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The highest ranking hand in straight poker, what name is commonly given to a run of 5 cards, all of the same suit, that rank from Ace to 10?	Poker Hands (Ranked Strongest to Weakest) By Erik Arneson Updated September 28, 2016. Standard five-card Poker hands are ranked here in order of strength, from the strongest Poker hand to the weakest. Royal Flush This is the best possible hand in standard five-card Poker. Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10, all of the same suit. Any five-card sequence in the same suit (e.g.: 8, 9, 10, Jack and Queen of clubs; or 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of diamonds). Four of a Kind All four cards of the same value (e.g.: 8, 8, 8, 8; or Queen, Queen, Queen, Queen). Full House Three of a kind combined with a pair (e.g.: 10, 10, 10 with 6, 6; or King, King, King with 5, 5). Flush Any five cards of the same suit, but not in sequence (e.g.: 4, 5, 7, 10 and King of spades). Straight Five cards in sequence, but not in the same suit (e.g.: 7 of clubs, 8 of clubs, 9 of diamonds, 10 of spades and Jack of diamonds). Three of a Kind Three cards of the same value (e.g.: 3, 3, 3; or Jack, Jack, Jack). Two Pair Two separate pairs (e.g.: 2, 2, Queen, Queen). Pair Two cards of the same value (e.g.: 7, 7). continue reading below our video What Beats What in Poker?
What single panel comic strip, running daily from 1980 to 1995, featured the surreal humor of WSU alum Gary Larson?	WSU Timeline Site \| Washington State University Artesian wells in Pullman attract residents 24 May 1890 Thanks to the discovery of artesian water, every home in Pullman has clean running water by 1891, according to the Pullman Herald. Well-digging has become a town spectacle. Pamphlets touting Pullman’s “ever-flowing springs of pure-abundant cold water” are distributed to lure potential residents to the area. More The legislature picks Pullman as the college’s location 25 April 1891 The decision follows a lengthy and controversial site selection process lasting more than a year. Pullman’s selection is hardly based on its merits alone. Local citizens enthusiastically promote the town’s advantages and warm politicians to the idea after vigorous politicking, including gifts of cash and land. Excerpt from May 2, 1891 Pullman Herald More George Washington Lilley named first president 1 May 1891 President Lilley is appointed to a one-year term. His previous experience includes serving as president of the Dakota Agricultural College from 1884 to 1886. Soon after his appointment, he launches construction of the first classroom building, named the “Crib”—the cradle of an infant college. The modest brick building costs $1,500 to construct. Construction of the first building, “The Crib,” begins 23 May 1891 The one story brick structure (located where the Terrell Library now sits) houses agricultural and biology laboratories and a museum. The facility is absorbed as part of a new gymnasium, later known as the Temporary Union Building, or TUB, in 1901. More Washington Agricultural College and School of Science opens its doors 13 January 1892 The institution welcomes 13 collegiate and 46 preparatory students who study agriculture, mechanic arts and engineering, and sciences and arts. President Lilley teaches mathematics and elementary physics. The Morrill Act specifies that one of the major subjects to be taught is, “veterinary art” and Charles E. Munn, a veterinarian, is among the first six faculty members. Tuition is not charged the first year. Ferry Hall Construction ca. 1892 on Cabbage Patch More The first student newspaper, The College Record, hits newsstands 29 February 1892 The monthly publication lasts just more than a year, to be succeeded in 1895 by The Daily Evergreen. The Record’s editor, William D. Barkhuff, is an engineering student. More First intercollegiate athletics competition ends in victory 10 March 1892 The State College students defeat Pullman’s Military College at baseball, in a game called after six innings due to the lopsidedness of the 26-0 score. More The college opens its first residence hall 19 October 1892 The institution awards a bid for the construction of Ferry Hall on February 19, 1892. The college confirms plans to construct a second classroom building, the original College Hall, on May 15. The buildings are ready when school begins that fall. More C.V. Piper and the unique fauna and flora of the PNW 16 November 1892 Charles Vancouver Piper believed he needed to classify the flora and fauna of the PNW so other scientists could better understand the uniqueness of area. He published Flora of the Palouse Region (1901), Flora of the State of Washington (1906), Insect Pests of the Garden, Farm, and Orchard (1895), and many other books, including works on hay, soybeans, and other crops. Piper standing left, President Bryan standing right. More John William Heston named second president 13 December 1892 The Board of Regents names John William Heston as the second president of the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science after it terminates President George Lilley. Heston is serving as principal of Seattle High School at the time. The college community is incredibly unhappy about Lilley’s termination. More President Heston’s arrival spurs student protest Frozen cabbages! 21 December 1892 Students pelt Heston with rotten cabbages, plucked from icy fields nearby, as well as eggs and snowballs, marring the day he is introduced as president. The president of the Board of Regents, Andrew Smith, is
The 2010 Tour de France kicked off on Saturday in what European city, with an 8.9 km prologue, followed by a 223.5 km sprint the following day?	Win Marcel Kittel's Tour de France Cruiser and show off in your neighborhood! 7/2/2012 <div> <div><a href="http://feltbicycles.wufoo.com/forms/tour-de-france-a-win-a-felt-cruiser/" target="_blank"><img src="Resources/Image/Website_Gewinnspiel-Banner_V02(1).gif" alt="" /></a></div> <div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Follow this <a href="http://feltbicycles.wufoo.com/forms/tour-de-france-a-win-a-felt-cruiser/ ">LINK</a> to ensure your chance to win one!</div> </div> </div> http://www.feltbicycles.com/Hong Kong/News/Win-Marcel-Kittel-s-Tour-de-France-Cruiser-and-show-off-in-your-neighborhood-.aspx Degenkolb Wins Tour de Picardie! 5/14/2012 <div> <p><strong>Argos-Shimano</strong> rider<strong> John Degenkolb</strong> <strong>dominated</strong> the three-day <strong>Tour de Picardie</strong> stage race in France over the weekend, winning two stages and taking the overall victory on his <a href="../../USA/2012/Road/F-Series/Frame-Kit-F1.aspx" target="_blank">Felt F1 </a>team bike. The 23-year-old German sprinter is on a hot streak, having also <strong>won two stages</strong> at the <strong>Four Days of Dunkirk</strong> the week before. </p> <p>Degenkolb opened up the May 11-13 Tour of Picardie with a win in the 166.5km stage from Clermont to Braine. He credited his Argos-Shimano teammates for controlling the race, chasing down a breakaway group, and setting him up for the sprint finale. </p> </div> http://www.feltbicycles.com/Hong Kong/News/Degenkolb-Wins-Tour-de-Picardie-.aspx Bozzone Is Back With Win in Brazil 8/27/2012 <div><em>Brazil </em>-- New Zealand triathlete <strong>Terenzo Bozzone</strong> scored his <strong>biggest win </strong>of the <strong>2012 season</strong> Sunday, taking the top prize at the <strong>Ironman 70.3 Brazil</strong>. Bozzone, a <strong>five-time World Champion</strong> who has struggled with lower leg injuries over the past year, proved that he’s back on form. He overcame hot and windy conditions in Sao Paolo to win with a time of 3:52:53. <br /> <br /> Bozzone battled two Brazilians, Fabio Carvalho and Igor Amorelli, throughout the race. He swam well in the rough waters off Armacao Beach, then stayed in contention during the bike leg on his <a href="http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012/TT-TRI/TT-TRI-Series/Frame-Kit-DA1.aspx" target="_blank">Felt DA.</a> He made his winning move on the 21km run, taking the lead facing strong headwinds and winning by 1:08 over Carvalho.</div> http://www.feltbicycles.com/Hong Kong/News/Bozzone-Is-Back-With-Win-in-Brazil.aspx Evoe Scores First Ironman Win! 8/27/2012 <div><em>Louisville </em>-- <strong>Felt-sponsored </strong>triathlete <strong>Patrick Evoe</strong> completed his incredible transformation from out-of-shape office worker to Ironman champion with his <strong>first pro Ironman win</strong> at Sunday’s Ironman Louisville race in Kentucky. The 35-year-old scored the breakthrough victory with a super strong ride on his <a href="http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012/TT-TRI/TT-TRI-Series/Frame-Kit-DA1.aspx" target="_blank">Felt DA.</a> <br /> <br /> Evoe, who over the past 10 years worked his way up through the ranks, first as an amateur and then as a pro, has had several podium finishes including last year when he was runner-up at Louisville. <em>(Click "Read More" below to continue.)</em></div> http://www.feltbicycles.com/Hong Kong/News/Evoe-Scores-First-Ironman-Win-.aspx Degenkolb Makes it Three at Vuelta! 8/24/2012 <div><em>Alcañiz, Spain</em> -- <strong>Argos-Shimano </strong>speedster <strong>John Degenkolb </strong>is sending a message loud and clear at this year’s Vuelta a España stage race. With <strong>three stage wins so far</strong>, including his latest in Friday’s Stage 7, the 23-year-old has emerged as one of the top sprinters in th
"You got peanut butter in my chocolate! You got chocolate in my peanut butter! Two great tastes that taste great together." was the advertising slogan for what product?	VINTAGE 80'S REESES PEANUT BUTTER CUPS COMMERCIAL W WALKERS - YouTube VINTAGE 80'S REESES PEANUT BUTTER CUPS COMMERCIAL W WALKERS 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 17, 2009 Seriously, who struts down the sidewalk munching on a jar of peanut butter??? Category
As President of Congress, whose signature dominates the Declaration of Independence?	Who Signed The Declaration of Independence? » Independence Day » Surfnetkids Surfnetkids » Independence Day » History » Who Signed The Declaration of Independence? Who Signed The Declaration of Independence? John Hancock’s famous signature on the Declaration of Independence. The complete list of the signers of the Declaration of Independence include: John Hancock (president of the Continental Congress), Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry, Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery, Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott, William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris, Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark, Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross, Caesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas McKean, Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot Lee, Carter Braxton, William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, John Penn, Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton. There were 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Among some of the more well known facts about the people who signed the Declaration of Independence are that John Hancock’s signature was the largest, or that several future Presidents (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to be exact) signed the Declaration. Samuel and John Adams were both signers of the document. These cousins were close friends and comrades in politics. But aside from the trivia it is important to remember the significance of the document. The Declaration of Independence was just that, a declaration to the British that the American colonies were to be independent of their rule. The Declaration of Independence was the catalyst for the changes in government and the establishment of the freedoms we have today. America was to become the envy of all other nations because of our mission for the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration of Independence was much more than an opportunity for rebellious and political men to make a statement or to boost their own egos. It was a document that carried with it severe consequences as well as priceless gifts for future generations. In signing their names to the Declaration of Independence, the signers were effectively signing away their protection and anonymity from British forces. John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, probably had the most cause for fear as he was the leader of the revolution against the British. True, he was described as a flamboyant character who liked attention. But his large signature on the Declaration of Independence was not to boast his own ego. It was a powerful response to a decree that had been delivered from England in early 1776 offering a large reward for his capture and the capture of several leading figures. On signing the Declaration in his famously clear and obvious way he commented, “The British ministry can read that name without spectacles; let them double their reward.” In the time following the signing of the Declaration of Independence we see that the British threats were serious, as five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. This was done because at the time, the signing of the Declaration of Independent was an act by the signers to fight their own government. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned, losing all of their earthly possessions. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the fifty six fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. Yet with all of the risks, these 56 men knew that in order to create the nation of freedom that they dreamed of, they would need to take a stand. These men were influential, wealthy, popular, educated, and talen
According to the nursery rhyme, who had a farm, ee-i-ee-i-o?	The History behind Old MacDonald had A Farm Have you ever wondered what is the history behind some famous nursery rhymes? Today we made a small survey for you about one of our favorite nursery rhyme-The “Old McDonald! Here’s what we found out! The first versions of this song appeared in 1917 and was originally called “Old MacDougal” The song “Old MacDougal” went something like this: Old MacDougal had a farm in Ohio-i-o, And on that farm he had some dogs in Ohio-i-o, With a bow-wow here, and a bow-wow there, Here a bow, there a wow, everywhere a bow-wow. There was one other that was called “Old Missouri” from 1922 according to the bookOzark Folksongs, by Vance Randolph in 1980. There are also other versions or variants which were published that date back even further than 1917. Take for example “The Farmyard” dating to 1908. This went like this: Up was I on my father’s farm On a May day morning early, Feeding of my father’s cows On a May day morning early, With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, Here a moo, there a moo, Here a pretty moo. Six pretty maids come and gang along o’ me To the merry green fields of the farm-yard. Old MacDonald Had A Farm Lyrics: Old MacDonald had a farm (E-I-E-I-O), And on that farm he had a cow (E-I-E-I-O), With a Moo Moo here and a Moo Moo there, Here a Moo there Moo everywhere a Moo, Moo. Old MacDonald had a farm (E-I-E-I-O), And on that farm he had a sheep (E-I-E-I-O), And on that farm he had a pig (E-I-E-I-O), And on that farm he had some ducks (E-I-E-I-O), And on that farm he had a horse (E-I-E-I-O), Old MacDonald had a farm (E-I-E-I-O), Source: “History of Old MacDonald.” History of Old MacDonald. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Sept. 2013. If you want to read more detail then check out wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_MacDonald_Had_a_Farm
Two people who signed the Declaration of Independence went on to be president. For a point each, name them.	9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence - History in the Headlines 9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence July 4, 2012 By Elizabeth Harrison Share To many in the Continental Congress, war was unthinkable. So why did they finally create this revolutionary document? Share this: 9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence Author 9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence URL Google Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, celebrates the adoption by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On the 236th birthday of the United States, explore nine surprising facts about one of America’s most important founding documents. 1. The Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed on July 4, 1776. On July 1, 1776, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and on the following day 12 of the 13 colonies voted in favor of Richard Henry Lee’s motion for independence. The delegates then spent the next two days debating and revising the language of a statement drafted by Thomas Jefferson. On July 4, Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, and as a result the date is celebrated as Independence Day. Nearly a month would go by, however, before the actual signing of the document took place. First, New York’s delegates didn’t officially give their support until July 9 because their home assembly hadn’t yet authorized them to vote in favor of independence. Next, it took two weeks for the Declaration to be “engrossed”—written on parchment in a clear hand. Most of the delegates signed on August 2, but several—Elbridge Gerry, Oliver Wolcott, Lewis Morris, Thomas McKean and Matthew Thornton—signed on a later date. (Two others, John Dickinson and Robert R. Livingston, never signed at all.) The signed parchment copy now resides at the National Archives in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, alongside the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 2. More than one copy exists. After the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the “Committee of Five”—Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston—was charged with overseeing the reproduction of the approved text. This was completed at the shop of Philadelphia printer John Dunlap. On July 5, Dunlap’s copies were dispatched across the 13 colonies to newspapers, local officials and the commanders of the Continental troops. These rare documents, known as “Dunlap broadsides,” predate the engrossed version signed by the delegates. Of the hundreds thought to have been printed on the night of July 4, only 26 copies survive. Most are held in museum and library collections, but three are privately owned. 3. When news of the Declaration of Independence reached New York City, it started a riot. By July 9, 1776, a copy of the Declaration of Independence had reached New York City. With hundreds of British naval ships occupying New York Harbor, revolutionary spirit and military tensions were running high. George Washington, commander of the Continental forces in New York, read the document aloud in front of City Hall. A raucous crowd cheered the inspiring words, and later that day tore down a nearby statue of George III. The statue was subsequently melted down and shaped into more than 42,000 musket balls for the fledgling American army. 4. Eight of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were born in Britain. While the majority of the members of the Second Continental Congress were native-born Americans, eight of the men voting for independence from Britain were born there. Gwinnett Button and Robert Morris were born in England, Francis Lewis was born in Wales, James Wilson and John Witherspoon were born in Scotland, George Taylor and Matthew Thornton were born in Ireland and James Smith hailed from Northern Ireland. 5. One signer later recanted. Richard Stockton, a lawyer from Princeton, New Jersey, became the only signer of the Declaration of Independence to recant his support of the revolution. On November 30,
The Hershey's confection known as Mr. Goodbar is a mixture of chocolate and what other ingredient?	The Hershey Company \| Ingredient Overview Ingredient Information Four Core Ingredients As you might have guessed, our chocolate products are made primarily of four ingredients: farm fresh milk, cocoa, nuts and sugar. In fact, these four ingredients account for 80% of our ingredient volume. Every ingredient used by Hershey undergoes a rigorous process from sourcing to production to ensure we only use the best quality — as we have since the beginning. Let us tell you a bit about our main ingredients. Farm Fresh Milk Yet another reason to love your Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates and Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars: we are one of the only large-scale chocolate makers in the world that still use fresh milk. That's what gives our Hershey's traditional milk chocolate bars the distinctive Hershey taste fans have loved for 120 years. We work with dairy cooperatives, which supply fresh milk from farms that are local to our plant in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Each day, shiny milk tankers carrying fresh milk line up to deliver their goods — and in less than 72 hours that creamy milk is used to make our delicious chocolate. Cocoa Though we now make hundreds of non-chocolate treats, our roots are in chocolate from our traditional Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar to our dark artisanal Scharffen Berger Chocolates. At the heart of making the best chocolate in the world is sourcing the best cocoa grown around the globe. We have committed to use 100% certified cocoa for all of our chocolate products worldwide by 2020, and are proud to say that we're ahead of schedule. Certified cocoa is verified by independent auditors who follow recognized international standards for labor, environmental and sustainable farming practices. We're proud to say we have some of the premier chocolatiers in the world working for us. They craft new recipes, and they're the creators behind our wide range of chocolates. We even have professional tasters who make sure that the products we produce meet our demanding flavor standards. Employees from all parts of the company take classes to learn the art of chocolate making, tasting and pairing. Even as we grow globally, we're proud to say we still produce most of our iconic brands in Hershey, Pennsylvania — the town in which Milton Hershey first perfected the art of chocolate making. Nuts Eight California almonds in every delicious Hershey Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar. Millions of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups whizzing off the line every day at the Reese plant in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Any way you slice it, we use a lot of nuts to produce our salty and sweet combinations that people have come to love. Hershey is the largest almond buyer in North America. Our almonds come from the fertile soil of sunny California where almond growers use state-of-the-art technology to grow and harvest the wholesome nuts that make their way into our chocolate. We work with the peanut industry to source peanuts from across the U.S. "peanut belt," ranging from Virginia down to Georgia and stretching west to Texas. These peanuts help create the magical, melt-in-your-mouth centers of our Reese's Peanut Butter Cups — not to mention the peanuts that grace our PayDay Peanut Caramel Bars and many other favorites. This generation of peanut farmers has taken peanut-growing to a new level of sophistication, combining innovative new farming techniques with the time-tested wisdom handed down from their parents. Peanuts are close to our hearts — we are proud to support Project Peanut Butter. The Hershey Company funded the construction of a factory in Ghana that will provide children with peanut-based nutritional supplements. Not only will our partnership with Project Peanut Butter create a high-calorie, nutrient-fortified food to help children focus on their studies rather than their stomachs, but it will also give the local economy a boost by creating jobs for local farmers. Sugar For 10,000 years, sweet flavors have brought smiles to faces around the world. Our treats continue this tradition, using high-quality sugar to add just the right touch of
What is the common name for the upper incisors of the elephant?	Dentition Did you know? The tusks are actually upper incisors, not canines. They are the only incisors the elephant has... Tusks are used for digging, ripping of bark, foraging, resting a heavy trunk, and as weapons Tusks are fundamentally no different than ordinary teeth Both sexes of the African elephant have tusks, but only the male sex of Asian elephants have tusks that protrude beyond the lips. One of the elephant's tusks is often used more than the other ( i.e. the parallel in humans is right handed and left handed people) Elephants are best known by many people in the world for their teeth. It is because of the human lust for ivory that thousands of people and countless elephants have been slaughtered for their teeth. Ivory is really only dentine and is no different from ordinary teeth. It is the diamond shaped pattern of the elephant's tusk looking from a cross-section which gives elephant ivory its distinctive lustre. The tusks present at birth are only milk teeth which fall out after around one year of age (approximately 5 cm long). The permanent tusks begin to protrude beyond the lips of an elephant at around 2-3 years of age, and will continue to grow throughout its life. Were and elephant's tusks able to grow long enough they would be in the shape of a spiral (similar to the extinct woolly mammoth), because the tusk typically follows a sinusoidal curved growth pattern. The growth rate of tusks is at approximately 15-18 centimeters per year. About one quarter of the tusk is hidden within the socket. Thus, the typical question of why people can not just cut off the elephant's tusks to ward off poachers is answered. There is still a large amount of ivory that is attached inside the head and attached to the skull, which has to be carved out of the head to be removed. The actual base of the tusk is hollow and contains the pulp cavity. This usually extends quite far, and in males may reach beyond the lip line. The tusk grows from its base as fresh dentine is slowly deposited over the surface of the pulp cavity. Interestingly, for females this cavity begins to fill in with age. The pulp is composed of a highly vascular tissue (blood vessels and nerves), which is amongst unspecialized connective tissue. Although both African elephant sexes have tusks, there are large differences in size and weight. Typically, the male tusk has a larger circumference in relation to its length, is stouter, and is much heavier. Interestingly, some elephants are born without tusks. This hereditary condition causes huge differences in the musculature and shape of the neck and the head. Also, the carriage of the head is different and the bones at the back of the skull are less developed. Interestingly, not all male Asian elephant elephants have tusks; approximately 40-50 percent of male Asian elephants are tuskless. These particular males are known as makhnas in India. Some likely reasons for the greater proportion of tuskless Asian elephants compared the African elephants may be due to strong selection in the past by humans killing the tusked male elephants and an gene in Asian elephants which is not as recessive. When fully developed the Asian elephant's tusks does compare to the weight and size of the African elephant's tusks. The tusks of a male African elephant may exceed 200 kg for the pair although such weights are rare today because most of them have been murdered. The heaviest tusks recorded were 209 kg for the pair taken from an old bull shot in 1897 (British Museum of Natural History). The working tusks that an elephant favours tends to be more worn down over the years. The tusks server a variety of functions for an elephant; this is for digging up soil at salt licks, ripping off bark from trees, for resting a heavy trunk, and as weapons. Did you know?
If you ordered a dish containing saag in an Indian restaurant, what must it contain?	Saag Paneer: Spinach with Indian Cheese Recipe : Aarti Sequeira : Food Network Cheese Ball Recipes 4.8 104 Excellent recipe, turns out perfectly! I also made the cheese :)<br /><br />I'm about to make it for the second time, wish me luck! Anonymous 2016-07-18T18:24:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Amazing recipe. Can't wait to make it again. jjose 2016-06-13T04:32:47Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Made it exactly as the recipe states and it's the best Saag Paneer I've ever had! Anonymous 2016-04-11T03:23:43Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Have made this a couple of times now. The only thing I have changed is to add some chilli powder to the sauce; this can be done at the end of cooking to adjust to taste. Matt B. 2016-02-14T09:46:05Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I really enjoyed this recipe! Anonymous 2016-01-19T00:29:51Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this last night with store bought Paneer. The cheese was very good, but I tried to follow Aartie's recipe for garam masala and it was just way too much clove. I didn't even use as much as she recommended, so I think if Ihad used a store bought garam masala, we would have enjoyed much more. It is one of our favorite indian recipe's, so I think I'll let my husband do his own thing in the future, his is really pretty darned good, and very close to what we get at the Indian restaurant here. Cathy Y. 2015-11-13T14:46:33Z item not reviewed by moderator and published If you like authentic Indian food or spicy food, then double or triple the amount of chile used. The amount of spice in this recipe is way, way off. <div><br /></div><div>The consistency of the blended spinach is unappealing. Saag should be somewhere between thick and runny, and this recipe makes it thick thick thick. To fix this, after mixing the blended spinach with the onion/spice mixture, I removed 3/4 of it from the pan and put it back into the food processor with 3/4 cup veggie stock and blended it more. Then I mixed it back into the pan. Not only does this make the texture more appealing, but blending the onions, garlic, and ginger helps spread the flavor throughout the dish rather than have it appear in clumps. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, I veganized my paneer by using tofu instead. To get a cheesy texture, cure the tofu in salt overnight in the fridge, then let it soak in the juice from 1 lemon for a few hours. Then cut into cubes and follow the recipe as normal, making sure to fry until the sides are crispy. </div><div><br /></div><div>I would definitely make this recipe again, but not without fixing the spice and consistency.</div> Charlotte C. 2015-09-30T21:53:47Z item not reviewed by moderator and published yum!!!! Leane C. 2015-08-25T09:28:25Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a wonderful recipe! As I review a couple of other comments, I agree that it is very hot, as I tend to like it. Maybe just reduce the amount of chile. The flavors are bold and the dish is filling. I used fresh spinach and happened to have Chinese mustard greens, so added that to the spinach which may have offered a little more texture to the dish (which I liked). But, try the recipe as is. I am confident you'll enjoy this if you like authentic full-flavored Indian cuisine. S N. 2015-07-11T16:29:55Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Excellent recipe and I appreciate the helpful hints and emphasizing the key features, like making sure to cook the onion mixture long enough. I googled this recipe because I had some store-bought paneer that needed to be used; I was starving so I used what was on hand, meaning some substitutions. I used green chili instead of serrano (I live in New Mexico, it's a must). It was still quite spicy, which I like, but I would tone it down a lot if making it for family. Next time I think I'll leave the cumin whole and add it with the onions; make my own paneer, and maybe use coconut oil instead of olive oil; it seems to burn less easily and has a good flavor with Indian dishes.
Sunday saw the conclusion of which of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the oldest such tournament in the world?	US Open Tickets - Tennis \| TicketIQ $385.06 Founded in 1881, the United States Open Tennis Championships is one of the four tennis majors comprising the Grand Slam and one of the oldest and most prestigious tennis championships in the world. As such, US Open tennis tickets are sought after by tennis fans around the globe and have become some of the most difficult tickets to procure in all of professional sports The United States Open Tennis Championships is held annually during late August and early September, and is chronologically the fourth and final major tennis tournament. Tournaments held as part of the United States Open include men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. There are also tournaments held for senior, junior, and handicapped participants. In 1881, the first version of the United States Open Tennis Championships was held in Newport, Rhode Island on the grass courts at Newport Casino. While US Open tennis tickets may be hard to come by today, it was even more difficult to get into the tournament back then with only a who’s who of the local elite in attendance. It was also quite difficult to get into the early US Open Tennis tournament as a competitor, as the first iteration was only open to members of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA). Richard Sears won the inaugural event, and would defend his title thereafter for seven years. Sears’ seven US Open Championships tie him with Bill Larned and Bill Tilton as the most won by any individual in the history of the tournament. During the early years of the US Open tournament, then referred to as the US National Championship, it much easier to defend the championship than it was to steal it as a challenger. From 1884 until 1911, the US Open used a challenge system which meant that the defending champion would already be slotted into the championship, while the other players battled through the tournament for the chance to take the crown. Both Sears and Larned achieved their record seven US Open championships through this format. In 1915, after a few years of push for a relocation of the US National Championship, it finally moved from Newport to West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, New York. The argument in favor of this move was that more tennis clubs were located in New York, and as such, more players and fans of the game. With a move to New York for the US National Championship, it was believed that the sport could grow and there would be increased fan activity and demand for US Open tennis tickets. During the first six years of the US National Championship, only men could compete. In 1887, the first official US Women’s National Singles Championship was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club and was won by 17 year old local, Ellen Hansell. The US Women’s National Singles Championship was accompanied by tournaments for women’s doubles and mixed doubles. The five tennis tournaments (Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles) would not merge to form the modern US Open until 1968. That year, the first official “US Open” was held at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills. Fans lucky enough to procure US Open tennis tickets for the inaugural US Open of the Open Era were able to see American legend Arthur Ashe capture his first career major championship. In 1997, Ashe was honored by the opening of Arthur Ashe Stadium, which replaced Louis Armstrong Stadium as the central venue of the US Open tournament. Arthur Ashe Stadium is the largest outdoor tennis-only venue in the world, with a capacity of 22,547 individual seats offering plenty of available US Open tennis tickets, albeit at a premium to many other tennis events. Following the beginning of the Open Era, the 1970’s were a period of great innovation for the US Open. In 1970, the US Open added a unique twist in that it became the first Grand Slam tournament to use a deciding tiebreak in 6-6 sets. To this day, the US Open remains the only major to use a tiebreak in the deciding set rather than continuing play until a two-gam
Deriving its name from an old Icelandic word meaning erupt, what name is given to a natural hot spring that intermittently ejects steam and water into the air?	Read untitled Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency Reading Sample Test Questions Booklet © 2008 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. NOTE: This booklet is covered by Federal copyright laws that prohibit the reproduction of the test questions without the express, written permission of ACT, Inc. Note to Users Welcome to the CAAP Sample Reading Test! You are about to look at some sample test questions as you prepare to take the actual CAAP test. The examples in this booklet are similar to the kinds of test questions you will see when you take the actual CAAP test. Since this is a practice exercise, you won't receive a real test score. The aim of this booklet is to give a sense of the kinds of questions examinees will face and their levels of difficulty. An answer key is provided at the end of the booklet. We hope you benefit from these sample questions, and we wish you success as you pursue your education and career goals! CAAP Reading Test The CAAP Reading Test is a 36-item, 40-minute test that measures reading comprehension as a combination of two general categories: referring and reasoning. Within each of these two general categories are several content categories that further specify the skills and knowledge assessed by each test question. Referring test questions pose questions about material explicitly stated in a passage. Reasoning test questions assess proficiency at making appropriate inferences, demonstrating a critical understanding of the text, and determining the specific meanings of difficult, unfamiliar, or ambiguous words based on the context. The four reading passages come from four general content areas, one passage from each area: · Prose Fiction: Entire stories or excerpts from short stories or novels. · Humanities: Art, music, philosophy, theater, architecture, dance. · Social Studies: History, political science, economics, anthropology, psychology, sociology. · Natural Sciences: Biology, chemistry, physics, physical sciences. Samples of test questions in the CAAP Reading Test are provided on the following pages. 2 READING TEST 40 Minutes--36 Questions DIRECTIONS: There are four passages in this test. Each is followed by nine questions. After reading a passage, choose the best answer to each question by circling the corresponding answer option. You may refer to the passages as often as necessary. CAAPR 3 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. Passage I Geysers are spectacular hydrothermal events. The word geyser is derived from an old Icelandic verb, gjose, meaning to erupt. It refers specifically to a reservoir of hot water that intermittently and explosively ejects part or all of its contents. Activity in most geyser areas ranges over a wide spectrum: quiescent hot pools, vigorously boiling pools, dry stream jets, mud pots, and geysers. Although there are several thousand hot springs in the world, there are not more than about 400 geysers. In Yellowstone National Park, the most extensive geyser area, the ratio of hot springs to geysers is about ten to one. A geyser is essentially a hot spring but its unique characteristic is that it periodically becomes thermodynamically and hydrodynamically unstable. A very special set of circumstances must exist for a hot spring to erupt. It must have a source of heat. It must have a place to store water while it is heated up to just the right temperature, an opening of the optimum size out of which to throw the hot water, and underground channels adequate for bringing in fresh water after an eruption. Only very rarely does the right combination exist. When there is little water but intense heat, a steam vent called a fumarole exists. A mud pot occurs when the hot water is laden with dirt. If there is plenty of incoming water but it is comparatively cool, it is a hot pool; or if too hot, a spouter continuously spitting out steam and hot water. If the opening is too large or the reservoir so shaped that circulation can occur freely, instabilities may not be able to develop and the hot spring simply boils. A geyser erupts when a part of its stored hot water becomes unstable, i
When a jeweler refers to a diamond’s “cut,” he is describing what aspect of the gem?	ACA Gem Laboratory Describing diamond beauty - assessing the optical performance of a diamond Abstract:A diamond's "optical performance" is a human visual interaction with the diamond reflecting and refracting surrounding light to its viewer in a sparkling mosaic pattern. It is this "light performance" of the diamond that results in its beauty. This work advances the idea that the best diamond cuts "evolved" to have the highest optical performance in a variety of typical viewing and illumination circumstances. Current and historical descriptors of diamond beauty and performance are reviewed. The rationale is put forward for the need to augment the current, single, quantitative measure of brilliance - light return intensity or "brightness" with the qualitative aspect of "contrast brilliance." Contrast brilliance is explained, and illustrated with diamond photography. The relationship between contrast brilliance and scintillation is examined. Introduction When a gemologist or appraiser evaluates a diamond, it is rated in four categories: cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. Known as the "4 C's", these are the characteristics that are assessed when valuing a diamond based upon its beauty and rarity. Of the four C's there is general agreement that cut has the greatest influence on the diamond's beauty. The term cut may bring to mind any of three features of a polished diamond. Shape such as round, rectangular, pear, oval, or cushion. Style of facet pattern such as radiant, step cut or princess cut. The angles and proportions of a particular style and shape. This article confines the meaning of cut to the angles and proportions of a particular shape and style of a diamond, such as the familiar, 57-facet round brilliant. There are several elements to the quality of a diamond's cut. Judgments of the elements of cut fall in two distinct categories. The first category is craftsmanship. Examples of measures of craftsmanship are assessments of perfection of polish, facet meet points, facet alignment, symmetry, facet angles and proportions. Most grading of diamond cut being done today makes judgments that fall within this category. There is the implicit assumption that a diamond with superior craftsmanship will have superior optical performance or beauty. From their knowledge and experience, diamond cutters know that a high level of craftsmanship in cutting and polishing a diamond to specific angles and proportions results in superior performance and beauty. The second category, more recently introduced, is a "direct assessment" of the performance aspects of diamond beauty. Direct performance assessment contrasts with the indirect assessment of cut quality in the first category, because it is an actual rather than implied measure of aspects of diamond beauty. The main aspects of diamond beauty assessed are brilliance, fire and sparkle. This category of direct performance assessment evaluates the extent to which all the various factors of craftsmanship have or have not actually resulted in a beautiful diamond. Direct performance assessment augments and validates the traditional category of craftsmanship. Diamond beauty - brilliance, fire and sparkle The quantity together with the "quality" of the light returned from a diamond to the eye of the viewer is critical to the viewer's judgment of the diamond's performance and beauty. A well-cut diamond has the ability to reflect colours and light from a broad range of surrounding directions and angles. A well-cut round brilliant reflects and refracts the surrounding panorama of light to the viewer's eyes in a mosaic, even artistic, composition possessing vibrancy and vitality. This article refers to the visual interaction of the diamond reflecting and refracting the surrounding light to the viewer as the diamond's "optical performance" or "light performance". This optical performance results in the diamond's beauty. The beauty that results from this unique performance has stirred emotions and engendered devotion unsurpassed by any other gemstone. Historical and contem
Who went up the hill to fetch a pail of water?	Jack and Jill went up the hill - Nursery Rhyme - YouTube Jack and Jill went up the hill - Nursery Rhyme Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Nov 11, 2012 Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water Jack fell down, and broke his crown then Jill came tumbling after Enjoy our fun-full of rhyme - "Jack and Jill went up the hill" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRul73... . Small kids can learn a lot from watching nursery rhymes animations with educational video and music. It helps them learn through watching cartoon animals and interesting characters. Category When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next Play now Mix - Jack and Jill went up the hill - Nursery RhymeYouTube Jack and Jill \| Nursery Rhymes Collection and Baby Songs from Dave and Ava - Duration: 1:12:00. Dave and Ava - Nursery Rhymes and Baby Songs 14,167,957 views 1:12:00 Jack and Jill went up the Hill \| 3D Animation English Nursery Rhymes for Children \| Kids Songs - Duration: 25:48. KidsOne Nursery Rhymes 441,658 views 25:48 Johny Johny Yes Papa and Many More Videos \| Popular Nursery Rhymes Collection by ChuChu TV - Duration: 1:06:05. ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs 1,007,428,748 views 1:06:05 Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed \| Part 1 - The Naughty Monkeys \| ChuChu TV Kids Songs - Duration: 2:36. ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs 61,432,176 views 2:36 Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme \| Children Songs with Lyrics \| Went up the hill - Duration: 4:31. Flickbox Kids Songs and Rhymes 264,817 views 4:31 Jack and Jill Went up the Hill \| Nursery Rhymes Collection \| Kids Videos & Baby Songs by Po Po Kids - Duration: 1:01:38. PoPo Kids - Children Nursery Rhymes and Baby Learning Songs 9,809 views 1:01:38
A falling object which ceases to accelerate due to the forces of drag and gravity being equal reaches what rate of descent (speed)?	Falling Body with Air Resistance Falling Body with Air Resistance Assume that a body of mass m is dropped from a great height above the surface of the earth. Our task is to answer the following Analyze the forces of gravity and air resistance. Use Newton's Law force = mass x acceleration to write down an equation that relates vertical speed with vertical acceleration. This will be a simple kind of differential equation . Do some calculus magic to find an explicit formula for the vertical speed ---here we use stuff from differential calculus (Math 251) to solve the differential equation. Introduce some new calculus magic to answer the important question---this material is discussed in Section 5.1 of your text; it involves the introduction of a rectangle approximation technique to estimate the area under the speed graph. Gravity Gravity makes the object fall. It was Galileo who offered the hypothesis that the acceleration due to gravity near the Earth's surface is essentially constant. Newton's law, force = mass x acceleration, then implies that Fgrav = mg where m is the mass of the object kilograms and g is the gravitational acceleration near the earth's surface, which is about 10 m/sec2. The basic unit of force in the metric system is the newton, which is one kg*m/sec2. Both m and g are taken to be positive. Air Resistance Let s(t) be the downward speed of the object t seconds after it is dropped, measured in m/sec. So we are assuming that s(0) = 0. One hypothesis governing air resistance is the following: "Linear" Air Resistance Hypothesis The force due to air resistance is proportional to the speed, and is applied in the direction opposite to motion. Look at it this way, as the object moves through the air, it collides with air molecules, displacing them as it falls. The faster the object moves, the more collisions and so the greater the overall force due to air resistance. An alternative hypothesis is that the force due to air resistance is proportional to the square of the speed...this might be more reasonable, for example, at very high speeds. But we will stick with the linear assumption. This linear hypothesis means that there is a positive constant k such that Fair = -ks(t) for all t. The positive constant k is the constant of proportionality and its units are kg/sec; the numerical value of k depends upon the shape of the object being dropped and the density of the atmosphere. Total Force, Acceleration, and Speed We now see that the total force acting on the falling object at any time t is given by Ftot = Fgrav + Fair = mg - ks(t) Now comes the first real conclusion involving calculus. Remember that acceleration is the rate of change of speed. (Actually it's better to think of acceleration as the rate of change of velocity, but we can identify the two concepts in this example since the object only moves in one direction.) Thus, if a(t) is the acceleration on the object at time t, then a(t) = s'(t). Now we use Newton's Law to conclude that Ftot = ma(t), or more precisely, we obtain the following relationship between speed s(t) and acceleration s'(t). Differential Equation for Speed at Time t s(t) = (mg/k)(1 - e(-k/m)t) A Neat Thing to Notice: Terminal Velocity Observe that under our assumptions (the forces acting are gravity and "linear" air resistance) we discover the phenomenon of terminal velocity. This comes about by asking for the limit of speed at time goes to infinity. As t goes to infinitey, the term e(-k/m)t goes to zero since k and m are positive. So we find terminal velocity = limt-->infty s(t) = mg/k The phenomenon of terminal velocity is thus discovered as a consequence of our force assumptions. (!!!) A Sample Graph of Speed vs Time Using the specific values g = 10 m/sec2, m = 1 kg, and k = 0.1 kg/sec, the formula for the speed function and its graph look like this:
The young of what animal are known as fawns?	What you should know – and should not do – if you find an “abandoned” fawn or other young wild animal Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902. What you should know – and should not do – if you find an “abandoned” fawn or other young wild animal DOVER (May 17, 2012) – The fawning season for white-tailed deer in Delaware has begun, with most fawns born during the last week of May through the first week of June. With the season’s onset come the inevitable calls to DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife about “abandoned” fawns, and how “doing the right thing” means “saving” these newborns by bringing them home or to a wildlife rehabilitator. Actually, that’s the wrong thing to do, according to DNREC wildlife biologist Joe Rogerson: “There are facts about wildlife that people who remove fawns from the field may not realize,” he said. “First and foremost, the fawn hasn’t been ‘abandoned’ at all. “So even if a fawn appears to be alone, the mother is likely bedded close by. Newborn fawns need to feed every few hours so the doe never strays far,” Rogerson said. “Fawns don’t become active enough to start traveling with their mothers until they are about two months old, so the survival instinct of a newborn fawn is to stay very still and ‘hide’ from predators.” Furthermore, research has shown that many fawns cared for by people have a greatly decreased chance of survival once they are released back into the wild, compared to deer raised by their mothers. Fawns raised in the wild are able to learn survival instincts from their mothers that people simply cannot teach them. Not only is removing a fawn from its hiding place not in the animal’s best interest, it is also illegal for an individual in Delaware to possess a live white-tailed deer. If found guilty, such an offense is punishable by a fine not less than $250, nor more than $1,000, plus the costs of prosecution and court costs; the person may also be fined and faces up to 30 days in jail. In addition, any deer held illegally in captivity will be removed by the Division. “The bottom line is, if you really care about the fawn and its well-being, please leave the animal alone. Its mother will soon return and the animal will have a far greater chance at survival than if you take it home,” Rogerson added. For more information about fawns or Delaware’s white-tailed deer, please contact Joe Rogerson, DNREC Wildlife Section, at 302-735-3600. What about other young animals? In late spring to early summer each year, volunteer wildlife rehabilitators are kept busy by well-meaning people who spot young wild animals, assume they are abandoned and pick them up. Most of the time, they are mistaken. “In almost every case, these animals should be left where they are found,” said licensed wildlife rehabilitator Dawn Webb. “While you may see a baby animal alone, what you don’t see is its mother, who is most likely nearby and waiting for you to move on.” Wild animals should never be taken from the wild unless you are certain they are injured or orphaned. This occurs mainly when their parents are killed or gravely injured; young animals may also become separated from their parents due to habitat changes or disruptions caused by human activity. Webb cited two precautions to take with wild animals: 1.) If you handle any wild animal, wear gloves. 2.) If you find a young injured or orphaned wild animal and have questions, call a wildlife rehabilitator. She also offered some additional tips for dealing with baby wild animals: If you see a young animal alone, keep pets and children indoors and watch from a distance for a period of time to see if its mother returns. Eastern cottontail rabbits, for example, build shallow nests on the ground, bear their young, cover them and move away to avoid attracting predators, returning only to feed them. Baby birds that are not old enough to fly can be returned to their nests. Look around for the nest near where the bird was found and carefully put it back in. If you see baby birds that have left the nest, their parents will continue to feed them
On what type of surface is the Wimbledon tournament held?	Grass Courts - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM - 54 million grass plants on Centre Court (rough calculation according to a formula) - 77 total hours played on Centre Court The grass The grass plant itself has to survive in this dry soil. Expert research has again shown that a cut height of 8mm (since 1995) is the optimum for present day play and survival. Courts are sown with 100 per cent Perennial Ryegrass (since 2001) to improve durability and strengthen the sward to withstand better the increasing wear of the modern game. Independent expert research from The Sports Turf Research Institute in Yorkshire, UK, proved that changing the grass seed mix to 100 per cent perennial ryegrass (previously 70 per cent rye/30 per cent creeping red fescue) would be the best way forward to combat wear and enhance court presentation and performance without affecting the perceived speed of the court. Perceived speed of a court is affected by a number of factors such as the general compacting of the soil over time, as well as the weather before and during the event. The ball will seem heavier and slower on a cold damp day and conversely lighter and faster on a warm dry day. The amount a ball bounces is largely determined by the soil, not the grass. The soil must be hard and dry to allow 13 days of play without damage to the court sub-surface. To achieve the required surface of even consistency and hardness, the courts are rolled and covered to keep them dry and firm. Regular measurements are taken to monitor this. There have been no changes to the specification of the ball since 1995, when there was a very minimal alteration in compression. Lines and dimensions Total area of grass on each of Centre and No.1 Courts is 41m x 22m. Singles Court is length 23.77m (78’) x width 8.23m (27’). Doubles Court is length 23.77m (78’) x width 10.97m (36’). Paint is not used to mark the lines on the court. A transfer wheel marker is used to apply a white compound (500 gallons used yearly) containing titanium dioxide to make it durable.
When applied to (sparkling) wine, what does brut mean?	What does brut mean? What does brut mean? Select Page What does brut mean? Brut is a term applied to the driest Champagne and sparkling wines. Brut wines are drier which means they contain less residual sugar than those labeled “extra dry.” Extra Brut denotes a wine that’s extremely dry, sometimes totally dry. Totally dry sparkling wines (those that aren’t sweetened with a little dosage) are also sometimes called Brut Nature or Brut Integral. Here is a chart on dryness levels:
July 12th marks the anniversary of the first ever concert of the moderately famous band known as The Rolling Stones. In what year did this concert take place?	July in London 2016 \| London Events 2016 \| LondonTown.com July in London 2016 © Hamish Brown The Royal Academy of Arts displays intimate portraits by David Hockney, Florence and the Machine, Take That and Beyonce perform live, and the Museum of London marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London in July 2016. The trip hop pioneers perform against LED screens set up by longtime collaborators United Visual Artists. Massive Attack Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge London, W2 2UH Concerts Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge, London, W2 2UH Enlarge Close The reformed trip hop duo, who originally started in Bristol in 1988, perform a provocative audio-visual show as part of British Summer Time at Hyde Park . Innovative Bristolian pioneers Massive Attack - Robert '3D' Del Naja and Grant 'Daddy G' Marshall - renowned for fusing together a wide range of styles, from punk to reggae to R&B, continues to win fans with their latest EP, Ritual Spirit, and a recent sold-out tour. The Hyde Park gig has been designed by Robert Del Naja and longtime collaborators United Visual Artists who wire up the band's trademark LED screens flashing up facts, figures and headlines. Support comes from special guests Patti Smith, TV On The Radio, Warpaint and Ghostpoet. Anthony Neilson returns to the Royal Court Theatre, creating a play in the rehearsal room. Unreachable Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square London, SW1W 8AS Theatre Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS Dates: 01st July - 06th August 2016 Enlarge Close Known for his pioneering and imaginative work, Anthony Neilson returns to the Royal Court Theatre in 2016 with Unreachable , a play about a film director on an obsessive quest to capture the perfect light. We can't say anymore than that at the moment as the play will be created in the rehearsal room, with a cast of actors to be announced. Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge London, W2 2UH Concerts Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH Dates: 30th Jun to 6th Jul 2017 Enlarge Close British Summer Time Hyde Park is back for a fourth year in 2016 with another impressive line-up. This year will see Florence & the Machine , Kendrick Lamar, Jamie XX share the bill while Mumford & Sons and Take That headline on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July. Now a firm fixture for summer in London, the extravaganza features live music, comedy acts and film screenings and a mini village of cafes, bistros and independent food stalls, themed pubs and cocktail bars across Hyde Park. Themed zones, each with its own installations and refreshments, provide laid back entertainment from Monday to Thursday while big name bands pump out the hits on the weekends. David Hockney RA: 79 Portraits and 2 Still Lifes Celia Birtwell and Barry Humphries are among Hockney's portraits of friends and art world figures. David Hockney RA: 79 Portraits and 2 Still Lifes Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House London, W1J 0BD Exhibitions Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, London, W1J 0BD Dates: 02nd July - 02nd October 2016 Enlarge Close In 2012 David Hockney's A Bigger Picture filled the Royal Academy of Arts with vast landscapes in the year London hosted the Olympics. Now, a mere four years later, those "overblown" (Evening Standard) landscapes have been set aside for more intimate portraits. Hockney, who once said he prefers to only paint people he knows, has been working on a series of portraits of friends and art world figures since 2013, all of whom sit in the same chair against the same backdrop, painting over the course of three days. Around 70 of these new equal-sized portraits are displayed including fashion designer Celia Birtwell, Dame Edna Everage's alter ego Barry Humphries, the Californian artist John Baldessari and Hockney's older sister Margaret. Florence & The Machine, Kendrick Lamar, Jamie XX Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge London, W2 2UH Concerts Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge, London, W2 2UH Enlarge Close They've headlined at Glastonbury, won at the BRITs, had huge success with 2009 debut
What was the name of the character who owned Mayberry's only barber shop on The Andy Griffith Show?	Floyd Lawson \| Mayberry Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Floyd the Barber (as he was commonly known) was the slow-paced, somewhat absent-minded barber in Mayberry. He was first seen in " Stranger in Town ", where he was played by actor Walter Baldwin . Baldwin established the running gag of Floyd's inability to trim sideburns evenly, which continued throughout the run of the show. Baldwin portrayed Floyd for just one episode; from 1961 on, the part was played by Howard McNear , the actor most commonly associated with the role. (In McNear's first appearance as Floyd, the character's last name was "Colby;" thereafter, the character was always "Floyd Lawson." Floyd and his son Edit Floyd is a widower. He had a wife named Melva and two children, a son and a daughter. His son, Norman Lawson , plays the saxophone ( Those Gossipin' Men ) and plays baseball ( The Jinx ). Later in his life, Floyd pretends to be a wealthy bachelor to impress a lady friend.( Floyd the Gay Deceiver ). His daughter's name isn't mentioned, but it is known he goes to live with her when he retires. ( Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. ) Floyd also has a niece named Virginia Lee who he wanted to win the Mayberry pageant. ( The Pageant ) After suffering from a stroke, Howard McNear had to sit or lean against items including benches in scenes. Trivia Edit Somewhere around Season Three, the importance of Floyd The Barber in the show decreased because Howard McNear had suffered a stroke and consequently had to change his delivery of dialogue for Floyd from fast-paced to slower and slower as time went on. For the the rest of the series, he was always seen sitting or leaning on sets. The character of Floyd also became less involved in the plots of the various episodes as time went on.
What can be a Greek god, a fashion house, and a fictional bureaucrat?	Hestia, Greek Goddess of Hearth and Home Hestia, Greek Goddess of Hearth and Home Hestia, Greek Goddess of the sacred fire, was once known as "Chief of the Goddesses" and "Hestia, First and Last". She was the most influential and widely revered of the Greek goddesses. Though the goddess Hestia was once the most important of the Greek goddesses, she (like her counterpart, the Roman goddess Vesta) is virtually unknown today. Her name means ï¿½the essenceï¿½, the true nature of things. Scholars often refer to the goddess Hestia as "the forgotten goddess". Because of the her association with hospitality, the word Hestia can mostly be heard today used in the names of inns and restaurants, making some people wonder if ï¿½Hestiaï¿½ is the name of a franchise. Unlike the other Greek goddesses, Hestia does not have a "story" . . . there were few adventures to record about her. She simply "is". Few images of the goddess Hestia exist. A very "private person", her symbols, the sacred flame and the circle, are usually used to represent Hestia in works of art. Hestia's brief stories, retold here, are too scanty to instruct us. It is her traits, not her actions, that most define her. These virtues define the goddess Hestia: mild, gentle, forgiving, peaceful, serene, dignified, calm, secure, stable, welcoming, and, above all else, well-centered. Of all the Olympian gods and goddesses, Hestia was the first born. And also the last. This takes some explaining . . . Her parents were the Titans, Cronus & Rhea. She was their first child. But Cronus, made fearful by a prophecy that one of his children would grow up to usurp his throne, quickly swallowed the infant Hestia (as he did the brothers and sisters that followed) in order to prevent the fulfillment of the prophecy. Later, following the birth of Zeus, the grieving goddess Rhea tricked her husband into swallowing a rock wrapped in swaddling instead of the infant, causing him to vomit up all the babies he had swallowed. First in, Hestia was the last to be disgorged. Hence, the goddess was often called "Hestia, First and Last". The goddess Hestia grew in grace and beauty and soon caught the attention of the gods Apollo and Poseidon who both sought her hand in marriage. But Hestia wasn't having any of it . . . saying that Aphrodite's ways (romance and marriage) were not her ways, she placed her hand on Zeus' brow and swore an oath that she would not marry. More than anything else, she wanted to follow a path that was true to her nature and was of her own choosing. She didn't require the trappings of power or adventure (like Athena and Artemis, the other virgin, i.e. unmarried, goddesses). She was perfectly content and fulfilled, being "Aunt Hestia", and enjoyed being of service to her family and community. Zeus, grateful that Hestiaï¿½s announcement had averted the possibility of war between the rival suitors, not only supported Hestiaï¿½s wish to remain single but decreed that Hestiaï¿½s name should be mentioned first in any prayer and that she should receive the first portion of any sacrifice and be honored in the temples of each of the Olympian deities. So delighted was he with Hestia's decision, that Zeus handed her the keys to the family home (Mount Olympus) and offered her the position of manager, and with it the responsibility of running this vast estate while the rest of the gods and goddesses wandered about in the larger world having all sorts of adventures. True to her nature, Hestia stayed at home, never leaving Mount Olympus, always there to welcome the others and enjoy their ï¿½homecomingsï¿½. The goddess Hestia never involved herself in the fights and machinations of the other gods and goddesses, somehow managing to stay above the fray. Non-judgmental and forgiving, her ï¿½unconditional loveï¿½ and calm acceptance inspired the love and trust of others in return. Dependable and caring, Hestia was always there for them and helped them
What was the name of the Greenpeace ship, the former fishing trawler Sir William Hardy, that was sunk in Auckland harbor by French Secret Service agents to prevent it interfering with planned nuclear tests?	The Greenpeace Chronicles by Greenpeace International - issuu issuu chronicles the greenpeace 40 years of protecting the planet THE GREENPEACE CHRONICLES 40 Years of Protecting the Planet Written and edited by: Steve Erwood Contributors: Laura Kenyon, John Novis, Mike Townsley, Rex Weyler With special thanks to Bill Darnell Creative Direction/Design: Toby Cotton, ARC Communications Acknowledgements: There are many previous chroniclers of Greenpeace’s history whose accounts - like Rex Weyler’s - have informed and influenced this present work. These include Michael Brown and John May, authors of ‘The Greenpeace Story’; Fouad Hamdan and Conny Boettger, authors of ‘Greenpeace: Changing the World’; and Daniel Kramb, who compiled information during Greenpeace’s 40th anniversary year. Thanks are also due to Karen Gallagher, Karen Guy, Elaine Hill, Sara Holden and Alex Yallop Published in November 2011 by Greenpeace International Ottho Heldringstraat 5 1066 AZ Amsterdam The Netherlands Printed on 50% recycled, 50% FSC mixed-source paper using vegetable-based ink. For more information, contact: [email protected] JN400 ISBN 978-90-73361-00-3 10s 00s 90s 80s 70s origins contents foreword 2 introduction 3 letâ€™s make it a green peace 6 the women who founded greenpeace 14 the warriors of the rainbow 18 the 70s 20 the 80s ten minutes to midnight, 10 july 1985 40 58 the 90s 84 david and goliath 100 the 00s 118 the 10s 162 the social network 166 40 years of photoactivism 40 years of inspiring action get involved 182 190 192 THE GREENPEACE chronicles 1 FOREWORD BY BILL DARNELL foreword Forty years of campaigns have taught many lessons. Fundamental is to pay respectful attention to everything that lives around us; make deep connections, even with those we disagree with. When we connect deeply, we fall in love and we will not allow others to be harmed. We have also learned that when we confront destructive activities, we are going to be scared; we know those we confront may be angry. Fear is an expected part of change but it does not stop us. Mistakes are also to be expected and we will make them: during the first voyage of Greenpeace, if we had not made the mistake of entering the USA ‘illegally’, we would not have received the heroic support of the coast guard crew of the United States vessel Confidence. (See the account of this on pages 12-13). It is my honour to write the foreword to The Greenpeace Chronicles, a record of the first 40 years of Greenpeace. Greenpeace has evolved from a small group of men and women in the port city of Vancouver on Canada’s Pacific coast to a planetary network of activists, working in concert with indigenous peoples and other activists. What remains common to the people of Greenpeace is a deep connection to creation and the shared thread of activism. From its very beginning, Greenpeace, backed by research, has taken direct action to confront the destruction of our sacred home. Greenpeace is the many, supported by the many, acting for all. image © Brenda Hala Photography 2 THE GREENPEACE chronicles Forty years of activism have taught us to work together and to trust each other. What really matters in the end are our relationship with all life on this planet. Finally, we have learned to celebrate these loving connections by having fun. Hard work ties us together, the fun celebrates the bonds. As Greenpeace sails into the next 40 years, I am filled with hope. The tasks ahead are daunting, but our gaze is global and our roots are with peoples in all continents. We will use our strength, intelligence and goodness to inspire people to organise. Greenpeace has been an inspiration for me for these 40 years. I trust Greenpeace will inspire both me and you for the next 40 years. Bill Darnell, Founding member of Greenpeace Canada, October 2011 introduction In 2009, Greenpeace mounted a major ship-based science expedition to the Arctic. It was a great opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading climate scientists and glaciologists, joining forces and expertise to highlight
July 12, 1862 saw the creation of what decoration, the highest military medal able to be awarded?	Medal of Honor News CONNECTICUT SENATOR BLUMENTHAL'S LEGISLATION HELP CLEAR WAY FOR AIR FORCE SERGEANT KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN TO RECEIVE MEDAL OF HONOR Thursday, December 8, 2016 [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), released the following statement today after a measure he backed to waive the statutory time limitation for the Medal of Honor in certain cases currently under review by the Department of Defense passed as part of the NDAA’s passage. The Secretary of Defense is currently considering Windsor Locks-raised Air Force Sergeant John Chapman posthumously for the Medal of Honor. If the President decides to award the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Chapman for his ultimate sacrifice in March 2002, this provision would provide the authority to waive the five-year statutory time limitation for Sgt. Chapman to receive the award. “Sergeant John Chapman is a hero,” said Blumenthal. “He made the ultimate sacrifice protecting fellow war fighters while fearlessly fighting for our country after the tragic events on September 11 and I vow to continue to support his candidacy for the Medal of Honor. This provision, rightfully included in the NDAA, is a helpful step. We will never fully be able to repay Sergeant Chapman and his loved ones for his extraordinary sacrifice in Afghanistan, but we can honor his unparalleled heroism to the highest degree.” Air Force Sgt. John Chapman, 36, graduated from Windsor Locks High School in 1983. During Operation Anaconda – a March 2002 mission in the eastern mountains of Afghanistan – Sergeant Chapman was killed while serving as an Air Force technical sergeant radioman embedded with SEAL Team Six. Sergeant Chapman was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross in 2003 for his heroism when trying to rescue his fallen team member. If his nomination for the Medal of Honor is approved, he will be the first from the Air Force to receive this distinction since the Vietnam War. Blumenthal has been a steadfast supporter of Sgt. Chapman’s candidacy. In addition to fighting for the NDAA provision, Blumenthal led letters from the Connecticut congressional delegation and Congressman Jeff Miller ( R-FL.) to the Secretary of Defense and the Armed Services Committees in September 2016, which advocated for Sgt. Chapman’s heroism and candidacy. President Eisenhower speaking to the 210 Medal of Honor recipients at the White House May 30, 1958. Photo credit National Park Service President Eisenhower places the Medal of Honor on the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Korean War, Arlington Cemetery, May 30, 1958. Master Sergeant Homer L. Wise of Stamford CT was one of seven recipients of the Medal of Honor who served as honorary pall bearers. Photo credit National Park Service MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS MEMORIAL DAY MAY 30, 1958 PRIOR TO THE DEDICATION OF THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS, AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY LEFT TO RIGHT, Homer L. Wise, Stamford, CT, World War II, William J. Crawford, Pueblo, CO, World War II, Jerry K. Crump, Forest City, NC, Korean War, Paul B. Huff, Cleveland, TN, World War II, Ronald E. Rosser, Crooksville, OH, Korean War, Donald E. Rudolph, Minneapolis, MN, World War II and Ernest R. Kouma, Dwight, NB, Korean War. photo Ronald E. Rosser collection Medal of Honor Citation - Homer L. Wise While his platoon was pinned down by enemy small-arms fire from both flanks, he left his position of comparative safety and assisted in carrying 1 of his men, who had been seriously wounded and who lay in an exposed position, to a point where he could receive medical attention. The advance of the platoon was resumed but was again stopped by enemy frontal fire. A German officer and 2 enlisted men, armed with automatic weapons, threatened the right flank. Fearlessly exposing himself, he moved to a position from which he killed all 3 with his submachinegun. Returning to his squad, he obtained an Ml rifle and several antitank grenades, then took up a position from which he del
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Known as The Sunshine State, what was the 27th state to join the union on March 3, 1845?	Community Connection – Florida is the 27th state to join the Union By klahr @ 03/03/09 in March March 3, 1845 Named after the Spanish Easter festival of Pascua Florida, Florida was one of the first regions in America to be explored by Europeans. St. Augustine was one of the earliest permanent European settlements in the country, and the Spanish held a strong foothold in Florida for over two centuries. Original claims to Florida lay with many tribes of Native Americans known collectively as the Seminoles, who were either exterminated or forced to move west during the three Seminole Wars. Between those wars, Florida achieved statehood in 1845, and Americans rushed south to its fertile lands to raise cotton and tobacco. Florida was thus a staunchly Southern state: it allowed slavery and was third to secede during the Civil War. Beginning in the late 19th century, Americans began a tradition of flocking to Florida during winter months, and today, tourism is Florida’s biggest industry. The state is home to sandy beaches, the Everglades, and attractions like Walt Disney World, the largest resort on the planet. The Sunshine State also boasts an enormous citrus industry, and as its license plate bears, beautiful, delicious oranges. Why do you think wars like the Seminole and Civil Wars were unproductive and expensive?
What does the giant ape use as weapons against Jumpman in the original, 1981 Donkey Kong game?	Donkey Kong (game) - Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia Donkey Kong (game) Jump to: navigation , search This article is about the original 1981 arcade game. For information about the 1994 Game Boy game, see Donkey Kong (Game Boy) . For the character, see Donkey Kong . Donkey Kong Box art for the NES version of the game. Developer(s) September 18, 2014 (Original Edition) March 2, 2016 Up to 2 players, alternating turns Cabinet Raster, standard resolution 224 x 256 (Vertical) 256 Colors Input Control pad Donkey Kong is an arcade game that was Nintendo 's first big hit in North America. It marked the beginning of the Mario franchise games, and introduced several of the earliest characters, including Mario himself (originally known as "Jumpman" [7] , a carpenter rather than a plumber), the original Donkey Kong (who, in later games, would become Cranky Kong , the current Donkey Kong's grandfather [8] ), and Pauline (originally known as the Lady), who now frequently appears in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. A version of the game was also created later for the Nintendo Entertainment System , Nintendo's first home console, under Arcade Classics Series . The game sold very well in the United States, becoming one of four games to be inducted into the Nintendo Hall of Fame. The original arcade version had four screen levels, but the Nintendo Entertainment System version only has three, with the stage 50m cut from this version. This game was also the first title to be released on Virtual Console . Contents Story[ edit ] Donkey Kong has kidnapped the beautiful Lady (Pauline in the NES conversion) to a dangerous construction site. Jumpman (Mario in home ports and promotional materials) must climb to the top of the construction site and rescue the Lady from the giant ape. Official story quoted from Nintendo of America[ edit ] The flier for the game, which was handed out in arcades, toy stores and such. "HELP! HELP!" cries the beautiful maiden as she is dragged up a labyrinth of structural beams by the ominous Donkey Kong. "SNORT. SNORT." Foreboding music warns of the eventual doom that awaits the poor girl, lest she somehow be miraculously rescued. "But wait! Fear not, fair maiden. Little Mario, the carpenter, is in hot pursuit of you this very moment." Throwing fate to the wind, risking life and limb, or worse, little Mario tries desperately to climb the mighty fortress of steel, to save the lovely lady from the evil Mr. Kong. Little Mario must dodge all manner of obstacles- fireballs, plummeting beams and a barrage of exploding barrels fired at him by Donkey Kong. Amidst the beautiful girl's constant pleas for help, your challenge is to maneuver little Mario up the steel structure, while helping him to avoid the rapid-fire succession of hazards that come his way. As little Mario gallantly battles his way up the barriers, he is taunted and teased by Donkey Kong, who brazenly struts back and forth, beating his chest in joyful exuberance at the prospect of having the beautiful girl all to himself. It is your job to get little Mario to the top. For it is there, and only there, that he can send the mighty Donkey Kong to his mortal doom. Leaving Little Mario and the beautiful girl to live happily ever after. "SIGH. SIGH." So, if you want the most exciting, most fun-filled, most talked about family video game on the market, don't monkey around with anything but the original Donkey Kong. 25m, Jumpman leaping over a barrel. Jumpman (Mario) (Hero, Playable) Development[ edit ] Concept art for Jumpman. Donkey Kong was created when Shigeru Miyamoto , under the supervision of the late Gunpei Yokoi , was assigned by Nintendo to convert Radar Scope, a poorly selling arcade game in North America, into a game that would have more appeal to more gamers. Shigeru Miyamoto later admitted that he did not focus on the story of the game, instead creating a basic plot with colourful characters and music that he himself penned [9] . He said that Jumpman (later to be renamed Mario) and the Lady were not intended to have a relationship, and he did not
The 14th of July marks what major holiday for the French?	Bastille Day, 14 July, French National Day, Public Holidays Metric Unit Conversion Bastille Day in France Celebrated on July, 14, Bastille Day is the French national day and the most important bank holiday in France! Setting the storming of the Bastille in 1789 as an essential part of the French History. The 14th July has become a major public holiday, traditionally considered as the symbol of the French Revolution. The French Bastille Day is definitely a joyous national day that causes popular celebrations in the streets as well as political events. The best way to experience the 14 July bank holiday - widely known as Le 14 Juillet - is to go to Paris , more precisely on the Champs Elysees. Expect military parades, public speeches and fireworks, but also convivial gatherings in all cafés and restaurants! Every single town in France actually commemorates the Bastille Day with excitement and pride as this national day represents the first step to the French Revolution which eventually led France to Republic. On July, 14, patriotic feelings break out throughout the country, French people wear blue, white and red, "tricolore" clothes or make-up and sing the typical Marseillaise (the French anthem) after one - or more! - glasses of Champagne! Bastille Day in Paris... Beginning in the morning of the 14th July, on the Champs Elysées in Paris, Bastille Day is the opportunity to admire the French military. Saint Cyr and Polytechnique cadets parade, along with official troops, whilst the French Air Force, Patrouille de France, carry out flying in the sky. A popular custom on Basttille day in Paris is going for a friendly picnic in a public park, socialising, enjoying French food and wine, before watching the fireworks from the Place de la Concorde for example. In many French villages, people traditionally get together on July, 13 to enjoy a typical Barbecue and sing and dance all night long - taking the advantage of the relaxing public holiday the day after! The President of the Republic normally attends all the Parisian festivities and ends the 14th July ceremonies with a public interview from the Elysée (Predisent's official residence). French National Day The well-known storming of the Bastille has become a benchmark in terms of Revolt and Liberty all over the world! Referring to July 14 1789, when a massive crowd of Frenchmen rose up and invaded the prison, Bastille Day is considered the beginning of the French Revolution. Capturing this prison, a symbol of the Ancient Regime, indeed marked the end of Louis XVI's absolute and arbitrary power and led France to the three ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Bastille Day has been known and celebrated as the creation of the Sovereign Nation and what would be the "First" Republic of France (in 1792). Bastille Day became the National Holiday in 1790, originally called Fête de la Fédération ("federation feast"), to celebrate the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and the end of the French Revolution.
Three musicians make a trio, while 4 comprise a quartet. How many musicians are there in a nonet?	The 50 Most Important Living Musicians \| The Best Schools The 50 Most Important Living Musicians By David A. Tomar What would music sound like today if Mozart had taken up fox tossing instead of composition? What if Miles Davis had run a hardware store? What if Jimi Hendrix had left his guitar behind to focus on his military career? What if Kurt Cobain had been diagnosed (correctly) with clinical depression and cured with Prozac? Would the world be a different place? Related Articles Subscribe & Stay Informed Let’s say John Lennon calls in sick the day his Quarrymen are scheduled to gig a church picnic. He never meets Paul McCartney, the Beatles never exist and, presumably, neither does much of what we recognize as popular music today. Fortunately, history is written in vinyl. It cannot be altered. Less fortunately, those noted above are no longer with us. Actually, that’s probably for the best in the case of Mozart, 259 years of age this past month. Still, those of us alive today are luckier than perhaps we realize. The late 20th century was a wildly inventive and pluralistic time in the history of music. We are the lucky few in the epochal yawning canyon of time to bear direct witness to the invention, proliferation, commoditization, and, eventually, the cultural embedding of infinite forms, genres, subgenres, movements, cultural phenomena, artistic institutions, and canonized figures. Depending on your age, you may have experienced the birth of EDM, Hip Hop, New Wave, Punk, Funk, Fusion, Disco, Soul, Motown, Rock, Rock and Roll, Salsa, Afrobeat, Bossa Nova, Tropicália, Bebop, Electric Blues, Doo-Wop, Reggae, Ska, Dub, and whatever category you think Weird Al Yankovich fits into. The point is that at this very moment, as we speak, there are those in our midst who are still alive but who will be survived far into the future by their musical achievements. It is the objective of this list to provide as far-reaching and representative a sampling of our living musical treasures as possible. Aaaand . . . just so you don’t get your hopes up beforehand, Yankovich didn’t actually make the cut. Qualifications Narrowing it down to 50 people was not easy, so we had to start with a few basic qualifications: A Pulse So, this one is pretty self-explanatory. In order to be included on this list, you have to be alive or at least not dead. Undead is something of a gray area reserved for guys like Ozzy Osbourne and Iggy Pop. “Dead but presumed living” lacks the necessary empirical basis for inclusion and justifies the absence of Elvis Presley. The reverse is true for those who are living but presumed dead, accounting for Paul McCartney’s eligibility. (*Our list was originally published in the Spring of 2015. Sadly, since that time, three of these luminaries have passed on, leaving us for that great gig in the sky. Check out our piece In Memoriam of those recently departed.) Influence The single most essential qualification is the sphere of influence carved out by an individual musician. Influence may be indicated by an artist’s commercial impact, artistic imprint, and overarching vitality to their respective genre. On their own, each of these qualifications may describe countless musicians who didn’t make the list. Selling a lot of records does not alone make one an important artist. Celine Dion, I’m looking in your direction. Ultimately, through a combination of factors, each artist included here has produced an impact with staying power, if not through sustained individual popularity, then through the sustained permeation of his or her music in the work of others. For instance, nobody hangs out with Chuck Berry anymore, but his riffs are to rock and roll what Shakespeare’s prose is to the theater. Representativeness This qualification was among the trickiest to navigate. Importance is dictated by the degree to which an artist is seen as the representative figure in a given genre. This status may be accorded because the individual in question innovated a new form, raised a form to new heights of excellence, subverted the conventions of
What can be a medical condition caused by inadequate oxygen consumption, a suspension component, and a WNBA team?	Methadone - FDA prescribing information, side effects and uses Methadone Pricing & Coupons WARNING: ADDICTION, ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; LIFE-THREATENING QT PROLONGATION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; and TREATMENT FOR OPIOID ADDICTION Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Methadone hydrochloride tablets expose patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing Methadone hydrochloride tablets, and monitor all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors or conditions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur with use of Methadone hydrochloride tablets. Monitor for respiratory depression, especially during initiation of Methadone hydrochloride tablets or following a dose increase [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Accidental Ingestion Accidental ingestion of even one dose of Methadone hydrochloride tablets, especially by children, can result in a fatal overdose of Methadone [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Life-Threatening QT Prolongation QT interval prolongation and serious arrhythmia (torsades de pointes) have occurred during treatment with Methadone. Most cases involve patients being treated for pain with large, multiple daily doses of Methadone, although cases have been reported in patients receiving doses commonly used for maintenance treatment of opioid addiction. Closely monitor patients for changes in cardiac rhythm during initiation and titration of Methadone hydrochloride tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Prolonged use of Methadone hydrochloride tablets during pregnancy can result in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, which may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated, and requires management according to protocols developed by neonatology experts. If opioid use is required for a prolonged period in a pregnant woman, advise the patient of the risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and ensure that appropriate treatment will be available [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. Conditions for Distribution and Use of Methadone Products for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction For detoxification and maintenance of opioid dependence, Methadone should be administered in accordance with the treatment standards cited in 42 CFR Section 8, including limitations on unsupervised administration [see Indications and Usage ( 1 )]. Indications and Usage for Methadone Methadone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the: Management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with long-acting opioids, reserve Methadone hydrochloride tablets for use in patients for whom alternative analgesic treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or immediate-release opioid analgesics) are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain. Methadone hydrochloride tablets are not indicated as an as-needed (prn) analgesic. Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs). Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services. Conditions for Distribution and Use of Methadone Products for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Sec 8 Methadone products when used for the treatment of opioid addiction in detoxification or maintenance programs, shall be dispensed only by opioid treatment programs (and agencies, practitioners or institutions by formal agreement with the program sponsor) certified by the Substanc
July 16, 1917 saw the death of what leader, Emperor of Russia, Grand Prince of Finland, and titular King of Poland, and his children Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei?	1000+ images about Russia on Pinterest \| Moscow, Grand duchess olga and Russian style Forward In St. Petersburg we work, but at Livadia, we live.” - Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna Romanova of Russia. Livadia Palace (Ukrainian: Лівадійський палац, Russian: Ливадийский дворец, Crimean Tatar: Livadiya sarayı) was a summer retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea in southern Ukraine. In 1909 Nicholas and his wife travelled to Italy, where they were captivated by Renaissance palaces shown to them by Victor Emmanuel III. Upon their return, they… See More
The Pacific Aero Products Co company, which had its founding on July 15, 1915 on the banks of the Duwamish, is better known today as what?	Boeing, William Edward (1881-1956) - HistoryLink.org HistoryLink.org By John Schultz and David Wilma Posted 12/21/2006 Tweet William Edward Boeing started his professional life as a lumberman and ended as a real-estate developer and horse breeder, but in between he founded the company that brought forth important breakthroughs in the field of aviation technology and the airline business. The Boeing Airplane Company became one of the signature corporations of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and dominated the regional economy for most of the twentieth century. Early Years William Edward Boeing was born on October 1, 1881, in Detroit, Michigan, the first child of William Boeing and Marie Ortmann. Boeing's father, Wilhelm Boing, a veteran of the Austro-Prussian War, emigrated to the United States in 1868 from North Rhine-Westphalia. He carried letters of introduction to German families in Detroit, but no money. After working on a farm, in a lumberyard, and in a hardware store, he was hired by Karl Ortmann, an important local lumberman from Vienna. Boing married Ortmann's daughter and, five years later, started his own business. He was soon selling land, timber, and iron ore at huge profits and providing extraordinarily well for his wife, Marie, and two children, William and Caroline. Wilhelm Anglicized his name to William Boeing, built a stately home in Detroit's best neighborhood, acquired the city's finest library of German literature, and, in 1883, helped fund Detroit's first art museum. While in New York on business, Wilhelm Boeing contracted influenza. He died during the long trainride back to Detroit. His son, William, was 8 years old. Marie Boeing married a Virginia physician and left Detroit. Young William, who did not get along with his stepfather, was sent to several prestigious boarding schools, including the Sellig Brothers School in Vevey, Switzerland -- the same school New York financier J. P. Morgan had attended 30 years earlier. Boeing attended a prep school in Boston to ready him for Yale University. He entered Yale in the engineering department of the Sheffield Scientific School. After a year shy of completing the three-year program, he dropped out to seek his fortune saying later, "I felt the time was ripe to acquire timber." He decided on Washington state, even though he knew little about business opportunities in the Northwest and even less about timbering in the vast "Evergreen State." America was undergoing growth spurt and the nation demanded lumber for new homes and businesses and ambitious industrialists were reaping millions out of the seemingly limitless stands of cedar, spruce, hemlock, and Doug-fir. Lumberman In 1902, Boeing traveled by steamer to Hoquiam, Washington, on Grays Harbor, and moved in with a friend, J. H. Hewitt, who had good connections in the timber industry. Within a short time, Boeing started the Greenwood Timber Company and the Boeing & McCrimmon Company. He was soon in touch with George Long, head of operations at Weyerhaeuser, trying to arrange land deals with the much larger company. Boeing left Hoquiam for Seattle in 1908 and the tall, bespectacled, mustached bachelor moved into an apartment on fashionable First Hill. He joined the University Club, an exclusive venue for college-trained men on their way up the Northwest business ladder. In 1910, Boeing traveled with friends to southern California to witness America's first International Air Meet at Dominguez Hills. Excited by what he saw, he approached one of the show's stars, the French aviator Louis Paulhan, and pressed him for a ride. Paulhan told the man he had to be patient. After four days of waiting, Boeing lost his chance when Paulhan left in a rush. Flying High George Conrad Westervelt (1880-1956) graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he earned the nickname "Scrappy" for his ability to argue any subject. In 1910, after studying naval engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Westervelt served as an official Navy observer at one of America’s first air meets, in New York. Unlike many of his N
The nuclear age was born on July 16, 1945 when the first atomic bomb was tested at White Sands Proving Grounds outside Socorro in what Southwestern state?	The First Atomic Bomb Blast, 1945 The First Atomic Bomb Blast, 1945 Printer Friendly Version >>> The events that took place in a remote area of New Mexico during the predawn hours of July 16, 1945 forever changed the world. In the early morning darkness the incredible destructive powers of the atom were first unleashed and what had been merely theoretical became reality. The blast, .034 seconds after detonation The test was the culmination of three years' planning and development within the super secret Manhattan Project headed by General Leslie R. Groves. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer directed the scientific team headquartered at Los Alamos, New Mexico. An isolated corner of the Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range located 230 miles south of Los Alamos was selected for the test that was given the code-name "Trinity." Even before the bomb was tested, a second bomb was secretly dispatched to the Pacific for an attack on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Preparations for the test included the building of a steel tower that would suspend the bomb one hundred feet above ground. Many were apprehensive - there were concerns that the blast might launch a cataclysmic reaction in the upper atmosphere leading to world destruction. Some feared the consequences of radio-active fallout on civilian populations surrounding the test site. Still others feared the test would be an outright dud. Observers were sent to surrounding towns to monitor the results of the blast and medical teams were kept on alert. Finally, the rains that had delayed the test for almost two weeks subsided and in the darkness of that July morning history was made. "We were reaching into the unknown and we did not know what might come of it." Two days after the blast, General Groves, head of the Manhattan Project, sent a Top Secret memorandum to Secretary of War Stimson detailing the events of that morning. Groves included the description of General Thomas Farrell who was in an observation hut close to the blast along with a hand-full of scientists and other personnel. We join General Farrell's account a few hours before the explosion: ADVERTISMENT "The scene inside the shelter was dramatic beyond words. In and around the shelter were some twenty-odd people concerned with last minute arrangements prior to firing the shot. Included were: Dr. Oppenheimer, the Director who had borne the great scientific burden of developing the weapon from the raw materials made in Tennessee and Washington and a dozen of his key assistants - Dr. Kistiakowsky, who developed the highly special explosives; Dr. Bainbridge, who supervised all the detailed arrangements for the test; Dr. Hubbard, the weather expert, and several others. Besides these, there were a handful of soldiers, two or three Army officers and one Naval officer. The shelter was cluttered with a great variety of instruments and radios. For some hectic two hours preceding the blast, General Groves stayed with the Director, walking with him and steadying his tense excitement. Every time the Director would be about to explode because of some untoward happening, General Groves would take him off and walk with him in the rain, counseling with him and reassuring him that everything would be all right. At twenty minutes before zero hour, General Groves left for his station at the base camp, first because it provided a better observation point and second, because of our rule that he and I must not be together in situations where there is an element of danger, which existed at both points. General Leslie R. Groves (left) and Dr. J. Robert Oppenhiemer Just after General Groves left, announcements began to be broadcast of the interval remaining before the blast. They were sent by radio to the other groups participating in and observing the test. As the time interval grew smaller and changed from minutes to seconds, the tension increased by leaps and bounds. Everyone in that room knew the awful potentialities of the thing that they thought was about to happen. The scientists felt that their figuring must be right and that the bomb had to g
Including such tasks as slaying the Nemean lion, cleaning the Augean stables in a single day, and obtaining the Girdle of the Amazon Queen, how many labors was Hercules supposed to perform?	Labours of Hercules Privacy & Advertising Labours of Hercules Roman relief (3rd century AD) depicting a sequence of the Labours of Hercules, representing from left to right the Nemean lion , the Lernaean Hydra , the Erymanthian Boar , the Ceryneian Hind , the Stymphalian birds , the Girdle of Hippolyta , the Augean stables , the Cretan Bull and the Mares of Diomedes The twelve labours of Heracles or Hercules ( Greek : οἱ Ἡρακλέους ἆθλοι, hoi Hērakleous athloi) [1] [2] are a series of episodes concerning a penance carried out by Heracles , the greatest of the Greek heroes, whose name was later Romanised as Hercules . They were accomplished over 12 years at the service of King Eurystheus . The episodes were later connected by a continuous narrative. The establishment of a fixed cycle of twelve labours was attributed by the Greeks to an epic poem , now lost, written by Peisander , dated about 600 BC. [3] After Hercules killed his wife and children, he went to the oracle at Delphi. He prayed to the god Apollo for guidance. Hercules was told to serve the king of Mycenae, Eurystheus, for 12 years. During these 12 years, Hercules is sent to perform twelve difficult feats, called labours. Contents 6 External links Context The Heracles Papyrus , a fragment of a 3rd-century Greek manuscript of a poem about the Labours of Hercules ( Oxyrhynchus Papyrus 2331) Driven mad by Hera (queen of the gods), Hercules slew his son, daughter, and wife Megara . After recovering his sanity, Hercules deeply regretted his actions; he was purified by King Thespius , then traveled to Delphi to inquire how he could atone for his actions. Pythia , the Oracle of Delphi, advised him to go to Tiryns and serve his cousin King Eurystheus for twelve years, performing whatever labours Eurystheus might set him; in return, he would be rewarded with immortality. Hercules despaired at this, loathing to serve a man whom he knew to be far inferior to himself, yet fearing to oppose his father Zeus . Eventually, he placed himself at Eurystheus’s disposal. Eurystheus originally ordered Hercules to perform ten labours. Hercules accomplished these tasks, but Eurystheus refused to recognize two: the slaying of the Lernaean Hydra , as Hercules’ nephew and charioteer Iolaus had helped him; and the cleansing of the Augeas , because Hercules accepted payment for the labour. Eurystheus set two more tasks (fetching the Golden Apples of Hesperides and capturing Cerberus ), which Hercules also performed, bringing the total number of tasks to twelve. The labours Heracles’s first six labours were located in the Peloponnese . As they survive, the labours of Hercules are not recounted in any single place, but must be reassembled from many sources. Ruck and Staples [4] assert that there is no one way to interpret the labours, but that six were located in the Peloponnese , culminating with the rededication of Olympia . Six others took the hero farther afield, to places that were, per Ruck, “all previously strongholds of Hera or the ‘Goddess’ and were Entrances to the Netherworld.” [4] In each case, the pattern was the same: Hercules was sent to kill or subdue, or to fetch back for Eurystheus (as Hera’s representative) a magical animal or plant. A famous depiction of the labours in Greek sculpture is found on the metopes of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, which date to the 450s BC. In his labours, Hercules was sometimes accompanied by a male companion (an eromenos ), according to Licymnius and others, such as Iolaus , his nephew. Although he was supposed to perform only ten labours, this assistance led to two labours being disqualified: Eurystheus didn’t count slaying the Hydra, because Iolaus helped him, nor the cleansing of the Augean stables because Hercules was paid for his services, or because the rivers did the work. Several of the labours involved the offspring (by various accounts) of Typhon and his mate Echidna , all overcome by Hercules. A traditional order of the labours found in the Bibliotheca [5] is: Obtain the girdle of Hippolyta , Queen of the Amazons . Obtain the cattle
STS-135, the last planned mission for NASA's space shuttle fleet, launched which shuttle on a 13 day trip to international space station?	NASA Astronauts Ponder Future After Space Shuttles Stop Flying NASA Astronauts Ponder Future After Space Shuttles Stop Flying By Denise Chow, SPACE.com Staff Writer \| July 19, 2011 02:04pm ET MORE Shuttle Atlantis' final crew, commander Chris Ferguson, pilot Doug Hurley and mission specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, stand in front of the orbiter as it rolls out to the launch pad one last time. Credit: collectSPACE/Robert Z. Pearlman With NASA retiring its space shuttle program after three decades of service, American astronauts will face a gap in spaceflight until commercial vehicles are deemed safe and ready to take spaceflyers to and from the International Space Station and other potential destinations in low-Earth orbit. But with no space shuttles to fly, and at least several years before the commercial industry gets going, what will happen to NASA's astronaut corps ? Some veteran spaceflyers have parted ways with the agency during this time of transition, while others are finding plenty of reasons to stick around. [ NASA's Space Shuttle Program In Pictures: A Tribute ] "There's a lot going on. We're going to continue to man the space station for at least the next decade. We've also got our Orion MPCV crew vehicle that we're working on at NASA … commercial providers eventually working on commercial transportation. Chris [Ferguson] and I would like to contribute where we can," Atlantis pilot Doug Hurley said. Ferguson is commanding the shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission – NASA's last-ever shuttle flight. Atlantis launched July 8 to the International Space Station on a 13-day mission to deliver critical supplies to the orbiting outpost. The orbiter is scheduled to land at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the predawn hours on Thursday (July 21). When Atlantis' wheels roll to a stop for the final time, the shuttle program will effectively come to a close. The 10 combined crewmembers of STS-135 and Expedition 28 pose with the STS-1 flag aboard the International Space Station. The flag flew on NASA's first shuttle mission in 1981, and the final flight STS-135 in July 2011. Credit: NASA Moving beyond low-Earth orbit NASA is retiring its orbiter fleet to focus on deep-space exploration to destinations like an asteroid and Mars. The agency and its partners are already hard at work developing a capsule, called the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), which will be used for future exploration missions. For some astronauts, having the opportunity to be a part of NASA's transition is exciting. And, despite the prospect of having to wait several years before American astronauts are once again launched from U.S. soil, some think there is a great value to remaining with the astronaut corps. "The decision to retire the shuttle was made a long time ago," astronaut Cady Coleman, who recently completed a long duration stint on the space station, told SPACE.com. "The decision to have this gap in American capability to launch people into space by ourselves was made a long time ago. And now my job as part of the astronaut corps is to live and work in this situation." NASA will also continue to fly American astronauts to the space station, where they can gain valuable spaceflight and scientific experience. Others are lured by their desire to be a part of exploration missions beyond low-Earth orbit. "I think it's really based on each individual within the office and what their families desire, where they want to live, and what they want to do after they've decided they've done what they wanted to do at the astronaut office," Hurley said during in-flight interviews. "For me, personally, we've talked about this before. I'd love to stay and help out. We have plenty of flying opportunities aboard [the space station]. From my standpoint, it's a pretty exciting time to be here." Astronaut corps retirees Last week, astronaut Steve Lindsey announced his departure from NASA to pursue a career within the aerospace industry. Lindsey, a retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force and a veteran of five space shuttle missions, including the final fligh
Does the boiling point of water increase or decrease as you gain elevation?	How do atmospheric pressure and elevation affect boiling point? \| Socratic How do atmospheric pressure and elevation affect boiling point? Start with a one sentence answer Then teach the underlying concepts Don't copy without citing sources Write a one sentence answer... Answer: I want someone to double check my answer Describe your changes (optional) 200 Cancel As elevation increases, atmospheric pressure and boiling point decrease. Explanation: Boiling point is the point at which vapour pressure equals atmospheric pressure. In a liquid, some particles always have enough energy to escape to the gas phase. Gaseous particles are also returning to the liquid. The vapour pressure is the pressure exerted by the gas when the amount of particles leaving the liquid equals the amount of particles entering the liquid (from facweb.bhc.edu) As temperature increases, more particles have enough energy to escape to the gas phase. This increases the vapour pressure. When the vapour pressure equals atmospheric pressure, the liquid boils. As elevation increases, atmospheric pressure decreases because air is less dense at higher altitudes. Because the atmospheric pressure is lower, the vapour pressure of the liquid needs to be lower to reach boiling point. Therefore, less heat is required to make the vapour pressure equal to the atmospheric pressure. The boiling point is lower at higher altitude. Here's a video that demonstrates the effect of atmospheric pressure on boiling point. Was this helpful? Let the contributor know! Yes Dr. Snyder Share Feb 4, 2015 As elevation pressure goes up, the atmospheric pressure has a tendency to go down. As pressure goes up, boiling point also goes up. I like to think of it in simple terms...the lower in elevation you are, the more air you have above you. Think of each of those air particles as hands pushing down on the water. The more hands pushing down, the more energy the water needs to overcome the hands, in order to break into a gas. As we go up in elevation, the fewer hands we have and the less energy the water needs to overcome in order to be a gas. Since temperature is a reflection of energy, the more energy needed to become a gas, the higher the boiling point. Was this helpful? Let the contributor know! Yes
According to the myth, how many lives does a cat have?	Cats have 9 lives: the facts behind the myth - Mirror Online News Cats have 9 lives: the facts behind the myth The story that cats have nine lives is out by a factor of 9. Science suggests that like the rest of us, they only have one. But here's the facts behind this one mythical number. Share Yes I want treats with that. Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email We know they're cute. But why do we say they live nine times more often than they do? Are they reborn or just good at jumping? Cats don't really have nine lives. But the main reason that cats got a reputation for reincarnation is their ability to jump and land. They climb high trees, run in front of cars and jump from high places. Surely someone with only one, short life wouldn’t leap about frantically, like a pogo stick with a death wish? Cats do though. So an old housewives tale, based on the fact that Mr Nibbles would jump from the top of the wardrobe and land on his feet, has persisted over hundreds of years. How cats escape from deadly catastrophes Cats DO almost always land on their feet. This is because they have what is called a ‘righting reflex’- they are able to twist around very quickly in the air if dropped from high places . They have extremely good balance and reflexes, and have very flexible backbones, as they have more vertebrae than humans. Why nine? Okay they're good at surviving, but why the nine lives? Well once you start giving them magic powers, 9 is a good place to start. An old English proverb states "A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays". This could be where the myth that cats have nine lives came from- though the proverb is not thought to be meant in seriousness. It's a statement about the hardy nature of cats and the fact that they give the most love when they are old- too old to chase mice and run away! Nine is also a magic number- and this could be partly why cats are attributed with having nine lives, because they have been both worshipped and feared throughout the ages for being magical. The ancient Greeks said that the number nine referred to the trinity of all trinities- and is a mystic number which invokes tradition and religion. So there are a few different sources which the nine lives myth could have come from- at any rate, humans throughout the ages have been astonished at the hardiness of the feline. This one cat is pretty near immortal Myths aside, this cat is doing pretty well for itself. Pinky is apparently the world’s oldest cat at 28 years old . She’s still healthy and eats well, and still has beautiful thick, soft fur. She’s ancient and wise and is the oldest cat in existence… to our knowledge. Perhaps all the baby kittens we see on the internet are secretly hundreds of years old and are on their ninth life. poll loading Do you think cats have charmed lives? 500+ VOTES SO FAR No - they're just good at jumping Maybe not 9 lives - but cats do have a sixth sense that helps them survive Yes. Cats have 9 lives. Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent Most Read Most Recent
Which metal is extracted from the ore bauxite?	extraction of metals - introduction THE EXTRACTION OF METALS - AN INTRODUCTION This page looks at the various factors which influence the choice of method for extracting metals from their ores, including reduction by carbon, reduction by a reactive metal (like sodium or magnesium), and by electrolysis. Details for the extraction of aluminium, copper, iron and titanium are given in separate pages in this section. From ore to metal What are "ores"? An ore is any naturally-occurring source of a metal that you can economically extract the metal from. Aluminium, for example, is the most common metal in the Earth's crust, occurring in all sorts of minerals. However, it isn't economically worthwhile to extract it from most of these minerals. Instead, the usual ore of aluminium is bauxite - which contains from 50 - 70% of aluminium oxide. Note: We always treat bauxite as if it was aluminium oxide for chemistry purposes, although it is actually more complicated than that in reality. Copper is much rarer, but fortunately can be found in high-grade ores (ones containing a high percentage of copper) in particular places. Because copper is a valuable metal, it is also worth extracting it from low-grade ores as well. Ores are commonly oxides - for example: bauxite chalcopyrite CuFeS2 . . . and a whole lot of other things as well which we won't actually come across as a part of this topic for UK A level purposes. Concentrating the ore This simply means getting rid of as much of the unwanted rocky material as possible before the ore is converted into the metal. In some cases this is done chemically. For example, pure aluminium oxide is obtained from bauxite by a process involving a reaction with sodium hydroxide solution. This is described in detail on the aluminium page in this section. Some copper ores can be converted into copper(II) sulphate solution by leaving the crushed ore in contact with dilute sulphuric acid for a long time. Copper can then be extracted from the copper(II) sulphate solution. But, in many cases, it is possible to separate the metal compound from unwanted rocky material by physical means. A common example of this involves froth flotation. Froth flotation The ore is first crushed and then treated with something which will bind to the particles of the metal compound that you want and make those particles hydrophobic. "Hydrophobic" literally means "water fearing". In concentrating copper ores, for example, pine oil is often used. The pine oil binds to the copper compounds, but not to the unwanted rocky material. The treated ore is then put in a large bath of water containing a foaming agent (a soap or detergent of some kind), and air is blown through the mixture to make a lot of bubbles. Because they are water-repellent, the coated particles of the metal compound tend to be picked up by the air bubbles, float to the top of the bath, and are allowed to flow out over the sides. The rest of the rocky material stays in the bath. Reducing the metal compound to the metal Why is this reduction? At its simplest, where you are starting from metal oxides, the ore is being reduced because oxygen is being removed. However, if you are starting with a sulphide ore, for example, that's not a lot of help! It is much more helpful to use the definition of reduction in terms of addition of electrons. To a reasonable approximation, you can think of these ores as containing positive metal ions. To convert them to the metal, you need to add electrons - reduction. Note: In some compounds the metal may not literally be present as a positive ion. Instead, it may be part of a covalent bond - but will always be the least electronegative element present, and so will carry some degree of positive charge. That means that its oxidation state will always be positive. Reducing that oxidation state to zero (in the raw element) will always involve adding electrons. If you aren't sure about oxidation states you could follow this link to find out about them. If you choose to follow this link, use the BACK button on your browser to retur
To prevent interference in an atomic test on the island of Moruroa, the French intelligence directorate sunk the ship Rainbow Warrior, operated by which non-governmental environmental organization, in Aukland harbor?	Full text of "Plus Ça change French NATO rapproachement" See other formats NPS ARCHIVE 1997, 3? ANDERSON, C. NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL Monterey, California THESIS PLUS CA CHANGE FRENCH NATO RAPPROCHEMENT by Craig Anderson September, 1997 Thesis Advisor: Douglas Porch Second Reader: TjarckRoessler Thesis A44545 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. uULtY*NU, jriKARY lAVAl^OSTGRADUATESCHOC MONTEREY CA 93943-5101 REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No 0704-0188 Public reporting burden tor this collection of information is estimated to average I hour per response, including the time tor reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection ot information Send comments regarding this burden estimate or anv other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services. Directorate for Information Operations and Reports. 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway. Suite 1204. Arlington. VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0 1 88) Washington IX' 20S03 1 AGENCY USE ONLY (Leave blank) 2 REPORT DATE September 1997 REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVERED Master's Thesis 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE PLUS CA CHANGE - FRENCH NATO RAPPROCHEMENT 6. AUTHOR(S) Anderson, Craig, A. 5. FUNDING NUMBERS 7 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) Naval Postgraduate School Monterey CA 93943-5000 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 10. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY REPORT NUMBER 1 1. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES The views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government. 12a. DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 12b. DISTRIBUTION CODE 1 3 . ABSTRACT (maximum 200 words) On December 5, 1995, the French government announced its decision to increase its level of participation in NATO. Although France was not rejoining the Alliance's integrated military structure, the French Foreign Minister would resume attending meetings of NATO's Military Committee in an official capacity. This decision broke with 30 years of French foreign policy begun by President Charles de Gaulle when he withdrew French forces from NATO in 1966. Why has Paris changed its NATO policy? Officially, the French government stated that it wanted to take an active role in reforming the Alliance after the end of the Cold War and to strengthen the European contribution to North Atlantic security. However, while these were actual French foreign policy goals, achieving them was not the primary reason that France changed its NATO policy. Several events, including the Gulf War and the Bosnian conflict had revealed the weakness of the French military and its inability to carry out French foreign policy objectives. At the same time, the sluggish French economy prevented France from modernizing its forces. Faced with these realities, France had little choice but to expand its ties to NATO in the interest of its own national security. 14. SUBJECT TERMS France, NATO, Intelligence, European Security 17 SECURITY CLASSIFI- CATION OF REPORT Unclassified SECURITY CLASSIFI- CATION OF THIS PAGE Unclassified 19 SECURITY CLASSIFI- CATION OF ABSTRACT Unclassified 15 NUMBER OF PAGES 79 16. PRICE CODE 20 LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT UL NSN 7540-01-280-5500 Standard Form 298 (Rev 2-89) Prescribed by ANSI Std. 239-18 298-102 11 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. PLUS CA CHANGE FRENCH NATO RAPPROCHEMENT Craig A. Anderson Lieutenant, United States Navy B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1989 Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requi
In the game of craps, if one rolls snake eyes, what numbers appear on the dice?	How to Play Craps \| HowStuffWorks How to Play Craps How to Play Video Poker Even blindfolded in a crowded casino, anyone can find the craps table when the dice are hot. Just follow the screams, shouts, and cheers. Jackpot winners on slot machines may be the loudest individuals in the house, but nothing is quite like the collective excitement that builds at a craps table. Whereas blackjack players are quiet studies in concentration, craps players let loose as they win or lose together. Conversely, nothing is quite as dead as a craps table when the dice are cold. At peak hours, when you see three or four somber individuals at the big table for 24, you can be sure the loser 7s have been coming up all too frequently. Craps is the fastest-moving of casino table games. An average speed at a busy blackjack table runs around 60 hands per hour, but the house expects about 100 decisions per hour at craps. That, along with the tendency of craps players to have several bets working at once, means that craps requires a larger bankroll than other table games. And craps offers the widest variety of bets in the casino, with dozens of wagering options on the table. All this can be pretty intimidating to a newcomer. But casino games were not designed to chase customers away, and craps is easier than it looks at first glance. Yes, there are an enormous number of bets available, but only a few are really worth playing. And those few are among the best bets in the casino. In this article, we'll discuss the fundamentals of craps, as well as the wide variety of bets and which ones to place at the right times to increase your odds of winning. We will begin with the layout of the table and the common terminology used for a game. The Table and Personnel Most craps tables today are double layouts. At the center of one side of the table is the boxman, who supervises the game and takes cash collected by the dealers and deposits it in a drop box. Directly opposite him is the stickman, who uses a stick to push the dice to the shooter. The stickman controls the tempo of the game. He calls out the results of each roll and keeps up a continuous patter, urging players to get their bets down. At the center of the table between the boxman and stickman are boxes for proposition bets -- one-roll bets. Also here are areas for hard-way bets -- betting that a 6, for example, will be rolled as two 3s before either a 7 or any other 6 is rolled. ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. The standard craps table layout for American casinos. On the sides are two dealers who take bets, pay off winners, and collect losing bets. The players encircle these side areas. In front of the players is the "Pass" line, a bar that extends all around the table for players who are betting with the shooter. A smaller, "Don't Pass" bar is for players betting against the shooter. The areas marked "Come" and "Don't Come" are for bets similar to Pass and Don't Pass but are placed at different times of the game. Also on the layout in front of the players is an area marked "Field" for a one-roll bet that one of seven numbers will show up. Boxes marked 4, 5, Six, 8, Nine, and 10 are for "Place" or "Buy" bets that the number chosen will be rolled before the next 7. Six and nine are spelled out because players are standing on both sides of the table -- no need to wonder if that's a 6 or an upside-down 9. Down in the corner at either end of the double layout are boxes marked 6 and 8 -- the "Big 6" and "Big 8" bets that a 6 or 8 will roll before a 7. Craps Lingo at a Glance Craps
Making possible the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs, what was discovered outside an Egyptian village by a French soldier on July 15, 1799?	Hieroglyphs photos on Flickr \| Flickr 4 1099 - 1st Crusaders capture, plunder Jerusalem 1205 - Pope Innocent III states Jews are doomed to perpetual servitude and subjugation due to crucifixion of Jesus 1207 - John of England expels Canterbury monks for supporting Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton. 1240 - A Novgorodian army led by Alexander Nevsky defeats the Swedes in the Battle of the Neva. 1307 - Duke Henrik van Karinthi chosen king of Bohemia 1381 - John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England. 1410 - Battle of Tannenburg-Teutonic Knights vs King Ladislas II of Poland 1500 - Duke Albrecht of Saxon beats Friese rebellion 1500 - "Blood Wedding" of Astorre Baglione & Lavinia Colonna in Perugia family Baglione massacre 1501 - Explorer Pedro Cabral back in Lisbon 1524 - Emperor Karel I bans German national synode 1538 - Peace talks between Karel & King Francois I 1662 - King Charles II charters Royal Society in London 1741 - Alexei Chirikov sights land in Southeast Alaska. He sends men ashore in a longboat, making them the first Europeans to visit Alaska. 1755 - French ambassador recalled from London 1779 - US troops under Gen A Wayne conquer Ft Stony Point, NY 1783 - 1st steamboat, Pyroscaphe, 1st run in France 1787 - Parliament of Paris banished to Troyes 1789 - Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette, is named by acclamation colonel-general of the new National Guard of Paris. 1795 - "Marseillaise" becomes French national anthem 1799 - The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign. The Rosetta Stone is an ancient Egyptian granodiorite stele inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis, Egypt in 196 BC on behalf of King Ptolemy V. The decree appears in three scripts: the upper text is Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the middle portion demotic script, and the lowest Ancient Greek. Because it presents essentially the same text in all three scripts (with some minor differences between them), it provided the key to the modern understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs. 1806 - Zebulon Pike began his journey to explore the Southwest 1808 - French marshal Joachim Murat becomes king of Naples 1815 - Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders at Rochefort & is later exiled on St Helena 1815 - 1st flat horse race held on Nottingham Hill at Cheltenham, England (day and month TBC) 1823 - A fire destroys the ancient Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. 1830 - 3 Indian tribes, Sioux, Sauk & Fox, signs a treaty giving the US most of Minnesota, Iowa & Missouri 1840 - England, Russia, Austria & Prussia signs Quadruple Alliance 1850 - John Wisden bowls all 10 South batsmen, North v South at Lord's 1856 - Natal forms as a British colony separate from Cape Colony 1862 - CSS Arkansas vs USS Cardondelet & Queen of the West engage at Yazoo R 1863 - Pres Davis orders service duty for confederate army 1864 - Troop train loaded with Confederate prisoners collided with a coal train killing 65 & injuring 109 of 955 aboard 1867 - SF Merchant's Exchange opens 1869 - Margarine is patented by Hippolye Méga-Mouriès for use by French Navy 1870 - Georgia becomes last confederate to be readmitted to US 1870 - Manitoba becomes 5th Canadian province & NW Territories created 1870 - Hudson's Bay & Northwest Territories transferred to Canada 1876 - Baseball's 1st no-hitter, St Louis' George W Bradley no-hits Hartford 1888 - Bandai volcano (Japan) erupts for 1st time in 1,000 years 1893 - Commodore Perry arrives in Japan 1900 - President Steyn/General De Law escape Brandwater Basin 1901 - NY Giant Christy Mathewson no-hits St Louis, 5-0 1902 - Ranjitsinhji scores 180 before lunch, for Sussex v Surrey 1904 - 1st Buddhist temple in US forms, Los Angeles 1906 - Republic museum opens Rembrandt hall in Amsterdam 1909 - Ty Cobb hits 2 inside-the-park HRs 1911 - 46" of rain (begining 7/14) falls in Baguio, Philippines 1912 - British National Health Insurance Act goes into effect 1914 - Mexican president Hu
According to Mr. Owl, it takes 3 licks to get to the center of what?	NYU cracks the question: How many licks to the center of a Tootsie Pop? \| New York Post NYU cracks the question: How many licks to the center of a Tootsie Pop? Modal Trigger Flickr/Heidi Ponagai Brace yourself, Mr. Owl: The world finally knows how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop — and it’s a lot more than three. It takes an estimated 1,000 swipes of the tongue per centimeter of candy to reach the center of one’s favorite lollipop, according to a new study published in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics. This ultimately means that a Tootsie Pop, at approximately 1.063 inches in diameter, would need to be licked about 2,500 times for someone to successfully make it to the middle, according to doctoral student Jinzi Huang and his colleagues at NYU. For years, commercials asking “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop” had left millions of kids — and lolly-loving grown-ups — scratching their heads. In tests, the area of the lollipop closest to the stick flattened relatively quickly while the front remained dome-shaped. Share this:
The oldest of the grand slam tennis tournaments, what is the only one still played on grass?	Worlds Most Famous Tennis Tournaments Worlds Most Famous Tennis Tournaments The four most famous tennis tournaments in the world are known as the Grand Slam tournaments or simply as the Majors. They are the the Wimbledon Championships, the French Open, the Australian Open and the US Open. These tournaments are the most significant in the world in relationship to tradition, world ranking, public attention and prize money. The Australian Open takes place at Melbourne Park during the Australian summer in January, making it the first of the Grand Slam tournaments to be held each year. The Australian Open was first held in 1905, and it was held on grass courts until 1987. Beginning in 1988, the tournament has been contested on hard courts. Its current champions are Roger Federer (men's singles), Serena Williams (women's singles), Bob and Mike Bryan (men's doubles), Serena and Venus Williams (women's doubles), and Cara Black and Leander Paes (mixed doubles). The next Grand Slam tournament to be held on the annual tennis calendar is the French Open. The tournament, takes place over the course of two weeks in the spring, from late May to early June. The French Open, held in Paris, is the only tournament of the Majors that is held on a clay court, as it has been since it began in 1891. Because clay is a slow-moving surface, the French Open is often regarded as the most physically difficult of the Grand Slam tournaments. Its current champions are Rafael Nadal (men's singles), Francesca Schiavone (women's singles), Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic (men's doubles), Serena and Venus Williams (women's doubles), and Katarina Srebotnik and Nenad Zimonjic (mixed doubles). The third Grand Slam tournament is perhaps the most well-known tennis tournament in the world, and it also has the distinction of being the oldest. The Wimbledon Championships has been held since 1877 in the London suburb of Wimbledon, from late June to early July. Wimbledon places a strong emphasis on tradition: it is the only one of the Majors still held on grass, and spectators eat strawberries and cream, a traditional English dessert, while watching the games. Wimbledon's current champions are Rafael Nadal (men's singles), Serena Williams (women's singles), Jürgen Melzer and Philipp Petzschner (men's doubles), Vania King and Yaroslava Shvedova (women's doubles), and Leander Paes and Cara Black (mixed doubles). The final Grand Slam tournament of the annual tennis calendar is the most recent addition to the Majors. The US Open began as the U.S. National Championship in 1881, but it did not join the Grand Slam tournaments until 1987. The US Open is held during the weeks before and after Labor Day weekend, from late August to early September. The tournament has changed its courts several times over the years, beginning with grass, then moving to clay in 1975, and finally to hard courts in 1978. The current champions are Juan Martin del Potro (men's singles), Kim Clijsters (women's singles), Lukáš Dlouhý and Leander Paes (men's doubles), Serena and Venus Williams (women's doubles), and Carly Gullickson and Travis Parrott (mixed doubles).
Choctaw, Lummi, and Otoe are all types of what?	Indians of Oklahoma Genealogy - FamilySearch Wiki Oklahoma Indian Tribes Tribes and Bands of Oklahoma The following list of American Indians who have lived in Oklahoma has been compiled from Hodge's Handbook of American Indians... [1] and from Swanton's The Indian Tribes of North America [2] . Some may simply be variant spellings for the same tribe. Alabama , Apache , Apalachee , Arapaho , Biloxi , Caddo , Cherokee , Cheyenne , Chickasaw , Comanche , Creek , Delaware , Fox , Hitchiti , Illinois , Iowa , Iroquois , Jicarilla , Kansa , Kichai , Kickapoo , Kiowa , Kiowa-Apache , Koasati , Lipan, Miami , Mikasuki , Missouri , Modoc , Muklasa, Munsee , Muskhogean , Muskogee , Natchez , Nez Perce , Okmulgee , Osage , Oto , Ottawa . Pawnee , Peoria , Piankashaw , Ponca , Potawatomi , Quapaw , Sauk Seminole , Seneca , Shawnee , Tawakonie , Tawehash , Tonkawa , Waco , Wea , Wichita , Wyandot , Yscani , Yuchi Oto-Missouri, Seneca-Cayuga, Cheyenne-Arapaho, Citizen Potawatomi, Eastern Shawnee, Fort Sill Indians, Kiowa-Chiricahua Bands The Oklahoma Historical Society also has identified the "American Indian Nations" within the boundaries of their state. That list is available on their web site . Wright, Muriel Hazel. A Guide to the Indian Tribes of Oklahoma. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1986. FHL book 970.466 W934g or film 1598340 item 11 Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) Beginning in the 1820's, the U.S. Government began moving all tribes east of the Mississippi River to the Indian Territory in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. A series of treaties provided for the removal of almost all principal eastern tribes. The Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole (known as the Five Civilized Tribes) were among the many southeastern tribes who were removed by treaty to Indian Territory. In 1838 the Cherokees who had not already moved voluntarily were forced to move to Indian Territory. This migration became known as the “Trail of Tears.” Large parcels of land were distributed to these five tribes who became self-governing “Nations.” White settlers moving west after the Civil War pressured the government to extinguish Indian title to lands and relocate the Indians. The alliance between the Five Civilized Tribes and the Confederacy during the Civil War also provided Congress with an excuse to realign tribal boundaries. Treaties in 1866 and later reduced the land of the Five Civilized Tribes by almost half. These created the “Unassigned Lands” in central Oklahoma that were eventually opened for land runs. 1899 - 1907 - Oklahoma Applications for Allotment, Five Civilized Tribes, 1899-1907 at FamilySearch — index and images Other Tribes Some of the western land forfeited by the Five Civilized Tribes was reserved for other tribes through later treaties. These lands in the Indian Territory were assigned to tribes such as the Kiowa, Comanche, Wichita, and Cheyenne. Other tribes were later brought in at various periods from Texas, Nebraska, California, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, and other states. As many as 65 tribes were eventually relocated to the state. Absentee-Shawnee Tribe : Federal, under the jurisdiction of the Shawnee Agency, Tribe: Shawnee United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Agencies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Agencies and subagencies were created as administrative offices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its predecessors. Their purpose was (and is) to manage Indian affairs with the tribes, to enforce policies, and to assist in maintaining the peace. The names and location of these agencies may have changed, but their purpose remained basically the same. Many of the records of genealogical value were created by these offices. The following list of agencies that have operated or now exist in Oklahoma has been compiled from Hill's Office of Indian Affairs... [3] , Hill's Guide to Records in the National Archives Relating to American Indians [4] , and others. Anadarko Agency , P.O. Box 309, Anadarko, OK 73005 Ardmore Agency discontinued Vital records The Indian Archives Divisio
Which US President, born Leslie Lynch King on July 14, 1913, was the longest lived US President at 93 years, 165 days?	Gerald Ford - Biography - IMDb Gerald Ford Biography Showing all 61 items Jump to: Overview (5) \| Mini Bio (1) \| Spouse (1) \| Trade Mark (1) \| Trivia (45) \| Personal Quotes (8) Overview (5) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Gerald Rudolph Ford was the 38th President of the United States from August 1974 until January 1977. Ford was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska as Leslie Lynch King, Jr., being the son of Leslie Lynch King and Dorothy Ayer Gardner King. His parents separated two weeks after his birth and his mother took him to Grand Rapids, Michigan to live with her parents. On February 1, 1916, his mother Dorothy King married Gerald R. Ford, a paint salesman. The Fords began calling their son Gerald R. Ford, Jr. but this name became legal only on December 3, 1935. Aged 13, Ford knows that Gerald Ford Sr., was not his biological father, but it lasted until 1930 he met his biological father Leslie King, who made an unexpected stop in Grand Rapids. Ford grew up in a family with three younger half-brothers (Thomas, Richard, and James). He attended South High School in Grand Rapids, where he already showed is athletics skills, being named to the honor society and the "All-City" and "All-State" football teams. As a scout he was ranked Eagle Scout in November 1927. He earned money by working in the family paint business and at a local restaurant. Ford attended The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor from 1931 to 1935. He majored in economics and political science and graduated with a B.A. degree in June 1935. He played on the University's national championship football teams in 1932 and 1933 and was voted MVP of Wolverine in 1934. He also played in All-Star and benefit football games. He denied offers from two professional football teams, (Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers), but chose to become boxing coach and assistant varsity football coach at Yale hoping to attend law school there. Ford earned his law degree in 1941. After returning to Michigan and passing his bar exam, Ford set up a law partnership in Grand Rapids with Philip Buchen, a University of Michigan fraternity brother (who later served on Ford's White House staff as Counsel to the President). In April 1942 Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and became a physical fitness instructor at a flight school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In the spring of 1943 he began service in the light aircraft carrier USS Monterey. Ford spent the remainder of the war ashore and was discharged as a lieutenant commander in February 1946. He returned to Grand Rapids to become a partner in the locally prestigious law firm of Butterfield, Keeney, and Amberg. His first political experience was in the summer of 1940 when he was working in the presidential campaign of Wendell Willkie. Six years later he decided to challenge Bartel Jonkman for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 1948 election. Ford won the nomination and after that was elected to Congress on November 2, 1948, receiving 61% of the vote. On October 15 1948, the height of the campaign, Ford married Elizabeth ('Betty') Anne Bloomer Warren, a department store fashion consultant. Betty was born on April 8, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Grand Rapids. They subsequently had four children: Michael Gerald (March 14, 1950), John Gardner (March 16, 1952), Steven Meigs (May 19, 1956) and Susan Elizabeth (July 6, 1957). Ford served in the House of Representatives from January 3, 1949 to December 6, 1973. He was re-elected twelve times, winning each time with more than 60% of the vote. As his ambition was to become Speaker of the House already in the early 1950s, he denied offers to run for both the Senate and the Michigan governorship in these years. In 1961 he became chairman of the House Republican Conference. In 1963 President Johnson appointed Ford to the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He was the last living member of the Warren Commission. In 1965 Ford was chosen as the House minority leader, a post he held until 1973. As minorit
With an atomic number of 11, what element gets its' from the Latin natrium?	Sodium (Na) [11] — Chemical Element — Periodic Table Obtained by electrolysis of melted sodium chloride (salt), borax and cryolite. Use(s): There are few uses for the pure metal, however its compounds are used in medicine, agriculture and photography. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is table salt. Liquid sodium is sometimes used to cool nuclear reactors.
Which stock market trend is associated with increased investor confidence? Bull? Or Bear?	What is a bear market? What is a bear market? Tweet Share On the morning of August 9 the FTSE 100 (Euronext: VFTSE.NX - news ) officially fell into bear market territory. Here, we look at what this means, and cite some famous examples. = Bear market = A bear market is a general decline in the stock market over a period of time. It is a transition from high investor optimism to widespread investor fear and pessimism. According to The Vanguard Group: "While there’s no agreed-upon definition of a bear market, one generally accepted measure is a price decline of 20pc or more over at least a two-month period." It is sometimes referred to as "The Heifer Market" due to the paradox with the above subject. A bear market followed the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and erased 89pc (from 386 to 40) of the Dow Jones Industrial Average's market capitalisation by July 1932, marking the start of the Great Depression. After regaining nearly 50pc of its losses, a longer bear market from 1937 to 1942 occurred in which the market was again cut in half. Another long-term bear market occurred from about 1973 to 1982, encompassing the 1970s energy crisis and the high unemployment of the early 1980s. Yet another bear market occurred between March 2000 and October 2002. The most recent examples occurred between October 2007 and March 2009. = Bull (Paris: FR0010266601 - news ) market = A bull market is associated with increasing investor confidence, and increased investing in anticipation of future price increases (capital gains). A bullish trend in the stock market often begins before the general economy shows clear signs of recovery. India's Bombay Stock Exchange Index, SENSEX, was in a bull market trend for about five years from April 2003 to January 2008 as it increased from 2,900 points to 21,000 points. A notable bull market was in the 1990s and most of the 1980s when the US and many other stock markets rose; this culminated in the dot-com bubble. Reblog
July 17, 1890 marked the death of what Scottish moral philosopher, considered the father of modern economics, who wrote such classics as An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments?	AP European History Timeline \| Preceden Hundred Years War 1337 - 1453 The Hundred Years' War, a series of conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453, pitted the Kingdom of England against the Valois Capetians for control of the French throne. Each side drew many allies into the fighting. The war had its roots in a dynastic disagreement dating back to the time of William the Conqueror, who became King of England in 1066 while retaining possession of the Duchy of Normandy in France. As the rulers of Normandy and other lands on the continent, the English kings owed feudal homage to the King of France. In 1337, Edward III of England refused to pay homage to Philip VI of France, leading the French King to claim confiscation of Edward's lands in Aquitaine. War of the Roses Fight between the Yorks and Lancasters over the English throne Henry Tudor (Lancaster) won and started the Tudor dynasty. Hapsburg-Valois Wars 1494 - 1559 The Italian Wars, often referred to as the Great Italian Wars or the Great Wars of Italy and sometimes as the Habsburg–Valois Wars or the Renaissance Wars, were a series of conflicts from 1494 to 1559 that involved, at various times, most of the city-states of Italy, the Papal States, most of the major states of Western Europe (France, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, England, and Scotland) as well as the Ottoman Empire. Originally arising from dynastic disputes over the Duchy of Milan and the Kingdom of Naples, the wars rapidly became a general struggle for power and territory among their various participants, and were marked with an increasing number of alliances, counter-alliances, and betrayals. Treaty of Tordesillas Divided the New World and Asia between Spain and Portugal; enacted by a Spanish pope Sack of Rome 1546 - 1555 Schmalkaldic League was an alliance of Lutheran German princes against Charles V War ended in a truce. Peace of Augsberg- rulers of a German region can choose Catholicism of Lutheranism for their region. Charles was winning at first, but the Henry II of France supported the princes. Peace of Augsburg 1555 Ended the religious civil war between Roman Catholics and Lutherans in the German states Gave each German prince the right to determine the religion of his state, either Roman Catholic or Lutheran Failed to provide for the recognition of Calvinists or other religious groups French Wars of Religion Nobles, towns and provinces are trying to resist centralization Edict of Nantes clarified the religious situation with the Huguenots Dutch War of Independence 1568 - 1648 The Eighty Years' War, or Dutch War of Independence (1568–1648), began as a revolt of the Seventeen Provinces against the political and religious hegemony of Philip II of Spain, the sovereign of the Habsburg Netherlands. After the initial stages, Philip II deployed his armies and regained control over most of the rebelling provinces. However, under the leadership of the exiled William of Orange, the northern provinces continued their resistance and managed to oust the Habsburg armies and, in 1581, established the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. The war continued in other areas, although the heartland of the republic was no longer threatened. The war ended in 1648 with the Peace of Münster, when the Dutch Republic was recognised as an independent country. Battle of Lepanto Anglo-Spanish War 1585 - 1604 The Anglo–Spanish War (1585–1604) was an intermittent conflict between the kingdoms of Spain and England that was never formally declared. The war was punctuated by widely separated battles, and began with England's military expedition in 1585 to the Netherlands under the command of the Earl of Leicester in support of the resistance of the States General to Habsburg rule. The English enjoyed major victories at Cádiz in 1587, and over the Spanish Armada in 1588, but gradually lost the initiative after the severe defeats of the English Armada in 1589 and the Drake-Hawkins and Essex-Raleigh expeditions in 1595 and 1597 respectively. Two further Spanish armadas were sent in 1596 and 1597 but were frustrated in their objectives
In what country did the Sandinista National Liberation Front overthrow the Somoza regime in 1979?	BBC ON THIS DAY \| 17 \| 1979: Sandinista rebels take Nicaraguan capital About This Site \| Text Only 1979: Sandinista rebels take Nicaraguan capital Fighters of the left-wing Sandinista National Liberation Front have overthrown the regime in the central American republic of Nicaragua and taken the capital, Managua. The notorious US-trained National Guard has crumbled and its surviving commanders are negotiating a surrender. In the last six weeks Sandinista fighters have gained control of 27 cities around the capital as well as the southern part of Nicaragua that borders Costa Rica. President Anastasio Somoza Debayle - the third member of the Somoza dynasty to rule Nicaragua since 1937 - has fled to the United States. This evening he abandoned the battle-torn capital with about 45 other people in five planes that landed at Homestead US Air Force base near Miami, Florida. Earlier, he had presented his resignation to the Congress and handed over to the chairman of the lower house, Francisco Urcuyo, who is now caretaker president. Mr Urcuyo has declared the Sandinistas will have no part in his new government and demanded they lay down their arms. But the Sandinista-backed provisional government currently based in the city of Leon is expected to force Mr Urcuyo to resign. Seven years of war The Sandinistas, named after Nicaraguan resistance leader Augusto Cesar Sandino, was set up in 1962 by Carlos Fonseca Amador, Silvio Mayorga and Tomas Borge. For the last seven years they have waged a civil war against the Somoza government. Fighting has been at its most intense in the last two months and thousands have been killed and about half a million left homeless. Last year, the assassination of the leader of the opposition Democratic Liberation Union, Pedro Joaquin Chamorro, triggered a general strike and brought together moderates, the Roman Catholic Church and the Sandinistas in a united front against Mr Somoza The Americans have long supported the Somoza regime but realising that the Sandinista rebels had the upper hand in the war, US officials have spent the last few weeks trying to persuade President Somoza to step down assuring him that his Liberal Party and the National Guard would survive. Last week, William Bowdler, a special American envoy, began talks with members of the provisional government asking them to enlarge the junta by including representatives of the National Guard and Liberal Party. His request was rejected.
July 15, 1951 marked the birth of what famed professional wrestler, known as The Body, who also spent 4 years as the governor of Minnesota?	Astrology: Jesse Ventura, date of birth: 1951/07/15, Horoscope, Astrological Portrait, Dominant Planets, Birth Data, Biography 1st Fire sign - 1st Cardinal sign (spring equinox) - Masculine In analogy with Mars, his ruler, and the 1st House Aries governs the head. His colour is red, his stone is the heliotrope, his day is Tuesday, and his professions are businessman, policeman, sportsman, surgeon... If your sign is Aries or your Ascendant is Aries: you are courageous, frank, enthusiastic, dynamic, fast, bold, expansive, warm, impulsive, adventurous, intrepid, warlike, competitive, but also naive, domineering, self-centred, impatient, rash, thoughtless, blundering, childish, quick-tempered, daring or primitive. Some traditional associations with Aries: Countries: England, France, Germany, Denmark. Cities: Marseille, Florence, Naples, Birmingham, Wroclaw, Leicester, Capua, Verona. Animals: Rams and sheeps. Food: Leeks, hops, onions, shallots, spices. Herbs and aromatics: mustard, capers, Cayenne pepper, chilli peppers. Flowers and plants: thistles, mint, bryonies, honeysuckles. Trees: hawthorns, thorny trees and bushes. Stones, Metals and Salts: diamonds, iron, potassium phosphate. Signs: Taurus 1st Earth sign - 1st Fixed sign - Feminine In analogy with Venus, his ruler, and the 2nd House Taurus governs the neck and the throat. Her colour is green or brown, her stone is the emerald, her day is Friday, her professions are cook, artist, estate agent, banker, singer... If your sign is Taurus or your Ascendant is Taurus: you are faithful, constant, sturdy, patient, tough, persevering, strong, focused, sensual, stable, concrete, realistic, steady, loyal, robust, constructive, tenacious. You need security, but you are also stubborn, rigid, possessive, spiteful, materialistic, fixed or slow. Some traditional associations with Taurus: Countries: Switzerland, Greek islands, Ireland, Cyprus, Iran. Cities: Dublin, Palermo, Parma, Luzern, Mantua, Leipzig, Saint Louis, Ischia, Capri. Animals: bovines. Food: apples, pears, berries, corn and other cereals, grapes, artichokes, asparagus, beans. Herbs and aromatics: sorrels, spearmint, cloves. Flowers and plants: poppies, roses, digitales, violets, primroses, aquilegia, daisies. Trees: apple trees, pear trees, fig-trees, cypresses, ash trees. Stones, Metals and Salts: copper, calcium and potassium sulphate, emeralds. Signs: Gemini 1st Air sign - 1st Mutable sign - Masculine In analogy with Mercury, his ruler, and the 3rd House Gemini governs the arms, the lungs and the thorax. His colour is green or silver, his stone is the crystal, his day is Wednesday, his professions are journalist, lawyer, presenter, dancer, salesman, travel agent, teacher... If your sign is Gemini or if your Ascendant is Gemini: you are expressive, lively, adaptable, quick-witted, humorous, sparkling, playful, sociable, clever, curious, whimsical, independent, polyvalent, brainy, flexible, ingenious, imaginative, charming, fanciful but also capricious, scattered, moody, shallow, inquisitive, opportunistic, unconcerned, selfish, fragile, ironical or changeable. Some traditional associations with Gemini: Countries: Belgium, Wales, United-States, Lower Egypt, Sardinia, Armenia. Cities: London, Plymouth, Cardiff, Melbourne, San Francisco, Nuremberg, Bruges, Versailles. Animals: monkeys, butterflies, parrots, budgerigars. Food: dried fruits, chestnuts, ground-level vegetables: peas, broad beans, etc. Herbs and aromatics: aniseed, marjoram, lemon balm, cumin. Flowers and plants: lilies of the valley, lavenders, myrtle, ferns, Venus-hair-ferns, bittersweets. Trees: nut trees such as chestnut trees. Stones, Metals and Salts: agates, mercury, silicas and potashes. Signs: Cancer 1st Water sign - 2nd Cardinal sign (summer solstice) - Feminine In analogy with the Moon, her ruler, and the 4th House Cancer governs the stomach and the breast. Her colour is white or black, her stone is the moonstone, her day is Monday, her professions are catering, the hotel trade, property, antique dealer, archaeologist... If your sign is Cancer
Commercial tuna fishing no longer uses nets, but mostly switched to using lines, due to public outcry over the accidental netting and subsequent killing of what marine animals?	Hook, Line, and Sinker \| One World One Ocean DO report unfamiliar species. Join a citizen science program to help keep track of new invasions. For example, download the What’s Invasive app , or check out iMapInvasives , TexasInvasives , the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network , or another group in your area. DO learn more about the issues and what species are problematic in your area, and spread the word! Scientists and policymakers are also beginning to implement further action to prevent and manage invasions, both in the ocean and in other habitats. For example, the European Union has passed new measures requiring member-states to develop management plans for certain species of concern. Scientists gathered this year in Croatia to share their latest findings about invasions and how to battle them. Techniques for eradicating invasive species have slowly improved, and some countries, such as Norway, have logged impressive successes in eradicating invasives and restoring native aquatic species. Stay tuned, because in upcoming blogs, I will discuss these topics and how my research took me deeper into the world of aquatic invasions! Making the most of life in the Netherlands: basking in flowers! Photo by Agnes Tonkes. Marine Protected Areas: What You Need To Know Melissa Lenker \| August 31 2016 Marine conservation got a major boost last week with the White House’s announcement of the expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. President Barack Obama will more than quadruple the size of the existing monument, making it the largest marine protected area (MPA) in the world. At twice the size of Texas, the enlarged reserve will help protect over 7,000 marine species and improve ocean resilience to threats such as ocean acidification and climate change. The newly expanded Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will protect ecosystems and reefs like the one seen here in Hanauma Bay on the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu. With the web abuzz with MPA news and articles, here is what you need to know: What is an MPA? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) defines protected areas as “a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.” Not all marine protected areas are “no-take,” or protected from uses that remove or damage plants or animals. In fact, no-take marine reserves are actually quite rare. Many MPAs involve recreational use including diving, boating and fishing. What are MPAs used for? Ocean conservationists use MPAs to protect ocean resources, such as fish stocks or coral reefs, from activities that might harm ocean life, such as fishing or boating. The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary , located between Cape Cod and Cape Ann in Massachusetts, is known for its superb whale watching. Did you know that scientists can identify individual whales from unique markings on their tail? See MacGillivray Freeman’s film Humpback Whales to learn more. How many MPAs are there? There are 1,600 MPAs in the United States alone, covering diverse habitats from intertidal zones and open ocean to the Great Lakes. Roughly 41% of US marine waters are protected in some shape or form, while no-take reserves occupy just 3% of US waters. The story worldwide is a little different. According to a 2015 study , 3.3% of the world’s oceans were protected by nearly 6,000 MPAs in 2013. Where are MPAs? MPAs are located in marine environments all over the world. Use the National Marine Protected Area Inventory or MPA Atlas’s interactive map to find the closest MPA to you. MPAs are located in diverse marine environments across the United States and the world. Even the waters off of Laguna Beach, California, home to the One World One Ocean Campaign crew, are designated a no-take State Marine Reserve. Are there any downsides to MPAs? Some scientists think that increasing the number of MPAs may hurt ocean biodiversity by shifting fishing pressu
What comic strip, introduced by Chester Gould in 1931, features the adventures of a hard hitting, fast-shooting, and intelligent police detective?	Dick Tracy \| Harvey Comics Database Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Comic strip Characters and story Chester Gould introduced a raw violence to comic strips, reflecting the violence of 1930s Chicago. Gould did his best to keep up with the latest in crime fighting techniques; while Tracy often ends a case in a shootout, he uses forensic science, advanced gadgetry and wits to track the bad guy down. The strip was an early example of the police procedural mystery story. Actual "whodunit" plots were relatively rare in the stories; the focus is the chase, with a criminal committing a crime and Tracy solving the case during a relentless pursuit of the criminal, who becomes increasingly desperate as the detective closes in. The strip's villains are arguably the strongest appeal of the story. Tracy's world is decidedly black and white. The bad guys are sometimes so evil that their very flesh is deformed to announce their sins to the world. The evil sometimes is raw and coarse, like the criminally insane Selbert Depool ("looped" spelled backwards—typical Gould). At other times, it is suave, like the arrogant Shoulders, who cannot help thinking that all women like him. It can even border on genius, like the Nazi spy Pruneface, a machine design engineer who dabbles with a chemical nerve gas. Gould's most popular villain was Flattop Jones, a freelance hitman with a large head as flat as an aircraft carrier's flight deck. Flattop was hired by black marketeers to murder Tracy, and he nearly accomplished that before deciding to first blackmail his employers for more money. This proved to be a fatal mistake, since it gave Tracy time to signal for help. He eventually defeated his assassin in a spectacular fight scene even as the police were storming the hideout, but Flattop himself escaped. When Flattop was eventually killed, fans went into public mourning, and The Flattop Story was reprinted in its entirety in DC's series of Oversize Comic Reprints in the 1970s. Reflecting some of the era that also produced film noir, Gould tapped into the existential despair of the criminals as small crimes led to bigger ones. Plans slipped out of control and events sometimes happened for no apparent reason, portraying their lives as unpredictable and cruel. Treachery was everywhere as henchmen were ruthlessly killed by their bosses, who were in turn betrayed by jilted girlfriends. "Good people" in the wrong place at the wrong time were gunned down. Amid these cases, the strip had considerable character storylines in the series. Tracy had a difficult relationship with his girlfriend, Tess Trueheart, who found her beau's firm dedication to his work both an irritating interference and a physical danger with her being often caught in the crossfire in his cases. The stormy relationship hit its nadir when she rejected Tracy to marry a charming wealthy ex-baseball player, only to find herself trapped in a deadly family intrigue that led to murder and the suicide of her husband that proved so traumatizing that she resumed her relationship with Tracy with a much more patient attitude toward his commitments. Tracy had his own concerns with a young homeless boy whom he took under his wing to become adopted son and sidekick with the name, Dick Tracy Jr., or simply "Junior." The boy would often participate in investigations at great personal risk until eventually finding his own career as a police forensic artist at the service of his father's precinct. Tracy had a professional partner, the ex-steel worker Pat Patton. Joining the force, Pat had little confidence in his own abilities to the point of seriously considering leaving the force. However, he gradually grew into his career until he became a detective of considerable skill and courage—enough to satisfy Tracy's needs. Evolution of the strip The famous 2-Way Wrist Radio On January 13, 1946, [2] Gould changed Dick Tracy forever with the introduction of the 2-Way Wrist Radio, having drawn inspiration from a visit to inventor Al Gross. This seminal communications device, worn as a wristwatch by Tracy and members
What famed fashion designer was gunned down outside his Miami home by certified asshat Andrew Cunanan on July 15, 1997?	Full Text of All Articles The Berkeley Daily Planet By Brian Kluepfel, Special to the Daily Planet Thursday July 18, 2002 Doctors Without Borders âToday, I was diagnosed with tuberculosis. I will have to stay in the hospital six months in order to be cured. Since Iâve been diagnosed fairly early, the chances of my recovery are good,â said a role player in a game put on by health organization Doctors Without Borders. The role-playerâs anticipated recovery cannot be shared by many who get what is sometimes referred to as âthe White Plague.â Every minute, four people around the globe die from this treatable disease, according to the international health care group. The volunteer organization was in Berkeley this week as part of a 30-city, yearlong tour of Access Expo, an exhibit that spotlights a lack of medical access in the developing world. Each year up to 14 million people die from treatable, infectious diseases, organizers said. The aim of the Access Expo is to collect one million signatures to send to President George W. Bush, and encourage pharmaceutical companies to consider health care before profits. Petitions, due in the Spring of 2003, will also go to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. People visiting the Access Exposâ 48-foot truck this week are asked to deposit signed postcards in pill-box shaped bins. The tour of the truck starts with participants spinning the âWheel of Misfortune,â which determines the disease the participant must feign. One personâs spin comes up green. He is given a plastic laminated green card detailing his symptoms: âI live in Uzbekistan and have a continual cough, night sweats, and experience dizzy spells.â The participant enters the exhibit to learn about the illness. He reads about Lida from the Republic of Georgia who now has a multidrug resistant form of TB (many persons like Lida stop taking pills before the treatment is complete, resulting in these dangerous strains). The participant passes by a bank of eerily ticking clocks that show the number of people who die of worldwide maladies each minute. Then itâs time for the participantâs consultation. At a table at the rear of the truck, he describes his symptoms to Annie Whitehouse, a volunteer nurse with Doctors Without Borders. Whitehouse has spent the last year in the Republic of Abkhazia, which broke off from Georgia in the â90s and is feeling the effect of the breakup of the former Soviet Union and years of civil war. Annie tells the participant that his prognosis is good if he keeps taking the pills. However, there is a catch. He has to stay in the hospital for six months. (The TB bacilli is spread most often through coughing or sneezing.) And the hospital is 15 miles away. âWeâre dealing with medicines where the length of treatment is too long... what happens usually, is that they start the treatment, and then they stop it,â Whitehouse said. Brigg Reilley, an epidemiologist from Los Angeles, explained, âThe problem weâre looking at with malaria and tuberculosis is that the main drugs are decades old â no new TB drugs have been developed in 30 years. Drug companies are going where the money is... drugs like Viagra and Rogaine. As a result, weâre worse off than we were in infectious diseases 10 years ago.â This is what the organization calls the â10/90 disequilibrium.â Doctors Without Borders statistics show that only 10 percent of global health research is devoted to conditions that account for 90 percent of global disease. Maria Vargas, a 17-year old senior at Ukiah High School, hopes to become a pediatrician. She is on campus visiting the UC Berkeley School of Medicine, and the exhibit opened this prospective doctorâs eyes. âI heard of this disease before but I never knew how bad it was,â she said. âWe have to get the pharmaceutical companies aware that we need new medicines for these people.â Thursday July 18, 2002 To the Editor: At time when Americans have just caught sight of the tip of the iceberg of corporate
In what traditional nursery rhyme do we see 4 and 20 blackbirds baked in a pie?	mudcat.org: WHY 4 & 20 Blackbirds baked in a pie? WHY 4 & 20 Blackbirds baked in a pie? From: katlaughing Date: 15 Dec 01 - 11:30 AM Anyone know the background of this? Is it just nonsensical for a children's rhyme or did people really used to make blackbird pie, and how did they sing after being baked? Just curious, it's sounds like one of those old ones and something which could be as much fun as the Hokey Pokey and the Druids. From: catspaw49 Date: 15 Dec 01 - 12:13 PM According to one source I found, there did indeed seem to be Blackbird Pie several hundred years ago in Europe. The birds were quite common and although we think it gross in today's world, they did appear to be a source of meat for the lower classes as was also true of pigeon. The pies were more along the lines of what's called "pot pie" today and were commonly served. The same reference also said that there was little meat on the birds and that only found in the breast so it took quite a few to make any sort of pie at all, which should be obvious! Twenty-four is just probably a good scan. The meat was mixed with what ever vegetables were available and a coarse flour and milk. I'd think that it was less than tasty, but then again that's by today's standards and I have eaten a lot of Dove and they are small, but have a good flavor. Maybe the "singing" refernce is something about the flavor coming out when cooked or something. Like it really brought out the flavor and hence "sang." Makes sense I guess. Spaw From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 15 Dec 01 - 12:18 PM Like most of the nursery rhymes we know, this is a coded political satire. I don't remember the particular story associated with this one, but I remember something about Jack Horner. My memory is pretty vague, but as I recall the real-life Jack Horner was a political-benefit seeker, and the "plum" in his Christmas pie was a royal grant to some land. Others may know more of this sort of thing. Dave Oesterreich Date: 15 Dec 01 - 12:20 PM "Blackbird, he don't tell the truth, Blackbird, redbird, diddle-i-Day You ask for whiskey and you get vermouth Blackbird, redbird, penny on your head bird Wake up in the morning, and it's almost dawn "Jaybird, Jaybird, don't you tell me now lie Whoever heard of blackbirds, baked in a pie? from Blackbird, by Jerry Rasmussen My father used to get a penny from his mother every time he shot a sparrow or a blackbird in her garden. Bounty hunter, he was. That's where this song came from.. My Father also told of cooking sparrows on a stick over an open fire. Musta taken a lot more than 24 sparrows to fill their stomachs. Jerry From: catspaw49 Date: 15 Dec 01 - 12:28 PM BTW, my above posting is complete bullshit of course.....Just wanted to get this BS thread off to a real BS start!!! Spaw From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 15 Dec 01 - 12:29 PM Gee, and here I was just about to put it in a song... It sounded completely believable to me. Jerry Date: 15 Dec 01 - 12:30 PM Hey Jerry, why not? After all, this is folk music! Spaw From: nutty Date: 15 Dec 01 - 12:39 PM The version I taught was a childrens finger game although there may have been some hidden political significance. SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE Sing a song of sixpence a pocket full of rye Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie When the pie was opened the birds began to sing Wasn't that a dainty dish to set before the king The king was in his counting-house counting out his money The queen was in the parlour eating bread and honey The maid was in the garden hanging out her clothes When down came a blackbird and pecked off her nose The maid began to cry so little Jenny Wren Flew down into the garden and popped it on again Pecking off the maid's nose was obviously revenge on the royal household for killing all those blackbirds. But as the maid was not directly involved in the killing she was granted a reprieve by animal/birds who were obviously much more forgiving than humankind. Well ..... it's as good a theory as any 8-) From " The Straight Dope ": SDSTAFF Dex replies: It's difficult to know exactly where or how folksongs a
According to the fictional sea shanty, were do we find 15 men, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum?	Yo ho! Did the Pirates Ever Say It? - Straight Dope Message Board Yo ho! Did the Pirates Ever Say It? User Name Join Date: Nov 2000 I've read a couple of books that claim no pirate ever said "Yo ho!" They say that no contemporary source records such a phrase, and that it was invented by Robert Louis Stevenson in Treasure Island, where Billy Bones is heard singing the famous sea shanty that goes: "Fifteen men on the dead man's chest-- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest-- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!" Well, maybe they're right. But I've got an alternative hypothesis. I recently came across a most fascinating link about early 18th-century nautical lingo that was actually written by an English sailor in 1707. According to that source, sailors back then would hail another ship with the words "Hoa, hoa!" ("Ahoy" didn't come into use until 1751, according to my Merriam Webster's Collegiate). I am guessing that "Hoa, hoa" would have been pronounced like "Ho, ho," the "oa" rhyming with the "oa" in "boat," "loaf" or "shoal," and that this could easily have been corrupted to "Yo ho!" It's one of those hypotheses that's so neat, I want it to be true, which doesn't mean that it is. Any pirate enthusiasts out there able to shoot this hypothesis down or raise it above the level of speculation? Danimal Join Date: Dec 2000 Ummm... probably. Treasure Island was written in 1883, and I've been able to unearth songs using the phrase "Yo Heave Ho" dating back to 1814 at the latest: "And even with brave Hawke have I nobly faced the foe; Then put round the grog, so we've that on our prog, We'll laugh in care's face, And sing Yo! heave ho! We'll laugh in care's face, And sing Yo! heave ho!" Of course, the golden age of piracy was considerably earlier than that, around 1710-1725. But it's not much of a stretch to think that the songs were based on actual nautical language. Infoplease turned up this somewhat-helpful definition... Quote: ï¿½interj. (a chant formerly shouted by sailors to maintain a steady rhythm when hauling something together.) Which leads me to believe that your hypothesis may be partly correct, with the terms "Hoa Hoa" and "Yo Heave Ho" merging, at least in popular fiction, over time. By the way, in looking about on this one, I found a rather grisly explanation for the whole "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest" song... Quote: The answer is provided in Geographical, published by the Royal Geographical Society, by an explorer who says Dead Man's Chest is part of the British Virgin Islands. In the early 1700s, says Quentin van Marle, the pirate Edward Teach - known as "Blackbeard" - punished a mutinous crew by marooning them on Dead Man's Chest, an island 250 yards square surrounded by high cliffs and without water or landing places. Each was given a cutlass and a bottle of rum, and Teach's hope was that they would kill each other. But when he returned at the end of 30 days he found that 15 had survived. Interesting question. I'll keep looking into it. MrVisible Join Date: Nov 2000 Well that's kind of neat. I'd heard before that the Dead Man's Chest was the name of a real island, but the whole Blackbeard-and-mutinous-crew legend is a new one on me. I'd wager that the story (like 90% of all stories about Blackbeard) is apocryphal, as real pirate captains usually couldn't get away with that kind of behavior to their crews; they were elected by their men and depended on the men's favor. But true or not, it certainly clarifies the meaning of Billy Bones' shanty. For the curious, a turn-of-the-century musical playwright wrote an extremely lurid continuation of Billy Bones' song, apparently without knowledge of the Blackbeard story. Danimal
The Trinity test site, outside of Alamogordo, NM, saw the first test of the atomic bomb on July 16, 1945. Headed by J. Robert Oppenheimer, what was the name of the project that developed the bomb?	The Trinity Test - World War II - HISTORY.com The Trinity Test A+E Networks Introduction At the time World War II broke out in Europe, America’s scientific community was fighting to catch up to German advances in the development of atomic power. In the early 1940s, the U.S. government authorized a top-secret program of nuclear testing and development, codenamed “The Manhattan Project.” Its goal was the development of the world’s first atomic bomb. Much of the research and development for the project occurred at a facility built in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In July 1945, Los Alamos scientists successfully exploded the first atomic bomb at the Trinity test site, located in nearby Alamogordo. Google The Manhattan Project Beginning in 1939, some American scientists–many of them refugees of fascist regimes in Europe–advocated the development of ways to use nuclear fission for military purposes. By late 1941, the federal government’s Office of Scientific Research and Development, headed by scientist Vannavar Bush, took control of the project. After the United States entered World War II , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was tasked with building the great quantity of necessary plants, laboratories and other research and testing facilities. Did You Know? The residents of Los Alamos–known as site or project "Y"–lived highly restricted lives: Their mail was censored, their phone calls were monitored and even their interaction with family members was tightly controlled. All mail and official documents listed the site's location only as P.O. Box 1663, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Much of the initial research had been performed at Columbia University in New York City, and the top-secret research was thereafter known by the code name Manhattan Project. More than 30 laboratories and sites and more than 130,000 people were eventually involved in different facets of nuclear research and development, with three primary locations–in Oak Ridge, Tennessee ; Richland, Washington ; and Los Alamos, New Mexico–that became virtual top-secret atomic cities. How Production Worked A medium-sized reactor built at Oak Ridge produced uranium-235 and plutonium, both of which would be used as vital components in the atomic bomb. The Oak Ridge facility produced the majority of uranium used to build the “Little Boy” bomb that would be dropped over the Japanese city of Hiroshima in August 1945. Within a year, the world’s first large-scale plutonium reactor was in service at Hanford, and by early 1945 shipments of enriched plutonium from the plant’s three reactors were being sent to Los Alamos every five days. This material would be used in the first atomic bomb testing, as well as in “Fat Man,” the atomic bomb dropped over Nagasaki. Finally, The facility at Los Alamos served as the primary “think tank” of the Manhattan Project. Its engineers, led by J. Robert Oppenheimer, were responsible for the final construction, testing and delivery of the bombs. The Trinity Test At 5:30 a.m. on July 16, 1945, Los Alamos scientists detonated a plutonium bomb at a test site located on the U.S. Air Force base at Alamogordo, New Mexico , some 120 miles south of Albuquerque. Oppenheimer chose the name “Trinity” for the test site, inspired by the poetry of John Donne. The test had been scheduled for 4 a.m., but when the time came it was raining, and the appointed hour was pushed back to 5:30. Tensions ran high at the test site, where those assembled included the scientist Enrico Fermi–who had directed the first nuclear chain reaction in December 1942–U.S. Army Brigadier General Leslie Groves, Bush, Oppenheimer and others. When the bomb was finally detonated atop a steel tower, an intense light flash and sudden wave of heat was followed by a great burst of sound echoing in the valley. A ball of fire tore up into the sky and then was surrounded by a giant mushroom cloud stretching some 40,000 feet across. With a power equivalent to around 21,000 tons of TNT, the bomb completely obliterated the steel tower on which it rested. The nuclear age had begun. Tags
"Ladies and gentlemen: the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent."	Dragnet "Red Light Bandit" Jack Webb NBC 7/14/49 Radio Crime Drama - YouTube Dragnet "Red Light Bandit" Jack Webb NBC 7/14/49 Radio Crime Drama 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 4, 2011 Dragnet "Red Light Bandit" Jack Webb 7/14/49 Oldtime Radio Crime Drama Los Angeles LAPD Dragnet, syndicated as Badge 714, is a radio and television crime drama about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from an actual police term, a "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet was perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in media history. The series gave millions of audience members a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of real-life police work. Dragnet earned praise for improving the public opinion of police officers.[1] Actor and producer Jack Webb's aims in Dragnet were for realism and unpretentious acting. He achieved both goals, and Dragnet remains a key influence on subsequent police dramas in many media. The show's cultural impact is such that even after five decades, elements of Dragnet are known to those who have never seen or heard the program: The ominous, four-note introduction to the brass and tympani theme music (titled "Danger Ahead") is instantly recognizable (though its origins date back to Miklós Rózsa's score for the 1946 film version of The Killers). Another Dragnet trademark is the show's opening narration: "Ladies and gentlemen: the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent." This underwent minor revisions over time. The "only" and "ladies and gentlemen" were dropped at some point, and for the television version "hear" was changed to "see". Variations on this narration have been featured in many subsequent crime dramas, and in satires of these dramas (e.g. "Only the facts have been changed to protect the innocent"). The original Dragnet starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Friday ran on radio from June 3, 1949 to February 26, 1957 and on television from December 16, 1951 to August 23, 1959, and from January 12, 1967 to April 16, 1970. NBC's radio and television networks carried all three series. There were three Dragnet feature films, a straight adaptation starring Webb in 1954; a TV-movie produced in 1966; and a comedy spoof in 1987. After Jack Webb's death, two Dragnet revivals were attempted; one was for weekly syndication in 1989 and the other was for ABC in 2003. A newspaper comic strip version of Dragnet, written by Jack Webb and Joe Scheiber, ran in newspapers from about 1952 to 1955CreationDragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who starred as the terse Sergeant Joe Friday. Webb had starred in a few mostly short-lived radio programs, but Dragnet would make him one of the major media personalities of his era. Dragnet had its origins in Webb's small role as a police forensic scientist in the 1948 film, He Walked by Night, inspired by the actual murder of California Highway Patrol officer Loren Roosevelt in Los Angeles. The film was depicted in semidocumentary style, and Marty Wynn (an actual LAPD sergeant from the Robbery Division) was a technical advisor on the film. Webb and Wynn became friends, and both thought that the day-to-day activities of police officers could be realistically depicted, and could make for compelling drama without the forced sense of melodrama then so common in radio programming.[2] Webb frequently visited police headquarters, drove on night patrols with Sgt. Wynn and his partner Officer Vance Brasher, and attended Police Academy courses to learn authentic jargon and other details that could be featured in a radio program. When he proposed Dragnet to NBC o
“Following in his father’s footsteps as a naval aviator, Lieutenant Commander Harmon Rabb, Jr. suffered a crash while landing his Tomcat on a storm tossed carrier at sea. Diagnosed with night-blindness, Harm transferred to the Navy’s Judge Advocate General Corps which investigates, defends and prosecutes the law of the sea. There, with fellow JAG lawyer Major Sarah McKenzie, he now fights in and out of the courtroom with the same daring and tenacity that made him a Top Gun in the air.”	::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: J A G FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Last Revision: 11 Mar 2000 Written by Stephan Lerchegger <[email protected]> ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ------------------------ ------------------------ When the President has a crisis, He serves and protects the he calls his military. United States of America with the ultimate weapon ... When the military has a crisis, it calls JAG. JUSTICE. JAG-Promo JAG-Promo ------------------------ ------------------------ "Following in his father's footsteps as a naval aviator, Lt. Commander Harmon Rabb Jr. suffered a crash while landing his Tomcat on a storm-tossed carrier at sea. Diagnosed with nightblindness, Harm transferred to the Navy's Judge Advocate General Corps which investigates, defends and prosecutes the law of the sea. There with fellow JAG laywer Major Sarah McKenzie he now fights in and out of the courtroom with the same daring and tenacity that made him a Top Gun in the air." \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ PART 0 - INTRODUCTION TO THIS FAQ \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ 0.1 Contents PART 0 - INTRODUCTION TO THIS FAQ 0.1 Contents 0.2 Introduction 0.3 The current status of JAG and News 0.4 Notes about this document PART 1 - JAG: AN INTRODUCTION 1.1 What is JAG about ? 1.2 Cast 1.3 What does JAG mean ? What is it ? PART 2 - JAG: THE FANS 2.1 Is there a Newsgroup or mailinglist for JAG ? Where's the best place to discuss the series ? 2.1.1 Netiquette and Rules 2.1.2 Abbreviations used on the lists 2.1.3 Do these postings ever get passed on to persons affiliated with the show ? 2.1.4 Who are KIP and DSBPost ? 2.2 Contacting the people of JAG, Addresses regarding the show 2.3 What is Fanfic, where can I find it ? 2.4 MOWAGs (Most Wanted Goodies) - Sites of interest on the Net 2.5 Chats, IRC, Message Boards 2.6 How are the fans of JAG called ? 2.7 Is there an episodeguide available for JAG ? 2.8 The JAG Convention PART 3 - JAG: MERCHANDISING, AVAILABLE PRODUCTS 3.1 Commercially available episodes 3.2 JAG Novels 3.3 JAG Calendar 3.4 JAG Theme 3.5 Scripts PART 4 - JAG: THE SEASONS SEASON 1 4.1.1 JAG - First Season Summary 4.1.2 Why was Andrea Parker replaced ? 4.1.3 Episode 'War Cries' (008): Is Meg responsible for Granger's death ? 4.1.4 Wasn't Harm once addressed as Lt.Cmdr. - prior to his promotion ? 4.1.5 Episode 'The Brotherhood' (012): What does 'cuckold' mean ? 4.1.6 Episode 'Recovery' (019): Location 4.1.7 Episode 'Ares' (021): Lt. Pendry 4.1.8 What's the deal with this Cliffhanger episode ? SEASON 2 4.2.1 JAG - Second Season Summary 4.2.2 Are the episodes shown out of order ? 4.2.3 Why the narrated explanation of Harm's past in the title sequence ? 4.2.4 Why was Tracey Needham (Lt. Meg Austin) replaced ? 4.2.5 Where's Lt. Austin now ? 4.2.6 Did the JAG headquarters move between the first and second season ? 4.2.7 For what does Harm get this award in 'We the People' ? 4.2.8 Who's the mysterious girl in the flashbacks in 'We the People' ? 4.2.9 Why does Mac's hair always change ? 4.2.10 Episode 'Crossing the Line' (027): Was the Congresswoman supposed to be the Senator from 'Black Ops' ? 4.2.11 Episode 'Code Blue' (035): Sarah's Farsi 4.2.12 Hasn't CBS ordered 16 episodes ? Where is it ? SEASON 3 4.3.1 JAG - Third Season Summary 4.3.2 Notes about Season three 4.3.3 Episode 'Ghost Ship' (039) - The Dedication 4.3.4 Episode 'Th
"In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories."	Law and Order Voice Intro DUN DUN HD Lyrics - YouTube Law and Order Voice Intro DUN DUN HD Lyrics 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 Mar 6, 2012 "In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. The police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories." Facebook Page:
You got big dreams? You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying–in sweat.”	Fame Quote Season 1: Fame Costs - YouTube Fame Quote Season 1: Fame Costs 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 21, 2006 Fame Quote Season 1: "Fame Costs" Category
What you are about to witness is real. The participants are not actors. They are the actual people who have already either filed suit or been served a summons to appear in a California municipal court. Both parties in the suit have agreed to dismiss their court cases and have their disputes settled here, in our forum: The People's Court.	The People's Court (Series) - TV Tropes The People's Court You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share WMG What you are about to witness is real. The participants are not actors. They are the actual people who have already either filed suit or been served a summons to appear in a California (or New York Metropolitan) Municipal Court. Both parties in the suit have agreed to dismiss their court cases and have their disputes settled here, in our forum. — Opening narration Current version "...They are actual litigants with a case pending in civil court. Both parties have agreed to drop their claims, and have their cases settled here, before Judge Marilyn Milian..." The Ur-Example of the judge talk show, The People's Court had its pilot episode taped in October 1980 and premiered on September 14, 1981 when Judge Joseph Wapner took the court to the TV. The premise is that two parties, a plaintiff and a defendant, that would otherwise take their cases to small claims court would instead agree to have their case settled on television by Judge Wapner. After the verdict was given, each side would be interviewed by host and court reporter Doug Llewelyn, who would often end the show with the Catch Phrase "Don't take the law into your own hands: you take 'em to court." On the other hand, if a case ended with a verdict for the defendant, Llewelyn would instead end the episode by saying "If someone files a lawsuit against you and yet you're convinced you've done nothing wrong, don't be intimidated. Just be sure to stand up for your rights: go to court." The show's other two regulars were bailiff Rusty Burrell and announcer Jack Harrell. The show was created by John Masterson, who previously created and executive produced Queen for a Day . It was executive produced by Ralph Edwards (who previously created and/or produced The Cross Wits , Truth or Consequences , and Name That Tune ) and his production partner Stu Billett. Both men packaged the show under their own separate companies until 1987, when the companies merged. The show was originally distributed by Telepictures until 1986, when that company merged with Lorimar , creating Lorimar-Telepictures. Lorimar-Telepictures continued to distribute until 1989, when it was purchased by Warner Bros. , who continued to distribute until the show's cancellation in 1993. After Judge Judy started the judge show revival in 1996, one of the first shows on the block was a revival of The People's Court, which premiered in 1997. Once again, the show was produced by Ralph Edwards-Stu Billett Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. . Former New York City mayor Ed Koch initially took the bench for the first two years, then was replaced by Jerry Sheindlin (husband of Judge Judy). He was replaced by Marilyn Milian in 2001, who presides over the court today. The bailiff during the Koch-Sheindlin years was Josephine Ann Longobardi. After Milian took the bench, she was replaced by Davy Jones, who only lasted relatively briefly and was in turn replaced by Douglas MacIntosh. Curt Chaplin took over the interview duties and became the new announcer, while host Harvey Levin, who worked on the Wapner version as the show's legal consultant, explains the legalese behind the judges' decisions while polling fans gathered outdoors. In 2016, as part of the show's 35th Anniversary , Doug Llewelyn returned as interviewer. The original is best known nowadays for being the favorite program of Raymond Babbit . This show provides examples of: Catch Phrase : From the first episodes from the original series (in the fall of 1981) onward, it has always been, "Don't take the law into your own hands. Take them to court." Harvey Levin, after explaining the summary of the reason behind the verdict: "And that will do it for this case; litigants for the next case coming into the courtroom right now." Like Judge Judy , Marilyn Milian has her own set of catch phrases: "Did I breathe and give you the impression I was done speaking?" "You redefine chutzpah!" "As my grandmother used to say, Un clavo saca e
The Nobel Prize in Literature 1954 was awarded to Ernest Hemingway for "his mastery of the art of narrative, most recently demonstrated in what novella, featuring as a main character a tired gentleman named Santiago, and for the influence that he has exerted on contemporary style".	July-September 2015: Nobel Laureates Writing in a Language Other Than English \| Reading Globally \| LibraryThing July-September 2015: Nobel Laureates Writing in a Language Other Than English Reading Globally Join LibraryThing to post. This topic is currently marked as "dormant"—the last message is more than 90 days old. You can revive it by posting a reply. 1 arubabookwoman Edited: Jun 29, 2015, 7:16pm Well, Here we begin the journey of the Nobel laureates. In the entries below are the results of my research. I've not yet completed the 2000's, but am opening the thread for comments anyway. I hope to complete information for the laureates I have not yet written about over the next couple of days, but hopefully, these are the writers who are already more familiar to you. Just for general information, most of my research consisted of Wikipedia, the Nobel Web site, and The New Guide to Modern World Literature by Martin Seymour Smith . All references to "Seymour-Smith" are to this work. Before I began my research I had this idea that the Nobel Prize for Literature was the "Prize of Prizes"--that no prize could be more prestigious for a writer. I even had this idea that I wanted to read at least one work by each literature laureate. I've learned that it is true that the award is prestigious, perhaps the most prestigious literary award, but I have come to the conclusion that the prestige of the award does not mean that each laureate is still worth reading, or even that at the time the award was made the recipient was the most deserving, as I discovered many instances in which in all likelihood the award was given for reasons extraneous to literary merit. So, as you read the laureates, I'm curious about what you think. Do you think the author deserved the prestigious award? If you read one of the earlier works, do you think the work has stood the test of time, and deserves to continue to be read? If you read a contemporaneous work, do you think the work will stand up? Do you think there was a more deserving candidate that year? Despite these caveats, I will say I discovered dozens of works that appeal and attract, and I can't wait to read. I hope the same is true for you. Enjoy! 2 arubabookwoman Edited: Jun 23, 2015, 9:32pm Since it was instituted in 1901, 107 Nobel prizes in literature have been awarded. (The prize was not awarded in 1914, 1918, 1935, 1940, 1941, 1942, and 1943.) The Nobel prize in literature was shared between two individuals on four occasions, 1904, 1917, 1966, and 1974, and thus during the period 1901-2014, 111 individuals have received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Of these, shamefully, only 13 have been female. Although it is technically possible, no one has been awarded the Nobel for literature more than once. The average age of all Literature Laureates is 65. The youngest Literature Laureate was Kipling, who was 42, and the oldest was Doris Lessing, who was 88. Two people have declined the Nobel prize for literature: Boris Pasternak in 1958, who accepted first but was later caused by the USSR to decline, and Jean Paul Sartre in 1964, because he consistently declined all official honors. The Nobel Prize for literature has been awarded posthumously only once, in 1931 to Erik Axel Karfeldt. After 1974 the rules stipulate that the prize cannot be awarded posthumously, unless death occurred after the prize was announced. For a long time the award was criticized as "Euro-centric". In 1984, the Swedish Academy declared that attention to non-European writers was increasing and that attempts were being made "to achieve a global distributuion." Literature Nobel Laureates to date have written in the following languages: English 27 Eucken (1908); Bergson (1927); Russell (1950) Poetry Sully-Prudhomme (1901); Bjornson (1903); Carducci (1906); Heyse (1910); Tagore (1913); von Heidenstam (1916); Gjellerup (1917); Spitteler (1919); Yeats (1923); Karlfeldt (1931); Mistral (1945); Eliot (1948); Lagerkvist (1951);Jimenez (1956); Pasternak (1958); Quasimodo (1959); Perse (1960); Seferis (1963); Sachs (1966); Neruda (1971); M
Former Governor-General of the Phillipines, who is the only person ever to hold the positions of both US President and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?	William Howard Taft \| whitehouse.gov Air Force One William Howard Taft William Howard Taft was elected the 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) and later became the tenth Chief Justice of the United States (1921-1930), the only person to have served in both of these offices. Distinguished jurist, effective administrator, but poor politician, William Howard Taft spent four uncomfortable years in the White House. Large, jovial, conscientious, he was caught in the intense battles between Progressives and conservatives, and got scant credit for the achievements of his administration. Born in 1857, the son of a distinguished judge, he graduated from Yale, and returned to Cincinnati to study and practice law. He rose in politics through Republican judiciary appointments, through his own competence and availability, and because, as he once wrote facetiously, he always had his "plate the right side up when offices were falling." But Taft much preferred law to politics. He was appointed a Federal circuit judge at 34. He aspired to be a member of the Supreme Court, but his wife, Helen Herron Taft, held other ambitions for him. His route to the White House was via administrative posts. President McKinley sent him to the Philippines in 1900 as chief civil administrator. Sympathetic toward the Filipinos, he improved the economy, built roads and schools, and gave the people at least some participation in government. President Roosevelt made him Secretary of War, and by 1907 had decided that Taft should be his successor. The Republican Convention nominated him the next year. Taft disliked the campaign--"one of the most uncomfortable four months of my life." But he pledged his loyalty to the Roosevelt program, popular in the West, while his brother Charles reassured eastern Republicans. William Jennings Bryan, running on the Democratic ticket for a third time, complained that he was having to oppose two candidates, a western progressive Taft and an eastern conservative Taft. Progressives were pleased with Taft's election. "Roosevelt has cut enough hay," they said; "Taft is the man to put it into the barn." Conservatives were delighted to be rid of Roosevelt--the "mad messiah." Taft recognized that his techniques would differ from those of his predecessor. Unlike Roosevelt, Taft did not believe in the stretching of Presidential powers. He once commented that Roosevelt "ought more often to have admitted the legal way of reaching the same ends." Taft alienated many liberal Republicans who later formed the Progressive Party, by defending the Payne-Aldrich Act which unexpectedly continued high tariff rates. A trade agreement with Canada, which Taft pushed through Congress, would have pleased eastern advocates of a low tariff, but the Canadians rejected it. He further antagonized Progressives by upholding his Secretary of the Interior, accused of failing to carry out Roosevelt's conservation policies. In the angry Progressive onslaught against him, little attention was paid to the fact that his administration initiated 80 antitrust suits and that Congress submitted to the states amendments for a Federal income tax and the direct election of Senators. A postal savings system was established, and the Interstate Commerce Commission was directed to set railroad rates. In 1912, when the Republicans renominated Taft, Roosevelt bolted the party to lead the Progressives, thus guaranteeing the election of Woodrow Wilson. Taft, free of the Presidency, served as Professor of Law at Yale until President Harding made him Chief Justice of the United States, a position he held until just before his death in 1930. To Taft, the appointment was his greatest honor; he wrote: "I don't remember that I ever was President." The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Copyright 2006 by the White House Historical Association. Learn more about William Howard Taft 's spouse, Helen Herron Taft .
Known as the Barefoot Bandit, what is the name of the Camano Island "folk hero"/asshat who was recently apprehended in Eleuthera, Bahamas, after stealing five small aircraft, a boat and two cars, and in the burglaries of at least 100 homes?	Barefoot Bandit History Barefoot Bandit History Colton Harris-Moore is a former fugitive from Camano Island, Washington. He is suspected in the theft of at least five small aircraft, a boat and two cars, and in the burglaries of at least 100 private residences in various locations around of the United States and Canada. He fled to the Bahamas, allegedly in a plane stolen from Indiana. Harris-Moore was arrested in Harbour Island Bahamas, after police shot out the engine of the boat he was attempting to flee in. Friday, July 16, 2010 Court papers that list charges against accused serial burglar Colton Harris-Moore, are shown Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, on Camano Island, Wash. Harris-Moore is suspected in about 50 burglary cases since he slipped away from a halfway house in April 2008. Posted by 'Barefoot bandit' returned to United States from Bahamas The "barefoot bandit," teenager Colton Harris-Moore, was taken Tuesday from the Bahamas to Miami to face charges, the FBI said. Special Agent Judith Orihuela said he landed at 6:23 p.m. aboard an American Eagle flight on which the FBI was aboard, and will appear Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in federal court in Miami. The 19-year-old's arrival occurred a few hours after he pleaded guilty in a Bahamian court to a charge of illegally landing a plane, paid a $300 fine and was ordered deported, his lawyer said. A federal law enforcement official said the $300 came from a program for U.S. citizens abroad who are strapped for cash. Harris-Moore's lawyer, Monique Gomez, said her fee was being paid not by her client but by "an anonymous donor." "He seems to be very remorseful," the lawyer told CNN in a telephone interview from Nassau about her client, who attended the court hearing wearing white sneakers, shorts and a T-shirt bearing the word "Bahamas." Harris-Moore was taken into custody on Harbour Island in the Bahamas early Sunday. He is sought in a string of home and airport break-ins in various U.S. locations along with thefts of vehicles. Asked whether he acknowledges guilt in the other cases, his lawyer said, "Let me put it this way -- he wishes he had done things a little differently in his life." Still, she added, he appeared "in good spirits." Authorities in Madison County, Nebraska, issued an arrest warrant for Harris-Moore last month on charges of burglary and theft by unlawful taking or deception. The affidavit supporting the warrant alleges the youth waged a crime spree. He faces charges in Washington state in the theft of an aircraft, and police have said they believe he stole a Cessna in Indiana and flew it to the Bahamas, where it was found in the shallows off Abaco Island. The teen had been on the run since he escaped from a juvenile halfway house in Renton, Washington, in 2008. The FBI had offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Typically in extradition cases, the accused makes a first appearance in the federal court closest to where he was arrested, said Emily Langlie, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Washington. The Southern District of Florida, in Miami, is the closest jurisdiction to the Bahamas, said Langlie. In his initial U.S. appearance, he will be told of his rights and read an initial charge of interstate transportation of stolen property, Langlie said. The complaint, which was sealed until last week, was filed last December and stems from his allegedly stealing a plane in Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, and crashing it outside Granite Falls, Washington, she said. U.S. marshals will then take him to the Western District of Washington in Seattle. Under the federal system, the case will then go to a grand jury. If an indictment is returned, more charges could be filed. The federal charge of interstate transportation of stolen goods carries a penalty of up to 10 years. Federal prosecutors are working with other states to determine the best way to go forward in this case, but the Washington courts will get him first since he was arrested on their warrant, she said. Harris-Moor
According to the 1973 motion picture, what was “Soylent Green”?	Soylent Green (1973) - Plot Summary - IMDb Soylent Green (1973) Plot Summary Showing all 6 plot summaries In 2022, Earth is overpopulated and totally polluted; the natural resources have been exhausted and the nourishment of the population is provided by Soylent Industries, a company that makes a food consisting of plankton from the oceans. In New York City, when Soylent's member of the board William R. Simonson is murdered apparently by a burglar at the Chelsea Towers West where he lives, efficient Detective Thorn is assigned to investigate the case with his partner Solomon "Sol" Roth. Thorn comes to the fancy apartment and meets Simonson's bodyguard Tab Fielding and the "furniture" (woman that is rented together with the flat) Shirl and the detective concludes that the executive was not victim of burglary but executed. Further, he finds that the Governor Santini and other powerful men want to disrupt and end Thorn's investigation. But Thorn continues his work and discovers a bizarre and disturbing secret of the ingredient used to manufacture Soylent Green. - Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil A tale of Earth in despair in 2022. Natural food like fruits, vegetables, and meat among others are now extinct. Earth is overpopulated and New York City has 40 million starving, poverty-stricken people. The only way they survive is with water rations and eating a mysterious food called Soylent. A detective investigates the murder of the president of the Soylent company. The truth he uncovers is more disturbing than the Earth in turmoil when he learns the secret ingredient of Soylent Green. - Written by Mystic80 In the year 2022, Earth's face has completely changed. New York City's population, for example, has grown to 40 million mouths to feed. The greenhouse effect has risen the temperature into nearly unbearable regions, and the people are kept in the cities by law. The rich live in separated luxury apartments (with women as part of the rented furniture) but also experience the lack of natural food. Strawberries are at $150 for a glass of them. Police Detective Thorn investigates a strange murdering case of an official from the Soylent corporation, which feeds the masses with a palette of their creations: Soylent red, yellow, or, even more nutritious, green. - Written by Julian Reischl <[email protected]> The year is 2022. New York City has become overpopulated with 40 million people and pollution has caused the temperature to be risen and all natural resources have been destroyed, leaving 40 million people starving. The Soylent Company has created a new food product, Soylent Green. In the overpopulated and polluted New York City, police detective Thorn is assigned to investigate the brutal murder of an corporate official of the Soylent company, William R. Simonson. Thorn's investigation into Simonson's murder leads him to uncover a conspiracy in the Soylant company and the Soylent Green food product itself, where Thorn uncovers the horrible truth about Soylent Green. - Written by Daniel Williamson In the year 2022, overpopulation and the greenhouse effect have made life extremely difficult for the majority of people. The population of New York City is 40 million and the constant heat is unbearable. The city's infrastructure has broken down. Water is rationed and fresh food is virtually non-existent. Rather, most of the population live on Soylent Green, made from ocean vegetation and formed into tasteless green wafers. In this environment Detective Robert Thorn is assigned to investigate the death of William Simonson who was ultra-rich and didn't suffer any of life's hardships. He was killed with a blow to the head and it was all made to look like an interrupted break-in but Thorn is convinced early on that it was an assassination. Thorn learns that Simonson was a member of the board of the Soylent Corporation but had recently become sad and morose. What, Thorn wonders would make such a rich man unhappy. - Written by garykmcd In the world ravaged by the greenhouse effect and overpopulation, an NYPD detectiv
Burgess Meredith and Danny Devito have both played which Batman character?	Who’s The Penguin & What’s a Fish Mooney? Your Guide To The Villains Of ‘Gotham’ \| Decider \| Where To Stream Movies & Shows on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, HBO Go Who’s The Penguin & What’s a Fish Mooney? Your Guide To The Villains Of ‘Gotham’ Sep 22, 2014 at 2:00pm 556 Shares Photo Illustration: Jaclyn Kessel; Photos: FOX Where to Stream More Options By now, you’ve probably caught on to the fact that the new FOX drama, Gotham , tells the story of Gotham City before Bruce Wayne becomes Batman. The show is going to follow Ben McKenzie as young Jim Gordon. He’s not Commissioner yet. He’s just a rookie detective who wants to find out who killed Thomas and Martha Wayne. Of course, the intricate crime world of Gotham and the city’s corrupt police force isn’t going to make that task easy for the noble young Gordon. Do you know what else might not be easy? Knowing which classic Batman villains are being brought to life in Gotham. Some of them, like Robin Lord Taylor ‘s young Penguin, are easy to spot, but others, like the Riddler, are still masquerading as normal, ordinary, decent Gotham citizens. Here’s a handy rundown of who’s who in the rogue’s gallery of Gotham‘s villains. Penguin Who We Know Him As: The Penguin, aka Oswald Cobblepot, sees himself as a “gentleman of crime.” Both Burgess Meredith and Danny DeVito have portrayed him as a rotund crime lord, though DeVito also imbued the character with a penchant for the grotesque. In the comics, the Penguin is one of the few Batman villains who is not criminally insane. He has an umbrella. Who He Is In Gotham: Young Oswald Cobblepot is not yet a major crime lord. He’s Fish Mooney’s main serving boy and lackey. He’s clever, conniving, duplicitous, and he exhibits a sadistic streak. He would be completely unlikable, but Robin Lord Taylor plays him with a streak of vulnerability that makes you understand his actions. You actually want to root for him. Oh, and he hates being called a “penguin.” Catwoman Who We Know Her As: The seductive cat burglar, Selena Kyle, is perhaps the most morally ambiguous of Batman’s nemeses. She’s more interested in accumulating wealth than exacting revenge, and she and Bruce Wayne usually have some sort of flirtation. Onscreen she’s been portrayed by everyone from Eartha Kitt and Michelle Pfieffer to Julie Newmar and Anne Hathaway. Who She Is In Gotham: We don’t hear her speak in the pilot, but Gotham opens on young Catwoman (Camren Bicondova) scaling the city’s roofs, picking pockets, and accidentally witnessing the murder of the Waynes. For the rest of the episode, the lithe teen sneaks in the shadows as she stalks young Bruce Wayne. The Riddler Who We Know Him As: Edward Nigma, the crazed costumed villain obsessed with riddles. Hence, why he’s called “The Riddler.” He’s been most famously portrayed by Jim Carrey in Batman Forever. Who He Is In Gotham: He’s an obnoxious forensics expert for the Gotham City Police Department played by up-and-coming actor Cory Michael Smith. He seems to hit it off with Detective Gordon in his brief pilot appearance. Poison Ivy Who We Know Her As: Poison Ivy didn’t appear in the original Adam West series, but she was brought to slinky, seductive life by Uma Thurman in Joel Schumacher’s disastrous Batman & Robin. Her alter ego is Dr. Pamela Isley and she’s usually painted as a crazed, man-hating environmentalist. In Batman: The Animated Series, she’s besties (and maybe more) with Harlequin. Who She Is In Gotham: She’s Ivy Pepper, the surly and downbeaten daughter of a felon who is accused of the Waynes’ murders. She likes plants and dislikes the cops. She’s being played by Clare Foley. Fish Mooney Who We Know Her As: No one. She’s an original character. Who She Is In Gotham: Fish Mooney is an imposing and shrewd crime lord with ambitions to take over all crime in Gotham City. She is seductive, dramatic, and a tiny bit unhinged. However, she is also extremely smart and dangerous. She is played with a lot of gusto by Jada Pinkett Smith . The Joker Who We Know Him As: Batman’s greatest rival. He is a deranged and sometim
Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson have both played which Batman character?	Jared Leto On Playing Joker After Romero, Nicholson, Ledger Stacey Cole Jared Leto will be portraying the iconic role of the Joker in the upcoming movie Suicide Squad. The Joker is one of the most famous characters in current popular culture and is considered as one of the greatest comic book villains ever created. Jared Leto’s Joker and his fellow criminals assemble in this new #SuicideSquad trailer: https://t.co/jHo8fKTDGD pic.twitter.com/Tg9riE3GM4 — Us Weekly (@usweekly) April 11, 2016 The character of the Joker is a difficult role to play and it has been played previously by César Romero, Jack Nicholson, and Heath Ledger. According to Altpress, perhaps the most famous portrayal of the Joker was that performed by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. Bataille de #Joker ! Lequel préférez-vous entre César Romero, Jack Nicholson ou l’inoubliable de Heath Ledger? pic.twitter.com/Itf6wG1k5J — Carte SCÈNE Québec (@CarteSCENE) April 13, 2016 Jared Leto knew before filming that he had to live up to the expectations of his fans as his performance would be compared to those great artists who have stepped in to play the Joker before. According to Vanity Fair, Jared Leto was passionate about playing the role to perfection because the portrayal of the Joker in earlier movies has been both beautiful and impactful. In fact, it was challenging and risky for Jared Leto to take on the responsibility of recreating the role in his own unique style. And Jared Leto has put his own tattooed, crazy-eyed spin on the Joker that fans will most likely love. Ultimately, Jared Leto wants to do justice to the role because he feels that any portrayals of recurring characters fail to have a profound impact on the audience if the directors or the actors portraying it fail to reinterpret the role. And the Fight Club actor agrees that it is challenging to play the Joker because getting into the character of the calculating villain is a painful process which requires the actor to be both physically intense and psychologically tough. However, Jared Leto did not allow the work to affect his psyche and admits that he enjoys the role and had fun playing psychological games on the set. So I really like jack Nicholson and Heath ledger’s, but there is no denying that @HamillHimself is the best joker. pic.twitter.com/s02k6qstCq In fact, the Daily Mail reported that Jared Leto posed as the “Bearded Joker” in sweatpants and a long purple coat on April Fools Day and posted his video on social media with an announcement that Batman is dead . Exclusive! Meet the bearded JOKER #JokerWasHere pic.twitter.com/RNJZmTMJ7I Guess what? Batman is dead. BwwahahahaaaaaaaHAA!!! #JokerWasHere #SuicideSquad #SpoilerAlert — JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) April 1, 2016 This is not the first time that Jared Leto has thrown himself wholeheartedly into a film role. In 2014, Jared Leto played the role of an HIV-positive transsexual woman in Dallas Buyer’s Club and he won the Academy Award in the best supporting actor category for his impeccable transformation and portrayal of the difficult role. Vulture reported that David Ayer, the Suicide Squad director, praised Jared as he spoke about the intensity with which the Requiem for a Dream actor has played the Joker . “What he’s done is so powerful, so menacing, so palpable, you can feel him. The crew stops working and just watches him.” The director was so fascinated by Jared Leto’s portrayal that the media compared the impressed director to the fictitious 15-year-old sophomore, Angela Chase; a character from the famous 1990’s American teen drama television series My So-Called Life. David Ayer’s admiration for Jared Leto is similar to Angela’s love towards her fellow student, Jordan Catalano; a good looking rebel with a learning disability. Incidentally, it was Jared Leto who played the role of the enigmatic Jordan Catalano. ha jared leto, claire danes, shane, my so called life, angela chase, jordan catalano, self… https://t.co/70gmQi88IN pic.twitter.com/TQdGF4TObg — TwiterHero (@TwiterHero) April 11, 2016 In fact, Jared Leto acted so well that it is
If a team at contract bridge wins a grand slam, how many tricks have they won?	Scoring \| Contract Bridge \| Fandom powered by Wikia game (different in rubber and duplicate) honours (only in rubber) In rubber bridge, scores are entered above and below the line. Only contract points are entered below the line and counted towards games, all others are bonuses. In duplicate bridge, the elements are added together and represented as a single directed number which can be compared with other tables directly. The aim of rubber bridge is to win the rubber (2 games), while the aim of duplicate bridge is to perform the best among tables playing the same deal. Understanding the element of scoring is a key to more advanced techniques like sacrificing . contract Edit For a contract made, each odd trick (tricks above the first 6 called the book) is 20 points (♣/♦) or 30 points (♥/♠/NT). The first NT odd trick is 40 points. They can be doubled or redoubled. In rubber bridge, they are entered below the line. slam A 6-level contract (small slam) bid and made adds 500 points (750 points if vulnerable). A 7-level contract (grand slam) bid and made adds 1000 points (1500 points if vulnerable). They are entered above the line in rubber bridge. overtricks Edit When the contract is not doubled, they behave as additional odd tricks, but entered above the line instead in rubber bridge. However, when the contract is doubled, each overtrick is 100 points (200 if vulnerable), doubled if the contract is redoubled. undertricks Edit If the contract is set, each undertrick (trick short of contract) is 50 points to the opponents (100 points is vulnerable). However, when doubled, the first is 100, the second and third is 200 each and 300 each afterwards (the first is 200, 300 each afterwards when vulnerable), doubled if the contract is redoubled. They are entered above the line in rubber bridge. game Edit When 100 points are accumulated below the line in rubber bridge, a game is finished. A new line is drawn below everything, hence all below-the-line score becomes above-the-line. When a partnership finishes 2 games, they won the rubber and 700 points are awarded if 2-0, 500 points are awarded if 2-1. In duplicate bridge, all deals are independent. A game is a contract with >=100 contract points. 300 points are added is a game is made (500 if vulnerable). Otherwise, it is called a part score and 50 points are added. double A double bonus, or called an insult, worth 50 points for a doubled contract or 100 points for a redouble contract, is given above the line whenever a doubled or redoubled contract is made. honours Edit In rubber bridge, if 4 out of the top 5 trumps are held in one hand, he/she may immediately claim 100 points above the line at the end of the deal. If all top 5 trumps or all aces in a NT contract are held, 150 points may be claimed. This is purely an element of luck and some players don't count it. Examples Edit Initially, horizontal line and a vertical line is drawn on a paper to separate it into two columns and two rows. The columns are labelled "we" and "they", or alternately the names. "The line" refers to the horizontal line. Scores are entered above and below the line, only scores below the line count towards games . The bonus of a rubber is 700 if the rubber is won 2-0, and 500 if won 2-1. If the rubber is unfinished, the side with a game on scores 300, and the side with a partscore on scores 100. Here is an example of scoring of a rubber (the superscripts are for illustration only and do not exist on real scoring sheets): We Edit There are two main types of duplicate scoring: MP (Matchpoint) or IMP (International Match Point). MP scoring is more common in pairs events and IMP scoring is more common in teams events. Some literature assumed the above [1] but the usage of the other form is also possible. MP scoring Edit In MP scoring, a table is compared to every other table, and gets 1 MP for winning, 0.5 MPs for drawing, 0 MPs for losing. (A variant is 2 MPs for winning, 1 MP for drawing, 0 MPs for losing. The effect is identical.) Therefore, for n tables, the maximum possible score is (n-1) MPs, the minimum p
While filming the documentary Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock ate at what fast food restaurant exclusively for 30 days?	Super Size Me (2004) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 28 titles created 22 Mar 2011 a list of 34 titles created 22 Nov 2011 a list of 21 titles created 20 Nov 2012 a list of 41 titles created 12 May 2015 a list of 23 titles created 8 months ago Title: Super Size Me (2004) 7.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards » Videos Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence. Director: Michael Moore Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11; and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Director: Michael Moore An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry. Director: Robert Kenner A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories including shotgun deaths. Director: Michael Moore A documentary about branding, advertising and product placement that is financed and made possible by brands, advertising and product placement. Director: Morgan Spurlock A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales. Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite The story of how an eccentric French shop-keeper and amateur film-maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. The film contains... See full summary » Director: Banksy Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health. Director: Louie Psihoyos An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good. Director: Michael Moore Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment. Director: Davis Guggenheim Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. Director: Jeff Tremaine Edit Storyline Several legal suits have been brought against McDonald's Restaurants that they are knowingly selling food that is unhealthy. Some of the court decisions have stated that the plaintiffs would have a claim if they could prove that eating the food every day for every meal is dangerous. As such, documentarian Morgan Spurlock conducts an unscientific experiment using himself as the guinea pig: eat only McDonald's for thirty days, three meals a day. If he is asked by the clerk if he would like the meal super sized, he has to say yes. And by the end of the thirty days, he will have had to have eaten every single menu item at least once. Before starting the experiment, he is tested by three doctors - a general practitioner, a cardiologist and a gastroenterologist - who pronounce his general health to be outstanding. They will also monitor him over the thirty days to ensure that he is not placing his health into irreparable damage. He also consults with a dietitian/nutritionist and an exercise... Written by Huggo A film of epic portions. See more » Genres: Rated PG for thematic elements, a disturbing medical procedure, and some language \| See all
How many cups are in a gallon?	Gallons to Cups - How many cups in a gallon? Gallons to Cups Conversion How many cups in a gallon? Fluid and dry gallons to cups conversion factors are listed below. To find out how many cups in gallons, multiply by the factor or instead, use the converter below for fluid gallons. 1 Gallon [Fluid, US] = 16 Cups [US] 1 Gallon [Dry, US] = 18.618355 Cups [US] 1 Gallon [UK] = 18.18436 Cups [Metric] For cup to gallon converter, please go to cup to gallon For other volume unit conversions, please go to Volume Conversion Converter Enter a US fluid gallon value that you want to convert into cups and click on the "convert" button. Gallon is an imperial and U.S. customary unit. There is one type of gallon in imperial system and 2 types (liquid and dry) in united states customary system. It is widely used in daily life, such as measuring the fuel efficiency as miles per gallon, etc. The abbreviation is "gal". Cup is a volume unit and used mostly in cooking to measure liquid and bulk, dry foods. There is no international standard for cup sizes but mostly united states customary and metric cups are used and they are different in sizes.
Which stock market trend is associated with decreased investor confidence? Bull? Or Bear?	Bull Market Vs. Bear Market - FXCM Market Insights » Markets » Bull Market vs Bear Market Bull Market vs Bear Market Have you ever heard investor friends or media personalities speaking about being bullish or bearish about a particular asset, or that a bull or bear market was at hand? Those unfamiliar with this terminology might wonder whether the speakers were referring to some type of exotic livestock auction or safari adventure. Since national and international trading came into formal existence more than two centuries ago, these terms have served as shorthand for investors to describe general sentiments among buyers and sellers about stocks, bonds and other assets that are actively traded. Simply stated, a bull market occurs when investors show enthusiasm for buying stocks or other assets, while a bear market indicates investors are shying away from buying and looking to sell. The definitive explanation for how these terms came into existence may be lost to the dust heaps of history, though some popular theories linger about how they emerged. Animal Spirits? The first written references to bears and bulls appeared in the early 1700s1)Retrieved 10 September 2015 http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-bul1.htm and the first reference to bears and bulls as types of investors appeared in 1761 in a book by Thomas Mortimer called “Every Man His Own Broker; or Guide to Exchange Alley.”2)Retrieved 10 September 2015 https://www.ifa.com/book-library/2622/Every_Man_His_Own_Broker One of the more often cited explanations for the term was in fact related to animals. During the early emergence of the stock market around the turn of 18th century, bearskin traders called jobbers were known to sell the skins even before they had them, speculating that they could acquire the skins from trappers at a lower price in a “bear market.”3)Retrieved 10 September 2015 http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2014/08/bulls-bears-business-animals-wall-street/ At the time, bulls were considered to be common opponents to bears. This is likely due to the popular practice of bear and bull baiting, in which the two animals would be led into a ring together to do battle against one another. The fighting displayed by these animals also may have contributed to the notion; bulls were noted to advance against opponents in an upward fashion, while bears usually attacked in a downward motions. Such an explanation for the terms was even later attributed to journalist and New York Tribune founder Horace Greeley, who was said to have witnessed such a contest in California. The term bull market has also been traced to the French expression “bullé speculative,” which translates as “speculative bubble.”4)Retrieved 10 September 2015 http://www.self.gutenberg.org/articles/market_trend#cite_note-6 Another explanation for the bull and bear market terminology is the following: In the early days of the London Stock Exchange , offers to buy stocks were posted on a bulletin board at the exchange and were referred to as “bulls.” Thus, when there was a large demand for shares, the board (and the market) was full of “bulls.” On the other hand, when there was little demand for shares, the board was bare, and there was a “bear market.”5)Retrieved 10 September 2015 http://www.cantechletter.com/2013/05/where-do-the-stock-market-terms-bull-and-bear-come-from0516/ Given the modern British fondness for rhyming slang, it’s not difficult to imagine how such jargon might have evolved. Markets On The Move: Dow Theory Whichever explanation you choose, what’s most important to recall is this: a bull market signifies an upward trend in asset prices amid investor optimism, while a bear market signifies an downward trend of asset prices amid pessimism. And what do modern analysts believe actually constitutes a bull or bear market? That definition may of course vary, depending on whom you ask. According to followers of the Dow Theory, a compilation of ideas set forth by Wall Street Journal founder Charles Dow, and later by S.A. Nelson, William Hamilton and Robert Rhea, a bull market can be generally
On July 16, 1945, the nuclear age was ushered in with the explosion of a test bomb at the Trinity test site in what US state?	Manhattan Project: The Trinity Test, July 16, 1945 THE TRINITY TEST The Manhattan Project and the Second World War, 1939-1945 Until the atomic bomb could be tested, doubt would remain about its effectiveness. The world had never seen a nuclear explosion before, and estimates varied widely on how much energy would be released. Some scientists at Los Alamos continued privately to have doubts that it would work at all. There was only enough weapons-grade uranium available for one bomb, and confidence in the gun-type design was high, so on July 14, 1945, most of the uranium bomb ("Little Boy") began its trip westward to the Pacific without its design having ever been fully tested. A test of the plutonium bomb seemed vital, however, both to confirm its novel implosion design and to gather data on nuclear explosions in general. Several plutonium bombs were now "in the pipeline" and would be available over the next few weeks and months. It was therefore decided to test one of these. Robert Oppenheimer chose to name this the "Trinity" test, a name inspired by the poems of John Donne. The site chosen was a remote corner on the Alamagordo Bombing Range known as the "Jornada del Muerto," or "Journey of Death," 210 miles south of Los Alamos. The elaborate instrumentation surrounding the site was tested with an explosion of a large amount of conventional explosives on May 7. Preparations continued throughout May and June and were complete by the beginning of July. Three observation bunkers located 10,000 yards north, west, and south (right) of the firing tower at ground zero would attempt to measure key aspects of the reaction. Specifically, scientists would try to determine the symmetry of the implosion and the amount of energy released. Additional measurements would be taken to determine damage estimates, and equipment would record the behavior of the fireball. The biggest concern was control of the radioactivity the test device would release . Not entirely content to trust favorable meteorological conditions to carry the radioactivity into the upper atmosphere, the Army stood ready to evacuate the people in surrounding areas. On July 12, the plutonium core was taken to the test area in an army sedan (left). The non-nuclear components left for the test site at 12:01 a.m., Friday the 13th. During the day on the 13th, final assembly of the "Gadget" (as it was nicknamed) took place in the McDonald ranch house. By 5:00 p.m. on the 15th, the device had been assembled and hoisted atop the 100-foot firing tower. Leslie Groves, Vannevar Bush, James Conant, Ernest Lawrence, Thomas Farrell, James Chadwick, and others arrived in the test area, where it was pouring rain. Groves and Oppenheimer, standing at the S-10,000 control bunker, discussed what to do if the weather did not break in time for the scheduled 4:00 a.m. test. To break the tension, Fermi began offering anyone listening a wager on "whether or not the bomb would ignite the atmosphere, and if so, whether it would merely destroy New Mexico or destroy the world." Oppenheimer himself had bet ten dollars against George Kistiakowsky's entire month's pay that the bomb would not work at all. Meanwhile, Edward Teller was making everyone nervous by applying liberal amounts of sunscreen in the pre-dawn darkness and offering to pass it around. At 3:30, Groves and Oppenheimer pushed the time back to 5:30. At 4:00, the rain stopped. Kistiakowsky and his team armed the device shortly after 5:00 and retreated to S-10,000. In accordance with his policy that each observe from different locations in case of an accident, Groves left Oppenheimer and joined Bush and Conant at base camp. Those in shelters heard the countdown over the public address system, while observers at base camp picked it up on an FM radio signal. During the final seconds, most observers laid down on the ground with their feet facing the Trinity site and simply waited. As the countdown approached one minute, Isidore Rabi said to the man lying next to him, Kenneth Griesen, "Aren't you nervous?" "Nope
What kind of pet did Lord Byron supposedly keep in his rooms at Cambridge University because the rules clearly stated that dogs weren't permitted?	Lord Byron LORD BYRON Kathryn Hughes finds Fiona MacCarthy's life of Byron as fascinating as the self-promoted myth Saturday November 16, 2002 by Fiona MacCarthy 640pp, John Murray, ï¿½25 One of the main tasks that Fiona MacCarthy sets herself in this new biography of Byron is to excavate his historical life, which lasted a swift but noisy 36 years, from two centuries' worth of sentimental myth-making. Long before he died fighting for Greek independence at Missolonghi in 1824, decked out in a flouncy uniform of his own design, Byron had become the stuff of both male and female fantasy. There was the peerage, the ruined pile of Newstead Abbey, the soft face on the spoiled body, the deranged lovers and the intermittently brilliant poetry. Also crucial was the fact that for the previous eight years Byron had been somewhere else - usually hot, always exotic - which meant that it was easier to invent him than if he had been clumping round Piccadilly diddling his creditors. Byron could have been forged on the Romantic template of the day (or perhaps, indeed, he was that template) - the authentic voice crying in the wilderness, the voluntary exile from the mediocrity of so-called civilised society. What's more, with a bit of tweaking, he could be made to stand for every subsequent bad-boy hero of popular history (James Dean owed the sixth Baron Byron more than he realised). He was, in short, pure rock'n'roll. An inevitable product of Byron's weighty presence in English cultural memory has been the unprecedented number of books that continue to be written about him (there is even one forthcoming on his violent diet; he was pretty much bulimic). MacCarthy, however, for all her expressed intention to consider the way in which the Byron myth has been shaped by each new layer of biographical writing, has oddly ignored some of the most obvious. The two recent full-length biographies, by Phyllis Grosskurth and Benita Eisler, are nowhere mentioned. Instead MacCarthy draws a line straight from Leslie Marchand's classic biography of 1957 to her own, ignoring anything in between (an impression reinforced by the fact that she includes no bibliography). The thread linking MacCarthy to Marchand is, of course, the fact that both are published by John Murray, the firm most closely associated with Byron's life and work. It was in Murray's famous drawing room at Albermarle Street that Byron's executors gathered shortly after his death to burn his scandalous memoirs in a desperate attempt to protect him - and his publisher - from delighted outrage. Leaving aside this oddly insistent attempt to create a particular pedigree for her biography - the Murray archive, after all, has already been made available to previous biographers, including Benita Eisler - MacCarthy has written an excellent book about Byron. Her main challenge is to retell a story that has a lulling familiarity about it without sounding as if she is simply going through the motions. She deftly covers the most famous staging posts - the birth of the unpromising club-footed boy, the exhausting histrionics of Lady Caroline Lamb, the impossible marriage to Annabella Millbanke, the incest with Augusta Leigh, the ecstatic brilliance of "Childe Harold", the dash to exile - making them sound fresh without pretending that they are new. Particularly impressive is her handling of the hoary old Annabella-Augusta saga, in which Byron played off his prissy bride against his sexy half-sister with a degree of cruelty that still takes the breath away. (He engineered a kissing competition between the two women and then forced Annabella to listen while he romped in bed with Augusta.) MacCarthy's convincing argument is that Byron was never more than fitfully interested in women. Indeed, his favourite word for them - "flumpity" - suggests that he found them soft, saggy and frighteningly plastic. Once they'd had babies, and were no longer able to indulge him in his favourite fantasy of dressing as a page (
The March of Dimes was originally started to raise money to combat what disease?	A history of the March of Dimes \| March of Dimes Home > Mission > About us > A history of the March of Dimes A history of the March of Dimes E-mail to a friend Please fill in all fields. Please enter a valid e-mail address. Your information: Sign in or Sign up to save this page. Saving It's been added to your dashboard . The polio years The March of Dimes has always approached its mission with a spirit of adventure. Born on the eve of World War II as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (NFIP), the Foundation achieved an instantaneous popularity that reflected the contemporary popularity of its founder, Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR’s polio disability – he was never able to walk again on his own after contracting polio – translated into a systematic program to uncover the mysteries of polio and to lend a helping hand to Americans suffering from the disease. The war years were a time of titanic struggle, and efforts to launch the March of Dimes were boosted by radio, Hollywood, and the personal appeal of the president. Basil O’Connor, a close associate of FDR through his entire presidency, became the leading light of the March of Dimes for over three decades, and his immediate task in 1938 was to build an organization that could quickly respond to polio epidemics anywhere in the nation. As president of the NFIP, Basil O’Connor set out at once to create a network of local chapters that could raise money and deliver aid – an adventurous program that paid off substantially just as polio was on the rise. Little was known about polio then, but the scientific committees established by the NFIP to fund virus research found opportunities to assist the war effort by investigating diseases affecting those in uniform. In 1943, the NFIP awarded a grant to the U.S. Army Neurotropic Virus Commission to study polio in North Africa; Albert Sabin, MD was dispatched to conduct parts of this study. The end of the war ushered in new complexities to effective fund-raising, though FDR was memorialized on the U.S. dime in 1946 thanks to a polio patients’ club of the Norfolk Hospital Association Chapter of the NFIP. This assured the remembrance of FDR’s intrinsic connection to the March of Dimes in perpetuity. March of Dimes-funded medical research accelerated as the patient aid program was taxed to its limits, particularly in the huge polio epidemic of 1949. Entering the 1950s, the 3,100 chapters of the NFIP operated almost completely by volunteers who proved that the March of Dimes was a grass-roots movement, captured nicely in the ubiquitous slogan “Join the March of Dimes.” The NFIP closed in on a solution to polio thanks to not only countless medical researchers supported by March of Dimes grants, but also to energetic staffers like Elaine Whitelaw, who cultivated volunteers nationwide, and Charles Bynum, an African-American educator who recognized that polio care was also a civil rights issue. The greatest promise, however, came in a breakthrough at the University of Pittsburgh by a young physician whose name soon became a household word as a symbol of hope. A March of Dimes grantee, Jonas Salk, MD, pressed forward from a routine virus typing project to the creation of a vaccine that spelled the end of polio in a matter of years. Tested in a massive field trial in 1954 that involved 1.8 million schoolchildren known as “polio pioneers,” the Salk vaccine was licensed for use on April 12, 1955, the very day it was announced to the news media as “safe, effective, and potent.” Many had labored diligently to reveal how poliovirus functioned and how to stop it, but no accomplishment seemed as dramatic and instantly newsworthy as the Salk vaccine. From this point, polio declined rapidly from tens of thousands of new cases per year to a mere handful; a fearsome disease had been put to rest by the sustained efforts of millions of volunteers, coordinated by the NFIP. A new mission: Birth defects Basil O’Connor had been preparing the next move for five years. On July 22, 1958, at a press conference held in the grand ballroom of New York’s Wa
Much to the dismay of Paul Simon, what Kodak product was recently retired after a 74 year run?	Last roll of Kodachrome film developed as digital revolution brings 75 years of camera history to a close \| Daily Mail Online comments It was a photographic breakthrough that helped capture some of the 20th century's most iconic images. But now Kodachrome, the first commercially successful colour film, has become history itself after it was developed for the last time yesterday. Dwayne's Photo, a family-run business in Parsons, Kansas, was the last place in the world where the 75-year-old Kodak product could be developed. The die was cast after Kodak announced in June last year that it would stop making the chemicals needed to develop Kodachrome in a round of cost-cutting after the company reported a £84million loss. Final hurrah: Wearing commemorative T-shirts, Dwayne's Photos employees Val Addis (left) and Tricia Stone (right) process the final rolls of Kodachrome. The processor is due to be sold for scrap Kodak announced in June last year that it would stop making the chemicals needed to develop Kodachrome as part of a round of cost-cutting But it pledged to supply Dwayne's Photo in Kansas with the chemicals until the end of 2010. The shop's machine was shut down for the last time yesterday but only after fans of the film had travelled there from cross the world to get theirs developed. Capturing the times: The Kodachrome's treatment of colour gave photographs an individual depth and contrast British artist Aliceson Carter, 42, travelled from London to get her rolls developed, while a railway worker from Arkansas spent $15,798 (£10,198) developing 1,580 rolls of film of pictures of trains. Veteran photographer Steve McCurry, best known for his 1985 portrait of an Afghan girl that made the cover of National Geographic Magazine, had a roll of film shot in New York City and India developed. Before running out of chemicals, Dwayne's Photos was still processing 700 rolls of film a day. Its employees took to wearing T-shirts with the epitaph: 'The best slide and movie film in history is now officially retired. Kodachrome: 1935 - 2010'. The last roll to be processed was an image taken by Dwayne Steinle, the shop's owner. The machine is due to be converted into scrap. Grant Steinle, who manages Dwayne's Photo, said: 'The real difference between Kodachrome and all the other colour films is that the dyes that make up the image you see in the film, in Kodachrome, don't get incorporated into the film until it is actually developed. 'It's a really sad day, it was an important part of our business and Kodachrome was an important part of the history of all of photography. 'Lots of really iconic images of the 20th century were captured on Kodachrome.' But as the world turns increasingly digital, Kodachrome sales have plummeted and the camera giant made the decision to axe the first commercially successful colour film last year after a remarkable 74 years. Although it had become iconic, Kodak took the decision to stop production. A spokesman said: 'For all its magic, Kodachrome is a complex film to manufacture and an even more complex film to process.' Iconic: Kodachrome film became an essential part of 20th century culture, even having a 1973 Paul Simon single named after it (scroll down to listen) Kodachrome's heyday came in the 1950s and 1960s when it was favoured by still and motion-picture photographers for its rich tones and vibrant colours. In 1963, Abraham Zapruder used Kodachrome to film President Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas. The film was even immortalised in the 1973 song Kodachrome by Paul Simon. The lyrics read: ‘They give us those nice bright colours. They give us the greens of summers. Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day.’ Many professional photographers feel this richness is missing from modern digital images. Kodak were the only company producing the chemicals. Photographer Steve McCurry looks at his famous portrait of an Afghan girl, used on the front cover of National Geographic Magazine in 1985. The influential picture was taken on Kodachrome stock Kent Miller, a professional photog
At what address did fictional detective Sherlock Holmes live/work with Dr. Watson?	Home address of the famous fictional detective - Telegraph Home address of the famous fictional detective The number 221B should not be on the front door of Sherlock Holmes' residence Dr John Watson outside the London home of Sherlock Holmes in the BBC’s new series Photo: BBC/Hartswood Films 6:58AM GMT 08 Jan 2014 SIR – Every film and television portrayal of Sherlock Holmes repeats the same mistake in having the number 221B on the front door of the detective's house. Residences in Baker Street like Sherlock Holmes’s were originally built as large family houses, but their functions were overtaken by social change in the late Victorian age, and many became economically viable only as sets of rooms let floor by floor. 221B would thus have been the first-floor lodging of Holmes and Watson, 221A the ground-floor set, with the housekeeper, Mrs Hudson, living in the basement. The number of the front door, however, would have been plain old no 221. Norman White
In the English language version of Scrabble, what is the point value of the vowels?	Vowels \| Define Vowels at Dictionary.com vowel-like, adjective Word Origin C14: from Old French vouel, from Latin vocālis littera a vowel, from vocālis sonorous, from vox a voice Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for vowels Expand vowel n. c.1300, from Old French vouel, from Latin vocalis, in littera vocalis, literally "vocal letter," from vox (genitive vocis) "voice" (see voice (n.)). Vowel shift in reference to the pronunciation change between Middle and Modern English is attested from 1909. The Hawaiian word hooiaioia, meaning "certified," has the most consecutive vowels of any word in current human speech; the English record-holder is queueing. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
What, according to legend, did Davey Crocket name his rifle?	The War Room Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 From: Johnny Johnson Well, as a big Crockett fan, I would like to think that Davy died like the Disney movie portrayed it. However, I am forced to accept the fact that Davy probably was captured at the end of the battle. I do not share Jeff Long's opinion, which he states in his book "Duel of Eagles", that Crockett tried to plead for his life with Santa Ana. I believe that Davy probably knew the end was near and didn't try to prolong his life any further. There are simply too many reports of his capture, to believe that he died swinging his rifle "among a pile of 18 or 20 of the enemy." Johnny Johnson Date: Tue, 13 May 97 From: Ryszard Marciniak I believe Davy Crockett died as shown in the books. That famous picture of him swinging that club and killing ten mexicans. Ryszard Marciniak Date: 05/29/97 From: Chuck Chappell I, too, prefer to think of Davy Crockett swinging ol' betsy till the end but, of course, there's nothing to verify this. However, I'm certainly not going to take the word of a victorious army led by such a -- shall we say "politician" -- as Santa Anna! He would have every incentive to play down the heroism of the garrison as well as undercount his casualties and showed a propensity to do just that in his political "career." I salute those in the Mexican Army as the brave men they were. Men who fought, and died, in a frontal assault of a prepared position -- all so the Generalisimo could put the Alamo behind him. "Eye witness accounts" recorded by those in the Mexican Army must be viewed with suspicion in my humble opinion, if for no other reason, because the political ax the General would have had to grind in that day. It really doesn't matter how Davy Crockett died though. What matters is that he stayed and fought against insurmountable odds for a noble cause in which he believed. He was obviously a selfless man who believed in freedom so much that he willingly laid down his life so that his fellow man might benefit. What happened in the last few minutes of his life pails in comparison to a lifetime of courage, bravery and selflessness. Surely any right thinking person must admire such a man! The state of Tennessee and the state of Texas share a rich heritage in the person of Davy Crockett. Remember the Alamo and God bless the State of Texas! Chuck Chappell Subject: How Did David Crockett Die Date: 06/06/97 From: David Folds Obviously, Crockett died in a war, whether as Disney or John Wayne portrayed, or as a captive. Crockett died a hero either way. Every man defending that ground was a hero just because they stood against such odds to defend what they believed was right. Sometimes, though, I think people forget that Crockett was a politician...he wasn't an "injun fighter". He actually lived most of his life in peace. I'm sure he had no desire to die and was probably caught in San Antonio by his reputation. But Crockett had never shown any signs of cowardness, and when the fight came to him, he obviously met it head on. If he died fighting, then strike one up for Disney. But if he looked around and had enough horsesense to realize that the few surviving defenders were no match for the army pouring over the walls, who could blame him for surrending and trying to survive to possibly live to fight another day. Either way, Crockett is a great American hero. David Folds Date: 06/08/97 From: Eric Jamborsky Despite "de la Pena", Kilgore, et al, Davy went down fighting. The surrender stories all seem to go back to Cos, whose veracity is doubtful. And the Pena diary (if actual) is very full of errors of identification. Some Texan might have surrendered, but not a Tennessean! (OK, that might be a little inflamatory.) Eric Jamborsky Subject: A hero that died a hero Date: 06/12/1997 From: Patrick O'Connor The way that Crockett died was after he let his men go in the chapel with a cannon, Davy stayed outside and swung " Old Betsy." After killing 10-20 mexicans Crockett di
In the stupid celebrity kids name category, what superhero inspired name did Nicholas Cage bestow upon his son?	Poor Child: 5 Hood-ish Baby Names That Take Creativity Too Far Poor Child: 5 Hood-ish Baby Names That Take Creativity Too Far December 1, 2011 \| 854 Comments Naming your child is an important task that shouldn’t be taken lightly. This is the name people will call your little bundle for the rest of his or her life…Unless it’s so terrible that they have to change it– like in the case of 9 year old New Zealand girl named Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii. (Don’t worry the court ordered that she become a ward of the state until she could legally change it.) Most people, black people included, take the power to determine what a child will be called very seriously. Black people, always known for setting trends, have a legacy of naming their children something unique (if not the word “Unique” itself). There’s history behind the tradition though. In the 1960s, black parents were deciding to do away with the traditional, European names in favor of celebrating African tradition or creating and blending their own new sounds. So while we know the history behind such “interesting” names, there are still some that just give us pause. Check out this list of names that just do way too much and not enough at the same time. Comment Disclaimer: Comments that contain profane or derogatory language, video links or exceed 200 words will require approval by a moderator before appearing in the comment section. XOXO-MN mirageseekr A woman had named her child Vagina, possibly confused it with Virginia or wanted her own “spin” on it. My friend who worked at a hospital had to explain to her what she had named her 4 yr old daughter after. DiAndre We black people should stop thinking we are these big trend setters. We did not set the Parisian fashions and the London fashions. We did not set the beatnik and rocker fashions. We did not set the hippy fashion. We did not set the punk fashion. We did not set the new wave or grunge fashions. We do not design expensive jewelry or clothes or watches. We only set the hip hop trend, the sagging pants and the huge baseball caps. Courtney Wheeler all you ppl contributing this will always be slaves. if you think your kids name is preventing from getting a job — you wish to fit into status quo. I dream of a world where my children are doing the hiring. The rest of you with corny names — be ware. Courtney Wheeler what the F is hood ish Lena uh uh nope no way Lena M’ich’el’l…and don’t miss any of the apostrophes! liberalguilt Black people are known for setting trends? Like what? Stupidity? Sydvixen I’m hoping someone saw that Maury episode with the black mother having a DNA test for her son she “named after NAZ” but you just couldn’t figure out how she came up with that hideous name. In my lifetime I’ve heard Telezyne .. (Teal-zeen) for a girl Quindentation … (Quin-Den-Tation) for a girl Arian … (Air-re-n) like aryan nation.. black girl liberalguilt Qua’Lifriaqui’Sha’Niquia Sydvixen Thanks.. Is that the name? I remember the child being a boy but I may be wrong.. I remember even Maury got tongue tied and the “father” making a remark about the name she gave. Sydvixen Lord have mercy.. Poor child.. Smh convairXF92 I believe that Indian (subcontinent) English pronounces the male part in the way that you mention for the Alabama young man’s name. (Same Indian dialect that says pant instead of pants, etc.) Clivonia doesn’t sound bad — might be some mountain pass up in New Hampshire, for all we know…. Infidel48 When my son was born the baby in the maternity ward crib next to him was Riunite. Practical Guy The worst I’ve heard is ” Q’J’Q’shaw” and “Clitoria”. liberalguilt Pingback: Say It Rah-shay » Blog Archive » Friday Favorites from the Web () Donna Don’t these idiot parents realize that they are identifying their children as black by naming them ridiculous, made-up names? I worked as an EEOC Coordinator for a major health insurance company in the 1970s when affirmative action was popular. Photos of prospective applicants were not allowed, nor was any reference to their race so as to preclude employers from not hiring
To what type of animal does ursine relate?	Ursine - definition of ursine by The Free Dictionary Ursine - definition of ursine by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ursine Of or characteristic of bears or a bear. [Latin ursīnus, from ursus, bear; see r̥tko- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] ursine (Zoology) of, relating to, or resembling a bear or bears [C16: from Latin ursus a bear] ur•sine of or pertaining to a bear or bears; bearlike. [1540–50; < Latin ursīnus=urs(us) bear + -īnus -ine 1] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: ursine - of or relating to or similar to bears Translations misiowatyniedziwiedzi 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: Ursine seal References in classic literature ? One perhaps was ursine chiefly, another feline chiefly, another bovine chiefly; but each was tainted with other creatures,--a kind of generalised animalism appearing through the specific dispositions. View in context The heart of this sweet-natured ursine klutz beats strong and true in a film which takes a tale of a bear in search of a home and expands it into a sticky furry love letter to London,'' Wendy Ide wrote in the British newspaper The Times. Bear necessity S" ENTIALS (A) REVERE (10) REVERSE (B) CRIES (20) CRISES (C) PARLEY ( 7) PARSLEY (D) BACKLASH (13) BACKSLASH (E) VERIFY ( 2) VERSIFY (F) DECENT ( 9) DESCENT (G) THIRTY (18) THIRSTY (H) DEPOT ( 4) DESPOT (I) INANE (17) INSANE (J) DESERT ( 6) DESSERT (K) INURE (11) INSURE (L) OUTER ( 1) OUSTER (M) SPARE ( 8) SPARSE (N) ROOTER (15) ROOSTER (0) MEALY (19) MEASLY (P) POTAGE ( 3) POSTAGE (Q) URINE (12) URSINE (R) RETRAIN (5) RESTRAIN (S) TENOR (16) TENSOR (T) COMIC (14) COSMIC
Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes by area. What is the smallest by volume?	Lake Ontario Facts and Figures Lake Ontario, the 14th largest lake in the world, is the smallest of the Great Lakes in surface area. It ranks fourth among the Great Lakes in maximum depth, but its average depth is second only to Lake Superior. Lake Ontario lies 325 ft (99 m) below Lake Erie, at the base of Niagara Falls. The falls were always an obstacle to navigation into the upper lakes until the Trent-Severn Waterway, along with the Welland and Erie Canals were built to allow ships to pass around this bottleneck. The oldest lighthouse on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes was set up at Fort Niagara in 1818 to aid navigation. The basin is largely rural, with many scenic resort areas. A few large urban areas, including Ontario's capital city (Toronto), are located on the Canadian shoreline. In 1972-73, 1,000 scientists, engineers and technicians undertook the most extensive survey ever made of a Great Lake. LENGTH: 193 miles / 311 km. BREADTH: 53 miles / 85 km. AVERAGE DEPTH: 283 ft. / 86 m MAXIMUM DEPTH: 802 ft. / 244 m. VOLUME: 393 cubic miles / 1,640 cubic km. WATER SURFACE AREA: 7,340 sq. miles / 18,960 sq. km. TOTAL DRAINAGE BASIN AREA: 24,720 sq. miles / 64,030 sq. km. DRAINAGE BASIN AREA BY STATE/PROVINCE: New York: 13,500 sq mi; 35,000 sq km Ontario: 11,200 sq mi; 29,100 sq km Pennsylvania: 100 sq mi; 300 sq km SHORELINE LENGTH (including islands): 712 miles / 1,146 km. ELEVATION: 243 ft. / 74 m. OUTLET: St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean RETENTION/REPLACEMENT TIME: 6 years NAME: Champlain first called it Lake St. Louis in 1632. On a Sanson map in 1656, it remained Lac de St. Louis. In 1660, Creuxius gave it the name Lacus Ontarius. Ontara in Iroquois means "lake," and Ontario, "beautiful lake." References: Great Lakes Atlas , Environment Canada and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1995
Where do the 12 Greek gods call home?	The Twelve Olympians - Greek Gods & Goddesses By deTraci Regula Updated April 30, 2016. The Greeks didn't have a "Top Ten" list of deities - but they did have the "Top Twelve" - those lucky Greek gods and goddesses living on top of Mount Olympus . Aphrodite - Goddess of love, romance, and beauty. Her son was Eros, god of Love (though he is not an Olympian.) Apollo - Beautiful god of the sun, light, medicine, and music. Ares - Dark god of war who loves Aphrodite , goddess of love and beauty. Artemis - Independent goddess of the hunt, the forest, wildlife, childbirth, and the moon. Sister to Apollo. Athena - Daughter of Zeus and goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. She presides over the Parthenon and her namesake city, Athens. Sometimes spelled "Athene". Demeter - Goddess of agriculture and mother of Persephone (again, her offspring is not considered to be an Olympian.) Hephaestus - Lame god of fire and the forge. Sometimes spelled Hephaistos. The Hephaestion near the Acropolis is the most beautifully preserved ancient temple in Greece. continue reading below our video Greek Gods and Goddesses Mated to Aphrodite. Hera - Wife of Zeus, protector of marriage, familiar with magic. Hermes - The speedy messenger of the gods, god of business and wisdom. The Romans called him Mercury. Hestia - Calm goddess of home and homelife, symbolized by the hearth which holds the continually-burning flame. Poseidon - God of the sea, horses, and of earthquakes. Zeus - Supreme lord of gods, god of the sky, symbolized by the thunderbolt. Hey - Where's Hades? Hades , although he was an important god and the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, was not generally considered to be one of the twelve Olympians since he dwelled in the underworld. Similarly, Demeter's daughter Persephone is also omitted from the list of the Olympians, though she dwells there for one-half or one-third of the year, depending on which mythological interpretation is preferred. The Six Olympians? While we generally think today of the "12 Olympians", there was a smaller core group of just six who were the children of Cronus and Rhea - Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. In that group, Hades is always included. Who Else Lived at Olympus? While the twelve Olympians were all divine, there were some other long-term visitors to Mount Olympus. One of these was Ganymede, the Cup-bearer to the gods, and a special favorite of Zeus. In this role, Ganymede replaced the goddess Hebe, who is not usually considered an Olympian and who belongs to the next generation of divinities. The hero and demi-god Hercules , was allowed to live at Olympus after his death, and married Hebe, goddess of youth and health, a daughter of the goddess Hera with whom he reconciled. Renaissance of the Olympians In the past, most American high school students took Greek as part of the standard curriculum, but those days are long gone - which is unfortunate, because that was a natural introduction to the glories of Greece and Greek mythology. But popular media seems to be stepping into the gap with book and movie series which have reignited interest in Greece and the Greek pantheon. All of the Greek gods and goddesses are getting more attention because of many recent movies with Greek mythology themes: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and the remake of the Ray Harryhausen classic, Clash of the Titans , the sequel Wrath of the Titans , and the Immortals Movie , to name only a few. More Fast Facts on Greek Gods and Goddesses : Plan Your Own Trip to Greece
George Washington was the first US president. Who was the second?	George Washington is elected president - Feb 04, 1789 - HISTORY.com George Washington is elected president Share this: George Washington is elected president Author George Washington is elected president URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1789, 69 members of Congress cast their ballots to elect George Washington the first president of the United States. As the former leader of the Continental Army and chairman of the Continental Congress, Washington possessed the necessary credentials for the presidency, if not the enthusiasm. After months of appearing to sidestep, and even outright rejecting the idea of assuming the presidency, Washington reluctantly accepted Congress’ decision. Runner-up John Adams became Washington’s vice president. Washington’s reluctance stemmed in part from the fact that becoming president would place him squarely in the middle of a raging legislative debate regarding the character of the new government, a conflict that persisted to the end of his second term. Washington dreaded presiding over a fragile young nation that already appeared to be dividing along partisan lines. He also expressed concern over his advancing age. In his memoirs, he wrote that on the eve of his inauguration he felt more like a culprit who is going to the place of his execution than a national hero. His letters at the time reveal his trepidation and reluctant sense of duty. Nevertheless, he knew he had earned the nation’s trust and respect while leading the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War and that it was now relying on him once again. Washington’s humility meshed well with the new nation’s democratic sensibilities. Fearing any comparison to the monarchal government from which American had just been liberated, an aging Washington took care to avoid any physical or symbolic references to European monarchs from the beginning of his term, including ordering his tailor to make his inauguration suit out of simple broadcloth. (Later on, as he settled in to the presidency, Washington took to wearing slightly more presidential black velvet.) When the Senate proposed that he be called by the official title His Highness the President of the United States of America and the Protector of Their Liberties, an embarrassed Washington opted for the more modest address of Mr. President. The first Mr. President embarked on a week-long journey from his estate at Mount Vernon to his inauguration in New York without his wife, Martha, who chose to stay at home. During a presidency in which the role of the president was still evolving and under constant scrutiny, Washington periodically revealed his longing for a return to a more relaxed life at his beloved Mount Vernon and still managed to keep close tabs on the farm, sending detailed instructions for the estate’s maintenance. Related Videos
What is the largest member of the cat family that purrs?	Fun Cat Facts for Kids Home Â» Animals Â» Mammals Â» Cats Family Â» Cat Family and Its Members Sponsored Links : Cat Family and Its Members What does your house cat have in common with a cheetah or a lion? Almost everything. All cats belong to the same feline family and there are 36 species of cats on the earth. All cats are carnivores, meaning they eat meat. They have fast, agile bodies and can move without making a sound. Cats can climb trees and run. Your kitty probably doesnât like water, but all cats can swim. Sponsored Links : All about the Cat Family: All cats belong to the same feline family including home pet cat. Fun Facts about the Cat Family for Kids Cats have great night eye sight. Their ability to see at night is six times better than ours. They can also hear sounds that we canât hear. House cats can hear high, squeaky sounds like those made by mice. Lions can hear low-pitched sounds that we canât hear. Cats have retractable claws, which means their claws can come out to pounce or scratch and then disappear. Some type of wild cat, such as lions, cheetahs and mountain lions, live on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Small cats can purr but they canât roar. Big cats can roar but they canât purr. Newborn kittens learn to purr when they are only 2 days old. Newborn kittens learn to purr when they are only 2 days old but that’s not all about the cat family. Cat Family Vocabulary Feline: A member of the cat family Carnivore: An animal that eats meat most or all of the time Agile: Graceful, flexible, fast
What famed Welsh pirate lends his name to a brand of rum?	Remains of infamous Welsh pirate Henry Morgan’s ship finally found after 340 years - Wales Online Remains of infamous Welsh pirate Henry Morgan’s ship finally found after 340 years PIRATE Sir Henry Morgan’s flagship the Satisfaction has lain on the seabed for 340 years. Share Divers explores Captain Henry Morgan's ship off the coast of Panama Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email PIRATE Sir Henry Morgan’s flagship the Satisfaction has lain on the seabed for 340 years. Sand and mud have swept through the wreck until just two inches of its hull were visible. But archaeologists found the Welshman’s prize vessel in waters off Panama in the nick of time. The US-led team, which earlier this year found six iron cannons believed to be from Morgan’s once powerful fleet, said it was like chancing upon a “needle in a haystack”. Divers have now found wreckage including about 52ft by 22ft of a 17th-century wooden hull’s starboard side. It contains numerous unopened cargo boxes and several large coral-encrusted chests – but, as yet, has yielded no treasure. Believed to have been born in Llanrumney, Cardiff, in 1635, Sir Henry sailed to the Caribbean as a young soldier. Although widely known as a pirate, he was in fact a privateer, having the backing of the English crown to terrorise the Spanish. After gathering enough money to captain his own ship he eventually became the “admiral” of a fleet of privateer ships, plundering wealthy Spanish cities in the Americas, seizing islands, fighting battles, boarding treasure ships and earning a fortune. The 17th century Welsh buccaneer’s legend lived on in books and films such as the 1935 Swashbuckler Captain Blood, starring Errol Flynn, loosely based on Morgan’s life. And he is one of the inspirations of the Hollywood blockbuster series Pirates of the Caribbean. His name also became popularised by the spiced rum brand named after him, the bottles featuring a dashing gentleman pirate. His crew may have been on the rum when Sir Henry lost all five ships in 1671, including the Satisfaction, during an attempt to capture a fort, Castillo de San Lorenzo, near Panama City. The Spanish fort was on a cliff overlooking the entrance to the Chagres River, the only water passageway between the Caribbean and Panama. While Sir Henry and his men ultimately succeeded in taking the fort, his ships were lost in rough waters at the Lajas Reef until, it appears, now. The research team, which is working at the Lajas Reef off Panama, is led by archaeologists and divers from Texas State University. One of the research team leaders, Fritz Hanselmann, an archaeologist with the River Systems Institute and the Centre for Archaeological Studies at the university, said: “For us the real treasure is the shipwrecks themselves, which can give us the ability to accurately tell the story of a legendary historical figure like Captain Henry Morgan. “Discoveries of this nature allow us to study these artefacts and teach others what life was like for these famous privateers more than 300 years ago.” Sir Henry and his men “inadvertently” burned Panama to the ground in violation of a treaty between Britain and Spain. But in keeping with his privateer status Captain Morgan was eventually forgiven by King Charles II for his “carelessness” and was sent to Jamaica where he became Lieutenant- Governor. Shortly before his death in Jamaica in August 1688 he was diagnosed with “Dropsie” but may have contracted tuberculosis on a visit to London. It is also thought possible he may have had liver failure due to his notorious heavy drinking. He was buried in Jamaica in Palisadoes cemetery, which sank beneath the sea after a 1692 earthquake. The Captain Morgan rum brand now produced by Diageo has part funded the work to recover Morgan’s fleet. Mr Hanselmann said: “There’s definitely irony in that situation.” He added: “To us, the ship is the treasure – the story is the treasure. “And you don’t have a much better story than Captain Morgan’s sack of P
Michael Jackson’s number one hit “Ben” was an ode to what type of animal?	Michael Jackson's Top 50 Billboard Hit Songs on Hot 100 Chart \| Billboard "Lookin' Through The Windows" The Jackson 5 Hot 100 Peak Position: 16 Peak Date: August 26, 1972 Weeks On Chart: 10 Jackson's Billboard chart history began with a streak of extraordinary success, as the Jackson 5's first 20 entries on what's now known as R&B/Hip-Hop Songs all reached the top 10. This song marked the 10th top 10 in-a-row for the act on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, reaching No. 5 in 1972. On the Billboard Hot 100, the track peaked at No. 16. The title cut from the group's fifth studio album illustrated the maturation of Michael, then 13, from boy soprano to the tenor who would subsequently reign as the King of Pop. 49 Hot 100 Peak Position: 28 Peak Date: October 6, 1973 Weeks On Chart: 13 The Jacksons' 1984 "Victory" album spawned multiple hits, including this funky rock number, which peaked at No. 17 on the Hot 100. While it was the second single from "Victory," it yielded the first music video produced for the album. Ironically, though Michael and Jermaine Jackson share lead on the song, neither appears in the clip, which was choreographed by Paula Abdul. 48 "Get It Together" The Jackson 5 Hot 100 Peak Position: 28 Peak Date: October 6, 1973 Weeks On Chart: 13 In 1973, Michael and his brothers weren't begging girls to stick around just yet. In fact, the Jackson 5's funk-flavored pop single "Get It Together" featured sweet vocals delivering a not-so-sweet message: "Get up off your high horse, girl." The band wasn't messing around in its lyrics or on the charts. Although the song peaked at No. 28 on the Hot 100, it was a No. 2 smash for the group on Billboard's R&B songs chart. 47 "You Rock My World" Michael Jackson Hot 100 Peak Position: 10 Peak Date: September 22, 2001 Weeks On Chart: 20 The lead single from Jackson's 2001 studio album "Invincible" peaked at No. 10 on the Hot 100, marking the King of Pop's final top 10 hit on the tally to-date. Co-produced by Jackson and Rodney Jerkins, the song was ushered in by an unsurprisingly lavish music video directed by Paul Hunter. The clip features Chris Tucker as Jackson's comic foil, along with turns from Michael Madsen and Marlon Brando. 46 Hot 100 Peak Position: 22 Peak Date: February 14, 1981 Weeks On Chart: 16 "Heartbreak Hotel" was released June 17, 1980, and was the second single off the Jacksons' "Triumph" album. It peaked at No. 22 on the Hot 100. "One time Michael called me into a Hollywood studio to play a solo on a song that turned out to be 'Heartbreak Hotel,' " says Paul Jackson Jr., his longtime guitarist. "I asked him what kind of solo he wanted. The solo I played on the record is what he sang to me note for note." 45 "Corner Of The Sky" The Jackson 5 Hot 100 Peak Position: 18 Peak Date: December 16, 1972 Weeks On Chart: 12 The Jackson 5 lent its soulful pop to the 1970s musical "Pippin" in the form of the track "Corner Of The Sky." In line with the musical's plot, "Corner Of The Sky" is about seeking out happiness in life ("But I won't rest/ 'Til I know I have it all"). The song, which also appeared on the Jackson 5's 1973 album "Skywriter," hit No. 18 on the Hot 100 and No. 9 on Billboard's R&B songs chart. 44 "Little Bitty Pretty One" The Jackson 5 Hot 100 Peak Position: 13 Peak Date: May 27, 1972 Weeks On Chart: 9 Few songs show off artists' vocal chops as well as this one, and the Jackson 5 reinforced their timeless family harmonies on this well-loved doo-wop classic. Thurston Harris introduced the song to pop audiences in 1957 and it has since been recorded by a wide range of acts, including the Allman Brothers, Huey Lewis & the News and Aaron Carter. The Jackson 5's version of the song reached No. 8 on R&B songs chart and No. 13 on the Hot 100 in 1972. 43 "I Want To Be Where You Are" Michael Jackson Hot 100 Peak Position: 16 Peak Date: July 15, 1972 Weeks On Chart: 11 "I Want to Be Where You Are" was released May 2, 1972, and appears on the album "Got to Be There." It was Jackson's third consecutive top 40 pop hit in the beginning of his solo career with Motown. The single p
Seven years older, Mycroft is the more corpulent, more intelligent brother of whom?	The Third Holmes Brother \| Baker Street Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia The Third Holmes Brother A Fandom user 66.215.166.122 Is there a third holmes brother? Mycroft and Sherlock hinted at it while they were speaking in His Last Vow. If so, would he be a villain? From what I've read, the third Holmes brother is called Sherrinford, is the eldest brother, and is the most intelligent. Will he appear in series 4? If so, I'd personally like him to be played by Matt Smith, as Moffat said he'd like Matt Smith to appear in Sherlock. Loading editor I doubt it, but it would be cool. It seems that they would have made some other third brother reference. In this show, a general rule of thumb is "If twice mentioned, there's no question" Lets just wait and see. Loading editor What was the reference? I missed it. Loading editor Mycroft was talking to another government official about exiling Sherlock, and Mycroft said "I'm not accustomed to outbursts of brotherly compassion. You know what happened to the other one." or something like that. Loading editor Yes he did say that you have exeactly right, word for word Loading editor It sounds like they did have another brother, but he may not be alive considering Mycroft's somewhat ominous comment. Loading editor Meme99 Parents would be quite more pesimistic, wouldn't they? f they had a deceased son, I dount they would reminice about/with Sherlock and Mycroft's childhood if one of their children died, and would be mad at Mcroft. Although, they may somehow have been in a foster home at some point, where they had a foster brother. Loading editor That's a good point. However, they may not know he died. Loading editor A Fandom user 98.21.174.12 I thought that he might've simply been referring to the dog (Red Beard) considering they (or at least Sherlock) seemed to think of it in a brotherly fashion and they had to put it down. Maybe part of Sherlock's dislike towards Mycroft has to do with the fact that Mycroft put the dog down, therefore putting his brother down. I don't know, just a thought, but if there was a third Holmes brother I would be elated to see him. Loading editor Interesting thought...but how would Mycroft putting down a dog prove that he was not sparing Sherlock out of brotherly compassion? Loading editor 99.43.246.230 wrote: What was the reference? I missed it. Mycroft: "You know what happened to the other brother" to Lady Smallwood when accused of sentimentality. 98.21.174.12 has a point. He could mean Red Beard. I think that Mycroft fabricated the third brother then 'killed' him. Many people point to Moriarty, but I find that highly unlikely (though in one canon his real name was Eh Tar) since that would mean Mycroft is Professor Moriarty... but wait...possible. Mycroft stalks everyone ('Your therapist believes you get shock from the war. fire her.') Moriarty does a good job at acting (as Richard Brook) (or I am getting revenge on Rachel's case by getting you close to a fall). But Moriarty killed Powers and (almost) Sherlock, Mycroft has watertight alibis for those two. Loading editor A Fandom user 103.243.52.100 I think moriarty is third brother's creation. As mycroft stated he never had any compassion for him that may be because he is a criminal mastermind and he created moriarty to seek revenge from the other holmes brothers and now he is the one who is bringing him back from the dead. Loading editor 86.166.66.128 wrote: 99.43.246.230 wrote: What was the reference? I missed it. Mycroft: "You know what happened to the other brother" to Lady Smallwood when accused of sentimentality. 98.21.174.12 has a point. He could mean Red Beard. I think that Mycroft fabricated the third brother then 'killed' him. Many people point to Moriarty, but I find that highly unlikely (though in one canon his real name was Eh Tar) since that would mean Mycroft is Professor Moriarty... but wait...possible. Mycroft stalks everyone ('Your therapist believes you get shock from the war. fire her.') Moriarty does a good job at acting (as Richard Brook) (or I am getting revenge o
According to the fairy tale Goldilocks, whose bed was too hard?	The Story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears DLTK's Crafts for Kids The Story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Goldilocks. She went for a walk in the forest. Pretty soon, she came upon a house. She knocked and, when no one answered, she walked right in. At the table in the kitchen, there were three bowls of porridge. Goldilocks was hungry. She tasted the porridge from the first bowl. "This porridge is too hot!" she exclaimed. So, she tasted the porridge from the second bowl. "This porridge is too cold," she said So, she tasted the last bowl of porridge. "Ahhh, this porridge is just right," she said happily and she ate it all up. After she'd eaten the three bears' breakfasts she decided she was feeling a little tired. So, she walked into the living room where she saw three chairs. Goldilocks sat in the first chair to rest her feet. "This chair is too big!" she exclaimed. So she sat in the second chair. "This chair is too big, too!" she whined. So she tried the last and smallest chair. "Ahhh, this chair is just right," she sighed. But just as she settled down into the chair to rest, it broke into pieces! Goldilocks was very tired by this time, so she went upstairs to the bedroom. She lay down in the first bed, but it was too hard. Then she lay in the second bed, but it was too soft. Then she lay down in the third bed and it was just right. Goldilocks fell asleep. As she was sleeping, the three bears came home. "Someone's been eating my porridge," growled the Papa bear. "Someone's been eating my porridge," said the Mama bear. "Someone's been eating my porridge and they ate it all up!" cried the Baby bear. "Someone's been sitting in my chair," growled the Papa bear. "Someone's been sitting in my chair," said the Mama bear. "Someone's been sitting in my chair and they've broken it all to pieces," cried the Baby bear. They decided to look around some more and when they got upstairs to the bedroom, Papa bear growled, "Someone's been sleeping in my bed," "Someone's been sleeping in my bed, too" said the Mama bear "Someone's been sleeping in my bed and she's still there!" exclaimed Baby bear. Just then, Goldilocks woke up and saw the three bears. She screamed, "Help!" And she jumped up and ran out of the room. Goldilocks ran down the stairs, opened the door, and ran away into the forest. And she never returned to the home of the three bears. THE END
Before being supposedly discovered at the counter of Schwab's Drug store, Marilyn Monroe was known as who?	Water and Power Associates Water and Power Associates Early Views of Hollywood (1920 +) Historical Photos of Early Hollywood 1 2 3 4 5 6 / next / single page (ca. 1931)^ – Panoramic view showing the the Sunset Medical Building (aka “Crescent Heights Shopping Center”) located on the south side of Sunset at Laurel. The Crescent Heights Market is on the right, and further to the right (out of frame) is Schwab's Pharmacy. On the left is Haverfield Drugs. West Hollywood is west of Crescent Heights. Historical Notes The beautiful 1920s 'French Norman revival' building was located on the southeast corner of Sunset Blvd. and Crescent Heights Blvd., just east of the Garden of Allah apartments. The structure faced Sunset Blvd. (1928) ## – View showing Haverfield Drugs at the northeast corner of Sunset and Laurel Canyon Blvd., across the street from the Crescent Heights Market and Schwab’s Pharmacy. The building is still standing today and a UPS Store now occupies the corner store. Click HERE for contemporary view. (ca. 1930)^** vs. (2016) ### - View looking southeast from the corner of Laurel Canyon and Sunset Boulevard. Historical Notes Today, the 8000 Sunset Strip Shopping Center stands at the southeast corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. The center includes Trader Joe's, CB2 (Crate & Barrel), Sundance Cinema, Crunch Fitness, Subway and several offices. Schwab's Pharmacy (1940s)^^* – Postcard view looking at the south side of Sunset east of Crescent Heights showing “Movieland’s Drug Store” (Schwab’s Pharmacy). Historical Notes Schwab's Pharmacy was a popular hangout for movie actors and movie industry dealmakers from the 1930s through the 1950s. Like many drug stores in the United States throughout the mid-twentieth century, Schwab's sold medicines and had a counter serving ice cream dishes and light meals. (ca. 1960s) ##^* - View showing Schwab's Pharmacy after it was enlarged and given a new facelift. Historical Notes A persistent Hollywood legend has it that actress Lana Turner was "discovered" by director Mervyn LeRoy while at the soda counter at Schwab's. While the 16-year-old Turner was indeed discovered at a soda counter, the actual location was not Schwab's but another Sunset Boulevard establishment, the Top Hat Cafe, and the person who discovered her was not LeRoy but Hollywood Reporter publisher William Wilkerson.^ (1980) - Exterior of Schwab's Pharmacy at 8024 Sunset Boulevard, in West Hollywood. Historical Notes Schwab's closed its doors in October 1983. Five years later, on October 6, 1988, Schwab's was demolished to make way for a shopping complex and multiplex theater.^ Googie's Coffee Shop (1950s)# - View showing Schwab’s Pharmacy and Googie’s Coffee Shop near the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights. Note the signboard on the right advertises the sport of Jai Alai at the Fronton Palace in Tijuana, Mexico. Historical Notes The origin of the name Googie dates to 1949, when architect John Lautner designed the West Hollywood coffee shop Googies, which had distinct architectural characteristics. The name "Googie" had been a family nickname of Lillian K. Burton, the wife of the original owner, Mortimer C. Burton.^ (1952) ##^ - View showing Schwab’s Pharmacy and its neighbor, Googie’s Coffee Shop near the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights. The Origins of Googie Architectrure Alan Hess, the author of Googie: Fifties Coffeeshop Architecture, traces Googie back to three Coffee Dan's restaurants designed by John Lautner in the early forties. "He selected the vaults and glass walls and trusses and angles of his buildings to fit the original, often unusual, concepts of space he favored," writes Hess. Lautner originated the style that would be refined and reinterpreted by many others. Unintentionally, he also gave the style a name when, in 1949, he designed Googie's coffee shop at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights in Los Angeles. Professor Douglas Haskell of Yale w
What "melts in your mouth, not in your hands?"	The most-liked advertising slogan: M&M’s ‘Melts in your mouth, not in your hand’ - The Washington Post The most-liked advertising slogan: M&M’s ‘Melts in your mouth, not in your hand’ The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! Capitalism: Selling stuff to you since the 1300s. That’s not a particularly memorable slogan — but a recent study tried to quantify what makes an advertising slogan good. As researchers led by Mayukh Dass of Texas Tech University explained in “ A study of the antecedents of slogan liking ” in the Journal of Business Research: Firms often spend millions of dollars in slogan development and promotion … Yet, while some, such as DeBeers’ 1938 slogan, “A Diamond is Forever,” or Allstate Insurance Company’s 1956 slogan, “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate,” endure the test of time, others, such as Dodge’s 1954 slogan, “Elegance in Action,” or Pepsi’s, “Any Weather is Pepsi Weather,” do not. Such wide variation in their effectiveness or longevity raises questions about what makes customers like some slogans and not others. After settling on a list of 150 familiar slogans, the team asked 595 people their opinions about them and collected demographic data. Some of the results: “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand” (M&M) “The few, the proud, the Marines” “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” “The happiest place on the earth” (Disney) “Easy breezy beautiful” Covergirl “Red Bull gives you wings” “Think outside the bun” (Taco Bell) “Get in the Zone” (AutoZone) MOST RECALLED “I’m lovin’ it” (McDonald’s) “Have it your way” (Burger King) “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand” “Got milk?” “Mmm mmm good!” (Campbell Soup) “You’re in good hands with Allstate” “Think outside the bun” “The ultimate driving machine” (BMW) But Dass et. al. didn’t stop there — they generated a “bilinear mixed model of slogan liking.” The Morning Mix’s limited computing power prevents the entire formula from being replicated here. However, it includes variables for message clarity, creativity, brand appropriateness, product appropriateness, gender, age, income and whether a jingle or a rhyme is present. Other findings: Women liked slogans more than men, younger respondents liked them more than older respondents, and richer people liked them more than poorer people. The study’s somewhat obvious conclusion: “Slogans should be carefully crafted keeping the strategic objective for the brand in mind.” In other words, advertisers: If you don’t get it, you don’t get it.
The detonation of the first atomic bomb, Trinity, ushered in the Atomic Age, when the bomb was tested outside of Alamogordo in what US state on July 16, 1945?	The First Atomic Bomb Blast, 1945 The First Atomic Bomb Blast, 1945 Printer Friendly Version >>> The events that took place in a remote area of New Mexico during the predawn hours of July 16, 1945 forever changed the world. In the early morning darkness the incredible destructive powers of the atom were first unleashed and what had been merely theoretical became reality. The blast, .034 seconds after detonation The test was the culmination of three years' planning and development within the super secret Manhattan Project headed by General Leslie R. Groves. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer directed the scientific team headquartered at Los Alamos, New Mexico. An isolated corner of the Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range located 230 miles south of Los Alamos was selected for the test that was given the code-name "Trinity." Even before the bomb was tested, a second bomb was secretly dispatched to the Pacific for an attack on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Preparations for the test included the building of a steel tower that would suspend the bomb one hundred feet above ground. Many were apprehensive - there were concerns that the blast might launch a cataclysmic reaction in the upper atmosphere leading to world destruction. Some feared the consequences of radio-active fallout on civilian populations surrounding the test site. Still others feared the test would be an outright dud. Observers were sent to surrounding towns to monitor the results of the blast and medical teams were kept on alert. Finally, the rains that had delayed the test for almost two weeks subsided and in the darkness of that July morning history was made. "We were reaching into the unknown and we did not know what might come of it." Two days after the blast, General Groves, head of the Manhattan Project, sent a Top Secret memorandum to Secretary of War Stimson detailing the events of that morning. Groves included the description of General Thomas Farrell who was in an observation hut close to the blast along with a hand-full of scientists and other personnel. We join General Farrell's account a few hours before the explosion: ADVERTISMENT "The scene inside the shelter was dramatic beyond words. In and around the shelter were some twenty-odd people concerned with last minute arrangements prior to firing the shot. Included were: Dr. Oppenheimer, the Director who had borne the great scientific burden of developing the weapon from the raw materials made in Tennessee and Washington and a dozen of his key assistants - Dr. Kistiakowsky, who developed the highly special explosives; Dr. Bainbridge, who supervised all the detailed arrangements for the test; Dr. Hubbard, the weather expert, and several others. Besides these, there were a handful of soldiers, two or three Army officers and one Naval officer. The shelter was cluttered with a great variety of instruments and radios. For some hectic two hours preceding the blast, General Groves stayed with the Director, walking with him and steadying his tense excitement. Every time the Director would be about to explode because of some untoward happening, General Groves would take him off and walk with him in the rain, counseling with him and reassuring him that everything would be all right. At twenty minutes before zero hour, General Groves left for his station at the base camp, first because it provided a better observation point and second, because of our rule that he and I must not be together in situations where there is an element of danger, which existed at both points. General Leslie R. Groves (left) and Dr. J. Robert Oppenhiemer Just after General Groves left, announcements began to be broadcast of the interval remaining before the blast. They were sent by radio to the other groups participating in and observing the test. As the time interval grew smaller and changed from minutes to seconds, the tension increased by leaps and bounds. Everyone in that room knew the awful potentialities of the thing that they thought was about to happen. The scientists felt that their figuring must be right and that the bomb had to g
What does one have a pocketful of in the nursery rhyme “Sing a Song of Sixpence”?	The Straight Dope: What's the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence" all about? A Staff Report from the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board What's the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence" all about? April 4, 2001 Dear Straight Dope: Recently while reading some nursery rhymes to my children at bed time, we read about "sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye." What is the significance of a "song of sixpence," and why would a "pocket full of rye" make any difference? This poem seems to be rather nonsensical. I mean, how large would a pie have to be to hold 24 blackbirds anyway? Could you just explain the whole damn poem? Inquiring minds want to know. — Steve S., Salt Lake City, UT It's difficult to know exactly where or how folksongs and folktales got started or exactly what they mean. "Sing a Song of Sixpence" is no exception. It appears as the third rhyme in Volume II of Tom Thumb's Pretty Song Book, published around 1744. No copy of Volume I is known to exist. There is only one known copy of Volume II, which is kept in the British Museum and is generally agreed to be the earliest existing book of nursery rhymes. The rhyme appears in almost the same version that we have today, as follows: Sing a Song of Sixpence, A bag full of Rye, Four and twenty When the pie was opened, The birds began to sing; Was not that a dainty dish, To set before the king? The king was in his counting-house, Counting out his money; The queen was in the parlor, Eating bread and honey. The maid was in the garden, Hanging out the clothes, There came a little blackbird, And snapped off her nose. You will note a few changes since then, but not many. The rhyme is almost certainly older than 1744, but no earlier publication has been found (at least, not as of 1970). There are earlier indirect references. Shakespeare, in Twelfth Night: "Come on, there is sixpence for you; let's have a song." And a 1614 work by Beaumont and Fletcher includes the line, "Whoa, here's a stir now! Sing a song of sixpence!" According to the Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes, an Italian cookbook from 1549 (translated into English in 1598) actually contains a recipe "to make pies so that birds may be alive in them and flie out when it is cut up." The ODNR also cites a 1723 cook who describes this as an earlier practice, the idea being that the birds cause "a diverting Hurley-Burley amongst the Guests." It was not uncommon in the 16th century for a chef to hide surprises in the dinner pie; this is also reflected in the nursery rhyme "Little Jack Horner" (of which more later). So the most obvious explanation of "Sing a Song of Sixpence" is that it reflected an actual practice--baking a pie full of live birds that popped out when the pie was opened. Other theories include: The 24 blackbirds reflect 24 hours in a day; the king is the sun, the queen is the moon. King Henry VIII is the king, Catherine of Aragon is the queen, and Anne Boleyn is the maid. The blackbirds are--get ready for this--manorial deeds baked in a pie. During the period when Henry VIII was taking over the property of the Catholic Church, the abbot of Glastonbury is said to have sent his steward to London with a Christmas gift intended to appease the king--a pie in which were hidden the deeds to twelve manorial estates. The steward, Thomas Horner, is alleged to have opened the pie and extracted one deed, that of the manor of Mells, where his descendents still live. This may be the origin of the aforementioned Little Jack Horner nursery rhyme. The song commemorates the publication of the first English bible, with the blackbirds being the letters of the alphabet set in pica type ("baked in a pie"). Personally My own uneducated opinion is that this interpretation is dubious, since the 24-letter alphabet only existed between the 10th and 11th Centuries. (W appeared in the 11th Century to condense UU, and J in the 15th Century as an initial form of I.) A few other explanatory notes, some courtesy of William S. and Ceil Baring-Gould, authors of The Annotated Moth
Which author of books such as The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, died on Monday due to complications from a bicycle accident?	Stephen Covey, '7 Habits' author, dies at 79 Stephen Covey, '7 Habits' author, dies at 79 BRIAN SKOLOFF and MICHELLE RINDELS Pin it Share FILE - This Feb. 25, 2003 file photo shows Dr. Stephen R. Covey at a training session at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Covey, the motivational speaker best known for the book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," died Monday, July 16, 2012, in Idaho three months after a serious bicycle accident in Utah. He was 79. (AP Photo/Ric Feld, File) More SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Considered a pioneer in the self-help genre aimed at helping readers become more productive in their lives, author Stephen R. Covey had an enormous impact on both the corporate world and the personal lives of millions. The well-known motivational speaker and author of the best-selling "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," which sold more than 20 million copies in 38 languages, died Monday at a hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho, due to complications from a bicycle accident in April, according to his family. "In his final hours, he was surrounded by his loving wife and each one of his children and their spouses, just as he always wanted," the family said in a statement. He was 79. Covey was hospitalized in April after being knocked unconscious in the bike crash on a steep road in the foothills of Provo, Utah, about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City. "This was one of the first books in recent times that was really directed at prioritizing the way you worked, so you could be more effective as an individual" said Adrian Zackheim, president and publisher of Portfolio, a business imprint at Penguin Group (USA). "It wasn't about how to be a manager or how or to run a company. It was about how to conduct yourself. "Covey's influence was very pervasive," added Zackheim, a rival publisher. "It was a book that applied to everybody. You would hear about whole organizations where everybody in the company was expected to read the book." Bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. called Covey "an influence in both the business and self-help genres as he imparted a system and approach to life that worked in business and personal situations." In "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," Covey writes about the need to be proactive, to "begin with the end in mind," habit No. 2, and "to seek first to understand, then be understood," habit No. 5. "Remember, to learn and not to do is really not to learn. To know and not to do is really not to know," Covey wrote in the foreword. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Stephen R. Covey. His seminal work, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," will forever be one of the most influential books in the field of self-improvement," Carolyn K. Reidy, president and CEO of Simon & Schuster, Inc., which published his book, said in a statement. Covey also was the author of several other best sellers, including "First Things First," ''Principle-Centered Leadership," ''The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families," and "The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness." Covey was the co-founder of Utah-based professional services company FranklinCovey. He lived with his wife in Provo, and has nine children and 52 grandchildren. At the time of his bicycle accident, his publicist, Debra Lund, said doctors had not found any signs of long-term damage to his head. "He just lost control on his bike and crashed," Lund said. "He was wearing a helmet, which is good news." Catherine Sagers, Covey's daughter, told The Salt Lake Tribune in April that her father had suffered some bleeding on his brain after the accident. A telephone message left for Sagers on Monday wasn't returned. Sean Covey said his father was at a family gathering in Montana when his health began to deteriorate and he was rushed to the closest hospital. "Our family, all nine kids and our spouses and my mom, were able to gather together again to be with him for the last few hours of his life, which is what he always wanted," Sean Covey said in an email to The Tribune. ___ Rindels reported from Las Vegas. Associated Press writer Hillel Ital
Signed on July 16, 1790, the Residence Act established what as the US Capitol?	Residence Act: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress) Manuscript Division (102) The Residence Act , officially titled "An Act for Establishing the Temporary and Permanent Seat of the Government of the United States," was passed on July 16, 1790, and selected a site on the Potomac River as the permanent capital (Washington, D.C.), in ten years times. Also, this act designated Philadelphia as the temporary capital for a period of ten years. The Residence Act was the result of a compromise reached between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison concerning the permanent location of the Federal capital. In exchange for locating the new capital on the Potomac River, Madison agreed not to block legislation mandating the assumption of the states' debts by the Federal government. Maps: Cities and Towns This category includes maps that depict individual buildings to panoramic views of large urban areas. These maps record the evolution of cities illustrating the development and nature of economic activities, educational and religious facilities, parks, street patterns and widths, and transportation systems. The Thomas Jefferson Papers at the Library of Congress The complete Thomas Jefferson Papers from the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress consists of approximately 27,000 documents. The collection is organized into ten series, including Series 3. District of Columbia Miscellany. 1790-1808 . This series contains a wide variety of Jefferson's letters, drawings, maps, and notes that document the building of Washington, D.C. Jefferson's account of the Compromise of 1790 involving the location of the Federal capital is available in the Introduction to the "Anas" from February 4, 1818. "I proposed to him (Hamilton) however to dine with me the next day, and I would invite another friend or two, bring them into conference together, and I thought it impossible that reasonable men, consulting together coolly, could fail, by some mutual sacrifices of opinion, to form a compromise which was to save the union. The discussion took place. I could take no part in it, but an exhortatory one, because I was a stranger to the circumstances which should govern it. But it was finally agreed that, whatever importance had been attached to the rejection of this proposition, the preservation of the union, & of concord among the states was more important, and that therefore it would be better that the vote of rejection should be rescinded, to effect which some members should change their votes. But it was observed that this pill would be peculiarly bitter to the Southern States, and that some concomitant measure should be adopted to sweeten it a little to them. There had before been propositions to fix the seat of government either at Philadelphia, or at Georgetown on the Potomac; and it was thought that by giving it to Philadelphia for ten years, and to Georgetown permanently afterwards, this might, as an anodyne, calm in some degree the ferment which might be excited by the other measure alone. So two of the Potomac members (White & Lee, but White with a revulsion of stomach almost convulsive) agreed to change their votes, & Hamilton undertook to carry the other point." [ Transcription ] Words and Deeds in American History In honor of the Manuscript Division's centennial, its staff has selected for online display approximately ninety representative documents spanning from the fifteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.
What is the more common name for a lexicon, of which Dr. Johnson's is an early example?	Name \| Define Name at Dictionary.com name noun 1. a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 2. mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 3. an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 4. a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 5. a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 6. a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. 7. an unpleasant or derogatory appellation or expression: Don't call your brother names! Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me. 8. a personal or family name as exercising influence or bringing distinction: With that name they can get a loan at any bank in town. 9. a body of persons grouped under one name, as a family or clan. 10. the verbal or other symbolic representation of a thing, event, property, relation, or concept. 11. (initial capital letter) a symbol or vehicle of divinity: to take the Name in vain; the power of the Name. verb (used with object), named, naming. 12. to give a name to: to name a baby. He was named as the thief. 14. to call by an epithet: They named her speedy. to identify, specify, or mention by name: Three persons were named in the report. 16. to designate for some duty or office; nominate or appoint: I have named you for the position. 17. to give the name of: Can you name the capital of Ohio? 19. British. (in the House of Commons) to cite (a member) for contempt. adjective designed for or carrying a name. 23. giving its name or title to a collection or anthology containing it: the name piece. She was always careful to address every employee by name. not personally; by repute: I know him by name only. 25. call names, to scold or speak abusively of or to a person: Better not to call names unless one is larger and considerably stronger than one's adversary. 26. In the name of mercy, stop that screaming! by the authority of: Open, in the name of the law! on behalf of: to purchase something in the name of another. under the name or possession of: money deposited in the name of a son. under the designation or excuse of: murder in the name of justice. 27. name names, to specify people by name, especially those who have been accomplices in a misdeed: The witness in the bribery investigation threatened to name names. 28. to one's name, in one's possession: I haven't a penny to my name. Origin of name Old English 900 before 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno Related forms rename, verb (used with object), renamed, renaming. self-named, adjective See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com 1. Name, title both refer to the label by which a person is known. Name is the simpler and more general word for appellation: The name is John. A title is an official or honorary term bestowed on a person or the specific designation of a book, article, etc.: He now has the title of Doctor. Treasure Island is the title of a book. 4. repute, character, credit. 5. note, distinction, renown, eminence. 6. personality. 14. nickname, dub, denominate. 16. choose. 17. mention. dictionary of names noun 1. a dictionary of given names that indicates whether a name is usually male, female, or unisex and often includes origins as well as meanings; for example, as by indicating that Evangeline, meaning “good news,” comes from Greek. Used primarily as an aid in selecting a name for a baby, dictionaries of names may also include lists of famous people who have shared a name and information about its current popularity ranking. Expand Examples from the Web for name Expand Contemporary Examples Some also speculate that the name could allude to Francis Xavier, the co-founder of the Society of Jesuis—aka the Jesuits. British Dictionary definitions for name Expand noun 1. a word or term by which a p
Which Mesoamerican culture worshipped the feathered serpent known as Quetzalcoatl?	Quetzalcoatl - Pan-Mesoamerican Feathered Serpent God Quetzalcoatl - Pan-Mesoamerican Feathered Serpent God Did the Aztecs Really Think Cortes was the Returning Quetzalcoatl? Feathered Serpent Image at the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, Detail of carved head of plumed serpent. Religious Images/UIG / Getty Images By Nicoletta Maestri Updated August 03, 2016. Quetzalcoatl (“The Feathered Serpent” and pronounced Keh-tzal-coh-WAH-tul), is the name of an important Mesoamerican deity whose origins can be traced back to the city of Teotihuacan . During the Postclassic period, several cultures--including the Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs and other polities in Central Mexico --all worshiped some version of the Quetzalcoatl cult. However, the majority of information about this god comes from Aztec/Mexica sources. The Origins of Quetzalcoatl Experts on Aztec religion believe that the figure of Quetzalcoatl (pronounced Keh-tzal-coh-WAH-tul) emerged from the combination of a pan-Mesoamerican god and a historical leader, Ce Acatl Topiltzin Quetzalcoatl. The story goes that Quetzalcoatl was a hero, probably a king and/or a priest, who left the Toltec capital of Tula after an episode of treachery, and promised to return. Whether or not this legend describes real events is still under debate among scholars. This episode is also linked to the similar legend of the mythical city of Tollan, whose peaceful king Quetzalcoatl was ousted by his violent opponent, Tezcatlipoca, and forced into exile. continue reading below our video Aztec Gods and Goddesses Whether or not this legend describes real events is still under debate among scholars. The figure of Quetzalcoatl, or at least a Feathered Serpent god, is well-attested in many Mesoamerican cultures. The earliest examples come from the city of Teotihuacan, where one of the main temples , the Temple of Quetzalcoatl in the Ciudadela, is decorated with carvings of feathered serpents. Among the Aztecs, Quetzalcoatl was the name of two high-ranked priests who attended the shrines of Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli , in the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan, as well as the actual deity. As an deity, Quetzalcoatl was a creative god, who–according to the Legend of the Suns –ruled over the second era of Aztec creation . He was also the patron of arts and knowledge and, according to Aztec religion, he was the god who provided humans with their first maize to plant. Learn more about Aztec Gods The Cortés Myth Quetzalcoatl’s fame is also linked to the false but prevalent story about Hernan Cortes, the Spanish conquistador credited with conquering the Aztec Empire. That story is that the last emperor Moctezuma mistook Cortés as the returning god, based on the supposed resemblance between the Spanish conquistador and the god. This story may have arisen from a misinterpreted welcoming speech pronounced by the Aztec king. In this speech, if it ever happened, Moctezuma used a form of Aztec politeness that was mistaken by the Spanish for a form of submission. However, many scholars now consider the idea that Cortes and Quetzalcoatl were confused by the Mexica was entirely created by Franciscan friars, and elaborated during the post-Conquest period. Quetzalcoatl in other Mesoamerican Cultures Among the Classic Maya, the figure of a feathered serpent is illustrated in many stone monuments and murals, and is often related to the worship of royal ancestors. During the Terminal Classic , or Epiclassic, period the cult of the Feathered Serpent spread dramatically in Mesoamerica . In Central Mexico, other centers where the cult of the feathered serpent is widespread are Xochicalco , Cholula, and Cacaxtla . The most famous example of this cult is the site of Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula and its connections with the central Mexican site of Tula, capital of the Toltecs. According to local and colonial sources, Quetzalcoatl-Kukulcan (his Mayan name) arrived in the Yucatan bringing with him a new set of religious and political practices associated with militarism, and human sacrifices . These themes are easily recognizable in the archi
In theater terminology, which part of a stage is closest to the audience: upstage or downstage?	studyguidge - The part of the stage which is closest to the audience is A, studyguidge studyguidge - The part of the stage which is closest to the... SCHOOL View Full Document The part of the stage which is closest to the audience is A, upstage b, downstage , c, stage left, d, centerstage Constantin Stanislavski was connected with the Moscow Art Theatre and was responsible for A, designing the Imperial Theatre b, authoring the guidebook, The Art of Directing c, co-authoring The Tempest d, setting down a series of guidelines for actors-in-training Blocking is A, the breakdown of scenes and acts in a script b, the choreographed movements of an actor on stage c, the setting up of furniture on a stage Prescriptive criticism is a type of criticism which is A, always intentionally negative b, a type of criticism which summarizes the plot of a play c, criticism which offers suggestions for the betterment of a production A fresnel is a/an A, theatrical lighting instrument b, a sewing machine for quick costume fixes c, the basic theatrical platform What is the first thing that any designer must do when he or she is assigned to a production of a play A, read the script b, meet with the director c, meet with the box office people d, submit his/her mock-up or designs to the director An example of a structural conventions that a playwright needs to take into account might be A, a limitation of space, being limited by the confines of a stage b, the number of characters a playwright might use in his/her script c, a limitation of where the setting of the story might be in terms of political correctness True/False Every actor must wear a certain amount of make-up when under theatrical lights. The process begins with foundation and highlighting of the eyes. True The audiences of the Greek Theatre sat on a hill surrounding a raised acting space. The audiences sat on three sides of the acting space which was the original thrust stage. True Theatre was changed in 1879 because A, Stanuslavski received the first acting award b, south pacific was written, This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full Document composed, and produced c, the first flat was constructed d, the incandescent light bulb was invented A dimmer board allows for the technical staff to A, focus the lights properly b, turn off the audience and house lights from the box office c, raise and lower the brightness of the lamps at any speed desired d, all of the above The responsibilities for ‘running a play’ and keeping track of the actors in performance, after the show has opened falls to A, runners b, builders c, producers, d, stage managers Which of the following is true of the art of theatre? A, theatre is a pure art in the hands of one single artist B, theatre is an art which has involved small groups of alienated people C, theatre is a collaborative art combining the arts of acting, writing, designing and directing D, theatre is a totally authoritarian art which is dominated entirely by the director who accepts little input from other artists Theatre in the round creates the most intimate and personal audience environment True A cold reading is A, an audition in a theatre which is unheated in order to save money This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM Macbeth After seeing Macbeth I felt as though some aspects of the presentation took a Macbeth
Although it was headquartered at Oak Ridge, TN, and the University of Chicago, what was the name of the WWII project that created the atomic bomb?	Manhattan Project facts, information, pictures \| Encyclopedia.com articles about Manhattan Project Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security COPYRIGHT 2004 The Gale Group Inc. Manhattan Project █ BRENDA WILMOTH LERNER The Manhattan Project was an epic, secret, wartime effort to design and build the world's first nuclear weapon. Commanding the efforts of the world's greatest physicists and mathematicians during World War II , the $20 billion project resulted in the production of the first uranium and plutonium bombs. The American quest for nuclear explosives was driven by the fear that Hitler's Germany would invent them first and thereby gain a decisive military advantage. The monumental project took less than four years, and encompassed construction of vast facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee , and Hanford, Washington, that were used for the purpose of obtaining sufficient quantities of the isotopes uranium-235 and plutonium-239, necessary to produce the fission chain reaction, which released the bombs' destructive energy. After a successful test in Alamogordo, New Mexico , the United States exploded a nuclear bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Three days later another bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki , and spurred the Japanese surrender that ended World War II. In the 1930s and early 1940s, fundamental discoveries regarding the neutron and atomic physics allowed for the possibility of induced nuclear chain reactions. Danish physicist Neils Bohr's (1885–1962) compound nucleus theory, for example, laid the foundation for the theoretical exploration of fission, the process whereby the central part of an atom, the nucleus, absorbs a neutron, then breaks into two equal fragments. In certain elements, such as plutonium-239, the fragments release other neutrons which quickly break up more atoms, creating a chain reaction that releases large amounts of heat and radiation. Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard (1898–1964) conceived the idea of the nuclear chain reaction in 1933, and immediately became concerned that, if practical, nuclear energy could be used to make weapons of war. Szilard, who fled Nazi persecution first in his native Hungary , then again in Germany, conveyed his concerns to his friend and contemporary, noted physicist Albert Einstein (1879–1955). In 1939, the two scientists drafted a letter (addressed from Einstein) warning United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the plausibility of nuclear weapons, and of German experimentation with uranium and fission. In December, 1941, after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor and the United States' entry into the war, Roosevelt ordered a secret United States project to investigate the potential development of atomic weapons. The Army Corps of Engineers took over and in 1942 consolidated various atomic research projects into the intentionally misnamed Manhattan Engineering District (now commonly known as the Manhattan Project), which was placed under the command of Army Brigadier General Leslie Richard Groves. Groves recruited American physicist Robert Oppenheimer (1904–1967) to be the scientific director for the Manhattan Project. Security concerns required the development of a central laboratory for physics weapon research in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Oppenheimer's leadership attracted many top young scientists, including American physicist Richard Feynman (1918–1988), who joined the Manhattan Project while still a graduate student. Feynman and his mentor Hans Bethe (1906–) calculated the critical mass fissionable material necessary to begin a chain reaction. Fuel for the nuclear reaction was a primary concern. At the outset, the only materials seemingly satisfactory for sustaining an explosive chain reaction were either U-235 (derived from U-238) or P-239 (an isotope of the yet unsynthesized element plutonium). Additional requirements included an abundant supply of heavy water (e.g., deuterium and tritium). At Oak Ridge, the process of gaseous diffusion was used to extract the U-235 isotope from uranium ore. At
If you are eating salted, unfertilized sturgeon roe, what are you eating?	CaviarMania: How To Make Perfect Salmon Caviar! home \| meat grinders \| sausage stuffers \| sausage casings \| e-mail SausageMania \| NEW! Sausage Photo Tutorial \| sausageMania recipes \| more SausageMania recipes \| motorize a grinder \| tips \| links \| kippermania \| loxmania \| NEW! PestoMania \| NEW! Even MORE SausageMania Recipes! \| NEW! Lox Making Photo Tutorial \| NEW! CaviarMania \| NEW! Porcini Sausage! How to Make Delicious Salmon Caviar at Home. Easy Recipes From SausageMania.com! The designation "caviar" is traditionally applied to the salted, unfertilized roe of wild Caspian Sea sturgeon, a rapidly diminishing resource as neither Russia nor Iran are able (or willing) to end poaching. While Russian and Iranian caviar is an expensive luxury, going for as much as $500 an ounce, lesser caviars, made from the salted roe of salmon, lump fish, whitefish, steelhead, trout and other species of sturgeon, are more affordable substitutes. CaviarMania is here to teach you how to make Salmon Caviar, specifically, caviar from Wild Alaskan Salmon. A cracker loaded with Fresh King Salmon Caviar Salmon Caviar is ridiculously simple to make. The most difficult part is getting hold of fresh salmon eggs. Fortunately, here in Alaska, salmon eggs are often discarded, or rolled in Borax, frozen, and used as bait - to catch more salmon, of course. So during the salmon runs in June through August, fresh eggs can be had in abundance if you have the right connections. If you do not, then you need salmon - fresh, whole, uncleaned, iced salmon, and then you hope most of them are hens, that is, full of eggs. You can do without the fish, if you can tap into a good supply of fresh eggs, which, in Alaska, the home of SausageMania, LoxMania, KipperMania and now, CaviarMania, can often be done if you have fishing friends who are wiling to save the roe for you. A word of caution, however: you must know and trust your roe purveyor to care for the roe. If the fish have been left in the sun for a few hours before being cleaned, or the roe is not immediately iced, you may find youself spending time, energy and salt to produce an inferior product! Two beautiful skeins of roe! The roe is removed from the salmon. A bowl of salmon roe ready for processing. The only tools needed are a few bowls and a screen of 1/4" or 5/16" galvanized mesh to fit over one of the bowls, a large strainer and a 1-gallon ZipLoc bag. The only ingredients are the salmon eggs, salt and cold water. The most time-consuming part is pushing the eggs through the mesh. The brining time necessary to prepare the caviar varies from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the eggs and your tolerance for saltiness. A few words of caution about salmon roe: handle the skeins with care. Keep them cold at all times. Never, never, never freeze salmon roe unless you’re planning to make fish bait. The same goes for the finished product: freezing wrecks the eggs, and is especially harsh on the sensual “pop-ness” of the individual eggs as you eat them. Fresh caviar has a unique texture: you can feel each separate egg on the tongue, and each egg pops with a flavorful explosion. Frozen caviar is “dead.” It’s slushy, slimy and inert. OK, so now you have several skeins of fresh, cold salmon eggs from a reputable source. From which species of salmon? Eggs from sockeye (red) and pink (humpy) salmon are small, and require less brining time. Eggs from Coho (silver) salmon are larger and require more brining. Eggs from king (Chinook) salmon, and from chum (dog or keta) salmon are the largest, and need the longest time. (Keta eggs are prized by Russians, who feel they make the best salmon caviar.) Whatever kind of roe you have, you will need a galvanized screen to separate the eggs from their membranous attachment. A galvanized mesh screen with 1/4 - 5/16” holes is the best; cut it to fit tightly over a large bowl. Then get hold of some non-iodized salt. Coarse is better than fine. Spread each skein, membrane side up, on the screen and work the eggs through the screen and through th
Obtained from the ore cinnabar, vermilion is a shade of what color?	Cinnabar and Vermilion - Beautiful and Toxic Mineral and Pigment \| Owlcation Cinnabar and Vermilion - Beautiful and Toxic Mineral and Pigment Updated on April 26, 2015 Joined: 6 years agoFollowers: 1,253Articles: 429 20 Cinnabar on dolomite Advertisement Cinnabar is a beautiful orange red to dark red mineral that is prized for both its color and its mercury content. In ancient times, cinnabar was ground into a powder, forming a pigment called vermilion. This pigment was used for art and decoration and was also added to cosmetics. It's still used in artists’ paints today, although it's often replaced by synthetic and less toxic pigments. Cinnabar is made of a compound called mercury (ll) sulfide or mercuric sulfide. The chemical formula of this compound is HgS. Mercury (ll) sulfide occurs in two forms in nature - the more common red or cinnabar form and the rarer black or metacinnabar form. Mercury and mercury compounds are toxic to humans, although cinnabar is not as poisonous as some other forms of mercury. Cinnabar is usually found in rocks that form near volcanic activity or in hot springs. It’s produced near the Earth’s surface from hot liquids that bubble up from deeper in the Earth. Most of the world’s mercury supply is obtained from cinnabar. Major cinnabar producers today include Spain, China, Italy, Serbia, Slovenia and parts of the United States. Cinnabar, quartz and dolomite Advertisement Uses of Cinnabar in the Past Cinnabar, vermilion, mercury (ll) sulfide and mercuric sulfide all refer to the same substance (with the exception of the rare black form of mercury (ll) or mercuric sulfide). Like several other red materials in nature, cinnabar was also known by the evocative name of “dragon’s blood” in earlier times. Its vibrant red color was a great attraction for people looking for pigments. Ancient Romans created paintings and decorated statues and their faces with ground cinnabar mixed with a medium such as egg yolk or plant gums. The Mayan people used cinnabar to decorate burial chambers, the sarcophagi and the dead bodies of important members of their society. Earlier women in India wore vermilion along the parting of their hair and in a dot on their foreheads to indicate that they were married. Some modern Indian women still follow this custom. Today the pigment, known as sindoor, is made of turmeric, lime juice and other substances instead of cinnabar. Ancient Chinese people used cinnabar in their famous red lacquers and in special inks. The technique for making artificial vermilion from mercury and sulfur was apparently first devised in China in the eighth century. Vermilion from China is sometimes known as China Red. A Large Specimen of Cinnabar Advertisement Art and Vermilion in the Villa of Mysteries in Pompeii Vermilion was loved by artists of the past. Paintings with vibrant red colors created by vermilion have survived, including some in an Ancient Roman villa shown in the video below. The villa paintings may not have been as richly colored in the past as they are today, however. They've been preserved with a wax layer, which darkened the paint when it was applied. The name of the villa which has left us such interesting art is the Villa of Mysteries. It stands just outside the city of Pompeii. The villa was affected by the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., but not to the same extent as many other buildings in the area. The villa is believed to have been used for initiation into a mystery cult of Dionysus, the god of wine. The murals on the walls appear to depict initiates and their experiences, although expects are not quite certain about the meaning of the paintings. The murals are frescoes - paintings created on wet plaster that become an integral part of a wall. Frescoes in the Villa of Mysteries Advertisement Color Change in Vermilion Unfortunately, in some cases vermillion used in historical art has turned brown over time. The darkening of vermilion is of great concern to art historians and to those working in art conservation. Researchers have discovered a chemical reaction whic
What 1980s-era video game was set in a maze of mushrooms?	A Brief History of Videogame Game Shows – The Chi-Scroller Starcade (1982-1985) Generally considered to be the first (American) TV show devoted entirely to video games, Starcade technically debuted in 1981 when its original pilot aired on a few syndicated stations across the country. That first show was hosted by Olympic hockey player Mike Eruzione, who had scored the game-winning goal in the legendary “Miracle on Ice” gold medal game in the 1980 Winter Olympics. The show featured 24 contestants in groups of 8 each playing three arcade games – Pac-Man, Defender, and Centipede – simultaneously, with the high score winner from each facing off for the high score in Berzerk. The overall winner earned an Asteroids Deluxe arcade machine and an Apple II computer. Thankfully, that convoluted setup didn’t survive beyond that first pilot – but neither did its celebrity host. In 1982, the show was retooled for three more pilots for NBC, this time featuring another host who would eventually become a minor celebrity himself – Alex Trebek, two years before he began his three-decades-and-counting run hosting Jeopardy! Check out a clip from one of those pilots right here. The NBC pilots’ new format would continue on through the show’s official beginning as a proper series in 1982 on WTBS (with new host Mark Richards, though he too would be replaced halfway through the show’s initial run by the more experienced Geoff Edwards). In it, the contestant count was now pared down to just two players (or two teams), who would first be asked a video game trivia question. The player/team who buzzed in and answered correctly then had to choose one of five arcade games set up in the studio and were given a set time (varying from 40 to 60 seconds throughout the show’s run) to earn as high a score as possible, at which point the opposing player/team was tasked to beat it. After a few rounds played in this manner, the player/team in the lead was shown four screenshots and had to identify the games in at least three of them. In the “Bonus Round,” the player (or a player from the winning team) would be able to choose one of the arcade games that hadn’t been played yet, and had to beat the score of 20 other players who had previously set high scores for that game. If they did this, they would win the show’s grand prize. There were three special episodes that were based entirely around a single arcade title: Star Wars, Cliff Hanger, and Dragon’s Lair. A clip from the Dragon’s Lair episode was among the special features of the DVD player version of the Dragon’s Lair game . This initial run of shows ended in February of 1984. Reruns ran on TBS and in syndication through 1985. ____________________ The Video Game (1984-1985) TBS followed up Starcade with the short-lived The Video Game not long after the former’s cancellation. Filmed at California’s Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park, three kids were selected from the studio audience and became the show’s contestants. The show’s announcer was veteran actor Christopher Kriesa (pictured above), who if you don’t think you know him, IMDb him and you’ll see you’ve probably seen at least a dozen movies he’s been in. Like Starcade, they would have to answer trivia questions and compete in high score challenges in arcade games. However, The Video Game also featured more physically demanding challenges that included a large maze that the players had to navigate, searching for secret treasures and avoiding “monsters.” Later in the competition, the “Res-Off” round tasked players to make model Karen Lea – basically The Video Game‘s equivalent of Vanna White – move around that same maze in a simplistic game of human chess, where the spaces on the floor would turn from white (safe) to red, which would cause the player to “de-res” and be eliminated from the game. The final round had the leading player play an arcade game for 30 seconds and have to beat a score that was randomly chosen. If they succeeded, they’d win an arcade game. Unlike Starcade, The Video Game‘s cancellation wasn’t followed by any extended syndicati

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