks 4.3 Decolonisation, development and human rights Chapter 5 The emergence of a humanitarian knowledge community 5.1 Knowledge and information sharing following the world wars 5.2 Institutional innovation in operations, research and funding 5.3 Knowledge formation: the example of the post-disaster shelter and housing sector Chapter 6 Conclusion Annex Selected chronology Bibliography iii 1 1 2 5 5 7 10 12 17 17 19 20 23 23 24 26 29 29 31 32 35 37 41 HPG Working Paper HPG working paper ii HPG working paper A history of the humanitarian system Acronyms AFRO ALNAP AMRO ARA ARAECF ARC ARTIC AU BELRA CAP CDC CENDEP CERF CIDA COBSRA CRB CRED CRS DA DANIDA DHA DRC DRC EC EMRO ERC EU EURO FAO FAR FIC FNLA FRELIMO FTS HAP HCR IASC African Regional Office Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action American Regional Office (see also PAHO) American Relief Administration American Relief Administration European Children’s Fund American Red Cross Appropriate Re-construction Training and Information Centre African Union (originally Organisation of African Unity) British Empire Leprosy Relief Association Consolidated Appeals Process Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centre for D |
What was the full character name of the movie star on TVs Gilligan's Island? | Was Gilligan's First Name 'Willy'? : snopes.com - - Claim: The full name of the title character in the television series Gilligan's Island was 'Willy Gilligan.' MIXTURE Origins: Nearly everyone who has ever watched television in the western world is at least passingly familiar with Gilligan's Island. The series about seven castaways on an uncharted island ran on CBS for three years in the mid-1960s and has since become one of the most popular syndicated shows of all time and a mainstay of American popular culture. We revel in dissecting the show's minutiae, pondering such questions as "Why did the Howells bring suitcases full of money on a three-hour tour?" and "How come Gilligan wears the same clothes every day, but they never get dirty or torn?" The subject of one of the more enduring trivia questions over the years has been "What was Gilligan's full name?" Was 'Gilligan' his first name or his last name? And what was his full name? A few events in the early 1990s spurred the claim that Gilligan was a surname, and that the character's first name was "Willy": TBS finally aired the pilot of Gilligan's Island (an episode that had never been broadcast) in 1992, and TV Guide announced in 1993 that it had discovered (from an early press release) that Gilligan's first name was supposed to be "Willy." Somehow the pilot, the first regularly-broadcast episode, and the TV Guide claim became conflated in the public's mind, producing a garbled and oft-repeated bit of Internet trivia: Gilligan of Gilligan's Island had a first name that was only used once, on the never-aired pilot show. His first name was Willy. It was mentioned once in the first episode on their radio's newscast about the wreck. Some of the confusion here stems from the fact that the familiar group of Gilligan's Island actors did not all appear in the pilot episode. Before the series went into production, the part of the Professor was re-cast with a new actor, and the characters named Ginger and Bunny (both secretaries in the pilot), were transformed into a movie star and a small-town farm girl and re-cast with new actresses as well. Because of this change in casting, the pilot was unusable as a regular-season episode and was not broadcast until TBS finally aired it in 1992. The first episode ("Two on a Raft," first aired on 26 September 1964) opened with the castaways shipwrecked on the island, and the details of how they came to be there were not shown. In order to provide the viewing audience with some background information about the characters, therefore, a scene in which the castaways listen to a radio broadcast about themselves was inserted into the first episode. The broadcast informed us that the Skipper was an "old salt in these waters"; that Thurston Howell was "one of the world's wealthiest men" (and, contrary to the theme song, a billionaire rather than a mere millionaire); that Mrs. Howell was a "socially prominent international hostess"; that Mary Ann was from Winfield, Kansas, and worked at the Winfield general store; that Ginger "boarded the boat after a nightclub singing engagement still wearing the evening dress from her last performance"; and that the Professor was a "research scientist and well-known Scoutmaster." The broadcast mentions the characters' full names as well: Jonas Grumby (Skipper) Ginger Grant (Ginger) Mary Ann Summers (Mary Ann) The broadcast also said only that the crew included a "young first mate named Gilligan." No other information about the character was provided, and no episode ever mentioned any other name for the Gilligan character. So, as far as the show was concerned, Gilligan had but a single name. No other name was ever associated with character within the context of the series, and whether 'Gilligan' was his given name or his surname was never established. Some conceptual material for the series did make reference to the name 'Willy Gilligan,' which indicates that Gilligan's Island creator Sherwood Schwartz did give some consideration to a full name for the character, and that 'Gilligan' was onc |
The first world's fair in the United States since World War II, what city hosted the 1962 World's Fair, known as Century 21 Exposition? | world's fair | Britannica.com art market World’s fair, large international exhibition of a wide variety of industrial, scientific, and cultural items that are on display at a specific site for a period of time, ranging usually from three to six months. World’s fairs include exhibits from a significant number of countries and often have an entertainment zone in which visitors can enjoy rides, exotic attractions, and food and beverages. Since the mid-19th century more than 100 world’s fairs have been held in more than 20 countries throughout the world. Generally speaking, these events are called world’s fairs in the United States , international (or universal) expositions in continental Europe and Asia, and exhibitions in Great Britain. The term expo has also been applied to many expositions in various locations. Illustration of the opening of London’s Great Exhibition of 1851. Photos.com/Jupiterimages World’s fairs are governed and regulated by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), a Paris-based organization established in 1928. Its objective is to bring order to exposition scheduling and to make clear the rights and responsibilities of the host city and participants. The original convention that established the BIE and set up guidelines for expositions has been revised a number of times, but as of the early 21st century a large exposition, termed a “registered exhibition,” could be held once every five years, and one smaller exposition, called a “recognized exhibition,” could be held during the interval. Early national exhibitions The English national fairs of the 18th century, which combined trade shows with carnival-like public entertainment, were among the forerunners of the modern world’s fair . In addition, the Society for the Arts (later called the Royal Society for the Arts and, subsequently, the RSA), established in London in 1754, produced a series of competitive art shows that included industrial arts—various technological innovations ranging from spinning wheels to cider presses. Similar Topics Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the French began hosting industrial exhibitions. These came under the authority of the national government, whose aim was to assist French manufacturers in competing against the British in the international marketplace. The British, confident that their products were superior, never emulated this idea. Instead, the mechanics’ institutes in Great Britain began sponsoring exhibitions in the 1830s. These institutes were created to bring scientific education to craftsmen and factory workers, and their exhibitions displayed tools and other labour-saving mechanical devices that were based on the latest scientific inventions. The exhibitions of the mechanics’ institutes also featured entertainment and exotic displays, such as so-called “genuine historical relics” of sometimes dubious authenticity, as well as fine arts shows that mingled works by local and national artists. The Great Exhibition and its legacy: the golden age of fairs The era of the modern world’s fair began with Britain’s Great Exhibition (formally, the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations; often called the Crystal Palace Exhibition), held in London’s Hyde Park in 1851. It came about through the efforts of Queen Victoria ’s husband, Prince Albert —who, because of his Continental background, had a special understanding of the potential value of an exhibition showcasing Britain to an international audience—and through Parliament’s adoption of free trade, which, it was hoped, would lead to more sales of British goods abroad. A royal commission chaired by Prince Albert planned the exhibition and held a competition for a building design. Ultimately, however, the commission rejected all the entries submitted and instead chose a design by Joseph Paxton , a greenhouse builder. Paxton’s iron-and-glass structure, dubbed the Crystal Palace , delighted the public and doubtless contributed to the success of the exhibition. The transept of the Crystal Palace, designed |
What TV staple had its debut on April 19, 1987 as a short on The Tracy Ullman Show? | The World’s Favorite Animated Family turns 29! | The Springfield Shopper The World’s Favorite Animated Family turns 29! Miscellaneous Loco87 Today is April 19, 2016. The most famous animated family on the globe made its first TV appearance on April 19, 1987. In other words, The “ Simpsons Family ” had its debut 29 years ago from now. Posts like this one usually are made to celebrate “milestone” anniversaries but the greatest animated family in history deserves a post for its 29th anniversary too. Homer , Marge , Bart , Lisa and little Maggie appeared on TV for the first time 29 years ago as part of The Tracy Ullman Show with the short “ Good Night “. After that, they had 47 more shorts for Ullman’s Show between 1987 and 1989. On December 17, 1989; the yellow family had its own TV show premiered. A show that still today is running after 27 seasons and we all know it will be on air for another 27 years or even more! The Birth of a Yellow Era Matt Groening conceived of the idea for the Simpsons in the lobby of James L. Brooks ‘s office. Brooks had asked Groening to pitch an idea for a series of animated shorts, which Groening initially intended to present as his Life in Hell series . However, when Groening realized that animating Life in Hell would require the rescinding of publication rights for his life’s work, he chose another approach and formulated his version of a dysfunctional family. He named the characters after his own family members, except from Bart. He chose the name “Bart” because it is an anagram of “Brat”, which is a word that would define Bart. 29 Years of Success After 29 Years, the Simpsons Family is the World’s most famous and popular animated family. The TV show is broadcast in uncountable countries apart from the USA and has been dubbed to hundreds of languages. Has won more than 30 Emmy Awards, more than 30 Annie Awards, 1 Peabody Award (in 1997) and lots of other awards. The show is currently finishing its 27th season, with only 4 episodes remaining to air from the season. It was renewed for a 28th season on May 4, 2015; and they are likely to get to a 30th season and even more! In Conclusion, The Simpsons Family has been around for 29 years and everybody knows that “They’ll Never Stop The Simpsons!”. And remember, |
What "important" day, started by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis), is celebrated in the U.S. on April 22, but by the U.N. on the day of the spring equinox? | The History of Earth Day | Earth Day Network The History of Earth Day Search for: Search Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The height of counterculture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” War raged in Vietnam and students nationwide overwhelmingly opposed it. At the time, Americans were slurping leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. “Environment” was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news. Although mainstream America largely remained oblivious to environmental concerns, the stage had been set for change by the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962. The book represented a watershed moment, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries, and beginning to raise public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and links between pollution and public health. Earth Day 1970 gave voice to that emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns on the front page. The Idea The idea for a national day to focus on the environment came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes from Harvard as national coordinator. Hayes built a national staff of 85 to promote events across the land. April 22, falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, was selected as the date. On April 22,1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values. Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city slickers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. By the end of that year, the first Earth Day had led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air , Clean Water , and Endangered Species Acts. “It was a gamble,” Gaylord recalled, “but it worked.” As 1990 approached, a group of environmental leaders asked Denis Hayes to organize another big campaign. This time, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the world stage. Earth Day 1990 gave a huge boost to recycling efforts worldwide and helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. It also prompted President Bill Clinton to award Senator Nelson the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1995)—the highest honor given to civilians in the United States—for his role as Earth Day founder. Earth Day Today As the millennium approached, Hayes agreed to spearhead another campaign, this time focused on global warming and a push for clean energy. With 5,000 environmental groups in a record 184 countries reaching out to hundreds of millions of people, Earth Day 2000 combined the big-picture feistiness of the fir |
The second oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues, where do the Chicago Cubs play their home games? | Wrigley Field Information - History | Chicago Cubs Right-center - 368 feet Right field - 353 feet Wrigley Field, which was built in 1914, is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park (1912). The Friendly Confines has been the site of such historic moments as: Babe Ruth's "called shot," when Ruth allegedly pointed to a bleacher location during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series ... Ruth then hit Charlie Root's next pitch for a homer. Gabby Hartnett's famous "Homer in the Gloamin' " September 28, 1938, vs. Pittsburgh's Mace Brown. The great May 2, 1917, pitching duel between Jim "Hippo" Vaughn and the Reds' Fred Toney ... both Vaughn and Toney threw no-hitters for 9.0 innings before Cincinnati's Jim Thorpe (of Olympic fame) drove in the only run in the 10th inning ... Toney finished with a no-hitter. Ernie Banks' 500th career home run May 12, 1970, vs. Atlanta's Pat Jarvis. Pete Rose's 4,191st career hit, which tied him with Ty Cobb for themost hits in baseball history ... Rose singled off Reggie PattersonSeptember 8, 1985. Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout affair in 1998. Sammy Sosa's 60th home runs in 1998, 1999 and 2001. the 1947, 1962 and 1990 All-Star Games. Originally known as Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field was built on the grounds once occupied by a seminary. Weeghman Park was the home of Chicago's entry in the Federal League and was the property of Charles H. Weeghman ... the club was known as both the Federals and the Whales. The cost of building Weeghman Park, which had a seating capacity of 14,000, was estimated at $250,000 ... the infield and outfield consisted of more than 4,000 yards of soil and four acres of bluegrass. The first major league game at the ballpark took place April 23, 1914, with the Federals defeating Kansas City 9-1 ... the first homer in ballpark history was hit by Federals catcher Art Wilson - a 2-run shot in the 2nd inning off Kansas City's Chief Johnson. When the Federal League folded for financial reasons after the 1915 campaign, Weeghman purchased the Cubs from the Taft family of Cincinnati and moved the club to the two-year-old ballpark at the corner of Clark and Addison streets. The first National League game at the ballpark was played April 20, 1916, when the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in 11 innings ... a bear cub was in attendance at the game. The park became known as Cubs Park in 1920 after the Wrigley family purchased the team from Weeghman ... it was named Wrigley Field in 1926 in honor of William Wrigley Jr., the club's owner. The Wrigley Field bleachers and scoreboard were constructed in 1937 when the outfield area was renovated to provide improved and expanded seating ... the original scoreboard remains intact. The score-by-innings and the pitchers' numbers are changed by hand ... the numbers signaling batter, ball, strike and out, along with "H" and "E" to signify hit and error, are eyelets. No batted ball has ever hit the centerfield scoreboard ... two baseballs barely missed - a homer hit onto Sheffield Avenue (right-center) by Bill Nicholson in 1948, and one hit by Roberto Clemente onto Waveland Avenue (left-center) in 1959. One of the traditions of Wrigley Field is the flying of a flag bearing a "W" or an "L" atop the scoreboard after a game ... a white flag with a blue "W" indicates a victory; a blue flag with a white "L" denotes a loss. The original vines were purchased and planted by Bill Veeck in September 1937 ... Veeck strung bittersweet from the top of the wall to the bottom, then planted the ivy at the base of the wall. The bleacher wall is 11.5 feet high ... the basket attached to the wall was constructed in 1970. Ernie Banks' uniform No. 14 and Ron Santo's No. 10 are imprinted on flags which fly from the right field foul pole ... Billy Williams' No. 26 and Ryne Sandberg's No. 23 fly from the left field foul pole. Wrigley Field added lights in 1988. The first night game took place August 8 against Philadelphia, but was rained out after 3 1/2 innings. The first official night game occurred August 9 vs. New York, when the Cubs defeated the Mets |
What comic strip, created by Lee Falk, tells the story of a line of costumed crime fighters who operate from the fictional African country of Bangalla? | The Phantom | The Phantom | Fandom powered by Wikia The Phantom, drawn by Jerry DeCaire The story of the Phantom started with a young sailor named Christopher Walker. Christopher was born in 1516 in Portsmouth . His father, also named Christopher Walker, had been a seaman since he was a young boy, and was the cabin boy on Christopher Columbus 's ship Santa Maria when he discovered America . Christopher Jr. became a shipboy on his father's ship in 1526, of which Christopher senior was Captain . In 1536, when Christopher was 20 years old, he was a part of what was supposed to be the last voyage of his father. On February 17, the ship was attacked by pirates of the Singh Brotherhood in a bay in the (fictional) African country of Bengalla. The last thing Christopher saw before he fell unconscious and fell to the sea, was his father being murdered by the leader of the pirates. Both ships exploded, making Christopher the sole survivor of the attack. Christopher was washed ashore on a Bengalla beach, seemingly half dead. He was found by pygmies of the Bandar tribe, who nursed him and took care of him. A time later, Christopher had a walk on the same beach that he had been washed ashore on, and found a dead body there, who he recognized as the pirate who killed his father. He allowed the vultures flying around the body finish their work, took up the skull of the killer, raised it above his head, and swore a sacred oath: "I swear to devote my life to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty, and injustice, in all their forms! My sons and their sons, shall follow me." After learning the language of the Bandar tribe, Christopher found out that they were slaves of the Wasaka tribe, a tribe consisting of what the Bandars called "giants". The Bandars who had found him was only a small group of people who had managed to escape from the village of the Wasaka. Immediately, Christopher walked into the village of the Wasaka, and asked them to set the Bandars free. Instead of achieving this goal, he was taken prisoner, and laid before the Demon God of the Wasaka: Uzuki, who was supposed to decide his destiny. Christopher was tied up and laid on an altar made of stone, where vultures surrounded him, the Wasaka allowing them to eat him. Christopher was quickly saved by a group of Bandars before the vultures or the Wasaka could do him any real harm. They managed to escape from the village of the Wasaka unharmed. Christopher learned about an ancient Bandar legend about a man coming from the ocean to save them from their slavery. He made a costume inspired by the look of the Demon God of the Wasaka, and went to the Wasaka village again, this time with a small army of Bandars (armed with their newly discovered, extremely poisoned arrows, capable of killing a man in a few seconds). The Wasaka, shocked at seeing what many of them thought was their Demon God come alive, was fought down, and the Bandars were finally set free, after centuries in slavery. This resulted in a dedicated friendship between Christopher and the Bandars, which would be brought on to the generations to come after them. The Bandars showed Christopher to a cave, which resembled the look of a human skull . Christopher later carved it out to make it look even more like a skull. What was later on known as the Skull Cave became his home. Wearing the costume based on the Demon God, Christopher became the first of what would later be known as The Phantom. When he died, his son took over for him, and when the 2nd Phantom died, his son took over. And so it would go on through the centuries, causing people to believe that the Phantom was immortal, giving him nicknames as "The Ghost Who Walks" and "The Man Who Cannot Die". The legend Edit Over the course of more than seventy years' worth of stories, the "legend" of the Phantom grew to become an integral part of the series' raison d'être . The legend of the "Ghost Who Walks" made the character stand out from the innumerable costumed heroes who have battled crime throughout the 20th century , and has helped maintain his appeal through the |
An erupting volcano in what country has blanketed most of Northern Europe with a layer of ash that is making air travel particularly difficult at the moment? | THE ASH CLOUD | Edge.org THE ASH CLOUD Introduction By John Brockman On Wednesday April 14th, on the way to London from JFK, the pilot announced a slight delay into Heathrow in order to avoid the ash cloud coming out of the Icelandic volcano eruption. This was the first time I paid any attention to the subject. That flight must have been one of the last to arrive in Heathrow before airspace was closed. That evening, British television was all over the first debate between the candidates in the national election. But I was glued to the news from Iceland. I had gone to London for the London International Book Fair, which was eerily deserted as nearly everyone except the British and French (who took the train) were unable to get there. The talk in London was about who was stranded in London, and out of London, and the heroics of certain individuals who had braved 20-odd hour trips cars, trains, and ferries to get to London from places like Munich, Rome, Umbria. Tuesday night April 20th in London, I went to bed at midnight, having a confirmed reservation for a 10:30am return flight, but no idea if the airspace would open up in the morning. It did at 10am, and I was very fortunate to be on one of the first planes out Heathrow (only about 2/3 full) arriving at an empty JFK, which, until Wednesday had been a temporary home to hundreds of stranded travelers who slept on tiny cots, and took showers in two specially outfitted trucks outside. Even as of this writing, if you don't have a confirmed ticket to New York, the first available booking is in two weeks. It is very chaotic and it's not over. Something is going on here that requires serious thinking. We've had earthquakes before, and we've had plane stoppages, but nothing like the continuing effects of the ash cloud. Why? I am reminded of the warning call by Freeman Dyson is his Edge feature "Heretical Thoughts About Science And Society" about the use of modeling with respect to global warming. What the ash cloud models apparently showed had little to do with reality, as there were few, if any, actual measurements. What do the psychologists have to say about the way the decision-makers have acted? What have the behavioral economists learned from this? I am interested in hearing from the earth and atmospheric scientists, the aeronautical engineers, the physicists. What can science bring to the table? What do the psychologists have to say about the way the decision-makers have acted? What have the behavioral economists learned from this? I am interested in hearing from the earth and atmospheric scientists, the aeronautical engineers, the physicists. What can science bring to the table? Reality Club Discussion Matthew Ritchie Artist The first Icelandic ash cloud of 2010, and the response to it, marked a signal transitional moment in the history of modern human culture. Faced with an unprecedented trans-national environmental crisis and without an obvious humanitarian 'rescue and rebuild' narrative; we just shut down the world. The response clearly demonstrated four specific weaknesses in our highly leveraged economic systems and our political processes. 1. Globalized 'just in time' manufacturing and delivery systems are highly vulnerable to trans-national environmental crises. 2. National Governments cannot respond coherently to trans-national crises. 3. Trans-national industry groups will seek to limit restrictions in favor of profits during a crisis. 4. Environmental crises, ranging from disease to climate disruption, are being treated on a case-by-case basis, even if the actual possible strategies are always limited to a narrow range of options (fly/don't fly). We need to do better. The next half-century will see increasing amounts of total environmental stress, with fewer total social resources to deal with them. More and similar crises will be happening in real time, without a plan or a precedent. Solutions will be continuously improvised from a small range of existing options leading to chaos, vast financial losses and ultimately the public loss of faith in the ability o |
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Born Robert Matthew Van Winkle in Dallas, Tx, what rapper had his best known hit with 1990s Ice Ice Baby? | Vanilla Ice - IMDb IMDb Soundtrack | Actor | Writer Vanilla Ice was born Robert Matthew Van Winkle on October 31, 1967 in South Dallas, Texas. He was raised by his mother, Camilla Beth (Dickerson). His father left when he was four years old and since then, he has had many stepfathers. He has German and English ancestry on his mother's side. In his teenage years, Robert was a poor student who got ... See full bio » Born: a list of 39 people created 31 Mar 2011 a list of 37 people created 19 Jul 2011 a list of 33 people created 03 Jan 2012 a list of 46 people created 14 Jul 2012 a list of 25 people created 17 Mar 2013 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Vanilla Ice's work have you seen? User Polls 1 win & 3 nominations. See more awards » Known For Who's Doing the Dishes? (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2016) (writer - 2 episodes, 2016) - Jayne Torvill (2016) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) - Edele Lynch (2016) ... (writer: "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)" - uncredited) - Sean Wilson (2016) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) 2016 Go for It (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.6 (2016) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) The X Factor (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2009) - Six Chair Challenge 2 (2016) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) - Episode #6.21 (2009) ... (writer: "Under Pressure/Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) - Aicelle Santos vs. Rodjun Cruz (2016) ... (writer: "Ice Ice Baby") 2016 Hollywood Express (TV Series) (1 episode) - #676 (2016) ... ("Ninja Rap (Go Ninja Go)") Britain's Got More Talent (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2016) (writer - 2 episodes, 2016) - Episode #10.12 (2016) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) - Episode #10.10 (2016) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) 2016 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (performer: "Ice Ice Baby") / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - as Robert Van Winkle) / (writer: "Ninja Rap - Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go" - as Robert Matthew Van Winkle) One Hit Wonderland (TV Series documentary) (performer - 7 episodes, 2012 - 2015) (writer - 6 episodes, 2012 - 2015) (arranger - 1 episode, 2014) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2014) - Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede (2014) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby") / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby") - Informer by Snow (2014) ... (arranger: "Play That Funky Music") / (lyrics: "Play That Funky Music") / (performer: "Play That Funky Music", "Ice Ice Baby") / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby") - Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow & Hailee Steinfeld/The Filharmonic (2015) ... (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) Todd's Pop Song Reviews (TV Series documentary) (performer - 3 episodes, 2014 - 2015) (writer - 3 episodes, 2014 - 2015) (arranger - 1 episode, 2015) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2015) - The Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 1991 (2015) ... (arranger: "Play That Funky Music") / (lyrics: "Play That Funky Music") / (performer: "Play That Funky Music", "Ice Ice Baby") / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby") - Ewan McGregor/Charles Barkley/Wilco (2014) ... (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) 2014 Mike & Mike (TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes) - Episode dated 4 February 2014 (2014) ... (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) Dancing on Ice (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014) - Week 10: The Grand Final (2014) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) 2014 Tu cara me suena (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - Episode #3.13 (2014) ... (writer: "Ice Ice Baby") 2013 Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - Justin Timberlake (2013) ... (writer: "Ice Ice Baby" - uncredited) Moone Boy (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012) - Bunch of Marys (2012) ... (performer: "Ice Ice Baby") / (writer: "Ice Ice Baby") Atop the Fourth Wall (TV Series) (1 episode, 2010) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012) - Rock and Roll #31: |
What is the highest grade used for valuing collectible coins and trading cards? | Heritage Auctions: Gold Coin Prices, Buyer's & Investor's Guide Gold Coin Prices, Buyer's & Investor's Guide 1907 $20 High Relief Gold Coin Introduction The intrinsic value and historical appeal of gold coins make them highly sought after by both collectors and investors alike. Gold coins are a valuable investment, especially in stressed economic times as a way to diversify an investment portfolio. Rare gold coins have wide appeal as collectors' items and can increase in value exponentially over time. This guide provides purchasers with a deeper understand of the factors that affect the value of gold coins and steps to take to maintain an investment. At Heritage Auctions, we believe information should be available to all to ensure the learning curve is made less steep and less expensive for new collectors and sellers. This article is intended for information purposes only and is not to be considered investment advice. Sell Now Buy Now Why Own Gold Coins In addition to their historical significance, gold coins are an investment. Some of the advantages for purchasing gold coins include: Potential for remarkable appreciation in value Protection from market crashes and weakening dollar Historical value as collector's items A management-free investment that doesn't require daily monitoring or trading Creates investment portfolio diversity Small and easy to store Can be transferred quickly and confidentially Buying and Selling Gold Coins Gold Dollars Back to top » Gold Coin Terminology When it comes to investing in gold coins, it is advantageous to understand some of the commonly used terms associated with precious metal investing. Term A means of guaranteeing the quality and purity of gold or silver. Bagmarks Small nicks and abrasion marks coins may receive during initial transportation process. Brilliant Uncirculated New coins that are in immaculate condition and have never been in circulation. Buy/Sell Spreads The difference between buying and selling prices relative to the spot price. Circulated Coins that have been distributed and used as public currency. Condition The grade of a coin (Mint State, Extremely Fine, etc.) Date The year of issue for a coin. Grade An evaluation of the amount of wear on a coin. The Sheldon scale rates coins from 1- 70 numerically, while the adjective scale runs from Basal to Mint State. Color considerations and strike quality can also be factors in grading. Legal Tender Coins that can be used as national currency. Liquidity The ease of buying and selling. Mint The facility that manufactured the coin. Obverse The front side of a coin, usually depicting a head or face. Population Refers to how many coins have been certified by a given grading service in that particular grade. Proof These coins have been struck with special dies that create greater pressure for a more highly polished and clear design. Collectible and often trade at higher premiums. Purity The percentage of precious metal content of a coin. Reverse The back side of a coin. Spot Price The up-to-date value of a precious metal determined by latest market trades. Weight |
According to the nursery rhyme, what did Peter Piper pick? | Nursery Rhymes | Peter Piper | lyrics nursery rhymes Peter Piper picked a peck of peppers; A peck of peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of peppers, Where's the peck of peppers Peter Piper picked? Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers; A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked? More tongue twisters >> |
Commonly seen on clocks, what it the usual translation of the Latin phrase Tempus Fugit | Fratricide - did it start with Cicero?: In Rebus: Use the Power of Latin! Tempus fugit Translation: Time flies I already knew that Latin mottos were very common on sundials . As it turns out, clocks at one time also featured Latin phrases. Obviously, you can still custom engrave a quality mantle clock. But this particular masterpiece replicates Wedgwood's original designs from the 1880s and is already ornamented with a Tempus Fugit inscription. As for the price, it is unapproachable, alas! By the way, the origin of the phrase probably can be found in a line from Viril's Georgics: Set fugit interea, fugit inreparabile tempus, singula dum capti circumvectamur amore. (G. 3.284-5) Fairclough translates beautifully: "But time meanwhile is flying, flying beyond recall, while we, charmed with love of our theme, linger around each detail!" Friday, October 17, 2008, 13:50 - Best Latin Quotes, Words of Wisdom, Proverbs and Sayings , Latin Words - Meanings and Definitions , Popular Latin Phrases, Mottos, Slogans Posted by Administrator A classic 20th century Russian novel by Ilf and Petrov entitled "The Twelve Chairs" contains a verbal exchange, highly humorous, in my opinion, between a con artist trying to raise money, supposedly for the needs of the anti-Bolshevik underground, and a small town fellow, sympathetic to the cause: "What's your political credo?" "Always!" repliied Polesov delightedly. I do not remember if this scene is present in Mel Brooks 1970 adaptation of the novel. Regardless, the point is that the word "always" (semper in Latin) possesses a very high level of appeal when it comes to indicating one's allegiance to something. Acceptissima semper // munera sunt, auctor quae pretiosa facit - Those gifts are always the most acceptable which our love for the donor makes precious (Ovid) Conlige suspectos semper habitos - Round up the usual suspects Cotidie damnatur qui semper timet - The man who is constantly in fear is every day condemned. (Syrus) Credula vitam spes fovet et melius cras fore semper dicit - Credulous hope supports our life, and always says that tomorrow will be better. (Tibullus) Crudelius est quam mori semper timere mortem - It is more cruel to always fear death than to die. (Seneca) De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum - Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen (Thomas a Kempis) Fama semper vivat - May his/her fame last forever Hoc natura est insitum, ut quem timueris, hunc semper oderis - It's an innate thing to always hate the one we've learnt to fear Non semper erit aestas - It will not always be summer (be prepared for hard times) Rosa rubicundior, lilio candidior, omnibus formosior, semper in te glorior - Redder than the rose, whiter than the lilies, fairer than everything, I will always have glory in thee Semper fidelis - Always faithful Monday, July 28, 2008, 13:04 - Popular Latin Phrases, Mottos, Slogans , Reviews Posted by Administrator A bunch of folks that quit Google started their own search engine, Cuil (pronounced "kool"). A very poor choice of company name, but whatever. Google is not exactly an ear pleaser. It was launched today. I searched for Latin Motto Generator, because, to my knowledge, I have a unique page that offers this kind of service. My site came up on the second page of the search results. And the pages were not even relevant! Just a few of my pages with Latin phrases and links. And they claimed that their index is three times the size of Google. I think I will wait a while before changing my default page. |
The NFL draft is upon us again. What player did the Seattle Seahawks select with their first round selection in 2009? | NFL Mock Draft | Bleacher Report Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories 187 1 Comment The NFL season has come to an end, however, there is no offseason, as the Steelers, and Cardinals will get a couple days to celebrate and lament about the Super Bowl, and just like the rest of the league, they are back in their office dungeons preparing for the NFL Draft. This year’s draft is intriguing because there is no franchise player to be had. Recently, it is more evident that having the first overall selection is more of a headache than a savior. Even teams with a top-five selection are more likely to offer their pick around the league because they need help at all positions. As I embark on trying to crack the draft code on which team will select who, I am certain on one prediction, for the first time since 1994, there will be no player from the University of Miami taken in the first round. Without further or ado, here is my first shot at predicting who will end up where. 1. Detroit Lions: Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia: At Georgia, he played in a pro-style offense. A strong-arm quarterback, he is able to read a defense well. The only question that remains, is his durability, during games, it seemed that he would always suffer an injury. Can he withstand a rigorous 16-game NFL schedule? The Lions need to luck out on this draft to convince their fan base to come back to watch this team again. 2. St. Louis Rams: Andre Smith, OT, Alabama: He has all the tangibles to be an all-pro for the next decade with his size, strength, and a high on-field football IQ. But will his questionable off the field suspension before the Sugar Bowl be taken into consideration by whoever selects him in the draft? Furthermore, his foot speed is a bit suspect, as his first two steps backpedalling needs to improve. The Rams' main priority is to find a replacement for the now aging, and injury prone Orlando Pace. 3. Kansas City Chiefs: Mark Sanchez , QB, USC: He has been groomed for this position since he was a kid growing up in California. At USC, he sat behind the likes of Matt Leinart, and John David Booty. Finally, in 2008, as a starter, he showed off his skills with his pinpoint accuracy. However, will the lack of playing time (one year as a starter), be taken into consideration, and will this stump his growth in the NFL? The Chiefs need a quarterback to get the ball to Tony Gonzalez (if he is back), and Dwayne Bowe. Tyler Thigpen, and Brodie Croyle are not the answers. 4. Seattle Seahawks: Michael Crabtree , WR, Texas Tech: The most gifted athlete in the draft. Clearly, he has the best set of hands, speed, and size amongst the group of this year’s receivers. However, he did have an ankle injury that plagued him in the second half of his football season. Will this hinder his ability to run his 40-yard dash? Either way, Crabtree would be a viable target for quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck to throw to in Seattle. 5. Cleveland Browns: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State: At 6’2, 201lbs, Jenkins would be an ideal fit on a weak Browns secondary. He can get physical, and plays well in man-to-man coverage. In a division where the Super Bowl Champions Steelers have Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes, and Heath Miller, the Browns will need to make moves to counter these physical players. 6. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss: Oher had one of the best quiet seasons in the SEC. He has a nasty streak, which the Bengals lack on their offensive line. Carson Palmer needs help, and having Oher protecting him would go a long way in keeping him healthy. 7. Oakland Raiders: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri: In any other year, Maclin would be the first receiver off the board. But with Michael Crabtree in the draft, Maclin will have to settle for second place. He has great breakaway speed, solid hands, and good route running. The Raiders need playmakers at the receiver position. Furthermore, this will develop JaMarcus Russell’s passing skills, to finally have someone who can catch the football. 8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest: C |
April 19, 1961 saw the CIA backed invasion of Cuba fall flat on it's face, when the invasion force met disaster at what southern Cuban location? | The Bay of Pigs: A Struggle For Freedom Military Further Reading The Bay of Pigs: A Struggle For Freedom CSC 1984 SUBJECT AREA History WAR SINCE 1945 SEMINAR The Bay of Pigs: A Struggle for Freedom Major Joe R. English 2 April 1984 Marine Corps Command and Staff College Marine Corps Development and Education Command Quantico, Virginia 22134 ABSTRACT Author: ENGLISH, Joe R., Major, U.S. Marine Corps Title: THE BAY OF PIGS: A STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM Publisher: Marine Corps Command and Staff College Date: 16 March, 1984 This paper presents a review of the invasion of Cuba in April, 1961, by a group of Cuban exiles. This invasion became known as the Bay of Pigs invasion because of the area where the landing took place. The invasion force was financed and trained by the CIA with the full knowledge and approval of the Executive branch of our government. The operation was conceived under the Eisenhower admin- istration as a guerrilla insertion. It was passed on to the Kennedy administration where it was expanded to the final product of a fullscale invasion by the brigade of exiles. Although the project was run by the CIA, it was so compartmentalized that virtually no one had all of the details of the operation. The Military was brought in very late to review the plans and lend some covert support to the actual invasion. A force of 1,443 landed on the Southern shores of Cuba in the early morning hours of 17 April, 1961. They estab- lished a beachhead and held it for three days against over- whelming numbers of Cuban forces led by Fidel Castro. After three days, they literally ran out of ammunition and the vast majority of the invaders were captured and held prisoner for over a year before being ransomed to the Government of the United States. This paper covers the Bay of Pigs Operation from beginning to end with a view toward explaining what happened. It does not deal in detail with why events occurred and decisions were made. The reasons for the failure of the operation are covered in an appendix which sets forth the conclusions of the Taylor Commission which was chartered by President Kennedy immediately after the operation to analyze the results. Aside from the description of the events leading up to and during the Bay of Pigs operation, the paper deals with an analysis of the invasion plan from the standpoint of METT. It also looks at the performance of the Brigade in light of the principles of war. The result is a look at a bargin basement amphibious operation which presents an opportunity to view both its successes and its failures. The net result is a reinforcement of the Marine Corp's amphibious doctrine. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE List of Figures ii Prologue 1 Chapter I. U.S. Political Considerations 3 II. Formation of Frente and Brigade Training 20 III. The Plan 30 IV. The Invasion 35 V. Ransom 87 VI. Conclusions and the Principles of War 95 Appendixes A. Memorandum 2 & 3 from Taylor Commission Report 109 B. Cuban Project Time Line 119 C. Invasion Time Line 121 Bibliography 124 FIGURES PAGE Figure I. Cuban Project Organization 1959-1961 |
Which of the essential knots, used extensively in climbing, consits of two opposed half hitches? | Free Cowboy Dictionary - Letter C - useful words of the cowboy lifestyle - definitions, terminology, slang, jargon, word origins Chuckwagon - A wagon used on cattle drives or roundups to carry food, utensils, camping gear, etc. Chuckwagon chicken - Bacon. Also called "Sowbelly." Chute - A narrow enclosure with gates in two or more places, used to confine and direct livestock. Chute Boss - The rodeo employee in charge of running the horses, bulls, and other animals through the chutes in the correct sequence. Cinch, cincha - 1. A strap attached to the saddle that goes under the horse's belly to keep the saddle in place. It usually consists of a latigo, girth and billet. 2. Something that is easy to do 3. As a verb, cinch means to tighten something like a rope or strap around an object. For example: "I cinched up my belt." Cinch ring artist - A rustler skilled at using a hot cinch ring to change a brand. Cinch Rope - A bull rider's cinch, usually equipped with a couple of large bells to encourage the bull to buck more. Also called a "Bull Rope." Cinch Strap Holder - See Latigo Keeper . Cirque - (Pronounced "surk") A steep-walled, amphitheatre-like hollow, formed by erosion at the head of a glacier. City Slicker - A city dweller with smooth -- or "slick" -- manners and dress. The term may also refer to the slicked-down hair of many city-dwellers as opposed to the unruly and generally uncombed hair of most cowhands. Claybank - A pale red dun color without black points. Clean out - When a roped calf is thrown cleanly to the ground with its legs out in one direction, it is described as being "cleaned out." Cliff Dwelling - A rock or adobe dwelling built in a sheltered cavity in the side of a cliff. Clinch Cutter - A blacksmithing tool consisting of a blade on one end and a pritchel on the other. The blade is used to cut or lift the bent-over "clinch" at the end of a horseshoe nail. The pritchel is used for opening or resizing horseshoe nail holes. Clodhopper - 1. A farmer, as in one who hops the clods of dirt produced by a plow. 2. A clumsy, unsophisticated individual. Clove Hitch - A knot often used to tie a rope or lariat to a post. It consists of two opposed half hitches around an object. Along with the bowline and the sheet bend, it is considered by many to be one of the most essential knots. Cocinero - (Pronounced koh-see-NAY-roh.) A Spanish word meaning a male cook. Coffee Pot - Cowboy slang for a steam locomotive. Coggins Test - A blood test to detect the Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) virus. Developed by Dr. Leroy Coggins in the 1970s, this test is the only method to detect the virus in otherwise healthy-appearing horses. Commonly done on an annual basis, a current negative Coggins certificate is frequently required for admission to horse shows, transporting across state lines, or sale of a horse. Coil - A lasso -- the rope being kept coiled except when in use. Cold as a Wagon Tire - Dead. Cold Flour - A dry mixture of corn meal with a little sugar and cinnamon added. It could be cooked as corn meal mush; eaten cold with some water added; mixed with a larger amount of water and drunk; or cooked as thick mush, allowed to stiffen, sliced and fried in a liberal amount of pork grease. It ranked among the best survival foods for a traveling pioneer. Coldblood - A draft horse breed with a docile temperament. The designation is not related to the animal's body temperature. Colic - An equine bellyache. Colt - 1. A male horse between the ages of birth and 4 years. 2. A revolving firearm of the style invented by Samuel Colt (1814-1862). Colt Single Action Army - A six-shot .45 caliber revolver manufactured Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company. Initially called the "New Model Army Metallic Cartridge Revolving Pistol," from approximately 1873 to 1892 it was the standard military service revolver in the United States. "Come to Jesus" Talk - An earnest, straightforward confrontation, designed to correct some "sinful" behavior of either a human or an animal. Derived from the no-nonsense approach of 19th century frontier prea |
An official Disney Princess, what is the name of the princess of Agrabah, heroine of the film Aladdin? | Aladdin (Film) | Disney Princess Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Summary Common thief Aladdin is cunned by Jafar into stealing a lamp from the Cave of Wonders that was home to an all powerful Genie, only to realize the Genie can help him win the heart of his true love Princess Jasmine. Plot The story takes place in the mystical city of Agrabah, which is based mainly on the medieval city of Baghdad, the home of the 1001 Arabian Nights, and there are some inconsistencies in the time period. The sultan (who is never given a name) of Agrabah is secretly being controlled by his grand vizier, Jafar . Jafar, who is also a sorcerer, wants to be the sultan himself and rule Agrabah; to further his goals, he has spent years searching for the Cave of Wonders, so he can harness the magical mystical power of the genie of the lamp found within. However, Jafar discovers that only one person, a metaphorical "Diamond in the Rough", can enter the cave, or anyone accompanied by that person. The sultan, meanwhile, is having problems with finding a prince for his daughter, Princess Jasmine , to marry. By mesmerizing him with his magical snake staff, Jafar convinces the sultan that Jafar needs the sultan's ring to find Jasmine a husband. Jafar actually needs the ring to discover the identity of the "Diamond in the Rough." Jasmine, who does not want to be married off, decides to run away disguised as a peasant girl. In the anarchy of the streets, she is saved by a street urchin named Aladdin, though she doesn't learn his name. Meanwhile, Jafar discovers that Aladdin is the "Diamond in the Rough", and he sends palace guards to "capture the street rat." When Jasmine asks what happened to her savior, Jafar lies to Jasmine by saying he had been executed at dawn for "kidnapping the princess." Later, Jafar, disguised as an old man, shows Aladdin a hidden passageway out of the dungeon to free and take him to the Cave of Wonders. Jafar tells Aladdin that if he brings back the lamp, he will be rewarded. The Cave's tiger-shaped head allows Aladdin to enter, but he can only touch the lamp. Inside the Cave, Aladdin successfully finds the lamp, but his pet monkey, Abu , loses control and attempts to take a jewel, causing the cave to melt around them. Aladdin and Abu manage to escape with the aid of a flying carpet named Carpet . Upon his escape, Aladdin hands Jafar the lamp, and Jafar decides to give him his "eternal reward", preparing to attack with his dagger. Abu saves Aladdin by biting Jafar's arm, and Abu and Aladdin fall back into the cave as it closes. Aladdin, Abu and Carpet are all trapped inside the Cave of Wonders. Jafar discovers, to his dismay, that Abu got the lamp from him before they disappeared. Aladdin discovers that the lamp is home to an eccentric, fun-loving genie (simply named "Genie"), who will grant him any three wishes, excluding wishes to force a person to fall in love, to kill someone, to bring someone back from the dead, or to give his master extra wishes. Aladdin tricks Genie into getting them out of the cave, without technically wishing for him to do so. Once out of the cave, Aladdin gets to know Genie, and asks him what he would wish for if he had the chance; Genie says he'd wish for freedom, but that can only be granted if his master is benevolent enough to free him with a wish. Aladdin promises to set Genie free with his last wish. Aladdin, who has fallen in love with Princess Jasmine, is disappointed that he can't wish to make her fall in love with him. However, the law states that only a prince can marry a princess, so he wishes to become a prince. Meanwhile, Jafar, who is worried that the princess might have him beheaded as punishment for supposedly having Aladdin executed, comes up with the idea to convince the sultan to let him become her husband with the help of his parrot, Iago . He later tries to mesmerize the sultan into granting this request with his staff, but is interrupted when the sultan is startled by the noise from Aladdin's approaching consort. As "Prince Ali Ababwa", Aladdin returns to Agrabah and, |
That dietary staple of seafarers for over 400 years, hard tack is a type of what? | HARDTACK HARDTACK 'Tis the song that is uttered in camp by night and day, 'Tis the wail that is mingled with each snore; 'Tis the sighing of the soul for spring chickens far away, 'Oh hard crackers, come again no more!' 'Tis the song of the soldier, weary, hungry and faint, Hard crackers, hard crackers, come again no more; Many days have I chewed you and uttered no complaint, Hard crackers, hard crackers, come again no more!" -from a soldiers' parable called "Hard Times" HARDTACK - What Is It? Hardtack is a hard cracker-like biscuit made of flour, salt and water, was one of the most typical rations issued to soldiers and sailors by the U. S. government because it was fairly nutritious and unlikely to spoil. Hardtack�s use as a military ration can theoretically be traced back to Roman times, but the first widespread usage by American soldiers was during the Civil War... After the Civil War, this hard bread continued to be a staple of the soldier�s diet and was made in government bakeries located in eastern cities. Shipped in barrels to the troops in the west, Hardtack had to be tough. This toughness made Hardtack ideal for campaigns and patrols away from the post or fort.Normal breads were too delicate to survive the long trips west and would spoil very quickly.� Hardtack was extremely hard and was called "teeth-dullers," "digestible leather&,quot; "angel cakes,� and �ammo reserves" by those who ate the hard bread. Some Hardtack was so hard it had to be broken with a rifle butt or a "blow of the fist" to prepare for eating. Soldiers normally softened the pieces by soaking them in coffee, frying them in bacon grease or salt pork fat, or crumbling them in soup. The methods used to eat Hardtack included: Eating plain. (Not recommended) Breaking up the crackers in a pot of coffee. (Seems it would wreck the coffee or the Hardtack; although caffeine would help during long tours of guard duty!) Breaking up the crackers in a soup or stew, as a thickening agent.� (Not too bad) Toasting a cracker over a fire and buttered. Soaking in cold water, browning in salt pork fat, then salting to taste. (Not bad, but not too healthy) Soaking in condensed milk to make milk toast.�� Soaking in water, frying in salt pork fat, and topping with sugar.� (Pretty good, but not a Healthy Choice meal, if you get my meaning.) Crumbling crackers, mixing with bacon, raisins, and boiling in condensed milk. (Pretty darn good!) The soldier�s adage of Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome comes to mind and there were many other methods used to prepare this ration. Hardtack was commonly held in government storehouses and usually become infested with insects while in storage or during the soldier�s travels. One source claimed a disappointed soldier said "All the fresh meat we had came in the hard bread!" It was said by those who served on many merchant ships during the early 20th Century one could pound the Hardtack on the table and watch the insects crawl away.�It was also said one was glad for the poorly lit, sailor�s mess because "the darker the corner, the better you ate." Even with the problems of insect infestation and mold, the longevity of these rations was such that some Hardtack produced during the Civil War was still being issued as late as during the Spanish-American War. Few, if any, modern rations will last as long as the original "Soldier�s Bread." What were the Government specifications for Hardtack or Hard Bread? 1863 SPECIFICATIONS: Assistant Commissary General of Subsistence - [Lt. Col. C.L. Kilburn "Notes on Preparing Stores for the United States Army and on the Care of the Same, etc, with a few rules for Detecting Adulterations" Printed 1863], under Hard Bread: "Should be made of best quality of superfine, or what is usually known as extra superfine flour; or better, of extra and extrasuperfine, (half and half.) Hard bread should be white, crisp, light and exhibit a flaky appearance when broken. If tough, solid and compact, is evident |
The oldest annual marathon in the world, what well known road race got its start on April 19, 1897 and attracts a world wide field of entrants each April? | Boston Marathon - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics American wheelchair racer Jean Driscoll won the Boston Marathon eight times, more than any other person? Franjo Mihalić , winner of the 1958 Boston Marathon , set his first Yugoslav record over 5000 m just several months after taking up athletics ? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Boston Marathon See also: Boston Rowing Marathon The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the city of Boston , Massachusetts , on Patriots' Day , the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics , [1] the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most well-known road racing events. It is one of five World Marathon Majors . Today, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) manages this event. Amateur and professional runners from all over the world compete in the Boston Marathon each year, braving the hilly New England terrain and varying weather to take part in the race. The event attracts an average of about 20,000 registered participants each year. In the 100th running of the Boston Marathon in 1996, the number of participants reached 38,000. While there are cash prizes awarded to the winners of the marathon, most of the runners participate for the accomplishment of having run the race at all. Contents See also: List of winners of the Boston Marathon Boston Marathon Finish Line, 1910. The Boston Marathon was originally a local event, but its fame and status have attracted runners from all over the world. For most of its history, the Boston Marathon was a free event, and the only prize awarded for winning the race was a wreath woven from olive branches. However, corporate -sponsored cash prizes began to be awarded in the 1980s, when professional athletes began to refuse to run the race without cash awards. The first cash prize for winning the marathon was awarded in 1986. Women were not allowed to enter the Boston Marathon officially until 1972. Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb is recognized as the first woman to run the entire Boston Marathon (in 1966). In 1967, Kathrine Switzer , who had registered as "K. V. Switzer", was the first woman to run with a race number. She finished, despite a celebrated incident in which race official Jock Semple tried to rip off her numbers and eject her from the race. [2] In 1996 the B.A.A. retroactively recognized as champions the unofficial women's leaders of 1966 through 1971. Race 5hrs 00min 5 hrs 30min The Boston marathon is open to all runners, male and female , from any nation , but they must meet certain qualifying standards. [3] To qualify, a runner must first complete a standard marathon course certified by a national governing body affiliated with the International Association of Athletics Federations within a certain period of time before the date of the desired Boston Marathon (usually within approximately 18 months prior). Prospective runners in the age range of 18–34 must run a time of no more than 3:10:59 (3 hours and 10 minutes) if male, or 3:40:59 (3 hours and 40 minutes) if female; the qualifying time is adjusted upward as age increases. For example, a 40–44 year old male can still qualify with a time of 3:20:59. An exception to the qualification requirement is awarded to 1,250 runners who raise a pre-determined level of sponsorship for officially designated local charities. Besides the Olympic trials and the Olympic marathons, Boston is the only major American marathon that requires a qualifying time. Thus for many marathoners to qualify for Boston (to "BQ") is a goal and achievement in itself, making it a "people's Olympic event." In the 1980s and 1990s, membership in USA Track & Field was required of all runners, but this requirement was eliminated. Race day The race has traditionally |
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