Which of the Muses was responsible for dance?

The Muses The Greek Muses The Greek Muses  The Muses, daughters of Zeus and the goddess of Memory, Mnemosyne, were charged with the responsibility of inspiring poets and musicians and promoting the arts and sciences.  No banquet on Mount Olympus was complete without them. Seated near the throne of their father, the nine sisters entertained the guests, singing not only of the greatness of Zeus, but about the marvelous feats of the Greek heroes and the creation of the heavens and the earth with all its wondrous creatures. Their influence was profound. By their praising valiant behavior, thereby etching the names in history, the Muses encouraged further heroism. Although they usually sang only for the immortals, they occasionally performed at events honoring heroic mortals, such as the funeral of the Achilles, the fallen hero of the Trojan War. They were described as "having one mind, their hearts set upon song and their spirit  free from care".  The Muses often acted in concert, all were friends and followers of the god Apollo. On many occasions their wise counsel, as well as their soothing diversions, kept him from making poor decisions. Their gift, according to Hesiod, was that "though a man has sorrow and grief in his soul,  when . . . the Muses sing, at once he forgets his dark thoughts and remembers not his troubles."  A precious gift indeed. This is not to say, however, that all was goodness and light around them. Like many of the other deities they were particularly sensitive about being acknowledged for their superiority. When Pierus claimed his nine daughters were better singers the Muses were mightily offended and turned the upstarts into magpies, ducks, finches, and other birds. When the minstral Thamyris challenged them to a contest of song, he paid dearly for the affront.  He, of course, lost the contest but they also blinded him and took his memory away, rendering him unable to remember the words to his songs. However, the Muses were also generous with their skills and willing to teach others. They taught the nymph Echo to play music, instructed the Egyptian Sphinx her riddle, and trained the great poet Musaeus. Kalliope, the eldest, often attended the birth of royal nobles and gave (or withheld if she wished) the gift of the Muses as the immortals deemed fit. Mortals who were blessed by the Muses, could use the beauty of  song or the spirit of  dance to heal the sick and to comfort the heartbroken. Each of the goddess had her own area  in which she excelled. Calliope, philosophy, epic poetry,  and rhetoric Clio, history and introduction of the alphabet into Greece Euterpe, lyric poetry and music, especially the flute Thalia, comedy and pastoral poetry Melpomene, tragedy (theater) and chanting Terpsichore, dance and choral song Erato, love poems and mimicry Polyhymnia, sacred music and eloquence in verse Ourania, astronomy, astrology, and prophecy Although none of the Muses has an extensive mythology of her own, many of them featured in the stories of the major deities. Calliope, for example, was called on by Zeus to arbitrate the dispute between Aphrodite, the goddess of romance and beauty, and Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, when both fell in love with the handsome Adonis. Her wise decision, to allow him to spend part of the year with each of them, seemed to satisfy all of them. When Athena rescued Pegasus, the flying horse, shortly after his birth, the goddess entrusted the Muses with his care. The young colt, excited to meet the lovely Muses, kicked the side of the Mountain, causing springs to gush out of the side of the mountain.  Springs and wells both became sacred symbols of the Muses, representing the fountains of inspiration that they provided.  Urania took the major responsibility for caring for Pegasus, and prophesied his future heroism as well as his eventual place amongst the stars in the heavens. The Muses remain among us today as the patrons of the fine arts and the inspiration for creative thought, Mnemosyne's daughters of wit and charm. Discover


Born in 1911, whose real name was Virginia McMath?

Ginger Rogers - Biography - IMDb Ginger Rogers Biography Showing all 102 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (5) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (52) | Personal Quotes  (36) | Salary  (1) Overview (5) 5' 4½" (1.64 m) Mini Bio (1) Ginger Rogers was born Virginia Katherine McMath in Independence, Missouri on July 16, 1911. Her mother, known as Lelee, went to Independence to have Ginger away from her husband. She had a baby earlier in their marriage and he allowed the doctor to use forceps and the baby died. She was kidnapped by her father several times until her mother took him to court. Ginger's mother left her child in the care of her parents while she went in search of a job as a scriptwriter in Hollywood and later to New York City. Mrs. McMath found herself with an income good enough to where she could send for Ginger. Lelee became a Marine in 1918 and was in the publicity department and Ginger went back to her grandparents in Missiouri. During this time her mother met John Rogers. After leaving the Marines they married in May, 1920 in Liberty, Missouri. He was transferred to Dallas and Ginger (who treated him as a father) went too. Ginger won a Charleston contest in 1925 (age 14) and a 4 week contract on the Interstate circuit. She also appeared in vaudeville acts which she did until she was 17 with her mother by her side to guide her. Now she had discovered true acting. She married in March, 1929, and after several months realized she had made a mistake. She acquired an agent and she did several short films. She went to New York where she appeared in the Broadway production of "Top Speed" which debuted Christmas Day, 1929. Her first film was in 1929 in A Night in a Dormitory (1930). It was a bit part, but it was a start. Later that year, Ginger appeared, briefly in two more films, A Day of a Man of Affairs (1929) and Campus Sweethearts (1930). For awhile she did both movies and theatre. The following year she began to get better parts in films such as Office Blues (1930) and The Tip-Off (1931). But the movie that enamored her to the public was Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933). She did not have top billing but her beauty and voice was enough to have the public want more. One song she popularized in the film was the now famous, "We're in the Money". Also in 1933 she was in 42nd Street (1933). She suggested using a monocle and this also set her apart. In 1934, she starred with Dick Powell in Twenty Million Sweethearts (1934). It was a well received film about the popularity of radio. Ginger's real stardom occurred when she was teamed with Fred Astaire where they were one of the best cinematic couples ever to hit the silver screen. This is where she achieved real stardom. They were first paired in 1933's Flying Down to Rio (1933) and later in 1935's Roberta (1935) and Top Hat (1935). Ginger also appeared in some very good comedies such as Bachelor Mother (1939) and Fifth Avenue Girl (1939) both in 1939. Also that year she appeared with Astaire in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939). The film made money but was not anywhere successful as they had hoped. After that studio executives at RKO wanted Ginger to strike out on her own. She made several dramatic pictures but it was 1940's Kitty Foyle (1940) that allowed her to shine. Playing a young lady from the wrong side of the tracks, she played the lead role well, so well in fact, that she won an Academy Award for her portrayal. Ginger followed that project with the delightful comedy, Tom, Dick and Harry (1941) the following year. It's a story where she has to choose which of three men she wants to marry. Through the rest of the 1940s and early 1950s she continued to make movies but not near the caliber before World War II. After Oh, Men! Oh, Women! (1957) in 1957, Ginger didn't appear on the silver screen for seven years. By 1965, she had appeared for the last time in Harlow (1965). Afterward, she appeared on Broadway and other stage plays traveling in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. After 1984, she retired and wrote an autobiography in 1991 entitled, "Ginger,


Which animal is the symbol of the Argentinian rugby union team?

Factacular : Rugby Union - National Team Nicknames Rugby Union - National Team Nicknames Your overall rating on Rugby Union - National Team Nicknames = 0% Nicknames of teams which have represented their country at the Rugby World Cup 22 facts: The Pumas The Pumas nickname is generally believed to be the result of an error made by a journalist who followed the team during their first overseas tour ever — to Southern Africa in 1965. Reporters were trying to devise a catchy nickname for the team similar to existing international team nicknames such as All Blacks, Springboks, and Wallabies. One of them saw the picture of an animal on the UAR crest; however, he thought it was a puma instead of the actual jaguar. The mistake stuck, and was eventually adopted by the Argentines themselves (although the UAR crest still depicts a jaguar).


The book and the musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’ are set in which city?

The Book | The Phantom of the Opera The man who created the Phantom By Peter Haining, September 1986 Gaston Leroux, the versatile French author who created The Phantom of the Opera, was a man with an abiding passion for the theatre and it seems appropriate that after years of struggle, writing newspaper reviews and a number of unsuccessful plays, he should have left his mark on literature with a novel about an extraordinary episode in the history of France’s greatest opera house. Admittedly, it has taken the magic of the cinema, and the art of the dramatist to familiarize the public with The Phantom of the Opera, but Leroux also managed to capture in his pages the atmosphere of the times he was writing about – the latter part of the nineteenth century when France was rampant with belief in the supernatural and the spirit world. Born in Paris in 1868, Gaston Leroux is himself as interesting as his story. Photographs reveal him to have been a big, rather plump man with slicked back dark hair and a moustache, who dressed fashionably and sported a gold pince-nez. He was evidently a flamboyant character and once claimed that his family were directly descended from William the Conqueror. Although his literary inclinations put him at the top of his class, when his father decided that he was to become a lawyer, Gaston changed from an energetic pupil to an idle student. The theatre was obviously gripping his imagination and, it is not surprising that after he finally completed his legal study and was called to the bar as a probationer, he continued to write in his spare time. However, the course of his life was changed when his father died suddenly and left him heir to a fortune of almost one million francs. At once, Gaston abandoned the law and flung himself into a round of gambling, (poker was his particular vice) and pleasure in the colorful society of Paris. In less than a year he had squandered his inheritance. Not downhearted, Leroux begged a job on L’Echo de Paris in 1890 and was asked to combine his knowledge of the law and love of the theater as court reporter and drama critic! It was as an investigative reporter that Leroux found the greatest satisfaction at this period of his life. His paper allowed him to probe suspected malpractice in the local police force and public administration and his hard-hitting reports not only exposed several corrupt officials but also made his name as a journalist. This passport to adventure took him from Finland, south to the Caspian Sea, through Italy, Egypt and Morocco, frequently disguising himself in order to be able to witness events at first hand. The strain on his health and a natural enough desire to settle down with his family made him give up the footloose life of a roving correspondent and become a novelist. His first books were unashamed pot-boilers, full of blood and thunder. Then, in 1907, he used his admiration for Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to develop a young detective, Joseph Rouletabille, who solved a seemingly impossible crime committed in a locked room. The book was called The Mystery of the Yellow Room. In 1911 he published Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, introducing it to his readers by explaining how he carried out his own enquiries into the strange events that had occurred in the famous Opera House in the 1880s. He tells of how he visited the huge underground lake where the Phantom hid and even stumbled upon the skeletons of “some poor wretches who had been massacred under the Commune in the cellars of the Opera.” However, sales of the book were only moderate and the reviews – such as they were – were disappointing. The only kind of public interest seems to have been generated by the serialization of the story in French, English and American newspapers with suitably graphic illustrations of the Phantom stalking the dimly lit caverns of the Opera House. It was to be the reading of this serial by a researcher for Universal Pictures which set in motion the chain of events which were to bring the The Phantom of the Opera to the screen for the first time in 1925


Which sign of the zodiac immediately follows Cancer?

Cancer - Zodiac Signs | Astrology.com.au Cancer Welcome to Astrology.com.au Astrology.com.au is all about Astrology, Horoscopes, Love, Romance, Compatibility and Live Psychics As one of the world's premiere astrology sites, astrology.com.au provides a variety of astrological, psychic, spiritual and new-age information to an ever-growing global audience. Astrology.com.au specialises in relationships, love, horoscopes, zodiac and astrology compatibility and features a variety of complimentary reports, readings and daily horoscopes for your enjoyment and wisdom. Chinese astrology and zodiac compatibility are also included in our range of offerings. Some of our specialties include a large number of free horoscopes and psychic readings. Our website is deeply committed to the highest quality service we can afford our visitors. We are in fact so committed that if you are not at all satisfied with any of our products or services we are happy to offer a full refund. Our reporting and personal consulting services are also based upon empowering our visitors and helping them understand themselves as well as their relationships. Although we pride ourselves on our astrological expertise and intuitive insights, these things are of no use unless we can help you translate those findings, readings, and intuitions into some form of practical self-empowerment. Our website is dedicated to this single goal. Our daily, monthly and yearly readings are of course general in nature but as a means of introducing our audience to astrology, we believe this initial teaser will stimulate a greater interest to find out more and in-depth information based upon accurately prepared horoscopes which rely on one's time, place and date of birth. If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at dadhichi@astrology.com.au We hope you enjoy your stay here. May the Stars shine down their blessings, good fortune and happiness on you! Regards, The Zodiac Sign Cancer The Astrology of Personality To be born under the sign of Cancer truly is a karmic blessing. As well as relating to your sensitive emotional nature, it represents a development spiritually as the water signs are strongly linked to the higher evolutionary processes within us. Simply put, Cancer, you’re basically a selfless, caring and loving person who likes to demonstrate their love for others. You’re also very intuitive and often exhibit an uncanny ability to go to the heart of things without any intellectual claptrap. Another great quality of yours is adaptability. Like water you can move and change to fit the circumstances and to accommodate the people you deal with. Although you have a very strong mind when it comes to your own desires and needs, you’re still able to compromise when you feel it supports the group as a whole. Being a water sign you have a cooling yet invigorating aspect to your personality. In tough times people have a tendency to be drawn to your selflessness and nurturing traits as they know your open ear and warm heart will help them through their difficult times. The fourth sign of the zodiac, under which you were destined to be born, relates to the domestic sphere of life and therefore you love to be part of a family network. It is here that you really excel and do your best. The Cancer home is very comfortable and even strangers usually feel quite at ease when invited to dinner to spend time in your company. Many Cancers extend this caring, nurturing vibe to their professional activities as well. It comes so easily to you that it’s no wonder you’re able to work in healing and consoling professions. Your key life phrase ‘I nurture’ demonstrates this fact. When you read the segment on the best professions suited to you, you’ll see what I mean. Your star sign is very sensitive and you tune in to other people’s vibrations, moods and thinking processes effortlessly so you are able to understand others instinctively. Your perception about their character is usually spot on. There is a down side to this, however, as you also tend to absorb the negative emotions of oth


Eva Perón - Biography - IMDb Eva Perón Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (1) | Trivia  (11) | Personal Quotes  (1) Overview (5) 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (2) Eva María Duarte was born into a small poor village, Los Toldos. When she was still a child she always knew she wanted to break out and get more than the others from her life. She wanted to become an actress. At the age of 15, she seduced the singer Agustín Magaldi to take her with him on his journey to Buenos Aires, where she soon found work on stage and as a photo model. Some affairs later, she got her first film contract and starred in some minor roles. She soon realized that she hadn't a very big talent on the stage and on the screen, but that she had quite some voice talent, and started working with great success in radio shows. Because she got friends in high ranks of politics, her film career also flourished. She started dating the revolutionist 'Juan Perón' and they soon married. With the help of the military Perón took over Argentina, and Eva became something like the "queen of hearts" of the poor. She tried to make the situation better for the lots of poor people in Argentina, and she will never be forgotten by them. She was the one who kept the spirit alive, and after her tragic death in 1952 Perón was never as successful as he was with her. Some years after her death, some other regime took over the country and he had to leave Argentina. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Lukas Fichtinger <lfichtin@htlbraunau.asn-linz.ac.at> María Eva Ibarguren was born in Los Toldos, Argentina, on May 7, 1919. The youngest of five born to Juana Ibarguren and her married employer, Eva was subject from a very young age to unjust discrimination simply because she was an illegitimate child. According to popular legend, she left Los Toldos at the age of 15 with the help of tango singer Agustín Magaldi, and moved to Buenos Aires to pursue an acting career. Although her acting skills were nothing spectacular, she captured the eye of Colonel Juan Domingo Perón, who was well on his way to becoming President of Argentina. They married shortly before Perón became president, at which point Eva had her birth certificate altered to show her maiden name as Duarte and show that her parents were married. Eva soon became the spiritual leader of Argentina. While the upper and middle classes frowned upon her for her illegitimacy and promiscuous past, the lower class, known as the "descamisados" (shirtless workers). She insisted on being known affectionately as "Evita", a term of endearment between her and her descamisados. After her tragic death on July 26, 1952, the entire nation fell into despair. Juan Perón was soon overthrown, and Evita's embalmed body was moved overseas to Europe to be kept safe from the Anti-Perónists. Years later, the body was returned to Argentina where it remains to this day. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Robert T. Koehler Spouse (1) ( 22 October  1945      - 26 July  1952) (her death) Trivia (11) Had a fallout with Libertad Lamarque during the making of Circus Cavalcade (1945). After Lamarque was blacklisted by the Perón regime, she went into exile in Mexico. During her acting career she was known as Eva Duarte. In her political career she was known as Eva Perón, or, simply, Evita. She inspired the 1979 Andrew Lloyd Webber / Tim Rice Broadway rock opera "Evita". After her death, her body was embalmed by doctor Pedro Ala. When Peron had to leave Argentina, so did Evita's body. Her body was buried for 14 years in Italy, under the name of Maria Maggi. She died at 8.25pm. Her mother was Juana Ibaguren. She also had four siblings: Elisa, Blanca, Juan, and Erminda. She was the youngest. She founded the Maria Eva Duarte de Peron Foundation in 1948. Briefly ran for vice-president of Argentina. Played by Faye Dunaway in Evita Peron (1981), Madonna in Evita (1996), Patti LuPone in the 1979 Broadway rock opera "Evita", Julie Covington on the 1976 concept album of "Evita", Elaine Paige in the 1978 London production of "Evita", and Elena Roger in the 2012 Broadway reviv


John Gilbert, Charles Buchel, Maurycy Gottlieb and others have all painted whom?

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Who linked ‘Only When I Laugh’ and ‘The Beiderbecke Affair’?

The Beiderbecke Affair (TV Mini-Series 1985) - IMDb The Beiderbecke Affair  Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Swinburne teaches English and wants to help save the planet. Trevor tries to buy some jazz records but this leads to ... See full summary  » Stars: a list of 1673 titles created 04 Feb 2012 a list of 1931 titles created 11 Nov 2012 a list of 1940 titles created 25 Jan 2015 a list of 684 titles created 24 Mar 2015 a list of 13 titles created 16 Jun 2015 Title: The Beiderbecke Affair (1985– ) 8.8/10 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. The Beiderbecke Connection (TV Mini-Series 1988) Comedy | Drama Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Chapman teaches English and wants to help save the planet. They live together and just want a quiet life. Since their last ... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Terence Rigby The Beiderbecke Tapes (TV Mini-Series 1987) Drama | Music | Mystery Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Swinburne teaches English and wants to help save the planet. They live together and just want a quiet life. Then they meet ... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Dudley Sutton Comedy about the workers in a factory canteen. Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn Get Lost! (TV Mini-Series 1981) Drama | Mystery | Romance School teachers Judy Threadgold and Neville Keaton turn amateur detectives to find out how and why Judy's husband has disappeared. Stars: Bridget Turner, Alun Armstrong, David Calder Rab C. Nesbitt (TV Series 1988) Comedy Rab C. Nesbitt is lowlife scum (and proud of it) in Glasgow, Scotland who spends his time drinking in his local and speaking to the camera about the state of society as he sees it. Stars: Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Elaine C. Smith A rather naive, middle-class man is admitted to a hospital ward and finds that he is sharing it with a working-class layabout and an upper-class hypochondriac. All three of them cause headaches for the hospital staff. Stars: James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Christopher Strauli An Earth man and his alien friend escape Earth's destruction and go on a truly strange adventure as space hitchhikers. Stars: Simon Jones, David Dixon, Peter Jones The adventures of two "likely lads" ostensibly set in the North East of England (but filmed in Willesden Junction, London). Terry and Bob have been friends since childhood. Bob is the ... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Don McKillop Arthur Daley, a small-time conman, hires former boxer Terry McCann to be his 'minder', so Terry can protect him (Arthur) from other, small-time, crooks. While Terry is trying his hardest to... See full summary  » Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman A German plot to kidnap Winston Churchill unfolds at the height of World War II. Director: John Sturges Allied agents stage a daring raid on a castle where the Nazis are holding an American General prisoner... but that's not all that's really going on. Director: Brian G. Hutton Comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam. Director: Peter Collinson Edit Storyline Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Swinburne teaches English and wants to help save the planet. Trevor tries to buy some jazz records but this leads to meeting a "dazzlingly beautiful platinum blond", a suspicious detective sergeant and a strange pair of men running a junior football team. Big Al and Little Norm agree to help Trevor and Jill with their school supplies problems. Jill decides to stand as a local councillor. A tale of "Black Economies", council corruption and many strange characters all set to a background of Bix Beiderbecke. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk> 6 January 1985 (UK) See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The names of the leading characters were developed from the char


Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1997 for his part in ‘Shine’?

Academy Awards Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) );      two were consecutive nominations (from 1930/31-1931/32) Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins (Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994)); two were      consecutive nominations (from 1993-1994) Sean Penn (5) - with two wins (Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)); nominations were from 1995-2008 The Most Best Actor Nominations: Actors with the highest number of Best Actor acting      nominations (in parentheses) include: Spencer Tracy (9) - with two wins Laurence Olivier (9) - with one win (Hamlet (1948)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1939-1940) Jack Nicholson (8) - with two wins Paul Newman (8) - with one win (The Color of Money (1986)); two were       consecutive nominations (from 1981-1982) Peter O'Toole (8) - with no wins; two were consecutive      nominations (from 1968-1969); nominations from 1962-2006 Marlon Brando (7) - with two wins Dustin Hoffman (7) - with two wins Jack Lemmon (7) - with one win (Save the Tiger (1973)); two were consecutive nominations (from 1959-1960, and from 1979-1980) Paul Muni (6) - with one win (The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)); three were consecutive      nominations (from 1935-1937) Richard Burton (6) - with no wins; three were consecutive      nominations (from 1964-1966) Gary Cooper (5) - with two wins Tom Hanks (5) - with two wins Fredric March (5) - with two wins Sean Penn (5) - with two wins Daniel Day-Lewis (5) - with three wins James Stewart (5) - with one win ( Anthony Hopkins (3) - with one win ( The Silence of the Lambs (1991) ); nominations from 1991-1995 Russell Crowe (3) - with one win (Gladiator (2000)); three were      consecutive nominations (from 1999-2001) Jeff Bridges (3) - with one win (Crazy Heart (2009)); nominations from 1984-2010 George Clooney (3) - with no wins; nominations from        2007-2011 Consecutive Best Actor-Winning Performers: There are only two actresses       (Luise Rainer and Katharine Hepburn) who have received two consecutive Best Actress awards, as there are only two actors who have received     two consecutive Best Actor statuette wins: Spencer Tracy (Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys Town (1938)) Tom Hanks (Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994)) [Note: Jason Robards won two consecutive Best Supporting         Actor Oscars in 1976 and 1977.] Winners of Both a Lead and Supporting Actor Oscar: In 1997, Jack Nicholson tied Walter Brennan for the      most wins (3) for a male performer (Brennan has three Best Supporting      Actor trophies, Nicholson has two for Best Actor and one for Best Supporting     Actor). The only stars to win both a Best Actor and a Best Supporting Actor (BSA) Oscar are the following: Jack Nicholson (BA for Gene Hackman (BA for The French Connection (1971) , BSA for Unforgiven (1992) ) Kevin Spacey (BA for American Beauty (1999), BSA for The Usual Suspects (1995)) Denzel Washington (BA for Training Day (2001), BSA for Glory (1989)) The Only Best Actor Tie: In the Best Actor category, an unusual tie (the only      occurrence among male acting performances) occurred in 1931/32 between      Wallace Beery and Fredric March, for their respective performances in The Champ (1931/32) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931/32). The Most Best Actor Oscar Nominations - Without Winning: Peter O'Toole is the only star with eight Best Actor       Oscar nominations without a single win. His record extends 44 years,       from 1962 to 2006. Richard Burton was nominated seven times (and never won), although his first nomination was as Best Supporting Actor for My Cousin Rachel (1952) -- his last six nominations were as Best Actor. Oscar-Winning Actor Roles and Trends: Biographies of remarkable, real-life individuals (military      figures or soldiers, law-and-order enforcers, historical figures) and      portrayals of the mentally ill are heavily represented among male Oscar      winners, particularly in the acting awards. It helps an


What is the name of the dog in the Secret Seven series of books?

Enid Blyton - The Secret Seven In Defence of the Secret Seven Article by Hari Menon (September 11, 2006) Secret Seven! The name evokes disdain or contempt among many readers who are otherwise ardent fans of Enid Blyton. What did this ragtag band of four boys, three girls and one dog do to arouse such revulsion? Okay, maybe I exaggerated. But for most of us the Secret Seven happens to be the least revered series in Blyton's canon. Is this because the books were written for a younger set of readers? Could it be the smaller format? The perpetual scowl on the face of their highhanded leader, perhaps? I expect all these factors do contribute to the—undeserved, if you ask me—negative reputation the Secret Seven has among many Blyton fans. And is it mere coincidence that the letters 'SS' have historical connotations that are not exactly pleasant? The series was written between 1948 and 1963, so such an 'inspiration' is not entirely far-fetched. But I think it unlikely—Blyton doesn't seem the sort who would take a sly dig at her own characters, even as a joke. So, is the series really as juvenile as it's made out to be? Do the Seven have any redeeming qualities? Let's find out. Cast of Characters Peter: The head of the Secret Seven, Peter's word is Absolute Law. He usually decides the passwords, and seldom forgets them, unlike the others. Indeed, the easiest way to irk him is to forget the password or the SS badge (which others do with predictable regularity). Though he often acts like a dictator, he is annoyingly proved right on most occasions. The secret meetings are held in a shed at the bottom of the garden, some distance from his house. Janet: Peter's sister. Co-owner of the shed and Scamper the golden spaniel, but that ends her stake in the Secret Seven. She comes across as a little brighter than the other two girls in the club (in one instance she sensibly makes a drawing of some tyre prints when the other girls only titter), but that's probably because she's constantly under Peter's thumb and doesn't dare to giggle quite so frequently. Her urge to dance in the moonlight comes in useful while trapping horse stealers on one occasion. Jack: Jack is one of the more colourful characters. He's apparently second-in-command (though this is mentioned only once or twice in the books). He's also disappointingly gullible sometimes. In Secret Seven on the Trail, he believes the tall tales his sister Susie and her friends make up. He also forgets the Secret Seven password with exasperating regularity; indeed, Susie seems to remember it better than he does! To his credit, he is as brave and loyal as a right-hand man can be. Pam: One of the two gigglers in the club. Perhaps her sole contribution to the club is when she "interviews" her grandmother in Three Cheers Secret Seven (and misspells the word "absolutely" in the process). She's a great friend of Barbara, for obvious reasons. Either of them is sportingly ready for a good cry when Peter starts shouting—at them or one of the others, it doesn't matter. Barbara: Giggles, squeals and shrieks come naturally to Barbara, as they do to Pam. Indeed, you can't easily tell one from the other. Perhaps that's why Derek Lucas' illustrations show Pam in pigtails, while Barbara leaves her hair free. I used to consider her very pretty in those illustrations when I was ten years old. Ah, the follies of youth. Colin: Though he can be easily confused with George, Colin makes some interesting discoveries. For instance, he was the one who spots the escaping thief in Secret Seven Adventure, and the one who forgets the book about ships in the cubby-hole up a tree in Well Done Secret Seven. Oh, and it was at his granny's house that the robbery occurs in Secret Seven Fireworks. He also owns a complete set of (ahem!) Famous Five books, which provides hours of light reading to a petty thief in Secret Seven Win Through. George: Can pretend to be Colin, and nobody would know the difference, not even Peter—which is probably why Lucas gives him close-cropped fair hair. He's forced to resign from the club in Go Ah


Which element is third in the periodic table of the elements?

Periodic Table of the Elements by Ron Kurtus - Understanding Chemistry: School for Champions Periodic Table of the Elements by Ron Kurtus (16 April 2007) The periodic table is an arrangement of the chemical elements that is a powerful tool for studying those elements and how they combine. The elements are arranged in rows according to their atomic number and in columns according to their valence electrons or number of electrons in the outer shell. Elements in a given column have similar chemical characteristics. A detailed periodic table typically gives information on the name, symbol, atomic number, atomic weight, shell configuration and other material. Questions you may have include: How are the elements arranged? What do the rows and columns indicate? How do you use the table? This lesson will answer those questions. Arrangement of elements The elements in the periodic table are arranged in rows according to atomic number and in columns according to the configuration of the outer orbit or shell. Partial periodic table The chart below just shows the first 18 elements, so you can get an idea of how the periodic table arranges them. Since there are over 100 elements, the table is more complex than this. The elements are listed by their abbreviations. H = Hydrogen, He = Helium, and so on. Outer First three rows of Periodic Table Rows and columns By examining the rows and columns of the periodic table, you can see how useful it can be. Rows If you go along the rows from left to right, the elements are numbered 1 - H, 2 - He, 3 - Li, 4 - Be, 5 - B, and so on. The atomic number is also the number of protons in the element's nucleus. The first row lists just H and He, since they only have one electron shell or orbit. The second row lists elements that have electrons in two shells. Lithium (Li) has one electron in shell 2, while Neon (Ne) has a full shell of 8 electrons. Elements in the third row not only have two electrons in the first shell and eight in the second shell, but they also have electrons in a third shell. Silicon (Si) has four electrons in its outer orbit or shell. Columns If you go down a column, each element has the same number of electrons in its outer orbit or shell. For example, H, Li, and Na each has one electron in the outer shell. On the other hand, O, S, and those elements below each has 6 electrons in the outer shell or 2 short of filling the outer shell with 8 electrons. The number of electrons in the outer shell determines the element's chemical properties. There is a maximum number of electrons allowed in each shell. Only 2 can be in the first shell, 8 in the second, 18 in the third, 32 in the fourth, and so on. (See The Atom in the Physical Science section for a detailed explanation of the orbits or shells.) After the half-way point, the columns indicate how many less than full are in the outer orbit or shell. The maximum electrons in the second orbit is 8. Thus Oxygen (O) has 2 electrons less than the maximum of 8 in its outer orbit. Interactive periodic table A complete periodic table of the elements is illustrated below. This version of the table is interactive, allowing you to get more information on the various elements. Information on using it is listed below the table. (Note: To find the name of the element for a given symbol, see the lesson on Chemical Elements .) Periodic Table of the Elements Boiling: Using the table When you click on any underlined abbreviation for an element, detailed information is displayed in the lower table. Name gives the full name of the element Number is the atomic number (also the number of protons in the nucleus) Weight is the average atomic weight or mass, including isotopes Shells are the electron shells or orbits in order (i.e. 2, 8, 8, 3) Orbital is an indication of the orbital occupancy of the electrons (this is complex and not really covered or used in our material) Melting is the melting point of the material in degrees Celsius Boiling is the boiling point of the material in degrees Celsius So, you can get quite a bit of information from this table. State


Who wanted a lever that was long enough, in order to move the world?

Quotations about Archimedes' Lever Chapter 25 , 1897 Don't talk to me of your Archimedes' lever. He was an absentminded person with a mathematical imagination. Mathematics commands all my respect, but I have no use for engines. Give me the right word and the right accent and I will move the world. A Personal Record A Familiar Preface, 1912 Archimedes promised to move the Earth if they would give him a point of support. That was not badly said. However, if they offered him the needed point of support, it would have turned out that he had neither the lever nor the power to bring it into action. The victorious revolution gave us a new point of support, but in order to move the Earth it is still necessary to build the levers. Chapter 8:3 Foreign Policy and the Army: The Red Army and its Doctrines , 1936 Translated by Max Eastman Archimedes once said, “Give me a place to stand and I will move the world.” Today he would have pointed to our electric media and said, “I will stand on your eyes, your ears, your nerves, and your brain, and the world will move in any tempo or pattern I choose.” We have leased these “places to stand” to private corporations. Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man , 1964 These proposals offer no quick and easy solution to the problems of peace. But they are essential tools. “Give me a fulcrum,” Archimedes is reported to have said, “and a place to standand I will move the world.” The tools I have suggested can be our fulcrumit is here we take our standlet us move the world down the road to peace. November 2, 1960 (As reported by The New York Times, November 3, 1960, page 32) Two years ago I told this body that the United States had proposed, and was willing to sign, a limited test ban treaty. Today that treaty has been signed. It will not put an end to war. It will not remove basic conflicts. It will not secure freedom for all. But it can be a lever, and Archimedes, in explaining the principles of the lever, was said to have declared to his friends: “Give me a place where I can stand—and I shall move the world.” My fellow inhabitants of this planet: Let us take our stand here in this Assembly of nations. And let us see if we, in our own time, can move the world to a just and lasting peace. “ The New Vision: The speech I want the Democratic nominee [for President in 2008] to give ” Cover story in the Washington Monthly , July/August 2007 A young monk began the Protestant Reformation, a young general extended an empire from Macedonia to the borders of the earth, and a young woman reclaimed the territory of France. It was a young Italian explorer who discovered the New World, and the thirty-two-year-old Thomas Jefferson who proclaimed that all men are created equal. “Give me a place to stand,” said Archimedes, “and I will move the world.” These men moved the world, and so can we all. Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) Waltham, Massachusetts, USA May 20, 2000 To paraphrase Archimedes, give me a place to stand and a lever strong enough and I can move the world. Well, The Heritage Foundation has been that place and their lever has been the truth And so far, you have been real world movers. George Bush . (1924-) President of the United States (1989-1993) The great scientist, Archimedes, made his famous statement, “Give me a place on which to stand, and I will move the earth.” He was challenged to put his words into action, and according to the historians, he arranged a series of pulleys and cogs that allowed him to pull a ship out of the Syracusan Fleet from the water onto the beach. Today in addressing the relationship between science and technology to national security we must operate as a cooperative team trying to “move the earth” in a sense toward freedom, justice, opportunity, and sustainable development. Quotations of William S. Cohen (1940- ) Secretary of Defense of the United States (1997-2001) Or America can emulate Archimedes and, from the position of strength where we stand, find a lever to move the world. Commencement Address for the Graduating Class of 1997 United States Air Force Academy,


Where can you find the stapedius, the smallest muscle in the human body?

What Are the Human Body's Smallest Parts? - Kids Discover by KIDS DISCOVER Share The human body is a marvel of engineering, with thousands of interrelated parts. Some are tiny but still very important. Let’s look at four of the smallest parts of the human body: the smallest muscle, the smallest bone, the smallest organ, and the smallest blood vessel. What’s the smallest muscle in the human body? The stapedius, in your middle ear, measures about 1mm in size (or 1/26 of an inch). Connected to the stapes bone, it contracts to pull back the stapes and help protect your inner ear from loud noises. The stapedius also contracts to keep your own voice from sounding too loud in your head. What’s the smallest bone in the human body? Conveniently, that would be the stapes. It is one of three tiny bones in the middle ear that convey sound from the outer ear to the inner ear. Collectively called the ossicles, these bones are individually known as the malleus, incus, and stapes. Those are Latin words for the shapes the bones resemble: a hammer, anvil, and stirrup. What’s the smallest organ in the human body? You’ll find the pineal gland near the center of the brain, in a groove between the hemispheres. It’s not an organ like those in the abdominal cavity. It’s the human body’s smallest endocrine gland, and it produces melatonin, a hormone (derived from serotonin) that affects how we sleep, wake up, and react to seasonal changes. It’s called pineal because it’s shaped like a little pinecone. What’s the smallest blood vessel in the human body? Capillaries, the smallest, thinnest-walled blood vessels in the body, connect veins and arteries. They can be as small as 5-10 micrometers wide — or 50 times thinner than a baby’s hair. Each of us contains about 10 billion of them, with the average adult body containing about 25,000 miles of capillaries. About the author KIDS DISCOVER For over 25 years, we’ve been creating beautifully crafted nonfiction products for kids. With a specialty in science and social studies, our team of talented writers, award-winning designers and illustrators, and subject-experts from leading institutions is committed to a single mission: to get children excited about reading and learning. You May Also Like I'm a Homeschooler Newsletter Sign Up Sign up for our email list and gain access to free content, special promotions, sales and more.


Teen bitten by ‘world’s most venomous snake’ Teen bitten by ‘world’s most venomous snake’ Dylan Stableford Pin it Share A 17-year-old Australian boy is in serious condition after being bitten by what most reptile experts believe is the world's most venomous snake. According to the Sydney Morning Herald , the boy was admitted to a hospital in the town of Kurri Kurri with a snakebite on his left hand. He was later transferred to Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle. The snake, which was brought still alive to the hospital by the boy's friend, was identified as an inland taipan. The snake is native to western New South Wales—about 600 miles from where the boy was bitten. A spokesman for the Taronga Zoo in Sydney told the paper that a drop of the snake's venom "can kill 100 adult men and 250,000 mice." [Related: Kids keep 2-headed snake as pet ] Julie Mendezona, head zookeeper at Australian Reptile Park, told the paper that reports of inland taipan bites are extremely rare, and that there have been about 100 in Australia's history. A bite will effectively "start shutting down the function of messages going to your brain, to your vital organs, your lungs and your heart and even your muscles," she said. "So, paralysis is usually what happens with the patient. Because it can act so fast, being a neurotoxin, that's what makes it such a deadly animal. It can kill someone within maybe 45 minutes. There have been reports of people experiencing effects of venom within half an hour as well. "It also contains an anticoagulant," she added, "which means it will interfere with the blood clotting, so therefore you can experience bleeding out as well." Barry Martin, a veteran snake catcher who was called in to identify the inland taipan, told the Daily Telegraph it's known as a "fierce snake." "They [used to be] called the 'two-step snake' as in it bites you, you take two steps and you're dead," he said. Reblog


In geometry, what word is used for a line that touches a circle but does not cut it?

Circle Circle A circle is easy to make: Draw a curve that is "radius" away from a central point. All points  are the same distance from the center. You Can Draw It Yourself Put a pin in a board, put a loop of string around it, and insert a pencil into the loop. Keep the string stretched and draw the circle! Play With It Try dragging the point to see how the radius and cirfcumference change. Radius, Diameter and Circumference The Radius is the distance from the center outwards. The Diameter goes straight across the circle, through the center. The Circumference is the distance once around the circle. And here is the really cool thing: When we divide the circumference by the diameter we get 3.141592654... which is the number π ( Pi ) So when the diameter is 1, the circumference is 3.141592654...   We can say: Circumference = π × Diameter Example: You walk around a circle which has a diameter of 100m, how far have you walked? Distance walked = Circumference = π × 100m = 314m (to the nearest m) Also note that the Diameter is twice the Radius: Diameter = 2 × Radius And so this is also true: Circumference = 2 × π × Radius The length of the words may help you remember: Radius is the shortest word Diameter is longer (and is 2 × Radius) Circumference is the longest (and is π × Diameter) Definition A = 3.14159... × 1.44 = 4.52 (to 2 decimals) Area Compared to a Square A circle has about 80% of the area of a similar-width square. The actual value is (π/4) = 0.785398... = 78.5398...% Names Because people have studied circles for thousands of years special names have come about. Nobody wants to say "that line that starts at one side of the circle, goes through the center and ends on the other side" when a word like "Diameter" will do. So here are the most common special names: Lines A line that goes from one point to another on the circle's circumference is called a Chord. If that line passes through the center it is called a Diameter. A line that "just touches" the circle as it passes by is called a Tangent. And a part of the circumference is called an Arc. Slices There are two main "slices" of a circle. The "pizza" slice is called a Sector . And the slice made by a chord is called a Segment . Common Sectors The Quadrant and Semicircle are two special types of Sector: Quarter of a circle is called a Quadrant. Half a circle is called a Semicircle. Inside and Outside A circle has an inside and an outside (of course!). But it also has an "on", because we could be right on the circle. Example: "A" is outside the circle, "B" is inside the circle and "C" is on the circle.


‘On Stranger Tides’ is the fourth film in which series?

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) - 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 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ( 2011 ) PG-13 | From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. Director: View the gallery Related News a list of 40 titles created 09 Sep 2011 a list of 22 titles created 25 Nov 2011 a list of 27 images created 07 Mar 2012 a list of 47 titles created 22 Dec 2013 a list of 25 titles created 24 Aug 2014 Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) 6.7/10 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. 2 wins & 30 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, find Jack Sparrow, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle. Director: Gore Verbinski Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well. Director: Gore Verbinski Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead. Director: Gore Verbinski The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring. Director: Peter Jackson A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home - and the gold within it - from the dragon Smaug. Director: Peter Jackson After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil. Director: Jon Favreau When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. Director: Sam Raimi Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness. Director: Peter Jackson With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy. Director: Jon Favreau Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius. Director: Sam Raimi The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Director: Kenneth Branagh When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Director: Shane Black Edit Storyline Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Cruz), and he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past. Written by Walt Disney Pictures Rated PG-13 for sexual content/nudity, language and some violence | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 20 May 2011 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: £11,634,860        (UK) (20 May 2011) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Was denied a release in China because the story line consisted of ghosts, the aft


Dr Evil is the arch-enemy of which spoof film title character hero?

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) - 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 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery ( 1997 ) PG-13 | A 1960s hipster secret agent is brought out of cryofreeze to oppose his greatest enemy in the 1990s, where his social attitudes are glaringly out of place. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 40 titles created 23 May 2011 a list of 40 titles created 05 Jun 2012 a list of 45 titles created 04 Aug 2012 a list of 36 titles created 18 Dec 2014 a list of 28 titles created 9 months ago Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) 7/10 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. 3 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Dr. Evil is back...and has invented a new time machine that allows him to go back to the 60's and steal Austin Powers's mojo, inadvertently leaving him "shagless". Director: Jay Roach Upon learning that his father has been kidnapped, Austin Powers must travel to 1975 and defeat the aptly named villain Goldmember - who is working with Dr. Evil. Director: Jay Roach Two slacker friends try to promote their public-access cable show. Director: Penelope Spheeris The inseparable duo try to organize a rock concert while Wayne must fend off a record producer who has an eye for his girlfriend. Director: Stephen Surjik Popular Broadway actor Gary Johnston is recruited by the elite counter-terrorism organization Team America: World Police. As the world begins to crumble around him, he must battle with terrorists, celebrities and falling in love. Director: Trey Parker After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpson family are declared fugitives. Director: David Silverman A rejected hockey player puts his skills to the golf course to save his grandmother's house. Director: Dennis Dugan When the four boys see an R-rated movie featuring Canadians Terrance & Phillip, they are pronounced "corrupted", and their parents pressure the United States to wage war against Canada. Director: Trey Parker A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of a missing dolphin mascot of a football team. Director: Tom Shadyac Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. Director: Adam McKay A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber Planet Spaceballs' President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal planet Druidia's abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. Director: Mel Brooks Edit Storyline Austin Powers is a 60's spy who is cryonically frozen and released in the 1990's. The world is a very different place for Powers. Unfortunately for Austin, everyone is no longer sex-mad. Although he may be in a different decade, his mission is still the same. He has teamed up with Vanessa Kensington to stop the evil Dr. Evil, who was also frozen in the past. Dr. Evil stole a nuclear weapon and is demanding a payment of (when he realises its the 90's) 100 billion dollars. Can Austin Powers stop this madman? or will he caught up with Evil's henchman, with names like Alotta Fagina and Random Task? Only time will tell! Written by simon Frozen in the 60's... thawing spring '97, baby! See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for nudity, sex-related dialogue and humor | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 2 May 1997 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $9,548,111        (USA) (2 May 1997) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The exterior location shot of Austin and Vanesa's honeymoon sce


To which land did Cain go after killing Abel?

Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Introduction Cain's Wife? After Cain was sent into exile east of Eden for  killing Abel he found a wife and built a city. Even if Cain married one of his sisters,  doesn't this produce theological and biological problems? Rich Deem The Bible indicates that Adam and Eve's first son, Cain, slew his younger  brother Abel because of jealousy over the acceptance of his brother's offering  over his own. Immediately after being banished to the east in the land of Nod,  Cain found a wife and raised a family and founded a "city" called Enoch. If Cain was the firstborn of Adam and Abel the second, then how  could Cain have found a wife and built a city? Creation of humanity The Bible describes the creation of humanity in Genesis, the first  book. According to the chapter one account, God created male and female human  beings in His image. 1 Chapter two of Genesis  goes into more detail about the creation of mankind. According to the  narrative, God created Adam, the first man, 2 then, some time later, created  Eve. 3 Adam and Eve sinned and were banished from  Eden. 4 They produced two sons, Cain and Abel. 5 Both Cain and Abel presented sacrifices to God, but Cain's was rejected, 6 because he expended a half-hearted effort. 7 So,  Cain became angry and murdered his brother in a fit of jealousy. 8 Cain is exiled God confronted Cain about the murder of Abel and banished him to the  east of Eden. The problem arises in the next verse, where suddenly Cain  is married and builds a city: Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and settled in the  land of Nod, east of Eden. (Genesis 4:16) Cain had relations with his wife and she conceived, and gave birth  to Enoch; and he built a city, and called the name of the city Enoch,  after the name of his son. (Genesis 4:17) Mesopotamia The assumption seems to be that Cain and Abel were the first two children  of Adam and Eve. Although Cain does seem to be the firstborn, the text is  not clear that Abel was the second born, but only that he was the second  son. 5 Later, the narrative indicates that Adam and Eve produced "other sons and  daughters." 9 So, it is possible that Adam  and Eve produced daughters between the births of Cain and Abel. It is also  likely that others sons and daughters were produced after the birth of Abel.  We don't know how old Cain and Abel were when Cain murdered his brother,  but they seem to be at least young adults, since they are both engage in a  trade for their living. 5 The second thing one  notices is Cain's seeming paranoia about being found and revenge being taken  against his for killing Abel. 10 The only way this makes sense is if the brothers and sisters of Abel were  upset that Cain had killed their brother. Although the period of time  between the birth of Cain and the death of Abel is not given in the Bible,  it would seem that this period was probably over 100 years, since the birth  of Adam's next son, Seth is said to have occurred when Adam was 130 years  old. 11 Adam and Eve could have produced many daughters during that period of  time. Cain builds a "city" So, the Genesis narrative suggests that Cain had other brothers and  sisters when he was exiled by God. One of those sisters married Cain (or  more likely had already been married to Cain when he killed his  brother), became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch somewhere east of  Eden. The next problem that arises is the claim that Cain "built a  city." To us, in the 21st century, this evokes images of skyscrapers and  high density housing. However, the original Hebrew word, translated "city," merely had the meaning of a place that was guarded by a watch or  with a wall. 12 At its minimum, the Hebrew root referred to an encampment or post. So,  it is entirely possible that Cain could have built such a "city." Theological problems Skeptics have pointed out that the only viable solution to the  problem of Cain's wife (Ca


Sir John Oldcastle is said to be the model for which Shakespeare character?

Shakespeare and the Falstaff Controversy: Sir John Oldcastle's Origins Shakespeare and the Falstaff Controversy August 6, 2014 by Paris Franz Leave a Comment Falstaff is one of William Shakespeare’s most popular characters; this painting by Adolf Schroedter depicts Falstaff and his page. Image by AndreasPraefcke. The figure of Falstaff – fat, jolly, dissolute – has a secure place in the pantheon of great Shakespearean characters. Queen Elizabeth herself was a fan, according to the historian Nicholas Rowe in 1707: “She was so well pleas’d with the admirable Character of Falstaff, in the two Parts of Henry the fourth, that she commanded him to continue it for one Play more and to shew him in love. This is said to be the occasion of his writing The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Yet, were it not for the sensitivities of William Brooke, the tenth Baron Cobham, and his son Henry, we would probably know the character by the name of Oldcastle. A Rogue By Any Other Name The character first appeared in Henry IV, Part 1. When the play was first performed in 1596, the character bore the name of Sir John Oldcastle. Yet when the first printed quarto of the play appeared in February 1598, the character’s name had changed to Falstaff. Also, the name Brooke changed to Broome in The Merry Wives of Windsor. The plays had clearly ruffled someone’s feathers. ________________ Would you like to see more articles like this? Support This Expert's Articles, This Category of Articles, or the Site in General Here. Just put your preference in the "I Would Like to Support" Box after you Click to Donate Below: Who Was Sir John Oldcastle? William Brooke, the tenth Baron Cobham, was Lord Chamberlain from August 1596 to March 1597. He claimed a tenuous descent from Sir John Oldcastle, as he was descended from Joan Braybroke and her first husband Sir Thomas Brooke, the fifth Baron Cobham. Sir John Oldcastle was Joan’s third husband. In any case, William and his son Henry evidently did not appreciate their illustrious ancestor being portrayed as a fat, boastful knight, intent on leading young Prince Hal into trouble. But was Oldcastle so illustrious? The historic Oldcastle was a courtier of Henry V who had served the crown during the Owain Glyndwr rebellion and on campaign in France. He was also a member of a group known as the Lollards who denied certain Catholic doctrines on similar grounds to those professed by Protestants a century later. The word Lollard became synonymous with ‘heretic.’ The King did his best to protect his old friend from charges of heresy, but it would appear Oldcastle was less than grateful. He even plotted to kidnap the King while he was on a visit to Eltham Palace. When the plot came to light, Oldcastle went into open rebellion, plotting to kill the King on the eve of the expedition to France so famously dramatised by Shakespeare in Henry V. Oldcastle was eventually captured and hanged for treason and heresy in 1417. Sir John Oldcastle and the Rewriting of History Oldcastle’s story is a classic example of the re-writing of history as, over the years, time transformed him from a traitor to a proto-Protestant hero. His treason against the King was wiped from the record, and polemicists such as William Tyndale and John Bale represented him as a victim of Catholic tyranny in their works. Catholic chronicles mocked Oldcastle for his lack of Latin, so Bale saluted the fact that he wrote in that good, patriotic, Protestant language – English. Oldcastle was, in other words, a prime candidate for satire by Shakespeare’s day. He also, and perhaps more crucially, offered a means to express a certain unease with the extremes of late Elizabethan puritanism. Intrigues at Court Shakespeare had inherited the name of Oldcastle from his main source, the anonymous play The Famous Victories of Henry V, in which Oldcastle is one of a band of hell-raising companions of the young Prince Hal. That use of the name had passed without comment, so the chances were that the name would pass unnoticed in Shakespeare’s version too, were it not for the fact that the


The tarboosh is another name for which hat?

The tarboosh: And The Turco-Egyptian Hat Incident Of October 29, 1932, October 26, 1996 Samir Raafat The Egyptian Mail, Saturday October 26, 1996 This article was illegally and shamefully copied (plagiarized) in its entirety by CodeFez a so-called IT management company IT WAS DURING the reign of Ottoman Sultan Mahmud Khan II (1808-39) that European code of dress gradually replaced the traditional robes worn by members of the sultanic court. The change in costume was soon emulated by senior civil servants followed by members of the ruling intelligentsia and the emancipated classes throughout the Empire. While European dress code gradually gained appeal, bowlers with their great brims and the French beret never stood a chance. They did not conform with customs and religions of the east. In their stead the Sultan issued a firman (Imperial decree) that the checheya headgear in its modified form would become part of the formal attire irrespective of his subjects' religious sects or millets. The checheya had many names and shapes. While in Istanbul it was called 'fez' or 'phecy' in Egypt it was called 'tarboosh' (pronounced tar-boosh) a corrupted derivative from the Persian words 'sar' meaning head and 'poosh' meaning cover. It was basically a brimless, cone-shaped, flat-topped hat made of felt. Originating in Fez, Morocco, the earliest variety of the tar-boosh was in the form of a bonnet with a long turban wound around it which could be white, red or black. When it was adopted in Istanbul the bonnet was modified. At first it was rounded then, some time later, lengthened and subsequently shortened. At some point the turban was eliminated and the color of the checheya stuck to red. Towards the latter part of his reign Egypt's Mohammed Ali incorporated the Greek version of the fez as part of the military uniform. All officers, regardless of rank or nationality were required to wear it. Soldiers were issued two fez's a year with their uniforms. This meant the Viceroy had to import almost 500,000 fez's annually to satisfy his growing army's needs, which is probably why he issued a boyourli (viceregal firman) to his chief of district Mohammed Aga, residing in the town of Fawah, to immediately commence plans for the local manufacture of taboushes. The first Egyptian-made tarboosh appeared on the market in 1825. By 1837 Egypt produced 720 per day in the province of Gharbieh alone. But when the state economy floundered during Khedive Ismail's reign, the tarboosh had to be imported. European manufacturers quickly multiplied their production lines especially since the 'Fez' had also become part of the Bosniak regiments in the Austro-Hungary army (up until 1918). Not surprising therefore that Austria was the biggest tarboosh producer in Europe. Until it went bankrupt in the 1970s the tarboosh manufacturing firm of "HABIG Und Sohne" operated out of two adjacent buildings at Frankenbergasse No. 9 in Vienna's 4th district just minutes from St.Stephan's Cathedral. After WW-I and the subsequent demise of the Ottoman Empire, Egypt became Habig's single most important customer. Yet in order to survive HABIG was obliged to produce English top-hats as well, which later became the company's main source of revenue. The vestiges of this tarboosh manufacturing company were still in evidence when the buildings were renovated five years ago and when moulds used in order to press the 'fez' were found in the building's basement. It was during the reign of King Fouad that a 'piaster' fund-raising scheme was launched and the proceeds invested in a tarboosh factory. By 1943, there were 14 tarboosh retailers in Cairo, four in Alexandria and one each in Tanta and Simbelawain. By then the tarboosh was once again modified to suit the fashion. While in Viceroy Ibrahim's time it had been a la Greque as evidenced by his statue in Opera Square, it became a la turc during Khedive Ismail's, much longer and almost covering the ears. During the reigns of Sultan Hussein and King Fouad, it was changed to its final shape and size, well above the ears as seen on the minte


Which children’s books character is known as ‘Oui Oui’ in France?

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | French parents approve of Noddy French parents approve of Noddy Noddy began his adventures in 1949 Enid Blyton's famous children's character Noddy has been voted parents' favourite in a poll in France. Noddy - or "Oui-Oui" as he is known in France - beat Babar the Elephant and Asterix in the poll of parents of toddlers by marketing firm Logistix. He came top of the poll with 23% of the vote, compared to Babar's 19%. Chorion, owners of the Noddy copyright said: "We see Noddy as quintessentially British, but he is a favourite all over the world." Noddy was created in 1949 by children's author Blyton, who also came up with The Famous Five. The diminutive hero's first adventure was Noddy Goes to Toyland. The stories were only translated into French 13 years later. But the character is now regularly seen on French TV in cartoon adventures.


Which famous World War II British invention had the codename ‘Upkeep’?

World War II Bomber Command Dambuster Raids 19 aircraft Operation Chastise Overview: During the early days of World War II, the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command sought to strike at German dams in the Ruhr. Such an attack would damage water and electrical production, as well as inundate large areas of the region. Assessing the feasibility of the mission, it was found that multiple strikes with a high degree of accuracy would be necessary. As these would have to take place against heavy enemy resistance, Bomber Command dismissed the raids as unpractical. Pondering the mission, Barnes Wallis, an aircraft designer at Vickers, devised a different approach to breaching the dams. While first proposing the use of a 10-ton bomb, Wallis was forced to move on as no aircraft capable carrying such a payload existed. Theorizing that a small charge could break the dams if detonated below the water, he was initially thwarted by the presence of German anti-torpedo nets in the reservoirs. Pushing on with the concept, he began developing a unique, cylindrical bomb designed to skip along the surface of the water before sinking and exploding at the dam's base. To accomplish this, the bomb, designated Upkeep, was spun backwards at 500 rpm before being dropped from low altitude. Striking the dam, the bomb's spin would let it roll down the face before exploding underwater. Wallis' idea was put forward to Bomber Command and after several conferences was accepted on February 26, 1943. While Wallis' team worked to perfect the Upkeep bomb design, Bomber Command assigned the mission to 5 Group. For the mission, a new unit, 617 Squadron, was formed with Wing Commander Guy Gibson in command. Based at RAF Scampton, just northwest of Lincoln, Gibson's men were given uniquely modified Avro Lancaster Mk.III bombers. Dubbed the B Mark III Special (Type 464 Provisioning), 617's Lancasters had much of the armor and defensive armament removed to reduce weight. In addition, the bomb bay doors were taken off to allow the fitting of special crutches to hold and spin the Upkeep bomb. As the mission planning progressed, it was decided to strike the Möhne, Eder, and Sorpe Dams. While Gibson relentlessly trained his crews in low-altitude, night flying, efforts were made to find solutions to two key technical problems. These were ensuring that the Upkeep bomb was released at a precise altitude and distance from the dam. For the first issue, two lights were mounted under each aircraft such that their beams would converge on the surface of the water then the bomber was at the correct altitude. To judge range, special aiming devices which utilized towers on each dam were built for 617's aircraft. With these problems solved, Gibson's men began test runs over reservoirs around England. Following their final testing, the Upkeep bombs were delivered on May 13, with the goal of Gibson's men conducting the mission four days later. Flying the Dambuster Mission: Taking off in three groups after dark on May 17, Gibson's crews flew at around 100 feet to evade German radar. On the outbound flight, Gibson's Formation 1, consisting of nine Lancasters, lost an aircraft en route to the Möhne when it was downed by high tension wires. Formation 2 lost all but one of its bombers as it flew towards Sorpe. The last group, Formation 3, served as a reserve force and diverted three aircraft to Sorpe to make up for losses. Arriving at Möhne, Gibson led the attack in and successfully released his bomb. He was followed by Flight Lieutenant John Hopgood whose bomber was caught in the blast from its bomb and crashed. To support his pilots, Gibson circled back to draw German flak while the others attacked. Following a successful run by Flight Lieutenant Harold Martin, Squadron Leader Henry Young was able to breach the dam. With the Möhne Dam broken, Gibson led the flight to Eder where his three remaining aircraft negotiated tricky terrain to score hits on the dam. The dam was finally opened by Pilot Officer Leslie Knight. While Formation 1 was achieving success, Formation 2 and its reinforcements c


What term is used for the appliance of gold or silver to a surface in a fine pattern?

Silver Glossary Terms Definitions at Abe Silverman's Antique Silver Shop Silver Glossary, Terms & Definitions We've compiled this comprehensive list of silver terms and definitions to assist you in deciphering the 'technical jargon' used by silversmiths and sellers of silver. Acanthus and Acanthus Leaf / Leaves - A spiny, broad-leaf plant native to the Mediterranean region. Alloy - A combination of two or more metals usually formulated to provide or increase desired properties, such as ductility, conductivity, durability, etc. Alpaca or Alpaca Silver - German silver and nickel silver - both synonymous trade names of an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. Applied - Made separately, then added to the body of an object.  Art Nouveau - A style also known as "Victorian" or "Edwardian" consisting of fluid lines, floral and nature themes and natural colors. Also known for its flowing style with sinuous curves and naturalistic motifs that was popular from about 1895 to 1905. Assay -  Analysis of a metal to determine its purity. Base Metal, Pot Metal or White Metal - Any combination of alloys of non-precious metals of comparatively low value to which a coating or plating of silver is usually applied. Beaded - Decorated with a narrow band of adjacent bead-like balls. Bobehe or Bobeche - Flat or saucer-like rings or cups placed around candle bases to stop and collect wax drippings. Brass - An alloy of copper and zinc which has a nice yellow color. Brazil / Brazilian Silver - The in late 19th and early 20th Centuries, nickel silver flatware items were sold under a variety of euphemism,s including Brazil(ian) Silver.  These all tend to be silvery-looking alloys.  They were advertised as being a superior alternative to silver plated wares because they never never lost or wore through the silver plating.  Brazilian Silver, though, is not silverplated. Bright-Cut - A type of engraving produced by short, repetitive strokes of a cutting tool. Bright Finish - Highly polished, mirror like finish produced by use of a jeweler's rouge on a polishing wheel. Bronze - An alloy chiefly of copper and tin. Britannia or Britannia Metal - A composition of tin, copper and antimony. Butler's Finish - A satin finish produced by a revolving wheel of wire which makes many tiny scratches, giving the article a mellow surface luster, originally the result of years of hand rubbing by English butlers.  Patented by James H. Reilly of Brooklyn Silver Co. Cann - A mug.  Ther term is more comon in the United States. Cast or Casting - The method of duplicating an object by pouring metal into a hollow mold formed by the original object. Almost any jewelry object which can be made by hand can be reproduced by the lost wax or centrifugal casting process. Cartouche - An area surrounded by ornamentation and reserved for engraving, usually an area left 'empty' or 'blank' in order to engrave a monogram. Chafing Dish - One dish or vessel within another, the outer vessel being filled with hot water and in direct contact with a heat source, and the inner container to hold the food. Chalice - A large standing cup for wine.  Used in religious ceremonies and by Wiccans. Chamber Candlestick - A tray candlestick in the form of a circular dish stand with a handle. Chase Work or Chasing - Decoration created by hammering the surfaces of an object with small punches. Chocolate Pot - Similar to a coffee pot, but with a little lid in the cover through which a swizzle stick can be inserted for stirring the chocolate.  Also relates to a coffee pot with the spout located and design lower and thinner than a traditional teapot or coffee pot. Coin Silver - An alloy of 90% fine silver and 10% copper. Commercial Silver - Silver that is 999/1000 fine or higher. Condiment - A small pot, often with a glass or ceramic liner.  For storage and useage of salt, pepper, mustard, etc. Cruet - Originally, the vessels used for wine and water in the Christian ritual; later, the collective term for a set of salt, pepper, oil & vinegar dispensers in a silver or silverplated stand.  Almost always made of crystal


What was the predominant decorative style of the 1920s and 30s?

Art Deco Decorating Style | InteriorHolic.com InteriorHolic » Decorating » Decorating Styles » Art Deco Decorating Style Art Deco Decorating Style Pin It Art Deco is a glamorous and elegant decorating style. It started to develop after the World War I and stayed through 1920s and 30s. Art Deco combines luxury, functionality, elegance and modernity. Such blend makes it so unique and beautiful. The style has combined fashion, jewelry, design and man-made materials as stainless steel and incorporated the industrial theme into luxurious design that was predominant back at that time. Clear lines and sleek designs resulted from the incorporation of architecture and modern design into this decorating style. Art Deco furniture is sleek in design and combines modern style and comfort. Wood is heavily lacquered usually in black and upholstery is done in leather and velour. Due to its modern base Art Deco decorating style is minimalist so there is not much color in it. Usually bright colors are combined with black, chrome and gold prevail in the accents and light blue or gray are used to soften the interior design. The materials used for Art Deco can be quiet expensive making it a luxurious style. Shark skin and zebra, ebony, rare woods and marble can be used in Art Deco decorating style. When choosing a color scheme for your interior design in Art Deco style opt for geometrical prints in furniture to jazz it up and express this style to the fullest. Flooring is sleek, white or black, usually in marble or black and white checkered tile. Lighting in Art Deco style is streamlined in design as well as the rest of the interior accessories. Geometric shapes are incorporated into lighting design as well as use of bronze, iron, chrome and glass. Textures in Art Deco are sleek and clean, surfaces are lacquered to achieve glass-looking effect. The accents should be bold as this decorating style implies. Other interiorholics searched for:


Isobel Archer is the title character in which classic novel?

SparkNotes: The Portrait of a Lady: Character List The Portrait of a Lady Henry James Plot Overview Chapters 1–3 Isabel Archer -  The novel's protagonist, the Lady of the title. Isabel is a young woman from Albany, New York, who travels to Europe with her aunt, Mrs. Touchett. Isabel's experiences in Europe—she is wooed by an English lord, inherits a fortune, and falls prey to a villainous scheme to marry her to the sinister Gilbert Osmond—force her to confront the conflict between her desire for personal independence and her commitment to social propriety. Isabel is the main focus of Portrait of a Lady, and most of the thematic exploration of the novel occurs through her actions, thoughts, and experiences. Ultimately, Isabel chooses to remain in her miserable marriage to Osmond rather than to violate custom by leaving him and searching for a happier life. Gilbert Osmond  -  A cruel, narcissistic gentleman of no particular social standing or wealth, who seduces Isabel and marries her for her money. An art collector, Osmond poses as a disinterested aesthete, but in reality he is desperate for the recognition and admiration of those around him. He treats everyone who loves him as simply an object to be used to fulfill his desires; he bases his daughter Pansy's upbringing on the idea that she should be unswervingly subservient to him, and he even treats his longtime lover Madame Merle as a mere tool. Isabel's marriage to Osmond forces her to confront the conflict between her desire for independence and the painful social proprieties that force her to remain in her marriage. Madame Merle -  An accomplished, graceful, and manipulative woman, Madame Merle is a popular lady who does not have a husband or a fortune. Motivated by her love for Gilbert Osmond, Merle manipulates Isabel into marrying Osmond, delivering Isabel's fortune into his hands and ruining Isabel's life in the process. Unbeknownst to either Isabel or Pansy, Merle is not only Osmond's lover, but she is also Pansy's mother, a fact that was covered up after Pansy's birth. Pansy was raised to believe that her mother died in childbirth. Ralph Touchett -  Isabel's wise, funny cousin, who is ill with lung disease throughout the entire novel, which ends shortly after his death. Ralph loves life, but he is kept from participating in it vigorously by his ailment; as a result, he acts as a dedicated spectator, resolving to live vicariously through his beloved cousin Isabel. It is Ralph who convinces Mr. Touchett to leave Isabel her fortune, and it is Ralph who is the staunchest advocate of Isabel remaining independent. Ralph serves as the moral center of Portrait of a Lady: his opinions about other characters are always accurate, and he serves as a kind of moral barometer for the reader, who can tell immediately whether a character is good or evil by Ralph's response to that character. Lord Warburton -  An aristocratic neighbor of the Touchetts who falls in love with Isabel during her first visit to Gardencourt. Warburton remains in love with Isabel even after she rejects his proposal and later tries to marry Pansy simply to bring himself closer to Isabel's life. Caspar Goodwood  -  The son of a prominent Boston mill owner, Isabel's most dedicated suitor in America. Goodwood's charisma, simplicity, capability, and lack of sophistication make him the book's purest symbol of James's conception of America. Henrietta Stackpole -  Isabel's fiercely independent friend, a feminist journalist who does not believe that women need men in order to be happy. Like Caspar, Henrietta is a symbol of America's democratic values throughout he book. After Isabel leaves for Europe, Henrietta fights a losing battle to keep her true to her American outlook, constantly encouraging her to marry Caspar Goodwood. At the end of the book, Henrietta disappoints Isabel by giving up her independence in order to marry Mr. Bantling. Mrs. Touchett -  Isabel's aunt. Mrs. Touchett is an indomitable, independent old woman who first brings Isabel to Europe. The wife of Mr. Touchett and the mother of Ralph, Mrs


Which anti-hero features in the Mervyn Peake novels Titus Groan and Gormenghast?

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Author tweets that he is in discussions with studios about a big-screen version of Mervyn Peake’s classic fantasy

The crumbling towers of Gormenghast and the evil machinations of Steerpike could be set to head to the big screen after Neil Gaiman revealed he was in talks with studios about a film adaptation of Mervyn Peake’s gothic fantasy novels.

Adapted for television by the BBC in 2000 as a miniseries starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the scheming Steerpike, Peake’s series of three novels tracing the life of Titus, 77th Earl of Groan, “heir to a crumbling summit: to a sea of nettles: to an empire of red rust: to rituals’ footprints ankle-deep in stone”, have also been adapted for radio and theatre.
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Mervyn Peake’s calculating and ghoulish shape-shifter fascinates readers and drives the plot of the Gormenghast series

When the lonely Fuchsia Groan finds Steerpike in her attic, he tells her: “I come for sanctuary. I am a rebel. I am at your service as a dreamer and a man of action.” He has just clambered into her room after scaling the Gormenghast rooftops to escape imprisonment. He is certainly a man of action, but the chivalry is a guise. The only person he is out to serve is himself.

Steerpike, the anti-hero of Mervyn Peake’s Titus books, is a classic baddie. He is an ugly social climber who resembles a young Richard III; Peake tells us that “his body gave the appearance of being malformed, but it would be difficult to say exactly what gave it this gibbous quality”. Steerpike’s high shoulders, large forehead, and close-set red eyes are mentioned frequently. Over the course of Titus Groan and Gormenghast, he commits a string of murders that lead him to positions of ever greater influence within Gormenghast’s hierarchy. His pale, mask-like face is eerily inscrutable, the keynote of his evil. He constantly assumes new shapes in order to manipulate the elite, and could fit any number of villainous categories. Is he a malformed Machiavel, a cold-hearted psychopath or a false revolutionary?

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What is the most common type of rock formed from lava flows?

What are the different types of basaltic lava flows and how do they form? | Volcano World | Oregon State University What are the different types of basaltic lava flows and how do they form? Pillow lavas are volumetrically the most abundant type because they are erupted at mid-ocean ridges and because they make up the submarine portion of seamounts and large intraplate volcanoes, like the Hawaii-Emperor seamount chain.   Image Credit:  Gordon Tribble/USGS Eruptions under water or ice make pillow lava. Pillow lavas have elongate, interconnected flow lobes that are elliptical or circular in cross-section.   Pillow lavas are often considered important when trying to decipher old rock sequences because they indicate the presence of water. However, you have to be very careful to make sure that you are not looking at regular old pahoehoe toes, which of course, indicate dry land. Many of the features that supposedly can be used to tell the difference between the two don't always work. The only absolute way to know that you are looking at true pillow lavas is to find water-lain sediments between the individual pillows. You might think "wait a minute, sediments are lain down really slowly, how are they going to get between the pillows while they're active?" Actually, when lava is flowing under water, there is a lot of sediment generated as pieces of the lava fall off during the rapid collapsing of the pillows as the quickly chill.  Pillow lavas are essentially the underwater equivalent of pahoehoe. They form from low effusion-rate eruptions of fluid basalt lava. They have a rounder form than pahoehoe toes, mainly because of the ability of water to help buoy them up (gravity doesn't flatten them out so much). Also in contrast to pahoehoe toes, pillow lavas tend to have thicker skins of glass (because they are quenched more quickly), less vesicular skins (because even shallow water pressure is able to prevent bubbles from expanding very much), and generally radial fractures (in contrast to the generally concentric flow banding seen in pahoehoe toes). Nevertheless, it is often difficult to tell the two types of lava apart in exposures. The only way to absolutely know that the flows you're looking at are pillow lavas rather than pahoehoe toes, is to find submarine sediments (such as hyaloclastite debris formed from the violent reaction of lava and water) between the pillows. Pillow lavas are also found near the summit of Mauna Kea These pillow lavas were produced by a subglacial eruption that occurred 10,000 years ago. The pillow is about 3 feet (1 m) in diameter and has a glassy rim. Figure 21.11 from Porter, 1987.   . Pahoehoe lava is characterized by a smooth, billowy, or ropy surface. Pahoehoe flows tend to be relatively thin, from a few inches to a few feet thick. In map-view the flows tend to be narrow and elongate. Image Credit:   Steve Mattox, 1989.   (Kilauea) A'a A'a is characterized by a rough, jagged, spinose, and generally clinkery surface. Aa lava flows tend to be relatively thick compared to pahoehoe flows. During the early episodes of the current eruption of Kilauea volcano, aa flows up to 36 feet (11 m) thick surged through the Royal Gardens subdivision at rates as great as 108 ft/min (33 m/min). Image Credit:  R. W. Decker/USGS   July 02, 1983.   The A'a / Pahoehoe difference: If lava cools slowly and does not move too fast it forms smooth ropy lava called pahoehoe.  However, if it cools quickly and moves fast it can tear into clinkery pieces called a'a.   Temperature and gases certainly influence whether the lava becomes aa or pahoehoe. Probably the two biggest factors are and rate of shear strain. Viscosity is just how sticky something is (how much it resists flowing). An example of rate of shear strain is how quickly or slowly force is applied across a deck of cards. Some factors influencing viscosity or rate of shear strain are listed below: temperature crystallinity channel configuration Peterson and Tilling (1980, p. 273) suggested two general conditions that determine


Which flat-topped upland has a name which is Spanish for table?

Mesa | Definition of Mesa by Merriam-Webster Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for mesa Spanish Central: Translation of mesa Nglish: Translation of mesa for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mesa Seen and Heard What made you want to look up mesa? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).