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What American folk hero was “Born on a mountain top in Tennessee, Greenest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods so’s he knew every tree, Killed him a bear when he was only three.” | Why Are We Named “Crockett”? - Crockett Log & Timber Frame Homes Why Are We Named “Crockett”? “Born on a mountain top in Tennessee, Greenest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods so’s he knew every tree, Killed him a bear when he was only three … Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier.” From the song, Battle of Davy Crockett, theme song for the Disney series. For the complete lyrics to this 1950s song, click here . Davy Crockett (or David, as he liked to call himself) was a larger-than-life American folk hero that was forever immortalized by Disney in the 1950s. The song exaggerates a bit: He never killed a bear when he was three years old (although Crockett wrote that he killed as many as 105 bears in one year), or ride on a streak of lightening. But still, Davy Crockett’s legendary bravery and exploits are forever burned in our collective memories. In truth, Davy Crockett lived his motto: “Be sure you’re right, then go ahead.” Crockett Log Homes® was named in 1973 after this American hero and legend. The name embodies a spirit of America that many of us still aspire to: hard work, honesty, a dedication to family and country, and a sense of adventure. These are also the qualities that we, at Crockett Log and Timber Homes®, also aspire to. Our log homes — made from 100% home-grown timber – are rugged, sustainable and made with old-fashioned American values and craftsmanship. (Living in one may even inspire you to wear a coonskin hat.) Read more about Davy Crockett, below: Davy Crockett, a Short Biography Davy (David) Crockett, born in Tennessee in 1786, was a frontiersman and military scout known for his skill in marksmanship, hunting and storytelling. He ran away from home at the age of 13 and chose a life of work over schooling and was proud of what he accomplished. While he fought in the Indian Wars, he later became a Tennessee congressman and opposed American Indian removal and land grabbing policies of Jackson administration. He lost his third term in 1831 because of his passionate opposition. But that did not stop him from doing what he through was right. He volunteered to serve as a member of the Texas rebel militia fighting for independence from Mexico. He died in Texas in the historic siege at the Alamo in 1836, fighting to the bitter end, a hero and legend. Read more at: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/alamo/peopleevents/p_crockett.html |
As part of a purification ritual, what do sumo wrestlers traditionally throw into the ring prior to a bout? | The History of Sumo Wrestling Glossary The History and Traditions of Sumo Historians agree that the origins of sumo date back 2000 years; however, it never really flourished as a spectator sport until the early 1600's. Like any other social group in Japan, there are strict rules and traditions that are observed throughout the sport. The beginner watching his first sumo broadcast on television soon realizes that very little time is actually spent grappling. Rather, the rikishi spend most of their time performing pre-bout ceremonies steeped in Shinto tradition. Shinto is the native religion of Japan and is more a set of rituals and ceremonies than a system of beliefs or a definite code of ethics. The word itself means "way of the gods." Sumo was originally performed to entertain the gods (kami) during festivals (matsuri). Sumo as part of Shinto ritual dates as far back as the Tumulus period (250-552), but it wasn't until the 17th century that it began adopting the intense purification rituals that we see in sumo today. Most of the Shinto that we see in sumo occurs symbolically. To begin with, the sand that covers the clay of the dohyo is itself a symbol of purity in the Shinto religion. And the canopy above the ring (yakata) is made in the style of the roof of a Shinto shrine. The four tassels on each corner of the canopy represent the four seasons, the white one as autumn, black as winter, green as spring and red as summer. The purple bunting around the roof symbolizes the drifting of the clouds and the rotation of the seasons. The referee (gyoji) resembles a Shinto priest in his traditional robe. And kelp, cuttlefish, and chestnuts are placed in the ring along with prayers for safety. Each day of the tournament (basho), a ring entering ceremony is held, wherein each wrestler's body and spirit undergoes purification. Yokozuna are dressed in mawashi with five white zigzag folded strips of paper on the front, the same as those found at the entrance of Shinto shrines. On the front of all mawashi are sagari, which are fringes of twisted string tucked into the belt, and they represent the sacred ropes in front of shrines. Numbers of strings are odd, between seventeen and twenty-one, which are lucky numbers in the Shinto tradition. And of course, the salt that is tossed before each bout is an agent for purification and one of sumo's most visible rituals. As a religion of customs and not laws, Shinto developed as a religion to please the gods in order to ensure a good harvest and divine protection, but soon made headway into the sport of sumo as a way to entertain those same gods, purify the sport itself and protect the rikishi from harm. The first ceremony of the day is the dohyo-iri, or ring ceremony performed by Juryo and Makuuchi rikishi before their bouts begin. The rikishi are grouped into two groups—East and West—and each group takes a turn entering the ring. The lowest-ranked rikishi enters first and walks a complete circle around the ring followed by the other rikishi in ascending order according the rank. Before the individual rikishi enter the ring, they are introduced to the spectators. Once the last rikishi in the group has been introduced, the rikishi, who are facing the spectators, turn inward and face each other around the ring. After clapping their hands once, they raise their right hand, lift their kesho-mawashi (decorative aprons created for the ring ceremony), and finally raise both hands in unison. This tradition goes back to the samurai days and represents the rikishi showing each other that none is armed. During the Makuuchi ring ceremony, the Yokozuna are notably absent from the group as they must perform their own individual ring ceremonies. When a Yokozuna performs his ring ceremony, he will wear a white tsuna, or zuna (braided rope with five zig-zag strips hanging from the front ), around his waist to signify his rank. Once the actual bouts begin, the two rikishi spend several minutes before their match lifting their legs high in the air and stomping them dow |
What noted comic book writer and former head of Marvel Comics, co-created such institutions as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and even had an appearance on The Simpsons? | Stan Lee - Superhero Wiki Encyclopedia Stan Lee Stan Lee and Spider-Man Stan Lee and Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922 is an American writer , editor , creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics . With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko , he co-created Spider-Man , the Fantastic Four , the X-Men , Iron Man , the Hulk , Daredevil , the Silver Surfer , Dr. Strange , and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books . He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation. Contents Biography Early life and career Stan "The Man" Lee was born in New York City, New York, in the apartment of his Romanian-born Jewish immigrant parents at the corner of West 98th Street and West End Avenue in Manhattan. His father, trained as a dress cutter, worked only sporadically after the Great Depression, and the family moved further uptown to Fort Washington Avenue, Lewine, Edward, "Sketching Out His Past", The New York Times Key Magazine Slide Show (Sept. 4, 2007), Image 1 in the cheaper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. When Lee was nearly 9, his only sibling, brother Larry Lieber , was born. By the time Lee was in his teens, the family was living in a one-bedroom apartment at 1720 University Avenue in The Bronx . Lee described it as "a third-floor apartment facing out back", with he and his brother sharing a bedroom and his parents using a foldout couch. Lee attended DeWitt Clinton High School in The Bronx. StanLeeWeb.com: Biography where his family had moved next. A voracious reader who enjoyed writing as a teen, he worked such part-time jobs as writing obituaries for a news service and press releases for the National Tuberculosis Center; delivering sandwiches for the Jack May pharmacy to offices in Rockefeller Center; working as an office boy for a trouser manufacturer; ushering at the Rivoli Theater on Broadway; and selling subscriptions to the New York Herald Tribune newspaper . He graduated high school early, at age 16½ in 1939, and joined the WPA Federal Theatre Project. A text filler in Captain America Comics #3 (May 1941) was Lee's first published work. Cover art by Alex Schomburg . With the help of his uncle, Robbie Solomon, the brother-in-law of pulp magazine and comic-book publisher Martin Goodman ,Per Timely Comics' wartime editor Vincent Fago in interview, Alter Ego vol. 3, #11 (Nov. 2001) Lee became an assistant at the new Timely Comics division of Goodman's company. Timely, by the 1960s, would evolve into Marvel Comics. Lee, whose cousin Jean Lee and Mair, Excelsior, p.22 was Goodman's wife, was formally hired by Timely editor Joe Simon .Lee's account of how he began working for Marvel's predecessor, Timely, has varied. He has said in lectures and elsewhere that he simply answered a newspaper ad seeking a publishing assistant, not knowing it involved comics, let alone his cousin's husband: "I applied for a job in a publishing company ... I didn't even know they published comics. I was fresh out of high school, and I wanted to get into the publishing business, if I could. There was an ad in the paper that said, "Assistant Wanted in a Publishing House." When I found out that they wanted me to assist in comics, I figured, 'Well, I'll stay here for a little while and get some experience, and then I'll get out into the real world.' ... I just wanted to know, 'What do you do in a publishing company?' How do you write? ... How do you publish? I was an assistant. There were two people there named Joe Simon and Jack Kirby – Joe was sort-of the editor/artist/writer, and Jack was the artist/writer. Joe was the senior member. They were turning out most of the artwork. Then there was the publisher, Martin Goodman... And that was about the only staff that I was involved with. After a while, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby left. I was about 17 years old |
What famed science fiction writer, who celebrates an august birthday, is perhaps best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles? | Ray Bradbury News | Quotes | Wiki - UPI.com 1 of 8 Science fiction author Ray Bradbury recovers from stroke VAN99111203 -12 NOVEMBER 1999 - VANCOUVER, B.C. CANADA: Science fiction author Ray Bradbury shown at Vancouver's Granville Island at a 1995 Writer's Festival is recovering from a stroke at his Palm Springs home according to a November 12, 1999 report by Daily Variety. Seventy-nine-year-old Bradbury, known for science fiction classics Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, lost partial use of his right side in the stroke but is expected to make a full recovery according to long time friend John Dayton. hr/H. Ruckemann UPI | License Photo Ray Bradbury News Next Wiki Ray Douglas Bradbury (born August 22, 1920) is an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer. Best known for his dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 (1953) and for the science fiction stories gathered together as The Martian Chronicles (1950) and The Illustrated Man (1951), Bradbury is one of the most celebrated among 20th and 21st century American writers of speculative fiction and has been described as a Midwest surrealist. Many of Bradbury's works have been adapted into television shows or films. Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois, he was the brother of two older twin boys, (one of whom died in 1918) to a Swedish immigrant mother, Ester Moberg Bradbury, and a father, Leonard Spaulding Bradbury, who was a power and telephone lineman. His paternal grandfather and great-grandfather were newspaper publishers. He is distantly related to the American Spalding family, owners of the Spalding sports equipment company. His central character Douglas Spaulding, from the novel Dandelion Wine, was reportedly drawn from this heritage. He is also related to the American Shakespeare scholar Douglas Spaulding. Ray is also directly descended from Mary Bradbury who was tried, convicted and sentenced to hang as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. She was married to Captain Thomas Bradbury of Salisbury, Massachusetts. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License . It uses material from the Wikipedia article " Ray Bradbury ." Quotes |
Which herb is usually used as the main ingredient in traditional pesto? | Ratio of Fresh Herbs to Dry Herbs | Martha Stewart Ratio of Fresh Herbs to Dry Herbs Watch The Video Martha talks about her GE Dream Kitchen Contest and the ratio of fresh to dried herbs. 1.8 k Shares Comment Twitter Google+ The Martha Stewart Show, January 2007 When cooking with fresh and dry herbs, there is a general rule when it comes to the ratio of fresh to dry. Because dried herbs are generally more potent and concentrated than fresh herbs, you'll need less -- typically three times the amount of fresh herbs as dry. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano, you need only 1 teaspoon of dried, since 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon. Storing Herbs Fresh-cut herbs can be wrapped in a paper towel, stored in resealable plastic bags, and then put into the refrigerator. Dried herbs should be stored out of the light and in a cool, dry place. Keep an eye on how long your herbs have been open -- if they've been open for too long, they'll smell and taste less potent. Common Herbs and How They're Used Rosemary The sprigs of this Mediterannean herb are known for thier woody fragrance and are great when used on meats -- especially barbecued meats. In fact, their fragrance is so appealing that you can hold rosemary sprigs over burning coals on your barbecue to infuse your meats with their distinct flavor. In addition to being a tasty addition to a meal, rosemary also has antifungal, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties, so they can be natural healers, too. And, of course, because they grow in a very structural way, they can be pruned into decorative rosemary topiaries . Some of our favorite recipes that include rosemary are Rosemary Meatballs , Rosemary Potatoes , and Rosemary Bread . Oregano Another herb that goes well with red meats -- and fish -- oregano is often used in Italian recipes. Though often used in the dry form, oregano can (and should) be used in fresh form too, and is readily available. The flavor is gentle but the fragrance is distinct. Like rosemary, oregano has antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. Some of our favorite recipes that use oregano are Snapper with Oregano , Pizza with Anchovies, Red Onion, and Oregano , and Clams Casino Crostini . Bay Leaves Bay leaves are often used whole in soups, stews, and sauces. They have a dark, floral scent and should be used sparingly, as their flavor goes a long way. For this reason they're often used in curries, too. Another great use for bay leaves? To ward off bugs in your pantry. Dried bay leaves wil keep pests at bay. Some of our favorite recipes using bay leaves are Prime Rib and Oven-Roasted Potatoes with Bay Leaves and Sage , Herb-Infused Potatoes , and in an Herb Sachet for cooking soups and stews. Basil Fresh basil is known for its aromatic appeal. Basil is the main ingredient in pesto, and is often used to add fresh flavor to dishes ranging from sauces to fish. This member of the mint family is available year-round but at its peak in summer. When choosing basil, make sure the leaves are uniform and don't have black spots. Wrapped loosely in paper towels and a plastic bag, fresh basil will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Some of our favorite recipes using fresh basil are Almond-Herb Pesto , Beet Gazpacho with Shrimp , and Provencal Stuffed Tomatoes. |
Introduced in the episode The Cage, who was the original captain of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek world? | The Cage (episode) | Memory Alpha | Fandom powered by Wikia The year is 2254 – eleven years before Captain Kirk 's five-year mission commanding the USS Enterprise . Two weeks after a battle on Rigel VII that left seven crewmembers injured and took the life of three Enterprise crewmen, including Captain Christopher Pike 's yeoman , the ship encounters a space distortion on a collision course, according to helmsman José Tyler . It turns out to be an old radio distress signal , "keyed to cause interference and attract attention." The crew says it was sent eighteen years earlier from the Talos star group , but first officer Number One notes they have no Earth colonies or vessels that far out. Pike declines to investigate without any indication of survivors but proceeds to the Vega colony to care for the crew's own injuries. Pike calls the Enterprise's chief medical officer , Dr. Boyce , to his quarters but Boyce instead fixes Pike a martini to induce Pike to talk about the battle on Rigel VII. Pike has been thinking of resigning, burdened with making lethal decisions, but Boyce counsels against it. The science officer Spock interrupts on the intercom that a follow-up message from Talos IV indicates there are eleven survivors. Pike returns to the bridge and orders the ship to Talos, at "time warp, factor seven." He encounters a comely young woman, J.M. Colt . The ship's first officer, a woman named Number One, says Colt is the captain's replacement yeoman. Pike expresses discomfort with "a woman on the bridge," assuring Number One that she is an exception, as she's "different, of course." Pike leads a landing party to the surface of Talos IV and finds the makeshift campsite of a disheveled group of male scientists from the crashed survey ship SS Columbia . The scientists identify themselves as an expedition of the American Continent Institute and Lieutenant Jose Tyler describes technological advances while they have been marooned, particularly in the time barrier being broken. A beautiful young woman approaches them. She is Vina , born almost as the group crash-landed on the planet. Vina strangely tells Pike he is a "prime specimen" – as three aliens with huge, pulsating heads watch the landing party through a viewing screen. Boyce provides his medical report to Pike and reports that the survivors are in good health, "almost too good." The scientist Theodore Haskins offers to show Pike their "secret," and Vina leads him away from the others. Vina suddenly vanishes, along with the scientists and their camp. Talosians render Pike unconscious and abduct him through a doorway in the rock. The landing party fires laser pistols at the door to no avail and Spock advises the ship via his communicator that this "is all some sort of trap. We've lost the captain. Do you read?" Pike wakes up without his jacket, communicator, and laser, inside an underground cell with a transparent wall, through which he sees several creatures of different species in nearby cells. Several Talosians arrive and make callous scientific observations about him, which he perceives not through sound but telepathy . They note that Pike is more adaptable to his new surroundings and prepare to begin "the experiment." Pike and Vina enjoy an illusory picnic outside Mojave The Talosians intend to make Pike experience illusions based on his memories, in order to interest him in Vina. The first illusion returns Pike to Rigel VII, with the new task of saving Vina. Pike is not interested in participating, telling Vina he is "not an animal performing for its supper," but he is interested in learning the parameters of the illusions and of his captivity. Nevertheless, he manages to survive the illusory attack from the Kalar and is returned, with Vina, to his cell. He learns from Vina that the Talosians have severely weakened their world and themselves by reliance on their telepathic powers. They want Captain Pike and Vina as breeding stock for a new, stronger race to repopulate the barren surface of the planet. The Talosians punish Vina for revealing this information to Pik |
What hair style, often ridiculed as lowbrow and unappealing, was famously described as "business in the front party in the back"? | mullet hairstyle : définition de mullet hairstyle et synonymes de mullet hairstyle (anglais) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Mullet (hairstyle)) Jump to: navigation , search This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (August 2007) This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. Please improve this article if you can. (September 2007) This article may contain original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding references. Statements consisting only of original research may be removed. More details may be available on the talk page. (November 2008) A front and side view of a mullet. The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back. [1] Often ridiculed as a lowbrow and unappealing hairstyle, and facetiously referred to as "business in the front, party in the back",[citation needed] the mullet began to appear in popular media in the 1960s and 1970s but did not become generally well-known until the early 1980s. It continued to be popular until the early 1990s and has enjoyed a partial return to favor as a retro look in the 2000s.[citation needed] Contents 3 References Etymology According to the Oxford English Dictionary , the term mullet was "apparently coined, and certainly popularized, by U.S. hip-hop group the Beastie Boys ", [1] who used "mullet" and "mullet head" as epithets in their 1994 song "Mullet Head". [2] Their fanzine , Grand Royal Magazine , was the first to use the term in print. [1] Mullet, denoting the hairstyle, does not derive etymologically from either the derogatory 19th century mullethead, a dolt, or the freshwater fish mullet . [3] History First popular appearance The modern mullet began to appear initially in the late 1960s, Welsh pop singer Tom Jones sporting one. Glam rock artist David Bowie wore a proto-mullet in the early 1970s. Florence Henderson featured a mullet in the opening sequence of the television sitcom The Brady Bunch (1973–4 season), Paul McCartney sported a mullet throughout the 1970s. The hairstyle achieved further popularity in the late 1970s and 1980s among entertainers with receding hairlines such as Anthony Geary of "Luke and Laura" fame from the soap opera General Hospital , and the rock performers Michael Bolton and Phil Collins . 1980s As the 1980s progressed, big and bouffant mullets increased in popularity, and like other popular hairstyles at the time, often included spiking or blond highlights. Popular bands such as Rush , Guns N' Roses and Mötley Crüe probably contributed to the popularity of the hairstyle. Australian Rules footballers were instrumental in establishing the popularity of the mullet in Australia . Notable players included Warrick Capper and Dermott Brereton . The mullet is well known and widely remembered in Germany, where it is known as the "Vokuhila", which is an acronym for "vorne-kurz-und-hinten-lang" or "short in front and long in back". The stereotypical German image of the mullet is epitomized by 1980s soccer teams and their fans, as well as by the ubiquity of the hairstyle in images dating from the fall of the Berlin Wall. This fact has led to an unfortunate tendency to associate the mullet with negative stereotypes of the former East Germany, which is probably not fair, as the hairstyle was also popular in West Germany and elsewhere at the time. The zenith of the mullet's popularity in 1980s continental Europe has been described as an "age of singing tattooed Swedish Flokati Rugs " [4] . 1990s In the mid to late '90s the "tail" of the mullet was occasionally "permed" with loose or tight curls adding even more internal composition contrast to the hairstyle.[citation needed] Punk rock band The Vandals sang of country music singers and Jerry Springer Show guests sporting mullets, and listed regional names for the style in the 1998 song "I've Got an Ape Drape". [5] 2000s The mullet and its associated lifestyle have bee |
An average shoe consists of the upper, tongue, heel, and what other part that gets walked on? | How running shoe is made - material, manufacture, used, parts, components, machine, Raw Materials Running Shoe Background While most footwear protects and supports the foot, the running shoe goes beyond what one would expect of the ordinary shoe. Its advantages have been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent years, a focus that results from an increasingly health- and leisure-conscious population in general, and from the popularity of running in particular. As more people have become involved in the sport, more and more varied equipment has become available to runners. Consequently, the running shoe has evolved quite dramatically over the past 15 years. Running as a sport can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, who advocated a culture based on sound bodies and sound minds. During Greek athletic contests, runners competed barefoot and often naked. Later, the Romans mandated that their messengers wear thin-soled sandals. As shoemaking evolved through the centuries, leather became and remained the favored material because of its durability. However, the first references to shoes designed specifically for running don't appear until 1852, when historians noted a race in which runners wore shoes with spiked soles. In 1900, the first sneaker, or all-purpose athletic shoe, was designed. Made primarily of canvas, this sneaker featured a rubber rim made possible by Charles Goodyear's 1839 discovery of vulcanized rubber. Known about for 1,000 years, rubber was finally rendered commercially useful when Goodyear heated and combined it with sulphur, thereby preventing it from hardening and losing its elasticity. In athletic shoes, rubber helped to cushion the impact of running on hard surfaces. However, it did not last as a shoemaking material: it was not durable, and leather returned as the preferred material for running shoes. Yet leather wasn't the ideal fabric, either. In addition to being expensive, leather shoes caused chating, and runners had to purchase chamois liners to protect their feet. A Scotsman known as "Old Man" Richings provided some relief when he invented a customized shoe designed with a seamless toe box (a piece of material inserted between the toe cap and the shoe lining and treated with a hardening agent, the toe box protects the toes against rubbing). In 1925, Adolph Dassler, a German shoemaker, decided to concentrate on athletic shoes, and founded a business with his brother, Rudolph, to do so. The Dasslers' running shoes provided both arch support and speed lacing, and their high-quality products attracted prominent athletes including some Olympians: Jesse Owens is reported to have worn Dassler shoes during the 1936 games in Munich. The brothers later formed separate companies—Adolph, the Adidas company and Rudolph, the Puma company. Another manufacturer of running shoes during the mid-twentieth century was Hyde Athletic of New England, although the company specialized in football shoes. A 1949 description of Hyde's running shoe said that it featured kangaroo leather, a welt construction (a welt is a strip used to connect the upper to the sole—see "Design" section below), an elastic gore closure (a triangular piece of leather on the upper part of the shoe), and a leather sole covered in crepe rubber, a crinkly form of the material used especially for shoe soles. One of the most unusual running shoes of the mid-twentieth century was worn by the Japanese runner who won the 1951 Boston Marathon. Called the Tiger, his shoe was modeled after a traditional Japanese shoe that enclosed the big toe separately from the other toes. During the 1960s, a company called New Balance began to examine how running impacts the foot. As a result of this research, New Balance developed an orthopedic running shoe with a rippled s |
In math, what is defined as a portion of a line which starts at a point and goes off in a particular direction to infinity? | Ray - math word definition - Math Open Reference Ray Definition: A portion of a line which starts at a point and goes off in a particular direction to infinity. Try this Adjust the ray below by dragging an orange dot and see how the ray AB behaves. Point A is the ray's endpoint. One way to think of a ray is a line with one end. A ray starts at a given point and goes off in a certain direction forever, to infinity. The point where the ray starts is called (confusingly) the endpoint. On its way to infinity it may pass through one or more other points. In the figure above, the ray starts at A and also passes through B. A ray is one-dimensional. It has zero width. If you draw a ray with a pencil, examination with a microscope would show that the pencil mark has a measurable width. The pencil line is just a way to illustrate the idea on paper. In geometry however, a ray has no width. A ray has no measurable length, because it goes on forever in one direction. Drawing a ray You can draw a ray as a line that just goes off the edge of the page, as in the figure above. More commonly it shown as a line with an arrow head on one end as shown below. The arrow head means that the line goes off to infinity in that direction. Naming of rays Rays are commonly named in two ways: By two points. In the figure at the top of the page, the ray would be called AB because starts at point A and passes through B on its way to infinity. Recall that points are usually labelled with single upper-case (capital) letters. There is a shorthand way of writing this: This is read as "ray AB". The arrow over the two letters indicates it is a ray, and the arrow direction indicates that A is the point where the ray starts. By a single letter. The ray above would be called simply "q". By convention, this is usually a single lower case (small) letter. This is normally used when the ray does not pass through another labeled point. Coordinate Geometry In another branch of mathematics called coordinate geometry, the points that define a ray are located on the plane using their coordinates - two numbers that show where the point is positioned. |
Founded in 1777, what is paired with half a pint of Guinness to make a traditional black and tan? | Best of IE | Inland Empire Weekly Posted November 9, 2007 in Feature Story Best Part of Waking Up? The Morning Stiffy—KCAL 96.7 No matter what age group or nationality, sex or religion, clique, crew or club, IE residents have one common bond: We love to be entertained. As we waste an unreasonable amount of our lives sitting on the mobile parking lots known as the 10, 215, 91 and 15 (just to name a few), the majority of us listen to plenty of radio. If you were to go through the presets in the IE, the station that comes up more often than not on our dials is KCAL 96.7. An example of this enthusiasm? “KCAL’s awesome,” says Jon Matthews of Planes Crash out of Riverside. “I’m a young guy but I love to listen to new, as well as older rock. Hopefully one day they’ll spin some Planes Crash.” “I love The Morning Stiffy!” says Jackie Carbajal of IE-based band Tearing Away. “KCAL rocks because they don’t play that emo crap.” It’s true that the IE loves to rock out and no one feeds our rock fix quite like KCAL. With a set list containing everything from Led Zeppelin to Tool, Soundgarden to Atreyu, Poison to Creed—and anything else that thunders at your speakers—you know you’re in for some ear candy when you tune in. “There’s so much good music to choose from,” says Jimbo, “why would you limit yourself to one decade? If it rocks, we play it.” If you happened to rise before the roosters to tune in to my on-air interview with The Morning Stiffy, with Stu, Tiffany and Jimbo on October 2, then you already know the DJ’s love the musical variety as much as the listeners do. “We’re lucky to be here because most DJ’s don’t like the music they have to play,” says Tiffany of The Morning Stiffy, “but we all love rock. And our roster is as varied as our music and listeners. From Sack (of Stiffy fame), our youth of the nation, to grandpa Stu, we all get to play music we love.” We all know that experience births success and the KCAL roster have loads of it. Stu has been with the station since Jethro Tull’s “Bungle in the Jungle” hit airwaves in 1975 (32 years). Tiffany and Jimbo are entering their 15th campaigns. And Sack is going on 11 years strong. Even the evening DJ, Daryl, has logged serious KCAL time (20 years and running). These people are absolute classics. Their flagship program, The Morning Stiffy, has been on the air with their current lineup for 10 years. Thus, they have been jubilantly celebrating the “Year of The Stiffy,” accumulating with a special Rock & Roll Bingo at San Manuel Casino, with over $19,000 in prizes. An example of the enthusiasm? “I love KCAL because they connect with the listeners,” says Chad Overton of San Bernardino. “I’m from the IE, so I love interacting with our listeners,” Stu says. The IE is one the fastest growing radio markets, so KCAL always has more and more people to interact with. No station is more involved in the IE than KCAL. Their keggers regularly draw more than 2,000 fans to the KCAL parking lot in Redlands. Their promotions teams are always making things happen all over the IE. And their giveaways are always a huge hit. They have helped upgrade not only ear, but eye candy as well, with their annual Boob Camps. This year one lucky listener will get vehicle enhancements with KCAL’s “Rock Your Ride.” Another blessed listener will roll in a limo to the Playboy Mansion this month. And of course they have held what might be the best IE-based contest, “Get A Life.” Not to mention the countless lesser, but just as rocking, contests they hold, like the guitar competition they held at Sam Ash in Ontario a few years back—I should’ve won that Jimbo!” Though KCAL’s contests and other extra curriculars are awesome, what really makes a radio station is the music and the programming. KCAL’s programming is crème de la crème. The Morning Stiffy is the “best of part of waking up” for thousands of IE residents (sorry Folgers’s). Their hilarious segments like Tiff’s Teenage Diary, Jimbo’s Bedtime Stories and Chicken Soup for Satan’s Soul make the sea of IE traffic seem obsolete |
With an atomic number of 79, what elements symbol Au comes from the Latin aurum? | Gold - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: gold (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Chris Smith Hello, in this week's episode of Chemistry in its element, we're taking a flight on Concorde, dropping by Buckingham Palace and finding out what could form a film just 230 atoms thick. Going for gold for us this week, here's the legendary science broadcaster and populariser Johnny Ball. Johnny Ball The element gold. Gold is element 79 and its symbol is Au. Though the name is Anglo Saxon, gold originated from the Latin Aurum, or shining dawn, and previously from the Greek. It's abundance in the earth's crust is 0.004 ppm. 100% of gold found naturally is isotope Au-197. 28 other isotopes can be produced artificially and are all radioactive. Gold along with silver and copper, form a column in the periodic table. They are found naturally and were the first three elements known to man. They were all used as primitive money well before the first gold coins which appeared in Egypt around 3400 BC. Most gold is ancient or comes from Central American Aztecs and South American Incas brought to Europe by the Spanish and Portuguese in the 16th century, and which has since been recycled over and over again. In 1830 world output was no more than 12 tonnes per annum. But around that time, new gold discoveries were being made. Finds were discovered in Siberia, California, New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, Transvaal, South Africa, the Klondike and Alaska, and they all produced gold rushes. World production was then around 150 tonnes per year. It is now around 2300 tones per annum. Because it is found in it's natural state and does not naturally alloy with anything else and because it is the heaviest metal, by sifting rock in water, the gold always falls to the bottom and all less dense impurities are washed away. The largest nugget was the Welcome Stranger nugget found in Victoria, Australia in 1869. It weighed over 71 kg. This type of nugget occurs naturally, but is very, very rare. Pure gold is 24 karat. 18 karat is 75% and 12 karat is 50% pure gold. Gold is the most malleable of all metals and soft enough to be cut with a knife. Stone age peoples hammered gold into plates for ornamental purposes. Really quite large amounts were gathered together. Though King Tutankhamun was a minor Pharaoh and died aged 18, his coffin alone contained 112 kg of gold. Egyptians also made thin gold sheets, utensils, vast varieties of jewellery and even gold thread. King Tut when he was buried had over 150 gold ornaments on his body. Today 1 gram can be beaten into a square metre sheet just 230 atoms thick. 1 cubic centimetre would make a sheet of 18 square metres. Concord's windscreen had a layer of gold to screen pilots from UV light and today it is often used in sky scraper windows to cut down both heat and UV from sunlight. 1 gram can be drawn to make 165 metres of wire 20 um (microns) thick (1/200th of a millimeter) The gold colour in the Buckingham Palace fence is actually gold covered, as it lasts 30 years, whereas gold paint (which contains no gold at all) lasts in tip top condition, only about a year. Sea water contains around 3 parts in a billion of gold, but there's never been found an economic means of recovering it. The Germans tried very hard during the second World War but failed miserably. The largest modern hoard is the 30,000 tons in the US Federal Reserve Bank in New York, which belongs to 18 different nations. It is estimated that all the world's gold gathered together would only make a cube around 18 metres per side - about 6000 cubic metres. And that's gold. Chris Smith So now you know why pirates used to bite gold coins to see if they were real. It wasn't just for the camera because it looked good, it was because the metal was soft enough to be marked by teeth. That was Johnny Ball telling the story of gold. Next time on Chemistry in its element Victoria Gill |
Invented by General Foods in 1957, what powdered fruit-flavored breakfast drink was included in the Mercury and Gemini space flights, forever linking it with the space program? | The Food Timeline--beverages Ancient brew & recipe ingredient too. "No one has yet managed to date the origins of beer with any precision, and it is probably an impossible task. Indeed, there are scholars who have theorized that a taste for ale prompted the beginning of agriculture, in which case humans have been brewing for some 10,000 years...Most archaeological evidence, however, suggests that fermentation was being used in one manner or another by around 4000 to 3500 B.C. Some of this evidence--from an ancient Mesopotamian trading outpost called Godin Tepe in present-day Iran--indicates that barley was being fermented at that location around 3500 B.C....We know that not much later the Sumerians were...making beer...At approximately the same time, people of the ancient Nubian culture to the south of Egypt were also fermenting a crude, ale-like beverage known as bousa." ---Cambridge World History of Food, Kenneth F. Kiple & Conee R. Ornelas [Cambridge University Press:Cambridge] 2000, Volume One (p. 620) "The brewing of beer may well have occurred soon after the production of cereal crops, and no doubt for a long time beer was home-produced and in the hands of the housewives responsible for preparing the 'gruel' or bread. Malting the grain is the first step in beer-brewing, but malting--that is, allowing the grains to germinate --was initially carried out to make the grains more palatable. After malting, besides being mixed into a nourishing gruel, the grains could also be dried, milled and baked into a more easily preserved kind of bread. Thus, the first production of beer may be reasonably considered as an accidental discovery resulting from the malting of grain for other purposes. When cereals came to be more often baked into bread and less often turned into gruel, malting was not so necessary and became part of the brewer's trade only. By the third millennium BC, Mesopotamia was already well versed in beer-brewing and old Sumerian texts mention eight barley beers, eight emmer beers and three mixed beers. Aromatic plants were added to the beer to improve the flavour and to assist in its preservation, and extra honey, cereals and malt gave varying added strengths. Up to the millennium, the grains were de-husked, but husked grains then began to be brewed and beer was drunk through the drinking-tubes to be seen in several relief carvings...Brewing followed much the same pattern in Egypt, where too it originally went hand in hand with baking...As early as the Pyramid Age five kinds of beer were noted...Indeed, it is considered that the ancient brewers probably made stronger beer than we now know, owing to the wild yeast which caused the fermentation that produced a greater alcohol content...Beer, to the Greeks and Romans, was a barbarian drink...The North European peoples of those days such as the Celts and the Germans did not yet know the wine-grape and the art of viticulture, so after the introduction of cereal agriculture their drink remained beer for a very long time." ---Food in Antiquity (p. 166-167) "...much of the artistic evidence of the early days of brewing in the Near East, the commencement of which we believe to be around 8,000 years ago, suggests a strong link with bread-making. This relationship seems to have been perpetuated by the time that the ancient Egyptians started to brew..." ---A History of Beer and Brewing, Ian S. Hornsey [RSC:Cambridge] 2003 (p. 10) Beer batter Our survey of country-specific cookbooks and beer history texts suggests beer batter, as we know it today, descends from northern Europe , possibly in the middle ages. Beer batter seems to gained popularity in the USA during the 1970s and 1980s. Several articles printed in the New York Times review restaurants featuring a variety of beer batter/deep fried vegetables and meats. Three of the most popular recipes are for onions, mushrooms and shrimp. "Beer is one of the world's most favorite drinks, and most Americans think of it as just that and nothing more. Curious, because it is by no means a novelty in cooking. In the |
What misanthropic hoarder Sesame Street character calls a garbage can home? | Sesame Street: Harmless Kids' Show Or Filthy Liberal Propaganda? - Sabotage Times TV & Film Sesame Street: Harmless Kids' Show Or Filthy Liberal Propaganda? According to Republicans the kids favourite is a Marxist mouthpiece. Sounds mental, but dig a little deeper and they might have a point... Avatar: Social count: 13 According to Republicans the kids favourite is a Marxist mouthpiece. Sounds mental, but dig a little deeper and they might have a point... 13 0 Children’s TV might be more annoying than being stuck in an Austin Maxi full of howler monkeys, but it’s fairly innocuous stuff. Simple tunes, bright colours and lots of repetition – all designed to amuse the toddlers long enough for you to come to your senses and put that cap back on the bottle of sleeping pills. Although most parents I know are on first name terms with the whole of Rastamouse’s Easy Crew, they don’t actually watch any of these shows – they just turn up the volume so the kids won’t hear them screaming into a balled up tea towel. But maybe if the creators of this multi-coloured mogadon put a little more effort into their output, parents would be happy to set aside some time for ‘watch with mother’, without it sounding like quite such a threat. For some reason, the UK has never been able to replicate the success of Sesame Street, in terms of producing toddler-focused programming that doesn’t make grown-ups feel like they’ve been given a frontal lobotomy with a wooden spoon. Even now, Jim Henson’s brainchild manages to entertain several generations at once, as his ping-pong eyed characters riff on contemporary shows like Mad Men and True Blood. Despite a forty-year history of teaching kids about letters, numbers and sponsorship deals, not everyone wants to go to where the air is sweet. A book by conservative writer Ben Shapiro peels back the façade to reveal a sinister liberal conspiracy lurking inside the Children’s Television Workshop. ‘ Primetime Propaganda ’ details the insidious way that TV producers have attempted to “shape America in their own leftist image", and it seems that Mr Hooper’s store sits at ground zero. According to Shapiro, Henson’s army of antron-fleeced comrades are attempting to brainwash pre-schoolers into accepting such pinko concepts as tolerance, healthy eating and ‘peaceful conflict resolution’. The evil fuckers. So is there any truth to Shapiro’s claim, or is he just suffering from that quintessentially American affliction – Conspiracy Theory Syndrome? let's examine the evidence... Bert and Ernie Two of Sesame Street’s longest serving residents, Bert and Ernie are supposedly platonic room-mates. They may sleep in separate beds, but their interactions have always been fraught with latent sexual tension. Last year, Bert (the butch one with a unibrow) even Tweeted a reference to being a ‘mo’, which many people interpreted as a coming out declaration. With New York recently legalizing gay marriage, it won’t be too long before Bert and Ernie stop arguing about rubber duckies and misplaced bananas, and come to blows over who’s going to cater their big day. Cookie Monster Although he was originally created for an IBM training film, and later a series of ads for Munchos crisps, we know him best as Cookie Monster. For the last four decades he’s been battling a serious dependency problem, regularly losing all control and smashing baked goods into his mouth, despite the fact that he was tragically born without an esophagus, or the ability to swallow. It might be unsettling to watch, but children of substance abusers will no doubt recognise the telltale signs, particularly the unkempt appearance, unintelligible speech patterns and constant rolling of his eyes. Sadly, since cookies are legally available, it seems unlikely that the fuzzy blue addict will ever get the help he needs, at least until he’s ready to admit there’s a problem. The Count Like Edward Cullen, Bill Compton and Louis de Pointe du Lac, Count Von Count has managed to suppress his natural bloodlust and find a way to coexist peacefully alongside the living. The downsid |
In the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, what did the title creature promise to do for the miller's daughter, in exchange for her first born? | Rumpelstiltskin: Fairy Tale from the Brothers Grimm Ruidoquedito (meaning "little noise") in Spain Ooz'Li Gootz'Le in Hebrew Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale summary: ( Jump to the fairy tale .) A down on his luck miller promises the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The poor girl is now faced with a seemingly impossible task, and the king intends to kill her if she cannot complete it. During her darkest hour, she is visited by a magical little man (a manikin) who promises to perform the impossible task for her, in return for gifts of jewelry. But when the miller's daughter runs out of jewelry, the little man demands her first born child. And since the king intends to take the miller's daughter for his wife, the stakes are huge. When the daughter becomes queen and indeed bears a child, the manikin comes to collect. He will only let the new queen out of the bargain if she can determine his name. His name turns out to be Rumpelstiltskin. The Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale - Magical: Look no further than a miniature person gifted with the ability to spin straw into gold! Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale - Notable: The literal translation of "Rumpelstiltskin" from German is "Little Rattle Stilt." This is the name given to the kind of creature that would cause your home to creak at night. Think of a "poltergeist"! What is the "message" of Rumpelstiltskin? Perhaps it's a warning against bragging. It's the miller's bragging about his daughter's imagined skill that leads to the initial trouble. And it's Rumpelstiltskin's own boasting that leads to the new queen learning his name. Other versions of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale Author-illustrator Paul Zelinsky published a Caldecott Honor version of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale as a picture book in 1986. Young Adult author Vivian Vande Velde, has a LOT of fun with the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale. As a writer, she faults the Brothers Grimm version for having certain faults of logic. For instance, if the manikin can spin gold, why does he need the miller's daughter's jewelry? Vande Velde's answer is to create six entirely new versions of Rumpelstiltskin, each one of which plugs up a different hole in the story! It's hard to think of a better book for a young writer to read. She calls it The Rumpelstiltskin Problem . Rumpelstiltskin Fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm Translation by Margaret Hunt Once there was a miller who was poor, but who had a beautiful daughter. Now it happened that he had to go and speak to the King, and in order to make himself appear important he said to him, "I have a daughter who can spin straw into gold." The King said to the miller, "That is an art which pleases me well; if your daughter is as clever as you say, bring her tomorrow to my palace, and I will try what she can do." And when the girl was brought to him he took her into a room which was quite full of straw, gave her a spinning-wheel and a reel, and said, "Now set to work, and if by tomorrow morning early you have not spun this straw into gold during the night, you must die." Thereupon he himself locked up the room, and left her in it alone. So there sat the poor miller's daughter, and for her life could not tell what to do; she had no idea how straw could be spun into gold, and she grew more and more miserable, until at last she began to weep. But all at once the door opened, and in came a little man, and said, "Good evening, Mistress Miller; why are you crying so?" "Alas!" answered the girl, "I have to spin straw into gold, and I do not know how to do it." "What will you give me," said the manikin, "if I do it for you?" "My necklace," said the girl. The little man took the necklace, seated himself in front of the wheel, and "whirr, whirr, whirr," three turns, and the reel was full; then he put another on, and whirr, whirr, whirr, three times round, and the second was full too. Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale And so it went on until the morning, when all the straw was spun, and all the reels were full of gold. By daybreak the King was already there, and when |
Anchored by the star Aldebaran, the constellation Taurus represents what animal? | ZODIAC CONSTELLATIONS Zodiac Constellations Zodiacal Motion of the Outer Planets Each year the Sun moves eastward in a complete circle around the sky. The path followed by the Sun is called the ecliptic , and any constellation containing the ecliptic is called a zodiac constellation. The constellations of the zodiac are listed below, in order as the Sun moves eastwardly through them, starting from the constellation containing the Sun at the vernal equinox (thus it is visible overhead at night in the fall, six months later). Zodiac Constellation Pisces (Pie-seez) Two fish. Venus and her son Cupid escaped from Typhon by swimming through the sea as two fish. Red star TX Piscium varies in brightness. Fall Ram with Golden Fleece, could fly through the air. A small constellation, with only two easily-visible stars. Winter Taurus (Tore-us) Bull. Babylonian constellation. Jupiter turned himself into a bull to carry off Europa, daughter of the King of Crete. Reddish eye the star Aldebaran, one vertex of the Winter Hexagon , in a V-shaped grouping called the Hyades. Look at Pleiades, a jewel-box of stars, with binoculars. Winter (Jem-eh-ni) Twin brothers. Protectors of ships and sailors, who swore oaths by them: "By Jiminy!" Look for the two bright stars, Castor and Pollux, which together form one vertex of the Winter Hexagon . Winter (Kan-ser) Crab, sent by Juno to kill Hercules, who squashed it with his foot. Faint stars. Look with binoculars for the Beehive star cluster, faintly visible to the naked eye. Spring Lion. Prehistoric constellation, often associated with royalty. Look for sickle-shaped or backward-question-mark asterism. Bright star Regulus. Spring Maiden, goddess of farms and harvest, holding a shock of wheat. Second-largest constellation in sky. Bright star Spica. Cluster of galaxies. Bright quasar. Spring Libra (Lee-brah) Scales (balance), because the Sun was in Libra during the autumn equinox when the Romans chopped off the claws of Scorpius to create this constellation. Two faint stars. Includes the traditional claws of Scorpius. Alpha-Librae is a double-star resolvable by binoculars. Spring Scorpius (Scor-pee-us) Scorpion sent by Gaia to kill Orion when Orion boasted he would slay all the animals of the Earth; now Orion and Scorpius circle each other on opposite sides of the sky. Fish-hook to Polynesians; rises right out of water in the SE in the summer. Bright star Antares, the heart of the Scorpion, rivals Mars in its reddish tint. Summer Ophiuchus (Oh-fee-uke-us) The serpent holder, Oph. ("Gus" for short) represents Aesclepius the healer. Although not traditionally considered part of the zodiac, the sun now is actually within Oph. longer than it is in Scorpius. Faint stars. Look for Ophiuchus holding the Serpent (Serpens) between Arcturus ( Bootes ; locate with Big Dipper ) and Altair ( Aquila ; cf. Summer Triangle ). Summer (Saj-eh-tair-ee-us) The Archer, a centaur (half man and half horse) archer named Chiron, shooting an arrow. Look for teapot asterism. In direction of the center of the Milky Way galaxy, rich with many stars. Try binoculars. Summer |
What are persons who lack any sort of magical ability and are not born into the magical world called in the Harry Potter universe? | Magical Ability and Magic Wands – The Harry Potter Lexicon - The Harry Potter Lexicon The Harry Potter Lexicon Magical Ability and Magic Wands Explore Characters Locations Magic Canon Events Things Creatures Essays Stuff From Canon: Wand Idiosyncrasy and Power Harry as Focal Point There’s Something About Harry blood status What Magical Ability Is Canon Examples What is magical ability? The wizards in HP take the answer to this question for granted, but, being Muggles, we don’t. What wizards do say, however, gives us a few clues. Most wizards speak of magical ability as an inherent talent that appears in humans in various degrees. We find this out for the first time when Hagrid informs Harry that he is a wizard: “I’m a what?” gasped Harry. “A wizard, o’ course,” said Hagrid, sitting back down on the sofa, which groaned and sank even lower, “an’ a thumpin’ good’un, I’d say, once yeh’ve been trained up a bit. With a mum and dad like yours, what else would yeh be?….” ( PS4 ) Which gives us two more clues to the puzzle, that magical ability is genetically linked, and that the talent can be cultivated to focus the power of the wizard. This is supported by Ron’s explanation of the terms “Mudblood” and “Squib” in CS. Ron, spouting slugs and indignation, explains Malfoy’s insult to Hermione: “It’s about the most insulting thing he could think of…. Mudblood’s a really foul name for someone who is Muggle-born—you know, non-magic parents. There are some wizards—like Malfoy’s family—who think they’re better than everyone else because they’re what people call pure-blood…. I mean, the rest of us know it doesn’t make any difference at all. Look at Neville Longbottom—he’s pure-blood and he can hardly stand a cauldron the right way up.” “And they haven’t invented a spell our Hermione can’ do,” said Hagrid…. “It’s a disgusting thing to call someone,” said Ron, wiping his sweaty brow with a shaking hand. “Dirty blood, see. Common blood. It’s ridiculous. Most wizards these days are half-blood anyway. If we hadn’t married Muggles we’d’ve died out.” ( CS7 ) And similarly, Ron explains what makes Argus Filch a Squib: “Well—it’s not funny really—but as it’s Filch,” he said. “A Squib is someone who was born into a wizarding family but hasn’t got any magic powers. Kind of the opposite of Muggle-born wizards, but Squibs are quite unusual. If Filch’s trying to learn magic from a Kwikspell course, I reckon he must be a Squib. It would explain a lot. Like why he hates students so much.” Ron gave a satisfied smile. “He’s bitter.” ( CS9 ) This would suggest that the wizarding talent gene is recessive (or linked to more than one gene, or some other explanation), if apparently magic-less people produce a wizard and wizards rarely produce anything but more wizards. According to Ron, Squibs and near-Squibs use such things as Kwikspell courses in the attempt to make up for what powers they lack, probably not with much results. Which suggests again that training is meant to focus and polish magical people’s powers, not bring them into being where they did not exist before. On the other end of the scale, sometimes great respect is afforded a wizard merely for having a high degree of magical power, as Sirius explains: “He was tipped for the next Minister of Magic,” said Sirius. “He’s a great wizard, Barty Crouch [Sr.], powerfully magical—and power-hungry. Oh never a Voldemort supporter,” he said, reading the look on Harry’s face. “No, Barty Crouch was always very outspoken against the Dark Side….” ( GF27 ). In fact, wizards often place so much more emphasis on the existing power than the training that many of them consider Muggles a separate species altogether: “We are all familiar with the extremists who campaign for the classification of Muggles as ‘beasts’,” writes Newt Scamander (FB xiii). On the other hand, compare Hermione, hugging Harry before his showdown with Voldemort in ( PS16 ): “Harry—you’re a great wizard, you know.” “I’m not as good as you,” said Harry, very embarrassed, as she let go of him. “Me!” said Hermione. “Books! And cleverness! There are |
What can be a soft drink, a food portion, or backspin? | Just Enough for You: About Food Portions Just Enough for You: About Food Portions Page Content To reach or stay at a healthy weight , how much you eat is just as important as what you eat. Do you know how much food is enough for you? Do you understand the difference between a portion and a serving? The information below explains portions and servings, and provides tips to help you eat just enough for you. To reach or stay at a healthy weight, how much you eat is just as important as what you eat. What is the difference between a portion and a serving? A portion is how much food you choose to eat at one time, whether in a restaurant, from a package, or at home. A serving, or serving size , is the amount of food listed on a product's Nutrition Facts , or food label (see Figure 1 below). Different products have different serving sizes, which could be measured in cups, ounces, grams, pieces, slices, or numbers—such as three crackers. A serving size on a food label may be more or less than the amount you should eat, depending on your age, weight, whether you are male or female, and how active you are. Depending on how much you choose to eat, your portion size may or may not match the serving size. Figure 1. Updated Nutrition Facts Label Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration As a result of updates to the Nutrition Facts label in May 2016, some serving sizes on food labels may be larger or smaller than they had been before (see Figure 2 below). For instance, a serving size of ice cream is now 2/3 cup, instead of 1/2 cup. A serving size of yogurt is 6 ounces rather than 8 ounces. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed some food and beverage serving sizes so that labels more closely match how much people actually eat and drink. Figure 2. FDA Serving Size Changes Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Serving Size and Servings Per Container Go back to the updated food label in Figure 1 above. To see how many servings a container has, you would check “servings per container” listed at the top of the label above “Serving size.” The serving size is 2/3 cup, but the container has eight servings. If you eat two servings, or 1 1/3 cups, you need to double the number of calories and nutrients listed on the food label to know how much you are really getting. For example, if you eat two servings of this product, you are taking in 460 calories: 230 calories per serving x two servings eaten = 460 calories How much should I eat? How many calories you need each day to lose weight or maintain your weight depends on your age, weight, metabolism , whether you are male or female, how active you are, and other factors. For example, a 150-pound woman who burns a lot of calories through intense physical activity, such as fast running, several times a week will need more calories than a woman about the same size who only goes for a short walk once a week. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 can give you an idea of how many calories you may need each day based on your age, sex, and physical activity level. Use the Body Weight Planner tool to make your own calorie and physical activity plans to help you reach and maintain your goal weight. How many calories you need each day depends on your age, weight, metabolism, sex, and physical activity level. [ Top ] How can the Nutrition Facts food label help me? The FDA food label is printed on most packaged foods. The food label is a quick way to find the amount of calories and nutrients in a certain amount of food. For example, reading food labels tells you how many calories and how much fat , protein , sodium , and other ingredients are in one food serving. Many packaged foods contain more than a single serving. The updated food label lists the number of calories in one serving size in larger print than before so it is easier to see. Other Helpful Facts on the Food Label The food label has other useful information about what is included in one food serving. For example, one serving on the food label in Figure 1 above has 1 gram of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat , a type |
A butte is a type of what geologic feature? | Desert Geological Terms - DesertUSA Desert Geological Terms Definitions of Important Geologial Features About one-third of the earth's landmass is desert or semi-desert. These regions have unique geologic features not found in more humid environments. These features are most often caused by wind and water erosion in the stark desert environment. Deserts are usually created because they are located in a Rain Shadow -- a dry region downwind of mountain ranges caused by air losing its moisture as it passes over mountains. Desert areas usually have Internal Drainage -- when streams drain toward landlocked basins rather than flowing eventually to the sea. When the water from these basins dry it is called a playa. Because of the factors above, deserts often have less vegetation to prevent erosion, which in turn leads to further barrenness through Deflation -- the removal of silt and sand particles from the land surface by wind. Below are some geologic features and unique charactreristic of the desert regions: Alluvial Fan: A large, fan-shaped pile of sediment forming at the base of narrow canyons onto a flat plain at the foot of a mountain range. Alluvium: Unconsolidated gravel, sand, silt and clay deposited by streams. Anticline: An arched fold, usually in the shape of an inverted U. Arroyo: A dry desert gully. Bajada: A broad, sloping depositional deposit caused by the coalescing of alluvial fans. Blowout: A depression in the land surface caused by wind erosion. Butte: A narrow flat-topped hill of resistant rock with very steep sides. Probably formerly a mesa. Cenozoic Era: 0 to 65 million years ago includes the Quaternary and Tertiary Periods. Desert: Receiving less than 10 inches of precipitation annually. Desert Pavement: A thin, surface layer of closely packed pebbles. Desert Varnish: A hard, dark, shiny coating on rocks caused by chemical action. Detritus: Boulders, rocks, gravel, sand, soil that has eroded from mountains over time. Dunes: Mounds of loose sand grains shaped up by the wind. Hogback: An eroded, steeply tilted ridge of resistant rocks with equal slopes on the sides. Hoodoo: A column or pillar of bizarre shape caused by differential erosion on rocks of different hardness. Jurassic Period: Age in which dinosaurs flourished, 144 to 288 million years ago. Loess: A deposit of windblown sand and clay weakly cemented by calcite. Mesa: Broad, flat-topped hill rounded by cliffs and capped with a resistant rock layer. Playa: A very flat, dry lake bed of hard, mud-cracked clay. Mesozoic Era: 66 to 245 million years ago, includes the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic Periods. Monocline: An open, step-like fold in rock over a large area. Paleozoic Era: 245 to 570 million years ago. Pangea: The super continent that broke apart 200 million years ago to form the present continents. Pediment: A gently sloping surface, usually covered with gravel, the result of erosion. Plate Tectonics: The theory that the earth's surface is divided into a few large, thick plates that are continually moving. Precambrian Era: Prior to the Paleozoic Era, 570 millions years ago. Semiarid: Receiving between 10 and 20 inches of precipitation annually. Syncline: An arched fold in the shape of a U. Triassic Period: 208 to 245 million years ago when large predatory reptiles (dinosaurs) evolved. Other DesertUSA Resources |
What name is given to the original land mass from which the modern continents have developed? | 7 Continents of the World | Interesting Facts, Maps, Resources Types of Pollution 7 Continents of the World Seven Continents Video – Enjoy this video presentation reviewing the list of the seven continents along with facts, maps, and other interesting information. Planet Earth is home to 7.3 billion people and over 1.5 million different species of animals, insects, and plants spread across 7 continents. Earth was not always comprised on seven continents. 175 million years ago the 7 continents were all connected into one supercontinent surrounded by a very large ocean. This supercontinent is known as Pangaea. It slowly began to break apart into 7 different pieces and drift into the positions we find them in the present. But, the continents are not at rest. They are always moving and over time will move and drift into entirely new continents over the next several hundred million years. What is a Continent? Though there are many definitions of the term “continent,” it is generally used to identify large distinct land masses that make up planet Earth’s surface. What we know as land are actually the areas which happen to be at a high enough elevation to not be flooded by the lakes, rivers, and oceans of the world which surround them. The continents shapes and boundaries are ever-changing as the water surrounding them defines the land that makes up the continent. It is important to remember the five oceans of the world , as the continents make up just 1/3rd of Earth’s surface. View 7 Continents Interactive Map What are the 7 Continents of the World? Click to Enlarge Today, we have seven continents on planet Earth surrounded by five oceans . Each of the seven continental land masses is diverse and distinctly unique with their own plants, animals, deserts , mountains, rivers , lakes , cultures, and weather. A continent is larger than an island and is usually made up of multiple countries and span millions of square miles. The 7 continents of the world are North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. How Many Continents Are There? Some consider the North and South American continent to be just one landmass referred to as the “American Continent.” Europe and Asia continent are also combined at times and referred to as “Eurasia.” The continent of Australia is often confused with the country of Australia. The Australian Continent includes Australia (country), Tasmania, New Guinea and others. This region is also referred to as “Oceania,” which includes the previously listed countries as well as New Zealand, Micronesian, and Polynesian islands. Oceania is generally not considered a continent as it does not make up “a single continuous landmass.” 5 Continents: Depending on when you went through school and the country you were educated, you may have learned that there were just 5 continents. Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Interestingly, this is why we have five rings to symbolize the Olympic Games 6 Continents: In certain countries it is common for students to learn about just 6 continents. America, Antarctica, Asia, Africa, Australia (Oceania), and Europe. There are some geography experts that acknowledge just 6 continents where the continent of Asia and Europe are combined into a new continent called “Eurasia” as these two continents are one single land mass. 7 Continents: The most commonly accepted number of continents is 7. North America, South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania), Europe, and Asia. Below you will find a comprehensive 7 continents list exploring each of the continents with a summary. Under each continent you can follow the link below it to learn more! 7 Continents List |
What serial killer dubbed himself the “Son of Sam”? | Son of Sam - Son of Sam The modus operandi of David Berkowitz, dubbed, by Son of Sam Son of Sam - Son of Sam The modus operandi of David... SCHOOL View Full Document Son of Sam The modus operandi of David Berkowitz, dubbed, by himself, Son of Sam, was to blitz attack his victims and use a .44 Special Charter Arms Bulldog revolver, designed for close- quarter combat. Sometimes he used ruses to disguise his original intent, such as concealing his handgun in a paper bag prior to the Lauria-Valenti shooting or when he approached DeMasi and Lomino and asked for directions. While his victims varied in age, race, and socio-economic class, they mostly consisted of couples, in their late teens or early twenties that were parked in a car. Additionally, Berkowitz mostly attacked on weekends in the late night or early morning. Often, Berkowitz left taunting notes at the scene of the crime or sent them to the detectives on the case. This M.O. was developed after making two attempts to kill young women with a knife, both survived. A fact that I don’t recall being mentioned in the Wikipedia article that I found This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM Ship Ship Hooray! Harold Shipman, a doctor by profession, was also a serial killer wi ShipShipHooray |
Sauerkraut, translated from the German as "sour herb", is made from what vegetable? | Sauerkraut Sauerkraut May-22-2008 Sauerkraut is a traditional German food made from cabbage that is considered to be a nutritious wholesome food; it has a long shelf life and a unique sour taste. It is also common as a food item in many northern European countries and in the continent as a whole. The nutritional properties of sauerkraut as a food mirror many other traditional foods that are all highly regarded as nutritional culinary treasures in their own right. Sauerkraut is almost synonymous with being German and is strongly identified with German culture. The name Sauerkraut is derived from two German words, �Sauer� which is translated as sour English and �kraut�, the German word for cabbage - the vegetable that is used in making it. Thus, in English it can be translated as sour cabbage. Recent research suggests that this preserved food is much better nutritionally than many other vegetable foods; it is high in essential vitamins, many important minerals, and beneficial phytochemicals . It has strong anti-oxidant properties according to recent Finnish studies and is said to contain many beneficial bacteria that strengthen the process of digestion in the stomach. Some research suggest that it may even be an aphrodisiac, all in all, this humble food is considered to be a general nourishing agent and acts as a potent nutritional medicine that can be used in treating many disorders. It is a staple in most German households and is produced by the lactic acid fermentation of cabbages. In fact, while sauerkraut is a German food, preserved cabbages have a long tradition outside as well and are staples in many other cultures across the world including Asia. Sour preserved cabbages, and other preserved vegetables, are a staple food and feature in many other Asian and Eastern European cuisines as well. All of these preserved foods are well known for their medicinal properties and are considered good wholesome foods. As with many other food items that have been passed by travelers moving from one place to another in the course of human history, the nomadic Tartars are said to have brought the sauerkraut to Europe. These migratory peoples are said to have come across fermented cabbage in ancient China and adopted it and brought it with them to Europe where it found a home. The Chinese have a very ancient tradition of preserving and fermenting different foods and it is likely that this food item originated in that country. In present day Asia, however, the Korean style fermented cabbage known as Kimchi is the most well known food, this fermented Korean food contains cabbages and is spiced with other commonly available vegetables such as radishes and turnips , as well as scallions, other local vegetables and may also include sea food. In Korea, sour cabbages are usually spiced up by the addition of ginger and garlic , as well as hot red chili pepper; it also includes fish sauce in most cases. Koreans are identified with Kimchi, which can be considered to be a national passion and staple food among both the populations of South and North Korea. Traditionally, Kimchi was a way of preserving seasonal vegetables to tide a family over the winter months. Koreans love their Kimchi, and results from a research by the Korean Food Research Institute suggest that an average adult in Korea will consume more than four oz of Kimchi every day, annually. While Kimchi has firm Korean roots, it has been exported as a culinary item to many other countries, for example, the biggest importer of Korean kimchi are the Japanese - who have also taken to the food in recent times. Kimchi has also found aficionados in many other places around the globe and is very much a part of the new international cuisine. Sauerkraut has also been used in Germany for medicinal purposes, traditionally in many parts of southern Germany, some families would feed the children raw sauerkraut two times every week - this was believed to support and strengthen the intestines of these children. A French version of the sauerkraut also exists, and this fermented cabbage d |
Born in Weehawken, N.J. on August 19, 1947, who is the current music director of the Seattle Symphony? | Gerard Schwarz,New York Chamber Symphony — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm 1 Do you know what kind of music this is? Tag this artist Gerard Schwarz (born August 19, 1947) is an American conductor. He has been music director of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra since 1985 and is music advisor and principal conductor of the Eastern Music Festival. From 2001 to 2006, he was music director of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO). Schwarz was born in Weehawken, New Jersey, to Austrian parents. He graduated from New York City's High School of Performing Arts and Juilliard School of Music and began his musical career… read more |
What part of a kola tree is used to flavor soft drinks? | The Kola Nut “…traditional kolanut is regarded as a sacred nut, which is used to communicate with the gods being that it was chosen by the elders as the head or king of all seeds…” Origins and History Kola nut is the seed kernel of a large African tree grown commercially around the world, particularly in Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil and other parts of South America. It is extremely popular amongst the inhabitants as a caffeine-containing stimulant. The nuts are eaten whole or powdered and mixed with liquid for a drink. The kola nut is primarily derived from three species from the cocoa tree family: Cola acuminta, Cola nitida and Cola vera, which originate in tropical West Africa but can also be found in pockets of Brazil and the West Indies, where they were taken by the slave trade. The trees typically reach a height of 25 meters or 60 feet and its waxy oval leaves frame cheerful star-shaped flowers that are white or yellow with purple accents. Its fruit is pod-shaped, with each of which is nestled about a dozen roundish shaped seeds or kola nuts. The kola nuts may be red, white or pinkish of hue. (Once opened, the exposed seedpod’s arrangement looks rather similar in its configuration to an armadillo’s armour!). The nut’s aroma is sweet and rose-like; and the first taste is bitter, but sweetens upon chewing. The nut can be boiled to extract the cola. The Many Roles of the Kola Nut Its versatility as a symbol, medicine, food and flavoring has been long been utilized around the world since ancient times and continues to be so applied. Science has isolated certain compounds within it, which can be credited with its medicinal benefits. Symbolic Uses: As a symbol it is used in West Africa by the Igbos of Nigeria to grace social rituals of hospitality as welcome offerings to guests; as sacred offering in religious rites and prayers; in ancestor veneration; and in important life events such as weddings, naming ceremonies, funerals and memorials. As a mark of respect the kola nut is broken with knife. Prayer follows the presentation of kola nut immediately, which in traditional pattern is libations. In the prayer our forefathers are beaconed to come and participate in the eating of the kola nut and to guide and protect in the mission that brings the people together. After the prayer, the kola nut is broken, shared, every body eats and the ceremony begins. “…In May of 1886, Dr. John Styth Pemberton, a pharmacist from Georgia, USA, took extracts of the kolanut and coca, mixed them with sugar, carbonated water and caramel coloring to create the first Coca-Cola recipe…” The presentation of the kola nut is crucial in that even when a visitor comes to someone’s home, the guest will not say his mission until after the kola nut has been presented to him. Traditionally kola nut is regarded as a sacred nut, which is used to communicate with the gods being that it was chosen by the elders as the head or king of all seeds. The Yorubas of Nigeria apply the kola nut in a special form of divination known as Obi divination, in which the diviner asks the spirits a question and throws four pieces of kola nut. The way the kola nuts land are interpreted by the diviner as the answer to his or her question. In the olden days it took awhile before kola is broken. The reason is that kola nut used by tradition is multi-cotyledon. As such every kola nut has meaning despite the fact that the person who presents the kola nut does not check how many divisions a kola nut has by nature. Nonetheless the elder must check each kola nut and interpret their meanings before they are finally broken. As the saying goes “the words of elders are words of wisdom.” While in most cases their interpretation are regarded as superstitious, they are said to turn out correctly. Medicinal Uses: The kola nut is high in caffeine as well as a number of other phyto-chemical compounds including betaine (a natural red pigment), kola red, phenolics, tannins, theobromine and theophylline. Its bitter astringent flavor is used as digestive aid prior to meals to stimulate gast |
August 19, 1942 saw the birth of the 42nd President of the US. Who is it? | William J. Clinton | whitehouse.gov Air Force One William J. Clinton Bill Clinton is an American politician from Arkansas who served as the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first baby-boomer generation President. During the administration of William Jefferson Clinton, the U.S. enjoyed more peace and economic well being than at any time in its history. He was the first Democratic president since Franklin D. Roosevelt to win a second term. He could point to the lowest unemployment rate in modern times, the lowest inflation in 30 years, the highest home ownership in the country's history, dropping crime rates in many places, and reduced welfare rolls. He proposed the first balanced budget in decades and achieved a budget surplus. As part of a plan to celebrate the millennium in 2000, Clinton called for a great national initiative to end racial discrimination. After the failure in his second year of a huge program of health care reform, Clinton shifted emphasis, declaring "the era of big government is over." He sought legislation to upgrade education, to protect jobs of parents who must care for sick children, to restrict handgun sales, and to strengthen environmental rules. President Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, three months after his father died in a traffic accident. When he was four years old, his mother wed Roger Clinton, of Hot Springs, Arkansas. In high school, he took the family name. He excelled as a student and as a saxophone player and once considered becoming a professional musician. As a delegate to Boys Nation while in high school, he met President John Kennedy in the White House Rose Garden. The encounter led him to enter a life of public service. Clinton was graduated from Georgetown University and in 1968 won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. He received a law degree from Yale University in 1973, and entered politics in Arkansas. He was defeated in his campaign for Congress in Arkansas's Third District in 1974. The next year he married Hillary Rodham, a graduate of Wellesley College and Yale Law School. In 1980, Chelsea, their only child, was born. Clinton was elected Arkansas Attorney General in 1976, and won the governorship in 1978. After losing a bid for a second term, he regained the office four years later, and served until he defeated incumbent George Bush and third party candidate Ross Perot in the 1992 presidential race. Clinton and his running mate, Tennessee's Senator Albert Gore Jr., then 44, represented a new generation in American political leadership. For the first time in 12 years both the White House and Congress were held by the same party. But that political edge was brief; the Republicans won both houses of Congress in 1994. In 1998, as a result of issues surrounding personal indiscretions with a young woman White House intern, Clinton was the second U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He was tried in the Senate and found not guilty of the charges brought against him. He apologized to the nation for his actions and continued to have unprecedented popular approval ratings for his job as president. In the world, he successfully dispatched peace keeping forces to war-torn Bosnia and bombed Iraq when Saddam Hussein stopped United Nations inspections for evidence of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. He became a global proponent for an expanded NATO, more open international trade, and a worldwide campaign against drug trafficking. He drew huge crowds when he traveled through South America, Europe, Russia, Africa, and China, advocating U.S. style freedom. 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. For more information about President Clinton, please visit |
Who's missing: Dorothy, Tin Woodman, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion? | Cowardly Lion | Oz Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ― The Wizard of Oz (1939) The Cowardly Lion is a fictional animal character created by L. Frank Baum , author and inventor of the Oz legacy. He is introduced in Baum's first Oz book titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , published in 1900. He makes his debut appearance in the sixth chapter of the novel titled The Cowardly Lion. He also is the third and final being to join the story's child protagonist and heroine of the tale named Dorothy Gale . When Cowardly Lion encounters Dorothy for the very first time, she is also accompanied by a brainless Scarecrow , a heartless Tin Woodman and her little pet dog named Toto , all of whom became loyal comrades and good friends forevermore. In the end of the story the Cowardly Lion eventually received what he desired only to realize; he had it all along, thus becoming one of the most respected and bravest beast in all of Oz. "Oh, you oughta be ashamed of yourself, frightening him like that when he came to you for help! " ― Dorothy Gale defending the Cowardly Lion (1939) Contents [ show ] Baums' Description "...suddenly somewhere deep within the forest, a startling roar, was heard. The next moment a great big Lion bounded into the road. With one blow of his paw he sent the Scarecrow spinning over and over to the edge of the road, and then he struck at the Tin Woodman with his sharp claws. But, to the Lion's surprise, he could make no impression on the tin, although the Woodman fell over in the road and lay still. Little Toto, thinking he now had an enemy to face to protect his mistress, ran barking toward the Lion. So the great beast had opened his mouth to bite Toto. Dorothy, fearing her dog would be killed, and heedless of danger, rushed forward and slapped the Lion upon his nose as hard as she could, while she cried out: "Don't you dare bite Toto! You ought to be ashamed of yourself, a big beast like you, to bite a poor little dog! " ― The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) The Cowardly Lion with Dorothy and Toto. By W. W. Denslow 1900. In the Oz books, Baum describes the Cowardly Lion as being grandiose, handsome and nearly as big as a full grown horse in size. He is a rather cuddly animal despite being so large, and also is a gentle giant at heart. He is said to have golden colored eyes that sparkle like fools gold and are full of wit and loyalty. He is warm, plush and soft, having a fluffy, bushy and curly mane that is often adorned with a brightly colored bow of red or green silk. The Cowardly Lion can sing songs, in a "deep bass voice." ( Glinda of Oz ) A Lion Without Courage The Cowardly Lion of Oz by Eric Shanower. "When they came to a good-sized farmhouse, painted a pretty green color, Dorothy walked boldly up to the door and knocked. A woman opened it just far enough to look out, and said, "What do you want, child, and why is that great Lion with you?" "We wish to pass the night with you, if you will allow us," answered Dorothy; "and the Lion is my friend and comrade, and would not hurt you for the world." "Is he tame?" asked the woman, opening the door a little wider. "Oh, yes," said the girl, "and he is a great coward, too. He will be more afraid of you than you are of him." "Well," said the woman, after thinking it over and taking another peep at the Lion, "if that is the case you may come in, and I will give you some supper and a place to sleep. " ― The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) 1939. Because of his gentle nature, the Cowardly Lion is loved by all the Ozians. His best animal friend is another talking beast named The Hungry Tiger . When the two are not in the jungles or forests of Oz, dominating the Animal Kingdom, both the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger spend time in the Emerald City in the Royal Palace of Oz with Princess Ozma and Princess Dorothy. Since all lions in general are stereotypically known to be fierce, ferocious and expected to be "The Kings of all Beasts," by nature, the Cowardly Lion believes that his insecurities make him inadequate to other lions and beasts. He simply does not understand that courage m |
What branch of the US Armed Forces, founded in 1790, trains its officers at its academy in New London, Ct? | USCG: About Us - Overview Overview About Us Overview of the United States Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the United States and the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security. Since 1790 the Coast Guard has safeguarded our Nation's maritime interests and environment around the world. The Coast Guard is an adaptable, responsive military force of maritime professionals whose broad legal authorities, capable assets, geographic diversity and expansive partnerships provide a persistent presence along our rivers, in the ports, littoral regions and on the high seas. Coast Guard presence and impact is local, regional, national and international. These attributes make the Coast Guard a unique instrument of maritime safety, security and environmental stewardship. Publications |
Who is the only American Idol judge that has been with the series since its 2002 inception? | Mariah Carey and other 'American Idol' alumni skipping the show's series finale - AXS Mariah Carey and other 'American Idol' alumni skipping the show's series finale By: Carla Hay AXS Contributor Mar 25, 2016 124 475176 16715476 6 y2016m03d25 79646 Fox Now that "American Idol" has announced the former contestants who will perform on the show's series finale (which Fox will televise in two parts on April 6 and April 7, 2016, at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT), it's time to look at which other famous alumni from the show might or might not be on the show's final send-off that will be televised live in the Eastern Time Zone. There are sure to be plenty of surprises, so just because someone hasn't been announced yet to appear on the show, it does not necessarily mean that they won't be on the finale. "American Idol" is ending after 15 seasons due to a steady decline in ratings. The former contestants who have been announced as performing on the "American Idol" series finale are Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, Ace Young, Allison Iraheta, Amber Holcomb, Blake Lewis, Bo Bice, Brandon Rogers, Bucky Covington, Carly Smithson, Casey James, Chris Daughtry, Clark Beckham, Clay Aiken, Colton Dixon, Constantine Maroulis, Danny Gokey, Diana DeGarmo, Elliott Yamin, George Huff, James Durbin, Jessica Sanchez, Josh Gracin, Joshua Ledet, Justin Guarini, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kimberley Locke, Kree Harrison, LaToya London, Lauren Alaina, Melinda Doolittle, Pia Toscano, Sanjaya, Skylar Laine and Tamyra Gray. It's a given that the last group of "American Idol" judges (Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr.) will be on the series finale, as will host Ryan Seacrest, who has been with the show since its 2002 debut. Seacrest is also the host of a 90-minute, pre-recorded retrospective special called "American Idol: American Dream," which Fox will televise on April 5, 2016. Several former "Idol" contestants and judges did new interviews for the special. But what are the chances that other famous "American Idol" alumni will appear on stage for the finale, as in not "phoning it in" by sending a pre-recorded video? Here are our predictions: NO CHANCE Mariah Carey , who was judge on "American Idol" during its tumultuous 12th season in 2013, will definitely not be appearing on the show's series finale. She is on tour and will be performing in Europe on the nights of the "American Idol" finale. Even if Carey were available, it's doubtful that she would want to be on the show again (even for a pre-recorded video), since her reputation was damaged by all the feuding between her and fellow "Idol" judge Nicki Minaj , who also quit "American Idol" after its 12th season. Minaj has been very vocal about how much she hated her experiences as a judge on "American Idol," so don't expect her to be part of an "American Idol" reunion anytime soon. Besides, she performing Las Vegas on the April 7, 2016, so she's not available for the show's finale anyway. VERY POSSIBLE Simon Cowell has a complicated history with "American Idol," which will affect whether or not he shows up for an on-stage reunion in the finale. Although ""American Idol" made him a worldwide star, he's been feuding with "American Idol" creator/executive producer Simon Fuller for years. Cowell created "Idol" rival "The X Factor," and Fuller has filed multiple lawsuits over it. (The lawsuits were settled out of court.) "The X Factor" began in the U.K. in 2004, and expanded to several other countries around the world, to varying degrees of success. The U.S. version of "The X Factor" (which was on the air from 2011 to 2013) was an expensive failure, and Fox cancelled the show after ratings continued to sharply drop every year. Cowell still might be bitter over the cancellation, which would make it very surprising if he agreed to appear on any show run by Fuller, considering Cowell wrongly predicted that "The X Factor" in the U.S. would surpass "A |
What singer was found unresponsive on his bathroom floor on August 16, 1977, before being declared dead at 3:30 that afternoon? | 25 Celebrities Lost to Addiction - Solutions Recovery 25 Celebrities Lost to Addiction April 4, 2012 After the recent death of famed singer Whitney Houston, many conversations about the long and quickly growing list of famous actors, singers and artists that came to a premature death during their struggles with addiction. Inspired by a recent photo essay from USA Today, we have complied a list of our own in hopes of remembering those who lost their battle early, and to inspire help for those who are still with us. Whitney Houston On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, submerged in the bathtub. The cause of death was not immediately known. It was later ruled by the coroner to have been “accidental drowning”. Beverly Hills paramedics arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. and found the singer unresponsive and performed CPR. On March 22, 2012, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office reported the cause of Houston’s death was drowning and the “effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use”. The office stated the amount of cocaine found in Houston’s body indicates she used the substance shortly before her death. Toxicology results revealed additional drugs in her system: Benadryl, Xanax, marijuana and Flexiril.The manner of death was listed as an “accident”. Jean-Michel Basquiat On February 10, 1986, Basquiat appeared on the cover of The New York Times Magazine in a feature entitled “New Art, New Money: The Marketing of an American Artist”. He was a successful artist in this period, but his growing heroin addiction began to interfere with his personal relationships. When Andy Warhol died on February 22, 1987, Basquiat became increasingly isolated, and his heroin addiction and depression grew more severe. Despite an attempt at sobriety during a trip to Maui, Hawaii, Basquiat died on August 12, 1988, of a heroin overdose at his art studio in Great Jones Street in New York City’s NoHo neighborhood. He was 27. John Belushi n March 5, 1982, Bill Wallace found Belushi dead in his room, Bungalow #3 at the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. The cause of death was a speed-ball; the combined injection of cocaine and heroin. On the night of his death, he was visited separately by friends Robin Williams and Robert De Niro, each of whom left the premises, leaving Belushi in the company of assorted others, including Catherine Evelyn Smith. His death was investigated by forensic pathologist Dr. Ryan Norris among others, and while the findings were disputed, it was officially ruled a drug-related accident.. Lenny Bruce On August 3, 1966, Bruce was found dead in the bathroom of his Hollywood Hills home at 8825 W. Hollywood Blvd. The official photo, taken at the scene, showed Bruce lying naked on the floor, a syringe and burned bottle cap nearby, along with various other narcotics paraphernalia. According to legend a policeman at the scene said, “There is nothing sadder than an aging hipster” which itself possibly was one of Lenny Bruce’s lines. Record producer Phil Spector, a friend of Bruce’s, bought the negatives of the photographs to keep them from the press. The official cause of death was “acute morphine poisoning caused by an accidental overdose.” Truman Capote In the late 1970s, Capote was in and out of rehab clinics, and news of his various breakdowns frequently reached the public. In 1978, talk show host Stanley Siegal did a live on-air interview with Capote, who, in an extraordinarily intoxicated state, confessed that he might kill himself. Capote died in Los Angeles on August 25, 1984, aged 59 from liver cancer. According to the coroner’s report the cause of death was “liver disease complicated by phlebitis and multiple drug intoxication”. He died at the home of his old friend Joanne Carson, ex-wife of late-night TV host Johnny Carson, on whose program Capote had been a frequent guest. John Cassavetes John Nicholas Cassavetes was an American actor, screenwriter and filmmaker. He acted in many Hollywood films, notably Rosemary’s Baby (1968) and The Dirty Doze |
What was the last name of “movie star” Ginger on TV’s Gilligan’s Island? | Tina Louise - IMDb IMDb Actress Tina Louise was born Tina Blacker in New York City, the daughter of Sylvia (Horn) and Joseph Blacker, who owned a candy store. Tina was still in her teens when she burst upon the national scene by starring on Broadway in the critically acclaimed box-office success "Li'l Abner", based on the famous comic strip character created by Al Capp . Stellar ... See full bio » Born: a list of 35 people created 20 May 2014 a list of 30 people created 29 Jun 2014 a list of 36 people created 28 Mar 2015 a list of 35 images created 23 Sep 2015 a list of 22 people created 11 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Tina Louise's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards » Known For Gilligan's Island Ginger Grant / Ginger / Eva Grubb (1964-1967) 1999 L.A. Heat (TV Series) Patricia Ludwigson 1994 All My Children (TV Series) Tish Pridmore 1990 Married with Children (TV Series) Miss Beck 1979-1987 The Love Boat (TV Series) Tina Louise / Betty Bricker 1986 Santa Barbara (TV Series) Cassandra Dunn 1986 Simon & Simon (TV Series) Robin Price 1986 Blacke's Magic (TV Series) Lainie Warde 1983 Knight Rider (TV Series) Anne Tyler 1982 Matt Houston (TV Series) Jessica Collier 1980 Fantasy Island (TV Series) Lisa Corday 1976 Don't Call Us (TV Movie) Tolanda Gelman 1976 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV Series) Susan Dager - All Passions Spent (1976) ... Susan Dager 1975 Cannon (TV Series) 1975 Death Scream (TV Movie) Hilda Murray 1974 Movin' On (TV Series) Helen Trueblood 1973-1974 Police Story (TV Series) April / Anita 1974 Kung Fu (TV Series) Carol Mercer 1969-1973 Love, American Style (TV Series) Mrs. Rossi (segment "Love and the See-Through Mind") / Wilma (segment "Love and the Lady Athlete") / Lola (segment "Love and the Duel") / ... 1973 Call to Danger (TV Movie) April Tierney - Totally by Design (1968) ... Anna Martine 1967 Bonanza (TV Series) 1964 Mr. Broadway (TV Series) The Girl 1964 Route 66 (TV Series) Robin 1964 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV Series) Angie Powell 1963 Burke's Law (TV Series) Bonnie Belle Tate 1962 The Real McCoys (TV Series) Tilda Hicks - Grandpa Pygmalion (1962) ... Tilda Hicks 1962 Checkmate (TV Series) 1961 The New Breed (TV Series) Stella Knowland 1956 Producers' Showcase (TV Series) Maude 1955 Jan Murray Time (TV Series) Singer 2008 Fashion News Live (TV Series) Herself 2005 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Herself 2003 CBS at 75 (TV Special documentary) Herself 2003 ET in TV Land (TV Series documentary) Herself 1999 E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) Herself 1998 Howard Stern (TV Series) Herself 1988 The Late Show (TV Series) Herself 1985 Our Time (TV Series) Herself 1966 Hollywood Talent Scouts (TV Series) Himself 1965 Salute to Stan Laurel (TV Special documentary) Herself 1964 The Celebrity Game (TV Series) Herself 1963 Stump the Stars (TV Series) Herself - Guest Panelist 1961 Here's Hollywood (TV Series) Herself 1960 Reflets de Cannes (TV Series documentary) Herself 2015 No Sleep TV3 (TV Series) Charmaine Wimpiris Diana / Artemide / Lucrezia (as T. Louise) Related Videos Stage: Appeared in "Cactus Flower" on Broadway. See more » Publicity Listings: 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 1 Article | 8 Pictorials | 15 Magazine Cover Photos | See more » Alternate Names: Did You Know? Personal Quote: [on her Gilligan's Island (1964) co-star Dawn Wells ] Dawn and I have never been close, we just never clicked. She was very much about pleasing everyone and I have never been that way. See more » Trivia: Her parents, Sylvia (Horn) and Joseph Blacker, were both from Jewish families from Eastern Europe. See more » Trademark: Sparkling green eyes See more » Star Sign: |
Based in Huntington, WV, what university, which lost a large portion of its football team in a 1970 airplane crash, calls its sports team the "Thundering Herd"? | West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame 10 to be Inducted into W. Va. Broadcasting Hall of Fame (2015) The Associated Press HUNTINGTON – Ten people have been named to the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The 2015 class of inductees includes MetroNews broadcaster Hoppy Kercheval, retired West Virginia Public Broadcasting executive director Dennis Atkins and ESPN regional sportscaster Frank Giardina. Other inductees are Mike Kirtner, Sandra Cole, Mike Buxser, Gary McNair, Gary "Music" Miller, Don Staats and Beth Vorhees. The hall of fame announced the inductees on Monday. An induction ceremony will be held Oct. 31 at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. 2014 Inductees Dick Callaway, Jack Canfield, Jack Deakin, Michael Kidd, Paul Krakowski, Lloyd Garten, Fritz Leichner, Lacy Neff, Dan Shoemaker, Randy Kerbawy. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 11, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: TOM RESLER, WEST VIRGINIA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME CHAIRMAN PHONE: (304) 389-5585 EMAIL: [email protected] NINE PEOPLE TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE WEST VIRGINIA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME FOR 2013 Huntington, WV — Nine people associated with broadcasting throughout the state will be inducted into the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Oct. 12, 2013. The invitation-only ceremony will be conducted at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. The first group was inducted in 2006. Following are this year's nine inductees: Ralph Allen (Allenbaugh) — Allen began his career in radio at WWNR in Beckley while still in high school. During college, he worked at radio stations in Charleston, earning a degree from the University of Charleston. He has been program director, operations manager and general manager of several group operators of radio stations. In 1973, while working at WKYG Radio in Parkersburg, he was inducted into the Mister Deejay USA Hall of Fame in Nashville. He later went back to graduate school to become a psychologist. Today, he is president of Ralph Allen Media, providing a variety of media production services from Parkersburg. Charles Bailey, EdD — Dr. Bailey has been at the helm of WMUL-FM as faculty manager since 1985. During the past 27 years, WMUL's student broadcasters have more than 1,000 awards. Dr. Bailey has received the Lifetime Achievement Award (2007) from the West Virginia AP Broadcasters Association and The John Marshall Award for Extraordinary Service to West Virginia Higher Education (2000). He is a Radio-TV production and management professor at Marshall University's W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Shirley "Kitty" Bocock —Bocock has worked in radio sales and management for 54 years. She started as an account executive at WNXT Radio in Portsmouth, OH, and was the only woman in radio sales in the region in 1956. She has worked as sales manager and general manager at radio stations in Huntington, Binghamton, NY, Buffalo, NY, and Hilton Head, SC. She retired but moved back into sales and promotions at the six Kindred Communications stations in Huntington. Tom Hicks — Hicks began his career in radio while still in high school at WBRW in Welch. For nearly five decades, he worked at radio stations in Welch, Narrows, VA, Princeton, Beckley and Mount Hope. His duties ranged from disc jockey to sports play-by-play announcer, sales, and general manager. Hicks died in 1991. Jack Kane — Currently Jack Kane is co-anchor of the morning and noon newscasts at WOWK-TV, Charleston. He has been with WOWK since 1999, after spending 19 years as a reporter and anchor at WCHS-TV. He has covered four presidential visits, six gubernatorial inaugurations and has interviewed many notables from the entertainment world. He also has worked at stations in Ohio, including Cleveland, and spent two years in production at NBC Radio in New York. Kay Murray — Host of WAJR's Morgantown-AM program, heard each day from 9-10 a.m. for over 34 years, Murray first began as a receptionist at West Virginia Radio Corporation. She also has served as Hoppy Kercheval's producer |
Also known as the Genius Award, what is the name of the fellowship awarded annually to 20 to 40 US citizens, of any age and working in any field, who "show exceptional merit and promise for continued and enhanced creative work"? | 23 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Wire' http://mentalfloss.com/article/61919/23-things-you-might-not-know-about-wire <div class="field-group-format group_meta field-group-div group-meta speed-fast effect-none"><div class="field field-name-field-enhanced-authors field-type-computed field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/authors/adam-d’arpino">Adam D’Arpino</a></div></div></div><div class="field-group-format group_categories field-group-div group-categories categories speed-none effect-none"><div class="field field-name-field-category-url field-type-computed field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">filed under: <a href="/section/tv" class="author-writes-about-link">tv</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="primary-image"> <img src="http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_640x430/public/6874.png" width="640" height="430" alt="" /> </div><div class="field-group-format group_image_credit field-group-div group-image-credit speed-fast effect-none"><div class="field field-name-field-image-credit field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Image credit: </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">HBO</div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>It has taken a slow-but-steady climb for <em>The Wire</em> to emerge as a cultural phenomenon, but the show that challenged every cops-and-robbers television trope has permeated just about every corner of our culture. In celebration, here are 23 facts that might have eluded even the most dedicated <em>Wire</em> diehards. (Warning: spoilers abound.) </p> <h4>1. THE PRESIDENT LOVES IT, AND EVEN HAS A FAVORITE CHARACTER.<span><br /></span></h4> <p><span><span>Barack Obama has cited </span><span><em>The Wire</em></span><span> as one of his favorite TV shows several times. </span><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96536432" target="_blank"><span>Interestingly</span></a><span>, during the 2008 presidential election, the show's greatness was one of the few things that both John McCain and Obama could agree on, with McCain mentioning it alongside </span><em>Seinfeld</em><span> as a personal favorite. And Obama’s favorite character? It’s pretty much everyone’s favorite character: the gay, drug dealer-robbing, criminal code-having, Robin Hooding stick-up boy Omar. “That’s not an endorsement. He’s not my favorite person, but he’s a fascinating character,” </span><a href="http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/jan/14/obama-gloves-off/" target="_blank"><span>Obama told the <em>Las Vegas Sun</em></span></a><span>, adding that he’s “the toughest, baddest guy on the show.” </span></span></p> <h4>2. CREATOR DAVID SIMON RECEIVED A MACARTHUR GENIUS GRANT FOR HIS WORK.</h4> <p dir="ltr"><span>The prestigious </span><a href="http://www.macfound.org/fellows-faq/" target="_blank"><span>MacArthur Fellowship</span></a><span> is awarded annually to between 20 and 40 United States residents who "show exceptional merit and promise for continued and enhanced creative work." Over the years, the MacArthur Foundation has cast a wide net with its $500,000 prize, awarding it to the likes of linguists, historians, scientists, poets, mathematicians, journalists, and countless other skilled specialists. However, Simon is one of only two screenwriters to have been awarded the prize (two-time Oscar winner Ruth Prawer Jhabvala received one in 1984) and is </span><span>the only</span><span> person to have won the award primarily for work on a scripted television series.</span></p> <h4>3. THE WRITERS ROOM HAD SOME MAJOR TALENT.</h4> <p><span><em>The Wire</em><span> had several writers whose work extended well beyond the television world. George Pelecanos, one of America’s most successful and well-respected crime fiction writers, </span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0670782/?ref_=nv_sr_1" target="_blank"><span>wrote eight</s |
What type of fence, often painted white, is characterized as short with a tapered or pointed top on evenly spaced vertical boards? | Neal Auction Louisiana Purchase Auction Nov 20 & 21 by Neal Auction - issuu issuu Louisiana Purchase Auction™ November 20 & 21, 2010 W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com 1 Above: James Augustus McLean (American, 1904-1989) ”Wash Day,” oil on canvas, signed, 40 1/2 in. x 50 1/2 in. Front Cover (detail): Marie Adrien Persac (French/New Orleans, 1823-1873), “Palo Alto Plantation, Ascension Parish,” gouache and collage on paper, 17 in. x 23 in. Back Cover (detail): An Important American Gothic Carved Rosewood Center Table, c. 1845, after a design by Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892), NY. 2 LOUISIANA LOUISIANAPURCHASE PURCHASEAUCTION AUCTION™ October November 6 20&& 7, 21,2007 2010 On Our Premises 4038 Magazine Street & 3923 Carondelet Street • FEATURING: 18th and 19th c. American, French and English antiques, Southern paintings, historical material and decorative arts especially consigned by discerning collectors, estates and institutions, including: • Property Descended in the Family of Admiral Raphael Semmes, C.S.N. • Property from Ardoyne Plantation, Terrebonne Parish, LA • Property Descended in the Family of Emeranthe Marie Magdeleine Becnel Brou Hermann (1776-1851) • Property from a Collection of African-American Decorative Arts with an Extensive Exhibition History • Property Sold for the Benefit of The Louisiana Landmarks Society • Property from the Estate of Dr. William Locke, New Orleans • Property Sold for the Benefit of The Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA • And Property of Others EXHIBITION both galleries beginning Monday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Saturday Preview, November 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening Preview Reception, Thursday, November 18, 5 to 8 p.m. AUCTION SCHEDULE Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m., 4038 Magazine Street Sunday, November 21, 11 a.m., 3923 Carondelet Street Neal Auction Company Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art 4038 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 • 504-899-5329 1-800-467-5329 • Fax: 504-897-3808 • www.nealauction.com La. Auc. Lic. , Neal Auction Co. #AB-107, Alford #797, LeBlanc # 1514 Admiral Raphael Semmes House 804 Government Street Mobile, Alabama This handsome side hall townhouse, built in 1858, was purchased in 1871 by the citizens of Mobile and presented to Admiral Raphael Semmes, C.S.N., in recognition of his services in the War Between the States. Semmes enjoyed legendary success as a blockade runner and privateer, notably as captain of CSS Alabama. The Admiral Semmes House is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 2 Ardoyne Plantation Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana Built in 1897 by John Dalton Shaffer (1858-1927), Ardoyne remains in the family today. The Shaffer family has lived on Little Bayou Black for seven generations. Ardoyne is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com 3 We Invite You to Visit Us Online at www.nealauction.com Neal Auction Company About Us Archived Auctions Artist Index Auction Auction Calendar Buy Catalogues Carondelet Gallery Condition Reports Conditions of Sale Consignment Contact Hammer Hits News Online Bidding Payments Press Releases Real Estate Record Sales Sales Results Shipping Info Submit Bids Visitors Info Please review our Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2001, 2002 Neal Auction Company, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. View Large Full Color Images Full Lot Descriptions by Category and Lot Number Order Request and View Condition Reports Submit Absentee and Telephone Bids W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com 4 Saturday, November 20, 11 am 4038 Magazine Street W denotes the lot is illustrated at www.nealauction.com 5 4. An American Late Federal Carved Rosewood Canterbury, c. 1815-1820, probably Philadelphia, with turned finialed supports, four shaped divided sections; the base with long drawer, turned legs, brass cup casters, height 20 1/2 in., width 17 3/4 in., depth 14 in. 1 4 $800/1200 5. A Pair of Edwardian Rosewood and Marquetry Hanging Shelves, late 19th c., each shaped crest with |
August 21, 1959 saw which state join the Union as the 50th? | Hawaii becomes 50th state - Aug 21, 1959 - HISTORY.com Hawaii becomes 50th state Publisher A+E Networks The modern United States receives its crowning star when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state. The president also issued an order for an American flag featuring 50 stars arranged in staggered rows: five six-star rows and four five-star rows. The new flag became official July 4, 1960. The first known settlers of the Hawaiian Islands were Polynesian voyagers who arrived sometime in the eighth century. In the early 18th century, American traders came to Hawaii to exploit the islands’ sandalwood, which was much valued in China at the time. In the 1830s, the sugar industry was introduced to Hawaii and by the mid 19th century had become well established. American missionaries and planters brought about great changes in Hawaiian political, cultural, economic, and religious life. In 1840, a constitutional monarchy was established, stripping the Hawaiian monarch of much of his authority. In 1893, a group of American expatriates and sugar planters supported by a division of U.S. Marines deposed Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. One year later, the Republic of Hawaii was established as a U.S. protectorate with Hawaiian-born Sanford B. Dole as president. Many in Congress opposed the formal annexation of Hawaii, and it was not until 1898, following the use of the naval base at Pearl Harbor during the Spanish-American War, that Hawaii’s strategic importance became evident and formal annexation was approved. Two years later, Hawaii was organized into a formal U.S. territory. During World War II, Hawaii became firmly ensconced in the American national identity following the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. In March 1959, the U.S. government approved statehood for Hawaii, and in June the Hawaiian people voted by a wide majority to accept admittance into the United States. Two months later, Hawaii officially became the 50th state. Related Videos |
Held at Max Yasgur’s 600 acre diary farm, what event, which opened on Aug 15, 1969, was billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music”? | 1000+ images about Yasgur's Farm (Woodstock) on Pinterest | Taking woodstock, 60s hippies and The lovin' spoonful Forward Dairy farmer Max Yasgur, 49, leased his land to Woodstock organizers for the festival, thus ensuring that the event took place, and earning himself a spot in pop culture history. “You’ve proven to the world that a half-million kids — and I call you kids because I have children that are older than you are,” Yasgur told the throng from the stage, “a half million young people can get together and have three days of fun and music and have nothing but fun and music. And God bless you for it!” See More |
According to the nursery rhyme, who “agreed to have a battle” because someone “spoiled his nice new rattle”? | Tweedledee and Tweedledum | Alice in Wonderland Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Agreed to have a battle; For Tweedledum said Tweedledee Had spoiled his nice new rattle. Just then flew down a monstrous crow , As black as a tar-barrel; Which frightened both the heroes so, They quite forgot their quarrel. Origin of the Phrase According to Brewer's Dictionary of Pharse and Fable, the names Tweedledum and Tweedledee can be traced back to an 18th century epigram satirizing a feud between the composers, Handel and Bonocini. “Some say compared to Bononcini That mynheer Handel’s but a ninny; Others aver that he to Handel Is scarcely fit to hold a candle. Strange all this difference should be ’Twixt Tweedledum and Tweedledee.” Illustration by Sir John Tenniel . Upon meeting the two little fat men, Alice quotes the nursery rhyme, which the two brothers then go on to enact. They agree to have a battle, but never have one. When they see the Crow they take to their heels. The Tweedle brothers never contradict each other, even when one of them, according to the rhyme, "agrees to have a battle". Rather, they complement each other's words. This may have led to Tenniel's depiction of them as though they are twins and identical in physical appearance. According to the dramatis personae for Through the Looking-Glass, Tweedledee is the White Queen's rook and Tweedledum is the White King 's rook. [2] Other Appearances Pat O'Malley voices the Tweedles in the 1951 animated film . In the 1999 movie , their full names are Ned Tweedledum and Fred Tweedledee. Tweedledee and Tweedledum appear in the 2010 Alice in Wonderland movie. They're portrayed by Matt Lucas . In it they're rotund and argue. According to the White Rabbit, it's their "family trait". During the Frabjous Day battle, they fight together, defeating Red Knights easily. In the video game adaptation of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Tweedledee and Tweedledum appear as supporting characters. They give quests to the player, which must be completed because they block the path. After the player succeeds, they will leave and give a nice reward. In the novel series " The Looking Glass Wars ", they are re-imagined as General Doppelganger , the commander of the Royal army, made up of equal parts General Doppel and General Ganger. In the video game " American McGee's Alice ", they work for the mad hatter . Tweedledee is larger than Tweedledum. They represented a pair of orderlies that worked in Rutledge Asylum when Alice was comitted. They were very cruel to Alice. They return in the sequel in one of Alice's flashbacks. In the TV miniseries " Alice ", They appear as Doctors Dee and Dum. In the 1951 version, their oufits resembled pinocchio's. In the otome game " Heart no Kuni no Alice , they appear as twin guards for the hatter mansion owned by Blood Dupre and one of the many characters who fall in love with Alice. The blue one who wields his ax left-handed is Tweedledee while the red one who wields his ax right-handed is Tweedledum. |
August 21, 1911, saw the theft of the painting known as La Gioconda from the Louvre. By what name is the painting more commonly known? | Who stole the Mona Lisa? Add to myFT Who stole the Mona Lisa? The theft of the world’s most famous portrait from the Louvre 100 years ago was not only the art heist of the century. It confirmed that this picture of a smiling woman was far more than a painting Read next August 5, 2011 by: Simon Kuper On Monday morning, August 21 1911, inside the Louvre museum in Paris, a plumber named Sauvet came upon an unidentified man stuck in front of a locked door. The man – wearing a white smock, like all the Louvre’s maintenance staff – pointed out to Sauvet that the doorknob was missing. The helpful Sauvet opened the door with his key and some pliers. The man walked out of the museum and into the Parisian heatwave. Hidden under his smock was Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”. The art theft of the century helped make the Mona Lisa what she is today. The world’s popular newspapers – a new phenomenon in 1911 – and the French police searched everywhere for the culprit. At one point they even suspected Pablo Picasso. Only one person was ever arrested for the crime in France: the poet Guillaume Apollinaire. But the police found the thief only when he finally outed himself. Stealing “La Joconde” – the woman in the portrait is probably the Florentine silk merchant’s wife Lisa del Giocondo – was not particularly difficult. The main thing it took was nerve. Like the Louvre’s other paintings, she was barely guarded. She wasn’t fixed to the wall. The Louvre was closed on Mondays. August is Paris’s quietest month. On that particular Monday morning, the few caretakers were mostly busy cleaning. At 7.20am the thief was probably hiding in the storage closet where he may have spent the night. All he had to do was wait until the elderly ex-soldier who was guarding several rooms had wandered off, then lift the frame off its hooks, remove the frame from the painting, and shove the wooden panel on which Da Vinci had painted under his smock. The thief had chosen the Mona Lisa partly because she was so small: just 53cm x 77cm. His one stumble was finding the door to his escape locked. He had already removed the doorknob with a screwdriver before the plumber arrived to save him. By 8.30am, Mona Lisa was gone. Twelve hours later, writes the French author Jérôme Coignard in Une femme disparaît , one of several books on the crime, the caretaker in charge reported that everything was normal. Even the next morning, Tuesday, nobody had yet noticed Mona Lisa’s absence. Paintings in the Louvre often disappeared briefly. The museum’s photographers were free to take works to their studio at will, without signing them out. The gap in the Louvre’s display left by the Mona Lisa When the painter Louis Béroud arrived in the Louvre’s Salon Carré on Tuesday morning to sketch the Mona Lisa, and found only four iron hooks in the wall, he presumed the photographers had her. Béroud joked with the guard: “Of course Paupardin, when women are not with their lovers, they are apt to be with their photographers.” But when Mona Lisa was still absent at 11am, Béroud sent Paupardin to ask the photographers when she would be back, recounts the American author R.A. Scotti in her excellent recent account, Vanished Smile . The photographers said they hadn’t taken her and the alarm was raised. In the corner of a service stairway, police found the glass box that had contained the painting, and the frame donated two years earlier by the Comtesse de Béarn. The newspapers put the theft on their front pages. “We still have the frame,” added the Petit Parisien daily in a sarcastic strapline. The far-right Action Française newspaper blamed the Jews. Critics had pointed out the lack of security, but the museum had taken only a few eccentric corrective measures: teaching the elderly guards judo, for instance. Jean Théophile Homolle, director of all France’s national museums, had assured the press before leaving on his summer holidays that the Louvre was secure. “You might as well pretend that one could steal the towers of the cathedral of Notre-Dame,” he said. After the theft, the French journalist |
Demographics is the study of what? | What is demography ? | International Union for the Scientific Study of Population International Union for the Scientific Study of Population Demography: the scientific study of population In its simplest definition, demography is the scientific study of human populations. According to Landry (1945), the term, demography, was first used by the Belgian statistician, Achille Guillard, in his 1855 publication: Elements de statistique humaine, ou demographie comparee. However, John Graunt’s Natural and Political Observations Mentioned in a Following Index, and Made Upon the Bills of Mortality, published in 1662 in London, is generally acknowledged to be the first published study in the field of demography. Language |
The Mothers of Invention backed up eccentric singer? | The Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa - Burnt Weeny Sandwich - Amazon.com Music on February 13, 2006 Format: Audio CD Verified Purchase In some ways, the Mothers of Invention's BURNT WEENY SANDWICH picks up where HOT RATS, the fusion masterpiece their leader and guitarist Frank Zappa had released under his own name a few weeks earlier, left off. Both albums feature lengthy, largely improvised instrumental tracks, and both cross musical boundaries freely. But where HOT RATS was very much an exercise in jazz/rock, WEENY tends to showcase Zappa's modern classical influences a bit more, whether overtly (as in self-explanatory titles like "Igor's Boogie" and "Overture to a Holiday in Berlin") or more subtly (as in Ian Underwood's entrancing piano solo on "Aybe Sea"). Nevertheless, there's plenty for everyone in both of these albums, and while HOT RATS is ultimately the stronger of the two WEENY is likewise a top-of-the-line offering which never disappoints. Although the original Mothers had already disbanded by the time Zappa compiled and released WEENY in late 1969, the band's spirit is still evident in the sometimes jarring juxtaposition of styles, the insertion of brief "interlude" pieces between longer compositions and, inevitably, the humorous touches which adorn the album. Two doo-wop covers (a real rarity in Zappa's usually entirely self-composed musical universe), "WPLJ" and "Valarie," bookend WEENY beautifully, with Zappa proving as effective a pop vocalist as former Mother Ray Collins and bassist Roy Estrada providing a stunning falsetto on the latter tune. Read more › |
In physics, what unit of force is defined as the amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second per second? | What is a kilogram?| Explore | physics.org About us What is a kilogram? The International Prototype Kilogram (IPK) is kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Paris, and the metallic cylinder has been used to define the kilogram since 1889. Previously the unit had been defined as the mass of a litre of water. Forty replicas of the IPK were made and distributed throughout the world, and now each varies in mass by a few micrograms. The increase is thought to be due to having accumulated impurities on the surface, and may be reversible by “washing” the block with ozone and UV light. Since the kilogram is defined as being the mass of the IPK, then if that block gets heavier the kilogram simply becomes a larger mass unit than it previously was. But the problem with this is that the kilogram is one of the seven “base units” of the SI system, from which other units are derived. For example the unit of force, the Newton, is defined as that required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one metre per second squared. In turn the unit of work or energy, the Joule, is a force of one Newton exerted over a distance of one metre. The kilogram getting heavier therefore creates a domino effect in which many other units of measurement also change – and the instruments used to measure them have to be recalibrated. The kilogram is unique in that it’s the only one of the base units currently defined via a physical thing rather than from a natural phenomenon – it’s the joker in the deck used to build this particular house of cards. For example the metre, once defined as a proportion of the distance from the north pole to the equator, is now the distance travelled by light in one 299,792,458th of a second. And the second, once considered to a division of a 24-hour day, is “the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium 133 atom”. It’s a goal of the science of metrology to similarly define the kilogram in terms of natural physical constants. One proposal is to define it by fixing the value of Planck’s constant , which can be expressed in units that include the kilogram. Others include defining it as a certain number of atoms of Carbon-12, or to employ a Watt balance – a type of scale that uses electrical current and voltage to measure the weight of a test mass very precisely. Share: |
During what war did Francis Scott Key write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the national anthem? | Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812 Home › Encyclopedia Smithsonian › History and Culture Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812 The original Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the song that would become our national anthem, is among the most treasured artifacts in the collections of the Smithsonians National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Quick Facts about the Star-Spangled Banner Flag Made in Baltimore, Maryland, in July-August 1813 by flagmaker Mary Pickersgill Commissioned by Major George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry Original size: 30 feet by 42 feet Current size: 30 feet by 34 feet Fifteen stars and fifteen stripes (one star has been cut out) Raised over Fort McHenry on the morning of September 14, 1814, to signal American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore; the sight inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner Preserved by the Armistead family as a memento of the battle First loaned to the Smithsonian Institution in 1907; converted to permanent gift in 1912 On exhibit at the National Museum of American History since 1964 Major, multi-year conservation effort launched in 1998 Plans for new permanent exhibition gallery now underway Making the Star-Spangled Banner In June 1813, Major George Armistead arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, to take command of Fort McHenry, built to guard the water entrance to the city. Armistead commissioned Mary Pickersgill, a Baltimore flag maker, to sew two flags for the fort: a smaller storm flag (17 by 25 ft) and a larger garrison flag (30 by 42 ft). She was hired under a government contract and was assisted by her daughter, two nieces, and an indentured African-American girl. The larger of these two flags would become known as the Star-Spangled Banner. Pickersgill stitched it from a combination of dyed English wool bunting (red and white stripes and blue union) and white cotton (stars). Each star is about two feet in diameter, each stripe about 24 inches wide. The Star-Spangled Banners impressive scale (about one-fourth the size of a modern basketball court) reflects its purpose as a garrison flag. It was intended to fly from a flagpole about ninety feet high and be visible from great distances. At its original dimensions of 30 by 42 feet, it was larger than the modern garrison flags used today by the United States Army, which have a standard size of 20 by 38 feet. The first Flag Act, adopted on June 14, 1777, created the original United States flag of thirteen stars and thirteen stripes. The Star-Spangled Banner has fifteen stars and fifteen stripes as provided for in the second Flag Act approved by Congress on January 13, 1794. The additional stars and stripes represent Vermont (1791) and Kentucky (1792) joining the Union. (The third Flag Act, passed on April 4, 1818, reduced the number of stripes back to thirteen to honor the original thirteen colonies and provided for one star for each state a new star to be added to the flag on the Fourth of July following the admission of each new state.) Pickersgill spent between six and eight weeks making the flags, and they were delivered to Fort McHenry on August 19, 1813. The government paid $405.90 for the garrison flag and $168.54 for the storm flag. The garrison flag would soon after be raised at Fort McHenry and ultimately find a permanent home at the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of American History. The whereabouts of the storm flag are not known. The War of 1812 and the Burning of Washington Although its events inspired one of |
NASA launched the Viking 1 probe on August 20, 1975. To what planet was the spacecraft headed? | Viking 1 & 2 Viking 1 & 2 Launch: August 20, 1975 (Viking 1); September 9, 1975 (Viking 2) Arrival: June 19, 1976 (Viking 1); August 7, 1976 (Viking 2) Landers Landing: July 20, 1976 (Viking 1); September 3, 1976 (Viking 2) Mass: 576 kilograms (1,270 pounds) Science instruments: Biology instrument, gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, seismometer, meteorology instrument, stereo color cameras, physical and magnetic properties of soil, aerodynamic properties and composition of Martian atmosphere with changes in altitude. Overview NASA's Viking Project found a place in history when it became the first U.S. mission to land a spacecraft safely on the surface of Mars and return images of the surface. Two identical spacecraft, each consisting of a lander and an orbiter, were built. Each orbiter-lander pair flew together and entered Mars orbit; the landers then separated and descended to the planet's surface. The Viking 1 lander touched down on the western slope of Chryse Planitia (the Plains of Gold), while the Viking 2 lander settled down at Utopia Planitia. Besides taking photographs and collecting other science data on the Martian surface, the two landers conducted three biology experiments designed to look for possible signs of life. These experiments discovered unexpected and enigmatic chemical activity in the Martian soil, but provided no clear evidence for the presence of living microorganisms in soil near the landing sites. According to scientists, Mars is self-sterilizing. They believe the combination of solar ultraviolet radiation that saturates the surface, the extreme dryness of the soil and the oxidizing nature of the soil chemistry prevent the formation of living organisms in the Martian soil. The Viking mission was planned to continue for 90 days after landing. Each orbiter and lander operated far beyond its design lifetime. Viking Orbiter 1 continued for four years and 1,489 orbits of Mars, concluding its mission August 7, 1980, while Viking Orbiter 2 functioned until July 25, 1978. Because of the variations in available sunlight, both landers were powered by radioisotope thermoelectric generators -- devices that create electricity from heat given off by the natural decay of plutonium. That power source allowed long-term science investigations that otherwise would not have been possible. Viking Lander 1 made its final transmission to Earth November 11, 1982. The last data from Viking Lander 2 arrived at Earth on April 11, 1980. |
August 17 saw the opening of what Seattle institution, and major tourist attraction, in continuous operation since 1903? | Pike Place Market in Seattle - Tourist attractions @ Travel Advisor! Main article: History of the Pike Place Market Before the Market in 1906-1907. This is taken from somewhere near Railroad Avenue, the present-day Alaskan Way.]] map, dating from just before the founding of the Market (and before Pike Place was built), shows the heart of today's Market. The intersection near the center of the map is the corner of First and Pike.]] Before the creation of the Pike Place Market in 1907, local Seattle area farmers sold their goods to the public in a three-square block area area called The Lots, located at Sixth Avenue and King Street. Most produce sold at The Lots would then be brought to commercial wholesale houses on Western Avenue, which became known as Produce Row. Most farmers, due to the amount of time required to work their farms, were forced to sell their produce on consignment through the wholesalers on Western Avenue. The farmers typically received a percentage of the final sale price for their goods. They would sell to the middleman on commission, as most farmers would often have no time to sell direct to the public, and their earnings would be on marked up prices and expected sales. In some cases, the farmers made a profit, but just as often found themselves breaking even, or getting no money at all due to the business practices of the wholesalers. During the existence of the wholesale houses, which far predated the Market, there were regular rumors as well as instances of corruption in denying payment to farmers. [9] Founding As consumers and farmers grew increasingly vocal in their unhappiness over the situation, Thomas P. Revelle, a Seattle city councilman, lawyer, and newspaper editor, took advantage of an 1896 Seattle city ordinance that allowed the city to designate tracts of land as public markets. The area of Western Avenue above the Elliott Bay tideflats and the area of the commission food houses had just been turned into a wooden planked road, called Pike Place, off of Pike Street and First Avenue. Through a city council ordinance vote, he had Pike Place designated temporarily as the city's first public market on August 5, 1907. [10] On Saturday, August 17, 1907 City Council President Charles Hiram Burnett Jr., filling in for the elected mayor as Acting Mayor of Seattle, declared the day Public Market Day and cut the ribbon. In the week leading up to the opening of the Pike Place Market, various rumors and stories of further corruption were reported by the Seattle Times. [11] Roughly ten farmers pulled up their wagons on a boardwalk adjacent to the Leland Hotel. The Times alleged several reasons for the low turnout of farmers: Western Avenue wholesale commission men who had gone to the nearby valleys and farms to buy all the produce out ahead of time to ruin the event; threats of violence by commission men against farmers; and farmers' fear of possible boycotts and lack of business with the commission men if the Market idea did not succeed in the long term. Hundreds of customers soon arrived, and before noon that day, all the farmers' produce had sold out. First expansion years In 1907 Frank Goodwin owned Goodwin Real Estate Company in Seattle, together with his brothers Frank and John. Headquarterd in the city's Alaska Building, they owned the Leland Hotel on Pike Street and the undeveloped tracts of land that surrounded Pike Place along the Western Avenue bluff. [12] On the opening day of the Market, Goodwin observed the early morning chaos of farmers dealing with large crowds. Sensing that their land was about to appreciate in value, they began to heavily advertise adjoining plots for sale. Work began immediately on what is today the Main Arcade of the Pike Place Market, northwest of and adjoining the Leland Hotel. [13] The first building at the Market, the Main Arcade, opened November 30, 1907. By 1911, demand for the Market had grown so much that the number of available stalls had doubled, and extended north from Pike Street to Stewart Street, doubling in size since the opening of the Main Arcade. |
Pioneer of party-plan marketing, Earl Tupper invented what during his stay at DuPont? | History of Tupperware History of Tupperware How Tupperware got it's start. Find your opportunity in the directories, or get listed. Work with Me The History of Tupperware - Who Invented Tupperware The history of Tupperware dates back to 1939. Learn who invented Tupperware, who first started to sell Tupperware, and more about the Tupperware company from Stay a Stay at Home Mom. History of Tupperware: Who Invented Tupperware Earl Silas Tupper was the man who invented Tupperware in 1939. Earl Tupper grew up on a farm at the turn of the century, and was always into tinkering and inventing to help his family farm become more productive. One of his early inventions received a patent. After leaving the family farm, he had several jobs and even started a tree service business, which eventually went bankrupt. In 1937, Earl Tupper, who invented Tupperware, started to work for DuPont in plastics. He worked there for only one year. During this time period, plastics were not widely used as they are today. They were notorious for being greasy and extremely brittle. They even smelled bad. To say they were unreliable was an understatement. Though Earl Tupper is credited as the man who invented Tupperware, his contributions to plastic go further than the history of Tupperware. He was the pioneer who developed a way to purify a waste product called polyethylene slag into a plastic that was flexible, clear, and durable. After inventing his plastic containers in 1939, he came up with an ingenious solution for a lid, modeled after an upside down lid used for paint containers. Until Earl Tupper, who invented Tupperware, came along, most people stored their food items in wood, metal, or glass containers. In 1946, Tupper first introduced Tupperware, which originally came in clear and pastel colors, and were distributed in department stores. And thus, the history of Tupperware was born! But this marvelous product did have one significant flaw: because it was so revolutionary, consumers did not understand the product. They had no idea that they needed it in their homes, or even how to "burp" the patented seal. Create a Theme Party This package takes home party consultants through the process of setting up a booking system that works. Training eBook and Templates. Click Here for Details Enter Brownie Wise Brownie Wise was a south Florida mom who was experienced in direct sales. She was a top seller with Stanley Home Products, which was a pioneer in the home party plan business. They sold cleaners and brushes. When she found Tupperware selling in department stores, she started to add it to the line of products she was selling at her home demonstrations. By simply educating the consumer on how to use the patented "burp" lid, Brownie became one of the highest sellers of Tupperware as well, selling more than most department stores. The first Tupperware party took place in 1948. Prior to this, Earl Tupper had tried his own hand at home parties, but was largely unsuccessful. In 1951, when he started to notice the success Brownie Wise was having with her party plan sales, he approached her and asked her to become Vice President of Tupperware. History of Tupperware Home Demonstrations In 1951, Tupperware products were taken off the shelves at department stores and became exclusively sold at home demonstrations. With Brownie Wise leading up the sales department, Tupperware experienced massive growth. Brownie Wise was excellent at sales and at motivating the selling team. She realized that the women who sold Tupperware at home parties were responsible for the success of the company, and rewarded them in ways unheard of during that time period. Brownie was famous for creating significant ways to recognize these work at home women, from fantastic prizes and trophies, to the annual Jubilee celebration, which combines nationwide recognition with goof ball humor and fun. Brownie loved the attention she received as Vice President, and was featured nationwide on talk shows and in the news. This worked well because Earl Tupper did not like the attention. |
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'So easy a caveman could do it' was an advertising slogan for what company? | GEICO's Story from the Beginning | GEICO GEICO's Story from the Beginning The Full Story Leo And Lillian Goodwin: American Dreamers In the mid-1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, there weren't many people with the foresight and courage to start up a new company. Yet the husband and wife team of Leo and Lillian Goodwin were up to the challenge. Confident that he could create a successful auto insurance business by marketing directly to carefully targeted customer groups, Leo Goodwin hammered out a business plan during his early career in Texas. In 1936, he put that plan into action, establishing the Government Employees Insurance Company—the company known and loved today as GEICO. Few people realize that GEICO was initially targeted to federal employees and certain categories of enlisted military officers. Lillian Goodwin energetically marketed the company to this audience (in addition to doing the accounting, setting rates, and underwriting) and within a year, GEICO had written 3,700 policies and hired 12 staff members. New Decade, New Investors: Enter Warren Buffett In 1948, a pivotal figure joined the company. Lorimer Davidson, an investment banker and a friend of the Goodwins, helped them find new investors when the original investors chose other opportunities. Among those new investors was Benjamin Graham, a business professor at Columbia University in New York, who would one day find Warren Buffett in his class. The link between GEICO and Warren Buffett was thereby established, and in 1951 Buffett made his first official appearance in GEICO's history. Interested in the company, Warren Buffett took the train to Washington on a Saturday to learn more about GEICO and found that the office was closed. Fortunately, a janitor directed him to Davidson, and the two had an impromptu meeting that would ultimately have a greater impact on the company than either man could have realized at the time. After speaking with Davidson, Buffett learned enough to make his first purchase of GEICO stock. When Leo Goodwin chose to retire in 1958, he named Davidson to be his successor. It was Davidson who would preside at the opening of new GEICO headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD in 1959 after more than 20 years of steady growth. Growing Pains The 1960s proved to be similarly successful. GEICO experienced virtually unbroken growth, passing the 1 million policyholder mark in 1964. Insurance premiums reached $150 million in 1965. Net earnings doubled to $13 million in 1966. GEICO opened a number of sales and service offices for walk-in customers and its first drive-in claims office in 1965. The 1970s, however, were not nearly so good to the company. At the beginning of the decade, both Leo and Lillian Goodwin passed away, and the loss of the company's founders seemed to usher in difficult times for GEICO. By the mid-70s, the years of aggressive expansion were starting to show some weaknesses in the company's loss reserves. It led to a difficult period for the company. GEICO used the experience to strengthen its underwriting and reserving activities which helped build the company's current reputation as a fiscally superior organization . Warren Buffett made another appearance in 1976 for a second purchase of GEICO stock, reported to total 1 million shares. Prudent underwriting prevailed in the 1980s and expansion continued. GEICO introduced 24-hour a day, 365-day a year telephone service for claims, sales and service in 1980 as its emphasis on customer service deepened. A New Chairman, A Bold Vision In 1993, Olza "Tony" Nicely was named GEICO's new chairman, president and CEO, and worked to expand the customer base through a new four-company strategy. Along with it came an increased advertising budget which propelled GEICO toward much higher national visibility. Warren Buffett liked what he saw. In 1995, his Berkshire Hathaway investment firm made a generous bid for the remaining shares of GEICO's outstanding stock, and by 1996, GEICO was a subsidiary of one of the most profitable organizations in the country. That led to national adve |
Standing for Time and Relative Dimensions in Space, who travels the universe in a spaceship disguised as a police box known as The Tardis? | Path of the Not Quite Lost - Chapter 3 - evilqueenofgallifrey (MayFairy) - Doctor Who [Archive of Our Own] Path of the Not Quite Lost Chapter by MayFairy Chapter Text A bruising force on his ribcage woke Jay up, and he regained consciousness while spluttering water from his lips. The Doctor's face hovered above him but immediately leaned back, and sighs of relief came from behind him. Jay coughed up more water before tilting his head back to get an upside-down view of Aliya and Jenny's worried faces. "What happened?" He asked, voice weak. "You nearly drowned is what happened," Jenny said, arms crossed, "Dad did CPR." Their gazes went to the Doctor, who was wincing and cradling his left hand, which was considerably more burnt than any other part of his or anyone else's body. "Also, these little containers were floating on the surface of the water when we came up. We think they might be from our sponsors." Jay pushed himself up into a sitting position as Aliya twisted one of the containers open to reveal a clear, sticky substance. She hesitantly dipped her fingers in it, only for her eyebrows to go up. She brought her fingers to red and cracked skin of her face and slowly smeared the substance across her cheek. Almost instantaneously, the patch of skin she touched began to clear. "Burn balm," the Doctor said, with a pleased sigh, "Thank goodness for that." "Can I put this on you, Jay?" Aliya asked, looking at him with concern. "Other than the Doctor's hand, you were exposed the longest." It sounded like a nice way of saying that he was the one that currently looked the most screwed up, but every bit of exposed skin stung like hell, so he couldn't nod quickly enough. Incredibly gently, Aliya spread the balm across Jay's face. Upon properly taking in the blistered, red skin of her face, Jay realised he could help with that. "Can I return the favour?" He asked, bringing his hand to the jar. She smiled at him. "That would be great. Thanks." Jenny had meanwhile grabbed the other container and knelt by her father, lathering the balm over his particularly injured hand very gently while he grit his teeth. "What happened to his hand?" Jay asked Aliya quietly as the older blonde gingerly pushed some of his hair out of the way to get the balm on the skin underneath. For someone who barely knew him, she was very attentive. But upon hearing his question, her eyes flicked to the Doctor and she bit her lip. "He held his hand above the water the whole time," she said slowly, swallowing hard, "So that he would immediately know when the fog cleared, if it did. Undoubtedly saved all our lives by doing so." "Ouch," Jay said, and they both knew he wasn't talking about any of his own pain. It was more or less entirely gone thanks to the balm and Aliya's application of it. He hurried to finish his own job of fixing her up, and then they went to Jenny and the Doctor to offer some of their leftover balm. "Ow," the Doctor said as Jenny swept the balm across his jawline, "You know, normally I'm a fan of fog. This might just put me off it for the next hundred years or so." It was impossible to tell if he was exaggerating or not, and Jay couldn't think too much about that now. Instead, he knelt by the other man and put a hand on his arm. "Thank you. For saving my life." The Doctor smiled at him, far too cheerfully for someone who had gone through as much pain as he had. "You're very welcome, Jay." "That was a terrible plan," Aliya said, but her soft voice didn't match her words, and the Doctor just turned his smile onto her, looking vaguely amused. "Says the one who followed it without question." She didn't answer, just gave him a faint smile back and started heading in the direction of the pod, apparently intent on finishing what they had started. "There's one thing I don't get," Jenny said, watching her go and frowning, "Why would the sponsors help us when we've been planning to get up there and shut them down this whole time? If they're supposedly watching us." "Maybe their videos don't have an audio link," the Doctor said, shrugging, "Or maybe the |
What was the name of the PDA produced by Apple, most famous for its handwriting recognition software turning Random House into Condom Nose during a major presentation? | The Heart of Innovation: Innovation Archives January 13, 2017 The 10 Personas of an Effective Brainstorm Facilitator Allow me to make a wild guess. You have participated in more than a few brainstorm sessions in your life. Yes? And allow me to make another wild guess. Many of those sessions left you feeling underwhelmed, over-caffeinated , disappointed, disengaged, and doubtful that much of ANYTHING was ever going to happen as a result of your participation. Yes, again? I thought so. There's a ton of reasons why most brainstorming sessions under-deliver, but the main reason -- the Mount Olympus of reasons (drum roll, please....) is the brainstorm facilitator. Armed with a short list of ground rules , a flipchart marker, and a muffin, most brainstorm facilitators miss the mark completely. The reason has less to do with their process , tools, and techniques than it does with their inability to adapt to what's happening, real-time, in the room. In an all-too-professional attempt to be one-pointed, they end up being one-dimensional, missing out on a host of in-the-moment opportunities to spark the ever-mutating, collective genius of the group. If only our well-intentioned brainstorm facilitators could abide by the words of Walt Whitman, when he confessed that he "contained multitudes." Translation? If you or anyone you know is going to lead a diverse group of time-crunched, opinionated, multi-tracking, people through a process of originating breakthrough ideas, DON'T BE A ONE TRICK PONY! Be a multitude -- or, at the very least, be multi-faceted. Let it rip. Hang ten. Pull out the stops. Use your right brain and your left. Let all the cats out of the proverbial bag -- and by so doing, exponentially increase your chances of sparking brainpower, brilliance, and beyond-the-obvious ideas. OK. Enough bloggy pep talk. Let's get down to business. Take a few minutes now to rate yourself, on a scale of 1-10, for how skillful you are at embodying the following personas of a high flying brainstorm facilitator Then tune into your biggest strength and ask yourself how you can amplify that quality. Then identify your biggest weakness and figure out how you can improve in that arena. 1.CONDUCTOR A skilled brainstorm facilitator knows how to orchestrate powerfully creative output from a seemingly dissonant group of people. In the conductor mode, the facilitator includes everyone, evokes even the subtlest contributions from the least experienced participant, and demonstrates their commitment to the whole by offering timely feedback to anyone who "gets lost in their own song." 2.ALCHEMIST A good brainstorm facilitator is able to transmute lead into gold -- or in modern terms -- knows how to help people "get the lead out." This talent requires an element of wizardry -- the ability to see without looking, feel without touching, and intuitively know that within each brainstormer lives a hidden genius just waiting to get out. 3.DANCER Light on their feet, brainstorm facilitators move gracefully through the process of sparking new ideas. Able to go from the cha-cha to the polka to the whirling dervish spinning of a brainstorm group on fire, savvy facilitators take bold steps when necessary, even when there is no visible ground underfoot. "The path is made by walking on it," is their motto. 4. MAD SCIENTIST Skillful brainstorm facilitators are bold experimenters, often taking on the crazed (but grandfatherly) look of an Einstein in heat. While respecting the realm of logic and the rational (the ground upon which most scientists build their homes), the enlightened facilitator is willing to throw it all out the window in the hope of triggering a "happy accident" or a quantum leap of thought. Indeed, it is often these discontinuous non-linear moments that produce the kind of breakthroughs that logic can only describe, never elicit itself. 5.DIAMOND CUTTER Fully recognizing the precious gem of the human imagination (as well as the delicacy required to set it free), the high octave brainstorm facilitator is a craftsman (or craftswoman) par excellence |
What are the small indentations on a golf ball called? | Golf Terms Subscribe Golf Terms Ever wonder what all those golf terms mean? What’s a bogey? What is all this talk about the back side? How much does a free drop cost? Unless you know the answers to these questions, you had better read up here. We’ve tried to make it a little easier for you and even inserted a couple of funnies too. We’ve researched our massive memories (that is the 1st funny!) and come up with a whole bunch of golf terms to assist you on the course and in the clubhouse. That’s right, you can be that guy who knows all the cool things to say… read on! ACE – This is a term used when a golfer makes a hole in one! In other words, the tee shot is hit and it goes into the hole – how about that! ADDRESS – Contrary to popular belief, this is not where the mailman delivers to but it is the position of one’s body taken just before the golfer hits the ball. You will often hear the term “addressing the ball” which means the golfer is standing there preparing to hit the ball. ALBATROSS – An old British name for a double eagle. What’s that you say, two eagles? No, it means you scored 3 under par on a single hole! In other words, you scored a 2 on a par 5 hole. It’s a very good score and doesn’t happen very often. APPROACH – This is a short or medium iron which is played into the green. Often referred to as an “approach shot”. APRON – The closely cut area just around the edge of the green. Often referred to as the “Fringe”. BACKSPIN – This is a reverse spin, which causes the ball to stop very quickly on the green. BACKSWING – The backward part of the swing starting from the ground and going back over the top of the golfer’s head. BAIL OUT – A shot played to the “safe” part of the course. For example if the flag is right next to the water and the golfer intentionally shoots away from the flag to avoid the water – thus “bailing out” BALL MARKER – A token or small coin which is placed directly just behind the ball in order to mark the position of the ball on the green. This is usually done to allow another player who is farther away to putt without hitting any other balls. BALL RETRIEVER – A long pole with a scoop on the end of it used to get balls out of water hazards. BALL WASHER – Come on, this one is self explanatory. These are found all over the golf course usually at the tee boxes. They clean and wash your ball. BANANA BALL – A slice that curves in a banana like shape from left to right (for right-handed golfers). BASEBALL GRIP – Holding the golf club like one would hold a baseball bat. All 10 fingers are on the grip. BEACH – An expression for sandtrap. (i.e. I’m in the beach) BENT GRASS – Type of grass which is found in mostly in northern climates. BERMUDA GRASS – Now think about this one for just a minute. This is a type of grass found mostly in southern climates, as it is tougher and more resilient to harsh sunlight. Kind of like you would find in… that’s right Bermuda! You are a genius! BIRDIE – A score of 1 under par for a hole. (i.e. a score of 3 on a par 4 hole) BITE – A term used for the action of the backspin on the ball stopping it very quickly on the green. BOGEY – A score of 1 over par on a hole. (i.e. a score of 5 on a par 4 hole) BUNKER – Another name for a sandtrap. CADDIE – A person who carries a player’s clubs during play and offers assistance in accordance with the rules. CARRY – The distance in the air that a ball must travel before it hits the ground. (i.e. you need 160 yards to carry the water means you need to hit the ball 160 yards in the air to clear the water) CASUAL WATER – No this is not water dressed in blue jeans and T-shirt but rather any temporary puddles of water on the course which are not supposed to be there, like say for instance after a rainstorm. There is no penalty for a player to move his ball out of casual water. CHIP SHOT – A short approach shot with a low trajectory usually hit from close to the green. CHIP IN – This happens when you hit a chip shot (see above) into the cup. (Note: this is usually good!) CHOKE – This word has two meanings. One is to grip lower on the club th |
During World War II, U.S. soldiers used the first commercial aerosol cans to hold what? | The History and Origin of Aerosol Spray Cans By Mary Bellis Updated September 14, 2016. An aerosol is a colloid of fine solid particles or liquid droplets, in air or another gas. Aerosols can be natural or artificial. Frederick G. Donnan presumably first used the term aerosol during World War I to describe an aero-solution, clouds of microscopic particles in air. Origins The concept of an aerosol originated as early as 1790, when self-pressurized carbonated beverages were introduced in France. In 1837, a man called Perpigna invented a soda siphon incorporating a valve. Metal spray cans were being tested as early as 1862. They were constructed from heavy steel and were too bulky to be commercially successful. In 1899, inventors Helbling and Pertsch patented aerosols pressurized using methyl and ethyl chloride as propellants. Erik Rotheim On November 23, 1927, Norwegian engineer Erik Rotheim (also spelled Eric Rotheim) patented the first aerosol can and valve that could hold and dispense products and propellant systems. This was the forerunner of the modern aerosol can and valve. continue reading below our video How to Write a Business Plan In 1998, the Norwegian post office issued a stamp celebrating the Norwegian invention of the spray can. Lyle Goodhue and William Sullivan During World War II, the U.S. government funded research into a portable way for service men to spray malaria-carrying bugs. Department of Agriculture researchers, Lyle Goodhue and William Sullivan, developed a small aerosol can pressurized by a liquefied gas (a fluorocarbon) in 1943. It was their design that made products like hair spray possible, along with the work of another inventor Robert Abplanalp. Robert Abplanalp - Valve Crimp In 1949, 27-year-old Robert H. Abplanalp’s invention of a crimp on valve enabled liquids to be sprayed from a can under the pressure of an inert gas. Spray cans, mainly containing insecticides, were available to the public in 1947 as a result of their use by U.S. soldiers for preventing insect-borne diseases. Abplanalp’s invention made of lightweight aluminum made the cans a cheap and practical way to dispense liquids foams, powders, and creams. In 1953, Robert Abplanal patented his crimp-on valve "for dispensing gases under pressure." His Precision Valve Corporation was soon earning over $100 million manufacturing one billion aerosol cans annually in the United States and one-half billion in 10 other countries. In the mid-1970s, concern over the use of fluorocarbons adversely affecting the ozone layer drove Abplanalp back into the lab for a solution. Substituting water-soluble hydrocarbons for the damaging fluorocarbons created an environmentally friendly aerosol can that did not harm the environment. This put the manufacture of aerosol spray can products into high gear. Robert Abplanal invented both the first clog-free valve for spray cans and the "Aquasol" or pump spray, which used water-soluble hydrocarbons as the propellant source. Spray Paint in a Can In 1949, canned spray paint was invented by Edward Seymour, the first paint color was aluminum. Edward Seymour's wife Bonnie suggested the use of an aerosol can filled with paint. Edward Seymour founded Seymour of Sycamore, Inc. of Chicago, USA, to manufacture his spray paints. |
The Earth is approximately how many miles away from the Sun? | How many light years away from the sun are we? - Quora Quora Steven Spielman , PhD in Applied Physics; optical properties of solids A light year is quite big, several (about 6) trillion miles. The earth is only 93 million miles from the sun, so that's .000016 of a light year. The next nearest star is around 3-4 light years away. Jesse Raffield , Master's degree in physics Light travels 186,282 miles per second. A lightyear, then, is 186,282 (miles per second) x 60 (seconds per minute) x 60 (minutes per hour) x 24 (hours per day) x 365 (days per year) = 5,874,589,152,000 miles. The Sun is approximately 93,000,000 miles from Earth. 93,000,000/5,874,589,152,000 = 1.58E-5. The Sun is 1.58E-5 lightyears from Earth. But that doesn't help much, does it? The lightyear is a unit of distance which is much too large to be used on this scale. Instead, let's ask: "How many lightseconds from the Sun are we?" Light travels 186,282 miles per second. A lightsecond, then, is 186,282 miles. The Sun is approximately 93,000,000 miles from Earth. 93,000,000/186,282 = 499.243 The Sun is 499 lightseconds from Earth. 499 (seconds)/60 (seconds per minute) = 8.317 minutes. 0.317 (minutes) x 60 (seconds per minute) = 19.02 seconds It takes light from the Sun 8 minutes and 19 seconds to reach Earth. |
Which insect shorted out an early supercomputer and inspired the term "computer bug"? | A `Computer Bug' Proves Its Worth - tribunedigital-sunsentinel A `Computer Bug' Proves Its Worth March 25, 2000 A lowly moth was worth a million dollars to an aspiring screenwriter on ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Joe Trela, 25, a customer-service representative for a computer company, became the third contestant to win the big prize on an edition of ABC's hit game show that aired Thursday night from New York. The Cal Tech graduate was fortunate to get a $1 million question that was about computers. He was asked what insect shorted out an early supercomputer and inspired the term, "computer bug." Asked to choose between a moth, roach, fly or Japanese beetle, he correctly identified the moth as the culprit. "I was lucky, which I guess was good enough," he said Thursday. Letterman planning return to full time After a brief stint of part-time work following open-heart surgery, David Letterman is returning to his late-night CBS talk show on a full-time schedule next week. For the first time since undergoing his quintuple bypass operation Jan. 14, Letterman plans to host five straight segments of his show next week, CBS insiders said Thursday in Los Angeles. As was customary before his surgery, The Late Show with David Letterman" will be taped with its gap-toothed star on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week, with two shows taped Thursday with one aired Friday night, one source said. However, it has not been determined whether Letterman is ready to resume his five-show-a-week schedule permanently. Supermodel Moss rushed to hospital British supermodel Kate Moss, 26, has been admitted to a London hospital with a serious kidney infection, the Mirror newspaper said in today's edition. The newspaper said Moss had been rushed to the Princess Grace Hospital, an exclusive private clinic, with severe abdominal pains after failing to complete an antibiotic course for a "crippling kidney problem." The hospital declined to comment. The Mirror said Moss's friends feared that her jet set lifestyle was again taking its toll. Novelist financing visit to beatification Novelist Anne Rice is paying for a groundskeeper, a cook and 10 other people from her Catholic parish in New Orleans to fly to Rome for the beatification of a priest buried in their church. Pope John Paul II will declare Father Francis Xavier Seelos blessed -- the last formal step toward being named a Roman Catholic saint -- in a ceremony on April 9. Seelos, who died of yellow fever, will be the fifth person who served mainly in the United States to be declared blessed or a saint. "Fr. Seelos is especially dear to me because my ancestors include both Irish and Germans who lived in St. Alphonsus Parish, people who no doubt had to cope with the scourge of yellow fever, and some who may even have known Fr. Seelos personally," Rice wrote in a statement Thursday. Brad Pitt imposter has actor's mom irked Brad Pitt's mom is miffed by an impersonator who is giving her golden boy a bad reputation in his hometown, Springfield, Mo. Sporting a black cowboy hat, a goatee and even his own entourage of bodyguards, the impersonator was seen last week prowling Springfield's downtown bars. Pitt's mother, Jane Pitt, says she is disturbed by the number of stories she has heard about her boy drinking and cavorting with young women. "It is very irritating to me," Jane Pitt said Wednesday. "When he goes out, it's usually with family. Brad doesn't get home enough that he spends time holding court in downtown Springfield." The real Brad, she insists, was on the West Coast last week rehearsing his new movie, The Mexican, with co-star Julia Roberts. ALMANAC It's the 85th day of the year; 281 days are left in 2000. On this date: In 1634, Maryland was founded by English colonists sent by the second Lord Baltimore. In 1911, 146 immigrant workers were killed when fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Co. in New York. In 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot to death by a nephew with a history of mental illness. The nephew was beheaded the following June. In 1990, 87 people, mos |
In the children's book series, where is Paddington Bear originally from? | Books Books Publishers Books Since the publication of his first book "A Bear Called Paddington" in 1958, Michael Bond has written countless further stories about his creation from Peru. In total, more than 150 titles have been published in a variety of formats ranging from the original novels, which appeal to all ages, right through to board books aimed at Paddington’s very youngest fans. Many of the books have been translated and some of the stories have been published in over 40 different languages. Novels The first nine Paddington books to be published were all full length chapter books and each chapter in the books is a story in its own right. The series began with "A Bear Called Paddington" which was published in the UK on 13th October 1958. The fourteenth, and most recent title, 'Love from Paddington', was published in 2014. |
What letter must appear at the beginning of the registration number of all non-military aircraft in the U.S.? | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Game Shows Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 3,428pages on The topic of this page has a Wikia of its own: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Wikia . Hosts Disney-ABC Domestic Television (2007-present) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (or Millionaire later on in the syndicated run) is the hit U.S. game show based on the British game show of the same name where contestants have to answer questions to win money. The more questions they answer, the more money they can win toward the grand cash prize of $1,000,000. Contents Edit The host asked up to 15 (later 14) questions. Each question has four possible answers (A, B, C & D). All the contestant has to do is to choose the one that is correct. The answer is not official until the contestant confirms it by saying "Final Answer" usually right after the host asks the famous question, “Is that your final answer?” If he/she is correct, the contestant wins money for that question and moved on to the next question, but if at any time the contestant chose an incorrect answer, the game is over. Money Tree Here's how they score for each question (amounts in bold are benchmarks, in other words, guaranteed sums; therefore, it's yours to keep). However, the amounts themselves are not cumulative: Question Edit If by chance a contestant is stuck on a question, he/she can call for a lifeline, thereby giving the contestant an added advantage. The contestant can use more than one lifeline on a question, but each lifeline can be used only once. 50:50 - Two incorrect answers are removed by the computer, leaving only one incorrect answer and the correct answer. In the primetime version's first three seasons, the incorrect answers that are to be taken away were determined by the show's production team; when the show moved to syndication, the incorrect answers were taken away randomly. This lifeline was discontinued in 2008, but was resurrected in 2015. When the lifeline returned, so did the practice of having the production team select the answers to be taken away; those answers are predetermined but not random. Ask the Audience - The audience was given the same question as the contestant, and their job was to vote on which answer they think is correct by pressing one of four lettered buttons on their keypads. This lifeline is the only one of the original lifelines to never be removed from the game. Phone-a-Friend - The contestant can call a friend or family member and ask the current question for 30 seconds, and the phoned friend or family member gave his/her answer. This lifeline was discontinued early in 2010 because of an increasing trend in contestants’ friends using Internet search engines to look up the right answer. While it was not necessarily a rules violation, it was contrary to the original intent of this lifeline. In return for the discontinuation of Phone-a-Friend, Ask the Expert became available immediately. The lifeline would eventually be replaced by Plus One in 2014. Switch the Question - If the contestant thinks that question was too hard to answer, he/she can ask the computer to eliminate that question and generate a new one. This lifeline was only given after answering the $25,000 question. This was only shown in the syndicated run starting in 2004, and was discontinued in 2008. However, any lifelines used prior to this one were not reinstated when the new question was shown. Jump the Question - Used only during the Shuffle format. If a contestant thinks a question is too hard, they can use this to jump to the next question. The catch is that the money behind that question is out of play in Round 1; in Round 2, using this would immediately jump to the next question in line (i.e. jump the $100,000 question, and the next question you see will be for $250,000) Unlike other lifelines, this cannot be used on the final question. There were two of these from 2010-2014; this was reduced to one with the addition of Plus One for 2014-2015. Double Dip - The contestant gets two chances to answer the question. No other lifelines nor decis |
Who did artist Grant Wood use as the model for the farmer in his classic painting American Gothic? | The models for American Gothic The models for American Gothic posted by Jason Kottke Feb 08, 2012 In 1930, Iowa artist Grant Wood painted American Gothic . The models he used for the painting were his sister Nan Wood Graham and his dentist, Byron McKeeby. Here they are next to the painting: Wood made the painting after spotting a small house in Eldon, Iowa: More about... |
What “church” has made millions selling its members “electro psychometer” like detectors? | Secrets of Scientology: The E-Meter Secrets of Scientology: The E-Meter John Travolta Priscilla Presley Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes (parody) Welcome to the Internet's most extensive E-Meter site. The device above is a Hubbard electro-psychometer (E-meter): a crude lie detector used by Scientology auditors (counselors) to examine a person's mental state. Scientologists claim the device allows people to "see a thought". In the hands of a trained auditor, they believe it can uncover "hidden crimes". John Travolta swears by it. And so do Jenna Elfman and Priscilla Presley . Here you will learn the truth about this device. How The E-Meter Works The Book Introducing the E-Meter . Gives basic data on the Mark V. The E-Meter , chapter 14 of the Report of the Board of Inquiry into Scientology ("The Anderson Report", Victoria, Australia, 1965.) The E-Meter , chapter 18 of Paulette Cooper's historic book, The Scandal Of Scientology. Testimony about the E-meter from a 2009 Scientology trial in Paris. Electroplating and endorphins -- Arnie Lerma's controversial speculations about the biological effects of prolonged exposure to the E-meter's low current. The E-Meter Unveiled, by Chris Owen. Auditor Training ``By itself, this meter does nothing.'' -- Excerpt from a disclaimer found in every E-meter book, and on the device itself. In this photo, a course supervisor monitors the performance of student auditors at a Scientology training facility. Notice that the meter's tone arm is worked with the thumb of the left hand; the right hand is used to take notes. Left-handed auditors must purchase a left-handed E-meter, where the positions of the dials and knobs are reversed. The E-meter drills. A detailed summary of the actual drills used to train Scientology auditors. Professional Metering Course available free online, courtesy of Clearbird, a FreeZoner. The Language of the E-Meter , by L. Kin, offers a good explanation of needle movements and basic auditing procedure. The TRs. Scientology's training routines (actually brainwashing procedures) teach an auditor to suppress all affect (and critical thought) while maintaining positive control over the pre-clear throughout the auditing session. David Alexander answers some questions about E-meter auditing. This photo from the St. Petersburg Times shows an E-meter with the optional remote tone arm to the left. The two "cans" in the photo are joined together by a plastic insulator insert, allowing both to be held in one hand for solo auditing. This type of auditing is practiced only on the most advanced (and most expensive) Scientology levels, namely, OT III and Solo NOTs (New Era Dianetics for Operating Thetans.) The remote tone arm attachment, sitting to the left of the meter, is used in solo auditing. The person holds the cans in one hand and uses their other hand both to take notes and to work the large knurled knob on the left side of the remote. The knob is geared to the dial on the front of the remote, so moving one also moves the other. Alternatively, the person could move the front dial with their pen. What is metered auditing really like? Robert Kaufman spills the beans in his book Inside Scientology/Dianetics , which the Scientology organization tried to suppress. Schematics for Early E-Meters Do-it-yourself lie detector project: 1941 forerunner of the E-meter (2 pages). L. Ron Hubbard's patent application for the E-meter (courtesy of Bill de Carle). And here is the Ralph is also working on a new design with a USB interface, called the C-Meter . A 1981 patent (number 4,300,574) on a more recent design by James Briggs was assigned to Scientology. Koos' E-meter schematic: Koos Nolst Trenite, self-proclaimed "Ambassador for Mankind" and resident kook of alt.religion.scientology, tells us how to build a better E-meter. The Starlight meter is an E-meter knockoff offered by a Russian "independent Scientologist" (FreeZoner). Ability Meters International , a FreeZone group, sells their own version of the E-meter, which looks a lot like the Mark V. Here's a " clarity meter " of |
With a metropolotian population of almost 19 million people, what is the most populous city in South America? | World’s population increasingly urban with more than half living in urban areas | UN DESA | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs World’s population increasingly urban with more than half living in urban areas 10 July 2014, New York Today, 54 per cent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66 per cent by 2050. Projections show that urbanization combined with the overall growth of the world’s population could add another 2.5 billion people to urban populations by 2050, with close to 90 percent of the increase concentrated in Asia and Africa, according to a new United Nations report launched today. The 2014 revision of the World Urbanization Prospects by UN DESA’s Population Division notes that the largest urban growth will take place in India, China and Nigeria. These three countries will account for 37 per cent of the projected growth of the world’s urban population between 2014 and 2050. By 2050, India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers, China 292 million and Nigeria 212 million. With nearly 38 million people, Tokyo tops UN’s ranking of most populous cities followed by Delhi, Shanghai, Mexico City, São Paulo and Mumbai The urban population of the world has grown rapidly from 746 million in 1950 to 3.9 billion in 2014. Asia, despite its lower level of urbanization, is home to 53 per cent of the world’s urban population, followed by Europe with 14 per cent and Latin America and the Caribbean with 13 per cent. The world’s urban population is expected to surpass six billion by 2045. Much of the expected urban growth will take place in countries of the developing regions, particularly Africa. As a result, these countries will face numerous challenges in meeting the needs of their growing urban populations, including for housing, infrastructure, transportation, energy and employment, as well as for basic services such as education and health care. “Managing urban areas has become one of the most important development challenges of the 21st century. Our success or failure in building sustainable cities will be a major factor in the success of the post-2015 UN development agenda,” said John Wilmoth, Director of UN DESA’s Population Division. Mega-cities with more than 10 million people are increasing in number The report notes that in 1990, there were ten “mega-cities” with 10 million inhabitants or more, which were home to 153 million people or slightly less than seven per cent of the global urban population at that time. In 2014, there are 28 mega-cities worldwide, home to 453 million people or about 12 percent of the world’s urban dwellers. Of today’s 28 mega-cities, sixteen are located in Asia, four in Latin America, three each in Africa and Europe, and two in Northern America. By 2030, the world is projected to have 41 mega-cities with 10 million inhabitants or more. Tokyo remains the world’s largest city with 38 million inhabitants, followed by Delhi with 25 million, Shanghai with 23 million, and Mexico City, Mumbai and São Paulo, each with around 21 million inhabitants. Osaka has just over 20 million, followed by Beijing with slightly less than 20 million. The New York-Newark area and Cairo complete the top ten most populous urban areas with around 18.5 million inhabitants each. “Managing urban areas has become one of the most important development challenges of the 21st century. Our success or failure in building sustainable cities will be a major factor in the success of the post-2015 UN development agenda” John Wilmoth |
Talc is the softest mineral listed on the Mohs scale of hardness. It is given a value of 1. Diamond is the hardest. What number is it given? | Mohs Hardness Scale: Testing the Resistance to Being Scratched Diamond 10 One of the most important tests for identifying mineral specimens is the Mohs Hardness Test. This test compares the resistance of a mineral to being scratched by ten reference minerals known as the Mohs Hardness Scale (see table at left). The test is useful because most specimens of a given mineral are very close to the same hardness. This makes hardness a reliable diagnostic property for most minerals. Friedrich Mohs, a German mineralogist, developed the scale in 1812. He selected ten minerals of distinctly different hardness that ranged from a very soft mineral (talc) to a very hard mineral (diamond). With the exception of diamond, the minerals are all relatively common and easy or inexpensive to obtain. Making Hardness Comparisons "Hardness" is the resistance of a material to being scratched. The test is conducted by placing a sharp point of one specimen on an unmarked surface of another specimen and attempting to produce a scratch. Here are the four situations that you might observe when comparing the hardness of two specimens: If Specimen A can scratch Specimen B, then Specimen A is harder than Specimen B. If Specimen A does not scratch Specimen B, then Specimen B is harder than Specimen A. If the two specimens are equal in hardness then they will be relatively ineffective at scratching one another. Small scratches might be produced, or it might be difficult to determine if a scratch was produced. If Specimen A can be scratched by Specimen B but it cannot be scratched by Specimen C, then the hardness of Specimen A is between the hardness of Specimen B and Specimen C. Mohs hardness test: When conducting the test, place the unknown specimen on a table top and firmly hold it in place with one hand. Then place a point of the reference specimen against a flat, unmarked surface of the unknown specimen. Press the reference specimen firmly against the unknown, and deliberately drag it across the flat surface while pressing firmly. To avoid injury, drag the known specimen away from your body and parallel to the fingers that are holding the unknown specimen. Mohs Hardness Testing Procedure Begin by locating a smooth, unscratched surface for testing. With one hand, hold the specimen of unknown hardness firmly against a table top so that the surface to be tested is exposed and accessible. The table top supports the specimen and helps you hold it motionless for the test. Hold one of the standard hardness specimens in the other hand and place a point of that specimen against the selected flat surface of the unknown specimen. Firmly press the point of the standard specimen against the unknown specimen, and firmly drag the point of the standard specimen across the surface of the unknown specimen. Examine the surface of the unknown specimen. With a finger, brush away any mineral fragments or powder that was produced. Did the test produce a scratch? Be careful not to confuse mineral powder or residue with a scratch. A scratch will be a distinct groove cut in the mineral surface, not a mark on the surface that wipes away. Conduct the test a second time to confirm your results. Mohs Hardness of Common Minerals Alphabetical 1 Mohs Hardness Testing Tips A list of minerals in order of hardness can be a handy reference. If you determine that a specimen has a hardness of Mohs 4, you can quickly get a list of potential minerals. Practice and experience will improve your abilities when doing this test. You will become faster and more confident. If the hardness of the unknown specimen is about 5 or less, you should be able to produce a scratch without much exertion. However, if the unknown specimen has a hardness of about 6 or greater, then producing a scratch will require some force. For those specimens, hold the unknown firmly against the table, place the standard specimen against it, press firmly with determination, then holding pressure slowly drag the standard specimen across the surface of the unknown. Don't be fooled by a soft standard spe |
What do you call a ring-shaped coral island surrounding a central lagoon? | What is a ring-shaped coral island called? | Reference.com What is a ring-shaped coral island called? A: Quick Answer A ring-shaped coral island is called an atoll. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, an atoll is made up of sections of coral reef that form a closed shape around a central lagoon. Full Answer According to Britannica.com, the ribbons of reef that make up an atoll need not always be ring-shaped or circular, but they always form a closed shape around a lagoon of around 160 feet in depth. The coral reef is mostly underwater, with small islands or longer masses of land on the rim of the reef. Some atolls are inhabited. Inhabited atolls can be found in Polynesia, Micronesia and the Maldives. |
Ratified on the 18th of August, 1920, the 19th amendment to the US constitution states: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of what? | Woman suffrage amendment ratified - Aug 18, 1920 - HISTORY.com Woman suffrage amendment ratified Publisher A+E Networks The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, is ratified by Tennessee, giving it the two-thirds majority of state ratification necessary to make it the law of the land. The amendment was the culmination of more than 70 years of struggle by woman suffragists. Its two sections read simply: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex” and “Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” America’s woman suffrage movement was founded in the mid 19th century by women who had become politically active through their work in the abolitionist and temperance movements. In July 1848, 200 woman suffragists, organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, met in Seneca Falls, New York, to discuss women’s rights. After approving measures asserting the right of women to educational and employment opportunities, they passed a resolution that declared “it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise.” For proclaiming a woman’s right to vote, the Seneca Falls Convention was subjected to public ridicule, and some backers of women’s rights withdrew their support. However, the resolution marked the beginning of the woman suffrage movement in America. The first national women’s rights convention was held in 1850 and then repeated annually, providing an important focus for the growing woman suffrage movement. In the Reconstruction era, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted, granting African American men the right to vote, but Congress declined to expand enfranchisement into the sphere of gender. In 1869, the National Woman Suffrage Association was founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to push for a woman suffrage amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Another organization, the American Woman Suffrage Association, led by Lucy Stone, was formed in the same year to work through the state legislatures. In 1890, these two groups were united as the National American Woman Suffrage Association. That year, Wyoming became the first state to grant women the right to vote. By the beginning of the 20th century, the role of women in American society was changing drastically: Women were working more, receiving a better education, bearing fewer children, and three more states (Colorado, Utah, and Idaho) had yielded to the demand for female enfranchisement. In 1916, the National Woman’s Party (formed in 1913 at the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage) decided to adopt a more radical approach to woman suffrage. Instead of questionnaires and lobbying, its members picketed the White House, marched, and staged acts of civil disobedience. In 1917, America entered World War I, and women aided the war effort in various capacities, which helped to break down most of the remaining opposition to woman suffrage. By 1918, women had acquired equal suffrage with men in 15 states, and both the Democratic and Republican parties openly endorsed female enfranchisement. In January 1918, the woman suffrage amendment passed the House of Representatives with the necessary two-thirds majority vote. In June 1919, it was approved by the Senate sent to the states for ratification. Campaigns were waged by suffragists around the country to secure ratification, and on August 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment. On August 26, it was formally adopted into the Constitution by proclamation of Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. Related Videos |
At what city did Bugs Bunny always belatedly realize, I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at? | Bugs Bunny | Manga Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Template:WBToonChar Bugs Bunny is an American fictional character who starred in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated films produced by Leon Schlesinger Productions , which became Warner Bros. Cartoons in 1944. [1] In 2002, he was named by TV Guide as the greatest cartoon character of all time. [2] Bugs starred in 163 shorts in the Golden Age of American animation, and made cameos in three others along with a few appearances in non-animated films. According to Bugs Bunny: 50 Years and Only One Grey Hare, he was born in 1940 in Brooklyn, New York (in a warren under Ebbets Field , famed home of the Brooklyn Dodgers ). He was actually created by Tex Avery (who directed A Wild Hare , Bugs Bunny's debut) and Robert McKimson (who created the definitive Bugs Bunny character design), among many others. According to Mel Blanc , the character's original voice actor , Bugs Bunny has a Flatbush accent, an equal blend of the Bronx and Brooklyn dialects (of the New York Accent ). His catchphrase is a casual "Eh...what's up, doc?", usually said while chewing a carrot . His other popular phrases include "Of course you realize, this means war", "Ain't I a stinker?", "What a maroon!" (a subtle twist on "moron"), "What a rube !", and "I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque." Bugs Bunny is considered the main character of the Looney Tunes series, and as such, is used as a mascot , both of the Looney Tunes series, and sometimes of Warner Brothers in general. Contents Main article: Evolution of Bugs Bunny An unnamed rabbit bearing some of the personality, if not physical characteristics of Bugs, first appeared in the cartoon short Porky's Hare Hunt , released on April 30, 1938. Co-directed by Ben Hardaway and an uncredited Cal Dalton (who was responsible for the initial design of the rabbit), this short had a theme almost identical to that of the 1937 cartoon, Porky's Duck Hunt (directed by Tex Avery), which had introduced Daffy Duck . Porky Pig was again cast as a hunter tracking another silly prey who seemed less interested in escape than in driving his pursuer insane; this short replaced the black duck with a small white rabbit. The rabbit introduces himself with the odd expression "Jiggers, fellers", and Mel Blanc gave the rabbit nearly the voice and laugh that he would later use for Woody Woodpecker . This cartoon also features the famous Groucho Marx line that Bugs would use many times: "Of course you know, this means war!" The rabbit developed a following from the audience viewing this cartoon which inspired the Schlesinger staff to further develop the character. File:Bugsbunnyproto.jpg The rabbit's second appearance came in 1939's Prest-O Change-O , directed by Chuck Jones , where he is the pet rabbit of unseen character Sham-Fu the Magician. Two dogs, fleeing the local dogcatcher, enter his absent master's house. The rabbit harasses them, but is ultimately bested by the bigger of the two dogs. His third appearance was in another 1939 cartoon, Hare-um Scare-um , directed by Dalton and Hardaway. This short, the first where he was depicted as a gray bunny instead of a white one, is also notable both for the rabbit's first singing role. Charlie Thorson , lead animator on the short, was the first to give the character a name. He had written "Bugs' Bunny" on the model sheet that he drew for Hardaway, implying that he considered the rabbit model sheet to be Hardaway's property. [3] [4] In promotional material for the short (such as a surviving 1939 presskit), the name on the model sheet was altered to become the rabbit's own name: "Bugs" Bunny (quotation marks only used at the very beginning), evidently named in honor of "Bugs" Hardaway. [5] In Chuck Jones' Elmer's Candid Camera the rabbit first encounters Elmer Fudd . This rabbit has more of a physical resemblance to the present-day Bugs, being taller and having a more similar face. The voice for this rabbit, however, was not similar to the well-known Brooklyn-Bronx accent, but spoke in a rural drawl. Thi |
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Commander of the Coalition forces during the First Gulf War, which general had the nickname Stormin' Norman? | H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Gulf War Commander, Dies at 78 - ABC News ABC News Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Gulf War Commander, Dies at 78 By MICHAEL S. JAMES WATCH Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf Dead at 78 0 Shares Email H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the retired general credited with leading U.S.-allied forces to a victory in the first Gulf War, died today at age 78. The man who Defense Secretary Leon Panetta today called "one of the great military giants of the 20th century" died in Tampa, Fla., where he lived in retirement, the Associated Press reported. "The men and women of the Department of Defense join me in mourning the loss of General Norman Schwarzkopf, whose 35 years of service in uniform left an indelible imprint on the United States military and on the country," Panetta said in a statement. "My thoughts and prayers are with the Schwarzkopf family in this time of sadness and grief." Schwarzkopf, called "Stormin' Norman" because of his reportedly explosive temper, led America to two military victories: a small one in Grenada in the 1980s and a big one as de facto commander of allied forces in the Gulf War in 1991. "'Stormin' Norman' led the coalition forces to victory, ejecting the Iraqi Army from Kuwait and restoring the rightful government," read a statement by former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Gulf War. "His leadership not only inspired his troops, but also inspired the nation." WATCH: Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf to Saddam Hussein: 'Get Outta Town' Schwarzkopf's success during that fight, also known as Operation Desert Storm, came under President George H.W. Bush, who through his office today mourned "the loss of a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation." "Gen. Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the 'duty, service, country' creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great nation through our most trying international crises," Bush said. "More than that, he was a good and decent man -- and a dear friend." Bush's office released the statement though the former president, himself, was ill, hospitalized in Texas with a stubborn fever and on a liquids-only diet. The current White House occupant, President Obama, also memorialized Schwarzkopf, declaring him "an American original" who "stood tall for the country and Army he loved." The future four-star general was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Trenton, N.J. Schwarzkopf's father, who shared his name, directed the investigation of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping as head of the New Jersey State Police, later becoming a brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Schwarzkopf was raised as an army brat in Iran, Switzerland, Germany and Italy, following in his father's footsteps to West Point, earning an engineering degree and being commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1956. WATCH: Gen. Schwarzkopf's '5 Minutes of Unimportant Questions' He earned three Silver Stars for bravery during two tours in Vietnam, gaining a reputation as an opinionated, plain-spoken commander with a sharp temper who would risk his own life for his soldiers. "He had volunteered to go to Vietnam early just so he could get there before the war ended," said former Army Col. William McKinney, who knew Schwarzkopf from their days at West Point, according to ABC News Radio. In 1983, as a newly-minted general, Schwarzkopf once again led troops into battle in President Reagan's invasion of Granada, a tiny Caribbean island where the White House saw American influence threatened by a Cuban-backed coup. But he gained most of his fame in Iraq, where he used his 6-foot-3, 240-pound frame and fearsome temper to drive his forces to victory. "He was known as a soldier's general," said retired Maj. Gen. Donald Shepperd, as he explained the "Stormin' Norman" nickname to ABC News Radio. "In other words, he really liked the troops and was soft on the troops. But boy, on his general officers, his officers, his NCO's, he was very, very tough and he had a real quick temper." PHOTOS: In Memoriam: People We Lost in 2012 Gruff and direct |
Connect Four, Battleship, Twister, Yahtzee, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and The Game of Life are all games produced by what US game company? | Milton Bradley Board Games - List of Milton Bradley Boardgames Milton Bradley Board Games MiltonBradley BoardGames List of Milton Bradley Board Games Milton Bradley board games include classic board games like Battleship, Connect Four, Hungry Hungry Hippos, The Game of Life, and Axis & Allies . The Milton Bradley Company was founded in 1860 in Springfield, Massachusetts. At one time, Milton Bradley was probably the largest publisher of boardgames and family games in existence. In addition to the games listed above, Milton Bradley bought Selchow and Righter and took ownership of Scrabble and Parcheesi too. Milton Bradley is now wholly owned by Hasbro, but it's still in existence as one of their brands, just like Wizards of the Coast and Parker Brothers. Milton Bradley games usually (but not always) fall into one or more of five categories: Children's games Board game versions of tv game shows Dexterity games Here's a list of Milton Bradley board games. I've included brief descriptions of the games, and linked to our full info page on each game that we have a page for. (In a couple of places I linked to a page on another one of our websites which had information about the game.) 13 Dead End Drive - This one has been published in many editions, one of the most common of which is the 1993 edition from Milton Bradley, which sells for around $25 or $30 on eBay. The game takes place in a 3 dimensional house and has bluffing and deduction elements. Animorphs: The Invasion Game - A licensed board game based on the Animorphs intellectual property. It's somewhat collectible, and you can expect to pay at least $40 for a good condition copy of the game. Ants in the Pants - A game for toddlers where they try to land their ants into Fido's pants. Axis & Allies - A classic World War II themed board game with countless variants and expansions. We have a full page about Axis & Allies. Bargain Hunter - A 1981 Milton Bradley release for 2-4 players. Each player starts with $1000 in game money and has to furnish an apartment as nicely as possible for as little money as possible. Barrel of Monkeys - A toddler's game that depends mostly on dexterity. Players try to pick up plastic monkeys. Battle Cry - Recreates several Civil War battles, but it's not a complicated game at all. This was originally a Milton Bradley game, but it's now branded as an Avalon Hill game. (Both companies were bought by Hasbro though.) Battle Masters - A fantasy themed miniatures game from 1992. Battleship - This was originally a pencil and paper game, but Milton Bradley tricked it up a little bit with some game pieces. Electronic Battleship was a popular variant when I was younger. Beat the Clock - A board game version of the game show, which is one of the niches Milton Bradley specializes in. Bermuda Triangle - A thematic game from 1976 in which the players try to operate ships in and near the Bermuda Triangle. (At the time, the "mystery" of the Bermuda Triangle was a pretty popular topic of discussion.) Blockbusters - Another game show themed board game, this one from 1982. Break the Bank - Based on the game show of the same name. Breaker 19: The CB Trucker Game - A 1976 board game attempt to cash in on the CB craze from the 1970's. Players pick up and deliver goods in their "trucks." Broadside - A game of naval combat. Like most Milton Bradley games, it's pretty straightforward and simple. 1962. Broadsides and Boarding Parties - Players control ships during the age of sail, and they try to position themselves so that they can hit their opponent with cannonballs. Buckaroo - Like many Milton Bradley games, this one has a strong dexterity component, and it's aimed at children. Candyland - The classic children's board game in which the players race to the end of the board. Games don't get any simpler than this, and any child older than about four will get pretty bored with Candyland pretty qui |
True or false: an adult centipede has exactly 100 legs? | Science test chapter 15 - Science with Gurholt at La Crescent Middle School - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. Science test chapter 15 Structure that can be found in insects, arachnids, and crustaceans Stages of complete metamorphosis why an arthropod sheds its exoskeleton gills Where a crayfish gets its oxygen through antennae organs grasshopper uses for smelling 2nd stage of grasshopper's metamorphosis nymph Who is faster centipedes or millipedes? centipedes Do crustaceans and arachnids have jointed legs? Yes How many legs do insects have attached to the thorax 6 True or False? Insects have the largest number of animals on Earth. True Only invertebrates that can fly. Arthropods Pairs of legs arachnids have four only arthropod class with 2 pair of antennae crustacean Invertebrates with both simple and compound eyes insects Process in which exoskeleton is shed molting Air holes in abdomen of grasshopper spiracles true or false: stomach and intestines of arthropods are found in the abdomen True an insect pupa eats a great deal and grows quickly True True or false: Crafish see images with both compound and simple eyes false means by which spiders breath Parts of a grasshopper identify these organisms and list the characteristics that helped you identify each invertebrate. centipede arachnid millipede * The material on this site is created by StudyBlue users. StudyBlue is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the academic institution or instructor. Words From Our Students "StudyBlue is great for studying. I love the study guides, flashcards and quizzes. So extremely helpful for all of my classes!" Alice , Arizona State University "I'm a student using StudyBlue, and I can 100% say that it helps me so much. Study materials for almost every subject in school are available in StudyBlue. It is so helpful for my education!" Tim , University of Florida "StudyBlue provides way more features than other studying apps, and thus allows me to learn very quickly!??I actually feel much more comfortable taking my exams after I study with this app. It's amazing!" Jennifer , Rutgers University "I love flashcards but carrying around physical flashcards is cumbersome and simply outdated. StudyBlue is exactly what I was looking for!" Justin , LSU |
Shamu, caught in 1965, was what type of animal? | The fate of SeaWorld’s ‘Shamu’ show was forecast by the very first whale performers - The Washington Post The fate of SeaWorld’s ‘Shamu’ show was forecast by the very first whale performers The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! By Sarah Kaplan By Sarah Kaplan November 11, 2015 Follow @sarahkaplan48 SeaWorld plans to phase out its "Shamu" killer whale show at its San Diego park next year, SeaWorld executives say. (Reuters) Ted Griffin had a vision of himself on the sleek, black-and-white back of an adult orca, zipping through the sea spray along that faint blue line between water and sky. To Griffin, it was never only a dream — it was a plan. To the rest of the world, it was crazy. Until Griffin captured and displayed America’s first show orca 50 years ago, the sea creatures were something to be feared, not befriended. “Killer whales” (which are actually a species of dolphin) were respected, even worshiped, by some native cultures, but for the most part they were viewed with deadly dread. Fishermen sometimes shot them because they interfered with their catch. Divers were taught that the whales would viciously attack any human on sight. One ancient Roman observer wrote that the creatures “cannot be properly depicted or described except as an enormous mass of flesh armed with savage teeth.” Then, in June of 1965, Griffin bought a 22-foot orca from a group of fisherman who had accidentally caught him near British Columbia (it cost him $8,000 and a win in an arm-wrestling contest). He gave the animal a name — “Namu” — a backstory and a host of human qualities, and by the time Griffin finally rode his whale several weeks later, the creatures had become a cause célèbre. Killer whales were now a lovable icon, a conservation imperative and the sudden stars of a spectacle everyone wanted to see. In a March 7, 2011 photo, trainers Joe Sanchez, left, Brian Faulkner and Kelly Aldrich, right, work with killer whales Trua, front, Kayla, center, and Nalani during the Believe show in Shamu Stadium at the SeaWorld Orlando theme park in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP) Half a century later, the world’s most famous keeper of captive killer whales, SeaWorld San Diego, has announced that it will be phasing out “theatrical” stunts like Griffin’s famous first ride. Amid plummeting profits, regulatory challenges, widespread criticism about the treatment of captive whales — not to mention the ethics of keeping them in the first place — and one very effective documentary , the park says it will unveil a new, more natural kind of “orca experience,” one without the antics and acrobatics. The change does not apply to SeaWorld’s 10 other U.S. parks, but it is perhaps a sign of things to come. American audiences are growing increasingly uncomfortable with animal entertainers, SeaWorld’s splashy shows — plagued by ailing animals and dangerous and sometimes deadly accidents involving human trainers — in particular. Then again, the writing has been on the wall for 50 years. To understand what’s happening with SeaWorld San Diego’s last performing whales, you don’t have to look any further than what happened to the very first ones captured and displayed by Griffin. Namu, Griffin’s first captive orca, arrived at the Port of Seattle in July 1965 to unprecedented fanfare, according to Canadian magazine the Tyee . A flotilla of researchers, reporters and anyone else who could get their hands on a boat paddled out alongside the whale’s floating steel cage. Thousands of onlookers lined bridges and docks, cheering as the black-and-white behemoth was towed into the harbor. Namu appeared on the front page of every newspaper in the Pacific Northwest — and many outside it — as well as T-shirts, key chains, mugs and coloring books sold at the Seattle Aquarium, his new home. Namu wasn’t the first killer whale to be put on display, but he was |
Those poor “Three Blind Mice” of nursery rhyme fame had their tails cut off by the farmer’s wife using what sharp instrument? | Long Funny Poems Home » Poems » Long Poems » Funny Long Funny Poems Long Funny Poems. Below are the most popular long Funny by PoetrySoup Members. You can search for long Funny poems by poem length and keyword. April's Babbling Foolishness (Created using the bAbBlE sentence generator, various text excerpts, and a minuscule bit of human editing.) And she smells good without keeping all ... Beef, sitting lonely on that lies floating on the tufted floor. "Surely," I was napping, cold noodles, I implore! But the Raven, "Nevermore." Deep into that darkness peering, I got enough trouble. Boy, the whole world together. Eagerly I guess dirt is what thy worldly name is on the tufted floor. Taken from the night thinking. Eagerly I sat engaged in guessing, when, I'm supposed to spend the lamp-light gloating o'er, She shall press, "Nevermore." This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing To the fowl whose foot-falls tinkled on the floor; And my soul grew stronger; hesitating then he fluttered - Till the dirges of evil! - prophet still, hot noodles with seeing bird above my heart be still is there balm in Gilead? - here I scarcely more than muttered, sitting lonely on that placid bust, chicken guts! Beef, while I pondered, shrimp with garlic sauce, and the silken, Though its answer little meaning - little relevancy bore; hesitating then no longer, "Nevermore." Beef, yet all undaunted, nearly napping, and sour chicken, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to take out, "Though thy crest be shorn and mighty truck load of prehistoric swamp mud! Take thy form from off my door!" Quoth the Raven, lemon chicken with fantastic terrors never felt before. Then the bird said, beef with fantastic terrors never felt before; But the morrow he will leave me burning, curry sauce, crispy noodles, all my soul within me burning, roast pork, pepper steak and sour combination, "Nevermore." But the Raven, "Or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore!" Quoth the morrow; - Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber of flea-bitten bug ridden throng of flatulent sewage! - prophet still, if bird or white rice, chicken guts! Take out, but no syllable expressing To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burnt into my bosom's core; This and more I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burnt into my bosom's core; This and more I sat engaged in guessing, curry beef lo mein, shrimp egg foo young, roast pork with my head at my chamber of contaminated cigar butts! The Raven, "Nevermore." Beef with broccoli and nothing more. "Prophet!" said I, "Tapping at my chamber of pureed monkey mucus! - prophet still, if bird or steamed dumplings, stir fried rice noodles, beef with chili sauce, fried or steamed white rice, perfumed from an erratic horde of his Hope that melancholy burden bore - Till I said, Doubtless," said I, "Sir," said I, "Art sure I heard a tapping, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of septic frog water!" Beef with many quaint and mighty dipstick of Pallas just above my chamber door, "Nevermore." Beef Szechuan style, but no syllable expressing To the fowl whose fiery eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming, And the only word, anniversaries, roast pork with onions and spicy beef egg foo young, all the seeming of seething pus! By that Heaven that bends above his chamber of soggy camel snot! Ah, Bar-B-Q pork with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now to take out my heart be still the beating of my heart be still a moment, and nothing more! Beef with sorrow for the lost Lenore! Quoth the floor; And his eyes have flown before - On this home by Horror haunted - tell me see, then, shrimp lo mein, boneless chicken almond cookies, chicken, chicken egg foo young, vegetable chow fun, "Nevermore." The Raven, "Lenore?" Merely this and nothing more! Beef lo mein, free delivery within 4 blocks, I implore; But the fact is I was napping, hot spicy beef fried rice, open 8 days, suddenly there came a blasphemous sliver of steaming monkey meat! Then, pork |
August 21st was the anniversary of Hawaii joining the union, the last state to do so, in what year? | Hawaii becomes 50th state - Aug 21, 1959 - HISTORY.com Hawaii becomes 50th state Publisher A+E Networks The modern United States receives its crowning star when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state. The president also issued an order for an American flag featuring 50 stars arranged in staggered rows: five six-star rows and four five-star rows. The new flag became official July 4, 1960. The first known settlers of the Hawaiian Islands were Polynesian voyagers who arrived sometime in the eighth century. In the early 18th century, American traders came to Hawaii to exploit the islands’ sandalwood, which was much valued in China at the time. In the 1830s, the sugar industry was introduced to Hawaii and by the mid 19th century had become well established. American missionaries and planters brought about great changes in Hawaiian political, cultural, economic, and religious life. In 1840, a constitutional monarchy was established, stripping the Hawaiian monarch of much of his authority. In 1893, a group of American expatriates and sugar planters supported by a division of U.S. Marines deposed Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. One year later, the Republic of Hawaii was established as a U.S. protectorate with Hawaiian-born Sanford B. Dole as president. Many in Congress opposed the formal annexation of Hawaii, and it was not until 1898, following the use of the naval base at Pearl Harbor during the Spanish-American War, that Hawaii’s strategic importance became evident and formal annexation was approved. Two years later, Hawaii was organized into a formal U.S. territory. During World War II, Hawaii became firmly ensconced in the American national identity following the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. In March 1959, the U.S. government approved statehood for Hawaii, and in June the Hawaiian people voted by a wide majority to accept admittance into the United States. Two months later, Hawaii officially became the 50th state. Related Videos |
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Jiminy Jillickers! Ultimately played by Milhouse, what is the name of Radioactive Man's sidekick? | Fallout Boy | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “Jiminy jillickers!” ―Fallout Boy's catchphrase Fallout Boy is the sidekick in the comic book series Radioactive Man . In the series, Fallout Boy first appeared in a 1950s Radioactive Man film serial shown at a comic book convention in the episode " Three Men and a Comic Book ", and it was implied that the actor who played Fallout Boy might have been gay. However, unlike many Simpsons characters, he has only made a handful of appearances since. Contents [ show ] Origin Fallout Boy was an average bookworm, until one day he met billionaire playboy Claude Kane (Radioactive Man) at a radioactivity convention. A tall piece of machinery fell towards them. Claude grabbed Rod and jumped over the rail, Claude holding onto the machine. The machine came to life, and as the ray passed through Claude, it hit Rod. Rod received a pint-sized version of RM's powers, and became Fallout Boy. Film Milhouse as Fall Out boy in Tapped Out Milhouse was chosen to play Fallout Boy in the Radioactive Man movie and was later replaced by Mickey Rooney; but the film was aborted because Springfield took the film's budget and Milhouse had refused to be part of the film since the beginning. Later in future episodes, Milhouse wears that costume from time to time. He sometimes reminds other people that he was cast as Fallout Boy. Also in future episodes, the movie called 'Radioactive Man Re-Rises,' was finally made without Springfield and Milhouse's involvement because of the incident Springfield was responsible for, as well as the director's poor choices. Real Life While Radioactive Man is a broad parody of many superheroes, most obviously containing elements of Batman and Superman (and the comic incorporates an origin story similar to Marvel 's The Hulk ), among others, Fallout Boy is mainly a parody of Robin (with his costume, references as being the 'young ward' of Radioactive Man, and his younger age and sidekick status) with elements of Spider-Man (his fictional comic book origin, for example). Additionally, Fallout Boy also appears in a real-life comic book titled Radioactive Man, published by Bongo Comics (a comic created in part by Matt Groening , the creator of The Simpsons). In these comic books, Fallout Boy's real name is Rod Runtledge, he has a brother named Dodd Runtledge, and they live in Zenith City. Rod is a high school nerd living with his aunt, Aunt June, an obvious reference to Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker, who lives with his Aunt May. The band Fall Out Boy was named after this character. Though loyal to Radioactive man, Fallout Boy was shown to be a far more competiant Crime Fighter. Popular Culture When a band from Chicago was playing at a local concert, they asked the audience for a suggestion for a band name. Somebody screamed “Fallout Boy” (referring to The Simpsons' Fallout Boy). The band chose the name and stuck with it. In many interviews, the band says how the name "Fallout Boy" was an idea from a fan and is a superhero sidekick from The Simpsons. Fall Out Boy has been a band ever since. Appearances |
On Aug 23, 1939, Germany signed a non-aggression pact with what other country, paving the way for the Nazi invasion of Poland? | The Hitler-Stalin Pact - Aug 23, 1939 - HISTORY.com Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression pact, stunning the world, given their diametrically opposed ideologies. But the dictators were, despite appearances, both playing to their own political needs. After Nazi Germany’s invasion of Czechoslovakia, Britain had to decide to what extent it would intervene should Hitler continue German expansion. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, at first indifferent to Hitler’s capture of the Sudetenland, the German-speaking area of Czechoslovakia, suddenly snapped to life when Poland became threatened. He made it plain that Britain would be obliged to come to the aid of Poland in the event of German invasion. But he wanted, and needed, an ally. The only power large enough to stop Hitler, and with a vested interest in doing so, was the Soviet Union. But Stalin was cool to Britain after its effort to create a political alliance with Britain and France against Germany had been rebuffed a year earlier. Plus, Poland’s leaders were less than thrilled with the prospect of Russia becoming its guardian; to them, it was simply occupation by another monstrous regime. Hitler believed that Britain would never take him on alone, so he decided to swallow his fear and loathing of communism and cozy up to the Soviet dictator, thereby pulling the rug out from the British initiative. Both sides were extremely suspicious of the other, trying to discern ulterior motives. But Hitler was in a hurry; he knew if he was to invade Poland it had to be done quickly, before the West could create a unified front. Agreeing basically to carve up parts of Eastern Europe—and leave each other alone in the process—Hitler’s foreign minister, Joachim von Ribbentrop, flew to Moscow and signed the non-aggression pact with his Soviet counterpart, V.M. Molotov (which is why the pact is often referred to as the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact). Supporters of bolshevism around the world had their heretofore romantic view of “international socialism” ruined; they were outraged that Stalin would enter into any kind of league with the fascist dictator. But once Poland was German-occupied territory, the alliance would not last for long. Related Videos |
During WWI, manufacturers of what product relabeled themselves as Liberty Cabbage to avoid anti-German sentiments? | PPT - APUSH REVIEW PowerPoint Presentation - ID:1513598 APUSH REVIEW APUSH Which of the following statements about the settlers that arrived at Plymouth in 1620 is not true? their original goal was a landfall farther south, at the northern edge of Virginia Company territory while English, they had lived for a time in the Netherlands they had experienced persecution in England for their religious beliefs and sought to separate from the Church of England they probably would have starved to death without the assistance of local Indians they became the dominant political and religious force in New England in the 1630s and 1640s (E) they became the dominant political and religious force in New England in the 1630s and 1640s Explanation:Often referred to as Pilgrims or Separatists, the 102 passengers on the Mayflower sought religious freedom first in the Netherlands and then in the New World. While originally intending to land farther south near the Hudson River, the ship was buffeted by storms and landed first on Cape Cod and then Plymouth in what is now Massachusetts. Despite early hostile encounters, local Indians assisted the 53 who had survived the first winter. Another group of settlers, mainly composed of Puritans, established Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 and became the dominant force in New England. The biggest surrender in American military history, involving almost 12,000 U.S. soldiers, occurred where during World War 2? Kasserine Pass in North Africa on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippine Islands at the Battle of the Bulge in northern Europe on Guadacanal Island in the South Pacific at Anzio Beach in Italy (B) on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippine Islands Along with the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Japanese forces invaded the Philippine Islands. After resistance proved futile, American General Ned King surrendered his troops to the Japanese. The captured American and Filipinos were then forced to participate in a brutal 75-mile march to prison camps which resulted in thousands dying of thirst, beatings, and executions. The Japanese commanding general, Masaharu Homma, was tried and executed for war crimes following Japan's surrender in 1945. Henry Ford did which of the following in mass-producing automobiles in the 1920s? he hired more Jews in management positions he utilized a style of management that delegated corporate decisions to professionals in specialized divisions he paid his workers higher wages than they could receive with comparable jobs he paid his workers lower wages than they could receive with comparable jobs he instituted worker-management teams to share decision-making about Answer:(C) he paid his workers higher wages than they could receive with comparable jobs Explanation: Ford began paying his workers $5 per an eight-hour work day in 1914, almost double the rate for comparable work with longer hours. His action reduced employee turnover and increased worker efficiency. Ford also used assembly lines for the mass production of inexpensive automobiles. Vice-president George H.W. Bush succeeded Ronald Reagan as president following the 1988 election. Before him, the last incumbent vice-president who was directly elected president rather than succeeding a president who died in office was Martin Van Buren Harry Truman Answer: (A) Martin Van Buren Explanation: . George H.W. Bush followed Reagan's two terms as president and built a solid reputation for decisive action with the Operation Desert Storm success against Iraq. Economic stagnation at home and Bush's decision to break his "Read My Lips. No New Taxes" pledge caused his popularity to fall and he was defeated by Bill Clinton in 1992. Andrew Jackson's second vice-president, Martin Van Buren, was elected president in 1836. Johnson, Coolidge, Roosevelt and Truman all succeeded presidents who died in office. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 finally removed the British presence from the Ohio River Valley reduced the authority of the federal government in the western territories provided a procedure for admitting new sta |
On August 21, 1911, Italian patriot Vincenzo Peruggia stolen what "moderately famous" painting from the Louvre, which was not recovered for 2 years? | The Story Behind the Mona Lisa Heist - Seeker Aug 19, 2011 08:14 PM ET The Story Behind the Mona Lisa Heist The prevailing theory was that the thief was part of a large art theft ring, but new details paint a different picture. The police photograph and fingerprint record from the arrest of Vincenzo Peruggia. Courtesy of Joe Medeiros For exactly a century, mystery has wrapped the most famous art crime in history — the theft of the Mona Lisa. What many to consider the greatest portrait of all time, painted by Leonardo da Vinci from 1503 to 1507, disappeared from the Louvre on August 21, 1911. It was stolen by Vincenzo Peruggia (1881-1925), an Italian immigrant who lived in Paris with the masterpiece for over two years. Peruggia was never apprehended until he returned the Mona Lisa to Florence through an Italian art dealer, claiming he stole the painting to return it patriotically to the Italian people. However, the case has remained as elusive as the Mona Lisa's smile. It was hard to believe that Peruggia committed the theft alone, and several conspiracy theories arose. "The prevailing theory was that he was just a small cog in a grand scheme to sell Mona Lisa forgeries to American millionaires. The theft of the real Mona Lisa was the only way to convince the buyers they were purchasing the real thing," Joe Medeiros, author of the 88-minute documentary "The Missing Piece: The Truth About the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa," told Discovery News. Medeiros, the former head writer for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," acquired copies of 1500 documents in the French an Italian archives, including police files and court documents, and finally discovered that money -– not really patriotism –- lay behind the famous theft. Vincenzo Peruggia. Italy State Police/Wikimedia In an attempt to find clues about Peruggia the man — who he was, what he thought and why he stole the painting — Medeiros met with Peruggia's daughter Celestina in Italy. But Celestina, who passed away in March at 87, knew very little about father. "He died when she was a toddler," said Medeiros. Blog: Mona Lisa's Smile Hides Da Vinci's Technique The filmmaker went to the Louvre and re-traced the route Perruggia took to steal the painting. At the time of the theft, Peruggia was a 29 year-old housepainter who had worked at the Louvre for a short time helping cover 1600 masterpieces with glass to protect them from vandalism. Peruggia became familiar with all the Italian art and wondered why it was in a French museum. He read that Napoleon had looted Italy's art treasures when he conquered the country and brought them back to Paris. Thus he believed that all the Italian art in the Louvre was there illegally and decided to bring one picture back to its country. News: Nude, Mona Lisa-Like Painting Surfaces Unaware that the Mona Lisa was sold by Leonardo da Vinci himself to King Francois I of France, he turned to this painting because it was small and easy to carry. "He stole the masterpiece by simply walking into the museum on a Monday when the Louvre was closed for cleaning. He was dressed in a white smock and thus blended in with he other workers," said Medeiros. It was the easiest task: Peruggia removed the painting from the wall, took it from its frame and walked out of the museum with the Mona Lisa under his arm, wrapped in his smock. The theft wasn't discovered until the next day because the Louvre guards assumed the masterpiece was with the museum photographer. Peruggia at the trial in Florence. Wikimedia Only when the painting's empty frame was found on a service stairwell, did Louvre officials began to suspect the worst. Some 60 detectives swept through the museum. Despite the fact that Peruggia left generous fingerprints on the glass that covered the painting, the lead was not followed up. The theft was a sensational event, and thousands flocked to see the empty space between Titian's "Allegory of Alfonso d'Avalos" and Correggio's "Mystical Marriage" in the Salon Carré. Slideshow: The Face of Da Vinci: An Enduring Mystery It was assumed that some genial mastermin |
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Killing thousands, the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried on Aug 24, 79AD when what volcano erupted? | Vesuvius erupts - Aug 24, 79 - HISTORY.com Vesuvius erupts Publisher A+E Networks After centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupts in southern Italy, devastating the prosperous Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing thousands. The cities, buried under a thick layer of volcanic material and mud, were never rebuilt and largely forgotten in the course of history. In the 18th century, Pompeii and Herculaneum were rediscovered and excavated, providing an unprecedented archaeological record of the everyday life of an ancient civilization, startlingly preserved in sudden death. The ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum thrived near the base of Mount Vesuvius at the Bay of Naples. In the time of the early Roman Empire, 20,000 people lived in Pompeii, including merchants, manufacturers, and farmers who exploited the rich soil of the region with numerous vineyards and orchards. None suspected that the black fertile earth was the legacy of earlier eruptions of Mount Vesuvius. Herculaneum was a city of 5,000 and a favorite summer destination for rich Romans. Named for the mythic hero Hercules, Herculaneum housed opulent villas and grand Roman baths. Gambling artifacts found in Herculaneum and a brothel unearthed in Pompeii attest to the decadent nature of the cities. There were smaller resort communities in the area as well, such as the quiet little town of Stabiae. At noon on August 24, 79 A.D., this pleasure and prosperity came to an end when the peak of Mount Vesuvius exploded, propelling a 10-mile mushroom cloud of ash and pumice into the stratosphere. For the next 12 hours, volcanic ash and a hail of pumice stones up to 3 inches in diameter showered Pompeii, forcing the city’s occupants to flee in terror. Some 2,000 people stayed in Pompeii, holed up in cellars or stone structures, hoping to wait out the eruption. A westerly wind protected Herculaneum from the initial stage of the eruption, but then a giant cloud of hot ash and gas surged down the western flank of Vesuvius, engulfing the city and burning or asphyxiating all who remained. This lethal cloud was followed by a flood of volcanic mud and rock, burying the city. The people who remained in Pompeii were killed on the morning of August 25 when a cloud of toxic gas poured into the city, suffocating all that remained. A flow of rock and ash followed, collapsing roofs and walls and burying the dead. Much of what we know about the eruption comes from an account by Pliny the Younger, who was staying west along the Bay of Naples when Vesuvius exploded. In two letters to the historian Tacitus, he told of how “people covered their heads with pillows, the only defense against a shower of stones,” and of how “a dark and horrible cloud charged with combustible matter suddenly broke and set forth. Some bewailed their own fate. Others prayed to die.” Pliny, only 17 at the time, escaped the catastrophe and later became a noted Roman writer and administrator. His uncle, Pliny the Elder, was less lucky. Pliny the Elder, a celebrated naturalist, at the time of the eruption was the commander of the Roman fleet in the Bay of Naples. After Vesuvius exploded, he took his boats across the bay to Stabiae, to investigate the eruption and reassure terrified citizens. After going ashore, he was overcome by toxic gas and died. According to Pliny the Younger’s account, the eruption lasted 18 hours. Pompeii was buried under 14 to 17 feet of ash and pumice, and the nearby seacoast was drastically changed. Herculaneum was buried under more than 60 feet of mud and volcanic material. Some residents of Pompeii later returned to dig out their destroyed homes and salvage their valuables, but many treasures were left and then forgotten. In the 18th century, a well digger unearthed a marble statue on the site of Herculaneum. The local government excavated some other valuable art objects, but the project was abandoned. In 1748, a farmer found traces of Pompeii beneath his vineyard. Since then, excavations have gone on nearly without interruption until the present. In 1927, the Italian gover |
What salad dressing (containing mayonnaise, anchovies, chives and sour cream) was named after a 1921 play? | Green Goddess Dressing Green Goddess Dressing Green Goddess Dressing is a creamy herbed salad dressing. The main ingredients are anchovy, garlic, mayonnaise and vinegar, along with parsley, tarragon and chives for colour, and other seasonings. some versions will combine the tarragon and vinegar by calling for tarragon vinegar; some versions will swap in green onion for the chives; some versions call for a few drops of green food colouring to heighten the dramatic effect of the greenness; some versions play with the mayonnaise by either adding in sour cream and / or yoghurt, or swapping the mayonnaise out and one or both of the aforementioned in instead; some versions add about 6 oz (180g) of fresh spinach leaves. Commercial bottled brands used to be made in North America by Wishbone, Seven Seas and Kraft. It appears that just the Seven Seas and Kraft versions are now (2007) available. Commercial brands have green food colouring added. The dressing can also be used as an accompaniment to artichokes. To assemble the actual, "authentic" salad made with the dressing, you spread iceberg and other leafy salad greens on a plate. In the centre, place a cooked artichoke bottom filled with cooked shrimp. Dress with the dressing, then garnish with cherry tomatoes. History Notes The food writer Marlene Parrish asserts that the 1920s original dressing contained both spinach and chervil (sic), but she doesn't state the source for this. [1] The first cookbook appearance of the recipe that CooksInfo.com is currently aware of was in 1949. GREEN GODDESS DRESSING 1 teasp. chopped tarragon 1 teasp. tarragon vinegar Combine anchovy, onion, chives, parsley, tarragon and tarragon vinegar. Add mayonnaise. Mix gently until blended. Serve over romaine, escarole and chicory, and add endive if you wish, tossed lightly in wooden bowl. Yield, 1 3/4 cups dressing." [5] The Charleroi Mail of Charleroi, Pennsylvania suggested the salad on 10 March 1952 (page 2) for part of a St Patrick's Day menu: "From San Francisco comes this naturally green mayonnaise", and then gives a Green Goddess recipe calling for both mayonnaise and whipped sour cream, and either chives or green onions, as well as lemon juice. The suggested lettuce is iceberg. At the Booth Memorial Hospital Open House and Bazaar held 29 October 1952 in Oakland, California, one table at the bazaar featured bottles of Green Goddess salad dressing made by the women from the Hilltop branch of the Women's Auxiliary. (The Hilltop ladies also sold "growing plants" and "mystery packages"). (Found in The Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. 12 October 1952, page S-8). In 1953, the Oakland Tribune suggests Green Goddess Salad for Memorial Day: "What could be better than Green Goddess Salad for your Memorial Day Dinner. This Green Salad with its wonderful garlicky dressing is an old favourite with Bay area food fanciers." (The Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. 28 May 1953, page 19.) The recipe calls for chives or green onions, lemon juice, tarragon wine vinegar, 1 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream. It suggests using the dressing on mixed salad greens. A 1954 abberation appearing in the Syracuse Herald Journal (Syracuse, New York. 30 May 1954, page 13) adds mustard and Worcestershire sauce. It also drops the chives or green onions, and calls for just bog-standard onion in their place, minced. (It retained the anchovy, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley and garlic.) [1] Parrish. Marlene. "Classic salads share California pedigree." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 1 August 2002. [2] "This is the Story of Your Town" column by Jack Burroughs. The Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. 5 January 1950, page 33. [3] Ames Daily Tribune. Ames, Iowa. 2 March 1951, Page 7. [4] Paddleford, Clementine. This Week Magazine. 23 December 1951. As quoted in Alexander, Kelly and Cynthia Harris. "Hometown Appetites." New York: Gotham Books. 2008. Page 170. [5] Mueller, Irma. "Item-wised" column. Palatine Enterprise of Palatine, Illinois. Friday, 11 January 1952, page 4. Literature & Lore Green Goddess Dressing is reputedly named |
What can be a musical instrument, a type of brake, and a type of cylindrical container? | Drum (musical instrument) - definition of Drum (musical instrument) by The Free Dictionary Drum (musical instrument) - definition of Drum (musical instrument) by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Drum+(musical+instrument) n. 1. a. A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks. b. A sound produced by this instrument. 2. Something resembling a drum in shape or structure, especially a barrellike metal container or a metal cylinder wound with cable, wire, or heavy rope. 3. Architecture a. A circular or polygonal wall supporting a dome or cupola. Also called tambour. b. Any of the cylindrical stone blocks that are stacked to form the shaft of a column. 4. Any of various marine and freshwater fishes of the family Sciaenidae that make a drumming sound by vibrating certain muscles attached to the swim bladder. 5. Anatomy The eardrum. v. drummed, drum·ming, drums v.intr. 1. To play a drum or drums. 2. To thump or tap rhythmically or continually: nervously drummed on the table. 3. To produce a booming, reverberating sound by beating the wings, as certain birds do. v.tr. 1. To perform (a piece or tune) on or as if on a drum. 2. To summon by or as if by beating a drum. 3. To make known to or force upon (a person) by constant repetition: drummed the answers into my head. 4. To expel or dismiss in disgrace. Often used with out: was drummed out of the army. Phrasal Verb: 1. To bring about by continuous, persistent effort: drum up new business. 2. To devise; invent: drummed up an alibi. [Middle English drom, probably alteration of Middle Dutch tromme, probably of imitative origin.] drum (drʌm) n 1. (Instruments) music a percussion instrument sounded by striking a membrane stretched across the opening of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere 2. beat the drum for informal to attempt to arouse interest in 3. (Music, other) the sound produced by a drum or any similar sound 4. an object that resembles a drum in shape, such as a large spool or a cylindrical container 5. (Architecture) architect a. one of a number of cylindrical blocks of stone used to construct the shaft of a column b. the wall or structure supporting a dome or cupola 6. (Anatomy) short for eardrum 7. (Animals) Also called: drumfish any of various North American marine and freshwater sciaenid fishes, such as Equetus pulcher (striped drum), that utter a drumming sound 8. (Mechanical Engineering) a type of hollow rotor for steam turbines or axial compressors 9. (Computer Science) computing a rotating cylindrical device on which data may be stored for later retrieval: now mostly superseded by disks. See disk 2 10. (Instruments) archaic a drummer 11. the drum informal Austral the necessary information (esp in the phrase give (someone) the drum) vb, drums, drumming or drummed 12. (Instruments) to play (music) on or as if on a drum 13. to beat or tap (the fingers) rhythmically or regularly 14. (Zoology) (intr) (of birds) to produce a rhythmic sound, as by beating the bill against a tree, branch, etc 15. (Instruments) (sometimes foll by: up) to summon or call by drumming 16. (Education) (tr) to instil by constant repetition: to drum an idea into someone's head. [C16: probably from Middle Dutch tromme, of imitative origin] drum (Physical Geography) Scot and Irish a narrow ridge or hill [C18: from Scottish Gaelic druim] drum1 (drʌm) n., pl. drums, (esp. collectively for 11 ) drum, n. 1. a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usu. cylindrical body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks to produce a booming, tapping, or hollow sound. 2. any hollow tree or similar object or device used in this way. 3. the sound produced by such an instrument, object, or device. 4. any rumbling or deep booming sound. 5. a natural organ by which an animal produces a loud or bass sound. 7. any cylindrical object with flat ends. 8. a cylindrical part of a machine. 9 |
Known for his love of Ludwig van, what is the name of the piano playing character in the Peanuts comic strip? | Schroeder | Peanuts Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Noah Johnston (2015) Daniel Thornton (2016) "I kind of like Schroeder. He’s fairly down to earth, but he has his problems too. He has to play on the painted black piano keys, and he thinks Beethoven was the first President of the United States." Charles M. Schulz on Schroeder Schroeder is a major male character in the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz . He is distinguished by his precocious skill at playing the piano, as well as by his love of classical music and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven in particular. Schroeder is also the catcher on Charlie Brown's baseball team and the object of Lucy van Pelt 's unrequited love . After Linus van Pelt and Snoopy , Schroeder is probably Charlie Brown 's closest friend; he once angrily denounced Violet for giving Charlie Brown a used valentine well after Valentine's Day had come and gone (only to be undercut when Charlie Brown eagerly accepted it), and he is one of the few baseball players who has any respect for Charlie Brown as a manager (although he is as capable of ire at Charlie Brown's poor performance as anyone else, such instances are few and far between). Contents History Schroeder's first appearance in the strip from May 30, 1951. Schroeder was introduced as a baby on May 30, 1951 . Within a short time, however, he had aged to nearly the same age as the other characters. He initially had no notable characteristics, but Schulz eventually had the idea to incorporate his daughter Meredith's toy piano into the strip. He decided to give it to the strip's newest character, and thus the character as he is known to millions of fans was born. The origin of his name can be found in Schulz's 1975 book, Peanuts Jubilee: "Schroeder was named after a young boy with whom I used to caddy at Highland Park golf course in St. Paul. I don't recall ever knowing his first name, but just 'Schroeder' seemed right for the character in the script, even before he became the great musician he now is." In the September 24, 1951 strip, Charlie Brown makes an attempt to show the infant how to play a toy piano, but is quickly embarrassed when Schroeder completely outclasses him. However, his love for Beethoven specifically did not begin until October 10 of that same year. Character and appearance A bust of Ludwig van Beethoven, Schroeder's favorite composer and hero. Even though Schroeder is an accomplished musician, his piano is only a toy, and the black keys are merely painted on to the white keys. In one strip, Charlie Brown tries to get him to play a real piano, but Schroeder bursts out crying, intimidated by its size. Ludwig van Beethoven is Schroeder's favorite composer, as revealed in the February 27, 1955 strip. In it, Lucy takes his bust of Beethoven and smashes it, but Schroeder simply takes another one from a closet full of Beethoven busts. Every year, Schroeder marks Beethoven's birthday on December 16, although in a series of strips from December 1957 he forgets the date, is in shock when he finds out about it the following day and feels terrible for several days afterwards. When Charlie Brown's baseball team was required to have a sponsor to play games, Schroeder chose "Beethoven" as a sponsor. In the early strips, Schroeder also played music by other composers. Schulz once remarked that he had originally decided to depict Johannes Brahms as Schroeder's favorite composer, but decided that Beethoven sounded "funnier." Another distinguishing character trait of Schroeder is his constant refusal of Lucy's love. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder, and frequently leans against his piano while he is playing, professing her love for him. However, since Beethoven was a lifelong bachelor, Schroeder feels that he must emulate every aspect of his idol's life - even though it is insinuated that he reciprocates Lucy's feelings. In a story arc where she and the rest of her family have moved out of town, Schroeder becomes frustrated with his music and mutters disbelievingly that he misses her. Despite his constant animosity towards her, Schroede |
Name the 1995 movie from the IMDB plot summary: "A boat has been destroyed, criminals are dead, and the key to this mystery lies with the only survivor and his twisted, convoluted story beginning with five career crooks in a seemingly random police lineup."? | THE USUAL SUSPECTS [1995] DVDRIP XVID torrent - Share the fun!!! Free movie Torrents Download Movies : Thriller : DVD Rip : English THE USUAL SUSPECTS [1995] DVDRIP XVID PLOT A boat has been destroyed, criminals are dead, and the key to this mystery lies with the only survivor and his twisted, convoluted story beginning with five career crooks in a seemingly random police lineup. ___________________________________________________________________________ |
If I'm on vehicles named Ganges Gertie, Irrawaddy Irma, Orinoco Ida, or Zambesi Zelda, what Disney World Magic Kingdom attraction am I on? | 25 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Fun Facts | WDW Fan Zone 25 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Fun Facts Tweet The Magic Kingdom was the first of the four main theme parks to open on Walt Disney World property and whether it’s your favorite or not I think we can all agree that there is something very special about this place. It is rich in history and detail so I thought I would share 25 very interesting and fun facts about the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. 1. When the Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971 the price for an adult admission was $3.50. 2. The 8 E ticket attractions located in the Magic Kingdom were: Country Bear Jamboree It’s A Small World Jungle Cruise Space Mountain 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 3. The tallest building in the Magic Kingdom is Cinderella’s Castle at 189 feet tall. The outside walls of Cinderella’s Castle is entirely made out of fiberglass. Also, there are 18 towers and 13 gargoyles. 4. On the Jungle Cruise attraction the name of the head salesman who offers two shrunken heads for one of the passengers is Trader Sam. 5. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel once known as Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1917. Disney purchased the carrousel in 1967 from Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey. The carrousel’s original name is Liberty. 6. The Astro Orbiter attraction located in Tomrrowland opened in 1974 under the name Star Jets. 7. The Tiki Room in Adventureland was originally known as the Tropical Serenade and it was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers. 8. The Swiss Family Robinson Tree House stands 60 feet tall and weighs 200 tons and is made of concrete and polyethylene leaves. 9. The Winnie the Pooh attraction in Fantasyland is housed in the site where Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride existed until 1998. 10. The names of the 6 trains of the Big Thunder mountain Railroad are: IB Hearty UR Courageous UR Daring 11. The swinging suspension bridge that you travel to cross Tom Sawyer island to Fort Langhorne was named after Samuel Langhorne Clemens who most of us know as Mark Twain. 12. The Liberty Bell replica found in the center of Liberty Square was built out of the same cast mold as the original Liberty Bell located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. 13. The Walt Disney World Railroad is an authentic 1928 steam-powered train. 14. The now extinct Mickey’s Toontown Fair was originally known as Birthdayland and then Mickey’s Starland. 15. To bcome a Galactic Hero at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin you need to score at least 900,000 points. 16. The name of the loveable audio-animatronic dog in the Carousel of Progress is Rover. 17. Stitch’s Great Escape attraction in Tomorrowland is housed in the site of the former Alien Encounter attraction that closed in 2003. 18. The Tomorrowland Speedway, an original Magic Kingdom attraction opened under the name Grand Prix Raceway and later changed to the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. In 2008 the Indy was dropped from the name. 19. The People Mover formerly known as the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (“TTA”) was originally named the WEDway People Mover. The initials WED stand for Walter Elias Disney. 20. The design of Main Street USA was inspired by Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri. 21. The names of the Jungle Cruise River boats are: Amazon Annie Wamba Wanda Zambesi Zelda 22. Splash Mountain in Adventureland has a five-story plunge at a 45-degree angle at a speed of 40 miles per hour. 23. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin attraction in Tomorrowland is housed at the site of the former Disney’s Take Flight attraction that closed January 1998. Disney’s Take Flight attraction was previously known as Delta Dream Flight until Delta dropped their sponsorship in June of 1996. 24. The names of the 3 talking heads who introduce the Country Bear Jamboree are Buff, max, and Melvin. 25. The Magic Kingdom was actually built above ground. Depending on where you are in the park you may be as high as the 3rd story. The ground level (underground to guests) is a complex city of corridors called utilidors whose walls are color co |
After the invasion of Poland, which was the next country to be invaded by the Germans in World War II? | World War II: The Invasion of Poland and the Winter War - The Atlantic The Atlantic 45 Photos In Focus In August of 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression treaty. One week later, Germany invaded Poland and World War II began. The first attack of the war took place on September 1, 1939, as German aircraft bombarded the Polish town of Wielun, killing nearly 1,200. Five minutes later, the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on a transit depot at Westerplatte in the Free City of Danzig. Within days, the United Kingdom and France declared war on Germany and began mobilizing their armies and preparing their civilians. On September 17, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east. Polish forces surrendered in early October after losing some 65,000 troops and many thousands of civilians. In November, Soviet forces invaded Finland and began a months-long battle dubbed the Winter War. By the beginning of 1940, Germany was finalizing plans for the invasions of Denmark and Norway. Collected here are images of these tumultuous first months and of Allied forces preparing for the arduous battles to come. (This entry is Part 2 of a weekly 20-part retrospective of World War II ) |
True or False: A duck’s quack doesn’t echo? | Duck's Quacks Don't Echo? : snopes.com Claim: A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why. FALSE Origins: Anyone who has used the Internet more than a week has probably received at least one of those annoying lists of "facts": dozens and dozens of items of no real significance that somebody thought would be cool for you to know. It is indeed fortunate that the lists are usually composed of items of no real significance, because many of the entries are of dubious veracity. The purpose of these lists apparently is not to educate the masses (however trivially), but to induce readers into the information age equivalent of a scavenger hunt, sending them scurrying all over the Internet in an attempt to verify the truthfulness of the entries. Ours is one of the virtual doors that gets knocked on quite frequently by these scavengers, and while we're glad to help, our job is never done because anyone can make up lists like these: just invent four or five of the most far-fetched statements you can imagine, and follow them with the phrase "and no one knows why." To wit: Ostrich eggs have no yolks, and no one knows why. Julius Caesar was left-handed, and no one knows why. Banging your head against a solid wall really hurts, and no one knows why. The winner (so far) of the Most Ludicrous Entry contest is the claim that a duck's quack doesn't echo. Unfortunately, it's also the item we're most frequently asked about. The premise is just silly: a duck's quack (and presumably, of all the sounds known to man, only a duck's quack) has some special sonic property that causes it not to echo. We're not talking about a situation where a landform creates an acoustic shadow (a phenomenon under which even loud sounds can be inaudible to nearby listeners), but the claim that a duck's quack doesn't echo under any conditions. One of the main problems with such a claim is that the term "a duck's quack" is non-specific. Different species of duck make different sounds, and there are a lot of breeds of duck in the world. And anyone who has spent time around ducks knows that even within the same species of duck, a male's quack can sound nothing like a female's. (Female mallards, for example, make loud honking sounds, but male mallards produce a much softer, rasping sound.) Do all these varied sounds, without exception, fail to produce echoes? I could dismiss this one merely from personal experience. Although I grew up in suburbia, much of my youth was spent raising various kinds of domesticated animals, particularly ducks and geese. When our ducks got to quacking in unison, I could most assuredly hear the cacophony of sound as it echoed off the stone walls that surrounded our yard and entered my bedroom window. So could neighbors who lived a few hundred feet down the street and frequently called us to complain about the noise. The surprise was not that our ducks' quacks didn't echo, but that they echoed so remarkably well. Fortunately, we now have more than my personal experience to offer in debunking this myth, as an acoustic research experiment carried out in 2003 by Trevor Cox of the acoustics research center at the University of Salford in Greater Manchester set this legend to rest: Acoustic expert Trevor Cox tested the popular myth — often the subject of television quiz shows and Internet chat rooms — by first recording Daisy's quack in a special chamber with jagged surfaces that produces no sound reflections. She was then moved to a reverberation chamber with cathedral-like acoustics before the data was used to create simulations of Daisy performing at the Royal Albert Hall and quacking as she flew past a cliff face. The tests revealed that a duck's quack definitely echoes, just like any other sound, but perhaps not as noticeably. "A duck quacks rather quietly, so the sound coming back is at a low level and might not be heard," Cox [said]. "Also, a quack is a fading sound. It has a gradual decay, so it's hard to tell the difference between the actual quack and the echo. That's especially true if you haven't previously h |
What can be a defunct Ford model, an NBA player, and a TV western? | This Date In The NBA: October | NBA.com This Date In The NBA This Date In The NBA: October POSTED: Oct 23, 2015 3:04 PM ET AD Key dates in NBA history: October January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | Sept. | October | November | December October 1, 1986 Several NBA stars and other members of the league's family gathered in New York for the taping of a special series of anti-drug public service announcements entitled "Don't Foul Out." October 1, 1999 Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale, former Cleveland Cavaliers president and COO Wayne Embry and late Fort Wayne and Detroit Pistons owner Fred Zollner lead a class of five basketball immortals who are enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. October 1, 1999 Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who led the franchise to 11 NBA Championships in his 13 seasons from 1956 until 1969, is the subject of ESPN's SportsCentury series. Russell was selected by a distinguished panel of 48 journalists, historians, observers and administrators as #18 on the list of the greatest North American athletes of the 20th Century. October 1, 2002 Wang Zhizhi signs a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, resulting in Wang becoming the first player from the People's Republic of China to play in the National Basketball Association. October 3, 1974 Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, dubbed "Mr. Clutch" for his performances on the court, retired after playing 14 seasons in the NBA. West scored 25,192 points during his career, along with averaging 29.1 ppg in 153 playoff games. October 3, 2005 Following the fallout and a bevy of suspensions from the Indiana Pacers-Detroit Pistons altercation, Pacer Ron Artest is reinstated. October 5, 1950 Drawing lots out of a hat for three members of the defunct Chicago Stags franchise, Boston Celtics owner Walter Brown and Coach Red Auerbach ended up with what they thought was the booby prize, Bob Cousy. The $8,500 price tag for Cousy paid dividends of six NBA Championships for Boston. October 6, 1993 Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls announced his retirement from the NBA at a news conference in Deerfield, IL. Jordan's retirement after nine seasons came less than four months after he helped lead the Bulls to their third consecutive NBA Championship with a six-game victory over Phoenix in the 1993 NBA Finals. His nine-year totals included 21,541 career points, seven straight league scoring titles (1987-93), an NBA record-high career scoring average (32.3 ppg), and three regular season and three NBA Finals MVP awards. Jordan announced his return to the NBA on March 18, 1995 and 24 hours later played in a game against Indiana at Market Square Arena, scoring 19 points in the Bulls' 103-96 overtime loss. October 6, 1998 The NBA announced that all 114 preseason games for this year have been canceled because of the stalled collective bargaining negotiations with the National Basketball Players Association. October 8, 1975 The San Antonio Spurs, then members of the ABA, defeated the NBA's Atlanta Hawks 109-107 in the first basketball game ever played in the Louisiana Superdome. October 8, 1999 Los Angeles Lakers Co-Owner/Vice President Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the legendary point guard who directed the great Showtime Lakers of the 1980s, is the subject of ESPN's SportsCentury series. Johnson was selected by a distinguished panel of 48 journalists, historians, observers and administrators as #17 on the list of the greatest North American athletes of the 20th Century. October 8, 2002 The NBA officially opens an office in Beijing, China. October 9, 1993 The first 10 players on the USA Basketball Dream Team that would compete at the 1994 World Championship of Basketball in Canada were named: Dominique Wilkins, Joe Dumars, Mark Price, Derrick Coleman, Tim Hardaway, Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Shawn Kemp, Dan Majerle and Steve Smith. October 9, 2001 Milwaukee coach George Karl was named coach of USA Basketball's 2002 World Championship team that would compete in the FIBA World Cha |
The birth, at Baekdu Mountain, of what Asian despot was foretold by a swallow, and heralded by the appearance of a double rainbow over the mountain and a new star in the heavens? | Kim Jong Il- Nutjob, Alien or Saviour?, page 1 link Okay, I really didn't know where to post this... Now I know we all have our feelings about this somewhat eccentric and just kooky world leader, but there are many tales coming out of North Korea that he is more then he appears... Official biographers claim that his birth at Baekdu Mountain was foretold by a swallow, and heralded by the appearance of a double rainbow over the mountain and a new star in the heavens. Many North Koreans also believe that he has the "magical" ability to "control the weather" based on his mood, and has apparently demonstrated his ability to make it rain many times. Now it could be propaganda(my guess) or some kind of technology but in any case it still seems interesting. Even some rumors state he died and was replaced by an alien while others state he has completely brain washed the people of North Korea. I can't help but think this is all propaganda but the fact remains he really is a cartoon super villain. I don't understand how somehow so hated and "well known" to be a menace can be so loved over in his own country with many people worshiping his charismatic and larger then life personality. So what do you think- Nut job, Alien, Angel, Brainwasher, Dictator, misunderstood or is he just ronery oh so ronery? PS: Here's a list of fun "facts". 1. Kim plans to solve North Korea's famine by breeding giant rabbits. In 2006, Kim finds out that there's a guy in Germany who breeds giant rabbits. Seriously huge rabbits. Like, rabbits the size of dogs. And Kim just becomes enamored of these, to the point where he decides that giant rabbits will be the solution to his country's widespread hunger problems. 2. Kim shoots a 38 under par, complete with 11 holes-in-one, his first time golfing. You may not know this, but, according to the state-run North Korean media, Kim Jong-Il is the best golfer in history. 3. Kim becomes the world's largest buyer of Hennessy. Much like LL Cool J, The Luniz and Oscar Schindler, Kim Jong-Il loves tippin' some Hennessy. So he imports approximately $750,000 worth of it every year. 4. Kim loathes his height so much that he attempts to rid the capital of short people. Kim Jong-Il is only 5-foot-3. He hates this fact. He wears elevator shoes to hide it. He reveres people who are taller (apparently, when Secretary of State Madeline Albright visited North Korea, she brought him a Michael Jordan autographed basketball, which instantly became his prized possession). 5. Kim has his boyhood school blown up. More from his former tutor. Even though Kim's father was Kim Il-Sung, the former dictator of North Korea, Lil' Kim still had to go to school. Kim was a "rather ordinary student" who ended up having to work hard to do well. 6. Kim's love of films leads him to kidnap two South Korean filmmakers. It's well known that Kim Jong-Il loves movies... he's written books on filmmaking, he owns more than 20,000 movies, he's a reputed James Bond fan and, apparently, he's obsessed with Elizabeth Taylor. 7. Kim hires a staff to inspect his rice, to make sure each piece is the same size. In possibly the biggest example of his OCD, Kim apparently hates eating rice if every grain isn't uniform in length, plumpness and color. So he hires a staff of women to go through each and every grain of rice before it enters his palace's kitchen, making sure each piece meets Kim's standard. 8. Kim has schools teach people that his birth led to a spontaneous rainbow breakout... and that he doesn't defecate. Pretty much every textbook in North Korea is Kim-centric. And many focus on biographical details. 9. We’re all Forrest Gumps compared to Kim Jong Il’s rate of childhood development. According to official North Korean biographies of the Dear Leader, Kim learned to walk by the age of 3 weeks, talk by 8 weeks, and he wrote his first manifesto on the future of the Korean people by the age of 2 years. 10. Kim Jong Il injects himself with the blood of virgins to stay young. Seriously this is actually what is said about him and what he tell his citizens..... [ed |
Appaloosa, Tennessee Walking, and Arabian are all types of what? | Appaloosa, Horse Care and Horse Facts About The Appaloosa Horses Hello , so guys i am having some good quality of marwari horses and mares so if any body is interesed can contact:-7837768166 Tejinder Partap Singh I want to purchase a Malwari mare any 1 can help me??? syed husnain abid I am interested in buying halfinger embryos MACARIO PEREZ I have available now in my ranch, two very healthy 4 year old friesian horses. Perfect for dressage. A male and a female. Both are approximately 15.2 hands. No health complications. Looking for interested persons. Email me at [email protected] sandra i want buy a horse .pls help me at low price Sher khan Clydesdale needed. Must be muscular and strong. Appx. age- 15 yrs. Using for hauling loads up to 230 lbs. Thanks! Tiffany |
What country has the U.S. had a trade embargo on since 1962? | Economic Embargo Against Cuba from his book Cuba, between Reform and Revolution, 2nd Edition Pg. 346 "The U.S. trade embargo after 1961 had jolting effects. By the early 1960s, conditions in many industries had become critical due to the lack of replacement parts. Virtually all industrial structures were dependent on supplies and parts now denied to Cuba. Many plants were paralyzed. Havoc followed. Transportation was especially hard hit: the ministry was reporting more than seven thousand breakdowns a month. Nearly one-quarter of all buses were inoperable by the end of 1961. One-half of the 1,400 passenger rail cars were out of service in 1962. Almost three-quarters of the caterpillar tractors stood idle due to a lack of replacement parts." 1962 February 7. President Kennedy broadens the partial trade restrictions imposed by Eisenhower to a ban on all trade with Cuba, except for non-subsidized sale of foods and medicines. March 23. President Kennedy expands the Cuban embargo to include imports of all goods made from or containing Cuban materials, even if made in other countries. August 1. The Foreign Assistance Act is amended to prohibit aid to "any country" that provides assistance to Cuba. October 2. The U.S. government cables all Latin American governments and NATO countries new measures to tighten the economic embargo against Cuba. As of today, the transport of U.S. goods is banned on ships owned by companies that do business with Cuba. 1963 February 8. The Kennedy administration prohibits travel to Cuba and makes financial and commercial transactions with Cuba illegal for U.S. citizens. May 14. The U.S. Department of Commerce announces the requirement of specific approval for exports of all food and medicine to Cuba. November 17. President Kennedy asks French journalist Jean Daniel to tell Castro that he is now ready to negotiate normal relations and drop the embargo. According to former Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, "If Kennedy had lived I am confident that he would have negotiated that agreement and dropped the embargo because he was upset with the way the Soviet Union was playing a strong role in Cuba and Latin America
" December. The Foreign Assistance Act is amended to prohibit U.S. aid to countries that continue to trade with Cuba. December 12. Less than one month after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy seeks to end the travel ban to Cuba in a memo to Secretary of State Dean Rusk. He refers to the ban as "inconsistent with traditional American liberties," and difficult to enforce. The memo is not released to the public until June 29 2005. December 13. Robert F. Kennedy's memo of December 12 is discussed at a State Department meeting (to which RFK is not invited) and Undersecretary of State George Ball rules out the possibility of ending the travel ban to Cuba. [The ban continues until 1977 when the Carter Administration opens travel to Cuba by U.S. citizens. The Reagan Administration reinstitutes the ban in 1981.] 1964 February 25. Asked why the US trades with the Soviet Union but not with Cuba, Secretary of State Dean Rusk answers that the Soviet government is a "permanent" government, and the US views Castro as "temporary." July 26. The Organization of American States (OAS) adopts mandatory sanctions against Cuba, requiring all members to sever diplomatic and trade relations. Only Mexico refuses to comply. 1975 February 9. In a TV interview from Mexico City, U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy urges the U.S. government to lift the embargo and normalize relations with Cuba. "I believe the idea of isolating Cuba was a mistake," says Kennedy. "It has been ineffective. Whatever the reasons and justifications may have been at the time, now they are invalid." July 28. The Organization of American States (OAS) votes to end political and economic sanctions against Cuba. This opens the |
On TV, “Ace” Duff Goldman and “Boss” Buddy Valastro both work in what medium? | kio kreations » Cake Boss Vs. Ace of Cakes Cake Boss Vs. Ace of Cakes Published on January 11th, 2010 Prev Many people will say you can’t beat the original–and in the case of cake decorating shows–I am going to have to be one of those people! Ace of Cakes BEATS Cake Boss hands down! It is obvious that TLC has been copying some of the Food Network’s most popular shows including Food Network Cake Challenges and of course, Ace of Cakes. TLC’s answer to Food Network Cake Challenges is “ Ultimate Cake-off ” which even features some of the same cake artists that have already dominated the Food Network Challenges. And then there is TLC’s Cake Boss , which is a blatant attempt to compete with Ace of Cakes . And in my opinion…it doesn’t come close. Let’s talk about Cake Boss… It’s campy. It’s all about Buddy Valastro, his family-owned Carlo’s Bakery and his totally “New Jersey”, Italian family. He has even uttered a “fugetaboutit” or two in some of the episodes. Talk about serving up a stereotype. Ugh. Annoying. And the “pranks” they play on each other seem so unnatural and totally scripted. Speaking of SCRIPTED, who let’s a bride in the backroom of a bakery (hello health code and safety violations) so she can “decorate/ruin” a cake with the icing bags while Buddy wanders out of the room for a few moments. It is so fake! And in the tiny chance there is any realness to it, its obviously scripted drama. All of the yelling at each other–it’s just irritating! Their work is pretty good, sometimes even great–but they have yet to top Ace of Cake’s best work. I also HATE how they only feature the male decorators/family members. While Buddy makes short mention of the young ladies that make all the cool sculptural stuff, they never get camera time or their names on the opening sequence. The only women really featured on Cake Boss are Buddy’s loud and obnoxious sisters–who are always yelling at him, complaining and playing pranks on the guys. Oh, please! I would say the good things about Carlo’s Bakery is it has been there for generations now so their baked goods must be awesome and its also open to the public (unlike Charm City Cakes). I have also seen Buddy on Food Network Challenges (pre-Cake Boss) and he did good work on there–but he didn’t seem as much as a “character” as he is now. I just wonder how much is for show and how much is legit. It all seems so fake and exaggerated…they really should work on that! As for Ace of Cakes… Ace of Cakes is all about ART and the people who create it. At first the show was more about Duff, but the last few seasons have allowed for the rest of the talented staff to shine (both on and off the camera). Duff Goldman is owner of Charm City Cakes in Baltimore, Maryland and he and his staff are totally talented artsy-types. As an artsy-fartsy type myself, I totally appreciate them. Their banter seems genuine. Their drama seems real and not exaggerated. They don’t yell, they laugh. They allow each decorator to shine and follow them as they work on their creations. I hope Charm City Cakes continues to grow and flourish. I really enjoy watching Ace of Cakes and hope they keep the episodes coming! It is fun to see people create cool things. I also like that I see the other designers on Challenges now too. That is fun. And Mary Alice is awesome. (Hopefully she reads this and smiles). So Why Do I Care About Cake Decorating? Few people know this, but I actually used to do cake decorating as a youth (and had passed all of the Wilton Method classes by age 12). I actually showed cakes in the 4-H Fair and even got a reserve champion ribbon on the first tiered cake I attempted! I even used fondant on it! Nowadays, I seldom decorate, let alone bake. The last things I made were for my husband’s 30th birthday last year. Here they are: Now I focus more on making cute cupcake flags and signage for dessert and candy displays. Like these ones below that I sell on ETSY : So, in closing, I hope you enjoyed the fun Rockem’ Sockem’ Robots fight I crafted between Buddy and Duff. As you can see, Duff won! ****UDPATE**** WE ARE NO |
Which is the only planet in the solar system named after a Greek god? | How do planets and their moons get their names? How do planets and their moons get their names? Answer: The official names of planets and their moons are governed by an organization called the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The IAU was established in 1919. Its mission is "to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation". Its individual members are professional astronomers from all over the World. The IAU is the internationally recognized authority for assigning names to celestial bodies and any surface features on them. The IAU recognizes that astronomy is an old science and many of its names come from long-standing traditions and/or are founded in history. For many of the names of the objects in the solar system , this is especially so. Most of the objects in our solar system received names long ago based on Greek or Roman mythology . The IAU has therefore adopted this tradition in its rules for naming certain types of objects in the solar system. Planets With the exception of Earth, all of the planets in our solar system have names from Greek or Roman mythology. This tradition was continued when Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were discovered in more modern times. Mercury is the god of commerce, travel and thievery in Roman mythology. The planet probably received this name because it moves so quickly across the sky. Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty. The planet is aptly named since it makes a beautiful sight in the sky, with only the Sun and the Moon being brighter. Earth is the only planet whose English name does not derive from Greek/Roman mythology. The name derives from Old English and Germanic. There are, of course, many other names for our planet in other languages. Mars is the Roman god of War. The planet probably got this name due to its red color. Jupiter was the King of the Gods in Roman mythology, making the name a good choice for what is by far the largest planet in our solar system. Saturn is the Roman god of agriculture. Uranus is the ancient Greek deity of the Heavens, the earliest supreme god. Neptune, was the Roman god of the Sea. Given the beautiful blue color of this planet, the name is an excellent choice! Pluto is the Roman god of the underworld in Roman mythology. Perhaps the planet received this name because it's so far from the Sun that it is in perpetual darkness. Natural Satellites For those moons have been known for a long time (such as the Galilean moons of Jupiter), the names were assigned from mythological characters. For example, the moons of Jupiter were named for characters who had roles in the life of Zeus (the Greek mythology counterpart of the Roman God Jupiter). For recently discovered natural satellites of the planets, they are first given a "provisional" or temporary name while additional observations are made to confirm their existence. This temporary name (usually consisting of the year of discovery and some number indicating the order of discovery in that year) is assigned by an organization called the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (CBAT). For example, when Voyager 2 found a bunch of new moons in its 1989 Neptune encounter, they were named S/1989 N 1, S/1989 N 2, etc. When the existence of the object is confirmed (and its orbit determined), it is given a final name. The name is suggested by the discoverer(s), but following tradition is strongly encouraged. Note that the moons of Uranus are a special case in our solar system. They are named after literary characters (from works by William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope) rather then characters from mythology. Surface Features Landscape features on planets and natural satellites follow a set of complicated conventions set by the IAU Nomenclature Committee. The rules set restrictions on allowable names such as: a planetary feature may not bear the name of a living person or of a political or religious figure from the last 200 years. |
What does a xenophobe fear? | Xenophobia | Define Xenophobia at Dictionary.com xenophobia [zen-uh-foh-bee-uh, zee-nuh-] /ˌzɛn əˈfoʊ bi ə, ˌzi nə-/ Spell fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers: Xenophobia and nationalism can be seen as a reaction to the rise of globalization. 2. fear or dislike of the customs, dress, etc., of people who are culturally different from oneself: Learning a foreign language can help to overcome xenophobia. Origin of xenophobia |
August 29, 1958 saw the birth of what "moderately famous" pop star, who married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994, Deborah Jeanne Rowe in 1996, and had a child with a yet unnamed surrogate mother in 2002? | Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Facts about Michael Jackson Michael Jackson A mid-twenties African American man wearing a sequined military jacket and dark sunglasses. He is walking while waving his right hand, which is adorned with a white glove. His left hand is bare. Jackson at the White House in 1984 Background information Birth name Michael Joseph Jackson Born August 29, 1958(1958-08-29) Died June 25, 2009 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Pop, dance, rock, R&B, soul, new jack swing Occupations Singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, dancer, choreographer, actor, author, businessman, philanthropist Instruments Vocals, guitar, beat boxing, piano, drums Years active 1964–2009 Associated acts The Jackson 5 Website http://www.michaeljackson.com Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene alongside his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in the mid-1960s, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style have influenced numerous hip hop, pop, contemporary R&B and rock artists. Jackson's 1982 album Thriller is the best-selling album of all time. His other records, including Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995), also rank among the world's best-selling. Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Some of his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records; 13 Grammy Awards (as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award); 26 American Music Awards (more than any other artist, including the "Artist of the Century"); 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career (more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era); and the estimated sale of over 800 million records worldwide. Jackson won hundreds of awards, which have made him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of music. He was also a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising hundreds of millions of dollars for beneficial causes and supporting more than 39 charities. Aspects of Jackson's personal life, including his changing appearance, personal relationships and behavior, generated controversy. In 1993, he was accused of child sexual abuse, but the case was settled and no formal charges were brought. In 2005, he was tried and acquitted of further sexual abuse allegations and several other charges after the jury ruled him not guilty on all counts. Amidst the preparations for the concert series This Is It, Jackson died on June 25, 2009, after suffering from cardiac arrest. Before his death, Jackson had reportedly been administered drugs such as propofol and lorazepam. The Los Angeles County Coroner declared his death a homicide, and his personal physician pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter. Jackson's death triggered a global outpouring of grief, and as many as a billion people around the world may have watched his public memorial service on live television. In March 2010, Sony Music Entertainment signed a US$250 million deal with Jackson |
What category 3 hurricane devastated the east coast last week, resulting in at least 54 deaths? | Historic Hurricanes--Some Of The Most Powerful Storms On Record. Hurricane Gloria --Termed the Storm Of The Century at one point in its life. This Category Three Hurricane made landfall over the outer banks of North Carolina, and then moved up the East Coast of the United States on September 27, 1985. Estimated damage from this storm was $900 million dollars. Hurricane Kate--An unusually strong late season hurricane, Kate was a Category Two Hurricane that struck the Port St. Joe area of the Florida Panhandle in November, 1985. It was the latest hurricane ever recorded in a season to strike that far north in Florida. It ended up causing some $300 million dollars in damage. Hurricane Gilbert --The most powerful storm ever recorded in the Atlantic with winds of 200 mph, and a central pressure of 26.28 inches of Hg, Gilbert came ashore in the Yucatan, and then proceeded into the Gulf of Mexico before hitting the Northern Mexican town of Matamoros with only 120 mph winds. Hurricane Hugo --This Category Four Hurricane at landfall, carved a path from the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean to Charleston, South Carolina in September, 1989. At one point in its lifetime, Hugo reached Category Five intensity with 160 mph winds, and a minimum central pressure of 27.11 inches of Hg. Rapidly intensifying over the Gulf Stream, it came ashore in South Carolina with 135 mph winds. This storm ranks currently second all time in terms of estimated damage at $7 billion dollars. Hurricane Bob --This Category Two Hurricane was one of the more memorable storms of 1991 besides the "perfect" Halloween Gale later that year. It moved up the East Coast before making landfall in New England. Believe it or not, as of 2000, this storm was ranked 10th all time in terms of estimated damage with $1.5 billion dollars. Hurricane Grace --Contrary to what was said in the movie, The Perfect Storm, Grace was only a Category Two Hurricane, but it would combine with a mid-latitude cyclone to form what would be known as the "Perfect Storm" in Meteorological terms during the final days of October, 1991. Hurricane Andrew --This is probably the most recent memorable hurricanes in modern history. After struggling to develop in the Atlantic, this Category Five Hurricane rapidly developed over the Gulf Stream, and devastated South Florida with 165 mph winds on August 24, 1992. It was the costliest natural disaster on record with some $30 billion dollars in damage. Tropical Storm Alberto--Was a strong tropical storm at landfall in early July, 1994, but it would end up being one of the most memorable tropical storms as it proceeded to meander over Northwest Florida and Southern Georgia, and dump a tonnage of rain there. When it was all said and done, it left 31 people dead, and caused some $500 million dollars in damage. Tropical Storm Beryl--Was practically a carbon copy of Alberto except for the fact that it occurred a month and a half later in August, 1994. Slightly weaker than Alberto was, Beryl had 60 mph winds, and a minimum central pressure of 29.50. Nevertheless, it dumped another 9 inches of rain on already waterlogged Tallahassee, and another 10.7 inches on Apalachicola. Hurricane Gordon--One of the most erratic moving hurricanes, and still one of the most deadly in the last 20 years. Starting out in the Western Caribbean off the coast of Honduras and Nicaragua, Gordon weaved his way through the Caribbean and Florida before making its first landfall along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It then turned southwestward again, and moved over Florida, where it finally dissipated. The storm left some $400 million dollars in damage, and 1145 people dead in November, 1994. Hurricane Erin--Was one of a number of tropical |
Which state grows more oranges and grapefruits than any other state in the U.S.? | States That Grow Citrus Fruits | Garden Guides States That Grow Citrus Fruits States That Grow Citrus Fruits Reason for flagging? Submit Christopher Columbus not only discovered the New World, he brought it citrus. Then, in the 16th century, an early Spanish explorer, possibly Ponce de Leon, introduced orange trees to Florida. Ever since, America has loved citrus, from oranges to tangelos to lemons. Today, four states are the main producers of citrus fruit in the United States. Florida Florida's warm climate and sandy soil are ideal for growing citrus, which has been a commercial crop in the state since the mid-1800s. Almost 569,000 acres of citrus groves and 74 million citrus trees can be found in Florida. More than 70 percent of the United States' citrus comes from the Sunshine State. According to Floridajuice.com, Florida is the world's leading producer of grapefruit. Growers in the state produce oranges, tangelos, tangerines and grapefruits. California California is second only to Florida in citrus production. California citrus was "king" in the early 1900s, when ranchers touted the state's lush groves. The state's total citrus production averaged 3.2 million tons from 2003 to 2006. More than 65 percent of that was oranges (navel and Valencia), followed by lemons, grapefruits and tangerines/clementines. California produces 24 percent of the oranges in the United States, most of which are navel oranges. Arizona Some areas of Arizona are frost-free and have adequate water supplies, making them suitable for growing citrus. Most of the state's production is limited to Yuma, Pinal, Maricopa and Mohave counties. The state produces lemons, oranges, grapefruit and tangerine/tangelos. Its biggest crop is lemons, which are 18 percent of the total U.S. production. Texas Citrus has been shipped commercially in the Lone Star State since 1920, according to texasweet.com. The first plantings were white and pink grapefruit, but red grapefruits were accidentally discovered in 1929. Today, more than 28,000 acres of citrus are grown in the Rio Grande Valley, and the state produces about seven percent of the nation's grapefruit. Texas also produces oranges. Who Can Help |
Known as the Beaver State, what was the 33rd state to join the Union on Feb 14, 1859? | The State of Oregon - An Introduction to the Beaver State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Oregon Rugged Southern Oregon Coastline The spectacular beauty of Oregon leaves no visitor untouched. The state is home to deep vast forests, volcanic peaks, fertile valleys, plateaus, and an incredibly rugged coastline. To stand on one of the cliffs overlooking the Pacific is awe-inspiring, and the irony of the name Pacific is obvious when the ocean thrashes the beaches and rocks below. Oregon also is home to the deepest lake in America. With a depth of 1,932 feet, Crater Lake is a sight not to be missed. Deep, deep blue on a brilliant day, surrounded by the evergreen forest, Crater Lake is a uniquely wondrous and beautiful piece of Oregon's gorgeous terrain. The largest reserves of standing timber in the country contribute to Oregon's status as the leading producer of timber and plywood. The state has consistently attempted to balance the needs of the timber industry with environmental concerns. Oregon State Capitol, Salem The origin of the name Oregon is not certain. One theory has it that the name comes from the French Canadian word "ouragan" meaning "storm" or "hurricane." It's thought that the Columbia River was at one time called "the river of storms" by Canadian fur traders plying their trade in the area. Another suggestion is that the name of the state came from the Spanish word "orejon" meaning "big-ear." This was a term that was applied to many Indian tribes in the area. A third idea suggests that the name of this state comes from the Spanish word "orégano" for the wild sage which grows so vigorously in eastern Oregon. THE STATE NICKNAMES: The Beaver State Oregon is called "The Beaver State" because of the association of beavers with the early history of the state and because of the admirable qualities of intelligence, industry, and ingenuity that are associated with this animal. The beaver is the official state animal and is displayed on the Oregon state flag . The Web-foot State Anyone who's been to Oregon will surely understand that this nickname comes from the amount or rain that falls in the state, most of it in the western 1/3 of the state. Precipitation can average from 40 to more than 180 inches a year in some areas. The Hard-case State or "The Land of Hard Cases" was a nickname that was given to Oregon because of the hardships encountered by early settlers in the area. The Sunset State Oregon was called "The Sunset State" because of its far west location. At the time Oregon joined the Union, in 1859, it was the most westerly of all the states. This position was lost when Washington joined the Union in 1889 and again when Alaska joined in 1959. |
August 28, 1898 saw the introduction of what popular soft drink, originally called Brad's Drink, named after it's inventor, New Bern, NC pharmacist Caleb Bradham? | HISTORY OF PEPSI COLA INVENTED BY CALEB BRADHAM PHARMACIST 1893 BEVERAGES: SOFT DRINKS In 1893, Caleb Bradham, a young pharmacist from New Bern, North Carolina, begins experimenting with many different soft drink concoctions. Like many pharmacists at the turn of the century he had a soda fountain in his drugstore, where he served his customers refreshing drinks, that he created himself. His most popular beverage was something he called "Brad's drink" made of carbonated water, sugar, vanilla, rare oils, pepsin and cola nuts. One of Caleb's formulations, known as "Brad's drink", created in the summer of 1893, was later renamed Pepsi Cola after the pepsin and cola nuts used in the recipe. In 1898, Caleb Bradham wisely bought the trade name "Pep Cola" for $100 from a competitor from Newark, New Jersey that had gone broke. The new name was trademarked on June 16th, 1903. Bradham's neighbor, an artist designed the first Pepsi logo and ninety-seven shares of stock for Bradham's new company were issued. 1898 - One of Caleb's formulations, known as "Brad's Drink," a combination of carbonated water, sugar, vanilla, rare oils and cola nuts, is renamed "Pepsi-Cola" on August 28, 1898. Pepsi-Cola receives its first logo. 1902 - The instant popularity of this new drink leads Bradham to devote all of his energy to developing Pepsi-Cola into a full-fledged business. He applies for a trademark with the U.S. Patent Office, Washington D.C., and forms the first Pepsi-Cola Company. The first Pepsi-Cola newspaper advertisements appeared in the New Bern Weekly Journal. 1903 - "Doc" Bradham moves the bottling of Pepsi-Cola from his drugstore into a rented warehouse; he sells 7,968 gallons of syrup in the first year of operation. Pepsi's theme line is "Exhilarating, Invigorating, Aids Digestion." 1904 - Bradham purchases a building in New Bern known as the "Bishop Factory" for $5,000 and moves all bottling and syrup operations to this location. Pepsi is sold in six-ounce bottles. Sales increase to 19,848 gallons. 1905 - Pepsi-Cola's first bottling franchises are established in Charlotte and Durham, North Carolina. Pepsi receives its new logo, its first change since 1898. 1906 - Pepsi gets another logo change, the third in eight years. The modified script logo is created with the slogan, "The Original Pure Food Drink." There are 15 U.S. Pepsi bottling plants. The Pepsi trademark is registered in Canada. Syrup sales rise to 38,605 gallons. The federal government passes the Pure Food and Drug Act, banning substances such as |
The PayDay candy bar is composed of peanuts and what other confection? | Copycat Payday Candy Bars | Cinnamon-Spice & Everything Nice Cinnamon-Spice & Everything Nice Candy Desserts DIY Copycat Payday Candy Bars Homemade payday candy bars made of sticky-sweet, gooey caramel balanced by the crunch of a thousand salty peanuts. They’re almost paydays. They would be more aptly titled payday “wannabees” being they’re not exactly alike yet completely delicious in their own right. You’ll find the same flavors are present but with a much softer caramel, not the firm, crunchy one found in the originals. The caramel is super easy to make by melting dulce de leche, mini marshmallows, butter and peanut butter together on the stove. You can easily make your own dulce de leche, a milk caramel, by roasting sweetened condensed milk in the oven for an hour or you can buy it already made. Look for it in the baking aisle or the Spanish section of your market. If you never had it before then you’ll want to seek it out because it is one of the most delightful things you will ever taste. Think smooth, creamy, spoon-able caramel that doesn’t stick to your teeth. To assemble the bars half the peanuts are spread in a pan, the caramel confection is poured over them then the rest of the peanuts are sprinkled on top. After spending a little time in the refrigerator they’re ready to cut up into bars and devour enjoy. They don’t look like much, you might be thinking, because I thought the same, but for all their simplicity they have strangely addictive qualities. I hope you get a chance to make them, even if you’re not a payday candy bar lover, so you can understand exactly what I’m talking about. Cook Time: 1 hour Yield: 1 (9x9-inch) pan Homemade payday candy bars made of sticky-sweet, gooey caramel balanced by the crunch of a thousand salty peanuts. They're almost paydays. They would be more aptly titled payday “wannabees” being they're not exactly alike yet completely delicious in their own right. INGREDIENTS: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk or dulce de leche 32 ounces (4 cups) salty roasted peanuts, divided 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 2 cups mini marshmallows 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter INSTRUCTIONS: Make the caramel/dulce de leche (skip this step if you bought it already made): Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a shallow baking dish - I like to use a non-stick loaf pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and set it inside a larger roasting pan. Pour in hot water to reach about halfway up the side of the smaller pan. Bake 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool. Make the bars: Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Add 2 cups of peanuts and spread them out evenly over the bottom of the pan. Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium-sized heavy bottomed saucepan. Add the marshmallows and stir until they're melted. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the dulce de leche and the peanut butter. When the mixture is completely combined, pour gently over the peanuts. Smooth it out with a rubber spatula then sprinkle the remaining peanuts evenly over the top. Use your hand to press them down gently into the caramel. Refrigerate until set about 2 hours. Use the parchment to remove from the pan to a cutting board and cut into squares or bars with a sharp paring or chef's knife. Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place up to one week. Notes: Copyright ©2013 Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice by Reeni Pisano All Rights Reserved 3.1 |
Who was the last vice president to be elected president? | The last serving US Senator to be elected president was JFK-47 years ago! The last serving US Senator to be elected president was JFK-47 years ago! Since then the elected presidents have been: Johnson-incumbent President Nixon-former vice-president, former California governor Ford-took over when Nixon resigned Carter-Georgia governor Bush II-Texas governor(two terms)Gore actually won in 2000 and he was a vice president. There is a very definite pattern here. Hillary, Obama, Biden, and Dodd are all currently Senators. Edwards and Gravel are former Senators, Kucinich is a House Represetative. Richardson is a two-term Governor of New Mexico. Kerry-Edwards was a ticket of two current Senators from the east. The Democrats need to look to outside the Senate and need to have a geographically balanced ticket Bill Richardson would make a good nominee. He is a governor from a western state and would be a strong candidate west of the Rockies. He could pick a running mate from any other area of the country to balance the ticket. A CURRENTLY SERVING SENATOR WILL NOT BE ELECTED! Unless we want President Huckabee, the Democrats need to nominate a governor! by Oregon cheesehead reply 26 12/16/2007 Richardson is a great candidate. On paper. The problem is, he doesn't have a presidential image enough. by Oregon cheesehead reply 1 12/14/2007 Nixon was never governor of California. His humiliating defeat in the '62 election led to the "You won't have Dick Nixon to kick around any more" speech that supposedly signaled the end of his career in politics. by Oregon cheesehead reply 2 12/14/2007 And every President elected in a year ending in zero since 1840 has died in office (if you count Reagan's Alzheimers), so Cheney will be President at the time of the election!!! by Oregon cheesehead reply 8 12/14/2007 It is really easy to understand. It is impossible for a senator to have an unassailable voting record. Many spending bills have various appropriations tacked on and senators vote against them to defeat the additional spending. For example, a senator might vote against a bill authorizing resources to buy body armor for troops in Iraq because the bill also provides for a 40% cut in education-related spending. People forget about why the senator voted against the bill...but their opponents will always remind voters that the candidate voted *against* providing protective gear for the troops. It's a lot easier to defend a governor's decisions. Senators are almost always going to look wishy-washy and hypocritical. by Oregon cheesehead Sorry about the error regarding Nixon, I meant he write former California senator. by Oregon cheesehead 12/14/2007 As anyone would tell you, you don't have enough data points to make a pattern. Johnson was a senator who never had an administrative job before Vice-President, a non-job. Nixon was a Congressman and Senator. Ford was a Congressman. None of them was considered a poor administrator. Carter and Reagan were both governors and both poor administrators, one for delegating too much, and the other for not delegating enough. George H.W. Bush had Congress experience and bureaucratic experience, not any governing experience. Clinton and Bush were governors, but neither was elected because of what they did in their states. Their records were, if anything, a negative. Bush became the party's darling in 2000 only after he was vetted by the Washington largely legislative religious group that calls itself "The Family." In 2000, Gore indisputably won even though he was just a Senator turned VP. And Kerry likely won the popular vote in 2004, minus Diebold & ESS fraud. So I question OP's reasoning. by Oregon cheesehead reply 11 12/14/2007 Actually the Op reasoning is excellent. Harding and Kennedy were the only two senators elected to the presidency in the 20th century. As stated, senators have long voting records --- something that did John Kerry in. Obama has had a very short Senate career, so the Democrats could do worse than nominating him. by Oregon cheesehead reply 12 12/14/2007 So what? The last alcoho |
In the Transformer Universe, who is the leader of the Decipticons? | Decepticon leader | Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Marvel Comics Note: Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics. Megatron was at first the sole Decepticon leader. Under his leadership, much of Cybertron was conquered. When Megatron disappeared, Trannis seized power, destroying Iacon and forcing the Autobots underground. After the Wreckers killed Trannis, Straxus took command of the Decepticons on Cybertron. When Megatron was defeated shortly after the Decepticons reactivated, Military Operations Commander Shockwave defeated the Autobots and usurped Megatron, reducing him to second-in-command . However, Megatron was soon defeated by the Dinobots , allowing Shockwave to fully assume command. Megatron's subsequent return saw a joint leadership, while Megatron was able to use logic to convince Shockwave to give him full leadership. After seemingly killing Optimus Prime , Megatron went mad and apparently killed himself, allowing Shockwave to assume full leadership again. Meanwhile, after receiving a mayday from the Earth bound Decepticons, Straxus constructed a space bridge that linked Earth and Cybertron, only for Straxus to be killed when it was attacked by Perceptor 's resistance cell. Fuel Auditor Ratbat emerged as the most powerful Decepticon in Polyhex , entering into an uneasy alliance with Shockwave. While this was going on, the Decepticon Scorponok took his unit to follow Fortress Maximus to Nebulos , where he underwent binary bonding with Zarak . Following Fortress Maximus to Earth, Scorponok also entered an uneasy alliance with Shockwave and Ratbat. With this many bytes of aggression, the stage was set for a coup. Ultimately, it came about that Air Commander Starscream was the catalyst that launched a rebellion. When the Decepticons learned that the legendary Underbase was coming to Earth, Starscream caused the Decepticons to turn against each other. By the end of the conflict, Shockwave was presumed to have burned up on reentry into Earth's atmosphere, Ratbat was shot dead by Scorponok, and Starscream was killed when he tried to absorb the Underbase's power. Without any rivals, Scorponok easily settled into power as Earth's sole Decepticon leader. Meanwhile, on Cybertron, Thunderwing petitioned the Decepticon High Council to be appointed leader of the Decepticon army. His bid was successful. Learning that the Autobots were searching for the Creation Matrix , Thunderwing managed to gain the Matrix and corrupted it. Thunderwing was ultimately killed, and the Matrix believed destroyed. With Unicron fast approaching Cybertron, Optimus Prime made the decision to surrender to Scorponok, in return for allying with the Autobots against Unicron. Scorponok planned to betray Prime, but Zarak later agreed to the alliance. However, Scorponok's troops were growing disgruntled, especially by his recruitment of Starscream, who had decimated them months earlier then was resurrected by Megatron, who had survived his space bridge suicide (only to be fused together with Autobot Chief Medical Officer Ratchet ). Taking advantage of this, Shockwave, who had survived his burn-up, managed to get several disgruntled Decepticons to ally with him and attack Scorponok's group. Ultimately, they were all transported to Cybertron by Primus , who named Optimus Prime as the commander of Cybertron's united army. During the battle with Unicron, Optimus Prime and Scorponok were both killed. As Shockwave and Starscream fled the dying Cybertron, Bludgeon was acclaimed Decepticon leader by the surviving Decepticons. He led the Decepticons in the conquest of Klo , then massacred the Autobots who arrived to stop them. However, Optimus Prime had been revived by the Last Autobot , whom Bludgeon had worshipped as the Ultimate Warrior. The Last Autobot revived the fallen Autobots, and Bludgeon agreed to lead the Decepticons into exile...planning to bide their time. Shockwave, meanwhile, had hijacked the Ark alongside Starscream with the intention of using it to conquer Earth. He didn't count on an alternate timeline |
Which side makes the first move in a game of chess? | How to Play Chess: Rules and Basics - Chess.com Chess.com Forums Learn to Play Chess It's never too late to learn how to play chess - the most popular game in the world! If you are totally new to the game or even want to learn all of the rules and strategies, read on! Getting Better at Chess History of Chess The origins of chess are not exactly clear, though most believe it evolved from earlier chess-like games played in India almost two thousand years ago.The game of chess we know today has been around since the 15th century where it became popular in Europe. The Goal of Chess Chess is a game played between two opponents on opposite sides of a board containing 64 squares of alternating colors. Each player has 16 pieces: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 2 knights, and 8 pawns. The goal of the game is to checkmate the other king. Checkmate happens when the king is in a position to be captured (in check) and cannot escape from capture. Starting a Game At the beginning of the game the chessboard is laid out so that each player has the white (or light) color square in the bottom right-hand side. The chess pieces are then arranged the same way each time. The second row (or rank) is filled with pawns. The rooks go in the corners, then the knights next to them, followed by the bishops, and finally the queen, who always goes on her own matching color (white queen on white, black queen on black), and the king on the remaining square. The player with the white pieces always moves first. Therefore, players generally decide who will get to be white by chance or luck such as flipping a coin or having one player guess the color of the hidden pawn in the other player's hand. White then makes a move, followed by black, then white again, then black and so on until the end of the game. How the Pieces Move Each of the 6 different kinds of pieces moves differently. Pieces cannot move through other pieces (though the knight can jump over other pieces), and can never move onto a square with one of their own pieces. However, they can be moved to take the place of an opponent's piece which is then captured. Pieces are generally moved into positions where they can capture other pieces (by landing on their square and then replacing them), defend their own pieces in case of capture, or control important squares in the game. The King The king is the most important piece, but is one of the weakest. The king can only move one square in any direction - up, down, to the sides, and diagonally. Click on the '>' button in the diagram below to see how the king can move around the board. The king may never move himself into check (where he could be captured). The Queen The queen is the most powerful piece. She can move in any one straight direction - forward, backward, sideways, or diagonally - as far as possible as long as she does not move through any of her own pieces. And, like with all pieces, if the queen captures an opponent's piece her move is over. Click through the diagram below to see how the queens move. Notice how the white queen captures the black queen and then the black king is forced to move. The Rook The rook may move as far as it wants, but only forward, backward, and to the sides. The rooks are particularly powerful pieces when they are protecting each other and working together! The Bishop The bishop may move as far as it wants, but only diagonally. Each bishop starts on one color (light or dark) and must always stay on that color. Bishops work well together because they cover up each other’s weaknesses. The Knight Knights move in a very different way from the other pieces – going two squares in one direction, and then one more move at a 90 degree angle, just like the shape of an “L”. Knights are also the only pieces that can move over other pieces. The Pawn Pawns are unusual because they move and capture in different ways: they move forward, but capture diagonally. Pawns can only move forward one square at a time, except for their very first move where they can move forward two squares. Pawns can only capture one square diagonally |
In the early 1990s, Nike ran a series of Bo Knows TV commercial featuring what athlete, the first in the modern era to play both professional football and baseball in the same year, trying his hand at various sports, including basketball (with Michael Jordan) and Tennis (with John McEnroe)? | Triumph of the Swoosh Triumph of the Swoosh Coaches Triumph of the Swoosh With a keen sense of the power of sports and a genius for mythologizing athletes to help sell sneakers, Nike bestrides the world of sport like a marketing colossus Original Layout I. An Incident: During the Olympic summer of 1992, just days before the Dream Team was expected to receive its gold medals, the most casual of fans learned that certain members of team might ruin one of sports' most hallowed rituals because of their preference in footwear. Officials of the U.S. Olympic Committee announced that if Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, John Stockton and Chris Mullin—Nike guys making up half the superstar basketball team—did not wear official warmups bearing the emblem of Reebok, the shoe company against which Nike, Inc. has conducted a holy war for much of a decade, they would not be allowed atop the medal stand. But Jordan and the others refused to budge. This is an article from the Aug. 16, 1993 issue Original Layout As news of the standoff" spread, phone calls began to stream into Nike headquarters, in Beaverton, Ore., most of them indicating that this time the mighty shoe machine had gone too far. Here was a moment meant to transcend the marketplace, an event indicative of sport's traditional purity of purpose, yet a handful of highly paid athletes seemed willing to deny the nation this experience because of loyalty not to the "glory of sport" or the "honor of our teams," as the Olympic oath has it, but to a company in Oregon that makes their shoes. Barkley—a veritable Tocqueville when moved to observe a complex social phenomenon and distill its essence—underscored the sense that Mammon was about to triumph over patria in Barcelona by proclaiming that he had "two million reasons not to wear Reebok," the number referring to the dollars Barkley would receive during the year from Nike (though Charles managed to double the actual sum). If Barkley had more than a million reasons to refuse to be a human billboard for Reebok, then Jordan was in the process of accumulating 20 million reasons—$20 million over the course of a year for helping an athletic footwear and apparel company mark the look and the feel and even the popular fantasies of daily life as few organizations before it have done. In a time when most Americans understand that Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan share more than initials and a first name, an era in which even most school kids realize that he doesn't wear a hat bearing a Nike logo just to keep his head warm, word still reached Beaverton that the Barcelona flap could destabilize the company's carefully nurtured relationship with those who regard Nike as synonymous with athletes and athletics. Seven years earlier, in the spring of 1985, when the first Air Jordan commercial appeared on TV, many Americans had never heard of a slender NBA rookie named Jordan. Then that spring a basketball rolled across an urban court and a handsome kid in baggy shorts standing at the center of the prime-time image caught the ball off the toe of one of his technicolor shoes. He began to move across the I blacktop to the keening sound of jet engines revving before take- off, and by the time the engines had roared at critical scream, Jordan was aloft in a slow-motion tableau so magically drawn out that children who couldn't generate the vertical leap to touch a doorknob could climb right inside the moment. Jordan stayed in the air, his legs splayed, for 10 seconds, en-j chanting spectators who had never been to a basketball game, The 30 seconds of film moved people all over the country up close to Michael Jordan's genius and his grace, and because of a brilliant alchemy that has since made Nike such a profound force in the culture, the shoes on his feet became as magic carpets. So often since then have Jordan's singular physical gifts been decorated with a superhero's mythos that it is now difficult to locate a three-year-old—or, for that matter, a Trobriand Islander or an Inuit hunter—who can't tell you that Jordan i |
Who was Captain Hooks first mate in Peter Pan? | Mr. Smee | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “Save me, Smee!” ―One of the most prominent quotes of Captain Hook Mr. Smee is Captain Hook 's first mate and the secondary antagonist in Disney's 1953 animated film Peter Pan . Contents Background Development Mr. Smee is one of the most complex characters in one of Disney's early films. Unlike previous villain sidekicks, the filmmakers felt that Smee was the first sidekick to have a truly memorable part in the story. When Walt Disney began character development on the film, animator Ollie Johnston was given the job to animate. He once said that Smee was one of his favorite characters to animate because he wasn't just the villains' lackey, but because he had a solid role in the story and that he was useful as a personality. Personality In spite of serving a feared captain, and a crew of brutal pirates, Mr. Smee is, ultimately, a kind-hearted character. Though he makes attempts to perform villainous acts, his gentle nature often gets in the way of this; his ultimate agenda usually focusing around keeping peace and some form of stability within Captain Hook's life. Overly eager to please, Smee can easily be described as a chronic bumbler and appears to have minimal intelligence, overall. Because of this, he often annoys Hook and often finds himself facing the latter's wrath. While Smee clearly fears Hook, mostly as a result of his dangerous temper, he has shown to be outrageously loyal, to the point of unabashedly jumping into action to protect the captain, specifically from the jaws of the crocodile, who is surprisingly docile when dealing with Smee. Aside from his loyalty and relationship with Hook, Smee was shown to have his own agendas throughout the original film, such as convincing Hook to leave Never Land as he, and the rest of the crew, long for the days of plundering the seven seas, which has been put to a halt as a result of Hook's obsession with killing Peter Pan. Notably, however, this stemmed from the harassment and threats from the crew, who saw Smee as a means to communicate with the captain, as the latter is far more tolerable of his first mate. Even so, Smee has shown to support the idea, for the "health and happiness" of the captain. According to Jeff Bennett, the current official voice actor for Smee: “ Smee has that bumbling way about him. He’s always trying to keep up and wants to try to make everybody happy—like the Mom who wants everybody to stop fighting and be friends and make nice and for the world to be every color of the rainbow. But every once in a while, you’ll hear—and I try not to do it too often—that little edge of “Boy, this job is really hard and I am a little tired of it." ” Physical appearance Smee was animated by one of Walt Disney 's Nine Old Men , Ollie Johnston . Smee is a diminutive, portly gentleman with an odd, hourglass-shaped head. He has shoulder-length, white hair (though the top of his head is bald) and thick, black eyebrows. His eyes are black and close-set, and they are often half-closed. His nose is round, large and pink (much like the Dwarves from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), and the rest of his skin is slightly pink as well. In terms of attire, Smee wears what seem to be very simple, brown sandals, a short-sleeved shirt with alternating sky blue and white horizontal stripes, and teal shorts. He also wears half-moon glasses and a red stocking cap with a red pom-pom ornament on top. Appearances Peter Pan Smee with Captain Hook in Peter Pan. Smee's first appearance was in the original Peter Pan movie. He is Captain Hook 's first mate and henchman. However, he doesn't seem to be much liked by the rest of the crew . At the beginning of the film, Smee comes out of the cabin, he wishes the Crew a good morning, but the Crew grab him by the shirt and tell him that there's nothing good about the morning because they're stuck on the island of Neverland and not pirating. Wishing to give up the quest for Peter Pan, they bully Smee into trying persuade their Captain to comply with their demands to go back out to sea again. Smee fa |
Anchored by the star Sirius, what animal does the constellation Canis Major represent? | Canis Major Canis Major Clues to the meaning of this celestial feature This constellation is said to represent the dog set by Jupiter to guard Europa whom he had stolen and conveyed to Crete. According to other accounts, however, it was either Laelaps, the hound of Actaeon; that of Diana's nymph Procris; that given by Aurora to Cephalus; or finally one of the dogs of Orion . [ Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology , Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.34.] Read the star lore of Sirius by Richard Hinckley Allen (Star Names) here Read quotes from the ancients on Sirius from the Theoi Project website here The word Sirius was used interchangeably for both the constellation Canis Major, and the alpha star. Sirius is a Latinized version of Greek seirios, translated 'scorching', and signifying brightness and heat, from seiraino, 'dry up, parch'. Sirius was associated with the hottest part of summer, the Dog Days, and also with causing the Nile floods because the heat causes ice and snow to melt on mountains which flows into rivers. The rising of Sirius marked the commencement of the ancient Egyptian new (sidereal) year, the annus canarius and annus cynicus of the Romans. Allen in Star Names says the Latins adopted their Canis from the Greeks, sometimes Canicula in the diminutive with the adjectival candens, shining. Varro (p.283) referring to Sirius, says signum candens, ‘scorching sign' properly ‘white-hot'. Isidore sees a link with Latin canis, dog, and Latin candere, shining bright: "The Dog Star (canicula Stella), which is also called Sirius, is in the center of the sky during the summer months. When the Sun ascends to it, and it is in conjunction with the Sun, the Sun's heat is doubled, and bodies are affected by the heat and weakened. Hence also the 'dog days' are named from this star, when purgings are harmful. It is called the 'Dog' (canis) Star because it afflicts the body with illness, or because of the brightness (candor) of its flame, because it is of a kind that seems to shine more brightly than the others. It is said they named Sirius so that people might recognize the constellation better” [ The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville , 7th century AD, p.105.] Some authors say that a period of about forty days, beginning three weeks before the annual Sun-Sirius conjunction and ending three weeks after, constituted the 'dog days'. "They called the period from July 3 to August 11, ‘caniculares dies’ – ‘the Dog Days’" [ 1 ]. Allen in Star Names says that Pliny said the dog days began with the helical rising of of the alpha star of Canis Minor , Procyon (pro-cyon meaning 'before the dog'), on the 19th of July (Procyon seems to rise two or three days before Sirius [ 2 ]). Nowadays because of precession the dates would be around June 17th to July 27th. "Homer alluded to it in the Iliad as Oporinos, "the Star of Autumn"; but the season intended was the last days of July, all of August, and part of September — the latter part of summer" [Allen Star Names ]. In Homer's time, 8th century BC, the 'dog days' would be from July to late August (I think). Sirius was connected with Isis, or an aspect of Isis, as Allen in Star Names explains: In the earlier temple service of Denderah it was Isis Sothis, at Philae Isis Sati, or Satit, and, for a long time in Egypt's mythology, the resting-place of the soul of that goddess, and thus a favorable star. Plutarch made distinct reference to this; although it should be noted that the word Isis at times also indicated anything luminous to the eastward heralding sunrise [Allen, Star Names, Sirius ]. "In the Lamentations of Isis and Nephthys, from a fourth century BC papyrus, Isis asserts that she is Sothis (Sirius), who will unswervingly follow Osiris in his manifestation as Orion in heaven" [ 3 ]. The word siriasis, means sunstroke, from Greek seirian, 'hot, scorching', from Greek seirios. Klein [ Compr |
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