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What 1963 Alfred Hitchcock movie, which introduced the ever so talented Tippi Hedren, took place at the lovely Northern California town of Bodega Bay?

The Birds (1963) - quotes - The Alfred Hitchcock Wiki The Alfred Hitchcock Wiki Other Quotes about The Birds (1963) Pre-Production I think that "The Birds" was one of the hardest pictures for [my father] to make because it was so technical and he had to be so prepared for it that literally, as we know, when he decided a movie, he would draw the whole movie. Well, it took him a long time to draw all of this. keywords: Alfred Hitchcock , The Birds (1963) , and pre-production We had just finished working on "North by Northwest", and I saw Hitchcock on one of the soundstages. He stopped me and said, "I have a friend, Daphne Du Maurier, who has written a short novella." He said, "Would you read it and see if, physically, it creates too many problems." And I read it that night, and I was bowled over by its strength. But I saw it a little differently — I saw it as a mood piece. And I didn't see it as a narrative story. I spent the rest of the night — worked all night on it — and the image that came to me was [Edvard] Munch's Scream. I saw that as a kind of icon for the whole thing. keywords: Alfred Hitchcock , Daphne du Maurier , The Birds (1963) , and pre-production It was a sort of apocalyptic short story. It's about these birds inexplicably attacking this isolated little farmhouse in Cornwall. I read it, and I would've given my right arm to work with Alfred Hitchcock. I then spoke to him on the phone and he said, "Come on out with some ideas. We're throwing away everything but the title and the notion of birds attacking human beings. So come on out with some ideas." I remember Hitch showing me a lot of newspaper articles about unexplained bird attacks as a reminder that these things do happen, so we weren't dealing entirely with fantasy. We searched for the turning point where it would get ominous. We recognized immediately that the audience wasn't gonna sit there for two hours waiting for a bird attack. So we very carefully measured out the lengths between the bird attacks so that the audience would sit there, we'd throw them a crumb, so to speak. So the first one was when the gull hits Melanie in the rowboat. One of the ideas I brought to Hitch was a school teacher coming to a town and bird attacks start when she comes to the town to teach there. And the provincials think she must have something to do with it. There's an echo of that in the scene in the Tides Restaurant, from the mother — "You're responsible for this. They tell me this didn't happen before you got here", and the school teacher survived as Annie Hayworth. keywords: Alfred Hitchcock , The Birds (1963) , pre-production, and screenplay Because of the difficult technical problems, we knew we were going to have to have continuity sketches. Well, Hitchcock loved to work that way anyway. His main thrust in all of his work was preparation. Matter of fact, he sometimes facetiously said he was bored with shooting the picture. The excitement came with the ideas that were generated in the preparatory portion of the film making process. He liked to have it all clear in his mind so that before he started to shoot, he saw the whole movie in his mind. There are very few people, directors or otherwise, that can hold this kind of a concept. Harold Michelson was the main production illustrator on "The Birds". He did, I think, almost all of the illustrations. keywords: Alfred Hitchcock , Harold Michelson , The Birds (1963) , and pre-production We were just trying to find a hook — a way to get into the movie. And on the lunch hour, while I was walking around, I came up with the notion of a screwball comedy — doing a couple who meet cute and go from there into comedy until it turns to terror. And I told him this after lunch that day, and he said, "Yeah, that sounds interesting." So then we tried to find characters who would be mismatched, who would strike sparks and, we hoped, comic sparks. And it seemed to me that a society woman, first of all, in the old screwball comedies of the '40s was your mainstay, that she always was a madcap society woman. And a lawyer is the very notio

According to the tongue twister, who picked a peck of pickled peppers?

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers - English Children's Songs - England - Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Rhymes from Around the World Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers This is the most well-known tongue twister in the English language… Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers Tongue Twister Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers; A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked; If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked? Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers Tongue Twister Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers; A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked; If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, Charlie Watts, Buddy Rich, Phil Collins and Karen Carpenter are all what type of musician?

Keith Moon & Buddy Rich - First thoughts about Keith Moon & Buddy Rich Keith John Moon (23 August 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of the English rock group The Who. Bernard Buddy Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. 5.0/5 Keith Moon Buddy Rich John Bonham Neil Peart Gene Krupa Ginger Baker Mitch Mitchell Lars Ulrich Max Roach Philly Joe Jones Ringo Starr Charlie Watts Mike Portnoy Steve Gadd Ed Shaughnessy Elvin Jones Art Blakey Van Halen Bill Ward Bob Weir Neal Peart 22 Dec 2014     17:25 I get sick and tired of seeing these year end musical questions every year about the Top Ten Greatest Drummers of All Time. Really, John Bohnam? I'm sorry but John Bohnam, Ginger Baker , Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell , etc were all excellent drummers, maybe even great, but no way do any of them belong on a top ten list. None of them could lick the loafers of Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa , Joe Morello , Max Roach , Philly Joe Jones , Kenny Clarke , Art Blakey , Elvin Jones , Earl Palmer or Ed Shaughnessy . Now there's a top ten list. 26 Sep 2014     15:38 of the mighty Zep in one moment and Jim Morrison in the next. It's the Black Crowes and Keith Moon and Buddy Rich and Hendrix and *** 01 Aug 2014     01:15 you need the top 3 drummers to form the SUPER drummer... John Bonham 's Feet, Keith Moon's Tom Work, and Buddy Rich's Flair 30 May 2014     15:44 BIRTHDAY WISHES: Topper Headon was born today in 1955 in London, England. Topper Headon is best known for his drumming contributions in the punk rock band The Clash. He is regarded as one of the most inspirational and technically inventive punk rock drummers of the late 1970s and early 1980s and appeared on many seminal recordings by the Clash. Although he was not an original member of the Clash, his arrival helped push them to the next musical level, as he quickly became an integral part of the group. Born Nicholas Bowen Headon, he became known as "Topper" due to his resemblance to the character "Mickey the Monkey" from the U.K. comic "The Topper." Headon started playing drums at an early age and was a fan of jazz and soul music. Legendary drummers Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa , Keith Moon, HarveyMason, Billy Cobham , and Steve Gadd were all some of his first major influences. In 1973, Headon joined the cult progressive rock outfit Mirkwood. He appeared with them for a year and a half as they supported major act ... 22 Feb 2014     18:25 MUSIC HISTORY 101 February 22, 2002- English-born jazz drummer Ronnie Verrell died one day after his 76th birthday. Although he'd worked with two of the UK's most prestigious and acclaimed jazz giants, The Ted Heath Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, most Americans that do know of him recognize him mainly as the man behind the talent of ANIMAL, the hirsute and spastic but enthusiastic drummer on TV's The Muppet Show (whose voice is provided by actor Frank Oz ). When American jazz percussionist Buddy Rich, (one of Verrell's heroes), guested on the show, Verrell (as Animal) had a drumming duel with Rich, and won after Animal smashed a snare drum over Rich's head. Fans of The Who's drummer Keith Moon claim that the character of Animal was based on Moon, who was known for his wild antics. However, there is no evidence in the original sketches for the character that suggest that he was based on anybody in particular. Three of the other members of the Electric Mayhem were created by Muppet designer Micha ... 10 Feb 2014     20:25 Only somewhat vintage Ludwig realted, but who would you guys pick as 10 best drummers of all time? I'll get it going, in no particular order. Tough to limit it to only 10, and not use the criteria of 'influential'. I'm sure my taste in music affect my list... -Vinny Colaiuta - John Bonham - Neil Peart -Terry Bozio -Buddy Rich -Ian Pace - Steve Smith - Alex Van Halen - Ginger Baker -Keith Moon 01 Feb 2014     23:39 As many people are asking, the Top 25 in Modern Drummer 's list of the 50 Greatest Drummers of all time was: 1. Buddy Rich (RI

The male is a cob, the female a pen, & the young a cygnet: which bird are we talking about?

Cobs and Pens, or Young Adults? - Wildlife questions - Wildlife - The RSPB Community Cobs and Pens, or Young Adults? Wildlife Cobs and Pens, or Young Adults? This question is answered on 9 Apr 2011 2:11 AM I was feeding the swans today in my local park (which I think is technically against the byelaws, but hey ho...) and I got to wondering about the difference between males and females. I know that males have a bigger "nobble" (possibly not the technical term) on their beaks, but I noticed that the ones with the smaller nobble also had less bright beaks and some of them were also more brownish or tan coloured, more like a cygnet.  Would they have been females, or younger adults? I've posted a photo so you can see what I mean (though please ignore my nobbly knees...). The second swan head from the right has a much duller beak than some of the others, though (s)he is white.  The swan standing next to the bike handlebars has both a dull beak and brownish feathers. BB You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Verified Answer Verified by Badgerbread Hi Badgerbread, The mute swans with brownish, mixed plumage and dull beaks are immature birds - they won't pair off and breed for some time yet. Even with full white plumage and a dull beak, it's still an immature. The "nobble" on top of the bill is often known as the "berry". Sometimes the berry on a mature female can look almost as big as one on a male, and I find it very hard to tell mature females from young un-paired-off mature males like that. With a pair, it's a bit easier. The cob is a bit larger than the pen, but you have to study hard and see them in a position where you can compare their bodies. If they're out of the water, the cob will have noticeably bigger feet than his mate - much easier to tell. He also stands taller at the "shoulder". If you hear them calling (snorts etc), the cob has a deeper voice. Perhaps you're breaking a byelaw by feeding them, but if you must feed them, give them grain instead of bread - wheat, barley, millet, which one doesn't matter. As well as their own health, a poor diet affects their ability to produce eggs - not enough calcium for the shells, etc etc. :-) Andy You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. All Replies Verified by Badgerbread Hi Badgerbread, The mute swans with brownish, mixed plumage and dull beaks are immature birds - they won't pair off and breed for some time yet. Even with full white plumage and a dull beak, it's still an immature. The "nobble" on top of the bill is often known as the "berry". Sometimes the berry on a mature female can look almost as big as one on a male, and I find it very hard to tell mature females from young un-paired-off mature males like that. With a pair, it's a bit easier. The cob is a bit larger than the pen, but you have to study hard and see them in a position where you can compare their bodies. If they're out of the water, the cob will have noticeably bigger feet than his mate - much easier to tell. He also stands taller at the "shoulder". If you hear them calling (snorts etc), the cob has a deeper voice. Perhaps you're breaking a byelaw by feeding them, but if you must feed them, give them grain instead of bread - wheat, barley, millet, which one doesn't matter. As well as their own health, a poor diet affects their ability to produce eggs - not enough calcium for the shells, etc etc. :-) Andy You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Posted by Anonymous You were brave!!!!! Pip x You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Posted by Anonymous on 9 Apr 2011 8:36 PM Hi Badgerbread There are some immature birds ie cygnets they take a good couple of years to mature....noted in your photo. Others are mature birds - The adult Male Mute Swans have a more prominent orange bill when it is breeding time. You are right in saying that the nobble on the

Who memorialized a battle of the Crimean War in his 1854 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?

Charge of the Light Brigade Printer Friendly Version >>> What specifically ignited the Crimean War in 1854 has long been forgotten in the collective memory. The conflict erupted in 1854 with the Russian Empire on one side and Britain, France, the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Ottoman Empire on the other. Their dispute centered on which side would have dominant influence in the declining Ottoman Empire. The wars's major battleground was in Russia's Crimean Peninsula, which gave the conflict its name. British and French forces landed in the Crimea in the fall of 1854 with the objective of attacking Russia's naval base at the city of Sevastopol and thereby weaken its naval presence in the Black Sea. An artist's conception of the Charge of the Light Brigade   Although the war itself is only a dim recollection, what is vividly remembered is one valorously tragic incident of the campaign: the headlong cavalry charge of the British Light Brigade into murderous Russian fire; an action immortalized by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem. The Charge of the Light Brigade took place during a battle near the city of Balaclava on October 25, 1854. Through a miscommunication of orders, the Light Brigade of approximately 600 horsemen began a headlong charge into a treeless valley with the objective of capturing some Russian field artillery at its end. Unbeknown to them, the valley was ringed on three sides by some 20 battalions of Russian infantry and artillery. The result was disastrous. An estimated 278 of the Light Brigade were killed or wounded. Observing the charge, a French Marshall remarked: "It is magnificent, but it is not war. It is madness." When news of the action reached London, it caused a national scandal that prompted Tennyson to pen his poem. History remembers the charge of the Light Brigade as an example of the extraordinary bravery of the British soldier in the face of enemy fire in spite of poor leadership. "They swept proudly past, glittering in the morning sun. . ." William Howard Russell was a correspondent for the London Illustrated News and was present at the battle. It was his description that prompted Tennyson's poem. We join Russell's account as the Light Brigade begins its charge: "They swept proudly past, glittering in the morning sun in all the pride and splendor of war. We could hardly believe the evidence of our senses! Surely that handful of men were not going to charge an army in position? Alas! it was but too true - their desperate valor knew no bounds, and far indeed was it removed from its so-called better part - discretion. ADVERTISMENT They advanced in two lines, quickening their pace as they closed towards the enemy. A more fearful spectacle was never witnessed than by those who, without the power to aid, beheld their heroic countrymen rushing to the arms of death. At the distance of 1200 yards the whole line of the enemy belched forth, from thirty iron mouths, a flood of smoke and flame, through which hissed the deadly balls. Their flight was marked by instant gaps in our ranks, by dead men and horses, by steeds flying wounded or riderless across the plain. The first line was broken - it was joined by the second, they never halted or checked their speed an instant. With diminished ranks, thinned by those thirty guns, which the Russians had laid with the most deadly accuracy, with a halo of flashing steel above their heads, and with a cheer which was many a noble fellow's death cry, they flew into the smoke of the batteries; but ere they were lost from view, the plain was strewed with their bodies and with the carcasses of horses. They were exposed to an oblique fire from the batteries on the hills on both sides, as wed as to a direct fire of musketry. Through the clouds of smoke we could see their sabers flashing as they rode up to the guns and dashed between 'them, cutting down the gunners as they stood. . .We saw them riding through the guns, as I have said; to our delight we saw them returning, after breaking through a column of Russian infantry, and scattering them l

What radio station do you find at 950 on your local AM dial?

Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR - Home of the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl 51 Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR - Home of the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl 51 Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR - Home of the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl 51

Stop, drop, and roll was drilled in your head in elementary school if you ever caught on fire. What did they expect you to do in the case of a nuclear attack?

Duck and Cover Drills Bring the Cold War Home     After the Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb in 1949, the American public was understandably nervous. They were aware of the destruction that individual atomic bombs did to the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But the general public did not know a lot yet about the dangers of radiation and fallout. So, a new Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA) was set up in 1951 to educate – and reassure – the country that there were ways to survive an atomic attack from the Soviet Union. They commissioned a university study on how to achieve "emotion management" during the early days of the Cold War. One of their approaches was to involve schools. Teachers in selected cities were encouraged to conduct air raid drills where they would suddenly yell, "Drop!" and students were expected to kneel down under their desks with their hands clutched around their heads and necks. Some schools even distributed metal "dog tags," like those worn by World War II soldiers, so that the bodies of students could be identified after an attack. The next logical step was to promote these "preparedness" measures around the country, and the FCDA decided the best way to do that was to commission an educational film that would appeal to children. In 1951, the agency awarded a contract for the production to a New York firm known as Archer Films. Archer called in teachers to meet with them and got the endorsement of the National Education Association. An administrator at a private school in McLean, Virginia, mentioned that they had participated in the "duck and cover" drills. That was the first time the producers had heard the drills called that, and they thought the phrase would work as a title. The producers went to work on a script that would combine live actors and an animated turtle to encourage kids to duck down to the ground and get under some form of cover – a desk, a table or next to a wall – if they ever saw a bright flash of light. The flash would presumably be produced by an atomic blast. The hero of the film was the animated Turtle named Bert who wore a pith helmet and quickly ducked his head into his shell when a monkey in a tree set off a firecracker nearby. At the time, not that much was generally known about the effects of radiation sickness and radioactive fallout away from Ground Zero of a nuclear blast. In addition, the first atomic weapons were produced by a fission reaction. In the early bombs, uranium was compressed into a "critical mass," where enough radioactive material came together to create a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. Millions of free neutrons would hit uranium or plutonium atoms and break them apart, releasing more neutrons. An explosion resulted. The resulting explosion of this fission reaction was the equivalent of at least 15,000 tons of TNT – the most powerful conventional explosive. In the parlance of the time, the Hiroshima bomb was a 15-kiloton weapon. Most people were concerned with the tremendous heat and blast damage that atomic bombs produced, not with the relatively small amount of radiation produced. So, when Duck and Cover was completed in January 1952, its admonition perhaps could have saved some lives in the event of an atomic-bomb attack. Civil Defense officials liked the animated turtle and his monkey tormentor so much that they included the film in the "Alert America Convoy." The convoy had 10 trucks and trailers that toured he country for nine months in 1952. Each vehicle contained civil defense dioramas, posters, 3-D models and a film theatre showing Duck and Cover and other educational movies. The theme was practical ways individuals could "beat the bomb." According to the FCDA, 1.1 million people eventually saw the convoy exhibits. At the same time, Duck and Cover was premiered to educators at a gala screening at a Manhattan movie theatre. From there, it was distributed to schools around the country by one of the largest educational film distributors. It was shown on television stations around the country, and some educate

Roald Amundsen, along with Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, and Oscar Wisting, became the first to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. What countries flag did they fly over the pole?

Race to the South Pole | TIME For Kids Race to the South Pole Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first successful expedition to the globe's southernmost point December 14, 2011 Print GETTY IMAGES After arriving at the South Pole on December 14, 1911, explorer Roald Amundsen (left) spent three days there with his companions: Oscar Wisting, Sverre Hassel, Helmer Hanssen and Olav Bjaaland (the photographer, not pictured). On December 14, 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his four-man team became the first people to reach the South Pole, where they raised the Norwegian flag in victory. On Wednesday, exactly 100 years later, Norway’s prime minister gathered with scientists and polar adventurers at the bottom of the world to remember the famous explorer’s achievements. "We are here to celebrate one of the greatest feats in human history," Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, as he unveiled an ice sculpture of Amundsen. A Great Expedition TIME & LIFE PICTURES/GETTY IMAGES Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. In the early 1900s, there was a race to see who could get to the South Pole first. Amundsen beat his rival, British explorer Robert Flacon Scott, by five weeks. On March 8, 1912, after learning of Amundsen's successful expedition, The New York Times wrote: "The whole world has now been discovered." Amundsen was one of the world’s most notable polar explorers. In 1903, he became the first to make a ship voyage through the Northwest Passage, the sea route through the Arctic Ocean on the northern coast of North America. After learning that American explorer Robert E. Peary had reached the North Pole first in April 1909, Amundsen made secret plans for a South Pole expedition. At the time, the South Pole was considered to be the last great, undiscovered territory. On October 19, 1911, Amundsen set out from his base, in Bay of Whales, Antarctica, with four companions, 52 dogs and four sleds. His success in reaching the South Pole was aided by careful planning. He took a preliminary trip to drop food and supplies along the first part of his route. His use of sled dogs to carry supplies also helped. Amundsen and his men, along with 11 surviving dogs, made it back to base on January 25, 1912, quicker than expected. In addition to Norway's flag, Amundsen left behind a tent with spare equipment for Scott, and a letter addressed to the King of Norway about his accomplishment. Though Scott eventually reached the South Pole, he died while returning home. On Wednesday, Norway’s prime minister took time to remember the British explorer’s accomplishments, too. "Scott and his men will forever be remembered for their valor and their determination to reach the most inhospitable place on Earth," Stoltenberg said. The two explorers share the name of the research station now located at the South Pole: the Amundsen-Scott Station. A Land of Research Today, Antarctica is a base for a variety of global scientific research projects, from oceanography to cosmology. Cosmology is the study of the origin and structure of the universe. The land holds many clues to Earth's past and future changes, especially those related to global climate change. Wednesday’s ceremony at the pole also served a reminder of the importance of continuing scientific research in this distant place. "The loss of ice in the Antarctic can have grave global consequences,” Stoltenberg said. “Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott and their men went to extraordinary lengths to accomplish their goals. We must be prepared to do the same.” TFK Footer Primary

According to the classic 12 Days of Christmas song, what group were there 11 of?

The Twelve Days of Christmas The Twelve Days of Christmas Dennis Bratcher The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these are not the twelve days before Christmas, but in most of the Western Church are the twelve days from Christmas until the beginning of Epiphany   (January 6th; the 12 days count from December 25th until January 5th). In some traditions, the first day of Christmas begins on the evening of December 25th with the following day considered the First Day of Christmas (December 26th). In these traditions, the twelve days begin December 26 and include Epiphany on January 6. The origin and counting of the Twelve Days is complicated, and is related to differences in calendars, church traditions, and ways to observe this holy day in various cultures (see Christmas ).  In the Western church, Epiphany is usually celebrated as the time the Wise Men or Magi arrived to present gifts to the young Jesus (Matt. 2:1-12). Traditionally there were three Magi, probably from the fact of three gifts, even though the biblical narrative never says how many Magi came.  In some cultures, especially Hispanic and Latin American culture, January 6th is observed as Three Kings Day, or simply the Day of the Kings (Span: la Fiesta de Reyes, el Dia de los Tres Reyes, el Dia de los Reyes Magos; Dutch: Driekoningendag).  Even though December 25th is celebrated as Christmas in these cultures, January 6th is often the day for giving gifts. In some places it is traditional to give Christmas gifts for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Since Eastern Orthodox traditions use a different religious calendar, they celebrate Christmas on January 7th and observe Epiphany or Theophany on January 19th. By the 16th century, some European and Scandinavian cultures had combined the Twelve Days of Christmas with (sometimes pagan) festivals celebrating the changing of the year. These were usually associated with driving away evil spirits for the start of the new year. The Twelfth Night is January 5th, the last day of the Christmas Season before Epiphany (January 6th). In some church traditions, January 5th is considered the eleventh Day of Christmas, while the evening of January 5th is still counted as the Twelfth Night, the beginning of the Twelfth day of Christmas the following day.  Twelfth Night often included feasting along with the removal of Christmas decorations. Many European  celebrations of Twelfth Night included a King's Cake, remembering the visit of the Three Magi, and ale or wine (a King's Cake is part of the observance of Mardi Gras in French Catholic culture of the Southern USA).  In some cultures, the King's Cake was part of the celebration of the day of Epiphany . The popular song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is usually seen as simply a nonsense song for children with secular origins. However, some have suggested that it is a song of Christian instruction, perhaps dating to the 16th century religious wars in England, with hidden references to the basic teachings of the Christian Faith.  They contend that it was a mnemonic device to teach the catechism to youngsters. The "true love" mentioned in the song is not an earthly suitor, but refers to God Himself. The "me" who receives the presents refers to every baptized person who is part of the Christian Faith. Each of the "days" represents some aspect of the Christian Faith that was important for children to learn. However, many have questioned the historical accuracy of this origin of the song The Twelve Days of Christmas.  While some have tried to debunk this as an "urban myth" out of personal agendas, others have tried to deal with this account of the song's origin in the name of historical accuracy (see Snopes on The 12 Days of Christmas ).  There is little "hard" evidence available either way.  Some church historians affirm this account as basically accurate, while others point out apparent hi

Dec 13, 1953 saw the birth of Ben Bernanke, Harvard grad with a PhD from MIT. What governmental position does he hold?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Open Access articles | Open Access journals | Conference Proceedings | Editors | Authors | Reviewers | scientific events Massachusetts Institute of Technology It has been suggested that MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences be merged into this article. ( Discuss ) Proposed since May 2015. Urban, Script error: No such module "convert". [5] Newspaper Red, Gray and Light Gray [6]                MIT Logo The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts . Founded in 1861 in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States , MIT adopted a European polytechnic university model and stressed laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering. Researchers worked on computers , radar , and inertial guidance during World War II and the Cold War . Post-war defense research contributed to the rapid expansion of the faculty and campus under James Killian . The current Script error: No such module "convert". campus opened in 1916 and extends over Script error: No such module "convert". along the northern bank of the Charles River basin . MIT, with five schools and one college which contain a total of 32 departments, is traditionally known for its research and education in the physical sciences and engineering , and more recently in biology , economics , linguistics , and management as well. The "Engineers" sponsor 31 sports, most teams of which compete in the NCAA Division III 's New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference ; the Division I rowing programs compete as part of the EARC and EAWRC . MIT is often cited as among the world's top universities. [9] [10] [11] [12] As of 2014 [update] , 81 Nobel laureates , 52 National Medal of Science recipients, 45 Rhodes Scholars , 38 MacArthur Fellows , and 2 Fields Medalists have been affiliated with MIT. MIT has a strong entrepreneurial culture and the aggregated revenues of companies founded by MIT alumni would rank as the eleventh-largest economy in the world. [13] Contents Original Rogers Building , Back Bay, Boston , 19th century (photo by E.L. Allen) In 1859, a proposal was submitted to the Massachusetts General Court to use newly filled lands in Back Bay , Boston for a "Conservatory of Art and Science", but the proposal failed. [15] [16] A proposal by William Barton Rogers a charter for the incorporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, signed by the governor of Massachusetts on April 10, 1861. [17] Rogers, a professor from the University of Virginia, wanted to establish an institution to address rapid scientific and technological advances. [18] [19] He did not wish to found a professional school , but a combination with elements of both professional and liberal education , [20] proposing that: "The true and only practicable object of a polytechnic school is, as I conceive, the teaching, not of the minute details and manipulations of the arts, which can be done only in the workshop, but the inculcation of those scientific principles which form the basis and explanation of them, and along with this, a full and methodical review of all their leading processes and operations in connection with physical laws." [21] The Rogers Plan reflected the German research university model , emphasizing an independent faculty engaged in research, as well as instruction oriented around seminars and laboratories. [22] [23] Early developments File:МИТ кампус 1905.jpg A 1905 map of MIT's Boston campus. Two days after the charter was issued, the first battle of the Civil War broke out. After a long delay through the war years, MIT's first classes were held in the Mercantile Building in Boston in 1865. [24] The new institute had a mission that matched the intent of the 1862 Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act to fund institutions "to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes", and was a land-grant school. [25] [a] In 1866, the proceeds from land sales went toward new buildings in the Back Bay. [26] MIT was informally called "Bosto

Holding office from 1901 to 1909, who was the 26th President of the United States?

Theodore Roosevelt, 26th Us President, 1901-1909 - Timeline Index Theodore Roosevelt, 26th Us President, 1901-1909 Theodore Roosevelt, 26th Us President, 1901-1909 Theodore Roosevelt is mostly remembered as the twenty-sixth President of the United States (1901-1909), but this astonishingly multifaceted man was a great many other things as well. In addition to holding elective office as a New York State Assemblyman, Governor of New York, Vice President, and President, he was also a deputy sheriff in the Dakota Territory, Police Commissioner of New York City, U.S. Civil Service Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and Colonel of the Rough Riders *, all by the age of 42, at which time he became the youngest man ever to hold the office of President. His specific achievements are numerous. Perhaps his greatest contribution was his work for conservation. During his tenure in the White House from 1901 to 1909, he designated 150 National Forests, the first 51 Federal Bird Reservations, 5 National Parks, the first 18 National Monuments, the first 4 National Game Preserves, and the first 21 Reclamation Projects. Altogether, in the seven-and-one-half years he was in office, he provided federal protection for almost 230 million acres, a land area equivalent to that of all the East coast states from Maine to Florida. More on this Website

Christmas Island, a territory of Australia, is located in what ocean?

Christmas Island Christmas Island A A A Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, 380 kilometres south of Java and 2650 kilometres north west of Perth. The nearest point on the Australian mainland is Northwest Cape, approximately 1565 kilometres to the south east. The Island has an area of 135 square kilometres. The following links provide further information about the essential services provided to the Island.

Yesterday saw the maiden flight of the new Boeing Dreamliner. What model number is it given?

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Takes Flight - Slashdot Slashdot Please create an account to participate in the Slashdot moderation system   Check out the new SourceForge HTML5 internet speed test! No Flash necessary and runs on all devices. × 7824692 story on Tuesday December 15, 2009 @05:27PM from the million-lines-of-code-on-the-wing dept. Bordgious and a number of other readers sent word of the 787 Dreamliner's first flight after two years of delays . The four-hour test kicks off nine months of airborne testing. Aviation Week has video of the test flight and a timeline of the 787's development. Here is the flight path . 840 of the planes are on order now, down from a high of 910, as some customers canceled orders due to the delays.

Arch enemy of Count Dracula, what is the name of the vampire hunter in Bram Stokers 1897 novel Dracula?

Dracula (Character) - Biography biography from Dracula (1931) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This character biography may contain plot spoilers. Visit our Character Biography Help to learn more. Character Biography History Discuss The world's most famous vampire, Dracula was conceived as the title character in Bram Stoker's 1897 novella. The character was a composite of various elements, the vampire being an ancient figure in Eurasian folklore. Probably the most popular incarnation of the vampire in culture during the 19th century was Lord Ruthven from John William Polidori's 1819 short story, "The Vampyre." Two of Stoker's key influences were Emily Gerard's 1885 essay "Transylvania Superstitions" and an 1820 book by William Wilkinson called "An Account of the Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia." In Wilkinson's book there was a short section about a 15th century Wallachian voivode named Dracula who crossed the Danube River and fought against the Turks. The excerpt contains little information about this Dracula (e.g., there is no reference to his name being Vlad and nothing about his impalements and other atrocities). In fact, Wilkinson confuses Vlad Dracula and his father (Vlad Dracul). But Wilkinson does add a footnote indicating that "'Dracula" in the Wallachian language means "devil." Stoker copied this into his Notes for Dracula, which suggests that this was probably why he chose the name. Liking the ring of the name, Stoker replaced his villain's previous name, "Count Wampyr", with this. Although Stoker makes an oblique reference to the connection between his Dracula and the historic Vlad III, it is generally perceived that Stoker knew nothing about Vlad III beyond Wilkinson's passing mention. Vlad's more popular nickname was Vlad the Impaler, referring to his favorite atrocity: impaling enemies through their torsos on giant stakes in the ground, frequently by the hundreds. In Stoker's book, Dracula identifies himself as a Sz�kely, which is an Hungarian-speaking and rooted peoples. This is opposed to Vlad III, who was a native Vlach (the native Romanian race). Despite Castle Dracula's Romanian location, Stoker (as well as most playwrights and filmmakers) was no doubt indifferent to this ethnic distinction. The character of Dracula in Stoker's book is generally agreed to be largely based on Stoker's friend, Sir Henry Irving, a famous theatre actor and director. Not only does the book's description of Count Dracula closely resemble Irving physically, but Irving had a Dracula-like personality that could vary from possessing off-putting charm and civility to imperious, violent and cruel. Ironically, Irving turned down the chance to be the first stage actor to play Dracula. Stoker's story is told entirely in letters and journals written by the protagonists. The tale begins with Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor, journeying by train and carriage from England to dark, desolate Castle Dracula (situated in the Carpathian Mountains on the border of Transylvania & Moldavia). The purpose of his mission is to provide legal support for Dracula for a real estate transaction. At first seduced by Dracula's cordial manners, Harker soon discovers that he has become a prisoner in the castle and sees disquieting facets of Dracula's nocturnal life. Harker falls under the spell of three wanton female vampires, the Brides of Dracula. He is saved at the last second by the Count, however, who ostensibly wants to keep Harker alive to learn about England. One day, Harker barely escapes from the castle with his life. Days after, the Russian ship Demeter, crashes on the shores of Whitby, England, during a fierce tempest. All of the crew are missing, and only one body, that of the captain, is found tied up to the ship's helm. The captain's log recounts the gradual disappearance of the entire crew apparently owing to a malevolent presence on board the ship. An animal described as a "large dog" is seen on the ship and leaping ashore. The ship's cargo is descri

Ralph Wilson Stadium is home to what NFL team?

New Era Field Seating Chart, Pictures, Directions, and History - Buffalo Bills - ESPN Directions HISTORY: Home to the only NFL franchise to appear in four consecutive Super Bowls and renowned as the site of "The Comeback" – a Jan. 3, 1993, wild-card playoff game during which the Bills overcome a 32-point deficit (the greatest in NFL playoff history) to beat the Oilers 41-38 in overtime – New Era Field, formally Ralph Wilson Stadium, opened for business in August 1973 as Rich Stadium. The Bills opened their tenure at the stadium in style with a 9-7 triumph over the New York Jets on Sept. 30, 1973. Luxury boxes were added in 1999. A new Mitsubishi scoreboard -- 33.5 feet by 82.8 feet -- was added in 2007. The field, which is 50 feet below ground level, received a new A-Turf Titan 50 surface in 2011. -- Information from the Buffalo Bills media guide was used in this overview SEATING NOTES: Sections 224-227 are Family Corner-Alcohol Free seating areas. No alcohol is permitted in these sections. Club Level seating is located on the Club Level, but are not premium seating areas and do not feature additional Club amenities. Kids: All children two years of age or older must have a ticket. Children under the age of two, do not need a ticket and are expected to sit on an adult's lap during the game. Address: Orchard Park, NY 14217 Directions: From Buffalo Airport: Head out of the airport and proceed through the light to Route 33 West. This should lead you to New York State Thruway (Route 90). Get on the Thruway and follow toward Erie until you reach Exit 55 (Orchard Park). Get off at Exit 55 and follow Route 219 south toward Orchard Park. Exit Milestrip Road West and proceed ahead to the first traffic light, which will be Abbott Road. Make a left on Abbott Road and follow straight ahead through traffic light and past the stadium. After passing the stadium, look for One Bills Drive and make a left. Driveway will lead to the parking area. From Rochester or points east: Take 90 West to Exit 55 (Route 219). Exit 219 on Milestrip Road West Exit. Be prepared to stop at the end of the ramp. Counting the signal at the end of the Milestrip ramp, go to the third signal and make a left turn on Abbott Road. Follow south on Abbott Road to the stadium. From Southern Expressway: Take Route 219 North to Exit 20A West. Follow 20A to the stadium approximately 1 mile west. From Erie and southwest New York: Take 90E to Exit 57, and bear right heading west from toll booth to Route 20. Make a right on 20 heading east to the stadium. From Peace Bridge-Canada: Head south on 190 to 90W, follow to Exit 55 (Route 219). Exit 219 on Milestrip Road West Exit. Be prepared to stop at the end of the ramp. Counting the signal at the end of the Milestrip ramp, go to the third signal and make a left turn on Abbott Road. Follow south on Abbott Road to the stadium. Or, head south on Intrastate 190 to Route 5; follow Route 5 to Route 179 (Milestrip Rd.). Take Route 179 East to Abbott Road (sixth signal light). Make right turn onto Abbott Road and head south to the stadium. For additional details, consult the Bills team website , the interactive Ralph Wilson Stadium guide (Page 6) and tune to AM 1610 for the most up-to-date construction information. Parking:

Who was the first American to win a Nobel prize?

The Nobel Peace Prize 1901-2000 Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates The Nobel Peace Prize, 1901-2000 by Geir Lundestad * Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, 1990 - Introduction This article is intended to serve as a basic survey of the history of the Nobel Peace Prize during its first 100 years. Since all the 107 Laureates selected from 1901 to 2000 are to be mentioned, the emphasis will be on facts and names. At the same time, however, I shall try to deal with two central questions about the Nobel Peace Prize. First, why does the Peace Prize have the prestige it actually has? Second, what explains the nature of the historical record the Norwegian Nobel Committee has established over these 100 years? There are more than 300 peace prizes in the world. None is in any way as well known and as highly respected as the Nobel Peace Prize. The Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century World History, to cite just one example, states that the Nobel Peace Prize is "The world's most prestigious prize awarded for the 'preservation of peace'." Personally, I think there are many reasons for this prestige: the long history of the Peace Prize; the fact that it belongs to a family of prizes, i.e. the Nobel family, where all the family members benefit from the relationship; the growing political independence of the Norwegian Nobel Committee; the monetary value of the prize, particularly in the early and in the most recent years of its history. In this context, however, I am going to concentrate on the historical record of the Nobel Peace Prize. In my opinion, the prize would never have enjoyed the kind of position it has today had it not been for the decent, even highly respectable, record the Norwegian Nobel Committee has established in its selections over these 100 years. One important element of this record has been the committee's broad definition of peace, enough to take in virtually any relevant field of peace work. On the second point, the selections of the Norwegian Nobel Committee reflected the insights primarily of the committee members and secondarily of its secretaries and advisors. But, on a deeper level, they also generally reflected Norwegian definitions of the broader, Western values of an idealist, the often slightly left-of-center kind, but rarely so far left that the choices were not acceptable to Western liberal-internationalist opinion in general. The Norwegian government did not determine the choices of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, but these choices reflected the same mixture of idealism and realism that characterized Norwegian, and Scandinavian, foreign policy in general. As we shall see, some of the most controversial choices occurred when the Norwegian Nobel Committee suddenly awarded prizes to rather hard-line realist politicians. Nobel's Will and the Peace Prize When Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896, it was discovered that he had left a will, dated November 27, 1895, according to which most of his vast wealth was to be used for five prizes, including one for peace. The prize for peace was to be awarded to the person who "shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding of peace congresses." The prize was to be awarded "by a committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Storting." Nobel left no explanation as to why the prize for peace was to be awarded by a Norwegian committee while the other four prizes were to be handled by Swedish committees. On this point, therefore, we are dealing only with educated inferences. These are some of the most likely ones: Nobel, who lived most of his life abroad and who wrote his will at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris, may have been influenced by the fact that, until 1905, Norway was in union with Sweden. Since the scientific prizes were to be awarded by the most competent, i.e. Swedish, committees at least

How the Grinch Stole Christmas was written by who?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error How the Grinch Stole Christmas ( 2000 ) PG | On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town. Director: From $9.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 13 Nov 2013 a list of 25 titles created 03 Dec 2013 a list of 33 titles created 07 Dec 2013 a list of 24 titles created 10 months ago a list of 44 titles created 3 months ago Title: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 17 wins & 35 nominations. See more awards  » Photos After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Director: Jon Favreau An 8-year old troublemaker must protect his home from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Director: Chris Columbus When a man inadvertantly kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Director: John Pasquin A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Director: Robert Zemeckis One year after Kevin was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself in New York City, and the same criminals are not far behind. Director: Chris Columbus An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Director: Robert Zemeckis Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for nearly ten years, but it might come to an end if he doesn't find a Mrs. Claus. Director: Michael Lembeck A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker. Director: Tim Burton Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. Director: Andrew Adamson Set during the Ice Age, a sabertooth tiger, a sloth, and a wooly mammoth find a lost human infant, and they try to return him to his tribe. Directors: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha Stars: Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Ray Romano When a massive fire kills their parents, three children are delivered to the custody of cousin and stage actor Count Olaf, who is secretly plotting to steal their parents' vast fortune. Director: Brad Silberling Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Director: Chris Columbus Edit Storyline Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Whos, an almost mutated sort of munchkinlike people. All the Whos love Christmas, yet just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away from the Whos which he equally abhors. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try befriend the Grinch. Written by Filmfreak <webmaster@filmfreak.co.za> See All (51)  » Taglines: Inside a snowflake, like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe. See more  » Genres: Rated PG for some crude humor | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 17 November 2000 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas See more  » Filming Locations: $55,082,330 (USA) (17 November 2000) Gross: Did You Know? Triv

If Misogyny is the hatred of women, what is the hatred of men?

Misandry - definition of misandry by The Free Dictionary Misandry - definition of misandry by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/misandry Also found in: Medical , Wikipedia . mi·san·dry Hatred or mistrust of men. [ miso- + Greek anēr, andr-, man (on the model of misogyny ); see -andry.] mi·san′drist n. [C20: from Greek, from miso- + -andria, from anēr man] misˈandrist n, adj Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: misogyny References in periodicals archive ? The actor is also having a tricky time with less heroic characters in his new hit movie, "Gone Girl,'' a twisted conjugal cage fight that has sparked charges of misogyny, misandry and misanthropy. Youth talk While it would be of course impossible to argue that Nathaniel Hawthorne's fictions construct the "usual" boy-meets-girl kinds of plots (Bussaco 2009: 487), it is nonetheless tempting to conclude with an ahistorical and quasi-essentialist discordant reality principle, one that may obviate the formidable charges of misanthropy, misandry, and especially of misogyny. International Conference April 6 on Deteriorating Condition of Men and Boys I might venture to say, at the risk of being accused of misandry, that it's possible that it might not necessarily be that women do not like sex, but that they might not be as bedevilled by it as most men. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

Dec 18, 1620 is the official landing date of the Mayflower. At what Massachusetts location did they make land?

The Voyage of the Mayflower     One hundred and two individuals, most of whom were Puritans, received a grant of land on which to set up their own colony. They set sail from England on the Mayflower, arriving in Massachusettes in December. When they landed, the colonists called their new home "New Plymouth." The colonists all signed the "Mayflower Covenant" before landing, promising to establish "just and equal laws." The Anglican Church was the official church of England. It was headed by the King. There were groups within England who opposed the policies of the church . They wanted to purify and simplify the church. Puritans were persecuted in England and many emigrated to Holland. They were not happy in Holland, as it was not England. Thus, they were enthusiastic about the possibility of settling the new world. More on the Puritans On September 6th, 1620, the Mayflower left Plymouth, England. The second part of the voyage was stormy, but finally, on November 11th, the ship anchored off of Cape Cod. The members of the Mayflower spent over six weeks exploring different location to find an appropriate one to settle. On December 21st the Pilgrims made their first landfall at Plymouth Harbor. More on the Voyage The Pilgrims established a settlement at what had been an abandoned Indian village known as Patuxet. There were a limited number of houses that first winter in New Plymouth. Many of the colonista were forced to stay on the Mayflower. Half of the settlers died that first winter. William Bradford became the governor of colony, after the death of John Carver in 1621. The colony grew slowly and eventually became part of the much larger Massachusetts Bay Colony. More on Settling The Native Americans who they met were very friendly. The settlers entered into an alliance with them. When spring came, the colonists, with help from the natives planted the native corn crop. By the time the second fall came around, the colonists harvested a bountiful crop of corn, along with other crops. To celebrate that crop yield the colonists had a feast. Thus began the tradition of Thanksgiving. Smith was forced to return to England after being injured. The winter following his departure was the worst winter in the short history of the colony. It became known as "the starving time". Starving Time About American history and world history can be found at historycental- History's home on the web. Explore our complete time lines of major events in American history as well as World History. Research our special sections on diverse subjects ranging from presidential elections to naval history. Whatever aspect of history you wish learn about, you will find it at Historycentral.com Facebook

In the Transformer universe, who do the Autobots battle?

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Name the only US president who has won the medal of honor.

The Medal of Honor: 6 Surprising Facts - History in the Headlines The Medal of Honor: 6 Surprising Facts July 12, 2012 By Jennie Cohen Share this: The Medal of Honor: 6 Surprising Facts Author The Medal of Honor: 6 Surprising Facts URL Google One hundred fifty years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law a measure calling for an award known as the U.S. Army Medal of Honor to be bestowed upon “such noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, and other soldier-like qualities during the present insurrection." (The conflict referenced was the Civil War.) A provision the previous December had created a similar honor for the U.S. Navy. Since then, 3,458 men and one woman have received the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military decoration. On the anniversary of the medal’s creation, discover six surprising facts about the award and its recipients. 1. At first, the idea of a Medal of Honor was dismissed as too “European.” During the American Revolution, George Washington established the first combat decoration in U.S. history, known as the Badge of Military Merit. After the conflict it fell into disuse, as did its successor, the Certificate of Merit, bestowed during the Mexican-American War. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, proponents of a new award made their case to Winfield Scott, general-in-chief of the Union Army. Scott, a respected commander despite being too feeble and corpulent to mount a horse in the waning years of his career, scoffed at the suggestion, saying it smacked of European tradition. It was only after his retirement that Medal of Honor supporters in Congress could introduce bills providing for the decoration. 2. Only one woman has received the Medal of Honor, and her award was temporarily rescinded. A medical doctor who supported feminist and abolitionist causes, Mary Edwards Walker volunteered with the Union Army at the outbreak of the Civil War. Despite her training, she initially had to work as a nurse before becoming the Army’s first female surgeon. Known to cross enemy lines in order to treat civilians, she may have been serving as a spy when Confederate troops captured her in the summer of 1864. Walker was later released as part of a prisoner exchange and returned to duty. On November 11, 1865, President Andrew Johnson presented her with the Medal of Honor, making her the only woman to date to receive the decoration. In 1917 the Army changed its eligibility criteria for the honor and revoked the awards of 911 non-combatants, including Walker. Nevertheless, she continued to wear her medal until her death two years later. An Army board restored Walker’s Medal of Honor in 1977, praising her “distinguished gallantry, self-sacrifice, patriotism, dedication and unflinching loyalty to her country, despite the apparent discrimination because of her sex.” Theodore Roosevelt, the only U.S. president to have received the Medal of Honor. 3. Theodore Roosevelt is the only U.S. president to have received the Medal of Honor, which he was awarded posthumously. When the Spanish-American War broke out, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt famously quit his job to lead a volunteer regiment known as the Rough Riders. Roosevelt and his men played a decisive role in the Battle of San Juan Hill and took part in other confrontations in Cuba. In 1916, less than three years before his death, the 26th president was nominated for the Medal of Honor, but the Army passed him over, citing a lack of evidence for his heroic actions at San Juan Hill. President Bill Clinton posthumously awarded him the decoration in 2001. Roosevelt’s son, Theodore Jr., who served in both World Wars, also received the Medal of Honor. 4. The youngest Medal of Honor recipient earned his award at 11 and was granted it at 13. Born in New York, 11-year-old Willie Johnston enlisted in the Union Army alongside his father, serving as a drummer boy with the 3rd Vermont Infantry during the Civil War. In June 1862, overpowered by Confederate forces, his unit re

Dec 18, 2008 marked the death of Mark Felt. What prominent role in the watergate scandals did he play?

1000+ images about Nixon on Pinterest | The white, Governor of california and April 22 Forward William Mark Felt, Sr. (August 17, 1913 – December 18, 2008)[1] was an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who retired in 1973 as the Bureau's Associate Director. After denying his involvement with reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein for 30 years, Felt revealed himself on May 31, 2005, to be the Watergate scandal's whistleblower, "Deep Throat". See More

What is the name of the Christmas Poo, who emerges from the toilet bowl on Christmas Eve and brings presents to good boys and girls whose diets have been high in fiber, who appears on TVs South Park?

Terrance and Philip : Wikis (The Full Wiki) 26 References Big Gay Al Big Gay Al (voiced by Matt Stone ) is a stereotypical homosexual man known for his flamboyant and positive demeanor. For example, he almost always responds to the greeting "How are you?" with an upbeat "I'm super! Thanks for asking!" At one point in the show, he runs an animal farm for gay animals who have been rejected by homophobic pet owners. He temporarily adopted Sparky , Stan's gay dog, who had run away from home. Later on in the episode, his large shelter vanishes, but the various animals remained, and were adopted by their former owners who had missed them greatly. Ever since, he has been a particularly good friend to Stan. He had a minor role in South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut, where it is revealed he is in fact a celebrity (or had become so since his appearance in his first encounter with Stan). He was the co-host and an entertainer at the troops' USO show, in which he performed his own musical number called "I'm Super". In the episode " Cripple Fight ", he is the leader of the boys' Boy Scout troop. However, the parents of the children are uneasy about a gay scout leader, and the club fires him. The boys rally to get him back, and Gloria Allred and others lobby the Scouts to reaccept him, suing the Scouts in a Supreme Court case that they win. Al rejects this, saying that he knows the Scouts are still good men, and since the Scouts are a private club, they should have the right to exclude people if they choose to, just as he has the right to express himself as a gay man. Big Gay Al eventually enters into a relationship with Mr. Slave , the ex-boyfriend of Mr. Garrison , whom he married in " Follow That Egg! ". Big Gay Al and Mr. Slave later appeared in an attempt to help the boys change the definition of the word fag in " The F Word ". Mechanic Mechanic is a nameless character who first appears in " Butter's Very Own Episode ", in which he directs Butters down a dark road to South Park giving the horrific history of the road to him, ending his speech with "Yah, lotta history down that road." He appears again in " Asspen " when he tries to talk Stan out of racing down the K-13 while giving the terrible history about the run and the lives lost on it, ending his speech with "Yah, a lotta history on that ski run." He also appears in " Marjorine " when he tries to talk Mr. Stotch out of burying what he believes to be Butter's body on the Indian burial ground, saying, "Don't bury your son's body at the Indian burial ground, Stotch! The one that's right up over there, behind the Andersons' bar. Sometimes... dead is better." Darryl Weathers Darryl Weathers is a worker from the Construction Workers' Union and says 'They took his Job" in every appearance he has. He has a flock of red hair and a big red mustache. His first appearance is in " Goobacks " where he is hosting a rally of many working-class men upset over losing their jobs to the Goobacks, time travelers from the future, who work for next to nothing. He and the other men decide to all "get gay" with one another, having homosexual sex in the hopes that this will prevent future generations of children that will give rise to the Goobacks. His next appearance is a one liner in " Smug Alert! " where he appears in the background, getting angry at Kyle's dad for putting a fake ticket on his car. His also appeared is in the episode " Margaritaville " in which he again loses his job, this time to economic hardships. He's latest appearance is in W.T.F. when he becomes a fan of the W.T.F and repeats his catchphrase with many variations like "They Broke His Jaw". Dr. Alphonse Mephisto and Kevin Dr. Alphonse Mephisto (also spelled and pronounced Mephesto, [1] while once referenced as "Alfonz Mephisto"; [2] voiced by Trey Parker ) is a mad scientist who specializes in genetic engineering , and has a son named Terrance (not to be confused with Terrance from Terrance and Phillip ). The character is an extended reference to Marlon Brando 's portrayal of Dr. Moreau in the 1996 film version of The Island o

What is the name of the King of Halloween Town who tries to take over Christmas in the Disney movie The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Nightmare Before Christmas ( 1993 ) PG | Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home cause confusion. Director: Tim Burton (based on: a story and characters by), Michael McDowell (adaptation) | 1 more credit  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 02 Oct 2013 a list of 23 titles created 21 Dec 2013 a list of 23 titles created 21 Dec 2014 a list of 36 titles created 01 Dec 2015 a list of 23 titles created 2 months ago Title: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Videos When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her. Directors: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson Stars: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson An adventurous girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets. Director: Henry Selick Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Director: Tim Burton When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process. Directors: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook Stars: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain with an unscrupulous sea-witch in order to meet a human prince on land. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Jodi Benson, Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant. Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava Stars: Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. Director: Brad Bird A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe. Directors: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton Stars: Kevin Spacey, Dave Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is. Directors: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard Stars: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy A young woman whose father has been imprisoned by a terrifying beast offers herself in his place, unaware that her captor is actually a prince, physically altered by a magic spell. Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise Stars: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti Directors: John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack Edit Storyline Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween -- but alas, they can't get it quite right. Written by Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com> We're changing the face of 3-D See more  » Genres: Rated PG for some scary images | See all cer

Immortalized in an 1851 painting by Emmanuel Gottlieb Leutze, which river did George Washington cross on Christmas night in 1776 before attacking the Hessian forces during the Battle of Trenton?

Washington Crossing the Delaware - Factbites American Revolution - Washington's Crossing, By David Hackett Fischer George Washington lost ninety percent of his army and was driven across the Delaware River. Over the middle of the mantel, engraving -- Washington crossing the Delaware; on the wall by the door, copy of it done in thunder-and-lightning crewel by the young ladies -- work of art which would have made Washington hesitate about crossing, if he could have foreseen what advantage to be taken of it. The small remnant who crossed the Delaware River were near the end of their resources, and they believed that another defeat could destroy the Cause, as they called it. www.americanrevolution.com /WashingtonsCrossingBook.htm   (3327 words) Washington Crosses the Delaware, 1776 The ragtag Continental Army was encamped along the Pennsylvania shore of the Delaware River exhausted, demoralized and uncertain of its future. To compound Washington's problems, the enlistments of the majority of the militias under his command were due to expire at the end of the month and the troops return to their homes. We marched on and it was not long before we heard the out sentries of the enemy both on the road we were in and the eastern road, and their out guards retreated firing, and our army, then with a quick step pushing on upon both roads, at the same time entered the town. www.eyewitnesstohistory.com /washingtondelaware.htm   (916 words) Washington's crossing of the Delaware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Washington's crossing of the Delaware, occurring on December 25, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton. Washington's troop movements across the Delaware River were of great strategic and historic significance to the United States' national beginning, and the resources associated with Washington's Crossing are eligible for listing as a National Historic Landmark. Washington's retreat allowed and forced the British to fill the void between New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and in doing so the British extended their forward lines and placed their outposts at too great a distance to be reinforced from New York . en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Washington's_crossing_of_the_Delaware   (2147 words) George Washington and the Crossing of the Delaware George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in the dead of the night on Christmas and his subsequent victories in New Jersey energized a tired and sad Colonial Army and gave the American people cause for celebration. Victories had been hard to come by lately, and the victories in New Jersey, emphasizing the daring of George Washington as they did, gave the people new hope that their cause was right and new determination that they could win their independence at last. crossing of the Delaware and the victories at Trenton and Princeton were certainly not the end of the Revolutionary War. www.socialstudiesforkids.com /articles/ushistory/washingtondelaware.htm   (463 words) What's wrong with this painting? The Delaware River was believed to be at flood stage at the time of the crossing. The image on display in the auditorium of Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, is a photomural of Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emmanuel Leutze. From Norman Rockwell to Larry Rivers to Charles Schultz, Leutze's image and the topic of Washington Crossing the Delaware continues to be interpreted in unique ways as each generation assigns its values and agenda to the scene. www.ushistory.org /washingtoncrossing/history/whatswrong.htm   (3194 words)   Battle of Trenton - Crossing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10) The main force led by Washington himself was to cross at McKonkey’s Ferry, nine miles above Trenton, and dash down the opposite shore to smash the Hessian garrison stationed in town. A third body under Colonel John Cadwalader was to cross farther downstream to divert the attention of the Bordentown garrison. Ferrying Washington’s

According to Zuzu Bailey, what happens every time a bell rings?

Zuzu Bailey from 'It's a Wonderful Life': Where is She Now? Zuzu Bailey from 'It's a Wonderful Life': Where is She Now?  December 23, 2012 – 6:00 AM  – 0 Comments 3 Books to Read Before the Inauguration Q: What ever happened to the actress who played Zuzu Bailey in It’s a ­Wonderful Life? —Carrie Jones, Essex, Vt. A: Karolyn Grimes, who famously uttered the line “Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings” at the end of the 1946 Frank Capra classic, calls herself an “unofficial ambassador” for the movie. “I’ve managed to turn six minutes of film footage into a second career, doing appearances year-round at festivals and gift shows,” says Grimes, 72. She appeared in 15 other films, including Rio Grande, but still receives fan mail for her role as Zuzu (a name she has said writer Clifford Odets borrowed from Zu Zu Ginger Snaps). Online Extra: Grimes shares her favorite memory of costar Jimmy Stewart. “I remember being on Jimmy Stewart’s back, and hanging on for dear life! He had little Tommy under his right arm, and he was holding Mary’s hand with his left hand, and I’m hanging on his back as we’re going down the stairs to where the Christmas tree was. I always remember that I was kind of choking him! We did this scene a number of times. He was very tall, so I was way up there in his arms. He was kind and gentle and throughout the years, he actually made an effort to find me after I got out of Hollywood, and we became friends again as I was an adult. He was a very wonderful man. “And of course, the Christmas tree was so beautiful. I was an only child, and in those days, we had a little tree that sat on a table, and so this big, beautiful Christmas tree was quite lovely. I also remember chasing the other kids around the set, that was fun.” Related

What product is advertised with the slogan "When you care enough to send the very best?"

Hallmark Corporate Information | Hallmark Brand Legacy Brand Legacy Quality. Innovation. Caring. Simple but powerful words that come to mind when you mention Hallmark. Creating a brand as powerful as the Hallmark name started with the pursuit of quality more than 100 years ago. Mark of Quality In the early days, our greeting cards carried the company name “Hall Brothers” on the back. But the term “hallmark,” used by goldsmiths in the 14th century, fascinated founder J.C. Hall. As he explained, “It not only said quality in an authoritative way, but it also incorporated our family name.” In 1925, “Hallmark” appeared on products for the first time, and by 1928, it was used on the back of every greeting card. More than a Slogan “When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best” is more than a slogan for Hallmark, it is a business commitment. When C.E. (Ed) Goodman, a Hallmark sales and marketing executive, jotted down these words on a 3x5 card in 1944, he was trying to capture the essence of why Hallmark stood above the rest. Little did he know that his scribblings would become one of the most recognized and trusted slogans in advertising. As J.C. Hall expressed in his autobiography, When You Care Enough: “The slogan constantly put pressure on us to make Hallmark cards ‘the very best.’” The Hallmark Hall of Fame The Hallmark brand rose to an entirely new level when its name became forever connected with the most-honored program in the history of television – Hallmark Hall of Fame . Born more than 60 years ago in an era of fully-sponsored television programming, Hallmark Hall of Fame stands the test of time by continuing to explore positive, life-affirming themes that resonate with viewers. As chairman Donald J. Hall, son of founder J.C. Hall whose vision gave birth to the series, has stated: “The Hallmark Hall of Fame has had an amazing impact on consumers, our employees, retail partners, business leaders, and opinion molders. It continues to work its magic on our image to a degree I cannot fully explain. I am not aware of any such vehicle, in or out of television, available to any other company, with such a positive impact.”  Other Hallmark Sites

The American ad writer Robert L. May introduced what popular Christmas character when he designed a new coloring book for Montgomery Ward in 1939?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer : snopes.com Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer created to bring comfort to a girl whose mother was dying of cancer? - - Claim: The character 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' was created by a father to bring comfort to his daughter as her mother was dying of cancer. Mixture WHAT'S TRUE: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by a man whose wife was dying of cancer. WHAT'S FALSE: The story of Rudolph was created by a father to bring comfort to his daughter as her mother lay dying of cancer. Example: [Collected via e-mail, December 2010] A man named Bob May, depressed and brokenhearted, stared out his drafty apartment window into the chilling December night. His 4-year-old daughter Barbara sat on his lap quietly sobbing. Bob's wife, Evelyn, was dying of cancer. Little Barbara couldn't understand why her mommy could never come home. Barbara looked up into her dad's eyes and asked, "Why isn't Mommy just like everybody else's Mommy?" Bob's jaw tightened and his eyes welled with tears. Her question brought waves of grief, but also of anger. It had been the story of Bob's life. Life always had to be different for Bob. Small when he was a kid, Bob was often bullied by other boys. He was too little at the time to compete in sports. He was often called names he'd rather not remember. From childhood, Bob was different and never seemed to fit in. Bob did complete college, married his loving wife and was grateful to get his job as a copywriter at Montgomery Ward during the Great Depression. Then he was blessed with his little girl. But it was all short-lived. Evelyn's bout with cancer stripped them of all their savings and now Bob and his daughter were forced to live in a two-room apartment in the Chicago slums. Evelyn died just days before Christmas in 1938. Bob struggled to give hope to his child, for whom he couldn't even afford to buy a Christmas gift. But if he couldn't buy a gift, he was determined to make one — a storybook! Bob had created an animal character in his own mind and told the animal's story to little Barbara to give her comfort and hope. Again and again Bob told the story, embellishing it more with each telling. Who was the character? What was the story all about? The story Bob May created was his own autobiography in fable form. The character he created was a misfit outcast like he was. The name of the character? A little reindeer named Rudolph, with a big shiny nose. Bob finished the book just in time to give it to his little girl on Christmas Day. But the story doesn't end there. The general manager of Montgomery Ward caught wind of the little storybook and offered Bob May a nominal fee to purchase the rights to print the book. Wards went on to print, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer and distribute it to children visiting Santa Claus in their stores. By 1946 Wards had printed and distributed more than six million copies of Rudolph. That same year, a major publisher wanted to purchase the rights from Wards to print an updated version of the book. In an unprecedented gesture of kindness, the CEO of Wards returned all rights back to Bob May. The book became a best seller. Many toy and marketing deals followed and Bob May, now remarried with a growing family, became wealthy from the story he created to comfort his grieving daughter. But the story doesn't end there either. Bob's brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, made a song adaptation to Rudolph. Though the song was turned down by such popular vocalists as Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore , it was recorded by the singing cowboy, Gene Autry. "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" was released in 1949 and became a phenomenal success, selling more records than any other Christmas song, with the exception of "White Christmas." The gift of love that Bob May created for his daughter so long ago kept on returning back to bless him again and again. And Bob May learned the lesson, just like his dear friend Rudolph, that being different isn't so bad. In fact, being different can be a blessing. Or

In Tchaikovskys ballet The Nutcracker, who is the nutcrackers main enemy?

Peter Tchaikovsky "The Nutcracker" (ballet in two acts) - - Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia Peter Tchaikovsky "The Nutcracker" (ballet in two acts)   Gennadi Rozhdestvensky , Musical Director Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes Libretto by Yuri Grigorovich after the fairy-tale of the same name by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, ideas from the scenario by Marius Petipa used Presented with one interval. Synopsis Act I Guests are gathering for a Christmas party at the Stahlbaum home. Among them are Drosselmeyer, godfather to Marie and Fritz, the Stahlbaums’ children. He has brought them a wonderful present: a funny Nutcracker. The children wait with impatience for when at long last they will be shown the Christmas tree and the presents. The long awaited moment comes: the handsomely adorned Christmas tree is presented to the assembled company. Drosselmeyer suddenly appears disguised as a magician: he is not recognized by the children. Their unknown guest’s ability to make their toys come alive delights the children but, as everything that is clad in mystery, it involuntarily arouses their fear. In order to calm them down, Drosselmeyer takes off his mask and the chil­dren now recognize their beloved godfather. Marie wants to play with the wonderful dolls which have come alive, but they have already been tidied away. To comfort Marie, Drosselmeyer gives her the Nutcracker-Doll. Marie takes a great liking to this awkward, funny creature. Marie’s brother Fritz, who is a great tease and very naughty, acci­dentally breaks the doll. With great tenderness, Marie comforts her injured Nutcracker and rocks it backwards and forwards. Fritz and his friends now put on mouse masks and tease poor Marie. The guests appear from an adjoining room. After the final, ceremonial Grossvater dance, they all leave. At night the room where the Christmas tree stands is bathed in moonlight. It looks mysterious and full of magical secrets. Overcoming her fears, Marie has come to the room to visit her ‘sick’ Nutcracker-Doll. She kisses the doll and rocks it. Drosselmeyer now appears. But instead of her kind godfather, he has turned into a wizard. At a wave of his hand everything around them is transformed: the walls of the room slide back, the Christmas tree starts to grow. And all the toys come alive and grow together with the tree. Suddenly, mice creep out from under the floor­boards, led by the Mouse King. The dolls are panic-stricken and thrown into confusion. The Nutcracker’s quick wits and bravery save the day: lining up the lead soldiers, he boldly leads them out to do battle with the mice forces. However, the forces are unequal, the advantage is on the side of the evil mice. The Nutcracker is left alone to face the Mouse King and his suite. Marie is out of her mind with worry over the danger that threatens her doll. At this very moment, Drosselmeyer hands her a lighted candle and she throws it at the mice who scurry away helter-skelter. The battle field empties. The only person left here is the Nutcracker who lies without moving on the floor. Marie, together with the dolls, hurries to his rescue. And now a miracle occurs…Before Marie stands a handsome youth, the Nutcracker-Prince. He walks forward to meet her. The walls of the house disappear. Marie and her friends are standing under a star-studded sky, by a fairy-tale Christmas tree. Snowflakes go round in a magical dance. Marie and her Nutcracker-Prince, beckon, as if to a beautiful dream, to the twinkling star at the top of the Christmas tree. They climb into a magic boat and set off for the top of the tree. The dolls follow behind them. Act II Marie and Nutcracker-Prince are sailing in their magic boat through the Christmas tree kingdom. There are their friends, the dolls with them. The shining star is getting closer and closer. They are just about to reach the top of the tree when they are suddenly attacked by the mice and the Mouse King who have crept up behind them. Once again, the Nutcracker-Prince goes boldly into battle. Horribly frightened, Marie and the dolls watch the fight. The Nutcrac

In the O. Henry story “The Gift of the Magi”, what did Della sell to buy a chain for her husband’s prized pocket watch?

Della in The Gift of the Magi Character Analysis Della: One Devoted Woman Della is the loving, warm, selfless, and occasionally hysterical heroine of the story. Della's financially poor. She spends all of her days in a cramped flat, as "mistress of the home" (3). In other words, she's a homemaker. Della basically lives for one thing (or rather, person): Jim, her husband. She's spent a lot of the time leading up to Christmas just thinking of what to get him: She had been saving every penny she could for months, with this result. Twenty dollars a week doesn't go far. Expenses had been greater than she had calculated. They always are. Only $1.87 to buy a present for Jim. Her Jim. Many a happy hour she had spent planning for something nice for him. (5) As you might gather from that, Della throws just about every bit of energy she has into being good to Jim. She's been saving for months just to round up money for a Christmas present. She has even endured the humiliation of pinching pennies at stores. He may not be bringing in much money, but Jim is the cat's pajamas for Della. He deserves the absolute best, which is why she's so set on getting him the perfect present: "Something fine and rare and sterling – something just a little bit near to being worthy of the honor of being owned by Jim" (6). Della is willing to go to any length to achieve this goal, and ends up selling her one prized possession – her hair – to do it. Although she sheds a tear or two over the hair, really it doesn't seem to affect her that much. She doesn't even think it's much of a choice. She has to get Jim a present: "I had my hair cut off and sold because I couldn't have lived through Christmas without giving you a present. It'll grow out again – you won't mind, will you? I just had to do it" (28). In fact, the thing that seems to bother Della most about losing her hair is that Jim likes it so much. She's worried he won't find her pretty anymore (though she doesn't really have anything to worry about). She barely seems to think of herself at all. That's devotion. Is Della Too Devoted? Della's so devoted, in fact, you might be a little bit bothered. It might be difficult to define Della apart from Jim: she lives for her husband. But it looks like her husband might live only for her too. After all, he sacrifices his watch – which is a precious object that's been passed down through his family for generations (and won't grow back) – to get her a gift. And given how humble their circumstances are, and how hard his work must be, it's not clear what else he would have to live for besides Della. So is Jim just as devoted to Della as Della is to Jim? It's likely that he is. If that's the case, though Della and Jim definitely play different roles, they're in a relationship of equality, and equal devotion. That makes Della's own devotion less strange, and kind of wonderful – like it's supposed to be. Della and Jim's utter devotion to each other is the whole point of the story, after all. It's because of this devotion that both sacrifice their only prized possessions to get gifts for each other. That selflessness is what makes them wise givers – magi – and what teaches us the lesson about the meaning of giving that the narrator wants to get across. Still, it's true that we don't actually ever get to go inside Jim's head and see whether he loves her as much as she loves him. So if you want to be skeptical of the narrator's heartwarming ending and be cynical about Della, we suppose you can. Della's Hysteria But you might still find one more complaint to make about Della. She might seem unrealistically emotional. The very first thing we see her do is collapse into a sobbing fit on the couch. And once she gets Jim's present, she shrieks in ecstasy only to burst into tears almost immediately afterwards: And then an ecstatic scream of joy; and then, alas! a quick feminine change to hysterical tears and wails, necessitating the immediate employment of all the comforting powers of the lord of the flat. (37) Not only that, throughout the story Della just seems on edge, as

The Saint Nicholas who served as the inspiration for Santa Claus, also known as Nicholas of Myra, hailed from what country?

Our Sunday Message In Virtual Church: The Real St. Nicholas Previous Message From Virtual Church The Real St. Nicholas Commentary By The Pastor It has always been a concern of mine that when Christians rant about Santa Claus they act very un-Christlike. As I have collected what I could find about the real St. Nicholas, I have often wondered what he would think about Santa Claus as we adopted him into the secular world. I wonder what the real St. Nicholas would think about giving all those gifts to children on Christmas morning. I wonder what the real St. Nicholas would think about all those people across the United States who, on Christmas, spend most of the day working in soup kitchens and homeless shelters serving a big turkey meal to the less fortunate. I wonder what the real St. Nicholas must think about the monumental sharing of love through gift giving we do as adults. I suspect, as he peers down at us from heaven, St. Nicholas beams with joy. I also wonder if God doesn't send St. Nicholas, in his spirit form, around the world on Christmas eve to make sure as many children as possible receive the joy of Christ. After all, St. Nicholas started something that the secular world can't stop. In addition, in every secular heart on Christmas day, there is that reminder to every secular heart, that this day is not Santa Claus day, it is Christ's birthday. Here is the real story, as best as we can determine, about the real St. Nicholas. Reprinted for educational purposes only. ST. NICHOLAS, THE GIFT GIVER (about AD 280- 349) By Kathie Walters, Good News Ministries (www.goodnews.netministries.org/kathie.htm) Nicholas was born in Patara, Lycia. As a child he loved God and every Weds. and Fri. fasted. He served in the monastery of Holy Sion, near Myra and he eventually was ordained as Abbot. He was considered very pious and charitable, and many great miracles were attributed to him. Nicholas became Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor and was imprisoned for his faith by the Emperor Diocletian during the persecutions. He was present at the famous Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, where the Arian doctrine was condemned officially by the church. A rich merchant in Myra went bankrupt during Nicholas' tenure as Bishop. The merchant had three daughters and no dowries for them (a real disgrace). Incredibly, the merchant decided that his daughters might as well become prostitutes, at least they would earn a living. When Nicholas heard of this he devised a way to save the girls. He surreptitiously tossed a bag of gold through the window one night. The next day the father, amazed, used the money as a dowry for the eldest daughter. A second time Nicholas did this, and the second daughter had her dowry. The third time the father caught him and thanked him. Nicholas, because of this and many other "anonymous" acts of charity, became known as "the gift giver." Nicholas was also known for his great charity to the outcasts, and rescue of children, prisoners, and famine victims. He died in Myra in 349 AD and was buried in the church there. The Emperor Justinian built a church in his honor in Constantinople in 430 AD. In 1087 AD, when the Saracens (Muslims) captured Myra, Nicholas bones were stolen by merchants from Bari, Italy, and taken to the west. It was reported that when they opened the casket a wonderful aroma filled the whole area around. Nicholas's bones arrived on May 9. Two Italian cities, Venice and Bari vied for the honor of being selected to be the place where the bones remained. There were many miracles that occurred during the pilgrimages. These are reported about by John, Archdeacon of Bari. The same account is also reported by Nicephonus, also of Bari, and confirmed by an eyewitness who

December 20, 1860 saw which state secede from the Union, the first of 11?

December 20, 1860   South Carolina Secedes On this day, a secession convention meeting in Charleston, South Carolina, unanimously adopted an ordinance dissolving the connection between South Carolina and the United States of America. The convention had been called by the governor and legislature of South Carolina once Lincoln 's victory was assured. Delegates were elected on December 6, 1860, and the convention convened on December 17. Its action made South Carolina the first state to secede. Support for the Union was negligible, and a distinguished South Carolina unionist, James L. Petigru, allegedly commented at this time that his state was too small to be a nation and too large to be an insane asylum. Two days after leaving the Union, on December 22, 1860, South Carolina sent commissioners to Washington, D.C., to negotiate for the delivery of federal property, such as forts, within the state. Click here to read the Charleston Mercury's account of secession. Click here to read the Charleston Mercury's story on Fort Sumter. Bibliography: Thomas, Confederate Nation, pp. 45-47; Rhodes, History, 3: 215.

What cocktail consists of 1.5 oz Gin, .5oz Applejack, 4 dashes Grenadine, the juice of 1/2 Lemon, and 1 egg white?

Meer dan 1000 afbeeldingen over Cocktail Bar Ideas & Signature Drinks op Pinterest - Grauwe gans, Grapefruitsap en Wodka Meer informatie op magicskillet.com Pink Lady Cocktail Pink Lady Cocktail Recipe: 1 1/2 oz. gin, 3/4 oz. applejack, 1/4 oz. lemon juice, 1-2 dashes grenadine, 1 egg white, Maraschino cherry for garnish. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherry. pin

In the classic 1990 movie Home Alone, where is the McCallister family headed on vacation when 8 year old Kevin is mistakenly left behind?

Home Alone (1990) - IMDb IMDb 31 December 2016 3:54 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An 8-year old troublemaker must protect his home from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 22 titles created 14 Mar 2011 a list of 35 titles created 26 Nov 2011 a list of 45 titles created 30 Jul 2012 a list of 24 titles created 20 Feb 2013 a list of 36 titles created 01 May 2014 Search for " Home Alone " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards  » Videos One year after Kevin was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself in New York City, and the same criminals are not far behind. Director: Chris Columbus Alex Pruitt, a young boy of nine living in Chicago, fend off thieves who seek a top-secret chip in his toy car to support a North Korean terrorist organization's next deed. Director: Raja Gosnell After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Director: Jon Favreau On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town. Director: Ron Howard When a man inadvertantly kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Director: John Pasquin A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Director: Robert Zemeckis A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Director: Shawn Levy After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Director: Chris Columbus When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. Director: Joe Johnston A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker. Director: Tim Burton A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's room. Director: John Lasseter In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Director: Bob Clark Edit Storyline It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family named Kevin got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz and was sent to his room which is on the third floor of his house. Then, the next morning, while the rest of the family was in a rush to make it to the airport on time, they completely forgot about Kevin who now has the house all to himself. Being home alone was fun for Kevin, having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents' bed, and making a mess. Then, Kevin discovers about two burglars, Harry and Marv, about to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps to stop the burglars and to bring them to justice. Written by John Wiggins When Kevin's family left on their European vacation they forgot one minor detail: Kevin. See more  » Genres: 16 November 1990 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Mi pobre angelito See

Whose ghost was the first to appear to Ebenezer Scrooge?

Life Story of Ebenezer Scrooge           Being Single Diversity in Retirement website Ebenezer Scrooge was a financier whose story begins in London, England, in the 1800's. He achieved success through hard work and keeping a determined focus, until eventually, reaching a time in his life when the significance of his presence here on earth became a question to ponder, his life took a turn – not so much in a different direction as into a different frame of mind.   Not until Charles Dickens created this character from his 31-year-old imagination, in 1843, did London society become aware of Ebenezer Scrooge.  The character did arrive with a past, however, and not simply as a fully developed man out of nowhere with the story progressing from there.  How he evolved into a successful, though apparently miserly, financier, was an essential part of Dickens’s story, told through the visits of ghosts. Writing in the Victorian era, Dickens’s emphasis in A Christmas Carol (1843) was on family values and the spirit of Christmas. A major theme in his book was the problem of children growing up in poverty in industrialised Britain. As we discover during the telling of A Christmas Carol—by its narrator, Dickens, through the visit of the Ghost of Christmas Past, Ebenezer had a difficult time as a child, abandoned by his father to the boarding school he attended, where his friends were the literary characters of classic works, until eventually, one Christmas, his sister arrived to take him home.  As a young man, Ebenezer had been apprenticed to the merchant, Fezziwig, a jolly, generous, happily married man, who he described later to the Ghost of Christmas Past as someone who had “the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil” (Dickens, 1843: Stave 2).  But as time went on, Ebenezer’s life had taken a different path from that of Fezziwig’s. Gradually he withdrew from the woman he had promised to marry when both of them were young and poor, until finally she confronted him with the changes she had seen in him and walked away from their relationship. Committed to the accumulation of wealth, he chose career over love and marriage, telling her, “This is the even-handed dealing of the world. There is nothing on which it is so hard as poverty; and there is nothing it professes to condemn with such severity as the pursuit of wealth!” (Ibid.) Siding with Ebenezer, Philosophy professor Michael Levin has defended his chosen career and business practices, though questioning the inevitability and fairness of the fate that lay before him, saying: There can be no arguing with Dickens’s wish to show the spiritual advantages of love. But there was no need to make the object of his lesson an entrepreneur whose ideas and practices benefit his employees, society at large, and himself. Must such a man expect no fairer a fate than to die scorned and alone? (Levin, 2000) While the idea of compassionate love towards one’s fellow human beings was the main idea that Dickens was attempting to get across, and Levin has counteracted Dickens’s character construction with glowing endorsement of Ebenezer’s business sense, there are other themes in A Christmas Carol that also deserve attention. Dickens lived in a period of history when the ideal of marriage and the family was considered vital for the fulfilled life, if not morally necessary.  Furthermore, it is Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, Phillip Allingham has explained, that has preserved the Christmas customs of olde England and fixed our image of the holiday season as one of wind, ice, and snow without, and smoking bishop, piping hot turkey, and family cheer within. Coming from a family large but not-too- well-off, Charles Dickens presents again and again his idealised memory of a Christmas associated with the gathering of the family which “bound together all our home enjoyments, affections and hopes” in games such as Snap Dragon and Blind Man’s Buff, both of which his model lower-middle-class father, Bob Cratchit, runs home to play on Christmas Eve (Allingham,

What was the name of Scrooge's long suffering clerk in a Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol (1938) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge ... See full summary  » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 41 titles created 19 Nov 2010 a list of 34 titles created 26 Nov 2011 a list of 25 titles created 24 Nov 2012 a list of 38 titles created 10 Dec 2015 a list of 35 titles created 1 month ago Title: A Christmas Carol (1938) 7.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. A Christmas Carol (TV Movie 1984) Drama | Family | Fantasy An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. Director: Clive Donner Scrooge, the ultimate Victorian miser, hasn't a good word for Christmas, though his impoverished clerk Cratchit and nephew Fred are full of holiday spirit. But in the night, Scrooge is ... See full summary  » Director: Henry Edwards A musical retelling of Charles Dickens ' classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Director: Ronald Neame A Christmas Carol (TV Short 1971) Animation | Family | Short An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when spirits visit him on Christmas Eve. Director: Richard Williams An animated, magical, musical version of Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol." The nearsighted Mr. Magoo doesn't have a ghost of a chance as Ebenezer Scrooge, unless he learns the ... See full summary  » Director: Abe Levitow When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Director: George Seaton The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve. Director: Brian Henson The classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece. Director: Burny Mattinson An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Director: Robert Zemeckis In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Director: Bob Clark Edit Storyline On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. Scrooge dismisses the apparition but the first of the three ghosts, the Ghost of Christmas Past, visits as promised. Scrooge sees those events in his past life, both happy and sad, that forged his character. The second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, shows him how many currently celebrate Christmas. The Ghost of Christmas yet to Come shows him how he will be remembered once he is gone. To his delight, the spirits complete their visits in one night giving him the opportunity to mend his ways. Written by garykmcd 16 December 1938 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color: Did You Know? Tri

What holiday, created by a future Cal State Long Beach professor in 1966, is celebrated the day after Christmas for 7 days?

Started By CSULB Professor, Kwanzaa Celebrates The Importance Of African Culture Started By CSULB Professor, Kwanzaa Celebrates The Importance Of African Culture Details  Comment  [Eds. note: I originally wrote about Kwanzaa when I was the Managing Editor of City Beat Long Beach and a version of this piece originally appeared in the December 2011 issue of that magazine. Since City Beat is no more and their website has been taken down as well (and Dr. Karenga has yet to return our calls), I received permission to re-run this relevant piece on this important holiday that has some epic roots in our own backyard.] Though its history is much younger than the other holidays celebrated during this time of year, Kwanzaa is by no means less significant. Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a way for African-Americans to honor their shared heritage and culture, the seven-day celebration—which begins today, December 26, and goes until January 1—has become an important holiday for those with black heritage worldwide. Starting today with a parade down Crenshaw Blvd., the 36th annual Kwanzaa Gwaride Parade and Festival will be the largest Kwanzaa kickoff celebration in Southern California. With this year's festival theme being "Freedom from Obesity,'' the parade's Iyaba (queen) and Oba (king) are both medical practitioners. The Kwanzaa Heritage Festival will also be held in Leimert Park on December 29 and will include live music, traditional dancing, a drum circle and international marketplace.  In his 2012 founders statement , Dr. Karenga Kwanzaa discusses his theme for this year's Kwanzaa, "Us and the Well-being of the World: A Courageous Questioning." "At the center of this concern and care must be a constant and courageous questioning first about how we understand and assert ourselves in the world and what this means," Dr. Karenga wrote. "Thus, the Day of Meditation during Kwanzaa which is the culminating point and place of our remembrance, reflection and recommitment calls on us to sit down, think deeply about ourselves in the world, and measure ourselves in the mirror of the best of our culture to determine where we stand." The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza which translates roughly to “first fruit”), and the holiday’s template is loosely based on traditional pan-African harvest festivals. But that is where any precedent stops. As an internationally celebrated, non-religious, non-heroic, non-political African-American holiday, Kwanzaa is a unique experience that encourages unity among those of African descent and attempts to preserve common African culture. Dr. Karenga—a leading theorist during the ’60s Black Power Movement who is now the chair of Cal State Long Beach's Department of Africana Studies—organized Kwanzaa around a set of communitarian African values, called the Nguzo Saba. These seven principles include Umoja (unity), Kujicahgulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujama (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith). Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of these driving principles and is expressed through the lighting of colored candles, dancing, reciting poetry and the giving of appropriate gifts. In addition to the daily celebrations, Kwanzaa calls for a central place in the home to be dedicated to the construction of a Kwanzaa Set—a display of the holiday’s symbolic objects. Central to this is the kinara, a candleholder that carries the seven candles—three red, three green and one black—as well as a Unity Cup, the filling and sharing of which is a central Kwanzaa ritual. Ears of corn are placed on the Kwanzaa Set's staw mat, each representing a child in the family. African foods such as millet, spiced pepper balls and rice are often served, though some people fast during the holiday and a feast is often held on its final night. While Kwanzaa was originally directed at a small group of activists, it gained popularity as interest in multiculturalism expanded in the late 1980s and has since coexisted alongside Christmas a

Olive the Other what is a Christmas book by Vivian Walsh and J Otto Seibold?

Olive, the Other Reindeer: Vivian Walsh, J.otto Seibold: 9780811818070: Books - Amazon.ca Product Description From Amazon You won't understand the premise of this book if you've never sung "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," so let's start there. The carol begins, "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer / had a very shiny nose / and if you ever saw it, / You would even say it glows / All of the other reindeer / used to laugh and call him names / They never let poor Rudolph / join in any reindeer games." If you notice that "all of the other reindeer" sounds suspiciously like "Olive, the other reindeer," you've discovered the source of Olive's adventures! Olive is a dog. But when she hears this holiday tune, a bit of an identity crisis sets in. She decides she must be a reindeer and heads to the North Pole to see if she can join Santa's reindeer team. Olive gets to the North Pole just in time. Comet (the biggest reindeer) uses a piece of extra ribbon to tie Olive to the reindeers' elaborate harness system. As the sleigh rose high in the sky, "Olive was surprised it was so easy to fly." (The sight of a dog dangling beneath Santa's sleigh will reduce readers to charmed giggles.) Despite Olive's lack of flying ability and the unfortunate mishap caused by the reindeers' distraction, she, in her inherent dogginess, proves to be useful as both a flute retriever and a cookie smeller. J. otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh have written and illustrated four splendid books for children: Mr. Lunch Takes a Plane Ride , Mr. Lunch Borrows a Canoe , Monkey Business , and Free Lunch . Publisher's Weekly's assessment of the creators' work in Free Lunch also rings true for Olive, the Other Reindeer: "Seibold and Walsh specialize in street-smart art and convoluted story-lines ... Seibold's illustration style [is] a sort of cubism for the '90s. His computer-generated, airbrush-smooth characters resemble digital icons, but their asymmetrical quality lends them a hand-drawn warmth. The spreads are abuzz with comical details." This very silly, endearing book is sure to delight your favorite kids--and adults, too. (All ages) From Kirkus Reviews Instead of the lyric, ``All of the other reindeer,'' Olive the pup hears something else on the radio: ``Olive, the other reindeer.'' She concludes that she is to be Santa's canine helper, so heads up to the North Pole, to join the Christmas Eve flight. Dangling from a ribbon tied to Comet's reins, Olive looks more like a stray ornament than a reindeer, but her doggy talents of chewing, sniffing, and fetching rescue Father Christmas from multiple mishaps. The story is as slight as they come, but the art sings a song all its own. Seibold's gregarious cartoons create an avocado-and-tomato colored cartoon Christmas in which little details shine: In a scene of flutes falling out of the sky and into a snow bank, a cutaway shows a surprised bunny awaking to find its burrow pierced by a silver shaft. Children will like the sophisticated art, even without a tight storyline. (Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Named for the day of its discovery by Captain William Mynors, Christmas Island, a land mass in the Indian Ocean, is a territory of what nation?

Christmas Island environment and heritage Home > Territories of Australia > Christmas Island > Christmas Island environment and heritage Christmas Island environment and heritage Heritage Geography and climate The Island is the summit of a submarine mountain. It rises steeply to a central plateau dominated by rainforest. The plateau reaches heights of up to 360 metres and consists mainly of limestone with layers of volcanic rock. The Island's 80 kilometre coastline is an almost continuous sea cliff reaching heights of up to 20 metres. There are thirteen places where breaks in the cliff give way to shallow bays and small sand and coral beaches. The largest of these bays forms the Island's port at Flying Fish Cove. The Island is surrounded by a coral reef. There is virtually no coastal shelf and the sea plummets to a depth of about 5000 metres within 200 metres of the shore. The climate is tropical and temperatures range from 21 °C to 32 °C. Humidity is around 80–90 per cent and south-east trade winds provide pleasant weather for most of the year. However, during the wet season between November and April, it is common for some storm activity to occur producing a swell in seas around the Island. The average rainfall is approximately 2000 mm per annum. Population Christmas Island has a resident population of approximately 2072 with an ethnic composition of approximately 60 per cent Chinese, 25 per cent Malay and 15 per cent European. History Christmas Island was named on Christmas Day 1643 by Captain William Mynors, the Master of a passing ship. The first landing was recorded by William Dampier in 1688. For the next two centuries little interest was shown in the Island due to its rugged coastline. Following the discovery of phosphate deposits the Island was annexed by Britain in 1888. The Island was occupied by Japanese forces from March 1942 until the end of the Second World War and in 1946 became a dependency of Singapore. By agreement with the United Kingdom sovereignty was transferred to the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 October 1958 under the Christmas Island Act 1958 . This day is still celebrated as Territory Day. Flora and fauna To see photos from Christmas Island please see the Christmas Island Photo Gallery page, which includes photos of flora and fauna. The Island's close proximity to South-East Asia and the equator has resulted in a diverse range of flora and fauna. There are 411 recorded plant species on Christmas Island and approximately 18 of these are native. The distribution of plants on the island is related to soil depth moisture retention as well as exposure to and distance from the sea. A dense rainforest has evolved in the deep soils of the plateau and on some terraces. The forests are dominated by several tree species. Ferns, orchids and vines flourish on the branches in the humid atmosphere beneath the canopy. The land crabs and sea birds are the most noticeable animals on the island. To date, 20 terrestrial and intertidal crabs have been described. The diversity and abundance of land crabs is not matched by any other island. Huge robber crabs, known elsewhere as coconut crabs, are also found on Christmas Island and are capable of opening and devouring coconuts with their strong claws. Red crabs are dotted around the forest floor all over Christmas Island. The annual red crab mass migration to the sea to spawn has been described by ecologists as one of the wonders of the natural world. This migration takes place each year after the start of the wet season synchronised with the cycle of the moon. The Island is also a focal point for sea birds of various species. Eight species or subspecies of sea birds nest on the Island. The most numerous is the Red-footed Booby, which nests in colonies in trees on many parts of the shore terrace. The widespread Brown Booby nests on the ground near the edge of the sea cliff and inland cliffs. Abbott's Booby (listed as endangered) nests on tall emergent trees of the western, northern and southern plateau rainforest. The Christmas Island forest is the only known nestin

Since a misprinted telephone number in 1958, NORAD, the joint US/Canadian organization that provides aerospace intrusion warning, among other actions, has spent no public money tracking what?

signalcharlie - home Home DEDICATED TO THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF AEROSPACE SAFETY. FLY SMART! Read Board: Latest Aviation Safety News 13 Apr 2015: 2015 Human Factors & Safety Management Seminar and Expo. June 24-25 Addison (Dallas), Texas, USA. Now in its 7th Year! Presented by the International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. 2 informative days of keynote speakers, workshops and a 2020 Panel discussion. Presentations by Mr. Bob Sharp, Mr. Collin Henry, Dr. Greg Botz, Dr. Sidney Dekker, Honorable Robert Sumwalt, Dr. Tony Kern, Ms. Brenda Tillman, Mr. Dan McCune and Mr. Gerald Kosbab. Plus a cross-industry panel looks back with 20/20 hindsight at their safety management journey and envisions safety management in the year 2020. FMI and To Register: http://www.isspros.info I hope to see you there! Fly Smart! Kent 27 Sep 2014: FAA Safety Briefing Magazine - FREE! The September/October 2014 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the world of student pilots and airmen-in-training. As a continuation to our last student pilot-themed edition in 2012, this issue explores additional tips and resources to help provide a successful path to initial pilot certification, as well as provide a refresher to those more experienced aviators. Kent 27 Sep 2014: HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNWAY OVERRUNS; NEW FAA CIRCULAR In order to develop risk mitigation strategies and tools, it is important to identify hazards associated with runway overruns. A study of FAA and NTSB data indicates that the following hazards increase the risk of a runway overrun: • Unstabilized approach; • High airport elevation or high-density altitude, resulting in increased groundspeed • Effect of excess airspeed over the runway threshold; • Airplane landing weight; • Landing beyond the touchdown point; • Downhill runway slope; • Excessive height over the runway threshold; • Delayed use of deceleration devices; • Landing with a tailwind; and • A wet or contaminated runway. The FAA just updated and reissued Advisory Circular AC 91-79A Mitigating the Risks of a Runway Overrun Upon Landing. This advisory circular (AC) provides ways for pilots and airplane operators to identify, understand, and mitigate risks associated with runway overruns during the landing phase of flight. It also provides operators with detailed information that operators may use to develop company standard operating procedures (SOP) to mitigate those risks. Editor: There has been a great emphasis placed on runway INCURSIONS, now the focus is growing to include runway EXCURSIONS, which include overruns and veer offs. The majority of hull losses in the transport category are from airplanes going off the runway, whether it be on take off or landing. A major portion of GA incidents and accidents invlove runway excursions (Takeoff and Landing Accidents). Just remember that Force = mass x velocity (squared), so the forces involved with stopping a plane are squared, not doubled, for every extra knot of speed carried on a takeoff or landing roll. Planning for a good landing involves planning for a good stopping as well :) FMI: Kent 01 Aug 2014: Practical Risk Management by Kent B. Lewis Just published a 45 page handbook on Practical Rick Management, it is the chapter I wrote for Ashgates Implemeting Safety Management Systems in Aviation. 4 case studies from military and civilian aviation are discussed and the risk management process is detailed, from a strategic and tactical perspective. PRM is available in print or for Kindle: "Risk management is one of the 4 pillars of a safety management system: Policy, Risk Management, Assurance and Promotion. Practical risk management is about realizing that tragic mishaps lay in our future, unless the multiple hazards that combine to create risk are identified and controlled. The risk management process is the "engine" that drives a generative safety management system (FAA 2008). As part of this system, hazards are proactively identified by systems experts prior to mishaps in order to create information about risk. "Inform

According to the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what is given on the seventh day and what are they doing?

The Twelve Days of Christmas The Twelve Days of Christmas Dennis Bratcher The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these are not the twelve days before Christmas, but in most of the Western Church are the twelve days from Christmas until the beginning of Epiphany   (January 6th; the 12 days count from December 25th until January 5th). In some traditions, the first day of Christmas begins on the evening of December 25th with the following day considered the First Day of Christmas (December 26th). In these traditions, the twelve days begin December 26 and include Epiphany on January 6. The origin and counting of the Twelve Days is complicated, and is related to differences in calendars, church traditions, and ways to observe this holy day in various cultures (see Christmas ).  In the Western church, Epiphany is usually celebrated as the time the Wise Men or Magi arrived to present gifts to the young Jesus (Matt. 2:1-12). Traditionally there were three Magi, probably from the fact of three gifts, even though the biblical narrative never says how many Magi came.  In some cultures, especially Hispanic and Latin American culture, January 6th is observed as Three Kings Day, or simply the Day of the Kings (Span: la Fiesta de Reyes, el Dia de los Tres Reyes, el Dia de los Reyes Magos; Dutch: Driekoningendag).  Even though December 25th is celebrated as Christmas in these cultures, January 6th is often the day for giving gifts. In some places it is traditional to give Christmas gifts for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Since Eastern Orthodox traditions use a different religious calendar, they celebrate Christmas on January 7th and observe Epiphany or Theophany on January 19th. By the 16th century, some European and Scandinavian cultures had combined the Twelve Days of Christmas with (sometimes pagan) festivals celebrating the changing of the year. These were usually associated with driving away evil spirits for the start of the new year. The Twelfth Night is January 5th, the last day of the Christmas Season before Epiphany (January 6th). In some church traditions, January 5th is considered the eleventh Day of Christmas, while the evening of January 5th is still counted as the Twelfth Night, the beginning of the Twelfth day of Christmas the following day.  Twelfth Night often included feasting along with the removal of Christmas decorations. Many European  celebrations of Twelfth Night included a King's Cake, remembering the visit of the Three Magi, and ale or wine (a King's Cake is part of the observance of Mardi Gras in French Catholic culture of the Southern USA).  In some cultures, the King's Cake was part of the celebration of the day of Epiphany . The popular song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is usually seen as simply a nonsense song for children with secular origins. However, some have suggested that it is a song of Christian instruction, perhaps dating to the 16th century religious wars in England, with hidden references to the basic teachings of the Christian Faith.  They contend that it was a mnemonic device to teach the catechism to youngsters. The "true love" mentioned in the song is not an earthly suitor, but refers to God Himself. The "me" who receives the presents refers to every baptized person who is part of the Christian Faith. Each of the "days" represents some aspect of the Christian Faith that was important for children to learn. However, many have questioned the historical accuracy of this origin of the song The Twelve Days of Christmas.  While some have tried to debunk this as an "urban myth" out of personal agendas, others have tried to deal with this account of the song's origin in the name of historical accuracy (see Snopes on The 12 Days of Christmas ).  There is little "hard" evidence available either way.  Some church historians affirm this account as basically accurate, while others point out apparent hi

March 9, 1959 saw the introduction of what Mattel favorite, an 11.5 inch tall fashion doll which saw controversy when a later talking model exclaimed such phrases as Will we ever have enough clothes?, and Math class is tough!?

Ms Dolce Ms Dolce I am a fashion addict!! Saturday, July 12, 2008 A Profile Of Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson “Making clothes involves what I like…color, pattern, shape and movement…I like the everyday process…the people, the pressure, the surprise of seeing the work come alive walking and dancing around on strangers. Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products wake up and brighten and bring the wearer to life…drawing attention to her beauty and specialness…her moods and movements…her dreams and fantasies.” – Betsey Johnson New York designer Betsey Johnson has built her long-standing career in fashion by following her own set of rules. Known for her celebration of the exuberant, the embellished, and the over the top, Betsey has been rocking the fashion industry with her unique and original designs since the 1960’s. Her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded Betsey continued success in an industry known for its fickleness. Her ability to change with the times while keeping her designs pure has not gone unnoticed. At the 1999 CFDA Awards, Betsey was presented The Timeless Talent Award created especially for her, which recognized her influence on fashion throughout her career. Betsey was born in Connecticut and spent her childhood in dance classes. Her aspirations to be a dancer and her love for costumes laid the foundation for Betsey’s creativity and inspiration, which is still evident in her designs today. In 1964, Betsey officially entered the New York fashion scene by winning Mademoiselle magazine’s “Guest Editor Contest.” One year later, she landed the top designer position for Paraphernalia, a clothing boutique that at the time housed the hottest young London designers, including Mary Quant and Paco Rabanne, among others. What would soon become known as Betsey’s trademark look began its formulations here: sexy silhouettes, hippie inspired flowing fabrics, whimsical detailing and, most importantly, a fabulous fit. After a decade of designing for other labels, Betsey decided to make a dramatic change in her life and in 1978, she formed a partnership with Chantal Bacon and started the Betsey Johnson label, as it is known today. Designing for herself allowed Betsey the creative freedom to execute her vision to it’s fullest potential. The same year Betsey and Chantal launched their first retail store in the heart of Soho. In the early 80’s, they were one of the first to open a store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, helping the street to gain its worldwide recognition as one of the best shopping areas of the 1980’s. Today there are over fifty Betsey Johnson stores worldwide. International expansion came in 1998 with the opening of the wildly popular London store. In 1999 the Vancouver store opened its doors and Toronto opened in early September 2003. In September 2006, the first Betsey Johnson store opened in Japan. Betsey Johnson clothing is also available in better department stores as well as in specialty stores throughout the country, and in Europe and Asia. Biography New York designer Betsey Johnson has built her long-standing career in fashion by following her own set of rules. Known for her celebration of the exuberant, the embellished, and the over the top, Betsey has been rocking the fashion industry with her unique and original designs since the 1960’s. Her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded Betsey continued success in an industry known for its fickleness. Her ability to change with the times while keeping her designs pure has not gone unnoticed. At the 1999 CFDA Awards, Betsey was presented The Timeless Talent Award created especially for her, which recognized her influence on fashion throughout her career. Betsey was born in Connecticut and spent her childhood in dance classes. Her aspirations to be a dancer and her love for costumes laid the foundation for Betsey’s creativity and inspiration, which is still evident in her designs today. In 1964, Betsey officially entered the New York fashion scene by winning Mademoiselle magazine’s “Guest Editor Cont

On January 16, 2001, President Bill Clinton awarded what former president a posthumous Medal of Honor, the only president to have received one?

President Theodore Roosevelt - Medal of Honor  ROOSEVELT, THEODORE   The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to   UNITED STATES ARMY   for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:   Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself by acts of bravery on 1 July, 1898, near Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, in total disregard for his personal safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and gallant charge up San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside. Facing the enemy's heavy fire, he displayed extraordinary bravery throughout the charge, and was the first to reach the enemy trenches, where he quickly killed one of the enemy with his pistol, allowing his men to continue the assault. His leadership and valor turned the tide in the Battle for San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.   "I Am Entitled to the Medal of Honor and I Want It" Theodore Roosevelt and His Quest for Glory   By Mitchell Yockelson Among Theodore Roosevelt's many accomplishments were two terms as President of the United States, the publishing of more than forty works of nonfiction, the exploration of the South American wilderness, and having his likeness sculpted on Mount Rushmore. However, even with all of these and many other achievements, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt often stated that participating in the Battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War was one of his proudest moments. Roosevelt's service with the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, also known as the "Rough Riders," lasted only four months, but he proclaimed "there are no four months of my life to which I look back with more pride and satisfaction."(1) To most people, the charge up San Juan Hill is one of the two most memorable events connected with the "Splendid Little War."(2) The other is the sinking of the USS Maine, which helped set the stage for war. The American victory over Spain placed the nation among the world's great powers. For Roosevelt, the Spanish-American War fulfilled a lifelong dream. While friends in the newspaper business ensured that his exploits in Cuba were not overlooked by the public, the future President yearned for even greater acclaim. He coveted the country's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. Despite an intense lobbying effort by some of his superior officers and a close friend, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Roosevelt's request for the medal was denied by the War Department. Questions remain as to whether Roosevelt was refused the Medal of Honor because he was undeserving or if friction between himself and the War Department was the actual reason for denial.  Although countless pages have documented the Rough Riders in Cuba, the Medal of Honor issue has been largely ignored in print. Even two of Roosevelt's own publications, The Rough Riders and An Autobiography, fail to mention in the narrative his desire for the award.(3) A multitude of War Department documents and Roosevelt's own published letters clearly state his argument that "I am entitled to the Medal of Honor and I want it."(4) With the centennial of the Spanish-American War approaching, perhaps this is an appropriate time to reevaluate Roosevelt's role in the conflict and determine if his contribution was as worthy as he claimed.  After the Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba, on February 15, 1898, popular opinion in the United States cried for retaliation

July 27, 1940 saw the introduction of what beloved cartoon character in the 8:15 short A Wild Hare?

Bugs Bunny Is 75, And Now You Feel Like An Old Break Out The Carrot Cake Bugs Bunny Is 75, And Now You Feel Like An Old By Add to Flipboard Magazine. Here’s your Pop Culture Milestone for the day: Today marks the 75th anniversary of the release of the very first Bugs Bunny cartoon, “A Wild Hare,” directed by the great Tex Avery. Oh, sure, we could bore you with a lot of history, like Time Magazine does, about the disputed origins of the character’s name: Mel Blanc, who voiced the character, later claimed that the name was his idea, saying that they were going to call the character Happy Rabbit, but that Blanc suggested naming him after animator Ben “Bugs” Hardaway. Alternatively, the name is sometimes traced to a sketch that designer Charles Thorson did on Hardaways’ request, with the caption “Bugs’ bunny” — as in, it was the bunny that Bugs had asked him to draw. But instead we’d just like to share a few of our own favorite Bugs Things here, like this live performance of the Best Merrie Melodies cartoon ever — hell, the best cartoon of any kind of all time — “What’s Opera, Doc?” Note that Elmer’s shout of “SMOG!” is Mel Blanc’s voice, dubbed in from the original. Sponsored Post Beverly Hills surgeon explains at home fix for crepey skin around the arms, legs, and stomach. Director Chuck Jones wrote about the enormous white horse in “What’s Opera, Doc?” in one of his memoirs, Chuck Amuck : “Missing the great, pink, busty quality of the Wagnerian diva, we invested all the fat curves we owned in Brünnhilde’s charger.” And of course, there’s this important question from Wayne’s World: Also too, here is that original 1940 cartoon, “A Wild Hare,” including the very first “What’s up, Doc?” It is of course copyrighted and owned and all the IP stuff by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.: Merrie Melodies – A Wild Hare (1940) by Cartoonzof2006 And just in case you missed it in the Nerdout this weekend, here’s a terrific brief analysis, by film buff and video essayist Tony Zhou, of ultimate WB animator Chuck Jones’ development as a film comedian. And if you already saw it, you know how good it is, so watch it again! And finally, one last Bunny homage: Remember how Bugs would tunnel across the desert or through snow, one ear raised above the earth like a periscope? Turns out that sixty years after the heyday of the Warner studios at Termite Terrace, cartoon characters still navigate the same way: As a kid, we always preferred Bugs to Mickey Mouse (confession: and Daffy to Bugs; we’re perverse that way). The Mouse was too conventional, too straitlaced. Bugs was a troublemaker, slow to anger, but when pushed too far, “Of course you realize, this means war.” And we still love Bugs. Just don’t talk to us about Space Jam, OK? Some things are best left unsaid. Doktor Zoom Doktor Zoom Is the pseudonym of Marty Kelley, who lives in Boise, Idaho. He acquired his nym from a fan of Silver-Age comics after being differently punctual to too many meetings. He is not a medical doctor, although he has a real PhD (in Rhetoric and Composition). He loves upvoting your comments but Disqus is broken and his upvotes don't "stick." Just assume he upvoted what you said, because it was excellent and witty. http://www.brandiamaraskyy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Bugs-Bunny-in-Drag-Cartoon-Characters-in-drag-Country.png marxalot I once wrote an essay about Bugs Bunny as a trans symbol, mostly structured around comparisons with Elizabethan theater. eddi Bug having no gender can be any gender. To a child it makes perfect sense. For an adult, it risks a head explosion unless you never lost that mental flexibility. If you are lucky you will never give a flip about Geraldine. FlownOver You just knew Elmer was a bottom. actor212 Do NOT Google images of Elmer Fudd porn… HogeyeGrex Monsters are such innnnnnteresting people. doktorzoom Things I love av about the Warner animators, #4933: The big hairy monster in tennis shoes was officially named “Gossamer,” though the name was never said in any cartoon. Though his name was on the door to his room. A couple years later t

According to the nursery rhyme, who couldnt put humpty back together again?

Humpty Dumpty | Ruining your childhood Ruining your childhood Madeleine Everyone knows the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the kings horses and all the kings men couldn't put Humpty together again. Before I even begin ruinning this i would like to point out that everyone thinks Humpty is an egg, where in the poem does it say that?                 Anyway.                 Back to ruining your childhood.                 It turns out that, according to several internet sites (and who disbelieves the internet?) Humpty Dumpty was a name for a cannon protecting a fort which fell. While the men attempted to lift the cannon again, they were being slaughtered and finally they surrendered because they couldn’t get the cannon working.                 So the poem should be;                 The big cannon sat on a wall                 the big cannon had a great fall                 All of the soldiers                 and all of the knights                 Died trying to pick up the cannon. Your childhood just became a lot darker than you remember.  Follow

According to the Bart Simpsons TV ad, Nobody better lay a finger on my what??

Butterfinger | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia A typical Butterfinger bar used on commercials from 1991-1998. “Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!” ―Bart Simpson Butterfinger is a popular peanut-butter and chocolate candy bar. There have been 150 commercials for Butterfinger which featured The Simpsons beginning in 1988, when America's Most Wanted first aired. Many of the commercials featured Homer trying to get Bart 's Butterfinger, but would be one-upped by Bart each time. Each commercial closes with Bart saying the catchphrase, "Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!". In 1999, this was changed to “Bite My Butterfinger!”, then in 2001, it was changed to "Nothing Like a Butterfinger!", beginning in 2010, a slightly rewritten version of the Nobody better lay a finger slogan "Nobody's gonna lay a finger on my Butterfinger!" was introduced. Most of these advertisements have been released on The Simpsons DVD sets as bonus features along with other commercials. All Butterfinger commercials were available on iTunes and Netflix. The following is high quality than the VHS versions of these commercials: The Butterfinger Group (1988), Bully - Maggie's Stick (1991), The Karate Lesson (1992), Butterfinger Ice-Cream Bars (1991), Maggie's Party (1992), Bart's Locker (1993), The Raid (1994), The Shrink, Bart's Homework (1994) and Bart's Nightmare (2001). On April 1, 2013, Butterfinger announced on their Facebook page that Bart Simpson would again be their mascot. Advertising is expected to come later this year. On September 25th of the same year, Butterfinger issued another "Who Stole Bart Simpson's Butterfinger" commercial/contest, this time on the web. Contents Itchy does a Butterfinger test. Trivia In Barting Over , after watching the Baby Stinkbreath commercial, Bart says "I was in a commercial?" and then pulls out a Butterfinger and starts eating it. This is an obvious reference to the commercials. Butterfingers are again referenced in the Season 13 episode Sweets and Sour Marge where Chief Wiggum attempts to burn them, but as he puts it "Even the fire won't take them". According to Al Jean in the DVD commentary, this joke was made only because the contract between the 2 companies ended, otherwise they would not have made the joke. In the Season 13 episode Half-Decent Proposal , Bart writes "I will not bite the hand that feeds me Butterfingers." on the chalkboard in the opening, referencing the Butterfinger joke 2 episodes earlier in Sweets and Sour Marge . On a Season 8 DVD commentary, Matt Groening says that Milhouse was created for and first appeared in the commercials. The Simpsons "Stolen Butterfinger" in one minute length commercial in "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" on DVD in December 30, 2008 . In a deleted scene in " I Am Furious (Yellow) ", on Bart's trap for Homer, Homer grabs a butterfinger bar but tosses it after realizing it's a Butterfinger. Bart's Sayings