"In what year did ""Rocky"" win the Best Picture Oscar, Apple II computer go on sale and Jimmy Carter was sworn in as US President?"

These were all hits in 1977 "The Honourable Schoolboy" by John Le Carre "Oliver's Story" by Erich Segal Al Capp retires with the last appearance of Liï¿½l Abner on November 14th. Nonfiction "Looking Out for #1" by Robert Ringer "All Things Wise and Wonderful" by James Herriot "Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Wayne Dyer "The Book of Lists" by David Wallechinsky Grammy Awards Record of the Year: "Hotel California" ... The Eagles Best Song: "You Light Up My Life" ... Joe Brooks Best Album: "Rumours" ... Fleetwood Mac Male Vocalist: James Taylor ... "Handy Man Female Vocalist: Barbra Streisand ... "Love theme from 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)" In the News in 1977 Pope: Paul VI Prime Minister of Canada: Pierre Elliot Trudeau (L) President of United States: Jimmy Carter (Sworn in on January 20th, 1977) Time Magazines Man of the Year: Anwar Sadat 17-Year Old Terry Fox Loses his Leg to Cancer Canadian Human Rights Commission established to deal with Discrimination Willy Adams becomes the first Inuit Senator Speed Limits Go Metric Lung cancer becomes the second most common cancer among women. U.S. President Jimmy Carter pardons almost all Vietnam draft evaders and calls them home from living abroad. Steve Biko, an imprisoned black leader in South Africa, dies in prison from cruelty and neglect, which leads to renewed opposition to apartheid. First Computerland store opened in Morristown NJ, under the name   Computershack. February 9th , Apple Computer Incorporates February 19th ,the US space shuttle prototype 'Enterprise' flyï¿½s for the first time on top of a 747 March 27th, 583 killed when a KLM Boeing 747 runs into a Pan Am Boeing 747 on the runway in Tenerife, Canary Islands (worst in aviation history). April 19th, President Jimmy Carter addresses the nation concerning the energy crisis. He warned America that the nation's oil and gas supplies would run out. June 5th , 1st personal computer, the Apple II, goes on sale. With 16k Ram and 16K ROM, costing $1298US. August 3rd , Radio Shack issues a press release introducing the TRS-80 computer 25 existed, within weeks thousands were ordered. August 10th , Postal employee David Berkowitz arrested in Yonkers, NY, accused of being "Son of Sam" the 44 caliber killer. They accused him of killing 13 people during his reign of terror, which he told police was on orders from a black Labrador retriever owned by his neighbor, Sam Carr. August 13th , 1st test glide of the shuttle. In 1977 the TSE launched the world's first Computer Assisted Trading System. 1977 saw two significant advancements. The first was the introduction of the Computer Assisted Trading System, (CATSï¿½). In addition to the trading floor, traders could now trade from their desks anywhere in Canada. The second was the introduction of the TSE 300 Composite Indexï¿½, representing 300 of the largest companies listed on the Exchange. This index measures changes that closely reflect the entire market. Inventions of 1977 Neutron bomb Living in the Year 1977 1977 saw the opening of the First West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco where many attendees got their first looks at the Apple II and the Commodore Pet 4k RAM 16k ROM ($795US). Sports and Recreation Toronto Blue Jays play their first season in the Major Leagues Toronto played its first game on April 7, 1977. They defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5. Rookie first Doug Ault homered twice in the Jays' first game. Otto Velez hit .442 for the month of April. Bob Bailor hit .310, the highest mark ever for a player on a first-year expansion club. Ron Fairly, a 20-year veteran, led the club with 19 homers and became the first player since Stan Musial to play more than 1,000 games in both the infield and the outfield. Peleï¿½ Played his last soccer Game on October 1st. NBA: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Score: 4-2 NCAA Football: Notre Dame Record: 11-1-0 Heisman Trophy: Earl Campbell, Texas, RB points: 1,547 Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins Series: 4-0 Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders vs.Minnesota Vikings Score: 32-14 US Open Golf: Hubert Green Sco


Who was appointed Secretary of State for Education in David Cameron's May 2015 cabinet?

Election 2015: Who's who in David Cameron's cabinet - BBC News BBC News Election 2015: Who's who in David Cameron's cabinet 19 March 2016 Here's a guide to who's who in David Cameron's cabinet: Prime Minister David Cameron, who became prime minister in 2010 at the head of a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats, has now appointed an all-Conservative cabinet. First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Exchequer David Cameron argued during the campaign that it was essential for George Osborne to be "back at his desk" following the election. The chancellor will also take on the role of first secretary of state, making him the highest ranking cabinet minister after the prime minister. Home Secretary Theresa May has been re-appointed to the position she has held since 2010. Foreign Secretary Also re-appointed is Philip Hammond, who has been foreign secretary since 2014. Work and Pensions Secretary Image copyright PA Former Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb was promoted to the Department for Work and Pensions on 19 March following the resignation of Iain Duncan Smith. Defence Secretary - Michael Fallon Image copyright (C) British Broadcasting Corporation Michael Fallon has also been re-appointed to a position he has held since 2014. Oliver Letwin Image copyright PA Oliver Letwin is promoted to Cabinet as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in overall charge of the Cabinet Office. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt was appointed Health Secretary in 2012 and remains in post. Leader of the House of Commons Former Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has been made of Leader of the House, replacing William Hague who is no longer an MP. Justice Secretary Michael Gove, a former education secretary, is moved from chief whip to take up the justice secretary's position held by Chris Grayling since 2012. Education Secretary Nicky Morgan continues as education secretary after her appointment last year. Leader of the House of Lords Image copyright Getty Images Conservative peer Baroness Stowell retains this position and has been made a full member of the cabinet. Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary Image copyright Getty Images Sajid Javid will take up a new role as business secretary. In the last parliament he held the role of Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Image copyright Reuters Amber Rudd is to be secretary of state for energy and climate change. This post was previously held in the last parliament by Lib Dem Ed Davey. Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Image copyright Reuters John Whittingdale will take up this role held previously by Sajid Javid. Before the election he was chairman of the Commons culture select committee. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Image copyright PA Liz Truss held this position during the final year of the coalition government, and will remain in post. International Development Secretary Justine Greening was appointed to this position in 2012 and continues in the post. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin remains in this position, after taking over from Justine Greening in 2012. Communities and Local Government Secretary Image copyright PA Greg Clark was promoted to the cabinet after being minister for universities, science and cities for the last year of the previous parliament. He replaces Eric Pickles. Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers was appointed Northern Ireland Secretary in 2012 and continues in post. Wales Secretary Image copyright PA Alun Cairns, formerly Wales minister, was promoted to secretary of state in the mini reshuffle triggered by Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith's resignation. Scotland Secretary Image copyright Reuters The Conservatives' only MP for a Scottish constituency, David Mundell, who served as a minister in the department from 2010-15, takes this position. Two Lib Dems - Michael Moore and then Alistair Carmichael - held it in the coalition. Also attending Cabinet are: Chief Secretary to the Treasury Image copyright AFP/Getty Greg Hands takes this position, formerly held by Lib Dem Danny


What is the Capital of Tajikistan? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Tajikistan The Capital City of Tajikistan (officially named Republic of Tajikistan) is the city of Dushanbe. The population of Dushanbe in the year 2008 was 7,215,700. Tajikistan is a Tajik speaking country on the coasts of the any sea. Additional Information


Who was appointed Secretary of State for Transport in David Cameron's May 2015 cabinet?


In what year did 'Terms of Endearment win the Best Picture Oscar, the Macintosh computer is released by Apple and Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated?

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In which wars did the battles of Towton and Barnet take place?

UK Battlefields Resource Centre - Wars of the Roses - The Battle of Battle of Towton Battle of Towton 29th March 1461 The Act of Settlement signed by King Henry VI in October 1460 transferred the right of succession to Richard, Duke of York and his heirs. However Queen Margaret was, not surprisingly, unwilling to accept that her son should be disinherited. The Lancastrians once more attempted to resolve the matter through force of arms and three battles followed: Wakefield, 30 December 1460, at which the Yorkists were defeated and the Richard, Duke of York, killed; Mortimerï¿½s Cross, 2 February 1461, at which Edward, Richard's son, defeated a Lancastrian army; and St. Albans, 17 February 1461, where the Yorkists were defeated and Henry VI released from captivity. Despite this latter setback, the Earl of Warwick, 'The Kingmaker', saw to it that Edward became king in March 1461. England now had two kings, a matter that could only be resolved on the battlefield. After St. Albans Henry's forces had retreated into the north and so, soon after his coronation, Edward set off to confront him. Edward was able to muster a large army as he marched north, though the claim that he had as many as 40,000 troops may be exaggeration. The Lancastrian army was of at least equal number to that of the Yorkists. The Lancastrians sent a vanguard forward to Ferrybridge and on the 28th March they contest Edward's attempt to cross the river Aire. But the Yorkist vanguard was dispatched north westward to cross at Castleford and so outflank the Lancastrian detachment. They had to retreat back towards their own army, leaving the main route open at Ferrybridge for the rest of Edward's army. It seems that the Yorkist vanguard caught and defeated the retreating Lancastrians on the main road from Ferrybridge to York at Dintingdale, just to the east of Saxton village. The scene was now set for what may have been the largest battle of the Wars of the Roses. On Palm Sunday, following day (though a convincing argument is now proposed by Sutherland that all the events, including the actions at Ferrybridge and Dintingdale, took place on Palm Sunday), the two armies met in the open field between the villages of Towton and Saxton. It is said that Towton was the largest and longest battle fought on British soil, though it seems likely that, even more than usual, the medieval chronicles grossly exaggerate both the numbers engaged and the casualties incurred at Towton. What cannot be disputed is that Towton was of huge significant in both military and social terms. The political significance was also substantial, for it secured the throne for the Yorkists,  although the Lancastrian cause was far from extinguished. Henry, his extremely ambitious wife Margaret, and his son and heir had all escaped. The battlefield remains undeveloped agricultural land. The open fields of the time of the battle were finally enclosed in the 18th and 19th centuries, but removal of many of the hedgerows in the latter part of the twentieth century has returned the landscape somewhat towards its medieval character. Though two roads, the A162 and B1217, run north-south across the battlefield they are both busy and dangerous to walk, and unfortunately the site lacks a significant network of footpaths to give safe access. It is therefore a difficult battlefield to fully appreciate. However it is possible to park on the Lancastrian side, next to the cross, and to walk from there out to an interpretation panel to the west, on the edge of the steep scarp that forms the western edge of the battlefield, overlooking the Cock Beck. KEY FACTS


The medical condition rhinopharyngitis is more commonly called what?

Common Colds: Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention - Medical News Today Common Colds: Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention Written by Michael Paddock 4.5 125 6 The common cold is a viral infectious disease that infects the upper respiratory system. It is also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis, or acute coryza. Being the most common infectious disease in humans, the cold is mainly caused by coronaviruses or rhinoviruses. The human body can never build up resistance to all the viruses that can cause the common cold. It is for this reason that colds are so common and recurring. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) kindergarten children get an average of 12 colds per year, compared to adolescents and adults who catch about seven per year. Experts say that going out when it is cold does not have any effect on the risk of catching a cold or spreading one. In addition, antibiotics do not cure a cold or speed up recovery. Contents of this article: You will also see introductions at the end of some sections to any recent developments that have been covered by MNT's news stories. Also look out for links to information about related conditions. Fast facts on colds Here are some key points about colds. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. Common cold symptoms include dry throat, blocked nose and sneezing. Around a quarter of people do not experience symptoms when infected with a cold. More than 200 viruses can cause a common cold. Up to half of common colds are caused by a type of virus referred to as rhinoviruses. Complications of the common cold include acute bronchitis and pneumonia . People with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are more than vulnerable to colds than other people. Common colds typically last for up to 10 days. Common colds share many symptoms with flu . Symptoms of a cold A symptom is something the patient feels or reports, while a sign is something other people, including a doctor may detect. Pain could be an example of a symptom, while a rash could be a sign. The body reacting to the cold virus is mainly what brings about the symptoms that you feel. A release of chemicals is triggered, making the blood vessels leak, causing the mucous glands to work harder. If you're suffering with a cold, it is important to get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids The most common symptoms of a cold are: Dry throat Rarer symptoms of a cold include: Muscle aches Reduction in appetite Extreme exhaustion. Approximately 25% of people do not suffer any symptoms when infected with the cold virus; perhaps because their immune system reacts differently to the virus. Sometimes bacteria can infect the ears or sinuses - this is known as a secondary bacterial infection - and can be treated with antibiotics. Causes of a cold The common cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses. Up to 50% of colds are caused by rhinoviruses, other cold-causing viruses include: Human parainfluenza virus Human respiratory syncytial virus Enteroviruses. When a virus manages to overpower the body's immune system, infection occurs. The first line of defense is mucus, which is produced in the nose and throat by the mucus glands. This mucus traps anything inhaled, such as dust, viruses and bacteria. Mucus is a slippery fluid that the membranes of the nose, mouth, throat and vagina produce. When the mucus is penetrated by the virus, which then enters a cell, the virus takes control of the element of the cell which makes protein. It uses this element to manufacture more viruses, these viruses then attack surrounding cells. Complications of the common cold Being infected with the common cold can lead to the following complications: Acute Bronchitis This is caused when the bronchi in the lungs are inflamed as a result of either a bacterial or viral infection. Antibiotics can only be used to treat this if the infection is bacterial; if it is viral it is common just to treat the symptoms until the infection goes away with time. A sample of the sputum may be taken and examined under a micros


Fountains Abbey is situated three miles SW of which Yorkshire city?

Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire | Historic Yorkshire Guide HERITAGE RATING:   ? HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS:   One of the highlights of English heritage; the superb vaulting of the undercroft should not be missed. Fountains Abbey There is so much to see at Fountains that it is impossible to think of it as a single historic attractions. It is much more; a magnificent medieval abbey, an elegant Georgian water garden, a richly decorated Victorian church, and a medieval deer park. We'll start with the earliest monument, the abbey. Fountains Abbey was established by Benedictine monks from St Mary's Abbey in York, in 1132. Within a year, however, it was turned over to the Cistercian order, who intended to use it as a centre for missionery work in the north of England, and as a mother house for further monasteries in the north and into Scotland. Inside 50 years Fountains had become the most important Cistecian house in England. The original abbey was a random scattering of simple timber structures, but through the 1140s these were gradually replaced with a more formal arrangement around a traditional monastic cloister. The church was the first building to be rebuilt in stone, and this was finished by 1136. However, in 1146 the timber buildings burned down and the monks were forced to start again. What's in a name? The name 'Fountains Abbey' comes from the large number of natural springs in the area. Certainly the monks were never short of water. Today the abbey ruins are part of the elegant 18th century water garden of Studley Royal park, so water continues to play an important part in the story of  Fountains. The abbey buildings were gradually rebuilt in stone, and under powerful abbots like Henry Murdac (1144-1147) and Robert of Pipewell (1170-1180), Fountains began to grow into one of the largest and wealthiest abbeys in England. A large part of that wealth was based on sheep; Fountains was known for its wool, and trading in that wool brought enormous wealth to the abbey over the entire medieval period. Large amounts of that wealth was put into enlarging the abbey buildings and enriching the architecture. The fruits of that wealth can be seen today in the exraordinarily rich decoration of the abbey ruins, particularly the magnificent vaulting of the undercroft, which is one of the true high points of medieval Gothic architecture in England. Life at Fountains The Cistercians had a very highly developed system, which varied little from one abbey to the next. For a start, most Cistercian houses were established in remote areas, far from the temptations and distractions of town and city life. The monks devoted themselves to spiritual devotion, and the day to day labour was left to lay brothers. These lay brothers worked the fields and tended sheep, and also managed far flung estates granted to the monastery over time. Dormitory undercroft As with many medieval monasteries, the wealth of Fountains lay in sheep farming, and wool provided enormous incme to the abbey in the early medieval period. But this golden age at Fountains fell foutl to a combination of raids from Scotland, poor harvests, and the devastating effects of the Black Death. The result of these factors was an economic disaster; the system that had served Fountains so well for centuries could not be maintained, and the lay brothers were replaced by hired servants. These servants were quartered in the Outer Court, south of the River Skell. See our map of Fountains Abbey to get a better idea of how the abbey was laid out. Like all monasteries in England, Fountains fell foul of Henry VIII's reforming zeal, and the abbey was dissolved in 1539. The crown sold off the abbey and 500 acres of land in 1540. Stone from the monastic buildings was used by Sir Stephen Proctor to build nearby Fountain Hall in 1598-1604. Proctor did not get along with the Mallorie family who owned the neighbouring Studley Royal estate since the late 15th century. He was a firm Protestant and was suspected of acting as an informer against his Catholic neighbours on behalf of James I. If he did have royal support


The Great Star of Africa, part of the Crown Jewels, is what type of precious stone?

1000+ images about The Great Star Of Africa on Pinterest | Africa, The star and Diamonds Learn more at dailymail.co.uk Queen of diamonds: Together for the first time, the royal gems all cut from one legendary stone The worlds largest diamond ever found the Cullinan Diamond was cut up to make the british crown Jewels. Some of which produced Cullinan III and IV Brooch, commissioned by Queen Mary in 1911, and the Delhi Durbar Necklace and Cullinan Pendant More Learn more at orderofsplendor.blogspot.co.uk Cullinan I, the First or Greater Star of Africa The largest diamond is Cullinan I. Weighing in at 530.2 carats, it measures 2 1/8” long, 1 ¾” wide, and 1” thick at its deepest part. It was cut and polished by Asscher's into a pear shape with 76 facets, and is the largest colorless cut diamond in the world. More


Gordian Knot | Myths of the World Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Myths of the World Wiki The Gordian Knot is a legend of Phrygian Gordium associated with Alexander the Great . It is often used as a metaphor for an intractable problem solved by a bold stroke ("cutting the Gordian knot"): "Turn him to any cause of policy, The Gordian Knot of it he will unloose, Familiar as his garter" ( Shakespeare , Henry V , Act 1 Scene 1. 45–47) Contents Edit At one time the Phrygians were without a king. An oracle at Telmissus (the ancient capital of Phrygia ) decreed that the next man to enter the city driving an ox - cart should become their king. A poor peasant named Gordias , drove into town on his ox-cart and was declared king by the priests. This had been predicted in a second way by a sign from the gods, when an eagle landed on the same ox-cart. In gratitude, his son Midas dedicated the ox-cart [1] to the Phrygian god Sabazios (whom the Greeks identified with Zeus ) and either tied it to a post or tied its shaft with an intricate knot of cornel (Cornus mas) bark. The ox-cart [2] still stood in the palace of the former kings of Phrygia at Gordium in the fourth century BC when Alexander arrived, at which point Phrygia had been reduced to a satrapy , or province, of the Persian Empire . In 333 BC, while wintering at Gordium, Alexander the Great attempted to untie the knot. When he could not find the end to the knot to unbind it, he sliced it in half with a stroke of his sword, producing the required ends (the so-called "Alexandrian solution"). That night there was a violent thunderstorm. The prophets took this as a sign that Zeus was pleased and would grant Alexander many victories. Once Alexander had sliced the knot with a sword-stroke, his biographers claimed in retrospect that an oracle further prophesied that the one to untie the knot would become the king of Asia. [3] Status of the legend Edit Alexander is a figure of outstanding celebrity and the dramatic episode with the Gordian Knot remains widely known. Literary sources are Alexander's propagandist Arrian ( Anabasis Alexandri 2.3) Quintus Curtius (3.1.14), Justin 's epitome of Pompeius Trogus (11.7.3), and Aelian 's De Natura Animalium 13.1. [4] While sources from antiquity agree that Alexander was confronted with the challenge of the knot, the means by which he solved the problem are disputed. Plutarch rebukes the vulgate claim that Alexander sliced the knot with his sword. He relates that according to Aristobulus , [5] Alexander pulled the knot out of its pole pin, exposing the two ends of the cord and allowing him to untie the knot without having to cut through it. Some classical scholars regard this as more plausible than the popular account. [6] Alexander later went on to conquer Asia as far as the Indus and the Oxus thus fulfilling the earlier prophecy. Interpretations Edit The knot may have been a religious knot-cipher guarded by Gordian/Midas's priests and priestesses. Robert Graves suggested [7] that it may have symbolized the ineffable name of Dionysus that, enknotted like a cipher, would have been passed on through generations of priests and revealed only to the kings of Phrygia. Unlike fable , true myth has few completely arbitrary elements. This myth taken as a whole seems designed to confer legitimacy to dynastic change in this central Anatolian kingdom: thus Alexander's "brutal cutting of the knot... ended an ancient dispensation." [8] The ox-cart suggests a longer voyage, rather than a local journey, perhaps linking Gordias/Midas with an attested origin-myth in Macedon, of which Alexander is most likely to have been aware. [9] Based on the myth, the new dynasty was not immemorially ancient, but had widely remembered origins in a local, but non-priestly "outsider" class, represented by Greek reports equally as an eponymous peasant "Gordias" [10] or the locally-attested, authentically Phrygian "Midas" [11] in his ox-cart. [12] Other Greek myths legitimize dynasties by right of conquest (compare Cadmus ), but the legitimizing oracle stressed in this myth


Which Old Testament character was known for his poverty and patience?

Bible Stories About Patience: 5 Important Scripture Summaries Bible Stories About Patience: 5 Important Scripture Summaries The Bible is a great resource and reminder of the many that have gone before us with patience and endurance. Here are five Bible stories about patience that feature some great men of faith . And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9) Abraham – The Father of Many Nations God promised to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. But when the promise was first given (Genesis 12:1-3) Abraham and his wife Sarah did not have any children. God continued to restate His promise to Abraham through the years (Genesis 13:6; 15:1-6; 17:6-8; 18:10). Abraham, though known as a man of faith, took his wife’s suggestion and had a child with Sarah’s handmaid. The son’s name was Ishmael. But this was not the son God intended for Abraham. (Genesis 16) Finally when Abraham was 100 and Sarah was 90 years old God gave them their son Isaac. Though it took years of patiently waiting, they received the promise of God . Hebrews 6:15 says of Abraham, “And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.” Joseph – From Pit to Prison to Palace – A Picture of Patience Joseph’s brothers sold him as a slave (Genesis 37:27, 28). Though he did not understand all that was happening, he trusted God to work out His plan in His time. Joseph patiently worked faithfully in each situation he was in. He waited for God to fulfill His promise that Joseph would be a leader of his people (Genesis 37:5-11). He had to be patient as he believed God, but probably wondered why he was sitting in a prison cell. From pit to prison to palace God did lift Joseph up to great power and responsibility. Not only was he a leader of his people, but he ruled over the people of Egypt too. Patience was needed to allow God to accomplish His purposes in the life of Joseph and his family. Job – The Man of Patience Probably the best known story of patience in the Bible is the life of Job. To prove Job’s faithfulness to the Lord, God allowed the devil to destroy everything Job owned (Job 1). Job was a wealthy man. He lost his crops, property, cattle and servants. But most devastating of all was when Job lost his children. However, Job did not blame God. He accepted that God had a plan and would be patient for God to reveal His plan. Job’s friends came to council him. They tried to find out what great sin Job had committed to deserve the punishment he received. Job would not admit to any sin. Job knew that sometimes bad things happen to good people. Often people will talk about the patience of Job. He knew God had a plan and was willing to accept what God allowed in his life. In the end God restored to Job twice as much as he had in the beginning (Job 42:10). Simeon – Eagerly Awaited the Messiah Luke 2 tells the story of the birth of Christ. The angels announced his birth to the shepherds who then went to see Jesus in the manger. Later, in the same chapter, Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to the temple to give an offering to God for the birth of their child. The Holy Ghost had revealed to a man named Simeon that he would not see death until he had seen the birth of the Messiah. The Bible does not indicate how long Simeon waited for the birth of Christ, but the fact that it says he would not die until he saw the Saviour indicates that he waited some time. After Jesus arrived in the temple Simeon was led by the Spirit to visit Him there. Simeon took Jesus in his arms and thanked God that the promised child had arrived. Joseph and Mary were surprised by Simeon’s actions. Simeon knew that he could depart in peace. Jesus – An Example of Patience Hebrews 12 says of Jesus’ death on the cross that it was something He “endured.” While His crucifixion was for our salvation, the Bible says His death is also an example for our lives. When we are worn down during our daily tasks we are reminded in Hebrews 12:2, 3, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set


Panophobia is the abnormal fear of what?

Panophobia - definition of panophobia by The Free Dictionary Panophobia - definition of panophobia by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/panophobia Related to panophobia: algometry , Phobias panophobia (Psychoanalysis) a fear of everything panophobia 1. a nonspecific fear, a state of general anxiety. 2. an abnormal fear of everything. Also panphobia, pantaphobia, pantophobia. — panophobe, n. — panophobic, adj. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: pantophobia References in periodicals archive ? Excuse me, but as a panthophobic (yes, I'm afraid of suffering and disease) nosocomephobe (yes, I fear hospitals) with a small dose of panophobia (on occasion, I've been known to be afraid of everything), I protest. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


"In the 1960-68 TV series, what was the character name of ""Danger Man""?"

Danger Man (TV Series 1960–1962) - 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 John Drake is a special operative for NATO, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element which threatened world peace. The series featured exotic locales from all ... See full summary  » Stars: John Drake investigates the suspicious death of a NATO agent, Tony. Drake believes Tony was murdered while investigating a group of gun smugglers, and looks to his house and fiancée for clues. ... 7.8 A corrupt Arabian government is selling opium directly to wholesalers, and secret agent John Drake hopes to halt their trade. He visits the country and strategically befriends Captain Aldrich, an ... 7.7 Secret information has been leaking from the US embassy in Vienna. John Drake plants a fake document with one of two people who knew of the info, US agent Logan, who locks it away in a safe. When the... 7.7 Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 30 titles created 18 Mar 2014 a list of 41 titles created 24 Oct 2015 a list of 37 titles created 10 months ago a list of 25 titles created 5 months ago a list of 41 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Danger Man " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Danger Man (1960–1962) 8.1/10 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. Two years after the original "Danger Man" series concluded, it was revamped and retconned. The series returned in a longer format. (1 hour/episode instead of 30 minutes). John Drake was now... See full summary  » Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Peter Madden, Earl Cameron John Steed and his new accomplices Purdey and Gambit find themselves facing new and deadly dangers in the bizarre world of espionage. Mixing fantasy with a darker edge, the trio face ... See full summary  » Stars: Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, Joanna Lumley After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape. Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Angelo Muscat, Peter Swanwick Simon Templar, a wealthy adventurer known as The Saint, travels around the world in his white Volvo P1800S. Stars: Roger Moore, Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford A quirky spy show of the adventures of an eccentricly suave British agent and his predominately female partners. Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman The Protectors were Harry Rule, the Contessa di Contini and Paul Buchet, three freelance troubleshooters who ran an international crime fighting agency. Based in London, Harry was the ... See full summary  » Stars: Robert Vaughn, Nyree Dawn Porter, Tony Anholt An elite department within Interpol, Department S inherited those cases which the other member groups had failed to solve. The brains of the group was Jason King, a hedonistic maverick who ... See full summary  » Stars: Peter Wyngarde, Joel Fabiani, Rosemary Nicols Jeff Randall and Marty Hopkirk are private detectives who specialize in divorce cases. Their long-running partnership seems to come to an abrupt end when Marty is killed by a hit-and-run, ... See full summary  » Stars: Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope, Annette Andre Craig Stirling, Sharron Macready and Richard Barrett were agents for Nemesis, an international intelligence organization based in Geneva. Their first mission as a team was to investigate ... See full summary  » Stars: Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo, William Gaunt David Callan is the top agent/assassin for the Security Service (British counterintelligence), but he is


What is the common name for labialis herpes?

Herpes Herpes Treatments What is herpes? Herpes is a term that generally refers to a family of viral infections characterized by painful, fluid-filled sores or blisters in and around the mouth or genital region. Herpes is also called herpes simplex, which includes two types: Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) marked by outbreaks of blisters and lesions in the genital area. Genital herpes is most often caused by infection of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).About one out of six people 14 to 49 years of age has genital herpes caused by the HSV-2 infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Infection (Source: CDC ). Another herpes virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which generally causes oral herpes, can also cause genital herpes. Oral herpes (herpes simplex labialis) is a very common disease that causes small, painful cold sores and fever blisters of the mouth, lips or gums. Oral herpes is most often caused by HSV-1, but HSV-2 may also be responsible in some cases. It is estimated that 50% to 80% of all American adults have oral herpes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Infection. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are closely related viruses that belong to a larger family of herpes viruses that can cause a variety of other diseases. Other common types of herpes viruses include cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes zoster (causes shingles and chickenpox), and Epstein-Barr virus (can cause mononucleosis and other infections). Looking for a Doctor? Search Now Find an Infectious Disease Specialist Herpes simplex virus infections are very contagious and can be spread to either the genital or oral areas by direct contact with herpes sores or blisters, or skin, saliva, or mucus membranes infected with a herpes simplex virus. Herpes is not curable, but it is preventable and controllable in many cases. Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Hepatitis C In some cases, herpes can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis, blindness, or death of a newborn that was exposed to the disease during pregnancy or delivery. Seek prompt medical care if you are pregnant or have a disease or condition that suppresses the immune system, and believe that you have been exposed to herpes or have herpes symptoms, such as sores or blisters in the genital or oral area.


The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is situated at Bretton Hall near which city?

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Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography Member Benefits What is Limnology? Limnology is the study of inland waters - lakes (both freshwater and saline), reservoirs, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater - as ecological systems interacting with their drainage basins and the atmosphere. The limnological discipline integrates the functional relationships of growth, adaptation, nutrient cycles, and biological productivity with species composition, and describes and evaluates how physical, chemical, and biological environments regulate these relationships. The word limnology is derived from the Greek limne - marsh, pond and Latin limnaea - thing pertaining to a marsh. Stated simply, limnology is the study of the structural and functional interrelationships of organisms of inland waters as their dynamic physical, chemical, and biotic environments affect them. Freshwater ecology is the study of the structure, function, and change of organisms in fresh waters as affected by their dynamic physical, chemical, and biotic environments. Saline waters (> 0.3% or 3 g per liter) are excluded from this definition. Freshwater biology is the study of the biological characteristics and interactions of organisms of fresh waters. This study is largely restricted to the organisms themselves, such as their biology, life histories, populations, or communities. Limnology encompasses an integration of physical, chemical, and biological components of inland aquatic ecosystems with the drainage basin, movements of water through the drainage basin, and biogeochemical changes that occur en route, and within standing (lentic) waters and exchanges with the atmosphere. The lake ecosystem is intimately coupled with its drainage area and atmosphere, and with its running (lotic) waters and ground waters that flow, and metabolize en route, components of the land being transported to the lake. Understanding of the causal mechanisms operating in and controlling our natural world is a primary objective of limnology because of the premier importance of fresh water for the well being of humankind. The greater our understanding, the higher the probability to predict accurately patterns of events within aquatic ecosystems in response to human manipulations and disturbances. A combination of analytical techniques is used to acquire that understanding: Descriptive observations of patterns of biological processes and communities in relation to dynamic patterns of environmental properties. Such descriptive empirical analyses allow the generation of hypotheses, that is, conceptual predictive "models" of relationships among observed patterns. Experimental examination and evaluation of quantitative responses to selected disturbances imposed on the system. By imposing quantitatively known disturbances on specific parts of the community or ecosystem, much insight can be gained on controlling factors governing their operation. In some cases, entire lakes or streams are experimentally manipulated. Application of quantitative predictive models based on experimentally established, not random, governing variables. Models allow expansion of experimentally understood quantitative relationships, that is, hypothetical data can be inserted allowing a theoretical estimate of system responses to these variables. Robert G. Wetzel


The name of which Old Testament prophet has come to mean a bringer of bad luck?

8. Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) | Bible.org From the series: That You Might Believe: A Study of the Gospel of John PREVIOUS PAGE | NEXT PAGE 8. Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) 1 Now there came a man of the Pharisees whose name was Nicodemus, a member of the council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could do the miraculous signs that you do unless God were with him.” 3 Jesus replied, “I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter his mother’s womb and be born a second time, can he?” 5 Jesus answered, “I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 9 Nicodemus replied, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you don’t understand these things? 11 I tell you the solemn truth, we speak about what we know and testify about what we have seen, but you people do not accept our testimony. 12 If I have told you people about earthly things and you don’t believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven—the Son of Man. 14 Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” 16 For this is the way God loved the world: he gave his one and only Son that everyone who believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. 18 The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God. 19 Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone who does evil deeds hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed. 21 But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God. 146 Introduction A number of years ago, I read a newspaper account of a speech given by the president of a well-known university to a group of influential businessmen and civic leaders. The president told of a recent experience which he, his audience, and the newspaper reporter found humorous. The president was shopping during the Christmas season and happened to pass by a Salvation Army volunteer, standing by a “donation kettle” and ringing a bell. As he paused to make a donation, the woman volunteer asked this educator: “Sir, are you saved?” When he replied that he supposed he was, she was not satisfied, so she pursued the matter further: “I mean, have you ever given your full life to the Lord?” At this point, the president told his audience, he thought he should enlighten this persistent woman concerning his identity: “I am the president of such and such university, and as such, I am also president of its school of theology.” The lady considered his response for a moment, and then replied, “It doesn’t matter wherever you’ve been, or whatever you are, you can still be saved.” The most tragic part of this incident is that both the seminary president and his audience actually thought his story was amusing. One can imagine that if Nicodemus had been confronted by this Salvation Army volunteer, he would have thought—and said—just about the same thing as the university president. Nicod


The unit the Weber is used to measure the strength of what?

Magnetic Field Units - Conversion Calculator and Formulas Let's begin by defining some terms. Magnetic field is one of two components of the electromagnetic field. Technically speaking, it refers to a region where forces acting on moving electric charges can be detected. Magnetic fields are created by either moving electric charges or variable electric field. The charge movement that creates the field may be macroscopic (currents in conductors), or microscopic. The latter type is associated with spin and orbital motion of electrons, resulting in so-called "magnetic materials". The SI unit for magnetic flux is the weber (Wb). If this flux changes by 1 Wb over a time of 1s, then a voltage of 1 V is induced in a conductive loop encircling it: 1 Wb = 1 Vs. The flux density is called induction. The SI magnetic induction unit B is tesla (T): 1 T = 1 Wb/m2 = 1 Vs/m2. Mathematically, magnetic field with density of 1 T generates one newton of force per ampere of current per meter of conductor. When the fields generated by currents pass through some materials they can produce magnetization in the direction of the applied field. In ferromagnetics it results in increased total field B. Quantity called magnetic field strength (magnetizing force) is a measure of the applied magnetic field from external currents, independent of the material's response. CGS unit of magnetic field strength is oersted, and SI unit is ampere/meter. Magnetisation defines the material's response- it is magnetic moment per unit volume of material. Flux density (magnetic induction) describes the resulting field in the material, which is a combination of an applied field and the magnetization. In power electronics it is the main quantity used in calculation of the required cross-sectional area of power transformer cores for given voltage and frequency (see engineering reference info on power transformer design ). Below you will find converters for the magnetic units and the table with the magnetism formulas and factors in both SI and CGS systems. MAGNETIC FLUX DENSITY UNIT


What was the name the British flagship during the Falklands conflict?

Falklands War | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Main article: Events leading to the Falklands War In the period leading up to the war, and especially following the transfer of power between military dictators General Jorge Rafael Videla and General Roberto Eduardo Viola in late-March 1981, Argentina had been in the midst of a devastating economic crisis and large-scale civil unrest against the military junta that had been governing the country since 1976. [11] In December 1981 there was a further change in the Argentine military regime bringing to office a new junta headed by General Leopoldo Galtieri (acting president), Brigadier Basilio Lami Dozo and Admiral Jorge Anaya . Anaya was the main architect and supporter of a military solution for the long-standing claim over the islands, [12] calculating that the United Kingdom would never respond militarily. [13] Admiral Jorge Anaya was the driving force in the Junta's decision to invade. [14] [15] [16] In doing so the Galtieri government hoped to mobilise Argentines' long-standing patriotic feelings towards the islands and thus divert public attention from the country's chronic economic problems and the regime's ongoing human rights violations. [17] Such action would also bolster its dwindling legitimacy. The newspaper La Prensa speculated in a step-by-step plan beginning with cutting off supplies to the Islands, ending in direct actions late in 1982, if the UN talks were fruitless. [18] The ongoing tension between the two countries over the islands increased on 19 March when a group of Argentine scrap metal merchants (actually infiltrated by Argentine marines) raised the Argentine flag at South Georgia, an act that would later be seen as the first offensive action in the war. The Royal Navy ice patrol vessel HMS Endurance , was dispatched from Stanley to South Georgia in response, subsequently leading to the invasion of South Georgia by Argentine forces on 3 April. The Argentine military junta, suspecting that the UK would reinforce its South Atlantic Forces, [19] ordered the invasion of the Falkland Islands to be brought forward to 2 April. Britain was initially taken by surprise by the Argentine attack on the South Atlantic islands, despite repeated warnings by Royal Navy captain Nicholas Barker and others. Barker believed that Defence Secretary John Nott 's 1981 review (in which Nott described plans to withdraw the Endurance, Britain's only naval presence in the South Atlantic) sent a signal to the Argentines that Britain was unwilling, and would soon be unable, to defend its territories and subjects in the Falklands. [20] [21] Argentine invasion Main articles: 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands , Invasion of South Georgia , Argentine air forces in the Falklands War , Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War , and Argentine ground forces in the Falklands War On 2 April 1982, Argentine forces mounted amphibious landings of the Falkland Islands, following the civilian occupation of South Georgia on 19 March, before the Falklands War began. The invasion met a nominal defence organised by the Falkland Islands' Governor Sir Rex Hunt , giving command to Major Mike Norman of the Royal Marines . Events included the landing of Lieutenant Commander Guillermo Sanchez-Sabarots' Amphibious Commandos Group , the attack on Moody Brook barracks, the engagement between the troops of Hugo Santillan and Bill Trollope at Stanley, and the final engagement and surrender at Government House . Initial British response File:The empire strikes back newsweek.jpg Word of the invasion first reached Britain from Argentine sources. [22] A Ministry of Defence operative in London had a short telex conversation with Governor Hunt's telex operator, who confirmed that Argentines were on the island and in control. [22] [23] Later that day, BBC journalist Laurie Margolis was able to speak with an islander at Goose Green via amateur radio, who confirmed the presence of a large Argentine fleet and that Argentine forces had taken control of the island. [22] Operation Corporate was the codename


The RSPB: Goosander Goosander Conservation status: Green These handsome diving ducks are a member of the sawbill family, so called because of their long, serrated bills, used for catching fish. A largely freshwater bird, the goosander first bred in the UK in 1871. It built up numbers in Scotland and then since 1970 it has spread across northern England into Wales, reaching south-west England. Its love of salmon and trout has brought it into conflict with fishermen. It is gregarious, forming into flocks of several thousand in some parts of Europe. Illustrations


Which African country's flag has three equal vertical stripes of green, white and green?

Namibia to Norway | Flags of the World Flags of the World Flags of Countries from Namibia to Norway Posted on by minister October 5, 2016 Namibia Flag of Namibia The Namibia flag has diagonal stripes in blue, red, green and white, running from lower left to top right. From left to right the stripes blue, white, red, white, green. The white stripes are thin, and the red stripe isn’t as wide as the blue and green. There is a golden sun with 12 rays in the top left of the flag on the blue area. The flag was described by the chairman of Namibias’ National Symbols subcommittee as blue representing the Atlantic Ocean and Namibian sky; red representing the people; white representing peace and unity; green is for the agricultural resources and vegetation. The yellow sun symbolizes life and energy. The flag of Namibia was adopted on March 21, 1990 after it gained independence from South Africa. Nauru Flag of Nauru The Nauru national flag is royal blue with a narrow yellow stripe running horizontally in the middle of the flag. Just below the stripe on the left side is a white, 12-point star. The blue represents the Pacific Ocean and the stripe represents the equator. The white star symbolizes Nauru’s geographical position just south of the equator and west of the international dateline. The star on the flag represents the original 12 tribes of Nauru. The flag was officially adopted on January 31, 1968. Nepal Flag of Nepal The flag of Nepal is the only country flag in the world that is not a rectangle. The flag is two triangles with the top triangle slightly overlapping the lower one. There is a blue outline around the entire flag and the base of the flag is crimson. Within the top triangle is a white emblem of a sun rising from a crescent moon and in the lower triangle is a 12-point white star. Both symbols are royal symbols of Nepal. Crimson is the national color of Nepal and the blue outline symbolizes the peaceful nature of the country. The shape of the flag represents the Himalayan Mountains; Buddhism and Hinduism. The flag was officially adopted on December 12, 1962. Netherlands Flag of the Netherlands The people and political regions of the Netherlands are among the most ancient in northern Europe, but their history was largely written by Roman, Frankish, and subsequent conquerors and pan-European kings and emperors of various dynasties.  The northern regions formed the Dutch Republic in 1581.  The Napoleonic Wars brought the old Republic to an end.  William V of Orange, the last statholder, fled to England but his son William Frederick returned after Napoleon was defeated and eventually proclaimed the United Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815.  However, Belgium seceded in 1830 and Luxembourg passed to a new dynasty in 1890. The Netherlands national flag is divided into three horizontal stripes of equal width. The stripes from top to bottom are red, white and blue. The red, top stripe was originally orange and represented Prince William of Orange. The Netherlands flag was officially adopted on February 19, 1937. Netherland Antilles Flag of the Netherland Antilles The Netherland Antilles flag has a white base with a red vertical stripe in the center and a blue horizontal stripe in the center that covers the middle of the red stripe. There are also five, five-pointed white stars arranged in and oval pattern in the middle of the flag. The red, white and blue of the flag are linked to the colors of the flag of the Netherlands. The five stars on the flag represent the five main islands of the Antilles; Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Maarten, and St. Eustatius. The flag of the Netherland Antilles was officially adopted on January 1, 1986. New Zealand Flag of New Zealand The New Zealand flag has a dark blue base with the Union Jack flag of Britain in the upper left corner. There are also four, five-pointed stars in red that are outlined in white. The Union Jack flag represents New Zealand’s ties to Britain. The four stars are positioned in the Southern Cross and represent the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. The constellation of th


INDIAN BREADS - PARATHAS RECIPES WITH PICTURES. Indian Breads 2 cups whole    wheat flour or chapati plus extra for dusting salt 4 tbsp melted    butter Sieve the    flour and place it in a large bowl. Add the pinch of    salt and nix well. Add the melted butter. Rub it into    the flour with your finger, then gradually knead in    enough cold water to make a soft dough. Cover with    plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes. Divide the    dough into 10 equal-size pieces and roll into balls.    Roll out a ball of dough on a lightly floured counter to    a 4 inch/10cm circle and brush with oil. Heat a    heavy-bottom skillet or griddle pan. Cook parathas on    both sides using a little oil for brushing until golden.    Keep bread warm while you cook the remaining parathas in    the same way.   3 potatoes, boiled and            mashed 1 cup whole wheat flour 3 green chilies, chopped 2 tbsp coriander leaves            chopped 2 tbsp melted butter vegetable oil Sieve the flour. Mix all ingredients            thoroughly and make a soft dough. Water is not required            for this purpose. Divide the dough into 4            portions. Roll out each portion of            the dough into a thin round with the help of a little            flour. Cook on a hot tawa            (griddle) on both sides using a little oil until golden            brown spots come on top. Serve hot with a curry or            dal of your choice. GOBI PARATHA (unleavened bread    stuffed with cauliflower)             (makes12) 4 cups sifted whole wheat flour plus extra for dusting ½ salt 2 cauliflower cut into    flowerets 5 tsp salt 5 green chilies finely    chopped ½ cup coriander leaves chopped for frying: 6 tbsp vegetable oil To make a dough Mix flour, salt and    1 cup water. Add enough of remaining water (6 tbsp), (2    tbsp at a time) mixing till dough forms a soft ball    (stop adding water before dough becomes we and sticky) Knead till dough is    smooth and elastic (takes 3 minutes). Keep covered with    a cloth for about ½ hour. To    make a filling Grate cauliflower.    Mix it with salt. Keep aside for 15 minutes. Squeeze out    and discard water. Add remaining ingredients. Mix. With    greased hands, knead the dough. Make 12    balls approximately 4 cm in diameter. Keep covered with    a cloth. On a floured board,    roll each ball of dough into a flat round 10 cm in    diameter. Stuff paratha: (use    5 tbsp filling for each round of dough. see    instructions. Heat tava on medium    heat for about 3 minutes. Put round on tava.    Cook for 1 min and turn it over and cook until  golden brown.   1 lb jaggery 1 tsp cardamom pods Soak nuts in water and remove    peels. roast all nuts in 1 tbsp of oil. Remove and grind    together with coconut. Add jaggery and cook on a lov heat    til dry. Add cardamom  powder. Sieve the flour. Add oil and enough    water to make a dough. Knead well and divide into small    lemon sized balls. Roll out two at a time into 6-7    inched discs. over one, spread the nut mixture    thinly. Cover with the other and seal sides with milk.    Cook one at a time on a greased griddle till golden and    crisp. Make all paratha similarly.


What was the world's first nuclear aircraft carrier?

World's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise, finishes final voyage | Fox News World's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise, finishes final voyage Published        November 04, 2012 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print March 8, 2012: In this photo, Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Joseph, carries his daughter Maleah, 1, to his re-enlistment ceremony aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise at the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va.  (AP) ABOARD THE USS ENTERPRISE –  The world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ended its remarkable career at sea on Sunday when it pulled into its home port for the final time after participating in every major conflict since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. The USS Enterprise began shutting down its eight nuclear reactors almost as soon as it arrived at its pier at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, where thousands of cheering family members and friends welcomed the ship home from its 25th and final deployment after nearly eight months at sea. The ship will never move on its own power again and will eventually be scrapped in Washington state, making its final voyage a sentimental one for those who have sailed aboard "The Big E." Copies of the ship's daily newspaper, "The Shuttle," were in short supply as sailors looked for memorabilia to take with them. Countless personal photos were taken by sailors throughout the ship as it approached shore. "It's exceptionally emotional and exceptionally satisfying," Rear Adm. Ted Carter, commander of the Enterprise Strike Group, said as Naval Station Norfolk came into view and his sailors manned the rails. However, Carter is the first to say that the Enterprise's final deployment was anything but a sentimental victory lap. The ships' fighter planes flew more than 2,200 combat sorties and dropped 56 bombs in Afghanistan while supporting U.S. and international ground troops. In a show of force to Iran, the ship also passed through the strategic Strait of Hormuz 10 times, a figure that Carter said is more than double the typical amount. The Enterprise has been a frequent traveler to the Middle East over its career. It was the first nuclear-powered carrier to transit through the Suez Canal in 1986, and it was the first carrier to respond following the Sept. 11 attacks, changing course overnight to head to the Arabian Sea. An entire room on the ship serves as a museum to its history, which includes a large photo of the burning Twin Towers placed in a timeline that wraps around a wall. The Navy will officially deactivate the Enterprise on Dec. 1, but it will take several more years for it to be decommissioned as its reactors are taken out. About 15,000 people are expected to attend the deactivation ceremony, which will be its last public ceremony after several days of tours for former crew members. Those who have served on the ship have a unique camaraderie. It is the second-oldest ship in the Navy after the USS Constitution, and its age has frequently shown. Sailors who work on the Enterprise have a saying: "There's tough, then there's Enterprise tough." Things frequently break down, and spare parts for a ship that's the only one in its class aren't made anymore. "She's just old, so you got to work around her," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Danielle Almaraz, an electronic technician. "We have to make our own parts sometimes because it just doesn't exist." Those deployed on the Enterprise knew life wouldn't be easy at sea, a fact highlighted last year when former commanding officer Capt. Owen Honors was fired for airing raunchy videos that he said were intended to boost morale. During a hearing in which Honors was trying to avoid being kicked out of the Navy, he and his lawyers frequently referenced the difficult conditions on board. Honors was found to have committed misconduct, but ultimately allowed to stay in the service. He is retiring in April. Some of the ship's original crewmembers from 51 years ago -- known as plank owners -- were among the 1,500 civilians who joined the Enterprise for i


The Fields Medal is awarded every four years in which discipline?

Fields Medal: Iranian Maryam Mirzakhani first woman to be awarded Nobel Prize of Maths - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Fields Medal: Iranian Maryam Mirzakhani first woman to be awarded Nobel Prize of Maths Updated August 13, 2014 22:20:57 Map: Iran, Islamic Republic Of An Iranian-born mathematician has become the first woman to win a prestigious Fields Medal, widely viewed as the Nobel Prize of mathematics. Maryam Mirzakhani, a Harvard-educated mathematician and professor at Stanford University in California, was one of four winners announced by the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) at its conference in Seoul. "This is a great honour. I will be happy if it encourages young female scientists and mathematicians," Professor Mirzakhani said. "I am sure there will be many more women winning this kind of award in coming years." The Fields Medal is given out every four years, often to multiple winners who should not be over 40 years of age. With no Nobel prize given for mathematics, the Fields Medal is regarded as the top global award for the discipline. The award recognised Professor Mirzakhani's sophisticated and highly original contributions to the fields of geometry and dynamical systems, particularly in understanding the symmetry of curved surfaces such as spheres. Although her work is considered "pure mathematics" and is mostly theoretical, it has implications for physics and quantum field theory, as well as for the study of prime numbers and cryptography. "Fluent in a remarkably diverse range of mathematical techniques and disparate mathematical cultures, she embodies a rare combination of superb technical ability, bold ambition, far-reaching vision, and deep curiosity," the ICM said in a statement. Born and raised in Tehran, Professor Mirzakhani initially dreamed of becoming a writer, but by the time she started high school her affinity for solving mathematical problems and working on proofs had shifted her sights. "It is fun - it's like solving a puzzle or connecting the dots in a detective case," she said. "I felt that this was something I could do, and I wanted to pursue this path." She has previously won the 2009 Blumenthal Award for the Advancement of Research in Pure Mathematics and the 2013 Satter Prize of the American Mathematical Society. The other three winners this year were Artur Avila of France, Manjul Bhargava of Princeton University in New Jersey, and Martin Hairer of the University of Warwick in Britain. Professor Mirzakhani became known on the international mathematics scene as a teenager, winning gold medals at both the 1994 and 1995 International Math Olympiads - finishing with a perfect score in the latter competition. In 2008, she became a professor of mathematics at Stanford, where she lives with her husband and three-year-old daughter. The medals were given out by South Korea's first woman president, Park Geun-Hye. "I congratulate all the winners, with special applause for Maryam Mirzakhani, whose drive and passion have made her the first woman to win a Fields Medal," Ms Park said. Stanford University president John Hennessy said: "On behalf of the entire Stanford community, I congratulate Maryam on this incredible recognition, the highest honour in her discipline, the first ever granted to a woman." AFP First posted August 13, 2014 19:09:44 Top Stories


"Who composed the music for the 1937 ballet ""Checkmate""?"

Arthur Bliss - Checkmate (1937) - Music Sales Classical Arthur Bliss Checkmate (1937) BRIEF PROGRAMME NOTE The ballet, on the theme of a warlike game of chess, never fails to capture the imagination with its struggle between the opposing forces of Love and Death. It was originally choreographed by Ninette de Valois. PROGRAMME NOTE Checkmate was written at the request of the Sadler's Wells Ballet for their visit to Paris in 1937. Bliss chose the game of Chess as the subject for his ballet and wrote his own scenario. It was choreographed by Dame Ninette de Valois who knew nothing about chess so Bliss had to explain the rules and show the characteristic moves of the pieces. In the original castlist it is interesting to note such names as Frederick Ashton, Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn. The conductor was Constant Lambert. SYNOPSIS 1. Prologue - The Players. The mood of the ballet is set by the sombre opening prelude. As the curtain rises we see two players sitting motionless on a raised dais with a chessboard between them. The Golden Player removes his visor disclosing the features of Love. The Black Player slowly strips his gauntlet disclosing the skeleton arm of Death. They turn the board three times to see who makes the first move; Love wins and raises a red pawn to his heart. The lights dim and the curtains slowly close. 2. Dance of the Red Pawns. The curtain rises again and the stage is now set up as a giant chessboard. The Red Pawns enter in this predominantly buoyant and cheerful movement which contrasts strongly with the ominous threats of the prologue. 3. Dance of the Four Knights. The two Red Knights enter to a wide-leaping angular theme with prominent syncopated rhythms followed by the two Black Knights where a rushing semiquaver figure with prominent triplets are the main feature. The Red Knights challenge the Black Knights to a display of daring and the tension is brilliantly built up until a boldly defiant climax is reached and the Black Queen enters. 4. Entry of the Black Queen. Bliss shows a wide range of expression throughout the ballet, and contrasting with the hectic climax of the Knights' dance is the music of seductive beauty for the Black Queen played by the clarinet. The first Red Knight is hypnotised by her beauty and as she leaves the stage with her escort, she throws him a black rose. 5. The Red Knight's Mazurka. This is the only section of the ballet which bears the name of a formal dance as the Red Knight dances an exuberant solo. After a dramatic figure is played on the timpani three Red pawns enter carrying the banners of the Red Knights and then take up ceremonial positions to receive the two Red Bishops. 6. Ceremony of the Red Bishops. This follows without a break as a church bell anticipates the stately entry of the Bishops. It is a lyrical interlude well placed before the tension of the ballet begins to rise. 7. Entry of the Red Castles. The two Red Castles burst upon the stage with long strides. They represent the machinery of war and convey the impression that Force must be the final arbiter. During the final bars the Red Knights, Bishops and Pawns prepare for the arrival of the Red King and Queen whose approach is signalled by a fanfare figure on the brass. 8. Entry of the Red King and Queen. Without a break in the music the weak and feeble King enters accompanied by the Queen. They are the inadequate centrepieces of the Red line-up and make their way slowly to the throne at the back of the stage to music of wistful character and rhythmic instability. All the pieces have now assembled and the game may begin. 9. The Attack. begins in an exultant mood with brass fanfares and the sound of castanets giving an indication of the bustle at this early stage of the contest. The stage is alive with the intricate manoeuvres of the chess battle until a forceful climax is reached (brass figure over tremulo strings) as the Black Queen puts the Red King into Check. Helplessly, the King looks for assistance and summons up the Red Bishops (return of their stately theme) b


From what wood are the stocks of fine rifles and shotguns made?

Ranting and Ravings from Phil Bourjaily and David E. Petzal Shotgun Stocks: Wood vs. Plastic By Phil Bourjaily posted Feb 15th, 2013 at 12:50pm The first time I saw a shotgun with a black plastic stock I was horrified by its sheer ugliness. That was back in the mid-90s and the gun was a Benelli Super Black Eagle belonging to Buck Gardner, who had won it in the World Duck Calling Championship. I would never have bought a black stocked gun, as I believed then that shotgun stocks should be made of wood, but a year or so later I got my first black shotgun. It was a Winchester Super X2, which Winchester gave out to all the writers on the trip to North Dakota I wrote about in " My Higher Calling ." Now I have a few including one camo dipped turkey gun. Between black and camo I prefer black, which wears better than dip finishes. There is no question synthetic stocks are easy to care for - if you bother caring for them. I don't wipe the mud and blood off the stock of my 391 until the end of the season. And, I took my X2 pheasant hunting one day, tripped, fell and launched the gun. I know a wood stock would not have survived but all I had to do was dust off the X2 and go on my way. I also dropped a Benelli Nova on some rip rap once. It bounced and clattered but except for a couple of little dents in the stock it was fine. So plastic - excuse me, "synthetic" - has its advantages. And, I can let my sons shoot my synthetic stocked Berettas and be sure they will come back un-dinged. Honestly, though, except for duck hunting - and I mean the pack in decoys, wallow in the mud kind, not the genteel sit in a permanent blind kind - there's not much reason to have a plastic stocked gun. They are ugly, they are harder to cut to length and impossible to bend. Walnut looks better and with the right finish it neither glares nor does it get those white scars when you scratch it in the field. For my newest enthusiasm of dove and field goose hunting, there is no reason not to shoot guns with wood stocks although I have been doing both with that black 391. Besides, walnut adds aesthetic appeal to the hunt and I think - this is a goofy thought, I know -- it shows some respect for the birds. I have shot some pheasants with plastic stocked guns but I dislike doing so. I believe upland birds generally prefer to be killed with good looking guns. Of course this whole train of thought is an attempt to rationalize the purchase of a couple of wood-stocked goose guns that have been tempting me at my local stores. It is the off-season right now and there is no hunting to be done, so I look at used guns a lot and try to justify their addition to my collection.* There's an old 3 ½-inch 12 gauge BPS built on a 10 gauge frame at one, and a very nice old 3-inch Model 12 that has been tempting me at my local sporting goods store. Still, I am not getting rid of my plastic stocked guns but I would like to add these. * "collection" is not the right word. I have an "accumulation" of guns. Bourjaily is Field & Stream’s shotguns expert. He’s a big fan of sleeping in and shooting turkeys between 9 a.m. and noon. Follow


Which film that won Oscars in April 2015, told the story of an aspiring jazz drummer and his brutal instructor?

Whiplash (2014) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential. Director: a list of 26 titles created 05 Nov 2014 a list of 31 titles created 25 May 2015 a list of 39 titles created 28 Nov 2015 a list of 41 titles created 11 months ago a list of 35 titles created 5 days ago Search for " Whiplash " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     3     Oscars. Another    88 wins & 135 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival. Director: Christopher Nolan The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Director: Wes Anderson Illustrated upon the progress of his latest Broadway play, a former popular actor's struggle to cope with his current life as a wasted actor is shown. Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu An insomniac office worker, looking for a way to change his life, crosses paths with a devil-may-care soap maker, forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much, much more. Director: David Fincher With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner. Director: Quentin Tarantino A thief, who steals corporate secrets through use of dream-sharing technology, is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO. Director: Christopher Nolan Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort , from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government. Director: Martin Scorsese During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians. Director: Morten Tyldum With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent. Director: David Fincher When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight injustice. Director: Christopher Nolan In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. Directors: Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth Stars: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth Two stage magicians engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion. Director: Christopher Nolan Edit Storyline A young and talented drummer attending a prestigious music academy finds himself under the wing of the most respected professor at the school, one who does not hold back on abuse towards his students. The two form an odd relationship as the student wants to achieve greatness, and the professor pushes him. Written by andrewhodkinson The road to greatness can take you to the edge Genres: Rated R for strong language including some sexual references | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 15 October 2014 (Philippines) See more  » Also Known As: Whiplash: Música y obsesión See more  » Filming Locations: $135,388        (USA) (10 October 2014) Gross: A Samsung cellphone is used in a Sony picture. See more » Goofs In the first rehearsal of the junior band, the conductor is seen conducting a very fast tune in four-four. A concert band c


"Which animals are mainly affected by the disease ""blue tongue""?"

Bluetongue (BTV) - The Cattle Site Managing disease can be a frustrating proposition. This Guide can help you identify which disease is damaging your cattle. Bluetongue (BTV) Bluetongue is an insect-borne, viral disease primarily of sheep, occasionally goats and deer and, very rarely, cattle. The disease is non-contagious and is only transmitted by insect vectors. The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the family Reoviridae. Species affected Primarily a disease of sheep but other species such as goats, cattle, buffaloes, camels, antelopes and deer can be infected. Humans are not affected. Distribution The virus is present in most countries of Africa, the Middle East, India, China, the United States, and Mexico. Bluetongue virus infection, without associated clinical disease, is present in Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, northern South America and northern Australia. A strain of bluetongue virus was first identified in Australia in 1975 from trapped insects but despite its long-term presence, it has not caused any clinical disease. Key signs The disease is characterised by fever, widespread haemorrhages of the oral and nasal tissue, excessive salivation, and nasal discharge. In acute cases the lips and tongue become swollen and this swelling may extend below the lower jaw. Lameness, due to swelling of the cuticle above the hoofs and emaciation, due to reduced feed consumption because of painful inflamed mouths, may also be symptoms of this disease. The blue tongue that gives the disease its name occurs only in small number of cases. Convalescence of surviving sheep is slow. The high fever in sheep results in wool breaks, which adds to production losses. Spread The virus cannot be transmitted between susceptible animals without the presence of the insect carriers. The incidence and geographical distribution of bluetongue depends on seasonal conditions, the presence of insect vectors, and the availability of the susceptible species of animals. The insect carriers, biting midges, prefer warm, moist conditions and are in their greatest numbers and most active after rains. Persistence of the virus Bluetongue virus does not survive outside the insect vectors or susceptible hosts. Animal carcases and products such as meat and wool are not a method of spread. Survival of the virus within a location is dependent on whether the vector can overwinter in that area. Control strategy The strategy is to contain the outbreak and minimise trade impact by: using a combination of quarantine and movement controls to prevent spread treatments and husbandry procedures to control vectors, reduce transmission and protect susceptible animals tracing and surveillance to determine the extent of virus and vector distribution zoning to define infected and disease-free areas. There is no justification for stamping out but some animals may need to be destroyed for welfare reasons. It is not possible to eradicate the bluetongue vectors. Note: The Exotic Animal Disease Response Agreement only apply to bluetongue disease in its classical virulent form. © The State of Queensland (Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries) 1995 - 2007. Post-Mortem Blue Tongue Pictures Bluetongue is an insect-borne viral disease to which all species of ruminants are susceptible. The virus is transmitted by a small biting midge of the Culicoides genus rather than from animal to animal. The virus does not affect humans. Bluetongue is a notifiable disease and, where suspected, should be reported to Animal Health. VLA is involved in the surveillance for the disease and was responsible for the detailed post mortem examinations of the first cases in the UK. The images below illustrate the pathology associated with this disease as shown by the first 3 cattle cases in East Anglia. Cow 1 bluetongue case – clinically affected Highland cow. Extensive superficial erosion of the muzzle with a mucopurulent nasal discharge Cow 1 bluetongue case – clinically affected Highland cow. Diffuse reddening of the dental pad with multifocal haemorrhages on the upper lip and dental pad


Which future king of England was born in Caernarfon Castle in 1284?

Edward II, King of England b. 25 Apr 1284 Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales d. 21 Sep 1327 Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England Coat of Arms Notes  Edward II who reigned as King of England from 1307-1327 was widely held as a weak and ineffective king, losing disastrously to the Scots at Bannockburn in 1314. His tendency to ignore his nobility, in favour of low-born favourites, led to constant political unrest and eventually to his deposition. His father, a notable military leader, made a point of training young Edward in warfare and statecraft starting in his childhood. Edward preferred less noble pursuits and although impressive physically, he was a bit of a wimp. Edward I attributed his sonï¿½s problems to Piers Gaveston, a Gascon Knight who some believe to have been the prince's lover. Edward II is today perhaps best remembered for a story about his alleged murder with a red-hot poker plunged anally into his entrails, which has been seen by some as evidence of his homosexuality. Although pictured in the film Braveheart as highly effeminate, this portrayal is inaccurate as Edward II's robust physical appearance was similar to his father's, right down to the drooping eyelid. The King was captured and condemned by Parliament in 1327 as 'incorrigible and without hope of amendment'. He was forced to abdicate in favour of his teenage son Edward III, and he died in Berkeley Castle later that year. Braveheart's ridiculous depiction of William Wallace being Edward III's father is impossible. Wallace was executed in 1305, seven years before Edward III was born. During Richard II's reign, the Peasants Revolt of 1381 was sparked off by the Poll Tax of one shilling a head on the whole population, regardless of the individual's means to pay it. A large part of society consisted of villeins, men and women tied to the land on which they were born and worked. The sum, small enough to the better-off, represented an unacceptable impost upon their slender resources, and when they refused to pay, or were unable to do so, they were pursued with the full rigour of the law. They retaliated by murdering the Royal Officials who attempted to collect the tax, and this invited further retribution from the Government. * [ 7 ] Edward II (25 April 1284 ï¿½ 21 September 1327), also called Edward of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. The fourth son of Edward I, Edward became the heir to the throne following the death of his older brother Alphonso. Beginning in 1300, Edward accompanied his father on campaigns to pacify Scotland, and in 1306 he was knighted in a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Edward succeeded to the throne in 1307, following his father's death. In 1308, he married Isabella of France, the daughter of the powerful King Philip IV, as part of a long-running effort to resolve the tensions between the English and French crowns. Edward had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, who had joined his household in 1300. The precise nature of Edward and Gaveston's relationship is uncertain; they may have been friends, lovers or sworn brothers. Gaveston's arrogance and power as Edward's favourite provoked discontent both among the barons and the French royal family, and Edward was forced to exile him. On Gaveston's return, the barons pressured the King into agreeing to wide-ranging reforms called the Ordinances of 1311. The newly empowered barons banished Gaveston, to which Edward responded by revoking the reforms and recalling his favourite. Led by Edward's cousin, the Earl of Lancaster, a group of the barons seized and executed Gaveston in 1312, beginning several years of armed confrontation. English forces were pushed back in Scotland, where Edward was decisively defeated by Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Widespread famine followed, and criticism of the King's reign mounted. The Despenser family, in particular Hugh Despenser the Younger, became close friends and advisers to Edward, but in 1321 Lancaster and many of the barons seized the Despensers


"Who wrote, the 2011 sequel to Pride and Prejudice, ""Death Comes to Pemberley”?"

Pride And Prejudice Sequel: Read An Excerpt From 'Death Comes To Pemberley' By PD James | The Huffington Post Pride And Prejudice Sequel: Read An Excerpt From 'Death Comes To Pemberley' By PD James 11/28/2011 09:31 am ET | Updated Nov 28, 2011 160 Who would dare to write a sequel to "Pride and Prejudice" - and turn it into a murder mystery? How about a world-famous novelist who is old enough not to care what people think? At 91 years old, the novelist PD James , who wrote the popular Adam Dalgleish books, as well as the story that became the movie Children of Men, told The Guardian that she decided "to combine my two enthusiasms: writing detective fiction and reading Jane Austen. I thought it would be enjoyable to revisit the characters in "Pride and Prejudice" and to create a really original, exciting, credible detective story at the same time." The novel is published on December 8th. Set six years after the end of "Pride and Prejudice," Elizabeth and Darcy are living happily on their estate when Elizabeth's sister arrives, screaming that her husband is dead. A classic murder mystery ensues... Read on for an excerpt from " Death Comes To Pemberley " (Knopf, $25.95) Author's Note I owe an apology to the shade of Jane Austen for involving her beloved Elizabeth in the trauma of a murder investigation, especially as in the final chapter of "Mansfield Park," Miss Austen made her views plain: “Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery. I quit such odious subjects as soon as I can, impatient to restore everybody not greatly in fault themselves to tolerable comfort, and to have done with all the rest.” No doubt she would have replied to my apology by saying that, had she wished to dwell on such odious subjects, she would have written this story herself, and done it better. P. D. James, 2011 PROLOGUE The Bennets of Longbourn It was generally agreed by the female residents of Meryton that Mr. and Mrs. Bennet of Longbourn had been fortunate in the disposal in marriage of four of their five daughters. Meryton, a small market town in Hertfordshire, is not on the route of any tours of pleasure, having neither beauty of setting nor a distinguished history, while its only great house, Netherfield Park, although impressive, is not mentioned in books about the county’s notable architecture. The town has an assembly room where dances are regularly held but no theatre, and the chief entertainment takes place in private houses where the boredom of dinner parties and whist tables, always with the same company, is relieved by gossip. A family of five unmarried daughters is sure of attracting the sympathetic concern of all their neighbours, particularly where other diversions are few, and the situation of the Bennets was especially unfortunate. In the absence of a male heir, Mr. Bennet’s estate was entailed on his nephew, the Reverend William Collins, who, as Mrs. Bennet was fond of loudly lamenting, could turn her and her daughters out of the house before her husband was cold in his grave. Admittedly, Mr. Collins had attempted to make such redress as lay in his power. At some inconvenience to himself, but with the approval of his formidable patroness Lady Catherine de Bourgh, he had left his parish at Hunsford in Kent to visit the Bennets with the charitable intention of selecting a bride from the five daughters. This intention was received by Mrs. Bennet with enthusiastic approval but she warned him that Miss Bennet, the eldest, was likely to be shortly engaged. His choice of Elizabeth, the second in seniority and beauty, had met with a resolute rejection and he had been obliged to seek a more sympathetic response to his pleading from Elizabeth’s friend Miss Charlotte Lucas. Miss Lucas had accepted his proposal with gratifying alacrity and the future which Mrs. Bennet and her daughters could expect was settled, not altogether to the general regret of their neighbours. On Mr. Bennet’s death, Mr. Collins would install them in one of the larger cottages on the estate where they would receive spiritual comfort from his administrations and bodily


Prior to the introduction of the Euro which country's currency was the tolar?

EUR - Euro rates, news, and tools Euro History The central bank in Europe is called the European Central Bank (ECB). Currently, 17 EU member states have adopted the Euro. It is the second-most traded currency on the forex market, after the US Dollar , and also a major global reserve currency. Other common names for the Euro include Yoyo (Irish English), Leru (Spanish), and Ege (Finnish). Introduction of the Euro On January 1, 1999, the Euro (EUR) was introduced as an account currency, replacing the European Currency Unit at par. The European Currency Unit was a theoretical basket of currencies rather than a physical currency in and of itself. Initially, eleven of the countries in the European Economic and Monetary Union replaced their own currencies with the Euro: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. Greece followed suit in 2001, Slovenia in 2007, Malta and Cyprus in 2008, and Slovakia in 2009. On January 1, 2014, the Latvian Lats will also be replaced by the Euro. Use of the Euro outside the EU A number of sovereign states that are not part of the European Union have since adopted the Euro, including the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco, the Republic of San Marino, and the Vatican City. The Euro is also used in many territories, departments, and sovereign states of Euro-zone countries, such as the Azores, Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Europa Island, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Juan de Nova, the Madeira Islands, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion, Saint-Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, to name just a few. The Euro is used as a trading currency in Cuba, North Korea, and Syria and several currencies are pegged to it. Currency 1 EUR = 30.1260 SKK 17-Jan-2009 The XE Currency Converter supports the above obsolete currencies; to make a conversion, type the name of the currency in the search box. Some old currencies are still physically convertible at special locations. For details, refer to the official ECB site listed in the Relevant Links section below. Spelling and Capitalization The official spelling of the EUR currency unit is "euro", with a lower case "e"; however, the common industry practice is to spell it "Euro", with a capital "E". Many languages have different official spellings for the Euro, which also may or may not coincide with general use. Additionally, there are various nicknames for the currency including, Ege (Finnish), Pavo (Spanish), and Euráče (Slovak). Relevant Links For more information on the EUR, we encourage you to visit the links below, particularly the European Central Bank. These sites include recent news on the Euro as well as issues like implementation, spelling, legislation, and more.