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Outside of what New Mexico town was a supposed crashed UFO discovered on June 14, 1947, which the Gov't swears was a weather balloon? | UFOs - the Soviet Connection Flying Saucers Era On August 20, 1953, Moscow announced the explosion of the first Soviet H bomb. Three weeks earlier, the Korean War had ended in stalemate with 30,000 dead American troops. Back home, anti-Communist sentiment had never been higher and McCarthyism was at its peak. With suspicion rife that the Reds had tunneled their way into the very machinery of government and public life, it was not hard for ordinary people to be convinced by conspiracy theories about aliens. Rumors, initiated by the saucer faithful, began to intensify that the government and the military knew more about UFOs than they were prepared to admit. The public was hungry for anything that looked remotely like inside information on the subject of flying saucers, and some fanatics and charlatans, no doubt seeing the commercial possibilities, were happy to oblige � even if it meant peddling fake photos and stories that were manufactured from beginning to end. In addition, there was a subtle shift of public attitude in some quarters toward UFOs in the mid- to late-'fifties, a change of sentiment augured and perhaps partly inspired by the film The Day the Earth Stood Still. What if the aliens were not, after all, malevolent? What if they were actually here to warn us � capitalists and communists alike � of the dangers of meddling with forces over which we had no control? Central to the claim of early saucer contactees, like Adamski, was that the UFO inhabitants were both benign and wiser than ourselves. Far from wanting to take over our planet, they wished to help us, to forewarn us of what might happen unless we could defuse the nuclear time-bomb that had been set ticking. So, although the contactees may have been myth-mongering on a grand scale, they were also reflecting a mood of the times. They voiced what many people badly wanted to believe: first that flying saucers existed, and second that the creatures inside them offered a solution to the most pressing problem facing the world in the 1950s � the very real and imminent possibility of nuclear devastation. Project Sign The first official investigation, carried out by the U.S. Air Force, into reports of "flying disks." Project Sign (officially known as Special Project HT-304) was established on Dec. 30, 1947, in response to the massive wave of sightings that year and following recommendations by Lieutenant-General Nathan F. Twining, the head of Air Materiel Command (AMC). It was staffed by members of AMC's Technical Intelligence Division, based at Wright Field (now Wright-Patterson AFB), Dayton, Ohio, and began work on January. 22, 1948. At the outset, the consensus among Sign researchers seems to have been that the flying disks (UFOs) were real and were most likely advanced Soviet aircraft, possibly developed from German prototypes captured at the end of World War II. During the 368 days of Sign's existence, however, opinion shifted to the extent that in a secret document entitled, Estimate of the Situation, which reached U.S.A.F. Chief of Staff General Hoyt S. Vandenburg in early October 1948, it was suggested that the extraterrestrial hypothesis offered the best solution to the mystery of the flying disks. Vandenburg rejected this conclusion, the document was declassified a few months later, and all copies of it were ordered burned. When the destruction order became public knowledge, in the mid-1950s, it served to inflame a growing belief that the government was orchestrating a cover-up as to the true nature of UFOs. Subsequent denials by the Air Force that the Estimate document had ever existed only further exacerbated the situation. Following Vandenburg's rejection of the extraterrestrial hypothesis, supporters of this view at Sign were gradually reassigned to other duties until skeptics became the majority. In its final report, Project Sign expressed itself guardedly on the extraterrestrial issue: It is hard to believe that any technically accomplished race would come here, flaunt its ability in mysterious ways and then simply go away ... Only one mo |
The terms curds and whey are associated with making what? | Curds and whey | Define Curds and whey at Dictionary.com curds and whey cottage cheese Examples You've probably eaten curds and whey without knowing it, because curds and whey are the lumps and the liquid of cottage cheese. Usage Note |
Name the 2012 movie from the IMDB plot summary: 'Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.' | John Carter (2012) - Plot Summary - IMDb John Carter (2012) Plot Summary Showing all 5 plot summaries John Carter, a Civil War veteran, who in 1868 was trying to live a normal life, is "asked" by the Army to join, but he refuses so he is locked up. He escapes, and is pursued. Eventually they run into some Indians, and there's a gunfight. Carter seeks refuge in a cave. While there, he encounters someone who is holding some kind of medallion. When Carter touches it, he finds himself in a place where he can leap incredible heights, among other things. He later encounters beings he has never seen before. He meets a woman who helps him to discover that he is on Mars, and he learns there's some kind of unrest going on. - Written by [email protected] Edgar Rice Burroughs, who is the nephew of the rebel widower veteran of the Civil War and gold hunter John Carter, has to attend the funeral of his uncle after his sudden death. He receives from John Carter's attorney his diary and weird instructions to be followed, and Edgar immediately starts reading the journal. In 1868, the Colonel Powell tries to force John Carter to join the army to fight against the Apache and arrests him. However, John Carter escapes and Powell chases him. They are attacked by the Apache and they hide in a cave. They are surprised by a Thern and John Carter kills him, and the alien's medallion transports John Carter to Mars. John has the ability to jump high and has his strength increased due to the gravity of Mars. However, he is captured by the Tharks and becomes their prisoner. He learns that Mars, called Barsoon, has been at war for thousands of years between the Helium and Zodanga, and this war is destructing the planet. The evil leader of Zodanga, Sab Than, has received a powerful weapon from the Thern Matai Shang. However, Sab Than proposes peace if he marries the Helium Princess Dejah Thoris. However, John Carter and Dejah Thoris fall in love with each other, and he decides to help the Helium people against the Zodanga people. But Matai Shang sends John Carter back to Earth and his last chance to return to Mars depends on his dear nephew's attitude. - Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Captain John Carter was a great warrior when he fought for his cause, the Confederate States of America, during the Civil War. He was really disappointed when the Confederates lost the war to the Union, but what hurt him most of all was the death of his family (a wife and a daughter) by an ungrateful Union troop. From both the Confederates defeat and, more to the point, the death of his family, he decides not to give a damn about anything worthwhile on the planet and to only look out for himself. Three years later, in 1868, when trying to live a normal live by claiming gold for himself, he ran away for safety when encountered by the Apache Indians in the Arizona territory. He hid in a cave, where he found mystic cave drawings and gold. While in there, he was surprised by an appearance of a Thern and John kills him. The alien's medallion transports John Carter to Barsoom (a.k.a. Mars). He was then taken prisoner by another alien race, known as Tharks. He soon escapes and is caught in a great war fought between the red-skinned humans of Helium and Zodanga. Throughout the course of the film, John Carter has to learn the importance of the cause the people of Helium are fighting for and to put away his selfishness and fight for the ones he loves and for the freedom of Barsoom. This is how John Carter of Earth became John Carter of Mars. - Written by Spencer Higham Civil War vet John Carter is transplanted to Mars, where he discovers a lush, wildly diverse planet whose main inhabitants are 12-foot tall green barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, who is in desperate need of a savior. |
What local beverage company, which moved its' headquarters here in 2000, manufactures an energy drink called WhoopAss? | Jones Soda Co. FIND WHERE JONES IS SOLD Jones Soda Co. couldn't be more proud of being 'your soda, your brand,' for twenty-one years. We adore your iconic customer-submitted photos adorning our retro glass bottles. We cherish the under-the-cap wisdoms telling our future on the daily. Bottle after bottle, we're committed to bringing you the most daring flavors, always sweetened with cane sugar and keeping the voice of the consumer as our radically independent battle-cry. From the bottom of our cup, glass and can, Jones Soda Co. salutes YOU! Cheers to twenty-one more years together! You heard it here first - Faulkner: These Kids Nowadays May 18 2016 Since Faulkner emerged in 2013, the bi-coastal rockers landed an unfinished demo of their song "NY Anthem" in the ha... Meet NY-based Indie-Pop Band AJR April 19 2016 What's up, JONES Fam! We're super stoked to introduce you to our newest Jones sponsored band! Check out these adorabl... |
Saturday is also known as Bloomsday, so called because it's the day in which what author set the events of his novel Ulysses? | James Joyce | Irish author | Britannica.com Irish author Alternative Title: James Augustine Aloysius Joyce James Joyce Johann Wolfgang von Goethe James Joyce, in full James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (born Feb. 2, 1882, Dublin , Ire.—died Jan. 13, 1941, Zürich , Switz.), Irish novelist noted for his experimental use of language and exploration of new literary methods in such large works of fiction as Ulysses (1922) and Finnegans Wake (1939). Early life Joyce, the eldest of 10 children in his family to survive infancy, was sent at age six to Clongowes Wood College, a Jesuit boarding school that has been described as “the Eton of Ireland.” But his father was not the man to stay affluent for long; he drank, neglected his affairs, and borrowed money from his office, and his family sank deeper and deeper into poverty, the children becoming accustomed to conditions of increasing sordidness. Joyce did not return to Clongowes in 1891; instead he stayed at home for the next two years and tried to educate himself, asking his mother to check his work. In April 1893 he and his brother Stanislaus were admitted, without fees, to Belvedere College, a Jesuit grammar school in Dublin. Joyce did well there academically and was twice elected president of the Marian Society, a position virtually that of head boy. He left, however, under a cloud, as it was thought (correctly) that he had lost his Roman Catholic faith. Irish literature: Joyce He entered University College, Dublin, which was then staffed by Jesuit priests. There he studied languages and reserved his energies for extracurricular activities, reading widely—particularly in books not recommended by the Jesuits—and taking an active part in the college’s Literary and Historical Society. Greatly admiring Henrik Ibsen , he learned Dano-Norwegian to read the original and had an article, Ibsen’s New Drama—a review of the play When We Dead Awaken—published in the London Fortnightly Review in 1900 just after his 18th birthday. This early success confirmed Joyce in his resolution to become a writer and persuaded his family, friends, and teachers that the resolution was justified. In October 1901 he published an essay , “ The Day of the Rabblement, ” attacking the Irish Literary Theatre (later the Dublin Abbey Theatre) for catering to popular taste. Joyce was leading a dissolute life at this time but worked sufficiently hard to pass his final examinations, matriculating with “second-class honours in Latin” and obtaining the degree of B.A. on Oct. 31, 1902. Never did he relax his efforts to master the art of writing. He wrote verses and experimented with short prose passages that he called “epiphanies,” a word that Joyce used to describe his accounts of moments when the real truth about some person or object was revealed. To support himself while writing, he decided to become a doctor, but, after attending a few lectures in Dublin, he borrowed what money he could and went to Paris , where he abandoned the idea of medical studies, wrote some book reviews, and studied in the Sainte-Geneviève Library. Britannica Stories ” and “ After the Race, ” had appeared under the pseudonym Stephen Dedalus before the editor decided that Joyce’s work was not suitable for his readers. Meanwhile Joyce had met a girl named Nora Barnacle, with whom he fell in love on June 16, the day that he chose as what is known as “Bloomsday” (the day of his novel Ulysses). Eventually he persuaded her to leave Ireland with him, although he refused, on principle, to go through a ceremony of marriage. Early travels and works British Culture and Politics Joyce and Nora left Dublin together in October 1904. Joyce obtained a position in the Berlitz School, Pola , Austria-Hungary , working in his spare time at his novel and short stories. In 1905 they moved to Trieste , where James’s brother Stanislaus joined them and where their children, George and Lucia, were born. In 1906–07, for eight months, he worked at a bank in Rome, disliking almost everything he saw. Ireland seemed pleasant by contrast; he wrote to Stanislaus that he had n |
What Latin phrase, which translates as “from the latter”, is taken to mean “based upon actual observation or upon experimental data”? | Appendix:List of Latin phrases - Wiktionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases Appendix: *List of Latin phrases Warning, this page may be too large for some browsers. If so, the sections can be reviewed individually: This appendix lists direct English translations of Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature reached its peak centuries before that of Ancient Rome: Contents A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V This list is a combination of the three divided pages, for users who have no trouble loading large pages and prefer a single page to scroll or search through. The contents of the list cannot be edited here, and are kept automatically in synch with the divided lists (A-E), (F-O) and P-Z) through template inclusion. a bene placito "from one who has been pleased well" Or "at will", "at one's pleasure". This phrase, and its Italian (beneplacito) and Spanish (beneplácito) derivatives, are synonymous with the more common ad libitum ("at pleasure"). abusus non tollit usum "abuse does not preclude proper use" a caelo usque ad centrum "from the sky to the center" Or "from heaven all the way to the center of the earth". In law, can refer to the obsolete cuius est solum eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos maxim of property ownership. a capite ad calcem From top to bottom; all the way through. Equally a pedibus usque ad caput. a contrario "from the opposite" Equivalent to "on the contrary" or "au contraire". An argumentum a contrario is an "argument from the contrary", an argument or proof by contrast or direct opposite. a Deucalione a fortiori "from the stronger" Loosely, "even more so" or "with even stronger reason". Often used to lead from a less certain proposition to a more evident corollary. a mari usque ad mare "from sea to sea" From Psalm 72:8, "Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos terrae" ( KJV : "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth"). National motto of Canada . a pedibus usque ad caput "from feet to head" Completely. Similar to the English expressions "from tip to toe" or "from top to toe". Equally a capite ad calcem. See also ab ovo usque ad mala. a posse ad esse "from being able to being" "From possibility to actuality" or "from being possible to being actual" a posteriori "from the latter" Based on observation (i.e., empirical knowledge ), the reverse of a priori. Used in mathematics and logic to denote something that is known after a proof has been carried out. In philosophy, used to denote something that can be known from empirical experience. a priori "from the former" Presupposed, the reverse of a posteriori. Used in mathematics and logic to denote something that is known or postulated before a proof has been carried out. In philosophy, used to denote something that can be known without empirical experience. In everyday speech, it denotes something occurring or being known before the event. ab absurdo "from the absurd" Said of an argument that seeks to prove a statement's validity by pointing out the absurdity of an opponent's position (cf. appeal to ridicule ) or that an assertion is false because of its absurdity. Not to be confused with a reductio ad absurdum , which is usually a valid logical argument. ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia "a consequence from an abuse to a use is not valid" Inferences regarding something's use from its misuse are invalid. Rights abused are still rights (cf. abusus non tollit usum). ab aeterno "from the eternal" Literally, "from the everlasting" or "from eternity". Thus, "from time immemorial", "since the beginning of time" or "from an infinitely remote time in the past". In theology, often indicates something, such as the universe, that was created outside of time. ab antiquo ab extra "from beyond" A legal term meaning "from without". From external sources, rather than from the self or the mind (ab intra). ab hinc Often rendered abhinc (which in Latin means simply "since" or "ago"). ab imo pectore "from the bottom |
Not that OJ did it, but who was murdered along side Nicole Brown Simpson on June 12, 1994? | Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman murdered - Jun 12, 1994 - HISTORY.com Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman murdered Share this: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman murdered Author Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman murdered URL Publisher A+E Networks Nicole Brown Simpson, famous football player O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife, and her friend Ron Goldman are brutally stabbed to death outside Nicole’s home in Brentwood, California, in what quickly becomes one of the most highly publicized trials of the century. With overwhelming evidence against him, including a prior record of domestic violence towards Brown, O.J. Simpson became the chief suspect. Although he had agreed to turn himself in, Simpson escaped with friend A.C. Cowlings in his white Ford Bronco on June 17. He was carrying his passport, a disguise, and $8,750 in cash. Simpson’s car was spotted that afternoon, but he refused to surrender immediately. Threatening to kill himself, he led police in a low-speed chase through the freeways of Los Angeles as the entire nation watched on television. Eventually, Simpson gave himself up at his home in Brentwood. The evidence against Simpson was extensive: His blood was found at the murder scene; blood, hair, and fibers from Brown and Goldman were found in Simpson’s car and at his home; one of his gloves was also found in Brown’s home, the other outside his own house; and bloody shoeprints found at the scene matched those of shoes owned by Simpson. However, Simpson’s so-called “Dream Team” of defense lawyers, including Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey, claimed before a national television audience that Simpson had been framed by racist police officers such as Detective Mark Fuhrman. After deliberating for three hours, the jury acquitted Simpson. He vowed to find the “real killers,” but has yet to turn up any new leads. In a civil trial brought about by the families of the victims, Simpson was found responsible for causing Goldman’s death and committing battery against Brown in February 1997, and was ordered to pay a total of $33.5 million, little of which he has paid. In 2007, Simpson ran into legal problems once again when he was arrested for breaking into a Las Vegas hotel room and taking sports memorabilia, which he claimed had been stolen from him, at gunpoint. On October 3, 2008, he was found guilty of 12 charges related to the incident, including armed robbery and kidnapping, and sentenced to 33 years in prison. Related Videos |
Which musical term means to gradually get louder? | MUGSS: Musical Terms The Crew Musical Terms Here are some common musical terms that you might find in your scores. This is of course not a complete list. There's an excellent music dictionary on the Dolmetsch website. http://www.dolmetsch.com/musictheorydefs.htm . Most of the terms used in music are Italian. Their abbreviations as they are usually seen in music are shown in brackets. Dynamics – The volume at which you should be singing or playing. Some common terms are given below. forte ('f') – Loud. You might also see 'ff' – fortissimo, i.e. 'very loud'. Keep adding 'f's and it gets louder still. You're unlikely to see more than 2 f's in G+S scores though. piano ('p') – Quiet or Soft. Similarly to forte, 'pp' – pianissimo – means very soft. More 'p's is quieter still... crescendo ('cresc') – Get gradually louder. Also indicated by 'hairpins' in a "<" shape. diminuendo ('dim') – Get gradually softer. 'Hairpins' like ">" also mean this. tempo – the speed of the music. Usually written in descriptive, italian terms but can also be expressed as beats per minute. Some common tempos and instructions to slow down, etc. are given below Largo / Lento – Slow Con moto – E.g. "Allegro con moto" is faster than Allegro. Vivace – Lively (in practice quite fast!) Presto – Fast (usually very quick) rallentando ('rall') – Get gradually slower. ritenuto ('rit') – Slower (straight away, in contrast to rallentando). accelerando ('accel') – fairly obvious. Get faster gradually. a tempo – back to the original speed (normally after a rit. or rall.) Other terms you might see or hear accent – Indicated with ">" on top of a note. As the name suggests, this note is usually to be sung or played louder than those around it. a capella – sung without accompaniment aria – literally an 'air' – most commonly used for an expressive (maybe slow) solo number for tenor or soprano arpeggio – singing or playing the notes of a chord one after another. legato – smooth notes, the opposite of staccato. It's not usually written in the score, at least for G+S. However you might hear people using the term. ma non troppo – not too much. Usually in terms of " allegro ma non troppo" – i.e. fast but not too fast. molto – a lot. E.g. 'molto cresc.' means 'getting much louder' pause – perhaps self explanatory – the note or rest under the pause sign is held for a little longer than normal. The Pause symbol looks like a half–circle with a dot in the middle, either facing down or up. recitative (Recit.) – Recitative is sung with the rhythm of natural speech instead of to a strict time. The orchestra usually play only between sentences, often just playing a chord or two to keep the music moving along or to emphasise key words. In G+S it's usually heard between the end of some dialogue and the start of a song, and normally only sung by principals. Recitative is used much more in 'serious' opera where there is no spoken dialogue. staccato – short, spiky notes. Usually indicated with a "." on top of a note. stave, or staff – the five lines that the music is written on sforzando – 'forced'. usually shown by a "sfz" in the score. Suddenly loud. tutti – "All", Often after a short solo section, or if everyone on stage is singing together (though not necessarily in unison). You might see tutti in a finale, when the principals stop singing on their own and join in with the chorus. unison – All parts singing the same note, usually with the ladies an octave above the men. Voice groups found in G+S Principals: Soprano – the highest female voice. The leading lady is always a soprano. Mezzo–soprano – middle–soprano, somewhere between soprano and alto. The smaller female roles in G+S shows are often written for mezzo. They can often be sung by a soprano or alto depending on what sound the director wants. Alto (Contralto) – The lowest female voice. Often a "duchess" or "matron" type role. There's usually only one of these parts in a G+S operetta. Tenor – The "romantic lead" is typically a tenor role. It's the highest male voice found in G+S parts. Baritone – somewhere between tenor and bass |
Ruby, C, and Fortran are all examples of what? | Using C and C++ with Fortran Department of Mathematics - University of Utah Using C and C++ with Fortran Last update: Sat Nov 17 16:46:27 2001 Comments, and reports of errata or bugs, are welcome via e-mail to the author, Nelson H. F. Beebe <[email protected]>. In your report, please supply the full document URL, and the title and Last update time stamp recorded near the top of the document. Table of contents Recursion Background Because of the large existing body of software, particularly numerical software, written in Fortran, it is desirable to call Fortran routines from other languages, notably, C and C++. The ISO Fortran committee has tried to work with the ISO C and C++ committees to standardize the interlanguage calling interface, but the latter committees have been unwilling to do so, on the grounds that it would open the door to demands for interfaces to myriad other languages. Thus, there is currently no international protocol for communication between computer programming languages, and one is unlikely to be developed. In practice, this means that interlanguage communication is only possible if supported by operating systems and compilers. The architecture of DEC VAX (Open)VMS, for example, carefully defined a language-neutral calling sequence, allowing any pair of languages to communicate on that system. On IBM PC DOS, calling conventions are up to each compiler, so in general, code compiled by separate compilers cannot be mixed, even if it was in the same source language. Because the UNIX operating system and run-time libraries were historically written in C (though some now use C++), there is de facto standardization of calling sequences across all languages on a single UNIX platform to that used for C. Despite this promise, there are many other issues that limit the degree of success of mixed-language programming, as the following sections document. Alternatives to mixed-language programming For maximal portability, a better approach is to stick with a single programming language. It may not be desirable, or feasible, to translate code in another language to the target language. LAPACK, for example, has about 660,000 lines of Fortran code: at a commercial code production rate of 1000 lines per month per programmer, that represents more than fifty person-years of programming time. Fortunately, as long as Fortran source code is available, the excellent f2c translator provides a way to convert it to C or C++. f2c does a good job of translating most of Fortran, but its weakness is the handling of I/O statements: they are translated to calls to a run-time library which is then required each time the program is linked. There is a commercial translator made by Cobalt Blue, Inc. which translates Fortran I/O statements to native C I/O statements, making the code easier to maintain, and more C-like. Language translation is acceptable when the translated code is stable, as is the case for most major numerical libraries in Fortran. However, it is definitely not desirable for code that is still under development: either you will end up maintaining the same program in two languages, with at least double the work, and unavoidable, if unintentional, differences as the code evolves, or you will have to work with repeatedly translated code that is decidedly less clear than code written by a competent programmer. There are three important issues when languages are mixed: interrupt and trap handling, I/O, and management of dynamic |
What is the name of the cheetah that serves as the spokesperson for Cheetos snacks? | Cheetos Brand Serves Up Mischief This Halloween with New Treats and Tricks for the Entire Family | Global Brands Magazine Cheetos Brand Serves Up Mischief This Halloween with New Treats and Tricks for the Entire Family Twitter Facebook Chester Cheetah releases new limited-edition Halloween treat and delivers virtual tricks to celebrate the most mischievous time of the year. PLANO, Texas – Calling all pranksters: Chester Cheetah, the official Cheetos brand spokes-cheetah, has proclaimed that after years of the ‘same old same old,’ Halloween needs a new twist – so, today he unveiled a new bag of treats and tricks to bring out the mischievous side of families this season. With the release of new limited-edition Cheetos Bag of Bones and a fully revamped Cheetos Halloween online hub, the Cheetos brand — one of the billion-dollar brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division — is encouraging families across the country to unleash the mischief with some hair-raising challenges and pranks. New limited-edition Cheetos Bag of Bones is the perfect Halloween snack for family fun. Each spooktacular bag is filled with four skeleton-shaped Cheetos treats. These tasty skulls, ribcages, bones and paws feature white cheddar seasoning, giving consumers permission to play with their food and build their own edible skeleton. Cheetos Bag of Bones is great for entertaining at home and is available in large, party-size 8 oz. bags for a suggested retail price of $3.49. This new Halloween treat joins last year’s multipacks featuring treat-size Cheetos Crunchy snack bags with glow-in-the-dark packaging. Available in 30-count 0.65 oz. bags for a suggested retail price of $5.00, the multipacks offer a delicious savory alternative to Halloween sweets. Together, both limited-edition Cheetos products give families a dangerously cheesy option when snacking and entertaining during the most mischievous times of the year. “Halloween is our time to shine and it’s Chester Cheetah’s job to add the flavor each year,” said Jeff Klein, vice president of marketing for Frito-Lay. “This year, we’re blowing out the treats and tricks, delivering a little bit of fun in every bag and giving families the opportunity to release some seasonal mischief; proving once again that Chester Cheetah really is the king of Halloween.” What’s Up Chester’s Sleeve This Halloween? Taking the mischievous fun online, the Cheetos brand is again offering fans www.CheetosHalloween.com with even more ways to share the playful spirit of the season: • Chester’s Project TP: Last year, Cheetos fans draped more than 150 million feet of digital toilet paper around the world, and this year, the brand is once again encouraging families to digitally prank neighbors via Chester’s Project TP, a partnership with Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Maps Street View. Hosted on www.CheetosHalloween.com , jokesters can virtually toilet paper any structure, anywhere in the world by just entering a street address into the Project TP app. Fans aged 13 and older also have two opportunities to enter a weekly sweepstakes for a chance to win gift cards or cash, up to $1,000. Fans can enter by completing a Project TP mission or by entering a unique code from their limited-edition product purchases. • Tiny Tales of Terror Twitter Challenge: Using the hashtag #Cheetales, the Cheetos brand will host a Tiny Tales of Terror Twitter Challenge where fans tweet their spookiest tales (in less than 140 characters, of course) for a chance to have their stories made into short films narrated by Chester Cheetah himself and posted on the Cheetos Twitter page, You Tube channel and Facebook. • Ghostery Store Pranks: While consumers may not think twice about walking into a grocery store this season, Chester and his Halloween hijinks will transform those aisles from boring to spooky for some entertaining digital content. With hidden cameras positioned around the grocery store, Chester Cheetah has created a series of playful pranks – like a grocery cart steered by a headless zombie or a stock boy with detached arms – as shoppers browse |
Which airline's in-flight magazine is called Sky? | World's 12 best airline magazines | CNN Travel World’s 12 best airline magazines for 2012 World’s 12 best airline magazines for 2012 Between the puke bag and the duty-free brochure, in-flight magazines are a glossy guarantee in every seat-back pocket. But which are worth the read? By Zach Dundas 29 July, 2012 If you fly, you know them. Maybe you even love them. In-flight magazines can be notorious for stodgy stories, bad puns and breathless travel fluff, never mind the sudoku that's been half filled in already. These days, though, at least a few of these print-media warhorses are trying to raise their game. Earlier this year, we pored over issues of as many airline mags as we could get our hands on to build the ultimate airborne reading list. Our top dozen for 2012: 12. Ryanair Magazine (Ireland) Well, we just met, Ryanair seductress, but if you insist. Basics: From delightfully cheesy covers (that girl in the pink dress really wants you to drink that wine) to antic “two-minute” city guides, the Irish cheap-flight empire knows its audience of travel-mad hedonists. Perfect reader: A maturing lager lad with a decade-old soccer tattoo. He’s graduated to pricey cocktails and museums, but still channels his Viking ancestors come stag time in Tallinn. Words: Words? Oh, right. No pseudo-literary features here. Ryanair speaks in the voice of a wised-up pal with a pint in hand. Look: Meet Ornella, a Ryanair cabin crew member featured on a two-page spread, in her skivvies. She’s got her right thumb strategically hooked in her underpants, in fact. It’s for charity. Gold star: Need to know the best hotel in Kaunas? Ryanair has your back. Black mark: Journalism? Eh, don’t bother. Verdict: A little dumb, a little demented, but lots of fun. 11. Go (AirTran, United States) The joys of travel ... and Photoshop. Basics: In-flight magazine of the Orlando/Atlanta-based budget carrier operated by Southwest Airlines, Go keeps going with its well-designed, not-much-nonsense approach. Perfect reader: A road warrior from Marietta, Georgia, on his way to a B-tier convention in Kansas City. He wishes he were headed for an eco-spa in Tulum. Words: Go serves up smart travel info, with a little typical in-flight hype. That spa in Tulum provides the “ultimate decadence,” of course. But a recent issue also includes a witty guide to Vegas on US$25 a day and lots of precise tips. Look: Graphic mini-stories in the magazine’s opening section dissect a staggering number of destinations, products and events. Gold star: Every mag does “by the numbers” stories, but Go’s city stats pages make eye-catching intros to AirTran destinations. It’s never been colder than 5 C in Key West? Weird. Cool. Book the ticket. Black mark: Chunky “business” features are forehead-to-tabletop obvious. Cloud computing. Heard of it? Verdict: At its best, Go makes flying cheap seem quite fun. 10/9. Tie: Holland Herald (KLM, Netherlands) and Lufthansa Magazin (Germany) This duo is too sensible to fight over rankings in random Internet listicles. Call it a draw. Basics: These northern European titles are deadlocked at good but not great. Perfect reader: A smart EU bureaucrat who just took her Ambien (Holland Herald); the love child of Angela Merkel and David Hasselhoff (Magazin). Words: Herald stands out with some highbrow moves, like the recent “Work” issue’s interview with pop philosopher Alain de Botton, but often settles for travel cliché. Chengdu’s food scene is both “dazzling” and “idyllic”; Vienna, “fit for an emperor.” Magazin’ssubject mix is agreeably goofy and somehow very German -- the nation’s best table tennis player; a middle-aged hotel kingpin displaying his hirsute chest; big, nerdy sections on aircraft. Look: Great photos in the Herald, while Magazin aims for hip retro-minimalism (someone’s been reading Monocle). Gold star: Both offer solid service in bright, informative tones. Black mark: Herald’s layout is a hodgepodge, and Magazin mostly looks as bland as its name. Verdict: Two magazines that get the job done without being too exciting. Like their home countries? We |
In the Japanese martial art of Kendo, what is the sword made of? | History of Martial Arts | Kendo | Japanese Martial Arts | Way of the Sword Kendo Japanese KENDO ("way of the sword") , traditional Japanese style of fencing with a two-handed wooden sword, derived from the fighting methods of the ancient samurai (warrior class). The unification of Japan about 1600 removed most opportunities for actual sword combat, so the samurai turned swordsmanship into a means of cultivating discipline, patience, and skill for building character. In the 18th century, practice armour and the shinai, a sword made of bamboo, were introduced to allow realistic fencing without risk of injury. The study of what came to be known as kendo was even compulsory in Japanese schools from time to time.An All-Japan Kendo Federation was formed following the end of the occupation in 1952, and an International Kendo Federation was founded in 1970. Kendo matches take place in an area 9 to 11 m (about 30 to 36 feet) square. Contestants wear the traditional uwagi (jacket), hakama (long divided skirt), do (chest protector), tare (waist protector), men (mask), and kote (padded gloves). The shinai varies from 43 to 46 inches (110 to 118 cm) in length and is made of four lengths of seasoned bamboo bound by waxed cord. All blows use the "cutting" edge of the shinai, though this is not sharp. The shinai is usually held with both hands. Points are awarded for blows delivered upon the left side, right side, or top of the head; the right or left wrist; the right or left side of the trunk; and for a thrust to the throat. These are the only scoring areas. The name of the point struck must be called out simultaneously by the attacker with his blow and is verified by judges. A contest is won by the first combatant who scores two points. Kendo is widely practiced among students (required in high schools), police, and military groups in Japan and to a lesser extent in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Brazil. |
The trial on campaign finance violations of what former Presidential candidate and North Carolina senator ended in a mistrial last week? | Edwards gets acquittal on one count, mistrial on others - CNN.com Edwards gets acquittal on one count, mistrial on others By the CNN Wire Staff Updated 10:16 PM ET, Thu May 31, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED Edwards: "I did a lot that was wrong' 04:39 Story highlights Edwards says he's "grateful for all my children," including "my precious Quinn" Jurors acquited Edwards of one count and deadlocked on five more Prosecutors had alleged he used campaign funds to conceal his mistress Defense attorneys argued that Edwards was guilty of nothing but being a bad husband Two-time Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards took responsibility for "my sins," including an affair that resulted in a "precious" daughter, after his federal corruption case ended in an acquittal and mistrial Thursday. Prosecutors had accused the onetime North Carolina senator of using nearly $1 million in illegal campaign contributions to keep his pregnant mistress under wraps as he ran for president in 2008. But after more than 50 hours of deliberations over nine days, jurors cleared him of one of six counts and deadlocked on the rest. Emerging from the courthouse with his parents and daughter Cate at his side, he said that while he never believed he committed a crime, "I did an awful, awful lot that was wrong, and there is no one else responsible for my sins." "None of the people who came to court and testified are responsible. Nobody working for the government is responsible," he said. "I am responsible, and if I want to find the person who should be held accountable for my sins, honestly, I don't have to go any further than the mirror." Opinion: Edwards jury got it exactly right He thanked his family for supporting him, adding that "I'm grateful for all my children" -- including Cate, who sat through the trial with him, 12-year-old Jack, 14-year-old Emma and the 4-year-old girl from his affair, whom he called "my precious Quinn, who I love more than any of you can ever imagine." Edwards had denied that he was the girl's father for more than a year, saying the affair was over before his onetime mistress, Rielle Hunter, became pregnant. Once a cheater always a cheater? Jurors emerged Thursday afternoon to announce they had reached a decision on the one count, but none of the others. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles ordered them back into the jury room to continue deliberating, but declared a mistrial after they returned less than an hour later to announce the deadlock. The result leaves prosecutors to decide whether to re-try Edwards. There was no immediate comment from the Justice Department, which prosecuted the case. Photos: Photos: The rise and fall of John Edwards Photos: Photos: The rise and fall of John Edwards The rise and fall of John Edwards – U.S. Sen. John Edwards, center, and other senators discuss President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial on February 3, 1999. More than a year later, Vice President Al Gore reportedly put Edwards on his "short list" as a running mate on the 2000 Democratic presidential ticket (before picking Joe Lieberman). Hide Caption 1 of 22 Photos: Photos: The rise and fall of John Edwards The rise and fall of John Edwards – Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts and Edwards at a news briefing in Kennedy's office in 2001. Hide Caption 2 of 22 Photos: Photos: The rise and fall of John Edwards The rise and fall of John Edwards – In 2004, Democratic vice presidential candidate Edwards speaks in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hide Caption 3 of 22 Photos: Photos: The rise and fall of John Edwards The rise and fall of John Edwards – Sen. John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, greets his running mate, Edwards, at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Hide Caption 4 of 22 Photos: Photos: The rise and fall of John Edwards The rise and fall of John Edwards – Edwards appears on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" in October 2004. Hide Caption 5 of 22 Photos: Photos: The rise and fall of John Edwards The rise and fall of John Edwards |
Convection, conduction, and radiation are three of the ways what type of energy can be transferred? | How is heat transferred? Conduction -- Convection -- Radiation How is heat transferred? Conduction -- Convection -- Radiation What is Heat? All matter is made up of molecules and atoms. These atoms are always in different types of motion (translation, rotational, vibrational). The motion of atoms and molecules creates heat or thermal energy. All matter has this thermal energy. The more motion the atoms or molecules have the more heat or thermal energy they will have. Molecules in Motion This is a flash file made from a short molecular dynamics simulation of water. The green lines represent hydrogen bonds between oxygen and hydrogen. Notice the tight structure of water. It is still possible to see all the motions the waters molecules have. What is temperature? From the video above that shows movement of atoms and molecules it can be seen that some move faster than others. Temperature is an average value of energy for all the atoms and molecules in a given system. Temperature is independent of how much matter there is in the system. It is simply an average of the energy in the system. How is heat transferred? Heat can travel from one place to another in three ways: Conduction, Convection and Radiation. Both conduction and convection require matter to transfer heat. If there is a temperature difference between two systems heat will always find a way to transfer from the higher to lower system. CONDUCTION-- Conduction is the transfer of heat between substances that are in direct contact with each other. The better the conductor, the more rapidly heat will be transferred. Metal is a good conduction of heat. Conduction occurs when a substance is heated, particles will gain more energy, and vibrate more. These molecules then bump into nearby particles and transfer some of their energy to them. This then continues and passes the energy from the hot end down to the colder end of the substance. CONVECTION-- Thermal energy is transferred from hot places to cold places by convection. Convection occurs when warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise to cooler areas in the liquid or gas. Cooler liquid or gas then takes the place of the warmer areas which have risen higher. This results in a continous circulation pattern. Water boiling in a pan is a good example of these convection currents. Another good example of convection is in the atmosphere. The earth's surface is warmed by the sun, the warm air rises and cool air moves in. RADIATION-- Radiation is a method of heat transfer that does not rely upon any contact between the heat source and the heated object as is the case with conduction and convection. Heat can be transmitted through empty space by thermal radiation often called infrared radiation . This is a type electromagnetic radiation . No mass is exchanged and no medium is required in the process of radiation. Examples of radiation is the heat from the sun, or heat released from the filament of a light bulb. |
What is the name of the chief muscle used in breathing, which separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? | Breathe Strong Perform Bettter - Anatomy and physiology of muscles involved in breathing Anatomy and physiology of muscles involved in breathing This is an excerpt from Breathe Strong, Perform Better by Alison McConnell. Breathing Pump Muscles The breathing pump muscles are a complex arrangement that form a semirigid bellows around the lungs. Essentially, all muscles that attach to the rib cage have the potential to generate a breathing action, but the principal muscles are shown in figure 1.7. Muscles that expand the thoracic cavity are inspiratory muscles and induce inhalation, while those that compress the thoracic cavity are expiratory and induce exhalation. These muscles possess exactly the same basic structure as all other skeletal muscles, and they work in concert to expand or compress the thoracic cavity. Inspiratory Muscles The principal muscle of inspiration is the diaphragm, a domed sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The diaphragm attaches to the lower ribs, as well as to the lumbar vertebrae of the spine. When the diaphragm contracts, the dome flattens, moving downward into the abdominal cavity like a piston (think of a syringe barrel). This movement increases the volume of the thoracic cavity, creating a negative pressure that is proportional to the extent of its movement, and thus, to the force of contraction. Diaphragm contraction also induces the lower ribs to move upward and forward, which also increases thoracic volume. The ribs move outward because the central tendon of the diaphragm (at the crown of the dome) pushes down onto the liver and stomach, which act like a fulcrum. This has the effect of raising the edges of the diaphragm, which are connected to the rib margins, forcing them upward and outward. When the diaphragm moves downward into the abdominal compartment, it also raises intraabdominal pressure and assists the abdominal muscles in stabilizing the spine. The muscles of the rib cage are known as the intercostal muscles because they are located in the space between adjacent ribs. Each space contains a layer of inspiratory and a layer of expiratory muscle fibers. The inspiratory intercostal muscles form the outer layer, and they slope downward and forward; contraction causes the ribs to move upward and outward, similar to the raising of a bucket handle. Contraction of these muscles also serves to stabilize the rib cage, making it more rigid, as well as bringing about twisting movements. The stiffening of the rib cage enables it to oppose the tendency to collapse slightly under the influence of the negative pressure generated by the movement of the diaphragm. Without this action, the rib cage would distort, and the action of the diaphragm would be less mechanically efficient, thus wasting energy. Intercostal muscle contraction also brings about stiffening of the rib cage during lifting, pushing, and pulling movements, which makes the intercostal muscles an important contributor to these movements. Some muscles in the neck region also have an inspiratory action. The scalene and sternocleidomastoid muscles (also known as sternomastoid) are attached to the top of the sternum, upper two ribs, and clavicle at one end; at the other end, they are attached to the cervical vertebrae and mastoid process. When these muscles contract, they lift the top of the chest, but the scalene muscles are also involved in flexion of the neck. Expiratory Muscles The principal muscles of expiration are those that form the muscular corset of the abdominal wall. The most well known and visible of these (at least in male models!) is the rectus abdominis (or “six pack”); the other three muscles are less visible but arguably more functionally important to sports—the transversus abdominis and the internal and external oblique muscles. When these muscles contract, they pull the lower rib margins downward, and they compress the abdominal compartment, raising its internal pressure. The pressure increase tends to push the diaphragm upward into the thoracic cavity, inducing an increase in pressure |
How many lines are there in a limerick? | How many lines are in a limerick poem? | Reference.com How many lines are in a limerick poem? A: Quick Answer A limerick is a genre of poetry that contains five lines. They are characterized as having a strong cadence or beat. Limericks are often used in a humorous fashion. Full Answer To maintain a structured beat, the limerick genre has guidelines for syllables for each line. For the first, second and fifth line, the poem must have 7 to 10 syllables. For the third and fourth lines, there must be 5 to 7 syllables. The limerick also has a specific rhyming scheme: AABBA. The poem was made popular in the 19th century by the poet Edward Lear. Its roots can be traced back as early as the 18th century. |
A current member of the staff at Stanford, who became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983? | June 18, 1983: Sally Ride, the First American Woman Into Space | WIRED June 18, 1983: Sally Ride, the First American Woman Into Space subscribe 6 months for $5 - plus a FREE Portable Phone Charger. Author: Tony Long. Tony Long Date of Publication: 06.18.12. Time of Publication: 6:30 am. 6:30 am June 18, 1983: Sally Ride, the First American Woman Into Space Image: Wikimedia 1983: Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to travel into space. Ride, who hoped to become a professional tennis player before deciding she wasn’t good enough, became a physicist instead and joined NASA in 1978 as part of the first astronaut class to accept women. After the usual training, Ride joined ground control for the second and third space shuttle missions, serving as communications liaison between the shuttle crews and mission control. She was also involved in developing the robot arm used aboard the shuttle craft to deploy and retrieve satellites. Ride’s turn to go into space came at the shuttle program’s seventh mission, as a crew member aboard Challenger . She was aboard Challenger for her second flight as well, an eight-day mission in 1984. In all, Ride logged around 345 hours in space. While it was a milestone for the U.S. space program, the Soviet Union’s Valentina Tereshkova preceded Ride into space by almost exactly 20 years. On June 16, 1963, the former textile worker went aloft aboard Vostok VI Ride was training for her third mission when Challenger blew up in January 1986, killing everyone on board. With all training suspended in the wake of the accident, Ride was appointed to the presidential commission charged with investigating the causes of Challenger’ s demise. She retired from NASA in 1987 to return to Stanford University, her alma mater. She later joined the faculty at UC San Diego as a physics professor. Since leaving NASA, Ride has remained active in the academic side of space exploration, taking a special interest in attracting more women to the sciences in general, and the space program in particular. (Sources: NASA, Lucidcafe.com) This article first appeared on Wired.com June 18, 2007. See Also: |
Esther Lederer spent 47 years writing a newspaper advice column under what pseudonym, competing with her twin sister Abigail Van Buren? | Eppie Lederer (Columnist) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Eppie Lederer Female Born Jul 4, 1918 Esther Pauline "Eppie" Lederer, better known by the pen name Ann Landers, was an American advice columnist and eventually a nationwide media celebrity who began her career writing the 'Ask Ann Landers' column in 1955. She wrote the column for 47 years, by which time its readership was 90 million people. A 1978 World Almanac survey named her the most influential woman in the United States.… Read More related links At Home With: Ann Landers; She Could Sign Herself 'open Minded In Chicago' NYTimes - Jun 10, 1993 'Anxious in Akron and Fed Up in Fresno are waiting along with 500 other put-upon neighbors and jilted suitors in a stack on a chair in her office. She\'ll get to them later. She will read their letters in the bathtub after dinner, or in bed before Koppel or on a bar stool in her kitchen at lunch, and pound out the answers on her I.B.M. electric' Corrections NYTimes - Mar 13, 1987 'LEAD: A Chicago dispatch yesterday about the advice columnist Ann Landers gave her name incorrectly. In high school she was known as Eppie Friedman; she married Jules Lederer, from whom she is now divorced. A Chicago dispatch yesterday about the advice columnist Ann Landers gave her name incorrectly. In high school she was known as Eppie Friedman;' Nonfiction In Brief NYTimes - Sep 05, 1982 'EPPIE The Story of Ann Landers. By Margo Howard. Illustrated. 253 pp. New York: G.P. Putnam\'s Sons. $13.95. This polite little biography of the advice columnist, written by her daughter Margo Howard, will disappoint \'\'Dying-to-Know-in-Kenosha\'\' and other readers expecting another \'\'Mommie Dearest.\'\' The truth is that there is little cause for' Can A Woman Conceive Under Water NYTimes - Nov 01, 1981 'THE BEST OF DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren. 252 pp. Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel. $9.95TREADING \'\'The Best of Dear Abby\'\' is like opening a jar of peanuts. Who can read just one letter? Once you start, say, with the woman who let her ex-husband and his wife live with her and her new husband because they (couple number one) were broke, and is' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Eppie Lederer. CHILDHOOD 1918 Birth Born in 1918. TWENTIES 1939 21 Years Old In July 1939, at the age of 21, Eppie and Popo had a joint wedding ceremony. … Read More Lederer was married to Julius Lederer, a business executive. For many years, the Lederers' home was in Chicago, where they owned a large, well-furnished apartment. Lederer often said that she exercised regularly by walking the length of her apartment several times a day. Read Less 1940 22 Years Old In March 1940, she gave birth to her first and only child, Margo. 1944 26 Years Old In 1944, at the age of 56, Lederer's mother, Rebecca Friedman, died of a cerebral hemorrhage. … Read More Julius had been conscripted for the war then, and Lederer and Margo had been living with Lederer's parents. Read Less 1945 27 Years Old Between 1945 and 1949, Lederer was chairwoman of the Minnesota-Wisconsin council of the Anti Defamation League. THIRTIES 1955 37 Years Old When Ruth Crowley, the creator of the Chicago Sun-Timess 'Ask Ann Landers' column, died in 1955, Lederer took over. … Read More Whereas during Crowley's nine years writing the column, the writer's true identity had been kept secret, after taking on the column Lederer also took on the identity. By the end of her 47 years as 'Ann Landers', Lederer had become a notable North American media celebrity, having appeared on television and travelled around the country attending media and charity events. In her later years, Lederer began answering questions about homosexuality and other topics that had once been taboo. In a 1993 interview, she stated that she was happy the restrictions she had to work under in the '50s no longer existed.<br /><br /> From the early 1970s until her death, Lederer lived at 209 East Lake Shore Drive in a 14-room, high-rise apartment. Read Less FIFTIES Show Less Julius and Eppie divorced in 1975. In her 'Ask Ann Landers' col |
Those tabbed for King County jury duty either report to the King County Courthouse on 3rd Ave or the Maleng Regional Justice center in what Seattle suburb? | Full Text of All Articles The Berkeley Daily Planet By David Scharfenberg Daily Planet staff Tuesday December 11, 2001 Several dozen student and community activists converged on the UC Berkeley campus and the surrounding area Monday to call for an end to U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan and to advocate for the protection of human rights at home and abroad. Protesters made use of fliers, paper airplanes and âguerrilla theaterâ to demand that the United States stop the bombing overseas and halt efforts to interrogate young men of Middle-Eastern descent living in this country. Activists, who engaged in a variety of actions scattered across the campus, were met with a mixed response. Some students supported their efforts, others opposed them, and most said they were too busy preparing for finals this week to pay much attention. âWeâre so bogged down with studying,â said sophomore Michelle Marrow. âWe donât have the time to look at politics.â The protests went smoothly, for the most part, but activists negotiated with campus police for an hour in the morning to set up a mock refugee camp in front of Moffitt Undergraduate Library. The camp highlighted the conditions faced by Afghan civilians who have fled their homes since the war broke out. UC Berkeley Police Capt. Bill Cooper said the police did not want protesters to block access to the library, particularly in the midst of finals week. He said officers worked with protesters to set up their camp at a reasonable distance from the buildingâs entrance. âIt was largely to strike a balance between free speech and trying to maintain an educational environment,â Cooper said, describing the aims of the university police. But protesters said they never intended to disrupt the flow of traffic and accused police of threatening arrest and targeting activists for their views. âThe sheer intimidation and use of police powers has a chilling effect on student speech,â said Snehal Shingavi, a graduate student at UC Berkeley, and member of the Berkeley Stop the War Coalition, which organized the day of protest. Cooper said the antiwar sentiment of the protest had nothing to do with police involvement. Dr. Ameena Ahmed of the California Department of Public Health, who took part in the refugee camp protest, said the U.S. bombing campaign is exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Ahmed said displaced Afghans, who already totaled close to 5 million before the war, according to the UN High Commission on Refugees, are dying from starvation and curable diseases. Ahmed cited UNICEF statistics demonstrating that one in four Afghan children die before age 5 from preventable diseases. Protesters were also active in front of the Hearst Memorial Gymnasium, where they charged the American military with terrorism, and called on the university to shut down its ROTC program. Another group of activists dropped yellow fliers, folded into paper airplanes, from the top of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union onto Sproul Plaza. The fliers cited news articles focusing on the similar, yellow coloration of U.S. bombs and food packets. The quoted segments discussed the death of young children who could not delineate between food packets and unexploded bombs. Another group of students performed a skit at six local cafes, including the Free Speech Movement Cafe and Bearâs Lair on the university campus. The sketch protested the U.S. Justice Departmentâs request that some 5,000 Middle Eastern men with expired visas grant interviews with government authorities, and provide any information they might have on the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks. âI see this as basically racial profiling,â said Annie Klein, a junior at UC Berkeley who took part in the skit. âPeople are being singled out for their racial background and ethnicity.â Some students appreciated the protestersâ efforts. âI donât care how much of itâs distorted, itâs just important that someone cares,â said Philipp Blume, a graduate student. âAny alternative to what we hear |
The 1859 Pig War, which lasted until 1872, describes a conflict between the United States and Great Britain over what group of islands? | San Juan Island Pig War -- Part 2 - HistoryLink.org San Juan Island Pig War -- Part 2 By Kit Oldham Tweet The military confrontation between the United States and Great Britain over the San Juan Islands known as the "Pig War" lasted for 13 years from the shooting of the pig in 1859 until its belated but peaceful resolution in 1872. This file, Part 2 of a two-part essay, describes events following the August 3, 1859, decision by Royal Navy Captain Geoffrey Phipps Hornby (1825-1895) not to confront the American troops under Captain George Pickett (1825-1875) that had landed on San Juan Island the previous week. Although General William S. Harney (1800-1889) initially sent more American troops to the island, as soon as news that Harney and Pickett had nearly started a war with England reached Washington, D.C., Winfield Scott (1786–1866), the commanding general of the U.S. Army, was dispatched to remedy things. Scott overruled Harney and negotiated an agreement with British Columbia Governor James Douglas (1803-1877) for joint occupancy of the island until the dispute was settled. Eventually arbitrator Kaiser Wilhem I of Germany ruled in favor of America, opening the way for the disputed islands to become Washington's San Juan County. Reinforcements Arrive Captain Hornby’s decision not to land Royal Marines on San Juan Island after Pickett insisted he would fight any landing, although contrary to Governor Douglas’s orders, was endorsed by Pacific Station commander Rear Admiral Lambert Baynes when he returned to Victoria on August 5, 1859. The admiral, disgusted that a minor dispute had gotten so out of hand, commended Hornby for avoiding the potential disaster that a battle with Pickett’s troops would have brought and officially cancelled the governor’s orders to land marines. Despite the Royal Navy’s restraint, his August 3 meeting with the Royal Navy captains left Pickett uncertain of his position and aware of his vulnerability to the three British warships in San Juan Harbor. He spent the evening writing to General Harney describing the force arrayed against him, explaining he had rejected the suggestion of a joint military occupation, and seeking instructions and reinforcements. Harney responded immediately by confirming that Pickett should not allow the British to land and dispatching Lt. Colonel Silas Casey with several more infantry companies to San Juan, delighting Washington Territory officials and citizens who were clamoring for the United States to aggressively assert its claim to the islands. Isaac Stevens, governor during the earlier stages of the dispute and now the territory’s delegate to Congress, visited Pickett’s camp around the time of the meeting with Hornby. According to James G. Swan (1818-1900), the early settler and chronicler who among his many roles served for a time as Stevens’s private secretary, on August 4 Stevens carried dispatches from Pickett on the steamer Julia to Olympia, sending them on to Harney at Fort Vancouver by express messenger. Harney’s orders came back to Olympia, and the Julia carried them down the Sound to Casey at Fort Steilacoom on August 8. Leaving a single detachment to mind the fort, Casey embarked troops, field guns, and supplies aboard the Julia and reached San Juan Island on the 10th, just six days after Pickett requested help. Praising the rapid (for those pre-telegraph days) communication, Swan wrote "This is the quickest dispatch ever made between the two posts" (Swan). Because the island was fogged in when he arrived and perhaps also because Pickett still thought the British ships would resist an American landing, Casey had his troops landed on South Beach below Pickett’s camp before steaming around Cattle Point and into the harbor. There the supplies were unloaded in full view of the British ships, which made no response. As the ranking officer, Casey took command from Pickett. Over the next week, more troops arrived, including several artillery companies. By August 17, Casey had a force of 424 enlisted men and 15 officers, along with 50 civilian workers to bui |
Known as The Pine Tree State, what was the 23rd state to join the Union on March 15, 1820? | Maine is the 23rd State Admitted to the Union | World History Project Maine is the 23rd State Admitted to the Union On March 15, 1820, Maine became the twenty-third state in the Union. Originally a province of Massachusetts, Maine is noted for its picturesque coastline and dense woodlands. Even today, ninety percent of Maine remains forested. Explorer Samuel de Champlain reached the coast of Maine in 1604 and claimed it as part of the French province of Acadia. France and Britain disputed ownership until 1763, when the region was ceded to the British during negotiations ending the French and Indian War. Source: Library of Congress Added by: Aimee Lucido The State of Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, New Hampshire to the southwest, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is the northernmost portion of New England and is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States. It is known for its scenery — its jagged, mostly rocky coastline, its low, rolling mountains, and its heavily forested interior — as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams. The original inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine were Algonquian-speaking peoples. The first European settlement in Maine was in 1604 by a French party. The first English settlement in Maine, the short-lived Popham Colony, was established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and Indian attacks wiped out many of them over the years. As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen settlements still survived. American and British forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Maine was an exclave of Massachusetts until 1820, when as a result of the growing population, it became the 23rd state on March 15 under the Missouri Compromise. Source: Wikipedia Added by: Aimee Lucido More information |
Often used by sailors to pass the time, the art of carving on bones and ivory is known as what? | 1000+ images about Carving-Scrimshaw on Pinterest | Robert peary, Auction and Antiques This piece of scrimshaw was done on a large whales tooth by David Pudelwitts, The piece is titled " East Coast Whaling Captain " pin |
At what Belgian municipality did Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte finally get his ass handed to him on June 18, 1815? | The Napoleonic Wars / Useful Notes - TV Tropes The British destroy the Turkish fleet, but their attacks on Constantinople and Egypt fail. The Russo-Swedish War for Finland (1808-1809) In the end Finland becomes Russian and king Gustavus IV of Sweden is deposed in a coup. The Crowning Moment of Awesome was a Russian army marching across the frozen Baltic Sea from Finland to northern Sweden. The Dano-Swedish War (1808-1809) Denmark tries to take advantage of Sweden's preoccupation with the war against Russia by launching an invasion from Norway . Denmark's bid to regain Scania fails, but so does the Swedish attempt to conquer Norway. Napoleon at first offers to support Denmark with a French-Spanish-Dutch armynote The Spanish contingent mutinies and for the most part escapes to Spain in British ships after learning of the French invasion of Spain. led by Marshal Bernadotte, but then withdraws the offer, so Denmark-Norway has to fight the war alone. The British blockade basically leaves Norway on its own. Norway had to cope without Danish help during the Swedish counter-invasion. The years after the Swedish campaign are remembered as the "years of need" in Norway, with people starving to death all over the country. The experience will bolster national sentiment come 1814. The Spanish American Wars of Independence (1808-1829) Largely a consequence of the Peninsular War, which weaken Spanish control over their American colonies even though the local independence movements now have to make do without British support. The Anglo-Swedish War (1810-1812) Following a French ultimatum, Sweden declares war on the United Kingdom, but on paper only. The War of 1812 (sometimes called The Second War of American Independence or Mr. Madison 's War) (1812-1815) America declares war on Great Britain and attempts to invade British Canada. Spins into a conflict involving the British Empire, the United States, and a number of Native American groups allied to either side. Ends with failed invasions of each other's territory by both sides—during which the Americans burned down Toronto note Then called York and at the time capital of Upper Canada and the British torched Washington, D.C. —and a military stalemate. The Treaty of Ghent restores the status quo. Perhaps one of the stupidest conflicts in history, seeing as the British had actually ended the policies which provoked before it broke out, but due to the slow pace of communications in those days, America didn't find out until after it had invaded Canada. (And similarly due to slow communications, the great American victory at the Battle of New Orleans, which launched the career of Andrew Jackson , was fought shortly after peace had been declared.) The War for Norway (1813-1814) France's ally Denmark is invaded by an Allied army (mostly Russian, Swedish and German forces) towards the end of 1813 in order to cash in the price for Sweden's participation in the anti-Napoleonic alliance. The treaty of Kiel, ratified in January 1814, dissolves the union between Denmark and Norway. Sweden (led by Crown Prince Karl Johan, formerly Marshal Bernadotte) is compensated for the loss of Finland by being awarded Norway. A new Swedish campaign in Norway follows in 1814. Norwegians use the time they still have to draft their own constitution the same spring, which the Swedes grudgingly acknowledge in autumn. This constitution becomes a constant take that from Norway to Sweden the next 90 years or so. For a more detailed narration on this, see the Norwegian Constituent Assembly . The Italian Wars of 1815 After Napoleon returns from Elba to France, king Joachim Murat of Naples, who has grown increasingly uneasy because king Ferdinand IV loudly demands his removal and the negotiations at the Congress of Vienna apparently are taking a disadvantageous turn, decides to throw in his lot with his brother-in-law, starting an offensive against Austrian-occupied Northern Italy. However, this comes at a most inopportune moment for Napoleon, who is trying to project a kinder, more peace-loving image, and so Joachim I is |
Voiced by Harry Shearer, what Simpsons character was modeled after Ted Koppel? | Kent Brockman - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki Kent Brockman Wikisimpsons - The Simpsons Wiki "Now, at the risk of being unpopular, this reporter places the blame for all of this squarely on YOU, the viewers." Brock Kentman, [5] once known as Kenny Brockelstein in his early career, and now as Kent Brockman, is a local TV news 'personality' for Channel 6 . He hosts the Channel 6 News , Eye on Springfield and Smartline . Contents Biography[ edit ] As a child, Kenny Brockelstein was at Disneyland and decided to interview Mickey Mouse . The guy in the costume took off the head and told him that he was on his break, which meant the mouse was dead. This turned Kent's hair white, [6] however in another flashback in, Kent is shown with black hair. [7] Brockman represents the worst of his profession: frequently judgmental; careerist to the point of absurdity; and more than willing to film and sensationalize a schmaltzy, emotion driven puff piece for the sake of a few extra ratings points. (As with most Simpsons characters, Brockman's ethics and competence vary according to the needs of the episode.) He has been seen throwing tantrums because he cannot find certain snack foods, and once blithely announced on-the-air that the boom operator on his news program was being fired the next morning (for which he took a clout on the head from the angry soon-to-be-ex-employee). [8] He seems to command excessive levels of power within Channel 6 , even having a segment of the news programme to air his own (usually highly reactionary) opinions on current issues called My Two Cents. Despite all of this, he has won a string of media awards, but is most proud of his unspecified trophy from Del Monte. He was also a war correspondent during the Vietnam War , the Soviet war in Afghanistan , and the Gulf War (although, as he just says " Iraq ", he could have been referring to the Iran-Iraq War ). He also frequently uses botox, having a saggy face without it. Kent's first big story was the Great Springfield Tire Yard Fire. [5] Brockman once won the multi-million-dollar ($130 million) state lottery jackpot and left the news desk while still on the air, but he remained a news anchor because he was under contract, though he also admitted that he likes making $500,000 a year. [9] He also has an ongoing feud with traffic reporter Arnie Pie , and has been shown to criticize Pie's reporting; indeed, he once chuckled sadistically upon hearing the news that Pie had been killed in an accident. He mentioned to Pie that he made some smart investments when Arnie complained about the size of Brockman's house. He is known for using news-speak in everyday language; for example, "This just in: Go to hell !" It was revealed that his 'wit' is provided by a microphone, ear piece and a communications team in a nearby van. [10] He has been seen, more than once, stretching his face and removing wrinkles by clipping a clothes-pin to the back of his head. In addition to his news career, Brockman writes a column for PC Magazine called "Making the Most of Your Modem". Brockman is revealed to have a 'thing' for bondage . [11] It is implied that he may be a heavy smoker, as he was seen smoking a cigarette and saying "Oh God, I love to smoke" afterwards [presumably on camera, given his reaction afterwards] before announcing his live broadcast of the opening day of the new Cosmic Wars movie: The Gathering Shadow. [12] One time, he hired an accountant to take care of his taxes, but the accountant in question did not do the taxes until the last possible moment, a fact that Brockman did not realize until he was doing a live news broadcast on Tax Day. Religion[ edit ] Brockman was known as Kenny Brockelstein early in his career, [13] and he can be seen wearing the Hebrew Chai symbol as a gold medallion around his neck, [9] suggesting Jewish ancestry. Interestingly, however, he also refers to the Book of Revelation , [14] during an editorial in which he states women rebelling might lead to "anarchy of Biblical proportions" (he is promptly cut off by the station and replaced with a "Tec |
In a bit of nationalistic pride, what is the name of the NHL hockey team based in Toronto, CA? | Hockey Book Reviews.com Reality Check: Travels in the Australian Hockey League by Will Brodie From the author:Yes, there is ice hockey in Australia. There’s a fragile but thriving national league and my book Reality Check: Travels in the Australian Ice Hockey League chronicles a year in the AIHL, where dedicated locals and adventurous internationals train and play like professionals, but no-one gets paid. I spent a year visiting the quirky outposts of this unique hockey backwater, making three trips each with arch-rivals Melbourne Mustangs and Melbourne Ice. Australian ice hockey is intense but informal, exhilarating but irreverent. It thrives on grassroots improvisation yet utilises social media savvy to expand its national audience. In 2014, the passion of this community saw a disbanded team reborn in a week and delivered a dramatic finals series followed like never before. Buy The Book - Amazon.ca - Chapters - Amazon.com From the publisher: Whether it’s a ticket stub from a game that father and son saw together, an autographed photograph from a hero, or a puck that went up and over the boards, hockey memorabilia is a record of our beloved sport’s history. He Shoots, He Saves looks at hockey’s collectibles from hockey cards to commemorative beer cans to postage stamps. The book features artifacts from all 30 NHL teams, the greatest players of all-time, the WHA, the international game including the Summit Series, and the women’s game. Hockey greats such as Martin Brodeur, Frank Mahovlich, Ted Lindsay, and Sidney Crosby recall their own days collecting and offer their perspectives on memorabilia. Joe's Take: This is an interesting book in that while it is very much about hockey collectibles, it is also a very neat introduction to the history of hockey. The book's first 70 pages or so look exclusively a hockey collectibles throughout the years, touching on the obvious like hockey cards, books, magazines, pucks, pocket schedules (I never really understood that fetish) and arena artifacts but also looking at some of the more oddball collectibles like bottle caps, stamps, cereal boxes, and, of course, bobbleheads. In the next 300 pages the author gives us brief run-downs on each franchise (plus some defunct teams), key players and key moments in the game's great past. Waldman tries to tie memorabilia into the conversation, though at times it strays away from that. Never fear, the text is laced with dozens of photos of neat collectibles that make this book as fun to flip through as it is to read from cover to cover. Take a look at this book. Collectors will love it and any hockey fan can learn some hockey history in these pages. - Chapters - Amazon.com Who is Val James? He is an almost entirely forgotten about hockey player from the past. But hey, I don't blame you for that. He played only 11 NHL games (plus 3 more in the playoffs) in his career and there are 1000s of guys like that who equally as memorable than him. So why has Val James his autobiography and, more importantly, why should you read it? First off, a bit more about the book. From the back cover, "Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16, James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only black person in junior and, often, in the whole town. While popular for his tough play and winning personality, the teenager faced racist taunts at opposing arenas, and the prejudice continued at all levels of the game. In his two NHL stints, James defined himself as a smart team player and opponent, known for his pugilistic skills. Black Ice is the untold story of a trail-blazing athlete who endured and overcame discrimination to realize his dreams and become an inspiration for future generations." That doesn't do nearly as good a job of catching your attention as in the in |
The original Monopoly game was based upon the street names of what US city? | What The Monopoly Properties Look Like In Real Life | Scouting NY What The Monopoly Properties Look Like In Real Life Posted by: Scout September 23, 2013 74 Comments Whenever I played Monopoly as a kid, I used to love imagining what the game’s city would look like in real life. I remember thinking of Mediterranean and Baltic as being these short, run-down alleys ala West Side Story, while Pennsylvania Ave and the other greens as Fifth Avenue-style apartment buildings. What I didn’t know back then was that the properties in Monopoly were in fact named after the streets of Atlantic City. Monopoly itself has a long and complicated history, but the addition of Atlantic City-based street names can be traced to one Ruth Hoskins. Hoskins had learned a version of the game in Indianapolis, and upon moving to Atlantic City in 1929, made her own copy from scratch naming properties after streets where her friends lived. This past weekend, I was driving through south Jersey, and decided to make a quick detour through Atlantic City to see what the Monopoly board looks like in real life. Everyone have their tokens picked out? Mediterranean Ave: Running northeast through the city, Mediterranean Ave mostly consists of low-rise residential properties. On Hoskins’s original board, this was named Arctic Avenue; it was later changed to Mediterranean by Charles Darrow (once popularly considered to be Monopoly’s sole creator) because he liked the warmer feel of the name. Baltic Ave: Who would expect to find a J. Crew on the corner of Baltic Ave?? Thought it might be second cheapest property on the board, Baltic today actually has a thriving strip of retail stores right as you enter the city. Oriental Ave: Running a scant 10 blocks in the southeastern-most corner of Atlantic City, the selling point is probably the Revel casino at the south end, but I personally like this strip of row beach houses. The one on the end even has an over-sized Monopoly deed card hanging above the porch! Photo by Flickr user J. Stephen Conn – Click here for the original! Vermont Ave: The centerpiece of Vermont is the Absecon Light, the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey at 171 feet. Built in 1854, it was officially deactivated in 1933 but still lights up every night. You can now tour a recreation of the keeper’s house, as well as climb to the top of the lighthouse (only 228 steps!). Connecticut Ave: The most expensive of the light-blue properties runs straight to the boardwalk and nets you the new Revel Casino, which opened in 2012. St. Charles Place: St. Charles Place is gone forever, built over by the Mardis Gras-themed Showboat Casino in 1987. States Ave: Just a single block of States Ave remains today, running along the west side of the Showboat Casino. Virginia Ave: Lined by mostly new residential developments, Virginia Ave ends directly at the Trump Taj Mahal. St. James Place: St. James Place runs for just a few short blocks, but has some really classic buildings along it that feel like Atlantic City of old. Fun fact: St. James Place is considered one of the most valuable properties in Monopoly (the oranges are the most landed-on group in the game). Tennessee Ave: Tennessee Ave runs pretty much the whole length of Atlantic City. Property owners can count a Super 8 and the NJ Casino Control Commission among their possessions! New York Ave: The plethora of vacant lots waiting for development is pretty depressing, especially when you consider that a lot of original buildings were probably torn down to make way. Kentucky Ave: Lots of parking here for the historic Madison Hotel, which dates to 1929. Closed since 2006 (yes, I would love to explore those empty halls), it was purchased in 2013 for $4 million with plans to reopen. Indiana Ave: Indiana Ave nets you the backside of Bally’s. Photo by Flickr user Paul Lowry – Click for the original! Illinois Avenue: Illinois Ave still exists but was renamed Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in the 1980s. The deed holder of Illinois can count one of the most beautiful buildings in Atlantic City among his properties: the Carnegie Lib |
Butters Stoch, Pip Pirrip, Token Black, and Wendy Testaburger are school characters in what long running animated TV series? | Butters Stotch | South Park Archives | Fandom powered by Wikia Background Life and History Butters has made appearances since " Cartman Gets an Anal Probe ", though initially as a background character. He gets his first speaking role in the Season Two episode, " Roger Ebert Should Lay off the Fatty Foods ", and he receives another speaking role in the following episode. He later receives a speaking role in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut where he says "Ooh" while touching Cartman . Butters was initially referred to in scripts and storyboards as "Puff Puff" and "Swanson" - Stan refers to him by the latter name in the opening scene of the Season Two episode, " Conjoined Fetus Lady ". When Butters spoke in the early episodes, his voice was dramatically different from the stuttering Southern accent he has now. Butters was renamed and properly introduced in the Season Three episode " Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub ", alongside Dougie . He was then seen sporadically in seasons three through five, going from social pariah in " Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub " to mean-spirited bully in " Hooked on Monkey Fonics ". In the episode " Jared Has Aides " Butters was adopted by Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski , and Eric Cartman as their fourth friend when Kenny McCormick died "permanently" at the end of the fifth season . The writers had given Butters his own spotlight episode as the season five finale to prepare fans for Butters taking Kenny's place on the show. The episode, titled " Butters' Very Own Episode ", gave Butters a complicated back story where his father was outed as being a closet bisexual and his mother attempted to drown her son Butters in a fit of madness. They all made up at the end of the episode and nothing came of it. Butters found himself as the new fourth friend, being put down and treated like a total outcast by his new friends. Kyle, Stan, and Cartman all openly bullied Butters, telling him how he's not cool like Kenny. Cartman in particular took perverse pleasure in making Butters suffer, to the extent that, in " Jared Has Aides ", he pretended to be Butters on the phone and bad-mouthed his parents, just so he could watch them abusing him. Several instances show the boys having Butters dress up as Kenny or simply call him Kenny or Not-Kenny, possibly to cope with their loss. Butters would remain on as the fourth member of the gang for four more episodes; two of the episodes continued the plot of Butters being abused but downplayed it and in the case of " Freak Strike ", ending the episode just as Butters was about to be beaten (with Cartman being beaten up instead). Ultimately, in the sixth episode of season six, " Professor Chaos ", Butters is expelled from the group for being "too lame" and adopts his super-villain alter ego " Professor Chaos " as a means to get revenge against the group and society for rejecting him. Butters would run around for several episodes as Professor Chaos, only to have no one care much about his plots since many of them had, though Butters didn't realize it, already occurred on episodes of the animated series The Simpsons . Butters would eventually reveal his secret identity of Professor Chaos to Stan, although he mistook it for Butters coming out of the closet. Though not anymore a member of the main four's group, Butters was nevertheless kept as a prominent member of the boys' extended circle. Though he has returned, Kenny's role has declined to an extent due to lack of ideas for the character and Butters has taken on a more prominent role again. Despite their ill-treatment toward him, Butters stays loyal to his friends, perhaps in hopes that they'll accept him. In a way, this has worked as recently there seems to have been some shift in the balance of friendship. The most obvious case of this being in the episode " Tsst ", where Butters is calmly playing along with Stan, Kyle and Kenny, with Cartman being much more alienated than usual, as well as in " Casa Bonita ", where Kyle decides to take Butters with him on his birthday to Casa Bonita instead of Cartman, implying he likes Butters |
The policy of what total bad ass, and US President, was to speak softly and carry a big stick? | Theodore Roosevelt | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Theodore Roosevelt With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the Nation's history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. With the assassination of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the youngest President in the Nation's history. He brought new excitement and power to the Presidency, as he vigorously led Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. He took the view that the President as a "steward of the people" should take whatever action necessary for the public good unless expressly forbidden by law or the Constitution." I did not usurp power," he wrote, "but I did greatly broaden the use of executive power." Roosevelt's youth differed sharply from that of the log cabin Presidents. He was born in New York City in 1858 into a wealthy family, but he too struggled--against ill health--and in his triumph became an advocate of the strenuous life. In 1884 his first wife, Alice Lee Roosevelt, and his mother died on the same day. Roosevelt spent much of the next two years on his ranch in the Badlands of Dakota Territory. There he mastered his sorrow as he lived in the saddle, driving cattle, hunting big game--he even captured an outlaw. On a visit to London, he married Edith Carow in December 1886. During the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt was lieutenant colonel of the Rough Rider Regiment, which he led on a charge at the battle of San Juan. He was one of the most conspicuous heroes of the war. Boss Tom Platt, needing a hero to draw attention away from scandals in New York State, accepted Roosevelt as the Republican candidate for Governor in 1898. Roosevelt won and served with distinction. As President, Roosevelt held the ideal that the Government should be the great arbiter of the conflicting economic forces in the Nation, especially between capital and labor, guaranteeing justice to each and dispensing favors to none. Roosevelt emerged spectacularly as a "trust buster" by forcing the dissolution of a great railroad combination in the Northwest. Other antitrust suits under the Sherman Act followed. Roosevelt steered the United States more actively into world politics. He liked to quote a favorite proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick. . . . " Aware of the strategic need for a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific, Roosevelt ensured the construction of the Panama Canal. His corollary to the Monroe Doctrine prevented the establishment of foreign bases in the Caribbean and arrogated the sole right of intervention in Latin America to the United States. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War, reached a Gentleman's Agreement on immigration with Japan, and sent the Great White Fleet on a goodwill tour of the world. Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements were in conservation. He added enormously to the national forests in the West, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great irrigation projects. He crusaded endlessly on matters big and small, exciting audiences with his high-pitched voice, jutting jaw, and pounding fist. "The life of strenuous endeavor" was a must for those around him, as he romped with his five younger children and led ambassadors on hikes through Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. Leaving the Presidency in 1909, Roosevelt went on an African safari, then jumped back into politics. In 1912 he ran for President on a Progressive ticket. To reporters he once remarked that he felt as fit as a bull moose, the name of his new party. While campaigning in Milwaukee, he was shot in the chest by a fanatic. Roosevelt soon recovered, but his words at that time would have been applicable at the time of his death in 1919: "No man has had a happier life than I have led; a happier life in every way." The Presidential biographies on Wh |
Mt. St. Helens, the stratovolcano responsible for the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States, is located in which mountain range? | Mount St. Helens | Washington State Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 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. Mount Saint Helens eruption 1980. Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano located in Skamania County , Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is 96 miles south of Seattle and 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon. Mount St. Helens takes its English name from the British diplomat Lord St Helens, a friend of explorer George Vancouver who made a survey of the area in the late 18th century. The volcano is located in the Cascade Range and is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire that includes over 160 active volcanoes. This volcano is well known for its ash explosions and pyroclastic flows. Mount St. Helens is most famous for its catastrophic eruption on May 18, 1980, at 8:32 am PDT which was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States. Fifty-seven people were killed; 250 homes, 47 bridges, 15 miles of railways, and 185 miles of highway were destroyed. The eruption caused a massive debris avalanche, reducing the elevation of the mountain's summit from 9,677 feet to 8,365 feet and replacing it with a 1 mile wide horseshoe-shaped crater. The debris avalanche was up to 0.7 cubic miles in volume. The Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument was created to preserve the volcano and allow for its aftermath to be scientifically studied. As with most other volcanoes in the Cascade Range , Mount St. Helens is a large eruptive cone consisting of lava rock interlayered with ash, pumice, and other deposits. The mountain includes layers of basalt and andesite through which several domes of dacite lava have erupted. The largest of the dacite domes formed the previous summit, and off its northern flank sat the smaller Goat Rocks dome. Both were destroyed in the 1980 eruption. Mount Saint Helens. |
What Big East university, located in Washington, D.C., is nicknamed The Hoyas, from the Latin Hoya Saxa? | Map of Georgetown Hoyas - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: The Georgetown Hoyas are the athletics teams that officially represent Georgetown University of Washington, D.C. and was founded in 1789. Part of the NCAA 's Division I , the Hoyas field 27 varsity level sports teams, most of which participate in the Big East Conference , with the exception of the Division I-AA Patriot League in football . The rowing and sailing teams also participate in east coast conferences. The Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team is the school's most famous and most successful program, but Hoyas have achieved some degree of success in a wide range of sports. The team name is derived from the mixed Greek and Latin chant, "Hoya Saxa," which gained popularity in the 1870s. The name Hoyas came into use in the 1920s. Most teams have their athletic facilities on the main campus of Georgetown University . The men's basketball team plays most of their home games at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C. and the baseball team plays at Shirley Povich Field in Cabin John, Maryland . Daniel R. Porterfield took over as the school's interim athletic director after Bernard Muir left Georgetown to become the athletic director at the University of Delaware on May 11, 2009. Traditions "What is a Hoya?" The University admits that the precise origin of the term "Hoya" is unknown. The official story is that at some point before 1920, students well-versed in the classical languages combined the Greek hoia or hoya, meaning "what" or "such", and the Latin saxa, to form "What Rocks!" Depending on who tells the story, the "rocks" either refer to the baseball team, which was nicknamed the "Stonewalls" after the Civil War, to the stalwart defense of the football team, or to the stone wall that surrounded the campus. In 1920, students began publishing the campus's first regular newspaper under the name The Hoya, after successfully petitioning the Dean of the College, to change the name of the young paper, which was originally to be known as The Hilltopper. By the fall of 1928, the newspaper had taken to referring to the sports teams (then called the Hilltoppers in reference to Georgetown's geography) as the Hoyas. This was influenced by a popular half time show, where the mascot, a dog nicknamed "Hoya," would entertain fans. Dean Nevils's former school, College of the Holy Cross , also refers to the term "Hoya" in one of its fight songs, as does a third Jesuit school, Marquette University . Big East and other opponents, whose schools tend to have more concrete nicknames, have long used "What's a Hoya?" as a chant to mock Georgetown. Marquette University , whose fight song is "Ring Out, Ahoya!" will often taunt the Georgetown basketball team with the phrase "Wring out a Hoya." Harrison High School , located in Kennesaw, Georgia , is the only other institution in the country licensed to share this name. However, Georgetown Preparatory School , which separated from the University in 1927, uses the name "Little Hoyas" for its sports teams and shares the University's blue and gray color scheme. Mascot Georgetown's nickname is The Hoyas, but its mascot is "Jack the Bulldog ." Among the earliest mascots was a Pitbull terrier named Stubby , whose name is largely unfamiliar today but was perhaps the most famous dog of his generation. Stubby was discovered by a soldier at the Yale Bowl , and went on to fight in the trenches of World War I in France. He was promoted to Sergeant for his actions in combat and awarded a special medal by General John J. Pershing in a post-war ceremony. His owner then entered Georgetown Law School , and Stubby became part of the halftime show. From then on, Georgetown had a live dog as its mascot. Rev. Vincent McDonough, SJ 's dog, Jazz Bo, nicknamed Hoya is likely a cause of the teams adopting the name. In 1951, the school joined a growing movement among private schools, such as the University of Chicago , and suspend the football program as un-academic. The dog as a symbol lived on, thou |
Sunday saw a class that included Julio Cesar Chavez, Joe Cortez, and Sylvester Stallone inducted into what Hall of Fame? | Rocky and 'Iron Mike' inducted into boxing hall of fame (With Video) News Rocky and 'Iron Mike' inducted into boxing hall of fame (With Video) Photo by JOHN HAEGER International Boxing Hall of Fame class of 2011 Sylvester Stallone is congratulated by classmate Mike Tyson after his induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 12, 2011 in Canastota. By DAVID M. JOHNSON # Comments CANASTOTA NEW YORK -- Getting inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame can be an emotional event. "Iron" Mike Tyson was proof of that Sunday. Overwhelmed on stage like few opponents could do to him in the ring, Tyson broke down as the final speaker of the Class of 2011 that included movie star Sylvester Stallone, boxers Julio Cesar Chavez and Kostya Tszyu, trainer Nacho Beristain and referee Joe Cortez. "Mike has become a very sensitive person and as such you saw him break down," said Class of 2005 inductee Bert Sugar. "There (always) was a sensitive side, but he did a hell of a job hiding it. This was brilliant." Tyson was one of the most intimidating boxers of his era. He became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 years and four months old. However, he may be as well-known for an ear-biting incident in a fight against Evander Holyfield and time in prison for a rape conviction. More recently, Tyson has dipped his toe into the entertainment industry with a role in the 2010 hit "The Hangover" and a reality show about his pigeons on Animal Planet. Advertisement He tried to keep his speech light at first with a joke about former Canastota champion Carmen Basilio, but was unable to continue after talking about former trainer and legal guardian Cus D'Amato who died in 1985. "All this stuff started when I met Cus, and Bobby Stewart really, when I was in reform school," Tyson said of his career. His speech lasted less than three minutes. What looked like the largest induction crowd in history was supportive nonetheless. Stallone's appearance was another reason for the large amount of attendees. The director and star of the 1976 Academy Award-winning movie "Rocky" and its five sequels talked about his knowledge of a boxer's life outside the ring. "I never pretended to be a boxer, I don't posses those skills," Stallone said after the chants of "Rocky" died down. "What I do think I have is an understanding of what goes on outside the ring. Outside the ring is sometimes maybe even a bigger struggle than what goes on inside the ring. I was able to capture that." Similar to the end of the original movie, Stallone closed with, "Yo Adrian, I did it." Chavez, once considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, dedicated his induction to the people of his native country, Mexico. Mexico City was the site of the largest boxing crowd to witness a live match when 132,274 fans watched Chavez beat Greg Haugen. The referee of that match was also inducted Sunday. Cortez officiated his first title fight in 1982 and has refereed more than 160. The New York City native coined the phrase "fair but firm" to describe his style. "Boxing isn't something I wanted to do at the beginning of my career," Cortez said. "As I was growing up there was a fighter that moved to my neighborhood. Gasper Ortega is the person responsible for (me) being where I am today. He took me under his wing and basically raised me." A Russian-born Australian boxer, Tszyu thanked Mexican opponent Hector Lopez for motivating him to be the best. "My first few fights I felt I could reach the top very, very quickly," Tszyu said. "Then one day I fought against a very, very tough fighter, Hector Lopez. He gave me a very, very big lesson about professional boxing. I realized to be the best you have to train...three times harder than I did before. It changed my life." Boxers have to wait five years after their last fight before they are eligible for the Hall of Fame. Votes are cast by members of the Boxing Writers Association and a panel of international boxing historians. The IBHOF also announced posthumous inductees Memphis Pal Moore, Jack Root, Dave Shade, A.F. Bettin |
What real estate developer, casino owner, reality TV star, and potential 2012 presidential candidate celebrated his birthday on Tuesday? | Trump Is Bringing His Love-Excoriate Relationship With Media Into Office http://www.npr.org/2017/01/14/509770466/trump-is-bringing-his-love-excoriate-relationship-with-media-into-office?ft=nprml&f= <p>So now we know: This is how it's going to be after Inauguration Day, too.</p> <p>When coverage falls afoul of Donald Trump, the soon-to-be-president will feed the media itself into the news grinder. As Matthew Continetti wrote in the <em>Washington Free Beacon</em>, <a href="http://freebeacon.com/columns/the-trump-blitzkrieg/" target="_blank">the new administration is going on permanent offense</a>; Trump will invert the usual equation to subject individual journalists and their employers to scrutiny and slashing attacks of the kind usually reserved for public officials.</p> <p>Trump started <a href="http://www.npr.org/2017/01/11/509137239/watch-live-trump-holds-first-press-conference-as-president-elect" target="_blank">Wednesday's cyclone of a press conference</a> with a warning sheathed in seeming compliments: Thanks for the restraint in holding off on all those salacious and unproven allegations about my personal behavior, and the claims of collusion between my associates and the Russians! And don't tick me off if you want any more of these press conferences.</p> <p>It had, after all, been a half-year since Trump last held one — a hiatus which he ascribed to his displeasure with reporting about him.</p> <p>Standing at a lectern in the atrium of the Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan, Trump went on to denounce CNN ("Your organization is terrible. ... You are fake news!") for editorial decisions made by BuzzFeed (which he called "a failing pile of garbage").</p> <p>CNN had reported that senior U.S. intelligence officials took the allegations seriously enough to brief President Obama and the president-elect — a story that sparked a firestorm but proved uncontroversial among most journalists to publish. It was unquestionably newsworthy.</p> <p>BuzzFeed, by contrast, had sparked industrywide debate in deciding to post the full file of unsubstantiated claim — compiled, apparently, by a former British intelligence officer working on behalf of Trump's political foes in both parties. The site's rationale was that posting allowed readers to make up their own minds, even as reporters raced to determine which allegations, if any, held up to scrutiny.</p> <p>Trump shouted down CNN's Jim Acosta as the reporter repeatedly sought to ask Trump a question in response to his pointed critique. Afterward Sean Spicer, Trump's incoming White House press secretary, strode briskly up to Acosta and admonished him.</p> <p>Spicer later told me Acosta had been "disgraceful, rude and inappropriate" in pressing Trump. Spicer also said that he had told Acosta "if he did it again, I'd have him thrown out."</p> <p>Trump's rhetorical jujitsu and verbal attacks at times overshadowed the meat of the stories that drew his ire, including his camp's alleged ties to the Russians and his business entanglements.</p> <p>Some of Trump's aides ginned up some hollow stagecraft for the event: Trump stood near a table loaded with unmarked manila folders filled with sheets of paper as his lawyer explained why he would give control of his companies to his sons rather than sell his enterprises. Reporters never saw what the folders contained or learned what information they purportedly held.</p> <p>Even so, the question of conflicts of interest surfaced unexpectedly in the Trump Tower atrium, effectively a high-end mall.</p> <p>"The blue curtain behind Trump didn't quite obscure the booth where Ivanka Trump sells her fine jewelry," <a href="https://twitter.com/Olivianuzzi/status/819211597147148288" target="_blank">the Daily Beast's Olivia Nuzzi noted</a> minutes after the event wrapped up. "You could see the mannequins where they normally have these diamond necklaces that Ivanka Trump is selling in Trump Tower.</p> <p>"Even in their staging, they couldn't quite get rid of the idea that Ivanka and all of the children — and Donald Trump — will have a massive conflict of intere |
June 17, 1994 saw a low speed chase up Interstate 405 as OJ Simpson was pursued by some of Los Angeles finest for a good 6 hours. What former teammate of OJs was driving his white Ford Bronco? | I Believe O.J. Committed The Murders and I Also Loved Him (And What A High Dose of Prozac Had To Do With It) I Believe O.J. Committed The Murders and I Also Loved Him (And What A High Dose of Prozac Had To Do With It) June 12, 2014 By Celia Farber 5 Comments As FX ends its series “The People Vs. O.J. Simpson,” tonight, The Truth Barrier brings you some narrative that is a bit different. This is the real story–a more real story– for those who care to know it, and understand it on a level beyond the media’s cartoonish renditions. The teller of the story is Mike Gilbert, O.J.’s marketing agent for many years. I got to know Mike Gilbert first when he spoke to me on the record for a 1998 story I published in Esquire, Whistling In The Dark, which made international headlines due largely to OJ’s cryptic quote: “Let’s say I killed her. If I killed her, it would have to have been because I loved her very much, right?” In 2000, I wrote another cover story about O.J. for Rolling Stone—O.J. Inc. Once again, Mike Gilbert was an invaluable voice and source, In 2008, this material that we collaborated on, telling Mike’s whole story at last, was published. Those who know what it means will be interested to learn that O.J. was on a high dose of Prozac at the time of the murders and had been acting consistent with an SSRI disassociation. You can buy the book on Amazon, if this stirs your interest. –Celia Farber (From the book How I Helped OJ Get Away With Murder (Regnery, 2008) written by Celia Farber, story by Mike Gilbert) How I Helped OJ Simpson Get Away With Murder By Mike Gilbert “Man must not disclaim his brotherhood with even the guiltiest.” Nathaniel Hawthorne I am not interested in anybody’s forgiveness, but I do want to tell the real story. I want you to know what happened, why it happened, and how it happened. I want you to see us as real people, no matter how you may judge us by the end of this book. Before O.J. Simpson killed his ex-wife and her friend on the night of June 12, 1994, we were all people you might have liked. We worked hard, kept our business affairs straight, kept discretions (in personal matters), and watched each other’s backs. There were four of us in the innermost O.J. circle: Me, Skip Taft, Cathy Randa, and Al Cowlings—the agent, the lawyer, the personal assistant, and the best friend. None of us talk anymore. During the trial we were inseparable, but the pain and stress dissolved our bonds and now there’s just a resigned silence. Our relationships wound up snuffed out by everything we could not discuss, thoughts we could not voice. We’re not evil, stupid, or crazy, any of us. We could see the evidence. We knew O.J., we knew Nicole, we knew their dynamics, we saw the evidence, and in our hearts we knew the truth. But there are deeper truths we also knew, that none of the rest of you knew. It doesn’t change the bottom line: He did it. Of that I am 100% certain. Maybe if we start there, you can relax a little, and not feel that anybody is trying to tell you two plus two does not equal four, that O.J. is innocent. Then maybe we can wind the film back to the beginning, and get it right this time. It’s been 14 years since Nicole and Ron were murdered. It’s been like living on the deck of a sinking ship caught in a typhoon. The storm never lets up, it’s never over. You think you can move on but you can’t, because you’re tied to this thing, and you can’t get off. The reason nobody can get off is because the ghost of the story is still stalking us. O.J. came as close as he will ever come to confessing last year, in his bizarre tell-all If I Did It. But he couldn’t go through with it. I see this book partly as an answer to his book—a way to finish what he started. I hope to relieve people not only of the cost of this book but of their own unresolved curiosity. Maybe that will assuage the public rage against O.J., which I also think is excessive and fairly sick. Maybe that rage will now, like a flipped searchlight, turn on me instead. But at least I will tell the truth. I can afford to. It won’t des |
On June 15, 1844, Charles Goodyear was granted a patent for the vulcanization of rubber, a process by which what element, represented by the symbol S, is added to rubber? | Software and business method patents Software and business method patents Preamble This page is about software and business method patents. Even for those who live from filing, examining and ruling them software and business method patents are a new and evolving domain. Forming an opinion about what is an invention, what can be patented and whether a program infringes a patent requires: A knowledge of law and of examiner guidelines and manuals. An understanding of past patent practices. The historical perspective is necessary to understand why some things are patentable and some other things requiring as much ingenuity are not. An understanding of current patent practices. The time of the independent inventors, spending their own money and working alone to develop their invention, has gone. Today inventors are usually salary men working in teams and without incentive and time to create outstanding inventions and patents. An understanding of the inventive work. This page is not a cookbook on writing or reading software and business method patents. Such cookbook would be useful but is impossible to write. I would like to explain why. When you write a program, you create a small universe that you and your users can observe from outside. Because you are outside you can present this program in a simple and undisputable way. For Intellectual Property and law in general we are in a completely different situation. If you find something new you expect a benefit from that. If I’m not the one who found this thing I will minimize the finding and try to copy it. To arbitrate the conflict we will ask the help of an authority. This authority has an unfeasible task because the judge, the plaintiff and the defendant are in the same universe. As Goedel demonstrated there are proposals whose truthfulness cannot be determined if we observe this universe from inside. Trying to overcome this problem is like seeking the secret of perpetual motion. Hence, to be consistently close to what is best for all of us, the Society has no choice but to have plenty of rules "if this and this then do that" and case laws. The Society also has to keep these rules and case laws consistent both spatially (for instance, handle in the same way chemists and programmers) and temporally (the big bang is not an option). Therefore the law and notably the Intellectual Property law are necessarily complex. Law aims to classify issues and to define how to deal with each class of issues. Law is designed to be equitable in most cases but it cannot be equitable all the time because (1) a classification implies a simplification (2) the law is reactive, not proactive. The world changes and then law adapts. The Society cannot expect from law more than making sense of data in a consistent way. Therefore the Society complements law with jury trials and equity and an important function of law is to allow parsing the inputs of parties and experts to generate facts that can be submitted to juries, made of persons independent from the parties and randomly chosen, or, to say it in the Goedelian way, of the best possible approximation of outsiders. There are many cases in which a simple judgment for either party will not do entire justice to either party. In the same way as a patent office applies procedures, courts and juries apply the common law described above, which is essentially a method of proceeding. This method limits their capability to modify the rights of the parties or to restrain one party. In UK and USA such issues are addressed by courts of equity. More precisely these courts have jurisdiction in cases where a plain, adequate and complete remedy cannot be had at law. In Middle Age a court of equity ruled the case of a farmer whose neighbor did not return his only milk cow, which wandered onto the neighbor's property. A court of law could only award monetary damage but the farmer could want that particular cow back and not just its monetary value. A court of equity could order the neighbor to return the cow. The procedures are more flexible in equity than in law though |
"The truth is out there" was the tagline for what TV series? | The X-Files | X-Files Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Lone Gunmen The X-Files is a popular television series that was created by Chris Carter . Episodes of the series were first broadcast on the Fox Television network , starting with the pilot episode on September 10, 1993 . In 1998 , a feature film, The X-Files: Fight the Future , was released, starring the main cast of the television series. During the initial run of the series, two spin-off shows were aired. These series were set in the same universe as The X-Files and were named Millennium and The Lone Gunmen . The X-Files television series completed its ninth and final season with a two-hour episode that first aired on May 19, 2002 . A second feature film, entitled The X-Files: I Want to Believe , followed in 2008 . In January 2015, Fox TV heads Dana Walden and Gary Newman confirmed as part of the Television Critics Association Press Tour that the network was in talks to bring the series back in something of a "revival." [1] On March 24 2015, Fox officially picked up the revival for a 6-episode run. [2] Contents Episode Types Mythology Episodes Mythology episodes deal with the show's overall story arc, usually involving the Syndicate , Colonization , Hybrids , or Super-Soldiers . Most of the episodes that fall into this category were, in 2005 , released in official Mythology DVD sets . Monster of the Week Episodes Monster of the Week episodes deal with some type of supernatural or paranormal creature or sometimes a simple criminal with a unique gift. They are usually separate from mythology episodes. Crossovers As the first series created by Chris Carter , The X-Files is considered to be the central series of the fictional universe which also includes Millennium and The Lone Gunmen , and there are several crossovers seen throughout the series. A character who appeared in both The X-Files and Millennium was fictional novelist José Chung . Chung, first created by writer Darin Morgan for The X-Files episode " José Chung's From Outer Space ", was also the focus of the Millennium episode " José Chung's Doomsday Defense ". The only specific crossover featuring regular cast, however, was The X-Files episode " Millennium ", in which the story arc of Millennium was finally resolved, following that series' cancellation. The episode featured Frank Black and his daughter, Jordan . First appearing in The X-Files episode " E.B.E. ", the characters of the Lone Gunmen were later given their own spin-off series, The Lone Gunmen. Featuring appearances from Fox Mulder, Walter Skinner and Morris Fletcher , the series lasted only one season. Like "Millennium" before it, the resolution for the series finale cliffhanger was later shown in the episode " Jump the Shark ", featuring "The Lone Gunmen" characters of Jimmy Bond , Yves Adele Harlow and Kimmy Belmont . The season five episode " Unusual Suspects " also features the character of Detective John Munch . Portrayed by Richard Belzer , the character of Munch is also a regular character of both Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit . Following this connection further, all three series of The X-Files, Millennium and The Lone Gunmen are considered to be part of the " Tommy Westphall Universe ". Although The Simpsons was featured in a fictional sense in The X-Files episode " The End ", an episode of that animated series, entitled "The Springfield Files", included appearances by Agents Mulder and Scully as well as aliens , the Cigarette Smoking Man and FBI Headquarters . The X-Files featured many other references to films and television series, including Harsh Realm, the only other series created by Chris Carter's Ten Thirteen Productions . Like The Lone Gunmen, Harsh Realm also lasted only one season. Although it did not include any direct references to The X-Files, a scene from the series can briefly be seen playing on a television screen in The X-Files episode " Sein Und Zeit ", watched by Bud LaPierre , who exclaims while watching the scene, "This is great!" and later recalls, while being interviewed by Mu |
Born Annelies Marie on June 12, 1929, who famously received a diary for her 13th birthday? | Annelies Marie Frank (1929-1945) | WikiTree: The FREE Family Tree 4 Sources Biography Born Annelies Marie Frank on 12 June 1929, to Otto Frank and Edith Frank-Holländer, Anne Frank has become one of the most talked about Jewish victims of the Holocaust, largely in part due to her diary that she kept from 12 June 1942 to 1 August 1944, a diary that was published after her death. Born in the city of Frankfurt in Weimar, Germany, most of Anne's life was spent in or near Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. Though born a German national, Frank lost her citizenship in 1941. The diary of Anne Frank documents her experiences in hiding during World War II. The Frank family moved from Germany to Amsterdam in 1933, the year the Nazis gained control over Germany. Unfortunately, by May 1940, they were trapped in Amsterdam by the German occupation of the Netherlands. By July 1942, persecutions of the Jewish population had increased and the family went into hiding in some concealed rooms in the building where Anne's father worked. Two years later, the group was betrayed and then transported to concentration camps. Anne and sister, Margot Frank, were eventually transferred to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where they died of typhus in February 1945. [1] As mentioned, Anne gained international fame posthumously after her diary was published.The Diary of a Young Girl has been the basis for several plays and films. Otto Frank, the only survivor of the family, returned to Amsterdam after the war to find that Anne's diary had been saved, and his efforts led to its publication in 1947. In his own memoir, he noted the painful process of reading through her diary and remembering the events she described. He said, "For me it was a revelation ... I had no idea of the depth of her thoughts and feelings ... She had kept all these feelings to herself". It has since been translated into many languages. It was translated from its original Dutch and first published in English in 1952 as The Diary of a Young Girl. The blank diary, a present received on her 13th birthday, chronicles her life from 12 June 1942 until 1 August 1944. [2] Excerpts From Anne's Diary “It's really a wonder that I haven't dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” “Women should be respected as well! Generally speaking, men are held in great esteem in all parts of the world, so why shouldn't women have their share? Soldiers and war heroes are honored and commemorated, explorers are granted immortal fame, martyrs are revered, but how many people look upon women too as soldiers?...Women, who struggle and suffer pain to ensure the continuation of the human race, make much tougher and more courageous soldiers than all those big-mouthed freedom-fighting heroes put together!” “Although I'm only fourteen, I know quite well what I want, I know who is right and who is wrong. I have my opinions, my own ideas and principles, and although it may sound pretty mad from an adolescent, I feel more of a person than a child, I feel quite independent of anyone.” Death Sources for the dates of death of Anne and Margot Frank were never conclusive. However, more research has been done to arrive at these estimations of their deaths. The official death certificate was then dated by the ‘Committee for the Reporting of the Decease of Missing Persons’ at "31 March 1945" [3] Anne Frank is notable. Private Messages: Send a private message to the Profile Manager . (B |
June 16 is a day to celebrate the life of Irish writer James Joyce and to relieve the events in which of his novels? | 1000+ images about Bloomsday/Bloomsbury Group on Pinterest | Interwar period, Happy and Irish Forward Bloomsday is an annual commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce during which the events of his novel Ulysses. The event takes place every year on 16th June since 1954. During this day, local people lunch and dinner on the same way as the characters of the book, or perform various acts linked to the novel. In addition, meetings are held in Dublin to follow the exact path of the story. See More |
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, what word represents the letter M (the 13th letter, that falls between Lima and November)? | The Power Hour News APRIL 2016 Air strikes on Aleppo hospital kill doctors and children Reuters - Air strikes destroyed a hospital and killed dozens of people in rebel-held areas of Aleppo, including children and doctors, in an attack that a U.S. official said appeared to be solely the work of the Syrian government. The city of Aleppo is at the center of a military escalation that has undermined peace talks in Geneva aimed at ending the five-year-old war. U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura appealed to the presidents of the United States and Russia to intervene to salvage a ceasefire that was "barely alive". The truce is intended to allow an opportunity for peace talks and delivery of humanitarian relief. Six days of air strikes and rebel shelling in Aleppo, which is split between government and rebel forces, have killed 200 people, two-thirds of them on the opposition side, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.... The U.S. State Department said Syria's air strike on the hospital in Aleppo was "reprehensible," and it called on Russia to use its influence to pressure Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government to stop the attacks. U.S. military punishes 16 over 2015 Afghan hospital bombing Reuters - The U.S. military will announce on Friday that has it taken disciplinary action against 16 service members over a deadly Oct. 3 air strike in Afghanistan that destroyed a hospital run by the international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres, U.S. officials told Reuters. The disclosure of the nonjudicial punishments will come during the release of the findings of a U.S. military investigation into the incident, which will broadly conclude that the strike was a tragic mistake, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity. At least one country should say �enough� � French MP Thierry Mariani on anti-Russia sanctions RT - Member of the Republicans Party in France Thierry Mariani, who initiated the parliamentary debate on calling the EU to end restrictive policies against Moscow, told RT that it was time to show some �guts� and confront Brussels. "We are demanding to lift the sanctions because they are totally ineffective and they are dangerous for our economy," the member of the center-right party said during the French National Assembly meeting on Thursday. Fifty-five members in the lower house of the French Parliament apparently agreed and supported the resolution calling on the government to protest the EU extending sanctions imposed on Russia. Japan's central bank shocks markets by keeping stimulus on hold RT - Tokyo stocks tumbled after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided against any fresh market stimulus, leaving negative interest rates unchanged despite stagnation in the world�s third largest economy. The unexpected move sent the Japanese currency up and stocks down. The yen rose nearly two percent against the US dollar on Thursday, with one dollar worth 109.33 yen. The Nikkei 225 index fell 3.6 percent to close trading at 16,666.05 points. Contagion spread to other Asian markets with China�s Shanghai Composite slipping 0.5 percent and South Korea�s Kospi index closing 0.7 percent lower. "This shows that too much expectation of further easing had been priced in and the BOJ has surprised the market by taking no action," market analyst of CMC Markets Margaret Yang told the BBC. "It is probable that the central bank is temporarily running out of tools to stimulate the economy, or they need more time to observe and assess the impact of negative interest rates," she added. Govt Spends Millions Telling Citizens To Eat Insects To End Global Warming Breitbart - The Swedish government is showing their commitment to green principles and fighting climate change by spending tax payer money on developing �meat� made out of crickets and me |
What arrived in New York Harbor on the French freighter Isere on June 17, 1885, having been packed in 214 crates, except for the right arm, which had been in country for 9 years? | The Statue of Liberty : Wikis (The Full Wiki) [9] . Maurice Koechlin —chief engineer of Gustave Eiffel 's engineering company and designer of the Eiffel Tower —engineered the internal structure. ^ The Statue of Liberty was created by Frederic Auste Bartholdi (Maurice Koechin, engineer for the Eiffel Tower designed the statue's internal structure) for America's centennial and as a symbol of friendship created between France and America during the American Revolution. Statue of Liberty - New York, NY 6 February 2010 13:37 UTC www.yelp.com [Source type: General] The pedestal was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt . Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was responsible for the choice of copper in the statue's construction, and for the adoption of the repoussé technique, where a malleable metal is hammered on the reverse side. [10] . The statue is made of a sheathing of pure copper, hung on a framework of steel (originally puddled iron ) with the exception of the flame of the torch, which is coated in gold leaf (originally made of copper and later altered to hold glass panes). ^ Did you know the Statue of Liberty was originally made of copper but because of oxidation, it caused the statue to turn green? Statue of Liberty - New York, NY 6 February 2010 13:37 UTC www.yelp.com [Source type: General] ^ Hold on to this one for later: From William F. Buckley on the "nuclear option": "Really, you would think the Republicans had proposed to topple the Statue of Liberty." News from Around the World: statue of liberty archives 6 February 2010 13:37 UTC news.blogcarnival.com [Source type: General] It stands atop a rectangular stonework pedestal with a foundation in the shape of an irregular eleven-pointed star. The statue is 151 ft (46 m) tall, but with the pedestal and foundation, it is 305 ft (93 m) tall. . Worldwide, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States. ^ As you ride the ferry to Liberty Island, you have probably one of the most amazing views of the Manhattan skyline. Statue of Liberty - New York, NY 6 February 2010 13:37 UTC www.yelp.com [Source type: General] [11] . For many years it was one of the first glimpses of the United States for millions of immigrants and visitors after ocean voyages from around the world. ^ Tell me more about that: NEW YORK - Joel Casamayor didn't want to see the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building or the World Trade Center on his first trip to New York shortly after defecting to the United States from Cuba in 1996. News from Around the World: statue of liberty archives 6 February 2010 13:37 UTC news.blogcarnival.com [Source type: General] ^ I always assumed that first there were little Ferris Wheels, then medium size ones, and then the great one at the World’s Fair. News from Around the World: statue of liberty archives 6 February 2010 13:37 UTC news.blogcarnival.com [Source type: General] ^ I Love America First Edition Help promote the spread of liberty around the world with these patriotic design items. I Love USA Statue of Liberty Heart : Top Pics 28 January 2010 0:55 UTC www.cafepress.com [Source type: General] . The statue is the central part of Statue of Liberty National Monument , administered by the National Park Service . ^ You can get to Liberty or Ellis Island via ferry from Jersey City or Battery Park in Manhattan by a company called Statue Cruises ( http://www.statuecruis... Statue of Liberty - New York, NY 6 February 2010 13:37 UTC www.yelp.com [Source type: General] ^ Also, the National Park Service is now staffing the information desk and bookstore on days the Island is open to the public. Governors Island Alliance: Events 16 External links History Discussions in France over a suitable gift to the United States to mark the Centennial of the American Declaration of Independence were headed by the politician and sympathetic writer of the history of the United States , Édouard René de Laboulaye . . French sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year 1876 in mind for completion. ^ This might b |
Who famously opined that "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes"? | In the Future Everyone Will Be Famous for 15 Minutes | Quote Investigator In the Future Everyone Will Be Famous for 15 Minutes Andy Warhol? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: The expression “fifteen minutes of fame” is based on a quotation by the influential Pop artist Andy Warhol. But what exactly did he say and when did he say it? Quote Investigator: Warhol’s notable maxim about the transience of fame has been popular for much longer than the standard allotment of fifteen minutes. The earliest evidence QI has located for a version of the phrase is in an issue of Time magazine dated October 13, 1967 [TIAW]: Whole new schools of painting seem to charge through the art scene with the speed of an express train, causing Pop Artist Andy Warhol to predict the day “when everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” Many reference works list an important citation that was published the next year in early 1968. An exhibition of Warhol’s art was held at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden and a catalog for the show was released in February-March 1968 which included a version of the popular apothegm [YQAW] [QVAW] [OQAW]: In the future everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes. This variant includes the extra modifier “world” that is absent in the earlier Time magazine citation. Indeed, the wording of the expression is highly variable, and Warhol himself deliberately altered the statement over time. Here are additional selected citations in approximately chronological order. Top-flight researcher Stephen Goranson located an intriguing citation that helps to illuminate the early evolution of this maxim. In 1967 an art book called “Constructivism: Origins and Evolution” by George Rickey was published. The preface written by Rickey was dated July 1967, and it contained part of the saying under investigation attributed to an artist named Larry Rivers [GRLR]: The art explosion introduces so many new names and new kinds of work that we are approaching the time when, as Larry Rivers says, “Everybody will be famous.” Andy Warhol knew Larry Rivers in the 1960s. So they may have discussed this concept of the ubiquity of fame in the near future. Admittedly, it is not certain whether the idea was communicated from Rivers to Warhol or vice versa. To provide evidence about the relationship between the two artists here is an excerpt from “POPism: The Warhol ’60s” by Andy Warhol and Pat Hackett. This book was released in 1980, but it recounts the experiences of Warhol in the 1960s. The following quote is in a section dated 1965 [AWPO]: Larry Rivers had a retrospective at the Jewish Museum on upper Fifth Avenue in September, and I’ll always remember the way the people there were dressed. Larry poked me excitedly and said, “Look at that girl! Girls are showing parts of their bodies in public now that they’ve never shown before!” In October 1967 Time magazine attributed a version of the saying to Warhol. This phrasing mentioned the time limit of “15 minutes” which was fundamental to the mordantly humorous implication of disposable celebrity [TIAW]: Whole new schools of painting seem to charge through the art scene with the speed of an express train, causing Pop Artist Andy Warhol to predict the day “when everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” Warhol’s words resonated in the world of art and in the larger society. In November 1967 the magazine “Art Scene” invoked the quotation in Time [AWAS]: But showmanship is the operative word. It is the essential ingredient if the Contemporary is to compete for national attention, and you’d better believe that the Museum and its Director will be competing. If the time approaches, as Warhol was quoted in Time as having predicted, when every artist will be famous for 15 minutes, this development pre-supposes the establishment of a network of Instant Fame Shops. In 1968 a book highly critical of developments in the cultural domain titled “The Culture Vultures: or, Whatever Became of the Emperor’s New Clothes?” printed a variant of Warhol’s credo based on a longer time period [AWAL]: And Andy Warhol, who o |
What is the name of the brand of tools sold by Sears? | Is It Time for Sears to Sell Craftsman? -- The Motley Fool Is It Time for Sears to Sell Craftsman? No. If anything, it's time for Craftsman to sell Sears. And here's why ... Rich Smith ( TMFDitty ) Dec 7, 2013 at 4:09PM If anyone was still on the fence as to whether Sears Holdings Corp ( NASDAQ:SHLD ) is doomed , yesterday's news removed all doubt. Sears is doomed. 11 years after spending $1.9 billion to buy Lands' End to shore up "the softer side" of its business, Sears changed its mind Friday, and announced it's spinning off the clothing business. This leaves investors wondering if other brands, such as Craftsman tools or Kenmore appliances, might be next. Sears won't make any money off the Lands' End spinoff -- won't collect a single red cent with which to pay down its $4.7 billion debt load. Instead, Sears will just transfer Lands' End to its shareholders -- so that if you owned a piece of Sears before, you'll soon own a piece of Sears ... and also a piece of Lands' End, separately. The plan continues an 8-year-long trend of corporate dismemberment at Sears under the "leadership" of Chairman Eddie Lampert, which has seen the company: spin off its Orchard Supply Hardware Stores unit in 2011 (only to see the chain go bankrupt two years later ) then spin off Sears Hometown and Outlet (SHO) last year liquidate $383 million worth of Canadian real estate two months ago and muse publicly about its hopes of selling Lands' End and Sears Auto. At this point, investors must be wondering "after all that's been sold, what's left?" Sears' shelves look bare The answer is "not much." Not much worth selling. Not much that anyone in their right mind would want to buy. Sales at Sears' hardlines businesses are down 19% year-to-date, in comparison with where the company was at just one year ago. Food and drug sales have dropped 11%. And while Apparel and Soft Home revenues declined "only" 5%, this is the very business that Sears is now spinning off. Apparel -- with Lands' End as the flagship -- was Sears's only business showing any signs of life this year. And yet, even Apparel is performing so poorly that Sears couldn't attract a decent offer to buy Lands' End. That's probably why the company decided to go the spinoff route instead of negotiating a sale to private equity. What's next? At this point, there's not much left worth saving at Sears, and not much reason to visit the stores either -- as the declining sales figures attest. In food and drugs, Sears plays fifth fiddle to dedicated grocery chains like Kroger and Harris Teeter, and better general stores Walmart and Target. The apparel category is also crowded with competitors -- Walmart and Target, again. And also Gap, the "three As" of Abercrombie, Aeropostale, and AE, and a host of other alternatives. If Sears is looking to sell off, spin off, or shut down more bits and pieces of itself, soft goods and food and drugs look like the right places to start. Kenmore -- still looking pretty What's worth saving? Really, the only retail niche where Sears can still compete is hardlines, where the company's Kenmore appliances and Craftsman tools still hold some appeal for consumers seeking a nice balance between price and quality. But even here, the clock is ticking. At Kenmore, Sears benefits from the worst-kept secret in retail -- that many of its "Kenmore" appliances are actually manufactured by Whirlpool ( NYSE:WHR ) and General Electric ( NYSE:GE ). This gives Sears two valuable benefits: If you like the Kenmore brand, you can buy one at Sears. But even if you're unsure about Kenmore, you can still talk yourself into buying one on the theory that it's "really a Whirlpool." But the same cannot be said about Craftsman. Sears Craftsman brand -- a little dusty, but we can clean it up. "America's most trusted tool brand" That's how Craftsman still describes itself , but it's becoming less true by the day. Under Eddie Lampert's management, Sears committed the unpardonable sin of outsourcing much of its Craftsman manufacturing to China . In doing so, Sears cut costs -- but also sacrificed |
According to the nursery rhyme, what merry old soul called for his pipe and he called for his bowl And he called for his fiddlers three? | Old King Cole Old King Cole Old King Cole was a merry old soul And a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl And he called for his fiddlers three. Every fiddler he had a fiddle, And a very fine fiddle had he; Oh there's none so rare, as can compare With King Cole and his fiddlers three. History: Iona and Peter Opie consider the 'Old King Cole' of nursery school poem reputation was actually 'Old Cole' (alias Thomas Cole-brook), a hypothetical 12th century Reading fabric merchant whose tale was recounted by Thomas Deloney in his The Enjoyable History of Thomas of Reading (circa 1598). A number of analysts believe it improbable that the nursery school rhyme was printed earlier than 1585, when Sir Walter Raleigh introduced tobacco into England. Others think the "pipe" referred to may not have been a smoking pipe, but quite a melodic instrument, or a gauge of wine. The hypothesis that "pipe" refers to a melodic device (almost certainly some form of woodwind device) is further suggested by the last words of the song "there's none so rare, As can contrast With King Cole and his fiddlers three", which appear to propose that King Cole and his fiddlers played composition jointly as a group. The word "pipe" is frequently used as an "casual word for a flute or recorder". The statement ceol really means melody in Gaelic, and this may be the source of the name in the rhyme. A well-liked British fable tells us that there is said to have been a King Cole living in the township of Colchester in Essex in the third century AD. In about 1129, Henry of Huntingdon claimed that Cole was the father of St Helena and consequently grandfather of the Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great. 'Colchester' can be interpreted as meaning 'Cole's castle', though it is usually thought to derive from the River Coln, itself named after the Roman colonia established there. The township as well contains an old Roman excavation called 'King Cole's Kitchen'. In his mainly imaginary Historia Regum Britanniae, Geoffrey of Monmouth lists a Ruler Cole as a king of the Britons subsequent the sovereignty of King Asclepiodotus. Geoffrey expands Cole's tale, stating that, upset with Asclepiodotus's conduct of Diocletian's massacres, he began a revolt in the duchy of Caercolun (Colchester), of which he was duke. He met Asclepiodotus in combat and killed him, therefore winning the kingship of Britain upon himself. Rome, it seems that, was delighted that Britain had a new ruler and sent a senator, Constantius Chlorus, to talk with Cole. Frightened of the Romans, Cole met Constantius and decided to pay honor and submit to Roman laws as long as he was permitted to keep the kingship of Britain. Constantius approved to these conditions but, one month later, Cole died. Constantius married Cole's daughter, St Helena, and crowned himself as Coel's heir. Helen later gave birth to a son who became the Emperor, Constantine the Great. Local client kings merely survived for a few years after the Roman attack, but leading tribal families may still have held positions of authority at this later era. This nature is, however, most probable to be a reminiscence of the grand pre-Roman King Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni tribe – Shakespeare's Cymbeline – who made Colchester his capital. |
Used primarily for stability, where on a fish, whale, dolphin, or porpoise, do you find the dorsal fin? | Frequently Asked Questions about Facts about whales and dolphins | WDC Home › Frequently Asked Questions › Frequently Asked Questions about Facts about whales and dolphins Frequently Asked Questions about Facts about whales and dolphins What are the differences between whales, dolphins and porpoises? Collectively, whales, dolphins and porpoises are known as cetaceans. Cetacean species are divided into two groups; (1) Baleen whales – these are the “great whales” and as their name suggests they all have baleen plates that are used to filter their food (which consists of plankton and small species of fish). (2) Toothed whales (otherwise known as odontocetes and including all species of dolphin and porpoise) – which as you would expect, have teeth, and eat larger prey items, including at times, other marine mammals. The main differences with porpoises are that they are usually smaller than other toothed whales and instead of cone-shaped teeth they have flat, spade-shaped teeth. As a general rule of thumb, baleen whales are larger (except the sperm whale ), and slower (except the fin whale which is known as the “greyhound of the sea”) than toothed whales. Additionally, ALL baleen whales have two blowholes, whilst toothed whales only have one. Humpback whale Vanessa Mignon (3) Difference between a dolphin and a porpoise. The biggest difference is size, with all species of porpoise being that much smaller than their dolphin cousins. Porpoises don't have the pronounced beak that most, but not all dolphins have and they also have a different teeth shape. Porpoise teeth are spade-shaped whilst dolphins are conical. Harbour porpoise © Charlie Phillips Charlie Phillips/WDC A dolphin has a hooked or curved dorsal fin (except for those species that don't have a dorsal fin) whereas a porpoise has a more triangular dorsal fin, and generally speaking, dolphin bodies are leaner, whilst porpoises’ are a little more chunky. Dolphins are also more "talkative" than porpoises. The whistles made by dolphins are produced through their blowholes and whilst porpoises do not do this, possibly due to structural differences in the porpoise’s blowhole, they can still be pretty noisy as they "puff" the air out when they surface. Short-beaked common dolphin Tim Stenton Dolphins and porpoises also have many similarities, one of which is their extreme intelligence. As research evolves, it is likely that more (or perhaps fewer) differences between dolphins and porpoises will be revealed. More facts about whales and dolphins or have a look in our whale and dolphin species guide . How many species of whales, dolphins and porpoises are there? There are currently 89 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. This is composed of 14 species of mysticetes (otherwise known as baleen whales) and 75 species of odontocetes (otherwise known as toothed whales and includes all species of dolphin and porpoise). If however you were to include sub-species and sub-populations then that figure would rise to 118. Find out more in our species guide . How do whales, dolphins and porpoises communicate with each other? Communication amongst whales and dolphins is achieved in several ways. They create sounds, make physical contact and use body language. Large whales can communicate over huge distances (across entire ocean basins) using very low frequencies. Dolphins and porpoises however, usually use higher frequencies, which limits the distance their sounds can travel. In general, dolphins make two kinds of sounds, “whistles” and “clicks”. Clicks are used to sense their surroundings through echolocation, while they use whistles to communicate with other members of their species and very likely, with other species too. It is also thought that each dolphin has a unique whistle called a ‘signature whistle’, which is used to identify an individual. What are the different fins on a dolphin used for? The tail fin, or fluke, is used for propulsion through the water. The pectoral fins (on each side) provide directional control and the dorsal fin (in those species that have one) prov |
“Give me a break, give me a break; break me off a piece of that” what? | FARK.com: (8547494) "Give me a break Give me a break Break me off a piece of that Red Bean Sandwich-flavored Kit Kat bar" 2015-01-05 09:39:48 PM The Japanese consultant I work with is coming back to states after a three week vacation on Monday and he always brings me crazy kit kats or other crazy Japanese treats. In exchange I take him to hole in the wall BBQ, seafood, burger places or soul food restaurants he would be a little timid to go in by himself. It's by far the most win/win working relationship I've ever experienced and He also hooks my daughter up with godzilla and hello kitty stuff. I know he is bringing the wasabi ones back this trip and I've requested the purple sweet potato ones as well. In fairness, red bean paste buns are frippin' delicious. And bean pies are done here in the US...though admittedly usually with navy beans That's an example of a chocolate bean pie. I've been known to do a variation using a red bean paste with ginger and honey as a base, and yeah, it's amazing. In the spirit of candor, it must also be said, that I AM half Nijonjin, born on Okinawa, and yeah, I grew up with a LOT of Japanese candies and sweets, so my tastes are often skewed by that, which sometimes makes my experience with some cuisines interesting, in the fullness of the apocryphal Chinese curse sense. I would certainly have interest in the tea flavored Kit-Kats. And the sweet potato ones too. And growing up partially in Texas, yeah, the Hot Japanese chili ones sound like some of the Mexican candies we used to get across the border sometimes. Then again, to American tastes, a LOT of Mexican candies are weird too, so let's just chalk it up to differences in culture. The Germans do some odd ones too, compared to what we usually see. Red Bean is BAD...ASS. Don't hate the loss in translation. Don't believe me? Go your your local H-Mart / 99 Ranch / Whatever-Such-Asian market and get a $3 box of Red Bean Mochi ice cream. You will LOVE IT. And, if you don't, you're only out 1 bite and $3, so how much of a jerk are you? I don't know if it's a red type of vanilla bean, or something else, but red-bean-flavored-Japanese confectionery is so freaking delicious to 99% of people that if you don't actually like it, you must have some kind of unusual intolerance for many sweets that you can't be helped anyway. TL;DR: red bean is a misnomer for "sweet and tasty" drdstny : Red Bean is BAD...ASS. Don't hate the loss in translation. Don't believe me? Go your your local H-Mart / 99 Ranch / Whatever-Such-Asian market and get a $3 box of Red Bean Mochi ice cream. You will LOVE IT. And, if you don't, you're only out 1 bite and $3, so how much of a jerk are you? I don't know if it's a red type of vanilla bean, or something else, but red-bean-flavored-Japanese confectionery is so freaking delicious to 99% of people that if you don't actually like it, you must have some kind of unusual intolerance for many sweets that you can't be helped anyway. TL;DR: red bean is a misnomer for "sweet and tasty" It's just a species of bean with a unique, sweetish flavor. I've used it in chili and baked beans and it works pretty well. I've also made red bean paste for Mochi Daifuku, red bean buns, and red bean pancakes and it's delicious. The name is azuki or adzuki beans if anyone wants to try them. Bob's Red Mill distributes them, or any asian market |
Born on this day in 1971, what rapper, who was killed in a drive by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996, is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-selling rap artist, with over 75 million albums sold worldwide, including 4 posthumous albums that have gone platinum or better? | Tupac Shakur · 2017 Tour Dates and Concert Tickets | Thrillcall Track Artist for New Show Alerts Tupac Amaru Shakur (/ˈtuːpɑːk ʃəˈkʊər/ TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. As of 2007, Shakur has sold over 75 million records worldwide. His double d... Tupac Amaru Shakur (/ˈtuːpɑːk ʃəˈkʊər/ TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. As of 2007, Shakur has sold over 75 million records worldwide. His double disc albums All Eyez on Me and his Greatest Hits are among the best selling albums in the United States. He has been listed and ranked as one of the greatest artists of all time by many magazines, including Rolling Stone which ranked him 86th on its list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers ever, as well as one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur began his career as a roadie, backup dancer and MC for the alternative hip hop group Digital Underground, eventually branching off as a solo artist. The themes of most of Shakur's songs revolved around the violence and hardship in inner cities, racism and other social problems. Both of his parents and several other people in his family were members of the Black Panther Party, whose ideals were reflected in his songs. During the latter part of his career, Shakur was a vocal participant during the East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry, becoming involved in conflicts with other rappers, producers, and record-label staff members, most notably The Notorious B.I.G. and the label Bad Boy Records. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was taken to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, where he died six days later. Early life Shakur's birth name was Lesane Parish Crooks, but in 1972, he was renamed after the last Incan emperor. was born on June 16, 1971, in the East Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City. He was named after Túpac Amaru II, the 18th-century Peruvian revolutionary who was executed after leading an indigenous uprising against Spanish rule. His mother, Afeni Shakur (born Alice Faye Williams), and his father, Billy Garland, were active members of the Black Panther Party in New York in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The infant was born a month after his mother was acquitted of more than 150 charges of "Conspiracy against the United States government and New York landmarks" in the New York "Panther 21" court case. Shakur lived from an early age with people who were involved with the Black Liberation Army and convicted of serious criminal offenses and who were imprisoned. His godfather, Elmer "Geronimo" Pratt, a high-ranking Black Panther, was convicted of murdering a school teacher during a 1968 robbery, although his sentence was later overturned. His stepfather, Mutulu, spent four years at large on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list beginning in 1982. Mutulu was wanted for having helped his sister Assata Shakur (also known as Joanne Chesimard) to escape from a penitentiary in New Jersey. She had been imprisoned for killing a state trooper in 1973. Mutulu was caught in 1986 and imprisoned for the robbery of a Brinks armored truck in which two police officers and a guard were killed. Shakur had a half-sister, Sekyiwa, two years his junior, and an older stepbrother, Mopreme "Komani" Shakur, who appeared in many of his recordings. At the age of twelve, Shakur enrolled in Harlem's 127th Street Repertory Ensemble and was cast as the Travis Younger character in the play A Raisin in the Sun, which was performed at the Apollo Theater. In 1986, the family relocated to Baltimore, Maryland. After completing his second year at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, he transferred to the Baltimore School for the Arts, where he studied acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet. He performed in Shakespeare |
What is the name of the cola that is favored by the characters on The Simpsons? | Buzz Cola - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki Buzz Cola Buzz Cola is a popular cola drink in Springfield . Contents Variations[ edit ] There are several different varieties available around Springfield, including Crystal Buzz Cola, Caffeine-Free Buzz Cola, Buzz Cola with Lemon and Buzz 2XUB, which carries the slogan "twice the sugar, twice the caffeine". Bart is often seen drinking it whilst Homer drinks Duff beer. Buzz Cola with Lemon was introduced by Mayor Quimby at the opening of the Snowball II Municipal Cat Park with the slogan "damn, that's a lemony cola!" [1] An old Buzz Cola advertisement advertising its Cocaine ingredients. Notable Buzz Cola advertisements include A television ad depicting lot of sad old people, who instantly become cool when they drink Buzz Cola. An ad before a movie showing an Allied Forces soldier storming the Normandy beaches and charging at a German, who falls to the ground dead. The Allied soldier then reaches for a can of Buzz Cola in his belt pocket with the slogan "Buzz Cola: The taste you'll kill for!" with the dead German adding "available in ze lobby". There was also an advertisement based on Planet of the Apes. [2] Non-canon[ edit ] Buzz Cola as it appears in The Simpsons: Hit & Run. The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed. Video games[ edit ] Buzz Cola plays a major role in the video game The Simpsons: Hit & Run . In the game, Krusty the Clown promotes a "new improved Buzz Cola", which in reality is a drink made by Kang and Kodos that makes people crazy. Their plan is to drive the townspeople insane and destroy their own town, all which would be shown on a reality show called Foolish Earthlings . The aliens planned to put up stands in the Springfield Squidport giving out free ray guns, so that the cola-infected townspeople would shoot each other and cause major carnage. The Simpsons and Apu expose their plan, and Bart destroys all the ray gun stands. However, the aliens instead spread the cola through the water supply, which instead of turning the people of Springfield crazy, it awakens the dead. Kang and Kodos are later defeated when Homer uses radioactive waste to destroy their spaceship. |
What porcine inspired name is given to amateur radio operators? | What if communication lines break down during disasters? #Agos What if communication lines break down during disasters? With power as low as 3 watts, a HAM radio operator in the Visayas can contact another operator located in any other given point of the country Published 5:59 PM, December 05, 2014 Updated 7:28 PM, December 05, 2014 RESILIENT. HAM radio can operate even with power as low as 3 watts. All photos by Roberto Vicencio MANILA, Philippines – When cell sites and telephones lines go down after a typhoon, can we still communicate with each other? The answer is yes and it can be powered by a simple flashlight battery. Communication without cellphones is possible, according to amateur radio (also known as HAM radio) enthusiasts. With power as low as 3 watts, a HAM radio operator in the Visayas can contact another operator located in any other given point of the country. There are 1,587 members of the Philippine Amateur Radio Association nationwide. In a disaster situation, the presence or absence of communication could mean life or death as it affects the fast exchange of information crucial in disaster response and recovery. This happened in the immediate aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda when electricity and cellular signals were cut. When Yolanda hit the country in November 2013 and cellular lines were disrupted , HAM radio operators continued to talk to each other, passing on messages for individuals, private firms, and government offices. "One of the first messages received by the group tracking the typhoon from Tacloban was 'we need cadaver bags'," Roberto Vicencio, an amateur radio operator in Metro Manila, recalled. They received the message on November 9, 2013, a day after Typhoon Yolanda first made landfall in Guiuan. According to Vicencio, the station in Tacloban relied on a car battery to power their radio. The request for body bags for Tacloban was coursed through Naga. Eventually, the message was picked up in Antipolo and passed on to DOH, Red Cross, and DSWD. From Roxas City, the first message from operator DV6ILA, Iver, was "Roxas City is gone, Jo." After the storm, along with other radio operators, Vicencio helped relay messages of Yolanda survivors – about their health and welfare – to relatives in Metro Manila. "Basically we are hobbyists. That we can provide public service is an added bonus that is realized by the flexibility of our equipment. Some hams even build their own equipment," Vicencio said. In preparation for Typhoon Ruby, the Philippine Amateur Radio Association Inc completed communication checks with HAM radios from Nueva Vizcaya to Mindanao and all points in between. Radio operators have embedded themselves in the following offices and evacuation centers to facilitate communication among government offices: DSWD and MDRRMC in Vallehermoso Negros Oriental, MDRRMC at San Agustin Surigal del Sur, PDRRMC in DIpolog, CDRRMC in Tacloban, Don Bosco School for boys in Borongan Eastern Samar, and Pinamalayan MDRRMC Oriental Mindoro. – Rappler.com |
Who is the current mayor of Seattle? | Seattle Elects Gay Mayor Ed Murray | Advocate.com Seattle Elects Gay Mayor Ed Murray State senator Ed Murray, Seattle's new mayor-elect, was instrumental in establishing marriage equality in Washington State. By Michelle Garcia November 06 2013 2:18 PM EST Seattle elected the city's first openly gay mayor when state senator Ed Murray defeated current Mayor Mike McGinn with 56% of the vote Tuesday night. McGinn, who earned 43% of the vote, said he expected to concede once all the votes came in (in Washington voting is done completely by mail, just like in neighboring Oregon). The two ran campaigns targeted toward Seattle's left-leaning politics, including support for a $15 minimum wage, new taxes, and making marijuana use legal, according to the Associated Press. Murray was instrumental in bringing marriage equality to Washington in 2012 as a state senator. According to the Seattle Times , Murray's campaign embraced and even touted his marriage equality efforts as his signature legislative accomplishment. When addressing supporters Tuesday night, Murray, 58, was joined onstage by his husband, Michael Shiosaki. The two wed over the summer. |
Used primarly to measure the distance between stars, what unit of length is defined as 9,460,730,472,580.8 km? | Light Year Conversion Light Year Conversion No Ads Light Year, unit of measure A light-year or lightyear, symbol ly, is a unit of length. A lightyear is the distance light travels in vacuum in one Julian year. A light-year is equal to 9,460,730,472,580.8 km (about 9.461 Pm) or about 5,878,625,373,183.61 statute miles or about 63,241.077 AU (often approximated to 63,240 AU) or about 0.306 601 394 parsecs. The actual, exact length of the light-year depends on the length of the reference year used in the calculation, and there is no wide consensus on the reference to be used. The light-year is often used to measure distances to stars. In astronomy, the preferred unit of measurement for such distances is the parsec, which is defined as the distance at which an object will generate one arcsecond of parallax when the observing object moved one astronomical unit perpendicular to the line of sight to the observer. This is equal to approximately 3.26 light years. The parsec is preferred because it can be more easily derived from, and compared with, observational data. However, outside scientific circles, the term light-year is more widely used. To perform conversions between light year and other Distance and Length units please try our Distance and Length Unit Converter Convert light year to: |
Popular among California surfers, what is the name of the style of station wagon in which the rear portion of the car's bodywork is made of wood? | Got Wood? Builder: Tony D. of Dix Hills, NY Home base: Kings Park, NY Engine: Stroker 383 Rear: Extras: Boyd Coddington Wheels, Ididit Steering Column It is a derivative of the body-on-frame method of car construction. Earlier cars generally had aluminum or steel panels bolted on top of the wood framing. Woodies were originally cheaper because they didn't need these panels and their fitment and painting. So railway stations used them for hackwork of luggage and petty shipments; hence the name, station wagon. The tradition of the woodie remains in the woodgrain decals and plastic beams attached to a structural steel body of many station wagons. This car body style was popular both in the United States and the United Kingdom. Woodies were produced from all kinds of cars, from basic to luxury, but the most popular conversions in the US were large, powerful but not highly luxurious models. By contrast, in Europe early woodies were usually built on luxury car platforms such as Rolls-Royce. By the 1960s and to some degree the 1970s, California surfers, among others, realized the potential of these cars; they were cheap, large enough to carry a good number of people, surfboards and equipment, and could be fixed up with woodworking skills. Thus, the woodie became the archetypal vehicle of the surfer; the popular surf-pop group The Beach Boys directly referred to them in several of their songs, as did Jan and Dean in their (1963) #1 hit, Surf City. As excerpted from Wikipedia |
What boxer was, who holds the record as the youngest to win the WBC, WBA, and IFB world heavyweight titles, was banned from boxing for a year for biting off a portion of Evander Holyfield's ear? | マイク・タイソンがホリフィールドに耳を返す。 Mike Tyson Bites Holyfields Ear Return and Apology - YouRepeat Add our chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button マイク・タイソンがホリフィールドに耳を返す。 Mike Tyson Bites Holyfields Ear Return and Apology Choose your time range using the slider. Start: Use this link to share your repeat GIF Creation Settings Separate tags with commas or press enter (max 5 tags) Quick GIF Create マイクタイソンの全盛期トレーニングがヤバすぎ！ Mike Tyson Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is an American retired professional boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 of them in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to successively unify them. In 1988, Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks after 91 seconds. Tyson successfully defended the world heavyweight championship nine times, including victories over Larry Holmes and Frank Bruno. In 1990, he lost his titles to underdog James "Buster" Douglas, by a knockout in round 10. Attempting to regain the titles, he defeated Donovan Ruddock twice in 1991, but he pulled out of a fight with undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield due to injury. In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping Desiree Washington and sentenced to six years in prison but was released after serving three years. After his release, he engaged in a series of comeback fights. In 1996, he won the WBC and WBA titles after defeating Frank Bruno and Bruce Seldon by knockout. With his defeat of Bruno, Tyson joined Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Tim Witherspoon, Evander Holyfield, and George Foreman as the only men in boxing history to that point to have regained a heavyweight championship after having lost it. After being stripped of the WBC title, Tyson lost his WBA crown to Evander Holyfield in November 1996 by an 11th round TKO. Their 1997 rematch ended when Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield's ear. Date of birth: June 30, 1966 Place of birth: Bedford-Stuyvesant Nationality: United States of America Profession: Actor, Professional Boxer |
What is the more common name for the dog known as the Alsatian? | Alsatian VS German Shepherd Dogs - Differences and Feature Comparison | Pets World Combo Deals Alsatian and German Shepherd Dogs – Differences and Distinguishing Features A very common question among dog lovers around the world is whether the Alsatian and the German Shepherd dogs are one and the same, or are they different. If you take a straw poll, I am pretty sure you are going to get contradictory answers. This is hardly surprising considering the fact that they look so alike. So, what is the truth then? The truth is they are the same dog with only different names. Surprised? You should be. What differentiates the Alsatian from the German Shepherd Dog? There seems to be a raging debate among dog lovers for quite some time now, with many claiming that they are different, as different as apples and oranges and are bred for different purposes. Some claim that there are structural differences between the dogs, others say that it is the size and color, while even others wants to stress on their places of origin. The proponents of the last theory say that Alsatian originated in Alsace in France while the German Shepherd in Germany. With so many claims and counter claims, any dog lover is bound to get confused and helpless. So let me put things into perspective for you. A Short History – The Role of German Shepherd and How Alsatians Evolved? During the world war, both sides were employing the German Shepherd in their ranks to attack, surprise and outmaneuver their opponents. The German Shepherd being a big working dog with high intelligence and a natural propensity for training was considered to be of great value by the armed forces and was therefore hotly pursued. However, the British were loath to using the name “German Shepherd” as the Germans were their arch-enemy and they (the British) didn’t want to associate with the Germans in any way, at least symbolically in this case. So, they coined a new name for the German Shepherd, Alsatian, which somehow some people has come to refer to as a different dog breed. |
It has long been thought that the Reverend Elijah Craig, of Georgetown, Ky, produce the first batch of what, on June 14, 1789? | Boone County Kentucky Historical Society - A. M. Yealey, History of Boone County, KY Boone County Kentucky Historical Society Menu A. M. Yealey, History of Boone County, KY TABLE OF CONTENTS Biographical Sketch of the Author - 1 Early Visitors - 2 Roads and Mail Service - 9 Road Building - 10 From Cincinnati Newspapers, 1813 - 16 Rabbit Hash - 17 Destruction of a Mill - 21 Larkin Vaughn Killed - 25 Moses Scott's Circular Letter - 38 Beginning of Florence - 39 More about Toll Gates - 55 Hangman's Tree - 56 [1] BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE AUTHOR A. M. Yealey, the seventh child of Michael Yealey and Catherine Strebel, was born in Union County, Ohio, on January 29, 1873. Michael Yealey, the father, was born in Germany on January 10, 1827, and Catherine Strebel, the mother, was born in Germany on July 5, 1833. Catherine came to Ohio in 1847 and Michael in 1854. They were united in marriage at Bryan, Ohio, on October 24, 1854. To this union were born eight children, four boys and four girls. Two boys and two girls are still living, in 1959. A. M. Yealey received his grade and high school education in Union County, Ohio. His college work was at the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio; Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio; and the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. After teaching for five years in Union County, Ohio, he established a good business in selling coal, lime, salt, flour, sand, and other commodities in Columbus, Ohio. The flood of 1898 ruined the business by wrecking the buildings. On March 1, 1898, A. M. Yealey married Lucy Ann Rouse, the daughter of George Rouse, of Florence, Boone County, Kentucky. They lived with the bride's father and Mr. Yealey became a farmer and teacher. After teaching in four rural schools in the county he became the principal of the school in Florence where he remained for twenty-nine years. In 1911 he established the first high school in Florence to be recognized by colleges. In 1931, he and his son-in-law, Russell House, formed a partnership and built the Wild Wood Motel on U.S. Highway 42 on the southern limits of Florence. After six years Mr. Yealey planned to open a hotel. His wife's health prevented this and selling his home he purchased the house at 268 Main Street- His wife passed away in 1942. His longing for his chosen profession caused him to return to the school house. He taught in Florence from 1943 to 1945, and at New Haven for three years. His children are Mrs. Willa House, Russell Yealey, and Georgia Y. Tanner (deceased). Grandchildren are Dr. G. R. Tanner and Mary Russala Yealey Demoisey. Robert Tanner, Sherry Tanner, and Rene Demoisey are great-grandchildren. Realizing the need for the preservation of Boone County history, [2] Mr. Yealey began to write articles for the Boone County Recorder, the Walton Advertiser, and the Stringtown Christian under the title of "Early History of Boone County." The response from people who had once lived in Boone County was beyond expectations and to further the knowledge of the history of the area the Boone County Historical Society was formed. Mr. Yealey is the Historian of the society. He took pride in Florence and served as its mayor on four different occasions. During his first term of office, in 1908, the city's first sidewalks were laid on Main, Shelby, and Girard streets. His church membership is at the Unionville, Ohio, Methodist Church which he helped to build during 1893. Now, in 1959, Mr. Yealey is eighty-six years of age. He has taught school forty-one years. He is a very spry man and still writes on Boone County history for the local newspapers. EARLY VISITORS George the II, was king of England from 1727 to 1760. In the year of 1750 he issued a patent of 500,000 acres of land to the Ohio Company, which was composed of four prominent Englishmen and several Virginians. This land was in the Ohio Valley and the Ohio Company gave Christopher Gist and Mr. Lawrence Washington (a brother of George Washington) instructions to explore along the Ohio River and find |
Founded on June 13, 1942, Wild Bill Donovan headed what wartime intelligence agency that eventually became the CIA? | Truman on CIA — Central Intelligence Agency Examining President Truman's role in the establishment of the Agency TRUMAN ON CIA Thomas F. Troy President Harry S. Truman had his own version of his role in the establishment of the Central Intelligence Agency. He once summed it up this way: "I got a couple of admirals together and they formed" the CIA. 1 Another time he was quoted as describing the CIA as "his invention." 2 Again, while still President, he told a CIA audience: "I ... suggested [to Admiral William D. Leahy] that there should be a Central Intelligence Agency," and consequently "The Admiral and I proceeded to try to work out a program. 3 In Truman's most extended account, in his Memoirs, he related how he discovered the lack of coordinated intelligence in Washington, asked what was being done about it, solicited advice, issued what he referred to as an "Executive Order," and — presto! — then began to receive a "daily digest" of information first from his Central Intelligence Group (CIG) and then, when CIG was "renamed" in the National Security Act of 1947, from his CIA. 4 That was his view of the event — "one of his proudest accomplishments," according to daughter Margaret. 5 Unfortunately, Truman's version is the only one left to the public by anyone involved in the event. Until recently, there was little scholarly interest in the subject, and in any case there was little unclassified primary source material on which scholars could work. They could only make passing remarks about Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt, "Wild Bill" Donovan, and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), sink their teeth into a few unexciting public documents such as the 1947 Act itself and then happily pick up Truman's first-hand account. Of late, moreover, scholars and writers alike have been so hard pressed to keep up with daily publicity about CIA's alleged deeds and misdeeds that again they can only fall back on Harry Truman for a few necessary introductory remarks about CIA's origins. His view, in short, has become gospel, and not surprisingly he himself is generally credited with providing "the real impetus" 6 to the creation of CIA. Unfortunately again, Truman's version is not quite accurate or adequate. The result is that it does little justice to the decade of intelligence history that preceded Truman, to the creative genius of Donovan, and to the administrative trailblazing of Roosevelt. Also, Truman's account — especially as related in a 1963 syndicated article to which we shall come later — has left an erroneous account of the original character and functions of the Agency. Hence an examination of the records now available will not only set the record straight and do justice to Donovan and Roosevelt, but also provide helpful illumination on the origins of certain elements of the CIA character in which there is considerable current interest. A "Calamitous" Prospect Today the United States has an "intelligence community" of which the members are CIA, State, Defense, the FBI, Treasury, and the former Atomic Energy Commission, now the Energy Research and Development Administration. To this community, the Director of Central Intelligence is central. For the greater part of the nation's history, however, there has been no community, no center, and not even the parts with which to make a community. For the first hundred years, organized intelligence, both overt and clandestine, was at best a tolerable wartime necessity, a peacetime "no-no," a thing without permanent status or organization in the American governmental system. The situation changed significantly in the 1880s, a decade which coincidentally saw the birth of three men central to this story — Donovan, Roosevelt, and Truman. First the Navy and then the War Department, responding to technological and organizational changes, copied European nations by establishing on a regular, peacetime basis the country's first naval and military intelligence services — the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in 1882 and in 1885 the Military Intelligence Division (G2), as they were know |
Pullet describes the young (less than 1 year of age) of what species of domesticated animal? | The Livestock Conservancy Cattle domesticated mammals of the genus Bos. Bull is an in-tact male bovine. Bull calf is a male calf. Calf is a young bovine. This term is used from the time of birth up until about 6 to 10 months of age when the animal is weaned. Cow is a female bovine that has had a calf. (This term may also be used for other species) Heifer is a female bovine that has not had a calf. Heifer calf is a female calf. Steer is a castrated male bovine or can be a future ox that is less than 4 years old. Ox is castrated bull that has been trained to work and is at least 4 years of age. Oxen is the plural of ox. Goat the domesticated form of capra hircus. Buck is a male goat over 1 year of age. Buckling is a young male goat less than a year old. Doe is a female goat over 1 year of age. Doeling is a young female goat less than a year old. Flock is a group of goats. (The term may be used in reference to other livestock.) Kid is a baby goat of either sex. Wether is a castrated male goat (or sheep). Horse is a domesticated large single hoofed mammal (Equus caballus) with a short-haired coat, a long mane, and a long tail used for riding, pulling, or carrying loads. Colt is a male horse under 3 years of age. Filly is a female horse under 3 years of age. Foal is a young equine under 1 year of age. Gelding is a castrated male horse. Mare is a female horse after her 4th birthday. Stallion is an intact male horse. Rabbit is a mammal of the family Leporidae or the domesticated Old World species Oryctolagus cuniculus. Buck is a male rabbit. Doe is a female rabbit. Fryer or “young rabbit” is a rabbit that is 2 months old and weighs 3 ¾ lbs to 4 ½ lbs. Kit is a baby rabbit. Rabbitry is where owners keep their herd of rabbits in separate cages. Stewer or “mature rabbit” is a rabbit 3 months of age or older averaging 6 pounds or more. Warren is where owners keep their herd of rabbits as a group in a large cage or enclosure. Sheep the domesticated species ovis aries. Ewe is a female sheep at least 1 year of age. Ewe lamb is a female sheep under 1 year of age. Flock is a group of sheep. (The term may be used in reference to other livestock.) Lamb is a young sheep. When referring to meat, lamb is meat from a sheep that is 12-14 months old or less. Lambkin or lambling is a newly born lamb. Ram is an in-tact male sheep that is at least one year of age. Ram lamb is a male sheep that is under 1 year of age. Sheep is a mature ovine at least one year of age and may also refer to the ovine species. Wether is a castrated male sheep (or goat). Swine are even-toed ungulates of the family Suidae, including pigs, hogs, and boars. Barrow is a castrated (before sexual maturity) male swine. Boar is an adult male swine. Gilt is a female swine that has not given birth. Drove is a group of swine. Feeder pig is a young pig, most often between 40-70lbs that is produced by one farmer and sold to another for growing out to market weight. Hog is a mature swine with an adult weight above 150 pounds. Lard types of pig were developed to have large deposits of fat that could be more easily butchered from the animal in large chunks. This makes rendering easier and results in less loss of good meat. Market hog is a hog that weighs from 220-260 pounds and is 5-7 months of age when it is sent to market. Meat types of pig (also known as Bacon types) were developed to have more lean meat with moderate marbling of fat. Pig is a young swine that is not sexually mature or a mature swine with an adult weight under 150 pounds. Piglet or baby pig refers to a young pig in its first 14-21 days of life and is still nursing. Shoat is a young hog (not sexually mature) that has been weaned and is ready for market weighing 150-260 pounds Sow is an adult female swine. Stag is a castrated (after sexual maturity) male swine. Poultry are domesticated birds that are kept for meat or eggs including birds of the order Galliformes: chicken, turkey, natatorial (swimming) birds: duck and goose. Flock is a group comprised of one species of poultry. Trio is typically a grou |
Following a much televised low-speed chase down Interstate 405, OJ Simpson was arrested on June 17, 1994, in connection with the murder of what two people? | o j simpson trial : definition of o j simpson trial and synonyms of o j simpson trial (English) Jump to: navigation , search The O. J. Simpson murder case (People v. Simpson) was a criminal trial held in the Los Angeles County, California Superior Court in which former American football star and actor O. J. Simpson was charged with the 1994 murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman . The case has been described as the most publicized criminal trial in American history. [1] Simpson was acquitted [2] after a lengthy trial that lasted over nine months—the longest jury trial in California history. [3] Simpson hired a high-profile defense team initially led by Robert Shapiro [4] [5] [6] and subsequently led by Johnnie Cochran and Kyle Currie. Los Angeles County believed it had a solid prosecution case, but Cochran was able to persuade the jurors that there was reasonable doubt about the DNA evidence (then a relatively new type of evidence in trials) - [7] including that the blood-sample evidence had allegedly been mishandled by lab scientists and technicians - and about the circumstances surrounding other exhibits. [8] Cochran and the defense team also alleged other misconduct by the Los Angeles Police Department . Simpson's celebrity and the lengthy televised trial riveted national attention on the so-called "Trial of the Century". By the end of the criminal trial, national surveys showed dramatic differences between most blacks and most whites in terms of their assessment of Simpson's guilt. [9] Later, both the Brown and Goldman families sued Simpson for damages in a civil trial . On February 5, 1997, the jury unanimously found there was a preponderance of evidence to find Simpson liable for damages in the wrongful death of Goldman and battery of Brown. In its conclusions, the jury effectively found Simpson liable for the death of his ex-wife and Ron Goldman. [10] On February 21, 2008, a Los Angeles court upheld a renewal of the civil judgment against him. [11] Contents Events leading up to the trial The murders At 12:00 a.m. on June 13, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found fatally stabbed outside Brown's Bundy Drive condominium in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, California . Her two children, Sydney (aged 8) and Justin (aged 5), were asleep inside in an upstairs bedroom. O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson had divorced two years earlier. Evidence found and collected at the scene led police to suspect that O.J. Simpson was the murderer. Nicole had been stabbed multiple times through the throat to the point of near decapitation; her vertebrae were almost severed, [12] and she also had a swollen face. Brown's Akita dog was found barking at the crime scene at 11 p.m., and the prosecution narrowed the time frame of the murders to between 10:15 and 10:40 p.m. [8] The low-speed chase Lawyers convinced the Los Angeles Police Department to allow Simpson to turn himself in at 11 a.m. on June 17, even though the double murder charge meant no bail and a possible death penalty verdict if convicted (double homicide is a capital offense in California [13] ). On June 17, 1994, over one thousand reporters waited for Simpson at the police station. When he failed to appear, confusion set in. At 2 p.m., the police issued an all-points bulletin . Robert Kardashian , a Simpson friend and one of his defense lawyers, read a rambling letter by Simpson to the media. In the letter Simpson said, "First everyone understand I had nothing to do with Nicole's murder… Don't feel sorry for me. I've had a great life." [14] To many, this sounded like a suicide note and the reporters joined the search for Simpson. Simpson was dating Playboy Playmate Traci Adell at the time and had been seen with her that night (she was questioned, but avoided controversy). The police tracked calls placed on the cellular telephone from Simpson's van in Orange County . A sheriff's patrol car saw a white Ford Bronco belonging to Simpson's friend, Al Cowlings , going south on Interstate 405 . When the officer approached the |
Which type of plant did Gregor Mendel use in his famous genetic experiments? | Gregor Mendel: The Pea Plant Experiment The Pea Plant Experiment Zuse Konrad Although the influence of heredity has been recognized since prehistoric times, scientific understanding of inheritance is a fairly recent event. Modern genetics begins with the work of Gregor Mendel , an Austrian monk whose breeding experiments with garden peas led him to formulate the basic laws of heredity. Mendel published his findings in 1866, but his discoveries were ignored till 1900 when a number of researchers independently rediscovered Mendel's work and grasped its significance. Mendel�s Pea Experiment In one experiment, Mendel cross-pollinated smooth yellow pea plants with wrinkly green peas. (The organisms that are used as the original mating in an experiment are called the parental generation and are marked by P in science textbooks). Every single pea in the first generation crop (marked as f1) was as yellow and as round as was the yellow, round parent. Somehow, yellow completely dominated green and round dominated wrinkly. Mendel learned from this that there are two kinds of traits - dominant and recessive. In this case, the dominant traits are the yellow color and the round shape since they show up at the expense of the green color and the wrinkly shape. He also learned that the inheritance of each trait is determined by "units" or "factors" - now called genes. Now he went on with his experiment and planted seeds from the all-yellow, all-round crop, achieved from the parent generation, and self-pollinated the grown up plants. The results led to some surprises. Most of the second generation (marked as f2) of peas were yellow and smooth, but some were green or wrinkly. Mendel repeated his experiment many times and the f2 generation consistently had a 3:1 ratio of yellow to green and round to wrinkly. How did Mendel explain his results? Interactive pea experiment where you can breed your own hybrid pea plants! As mentioned above, Mendel postulated that there are dominant and recessive traits in heredity. In his experiment Mendel marked with capital letters dominant traits and with small letters recessive traits. Y = dominant yellow color R = dominant round shape w = recessive wrinkly shape When the f1 plants breed, each has an equal chance of passing on either Y or g units to each offspring (f2 generation), and the same is with R and w. In the pollination process the offsprings get one trait unit (gene) from every parent; in the case of color the possible combinations are gY Yg YY gg. Three combinations from the four - gY Yg YY - will give yellow offsprings since all of them possess at least one Y dominant unit. Only one combination from the four - gg - will give green offsprings since it has two recessive units. Because, in order to show-up, a dominant trait needs only one trait unit from one of the parents, and the recessive one needs two, from both parents, in order to prevail, that is the reason why the ratio between occurrences of dominant traits and recessive traits is 3:1. The same explanation applies to the shape traits. Mendel came to three important conclusions from these experimental results: That the inheritance of each trait is determined by "units" or "factors" (now called genes) that are passed on to descendents unchanged That an individual inherits one such unit from each parent for each trait That a trait may not show up in an individual but can still be passed on to the next generation. Repeat Mendel�s Pea Plant Experiment For his Experiments, Mendel chose pea plants because they had some distinctive measurable traits and being easy to breed with a short breeding period - some cultivars reach maturity about 60 days after planting. He measured seven pea characteristics: Color and smoothness of the seeds - grey and round or white and wrinkled Color of the cotyledons (part of the embryo within the seed) - yellow or green Color of the flowers - white or violet Shape of the pods - full or constricted Color of unripe pods - yellow or green Position of flowers and pods on the stems Height of the plants - short or tall Me |
The northern most of the five major circles of latitude, what is the name for the line at 66º 33′ 44″ N? | Latitude Geography Overview By Amanda Briney Updated July 25, 2016. Latitude is the angular distance of any point on Earth measured north or south of the equator in degrees, minutes and seconds. The equator is a line going around Earth and is halfway between the North and South Poles , it is given a latitude of 0°. Values increase north of the equator and are considered positive and values south of the equator decrease and are sometimes considered negative or have south attached to them. For example, if a latitude of 30°N was given, this would mean that it was north of the equator. The latitude -30° or 30°S is a location south of the equator. On a map, these are the lines running horizontally from east-west. Latitude lines are also sometimes called parallels because they are parallel and equidistant from each other. Each degree of latitude is about 69 miles (111 km) apart. The degree measure of latitude is the name of the angle from the equator while the parallel names the actual line along which degree points are measured. continue reading below our video Latitude and Longitude For example, 45°N latitude is the angle of latitude between the equator and the 45th parallel (it is also halfway between the equator and the North Pole). The 45th parallel is the line along which all latitudinal values are 45°. The line is also parallel to the 46th and 44th parallels. Like the equator, parallels are also considered circles of latitude or lines that circle the entire Earth. Since the equator divides the Earth into two equal halves and its center coincides with that of the Earth, it is the only line of latitude that is a great circle while all other parallels are small circles. Development of Latitudinal Measurements Since ancient times, people have tried to come up with reliable systems with which to measure their location on Earth. For centuries, both Greek and Chinese scientists attempted several different methods but a reliable one did not develop until the ancient Greek geographer, astronomer and mathematician, Ptolemy , created a grid system for the Earth. To do this, he divided a circle into 360°. Each degree comprised 60 minutes (60') and each minute comprised 60 seconds (60''). He then applied this method to Earth's surface and located places with degrees, minutes and seconds and published the coordinates in his book Geography. Although this was the best attempt at defining the location of places on Earth at the time, the precise length of a degree of latitude was unresolved for around 17 centuries. In the middle ages, the system was finally fully developed and implemented with a degree being 69 miles (111 km) and with coordinates being written in degrees with the symbol °. Minutes and seconds are written with ', and '', respectively. Measuring Latitude Today, latitude is still measured in degrees, minutes and seconds. A degree of latitude is still around 69 miles (111 km) while a minute is approximately 1.15 miles (1.85 km). A second of latitude is just over 100 feet (30 m). Paris, France for example, has a coordinate of 48°51'24''N. The 48° indicates that it lies near the 48th parallel while the minutes and seconds indicate just how close it is to that line. The N shows that it is north of the equator. In addition to degrees, minutes and seconds, latitude can also be measured using decimal degrees . Paris' location in this format looks like, 48.856°. Both formats are correct, although degrees, minutes and seconds is the most common format for latitude. Both however, can be converted between each other and allow people to locate places on Earth to within inches. One nautical mile , a mile type used by sailors and navigators in the shipping and aviation industries, represents one minute of latitude. Parallels of latitude are approximately 60 nautical (nm) apart. Finally, areas described as having low latitude are those with lower coordinates or are closer to the equator while those with high latitudes have high coordinates and are far. For example, the Arctic Circle, which has a high latitude is at 66°32'N. Bogota, Columb |
June 18, 1812 saw the start of the War of 1812 when the US Congress declared war on who? | War of 1812 begins - Jun 18, 1812 - HISTORY.com War of 1812 begins Publisher A+E Networks The day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in voting to declare war against Great Britain, President James Madison signs the declaration into law–and the War of 1812 begins. The American war declaration, opposed by a sizable minority in Congress, had been called in response to the British economic blockade of France, the induction of American seaman into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of hostile Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. A faction of Congress known as the “War Hawks” had been advocating war with Britain for several years and had not hidden their hopes that a U.S. invasion of Canada might result in significant territorial land gains for the United States. In the months after President Madison proclaimed the state of war to be in effect, American forces launched a three-point invasion of Canada, all of which were decisively unsuccessful. In 1814, with Napoleon Bonaparte’s French Empire collapsing, the British were able to allocate more military resources to the American war, and Washington, D.C., fell to the British in August. In Washington, British troops burned the White House, the Capitol, and other buildings in retaliation for the earlier burning of government buildings in Canada by U.S. soldiers. In September, the tide of the war turned when Thomas Macdonough’s American naval force won a decisive victory at the Battle of Plattsburg Bay on Lake Champlain. The invading British army was forced to retreat back into Canada. The American victory on Lake Champlain led to the conclusion of U.S.-British peace negotiations in Belgium, and on December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, formally ending the War of 1812. By the terms of the agreement, all conquered territory was to be returned, and a commission would be established to settle the boundary of the United States and Canada. British forces assailing the Gulf Coast were not informed of the treaty in time, and on January 8, 1815, the U.S. forces under Andrew Jackson achieved the greatest American victory of the war at the Battle of New Orleans. The American public heard of Jackson’s victory and the Treaty of Ghent at approximately the same time, fostering a greater sentiment of self-confidence and shared identity throughout the young republic. Related Videos |
In Greek mythology, what is the name of the multi-headed monster slain by Heracles as his second labor? | Hercules' Second Labor: the Lernean Hydra The Lernean Hydra The second labor of Hercules was to kill the Lernean Hydra. From the murky waters of the swamps near a place called Lerna, the hydra would rise up and terrorize the countryside. A monstrous serpent with nine heads, the hydra attacked with poisonous venom. Nor was this beast easy prey, for one of the nine heads was immortal and therefore indestructible. Lerna Aerial view of site and bay, from E Photograph by Raymond V. Schoder, S.J., courtesy of Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers Hercules set off to hunt the nine-headed menace, but he did not go alone. His trusty nephew, Iolaus, was by his side. Iolaus, who shared many adventures with Hercules, accompanied him on many of the twelve labors. Legend has it that Iolaus won a victory in chariot racing at the Olympics and he is often depicted as Hercules' charioteer. So, the pair drove to Lerna and by the springs of Amymone, they discovered the lair of the loathsome hydra. Munich 1416, Attic black figure amphora, ca. 510-500 B.C. Side A: scene at left, Hercules and Iolaos in chariot Photograph copyright Staatl. Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, München First, Hercules lured the coily creature from the safety of its den by shooting flaming arrows at it. Once the hydra emerged, Hercules seized it. The monster was not so easily overcome, though, for it wound one of its coils around Hercules' foot and made it impossible for the hero to escape. With his club, Hercules attacked the many heads of the hydra, but as soon as he smashed one head, two more would burst forth in its place! To make matters worse, the hydra had a friend of its own: a huge crab began biting the trapped foot of Hercules. Quickly disposing of this nuisance, most likely with a swift bash of his club, Hercules called on Iolaus to help him out of this tricky situation. Each time Hercules bashed one of the hydra's heads, Iolaus held a torch to the headless tendons of the neck. The flames prevented the growth of replacement heads, and finally, Hercules had the better of the beast. Once he had removed and destroyed the eight mortal heads, Hercules chopped off the ninth, immortal head. This he buried at the side of the road leading from Lerna to Elaeus, and for good measure, he covered it with a heavy rock. As for the rest of the hapless hydra, Hercules slit open the corpse and dipped his arrows in the venomous blood. Malibu 83.AE.346, Caeretan hydria, c. 525 B.C. Main panel: Hercules slaying the Lernean hydra Collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, California Eurystheus was not impressed with Hercules' feat, however. He said that since Iolaus had helped his uncle, this labor should not count as one of the ten. This technicality didn't seem to matter much to anyone else: the ancient authors still give Hercules all of the credit. Even so, Pausanias did not think that this labor was as fantastic as the myths made it out to be: to him, the fearsome hydra was just, well, a big water snake. At the source of the Amymone grows a plane tree, beneath which, they say, the hydra (water-snake) grew. I am ready to believe that this beast was superior in size to other water-snakes, and that its poison had something in it so deadly that Heracles treated the points of his arrows with its gall. It had, however, in my opinion, one head, and not several. It was Peisander of Camirus who, in order that the beast might appear more frightful and his poetry might be more remarkable, represented the hydra with its many heads. Pausanias, Description of Greece, 2.37.4 (lmc) |
Grammy award-winning musician Yo-Yo Ma is famous for his virtuosity on what instrument? | Jake Shimabukuro Biography - ARTISTdirect Music N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Jake Shimabukuro Biography Though many still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is becoming recognized as one of the world's top ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) musicians. His latest release, My Life (Hitchhike Records 1108) is an EP that features six brand-new ukulele arrangements of Jake's favorite tunes by Sarah McLachlan, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Cyndi Lauper, wrapped around the classic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". On this heartfelt and beautiful recording, Jake respects the originals while integrating his own soulful, one-of-a-kind interpretations. This follows in the footsteps of Jake's smash hit full-length CD Gently Weeps (2006), which has sold 100,000 copies worldwide. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential". His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than only the traditional Hawaiian music many associate it with. At just four years of age, Jake's mother gave him his first ukulele lesson. "When I played my first chord I was hooked", says Jake, " I fell in love with the instrument". That love grew into a deep passion to create and innovate. Experimenting with various techniques allows Jake to create sounds never thought possible on the tiny four-string, two-octave instrument. A true showman, his performance captivates audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, electrifying high-energy grooves and smooth, melodic ballads. His covers of tunes by The Beatles and Led Zeppelin are interpretations that have dazzled and delighted audiences worldwide. From a modest beginning performing at a local Honolulu cafe, Jake has gone on to play renowned venues such as the House of Blues and The Knitting Factory (Los Angeles); The Birchmere (Alexandria, VA); Tipitina's (New Orleans); Joe's Pub, Highline Ballroom, and B.B. King's Nightclub (NYC); The Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle); The Fuji Rock Festival (Japan); The Music Is Good Medicine Tour covering thirty-two shows (Japan), and many others. Occasional tours with Jimmy Buffett have broadened Jake's experience, regularly exposing his virtuosity and amazing stage presence to crowds of up to 50,000. Speaking of large audiences, Jake has also performed on national television shows such as NBC's The Late Show with Conan O'Brien (twice) and Last Call With Carson Daly, as well as featured on NPR's Morning Edition, Public Radio International's The World, and The Bob Edwards Show on XM Satellite Radio. Selection as the spokesman - three years in a row - for Hawaii Tourism Japan's (HTJ) campaign to market Hawaii to Japan, as well as his frequent tours of the island nation, have made Jake Shimabukuro a household name in Japan. "Rainbow," a track from Walking Down Rainhill, was selected as HTJ's theme song as well as the official Honolulu Marathon theme song in 2004. In 2006, the Gently Weeps track "Beyond the Break" was selected as the Marathon's theme song and was played as Jake crossed the finish line upon completion of his first marathon run. Jake's musical accomplishments are well known throughout the Hawaiian Islands and Japan, though he is perhaps known equally as well for his outgoing personality and warm heart. In his spare time Jake often visits schools to talk with and play music for the children of Hawaii, hopefully inspiring thousands to put their energy into learning about and playing music. Jake's collaborations and special projects are varied. He's toured with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones (2002, 2005, 2006) and recorded on the band's Little Worlds (2003) album. He recently collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma for a single track on the Grammy-Award winning cellist's album Song's of Joy & Peace (2008). Also joining Jake in the recording studio was renowned pop singer Cyndi |
According to the moral of the Aesop fable The Milkmaid and The Pail, what should you never count before they're hatched? | aesop's fables aesop's fables Aesop's Fables - stories and analogies for training and communications Aesop's Fables date from the 6th century BC. Aesop was supposedly a Phrygian slave, and met his end when thrown over a cliff at Delphi for being ugly and deformed. Whatever the story of Aesop, the fables that bear his name (Aesop collected the fables, he didn't write them) contain timeless lessons. Aesop's Fables also gave rise to and reflect many of today's expressions and cliches. Aesop's Fables total more than 300. Here are the best of Aesop's Fables. the belly and the members (also known as quarrel between the body parts) One day the various parts (Aesop says 'members') of the human body, including the brain, arms, legs, eyes, feet, hands, lungs, etc., got together to discuss the body's belly and what they thought about its contribution to the group efforts on behalf of the body. The body parts were all unhappy and resentful for various reasons, and chose to target their collective anxieties at the belly, in a rather bullying way. The unhappy body parts decided that the belly was not doing enough towards maintaining the body's operations, and accused the belly of spending its time lazily consuming food and allowing other members to do all the work. "We have decided that we will no longer do what we need to do in order to feed you," they said to the belly, "Because you do nothing to help us, and you are lazy and unproductive." And they stopped feeding the belly. The belly soon starved. But then so did the body and all of its parts starve too. The unhappy body parts now realized - too late unfortunately to save themselves and the body - that although the belly seemed to be doing nothing, it had in fact been fulfilling a vital function necessary for the wellbeing of the body and all of its parts. Moral: Often group efforts include certain members whose contributions may seem inconsequential or less valuable than others, and whose behaviors may seem different and less worthy than other louder more obvious contributors, but it is not generally such a simple matter. Group dynamics are complex, and it is easy to misinterpret and undervalue other members' efforts when we do not understand the entire situation, and particularly when we do not understand how individual members might be crucial to overall teamwork and results. When we target and victimize group members we weaken the group, and all of its members. the dog in a manger (if you don't need it, don't keep it from others who do) A dog was lying in a manger of hay which had been provided for the cattle's to eat, but when they approached he angrily growled and prevented them from getting near, to which they remarked, "He doesn't need it himself yet he won't let us have it, the selfish beast." mercury and the woodman (honesty is the best policy) A woodman lost his axe into the river when it glanced off a tree |
In drafting (and elementary school math), you would use a compass to draw what geometric shape? | Geometry Geometry Geometry is all about shapes and their properties. If you like playing with objects, or like drawing, then geometry is for you! Geometry can be divided into: Plane Geometry is about flat shapes like lines, circles and triangles ... shapes that can be drawn on a piece of paper Solid Geometry is about three dimensional objects like cubes, prisms, cylinders and spheres. Hint: Try drawing some of the shapes and angles as you learn ... it helps. Point, Line, Plane and Solid A Point has no dimensions, only position A Line is one-dimensional A Plane is two dimensional (2D) A Solid is three-dimensional (3D) Why? Why do we do Geometry? To discover patterns, find areas, volumes, lengths and angles, and better understand the world around us. Plane Geometry Plane Geometry is all about shapes on a flat surface (like on an endless piece of paper). |
Also known as mother's ruin, which alcoholic drink is distilled from juniper berries? | Gin - Drinkstuff Blog Drinkstuff Blog Admin Gin Gin (also known as Mother’s Ruin) is a spirit made from the distillation of ethyl alcohol and juniper berries. Different varieties of gin include Old Tom gin (made with a neutral grain spirit and flavoured with botanicals and sugar syrup), Plymouth gin (similar to London dry gin with a more intense fragrance and fuller bodied flavour), London dry gin (made with botanicals distilled into the gin for a dry, light and aromatic drink) and Holland gin (distilled from malted grain mash for a high aromatic and intense juniper flavour). Dry gin is commonly used in long drinks and cocktails such as martinis and Tom Collins. |
What is the name of the cooking technique where vegetables are cut into narrow fine sticks? | Julienne: A French vegetable cutting technique Julienne To Julienne a vegetable means to cut it into small, thin pieces the size of matchsticks. If the vegetable is to be cooked, a julienne cut allows for a vegetable to cook rapidly and evenly, and integrate well into a mix of other ingredients, for instance in a sauce. If the vegetable is being served raw, a julienne cut allows the cook to make a fine, delicate garnish for salads or as an ingredient in something like a salade chinoise, etc. The technique is used on firm vegetables such as potato, celery, carrot, peppers, turnips, parsnips, etc. Onion is too difficult to julienne owing to its layers, and soft vegetables such as tomatoes can be done, but are difficult. Items such as citrus peel can also be julienned. A Julienne cut ends up with vegetable pieces about 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm square and 5 cm long (1/16th inch square x 2 inches.) To do this, the first step is to peel and wash the vegetable, then regularize its shape into a rectangle or square by topping and tailing it and squaring off the sides. Then cut it into 5 cm (2 inch) long pieces, then cut each of those pieces into 1.5 mm (1/16th inch) thick slices. Stack those slices, then cut them lengthwise into 1.5 mm (1/16th inch) wide sticks. Note: Some chefs call the above measurements a "fine julienne", and define a "regular julienne" as being 3 mm x 3mm (1/8th inch x 1/8th inch.) Most, though, reserve that 3 mm x 3 mm dimension for the term "allumette." That being said, preference for exact size will vary from teacher to teacher and chef to chef. A julienne cut can also be achieved with a mandoline. Cooking Tips Vegetable pieces leftover from the cut (i.e. the parts that you topped and tailed and squared away) can be used in soups or stocks, etc. The peelings can be used as stock. Chopping Techniques |
“Don’t one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” was the order General Prescott gave to his men at the beginning of what moderately famous Revolutionary War battle? | Whites of Their Eyes | Teachinghistory.org Whites of Their Eyes Who said, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?" Answer It seems that many military officers have uttered this famous directive, or variations of it. It was a practical command for 18th-century armies, considering the inaccuracy of smooth-bore muskets and the risk of ammunition shortages. Similar commands are attributed to such military legends as British General James Wolfe during the French and Indian War and Prussian soldiers during the time of Frederick the Great, among others. However, the phrase is usually associated with the Battle of Bunker Hill early in the American Revolution. Historians have not settled the debate over exactly which American officer gave the order. Historians have not settled the debate over exactly which American officer gave the order. In May of 1775, British General Thomas Gage planned to occupy Dorchester Heights, part of a peninsula that was of strategic importance to holding and defending Boston. General Artemus Ward, commander of Patriot forces around Boston, placed Colonel William Prescott in charge of defending the peninsula from the British. Prescott and his forces dug in on Breed’s Hill, next to Bunker Hill, to build a fortification. British forces in the harbor opened fire on the men, but Prescott managed to convince the troops to continue working on the fortification by deliberately exposing himself to the fire from the British ship. Brigadier Israel Putnam also risked his life to travel between the Bunker and Breed Hills into Cambridge to demand reinforcements and additional equipment. The American troops on the peninsula were short on powder and lead, so they had to conserve their ammunition. When the British infantry attacked, Patriot commanders Brigadier General John Stark, Thomas Knowlton, Prescott, and Putnam all ordered their men to keep silent. Just before the battle commenced, according to eyewitnesses, one of the commanders ordered their men not to fire “until you see the whites of their eyes.” Some reported that Prescott gave the order, but others remembered Putnam or Stark uttering these famous words. It is also possible that Prescott, commander of the forces on Bunker and Breed Hills gave the order and others repeated it. We will probably never know. After a bloody battle, the Americans ran out of ammunition and were forced to retreat from the peninsula. However, the American militia’s valor earned them considerable respect, and Bunker Hill proved to the British that the Patriots were serious. Although they were the victors, the British sustained many more casualties (226 dead, 828 injured) than the Americans (140 killed, 271 wounded). General Gage compared Patriot soldiers’ behavior to his perception of colonists’ conduct during the French and Indian War, observing that the Americans showed “a Spirit and Conduct against us, they never shewed against the French.” The Battle of Bunker Hill put the British on notice that they might be fighting a long war. For more information Ketchum, Richard M. The Battle of Bunker Hill. New York: Doubleday & Co., 1962. Shy, John. A People Numerous and Armed: Reflections on the Military Struggle for American Independence. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1976. Bibliography Fleming, Thomas. Now We Are Enemies: The Story of Bunker Hill. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1960. Middlekauf, Robert. The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789. New York & Oxford: Oxford UP, 1982. Nelson, James L. With Fire and Sword: The Battle of Bunker Hill and the Beginning of the American Revolution. New York: Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press, 2011. |
Who is the spokescat for 9 Lives cat food? | About Us | 9Lives® Cat Food 9Lives® Cat Food Morris The Cat From rescue cat to advertising icon In a first-of-its-kind exhibition in Chicago, the Museum of Broadcast Communications presents "A Salute to Advertising's Greatest Icons." 9 Lives' Morris the Cat is honored to be featured in the exhibition amongst other iconic characters closely tied to their brands. Learn more about Morris' journey below. In 1968, Bob Martwick, an animal talent scout discovered an orange tabby with quite the charming personality at the Humane Society in Hinsdale, IL. Morris was so charming at his audition that the art director exclaimed, "He's the Clark Gable of cats." He became the official 9Lives spokescat and one of the most famous cats in the world, starring in over 50 commercials, and appearing in a film with Burt Reynolds. Despite his fame, Morris has always had a social conscience. He has visited countless schools to promote kindness to animals. In 2006, he launched Morris' Million Cat Rescue® to save those animals in need of a forever home. Morris has never forgotten his humble beginnings as a rescue cat. He and 9Lives® cat food continue to bring great taste and balanced nutrition to cats around the world. And Morris will not rest until every cat finds a home. 9Lives® 9Lives® brand celebrates and champions all cats. Our delicious & nutritious cat food was first introduced in 1959 and is among the best-selling brands of cat food in the United States*. 9Lives is dedicated to the health and happiness of cats everywhere. Why? Because 9Lives believes your cat deserves to live well. *Nielsen data 12 months ending March 21, 2015 |
Leghorn, Buff Orpington and Plymouth Rock are all breeds of what? | Orpington For Sale | Chickens | Breed Information | Omlet Earn $1 - Upload your photo Orpington For Sale Please note: All chickens listed here are for collection only. They cannot be delivered by the seller or by Omlet. The seller will send you their contact details to arrange payment and collection. Sorry, there are currently no Orpington listed for Sale Latest Reviews For Orpington (5 of 58) 5 Stars: - Amy, 6 February 2015 I was given two Buff Orpington females as a wedding present last year. I absolutely love them! They are very friendly, they keep very clean and tidy, they don't mess up my garden and they lay quite small eggs but very regularly. They are the perfect hen to get if you have a low fence too! Looking forward to getting some more! :) A beautiful chicken, very docile and friendly! - Connie, 27 December 2014 when I went chicken-shopping, I was just browsing when I came across these beautiful birds, they were calm and docile and just super friendly! I picked one up and I fell in love with her, get Orpingtons, they are beautiful, pretty chickens, with just such a peaceful, nice characters, I highly recommend the buff Orpington!! These are the best chickens ever! - Sms, I have a buff orpington and she is soooooo smart! Great layer and so friendly Great birds!!! - Fliss, 9 September 2014 Chocolate Orpington Bantams I have 2 of these lovely hens and they both lay dark brown eggs. They love being handled and you can easily feed them from your hand. I have had 1 of them go broody but she quickly got over that as she began to understand they wouldn’t hatch! Highly recommended birds!!! Prachtige kippen! - Nikki, 10 April 2014 Wij hebben onze Orpington kippen nu een half jaar en het zijn fantastische beestjes! We hadden al even in ons hoofd om kippen te nemen voor de gezelligheid. Uiteindelijk kregen we vijf jonge orpington hennen en een haan. Ze zijn geweldig om te houden. Ze worden wel aardig groot, maar ze zier er ook heel mooi uit. Ze hebben wel veel ruimte nodig en als je ze op een grasland laat lopen, wat in ons geval zo is, blijft er vrijwel niets over van het gras. Ze kunnen heel mak worden en worden ook snel broeds. De haan heeft een mooie, lage kraai en niet zo schel. Ze zijn altijd enthousiast als je ze komt opzoeken! Zeker een aanrader! |
First introduced commercially by Wham-O in 1957, what toy, which consistently makes the list of top toys ever, consists of a plastic ring 28 inches or 40 inches in diameter? | Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing Facts 100 amazing & unknown facts! # Our eyes remain the same size from birth onward, but our nose and ears never stop growing. # The Barbie doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. # The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. # Ants never sleep! # When the moon is directly overhead, you will weigh slightly less. # Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, never called his wife or mother because they were both deaf. # An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. # “I Am” is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. # Babies are born without knee caps – actually, they’re made of cartilage and the bone hardens between the ages of 2 and 6 years. # Happy Birthday (the song) is copyrighted. # Butterflies taste with their feet. # A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. # It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. # Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors. # Minus 40 degrees Celsius is exactly the same as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. # No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple. # Shakespeare invented the words “assassination” and “bump.” # Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand. # Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump. # The names of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with. # The sentence, “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter in the English language. # The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes. # The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. # The word “lethologica” describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want. # Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from the blowing desert sand. # TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters on only one row of the keyboard. # You can’t kill yourself by holding your breath. # Money isn’t made out of paper. It’s made out of cotton. # Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself. # The dot over the letter “i” is called a tittle. # A duck’s quack doesn’t echo. No one knows why! # The “spot” on the 7-Up comes from its inventor who had red eyes – he was an albino. ’7′ was because the original containers were 7 ounces and ‘UP’ indicated the direction of the bubbles. # Chocolate can kill dogs, as it contains theobromine, which affects their heart and nervous system. # Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster. # There are only two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: “abstemious” and “facetious.” # If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death. # Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to slow film down so you could see his moves. # The original name for butterfly was flutterby. # By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you cannot sink into quicksand. # Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right or left handed. # Charlie Chaplin once won the third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest. # Sherlock Holmes NEVER said “Elementary, my dear Watson”. # The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries. # Bats always turn left when exiting a cave. # The shortest English word that contains the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F is “feedback.” # All Polar bears are left-handed. # In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. # “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt.” # Almonds are a member of the peach family, and apples belong to the rose family. # Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. # The only 15 letter word |
One of the few states where the capital is also its largest city, what is the seat of government for West Virginia? | Map of West Virginia, West Virginia Map, WV Map West Virginia Latitude and Longitude Map About West Virginia Located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States, West Virginia is the 41st largest state in the country in terms of area. Comprising a population of 1,844,128 as of 2015, West Virginia is the 38th most populous state in the country. Charleston is the capital as well as the largest city of West Virginia. Comprising 55 counties, West Virginia is also referred to by its nickname of Mountain State. History of West Virginia Between the years 1607 and 1776, West Virginia formed a part of the British Virginia Colony. Following the American Revolution, it became the western part of the state of Virginia, which it remained till 1863. With the outbreak of the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, people of Virginia voted to secede from the Union. However, the people of the western part of Virginia, which was mountainous and rugged, were opposed to the idea of secession. In support of the Union, they formed their own state and it came to be known as West Virginia. On June 20, 1863, the new state of West Virginia was granted statehood by the Congress. A major coal producing state, West Virginia supplies are 15 percent of the coal of the United States. Geography of West Virginia West Virginia covers and area of 24,229.76 square miles. The state shares its borders with Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. West Virginia is largely a mountainous state. With a height of 4,863 feet, Spruce Knob is the highest point in the state. West Virginia has a humid subtropical climate. Other than Spruce Knob, prominent mountains in the state are Spruce Mountain, Mount Porte Crayon, Bald Knob, White Top, among others. Popular rivers in the state are New River, Ohio River, Shenandoah River, Tug Fork, Wheeling Creek, to name a few. Travel Destinations in West Virginia West Virginia is dotted with numerous attractions. Seneca Caverns are believed to have been used by the Seneca people for shelter in the early 1400s. Blackwater Falls State Park owes its name to the dark waters of the Blackwater River. Relive the golden age of steam at the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Some other popular attractions are West Virginia State Museum at the Culture Center, West Virginia State Capitol, Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia Penitentiary, and Snowshoe to name a few. Transportation in West Virginia The major airport of West Virginia is the Yeager Airport located in Charleston. Two routes of Amtrak pass through West Virginia and these are the Cardinal route, which plies between New York and Chicago, and the Capitol Limited, between Washington D.C. And Chicago. Bus service is provided by Greyhound. The main interstates in West Virginia are I-64, I-77, and I-79. Education in West Virginia Some popular colleges and universities in West Virginia are West Virginia University, West Virginia State University, West Liberty University, University of Charleston, Shepherd University, and Salem International University, to name a few. Interesting Facts About West Virginia West Virginia holds the distinction of being the only state of the country to have separated from a Confederate state during the American Civil War. It separated from Virginia. In 2010, Forbes ranked Morgantown as the 10th best small city in the nation to conduct business. West Virginia is a top producer of coal. WBGB25082014 |
June 23, 1941 saw the German army launch Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of what state? | Operation Barbarossa | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Moscow Operation Barbarossa (German: Fall Barbarossa, literally "Case Barbarossa"), beginning 22 June 1941, was the code name for Germany 's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II . [16] [17] Over the course of the operation, about four million soldiers of the Axis powers invaded the USSR along a 2,900 km (1,800 mi) front, [1] [3] [18] the largest invasion in the history of warfare. In addition to troops, Barbarossa initially used 600,000 motor vehicles and 625,000 horses. [19] The ambitious operation was driven by Adolf Hitler 's persistent desire to conquer the Soviet territories as embodied in Generalplan Ost . It marked the beginning of the pivotal phase in deciding the victors of the war. The German invasion of the Soviet Union caused a high rate of fatalities: 95 percent of all German Army casualties that occurred from 1941 to 1944, and 65 percent of all Allied military casualties from the entire war.[ citation needed ] Operation Barbarossa was named after Frederick Barbarossa , the medieval Holy Roman Emperor. The invasion was authorized by Hitler on 18 December 1940 ( Directive No. 21 ) for a start date of 15 May 1941, but this would not be met, and instead the invasion began on 22 June 1941. Tactically, the Germans won resounding victories and occupied some of the most important economic areas of the Soviet Union, mainly in Ukraine. [20] Despite these successes, the German offensive stalled on the outskirts of Moscow and was then pushed back by a Soviet counter offensive without having taken the city. The Germans could never again mount a simultaneous offensive along the entire strategic Soviet–German front . [21] The Red Army repelled the Wehrmacht 's strongest blow, and forced an unprepared Germany into a war of attrition with the largest nation on Earth. Operation Barbarossa's failure led to Hitler's demands for further operations inside the USSR, all of which eventually failed, such as continuing the Siege of Leningrad , [22] [23] Operation Nordlicht , and Operation Blue , among other battles on occupied Soviet territory. [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] Operation Barbarossa was the largest military operation in world history in both manpower and casualties. [29] Its failure was a turning point in the Third Reich 's fortunes. Most importantly, Operation Barbarossa opened up the Eastern Front , to which more forces were committed than in any other theater of war in world history. Regions covered by the operation became the site of some of the largest battles, deadliest atrocities, highest casualties, and most horrific conditions for Soviets and Germans alike—all of which influenced the course of both World War II and 20th-century history. The German forces captured over three million Soviet prisoners of war in 1941, [13] who were not granted the protection stipulated in the Geneva Conventions . [30] Most of them never returned alive . [31] Germany deliberately starved the prisoners to death as part of its " Hunger Plan ", i.e., the program to reduce the Eastern European population. [32] Contents Edit As early as 1925, Hitler suggested in Mein Kampf that he would invade the Soviet Union , asserting that the German people needed Lebensraum ("living space", i.e., land and raw materials) and that these should be sought in the East. Nazism viewed the Soviet Union (and all of Eastern Europe) as populated by " Untermensch " Slavs, ruled by " Jewish Bolshevik " masters. [33] [34] Mein Kampf said Germany's destiny was to turn "to the East" as it did "six hundred years ago" and "the end of the Jewish domination in Russia will also be the end of Russia as a State." [35] Thereafter, Hitler spoke of an inescapable battle against "pan-Slav ideals", in which victory would lead to "permanent mastery of the world", although he also said they would "walk part of the road with the Russians, if that will help us". [36] Accordingly, it was stated Nazi policy to kill, deport, or enslave the majority of Russian and other Slavic populations and repopulate the land with |
A member of the horseradish family, wasabi is made from which part of the wasabi plant? Roots, Leaves, or Stems? | All About Real Fresh Wasabi - Steamy Kitchen Recipes All About Real Fresh Wasabi posted by Jaden on April 21, 2011 Do you enjoy wasabi with your sushi? If you dine at sushi restaurants here in the U.S., chances are the green paste served is not real fresh wasabi, but rather regular horseradish with green food coloring. Today’s guest post is from my friend Tim Mar, owner of an online foods store, Chef Shop based in Seattle, Washington. They feature and support the small family owned, artisan producers that make amazing products like Amabito No Moshio – ancient sea salt from Japan. Tim sells fresh wasabi grown by family farmers Brian, Laurencia and daughter Aleena. The crops are grown in three locations in North America, whose exact locations are kept a secret because U.S. grown wasabi is incredibly rare and valuable. There is such a high failure rate in wasabi farming that Brian must keep his location and harvest schedules confidential. Enjoy the article below! ~Jaden Fresh Wasabi Giveaway Want to try fresh wasabi? I’m giving away a nice little gift of fresh wasabi to one lucky winner! What is Fresh Wasabi? by Tim Mar Ever wonder why Wasabi, that fiery green paste and indispensable sushi accompaniment, tastes so much like horseradish? Here’s why: because it IS horseradish. Although we’ve learned to call it Wasabi, what we’re served in sushi restaurants in North America – and largely in Japan, too – is nearly always a mixture of horseradish and green coloring, with perhaps a little dry mustard, with possibly a very little bit of real Wasabi added in. Why not offer the real deal? Because real wasabi, Wasabia japonica, is very rare. Even in its native Japan, demand constantly outstrips supply, and it’s expensive to import and notoriously tricky to grow. It is a rare find and an unmatched taste experience. And here it is… The Secret Wasabi Grotto It’s a chilly, gray morning in May here in the Pacific Northwest, and I’m peering through dark-colored shade tarp walls into a long greenhouse. Inside, a thick, lush carpet of wasabi plants extend from one end to the other, almost ready to be harvested. There’s barely room to pick a pathway through the sea of green. We are here to talk with Wasabi Meister, Brian, his wife, Laurencia, and their 10-year-old daughter, Aleena, who met us at one of their prime wasabi-growing sites. As Aleena leads us into the greenhouse, the rich, heavy, green smell of the damp plants envelops us. We watch as Brian selects a big, bushy plant that’s ready for harvest, after years of growing. Loosening it from the ground with a hoe he pulls it up, leaves, roots and all, and carries it outside to a cleaning and prep station conveniently set up right outside the greenhouse. After a brisk washing in lots of cold water, Brian deftly trims away the leaves (which he saves; they’re edible too – and delicious!), cuts off the roots, and holds out a knobby, 3-inch-long, greenish, root-like object: the coveted wasabi rhizome. The rhizome, which is a root-like stem that grows above ground, is the part of the plant that’s grated to make wasabi as we know it – that is, wasabi as we’re used to seeing it but not tasting it! Aleena, their daughter, proudly does the honors of grating the wasabi. Traditionally a sharkskin grater is used and is still considered optimal, but ceramic works well, too. (We’ve also found that A MICROPLANE zester will work for some applications, although it does not mash the rhizome, which is ideal.) In a minute, Aleena amasses a little pile of grated wasabi, a lovely, light shade of green. (It really is green; the color comes from chlorophyll, since despite its root-like appearance, the rhizome grows above ground.) She pushes the shavings into a neat little pile, and then we let them rest for one to two minutes. This allows the wasabi’s flavor to develop; the flavor-producing compounds react following grating and exposure to the air. They’re extremely volatile, though – meaning that fresh wasabi loses its pungency and hot flavor in about 20 minutes. It must be eaten freshly grated! Finally, on the |
According to legend, Cleopatra committed suicide by holding what to her breast? | Queen Cleopatra VII - Last Pharaoh of Egypt From Plutarch's Life of Mark Antony She may not have been an Egyptian, but she was Egypt's queen, ruling on her own rather than in the name of her husband. Her relationships with the leaders of Rome led to scandals. Her death continues to inspire playwrights, movie producers, and romantics. She was . . . Cleopatra. Cleopatra came to power in Egypt at the age of 17. She reigned from 51-30 B.C. As a Ptolemy, Cleopatra was Macedonian, but even though her ancestry was Macedonian, she was still an Egyptian queen and worshipped as a god. continue reading below our video Profile of Cleopatra Egyptian Women Since Cleopatra was legally obliged to have either a brother or son for her consort, she married brother Ptolemy XIII when he was 12. "However she soon dropped his name from any official documents regardless of the Ptolemaic insistence that the male presence be first among co-rulers. She also had her own portrait and name on coins of that time, ignoring her brother's." How did Queen Cleopatra get away with such high-handed actions? Perhaps because Egyptian women were uniquely accepted as capable of holding office and handling affairs. "Despite the many rights of women, Egypt was not an egalitarian society. There were many class-based distinctions. Women did not inherit equally with men and fewer were literate. Rather than legal restrictions, custom dictated that middle and upper class women usually engage in child-rearing and home-based activities." (http://www.library.nwu.edu/class/history/B94/B94women.html) Excursus III: The Status of Women in Ancient Egyptian Society) Cleopatra Rolled in a Carpet To rid herself of brother-spouse Ptolemy XIII, who had sent her into exile, Cleopatra needed Roman support. After she supposedly enticed Caesar with the infamous gift of herself rolled up in a carpet, Ptolemy was killed. In 47 B.C., Cleopatra dutifully married the next Ptolemy brother in line, Ptolemy XIV, an 11-year old, and then went on a cruise with her lover, Caesar. "Cleopatra's union with Julius Caesar ... would have placed Egypt firmly back on the map as a world power after a period of increasing weakness, with Caesar and Cleopatra reigning as joint rulers of the classical world. With this in mind she promptly produced the necessary son and heir to launch the dynasty. Republicans in Rome thwarted this by assassinating Caesar on the steps of the Senate before he was offered a Throne. Octavian later had their son Caesarion strangled following Cleopatra's defeat and ritual suicide." Rediscovering Cleopatra, by Stuart MacWatt Also see Pharaoh , by Karen Essex -- the second part of an historical fiction biography of Cleopatra -- which brings to life the meeting between Caesar and Cleopatra and shows how and why Cleopatra managed to present herself to the Roman leader in this manner. Caesarion An outcome of the affair between Caesar and Cleopatra was a son, the soon-to-be-murdered Caesarion, whom Cleopatra set up as her co-regent (remember the rule about women ruling as pharaohs with a male) after the murder of her second brother. Mark Antony In the wake of Caesar's March 15, 44 B.C. assassination and the Civil War, Mark Antony arranged to meet Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. He fell in love with her, but married a Roman, Octavia, sister of Caesar's heir, Octavian, later known as Augustus. It was with Cleopatra, however, that Antony lived. Octavin led the Romans to believe that Mark Antony was in the process of handing over what should be theirs to the Egyptian queen. Between this potential international threat, competition over the legacy of Julius Caesar (that Octavian was heir to the estate of Julius Caesar didn't necessarily put him in charge of the Roman Empire), and the familial insult to Octavian's sister, tensions mounted in Rome. Ultimately Mark Antony divorced his Roman wife when Octavian declared war on him (and Cleopatra). Rule of Egypt Passes to Rome In the end, defeated, Antony committed suicide and Cleopatra committed suicide, according to legend, by putting an asp to her breas |
Hernando de Soto was the first European documented to have crossed what U.S. river? | Hernando de Soto - Exploration - HISTORY.com Hernando de Soto A+E Networks Introduction The 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando de Soto (c. 1496-1542) arrived in the West Indies as a young man and went on to make a fortune in the Central American slave trade. He supplied ships for Francisco Pizarro’s southward expedition and ended up accompanying Pizarro in his conquest of Peru in 1532. Seeking greater glory and riches, de Soto embarked on a major expedition in 1538 to conquer Florida for the Spanish crown. He and his men traveled nearly 4,000 miles throughout the region that would become the southeastern United States in search of riches, fighting off Native American attacks along the way. In 1541, de Soto and his men became the first Europeans to encounter the great Mississippi River and cross it; de Soto died early the next year. Google Hernando de Soto’s Early Life and Career Like many of the era’s conquistadors, Hernando de Soto was a native of the impoverished Extremadura region of southwestern Spain; he was born circa 1496 in Jerez de los Caballeros, Bajadoz province. De Soto’s family was of minor nobility and modest means, and at a very young age he developed dreams of making his fortune in the New World. Around the age of 14, de Soto left for Seville, where he got himself included on an expedition to the West Indies led by Pedro Arias Dávila in 1514. Did You Know? Hernando de Soto and his fellow Spaniards initially referred to the Mississippi River as the Rio Grande for its immense size. That habit was gradually replaced with the use of the river's Indian name, Meaot Massipi (or "Father of the Waters"). De Soto earned a fortune from Dávila’s conquest of Panama and Nicaragua, and by 1530 he was the leading slave trader and one of the richest men in Nicaragua. In 1531, he joined Francisco Pizarro on an expedition in pursuit of rumors of gold located in the region that is now northwestern Colombia, on the Pacific coast. De Soto’s Role in Conquest of Peru & Return to Spain In 1532, De Soto acted as Pizarro’s chief lieutenant in the former’s conquest of Peru Before Spanish forces defeated the Incas at Cajamarca that November, de Soto became the first European to make contact with the Inca emperor Atahualpa. When Pizarro’s men subsequently captured Atahualpa, de Soto was among the emperor’s closest contacts among the Spaniards. Pizarro’s men executed Atahualpa in 1533, though the Incas had assembled a huge ransom in gold for his release; de Soto gained a fortune when the ransom was divided. He was later named lieutenant governor of the city of Cuzco and participated in Pizarro’s founding of the new capital at Lima in 1535. In 1536, de Soto returned to Spain as one of the wealthiest conquistadors of the era. During a brief stay in his home country, he married Dávila’s daughter, Isabel de Bobadilla, and obtained a royal commission to conquer and settle the region known as La Florida (now the southeastern United States), which had been the site of earlier explorations by Juan Ponce de León and others. He also received the governorship of Cuba. De Soto’s Expedition to North America De Soto set out from Spain in April 1538, set with 10 ships and 700 men. After a stop in Cuba, the expedition landed at Tampa Bay in May 1539. They moved inland and eventually set up camp for the winter at a small Indian village near present-day Tallahassee. In the spring, De Soto led his men north, through Georgia , and west, through the Carolinas and Tennessee , guided by Indians whom they took captive along the way. With no success finding the gold they sought, the Spaniards headed back south into Alabama towards Mobile Bay, seeking to rendezvous with their ships, when they were attacked by an Indian contingent near present-day Mobile in October 1540. In the bloody battle that followed, the Spaniards killed hundreds of Indians and suffered severe casualties themselves. After a month’s rest, the ever-ambitious De Soto made the fateful decision to turn northward again and head inland in search of more treasure. In mid-1541, |
What can be a color (pinkish-orange), a marine animal, and a type of snake? | 7 Animals That Are Better Color-Changers Than Chameleons | Mental Floss 7 Animals That Are Better Color-Changers Than Chameleons Getty Images Like us on Facebook Chameleons are often described as the “quick-change artists” of the animal kingdom, rapidly altering the shade of their skins to blend into their environment. But contrary to popular opinion, these tree-dwelling lizards are actually rather poor color-changers, as you can see in the clip below, which features a Madagascarian panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis): While the creature's hue does change noticeably, the process takes several minutes and the eye-catching striped pattern on its sides remains intact—hardly the features of good camouflage. Furthermore, odds are that when you do see a chameleon change its color, it's probably trying to broadcast its mood rather than evade predators. Nevertheless, the animal kingdom is filled with amazing color-changers, several of which dramatically outdo the chameleon clan in the skill of rapid-fire camouflage. 1. The Cuttlefish (Order: Sepiida) Despite their cute-sounding name, these eccentric critters are actually cephalopods (the first of several you'll see on this list). Like many residents of their food chain, cuttlefish have to regularly switch between playing the roles of crafty predator and elusive prey. A group of specialized sacs which receive color-changing instructions directly from their brains help them to both grab a quick meal and avoid becoming one themselves. 2. The Peacock Flounder (Bothus mancus) These flat fish are deadly predators thanks in part to a series of hormones that send pigment-modifying signals to their skin cells, which take effect within seconds. However, as you can see in the video below, their disguises aren't always perfect. 3. Various Squid Species Several types of squid throughout the globe are capable of breathtaking color changes, such as this captive specimen filmed in a Turkish aquarium: Recently, it was discovered that the series of pigment cells which control the color of these tentacled hunters could be synthetically manipulated by man-made electrical charges, as seen in the magnificent footage below: 4. Various Spider Species A wide variety of eight-legged arachnids use camouflage to stalk their unsuspecting prey, including the bee-slaying white crab spider: But amidst the 43,000 species known to science, a handful have even been known to engage in sudden spats of color-change. Among these are the genera Chrysso and Cryptophora , both of which hail from Australia. 5. The Cyanea Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Using the same hue-shifting mechanism as its tentacled brethren, this inhabitant of the Indian and Pacific Oceans ups the ante by transforming the texture of its skin to match that of whatever it clings to. 6. The Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) Like a scene from John Carpenter's The Thing, these enigmatic octopuses take color change a step further still by not only revamping their pattern on a dime, but changing the very shape of their bodies to imitate a sea snake, lion fish, or piece of floating coral—to name but a few deep sea impressions the mimic octopus can convincingly pull off. 7. Golden Tortoise Beetle (Genus: Charidotella) Sometimes, romance is reason enough to inspire a change in hue. According to some entomologists , the golden tortoise beetle of eastern North America turns scarlet while copulating. Interestingly, they'll also do this to scare off predators when threatened: The bright red display makes many predators believe that the beetles are poisonous and that they should look elsewhere for sustenance. |
Known as The Show-Me State, what was the 24th state to join the union on August 10, 1821? | Missouri is the 24th State Admitted to the Union | World History Project Missouri is the 24th State Admitted to the Union On August 10, 1821, Missouri entered the Union as the twenty-fourth state. Named after the Native American people who originally inhabited the land, Missouri was acquired by the U.S. as part of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. At that time, the territory's occupants were mainly French settlers. After the War of 1812, American settlers poured into the region. In 1818, the Speaker of the House of Representatives presented the first petition of the Territory of Missouri requesting statehood. The question of Missouri's admission as a slave or free state led statesman Henry Clay to devise the Missouri Compromise of 1820, admitting Missouri as a slave state while admitting Maine as a free state, and prohibiting slavery in Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36º 30', Missouri's southern border. This resolution proved temporary. Congress passed the Compromise of 1850, a series of laws that amended the Fugitive Slave Act, abolished the slave trade in Washington, D.C., and admitted California to the Union as a free state. The Compromise of 1850 also established territorial governments in Utah and New Mexico, but left the issue of slavery in the new territories to be decided by the local residents. In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act served to abrogate the Missouri Compromise. And in 1857, as a part of the Dred Scott decision, the U.S. Supreme Court declared the compromise unconstitutional by ruling that Congress had no power to bar slavery from a territory, as it had in 1820. Four years later, the slavery debate erupted in civil war. Source: Library of Congress Added by: Aimee Lucido Originally part of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, Missouri was admitted as a slave state in 1821 as part of the Missouri Compromise. It earned the nickname "Gateway to the West" because it served as a departure point for settlers heading to the west. It was the starting point and the return destination of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. River traffic and trade along the Mississippi was integral to the state's economy. To try to control flooding, by 1860 the state had completed construction of 140 miles (230 km) of levees on the Mississippi. The state was site of the epicenter of the 1812 New Madrid earthquake, possibly the most powerful earthquake in the United States since the founding of the country. Casualties were light due to the sparse population. Originally the state's western border was a straight line, defined as the meridian passing through the Kawsmouth, the point where the Kansas River enters the Missouri River. The river has moved since this designation. This line is known as the Osage Boundary. In 1835 the Platte Purchase was added to the northwest corner of the state after purchasing the land from the native tribes, making the Missouri River the border north of the Kansas River. This addition made what was already the largest state in the Union at the time (about 66,500 square miles (172,000 km2) to Virginia's 65,000 square miles (which included West Virginia at the time) even larger. Source: Wikipedia Added by: Aimee Lucido “ I can remember as well as if it happened yesterday, one of the men spread his arms out and said, "stand back men I'll kill the rascal" and raised his gun to shoot when we heard a shout and looked up the road to see what it was and saw Judge Myers coming as fast as his horse could run, shouting as loud as he could. The man dropped his gun to his side, when Judge Myers rode up be was shaking his head and his eyes were blazing fire. He turned around in his saddle and pointed back toward town and said you men get out from here and do it…quick…All the Jayhawkers turned around and sulked off like a whipped dog.” — J. F. Smith |
What is the current name for the stadium formerly known as Qwest Field, home of the Sounders and the Seahawks? | The Seattle Times: Seahawks: Stadium's name change is official Stadium's name change is official Most e-mailed articles The stadium formerly known as Seahawks officially became Qwest Field yesterday, courtesy of an approving nod from the Washington State Public Stadium Authority. At a meeting that lasted a little under an hour inside the stadium, the PSA unanimously voted to approve Resolution 160, granting naming rights for the stadium and adjoining exhibition center to the Denver-based telecommunications company. "This was always about more than putting a name on a stadium," Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke said afterward. "This clears the last hurdle. It's now about making the partnership work." Now, after weeks of consulting and planning and debate, the manual work begins. And once it's done, fans can expect a slightly different look next season. The larger-than-life blue letters that spell "Seahawks Stadium" on the roof of the stadium will be replaced, along with all other signage under the previous name. First & Goal Inc., the company that manages the stadium and exhibition center, also will add a wall inside the stadium adorned with 338 helmets from every high-school team across the state, part of several planned community-service projects between the Seahawks and Qwest. Leiweke didn't indicate how long the projects will take to complete, but he did say when they'd start immediately. "There's a lot of work to be done now," Leiweke said. "Our first game is not that many days away, and we're counting them. Immediately after this meeting, we begin working on activation and getting ready for the season." The parties reached an agreement worth a little more than $75 million over 15 years. It starts with a $4 million payment in 2004, and payments increase by 2.8 percent annually during the first 10 years. After the 10th year, in 2014, there is one five-year option to renew and a 10 percent payment increase, followed by 2.8 percent increases in each of the last four years. Of that money, roughly 42.5 percent goes into a PSA-supervised fund for maintenance and modernization. The board clarified the maintenance portion during its meeting yesterday. It doesn't involve what the board called "routine maintenance," but does involve larger projects. The PSA approves use of the fund. Lorraine Hine, chairwoman of the board, pointed to tiles falling from the Kingdome roof as an example of a maintenance project. Money from the PSA naming rights fund could be used for repairs like those, if approved. The annual average overall payment is $5,017,807, including the annual naming rights payment of $2,132,568. "In spite of the fact that the market is not as great now for naming rights, we got a very strong deal," Hine said. "This way we can maintain the public's investment. That's our job." Indeed, the deal does compare favorably with others across the NFL, according to a 41-page evaluation by PSA consultant Dan Barrett of Barrett Sports Group. The public sector garners revenue from naming rights in seven of the 31 NFL stadiums. Only Denver's would receive more money next year (about $2.2 million) than Seattle's. The agreement also compares favorably to naming-rights agreements for Safeco Field and KeyArena. In exchange for that chunk of change, Qwest gets what marketing folks like to call "brand-name awareness." It's all about constant bombardment of the brand, from signage to television and radio broadcasts, the Web site and everything in between. Standing in a hallway outside the PSA conference room, executive director Ann Kawasaki looked a mixture of happiness and relief. She couldn't estimate how many hours her board spent on the resolution in the past month, but she nodded when asked if the process was all-consuming. "We're very pleased with the result," she said. Greg Bishop: 206-464-3191 or [email protected] Copyright © 2004 The Seattle Times Company |
The face of the Great Seal of the United States, adopted on June 20, 1782, features an eagle clutching 13 arrows in one talon, and what in the other? | The Great Seal of the United States of America Stories of American Heroes - Brought to you from the "Home of Heroes" - Pueblo, Colorado The Great Seal of the United States The American bald eagle is the most prominent feature of the Seal of the United States. Across the breast of the eagle is a shield with 13 alternating red and white stripes (the pales) representing the 13 original States. Note that the stripes alternate in opposite fashion from the stripes on our flag. On the seal the stripes begin and end with a white stripe, while on the flag the first and last stripe are red. Across the top of the shield is a blue field (chief) that unites all the stripes into one. The blue chief represents the United States Congress. In his talons the eagle grasps an olive branch representing peace, and 13 arrows representing war. These demonstrate our desire for peace but our willingness to defend with might, the Nation the Seal represents. Above the eagle are thirteen stars inside a circular design, representing a "New Constellaton", the same constellation referred to in the blue union of the of the United States Flag. In his beak the eagle grasps a flowing ribbon bearing the first MOTTO of the United States: E Pluribus Unum These Latin words are translated " Out of many, One ", reminding us that out of many States was born One new Nation. The similarities between the Great Seal and the United States Flag are no accident. Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey is generally credited with the design for our first flag, the Congress Colors of 1775. He was Chairman of the Continental Navy's Middle Department at the time the Flag Resolution was adopted on June 14, 1777 establishing the "Stars and Stripes" flag, and most historians believe that he was responsible for replacing the British Union Jack of the Congress Colors with the 13 stars of the new flag. He is also generally credited with the design for the Seal of the United States. ** (Years later Francis Hopkinson sent a petition to the Continental Admiralty Board seeking reward for his services in design of these and other early American symbols. In that letter he asked if "a Quarter Cask of the public wine will not be a proper and reasonable reward for these labours of fancy and a suitable encouragement to future exertions of a like nature." His request was denied because he was considered a "public servant", and was ineligible for payment for such services.) On July 4, 1776, our first Independence Day, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing a committee including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams to research and devise a National Motto as well a seal for their new Nation. On September 9th Congress gave that new Nation a name, calling it the "United States". During that meeting the motto "E Pluribus Unum" was generally accepted as the Nation's motto, though the official vote did not occur until later. Likewise, the adoption of a National Seal would not occur until much later. In 1782 Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, introduced this design for the new Seal of the United States. He told the members of Congress: "The colors of the pales are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness and valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice." On June 20, 1782 Congress approved the design, and the Great Seal of the United States was born. The image of the eagle within the seal became our National "Coat of Arms". Heraldic devices such as our Great Seal have been in use for centuries. Some of the earliest seals were carved into the face of a ring worn by a monarch. Official documents were quickly recognized by the impression of the king's seal in |
What revolutionary war general, whose name is now synonymous with being a traitor, offered to surrender West Point to the British in 1780? | Summary/Reviews: Benedict Arnold : Staff View Review by Choice Review Randall's book is a full-scale biography of the American Revolutionary War general, whose foiled attempt to surrender West Point to the British made his name synonymous with treason. Randall follows the well-trod path of previous Arnold biographies, such as Willard M. Wallace's Traitorous Hero: The Life and Fortunes of Benedict Arnold (1954), James T. Flexner's The Traitor and the Spy (1953), and Carl Van Doren's Secret History of the American Revolution (1941). He adds only a few small details to previous descriptions of Arnold's brilliant but conflict-ridden military career. Although Randall provides little sustained analysis, his lively description of events suggests that Arnold's treason resulted from three main causes: pecuniary greed; anger at his treatment by the Massachusetts Congress, the Continental Congress, and the Pennsylvania Council; and a deep feeling of ingratitude from and abandonment by his countrymen. Except for repeating now discredited myths about the prowess of Virginia's riflemen and the British army's ignorance of guerilla warfare, the book is well researched. Public and undergraduate libraries. -E. W. Carp, Pacific Lutheran University Copyright American Library Association, used with permission. Review by Booklist Review A figure of ignominy, Benedict Arnold here receives surprisingly sympathetic and nuanced treatment. Tracing Arnold's life from his high-spirited boyhood in Puritan Connecticut to his contentious final years in London, Randall depicts a complex and fascinating man--brave but vain, magnanimous yet avaricious, patriotic but self-interested. The reader is led not to excuse Arnold's treachery but to admire his battlefield courage before his political apostasy and to sympathize with his sense of injustice when he was repeatedly slandered by jealous Revolutionary rivals. Exploding the prevalent view that Arnold's wife was an innocent bystander during her husband's perfidy, Randall exposes Peggy Arnold as a charming but cunningly active plotter against the security of the U.S. Although the Arnolds command center stage, the narrative offers tantalizing glimpses of George Washington, John Adams, Horatio Gates, and other prominent political and military leaders. This biography deserves serious study from those interested in understanding the perilous struggles that gave birth to the nation. Bibliography; to be indexed. --Bryce Christensen From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission. Review by Publisher's Weekly Review The most notorious traitor in American history, Benedict Arnold is little remembered for his impressive military accomplishments, which are recalled in this richly detailed biography. In 1776 he stemmed the British thrust from Canada in the naval battle of Lake Champlain and a year later reversed the course of the war with the great land victory at Saratoga. The main focus of this noteworthy book, however, is the general's complex character and his reasons for offering his services to the British in 1779. Randall ( A Little Revenge ) portrays his increasing bitterness over being court-martialed for malfeasance, as well as for not being promoted although four generals beneath him were. The author, who considers that Arnold was ill-treated by the country, uncovers new material about Peggy Shippen Arnold's important role in helping her husband plan and carry out his betrayal, about the American attempt to capture him in New York after his defection, and about his bitter postwar struggle to clear his name. Illustrated. BOMC and History Book Club alternates. (Aug.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved Review by Library Journal Review An encyclopedic biography of the Revolutionary War general whose name became synonymous with treason. Randall's narrative covers Arnold's whole life, including his military heroics for the American Revolutionary War, and the often undeserved charges of misconduct leveled against Ar |
The Gregorian calendar, which was adopted by papal bull in 1582, replaced which other western calendar? | 6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar - History in the Headlines 6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar September 13, 2012 By Jennie Cohen William Hogarth’s painting “An Election Entertainment,” thought to have sparked rumors that English citizens rioted after the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. Share this: 6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar Author 6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar URL Google If you were living in England or one of the American colonies 260 years ago, this date—September 13, 1752—didn’t exist. Neither did the 10 days preceding it. Instead, you would have gone to bed on the evening of September 2 and woken up on the morning of September 14. Eleven days had been effectively skipped over as part of the parliamentary measure that implemented the Gregorian calendar, aligning Britain and its overseas possessions with the rest of Western Europe. In most of the world today, people continue to track their days, months and years using the centuries-old system, so chances are you’re intimately familiar with its workings. Still, there are a few things about the Gregorian calendar that might come as a surprise. 1. The original goal of the Gregorian calendar was to change the date of Easter. In 1582, when Pope Gregory XIII introduced his Gregorian calendar, Europe adhered to the Julian calendar, first implemented by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. Since the Roman emperor’s system miscalculated the length of the solar year by 11 minutes, the calendar had since fallen out of sync with the seasons. This concerned Gregory because it meant that Easter, traditionally observed on March 21, fell further away from the spring equinox with each passing year. 2. Leap years don’t really occur every four years in the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar included an extra day in February every four years. But Aloysus Lilius, the Italian scientist who developed the system Pope Gregory would unveil in 1582, realized that the addition of so many days made the calendar slightly too long. He devised a variation that adds leap days in years divisible by four, unless the year is also divisible by 100. If the year is also divisible by 400, a leap day is added regardless. While this formula may sound confusing, it did resolve the lag created by Caesar’s earlier scheme—almost. 3. The Gregorian calendar differs from the solar year by 26 seconds per year. Despite Lilius’ ingenious method for syncing the calendar with the seasons, his system is still off by 26 seconds. As a result, in the years since Gregory introduced his calendar in 1582, a discrepancy of several hours has arisen. By the year 4909, the Gregorian calendar will be a full day ahead of the solar year. 4. Some Protestants viewed the Gregorian calendar as a Catholic plot. Though Pope Gregory’s papal bull reforming the calendar had no power beyond the Catholic Church, Catholic countries—including Spain, Portugal and Italy—swiftly adopted the new system for their civil affairs. European Protestants, however, largely rejected the change because of its ties to the papacy, fearing it was an attempt to silence their movement. It wasn’t until 1700 that Protestant Germany switched over, and England held out until 1752. Orthodox countries clung to the Julian calendar until even later, and their national churches have never embraced Gregory’s reforms. 5. Britain’s adoption of the Gregorian calendar sparked riots and protest—maybe. According to some accounts, English citizens did not react kindly after an act of Parliament advanced the calendar overnight from September 2 to September 14, 1752. Rioters supposedly took to the streets, demanding that the government “give us our 11 days.” However, most historians now believe that these protests never occurred or were greatly exaggerated. On the other side of the Atlantic, meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin welcomed the change, writing, “It is pleasant for an old man to be able to go to bed on September 2, and not have to get up until September 14.” 6. Before the Gregorian calendar |
The world's largest single structure made by a living organism, Australia's Great Barrier Reef is located in which sea? | Great Barrier Reef-world's biggest single structure made by living organisms - YouTube Great Barrier Reef-world's biggest single structure made by living organisms 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 Nov 17, 2012 The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. CNN labeled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Queensland National Trust named it a state icon of Queensland. A large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which helps to limit the impact of human use, such as fishing and tourism. Other environmental pressures on the reef and its ecosystem include runoff, climate change accompanied by mass coral bleaching, and cyclic population outbreaks of the crown-of-thorns starfish. According to a study published on 1 October 2012 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the reef has lost more than half its coral cover since 1985. The Great Barrier Reef has long been known to and used by the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and is an important part of local groups' cultures and spirituality. The reef is a very popular destination for tourists, especially in the Whitsunday Islands and Cairns regions. Tourism is an important economic activity for the region, generating $1 billion per year. Category |
June 21, 1973, saw the US Supreme Court establish the Miller Test, which determines whether something is, or isnt, what? | US Supreme Court Decisions - FindLaw US Supreme Court Decisions JOHN GEDDES LAWRENCE and TYRON GARNER, Appellants v. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee NO. 14-99-00109-CR & NO. 14-99-00111-CR COURT OF APPEALS OF TEXAS, FOURTEENTH DISTRICT, HOUSTON March 15, 2001, Substituted Majority, Concurring, and Dissenting Opinions Filed PRIOR HISTORY: On Appeal from County Criminal Court at Law No. 10. Trial Court Cause Nos. 98-48530 and 98-48531. Harris County, Texas. Sherman A. Ross, Judge. This Opinion Substituted on Grant of Rehearing for Withdrawn Opinion of June 8, 2000. DISPOSITION: Judgment of trial court affirmed. COUNSEL: Mitchell Katine of Houston, TX, Susanne B. Goldberg of New York, NY, Ruth E. Harlow of New York, NY, for appellants. William Delmore, III of Houston, TX, for appellee. JUDGES: J. Harvey Hudson, Justice. Justices Yates, Fowler, Edelman, Wittig, Frost, and Amidei join this opinion; Justice Yates also filed a concurring opinion in which Justices Hudson, Fowler, Edelman, and Frost join; Justice Fowler also filed a concurring opinion in which Justices Yates, Edelman, Frost, and Amidei join. Justice Anderson filed a dissenting opinion in which Senior Chief Justice Murphy joins. * * Senior Chief Justice Paul C. Murphy and Former Justice Maurice Amidei sitting by assignment. Appellants, John Geddes Lawrence and Tyron Garner, were convicted of engaging in homosexual conduct. They were each assessed a fine of two hundred dollars. On appeal, appellants challenge the constitutionality of Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code, contending it offends the equal protection and privacy guarantees assured by both the state and federal constitutions. For the reasons set forth below, we find no constitutional infringement. While investigating a reported "weapons disturbance," police entered a residence where they observed appellants engaged in deviate sexual intercourse. n1 It is a Class C misdemeanor in the State of Texas for a person to engage "in deviate sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex." TEX. PEN. CODE ANN. 21.06 (Vernon 1994). However, because appellants subsequently entered pleas of nolo contendere, the facts and circumstances of the offense are not in the record. Accordingly, appellants did not challenge at trial, and do not contest on appeal, the propriety of the police conduct leading to their discovery and arrest. Thus, the narrow issue presented here is whether Section 21.06 is facially unconstitutional. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Footnotes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - n1 "Deviate sexual intercourse" is defined in Texas as "any contact between any part of the genitals of one person and the mouth or anus of another person; or . . . the penetration of the genitals or the anus of another person with an object." TEX. PEN. CODE ANN. 21.01 (Vernon 1994). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -End Footnotes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EQUAL PROTECTION In their first point of error, appellants contend Section 21.06 violates federal and state equal protection guarantees by discriminating both in regard to sexual orientation and gender. n2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Footnotes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - n2 Appellants rely upon the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and two provisions of the Texas Constitution, namely, Article I, sections 3 and 3a: No State shall make or enforce any law which shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. U.S. CONST. amend. XIV, 1. All free men, when they form a social compact, have equal rights, and no man, or set of men, is entitled to exclusive separate public emoluments, or privileges, but in consideration of public service. TEX. CONST. art. I, 3. Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because |
On June 25, 1991, Slovenia and Croatia declared their independence from what country? | Context of 'June 25, 1991: Croatia and Slovenia Declare Independence; War Between Croatia and Serbia Begins' Home » Context of 'June 25, 1991: Croatia and Slovenia Declare Independence; War Between Croatia and Serbia Begins' Context of 'June 25, 1991: Croatia and Slovenia Declare Independence; War Between Croatia and Serbia Begins' This is a scalable context timeline. It contains events related to the event June 25, 1991: Croatia and Slovenia Declare Independence; War Between Croatia and Serbia Begins . You can narrow or broaden the context of this timeline by adjusting the zoom level. The lower the scale, the more relevant the items on average will be, while the higher the scale, the less relevant the items, on average, will be. November 29-30, 1943: Yugoslav Partisans Plan Federal Yugoslavia, without Albanian Republic The Second Session of the Anti-Fascist Council of the National Liberation of Yugoslavia (AVNOJ) releases a statement saying, “The peoples of Yugoslavia… proved in the course of the joint armed struggle their firm determination to remain united within Yugoslavia” and that, while “national minorities in Yugoslavia shall be ensured all national rights,” liberated Yugoslavia will be an equal federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia, without an Albanian republic or a statement that Kosova will be able to secede if it wishes. The Yugoslav communist party’s Kosova Regional Committee subsequently acts as if it is ignorant of the AVNOJ declaration, and Albanian communist leader Enver Hoxha will later claim the CPA is never informed. June 25, 1991: Croatia and Slovenia Declare Independence; War Between Croatia and Serbia Begins The provinces of Croatia and Slovenia declare their independence from Yugoslavia. Slovenia breaks off without violence (it has no border with Serbia). However, within two days the Yugoslav army, representing Serbia, attacks Croatia and a long war between the two countries begins. This is the start of nearly a decade of conflict in the region as Yugoslavia slowly breaks apart. April 6, 1992: Bosnia Declares Independence; War between Bosnia and Serbia Begins Territory controlled around the start of the war. White represents the Bosnian Serbs while gray represents Bosnian Muslims and Croats. [Source: Time / Cowan, Castello, Glanton]Bosnia declares independence from Yugoslavia (which is now mostly made up of Serbia). The Bosnian Serbs immediately declare their own separate state, but remain closely tied to Serbia. War between Bosnia and Serbia begins immediately, adding to the existing war between Croatia and Serbia. Within days, the US recognizes the states of Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia. The European Union, which has already recognized Croatia and Slovenia, recognizes Bosnia as well. Serbia immediately gains the upper hand and within a month Serbian forces surround most of the area around the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. |
Had an eponymous show on MTV in 1999-2000; Had a short lived marriage to Drew Barrymore | Will You? Will You? Email With those lapping waves, that cool breeze and the honey-colored sunsets, it seems the beach is the ideal breeding ground for the lovebug. And this summer the nippy critters have been biting all the way from Malibu—where MTV shock-comic Tom Green popped the question to Drew Barrymore on July 8—to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. There, on July 15, Brooke Shields accepted a cushion-cut diamond ring from television writer Chris Henchy during a getaway weekend that was a surprise for the star from start to finish. “He put a lot of time and effort into planning this in the perfect way. I think even going to the airport was a surprise,” says Henchy’s friend, comedian Carol Leifer. And the pivotal moment? “He didn’t tell me what she said,” says Leifer, “other than ‘Yes!’ ” By Shields’s description, Henchy, 36, is every woman’s dream. “He actually indulges me if I ask a question like, ‘Which shoes? Which pants? Which purse?’ ” the actress, 35, told PEOPLE in ‘ February. “I’ll say, ‘How do these make my ass look?’ He’s so honest, he’ll say, ‘I think the other ones.’ ” Whatever the reason, the pair, who met while working on an NBC Christmas special in 1998, have been inseparable since Shields’s two-year marriage to tennis star Andre Agassi collapsed in April 1999. While Agassi, 29, found a new match with Steffi Graf, 31, Shields-following the suicide of her friend and Suddenly Susan costar David Strickland and the cancellation of the sitcom-found consolation with the lighthearted Henchy, who, says his agent Rob Kim, “makes her laugh a lot.” Though they started out as pals, it wasn’t long before Shields was hanging out on the set of Battery Park, the short-lived 1999 NBC sitcom that Henchy co-created, and stepping out to movie premieres with her new beau. Says friend Randal Kleiser, who directed her in The Blue Lagoon: “This was the perfect timing and the perfect guy.” So friends weren’t surprised when they heard that Henchy, now a supervising producer on Spin City, had secretly commissioned Manhattan jeweler Stephen Russell to design a ring. Which is more than Tom Green’s pals can say. In fact, some mistook news of the gross-out star’s engagement to the winsome Barrymore as just another prank. “I never know when things are real with him or not,” says Bob Maurer, a producer on The Tom Green Show. “Then I saw everything in the papers, and I was like, ‘Well, I guess it’s true.’ ” Staff at Barrymore’s production company Flower Films found out firsthand when their 25-year-old boss flashed the Tiffany ring Green had bought her around the office. “They are such free spirits,” another Tom Green producer, Wendy Prior, says of the pair, who met last November after Barrymore, a fan of the show, called to invite Green to appear in her film Charlie’s Angels. “They’re perfect for each other.” On the Angels set, where Green, 29, filmed his cameo as a boat captain early this year, “you could just tell she was attracted to him,” says a crew member. “Everybody could.” But it was during Green’s battle with testicular cancer in March that their relationship really took off. While Green was in the hospital for surgery, says Maurer, “his face lit up when she walked in the room.” No stranger to betrothal, Barrymore has been previously engaged (in 1992, to actor James Walters) and briefly married (in 1994, to bar owner Jeremy Thomas). But in Green, who aired his own operation and once conned his grandmother into licking a sex toy on TV, Barrymore may have found her match. “She has such a great sense of humor,” says her former addiction counselor Betty Wyman. “It doesn’t surprise me that she has fallen in love with a comic.” No doubt the gags have just begun. Says Green’s pal, writer Tracy Grandstaff: “I can only imagine where they’ll go for their honeymoon.” Show Full Article |
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Appearing on the big screen in July, what cartoon characters are the creation of Belgian cartoonist Peyo (Pieer Culliford), born on June 25, 1928? | Don Markstein's Toonopedia: Today in Toons Archive If this site is enjoyable or useful to you, Please contribute to its necessary financial support. Amazon.com or PayPal Wednesday, October 27, 2010 On this day in 1954 the longest-running TV show in prime-time history began. Disney land, which, despite the occasional name change or network switch, lasted 29 continuous seasons, started 56 years ago today. Tuesday, October 26, 2010 On this day in 1940 MGM released an animated short titled Gallopin' Gals. The first cartoon credited to directors Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, who soon achieved fame for their characters Tom & Jerry, came out 70 years ago today. Monday, October 25, 2010 On this day in 1896 what is often referred to as the very first newspaper comic strip, often credited with having sparked the entire comics industry, debuted. William F. Outcault's The Yellow Kid began 114 years ago today. Sunday, October 24, 2010 On this day in 1947 The House Un-American Activities Committee received testimony that Communists in the Cartoonists' Union and the League of Women Voters were trying to subvert the spirit of Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney testified before Congress 63 years ago today. Saturday, October 23, 2010 On this day in 1958 in the French-language comic book Spirou, the long-running characters Johan et Pirlouit, by Pierre "Peyo" Culliford, were walking through the woods and chanced to meet a tribe of forest-dwelling blue elves called "Les Schtroumphs", which, under various names in various languages, became an international sensation. The Smurfs, as they're called in English, were first seen 52 years ago today. Friday, October 22, 2010 On this day in 1942 the only Mouse keteer chosen by Walt Disney himself was born. Annette Funicello is 68 years old today. Happy birthday, Annette! Thursday, October 21 2010 On this day in 2005 the world lost one of its classic creators of teenage humor comic books. Bob White, who worked on Archie and Tippy Teen, but is also known for his work on Cosmo the Merry Martian and even The Fly, died five years ago today. Wednesday, October 20 2010 On this day in 1935 a newspaper comic that accomplished the feat of being a Flash Gordon imitator, while not depicting a single interplanetary adventure, started. A very minor syndicate launched Don Dixon & the Lost Empire 75 years ago today. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 On this day in 1935 a famous cartoonist signed a million-dollar contract that proved fatal. Sidney Smith, creator of The Gumps, was celebrating with Chicago Tribune Syndicate officials, so hard that on the way home, he wrapped the brand-new Rolls Royce that was included in the deal around a tree and died instantly, 75 years ago today. Monday, October 18, 2010 On this day in 1937 yet another comics property, this one intended mostly to spur armed services recruitment, took to the air. A radio show starring Don Winslow of the Navy began 73 years ago today. Sunday, October 17, 2010 On this day in 1958 the first cartoonist to create a comic strip distributed mainly on the Internet, on a reliably daily basis, was born. Bill Holbrook, creator of Kevin & Kell, who was also responsible for the newspaper comics Safe Havens and On the Fastrack, is 52 years old today. Happy birthday, Bill! Saturday, October 16, 2010 On this day in 1955 United Feature Syndicate ( Nancy, Broncho Bill ) launched a new comic strip by animation man Gene Deitch. Terr'ble Thompson, Hero of History, started 55 years ago today. Friday, October 15, 2010 On this day in 1905 one of the first Sunday newspaper comics pages hailed for its high artistic quality, rather than just providing a laugh, was launched. Little Nemo in Slumberland, by Winsor McCay, began 105 years ago today. Thursday, October 14, 2010 On this day in 1877 a pioneering female cartoonist entered our world. Grace Gebbie, who, under either her birth name or one of her married names, co-created the King Features comic The Pussycat Princess but is more famous for The Campbell Kids, was born 137 years ago today. Wednesday, October 13, 2010 On this day in 1910 one of |
Born on June 20, 1924, what fifth grade dropout went on to become the most decorated American soldier of WWII, before launching a successful movie career? | The House of Gutenberg - MOH I-M The House of Gutenberg Home Page > Autographs > Medal of Honor > MOH I-M Names starting with I-M Daniel Ken "Dan" Inouye (pronounced /ɨˈnoʊweɪ/; September 7, 1924 – December 17, 2012) was a Medal of Honor recipient and a United States Senator from Hawaii, a member of the Democratic Party, and the President pro tempore of the United States Senate from 2010 until his death in 2012, making him the highest-ranking Asian American politician in U.S. history. Inouye was the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations. A senator since 1963, Inouye was the most senior U.S. senator at the time of his death. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Senator in history after Robert Byrd. Inouye continuously represented Hawaii in the U.S. Congress since it achieved statehood in 1959 until the time of his death, serving as Hawaii's first U.S. Representative and later a senator. Inouye was the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and later the first in the U.S. Senate. During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Inouye served as a medical volunteer. In 1943, when the U.S. Army dropped its enlistment ban on Japanese Americans, Inouye curtailed his premedical studies at the University of Hawaii and enlisted in the Army. He volunteered to be part of the all-Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team. This army unit was mostly made up of second-generation Japanese Americans from Hawaii and the mainland. Inouye was promoted to the rank of sergeant within his first year, and he was given the role of platoon leader. He served in Italy in 1944 during the Rome-Arno Campaign before his regiment was transferred to the Vosges Mountains region of France, where he spent two weeks in the battle to relieve the Lost Battalion, a battalion of the 141st Infantry Regiment that was surrounded by German forces. He was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant for his actions there. At one point while he was leading an attack, a shot struck him in the chest directly above his heart, but the bullet was stopped by the two silver dollars he happened to have stacked in his shirt pocket. He continued to carry the coins throughout the war in his shirt pocket as good luck charms until he lost them shortly before the battle in which he lost his arm. On April 21, 1945, Inouye was grievously wounded while leading an assault on a heavily-defended ridge near San Terenzo in Tuscany, Italy called Colle Musatello. The ridge served as a strongpoint along the strip of German fortifications known as the Gothic Line, which represented the last and most unyielding line of German defensive works in Italy. As he led his platoon in a flanking maneuver, three German machine guns opened fire from covered positions just 40 yards away, pinning his men to the ground. Inouye stood up to attack and was shot in the stomach; ignoring his wound, he proceeded to attack and destroy the first machine gun nest with hand grenades and fire from his Thompson submachine gun. After being informed of the severity of his wound by his platoon sergeant, he refused treatment and rallied his men for an attack on the second machine gun position, which he also successfully destroyed before collapsing from blood loss. As his squad distracted the third machine gunner, Inouye crawled toward the final bunker, eventually drawing within 10 yards. As he raised himself up and cocked his arm to throw his last grenade into the fighting position, a German inside the bunker fired a rifle grenade that struck him on the right elbow, severing most of his arm and leaving his own primed grenade reflexively "clenched in a fist that suddenly didn't belong to me anymore" Inouye's horrified soldiers moved to his aid, but he shouted for them to keep back out of fear his severed fist would involuntarily relax and drop the grenade. While the German inside the bunker reloaded his |
The liqueur Frangelico and the spread Nutella get their distinctive flavor from what? | Nutella® Oatmeal Cookies | C&H Sugar Nutella® Oatmeal Cookies PRINT SHARE These no-bake cookies get their distinctive flavor from Nutella®, a cocoa/hazelnut spread found in most supermarkets. CATEGORIES: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 1 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 teaspoon Frangelico® (hazelnut liqueur) or hazelnut extract 1/2 cup Nutella® spread INSTRUCTIONS Nutella Oatmeal Cookies In saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, milk, sugar and cocoa. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and continue to boil 3 minutes, still stirring. Remove from heat and add Frangelico® or extract. Add Nutella®; mix well. Add oats and mix well. Drop by tablespoons onto parchment or waxed paper and allow cookies to set. Yield depends on size of cookies. Featured By: McHenry, Saltillo, MS (www.BakeorBreak.com) |
On June 25, 1953, "photo-journalist" Jacqueline Bouvier announced her engagement to whom? | Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Updated: Sunday, November 22, 2015 @ 9:56 AM Published: Sunday, November 22, 2015 @ 9:55 AM AP Photo Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was married to a president and a tycoon, both of whom preceded her in death. Her engagement to U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass) was announced by her mother and stepfather Mr .and Mrs. Hugh D. Auchincloss of Newport, R.I., June 25, 1953. (AP Photo) AP Photo A young Jacqueline Bouvier, shown with her mother Janet Lee Bouvier, wins third prize in the family class at the East Hampton Horse Show on New York's Long Island. (AP Photo) AP Photo Mrs. Lee Bouvier, center, and two daughters, Lee (later Princess Lee Radziwill), left, and Jacqueline, right, walking down East Hampton and One Gracie Square, New York City. (AP Photo) AP Photo Jacqueline Lee Bouvier poses with her father, John N. Bouvier, at Easthampton, Long Island, N.Y., a few days before her 18th birthday. Cod. (AP Photo) AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler Students who sail for France on for a year of study attend a reception at the French Embassy in New York. Jacqueline Bouvier is at right. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler) AP Photo Sen. John F. Kennedy, D-Mass., and his fiancee, Jacqueline Bouvier, prepare a sailfish boat for sailing at Hyannis, Mass. (AP Photo) AP Photo Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy poses with a press camera during her stint as an inquiring photographer for the Washington Times Herald, the same year she married Sen. John F. Kennedy. (AP Photo) Keystone/Getty Images Sen. John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Democratic senator for Massachusetts, escorts his bride Jacqueline Lee Bouvier down the church aisle shortly after their wedding ceremony at Newport, Rhode Island. (Keystone/Getty Images) AP Photo U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy, D-Mass., and his bride, the former Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, cut their wedding cake during a reception following their marriage at Newport, R.I. (AP Photo) Keystone/Getty Images Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts with his wife, Jacqueline, about to leave New York for the Los Angeles Democratic Party Convention, at which he would receive the presidential nomination. (Keystone/Getty Images) AP Photo Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) sits with wife, Jacqueline, who reads to their daughter, Caroline, at Hyannis Port, Mass. (AP Photo) AP Photo Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kennedy and wife Jacqueline sit in their sailboat at Hyannis Port, Mass. (AP Photo) Keystone John Fitzgerald Kennedy, American senator with his wife, seeking the Democratic nomination for the presidential election. (Keystone/Getty Images) AP Photo John F. Kennedy takes a stroll with his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, and their daughter, Caroline, at Hyannis Port, Mass. (AP Photo) Keystone/Getty Images Jackie Kennedy, the wife of the President-elect John F Kennedy with her son John Kennedy Jr. The Kennedys lost another baby, Patrick, a few months before the assassination. (Keystone/Getty Images) Hulton Archive/Getty Images President John Fitzgerald Kennedy stands on a platform for his inauguration as 35th President on the east front of the U.S. Capitol. (L-R) His parents, Rose and Joseph Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson accompany him on the platform. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Keystone/Getty Images John F Kennedy takes the Oath of Office administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren (left). James Browning, Clerk of the Supreme Court, is center and Jacqueline Kennedy is far left. (Keystone/Getty Images) Kennedy Library Archives/Newsmakers/Getty Images President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend the inaugural ball in Washington, DC. (Courtesy of Kennedy Library Archives/Newsmakers) National Archive/Newsmakers First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy walks with two young girls at the White House. (Courtesy of National Archive/Newsmakers) National Archive/Newsmakers First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a White House ceremony in Washington, D.C. The fashions she chose were a national topic. (National Archiv |
June 25, 1876 saw George Custer meet his Waterloo at the Battle of Little Big Horn, which happened in what present state? | Battle of the Little Bighorn - Native American History - HISTORY.com Battle of the Little Bighorn Battle of the Little Bighorn Author Battle of the Little Bighorn URL A+E Networks Introduction The Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on June 25, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory, pitted federal troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer (1839-76) against a band of Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Tensions between the two groups had been rising since the discovery of gold on Native American lands. When a number of tribes missed a federal deadline to move to reservations, the U.S. Army, including Custer and his 7th Calvary, was dispatched to confront them. Custer was unaware of the number of Indians fighting under the command of Sitting Bull (c.1831-90) at Little Bighorn, and his forces were outnumbered and quickly overwhelmed in what became known as Custer’s Last Stand. Google Battle of the Little Bighorn: Mounting Tensions Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse (c.1840-77), leaders of the Sioux on the Great Plains, strongly resisted the mid-19th-century efforts of the U.S. government to confine their people to reservations. In 1875, after gold was discovered in South Dakota’s Black Hills, the U.S. Army ignored previous treaty agreements and invaded the region. This betrayal led many Sioux and Cheyenne tribesmen to leave their reservations and join Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse in Montana . By the late spring of 1876, more than 10,000 Native Americans had gathered in a camp along the Little Bighorn River–which they called the Greasy Grass–in defiance of a U.S. War Department order to return to their reservations or risk being attacked. Did You Know? Several members ofGeorge Armstrong Custer's family were alsokilled at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, including two of his brothers, his brother-in-law and a nephew. In mid-June, three columns of U.S. soldiers lined up against the camp and prepared to march. A force of 1,200 Native Americans turned back the first column on June 17. Five days later, General Alfred Terry ordered George Custer’s 7th Cavalry to scout ahead for enemy troops. On the morning of June 25, Custer drew near the camp and decided to press on ahead rather than wait for reinforcements. Battle of the Little Bighorn: Custer’s Last Stand At mid-day on June 25, Custer’s 600 men entered the Little Bighorn Valley. Among the Native Americans, word quickly spread of the impending attack. The older Sitting Bull rallied the warriors and saw to the safety of the women and children, while Crazy Horse set off with a large force to meet the attackers head on. Despite Custer’s desperate attempts to regroup his men, they were quickly overwhelmed. Custer and some 200 men in his battalion were attacked by as many as 3,000 Native Americans; within an hour, Custer and all of his soldiers were dead. The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also called Custer’s Last Stand, marked the most decisive Native American victory and the worst U.S. Army defeat in the long Plains Indian War. The demise of Custer and his men outraged many white Americans and confirmed their image of the Indians as wild and bloodthirsty. Meanwhile, the U.S. government increased its efforts to subdue the tribes. Within five years, almost all of the Sioux and Cheyenne would be confined to reservations. Tags |
Who's missing: Mario Batali, Cat Cora, Jose Garces, Masaharu Morimoto, Michael Symon? | Alton Brown plays Orlando Feb. 7 - Orlando Sentinel Heather McPherson Contact Reporter ORLANDO SENTINEL FOOD EDITOR Alton Brown is the science teacher you wished you had in high school: funny, yet focused; intense, yet far from irrational; wacky, yet attentive to procedural protocol. He is one part culinary instructor and one part mad scientist. Add a touch of Mel Brooks and that formula is gold. Brown's audience ranges from children to teens, young adults to seasoned cooks. With his "Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour" coming this weekend to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, we offer everything you need to know the man and the performance. Who is this guy? The leader of the Brownie Nation is a former cinematographer and video director. He spent much of his time between shoots watching television cooking shows, which he found to be as pallid as an uncooked roux. The shows he saw were accurate, but lacked flair and flavor in production. Like a roux, things needed to be heated to get things going. Chef Alton Brown brings his national tour 'Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour' with a mix of comedy, food and science to the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center in Orlando Convinced that he could do a better show, Brown trained at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vt. Then, using his newly refined culinary skills, he developed "Good Eats," a series that offered food seasoned with a hefty amount of pop culture and comedy. "Everything that happens in baking is science, some of it is physics," Brown told me in 2005 while visiting Orlando. "The art of baking comes after you have made peace with the science." And the importance of cooking as a life skill for all ages is something he takes seriously. "Cooking is its own reward," said Brown. "Self-reliance is a powerful drug. Many people don't know what it feels like." Who is this guy? Part II You could win bar bets with this information about Brown. Age: 52, celebrates a birthday July 30 Home: The Los Angeles native lives in Georgia. Family: Wife, Deanna; daughter, Zoey Transporter to bridge: If he's not in a car you'll likely find him on a motorcycle or flying his plane. When MTV showed videos: In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Brown was the cinematographer for several music videos, including "The One I Love" by R.E.M. Pet peeve: Unitaskers, single-purpose kitchen utensils and equipment such as garlic presses and margarita machines. Exceptions are traditional single-purpose appliances and tools, such as rice cookers and melon ball scoopers, that are actually multipurpose tools when you free your mind. The missing links You can keep up with Brown via any of the fine forms of communication below Website: altonbrown.com Facebook and Pintrest: Alton Brown Twitter: @AltonBrown (he has 963,000 followers) Elsewhere: Listen to the Alton Browncast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and nerdist.com Tour tidbits Fun stuff about "Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour." Poncho zone: Buckle up, boys and girls, it's going to get messy. There is a "splash" section of sorts, and ponchos will be provided. Pick me! Pick me! Volunteers will be selected at random from the audience. No bribes accepted. I bought a VIP ticket, just how special am I? Congratulations Mr. and Ms. Big Bucks for spending $127.50. You get to attend an exclusive meet-and-greet one hour before showtime. But wait, there's more! You also get a pre-autographed 8-by-10-inch photo of Food Network star Bobby Flay. We're just kidding. It's a photo of Alton Brown. But wait, there's evenmore! You have the opportunity to ask questions and take a photo. How long will I need a baby sitter? This is a kid-friendly show, but if you plan on leaving the kidlets at home, the show is 2 hours and 30 minutes (including intermission), plus your travel time. Not your mother's Twitter feed In 2012, Brown started posting humorous Analog Tweets, pictures of hand-drawn Twitter responses on Post-it Notes attached to his computer monitor. Orlando connection In 2012, Orlando chef Emily Ellyn was among the 1 |
What does the DSM-IV define as: A. The predominant complaint is difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or nonrestorative sleep. B. The sleep disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. C. The sleep disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of Narcolepsy, Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, or a Parasomnia. D. The disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of another mental disorder. E. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a general medical condition. | Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Insomnia in Primary Care. Full Version. Diagnosis of insomnia. What are the diagnostic criteria for insomnia? What are the differential diagnoses to consider? Are there any key questions that can help primary care (PC) professionals detect insomnia in an interview with the patient? What tests or tools can be used for the diagnosis of insomnia in PC? As an aid in diagnosis, the following should be taken into account: the night time and daytime clinical characteristics of insomnia mentioned in the previous chapter (see Table 4), the diagnostic criteria (presented here in stepwise fashion) and a diagnostic algorithm prepared from these steps. 6.1. Diagnostic criteria The scheme established in the DSM-IV-TR-PC manual60 is proposed in the form of modified steps. The sleep disorder symptoms must comply with the diagnostic criteria established for the diagnosis of primary insomnia. Step 1 Consider the role of a medical condition or substance use and take into account whether the sleep disturbance can be better explained by another mental disorder: 1A. Consider the role of medical conditions. Sleep disorder due to... (indicate medical condition, other than breathing-related sleep disorder). 1B. If the subject is indulging in substance abuse or taking medication, consider: Sleep disorder induced by substances (including medication). 1C. Consider the role of other mental disorders. Insomnia related to another mental disorder. Hypersomnia related to another mental disorder. Step 2 Consider if the sleep disturbance is related to frequent changes in time zones or shift work: Circadian rhythm disorder (formerly, sleep-wake schedule disorder). This disorder includes delayed sleep (when the sleep-wake cycle is delayed in relation to society demands), jet lag (related with frequent travel to different time zones), shift work changes or non-specific. Additional information: Complaints must be distinguished and attributed to either external, intrinsic or circadian rhythm factors. For many PC patients, the causes of insomnia are related to their environment, especially the effects of light, temperature or noise; sleeping in different environmental conditions than usual; or changes in people�s schedules caused by work shift rotations. Step 3 Consider if the symptoms are basically events that occur during sleep: 3A. If there are repeated awakenings with memories of terrifying dreams, consider: Nightmares (formerly, dream anxiety disorders). 3B. If there are repeated awakenings without remembering them or the content of dreams, consider: Night terrors. If the sleep disorder is associated with a history of snoring or obesity, consider: Breathing-related sleep disorder. Step 5 Consider if the primary symptom is insomnia (ie, difficulty in falling or staying asleep): 5A. If there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep lasting for more than 1 month, consider: Primary insomnia Difficulty in falling or maintaining sleep, or the feeling of not having had a good sleep for at least 1 month (criterion A). Sleep disturbance is related with daytime fatigue, causing clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important area of functioning (criterion B). Additional clinical information: The diagnosis of Primary Insomnia can only be established once other possible causes of insomnia have been ruled out. It is therefore essential to carry out an appropriate history to consider all possible secondary causes of insomnia (see Table 7). Table 7. Diagnostic criteria for Primary Insomnia, according to the DSM-IV-TR 64 • Diagnostic criteria for Primary Insomnia A. The predominant complaint is difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or nonrestorative sleep, for at least 1 month. B. The sleep disturbance (or associated daytime fatigue) causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. C. The sleep disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of narcolepsy, Breathing-related Sleep |
Which food of the Gods is said to bestow immortality? | Ambrosia - definition of ambrosia by The Free Dictionary Ambrosia - definition of ambrosia by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ambrosia 1. Greek & Roman Mythology The food of the gods, thought to confer immortality. 2. Something with an especially delicious flavor or fragrance. 3. A dessert of mixed fruits, usually including oranges and pineapple, combined with flaked coconut and often marshmallows. [Latin, from Greek ambrosiā, from ambrotos, immortal, immortalizing; see mer- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] am·bro′sial (ăm-brō′zhəl, -zhē-əl) adj. am·bro′sial·ly adv. ambrosia (æmˈbrəʊzɪə) n 1. (Classical Myth & Legend) classical myth the food of the gods, said to bestow immortality. Compare nectar 2 2. anything particularly delightful to taste or smell 3. (Zoology) another name for beebread 4. (Plants) any of various herbaceous plants constituting the genus Ambrosia, mostly native to America but widely naturalized: family Asteraceae (composites). The genus includes the ragweeds [C16: via Latin from Greek: immortality, from ambrotos, from a-1 + brotos mortal] amˈbrosial, amˈbrosian adj 1. the food of the ancient Greek and Roman gods, ensuring their immortality. 2. something especially delicious to taste or smell. 3. a dessert of oranges, shredded coconut, and often pineapple. [1545–55; < Latin < Greek: immortality, food of the gods, n. use of feminine of ambrósios=a- a -6 + -mbrosios, comb. form of brotōs mortal ] am•bro′sial, adj. composition - a mixture of ingredients 2. ambrosia - any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma bitterweed , ragweed genus Ambrosia - comprising the ragweeds; in some classification considered the type genus of a separate family Ambrosiaceae Ambrosia artemisiifolia , common ragweed - annual weed with finely divided foliage and spikes of green flowers; common in North America; introduced elsewhere accidentally Ambrosia trifida , great ragweed - a coarse annual with some leaves deeply and palmately three-cleft or five-cleft Ambrosia psilostachya , perennial ragweed , western ragweed - coarse perennial ragweed with creeping roots of dry barren lands of southwestern United States and Mexico weed - any plant that crowds out cultivated plants 3. ambrosia - fruit dessert made of oranges and bananas with shredded coconut afters , dessert , sweet - a dish served as the last course of a meal 4. dainty , goody , kickshaw , treat , delicacy - something considered choice to eat classical mythology - the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks Translations [æmˈbrəʊziə] n (in Greek mythology) → ambroisie f ambrosia n (Myth, fig) → Ambrosia f ambrosia [æmˈbrəʊzɪə] n (liter) → ambrosia Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: dainty References in classic literature ? Around him on the bier itself were laid some books, and several papers open and folded; and those who were looking on as well as those who were opening the grave and all the others who were there preserved a strange silence, until one of those who had borne the body said to another, "Observe carefully, Ambrosia if this is the place Chrysostom spoke of, since you are anxious that what he directed in his will should be so strictly complied with. This is the place," answered Ambrosia "for in it many a time did my poor friend tell me the story of his hard fortune. View in context Well, then, that green preserve is nothing less than the ambrosia which Hebe served at the table of Jupiter. But," replied Franz, "this ambrosia, no doubt, in passing through mortal hands has lost its heavenly appellation and assumed a human name; in vulgar phrase, what may you term this composition, for which, to tell the truth, I do not feel any particular desire? View in context We shall reach, however, more immediately a d |
The 1947 novel "I, the Jury", which was the first to feature detective Mike Hammer, was written by what New York author? | Mickey Spillane | American author | Britannica.com Mickey Spillane Alternative Title: Frank Morrison Spillane Mickey Spillane John Grisham Mickey Spillane, pseudonym of Frank Morrison Spillane (born March 9, 1918, Brooklyn , N.Y., U.S.—died July 17, 2006, Murrells Inlet, S.C.), American writer of detective fiction, whose popular work is characterized by violence and sexual licentiousness. Spillane began his career by writing for pulp magazines and comic books in order to pay for his schooling. His first novel— I, The Jury (1947)—introduced detective Mike Hammer , who appeared in other works, such as My Gun Is Quick (1950) and The Big Kill (1951). Kiss Me, Deadly (1952) was made into a highly successful movie (1955). In the early 1950s Spillane retired from writing after he became a Jehovah’s Witness. Ten years later he resumed his career with The Deep (1961). Spillane returned to the Mike Hammer series with The Girl Hunters (1962). He also wrote the script for and played the role of Hammer in the novel’s film adaptation (1963). Later books in the series include The Killing Man (1989) and Black Alley (1996). In addition to movies, the Mike Hammer character was also featured in two popular television series. Spillane initiated a new book series with Day of the Guns (1964), which centred on the international agent Tiger Mann. Among his other books are The Last Cop Out (1973) and the children’s book The Day the Sea Rolled Back (1979). Spillane, who claimed to write solely for monetary gain, flouted literary taste with recurring elements of sadism that disturbed some readers, but the captivating vigour of his narrative and of his central characters brought him popular success. Learn More in these related articles: |
Including the sacred law of the pack, cub scouting borrows many of it's themes from what Rudyard Kipling novel? | Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling 18 January 1936 (aged 70) London, England Short-story writer, novelist, poet, journalist Nationality Short story, novel, children’s literature, poetry, travel literature, science fiction Notable works Caroline Starr Balestier ( m. 1892) (1862-1939) Children 3, including Elsie Bambridge and John Kipling Signature Joseph Rudyard Kipling ( , ; 30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) [1] was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. Kipling’s works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including “ The Man Who Would Be King ” (1888). [2] His poems include “ Mandalay ” (1890), “ Gunga Din ” (1890), “ The Gods of the Copybook Headings ” (1919), “ The White Man’s Burden ” (1899), and “ If— ” (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; [3] his children’s books are classics of children’s literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting “a versatile and luminous narrative gift”. [4] [5] Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [3] Henry James said: “Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius, as distinct from fine intelligence, that I have ever known.” [3] In 1907, at the age of 42, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature , making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and its youngest recipient to date. [6] He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood , both of which he declined. [7] Kipling’s subsequent reputation has changed according to the political and social climate of the age [8] [9] and the resulting contrasting views about him continued for much of the 20th century. [10] [11] George Orwell called him a “prophet of British imperialism “. [12] Literary critic Douglas Kerr wrote: “[Kipling] is still an author who can inspire passionate disagreement and his place in literary and cultural history is far from settled. But as the age of the European empires recedes, he is recognised as an incomparable, if controversial, interpreter of how empire was experienced. That, and an increasing recognition of his extraordinary narrative gifts, make him a force to be reckoned with.” [13] Contents Malabar Point , Bombay, 1865. Rudyard Kipling was born on 30 December 1865 in Bombay , in the Bombay Presidency of British India , to Alice Kipling (née MacDonald) and John Lockwood Kipling . [14] Alice (one of four remarkable sisters) [15] was a vivacious woman [16] about whom Lord Dufferin would say, “Dullness and Mrs. Kipling cannot exist in the same room.” [3] [17] [18] Lockwood Kipling, a sculptor and pottery designer, was the Principal and Professor of Architectural Sculpture at the newly founded Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art in Bombay. [16] John Lockwood and Alice had met in 1863 and courted at Rudyard Lake in Rudyard, Staffordshire , England. They married, and moved to India in 1865. They had been so moved by the beauty of the Rudyard Lake area that when their first child was born they referenced it when naming him. Alice’s sister Georgiana was married to painter Edward Burne-Jones , and her sister Agnes was married to painter Edward Poynter . Kipling’s most famous relative was his first cousin, Stanley Baldwin , who was Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom three times in the 1920s and 1930s. [19] Kipling’s birth home still stands on the campus of the J J School of Art in Bombay and for many years was used as the Dean’s residence. [20] Although the cottage bears a plaque stating that this is the site where Kipling was born, the original cottage may have been torn down decades ago and a new one built in its place. [21] Some historians and conservationists are also of the view that the bungalow merely marks a site close to the home of his birth, as the bungalow was built in 1882, about 15 years after Kipling’s birth. Kipling seems to have also said so to the dean when he visited JJ School in th |
What product advertises itself as “The Quicker Picker-Upper”? | Bounty Now Promises a Competent Clean - The New York Times The New York Times Media |Bounty Now Promises a Competent Clean Search Continue reading the main story A year after changing campaigns for Bounty paper towels, Procter & Gamble is refocusing the brand’s advertising again. Bounty had for decades been called “the quicker picker upper” or, in a more recent variant, “the quilted quicker picker upper.” In February 2009, Procter switched approaches, introducing a theme, “Bring it,” to reflect that absorbency — picking up spills as soon as they happen — was perhaps no longer the be-all and end-all it once may have been. Although “Bring it” remains part of pitches for Bounty, it has been supplanted in importance by paeans to the benefits of a “Bounty clean.” Now Bounty ads end with proclamations that it is “the clean picker upper.” (Yes, a campaign for paper towels devoted to how they clean. What next, a campaign for bread devoted to how eating it keeps away hunger pangs?) Continue reading the main story The concept the campaign seeks to get across is that a single sheet of Bounty is strong and absorbent enough to get surfaces clean. The subtext is, of course, the economy, and how frugal shoppers are watching how many paper towels they use each time there is a mess to be mopped up in the kitchen. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Procter, the nation’s largest advertiser, has been zigging and zagging during the last couple of years as consumers changed their buying habits to cope with the financial crisis and the recession. The company has increased some ad budgets, slashed prices of some products and rolled out campaigns that promote some brands as values compared with cheaper competitors. Recent commercials for Bounty have touted it as superior to an unnamed “bargain brand,” and that approach has been worked into the new campaign. “With one sheet of new Bounty,” an announcer says in one commercial, “you’ll have confidence in your clean.” There is also a demonstration that pits Bounty against an unidentified “bargain towel,” which of course concludes with Bounty’s triumph. “Super durable, super absorbent, super clean,” the announcer declares. “New Bounty, the clean picker upper.” The commercials are running on television and on the brand’s Web site. To underscore the shift in slogans, the Web address has been changed to bountytowels.com from quickerpickerupper.com ; if you type the latter U.R.L. into your browser, you will be directed to the former. Bounty packaging also has been changed. The words “One sheet keeps cleaning” now appear under the brand name on the front of the wrapper. On the back, a block of type says “thick and absorbent Bounty helps you clean up quickly and easily, so you can get more out of each day.” The campaign also has a presence in social media in the form of a Facebook page ( facebook.com/bounty ). Advertisement Continue reading the main story And there is a cause marketing element, too, called Make a Clean Difference, which encourages volunteers to help clean up 30 public schools in 10 cities like Cincinnati, the home of Procter; Los Angeles; Miami; and New York. For the cause marketing program, Procter is teaming up with the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation — the name comes from a founder, Joseph (Rev. Run) Simmons of Run D.M.C. — and an organization known as the Hands On Network, part of the Points of Light Institute. The campaign, which began in April, is from the Bounty creative agency, Publicis USA in New York, part of the Publicis Worldwide division of the Publicis Groupe. Photo The Facebook page for the new ad campaign. A public relations effort is being handled by MS&L North America in New York, part of the MS&L Group unit of the Publicis Groupe. Although the budget for the campaign is not being disclosed, Procter spent $46.9 million to advertise Bounty last year, according to the Kantar Media unit of WPP, compared with $55.8 million in 2008 and $53.3 million in 2007. The campaign begins amid a burst of marketing activity for household cleaning products as consumer |
What is the name of the largest gem quality diamond in the world, at 3,106.75 carats (rough), discovered on June 26, 1905? | Cullinan Diamond discovered in the Premier diamond mine in 1905 Cullinan I diamond - Star of Africa On the orders of King Edward VII, the Cullinan I was mounted on the head of the Royal Scepter, and it is now on display in the Tower of London. The Royal Scepter of Great Britain © Her Majesty the Queen of England. Cullinan II - The Lesser Star of Africa The Cullinan II, aka the lesser Star of Africa is the second largest Cullinan diamond, with a cushion shape, weighing 317.4 carats. It is the fifth largest faceted diamond in the world; the second largest, D-color, faceted diamond in the world; the second largest cushion-cut diamond in the world; and the largest cushion-cut, D-color diamond in the world. The Cullinan II Diamond - The Lesser Star of Africa The Cullinan II has been mounted on the brow or band of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain, which also features other notable precious stones such as St. Edwards Sapphire, the Stuart Sapphire and the Black Princess Ruby. It is also on display in the Tower of London, with the other Crown Jewels. The Cushion-cut Cullinan II mounted on the band of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain © Her Majesty the Queen of England. Cullinan III The Cullinan III weighing 94.40 carats has a pear-shaped cut and is mounted in the finial of Queen Mary's (Queen consort of King George V) Crown, but when required Cullinan III could be combined with Cullinan IV to form a pendant-brooch, and most of Queen Mary's portraits show her wearing this combination. Queen Elizabeth II, the present British Monarch, also uses the two diamonds in the same way. 94.40-carat, pear-shaped Cullinan III diamond Queen Mary's 1911 Coronation Crown with its finial mounted with a replica of the pear-shaped Cullinan III and the band mounted in front with a replica of the cushion-shaped Cullinan IV diamonds Queen Mary's Crown was commissioned by Queen Mary, consort of King George V, from the Crown Jewellers, Garrard & Co, for her coronation that was held on June 22, 1911. Apart from the Cullinan III and IV that was mounted on the finial and band of the crown respectively, another famous diamond the Koh-i-Noor was also incorporated in the crown as the centerpiece of the front cross-patee. After the coronation, the three large diamonds, the Koh-i-Noor, the Cullinan III and Cullinan IV were replaced with quartz crystal replicas, and the jewels used in alternative settings. Cullinan III & IV were combined together to form a pendan- brooch, that became a favorable piece of jewelry of the of Queen Mary, who became famous for superbly bejeweling herself for formal events. Cullinan III & IV combined together as a pendant-brooch Queen Mary of Teck wearing the combined Cullinan iii and iv pendant-brooch Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who inherited most of the fabulous jewelry collection of Queen Mary after her death in 1953, also used Cullinan iii and iv combined as a pendant brooch, and fondly referred to these diamonds as "Granny's Chips." The Queen had worn this pendant brooch on several occasions, and the most recent occasion she was seen wearing it was during Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in 2012. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Cullinan iii and iv pendant brooch Another occasion Her Majesty the Queen was |
Whom did Sitting Bull defeat at the battle of Little Bighorn on June 26, 1876, along with his brothers Thomas and Boston? | How the Battle of Little Bighorn Was Won | History | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use How the Battle of Little Bighorn Was Won Accounts of the 1876 battle have focused on Custer's ill-fated cavalry. But a new book offers a take from the Indian's point of view On the day of the battle, 6,000 to 7,000 Indians were camped on the flats beside the Little Bighorn River. (Aaron Huey) By Thomas Powers Smithsonian Magazine | Subscribe November 2010 Editor’s note: In 1874, an Army expedition led by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer found gold in the Black Hills, in present-day South Dakota. At the time, the United States recognized the hills as property of the Sioux Nation, under a treaty the two parties had signed six years before. The Grant administration tried to buy the hills, but the Sioux, considering them sacred ground, refused to sell; in 1876, federal troops were dispatched to force the Sioux onto reservations and pacify the Great Plains. That June, Custer attacked an encampment of Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho on the Little Bighorn River, in what is now Montana. From This Story [×] CLOSE Each year, the Lakota of the Great Plains commemorate their victory over the United States army at the Battle of the Greasy Grass, better known in American history as the Battle of Little Bighorn Photographs by Aaron Huey Directed and Edited by Kristin Moore [×] CLOSE Indian elders reacted slowly to word that soldiers were on the way—"We sat there smoking," one of them would recall. But their warriors quickly halted the soldiers' initial attack and drove them across the river. Here, a pictograph by Amos Bad Heart Bull. (Amos Bad Heart Bull / Granger Collection, New York) On the day of the battle, 6,000 to 7,000 Indians were camped on the flats beside the Little Bighorn River. (Aaron Huey) Steep bluffs delayed Lieutenant Colonel Custer's attempt to cross the river and attack the Indian camp from the north, allowing Indian warriors to surround his troops. The U.S. commander "began to suspect he was in a bad scrape," chief Gall would recall. (Aaron Huey) Custer's soldiers never made it across the river. "We circled all around them, swirling like water round a stone," the warrior Two Moons said. A series of short, sharp fights left Custer and all 209 of his men dead, including his brothers Thomas and Boston. (Aaron Huey) Among the U.S. soldiers, Capt. Myles Keogh died with Custer. (Library of Congress) Lieutenant Colonel Custer. (Library of Congress) Marcus Reno, whose men made the initial attack survived a siege on the hill that now bears his name. (The Granger Collection, New York) Among the Indians, chief Gall lost his family—two wives and three children—early in the battle. (National Archives / Art Archive) Black Elk was only 12 at the time of the battle. He would later recall that the river was high with snowmelt from the mountains. (Getty Images) Along with Black Elk, Iron Hawk was a witness to the grisly end of the fighting. (National Anthropological Archives / NMNH, SI) Estimates of Indian dead range from 30 to 200; stones mark known casualties. (Aaron Huey) After surrendering to the Army in 1877, Crazy Horse was fatally stabbed by a guard at Camp Robinson, Nebraska, during a botched attempt to arrest him. (Amos Bad Heart Bull / Bridgeman Art Library International) Celebrating American Indian Heritage The Battle of the Little Bighorn is one of the most studied actions in U.S. military history, and the immense literature on the subject is devoted primarily to answering questions about Custer’s generalship during the fighting. But neither he nor the 209 men in his immediate command survived the day, and an Indian counterattack would pin down seven companies of their fellow 7th Cavalrymen on a hilltop over four miles away. (Of about 400 soldiers on the hilltop, 53 were killed and 60 were wounded before the Indians ended their siege the next day.) The experience of Custer and his men can be reconstructed only by inference. This is not true of the Indian version of the battle. Long-neglecte |
Which old Russian word meaning 'fast' is the other name for the Russian Wolfhound? | Russian wolfhound - definition of Russian wolfhound by The Free Dictionary Russian wolfhound - definition of Russian wolfhound by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Russian+wolfhound (Breeds) a less common name for borzoi bor•zoi (ˈbɔr zɔɪ) n., pl. -zois. any of a breed of tall, slender, swift dogs with long, silky hair and a long, narrow head, raised orig. in Russia for hunting wolves. Also called Russian wolfhound. [1885–90; < Russian borzóǐ orig., swift, fast] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: borzoi wolfhound - the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Named for a famous Chicago bartender, what is the common name for a drink that has been spiked with a drug, usually chloral hydrate, given to someone in order to incapacitate them? | Mickey_Finn_(drugs) Mickey_Finn_(drugs) Mickey Finn (drugs) A Mickey Finn (or simply Mickey) is a slang term for a drink laced with a drug (especially chloral hydrate ) given to someone without their knowledge in order to incapacitate them. Serving someone a Mickey Finn is most commonly referred to as slipping a mickey, sometimes spelled "slipping a mickie". Contents History of term The Chicago bartender Michael "Mickey" Finn The Mickey Finn is most likely named for the manager and bartender of a Chicago establishment, the Lone Star Saloon and Palm Garden Restaurant, which operated from 1896 to 1903 in the city's South Loop neighborhood on South State Street [1] [2] . In December of 1903, several Chicago newspapers document that a Michael "Mickey" Finn managed the Lone Star Saloon and was accused of using knockout drops to incapacitate and rob some of his customers [3] [4] [5] [6] . Moreover, the first known written example (according to the Oxford English Dictionary) of the use of the term Mickey Finn is in 1915, twelve years after his trial, lending credence to this theory of the origination of the phrase. The first popular account of Mickey Finn was given by Herbert Asbury in his 1940 book Gem of the Prairie: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld. His cited sources are Chicago newspapers and the 1903 court testimony of Lone Star prostitute "Gold Tooth" Mary Thornton. Before his days as a saloon proprietor, Mickey Finn was known as a pickpocket and thief who often preyed on drunken bar patrons. The act of serving a Mickey Finn Special was a coordinated robbery orchestrated by Finn. First, Finn or one of his employees, which included "house girls", would slip a drug ( chloral hydrate ) in the unsuspecting patron's drink. The incapacitated patron would be escorted or carried into a back room by one of Finn's associates who would then rob the victim and dump him in an alley. Upon awaking the next morning in a nearby alley, the victim would remember little or nothing of what had happened. Finn's saloon was ordered closed on December 16, 1903. In 1918, Mickey Finn was apparently arrested again, this time for running an illegal bar in South Chicago [7] . The Chicago restaurant poisonings On June 22, 1918, four people were arrested and over one hundred waiters taken into custody over the apparent widespead practice of poisoning by waiters in Chicago. Guests who tipped poorly were given "Mickey Finn powder" in their food or drinks [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] . Chemical analysis showed that it contained antimony and potassium tartrate [10] . Antimony is known to cause headaches , dizziness , depression , and vomiting and can be lethal in large quantities. W. Stuart Wood and his wife were arrested for manufacturing the powder, and two bartenders were arrested for selling the powder at the bar at the waiter's union headquarters. Wood sold packets of the powder for 20 cents [15] and referred to it as "Mickey Finn Powder" in a letter to union bartender John Millian [16] . A followup article mentions the pursuit of man named Jean Crones who was believed to be responsible for poisoning over 100 people at a Chicago University Club banquet at which three people died [17] [18] . Tracing usage of the phrase "Mickey Finn" The Oxford English Dictionary gives a chronology of the term, starting in 1915. The 1915 citation is from a photo of a saloon in the December 26 edition of the Los Angeles Examiner. In the photo is a sign that reads "Try a Michael Finneka cocktail". The first listed reference as a knock-out drop in the OED, "Wish I had a drink and a Mike Finn for him", is from a March 11, 1924 article in the New York Evening Journal. A description of a Mickey Finn is given in the January 18, 1927 issue of the Bismarck Tribune, "a Mickey Finn is an up-to-date variant on the knock-out drops of pre-war days". In the September 3, 1927 issue of the Chicago Daily Tribune, the phrase appears in an article on the use of ethylene for artificial riping of fruit, "Applied to a human, ethylene is an anaesthetic as th |
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