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October 27, 1858 saw the birth of what total badass, who spent time as New York City Police Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 33rd Governor of New York, and 25th Vice President of the US, before going on to a few other impressive jobs?	Somos Primos Somos Primos Editor: Mimi Lozano ï¿½2000-2011 Dedicated to Hispanic Heritage and Diversity Issues Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research Marriage of Martin de Loyola to Princess Dona Beatriz and Don Juan Borja to Princess Lorenza. Cuzco school, 1718. Oil on canvas. Museo Pedro Osma, Lima, Peru. Photo: D. Giannoni. Major exhibit : on view until January 29, 2012. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, in partnership with the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research P.O. 490, Midway City, CA 92655-0490 Virginia Gil, Gloria Cortinas Oliver Graciela Lozano, Mimi Lozano, Letty Pena Rodella, Viola Rodriguez. Sadler, Tom Saenz, John P. Schmal Resources: www.SomosPrimos.com "A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government." Edward Abbey "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln ï¿½ngel Custodio Rebollo Tony Santiago Felipe de Ortego y Gasca Darlene Elliott Josï¿½ Antonio Lï¿½pez Gregorio Luke Dr. Marï¿½a Robledo Montecel Aurelio M. Montemayor Ricardo Palmerï¿½n Cordero Jose M. Pena Jesus Velazquezï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Albert Vigil texastrz@aol.com Letters to the Editor Mimi-- As always. the latest SOMOS PRIMOS looks great. Beats me how you keep up with such a prodigious and unforgiving chore. Galal Kernahan I am proud of Somos Primos Magazine Thank you Mimi, you do a great job as magazine editor Hugs and God bless, Joe Sanchez THANK YOU! Wow. Top of the page and everything! I'll let you know how it goes!. Mimi, now that I've really looked into what it is you do, I am SO amazed and impressed with how much integrity your site has. It has such an important cause. It's a beautiful work, and so many people are contributing. Thank you for letting me be a part of it Lori Kretcher Mimi your magazine as fascinating as always. Are you preparing a successor? Connie Vasquez Wonderful as always....thanks for your efforts!! Tim Crump Hola Sra. Mimï¿½. Envï¿½o esta informaciï¿½n de la familia del Sr. Lic. Don Benito Juï¿½rez, les mando un afectuoso saludo a los colaboradores y lectores de SOMOS PRIMOS. Su amigo, Presidente de la Sociedad de Genealogï¿½a de Nuevo Leï¿½n Tte. Cor. Ricardo Raï¿½l Palmerï¿½n Cordero. As popular as Somos Primos is getting to be as a go-to site for Hispanic heritage news, I am sure that most folks donï¿½t realize how involved putting the web site together is. So, Mimi, speaking for the many of us who donï¿½t say it enough, Thank You and Mil Gracias! Joe Lopez Alaska style "Merry Christmas" the Hallelujah Chorus CHCI Receives $1 Million Gift The Story of G.I. Josï¿½ by Josï¿½ Antonio Lï¿½pez Alonso S. Perales and the Development of Mexican-American Public Intellectuals Julian Samora Legacy Project Marisol A. Chalas, A Wise Latina, by Mercy Bautista-Olvera Rise Of Young Latino Politicians In Texas by Sara Calderon Laus Deo, Do you know what it means? Honoring America's Veterans by Felipe de Ortego y Gasca Alaska style Merry Christmas, the Hallelujah Chorus... This is a video from the small Yupiq Eskimo Village of Quinhagak, Alaska. It is first rate and really gives a very fine picture of life in an Alaska Eskimo village. This was a school computer project intended for the other Yupiq villages in the area. Much to the villages shock, over a quarter of a million people have already seen the video. (As of 9/1/11 --over 600,000)! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyviyF-N23A Sent by texastrz@aol.com CHCI Receives $1 Million Gift The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) has announced that Walmart will continue to fund its Latino leadership program with a $1 million grant. In 2009, CHCI also received a grant that allowed them to conduct not only a su
Valance, fitted and flat are all types of what?	Bed Sheets \| Flat & Fitted Sheets \| Dunelm Load more results Bed Sheets Get good quality bedding that lasts, whether you are looking for fitted bed sheets with elasticated corners, or flat sheets for perfect folding and tucking, we have an impressive variety of colours and sizes to suit your bedroom decor and match your needs. If it's luxury, comfort and elegance you are looking for we recommend treating yourself to the Hotel 100% Egyptian cotton fitted or flat sheet. We offer a selection of brushed cotton sheets , as well as high quality brands such as Dorma for a true sense of luxury and indulgent softness. You may also enjoy the versatile properties of our flannelette or cotton sheets , designed to keep you cool during the hotter months yet warm once the weather becomes colder. Put a stop to ill-fitting bedding and late night scrambles to get it back on the bed with our range of deep fitted sheets . Perfect for those with a topper or thicker mattress to make sure everything stays tucked in tight. You can also create a sumptuous sleeping place for your baby or toddler, with our range of baby bedding and childrens bedding including our range of flannelette sheets to ensure your little ones get a peaceful night sleep on the softest material. Newsletter sign up
What is the name for money paid out to shareholders of a company out of the corporate profits, based on the number of owned shares?	Introduction To Dividends: Terms To Know And Other Basics \| Investopedia Introduction To Dividends: Terms To Know And Other Basics Introduction To Dividends: Conclusion Cash Dividend Cash payments made to stockholders, paid on a per share basis, quoted as a dollar amount or as a percentage of the current market value. Cash dividends are typically paid out of the company's current earnings or accumulated profits. Date Of Record The date the company uses to determine its shareholders or "holders of record." Declaration Date The date a company's Board of Directors announces an upcoming dividend. Dividend A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings paid to its eligible shareholders. Dividends can be in the form of cash, stock and property. Dividend Coverage Ratio The ratio between a company's earnings and its net dividend to shareholders. This ratio helps investors measure if a company's earnings are sufficient to cover its dividend obligations. Dividend coverage is calculated by dividing earnings per share by the dividend per share. Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) A plan offered by certain dividend-paying corporations that allows you to automatically reinvest cash dividends by purchasing additional shares of stock on the dividend payment date. The date on or after which a stock is traded without a previously declared dividend. One-time Dividend A special dividend paid in addition to regular cash dividends. Payment Date The date a declared dividend is scheduled to be paid. Shareholder Any person, company or institution that owns at least one share in a company. Also called stockholder. Stock Dividend Stock dividends are dividends in the form of additional shares of stock instead of cash. Dividend Basics Companies that earn a profit can: Reinvest the profits through expansion, debt reduction and/or share repurchases; or Pay a portion of the profits to shareholders; or Both reinvest and payout to shareholders. When a company pays a portion of its profits to shareholders, it does so through the payment of dividends. A dividend is a payment made to eligible shareholders, paid on a quarterly or yearly basis that represents a portion of the company's profits. Companies in the United States typically pay quarterly dividends, while non-U.S. companies generally pay annual or semi-annual dividends. Not all companies pay dividends to shareholders, and companies that do pay may increase, decrease or eliminate future dividend payments, depending on the performance of the business. For example, a company may decrease its dividend to free up cash to acquire another company. Most companies, however, try to maintain or increase dividends to keep shareholders happy and avoid drawing negative publicity. Dividends are normally quoted on a per share basis, meaning that the dividend each shareholder receives is based on the number of shares that he or she owns. For example, if you own 100 shares of stock in company XYZ and the company decides to pay an annual dividend of $5 per share, your dividend would be $500 (100 shares x $5 per share). Dividends can also be quoted in terms of a percent of the current market price; for example, the company may announce a 2.5% dividend. The dividend will be equal to 2.5% of the current stock price. Each eligible shareholder's dividend will be that figure multiplied by the number of shares currently held by the shareholder. For example, assume stock XYZ is currently trading at $50 per share and the company offers a 5% dividend. The dividend would be $2.50 per share (.05 dividend x $50 share price). A stock's dividend yield is the expected yearly dividend divided by the current stock price: Figure 1: How to calculate a stock\'s dividend yield. For example, assume stock XYZ is trading at $50 per share and the company offers an annual dividend of $5 per share. The dividend yield would be 10% ($5 dividend ÷ $50 share price). Note that if the stock is trading at a higher price, say $100, the dividend yield decreases ($5 dividend ÷ $100 share price = 5% dividend yield). Conversely, if the stock is trading a
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The Maine Coon is a breed of what popular pet?	Breed Profile: The Maine Coon Exhibitors About the Maine Coon Cat Myths, legend and lore surround the Maine Coon Cat. Some are amusing, some are fantastic flights of fantasy and some are merely plausible. They certainly provide good material for conversation. Many books and articles dealing with these aspects of the Maine Coon Cat are available and have been well received as people never seem to tire of the subject and are always eager to learn more about this National Treasure. The Maine Coon Cat is the native American long-haired cat and was first recognized as a specific breed in Maine where it was named the official cat of the state. These cats were held in high regard by the locals for their mousing talents and special competitions were even held to reward the best “Coon Cat.” The Maine Coon cat evolved through nature’s own breeding program developing characteristics by following a “survival of the fittest” evolution. The characteristics all have a purpose or function. Maine Coon cats developed into sturdy, working cats suited to the harsh winters and varied seasons of the Northeast region. The Maine Coon Cat of today is known for a sturdy, rugged appearance, which includes an uneven, shaggy coat of three distinct lengths and a long, well furnished tail. They carry that tail proudly and use it to surround themselves for warmth and protection. A Maine Coon Cat has large, well tufted paws to allow ability to walk on top of snow despite size and weight. Ears are large and well tufted for protection and warmth. Even more than for beauty, Maine Coon Cats are noted for intelligence and kindly disposition. After all, what they couldn’t obtain themselves, they could always get by charming a nearby human. Though their size can be intimidating, they are known for their friendliness towards just about anything and are especially good with children and other pets. For these reasons, they have been dubbed the “Gentle Giant” of the cat fancy and are commonly sought after as family pets, companions, and therapy cats. After years of local competitions and adoration, the Maine Coon Cat was chosen as Best Cat at the first major cat show ever held in the United States. “Cosey,” a brown tabby female Maine Coon Cat, was awarded this distinction at the Madison Square Garden show held in NYC in May of 1895. The silver collar and medal awarded to Cosey is on display at the CFA headquarters in Alliance, Ohio. The transition from adorned or glorified “Barn Cat” to pedigreed CFA finalist was neither an easy one nor did it happen quickly. The Maine Coon Cat was all the rage in the early 20th century but lost popularity after the introduction of other long-haired breeds to the U.S. The Maine Coon Cat was even thought extinct in the 1950’s. Luckily, rumors of their death were greatly exaggerated and thanks to the dedication and perseverance of breeders, the Maine Coon Cat breed was accepted for CFA championship status in 1976. At present, sometimes the largest number of entries in a CFA show will be Maine Coon Cats and it is not unusual for one of them to be named Best Cat in a ring or even of the entire show. Recently, GC, NW, Highlander Tony Bennett of Wenlock achieved one of CFA’s top awards: Highest Scoring Cat in Premiership. Maine Coon Cats are intelligent, trainable, described as “dog like”. They will offer you hours of enjoyment with their antics but can at times be intrusive. Without question they want to be part of everything and your privacy may require a closed door between you and your cat. Most Maine Coon Cats have a fondness of water, to be in it, watch it, wash their food in it, or just plain play in it, so don’t be surprised if you have an uninvited guest in your shower or help washing the dishes on any given day. The Maine Coon Cat has a silky and somewhat oily coat, it is not dense and its upkeep is much easier than that of other longhaired breeds. The coat is almost self-maintained but will require occasional grooming. Because they love attention of any kind, grooming is easily accomplished. Maine Coon Cats are an affordable
Hyundai, LG, Kia, and Samsung are all companies based in what country?	Petition · Boycott Hyundai/Kia, Samsung, LG until S. Korea bans the dog and cat torture and consumption · Change.org 81,039 Supporters In South Korea, the dog meat industry is calculated at 2 billion dollars. That results in the annual slaughter of over 2.5 million dogs, served in upwards of 20,000 restaurants nationwide. That's about 7,000 dogs slaughtered every single day. It is estimated that over 100,000 tons of dog meat is consumed annually, including 93,600 tons used to produce ‘health’ tonics called "Gae Soju" which is prepared by boiling dogs with various herbs until it become a thick liquid. Cats are also made into these tonics which is called "Goyangyee Soju". The South Korean's Animal Protection Law, which was passed in 1991, considers dogs to be "domestic pets". However, the shadowy and illicit world of the dog and cat industry flourishes because of the shameful indifference of the South Korean government and the demand from the consumers. Today, we are asking that the South Korean government ban this cruel and inhumane practice of torturing and consuming dogs and cats once and for all. Here are the reasons why: Dogs are called man's best friends for a reason. In the history of mankind, dogs were mainly treated as part of a family in both Western and Eastern cultures. They protected our homes and family with their loyalty and unbridled faithfulness. They served as friends with their unconditional love, quick forgiveness and uncompromising selflessness. They walked along side their human companions and hunted with fierce bravery and the desire to please their human. Now to torture and eat them is a betrayal against our best friends who have always stood by us through thousands of years becoming dependant on us for their very survival. Proponents of dog meat in South Korea are trying to justify this cruel practice by using the "meat dogs" vs. "pet dogs" argument. It is well known worldwide that all dogs are the same. It is unethical and wrong to separate dogs for meat and dogs for pets. To say there is a dog especially bred for eating, does not mean that it is different from other dogs in nature. It has the same intelligence and feelings and it will suffer as much as any other dog. The dog-for-meat notion is a smoke screen to keep people ignorant. It gives people an excuse not to think about the real issues. But for argument sake, let's say that the "meat dogs" vs. "pet dogs" defense was valid. It is practically impossible to enforce the law to ensure everyone adheres to the dogs for meat and dogs for pets division. Any pet can end up as dog meat and many do. Pet dogs are being bought or abducted and slaughtered for dog meat and dog liquor all the time. A recent Korean TV program exposed the world of the dog meat industry where the former pets that were abandoned or stolen are readily being sold and slaughtered for meat. http://youtu.be/vHB3uwB9kyA One of the worst examples of animal cruelty in the history of humanity is being committed by the Dog and Cat Meat Industry in South Korea. Dogs are deprived of everything that is natural to them. They live in tiny cages above the ground and having to balance on rusty feces encrusted wire underneath them all their lives. They are left to constantly smell the accumulation of feces and urine underneath their cage. Puppies are separated from their mothers at an early age and some are slaughtered at just a few weeks old. They don't even know what walking on the ground feels like. They cannot mingle with other dogs other than those in cages beside them. They suffer summer heat and freezing winters outdoors. No water is given. They have to eat rotten human food waste such as kimchi or organs from their slaughtered friends. It is also documented that dead puppies are ground up and fed to these dogs. They get no exercise. Veterinary care is nonexistent. They have been known to have their eardrums burst to prevent them from barking. Every natural instinct they have is impeded by the inhumane and tortuous conditions they must live under. The best description for their lives i
In the human body, what is the name for the muscle that covers the shoulder?	Shoulder Muscles Anatomy, Diagram & Function \| Body Maps Written and medically reviewed by the Healthline Editorial Team Co-developed by: In Depth: Muscles The shoulder has about eight muscles that attach to the scapula, humerus, and clavicle. These muscles form the outer shape of the shoulder and underarm. The muscles in the shoulder aid in a wide range of movement and help protect and maintain the main shoulder joint, known as the glenohumeral joint. The largest of these shoulder muscles is the deltoid. This large triangular muscle covers the glenohumeral joint and gives the shoulder its rounded-off shape. It stretches across the top of the shoulder from the clavicle in the front to the scapula in the back. It then stretches downward to near the center of the humerus bone. Different fibers of the muscle are responsible for different actions, including raising the arm and assisting the pectoralis muscle in the chest. One important function of the deltoid is preventing joint dislocation when a person carries heavy objects. Other muscles that aid in shoulder movement include: Infraspinatus: This rotator cuff muscle helps with the raising and lowering of the upper arm. Triceps brachii: This large muscle in the back of the upper arm helps straighten the arm. Pectoralis major: This large fan-shaped muscle stretches from the armpit up to the collarbone and down across the lower chest region. It connects to the sternum (breastbone). Pectoralis minor: The smaller of the pectoralis muscles, this muscle fans out from the upper ribs up to the shoulder area. Teres major: This muscle helps rotate the upper arm. Biceps brachii: Commonly known as the bicep muscle, this muscle rests on top of the humerus bone. It rotates the forearm and also flexes the elbow. Latissimus dorsi: This flat rectangular muscle of the back helps the arms rotate as well as move away and closer to the body. Subscapularis: This is a large triangular muscle near the humerus and collarbone. It helps rotate the humerus. Supraspinatus: This small muscle is located at the top of the shoulder and helps raise the arm away from the body. Four muscles—the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—make up the rotator cuff. It stabilizes the shoulder and holds the head of the humerus into the glenoid cavity to maintain the principal shoulder joint. Because these muscles are used in a wide range of motion and are responsible for bearing heavy loads, shoulder muscle pain is a common ailment. The most common cause of shoulder pain is overexertion of a muscle or injury to it. Twisting, pulling, or falling are common ways muscles in the shoulders become painful. Repetitive use injuries primarily affect the deep muscles; however, pain and soreness as a result of pulled muscles from heavy lifting or overexertion usually subsides in a few days. Minor shoulder muscle pain can usually be healed with a combination of rest, ice, elevation, and compression of the impacted region. Debugging Tools
What is the name for the affluent district in southwest Seoul, Korea, which boasts the highest land values in the entire country?	Seoul travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC+9 Changdeokgung (Changdeok Palace) is one of several palaces within the city of Seoul, and the only one inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seoul (서울) is the capital of South Korea . With a municipal population of over 11.8 million, and a metropolitan population totaling over 25.6 million, Seoul is by far South Korea's largest city and one of East Asia's financial and cultural epicenters. A fascinating blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts, an extraordinarily high-pressure educational system and serene Buddhist temples, a trend-setting youth culture and often crushing conformism, extraordinary architecture and endless monotonous rows of grey apartment buildings, Seoul is a city filled with stark contrasts. Understand[ edit ] Namdaemun Seoul is the largest city in South Korea as well as the political and economic capital. The city houses 11.8 million people, and the metropolitan area has 25.6 million, which is just over half of the population of South Korea. By some measures it is the world's second largest urban agglomeration, after Tokyo . Seoul has a long history stretching far back into Korea's dynastic past. There is evidence for settlement in this area as far as 18 BC but Seoul as the capital city of Korea has a history back to the 14th century. Originally named Hanseong (한성; 漢城), the city was the capital of the Joseon Dynasty from 1392 to 1910, and remained the capital of Korea during the period of Japanese colonial rule which followed under the name Gyeongseong (경성; 京城), or Keijo in Japanese. The Joseon Dynasty built most of Seoul's most recognisable landmarks, including the Five Grand Palaces and Namdaemun. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, the city was re-named to its current name, Seoul. Since the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948, Seoul has been the capital of South Korea. Occupied twice during the Korean War by Communist forces, the city was extensively rebuilt and today is one of Asia's primary metropolises. While few historical points of interest remain (most of the temples and palaces are reconstructions), much of Seoul's infrastructure is exceptionally modern and clean. Skyscrapers and high rises abound. The subway system is the third-largest in the world and perhaps one of the finest. Seoul is truly vast - though the casual traveler can see most of the main sites in a few days, a dedicated traveler could spend weeks exploring all the alleyways and far-off neighborhoods. As the capital of a country that has gone through massive development in the past sixty years, it is constantly changing at an incredible pace, matched only by the mainland Chinese cities. This frantic pace of life is reflected everywhere - in Seoul's cutting-edge digital technology, in the millions of commuters rushing to work everyday, in one of the vibrant nightlife scene, and in the thousands of buildings still under construction. In recent years, Seoul has been swamped with tourists from China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, following the success of Korean pop culture. Travelers will frequently overhear Japanese, Mandarin, or Cantonese; many restaurants and stores, especially in the more touristy areas like Myeongdong, will have signs in Japanese and Chinese as well as Korean and English. Long popular among Asians, Seoul has been relatively unknown in the West and frequently passed over by Westerners for nearby Shanghai , Tokyo , Beijing , and Hong Kong . However, recently things have been changing; tourism numbers to Seoul have been exploding in the past five years or so, with no indications of slowing down or stopping. Orientation[ edit ] Seoul is a very well organized city covering over 600 km² with a population of around 11.8 million. It is a new modern city built on an ancient and shining history. The city is located in the north-western portion of South Korea approximately 40 km east of the Yellow Sea and 60 km south of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The city is roug
What Latin phrase, which translates as "you should have the body" is taken to mean a legal action which requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge.	Appendix:List of Latin phrases - Wiktionary Appendix:List of Latin phrases Appendix: *List of Latin phrases Warning, this page may be too large for some browsers. If so, the sections can be reviewed individually: This appendix lists direct English translations of Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature reached its peak centuries before that of Ancient Rome: Contents A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V This list is a combination of the three divided pages, for users who have no trouble loading large pages and prefer a single page to scroll or search through. The contents of the list cannot be edited here, and are kept automatically in synch with the divided lists (A-E), (F-O) and P-Z) through template inclusion. a bene placito "from one who has been pleased well" Or "at will", "at one's pleasure". This phrase, and its Italian (beneplacito) and Spanish (beneplácito) derivatives, are synonymous with the more common ad libitum ("at pleasure"). abusus non tollit usum "abuse does not preclude proper use" a caelo usque ad centrum "from the sky to the center" Or "from heaven all the way to the center of the earth". In law, can refer to the obsolete cuius est solum eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos maxim of property ownership. a capite ad calcem From top to bottom; all the way through. Equally a pedibus usque ad caput. a contrario "from the opposite" Equivalent to "on the contrary" or "au contraire". An argumentum a contrario is an "argument from the contrary", an argument or proof by contrast or direct opposite. a Deucalione a fortiori "from the stronger" Loosely, "even more so" or "with even stronger reason". Often used to lead from a less certain proposition to a more evident corollary. a mari usque ad mare "from sea to sea" From Psalm 72:8, "Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos terrae" ( KJV : "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth"). National motto of Canada . a pedibus usque ad caput "from feet to head" Completely. Similar to the English expressions "from tip to toe" or "from top to toe". Equally a capite ad calcem. See also ab ovo usque ad mala. a posse ad esse "from being able to being" "From possibility to actuality" or "from being possible to being actual" a posteriori "from the latter" Based on observation (i.e., empirical knowledge ), the reverse of a priori. Used in mathematics and logic to denote something that is known after a proof has been carried out. In philosophy, used to denote something that can be known from empirical experience. a priori "from the former" Presupposed, the reverse of a posteriori. Used in mathematics and logic to denote something that is known or postulated before a proof has been carried out. In philosophy, used to denote something that can be known without empirical experience. In everyday speech, it denotes something occurring or being known before the event. ab absurdo "from the absurd" Said of an argument that seeks to prove a statement's validity by pointing out the absurdity of an opponent's position (cf. appeal to ridicule ) or that an assertion is false because of its absurdity. Not to be confused with a reductio ad absurdum , which is usually a valid logical argument. ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia "a consequence from an abuse to a use is not valid" Inferences regarding something's use from its misuse are invalid. Rights abused are still rights (cf. abusus non tollit usum). ab aeterno "from the eternal" Literally, "from the everlasting" or "from eternity". Thus, "from time immemorial", "since the beginning of time" or "from an infinitely remote time in the past". In theology, often indicates something, such as the universe, that was created outside of time. ab antiquo ab extra "from beyond" A legal term meaning "from without". From external sources, rather than from the self or the mind (ab intra). ab hinc Often rendered abhinc (which in Latin means simply "since" or "ago"). ab imo pectore "from the bottom
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral pitted the Earps against the Clantons. In what territorial city did the gunfight take place?	O.K. Corral: A Gunfight Shrouded in Mystery By Casey Tefertiller and Jeff Morey Cowboy Billy Clanton still lay dying, his face contorted with pain, when the press began the difficult task of piecing together the details of an October 1881 street battle in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. In later years it would become known as the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Richard Rule, veteran city editor of the Tombstone Nugget, helped carry Clanton into the house where the young man would pass into history, then returned to the streets to go to work. With the canny eye of an experienced newsman, Rule began collecting the details of the gunfight, interviewing witnesses and trying to get a handle on what transpired during that fateful half minute and what led up to the battle. It would be a model of frontier journalism and vital to future understanding of perhaps the most debated event of the American frontier. The saga of the O.K. Corral has been told repeatedly and from many perspectives, often with fictional intrusions and biased analysis. Now, for the first time in 120 years, we may have an authentic understanding of the events that led to the gunfight and what actually occurred in the streets of Tombstone — with a great deal of help from Richard Rule. Read More in Wild West Magazine Subscribe online and save nearly 40%!!! Through the tense summer of 1881, emotions had grown explosive. Bands of rustlers roamed the backcountry, stealing cattle mostly in Mexico or from Mexican ranchers in Arizona and New Mexico territories and then selling them to apparently legitimate ranchers for resale. The Clanton and McLaury families owned ranches reputed to be headquarters for receiving stolen cattle. This great cattle scam drew little ire from an American population more interested in acquiring wealth in the rich new mining areas than investigating international relations. In addition, Mexico had assessed high taxes on alcohol and tobacco, and smugglers came to southern Arizona Territory to purchase the goods cheaply for resale south of the border. The cash- and jewel-laden smugglers provided an easy target for American bandits. As that fateful year of 1881 progressed, the situation changed. The Mexican government dropped taxes on alcohol and tobacco and then lodged numerous protests with federal and territorial officials to try to stop the outlawry against Mexican citizens. Territorial Governor John C. Frémont, the old pathfinder and the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856, suggested in February that the territorial Legislature fund a state militia to ride against the outlaws and stop the rustling. Legislators hooted down the visionary plan. The Mexican government built a series of forts along the border and began to fight back against the American outlaws. American rustlers George Turner and Alfred McAllister were killed in Mexico during a raid on May 13. Back on the U.S. side of the border, citizens also began to grow agitated over outlawry, particularly because of what happened on March 15. Three robbers that day attempted to intercept a stagecoach traveling from Tombstone to Benson, Arizona Territory. Driver Eli ‘Budd’ Philpot and passenger Peter Roerig were killed. Jim Crane, William Leonard and Harry Head were identified as the robbers. With Frémont’s militia plan discarded, there was little to counter the rustling and other crimes that gripped southern Arizona Territory. Cochise County Sheriff John Behan and his deputies were charged with battling the rustlers, who became known as the ‘Cowboys.’ But Behan was at best ineffective and at worst crooked. His deputy Billy Breakenridge would tell how he deputized Cowboy leader ‘Curly Bill’ Brocius (or ‘Curley Bill’ Brocious) and used him to help collect taxes. And Wells, Fargo detective James Hume was quoted as saying, ‘Even the sheriff of the county?is in with the cowboys and he has got to be or his life would not be worth a farthing.’ The federal government was represented by U.S. Deputy Marshals Virgil Earp and Leslie Blackburn, with Earp in charge of most of the fieldwork, bac
Immortalized in an 1854 poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the Charge of the Light Brigade, a military disaster for the English, occurred during what 1854 war?	The Charge Of The Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson Alfred, Lord Tennyson 1809-1892 This poem was written to memorialize a suicidal charge by light cavalry over open terrain by British forces in the Battle of Balaclava (Ukraine) in the Crimean War (1854-56). 247 men of the 637 in the charge were killed or wounded. Britain entered the war, which was fought by Russia against Turkey, Britain and France, because Russia sought to control the Dardanelles. Russian control of the Dardanelles threatened British sea routes. Many in the west best know of this war today because of Florence Nightingale, who trained and led nurses aiding the wounded during the war in a manner innovative for those times. The War was also noteworthy as an early example of the work of modern war correspondents. The Charge Of The Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson Memorializing Events in the Battle of Balaclava, October 25, 1854 Written 1854 Half a league half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred: Charge for the guns' he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. Was there a man dismay'd ? Not tho' the soldier knew Some one had blunder'd: Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do & die, Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volley'd & thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred. Flash'd all their sabres bare, Flash'd as they turn'd in air Sabring the gunners there, Then they rode back, but not Not the six hundred. Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Storm'd at with shot and shell, While horse & hero fell, They that had fought so well Came thro' the jaws of Death, Back from the mouth of Hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred. When can their glory fade? O the wild charge they made! All the world wonder'd. Honour the charge they made! Honour the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred! Note: This poem, including punctuation, is reproduced from a scan of the poem written out by Tennyson in his own hand later, in 1864. The scan was made available online by the University of Virginia.
A mere 2,134 feet shorter than Mt. Rainier, what is the second tallest peak in Washington?	Two Birds, One Mountain \| Mt. Rainier – DC Route (2014-08-03) Well folks, here it is! Probably my final serious climb of the season, and what a memorable one! It’s Mt. Rainier again! This time, however, we’re looking at the Disappointment Cleaver route. This is the most popular route on the mountain. I was signed up with the fine folks at Alpine Ascents for this one. Well, what are we waiting for, let’s get started! After loading up the van, our group of 8 climbers and 4 guides drove up to Paradise, a popular destination for spending the day outdoors at the foot of Mt. Rainier. It’s also the starting point for the trail up to Camp Muir, which was our base camp for this expedition. As usual, Paradise didn’t disappoint, offering a breathtaking view of what was ahead for us. Ok, no more messing around, let’s get to the good stuff. Day 1 – Climb To Camp Muir The DC route is a standard route going through Camp Muir, where I’ve been multiple times (never spent the night before). This hike gains roughly 5,000 ft of elevation, reaching just over 10,000 ft at Camp Muir. As I came to find out, Alpine Ascents actually has what is effectively a permanent camp set up at Camp Muir. Park rules don’t allow permanent camps, so technically, they share it with another company (IMG) and rotate, using each site on alternate days. But for all intents and purposes, it’s a permanent camp that lasts all season hehe. This means that unlike the usual trips I’ve been taking, we didn’t have to carry up any group gear. No tents, no stoves, no food (well, a tiny bag not worth talking about). It was a nice, pleasant surprise. Amusingly, when I told the other climbers how surprised I was, and how we normally all chip in on carrying tents, food, fuel, stoves, etc. people were shocked, like “whoa, you have to carry stuff?” Haha yeah, I felt pretty spoiled. :p Needless to say, the climb to Camp Muir was fairly simple. I had done this hike several times before, and this instance was the best I’ve ever felt on it. I thought back to the first time doing this climb, last year. I was dead tired, having used everything I had to get up there with a regular pack (no added weight). By the time we came back down that day, it was dark. This, by contrast, felt like an easy stroll. Upon arrival at camp, we got to their private hut (shared with IMG). This is a big room, with bunk beds all around the sides, and foam pads ready to use. I took one of the top bunks, just for the hell of it. You’ll notice an empty Gatorade bottle next to my bed. This was my “pee bottle” that they recommended everyone to bring. At first I thought it was kind of stupid, but it turns out it was a great idea. It would have sucked to climb over someone, climb down the ladder, put on my boots, and go outside to the toilet if I needed to go. Putting on my headlamp and awkwardly peeing in a bottle was a lot more pleasant! I was hoping I wouldn’t need to do it, but I was taking Diamox (for altitude, just in case – I would have been fine without it, most likely), and Diamox makes you pee. So yeah, achievement unlocked! It goes well with pooping in a bag. That evening, we walked over to the guides’ tent, which doubles as a dining tent. It’s one of those bigger, sturdier tents, which has an actual door (with a knob and everything). I hit my head on the top of the doorway just about every time I walked into our out of that tent. Anyway, they had some serious stoves in there, and were able to cook some awesome food. They made really tasty burritos for everyone. I must have eaten at least 3 of them. Oh man, SO good! The rest of the evening was spent chilling out outside in the perfect weather, taking pictures and getting to know each other. We only had to get up at around 6am, so we had lots of downtime. Normally, we’re always very busy on these trips, but when you have permanent camp setup, you can actually relax a bit. Sadly, there were a few bush fires going on far away, and so the air was a bit smoky, which really reduced visibility. Eventually, it was time for sleeping. And peeing in a bottle, yay! Da
A group of producers acting together to fix prices are known as what?	Cartel Definition \| Investopedia Loading the player... What is a 'Cartel' A cartel is an organization created from a formal agreement between a group of producers of a good or service to regulate supply in an effort to regulate or manipulate prices. In other words, a cartel is a collection of otherwise independent businesses or countries that act together as if they were a single producer and thus are able to fix prices for the goods they produce and the services they render without competition. BREAKING DOWN 'Cartel' A cartel has less command over an industry than a monopoly — a situation where a single group or company owns all or nearly all of a given product or service's market. Some cartels are formed to influence the price of legally traded goods and services, while others exist in illegal industries, such as drugs. In the United States, virtually all cartels, regardless of their line of business, are illegal by virtue of American anti-trust laws. Cartels have a negative effect for consumers because their existence results in higher prices and restricted supply. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has made the detection and prosecution of cartels one of its priority policy objectives. In so doing, it has identified four major categories that define how cartels conduct themselves: price fixing, output restrictions, market allocation and bid rigging (the submission of collusive tenders). The World's Biggest Cartel The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is the world's largest cartel. It is a grouping of 14 oil-producing countries whose mission is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets. OPEC's activities are legal because it is protected by U.S. foreign trade laws. Amid controversy in the mid-2000s, concerns over retaliation and potential negative effects on U.S. businesses led to the blocking of the U.S. Congress attempt to penalize OPEC as an illegal cartel. Despite the fact that OPEC is considered by most to be a cartel, members of OPEC have maintained it is not a cartel at all but rather an international organization with a legal, permanent and necessary mission. Illegal Activities Drug trafficking organizations, especially in South America, are often referred to as "drug cartels." These organizations do meet the technical definition of being cartels. They are loosely affiliated groups who set rules among themselves to control the price and supply of a good, namely illegal drugs. The best-known example of this is the Medellin Cartel, which was headed by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s until his death in 1993. The cartel famously trafficked large amounts of cocaine into the United States and was known for its violent methods. Trading Center
From the Latin for Kalium, what element, with an atomic number of 19, uses the symbol K?	#19 - Potassium - K Potassium .862 grams per cubic centimeter Normal Phase Origin of Name From the English word potash, meaning pot ashes, and the Arabic word qali, meaning alkali. The symbol K comes from the Latin word kalium, meaning alkali. Date and Place of Discovery In 1807 in London, England Discovered by It was the first metal to be isolated using electrolysis. It catches fire when exposed to water. It burns with a violet flame. It is found in all living plant and animal cells. The human body uses it to promote regular heartbeat, help build muscles, help contract muscles, regulate blood pressure, and control the water balance in body tissues and cells. A diet low in potassium and high in sodium can lead to high blood pressure. Common Uses
What classic American family featured a disembodied hand, named Thing, a manservant named Lurch, and a large ball of hair known as Cousin Itt?	The Addams Family \| Addams Family Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia The Addams Family is a group of fictional characters created by American cartoonist Charles Addams . Addams Family characters include Gomez , Morticia , Uncle Fester , Lurch , Grandmama , Wednesday and Pugsley . The Addamses are a satirical inversion of the ideal American family; an eccentric, wealthy clan who delight in the macabre and are unaware that people find them bizarre or frightening. They originally appeared as a series of single panel cartoons, published in The New Yorker between 1938 and Addams's 1988 death. They have since been adapted to other media, including television series (both live action and animated), films, video games, and a musical . Contents Addams's original cartoons were one-panel gags. The characters were undeveloped and unnamed until later versions. “ Gomez and Pugsley are enthusiastic. Morticia is even in disposition, muted, witty, sometimes deadly. Grandma Frump is foolishly good-natured. Wednesday is her mother's daughter. A closely knit family, the real head being Morticia—although each of the others is a definite character — except for Grandma, who is easily led. Many of the troubles they have as a family are due to Grandma’s fumbling, weak character. The house is a wreck, of course, but this is a house-proud family just the same and every trap door is in good repair. Money is no problem. [1] ” — Charles Addams The family appears to be a single surviving branch of the Addams clan. Many other "Addams families" exist all over the world. According to the film version, the family credo is, Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc (pseudo-Latin: "We gladly feast on those who would subdue us"). Charles Addams was first inspired by his home town of Westfield, New Jersey, an area full of ornate Victorian mansions and archaic graveyards. [2] They live in a gloomy mansion adjacent to a cemetery and a swamp at 0001 Cemetery Lane. In The New Addams Family, the address was changed to 1313 Cemetery Lane. [3] In the Addams Family musical , first shown in Chicago in 2009, the house is located in Central Park. [4] Although they share macabre interests, the Addamses are not evil. They are a close-knit extended family. Morticia is an exemplary mother, and she and Gomez remain passionate towards each other. She calls him "Bubele", [5] to which he responds by kissing her arms, behavior Morticia can also provoke by speaking a few words in French (the meaning is not important — any French will do). The parents are supportive of their children. The family is friendly and hospitable to visitors, in some cases willing to donate large sums of money to causes, despite the visitors' horror at the Addams's peculiar lifestyle. Addams Family characters Main article: Gomez Addams Gomez Addams was the master of the Addams household and the Addams patriarch, married to Morticia and the father of Wednesday and Pugsley . In the 60's sitcom, he was Grandmama's son, but this was retconned in the 1991 film, and he became Grandmama's son-in-law instead, staying true to the comics. Also retconned in the films, he became the younger brother of Fester instead of his nephew-in-law. In the original cartoons in the New Yorker, he appeared tubby, snub-nosed and with a receding chin. In the 1960s television series, Gomez was portrayed as a naive, handsome, and successful man, although with a childlike, eccentric enthusiasm for everything he did. For instance, his personal portrait depicted him as standing gleefully on his head. Though a peaceful man, he was known to be well-versed in many types of combat; he and Morticia fenced with foils sometimes. Gomez professed endless love for his wife, Morticia. He had studied to be a lawyer, but rarely practiced, one of the running jokes being that he took great pride in losing his cases. He was also pleased with the fact that his law class had voted him the man "Least Likely to Pass the Bar". Gomez was depicted as extremely wealthy, through inheritance and extensive investments, but he seemed to have little regard for money. Althou
Which legendary royal figure, the son of Uther Pendragon, was ably assisted by the wizard Merlin and rode a horse named Llamrei?	Full text of "King Arthur in history and legend" See other formats ' -^Mm^k Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from University of Toronto http://www.archive.org/details/kingarthurinhistOOjone >*. ^ of Me 3e , The Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature KING ARTHUR IN HISTORY AND LEGEND CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Ronton : FETTER LANE, E.C. C. F. CLAY, Manager CDhtburflh : 100 PRINCES STREET §ttUn : A. ASHER AND CO. ^c\\ssxq: F. A. BROCKHAUS £eh>$otk: G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS gombaj} aub Calcutta : MACMILLAN AND CO.. Ltd. All rights reserved Oa»Q -O <f > > r> KING ARTHUR IN HISTORY AND LEGEND BY W. LEWIS JONES, M.A. Professor of the English Language and Literature, University College of North Wales, Bangor Cambridge -. at the University Press 1914 i 4 First Edition, 1 9 1 I Second Edition, 1 9 1 4 With the exception of the coat of arms at the foot, the design on the title page is a reproduction of one used by the earliest known Cambridge printer y John Siberch, 1 5 2 I PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION THIS little book is an attempt to trace, in as clear and summary a form as possible, the origin and growth of King Arthur's historical and literary renown, and follows, largely, the lines of a chapter contributed by me to the first volume of The Cambridge History of English Literature. Although I have had, necessarily, to refer to much literary matter which is purely mythological, I have not sought to give any account of the specula- tions of those who in our own time have endeavoured to reconstruct and interpret the myths and beliefs of pre-historic Celtic heathendom. Nor have I made more than the briefest allusion to the subsidiary legends which, mainly through the agency of French romantic scribes, came to be associated with Arthur's name, and to be included in " the matter of Britain " as it emerged out of the age of high romance. The book deals, all but exclusively, with King Arthur himself, as he is known to chroniclers, romancers and poets. My obligations to particular writers will be found VI KING ARTHUR recorded in the paginal notes. I must, however, express here my special indebtedness to the writings of Sir John Rhys and the late Mr Alfred Nutt. To Mr Nutt, in particular, whose tragic and untimely death last year was a grievous loss to Celtic scholar- ship, I owe much private help and suggestion. In one or two chapters of the book — the second and the third, more especially — I have reproduced, almost verbatim, a few short passages from articles of mine which have appeared in The Quarterly Review, and in the Transactions of the London Cymmrodorion Society. W. LEWIS JONES. Bangor, July 1911. PREFATORY NOTE TO SECOND EDITION In this edition a few slight changes and corrections have been made in the text. The " Additional Notes" at the end of the book (pp. 138-140) supply a few omissions appare £^yb edition, some of which were po^rtexT^itoft^^^ ^au^gr by his reviewers. July 1914. CONTENTS PAGE Introductory ... . . 1 CHAP. I. The Earliest Arthurian Records . 11 II. Arthur in Welsh Legend and Literature . 37 III. Geoffrey of Monmouth and the Chroniclers 60 IV. Romance ...... 95 V. Arthur in English L:teraturk . . 11<3 Additional Notes ..... 138 Bibliography ...... 141 Index ••.... 143 vn KING ARTHUR IN HISTORY AND LEGEND INTRODUCTORY " It is notoriously known through the universal world/' writes Caxton in his preface to Malory's Morte Darthur, " that there be nine worthy " kings ' and the best that ever were," and that the " first and chief of the three best Christian and worthy '' is King Arthur. Caxton, however, finds it a matter of reproach that so little had been done in his own country to perpetuate and honour the memory of one who " ought most to be remembered amongst us Englishmen t of ore all other Christian kings." Thanks mainly to Caxton's own enterprise
October 26, 1919 saw the birth of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the last man to hold what title, as ruler of Iran?	Historic Personalities of Iran: Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Arya Mehr and Shahanshah (King of the Kings) Mohammad Reza Shah & Empress Farah Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-80), king of Iran (1941-1979), was born in Tehran on October 26, 1919, the eldest son of Reza Shah. He completed his primary school in Switzerland. He returned to Iran in 1935, and enrolled in a Tehran military school, from which he graduated in 1938. In 1939 he married a sister of Faroq I, king of Egypt. The couple divorced in 1949. Mohammad Reza married two more times, in 1950 with Soraya Esfandiari and 1959 with Farah Diba . He replaced his father, Reza Shah , on the throne on September 16, 1941, shortly before his 22nd birthday. He continued the reform policies of his father, but a contest for control of the government soon erupted between the shah and an older professional politician, the nationalistic Mohammad Mosaddeq . During World War II, Britain and the USSR were concerned by Reza Shah's friendly relations with Germany. In 1941 the two countries invaded and occupied large areas of Iran. They forced Reza Shah to abdicate, and in the absence of a viable alternative, permitted Mohammad Reza to assume the throne. The new shah's reign began against a backdrop of social and political disarray, economic problems, and food shortages. Despite his vow to act as a constitutional monarch who would defer to the power of the parliamentary government, Mohammad Reza increasingly involved himself in governmental affairs and opposed or thwarted strong prime ministers. Prone to indecision, however, Mohammad Reza relied more on manipulation than on leadership. He concentrated on reviving the army and ensuring that it would remain under royal control as the monarchy's main power base. In 1949 an assassination attempt on the Shah, attributed to the pro-Soviet Tudeh Party , resulted in the banning of that party and the expansion of the Shah's constitutional powers. In the context of regional turmoil and the Cold War, the Shah established himself as an indispensable ally of the West. Domestically, he advocated reform policies, culminating in the 1963 program known as the White Revolution , which included land reform, the extension of voting rights to women, and the elimination of illiteracy. In 1967 he crowned himself as King of the Kings (Emperor of Iran) and his wife, Farah Diba, as Shahbanoo (Empress), which caused discontentment amongst diffrent levels of society. Coronation of Mohammad Reza Shah These measures and the increasing arbitrariness of the Shah's rule provoked both religious leaders who feared losing their traditional authority and students and intellectuals seeking democratic reforms. These opponents criticized the Shah for violation of the constitution, which placed limits on royal power and provided for a representative government, and for subservience to the United States. The Shah saw himself as heir to the kings of ancient Iran, and in 1971 he held an extravagant celebration of 2,500 years of Persian monarchy. In 1976 he replaced the Islamic calendar with an "imperial" calendar, which began with the foundation of the Persian empire more than 25 centuries earlier. These actions were viewed as anti-Islamic and resulted in religious opposition. The shah's regime suppressed and marginalized its opponents with the help of Iran's security and intelligence organization, the SAVAK. Relying on oil revenues, which sharply increased in late 1973, the Shah pursued his goal of developing Iran as a mighty regional power dedicated to social reform and economic development. Yet he continually sidestepped democratic arrangements and refused to allow meaningful civic and political liberties, remaining unresponsive to public opinion. By the mid-1970s the Shah reigned amidst widespread discontent caused by the continuing repressiveness of his regime, socioeconomic changes that benefited some classes at the expense of others, and the increasing gap between the ruling elite and the disaffected populace. Islamic leaders, particularly the exiled cleric Ayatollah Khomei
Dale Carnegie's best-selling 1936 book is titled How to Win Friends and what People?	How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Shelves: self-improvement This is an incredible book. I've heard people mention it for years and years and thought the idea of it was so stupid. The way some people talked about it made it seem like it was a book for scoundrels or for socially awkward people. I didn't want to be either, so I didn't want to read it. Finally, a great friend of mine recommended it to me and I started reading it. This is a book for people. It's not about being evil or admitting you're nerdy; it's about how to get along with people. Anyone wh This is an incredible book. I've heard people mention it for years and years and thought the idea of it was so stupid. The way some people talked about it made it seem like it was a book for scoundrels or for socially awkward people. I didn't want to be either, so I didn't want to read it. Finally, a great friend of mine recommended it to me and I started reading it. This is a book for people. It's not about being evil or admitting you're nerdy; it's about how to get along with people. Anyone who ever has problems getting along with people should read this book. I know I do, but this book has completely changed my perspective. This really comes close to a life changing book. The main point of this book is that if you want to have friends and be successful, you should be nice not mean. It sounds so obvious and I thought I was doing it, but now I realize all the mean things that I've done and still do to people when I don't get along with them. As I've read this book (and I'll work hard to do this from now on) I've tried to think more about the other person's perspective when I disagree with them and it helps so much. I've already noticed a change in the way I interact with people. This is a great book. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get along with other people. It's a very humbling yet empowering book. ...more Apr 02, 2010 Caroline rated it it was ok This book had a profound effect on me, however, of the negative variety. It did give me pointers on how to actually break out of my shell and "win friends" but in the long term, it did way more harm than good. Not the book per se, but my choice to follow the advice given there. The book basically tells you to be agreeable to everybody, find something to honestly like about them and compliment them on it, talk about their interests only and, practically, act like a people pleaser all the time. It This book had a profound effect on me, however, of the negative variety. It did give me pointers on how to actually break out of my shell and "win friends" but in the long term, it did way more harm than good. Not the book per se, but my choice to follow the advice given there. The book basically tells you to be agreeable to everybody, find something to honestly like about them and compliment them on it, talk about their interests only and, practically, act like a people pleaser all the time. It might sound like a harmless, or even attractive idea in theory, but choosing to apply it in your every day life can lead to dangerous results. Case in point: after being a smiley happy person with loads of friends for about a year, the unpleasant realization began to creep in, that by being so agreeable to everybody else, I rarely ever got my way. I also sustained friendships with people who were self-centered, so talking about their interests was all we got to do together, which drained me of my energy. The worst thing still, is that by trying to find something to like about every person, I completely disregarded their glaring faults. It didn't matter that those people did have redeeming qualities - they weren't redeeming enough! I ended up with a bunch of friends I didn't really want and, because I was so preoccupied with "winning" those friendships I missed out on the chance to form relationships with good people. I suppose, for somebody who is a better judge of character, the principles outlined in this book could be of some value. But that's really just me tryi
What can be a powered drink, a fish, and a highly decorated WWII US submarine?	Covert Naval Blog: Developments in Technology of Submarine Warfare During the 20th Century Friday, June 10, 2011 Developments in Technology of Submarine Warfare During the 20th Century While the idea of a submersible ship had been around since the Renaissance, the advances in technology required were not seen until the end of the Victorian age. It has been a weapon with conflicting ideas as to its mission and role. The 20th Century saw the submarine brought from a curiosity into a highly effective weapon of war, espionage, and deterrence. The two primary problems of early submarine development were weapons and propulsion. Early attempts at submarine weapons included limpet mines and spar torpedoes that proved just as dangerous to the attacker as the target; Robert Whitehead developed the first self-propelled torpedo in 1866 (Parish 21-22). This weapon, while adopted for use on both surface ships and from shore, proved particularly well suited for use from a subsurface craft as it made its attack underwater, away from the launching platform, and was fully self-contained. In the field of propulsion many different systems were attempted. Initially, trials using compressed air and all-battery drives were conducted but this linked submarines to a shore base or a tender ship at sea. The Austrians designed a submarine that could operate its gasoline engine while submerged by it feeding air with a pair of breathing tubes (Freivogel 5); but it quickly became apparent to the early developers that two propulsion systems would be required: one for sailing on the surface and one for submerged operations. Almost universally the submerged drive adopted was the battery and electric motor system, as its operation, unlike compressed air, was fully self-contained and in addition provided electricity for the submarine's equipment. For surface propulsion a myriad of drives were tried. France tried a steam engine but the air intakes proved cumbersome to close when diving and the heat of the steam engine overwhelmed the crew (Preston 15). The British would ignore these difficulties and went on to develop their own steam-powered submarine class (McCartney, Tony Bryan 16). Gasoline engines were tried by designers in America such as John Holland and Simon Lake (Preston 16-17). Unfortunately, while the gasoline engines provided ample power for both surface travel and charging of batteries, the vapors of the fuel were noxious to the crew and posed a danger of fire or explosion in the cramped confines of a submarine (Century). Safer fuels were quickly developed. Kerosene was tried in Germany; while it proved a safer fuel, allowing for quicker dive times and offered longer range, the large amounts of white smoke it produced as exhaust were not advantageous for a warship that was to rely on stealth (Williamson 4). A German invention provided the answer: the diesel engine. Diesel fuel was safe, compact, relatively clean-burning, and produced sufficient drive power. Ironically, it was others who launched the first submarine powered by a diesel engine as Germany itself lacked the engines in sufficient quantities at the time (Preston 19). Irony notwithstanding, the submarine had now become an effective weapon, it was now a matter of learning how to use it and what for. Early in the 20th century the preeminent naval power, the United Kingdom looked upon submarines with disdain as a defensive weapon, suitable only for defending one's own harbors. Admiral Arthur Wilson stated they were “Underhand, unfair, and damned un-English” (Preston 17). The idea of a weapon that would attack without warning was considered “unsailorlike” (Century), while submarine crews were considered only one step removed from pirates (Preston 17). Despite the reluctance of the Admiralty, under Admiral Sir John Fisher the Royal Navy became a leader in submarine development. The British “D-class” submarines became the first to be equipped with a wireless telegraph, and the first submarine class to have both a deck gun and diesel propulsion (Cocker 27). The British “D-class” were the pro
On Oct 28, 1886, the rotund one himself, Grover Cleveland, officially dedicated what US Landmark?	Statue of Liberty dedicated - Oct 28, 1886 - HISTORY.com Statue of Liberty dedicated Publisher A+E Networks The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States, is dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. Originally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” the statue was proposed by the French historian Edouard de Laboulaye to commemorate the Franco-American alliance during the American Revolution. Designed by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the 151-foot statue was the form of a woman with an uplifted arm holding a torch. Its framework of gigantic steel supports was designed by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc and Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the latter famous for his design of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In February 1877, Congress approved the use of a site on New York Bedloe’s Island, which was suggested by Bartholdi. In May 1884, the statue was completed in France, and three months later the Americans laid the cornerstone for its pedestal in New York Harbor. In June 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty arrived in the New World, enclosed in more than 200 packing cases. Its copper sheets were reassembled, and the last rivet of the monument was fitted on October 28, 1886, during a dedication presided over by President Cleveland and attended by numerous French and American dignitaries. On the pedestal was inscribed “The New Colossus,” a sonnet by American poet Emma Lazarus that welcomed immigrants to the United States with the declaration, “Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, / The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. / Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me. / I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” In 1892, Ellis Island, adjacent to Bedloe’s Island, opened as the chief entry station for immigrants to the United States, and for the next 32 years more than 12 million immigrants were welcomed into New York harbor by the sight of “Lady Liberty.” In 1924, the Statue of Liberty was made a national monument, and in 1956 Bedloe’s Island was renamed Liberty Island. The statue underwent a major restoration in the 1980s. Related Videos
October 25, 1957 was the birthday of actress and comedian Nancy Cartwright. What TV character is she best known for?	Nancy Cartwright - Biography - IMDb Nancy Cartwright Biography Showing all 27 items Jump to: Overview (3) \| Mini Bio (1) \| Spouse (1) \| Trade Mark (1) \| Trivia (14) \| Personal Quotes (1) \| Salary (6) Overview (3) 5' (1.52 m) Mini Bio (1) Nancy Cartwright was born on October 25, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, USA as Nancy Jean Cartwright. She is an actress, known for The Simpsons (1989), The Simpsons Movie (2007) and The Replacements (2006). She was previously married to Warren Murphy . Spouse (1) ( 24 December 1988 - 2002) (divorced) (2 children) Trade Mark (1) Best known as the voice of "Bart Simpson", "Nelson Muntz", "Todd Flanders", and "Ralph Wiggum" on the TV show The Simpsons (1989). Trivia (14) Children, with Warren Murphy , Lucy Mae and Jackson. When she auditioned for The Simpsons (1989), she was originally called in for the voice of "Lisa Simpson", not "Bart Simpson". She was then asked to read for "Bart Simpson" and got the role on the spot. Was friends with Daws Butler , the voice of Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound and hundreds of others. They regularly exchanged letters, and soon he was addressing her "Dear Pixie." He sent her scripts to record, and then critiqued the tapes she returned. At 12, she joined a children's theatre company and made her first stage debut in "An Old-Fashioned Christmas". The director asked her to join his summer theatre group. She traveled with them for four years. As a senior, she was president of the Forensic League at Fairmont West High school. Like many tourists, Cartwright attempted to disturb the notoriously unflappable guards at Buckingham Palace in London. When she blurted, "What's happening man, I'm Bart Simpson, dude!", she succeeded. Fittingly her character Ethel in Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) years before her role as Bart Simpson - is "wished" into a television set where she is chased around and then eaten alive by a cartoon monster. The segment of Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) in which she appears is based on the same episode that was later parodied in a "Simpsons" Halloween special. Her character, Bart Simpson, was rated number 2 in Comedy Central's newest show 'Mouthing Off: 51 Greatest Smartasses'. Attended Ohio University from 1976-1978 as an interpersonal communication major and was awarded the Cutler Scholarship for academic excellence and leadership. Appointed Honorary Mayor of Northridge, California, USA (2005) Was offered the chance to do the female voices for South Park (1997), but turned it down because she felt the show was too offensive. She met the future Supervising Director of The Simpsons (1989), David Silverman , when they were both students in UCLA's Art Department in the late 1970s. They jokingly made an agreement they would one day work on a show together, but didn't find out their deal came through until they saw the credits of the first episode of the series. For her birthday, a 1992 episode of "The Simpsons" featured its opening of Bart writing as punishment on the chalkboard, "I am not a 35-year-old woman.". Originally auditioned for the part of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons (1989) but asked to read for Bart because she thought Bart was funnier. Became a Scientologist in 1991. Personal Quotes (1) On auditioning for The Simpsons (1989): I went in, saw Lisa, and didn't really see anything I could sink my teeth into. But the audition piece for Bart was right there, and I'm like, 'Whoa, 10 years old, under-achiever and proud of it? Yeah, man - that's the one I want to do!. Salary (6)
Bullwinkle J. Moose was the sidekick of which cartoon character?	Jay Ward \| Rocky and Bullwinkle Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Biography Early life Jay Ward was raised in Berkeley, California, and he earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California at Berkeley. He also received an MBA from Harvard University. His first career was real estate. Even when his animation company was at the height of its success, he continued to own his own real estate firm as a "fallback" business. Jay Ward was married to Ramona "Billie" Ward. He had three children: Ron, Carey, and Tiffany. He and his wife collected African masks, and their collection is now part of the permanent collection of the Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall, Texas.[citation needed] Animation career Ward moved into the young mass medium of television with the help of his childhood friend, the animator Alex Anderson. Taking the character Crusader Rabbit to NBC-TV and the pioneering distributor of TV-programs, Jerry Fairbanks, they put together a pilot film, The Comic Strips of Television, featuring Crusader Rabbit, Hamhock Bones, a parody of Sherlock Holmes, and Dudley Do-Right, a bumbling Canadian Mountie. NBC-TV and Fairbanks were both unimpressed with all but Crusader Rabbit. The animated series Crusader Rabbit premiered in 1949 and continues its initial run through 1952. Adopting a serialized, mock-melodrama format, it followed the adventures of Crusader and his dimwitted sidekick Rags the Tiger. It was, in form and content, much like the series that would later gain Ward enduring fame, Rocky and His Friends. Rocky and Bullwinkle Ward and Anderson lost the rights to the Crusader Rabbit character,[citation needed] and a new color Crusader Rabbit series under a different producer premiered in 1956. Ward then pursued an unsold series idea, The Frostbite Falls Revue. Taking place in a TV studio in the North Woods, the proposed series featured a cast of eccentrics such as newsman Oski Bear and two minor characters named Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose, described in the script treatment as a "French-Canadian moose."[citation needed] This was the genesis of what would become Rocky and His Friends and later, The Bullwinkle Show, when NBC gave Rocky's sidekick top billing. Premiering on ABC in 1959 (and moving to NBC two years later), the series contained a mix of sophisticated and low-brow humor. Thanks to Ward's genial partner Bill Scott (who contributed to the scripts and voiced Bullwinkle and other characters) and their writers, puns were used often and shamelessly: in a "Fractured Fairy Tales" featuring Little Jack Horner, upon pulling out the plum, Jack announced, "Lord, what foods these morsels be!" Self-referential humor was another trademark: in one episode, the breathless announcer (William Conrad) gave away the villain's plans, prompting the villain to grab the announcer from offscreen, bind and gag him, and deposit him visibly within the scene. The show skewered popular culture, taking on such subjects as advertising, college sports, the Cold War, and TV itself. The hapless duo from Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, blundered into unlikely adventures much as Crusader and Rags had before them, pursued by "no-goodnik" spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale, perennially under orders to "keel moose and squirrel." The segments were serialized, generally ending on a cliffhanger; the announcer would urge the viewer to "tune in next time" for the next adventure, featuring two puns in the titles, like "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Gory, or, Moose's in the Cold, Cold Ground" and "When a Felon Needs a Friend, or, Pantomime Quisling." "Jay loved to hear me read the jokes out loud," Scott said in an interview. "I’d do all the voices. I’d never done this kind of thing, but I went through radio training when I was going to school in Denver." In a running-joke tribute to Ward, many of his cartoon characters had the middle initial "J.", presumably standing for "Jay" (although this was never stated explicitly). The cartoonist Matt Groening later gave the middle initial "J." to many of his characters as a tribute to Jay W
Al, Peggy, Kelly, and Bud Bundy were the main characters in what long running FOX sitcom?	Bud Bundy \| Married with Children Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Edit He was born on January 22, 1974 to Al and Peggy Bundy, making him about three years younger than Kelly. In the season seven episode, Christmas, Bud's first words as a baby were "Playboys! Hooters!". After Kelly makes fun of him, Peg reminds her that he only knows those words, but he quickly mutters "Like hell". He also able to say "The dog's been eating your slippers" as Al tempts them with giving only one of them a nice gift for Christmas. Growing up, he has been a straight A student and showed that he has more intelligence than the rest of the Bundys. He ended up attending James K. Polk High School, the same high school as his parents and sister, even talking with her in the hallway when they were attending at the same time. He continued to earn good grades, even being among a select few to have a chance to meet U.S. President George H.W. Bush, but lost out when Al gave the money he needed for the trip to Kelly, so she could buy a new dress in "Weenie Tot Lovers & Other Strangers" . It appeared that he was bullied by some of the students, such as Heather McCoy , who tricked him into going skinny dipping before stealing his clothes and hanging his underwear on a flag pole in 6th grade and then did something similar to him again at the dance in season 4's What Goes Around Came Around. He also mentions getting dunked face first into the toilets at school by other students. Besides the lack of a real girlfriend during most of high school, he also seems to lack friends, though in the early seasons, he brings home his friends Teddy and Boz and refers to the group as "The Amigos", even having their own salute. He also mentions having a friend named Joey from season 1 through season 5, though he is never seen. Even though he had played sports growing up, he was never as talented or athletic as his father and usually played on recreational teams rather than the high school team. Some of the sports he's played: Soccer - Reepers Softball - New Market Mallers Bowling - Al's bowling team After graduating from Polk High in 1992, he informs the family that he has gotten a scholarship and chooses to go to a junior college across town. At the same time, he also brings up his new persona, Grandmaster B . In season 7, he is able to get a $25,000 grant and transfer to Trumaine University and live in the dorms on campus. He also starts a short lived fraternity called Alpha Gonna Get'um. In Luck of the Bundys, he tells the family that he was accepted into another fraternity, Gamma Gamma Sigma Pi, before it's frat house is destroyed by Kelly in a stunt that went wrong. He eventually makes the Dean's List and applies to attend Oxford University. He finally graduates from Trumaine University in 1996, while working at the Illinois DMV, before being fired due to being too efficient at his job and ends as a chimney sweep apprentice in A Shoe Room With A View, before settling on being a talent agent the duration of the series. Besides his job with the DMV, he has done other jobs, most notably as Kelly's agent (in addition to being an agent for actresses Tina Yothers and Delta Burke and the short lived mother-daughter duo, The Juggs) who takes a significant portion of her paycheck. Other jobs include an operator for the Virgin Hotline, running a lemonade stand in the middle of winter, and selling maps of the stars homes. Personality Edit Bud was your typical girl crazy teenage boy. Desperate for any female contact, and we do mean contact. The problem was twofold; being as shallow as he was he didn't care about their personality, and they didn't like his to begin with. This led him to inventing several false identities to cover up his shortcomings. Bud is, however, very intelligent, and was the only one in the family to go to college. He worked hard on his grades, and Peggy once said he got straight A's. So it is possible that Bud would be able to make something of his life. At the same time however he still manages to be just as morally depraved as the rest of his family. Gallery
"Remember, remember the fifth of November" is a British nursery rhyme that commemorates what historical figure? A. Sir Francis Drake B. Guy Fawkes C. Henry VIII D. Oliver Cromwell	An Englishmans Favourite Bits of England London Museums and Art Galleries with Free Entry The longitude's Marine Chronometer by John Harrison (24 March 1693 – 24 March 1776) As I am a direct descendent of Sir Christopher Wren and I have a keen interest in English and British history especially English hero's like John Harrison I thought I would write this article. John Harrison (24 March 1693 – 24 March 1776) was a self-educated English Clockmaker and Yorkshire Carpenter who invented the marine chronometer, a long-sought device in solving the problem of establishing the East-West position or Longitude of a ship at sea, thus revolutionising and extending the possibility of safe long distance sea travel in the Age of Sail. The problem was considered so intractable that the British Parliament offered a prize of £20,000 (comparable to £2.87million / €3.65million / $4.72million in modern currency) for the solution. John Harrison was born in Foulby near Wakefield in West Yorkshire the first of five children in his family. His father worked as a carpenter at the nearby Nostell Priory estate. The house where he was born bears a blue plaque. Around 1700, the family moved to the North Lincolnshire village of Barrow upon humber. Following his father's trade as a carpenter, Harrison built and repaired clocks in his spare time. Legend has it that at the age of six while in bed with smallpox he was given a watch to amuse himself, spending hours listening to it and studying its moving parts. In 1730 Harrison created a description and drawings for a proposed marine clock to compete for the Longitude Prize and went to London seeking financial assistance. He presented his ideas to Edmond Halley, the Astronomer Royal. Halley referred him to George Graham the country's foremost clockmaker. He must have been impressed by Harrison, for Graham personally loaned Harrison money to build a model of his marine clock. It took Harrison five years to build Harrison Number One or H1. He demonstrated it to members of the Royal Society who spoke on his behalf to the Board of Longitude. The clock was the first proposal that the Board considered to be worthy of a sea trial. In 1736, Harrison sailed to Lisbon on HMS Centurion and returned on HMS Oxford. On their return, both the captain and the sailing master of the Orford praised the design. The master noted that his own calculations had placed the ship sixty miles east of its true landfall which had been correctly predicted by Harrison using H1. This was not the transatlantic voyage demanded by the Board of Longitude, but the Board was impressed enough to grant Harrison £500 for further development. Harrison moved on to develop H2, a more compact and rugged version. In 1741, after three years of building and two of on-land testing, H2 was ready, but by then Britain was at war with Spain in the War of Austrian succession and the mechanism was deemed too important to risk falling into Spanish hands. In any event, Harrison suddenly abandoned all work on this second machine when he discovered a serious design flaw in the concept of the bar balances. He was granted another £500 by the Board while waiting for the war to end, which he used to work on H3. Harrison spent seventeen years working on this third 'sea clock' but despite every effort it seems not to have performed exactly as he would have wished. Despite this, it had proved a very valuable experiment. Certainly in this machine Harrison left the world two enduring legacies — the bimetallic strip and the caged roller bearing. After steadfastly pursuing various methods during thirty years of experimentation, Harrison moved to London in the late 1750's where to his surprise he found that some of the watches made by Graham's successor Thomas Mudge kept time just as accurately as his huge sea clocks. Harrison then realized that a mere watch after all could be made accurate enough for the task and was a far more practical proposition for use as a marine timekeeper. He proceeded to redesign the concept of the watch as a timekeeping device, basing his design on
Combining corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing and sticking it rye produces what kind of sandwich?	The Food Timeline: history notes--sandwiches Who invented the sandwich? When? Where? And Why? Acknowledging the fact that combinations of bread/pastry filled with meat or cheese and dressed with condiments have been enjoyed since ancient times, Food historians generally attribute the creation of the sandwich, as we know it today, to John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich . This Englishman was said to have been fond of gambling. As the story goes, in 1762, during a 24 hour gambling streak he instructed a cook to prepare his food in such a way that it would not interfere with his game. The cook presented him with sliced meat between two pieces of toast. Perfect! This meal required no utensils and could be eaten with one hand, leaving the other free to continue the game. Sadly, the name of real inventor of the sandwich (be it inventive cook or the creative consumer) was not recorded for posterity. Recipes for sandwiches were not immediately forthcoming in cookbooks. Why? In England they were (at first) considered restaurant fare. In America? Many colonial cooks in the last half of the 18th century were not especially fond of imitating British culinary trends. Did colonial American cooks make sandwiches? Probably...most likely, though you will be hard pressed to find solid evidence. When viewed in historical context, it is understandable why Americans didn't begin calling their bread and meat combinations "sandwiches" until [long after the Revolution & War of 1812] the late 1830s. The primary difference between early English and American sandwiches? In England beef was the meat of choice; in America it was ham. A simple matter of local protein supply. Or??! A tasty opportunity to promote government split. You decide. This is what the food historians have to say: "The bread-enclosed convenience food known as the "sandwich" is attributed to John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), a British statesman and notorious profligate and gambler, who is said to be the inventor of this type of food so that he would not have to leave his gaming table to take supper. In fact, Montague was not the inventor of the sandwich; rather, during his excursions in the Eastern Mediterranean, he saw grilled pita breads and small canapes and sandwiches served by the Greeks and Turks during their mezes, and copied the concept for its obvious convenience. There is no doubt, however, that the Earl of Sandwich made this type of light repast popular among England's gentry, and in this way, his title has been associated with the sandwich ever since. The concept is supremely simple: delicate finger food is served between two slices of bread in a culinary practice of ancient origins among the Greeks and other Mediterranean peoples. Literary references to sandwiches begin to appear in English during the 1760s, but also under the assumption that they are a food consumed primarily by the masculine sex during late night drinking parties. The connotation does not change until the sandwich moves into general society as a supper food for late night balls and similar events toward the end of the eighteenth century...Charlotte Mason was one of the first English cookbook authors to provide a recipe for sandwiches...During the nineteenth century, as midday dinner moved later and later into the day, the need for hot supper declined, only to be replaced with light dishes made of cold leftovers, ingredients for which the sandwich proved preeminently suitable. Thus the sandwich became a fixture of intimate evening suppers, teas, and picnics, and popular fare for taverns and inns. This latter genre of sandwich has given rise to multitudes of working class creations...During the early years of the railroad, sandwiches proved an ideal form of fast food, especially since they could be sold at train stations when everyone got off to buy snacks...During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the sandwich came into its own, especially as a response to the Temperance Movement. Taverns and saloons offered free sandwiches with drinks in order to attract customers
In what trick taking card game does a player score 1500 (vulnerable) or 1000 (Non-vulnerable) extra points for taking all of the tricks, an act known as a grand slam?	Bridge: rules and variations of the card game Home Page > Classified Index > Trick Taking Games > Boston group > Bridge Contract Bridge When this page was first written (in late 1995), there was already a fair amount of Bridge-related information on the Internet, but most of it was aimed at people who already knew how to play. This page was produced to fill the gap by explaining how Bridge is played. The explanation is intended for people who have some experience of cards and card games, but no knowledge of Bridge. In the following years, several other sites with information of use to Bridge beginners appeared. Some of these appear among the links at the end of this page. Bridge Equipment Suppliers and other Bridge related pages Types of Bridge Contract Bridge was invented in the 1920's and in the following decades it was popularised especially in the USA by Ely Culbertson. Bridge currently occupies a position of great prestige, and is more comprehensively organised than any other card game. There are clubs, tournaments and championships throughout the world. Rubber Bridge is the basic form of Contract Bridge, played by four players. Informal social Bridge games are often played this way, and Rubber Bridge is also played in clubs for money. Duplicate Bridge is the game normally played in clubs, tournaments and matches. The game is basically the same but the luck element is reduced by having the same deals replayed by different sets of players. At least eight players are required for this. There are some significant differences in the scoring. Two types of Duplicate Bridge will be covered: pairs Chicago is a version of Bridge played by four people over four deals. Contract Bridge developed in the 1920's from Auction Bridge, which is different mainly in the scoring. In Auction Bridge, overtricks count towards making game, so it is only necessary to bid high enough to win the contract - there is no incentive to bid all the tricks you can make. Before Auction Bridge there was Bridge-Whist or Straight Bridge (at the time this game was just called Bridge). Here is a link to the earliest published rules of Bridge , which appeared in 1886 under the name Biritch or Russian Whist. In Bridge-Whist there is no bidding at all - the dealer either names a trump suit or passes, in which case the dealer's partner must choose trumps. In either case the dealer's partner is dummy. Either opponent may double before the lead to the first trick, and if doubled, the dealer's side may redouble. In the earliest form of the game, after any redouble, the other side can redouble again, and this can continue indefinitely. The duplicate format, in which the same cards are played at more than one table, has been in use since the 19th century for competitions in Auction Bridge, Straight Bridge, their ancestor Whist , and several other four-player card games, as well as for Contract Bridge from its invention to the present day. Rubber Bridge Players and Cards There are four players in two fixed partnerships. Partners sit facing each other. It is traditional to refer to the players according to their position at the table as North, East, South and West, so North and South are partners playing against East and West. The game is played clockwise. A standard 52 card pack is used. The cards in each suit rank from highest to lowest: A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2. Deal The cards are shuffled by the player to dealer's left and cut by the player to dealer's right. The dealer deals out all the cards one at a time so that each player has 13. Turn to deal rotates clockwise. It is traditional to use two packs of cards. During each deal, the dealer's partner shuffles the other pack and places it to the right. The dealer for the next hand then simply needs to pick up the cards from the left and pass them across to the right to be cut. Provided all the players understand and operate it, this procedure saves time and helps to remember whose turn it is to deal, as the spare pack of cards is always to the left of the next dealer. Bidding There is next an auction to decide who
Nov 2, 1947 saw the first flight of the H4 Hercules, the flying boat with the largest wingspan ever produced, better known by what name?	1000+ images about Exceptional aircraft on Pinterest \| Hercules, Bristol and V12 engine Forward The Hughes H-4 Hercules (also known as the "Spruce Goose"; registration NX37602) is a prototype heavy transport aircraft designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft company. The aircraft made its only flight on November 2, 1947, and the project never advanced beyond the single example produced. See More
An ingredient in tonic water, what was the first drug that was used to successfully treat malaria? A. Nitrogen mustard B. Aspirin C. Licorice root D. Quinine	HerbNET - The most comprehensive site for all things herbal U, V, W, X, Y, Z Herbs -L- La Lot (Piper lolot) --It is also used for medicinal purposes, to relive a wide range of symptoms from inflammation to snakebites. Labrador Tea (Ledum groenlandicum ) -- Pacific Northwest natives use a strong leaf tonic as a blood purifier and treatment for rheumatism. Tribes farther north use the same infusion to combat cold symptoms. They also marinate strong meats in it. In Alaska, Labrador tea has been used to treat stomach ailments, hangovers, and dizziness, as well as pulmonary disorders including tuberculosis. Infusions have also been used as a wash to soothe itching rashes including poison ivy, sores, burns, lice, and leprosy. In modern herbalism it is occasionally used externally to treat a range of skin problems. A tea is taken internally in the treatment of headaches, asthma, colds, stomach aches, kidney ailments etc. Externally, it is used as a wash for burns, ulcers, itches, chapped skin, stings, dandruff etc. An ointment made from the powdered leaves or roots has been used to treat ulcers, cracked nipples, burns and scalds. The plant is apparently a mild narcotic, it was taken by Indian women three times daily shortly before giving birth Lacquer Tree (Loropetalum chinense): A decoction of the whole plant is used in the treatment of coughing in tuberculosis, dysentery, enteritis etc. The leaves can be crushed and pulverized for external application on wounds. Ladies' Fingers (Anthyllis vulneraria ) - This plant is an ancient remedy for skin eruptions, slow-healing wounds, minor wounds, cuts and bruises, it is applied externally. Internally, as an infusion, it is used as a treatment for constipation and as a spring tonic. A decoction is used in compresses or bath preparations for treating inflamed wounds, ulcers and eczema, and in gargles and mouth washes. It can be used as a substitute for ordinary tea mixed with the leaves of Wild Strawberry, Raspberry and the flowers of Blackthorn. The plant can be used fresh in the growing season, or harvested when in flower and dried for later use. Old flowers are not dried because they turn brown and disintegrate. Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum) A slightly bitter-tasting remedy, lady's bedstraw is used mainly as a diuretic and for skin problems. The herb is given for kidney stones, bladder stones and other urinary conditions, including cystitis. It is occasionally used as means to relieve chronic skin problems such as psoriasis, but in general, cleavers is preferred as a treatment for this condition. Lady's bedstraw has had a longstanding reputation, especially in France, of being a valuable remedy for epilepsy, though it is rarely used for this purpose today. It has long been used in folk medicine as a styptic and for making foot baths. Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) The
What famed magician, born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary, died on Oct 31, 1926 of peritonitis, secondary to a ruptured appendix?	October 31, 1926: Death Proves Inescapable for Even Houdini \| At the Smithsonian \| Smithsonian October 31, 1926: Death Proves Inescapable for Even Houdini Magician Harry Houdini, who could seemingly escape anything, couldn't escape a punch to the gut and appendicitis October 31, 2011 Magician Harry Houdini / National Portrait Gallery, SI Master magician Harry Houdini made a living wowing audiences and escaping from death-defying situations. But this day in 1926 the Great Houdini was unable to cheat death one more time and succumbed to peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix at age 52. “Harry Houdini is famous for his incredible feats of magic,” says historian David C. Ward of the National Portrait Gallery, “all of which required meticulous planning and preparation.” Born Erik Weisz to Jewish parents in Budapest, Hungary in 1874, Houdini’s family immigrated to Appleton, Wisconsin, when he was four years old. He adopted the “Harry Houdini” moniker in 1891 when he became a professional magician, in honor of French magician Jean Eugene Robert Houdin and American magician Harry Kellar. Houdini started out with card tricks at small venues and progressed to escape acts on the vaudeville circuit, eventually earning the title of “The Handcuff King.” “For him,” illusionist David Blaine noted to The New York Times in October of last year, “sometimes the difficult thing was keeping the handcuffs on.” As Houdini’s stature as a performer increased, he had to up the ante with new stunts to please spectators. “I knew, as everyone knows,” wrote Houdini, “that the easiest way to attract a crowd is to let it be known that at a given time and a given place someone is going to attempt something that in the event of failure will mean sudden death.” Houdini performing the Chinese Water Torture Cell. Image courtesy Library of Congress Houdini escaped from a wide variety of objects, including items suggested by his audience: straitjackets, boilers, wet sheets, milk jugs and supposedly even the belly of a preserved “ 1,600-pound sea monster ” that had washed ashore in Boston. His 1912 underwater box escape in New York’s East River was proclaimed by Scientific American magazine as “one of the most remarkable tricks ever performed.” And Houdini continued his string of legendary stunts, debuting his legendary Chinese Water Torture Cell later that year. In it he was suspended upside-down in a locked glass and steel cabinet overflowing with water. “Amidst the sensation,” says Ward, “what is not as well known, however, is that Houdini also spent much of his career debunking and exposing charlatans and con-men who used aspects of magic, especially séances with the dead, to dupe a credulous public. Spiritualism had an upsurge after World War I as populations that had suffered horrendous loses sought ways of coping. But Houdini dismissed claims of the supernatural as so much quackery that cruelly played on the hopes of those who had lost loved ones.” But how did he finally die? Houdini apparently had been suffering from appendicitis for weeks before his death on Halloween of 1926, but hadn’t sought out treatment. Things came to a head after an October 20 performance at the Princess Theater in Montreal. According to eyewitnesses, Houdini was laying on a couch having his portrait sketched by a student when Jocelyn Gordon Whitehead, a McGill University student, entered the room. Whitehead asked to test Houdini’s claim to be able to absorb any blow to the body above the waist without injury. Upon Houdini’s supposed approval, Whitehead delivered multiple blows to Houdini’s stomach, reportedly hitting him three times before the magician was able to tighten his stomach muscles to protect himself sufficiently. It’s likely Houdini’s appendix would have burst on its own without striking. Houdini still continued to travel while in severe pain, and arrived in Detroit on October 24, 1926 for what would be his final performance. He took the stage at Garrick Theater even with a fever of 104 and a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When Houdini had surge
Known as The Treasure State, what was the 41st state to join the Union, on Nov 8, 1889?	When did Montana become a state? \| Reference.com When did Montana become a state? A: Quick Answer Montana became a state on Nov. 8, 1889. Known as the Treasure State, Montana was the 41st state admitted to the Union, preceded by South Dakota and followed by Washington. Full Answer Montana is the fourth-largest state in geographical size, occupying more than 145,000 square miles. The state shares its entire northern boundary with Canada and is bordered by North and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and Idaho to the west and south. The capital city is Helena, but the largest city is Billings. Tourist attractions include Glacier National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Yellowstone National Park.
Also known as a fixed partial denture, what is the name for a dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by permanently joining a missing tooth to adjacent teeth?	Bridges - Gilbert Family Dentist Gilbert Family Dentist Blog Gilbert Dental Bridges Done by cosmetic dentists A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, is a dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants. Types of bridges may vary, depending upon how they are fabricated and the way they anchor to the adjacent teeth. Conventionally, bridges are made using the indirect method of restoration. However, bridges can be fabricated directly in the mouth using such materials as composite resin. A bridge is fabricated by reducing the teeth on either side of the missing tooth or teeth by a preparation pattern determined by the location of the teeth and by the material from which the bridge is fabricated. In other words, the abutment teeth are reduced in size to accommodate the material to be used to restore the size and shape of the original teeth in a correct alignment and contact with the opposing teeth. Testimonials Let's face it - nobody really likes to go to the dentist. But Dr. Bollwinkel (Dr. "B") and his staff make the visit as comfortable and painless as possible. He is always versed on the latest technology and he has the skill to put it to use. I have ... Read More — Bob Stauffer Nothing says panic like a broken front tooth. My #7 just broke off! Completely, at the gum line! Dr. Bollwinkel worked me in the next morning, did the extraction, did an implant, and had a temporary tooth in, all in the same day! I could smile again... Read More — Gary Thurman My family has been going to Gilbert Dental since moving here 8 years ago. Great dental services are just the beginning. They truly are like family to me. Everyone a part of their team is excellent both in character and in service provided. I am at th... Read More — Trish We started going to Gilbert Dental Center in the mid 1990’s after relocating to the area from Boston. Having had our share of both good and “not-so-good” dentists over the years, it quickly became clear to us that Dr. Bollwinkel and his team we... Read More — Sharon and Ray Esonis San Diego, California Gilbert Dental Center
In what city was the Motown record label founded?	Motown Music - The Sound that Changed America - Motown Museum Home of Hitsville U.S.A. Motown THE SOUND THAT CHANGED AMERICA As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century. Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5, the Marvelettes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Lionel Richie & the Commodores, Teena Marie, their music communicated and brought together a racially divided country and segregated society, around the world, touching all people of all ages and races. No other record company in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture. With more than 180 No. 1 hit songs worldwide and counting, that influence is still being felt today, from pop to hip-hop. Motown recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the company’s founding. Motown, of course, stands for more than just the historic music. The label and its remarkable legacy is a reflection of the hard work of dedicated individuals overcoming incredible obstacles to achieve great success. Over a half-century ago, on January 12, 1959, to be exact, a young African-American songwriter named Berry Gordy founded his company with a loan of $800 from his family, marking the birth of the “Motown Records Corporation.” Because Detroit had long been known as the “Motor City,” Gordy, in tribute to what he felt was the down-home quality of the warm, soulful people he grew up around, used “town” in place of “city,” which gave him the contraction “Motor Town” and the perfect name for his company and new label—Motown. A man of vision, drive, talent and determination, Berry Gordy was also a producer, innovative entrepreneur, and teacher. The phenomenal success of Motown Records is a tribute to all that he embodies and all the talent that he brought out in others. Under his leadership, and through determination and support of the Motown family of artists, Gordy forged new grounds for minorities and made the “Motown Sound” a worldwide phenomenon beloved by millions to this day. Berry Gordy believed in turning negatives into positives. He always learned from all his experiences and applied them to his business. The tedious time he spent working on the assembly line at Detroit’s Lincoln-Mercury automobile plant he put to good use: “Every day I watched how a bare metal frame, rolling down the line would come off the other end, a spanking brand new car. What a great idea! Maybe, I could do the same thing with my music. Create a place where a kid off the street could walk in one door, an unknown, go through a process, and come out another door, a star.” That little thought that came to him while running up and down that assembly line became a reality we now know as “Motown.” From his experience at Lincoln-Mercury, he also set up a system at Motown called Quality Control, in order to ensure only top product would be released. Meetings were held on Friday mornings where producers would submit their product to be voted on. All were free to express their honest opinions. Gordy said these meetings were one of the key elements of the company’s overall growth and success. The competition was fierce––and so was the love. It was survival of the fittest. The artists flourished in that process, as well as the songwriter/producers like Holland-Dozier-Holland, Norman Whitfield, Ashford and Simpson and Smokey Robinson. They were all as distinctive as the artists they produced. When Motown was housed in its famed Hitsville U.S.A. offices at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, it was not just a location; history would be made there. In fact, Berry Gordy created a 24-hour hit-making and artist development factory, nurturing the artistic talent of the singers, writers, producers,
What animal was once called a camelopard because it was thought to be a cross between a camel and a leopard?	Jacksonville Zoo Northeastern Kenya, eastern Sudan and Eritrea Habitat Open woodlands and wooded grassland Life Expectancy 25 years (up to 28 years in captivity) Sexual Maturity Giraffes reach sexual maturity at 3-4 years of age. Diet In the wild, they eat leaves and shoots of trees. In the Zoo, they are fed alfalfa hay, grain, browse, fruits, and vegetables. Status IUCN – Least Concern Behaviors Giraffes prefer young leaves and the shoots of trees, but will also eat flowers, vines and herbs. They eat over a hundred different species, depending on what is seasonally available. Acacia trees are one of their favorites. They spend an average of 16-20 hours per day feeding and consume up to 140 lbs. of browse during that period. Females stay in their mother’s territories. Males leave in all-male groups to search for females in heat. Males are distinguishable at a distance from females because of their different grazing habits. Males tend to stretch their necks to reach the tops of the taller trees while the females tend to bend over smaller trees. Giraffes can usually be found together in groups of 12-15. There are no permanent members of the group. Herds are led by an adult male (bull) and are composed of adult females (cows), calves, and sexually immature males. Females are usually the most alert to danger. When startled, a giraffe can gallop at speeds of up to 30 mph. The hind feet of a galloping giraffe reach in front of the fore feet and the animals swing their necks from side to side producing a slow-motion appearance. Giraffes vocalize by emitting moans or low notes. Observations in the wild indicate that they lie down only 5-6 hours per night. During most of this time, the animals remain alert with their necks erect and their eyes alternately opened and closed. Giraffes may go into a deep sleep for just 5 minutes each night. During deep sleep a giraffe bends its neck backward in an arch and rests its head behind its back legs or on an extended back leg. They protect themselves by kicking. Males fight for females during mating season by butting heads. Young males engage in a behavior called “necking.” To determine dominance, young bulls slowly intertwine their necks, pushing from one side to the other like a bout of arm wrestling amongst humans. The gestation period for giraffes is about 15 months. Breeding can occur throughout the year and a single calf is born, rarely twins. Calves are usually 6 feet tall and can stand up 20 minutes after birth. Females are excellent mothers and defend their calves vigorously. Lions are the principal predators of calves, although hyenas, leopards and even wild dogs may also kill newborns up to three months of age. Fifty percent of calves die within the first six months. Mortality in the second and third year drops to about 8% and about 3% per annum in adults. Male calves are weaned at approximately 15 months. Female calves are weaned a couple of months later. There is no difference in the mortality rate between male and female calves. Adaptions The coloration of the giraffe, with its blotches, helps them to blend in with shadowy tree branches. Giraffes have keen senses of smell and vision. Their well-developed senses have caused them to be considered one of the most vigilant of the big game species. For this reason, it is not unusual to see groups of very young calves, some with umbilical stump still attached, apparently abandoned by mothers in the middle of the day. The collective vigilance of these groups is very acute, and predators are largely inactive during the heat of the day. Females benefit by being able to visit distant feeding grounds without having to spend time on the care of their offspring, resulting in good lactation. Their legs are so long that they cannot touch the ground with their nose by simply bending over. Because giraffe necks and legs are so long, their vascular systems are specially equipped with valves to prevent blood from draining from their brains. They have a long prehensile, muscular tongue, thick gluey saliva an
In one of the greatest upsets in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman bested what New York Governor for the 1948 presidential election?	Truman defeats Dewey - Nov 02, 1948 - HISTORY.com Truman defeats Dewey Publisher A+E Networks In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York, by just over two million popular votes. In the days preceding the vote, political analysts and polls were so behind Dewey that on election night, long before all the votes were counted, the Chicago Tribune published an early edition with the banner headline “DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN.” Harry Truman was thrust into the presidency by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death in 1945. Approaching the 1948 presidential election, he seemed to stand a slim chance of retaining the White House. Despite his effective leadership at the end of World War II and sound vision in the confused postwar world, many voters still viewed Truman as an ineffectual shadow of his four-term predecessor. He also antagonized Southern Democrats with his civil rights initiatives. Most were sure that Dewey would take the White House. In the last weeks before the election, Truman embarked on a “whistle-stop” campaign across the United States in defiance of his consistently poor showings in the polls. He traveled to America’s cities and towns, fighting to win over undecided voters by portraying himself as an outsider contending with a “do-nothing” Congress. Truman, a one-time farmer who was elevated to the pinnacle of American politics because of his reputation for honesty and integrity, won the nation’s affection, and he narrowly won a second term. Related Videos
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Held just outside Bridgeville, DE, Friday marks the start of the world championship in the art of throwing what for distance, using classes such as Air, Centrifugal, Catapult, Trebuchet, and Human Powered?	November 6, 2008_S by Morning Star Publications - issuu issuu VOL. 13 NO. 29 50 cents NEWS HEADLINES ELECTION - State and local election results are found on page 3. ECONOMY - Housing will bounce back, but it could take years. Today and Tomorrow Conference examines economy in Sussex County. Page 8 FERRY - The ‘Tina Fallon’ is placed in service at Woodland. Finally, the connection along Route 78 is once more in operation. Page 10 MUSEUM - The Seaford Museum has a new permanent exhibit. Find out who is portrayed. Page 5 CHARITY - Bridgeville Charity Open announces final results. Page 13 VICTORIAN - Get ready for the 12th Annul Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion. Page 20 TONY WINDSOR - The farther he ran, the madder his mother got. The madder his mother got, the faster she ran. Page 43 GAS LINES - The amazing decline in the price of gasoline continues. Page 43 POLICE - You won’t believe the number of police items this week. Page 54 VETERANS - Find out where the local Veterans Day ceremonies are being held and more about our local heroes. Pages 57-59 Sports STARS OF THE WEEK - A Seaford football player, a Woodbridge football player, a Sussex Tech cross country runner, and a Sussex Tech field hockey player are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 47 INSIDE THE STAR BUSINESS BULLETIN BOARD CHURCH CLASSIFIEDS EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENT FINAL WORD FRANK CALIO GOURMET HEALTH LETTERS 6 21-24 26 34-42 30 32 63 43 33 14 62 MOVIES OBITUARIES OPINION PAT MURPHY PEOPLE POLICE PUZZLES SPORTS TIDES TODD CROFFORD TONY WINDSOR © 7 28 62 25 56 54 24 45-52 7 42 43 ‘This is for everybody who forgot his catapult today,’ said Nick Hopkins, 27, of West Ocean City, Md. Hopkins was manning a booth at the 23rd annual Punkin Chunkin, held Saturday in a field east of Bridgeville. Competitors visiting the booth were invited to try their luck in pitching a pumpkin into a metal bin. Most pumpkins landed on the ground. Related photos on pages 12 and 19. Photo by Lynn R. Parks They love to see pumpkins fly, and they love to wear orange By Lynn R. Parks Orange was the color of the day. Even though some of the pumpkins that were flying through the air, propelled by machines as long as 100 feet, were white, many of the tens of thousands of people attending the Punkin Chunkin were sporting the more traditional pumpkin color. Orange hats. Orange shirts. Orange boas. Orange flags, balloons and punching balls. Even, in the case of at least one visitor, bright orange hair. “I’m just here for the party,” said Tom Granger, 43, Pocomoke, Md., whose real hair was covered with a neon orange afro wig. “I come back every year to see the band and just enjoy hanging out with everybody.” The 23rd annual Punkin Chunkin was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday on a large soybean field east of Bridgeville, owned by Wheatley Farms. More than 100 machines competed in 15 classes, including catapult, trebuchet and human power. By the end of the weekend, three world records had been set, including a 4,483-foot chunk by the air-powered Young Glory III, operated by Jake Burton, 21, of Lewes. This was the second year that the world championship event was held in Bridgeville. After 21 years on the east side of the county, the event was moved to a spot that could accommodate the competition, which features pumpkins hurling through the air at distances of nearly a mile. Granger and his friend, Wayne Tindle, 47, Pocomoke, who was wearing a fuzzy orange hat, were watching the operator of Mack Daddy, a compressed air punkin chunker, load and fire his machine. The operator, instead of going for distance, was going for accuracy. He was trying to hit a large stuffed animal off the top of a paneled truck that was parked in the field. Pumpkins flew by the target, wide right one time, wide left another time. Finally, in frustration, the operator loaded a trio of pumpkins into the long cannon and with a big whoosh of air, fired all three at once. One gourd flew by the target on one side, another flew by on the other side. The third went under the truck. The crowd watching the target practice
According to the nursery rhyme, who had a lamb whose fleece was white as snow?	Mary Had A Little Lamb - YouTube Mary Had A Little Lamb Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 10, 2012 Mary Had A Little Lamb Stella Homewood sing the popular childrens nursery rhyme mary had a little lamb. If you enjoyed this song please LIKE it. Thanks ! MORE MUSIC AT http://www.walkingoliver.co.uk/ Website : http://www.walkingoliver.co.uk/ Sung by Stella Homewood & Paul Austin Kelly and featuring the illustrations of W.W. Denslow and photographs of the little schoolhouse where Mary went to school. LYRICS Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day which was against the rules. It made the children laugh and play, to see a lamb at school. And so the teacher turned it out, but still it lingered near, And waited patiently about, "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" the eager children cry. "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know." the teacher did reply. Attributions: Mary's school photo, The Redstone School inside and out, Attribution: Dudesleeper at en.wikipedia These files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic license. Illustrations from W.W. Denslow's Mother Goose, copyright 1902, now in the Public Domain according to Project Gutenberg. www.gutenberg.net LYRICS Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day which was against the rules. It made the children laugh and play, to see a lamb at school. And so the teacher turned it out, but still it lingered near, And waited patiently about, "Why does the lamb love Mary so?" the eager children cry. "Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know." the teacher did reply. Attributions: Mary's school photo, The Redstone School inside and out, Attribution: Dudesleeper at en.wikipedia These files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic license. Illustrations from W.W. Denslow's Mother Goose, copyright 1902, now in the Public Domain according to Project Gutenberg. www.gutenberg.net Mary had a little lamb, Learn english, nursery rhymes, childrens songs, baby, kids Song, children, children's, kindergarten, lullaby,lyrics,learn english, early years resources, 学ぶ, 英語, 童謡, 子供, まなぶ, えいご, どうよう, こども,parents, song, walkingoliver.com Category
As editor and chief of Metropolis newspaper, The Daily Planet, who was Superman's boss?	Perry White \| Superman Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Alice White , Jerry White Perry White is the Editor-in-Chief of the Metropolis newspaper the Daily Planet. White maintains very high journalistic standards. He is an archetypal image of the tough, irascible but fair-minded boss. He was created specifically for The Adventures of Superman radio series, beginning with the 1939 audition records (and with radio actor Julian Noa playing the role from then until the end of the series in 1951). According to comic-book continuity, White was an award-winning journalist who served a term as Mayor of Metropolis (an event which first happened on radio). He worked as an assistant editor on the Metropolis Daily Star under George Taylor before becoming editor of the Planet. Personality White is a tough, cigar-smoking boss with strict ideas about how his employees should operate. George Taylor In the golden age comics, the character was known as George Taylor , the editor of the Daily Star . However, in the Adventures of Superman radio show, the name was changed to Perry White. In modern-age comics continuity, George Taylor is a separate person, the editor of the Daily Star, which is a competing Metropolitan newspaper.
November 6, 1861 saw the birth in Almonte, Ontario, of future YMCA director James Naismith, who is responsible for the creation of what popular sport?	Biographies on James Naismith \| Research papers on James Naismith Bith Date: November 6, 1861 Death Date: November 28, 1939 Place of Birth: Almonte, Ontario, Canada Nationality: American Gender: Male Occupations: inventor, educator Basketball is the only major modern sport that was "invented" by an individual. It did not evolve from another sport, such as football and soccer did, but rather was created in almost the identical form that it is played in today by a man named James Naismith (1861-1939). James Naismith (who had no middle name but later adopted the initial "A") was born on November 6, 1861, in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. His parents, John and Margaret (Young) Naismith, were Scottish immigrants who died in a typhoid epidemic when Naismith was nine years old, leaving him an orphan. He was raised by his strict, religious grandmother and later by a bachelor uncle. Naismith enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and sports. He dropped out of high school to work as a logger in lumber camp for five years, then returned to finish his secondary education and entered McGill University in Montreal in 1883. He graduated in 1887 with an A.B. degree in theology. Intending to be a minister, he continued his theology studies at Presbyterian College in Montreal for three years and graduated from there in 1890. Naismith had always been an athlete. He played football and lacrosse at McGill and directed undergraduate gymnastics classes during his last year at Presbyterian College. His interest in athletics contributed to his decision to go into physical education rather than the ministry; he decided he could do more good working with youth on the athletic field than he could as a clergyman. So in 1890 he enrolled in a two-year course in physical training at the new Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. He served as the director of physical education at that school from 1890-1895. From Peach Baskets to the Olympics It was at Springfield that Naismith came up with the idea for basketball. One of his assignments as a student there, given by Luther Halsey Gulick, superintendent of the physical education department, was to create a game that would occupy the students during the wintertime, between the seasons for football and baseball in the fall and lacrosse in the spring. Naismith worked out a game that prohibited the roughness of football and eliminated the bunching of players around a goal, such as in hockey or soccer. Basing the game on the tossing principle, he tacked up a peach basket at each end of the gymnasium, 10 feet off the ground, and devised 13 simple rules for a game that involved throwing a soccer ball into the baskets. The class of 18 split into two teams of 9, and the first game of basketball was played in December 1891. Naismith did not want the game named after him-he thought the label "Naismith Ball" would be a severe detriment to the game's popularity. He approved of a name that seemed appropriate to its initial creation using peach baskets: "basketball." Many of the same rules that Naismith created in 1891 apply to the game today, and 10 feet is still the standard basket height. Some changes that occurred included, in 1895, the standardization of number of players per team--five for men, six for women-and the introduction of dribbling in 1900 (originally, Naismith required only that the ball be passed before a shot). Another change that came about occurred somewhat accidentally when Naismith attended one of the first women's games at Smith College. The coach for the team was using Naismith's original rulebook, which contained a diagram of the playing court. On the diagram, Naismith had drawn three dotted lines, only to simplify the picture. The coach, however, had interpreted the lines as indicators of playing areas, and the women were playing on only half the court. When Naismith realized what the coach was doing, he decided that even though this was not his original intention, it made sense (women in the 1890s were not particularly athletic, as a general rule) and said
According to the proverb, One swallow does not make what?	one swallow does not a summer make - Wiktionary one swallow does not a summer make Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Etymology[ edit ] An allusion to the return of migrating swallows at the start of the summer season. From a remark by Aristotle (384 1886, Louisa May Alcott , Jo's Boys, ch. 9: [T]hough one swallow does not make a summer, one engagement is apt to make several, and her boys were, most of them, at the inflammable age when a spark ignites the flame. 1921 April 4, " Smile a While ," The Day (USA), p. 6 (retrieved 29 Nov 2011) One swallow does not a summer make, nor one onion a spring garden. 1969 Sept. 19, Bob Johnson, " Sports: September Madness , Spokane Daily Chronicle (USA), p. 15: One swallow does not a summer make and one football game doesn't make a season. 2001 June 24, Susan Tifft, " The Philippines: Now the Hard Part ," Time: Added one Western diplomat: "Aquino's success undoubtedly weakens the Communists' appeal to the so-called mass base. But one swallow does not a summer make."
November 3, 1979 saw the invasion of the US embassy in what country, with the result that 53 Americans were taken hostage for 444 days?	The Iranian Hostage Crisis . Jimmy Carter . WGBH American Experience \| PBS Other General Articles November 1979 - January 1981 On November 4, 1979, an angry mob of young Islamic revolutionaries overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking more than 60 Americans hostage. "From the moment the hostages were seized until they were released minutes after Ronald Reagan took the oath of office as president 444 days later," wrote historian Gaddis Smith, "the crisis absorbed more concentrated effort by American officials and had more extensive coverage on television and in the press than any other event since World War II." The United States and Iran The hostage crisis was the most dramatic in a series of problems facing Americans at home and abroad in the last year of the Carter presidency. Was Carter to blame for allowing it to happen? It's hard to say, since the hostage crisis was merely the latest event in the long and complex relationship between the United States and Iran. Ever since oil was discovered there in 1908, Iran had attracted great interest from the West. The British played a dominant role there until World War II, when the Soviet Union joined them in fighting to keep the Germans out. Until 1953, the United States mostly stayed on the sidelines, advocating for an independent Iran under the leadership of the young king, Reza Shah Pahlavi. But that year, fearing that charismatic prime minister Mohammed Mossadegh might be moving Iran closer to Moscow, the CIA directed an operation to oust him and consolidate power under the Shah. With a steady flow of oil from the ground and military equipment from the U.S., the Shah led Iran into a period of unprecedented prosperity. But growing resentment against an uneven distribution of wealth and the westernizing influence of the United States led to a confrontation with Islamic clergy in 1963. The Shah effectively put down the uprising, sending its leader, an elderly cleric named Ruhollah Khomeini, into exile in Iraq. Though no one knew it at the time, Iran's Islamic revolution had begun. The Iranian Revolution Fast forward to New Years Eve, 1977: President Carter toasted the Shah at a state dinner in Tehran, calling him "an island of stability" in the troubled Middle East. What the president also knew, but chose to ignore, was that the Shah was in serious trouble. As opposition to his government mounted, he had allowed his secret police, SAVAK, to crack down on dissenters, fueling still more resentment. Within weeks of Carter's visit, a series of protests broke out in the religious city of Qom, denouncing the Shah's regime as "anti-Islamic." The popular movement against the Shah grew until January 16, 1979, when he fled to Egypt. Two weeks later, thousands of Muslims cheered Khomeini's return to Iran after fourteen years in exile. Did the Carter administration "lose" Iran, as some have suggested? Gaddis Smith might have put it best: "President Carter inherited an impossible situation -- and he and his advisers made the worst of it." Carter seemed to have a hard time deciding whether to heed the advice of his aggressive national security advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski, who wanted to encourage the Shah to brutally suppress the revolution, or that of his more cautious State Department, which suggested Carter reach out to opposition elements in order to smooth the transition to a new government. In the end he did neither, and suffered the consequences. The Crisis Even after it became known that the Shah was suffering from cancer, President Carter was reluctant to allow him entry to the United States, for fear of reprisal against Americans still in Iran. But in October, when the severity of the Shah's illness became known, Carter relented on humanitarian grounds. "He went around the room, and most of us said, 'Let him in.'" recalls Vice President Walter Mondale. "And he said, 'And if [the Iranians] take our employees in our embassy hostage, then what would be your advice?' And the room just fell dead. No one had an answer to that. Turns out, we never did." When students ov
November is unofficially National Novel Writing Month, when people are encouraged to write a story of at least how many words?	How to write 50,000 words in a month \| Books \| The Guardian How to write 50,000 words in a month National Novel Writing Month challenges more than 300,000 aspiring writers to create a masterpiece in 30 days Lock up your inner editor … National Novel Writing Month. Thursday 28 November 2013 10.46 EST First published on Thursday 28 November 2013 10.46 EST Share on Messenger Close The letters shine brightly, white on black, from an open laptop placed prominently in the window of an Irish sports bar facing Madison Square Garden: NaNoWriMo. Inside, a crowd of perhaps 40 people, young women and men in casual dress, are drinking beer and conversing loudly. The discussion, predictably, is dominated by issues of plot, character and writer's block, for this is the first New York City social of 2013's National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo – even the acronym suggests writing in a hurry, and no wonder: the objective of those taking part is to complete a novel of at least 50,000 words in the course of November. What is written seems of less concern than how much; after all, as one of the project's gurus puts it: "The path to quality is quantity." Participants are encouraged to download specially designed word-count widgets to create graphic displays of their progress. Completed manuscripts can be submitted to the organisation, which, to forestall any anxiety (or perhaps hope) that they might be read, jumbles the words automatically before counting them. A certificate is sent to those who hit the quota in the allotted time. Founded in 1999 by Chris Baty , a native of Kansas and the author of No Plot? No Problem , NaNoWriMo has expanded rapidly over the last decade and a half. Last year 275,000 writers signed up, a total already surpassed on 2013's participant counter, prominently displayed on the organisation's homepage . "Noveling", a verb coined by a group that evidently regards a work of fiction less as a cultural artifact and more as simply work, has never enjoyed greater popularity. Anything resembling artistic pretension is confidently eschewed by NaNoWriMo. The organisation's logo comprises a heraldic shield featuring quatrains with bold drawings of crossed pens, a laptop, a sheaf of paper, and a steaming cup of coffee, all topped, incongruously, by a Viking helmet. The prevalent aesthetic – particularly when displayed on the range of sweatshirts and hoodies it offers for sale – is more sports club than literary salon. I introduce myself to Andy, a spry, balding man in a bright green polo shirt. Alongside his day job in educational publishing, he explains, he's a NaNoWriMo old-timer, having first participated in the 2005 programme. He is now an organiser, or what the project calls a "Municipal Liaison", a title that strikes me, like so much of NaNoWriMo's argot, as deliberately prosaic. "If you want to hit the word target," he explains to me, "you have to lock away your inner editor." I say I can see that, and marvel openly at the speed at which participants must write: "What is it?" I hesitate, trying to do the maths, "2,000 words a day?" "1,667," Andy corrects me. "But some people can produce much more. Quite a few write two novels in the month; one guy even turned in 500,000 words." I whistle incredulously at the vastness of this accomplishment; Andy honours it with a nod and a deep draft of Anchor Steam. "I can't compete with that," he shrugs, placing his beer back on the table and holding up both hands with fingers bent to form crooked claws: "T-rex typist." Andy brings over Claire, who tells me she works from home as a freelance content manager for an educational website. I ask what her novel is about. "It's sort of a sci-fi story, set in a post-economic collapse." She looks past me as she speaks. "But there's mystery and fantasy elements, as well," she adds quickly, in a way that suggests she believes the range of genres may add value to the project. This isn't her first shot at NaNoWriMo. Last year she wrote a "zombie apocalypse" novel and she's written others, too, not just in November. I ask if she has ever attempte
For a point each, name the 7 countries surrounding the Republic of Hungary.	Hungary Tours - Luxury Travel, Private Guided Travel Trustpilot Hungary Tours Hungary is a landlocked country in the Carpathian Basin of Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. The foundation of Hungary was laid in the late Ninth Century by the Magyar chieftain Árpád, whose great grandson István ascended to the throne with a crown sent from Rome in 1000. The Kingdom of ... Hungary existed with minor interruptions for 946 years, and at various points was regarded as one of the cultural centers of the Western world. It was succeeded by a Communist era (1947–1989). In 1989 it opened its border to Austria, thus accelerating the collapse of the Eastern Bloc. The present government is parliamentary republic. Hungary was one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world in the past decade. Its capitol, Budapest, is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. The country is home to the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grassland in Europe (Hortobágy). Show More Prague ) The aroma of dark roasted Viennese coffee hangs thick in the air as you tread cobblestone laneways and bask in the elegant architecture and old world cafes in the most magnificent cities in Eastern Europe. Prague ) Experience all the glamour of the old world as you soak in the views from your horse-drawn carriage ride through the medieval old town. Discover the wonders of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna & Prague with a private guide & driver. Bucharest ) Be on the forefront of emerging travel trends with a visit to Romania and Hungary. Discover spellbinding castles, medieval palaces, fascinating museums, captivating cities & mysterious villages in Eastern Europe's most captivating region. Prague ) Enjoy a cruise through Europe's marvelous Danube River, aboard a premium river cruiseliner. Shared daily excursions are included, as you explore interesting cultural hotspots throughout Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Prague ) With a private guide, set out to discover Bucharest, Budapest, and Prague, the dazzling capitals of Romania, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Budapest ) Cruise along the majestic Danube River, exploring traditional European Christmas markets and historic port cities along the way. Prague ) Explore three of Europe’s most enigmatic and storied cities with private guides and five star accommodation. Delve into the diverse culture of Hungary, Austria & Czech Republic by exploring elegant art, architecture and cuisine. Quick Facts Passport Requirements for Hungary Tours American and Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended return date in order to enter and depart the country. Tourists must also provide proof of return or onward travel. Each traveler is responsible for ensuring that his/her passport is up to date. Citizens of other nationalities should check with respective authorities before departure. Please ensure that the name on your passport matches all travel documents we have issued. If this is not the case, please contact us immediately. Please make a photocopy of your passport’s identification page and keep it separate from your original. It’s also a good idea to leave a digital copy with someone at home. This may speed up the replacement process should you lose your passport. Visa Requirements for Hungary Tours U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Citizens from other countries may require a valid visa. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Hungary for the most up-to-date visa information. Insurance Recommendations for Hungary Tours Cancelation and Medical Insurance is highly recommended as it can safeguard against the expenses associated with in-country medical emergencies, lost or delayed baggage and emergency cancelation or interruption of your trip. Please ensure your policy will provide you with
A blocking maneuver, what is the fencing move that attempts to deflect or block an incoming attack?	Top 10 Cool Boxing Moves - Listverse Top 10 Cool Boxing Moves Rahat Haque February 2, 2012 There is a lot to learn about the sweet science if you want to be a part of the fistic world. If you are serious about the art of pugilism, a boxing trainer is highly recommended as you learn the basics and improve your technique as time flies. This is a list comprising of some of those moves you may hear about as you get into boxing, or you already know them by heart as I’m sure is the case with consummate boxing fans. 10 Jab And Grab As the name suggests, the “Jab and Grab” is self explanatory. Like many other boxing moves, this can be considered to be a mixture of offense and defense as you lead in with a jab and quickly proceed to grab your opponent so as to neutralize any further attacks coming at you. The rapid closure of distance is essential as you don’t give the opponent any room to free their arms. And the right power and conviction of the jab is a necessity as well, as you would definitely want to score a hit before clinching on to your opponents, or the whole move becomes redundant. The Klitschko brothers use this maneuver a lot and Andre Ward is another recent exponent of such move. 9 The Straight Not to be confused with a jab, a straight is a power shot. You deliver it by crossing over your dominant hand to deliver the blow, and hence it’s also called the “cross.” For orthodox fighters who have a left foot forward stance, the left hand is best used for jabbing, with the right hand for a straight shot. It’s vice-versa for southpaw fighters, who have a right foot forward stance. While generally orthodox fighters and southpaw fighters are right handed and left handed respectively, it is not always the case. This is the only one of the four basic boxing punches exclusively featured on this list, jab, hook and uppercut being the other three. This is due to the fact that it is extremely slick, and is almost always a part of any boxing combos imaginable, starting from the elementary one-two, to a variety of counters. Floyd Mayweather, as famed as he is for his defensive prowess, will use his fast straights repeatedly to immobilize his opponents to win his matches. 8 The Bolo Punch The “Bolo Punch” is essentially a long swinging uppercut, but that’s not the trick. Because of the fact that such long drawing action will be obviously spotted by your opponent, the move capitalizes on distraction. The back hand is dropped or swirled around to give your opponent the impression that a heavy hook or straight is coming up, while you use your lead hand to land a powerful blow. You must really sell your supposed upcoming punch to distract your opponent, and this may leave you open. But boxing maestros such as Sugar Ray Leonard and Kid Gavilan were able to pull it off elegantly. In recent memory, Roy Jones Jr. was a great exponent of this audacious deception move. 7 The Haymaker The “Haymaker” works exactly like a hook, with just a bigger extension of your hooking arm. It is preferred because of its enormous power potential. You cock back your hand for extra extension, and deliver the haymaker in wide semi-circular looping fashion, just like you would deliver a hook, but with more force, putting all your weight behind it. Because you are putting so much effort into one punch, it can leave you open and unbalanced, so the wild haymaker is better used as a finishing move when the opponent is already weakened and unable to counter. There are, however, question marks as to what is a good haymaker, and it seems that a wildly flung over exerted hooks are relegated to the haymaker category, which would mark poor technique. 6 Check Hook The “Check Hook” is another variation of the hook. This move is more dependent on the particular situation of the fight as the only way to make it work is if your opponent lunges in or charges forward. Basically, you pivot your left foot as the opposition comes in (provided you are right handed) and turn and hook at the same time. This makes them miss you momentarily as you are turned sideways, and at the same tim
November 4, 1861, saw the opening of the Territorial University, now ranked #16 in the world's top universities, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, which is now better known as what?	University of Washington Seattle \| Academic Network \| Plexuss.com About University of Washington-Seattle Campus The University of Washington (UW), commonly referred to as Washington or informally UDub, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, UW is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast and features one of the most highly regarded medical schools in the world. UW has been labeled one of the "Public Ivies," a publicly funded university considered as providing a quality of education comparable to those of the Ivy League. The university has three campuses: the primary and largest in the University District of Seattle and two others in Tacoma and Bothell. Its operating expenses and research budget for fiscal year 2014-15 is expected to be $6.4 billion. The UW occupies over 500 buildings, with over 20 million gross square footage of space, including the University of Washington Plaza, consisting of the 325-foot (99 m) UW Tower and conference center. Washington is an elected member of the Association of American Universities, and its research budget is among the highest in the United States. In athletics, the university competes in the NCAA Division I Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12). History The city of Seattle was one of several settlements in the mid to late 19th century vying for primacy in the newly formed Washington Territory. In 1854, territorial governor Isaac Stevens recommended the establishment of a university in Washington. Several prominent Seattle-area residents, chief among them Methodist preacher Daniel Bagley, saw the siting of this University as a chance to add to the city's prestige. They were able to convince early founder of Seattle and member of the territorial legislature Arthur A. Denny of the importance of Seattle winning the school. The legislature initially chartered two universities, one in Seattle and one in Lewis County, but later repealed its decision in favor of a single university in Lewis County, provided locally donated land could be found. When no site emerged, the legislature, encouraged by Denny, relocated the university to Seattle in 1858. The original University of Washington building on Denny's Knoll, c. 1870 In 1861, scouting began for an appropriate 10 acres (4 ha) site in Seattle to serve as the campus for a new university. Arthur and Mary Denny donated eight acres, and fellow pioneers Edward Lander and Charlie and Mary Terry donated two acres to the university at a site on Denny's Knoll in downtown Seattle. This tract was bounded by 4th and 6th Avenues on the west and east and Union and Seneca Streets on the north and south. UW opened officially on November 4, 1861, as the Territorial University of Washington. The following year, the legislature passed articles formally incorporating the University and establishing a Board of Regents. The school struggled initially, closing three times: in 1863 for lack of students, and again in 1867 and 1876 due to shortage of funds. However, Clara Antoinette McCarty Wilt became the first graduate of UW in 1876 when she graduated from UW with a bachelor's degree in science. By the time Washington entered the Union in 1889, both Seattle and the University had grown substantially. Enrollment had increased from an initial 30 students to nearly 300, and the relative isolation of the campus had given way to encroaching development. A special legislative committee headed by UW graduate Edmond Meany was created for the purpose of finding a new campus better able to serve the growing student population. The committee selected a site on Union Bay northeast of downtown, and the legislature appropriated funds for its purchase and subsequent construction. Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on the UW campus toward Mount Rainier in 1909 The University relocated from downtown to the new campus in 1895, moving into the newly built Denny Hall. The regents tried and failed to sell the old campus, and eventually settled on leasing the area. The University still owns what is now called the Metropolitan Tract. In the
Google was founded by fellow Stanford students Sergey Brin and whom, who ranked as the 11th richest man in America last year?	Our history in depth – Company – Google 1995-1997 1995 Larry Page and Sergey Brin meet at Stanford. Larry, 22, a U Michigan grad, is considering the school; Sergey, 21, is assigned to show him around. 1996 Larry and Sergey begin collaborating on a search engine called BackRub . BackRub operates on Stanford servers for more than a year—eventually taking up too much bandwidth. 1997 Google.com is registered as a domain on September 15. The name—a play on the word "googol," a mathematical term for the number represented by the numeral 1 followed by 100 zeros—reflects Larry and Sergey's mission to organize a seemingly infinite amount of information on the web. 1998 April Larry launches a monthly " Google Friends Newsletter " to inform fans about company news. (We've since shut down Google Friends Newsletter in favor of blogs, Google+ and other methods of sharing news .) August Sun co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim writes a check for $100,000 to an entity that doesn't exist yet—a company called Google Inc. Before heading to the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert, Larry and Sergey incorporate the iconic Man into the logo to keep people informed about where the Google crew would be for a few days—our first doodle . September On September 4, Google files for incorporation in California. Larry and Sergey open a bank account in the newly-established company's name and deposit Andy Bechtolsheim's check. Google sets up workspace in Susan Wojcicki's garage on Santa Margarita Ave., Menlo Park, Calif. Larry and Sergey hire their first employee. Craig Silverstein is a fellow CS grad student at Stanford who works at Google for 10+ years before joining education startup Khan Academy. December "PC Magazine" reports that Google "has an uncanny knack for returning extremely relevant results" and recognizes us as the search engine of choice in the Top 100 Web Sites for 1998. 1999 February We outgrow our garage office and move to new digs at 165 University Avenue in Palo Alto with just eight employees. April Yoshka, our first "company" dog, comes to work with our senior vice president of operations, Urs Hölzle. May Omid Kordestani joins to run sales—employee #11. Ten years later, Omid steps down from his active role in the company, becoming a senior advisor. June Our first press release announces a $25 million round from Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins; John Doerr and Michael Moritz join the board. August We move to our first Mountain View location: 2400 Bayshore . Mountain View is a few miles south of Stanford University, and north of the older towns of Silicon Valley: Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose. November We hire our first chef, Charlie Ayers (his previous claim to fame was catering for the Grateful Dead; he now owns a cafe in Palo Alto). Today Google's food programs focus on providing healthy, sustainably sourced food to fuel Googlers around the world. 2000 April We announce the MentalPlex : Google's ability to read your mind as you visualize the search results you want. Thus begins our annual foray in the Silicon Valley tradition of April 1 hoaxes. May We win our first Webby Awards: Technical Achievement (voted by judges) and Peoples' Voice (voted by users). We run a series of doodles featuring a little alien—our first doodle series and the first doodle not associated with any particular event. The first 10 language versions of Google.com are released : French, German, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian and Danish. Today, search is available in 150+ languages. July Our first international doodle celebrates Bastille Day in France. September Google New York starts in a Starbucks on 86th Stree
What's missing: The Gathering Storm, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, Closing the Ring, Triumph and Tragedy	Early 1950s Winston Churchill's "The Second World War" Complete Volume Set : EBTH View More Items from Jewelry, Fashion, Décor & More Early 1950s Winston Churchill's "The Second World War" Complete Volume Set Wednesday, October 5th 2016 @ 10:09pm EDT Ended Wednesday, October 5th 2016 @ 10:09pm EDT Ended Item Details A six volume book set of Winston Churchill’s The Second World War. This set published by the Houghton Mifflin Company features The Gathering Storm , copyright 1948; Their Finest Hour, copyright 1949; The Grand Alliance, copyright 1950; The Hinge of Fate, copyright 1950; Closing the Ring, copyright 1951; and Triumph and Tragedy, copyright 1953. Also included is a nearly complete mid 1940s set of Pictorial History of the Second World War by Wm. H. Wise and Co. This set is missing volume six.
What cocktail consists of 5 parts Rye Whiskey, 2 parts Sweet Red Vermouth, a dash of Angostura Bitters, and garnished with a Maraschino Cherry?	Manhattan Cocktail recipe Manhattan Cocktail recipe Scan me to take me with you serve in 1 maraschino cherry 1 twist orange peel Combine the vermouth, bourbon whiskey, and bitters with 2 - 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don't drop it in. VARIATION: No bitters. Substitute a twist of lime for the cherry and orange. Hold the lime twist in a lighted match over the drink and then drop it in. The heat really zips up the lime flavor. More comments posted by Crispy Critter @ 09:00PM, 7/04/06 Try different ratios of whiskey to vermouth. I usually go 3:1 with mine. Different whiskeys: I tend to favor rye - Wild Turkey rye or Rittenhouse 100 are my favorites; high-rye bourbons like Wild Turkey 101 also work quite well. Different bitters, or combinations of bitters: Fee's Aromatic, Peychaud's, Fee's Orange, and Regan's Orange are all good choices. Use about half as much Fee's Aromatic versus other bitters. Different vermouths: Vya sweet vermouth is expensive but outstanding. A few dashes of cherry syrup, in addition to the cherry, also adds a nice touch. Great posted by bob screw ball @ 01:12PM, 8/07/06 This is a great cocktail, it takes alot of practise but it's worth it!!! Congrats. posted by Jack. @ 07:35AM, 10/03/06 Thanks, nice instructions, impressed. 2-3 ice cubes? posted by spike @ 05:33AM, 11/29/06 The Manhattan is one of my favorite cocktails, but this recipe is about as far from my own as possible. 2-3 ice cubes? Why bother? Fill the shaker with ice, and shake it well. It will be slightly cloudy, but it doesn't adversly affect the flavor, as bruising isn't an issue with either whiskey or vermouth. It unclouds quickly, and the dissipating foam resulting from shaking adds nice texture. There is no such thing as a "lime twist." Maybe they meant "lime wedge" which might be ok, I don't know. I'll stick with a cherry. Manhatten mix posted by Walter @ 08:13PM, 12/01/06 Southern Comfort is also very good. Agreed! posted by Edison @ 03:53PM, 12/13/06 My traditional Manhattan: Cherry 2:1 whisky to vermouth Although if you have the $, the above mentioned ryes and vermouths will probably please you more! Enjoy. Proper Manhattans posted by Barney B. @ 09:16PM, 12/22/06 Please - Manhattan's are made with rye whiskey, and certainly the best of those is Canadian Whiskey. Bourbon in a Manahttan is an atrocity. Classic posted by Kris Gallagher @ 03:34AM, 12/29/06 The perfect cocktail for a whiskey drinker. I've had to teach this to so many bar staff since I first tried it but it's worth the time spent explaining it. Best cocktail in the world posted by Jack Straw, London @ 12:01PM, 1/04/07 It is a truly outstanding drink to enjoy. It is probably best with 'jack daniels', to my reckoning. I would say this is definitely the best cocktail around. Southern Comfort Manhattan posted by Tom Wiffler @ 11:41AM, 3/17/07 Raise the bar on the traditional Manhattan by changing out your bourbon selection for Southern Comfort. Yes posted by Steve P @ 06:31PM, 4/14/07 I am always willing to practice making and drinking this cocktail. Use Crown posted by Garland @ 03:33AM, 4/25/07 I highly recommend using Crown Royal for this drink. 2 a day posted by Peter Eckman @ 09:31PM, 5/04/07 I am 27 and drink manhattans all the time. Here is the story. I have been making them since I was 14. My grandparents drank 2 a day foe over 30 years. The secret is cherry juice. I like bourbon Manhattans on the rocks. 2 cherries Jim Beam and Sweet Vermouth. Just a slash....a splash of cherry juice.... then enjoy. I am a bartender now and people love them. Canadian Whiskey is not rye posted by harry @ 04:33PM, 5/28/07 While canadian whiskey's may be fine for a manhatten, i have to point that the greatest majority are not rye anymore, but a blend of many whiskeys. They used to be rye. Now...my advice is to se
Known as Little Miss Sure Shot, what member of Buffalo Bills Wild West show was an outstanding sharpshooter who continued to set records almost up to her death on November 3, 1926?	November 3, 1926 Greenville, Ohio Spouse Frank E. Butler Annie Oakley Summary Information: Annie Oakley was the stage name of Phoebe Ann Moses, a sharpshooter whose skill at shooting led her to star in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show and made her a national celebrity. She won numerous medals for her marksmanship, performed for royalty, and remains a legendary figure of the American West. She was born August 13, 1860, to Jacob and Susan (Wise) Moses, Quakers who had migrated from Pennsylvania to a rented farm in Darke County, Ohio, a rural county on the Indiana border. Called Annie by her sisters, she was the sixth of seven children born to Susan Moses. In 1866, her father died of pneumonia. Her mother, unable to support her children, sent Annie to the live at the Darke County Infirmary—the county poor house—when she was 9 years old. When she was about 10, she agreed to become a servant of sorts—helping with a baby and household chores—for another local farming family. The family was abusive, however; Annie referred to them later only as "the wolves." She stayed with them in near-slavery for about two years before running away, back to the Darke County Infirmary. She returned home to her mother not long after. Her mother had remarried and had another child, but her husband had died, leaving her to fend for herself and her children alone again. Annie Gets Her First Gun Annie, who had first shot a gun at a very young age before she was sent away, ended up supporting the family by hunting and trapping when she returned. She could shoot quail and pheasants in the head, keeping the edible portions of the birds entirely free of buckshot. She sold the game to locals in Greenville, Ohio, and to hotels and restaurants in the area, and built a reputation as an excellent shot. She claimed to have so been successful that she paid the mortgage on her family’s farm. As a young woman, she met Francis "Frank" Butler while he performed his traveling marksman show in Cincinnati, Ohio. Part of Frank’s act was accepting challenges from local marksmen to matches, with bets being placed on both sides. A local hotel owner arranged a shooting match between Frank and Annie on Thanksgiving Day. Frank was surprised to learn his opponent was a five-foot-tall, 15-year-old girl— who beat him after he missed on his 25th shot. They began a courtship and eventually married. There is disagreement over the dates of their first meeting and their marriage; they may have wed as early as 1876, but their only known marriage certificate is in Windsor, Canada, and is dated June 20, 1882. Various reasons have been given for the discrepancies, including the possibility that Frank was not yet legally divorced from his first wife when he and Annie wed. Phoebe Becomes Annie Oakley The Butlers began performing together in May 1882 when Frank’s partner became ill. She took the stage name "Annie Oakley," possibly after the Oakley neighborhood in Cincinnati where they lived. Frank immediately recognized that Annie had a bigger draw and began to showcase her as the main act, acting more as a manager than as a fellow performer. In 1884, the Sioux (Lakota) spiritual leader and medicine man Sitting Bull, who had beaten Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn, saw a show that Annie was in in a theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. He asked to see her after the show. Annie gave him a signed picture of herself ; Sitting Bull gave her moccasins he had worn at Little Bighorn and the nickname "Watanya Cicilla," Little Sure Shot. Annie Oakley Meets Buffalo Bill Also in 1884, Annie and Frank met William "Buffalo Bill" Cody while performing with a circus in New Orleans. Frank and Cody negotiated for a three-day trial with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show in early 1885—Annie and Frank would go on to perform with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show for 16 seasons. Cody called Annie "Li’l Miss," an apt nickname for the five-foot-tall markswoman, and had her perform early in the show to help audiences get used to the sound of gunfire. Her charisma and her skill with many firearms endeared audiences to
Whom did Muhammed Ali best in the famous Rumble in the Jungle, which took place in Kinsasha, Zaire?	Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle - Oct 30, 1974 - HISTORY.com Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle Share this: Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle Author Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle URL Publisher A+E Networks On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time when he knocks out 25-year-old champ George Foreman in the eighth round of the “Rumble in the Jungle,” a match in Kinshasa, Zaire. Seven years before, Ali had lost his title when the government accused him of draft-dodging and the boxing commission took away his license. His victory in Zaire made him only the second dethroned champ in history to regain his belt. The “Rumble in the Jungle” (named by promoter Don King, who’d initially tagged the bout “From the Slave Ship to the Championship!” until Zaire’s president caught wind of the idea and ordered all the posters burned) was Africa’s first heavyweight championship match. The government of the West African republic staged the event—its president, Mobutu Sese Seko, personally paid each of the fighters $5 million simply for showing up—in hopes that it would draw the world’s attention to the country’s enormous beauty and vast reserves of natural resources. Ali agreed. “I wanted to establish a relationship between American blacks and Africans,” he wrote later. “The fight was about racial problems, Vietnam. All of that.” He added: “The Rumble in the Jungle was a fight that made the whole country more conscious.” At 4:30 a.m. on October 30, 60,000 spectators gathered in the moonlight (organizers had timed the fight to overlap with prime time in the U.S.) at the outdoor Stade du 20 Mai to watch the fight. They were chanting “Ali, bomaye” (“Ali, kill him”). The ex-champ had been taunting Foreman for weeks, and the young boxer was eager to get going. When the bell rang, he began to pound Ali with his signature sledgehammer blows, but the older man simply backed himself up against the ropes and used his arms to block as many hits as he could. He was confident that he could wait Foreman out. (Ali’s trainer later called this strategy the “rope-a-dope,” because he was “a dope” for using it.) By the fifth round, the youngster began to tire. His powerful punches became glances and taps. And in the eighth, like “a bee harassing a bear,” as one Times reporter wrote, Ali peeled himself off the ropes and unleashed a barrage of quick punches that seemed to bewilder the exhausted Foreman. A hard left and chopping right caused the champ’s weary legs to buckle, and he plopped down on the mat. The referee counted him out with just two seconds to go in the round. Ali lost his title and regained it once more before retiring for good in 1981. Foreman, meanwhile, retired in 1977 but kept training, and in 1987 he became the oldest heavyweight champ in the history of boxing. Today, the affable Foreman is a minister and rancher in Texas and the father of five daughters and five sons, all named George. He’s also the spokesman for the incredibly popular line of George Foreman indoor grills. Related Videos
October 27, 1858 saw the birth of what totally bad assed US president, the 26th, who spent time as a South Dakota rancher before becoming assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1899?	UnerasedHistory - Page 13 of 43 - "Those who ignore history are destined to repeat it" "Those who ignore history are destined to repeat it" Posted by Wayne Church on August 26, 2016 in 08 - August , Blog by month \| ∞ Women’s Equality Day Women’s Equality Day Established Joint Resolution of Congress, 1971 Designating August 26th of each year as Women’s Equality Day WHEREAS, the women of the United States have been treated as second-class citizens and have not been entitled the full rights and privileges, public or private, legal or institutional, which are available to male citizens of the United States; and WHEREAS, the women of the United States have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex; and WHEREAS, the women of the United States have designated August 26th, the anniversary date of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, as symbol of the continued fight for equal rights: and WHEREAS, the women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that August 26th of each year is designated as “Women’s Equality Day,” and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually in commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the women of America were first given the right to vote, and that day in 1970, on which a nationwide demonstration for women’s rights took place. 1 John4: 9-13 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. “Then join in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” John Dickinson “ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” ~ Albert Camus tete-a-tete \TAYT-uh-TAYT; TET-uh-TET\, adjective: 1. Private; confidential; familiar. 2. A private conversation between two people. 3. A short sofa intended to accommodate two persons. Tete-a-tete comes from the French, literally “head-to-head.” 55 B.C. – Roman forces under Julius Caesar invaded Britain. 1346 -The military supremacy of the English longbow over the French combination of crossbow and armored knights is established at the Battle of Crécy in the Hundred Years War. 1429 – Joan of Arc made a triumphant entry into Paris. 1498 – Michelangelo was commissioned to make the “Pieta.” 1748 – The first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia. 1775 – Rhode Island Resolve: Rhode Island delegates to Continental Congress press for creation of Continental Navy to protect the colonies. 1791 – John Fitch, an American inventor, clockmaker, entrepreneur and engineer, was granted a United States patent for the steamboat. 1818 – Illinois becomes the 21st state. 1839 – The ship Amistad is captured off Long Island. The U.S.S. Washington, a U.S. Navy brig, seized the Amistad York, and escorted it to New London, Connecticut. 1842 – The U.S. Congress established the fiscal year, which begins on July first. 1843 – Charles Thurber patented a typewriter. 1847 – Liberia was proclaimed an independent republic. Freed American slaves founded Liberia.They modeled their constitution after that of the US, copied the US flag, and named their capital Monrovia, after James Monroe. 1862 – Civil War: The Second Battle of Bull Run begins. Confederate General Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson encircles the Union Army under General John Pope. 1863 – Civil War: Battle of Rocky Gap, WV, (White Sulphur Springs). 1865 –
What position did Merlin hold in King Arthur's court?	Merlin The Many Faces of Merlin Merlin is one of the most fascinating figures in the Welsh literature and the Arthurian legend. Merlin is a man of mystery and magic; contradiction and controversy surrounded his life. Merlin wore many hats: he was a wizard or sorcerer, a prophet, a bard, an adviser and a tutor. He appeared as a young boy with no father. He appeared as an old, wise man, freely giving his wisdom to four successive British kings. He was dotting old fool, who couldn't control his lust over beautiful women, who hold him in fear and contempt. He had even appeared as a madman after bloody battle, and had fled into the forest and learned how to talk to the animals, where he became known as the Wild Man of the Woods. Merlin was the last of the druid, the Celtic shaman, priest of nature, and keeper of knowledge, particularly of the arcane secrets. According to the Welsh historian, Nennius, Merlin appeared as a young boy, but under the name of Emrys or as Ambrosius in Latin, with the British king, Vortigern . In a similar account with Vortigern, it was Geoffrey of Monmouth, who had named this boy – Merlinus Ambrosius (Merlin Emrys in Welsh). In the work, titled Historia regum Britanniae ("History of the Kings of Britain", c. 1137), Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote that he was a son of a nun and grandson of the King of Demetia in southern Wales. As to his father, he was either a devil or an incubus. Merlin is a paradox, he was the son of the devil, yet he was the servant of God. Merlin had being identified to the Welsh fictional bard named Myrddin of the late 6th century, in the Welsh poem called Afallenau and several other poems, preserved in the manuscript known as the Black Book of Carmarthen, c. 1250. These rather old Welsh poems appeared rather obscure and gibberish. Geoffrey of Monmouth composed a similar tale of Merlin's madness, written in Latin, known as Vita Merlin or the "Life of Merlin", in 1150. In this version, he was known as Merlin Calidonius. Here, he has a sister and a wife, but there's no mention of his parents. It is the only text that mentioned Merlin having a wife. Many scholars were puzzled over his birth, his magical power, his prophetic gifts and his mysterious yet often conflicting fate. First of all, Geoffrey of Monmouth wasn't the first writer who recorded event about Merlin in his Historia regum Britanniae ("History of the Kings of Britain", c. 1137). In fact, how Merlin had gain his power in the Historia regum Britanniae was different to Geoffrey's later work called Vita Merlini ("Life of Merlin", c. 1152). These two contradictory works had led many scholars to believe that there are two different people with the same name, Merlin. It should be understood that the early known work on Merlin has nothing to do with King Arthur or his knights. So before you read about Merlin, the friend and adviser of Arthur, we need to look where he had come from. Merlin. Historia regum Britanniae ("History of the Kings of Britain", c. 1137) and the Vita Merlini ("Life of Merlin", c. 1152) were written by Geoffrey of Monmouth. Roman de Brut ("Story of Brutus") was written by Wace, c. 1155. Brut was written by Layamon, c. 1200. Merlin was written by Robert de Boron, c. 1200. Vulgate Merlin or Prose Merlin was adaptation of Boron's Merlin, c. 1210. Suite de Merlin was part of Post Vulgate Cycle, c. 1240. Le Morte d'Arthur was written by Thomas Malory, 1469. Historia Brittonum was written by Nennius (9th century). Related Articles Boy Prophet According to Geoffrey of Monmouth's work called Historia regum Britanniae ("History of the Kings of Britain", 1137), Merlin was rumored to have been the son of a demon or an incubus and a mortal woman who was a nun. Merlin was probably born in the town of Carmarthen. Because of his link with a demon and God, Merlin had great wisdom and powers from the two opposing forces. Later legend has expanded the amazing birth of Merlin, such as the prose adaptation of Robert de Boron's Merlin; the adaptation was known as the Prose Merlin or the Vulgate Merlin, because it was part o
Nov 7, 1940 saw the original Tacoma Narrows bridge take a little dip. What alliterative nickname was it given?	2015 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDE - TacomaWeekly by John Weymer - issuu 2015 U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Chambers Bay \| University Place, Washington MILTON • EDGEWOOD Table of Contents Interview with John Ladenburg and Robert Jones Jr....................3 Chambers Bay Golf Course Hole-by-Hole..............................9 A walk through the U.S. Open Media Day........................... 11 Chambers Bay: Before there was golf................................... 12 Hungry? Tacoma has an app(etizer) for that.......................... 13 Our local ‘culture’ comes from everywhere............................. 38 Nightclubs Roundup...................................................... 40 From the studio of Lee Wybranski...................................... 46 Tacoma’s ‘quirky’ nature started early................................. 48 Golf’s ties to Pierce County............................................. 49 Mar ijuana frequently asked questions................................. 50 BIG MAX Golf innovates push cart design........................... 51 Puyallup Tribe of Indians: Supporting community needs, economic growth and environmental protection for all people.....................52 Districts & Neighborhoods Map................................................59 Report Tacoma Crime: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) All Callers will remain anonymous 2 www.TPCrimestoppers.com Welcome to Pierce County and beautiful Chambers Bay Golf Course. On behalf of more than 820,000 residents, it is an honor to host the first U.S. Open Championship in the Pacific Northwest. Chambers Bay has great stories to tell. First, it’s a story of reclamation. Pierce County worked with Robert Trent Jones II and the United States Golf Association to transform an empty, century-old gravel pit into a U.S. Open golf course, along with scenic public trails, Puget Sound shoreline and acres of parkland. The USGA is committed to environmentally sustainable golf management practices, and that message certainly resonates here, where we are known for our love of the land and water. Chambers Bay’s all-fescue layout uses less water and fertilizer than typical courses, and we are proud to set an example for the golf industry. Chambers Bay is just the third municipallyowned golf course to host our national championship. We are proud to play a role in supporting public access to this wonderful game. It was an honor to host the 2010 U.S. Amateur, and the community’s excitement has been building ever since. Chambers Bay is truly a celebration of what makes this such a beautiful place to live, work and play. From the rocky shores of Puget Sound to the snow-covered flanks of Mount Rainier, Pierce County is the perfect place to showcase a commitment to sustainability, reclamation and fun. Pat McCarthy Pierce County Executive Chair, 2015 U.S. Open Operating Committee Pierce County Community Newspaper Group • www.tacomaweekly.com • (253) 922-5317 The road to Chambers Bay How a brilliant vision became a national treasure ed to do was to attract the golf industry and general tourism because that brings in a lot of money and it’s working.” This year the U.S. Open is set to bring $150-$170 million in economic development for Pierce County, King County and the state of Washington. Not only will this prestigious event generate a tremendous amount in sales tax, hotel/motel tax and car rental tax, it will provide admission taxes for University Place, as this year marks the first time the USGA has allowed the host city to charge an admission tax. The USGA alone has booked around 1,200 hotel rooms in the Pierce County area, along with more than 2,200 credentialed media from 89 countries – approximately double the amount of journalists than past U.S. Opens. That’s the level of interest in this event, one that is expected to be viewed by 100 million people globally. “People are beginning to realize this is a big, big deal worldwide and not just a local phenomenon,” Ladenburg said. “Cham- bers Bay is no longer a county thing. It is a statewide thing. It is a benefit to the entire state of Washington.” Amo
The tomb of what Egyptian king, which later inspired a Top 20 hit by Steve Martin, was discovered by Howard Carter on Nov 4, 1922, in spite of the supposed curse?	Egypt facts, information, pictures \| Encyclopedia.com articles about Egypt CAPITAL: Cairo (Al-Qahira) FLAG: The flag is a tricolor of three horizontal stripes—red, white, and black—with the national emblem in the center white stripe. ANTHEM: The Arab Republic of Egypt Hymn. MONETARY UNIT: The Egyptian pound (e£) is a paper currency of 100 piasters or 1,000 milliemes. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, and 20 piasters and notes of 25 and 50 piasters and 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 1000 pounds. e£1 = us$0.17301 (or us$1 = e£5.78) as of 2005. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system is the official standard, but various local units also are used: 1 feddan, consisting of 333.3 kassabah, equals 0.42 hectare (1.038 acres). HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, 1 January; Evacuation Day, 18 June; Revolution Day, 23 July; Armed Forces Day, 6 October; Popular Resistance Day, 24 October; Victory Day, 23 December. Movable holidays include Sham an-Nassim (Breath of Spring), of ancient origin, as well as such Muslim religious holidays as 'Id al-Fitr, 'Id al'Adha', and the 1st of Muharram (Muslim New Year). TIME: 2 pm = noon GMT. LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT Situated at the northeastern corner of Africa, the Arab Republic of Egypt has an area of 1,001,450 sq km (386,662 sq mi), extending 1,572 km (997 mi) se–nw and 1,196 km (743 mi) ne–sw. However, the cultivated and settled area ( Nile Valley, Delta, and oases) constitutes only about 3.5% of Egypt's land area; the Libyan and Western deserts occupy about 75% of the total. Comparatively, the area occupied by Egypt is slightly more than three times the size of the state of New Mexico . Beyond the Suez Canal in the east, the Sinai Peninsula overlaps into Asia ; the Sinai was occupied by Israeli forces from 1967 to 1982. Egypt is bounded on the n by the Mediterranean Sea , on the e by Israel and the Red Sea , on the s by Sudan , and on the w by Libya . The total land boundary length is 2,665 km (1,656 mi) and its total coastline is 2,450 km (1,522 mi). Egypt's capital city, Cairo, is located in the northeastern part of the country. TOPOGRAPHY The altitude of Egypt ranges from 133 m (436 ft) below sea level in the Libyan Desert to 2,629 m (8,625 ft) above in the Sinai Peninsula. The Nile Delta is a broad, alluvial land, sloping to the sea for some 160 km (100 mi), with a 250-km (155-mi) maritime front between Alexandria (Al-Iskandariyah) and Port Said. South of Cairo, most of the country (known as Upper Egypt) is a tableland rising to some 460 m (1,500 ft). The narrow valley of the Nile is enclosed by cliffs as high as 550 m (1,800 ft) as the river flows about 900 km (560 mi) from Aswan to Cairo. A series of cascades and rapids at Aswan, known as the First Cataract (the other cataracts are in the Sudan), forms a barrier to movement upstream. The bulk of the country is covered by the Sahara , which north of Aswan is usually called the Libyan Desert. East of the Nile, the Arabian Desert extends to the Red Sea. The Western Desert consists of low-lying sand dunes and many depressions. Kharijah, Siwah, Farafirah, Bahariyah, and other large oases dot the landscape; another lowland, the Qattara Depression, is an inhospitable region of highly saline lakes and soils covering about 23,000 sq km (8,900 sq mi). The outstanding topographic feature is the Nile River, on which human existence depends, for its annual floods provide the water necessary for agriculture. Before the completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970, the floods, lasting generally from August to December, caused the river level to rise about 5 m (16 ft). Now, however, floodwaters can be stored, making it possible to provide year-round irrigation and to reclaim about 1 million feddans (about 1.04 million acres) of land. Damming the Nile resulted in the creation of Lake Nasser, a reservoir 292 km (181 mi) long and 9–18 km (6–11 mi) wide. CLIMATE Most of Egypt is a dry subtropical area, but the southern part of Upper Egypt is tropical. Northern winds temper the climate along the Mediterranean, but the interior areas are very hot. The temperature sinks quickly after
Due to various sulfur compounds, the ingestion of what green vegetable causes urine to take on a very distinctive aroma within 30 minutes of eating it?	Glossaries \| Nutrition Review Nutrition Review 1. Amino Acids Amino acids are the basic chemical building blocks of life. The body uses twenty-nine dietary amino acids to synthesize over 50,000 unique proteins and 20,000 enzymes necessary for optimal health. As long as the body has a reliable source of dietary essential amino acids it can adequately meet most of its needs for new protein synthesis. Conversely, if depleted or cut off from dietary sources of amino acids, protein synthesis is affected and serious health problems arise. Amino Acids Alanine Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that can be manufactured by the body from other sources as needed. Alanine is one of the simplest of the amino acids and is involved in the energy-producing breakdown of glucose. In conditions of sudden anaerobic energy need, when muscle proteins are broken down for energy, alanine acts as a carrier molecule to take the nitrogen-containing amino group to the liver to be changed to the less toxic urea, thus preventing buildup of toxic products in the muscle cells when extra energy is needed. Because the body easily constructs alanine from other sources, no deficiency state is known. Alanine is found in a wide variety of foods, but is particularly concentrated in meats. Arginine Arginine is an amino acid which becomes an essential amino acid when the body is under stress or is in an injured state. Depressed growth results from lack of dietary arginine. Arginine is indispensable for certain adult mammals. When mammals who ordinarily consume an arginine-rich diet are deprived of arginine, death ensues. Arginine deficiency syndrome is observed in human babies born with a phosphate synthetase deficiency. Normal growth and development in these infants are achieved by adding arginine to their diet. Arginine deficiency leads to carbamyl phosphate overproduction in the mitochondria due to inadequate ornithine supply. Arginine-deficient diets in males causes decreased sperm counts. Free and bound arginine are found in abundance in human male sperm and arginine has been found to stimulate sperm motility. There are two sources of arginine; arginine in the food chain and free-form arginine from supplements. Food-source arginine is found in abundance in turkey, chicken, and other meats. Non-food-source arginine is called L-arginine and is created through a fermentation process which separates arginine from all other proteins. In the presence of food and other amino acids, L-arginine will act like food-source arginine but when L-arginine is separated from its nutrient boundaries by the removal of all other amino acids, then L-arginine undertakes a different role, becoming capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and stimulating growth hormone release secreted by the anterior pituitary. Growth hormone serum levels peak during adolescence and begin to drop after age 23. Aging reduces natural growth hormone production, which results in added body fat, reduced muscle tissue, slowed healing, lack of elasticity in the skin, and reduced immune function. Human pituitary growth hormone secretion is evidenced in human males, females, and children following intravenous administration of 30 grams of arginine (in 30 minutes) in adults and 0.5 grams/kilogram of bodyweight in children. Female response is somewhat higher than male response. Oral administration of L-arginine also results in the release of Human Growth Hormone. Oral ingestion of another amino acid, Ornithine, results in growth hormone release, but since arginine turns into ornithine, and ornithine does not replace arginine for growth, arginine is the superior growth hormone releasing agent. Additionally, arginine has very low toxicity. Doses of 0.5 grams per kilogram up to 30 grams total given within 20 to 30 minutes has caused no untoward reactions and is considered safe. Patients diagnosed with renal or hepatic insufficiency and those with insulin-dependent diabetes should avoid large doses of arginine, or be medically monitored. Normal persons can tolerate 30 to 60 grams per day arginine. While
What is the name of the documentary movie of the rehearsals for Michael Jackson's last tour, before his timely death, which is the highest grossing concert movie in history?	Michael Jackson - Biography - IMDb Michael Jackson Biography Showing all 246 items Jump to: Overview (5) \| Mini Bio (1) \| Spouse (2) \| Trade Mark (10) \| Trivia (180) \| Personal Quotes (48) Overview (5) 25 June 2009 , Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication and involuntary manslaughter) Birth Name Mike Mikey Smelly - called this by Quincy Jones because " Michael wouldn't say funky. Hed say smelly jelly." Height 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1) Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958, and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. His father, Joe Jackson , had been a guitarist, but was forced to give up his musical ambitions following his marriage to Katherine Jackson (née Katherine Esther Scruse). Together, they prodded their growing family's musical interests at home. By the early 1960s, the older boys Jackie, Tito and Jermaine had begun performing around the city; by 1964, Michael and Marlon had joined in. A musical prodigy, Michael's singing and dancing talents were amazingly mature, and he soon became the dominant voice and focus of the Jackson 5 . An opening act for such soul groups as the O-Jays and James Brown , it was Gladys Knight (not Diana Ross ) who officially brought the group to Berry Gordy 's attention, and by 1969, the boys were producing back-to-back chart-busting hits as Motown artists ("I Want You Back," "ABC," "Never Can Say Goodbye," "Got to Be There," etc.). As a product of the 1970s, the boys emerged as one of the most accomplished black pop / soul vocal groups in music history, successfully evolving from a group like The Temptations to a disco phenomenon. Solo success for Michael was inevitable, and by the 1980s, he had become infinitely more popular than his brotherly group. Record sales consistently orbited, culminating in the biggest-selling album of all time, "Thriller" in 1982. A TV natural, he ventured rather uneasily into films, such as playing the Scarecrow in The Wiz (1978), but had much better luck with elaborate music videos. In the 1990s, the downside as an 1980s pop phenomenon began to rear itself. Michael grew terribly child-like and introverted by his peerless celebrity. A rather timorous, androgynous figure to begin with, his physical appearance began to change drastically, and his behavior grew alarmingly bizarre, making him a consistent target for scandal-making, despite his numerous charitable acts. Two brief marriages -- one to Elvis Presley 's daughter Lisa Marie Presley -- were forged and two children produced by his second wife during that time, but the purposes behind them appeared image-oriented. Despite it all, Jackson's passion and artistry as a singer, dancer, writer and businessman are unparalleled, and it is these prodigious talents that will ultimately prevail over the extremely negative aspects of his seriously troubled adult life. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net Spouse (2) Fluid and energetic dancing Trivia (180) Through his "Heal the World" Foundation, Jackson spearheaded airlifts of food and medical supplies to war-torn Sarajevo, instituted mentoring, immunization and drug-abuse education programs and paid for a Hungarian child's liver transplant. Second child, with Debbie Rowe , daughter Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, is born. [April 1998] Wife, Debbie Rowe , gave birth to a son, named Prince Michael (Michael Joseph Jackson Jr.), in Beverly Hills, California. [February 1997] Macaulay Culkin is godfather to his three children. Married Lisa Marie Presley in La Vega, Dominican Republic, by Judge Hugo Francisco Alvarez Perez. Witnesses present were Thomas Keough and Eve Darling (Lisa Marie's ex-brother-in-law and his wife, ex-sister-in-law). [May 1994] Shares with Carlos Santana the record for most Grammys won in one year, with eight. First solo artist to generate four top ten hits on the Billboard charts on one album with "Off the Wall." First artist to generate seven top ten hits (USA) on one album with "Thriller." Until August 2011, he was the
What sleepy little Washington town is home to the characters in Twilight, that popular entry in the young-adult vampire-romance novel/movie genre?	Vampire Fiction for Young Adults Reviews of Vampire Fiction for Young Adults Vampire fiction is probably one of the most popular horror subgenres for young adults/teens. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel hooked a whole generation of teens. There is often a mix of horror and romance in vampire fiction for young adults, I will note which reviews could fall under the horror romance as well as vampire fiction. I will note to be under the vampire fiction category there needs to be some bloodshed. There are a large number of books based on the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, I will give these books their own page . There are also lists of vampire books for teens here. Melissa de la Cruz author of the The Blue Bloods series Mari Mancusi author of the Blood Coven series Kimberly Pauley author of Sucks to Be Me : The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe) P.C. Cast co-author of House of Night series Interested in a little Paranormal Romance, check out our new teen Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy section. Melissa de la Cruz shares a guest post on our Musings of the Monster Librarian blog. We are pleased to announce that our Reading Bites blog is back so stop on over for a visit! Last Breath by Rachel Caine*New Review Allison and Busby, 2011 Available: New Last Breath is the eleventh installment of Rachel Caineï¿½s popular Morganville Vampires series. It picks up where book 10, Bite Club, left off, following the fate of heroine Claire Danvers as she tries to survive in a town run by vampires. In this book, the vampires of Morganville are disappearing one by one, after being seen in the company of creepy newcomer Magnus. As the town begins to realize the danger Magnus poses, Claire has to decide how (and if) she can save the Morganville vampires from this new threat. What if there is something worse than vampires out there? One of the key strengths of Caineï¿½s series has always been its heroine. Claire Danvers is smart, strong and independent. While she is younger than some YA heroines, starting the series at just sixteen years old, Caineï¿½s creation has proved to be one of the smartest protagonists of vampire series that I have come across. I particularly enjoy the fact that Claire is defined by her intelligence, not by her attraction to vampires. Last Breath is no exception to this ï¿½ once again, Claire has to answer the questions that baffle the centuries-old undead and save them (again!) from a terrible fate. While this might sound like going over old ground for the Morganville series, Caine has introduced a new antagonist who is both unusual and fascinating, and new history that goes some way to explaining why the sunlight-phobic vampires have chosen to set up home in the middle of the desert! Like most of the Morganville books, Last Breath ends on a cliffhanger. This does mean that it canï¿½t really be read as a standalone; the series makes a lot more sense if read in sequence. But for readers who have been enjoying the series so far, Last Breath is a great new episode in one of the strongest YA vampires series around. Highly recommended. Amy Mahï¿½s first book, Fangs Rule: A Girls Guide to Being a Vampire, was a charming, beautifully illustrated work with an adolescent viewpoint that was clever and light. But her new work, Amy Mah: Vampire, is a departure in the wrong direction. The diction and voice are very young, appealing at best to pre-teen readers, but Mahï¿½s constant referrals to nudity, losing virginity, being spanked by numerous adults, and lesbian sex are disturbing and should be left to older audiences. This creates an unsettling and unsuccessful conflict between voice and audience. Although Mahï¿½s plot is original and could make a good vampire series, other than Amy herself, the characters are standard and underdeveloped. The voice changes erratically, alerting the reader to new point of view by italics and sub-heading, and these devices make the story amateurish and
What is the name for a triangle that has all three sides of equal length?	Triangles - Equilateral, Isosceles and Scalene Triangles A triangle has three sides and three angles The three angles always add to 180° Equilateral, Isosceles and Scalene There are three special names given to triangles that tell how many sides (or angles) are equal. There can be 3, 2 or no equal sides/angles: Equilateral Triangle Three equal angles, always 60° Isosceles Triangle Triangles can also have names that tell you what type of angle is inside: Acute Triangle All angles are less than 90° Right Triangle Has a right angle (90°) Obtuse Triangle Has an angle more than 90° Combining the Names Sometimes a triangle will have two names, for example: Right Isosceles Triangle Has a right angle (90°), and also two equal angles Can you guess what the equal angles are? Play With It ... Try dragging the points around and make different triangles: You might also like to play with the Interactive Triangle . Perimeter The perimeter is the distance around the edge of the triangle: just add up the three sides: Area The area is half of the base times height. "b" is the distance along the base "h" is the height (measured at right angles to the base) Area = ½ × b × h The formula works for all triangles. Note: a simpler way of writing the formula is bh/2 Example: What is the area of this triangle? (Note: 12 is the height, not the length of the left-hand side) Base = b = 20 Area = ½ × b × h = ½ × 20 × 12 = 120 The base can be any side, Just be sure the "height" is measured at right angles to the "base": (Note: You can also calculate the area from the lengths of all three sides using Heron's Formula .) Why is the Area "Half of bh"? Imagine you "doubled" the triangle (flip it around one of the upper edges) to make a square-like shape (a parallelogram ) which can be changed to a simple rectangle : THEN the whole area is bh, which is for both triangles, so just one is ½ × bh.
That famous American folk hero, Paul Bunyan, traveled around with an ox of exceptional size and strength known as what?	Folktales of the American Frontier (Version 2.0) \| The Art(s) of Ideology The Art(s) of Ideology A professor run, student driven community Search Folktales of the American Frontier (Version 2.0) Posted on by gustg Having examined fairy tales from the European tradition, we are now moving on to the folklore of America. There are countless “tall tales” from far and wide in the fledgling United States, and the folktales of this country are simultaneously exceptional and unusual while also being discernibly connected to prior tales and traditions. To examine these fascinating stories, you have two options: 1) In response to the stories assigned for Wednesday (4/8), you should identify and choose a significant theme or image from a specific tale that you find to be particularly intriguing. Then, I’d like you to do a little (research) reading into the historical time period in question and the issue in question as it relates to that age. Next, move on to examine the issue as it appears in the story and offer a brief interpretive analysis of just what the author seems to be doing by way of rendering that issue for the reader in this tale. 2) The second option for this response is offered in the spirit of light-hearted fun that infuses these American “tall tales.” For those of you with a creative spirit (and/or those who simply to try out something a little different), I’d like you to write a short “story” of a kind. Specifically, put together a brief excerpt that presents another “story” featuring one of our three characters for Monday — Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, or Daniel Boone. In your story, try to adopt the tone, diction, and narrative style of your chosen source, and then offer a tale that may somehow seem “authentic” in its representation of this character and type of story. If you would additionally like to give us any overview of your thoughts and approach in writing your story, of course you may feel free to outline that for us as well. Have some fun with this!! This entry was posted in Myth & Tragedy 2015 and tagged Fairy Tales & Folklore by gustg . Bookmark the permalink . 85 thoughts on “Folktales of the American Frontier (Version 2.0)” Kyle Moran on April 6, 2015 at 7:24 pm said: The adventures of Daniel Boone are tales of settlement in the west of America. While Boone did not go as far west as many other people after him, he certainly experienced the same hardships as those that would proceed him and then some. The time period from which The Adventures of Daniel Boone is based goes back to the mid-to-late 1700’s during the tension filled American Revolution. During this time, Daniel constantly faces the theme of hostility whilst trying to settle himself in Kentucky. Hostility for Boone began from his initial settling in the Kentucky region from the Native Americans. Boone’s first run in with these Native Americans saw his initial camp be raided, his capture and escape, and all of his group either being killed or scarred off. After his escape form the Natives the first time he was able to regroup with some of his men and his family. Upon this regrouping, Boone decides to build Boonsborough fort on the Ohio. This settlement is his great accomplishment as later it will save him and his men. The erection of Boonsborough does not sit well with the natives who constantly try and raid the fort. This continues until the natives, I refuse to call them “Indians” as this is very incorrect by the way, mobilize and capture Boone. Boone is taken 160 miles up the Ohio River to meet with the leaders of the natives. Here Boone realizes that this hostility also comes from that of the English as well. Here he escapes back down river after learning the great amassing force of both the natives and the English that is descending upon Boonsborough. This great force arrives and Boone is able to fend them off after false treaties and heavy fighting. Through more encounters, Boone eventually survives the siege on his fort. With Boonsborough defended, Boone focused lastly on the combined forces of the natives and the British
What is the only chess piece that can jump over other pieces?	Chess Moves - Extensive Insight To The Jump Chess Move Delivering Online Chess To The World The Jump Chess Move In chess, the knight is the only piece that may jump pieces, provided that the destination square must be either empty or occupied by one of the opposing pieces. The knight is considered to be one of the most unique chess pieces you have to play with. This horse-like piece can move in strange L shapes and is the only chess piece that is allowed to jump over other chess pieces according to official chess rules. The knight's movement is rather different from other pieces as it moves in an L shape; either 2 squares forward, backward, left, or right and then 1 square left or right. This special jumping feature can make the knight a very useful chess piece, especially at the start of the game. The king has a small range of movement and may move only 1 square in any direction so long as it move doesn’t leave the moving side in check and the destination square isn’t currently occupied by a friendly piece. The king is not allowed to jump. Although the queen is a lot more mobile, she may not jump any pieces like the knight piece can. However, she may slide any number of squares in any direction. The queen’s destination square can either be empty or occupied by one of the opponent’s piece. The move mustn’t leave the moving side’s King in check. The rook has quite a wide range and may slide any number of squares either horizontally or vertically but may not jump pieces. As usual, the destination square must be either empty or occupied by an opposing piece. None of the rook’s moves must leave the moving side in check. The bishop piece may slide any number of squares in a diagonal direction but may not jump pieces. The destination square must be empty or occupied by an opposing piece. The move must not leave the moving side in check. The chess pawn is often in the line of fire because it may only move 1 square forward as long as its destination square is empty. The pawn may move 2 squares on its first move if there are 2 squares open, as pawns are also not allowed to jump over other pieces. The pawn can only capture a piece that is 1 square diagonally in front of it and the move mustn’t leave the moving side in check. One exception to the pawn moving rules is the en passant rule. If you are looking for chess variant that allows for a bit more jumping, with pieces other than knights, you can always try jumping chess. In this variant, queens, rooks and bishops can choose to jump over one intervening chess piece of either color. Jumping Chess is a Chess Variant where captures are made by jumping over a piece, as in Checkers. The standard chess array is used, but in order to avoid many un-captured pieces at the edge of the board, 2 extra ranks and 2 extra files are added.
Now that the US Mint has finished with the state quarters program, they are adding a few others in honor of 5 US territories and what/where?	Comments from visitors to Quarterdesigns.com Page 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 "Nature lovers celebrate the appearance of favorite animals, plants and birds on these coins, and there are lots of us! Oklahomans should be proud to have the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher as a visitor, a very unusual bird that brings thousands of human visitors with binoculars into the state. This bird is for all time, past and future, a natural treasure. In Idaho, the Falcon, "just a bird head", is a flying miracle, rescued from disaster by concern and care for our grandchildren to appreciate. It celebrates Idaho's Snake River clifflands, a startling prospect seen from the rolling farmlands nearby, where thousands of raptor birds nest and soar. Maybe that bird head would make you curious enough to go see one of these critters, and sample the wildness that Idaho still preserves." "I just received my 2008 proof set from the Mint, so I now have all 50 state quarters. One thing that I've thought during the entire ten-year run is that the Mint should have moved the mint mark to the reverse side of the coins as they did with the date. For those of us who collect the quarters from all three mints, it would make them distinguishable when viewed from the reverse side. Of course, it's too late now, but it would have been a good idea." "when will hawaii be released?" Quarterdesigns: Hawaii will be released around October/November 2008 "When will the presidential quarter be out and in stores?" Quarterdesigns: The first two are in circulation now. George Washington and John Adams "I thought the New Hampshire design was atrocious even before the Old Man of the Mountain crashed to the ground. For me, a rock formation in profile with words superimposed on it - takes the cake. Simple state outlines, as in the Michigan quarter, are also boring, as are building domes, as in the Maryland quarter. In general, I think the designs started getting better in 2005, when western nature themes began appearing. If I had to pick a favorite design, Oregon and Arizona would be prime candidates." "I am sorry and sad to see that New Mexico's quarter is so plain." "The Oklahoma quarter is all wrong!!! No Indians or oil references??? Plus, the idea that the Pioneer Woman statue carrying a bible is not allowed...then the other side of the quarter says "In God We Trust"!!!! Ridiculous!!!!! Innacurate to say the least and I am VERY disappointed in the final design, to say the least." "I'm collecting state quarters and it is soooooooooo much fun!!!! they have such nice designs...." "I think for Idaho that any of the 3 not chosen would have been a lot better than the bird" "I liked the land of the midnight sun but we don't have many polar bears here so the brown was probably the best" "I so wanna collect em all!!!" "for 2008 alaska and hawaii are the best ones, oklahoma is 2008 biggest flop, followed real close by nm." "Some of the designs are so unimaginative. These states have history, native and otherwise, yet many states chose very sad designs." "I started to collect them since 1999, can't wait to get them all done so I can place it in the frame, great way to learn US map and see all beautiful quarters." "Let's take a vote (KANSAS USERS ONLY): Of the 4 finalists, which design for the KS quarter should've been chosen? And if you voted in the election, what design did you vote for? I choose Ad Astra Indian" "I think that all of the Alaska quarters designs are amazing, It must have been a hard choice but I think that they made the right one!!!!(I'm from California.)" "hello, I love collecting state quarters and my favorits are montana, washington and Montana, although I love them all!!!!" "The winning Wyoming design is horrible! The finalist of that design with the greater detail and the Teton range mountains was by far the best for that coin!" "American History at its worst, no references to blacks, or indians, we do know state borders, animals, things,birds and plants, and the only way for a woman to achieve success is to be deaf, dumb and blind. Helen Keller Ala
What major US University (ranked the 16th best university in the world), which began life as the Territorial University, first opened it's doors on Nov 4, 1861?	The 100 Most Beautiful College Campuses In America - Best College Reviews X The 100 Most Beautiful College Campuses In America When making that all-important decision on where to go to college, the benefits of a beautiful campus shouldn’t be underestimated. Working to an aesthetically appealing backdrop may provide that welcome touch of inspiration when hitting the books, and relaxing is arguably easier and more fun when you have lush green areas, elegant buildings and serene lakes to explore. Fortunately, across the U.S. there is no shortage of universities that match their academic credentials with stunning surroundings, whether they’re set among rolling mountains and leafy woodlands or close to the bright lights of a big city. Here are 100 of the most beautiful college campuses in America. Methodology To create this piece, nominations were selected based on 1.) inclusion in dozens of comparable “most beautiful college campuses” list articles, and 2.) an informal survey of friends and colleagues both in and out of academia. Picturesque natural features such as green spaces, bodies of water and arboretums were the key criteria, as was elegant architecture – and specific buildings and areas were then singled out for their outstanding looks. The ordering was selected simply on the basis of which, as a whole, seemed to be the most beautiful. 100. Sonoma State University – Rohnert Park, California Sonoma State University’s 269-acre campus in Rohnert Park, California is known for its impressive green credentials, but beauty hasn’t been sacrificed in the construction of some of its most notable and eco-friendly buildings. Case in point: the sleek Green Music Center, which not only looks good, but has also been carefully designed to save substantial amounts of energy. The complex’s standout structure is the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall, with its sizable doors and elegant lawn. This facility opened in 2012 and comes courtesy of Massachusetts-based William Rawn Associates Architects and California’s AC Martin . Elsewhere, aesthetic splendor also takes the form of the campus’ three lakes, which are a haven for local waterfowl. Sonoma State started off life in 1960, operating out of rented buildings before relocating to its current site in 1966. 99. University of Montana – Missoula, Montana The University of Montana’s 56-acre principal campus in Missoula may be ensconced at the bottom of the 1,958-foot Mount Sentinel, but it is far from overshadowed, in terms of beauty at least. Indeed, Rolling Stone magazine has dubbed it the “most scenic campus in America.” After the school’s foundation in 1893, the plans for its grounds were devised by professor Frederick Scheuch, and the primary buildings were arranged about the verdant Oval in 1895. Connecting to this central space, Memorial Row is a graceful ponderosa pine-lined avenue that acts as a poignant monument to those affiliated with the university who perished in World War I. Meanwhile, the ascending “M” trail affords splendid vistas of the nearby city; and Renaissance Revival-style structures complete with green-tiled roofs also make the campus a must-see for anyone who appreciates interesting architecture. 98. College of the Holy Cross – Worcester, Massachusetts The Princeton Review labelled the College of the Holy Cross’ 174-acre campus “exceptionally beautiful” in its 2014 guide, having already named it one of the top five most attractive in the country in 2010. This may be due in part to the hillside grounds’ status as a registered arboretum, with in excess of 6,000 trees adding both color and elegance to the area. Lovely buildings don’t hurt, either. The towered, architecturally eclectic centerpiece, Fenwick Hall, was reconstructed following a blaze in the early 1850s. Then there’s St. Joseph Memorial Chapel; this stately edifice featuring Corinthian columns has graced the College of the Holy Cross’ campus since 1922, with its Renaissance Revival aesthetic having come courtesy of Boston architects Maginnis & Walsh. The college itself was set up in 1843 in Worcester, Massach
What is the oldest, continuously published magazine in the United States, with its first issue hitting the stands on August 28, 1845?	Pick A Prize by Jill Breckenridge \| The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor August, hot with flies, wasps fallen sluggish to the sugar. The State Fair, everyone eating something or looking to be fed: Pronto pups, chili dogs, popcorn, cold milk, all you can drink, Central Lutheran's homemade pie. The woman who guesses weight, wearing money apron and brown oxfords, stands beside scales taller than the big man who steps forward. For only one pa-per dollar! she reads his body, poundwise, says, Two-sixty! He steps on her scales at two-eighty-five. She pats his backside under his belt which is under a generous roll of fat, says, You musta' been hidin' somethin' there on me, honey! Pick a prize, any prize. He touches his thinning hair, chooses the battered red and white beer hat from among her ashtrays and embarrassed lavender snakes, then walks away, through the dusty music of calliope, taller, twenty-five pounds lighter. "Pick A Prize" by Jill Breckenridge, from The Gravity of Flesh. © Nodin Press, 2009. Reprinted with permission. ( buy now ) On this date in 1845, the first issue of Scientific American was published. It's the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States, and it started as a four-page weekly newsletter. It was founded by Rufus Porter, son of a wealthy New England family and a painter and inventor in his own right. The first issue focused on improvements to the quality of passenger railway cars. Under Porter's direction, Volume I frequently featured reports from the U.S. Patent Office; the issues also served up poetry and religious news. Porter sold the magazine 10 months later, for $800, to 22-year-old Orson Munn and 19-year-old Alfred Beach. They took over with the publication of Volume II, doubling the page count and dropping the reports on temperance and religion as being unsuitable for a science publication. They kept the poetry, though. It's the birthday of poet John Betjeman (1906) ( books by this author ). He was born in London, the only child of a furniture maker. He wrote his first poem at nine; at 10, he gave a copy of his work "The Best of Betjeman" to one of his instructors, who happened to be T.S. Eliot. He took his first trip to Oxford the following year, and became inspired by the architecture of its churches and other buildings. Later in life he would campaign for the preservation of Victorian and Edwardian buildings as a founding member of the Victorian Society. He published both his first book of verse (Mount Zion) and his first book on architecture (Ghastly Good Taste) in 1933. In his career as a poet, he often wrote with a sense of nostalgia for the Britain of the recent past, capturing it as it was disappearing; he also satirized progress for its own sake. His work was very popular among the unsettled post-World War II Britons who longed for a simpler time. He also published several guidebooks on British counties and a collection of essays called First and Last Loves (1952) about places and buildings. He was instrumental in saving the Victorian façade of the St. Pancras railway station from demolition, and a statue of the poet — depicted as gazing up in admiration of the architecture — now stands in the station at platform level. It's the birthday of mystery, science fiction, and fantasy author Jack Vance (1916) ( books by this author ), born in San Francisco. In addition to the work published under John Holbrook Vance or Jack Vance, he also published three mystery novels under the name Ellery Queen. He published his first story, "The World Thinker," in the magazine Thrilling Wonder Stories in 1945; it was but the first of many science fiction stories he placed in similar magazines throughout the next decade. Most of his novels of the same period were mysteries, but he gave that genre up in the 1970s. He's been legally blind since the 1980s, but has continued to write. His last book — or what he says is his last book, anyway — is a memoir, This is Me, Jack Vance! (2010). He seems to have escaped the notice of the wider
Name the artist and title of this 1969 hit: "I thought I was The Bally table king. But I just handed my pin ball crown to him. Even on my favorite table He can beat my best. His disciples lead him in And he just does the rest."	WHO, pinball wizard Tabs, Lyrics, Chords for Guitar pinball wizard tabs @ 911Tabs #----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE----------------------------------# # This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # # song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #-------------------------------------------------------------------------------# Date: Fri, 03 Oct 1997 00:36:34 -0400 (EDT) From: Litgo@aol.com Subject: TAB: Pinball_Wizard by: Who Pinball Wizard by The Who >From Tommy, 1969 Written by Pete Townshend Original transcription by: Marc Hirsh ============= revised by litgo@aol.com ============= [original note:] `e' stands for eighth notes, `s' for sixteenth, `q' for quarter, `h' for half, and, yes, even `w' for whole notes. The rapid strumming parts can be fairly improvised. The chords in the first 6 bars are strummed at a speed so that you can almost hear each individual note. A slide is indicated by a `/' for up and `\' for down. A period after a note value means dotted. The chord parts are best played with your index finger on the B string, middle on the G string (using pinky for pull-offs), and ring finger on the D string, with the thumb wrapping around and playing the low E string. Sounds hard, but gets easier with practice. [intro] Bm/F# Bmsus4/F# F#7sus4 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e \|-2---------------\|-0---------------\|-0---------------\| \|-3---------------\|-3---------------\|-2---------------\| \|-4---------------\|-4---------------\|-4---------------\| \|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-\|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-\|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-\| \|-----------------\|-----------------\|-----------------\| \|-----------------\|-----------------\|-----------------\| F#7 F#m7 Em/F# e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e \|-0-------------------\|-0---------------\|-0---------------\| \|-2-------------------\|-2---------------\|-0---------------\| \|-3-------------------\|-2---------------\|-0---------------\| \|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----\|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-\|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-\| \|---------------------\|-----------------\|-----------------\| \|---------------------\|-----------------\|-----------------\| Em/G F#sus4 F# e e e e e e e e e s s e s e s e e e e s s e s e s e q \|-----------------\|---------------------\|-------------------\| \|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-\|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-\|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---\| \|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-\|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-\|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3---\| \|-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-\|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-\|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-0-\| \|-----------------\|---------------------\|-------------------\| \|-----------------\|T2-------------------\|-2-----------------\| Bsus4 B e s s e s e s e e s s e s s e s e s e e s s x2 \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|\| \|\|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-\|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-\|\| \|\|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-\|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-\|\| \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|T7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|\| Bsus4 B e s s e s e s e e s s e s s e s e s e e s s x2 \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|\| \|\|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-\|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-\|\| \|\|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-\|-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-\|\| \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-\|\| \|\|Electric guitar \| \|\| \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-7/9-------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-----------------------\|-----------------------\|\| \|\|-5/7-------------------\|-----------------------\|\| (elec. gtr: play so that second notes sound on first beat of bar) "Ever since I was a young boy I've played the silver ball. e s s e s e s e e s s e s
The fifth planet in the solar system, which planet is the largest?	Solar System Planets: Order of the 8 (or 9) Planets Solar System Planets: Order of the 8 (or 9) Planets By Robert Roy Britt \| January 22, 2016 12:35pm ET MORE The planets of the solar system as depicted by a NASA computer illustration. Orbits and sizes are not shown to scale. Credit: NASA Ever since the discovery of Pluto in 1930, kids grew up learning about the nine planets of our solar system. That all changed starting in the late 1990s, when astronomers began to argue about whether Pluto was a planet. In a highly controversial decision , the International Astronomical Union ultimately decided in 2006 to call Pluto a “dwarf planet,” reducing the list of “real planets” in our solar system to eight. However, astronomers are now hunting for another planet in our solar system, a true ninth planet , after evidence of its existence was unveiled on Jan. 20, 2016. The so-called "Planet Nine," as scientists are calling it, is about 10 times the mass of Earth and 5,000 times the mass of Pluto. [ Solar System Pictures: A Photo Tour ] If you insist on including Pluto , then that world would come after Neptune on the list; Pluto is truly way out there, and on a wildly tilted, elliptical orbit (two of the several reasons it got demoted). Interestingly, Pluto used to be the eighth planet, actually. More on that below. Terrestrial planets The inner four worlds are called “ terrestrial planets ,” because, like Earth, their surfaces are all rocky. Pluto, too, has a solid surface (and a very frozen one) but has never been grouped with the four terrestrials. Jovian planets The four large outer worlds — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — are known as the “Jovian planets” (meaning “Jupiter-like”) because they are all huge compared to the terrestrial planets, and because they are gaseous in nature rather than having rocky surfaces (though some or all of them may have solid cores, astronomers say). According to NASA , "two of the outer planets beyond the orbit of Mars — Jupiter and Saturn — are known as gas giants; the more distant Uranus and Neptune are called ice giants." This is because, while the first two are dominated by gas, while the last two have more ice. All four contain mostly hydrogen and helium. Dwarf planets The IAU definition of a full-fledged planet goes like this: A body that circles the sun without being some other object's satellite, is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity (but not so big that it begins to undergo nuclear fusion, like a star) and has "cleared its neighborhood" of most other orbiting bodies. Yeah, that’s a mouthful. The problem for Pluto, besides its small size and offbeat orbit, is that it shares its space with lots of other objects in the Kuiper Belt , beyond Neptune. Still, the demotion of Pluto remains controversial . The IAU planet definition puts other small, round worlds in the dwarf planet category, including the Kuiper Belt objects Eris , Haumea , and Makemake . Also now a dwarf planet is Ceres , a round object in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter. Ceres was actually considered a planet when discovered in 1801 and then later deemed to be an asteroid. Some astronomers like to consider Ceres as a 10th planet (not to be confused with Nibiru or Planet X ), but that line of thinking opens up the possibility of there being 13 planets, with more bound to be discovered. The planets Below is a brief overview of the eight primary planets in our solar system , in order from the inner solar system outward: Mercury The closest planet to the sun, Mercury is only a bit larger than Earth's moon. Its day side is scorched by the sun and can reach 840 degrees Fahrenheit (450 Celsius), but on the night side, temperatures drop to hundreds of degrees below freezing. Mercury has virtually no atmosphere to absorb meteor impacts, so its surface is pockmarked with craters, just like the moon. Over its four-year mission, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft has revealed views of the planet that have challenged astronomers' expectations. Discovery: Known to the ancients and visible to the naked eye Named for: M
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KITT, standing for Knight Industries Two Thousand, is a Pontiac Trans Am controlled by a computer with artificial intelligence in what mid-1980s TV program?	KITT : definition of KITT and synonyms of KITT (English) This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2009) KITT is the short name of two fictional characters from the adventure TV series Knight Rider. While having the same acronym, the KITTs are two different entities: one known as the Knight Industries Two Thousand, which appeared in the original TV series Knight Rider , and the other as the Knight Industries Three Thousand, which appeared first in the two-hour 2008 pilot film for a new Knight Rider TV series and then the new series itself. In both instances, KITT is an artificially intelligent electronic computer module installed in a highly advanced, very mobile, robotic automobile: the original KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) as a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am , and the second KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) as a 2008-2009 Ford Shelby GT500KR . Contents 9 External links History In the television show's history, the first KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was said to have been designed by the late Wilton Knight, a brilliant but eccentric billionaire and founder of the fictional Foundation for Law and Government (FLAG) and its parent Knight Industries. The 2008 pilot movie later implied that Charles Graiman, creator of the Knight Industries Three Thousand, also had a hand in designing the first KITT. According to the series, the original KITT's main cybernetic processor was first installed in a mainframe computer used by the United States government in Washington, D.C. [1] However, Wilton saw better use for "him" in the Foundation's crime-fighting crusade and eventually the system was installed in the vehicle. KITT was in fact the second vehicle built by Knight Industries with artificial intelligence . His predecessor was KARR , the Knight Automated Roving Robot. KARR was programmed for self-preservation, but this proved to be dangerous to the Foundation's humanitarian interests. KARR was later deactivated and placed in storage while KITT was given to his new operator, Michael Knight (the new identity of Michael Long). KARR was later unwittingly reactivated by thieves in the original episode " Trust Doesn't Rust ", was thought destroyed, then reappeared in the episode " K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R " and was seen to be finally destroyed by Michael and KITT. While the 2008 pilot movie and then the new series could appear to the casual viewer to be simply a revamp of the original series, it actually offers a form of genuine (albeit at times indeterminate) continuity from the original TV series Knight Rider . The 'new' or 'second' KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) is a completely different vehicle and microprocessor unit, and its driver is not the first Michael Knight , but his son, Mike Traceur, who eventually assumes the same title. The original Michael Knight makes an appearance in the 2008 pilot movie , verifying that he is the father of Mike Traceur, and is described as having driven 'the first KITT'. The original physical incarnation of the Knight Industries Two Thousand is also shown in the pilot movie (although in pieces) in the scene where the garage of Charles Graiman (creator of the Knight Industries Three Thousand and implied co-designer of the original KITT) is searched by antagonists. A Trans-Am body (sans-hood) is partially covered by a tarp, on which rests the rear spoiler. The famous KITT steering wheel (labelled "Knight Two Thousand") and "KNIGHT" license plate are also shown, along with numerous black car body parts. When the camera shows a full scene of the garage, there are three cars in the garage: the 3000, a 2000 under a tarp and a 2000 without any of the parts missing. Further history There have been other spin-offs prior to the 2008 new series , such as the 1991 movie Knight Rider 2000 which is placed chronologically in between the original series Knight Rider and the new series . It saw what was left of the first KITT (Knight Industries
With the album cover being a parody of the Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, 1998s The Yellow Album is the second album of original songs from what long running TV series?	1968 – Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band… \| Rock History 1968 – Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band… 1968 – Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band wins four Grammys. From the Editor of TDIR: I remember when I was 8 years old.. and I had gotten my Big brother to buy this album for me, as i was already a Beatles fan from the age of 5 from watching the cartoons. There was something very different about this album… it was a first of many things for Pop Rock music. I will not list them, rather… as the reader, you should find out for yourself by reading this excerpt. This album is in my opinion why 90% of Musician’s that write music, or are attracted to the Beatles, ever play music to begin with. The influence is so relevant, you can hear it in just about every Genre of music… and indeed at the time incorporated many Genres of music. I remember seeing an interview with Brian Wilson(Beach boys) where he stated, “We were feeling pretty good about our success with Gold records, Radio hits, and such… and then we listen to an acetate of Sgt. Pepper’s… and I thought too myself, wow… what have we been doing….”? This is a loose paraphrase on my part, but basically his point was that he thought he was creating something new, not to take anything away from another great band, but the Beatles turned left where everyone else was at the Stop sign. Well, he was right. This Album is one of those that in my opinion is in the top 10 of Life altering, Music altering creations in the history of Rock/Pop… and has influenced all successive Genres since… even if the people in the Genre are blind and won’t admit it. There it is. Read on! BTW… this happened in a Leap year… maybe there is magic about Feb. 29th! Stu… AKA editor. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth album by The Beatles. It is often cited as their magnum opus and one of the most influential albums of all time by prominent critics and publications, ranking number 1 on Rolling Stone’s The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003. It was recorded by the Beatles over a 129-day period beginning on December 6, 1966. The album was released on June 1, 1967 in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. The album has had a large influence on many artists. Overview Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was recorded as Beatlemania was waning. The Beatles had grown tired of touring and had quit the road in August 1966. After one particular concert, while being driven away in the back of a small van, the four of them—even Paul McCartney, who was perhaps the most in favour of continuing to tour—decided that enough was enough. From that point on the Beatles became an entirely studio based band (save the 1969 rooftop performance during the Get Back sessions.) For the first time in their careers, the band had more than ample time with which to prepare their next record. As EMI’s premier act and Britain’s most successful pop group they had almost unlimited access to the state of the art technology of Abbey Road Studios. All four band members had already developed a preference for long late night sessions, although they were still extremely efficient and highly disciplined in their studio habits. By the time the Beatles recorded the album their musical interests had grown from their simple R&B, pop, and rock and roll beginnings to incorporate a variety of new influences. They had become familiar with a wide range of instruments such as the Hammond organ and electric piano; their instrumentation now covered a wider range including strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and even some exotic instruments such as the sitar. McCartney, although unable to read music, had scored a recent British film The Family Way (see The Family Way soundtrack) with the assistance of producer/arranger George Martin, which earned him a prestigious Ivor Novello award. McCartney came to be greatly influenced by the avant garde composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, whom he wanted to include on the cover. The Beatles also used new modular effects units like the wah-wah pedal and fuzzbox,
Founded on Nov 4, 1984 as PC's Limited, what Round Rock, Tx based PC manufacturer is the #2 computer seller in the US?	Michael Dell Leadership Free Essays Michael Dell Leadership * CASE STUDY 4: MICHAEL DELL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS & MANAGEMENT LECTURER: NORZAN BINTI ABDULLAH Trait... theory of leadership Dominant traits that Michael Dell possesses transformational leadership 4 I’s of Transformational Leadership Types of Powers Michael Dell’s Power Contents Q1. Apply the Trait theory of leadership, identify and describe the dominant traits that Michael Dell possesses? The trait theory of leadership is a theory based on the personality traits and characteristics... Dell, Leadership, Michael Dell 530 Words \| 18 Pages Michael Dell Business Leadership Michael Dell Taking The Direct Approach October 9, 2008 2.... URL: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197566 Michael Dell Founder of Dell Computer Corp. Founded: 1984 "You don't have to be a genius or a visionary or even a college graduate to be successful. You just need a framework and a dream."-Michael Dell Michael Dell wasn't... Alienware, Compaq, Computer 1726 Words \| 6 Pages Contrasting the Leadership of Grove and Dell CONTRASTING MANAGEMENT STYLE OF DELL AND GROVE Abstract Management style was examined in the manner two industry leaders run a company that... competes against each other, Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computer Corporation and Andy Grove, co founder of Intel Corporation. (Krames, J.A. 2003). This paper studies both leaders’ unique contribution to the computer technology industry and the contrasted personal beliefs and leadership styles they exhibited on their way to success. Dell‘s high performance... Advanced Micro Devices, Business, Dell 956 Words \| 3 Pages Michael Dell: Founder of the Dell Computer Corporation Block 3 26 February 2012 Michael Dell It is vey impressive when you are in high school and you make 18,000 dollar selling... magazines which is more than what your History and economics teachers make. Michael Dell founded the Dell Computer Corporation on November 4, 1984. He is the founder, chief executive officer and the chairman of the company. Dell is the 44th richest man is the world today according to Forbes.com/wealth/billionaires/list. Michael Dell, at the age of seven bought his first... Austin, Texas, Chief executive officer, Computer 917 Words \| 3 Pages Pleading and Michael Dell Dell Computer Case Questions Please provide a detailed answer to each of the following six questions for the Dell Computer... case. 1. What has made Dell Succeed to date? 2. What is Dell’s position in the industry to date? 3. An August 12, 2002 Business Week article, indicated that by 2007 Dell intended to double revenues to $60 billion. How should Dell go about building the nearly $6 billion annual sales growth needed to achieve that target? 4. What are the implications... Alienware, Dell, Ethics 816 Words \| 3 Pages Personal Computer and Michael Dell \| Page No. \| 1.1 \| Dell Computer Corporation : An Example of Free Enterprise \| 03 - 08 \| 2.2 \| Esprit is No Longer ‘Little Utopia’ \| 09 -... 15 \| CASE 1.1 DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION AN EXAMPLE OF FREE ENTERPRISE Questions for Discussion Question 1: How does an entrepreneur like Michael Dell view profit? From the point of view of an economist or from a business perspective? Explain. Answer: Dell Computer Corporation... Computer, Corporation, Dell 1197 Words \| 6 Pages Evaluation of Michael Dell, Dell strategy, Expansion and SWOT. 1. What is your evaluation of Michael Dell as CEO? How well has he performed the task of strategic management discussed in... Chapter 1? Strategic Management Tasks - Analyzing External Environment - Analyzing Company resources and Position - Knowing Which strategy to Apply - Identify Opportunities - Select Right Business Model M. Dell started his business when the market for the computers was still growing very fast thou it already was dominated by big players with the strong brand image such... Customer, Customer service, Dell 1559 Words \| 7 Pages Del
What color are the stars on an official United States flag?	Official United States Flags Official United States Flags Wayne Whipple's "History Flag" Proposal New Mexico Presidential Proclamation Pattern * By custom, the first 13 states are recognized in the order of their ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They effectively formed the country together on 4 July 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. † From about 1 January 1776 to 14 June 1777, the "United Colonies" (after 4 July 1776, "United States") were unofficially represented by the "Continental Colors", a flag consisting of 13 red and white stripes bearing the British Union Jack in the canton (image, left). ** Until 1912, there was no official design for a U.S. Flag. There were many countless variations, including flags with an unofficial number of stars and/or stripes. See the PDF chart of 224 select examples on this site .
The artifacts from what famous tomb, discovered on Nov 4, 1922 by one Howard Carter, are currently on display at the Pacific Science Center?	1000+ images about Egyptian Tutankhamun on Pinterest \| Statue of, The golden and Lapis lazuli From the Tomb of Tutankhamun, a carved Chair with the god Heh, made of cedar from Lebanon See More
In the Marvel universe, what is the name of the physicist who becomes the Incredible Hulk?	Hulk (Bruce Banner) - Marvel Universe Wiki: The definitive online source for Marvel super hero bios. Hulk (Bruce Banner) Robert Bruce Banner Aliases Annihilator, Captain Universe, Joe Fixit, Mr. Fixit, Mechano, Professor, War, Bruce Bancroft, David Banner, David Bixby, Bob Danner, Bruce Jones, Bruce Roberts, David Blaine, the Green Scar, Green Goliath, Jade Giant, Bob, World-breaker, Sakaarson Identity Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) Significant Issues See OHOTMU Bibliography ; Working with the Red Hulk against Intelligencia (Fall of the Hulks: Gamma, 2010); Captured by the Intelligencia (Incredible Hulk #608, 2010); Hulk returns (Incredible Hulk #610, 2010) Occupation Unemployed, former nuclear physicist Known Relatives Betty Ross Banner (wife, deceased), General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (father-in-law), Jennifer Walters ( She-Hulk , cousin), Morris Walters (uncle), Elaine Banner Walters (aunt, deceased), Brian Banner (father, deceased), Rebecca Banner (mother, deceased), Lyra (daughter), Skaar and Hiro-Kala (sons) Group Affiliation Formerly Avengers , Defenders , Fantastic Four , Pantheon , Horsemen of Apocalypse , Warbound Education Banner has a PhD in Nuclear Physics. The various Hulk personas have demonstrated different intelligence levels, from brutish to average to the same level of intelligence as Banner. Physical Attributes 5' 9½" (Banner); 6'6" (gray Hulk); 7' – 8' (green/savage Hulk); 7'6" (green/Professor Hulk) Weight 128 lbs. (Banner); 900 lbs. (gray Hulk); 1,040 – 1,400 lbs. (green/savage Hulk); 1,150 lbs. (green/Professor Hulk) Eyes Brown (Banner); Gray (gray Hulk); Green (green/savage Hulk); Green (green/Professor Hulk) Hair Brown (Banner); Black (gray Hulk); Green (green/savage Hulk); Green (green/Professor Hulk) Powers The Hulk possesses an incredible level of superhuman physical ability. His capacity for physical strength is potentially limitless due to the fact that the Hulk's strength increases proportionally with his level of great emotional stress, anger in particular. The Hulk uses his superhumanly strong leg muscles to leap great distances. The Hulk has been known to cover hundreds of miles in a single bound and once leaped almost into orbit around the Earth. The Hulk can also use his superhumanly leg muscles to run at super speeds, although his legs have limitless strength he does not have limitless speed and once he reaches a certain speed his legs become too strong and destroy the ground giving him no friction to run on, therefore he jumps to travel. The Hulk can slam his hands together creating a shock wave, this shock wave can deafen people, send objects flying and extinguish fires. His thunderclap has been compared to hurricanes and sonic booms. The Hulk has shown a high resistance to physical damage nearly regardless of the cause, and has also shown resistance to extreme temperatures, mind control, nuclear explosions, poisons, and all diseases. In addition to the regeneration of limbs, vital organs, and damaged or destroyed areas of tissue at an amazing rate. The Hulk also has superhuman endurance. The Hulk's body also has a gland that makes an "oxygenated per fluorocarbon emulsion", which creates pressure in the Hulk's lungs and effectively lets him breathe underwater and move quickly between varying depths without concerns about decompression or nitrogen narcosis. Abilities Dr. Bruce Banner is a genius in nuclear physics, possessing a mind so brilliant that it cannot be measured on any known intelligence test. When Banner is the Hulk, Banner's consciousness is buried within the Hulk's, and can influence the Hulk's behavior only to a very limited extent. Weapons While on Sakaar Hulk fought with gladiator's weapons Paraphernalia "Caught in the blast of gamma radiation, brilliant scientist Bruce Banner is cursed to transform in times of stress into the living engine of destruction known as THE INCREDIBLE HULK. " Contents 15. Total Chaos Childhood Trauma Robert Bruce Banner was the son of an alcoholic who deeply hated him. Banner's mother showed much affection for her child, who returned her l
What American photographer and environmentalist is best remembered for his black and white photos of the West, especially Yosemite National Park in the early half of the 20th century?	1000+ images about ANSEL ADAMS on Pinterest \| Ansel adams, Ansel adams photography and Ansel adams photos Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas ANSEL ADAMS Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer and environmentalist. His black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West, especially Yosemite National Park, have been widely reproduced on calendars and posters, and in books.[1] 234 Pins828 Followers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a US federal agency, is headquartered in what U.S. city?	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \| definition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Medical dictionary Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \| definition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention Cen·ters for Dis·ease Con·trol and Pre·ven·tion (CDC), (sen'tĕrz dis-ēz kon-trōl prē-ven'shŭn), The U.S. federal facility for disease eradication, epidemiology, and education with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, which encompasses the Center for Infectious Diseases, Center for Environmental Health, Center for Health Promotion and Education, Center for Prevention Services, Center for Professional Development and Training, and Center for Occupational Safety and Health. Formerly named Center for Disease Control (1970), Communicable Disease Center (1946). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a federal agency of the U.S. government that provides facilities and services for the investigation, identification, prevention, and control of disease. It is concerned with all of the epidemiological aspects and the laboratory diagnosis of disease. Immunization programs, quarantine regulations and programs, laboratory standards, and community surveillance for disease are among the activities of the CDC, which is located in Atlanta. Many state and local health workers and scientists receive training in specific techniques there. Originally the Communicable Disease Center, it was concerned only with communicable diseases; today its interests include environmental health, smoking, malnutrition, poisoning, and issues in occupational health. The name was changed again in 1992 to include its prevention function. The premier epidemiologic agency in the world which operates under the US Department of Health and Human Services and is located in Atlanta, Georgia; its mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury and disability; it is nonregulatory and has 11 centers, offices and institutes Cen·ters for Dis·ease· Con·trol· and Pre·ven·tion (CDC) (sen'tĕrz di-zēz' kŏn-trōl' prĕven'shŭn) The U.S. federal facility for disease eradication, epidemiology, and education headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, which encompasses the Center for Infectious Diseases, Center for Environmental Health, Center for Health Promotion and Education, Center for Prevention Services, Center for Professional Development and Training, and Center for Occupational Safety and Health. It maintains several coding sets included in HIPAA standards (e.g., ICD-9-CM codes). Formerly named the Center for Disease Control (1970) and the Communicable Disease Center (1946). Cen·ters for Dis·ease Con·trol and Pre·ven·tion (CDC) (sen'tĕrz di-zēz' kŏn-trōl' prĕ-ven'shŭn) The U.S. federal facility for disease eradication, epidemiology, and education with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), n the federal facility for disease eradication, epidemiology, and education, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
What can be a dressing, a language, and a condiment company?	Condiments - definition of Condiments by The Free Dictionary Condiments - definition of Condiments by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Condiments Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Wikipedia . con·di·ment n. A substance, such as a relish, vinegar, or spice, used to flavor or complement food. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin condīmentum, from condīre, to season; see dhē- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] con′di·men′tal (-mĕn′tl) adj. condiment (Cookery) any spice or sauce such as salt, pepper, mustard, etc [C15: from Latin condīmentum seasoning, from condīre to pickle] con•di•ment something used to flavor food, as mustard, ketchup, salt, or spices. [1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin condīmentum spice =condī(re) to season] con`di•men′tal, adj. condiment - From Latin condimentum, from condire, "to pickle, preserve"; condiments are food substances used to heighten the natural flavor of foods, to stimulate the appetite, to aid digestion, or preserve certain foods. See also related terms for stimulate . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments" relish - spicy or savory condiment dip - tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped flavorer , flavoring , flavourer , flavouring , seasoning , seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts table mustard , mustard - pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds catsup , cetchup , ketchup , tomato ketchup - thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes chili sauce - tomatoes and onions and peppers (sweet or hot) simmered with vinegar and sugar and various seasonings chutney , Indian relish - a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices steak sauce - pungent bottled sauce for steak taco sauce - spicy tomato-based sauce for tacos salsa - spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods mint sauce - sweetened diluted vinegar with chopped mint leaves cranberry sauce - sauce made of cranberries and sugar duck sauce , hoisin sauce - a thick sweet and pungent Chinese condiment horseradish - grated horseradish root marinade - mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking soy sauce , soy - thin sauce made of fermented soy beans vinegar , acetum - sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative sauce - flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food paste , spread - a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes wasabi - the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish; in powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish condiment
Although current evidence suggests that he was a maltster, not a brewer, what Founding Father lends his name to a brand of beer?	Samuel Adams, Jr. (1722 - 1803) - Genealogy Samuel Adams, Jr. in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Place of Burial: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States Immediate Family: Governor of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Representative, Patriot, organized Boston Tea Party, politician, tax collector Managed by: About Gov. Samuel Adams, Signer of the "Declaration of Independence" DAR Ancestor #: A000577 Sam Adams, founder of the Boston Tea Party. The Adams Family, a Massachusetts family of statesmen, scholars, and authors that included two Presidents of the United States. It is considered by many historians to be the most remarkable family in American history. Intellectually gifted and articulate, its members made notable contributions to public life and letters from colonial times to the 20th century. He and John Hancock were the only men excluded from General Gage's offer of general amnesty on 12 Jun 1775 He was 2nd Cousin to John Adams, 2nd President of the USA, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, They had the same Great Grand Father and Great Grand Mother. Samuel Adams was political leader in the American Revolution and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He founded the Sons of Liberty, a group dedicated to methodically resisting English rule in all of its American colonies. It was Adams who gave the signal to commence with the Boston Tea Party. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1765, he drafted the resolution against the Stamp Act and served on the House's Committee of Correspondence. He was President of the Massachusetts Senate in 1781, and Lieutenant Governor for his friend, Governor John Hancock from 1789 to 1793. Among Governor Adams' chief concerns was delineating the division of powers between federal and state government. He was known to have advocated for extending public education to girls and to have required that children be taught to read before starting their public education. After being elected Governor four times in his own right, Adams chose to retire in 1797 and lived out the remainder of his life in Boston. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Patriot and ancestor of a GREAT beer maker! Samuel Adams is William Philo Hibbard's 4th Cousin Declaration of Independence Samuel Adams was the second cousin of John Adams. The Declaration was signed in Independence Hall. Sam Adams signature is located in the last column on the right. The third signature down. WGA Samuel Adams was born in Boston in the British colony of Massachusetts on September 16, 1722, an Old Style date that is sometimes converted to the New Style date of September 27. Adams was one of twelve children born to Samuel Adams, Sr., and Mary (Fifield) Adams; in an age of high infant mortality, only three of these children would live past their third birthday. Adams's parents were devout Puritans, and members of the Old South Congregation Church. The family lived on Purchase Street in Boston. Adams was proud of his Puritan heritage, and emphasised Puritan values, especially virtue, in his political career. Samuel Adams, Sr. (1689–1748) was a prosperous merchant and church deacon. Deacon Adams became a leading figure in Boston politics through an organization that became known as the Boston Caucus, which promoted candidates who supported popular causes. The Boston Caucus helped shape the agenda of the Boston Town Meeting. A New England town meeting is a form of local government with elected officials, and not just a gathering of citizens; it was, according to historian William Fowler, "the most democratic institution in the British empire". Deacon Adams rose through the political ranks, becoming a justice of the peace, a selectman, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He worked closely with Elisha Cooke, Jr. (1678–1737), the leader of the "popular party", a faction that resisted any encroachment by royal officials on the colonial rights embodied in the Massachusetts Charter of 1691. In the coming years, members of the "popular party" woul
November 6, 1860 saw the election of the first ever Republican president when who won the right to lead our great nation?	Abraham Lincoln elected president - Nov 06, 1860 - HISTORY.com Abraham Lincoln elected president Publisher A+E Networks Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States over a deeply divided Democratic Party, becoming the first Republican to win the presidency. Lincoln received only 40 percent of the popular vote but handily defeated the three other candidates: Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, Constitutional Union candidate John Bell, and Northern Democrat Stephen Douglas, a U.S. senator for Illinois. Lincoln, a Kentucky-born lawyer and former Whig representative to Congress, first gained national stature during his campaign against Stephen Douglas of Illinois for a U.S. Senate seat in 1858. The senatorial campaign featured a remarkable series of public encounters on the slavery issue, known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Lincoln argued against the spread of slavery, while Douglas maintained that each territory should have the right to decide whether it would become free or slave. Lincoln lost the Senate race, but his campaign brought national attention to the young Republican Party. In 1860, Lincoln won the party’s presidential nomination. In the November 1860 election, Lincoln again faced Douglas, who represented the Northern faction of a heavily divided Democratic Party, as well as Breckinridge and Bell. The announcement of Lincoln’s victory signaled the secession of the Southern states, which since the beginning of the year had been publicly threatening secession if the Republicans gained the White House. By the time of Lincoln’s inauguration on March 4, 1861, seven states had seceded, and the Confederate States of America had been formally established, with Jefferson Davis as its elected president. One month later, the American Civil War began when Confederate forces under General P.G.T. Beauregard opened fire on Union-held Fort Sumter in South Carolina. In 1863, as the tide turned against the Confederacy, Lincoln emancipated the slaves and in 1864 won reelection. In April 1865, he was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The attack came only five days after the American Civil War effectively ended with the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. For preserving the Union and bringing an end to slavery, and for his unique character and powerful oratory, Lincoln is hailed as one of the greatest American presidents. Related Videos
The DynaTac 8000x, the first mobile produced, was created by what company?	History - Motorola Solutions USA - Motorola Solutions Communities We are proud of our company heritage and the place we have earned in the history of the communication and electronics industries. Explore the evolution of the Motorola brand and read about the innovation that brought new technological breakthroughs to our company – and the world. From the earliest car radios to the most future-reaching communication devices, we invite you to celebrate Motorola’s past, present and future. History Features
According to the common saying, what is nine-tenths of the law?	Famous Quotes in the Law Famous Quotes in the Law Just For Fun > Famous Quotes in the Law Famous Quotes in the Law This compendium of Legal Quotes was first published at gGreen.com on March 22, 1995. It was last updated on August 11, 2016. It does not purport to be a list of all the Legal Quotes I have ever heard, just the ones I like. I have even excluded some quotes that gave me pause when they also fell into the trap that suggests lawyers, per se, are dishonest. I welcome additional contributions, and will credit the source of new ones that pass editorial review. – Gary Green “bee care full win yew ewes spell checque:?.” – Pamela Pantsuit “But the mere truth won’t do. You must have a lawyer.” – Dr. Allan Woodcourt to the wrongly accused George Rouncewell, in Charles Dickens’s Bleak House “It could have been prevented. That is the message [to pharmaceutical companies]. Respect us.” – Juror Derrick Chizer, who voted against Merck in the first Vioxx case to go to trial, who said the 10 like-minded jurors believed a heart attack triggered the Plaintiff’s fatal arrhythmia. “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” (Dick the Butcher to Jack Cade in Henry VI, Part 2 (1592) act 4, sc. 2. – Shakespeare’s misquoted implication that lawyers stand in the way of tyranny.) – W. Shakespeare (1564-1616) “I shall not rest until every German sees that it is a shameful thing to be a lawyer.” -Adolph Hitler ___________________________________________________________ “The future has several names. For the weak, it is impossible. For the fainthearted, it is unknown. For the thoughtful and valiant, it is ideal.” -Victor Hugo ____________________________________________________________ “Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” -Anonymous ancient proverb, wrongly attributed to Euripides. The version here is quoted as a “heathen proverb” in Daniel: A Model for Young Men (1854) by William Anderson Scott “We love lawyers. If there weren’t any lawyers, there wouldn’t be any jokes!” -Click and Clack “The life of the law has not been logic; it has been experience.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes “Where law ends, tyranny begins.” – William Pitt “…Freedom of religion; freedom of the press, and freedom of person under the protection of the habeas corpus, and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom of our sages and the blood of our heros have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith.” – Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address (1801) “For 500 years the West patented six killer applications that set it apart. The first to download them was Japan. Over the last century, one Asian country after another has downloaded these killer apps- competition, modern science, the rule of law and private property rights, modern medicine, the consumer society and the work ethic. Those six things are the secret sauce of Western civilization.” – Harvard historian Niall Ferguson, Civilization: The West and the Rest “Fiat justitia ruat caelum.” – Latin phrase meaning “Let justice be done though the heavens fall”; attributed to Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus, the father-in-law of Julius Caesar ______________________________________________________________ “As long as the world shall last there will be wrongs, and if no man objected and if no man rebelled, those wrongs would last forever.” – Clarence Darrow (1857-1938), prominent American lawyer “Consider the reason of the case, for nothing is law that is not reason.” – Sir John Powell “If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” -Atticus Finch, in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird “The jury system has come to stand for all we mean by English justice. The scrutiny of 12 honest jurors provides defendants and plaintiffs alike a safeg
Which automobile company, which recently announced it was discontinuing the sale of cars in the US, makes a model called the Sidekick or Grand Vitara?	Suzuki Canada \| Cars, SUVs, Trucks \| Auto123 New Suzuki Cars Suzuki Canada Suzuki is a Japanese manufacturer of quality and affordable vehicles, in addition to their motorcycles and recreational vehicles. The brand has always offered a small product line-up and a limited number of dealerships, but the brand has always been relatively popular in Canada and especially in Quebec. Read More The Suzuki Loom Works was founded in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1953 that their first motorcycle was introduced. After renaming itself the Suzuki Motor Company a year later, the brand developed and launched their first mass-production car in 1955, called the Suzulight 360cc. In 1963, Suzuki started selling motorcycles in the U.S., and entered the Canadian market in 1973. Meanwhile, the Jimny 4x4, the Carry van and commercial truck, the Fronte, the Cervo as well as the Alto microcar appeared in Japan. Suzuki Canada’s first automotive entry was the LJ80 in 1980, which became the Samurai sport-utility in 1985. The Forsa subcompact hatchback arrived in 1984, and five years later, the Sidekick SUV was introduced while the Swift replaced the Forsa. In 1989, total Suzuki sales reached the 10 million mark, and a joint venture with GM resulted in the opening of an assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. The Esteem compact sedan and wagon were launched in 1995, followed by the X-90 two-passenger, T-topped SUV. In 1999, the Sidekick was redesigned while becoming the Vitara and Grand Vitara, and a year later, a 7-passenger version called the XL-7 appeared. The Aerio sedan and wagon arrived in 2002, eventually replacing the Esteem. By mid-decade, Suzuki received the Daewoo-sourced Forenza compact sedan and wagon as well as the Reno hatchback in their U.S. line-up. The Verona mid-size sedan, also developed by Daewoo, was added in the U.S. and Canada as well, while the Swift+ was a Canadian exclusivity. The Grand Vitara got a redesign in 2006, dropping the Vitara designation at the same time. A year later, the XL7 arrived in 7-passenger format using GM-designed components, while the SX4 compact hatchback with available all-wheel drive was launched. A sedan version of the SX4 appeared in 2008, replacing the Aerio. The Nissan-sourced Equator pickup was introduced in 2009. Today, Suzuki’s product line-up consists of the Swift+ subcompact, the SX4 Hatchback and Sedan, the Grand Vitara compact SUV, the Kizashi mid-size sedan with available all-wheel drive and the Equator compact pickup.
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As measured by a sphygmomanometer, what are the two components that make up a blood pressure measurement?	Sphygmomanometer Sphygmomanometer Sphygmomanometer Definition A sphygmomanometer is a device that measures blood pressure. It is composes of an inflatable rubber cuff, which is wrapped around the arm. A measuring device indicates the cuff's pressure. A bulb inflates the cuff and a valve releases pressure. A stethoscope is used to listen to arterial blood flow sounds. As the heart beats, blood forced through the arteries cause a rise in pressure, called systolic pressure, followed by a decrease in pressure as the heart's ventricles prepare for another beat. This low pressure is called the diastolic pressure. The sphygmomanometer cuff is inflated to well above expected systolic pressure. As the valve is opened, cuff pressure (slowly) decreases. When the cuff's pressure equals the arterial systolic pressure, blood begins to flow past the cuff, creating blood flow turbulence and audible sounds. Using a stethoscope, these sounds are heard and the cuff's pressure is recorded. The blood flow sounds will continue until the cuff's pressure falls below the arterial diastolic pressure. The pressure when the blood flow sounds stop indicates the diastolic pressure. Systolic and diastolic pressures are commonly stated as systolic 'over' diastolic. For example, 120 over 80. Blood flow sounds are called Korotkoff sounds. Types There are three types of sphygmomanometers. Digital sphygmomanometers are automated, providing blood pressure reading without needing someone to operate the cuff or listen to the blood flow sounds. However digital types are less accurate. Some healthcare providers use digital for screening but use manual sphygmomanometers to validate readings in some situations. Manual sphygmomanometers consist of aneroid (dial) and mercury (column) devices. Operating these aneroid and mercury devices is nearly the same, expect that aneroid devices require periodic calibration. How To Use a Sphygmomanometer Procedures To begin blood pressure measurement, use a properly sized blood pressure cuff. The length of the cuff's bladder should be at least equal to 80% of the circumference of the upper arm. Wrap the cuff around the upper arm with the cuff's lower edge one inch above the antecubital fossa. Lightly press the stethoscope's bell over the brachial artery just below the cuff's edge. Some health care workers have difficulty using the bell in the antecubital fossa, so we suggest using the bell or the diaphragm to measure the blood pressure. Rapidly inflate the cuff to 180mmHg. Release air from the cuff at a moderate rate (3mm/sec). Listen with the stethoscope and simultaneously observe the dial or mercury gauge. The first knocking sound (Korotkoff) is the subject's systolic pressure. When the knocking sound disappears, that is the diastolic pressure (such as 120/80). Record the pressure in both arms and note the difference; also record the subject's position (supine), which arm was used, and the cuff size (small, standard or large adult cuff). If the subject's pressure is elevated, measure blood pressure two additional times, waiting a few minutes between measurements. A BLOOD PRESSURE OF 180/120mmHg OR MORE REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION! Precautions Aneroid and digital manometers may require periodic calibration. Use a larger cuff on obese or heavily muscled subjects. Use a smaller cuff for pediatric patients. For pediatric patients a lower blood pressure may indicate the presence of hypertension. Don't place the cuff over clothing. Flex and support the subject's arm. In some patients the Korotkoff sounds disappear as the systolic pressure is bled down. After an interval, the Korotkoff sounds reappear. This interval is referred to as the "auscultatory gap." This pathophysiologic occurrence can lead to a marked under-estimation of systolic pressure if the cuff pressure is not elevated enough. It is for this reason that the rapid inflation of the blood pressure cuff to 180mmHg was recommended above. The "auscultatory gap" is felt to be associated with carotid atherosclerosis and a decrease in arterial compl
According to Charlie Daniels, what was the devil looking for when he went down to Georgia?	The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia - YouTube The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 2, 2012 THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND LYRICS: The devil went down to Georgia, he was looking for a soul to steal. He was in a bind 'cos he was way behind and he was willin' to make a deal. When he came across this young man sawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hot. And the devil jumped upon a hickory stump and said: "Boy let me tell you what: "I guess you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too. "And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you. "Now you play a pretty good fiddle, boy, but give the devil his due: "I bet a fiddle of gold against your soul, 'cos I think I'm better than you." The boy said: "My name's Johnny and it might be a sin, "But I'll take your bet, your gonna regret, 'cos I'm the best that's ever been." Johnny you rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard. 'Cos hells broke loose in Georgia and the devil deals the cards. And if you win you get this shiny fiddle made of gold. But if you lose, the devil gets your soul. The devil opened up his case and he said: "I'll start this show." And fire flew from his fingertips as he rosined up his bow. And he pulled the bow across his strings and it made an evil hiss. Then a band of demons joined in and it sounded something like this. When the devil finished, Johnny said: "Well you're pretty good ol' son. "But sit down in that chair, right there, and let me show you how its done." Fire on the mountain, run boys, run. The devil's in the house of the risin' sun. Chicken in the bread pan, pickin' out dough. "Granny, does your dog bite?" "No, child, no." The devil bowed his head because he knew that he'd been beat. He laid that golden fiddle on the ground at Johnny's feet. Johnny said: "Devil just come on back if you ever want to try again. "cause I told you once, you son of a gun, I'm the best there's ever been." And he played fire on the mountain, run boys, run. The devil's in the house of the risin' sun. Chicken in the bread pan, now they're pickin' out dough. "Granny, will your dog bite?" "No, child, no." Artist: The Charlie Daniels Band Album: Million Mile Reflections Song: The Devil Went Down To Georgia Category
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month saw the signing of the armistice that put an end to the violence of WWI in what year?	Eleventh Month, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour: Armistice Day, 1918: World War I and Its Violent Climax by Joseph E. Persico, Hardcover \| Barnes & Noble® 1 The Desperate Hours November 11, 1918. The runner, shivering, his breath visible in the morning air, waited for the captain to acknowledge the message. The night had been bitter, the temperature hovering near freezing. The cold had stiffened the mud, caking uniforms and frosting the rim of the trench. Leaden skies threatened snow. A medic moved along the duckboards handing out aspirin to sneezing, hacking men with heavy colds. They gripped tin mugs of coffee, grateful for the warmth, and eyed the runner, wondering what news he bore. The captain read the message twice. It must be a mistake. True, the night before, the U.S. 26th Division had received Field Order 105 to attack at 9:30 this morning. But at 9:10, just as they had been checking their ammunition and fixing bayonets, word came that the armistice had been signed. Hostilities were to cease at 11 a.m. The attack had been canceled. And here was another message telling the captain that the assault had been reinstated. His watch showed 10:30. A half hour remained in the war. To Private Connell Albertine, in Company A of the division's 104th Infantry, the earlier word that the assault had been canceled had produced deep, wordless relief. He would live. Rumors that an armistice was imminent had been rife for days. And at 5:45 that morning, the division's radiomen had picked up a message transmitted from the Eiffel Tower in Paris from the Allied commander, Marshal Ferdinand Foch, confirming the signing. That the attack would now go forward, after having been rescinded, struck him as insane, even murderous. Seventeen months had passed since the fresh-faced young New Englander had stood with the crowdreading the bulletin in the window of The Boston Globe. A giant keyboard tapped out on an unfolding paper roll, "A state of War between the Imperial German Government which has been thrust upon the United States is hereby declared." President Woodrow Wilson's long agony, his peaceful impulses pitted against the tide of events, had led him to take his nation into Europe's conflict, just five months after he had been reelected president on the slogan "He kept us out of the War." The personal import of the Globe's bulletin was immediately evident to Albertine. He belonged to the Massachusetts National Guard, and its mobilization would be inevitable. "An indescribable feeling swelled within me," he recalled of that day, "driving out all thoughts of my work and daily routine and filling me with an urgent desire to hasten to my gathering buddies and the comfort of my rifle." Since then, intervening realities had cooled his ardor. In the beginning, war had seemed a romp. The 104th had first entered the trenches in a quiet sector of the western front near Toul in northeast France. In the evenings, the doughboys could hear the sounds of a violin rising from the enemy trenches. When the Germans realized that they were facing Americans, they had behaved as if they had found long-lost family. They came out into no-man's-land offering sausages for American cigarettes, black bread for white. "Hey, Yank!" one called out. "Where're you from?" When the soldier replied, "Boston," the German responded, "I was a bartender at Jake Wirth's." The camaraderie ended abruptly when regimental headquarters at Toul brought court-martial proceedings against twelve soldiers for fraternizing with the enemy. Soon after, the opposing artillery batteries began exchanging fire. February 17, 1918, stood out starkly in Albertine's memory. He had been crouched in a funkhole clawed from the earth watching geysers of dirt heaved up by exploding shells. A blast over a nearby company tossed up what looked like a rag doll. Albertine watched the stretcher bearers drag a lifeless form from a shell hole. The 104th had taken its first fatality, Private George G. Clarke, Company E. Soon afterward, through the din of artillery fire, Albertine heard the wail of a klaxon. Gas a
From the Latin for flints, what element, with the atomic number 14, uses the symbol SI?	Silicon - Element information, properties and uses \| Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: silicon (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) Meera Senthilingam For this week's element we enter the world of science fiction to explore life in outer space. Here's Andrea Sella. Andrea Sella When I was about 12, my friends and I went through a phase of reading science fiction. There the were the fantastic worlds of Isaac Asimov, Larry Niven and Robert Heinlein, involving impossible adventures on mysterious planets - the successes of the Apollo space programme at the time only helped us suspend our disbelief. One of the themes I remember from these stories was the idea that alien life forms, often based around the element silicon, abounded elsewhere in the universe. Why silicon? Well, it is often said that elements close to each other in the periodic table share similar properties and so, seduced by the age-old red herring that "carbon is the element of life", the writers selected the element below it, silicon. I was reminded of these readings a couple of weeks ago when I went to see an exhibition of work by a couple of friends of mine. Called "Stone Hole" it consisted of stunning panoramic photographs taken at extremely high resolution inside sea caves in Cornwall. As we wandered through the gallery a thought occurred to me. "Could one imagine a world without silicon?" Every single photograph was, not surprisingly, dominated by rocks based on silicon and it was a powerful reminder of the fact that silicon is the second most abundant element in the earth's crust, beaten to first place by oxygen, the element with which it invariable entangled. Silicate rocks - those in which silicon is surrounded tetrahedrally by four oxygen atoms - exist in an astonishing variety, the differences being determined by how the tetrahedra building blocks link together, and what other elements are present to complete the picture. When the tetrahedra link one to the next, one gets a mad tangle of chains looking like an enormous pot of spaghetti - the sorts of structures one gets in ordinary glass. The purest of these chain-like materials is silicon dioxide - silica - found quite commonly in nature as the colourless mineral quartz or rock crystal. In good, crystalline quartz, the chains are arranged in beautiful helices and these can all spiral to the left. Or to the right. When this happens the crystals that result are exact mirror images of each other. But not superimposable - like left and right shoes. To a chemist, these crystals are chiral, a property once thought to be the exclusive property of the element carbon, and chirality, in turn, was imagined to be a fundamental feature of life itself. Yet here it is, in the cold, inorganic world of silicon. Most grandiose of all, one can make porous 3D structures - a bit like molecular honeycombs - particularly in the presence of other tetrahedral linkers based on aluminium. These spectacular materials are called the zeolites, or molecular sieves. By carefully tailoring the synthetic conditions, one can build material in which the pores and cavities have well defined sizes - now you have a material that can be used like a lobster traps, to catch molecules or ions of appropriate size. But what of the element itself? Freeing it from oxygen is tough, it hangs on like grim death and requires brutal conditions. It was Humphrey Davy, the Cornish chemist and showman, who first began to suspect that silica must be a compound, not an element. He applied electric currents to molten alkalis and salts and to his astonishment and delight, isolated some spectacularly reactive metals, including potassium. He now moved on to see what potassium could do. Passing potassium vapour over some silica he obtained a dark material that he could then burn and convert back to pure silica. Where he pushed, others followed. In France, Thénard and Gay-Lussac carried out similar experiments using silicon fluoride. Within
Ishmael is the only survivor of the Pequod, following a fateful encounter with whom?	'Whaling Voyage by One Ishmael': The Narrative of Herman Melville's Moby Dick: Mr Luhrs' English Online 'WHALING VOYAGE BY ONE ISHMAEL': The Narrative of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. top Introduction The dissertation focuses upon the narrative of the novel, a recognition of my belief that far from being incidental it is as rich a subject for study as the meaning of Moby Dick, or the character of Captain Ahab. This richness is created by a number of elements: the range of styles adopted throughout the novel; and the psychology of Ishmael, revealed through the narration, are two such primary factors in the decision to concentrate on how the novel tells the story, rather than the story itself. Also included is a study of the utilisation of shifting perspectives within the narrative, and an analysis of the effects that this produces. Shifting perspectives are manifest in various forms: one, for example, is a shift from Ishmael's first-person narration to a second-person narrative, as can be observed in Chapter III 'The Spouter Inn'; another can be found in the sequence of short chapters CXX - CXXII, in which the point of view of a number of key characters, other than Ishmael, is given, without any comment from the narrator. The dissertation also investigates the role and effects of factual passages, such as Chapter XXXII 'Cetology', and fantastical passages. This study considers why Ishmael undermines much of his work with obscure, dubious authorities and superstition. Also, the possible reasons for the inclusion of so much technical material - the so-called 'Cetological Centre' [1] - are scrutinised. A further element considered in terms of the narrative is the extent to which it would be accurate to label the novel an 'epic' [2] , as is widely assumed to be correct. Epics are often an embodiment of the ideals and characteristics of the nation and time in which they are written. Using this definition, the dissertation considers the validity of the novel as an 'American' epic of the mid nineteenth century. Also, if the novel is to be considered an 'epic', the question of why Melville dismisses the form of it as an 'imperfect body' [3] is addressed. 'The half known life.' (p. 284, Herman Melville Moby Dick.) The perception that Ishmael is a largely inactive character in Moby Dick should not deceive the reader into under-estimating his value both as a narrator and a character: 'Ishmael is not simply a narrative device for recording what happens in Moby Dick: he is a character . . . no less important than Ahab.' [4] His close involvement allows subjective interest in the narrative, and yet his detachment offers distance, which enables the reader to make a more informed consideration of the story than if Ahab were to offer his own account. In terms of his function, Ishmael is the narrative; his character shapes and has autonomy over it. As Vincent says: 'Ishmael is the chorus character whose commentary elucidates and whose person enfolds the entire work. . . [he] is narrator, but he is also prologue and epilogue.' [5] Thus the narrative, although professing to study Ahab in his hunt for Moby Dick, is a rich study of Ishmael's character. As Lee suggests, the story of Ahab is not the only intended focus of the narrative: Before we can allow the Pequod to enter our readerly imaginations as a species of Flying Dutchman, a mythy world-ship launched as in a dream after world-truths, we need Melville's reminder . . . that this journey out is indeed the 'WHALING VOYAGE BY ONE ISHMAEL' promised in Chapter I . . . the tale [is a] necessary frame of Moby Dick's larger concerns. [6] This 'voyage' of Ishmael's could be taken to literally mean his voyage on the Pequod or, as has been suggested, the voyage he embarks upon afterwards, into his memory, in order to create the narrative of Moby Dick: 'No sooner is one voyage ended, than another, equally unpredictable, begins.' [7] From the opening of the novel, Ishmael is a figure of isolation, an orphan: 'Throughout Moby Dick Melville progressively develops the theme of the isolated individual .
Junior Achievement was founded in 1919 with the goal of preparing high school students for a future in what?	About Our Office - JA About Our Office History and Purpose Junior Achievement nationally was founded by Horace Moses in 1919. The program was initially designed to help young people learn and experience firsthand the free enterprise system. Locally, JA has enriched the lives of over 250,000 children since the founding of Spartanburg's chapter in 1968 and the Greenville chapter in 1972. Both areas quickly gained support and momentum through the support of members of their local Rotary Clubs and Chambers of Commerce. Now called JA of Upstate SC and covering the counties of Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens, we are an affiliate of the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing kindergarten through 12th grade students to succeed in a global economy. Impact Junior Achievement is a partnership between the business community, educators, foundations, and volunteers — all collaborating to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA's hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness skills, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people in grades K-12. Through a dedicated and trained volunteer network, JA deliver these programs to area schools, career development centers, and recognized after school programs at no cost to the school or servicing organization and with no additional burden on the classroom teachers. These volunteers also serve as role models, emphasizing the relevance and value of education and bringing the real world of work into the classroom. The programs are correlated with national and state curriculum standards in math, social studies, and language arts, and fulfill the state mandates for age-appropriate courses in economics and financial literacy. The JA classes also support the skills and competencies identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. IMPACT AS MEASURED BY THE NUMBERS: 2015-2016 420 JA Classes (20% increase) in 60 Schools taught by 338 Corporate and Community Volunteers at a cost of $40 Per student JA Ethics Program ("Ethics in Technology") 200 high school students particpating 101 high school students attending the Ethics Luncheon >$400 awarded in cash prizes to essay winners JA Titan Challenge 301 high school students experiencing the JA Titan curriculum 87 high school students competing in the JA Titan Challenge $6,750 awarded in college scholarships to the top three JA Titan teams IMPACT AS MEASURED BY OUR EDUCATORS AND VOLUNTEERS: My highlight of the day was seeing the excitement in the kids faces as they planned mentally for their future. The inspiration I received from knowing that this was something that could change many kids futures, by just spending a day with them, was invaluable. The highlight for me was seeing my students' eyes be opened up to the world of possibilities that are out there for them based on the education they are receiving today. I had the opportunity to witness firsthand a student's engagement with planning for his or her future. For many student learners, making learning tangible is very effective. Furthermore, the activities ignited their thinking about authentic topics relative to their future experiences with 21st century, real-world scenarios. The students understood the connections drawn with what is taught in the classroom with requirements for the workplace and the importance of staying in school The highlights for me were the energy level and knowledge of the presenters, the volunteers. They were able to keep the students engaged. My highlight of the day was seeing the excitement in the kids faces as they planned mentally for their future. The inspiration I received from knowing that this was something that could change many kids futures, by just spending a day with them, was invaluable. The impact of light bulbs going off for multiple students!!!
Now making a career as a pop singer and actress, who was the first African-American woman to win the Miss America crown, which she held for 10 months, before being forced to resign over the imminent publication of nude photos?	Vanessa Williams becomes Miss America judge 3 decades after nude scandal lost her the title \| Daily Mail Online comments For years she was known as 'Vanessa the Undressa' but now this star will get a chance to return triumphantly to the pageant stage. On Tuesday, Dick Clark Productions announced via People Magazine that Vanessa Williams would be returning to Miss America. The 52-year-old will serve as judge this upcoming Sunday for the 95th Miss America competition. Scroll down for video There she is, Miss America! Vanessa Williams will judge Sunday's Miss America pageant despite being stripped of the crown three decades ago (pictured here in September 1983 after winning the title) The last to be announced from the celebrity judging panel may certainly be a shock to some who still remember when the now successful actress was forced to resign as Miss America 1984. Vanessa was the first ever black Miss America having being crowned the year earlier but then nude pictures of her emerged and were published in Penthouse. Taken before she was crowned, the pictures were sold to the racy publication without the star's knowledge and published under the headline Miss America, Oh, God, She's Nude! and it was then republished by the magazine in later editions over the next decade. She's back: The last to be announced from the celebrity judging panel may certainly be a shock to some who still remember when the now successful actress (pictured last month) was forced to resign Short lived triumph: Vanessa was the first ever black Miss America having being crowned the year earlier but then nude pictures of her emerged and were published in Penthouse With sponsors threatening to pull out of the 1985 pageant, Vanessa was forced to resign in July, 1984. Scandal: Taken before she was crowned, the pictures were sold to the racy publication without her knowledge (pictured is a republication in 1987) The scandal would personally haunt her for years, the Save The Best For Last singer told People in 2012. 'For years, I'd walk into an audition and feel the judgment. 'I was a scandalous Miss America. ''Vanessa the Undressa.''' But the Ugly Betty star said she always planned to use the pain she felt to do better: 'I silently thought, ''One day you'll see what I'm made of."' And it appears her chance to at least prove those pageant critics wrong has come, with Vanessa set to be the jewel in the celebrity judging crown at the competition which is being held in New Jersey and aired live on ABC on Sunday. No doubt it is hoped with the scandal being revisited that more viewers will tune in to the actual show rather than just discussing the competition on social media as has been the norm in the past with viewership of the pageant declining. Vanessa's fellow judges include singer Zendaya, country singer Brett Eldredge, snowboarding bronze medallist Amy Purdy and Taya Kyle, the wife of the late U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle who was the subject of film American Sniper. The announcement: With sponsors threatening to pull out of the 1985 pageant, Vanessa was forced to resign in July, 1984 (pictured) History repeating: Passing on the crown and the scepter to this year's winner will be Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev (pictured September last year) Read more:
Whole, Universal, and Term are all types of what?	Comparing Different Types of Life Insurance By Jeremy Vohwinkle Updated October 16, 2016 Navigating the life insurance landscape can be tricky. You are sure to encounter a number of different policies and terms such as whole life , term life, cash value , variable life, and much more. How can you make sense of all the different types of policies and know that you’re making the best choice? Here’s a quick breakdown of the most common types of insurance policies and the pros and cons of each. Term Life Insurance Term life is exactly what it sounds like. You purchase life insurance for a specific term or set amount of time. You pay premiums for the entire length of the term and once the term is up, your death benefit is gone. Term life does not have a cash value component so your entire premium is simply used to keep the policy active. Once the term is up, you stop paying premiums and the policy expires. This is what makes term life one of the most inexpensive life insurance policies. But even term life is broken down into a few different categories: Level Term – Your premium and death benefit remains the same for the entire length of the term, whether that is 10, 20, or even 30 years. Annual Renewable Term – The death benefit remains unchanged throughout the term, but the contract renews annually, usually with an increase in premium each year. Initially, premiums may be less than in a level term policy, but over time it can become more expensive. Decreasing Term – Here, the death benefit decreases each year while the premium remains the same. The policy ends when the death benefit reaches zero. Advantages of Term Life Insurance Term life policies are usually far less expensive than the whole, universal, or variable life insurance. Term life also has a very specific coverage period—typically in terms of 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years. This allows you to only buy as much coverage as you need. For example, if you’re only concerned about life insurance while you have dependents at home or a mortgage to pay, you can plan out how long and how much coverage you need. Disadvantages of Term Life There is no cash value component of the policy. Your premiums strictly go towards the policy and do not earn interest or otherwise accumulate. And having a specific term can also be a drawback. If you purchase a 20-year term policy and after 20 years decide you’d like to extend your coverage, you may need to undergo proof of insurability and could be denied additional coverage or need to renew at a significantly higher premium. Universal Life Universal life insurance builds on term life and adds a cash component. Here, instead of just selecting a specific term and putting 100% of your premium towards the policy, part of your premium will actually go into a cash account in the policy. This cash account earns interest and accumulates tax-deferred. Advantages of Universal Life Universal life insurance provides additional flexibility. Because it has a cash component you could actually temporarily stop making premium payments as long as the cash value can cover the cost of insurance. In addition, you may also be able to increase or decrease the death benefit over time. Also, you can usually borrow against the policy in the form of a loan. Disadvantages of Universal Life Universal life is more expensive than term life. While some of that added cost will be going into the account in the form of building cash value, the rates you earn on that money may not be the best-going rates. This is why many financial professionals recommend buying term and investing the difference. This allows you to still purchase a death benefit while having the flexibility to invest the difference anywhere you choose. Variable Universal Life Insurance Variable life insurance is very similar to universal life with one major difference. With this type of policy you aren’t earning a specific rate of interest in a cash-value fund, but instead, you can invest this portion in a variety of different investments like mutual funds . So, you get much more control and can choose where
Chow Mein is a dish typically served over what?	Chicken Chow Mein \| food comas Chicken Chow Mein Posted by jdubs on September 23, 2010 · 5 Comments Chow Mein 炒面 is a Chinese stir-fried noodle dish that is typically served in two ways: steamed or crispy style. The latter version is also known as Hong Kong style in Western cultures, and it is one of my favorite Chinese dishes. In order to get the perfect crispness of these thin noodles, you must prepare the noodles separately, which can be quite time consuming depending on the size of your frying pan (helps if you have a griddle). After you pan fry the noodles, you should store them in the oven to keep warm as you cook the meat, vegetables, and sauce to pour over the noodles before serving. My dad makes incredible Chow Mein, but when it comes to asking my parents for recipes, they always give me a blank look and reply, “I don’t know. I just cook it.” When it comes to asking about measurements, my mom just says, “I don’t know. Until it tastes right.” Thus, when my parents came to visit in NYC, I made a special request for my dad to make his chow mein so I could record each step to finally document the process. The entire process took approximately 2 hours, but that is primarily because almost everything needs to be cooked individually. I’m sure you can combine more steps, but I didn’t want to stray too far from my dad’s original recipe. But trust me, in the end, your patience and efforts will be rewarded with a savory, authentic Hong Kong Style Chow Mein! Chicken Chow Mein (Hong Kong Style) Yields: 6-8 servings DIRECTIONS: Marinate the Chicken Place the sliced chicken into a medium bowl. Add the marinade ingredients (oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, salt, pepper) and mix thoroughly. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. While the chicken is marinating, you can start on the noodles, which is the most time intensive part of this recipe. Pan Frying the Noodles Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. The fresh, soft noodles you find in the refrigerated section are already precooked, and all you need to do is loosen the noodles with water. Once softened, drain the noodles. Now it is time to pan fry the noodles. Hong Kong Style Chow Mein is known for its delicious crispy noodles, and it gets that way by pan-frying, which means a lot of oil… try not to think about it too much. Heat 1 T cooking oil in a large skillet. Place a thin layer of noodles in the pan just to cover the bottom, but do not overcrowd. Let sit for a couple minutes until the bottom of the noodles are golden, and then flip the noodles over to pan fry the other side. Once the noodles have reached desired crispness, transfer the noodles to a large glass baking dish. Heat 1 T oil in the skillet, and repeat until you have pan-fried all the noodles. Place the baking dish in the oven at 150°F just to keep the noodles warm while you finish frying the rest of them. You want each and every noodle to be pan-fried to perfect crispness. This means you will have to do several rounds of frying, depending on the size of your skillet. For a whole pound (16oz) of noodles, I had to pan fry 6 rounds of noodles. I used two 10″ skillets simultaneously on my stove top to halve the time. While you are waiting to flip the noodles, you can make the gravy! Stir Frying the Vegetables In a large wok, heat 1 T of cooking oil. Add 2 cloves of whole garlic and 3 coins of ginger to the wok. When the garlic is browned, add your choice of Chinese vegetables (Gau Choy, Gai Lan, or Boy Choy) and stir fry for a couple minutes. Remove from the wok and place your cooked vegetables over the pan fried noodles, and store back in the oven to keep warm. Cooking the Chicken In a large wok, heat 2 T of cooking oil. Brown the remaining 3 cloves of garlic and 4 coins of ginger, and then cook the onion slices until translucent. Add the chicken and stir fry until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside. Making the Gravy In a small bowl, combine all the gravy ingredients (cornstarch, sugar, oy
What country and western singer recently lost his lucrative gig singing the theme to Monday Night Football based on an ill-considered Hitler reference?	Dumb Ape Who Sings Football Jingle Fired For Being Giant Bunghole are you ready for some hitler Dumb Ape Who Sings Football Jingle Fired For Being Giant Bunghole By Add to Flipboard Magazine. Dirtbag clown/redneck millionaire Randall Williams — who goes by his legendary father’s name to better fleece the poors — done went and half-assed called Obama a “Hitler” on the Fox News, and you know you can only do that in code, or while huntin’ coon with Rick Perry or whatever. So the football show has fired “Bocephus.” How could Hank Jr. do this to the South, which was supposed to rise again, like Southern Jesus? This means, we guess, that the football show will no longer have that shitty re-written version of “Hank Junior” doing his shitty 1980s name-dropping Nashville schmaltz, “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” itself a craven sequel to his earlier idiot singalong, “All My Rowdy Friends.” So he compared Obama to Hitler, and Boehner to … Netanyahu? And then said Joe Biden and Barack Obama were “the enemy.” Then he probably farted for a good long time on the chair and the Murdoch people had to burn it behind Fox News headquarters, in that incinerator they use all the time for “the truth.” Randall Williams is a dumb turd. He should run for president of the Tea Party and the whole of America. He is the perfect Successful American, in that he inherited his lucrative business and still couldn’t buy any talent or brains and also is so dumb that he went walking one time and managed to fall off a mountain, losing his face in the process, which is why his poorly reconstructed head resembles a dumber, less charming version of one of those pan-faced muppets from “The Electric Teeth.” Here’s an article from five years ago when he was arrested for sexually assaulting some teen-ager in a hotel. GO FOOTBALL AND USA NOW!!! [ NBC ] TAGS http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Be-Careful … Chichikovovich Man, even by country music standards that is some maudlin tripe. If Randall had written that while Hank Sr. was alive, the old man would have tossed this no-talent regression to (below the) mean off the mountain himself. neiltheblaze The sing-songey rhyming scheme is right out of the Hallmark trash bin. HELisforHEL Oy, it reads like one of those ghost-girl-saves-the-teens-in-the-burning-car stories from 8th grade. He & Kesha should become writing partners. He definitely didn't inherit any of his Dad's talent. I suspect ole Hank's little swimmies must have been packed with booze when they took that trip up Ms. Hank William's girlie bits. Alcohol poisoned zygote production would at least explain why his son is so fukkin stupid. BklynIlluminati I hated that song anyway. The only enemy you have Hank is your colossal ignorance and the fact you seemed have lost your self respect running around looking like that yikes! Barb He's a living monument to the irrelevance of genes in determining ability and/or talent. I don't think his attempted sexual assault on that teen girl should have been mentioned in this article though. He was probably just high on drugs and thought he was at a family reunion. PuckStopsHere Damn. Now THAT is a throw-down! Barb Thanks and good morning! Texan_Bulldog In Hank's defense, her name was Holly Hornbeak–he probably thought she was a porn star. tessiee Also in Hank Jr.'s defense, any girl in his (ahem) neck of the woods would have been married and divorced at least a couple of times before she reached her teens. Callyson Also: Williams has said he's interested in running as a Republican in 2012 for a U.S. Senate seat in Tennessee. Watch your back, Texas and Arizona–there's a new candidate for wing – nuttiest state in town… Bonzos_Bed_Time Skoalrebel will not be happy to hear this :-( LesBontemps This guy makes Skoalrebel look like Plato. memzilla This is another reason to close the border and put up a big fence. And by "border," I mean the Mason-Dixon Line. carolinaswamp Oh no! Please! Don't leave us down here in the dark alone with the People of Wal-Mart! prommie We'd even lose a chunk of South Jersey, which wou
What famed boxer, nicknamed Smokin' Joe, was the beat Muhammed Ali in the famous Fight of the Century, but lost a battle against liver cancer earlier this week?	Joe Frazier dead: Former heavyweight boxer loses battle with liver cancer \| Daily Mail Online comments Losing battle: Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier died on Monday after being diagnosed with cancer last month Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion who handed Muhammad Ali his first defeat yet had to live forever in his shadow, has died after a brief fight with liver cancer. He was 67. The family issued a release confirming the boxer's death. Frazier, who took on Ali in three momentous fights in the 1970s - including the epic 'Thrilla in Manilla' - had been under home hospice care in his Philadelphia home after being diagnosed just weeks ago with the cancer that took his life. 'I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration,' Ali said in a statement about the death of his great rival. 'My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.' The 1970s rivalries of Frazier, Ali and George Foreman will always be remembered as a golden age of heavyweight boxing. Boxing promoter Don King called Frazier a giant among men. 'Smokin' Joe', as he became known, was a small yet ferocious fighter who smothered his opponents with punches, including a devastating left hook he used to end many of his fights early. It was the left hook that dropped Ali in the 15th round at Madison Square Garden in 1971 to seal a win in the so-called 'Fight of the Century.' Though he beat Ali in that fight, Frazier lost the two other bouts between the men and for many years was bitter about the role Ali forced him to play as his foil. 'You can't mention Ali without mentioning Joe Frazier,' said former AP boxing writer Ed Schuyler Jr. 'He beat Ali, don't forget that.' They fought three times, twice in the heart of New York City and once in the morning in a steamy arena in the Philippines. They went 41 rounds together, with neither giving an inch and both giving it their all. In their last fight in Manila in 1975, they traded punches with a fervor that seemed unimaginable among heavyweights. Scroll down for video Champion: Smokin' Joe Frazier, left, beat Muhammed Ali, right, in the 'fight of the Century' becoming the first heavyweight to defeat Ali Epic: The referee points Frazier back to his corner after flooring Ali during the 'Fight of the Century'. Frazier won the title fight Frazier gave almost as good as he got for 14 rounds, then had to be held back by trainer Eddie Futch as he tried to go out for the final round, unable to see. 'Closest thing to dying that I know of,' Ali said afterward. In a brief post-fight interview with one of the commentators, he said: 'Joe Frazier, I'll tell the world right now, brings out the best in me. I'm gonna tell ya, that's one helluva man, and God bless him. 'He is the greatest fighter of all times, next to me.' Ali was as merciless with Frazier out of the ring as he was inside it. He called him a gorilla, and mocked him as an 'Uncle Tom' character. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share But it had all began in 1971, when Frazier won a decision to defend his heavyweight title against the then-unbeaten Ali in a fight that was so big Frank Sinatra was an official press photographer at ringside for Life magazine and both fighters earned an astonishing $2.5 million That night Burt Lancaster served as a colour commentator for the closed-circuit broadcast, after being hired by the fight's promoter Jerry Perenchio, who was also a friend of his. The night at the Garden 40 years ago remained fresh in Frazier's mind as he talked about his life, career and relationship with Ali a few months before he died. Frazier told The Associated Press: 'I can't go nowhere where it's not mentioned. That was the greatest thing that ever happened in my life.' Legends: Muhammad Ali gained his revenge on Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' in the Philippines in 1975 Though slowed in his later years and his speech slurred by the toll of punches taken in the ring, Frazier was still active on the autograph circuit in the months before he died. In September he went to Las Vegas, where he signed autographs in the lobby
In anatomy, what is the flap of elastic cartilage that prevents food from going down the wrong tube?	What keeps food from going down your windpipe? \| Reference.com What keeps food from going down your windpipe? A: Quick Answer When you swallow, a piece of cartilage called the epiglottis closes off the trachea, or windpipe, to prevent food from obstructing your airway, according to About.com. The epiglottis flap normally rests in a slightly upright position above the larynx, or voice box. The epiglottis temporarily folds over the larynx opening as food or beverages enter the throat, protecting the trachea and lungs, MedlinePlus states. Full Answer Food or small objects can accidentally enter the windpipe, especially if a person laughs or inhales while eating, according to HowStuffWorks. In most cases, food completely bypasses the respiratory system and continues down the digestive tract by entering the esophagus. A blocked airway may interfere with healthy breathing, causing symptoms ranging from wheezing and choking to loss of consciousness and permanent brain damage, says MedlinePlus. Parents are discouraged from giving babies and toddlers small toy pieces or foods because these objects can become choking hazards. Physicians are often able to remove objects stuck in the trachea using medical instruments, but in urgent situations, they may need to insert a breathing tube or perform a tracheostomy by making a surgical incision in the neck. The epiglottis is not invulnerable. Prior to the widespread use of influenza vaccines, many young children suffered from bacterial infections in this area, according to About.com. A condition known as epiglottitis can cause uncomfortable inflammation, making it difficult to breathe and preventing the body from circulating oxygen.
What is the only marsupial native to North America?	Marsupial \| San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants ABOUT A koala joey peeks out of its mother's pouch. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could ride around in a backpack throughout your entire childhood? You’d never have to worry about falling off of Mom’s back or getting caught by predators! Well, marsupials are the kinds of animals that can do this. They are known as pouched mammals, because the adult females have a marsupium, or pouch. It is usually on the outside of the body where the young (called joeys) grow up. The pouch acts as a warm, safe place where the joeys grow. Like all marsupial females, the wombat has a pouch—but it opens toward the mother’s rear, rather than toward her head. This keeps dirt from filling up the pouch when the mother wombat is busy digging! Most adult female mammals give birth outside of the body. During development inside of the mother, the embryo is connected to the mother’s blood supply by a placenta. These are called placental mammals. Marsupials give live birth, too, but the embryo climbs from the birth canal to the pouch. Once there, it attaches to a nipple and doesn’t let go because it can’t! The nipple swells in the embryo’s mouth so that it is only able to let go when it is more developed. SaveSave SaveSave HABITAT AND DIET Most marsupial females, like this red kangaroo mom, have an upward-opening pocket called a pouch, for their young. Most people think of Australia when they think of marsupials, because the most well known of the marsupials—koalas and kangaroos—live there. But opossum species, which are also marsupials, live in North, Central, and South America. Most marsupials have four small legs and feet, such as opossums and quolls. Kangaroos and wallabies have two large feet and two arms. On most marsupial females, the pouch is like a pocket opening upward. But the pouch of the Virginia opossum of North America and the wombat of Australia opens toward the tail. All marsupials have good hearing and a good sense of smell. Most walk on the ground or are good climbers, and one, the water opossum or yapok of South America, can swim! Bandicoots, kangaroos, wallabies, and possums have two toes fused together. The numbat is the only marsupial active during the day—all others are nocturnal or crepuscular. The mountain pygmy-possum, which lives in the Australian Alps, is the only marsupials that can live in areas that get snow. Most Australian marsupials live in dry scrub or desert habitat. In South America, marsupials live in forests or tropical rain forests. Marsupials can live in any part of the forest habitat, from the trees to the forest floor where, like the wombat, they burrow underground. The Virginia opossum is North America's only marsupial. There's an old folk tale that opossum young were born in their mother's nose, then sneezed into the pouch. The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial found in North America. Its native habitat is moist forests, although it may also be in your neighborhood! It is an important part of our environment, acting as a scavenger to clean up trash, fruit, and dead animals. If you spot one in your neighborhood at night, watch how it uses its dexterous tail and paws to get around. But for your own safety, don’t get too close: opossums can be fierce fighters! If it’s springtime, pay special attention—if the opossum happens to be a mother, you’ll see up to 13 babies hanging on to her back! Marsupials are pollinators and seed distributors. They control pests by eating insects and vermin. Some marsupials make habitats for other underground animals by digging their burrows or loosening up the soil. The Virginia opossum helps clean up the environment by eating carrion, rotting fruit, and other items we consider garbage. In fact, this animal is often found rummaging around in garbage cans! Bandicoots have two toes fused together, while other marsupials have separate toes. So, what’s for dinner? Marsupials have different types of teeth, depending on what they eat, from bugs to other smaller mammals or birds to fruit and seeds to eucalypt
What famed playwright, who seemed to have earned his most famous nickname due to his thick, southern drawl, won 2 Pulitzer prizes for A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?	IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Ya" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Ya" 1-50 of 235 names. Zoey Deutch A vibrant, diversely talented, and charming actress, Zoey Deutch is steadily building on her body of work with dynamic roles alongside notable actors and filmmakers. Deutch co-stars in Richard Linklater 's latest film Everybody Wants Some!! , a film about a group of college kids navigating their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood. The film, which premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival, was released by Paramount in April 2016. Starring opposite Bryan Cranston and James Franco , Deutch's next project is Why Him? , a film about an overprotective but loving dad (Cranston) who visits his daughter at Stanford and meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird (James Franco). Directed by John Hamburg ( I Love You, Man ), the film will be released by 20th Century Fox on December 25th. Deutch is also set to appear in Danny Strong's upcoming film Rebel in the Rye opposite Kevin Spacey and Nicholas Hoult . Based on a true story, the film follows author J.D. Salinger (Hoult) as he prepares to write his classic novel, "Catcher in the Rye". Deutch will play Oona O'Neill , the daughter of legendary playwright Eugene O'Neill, who has an affair with Salinger. Deutch appears in Vincent N Roxxy , a film that follows a small town loner and a rebellious punk rocker as they unexpectedly fall in love and are forced on the run, that had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2016. She co-stars in the film opposite Emile Hirsch , Zoë Kravitz and Emory Cohen . Zoey was also seen in the comedy _Dirty Grandpa_ opposite Robert De Niro and Zac Efron . Directed by Dan Mazer, the film centers on a wacky road-trip that unfolds as an uptight man (Efron) is tricked into driving his horny grandfather (De Niro) to Florida for spring break. In 2014, Deutch played the lead role in the Weinstein Company's Vampire Academy . Starring as Rose Hathaway, the actress's performance as a Dhampir - half human-half vampire - garnered her a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Movie Actress: Comedy. In addition, she was featured alongside Viola Davis and Emma Thompson in the film adaptation by Warner Bros. of the best-selling novel _Beautiful Creatures_. On the independent film front, Deutch has wrapped production on several projects. She stars in Before I Fall for director Ry Russo-Young, the adaptation of the 2010 YA novel by Lauren Oliver for Awesomeness Films. The film centers on Samantha Kingston (Deutch), a high school senior who finds that she may be living the last day of her life over and over until she gets it right. In addition, she recently starred opposite her sister Madelyn Deutch in The Year of Spectacular Men , which was the feature directorial debut of their mother Lea Thompson, and written by her sister. The film, which follows a young woman (Madelyn Deutch) fresh out of college as she strikes up and torches relationships with several men, shows Deutch in a contrasting role as the movie star sister with a loving boyfriend (Avan Jogia). She stars alongside Julia Garner, Nicholas Braun, and Dayo Okeniyi in the comedy Good Kids , which tells the story of four overachieving high-school students living in Cape Cod who decide to reinvent themselves following graduation. The script, written by Chris McCoy, made the 2011 Black List. Deutch first became known for her role as Maya on The Disney Channel show The Suite Life on Deck , which earned her further roles as a rising star in Hollywood. She also starred as Juliet Martin, Sarah Michelle Gellar 's troubled stepdaughter, in the CW's Ringer . Committed to several charitable causes, Deutch is a strong supporter of the Corazon De Vida Orphanage in Tijuana, and has performed for The Alzheimer's Association, What A Pair, and Race to Erase MS benefits. She also works with Water.org for their Give.Water.org campaign. The actress resides in Los Angele
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia is considered the official birthplace of which US armed forces branch, when they held their first recruitment drive there in 1775 following a Continental Congress mandate?	Marine Corps Decade Timeline \| Marine Corps history \| Marines.com Decade began with 368 Marines (343 Enlisted; 25 Officers) Decade ended with 523 Marines (513 Enlisted; 10 Officers) 2nd Commandant: LtCol William Ward Burrows (1798-1804) 3rd Commandant: LtCol Franklin Warton (1804-1818) missions: 1805: Battle of Derna To the Shores of Tripoli In 1805, the United States government refused to continue paying Barbary Coast pirates to refrain from raiding American merchant ships. When negotiations for a treaty failed, President Thomas Jefferson assembled an expeditionary force of Marines to respond. Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon and his Marines marched across 600 miles of the Libyan Desert to successfully storm the fortified Tripolitan city of Derna and rescue the kidnapped crew of the USS Philadelphia. The Marines' victory helped Prince Hamet Bey reclaim his rightful throne as ruler of Tripoli. In gratitude, he presented his Mameluke sword to Lt O'Bannon. This famous sword became part of the officer uniform in 1825, and remains the oldest ceremonial weapon in use by United States forces today. The Battle of Derna was the Marines' first land battle on foreign soil and is notably recalled in the first verse of the Marines' Hymn: "From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea." innovations: 1805: The Battle of Derna The Mameluke Sword Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon led the Marines' first battle on foreign soil. He and his Marines relentlessly marched across 600 miles of the Libyan Desert to storm the fortified Tripolitan city of Derna and rescue the kidnapped crew of the USS Philadelphia. The victory helped Prince Hamet Bey reclaim his rightful throne as ruler of Tripoli. In gratitude, Bey presented his Mameluke sword to Lt O'Bannon. This famous sword became part of the officer uniform in 1825 and remains the oldest ceremonial weapon in use by United States armed forces today. The Battle of Derna is notably recalled in the opening verse of the Marines' Hymn : "From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea." Decade began with 685 Marines (664 Enlisted; 21 Officers) Decade ended with 895 Marines (852 Enlisted; 43 Officers) 4th Commandant: LtCol Anthony Gale (1819-1820) 5th Commandant: Col Archibald Henderson (1820-1859) leaders: 1820: Col (Brevet BGen) Archibald Henderson Leader of the Marine Corps for 39 Years At the age of 37, Colonel Archibald Henderson became the fifth Commandant of the Marine Corps. He held this position for 39 years, outlasting nine presidents. Henderson is remembered for his personal commitment to his Marines and his candor. In 1836, Henderson went to fight alongside his Marines in the Seminole War, leaving a simple note on his door: "Have gone to Florida to fight Indians. Will be back when war is over." Decade began with 950 Marines (916 Enlisted; 34 Officers) Decade ended with 1,076 Marines (1,030 Enlisted; 46 Officers) 5th Commandant: Col Archibald Henderson (1820-1859) missions: 1847: The Battle of Chapultepec The Halls of Montezuma The Mexican-American War played a critical role in defining the border between the two nations that remains in place today. In 1847, knowing that the capture of the Palacio Nacional would greatly disrupt the Mexican army, the Marines stormed the enemy fortress during the Battle of Chapultepec. After two days of battle, the Marines gained control of the castle, better known as the "Halls of Montezuma." The Marines were then given the honor of raising the Stars and Stripes over the palace to mark their victory. Upon returning home, the same Marines presented their flag to the commandant. The victory at the "Halls of Montezuma" remains a part of Marine Corps tradition, immortalized in the opening line of the Marines' Hymn. Decade began with 1,851 Marines (1,804 Enlisted; 47 Officers) Decade ended with 2,384 Marines (2,314 Enlisted; 70 Officers) 6th Commandant: Col John Harris (1859-1864) 7th Commandant: Col Jacob Zeilin (1864-1876) leaders: 1862: C
With examples such as Panama and Suez, what is the name for a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas with water on each side?	Isthmus of Suez - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus Isthmus of Suez the isthmus in northeastern Egypt that connects Africa and Asia Class: Collins Dictionary: Isthmus of Suez a strip of land in northeastern Egypt, between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea: links Africa and Asia and is crossed by the Suez Canal (25 of 241 words) Isthmus of Suez (Coordinates: 30.49167°N 32.70833°E) the narrow strip of land that lies between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, linking the continents of Africa and Asia. It's located within the country of Egypt and contains the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Like many... (42 of 144 words) American Heritage Dictionary: Suez \| Gulf of Suez \| Isthmus of Suez A city of northeast Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and the southern ... \| An arm of the Red Sea off northeast Egypt west of the Sinai ... (30 of 84 words, 3 definitions, pronunciation) Oxford Dictionary: Isthmus of Suez \| Suez, Isthmus of an isthmus between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, connecting Egypt and Africa to the Sinai peninsula and Asia. The port of Suez lies in the south. ... (27 of 58 words, pronunciation)
Friday is Veterans Day, first proclaimed as a way to honor those US citizens who participated in what war?	Veterans Day - Holidays - HISTORY.com Veterans Day A+E Networks Introduction On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars. Google The Great War & Armistice Day Though the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, November 11 remained in the public imagination as the date that marked the end of the Great War. In November 1919, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The day’s observation included parades and public gatherings, as well as a brief pause in business activities at 11 a.m. On November 11, 1921, an unidentified American soldier killed in the war was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington , D.C.; the U.S. Congress had declared the day a legal federal holiday in honor of all those who participated in the war. On the same day the previous year, unidentified soldiers were laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in London and at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Did You Know? Red poppies, a symbol of World War I (from their appearance in the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae), are sold in Canada and the United Kingdom on Remembrance Day to raise money for veterans or worn in the lapel as a tribute. On June 4, 1926, Congress passed a resolution that the “recurring anniversary of [November 11, 1918] should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations” and that the president should issue an annual proclamation calling for the observance of Armistice Day. By that time, 27 state legislatures had made November 11 a legal holiday. An act approved May 13, 1938 made November 11 a legal Federal holiday, “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.'” In actuality, there are no U.S. national holidays because the states retain the right to designate their own, and the government can only designate holidays for federal employees and for the District of Columbia. In practice, however, states almost always follow the federal lead. From Armistice Day to Veterans Day American effort during World War II (1941-1945) saw the greatest mobilization of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force in the nation’s history (more than 16 million people); some 5.7 million more served in the Korean War (1950 to 1953). In 1954, after lobbying efforts by veterans’ service organizations, the 83rd U.S. Congress amended the 1938 act that had made Armistice Day a holiday, striking the word “Armistice” in favor of “Veterans.” President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation on June 1, 1954. From then on, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. The next development in the story of Veterans Day unfolded in 1968, when Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which sought to ensure three-day weekends for federal employees–and encourage tourism and travel–by celebrating four national holidays (Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day , Veterans Day and Columbus Day ) on Mondays. The observation of Veterans Day was set as the fourth Monday in October. The first Veterans Day under the new law was Monday, October 25, 1971; confusion ensued, as many states disapproved of this change, and continued to observe the holiday on its original date. In 1975, after it became evident that the actual date of Veterans Day carried historical and patriotic significance to many Americans, President Gerald R. Ford signed a new law returning the observation of Veterans Day to November 11th beginning in 1978. If November 11 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the federal government observe
Introduced in 1823, which president lent his name to a doctrine declaring that Europe would no longer be allowed to interfere with the affairs of the Americas?	Monroe Doctrine Blog Monroe Doctrine The Monroe Doctrine was first set out in a speech by President James Monroe on December 2, 1823. The ideas are grounded in much earlier thinking, such as the "Farewell Address" of George Washington, in which he inveyed against close political association with European states, and in the first inaugural address of Thomas Jefferson . The idea of an exceptional status for the United States and for the Western Hemisphere had been launched before Monroe's address to Congress. By 1822, only Bolivia remained as a Spanish colony in Latin America. All the others had declared independence. In the Caribbean, however, several islands remained under Spanish control, most notably Cuba and Puerto Rico. When European war clouds appeared in April 1823, the United States feared that Spain's Caribbean colonies might be ceded to either France or Britain, which was a disturbing prospect. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams sent a letter to Hugh Nelson , the American minister to Spain, outlining his concerns: Such indeed are, between the interests of that island and of this country, the geographical, commercial, moral, and political relations, formed by nature, gathering in the process of time, and even now verging to maturity, that in looking forward to the probable course of events for the short period of half a century, it is scarcely possible to resist the conviction that the annexation of Cuba to our federal republic will be indispensable to the continuance and integrity of the Union itself. At the same time, American interests in the northwest part of North America were becoming of more concern. Both the United States and Britain had explored from the south, while Russia had explored the Alaska coast and was looking to the south. In July, 1823, Adams made his concerns known to Russian minister in Washington. When France crossed the Pyrenees to help put down a rebellion against the Spanish monarch, Britain worried that this might lead to a joint French-Spanish expedition to retake the Latin American colonies for Spain. The British foreign minister George Canning communicated with the American minister in London, Richard Rush, and suggested that a joint declaration opposing such a development would serve both their interests. Rush passed the word back to John Quincy Adams. The British put their ideas into a formal proposal which Canning presented to Rush in August, 1823. Rush sent it to President Monroe, who sought the advice of Jefferson and Madison. Jefferson responded that while America should avoid involving itself in strictly European matters, European non-intervention in this hemisphere was of sufficient importance that the United States would be well advised to accept the British offer. Not the pro-British Federalist his father was, John Quincy Adams was not persuaded by the British expressions of friendship. In meetings of Monroe's cabinet in early November, Adams argued that the interests of the United States would be better served by a unilateral declaration. Monroe agreed, and put the declaration into his December 2 speech before Congress. There were actually two parts to Monroe's speech. One dealt with actions of the Russian government with respect to access to Alaska by ships of other nations. The United States objected to this. The second related to the former Spanish colonies in Latin America, which had taken advantage of the mother countryï¿½s distraction by the Napoleonic Wars and achieved for independence in the early years of the 19th century. By the early 1820s, monarchical elements were in control in continental Europe and rumors about the restoration of the Spanish empire began to fly. This was not good news for the United States, which resented European involvement in its backyard, nor was it met with approval by Britain, which profited richly from Latin American trade. British foreign minister George Canning proposed to the American government that a joint warning be issued to continental Europe. President Monroe considered the British proposal, but even
Orange Pekoe is a variety of what beverage?	Benefits Of Drinking Orange Pekoe Black Tea Benefits Of Drinking Orange Pekoe Black Tea Share this with a friend Your Name Please go through the link: http://www.curejoy.com/content/orange-pekoe-better-green-tea/ Sep 27, 2016 by CureJoy Editorial 7 Min Read Orange pekoe is a grade of black tea brewed from the dried leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. Along with other varieties of Camellia sinensis teas, including green, oolong and white, orange pekoe and other black teas are widely consumed throughout the world. Scientific studies and anecdotal evidence indicate that the popular beverage also offers a number of health benefits. Although green tea generally gets more attention for its health benefits, Czech researcher Martina Bancirova’s comparison of the antioxidant properties of 30 tea samples doesn’t support the bias toward green tea, at least in terms of antioxidant capacity. Studies have shown that orange pekoe has the ability to reduce chances of a heart attack occurring with the consumption of three or more cups of the tea daily. A compound found in orange pekoe tea, rutin, has antioxidant properties which help counteract free radicals thus preventing them from damaging tissues of the body. This also helps combat premature ageing, another great benefit from consuming this tea. It also helps in venous circulation in the management of varicose veins. It is low in fluoride, thus preventing dental cavities. It also helps with weight loss by speeding up the metabolism. The History Behind The Orange Pekoe Black Tea Pekoe The origin of the word “pekoe” is uncertain. One explanation is that “pekoe” is derived from the transliterated mispronunciation of the Amoy (Xiamen) dialect word for a Chinese tea known as white down/hair. This is how “pekoe” is listed by Rev. Robert Morrison (1782–1834) in his Chinese dictionary (1819) as one of the seven sorts of black tea “commonly known by Europeans”. This refers to the down-like white “hairs” on the leaf and also to the youngest leaf buds. Another hypothesis is that the term derives from the Chinese báihuā “white flower”, and refers to the bud content of pekoe tea. Sir Thomas Lipton, the 19th-century British tea magnate is widely credited with popularizing, if not reinventing, the term for Western markets. Orange The “orange” in Orange Pekoe is sometimes mistaken to mean that the tea has been flavored with orange, orange oils, or is otherwise associated with oranges. However, the word “orange” is unrelated to the tea’s flavor. There are two explanations for the meaning of “orange” in Orange Pekoe, though neither is definitive: The Dutch royal House of Orange-Nassau. The Dutch East India Company performed a central role in bringing tea to Europe and may have marketed the tea as “orange” to suggest a royal warrant. The copper color of a high-quality, oxidized leaf before drying, or the final bright orange color of the dried pekoes in the finished tea. These usually consist of one leaf bud and two leaves that are covered in fine, downy hair. The orange color is produced when the tea is fully oxidized. Why Is Orange Pekoe So Exclusive? The tea industry uses the term Orange Pekoe to describe a basic, medium-grade black tea consisting of many whole tea leaves of a specific size;however, it is popular in some regions (such as North America) to use the term as a description of any generic black tea (though it is often described to the consumer as a specific variety of black tea). Within this system, the teas that receive the highest grades are obtained from new flushes. This includes the terminal leaf bud along with a few of the youngest leaves. Grading is based on the size of the individual leaves and flushes, which is determined by their ability to fall through the screens of special meshes ranging from 8–30 mesh. This also determines the wholeness, or level of breakage, of each leaf, which is also part of the grading system. Although these are not the only factors used to determine quality, the size and wholeness of the leaves will have the greatest influence on the taste,