Lacrosse, thought to have been played by at least 1100 AD and originally a ceremonial ritual with up to 1,000 people, currently (except in Box lacrosse) involves how many players?

Lacrosse games,Lacrosse rules,Lacrosse awards,Lacrosse equipments | edubilla.com Top College Lacrosse Goals of 2014 Overview Of Lacrosse Lacrosse is a team sport of Iroquois origin played using a small rubber ball (62.7mm-64.77mm,140g-147g), and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick. It is often played as a contact sport. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh designed to catch and hold the lacrosse ball. Offensively, the objective of the game is to score by shooting the ball into an opponent's goal, using the lacrosse stick to catch, carry, and pass the ball to do so. Defensively, the objective is to keep the opposing team from scoring and to gain the ball through the use of stick checking and body contact or positioning. The sport has four major types: men's field lacrosse, women's lacrosse, box lacrosse and intercrosse. The sport consists of four positions: midfield, attack, defense, and goalie. Game Rules Background For many years, at least at the international competition level, men’s and women’s lacrosse has been played with different field dimensions and field markings. With many new countries introducing the sport of lacrosse, the FIL, at its General Assembly in June 2012, established a set of common perimeter and bench markings, in the hope of making as many of the field dimensions similar so they are more easily understood, remembered and implemented by lacrosse enthusiasts across the globe. Benefits: The benefits in having a common lacrosse field for both men’s and women’s field lacrosse include: Increased chance of having permanent lines included in synthetic surfaces Reduced time required to mark both a men’s and women’s field Less confusion regarding what line is used for what game Alignment with other field sports where field markings are the same Fields can be more easily shared by both men’ and women’s teams Goals can be permanent on grass fields and not have to move for each game Increasing potential for inclusion of lacrosse in the Olympics Boys' Rules: The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) authors rules for high school boys’ lacrosse, and those rules govern youth boys’ lacrosse except where US Lacrosse has amended otherwise. Those amendments are based in part on exhaustive surveys of rules in leagues representing nearly 170,000 youth players and on research and published literature from the US Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee, resulting in the development of age-appropriate playing rules and the annual publication of the “Youth Rules and Best Practices Guidebook for Boys.” Girls' Rules: US Lacrosse writes the rules for high school girls’ lacrosse, and those rules are endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Those rules also govern youth girls’ lacrosse except where US Lacrosse has amended otherwise. Those amendments are based in part of exhaustive surveys of rules in leagues representing nearly 170,000 youth players and on research and published literature from the US Lacrosse Sports Science and Safety Committee, resulting in the development of age-appropriate playing rules and the annual publication of the “Youth Rules and Best Practices Guidebook for Girls.”  Men's Rules: The National Collegiate Athletic Association writes the rules for collegiate varsity men’s lacrosse, and those rules are used by the non-varsity Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association. US Lacrosse and the NCAA work together frequently on rule development and player safety. US Lacrosse writes the rules for post-collegiate men’s lacrosse. Alternative measurements for existing MEN’S facilities FIL has developed a set of measurements for existing MEN’S fields. These are for the following size pitches: Unified field pitch – 110m x 60m Field hockey pitch – 91.4m x 55m Field with 110m but less than 60m Field with less than 110m x 60m -Size of field increased from 110 yard X 60 yard to 110 m X 60 m (120.30 yard X 65.62 yard)  -Goal crease radius increased from 3 yard to 3 m (3.28 yard) -Space behind the goal reduced from 15 yard to


Alecia Beth Moore is better known by what stage name?

Pink | Genius GENIUS AKA: P!nk About Pink Alecia Beth Moore (born September 8, 1979), better known by her stage name Pink (stylized as P!nk), is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Originally a member of the girl group Choice, she began her solo career with the 2000 single “There You Go” from her debut album, Can’t Take Me Home; the R&B album was certified double-platinum in the United States. She gained further recognition alongside Lil' Kim, Christina Aguilera, and Mýa covering “Lady Marmalade” for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack; the collaboration earned Pink both her first Grammy Award and first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 Popular Pink songs


"What was the name of his backing band for Bill Haley on the record ""Rock Around the Clock"" that was released in 1954?"

Bill Haley and the Comets record “Rock Around The Clock” - Apr 12, 1954 - HISTORY.com Bill Haley and the Comets record “Rock Around The Clock” Share this: Bill Haley and the Comets record “Rock Around The Clock” Author Bill Haley and the Comets record “Rock Around The Clock” URL Publisher A+E Networks On April 12, 1954— Bill Haley and the Comets recorded “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock.” If rock and roll was a social and cultural revolution, then “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock” was its Declaration of Independence. And if Bill Haley was not exactly the revolution’s Thomas Jefferson, it may be fair to call him its John Hancock. Bill Haley put his enormous signature on rock and roll history during the final 40 minutes of a three-hour recording session in New York City—a session set up not for the recording of “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock,” but of a song called “Thirteen Women (and Only One Man in Town).” It took the group nearly all of their scheduled session to get a useable take of “Thirteen Women,” a song that was entirely new to them but was chosen as the A-side of their upcoming single by their new record label, Decca. With time running out and no chance of extending the session, Haley and his Comets were eager to lay down the song they’d been playing live for many months to enthusiastic audience response. The lead guitarist brought in for the session, Danny Cedrone, had not had time to work up a new solo for the instrumental break on “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock,” so he repurposed one he’d used on a Haley recording two years earlier called “Rock This Joint.” Cedrone was paid $31 for his work that evening, which included performing what is still recognized as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. Haley and the band had time for only two takes, and in the first, they played so loud that Haley’s vocals were almost inaudible on tape. In an era before multi-track recording, the only solution was to do a second take with minimal accompaniment and hope for the best. Later, a Decca engineer painstakingly spliced together segments from both takes—a near-miracle given the technology of 1954. The finished version was judged good enough to include as the B-side on “Thirteen Women,” which was released in May 1954. The single sold a respectable but underwhelming 75,000 copies in the coming months, and was destined to be forgotten until a 10-year-old kid in Los Angeles flipped “Thirteen Women” and fell in love with the now-famous B-side. That kid, Peter Ford, happened to be the son of actor Glenn Ford, who was slated to star in the upcoming teenage-delinquency drama Blackboard Jungle. Peter turned his father on to “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock,” and soon enough, the song was chosen to play over the opening credits of Blackboard Jungle, which is how it became a pop sensation, selling a million copies in a single month in the spring of 1955. Related Videos


Which Apollo mission was the first to land on the moon?

Apollo 11 (AS-506) | National Air and Space Museum Apollo 11 (AS-506) Lunar Landing Mission Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. The first steps by humans on another planetary body were taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on July 20, 1969. The astronauts also returned to Earth the first samples from another planetary body. Apollo 11 achieved its primary mission - to perform a manned lunar landing and return the mission safely to Earth - and paved the way for the Apollo lunar landing missions to follow. Summary of Events The Apollo 11 spacecraft was launched from Cape Kennedy at 13:32:00 UT on July 16, 1969. After 2 hr and 33 min in Earth orbit, the S-IVB engine was reignited for acceleration of the spacecraft to the velocity required for Earth gravity escape. Lunar-orbit insertion began at 75:50 ground elapsed time (GET). The spacecraft was placed in an elliptical orbit (61 by 169 nautical miles), inclined 1.25 degrees to the lunar equatorial plane. At 80:12 GET, the service module propulsion system was reignited, and the orbit was made nearly circular (66 by 54 nautical miles) above the surface of the Moon. Each orbit took two hours. Photographs taken from lunar orbit provided broad views for the study of regional lunar geology. The lunar module (LM), with Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin aboard, was undocked from the command-service module (CSM) at 100:14 GET, following a thorough check of all the LM systems. At 101:36 GET, the LM descent engine was fired for approximately 29 seconds, and the descent to the lunar surface began. At 102:33 GET, the LM descent engine was started for the last time and burned until touchdown on the lunar surface. Eagle landed on the Moon 102 hr, 45 min and 40 sec after launch. Immediately after landing on the Moon, Armstrong and Aldrin prepared the LM for liftoff as a contingency measure. Following the meal, a scheduled sleep period was postponed at the astronauts' request, and the astronauts began preparations for descent to the lunar surface. Astronaut Armstrong emerged from the spacecraft first. While descending, he released the Modularized Equipment Stowage Assembly (MESA) on which the surface television camera was stowed, and the camera recorded humankind's first step on the Moon at 109:24:19 GET (pictured at left). A sample of lunar surface material was collected and stowed to assure that, if a contingency required an early end to the planned surface activities, samples of lunar surface material would be returned to Earth. Astronaut Aldrin subsequently descended to the lunar surface. The astronauts carried out the planned sequence of activities that included deployment of a Solar Wind Composition (SWC) experiment, collection of a larger sample of lunar material, panoramic photographs of the region near the landing site and the lunar horizon, closeup photographs of in place lunar surface material, deployment of a Laser-Ranging Retroreflector (LRRR) and a Passive Seismic Experiment Package (PSEP), and collection of two core-tube samples of the lunar surface. Approximately two and a quarter hours after descending to the surface, the astronauts began preparations to reenter the LM, after which the astronauts slept. The ascent from the lunar surface began at 124:22 GET, 21 hours and 36 minutes after the lunar landing. In transearth coast only one of four planned midcourse corrections was required. The CM entered the atmosphere of the Earth with a velocity of 36,194 feet per second (11,032 meters per second) and landed in the Pacific Ocean. From NASA SP-214, Preliminary Science Report.


Which European country was twice, in 1892 and again in 1902, declared bankrupt?

D. Carlos I - Cascais, Portugal - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com you are not logged in.  [log in] D. Carlos I - Cascais, Portugal - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com Welcome to Waymarking.com! We hope you've been able to find what you are looking for. We would also like               to encourage you to take some time to browse some of the other aspects of our site.               We recommend viewing our featured waymarks ,               or perhaps the newest waymarks . You can               also create a free membership to track your progress online               and share your locations with others. Click                 here to view the complete waymark directory N 38° 41.706 W 009° 25.158 29S E 463536 N 4283025 Quick Description: Statue of D. Carlos I penultimate King of Portugal. He died of a violent death, this occurred in 1908, when Carlos was murdered in Lisbon as he travelled in an open carriage with the royal family. Location: Lisboa, Portugal Date Posted: 3/9/2011 3:21:44 PM Waymark Code: WMAXZ9 .KML File (Google Earth) Long Description: «Carlos became King on 19 October 1889. Colonial treaties with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (one signed in August 1890 that defined their African borders along the Zambezi and Congo rivers and another signed on 14 October 1899, that confirmed colonial treaties of the 17th century) stabilised the situation in Africa. These agreements were however unpopular in Portugal where they were seen as being to the disadvantage of the country. Domestically, Portugal was twice declared bankrupt - on 14 June 1892, and again on 10 May 1902 - causing industrial disturbances, socialist and republican antagonism and press criticism of the monarchy. Carlos responded by appointing João Franco as prime minister and subsequently accepting parliament's dissolution. As a patron of science and the arts, King Carlos took an active part in the celebration of the 500th anniversary (in 1894) of the birth of Prince Henry the Navigator. The following year he decorated the famous Portuguese poet João de Deus in a ceremony in Lisbon. Carlos took a personal interest in deep-sea and maritime exploration, publishing an account of his own studies in this area. On 1 February 1908 the royal family returned from the palace of Vila Viçosa to Lisbon. They travelled by train to Barreiro and, from there, they took a steamer to cross the Tagus River and disembarked at Cais do Sodré in central Lisbon. On their way to the royal palace, the open carriage with Carlos I and his family passed through the Terreiro do Paço fronting on the river. While crossing the square, shots were fired from the crowd by two republican activists: Alfredo Costa and Manuel Buiça. Buiça, a former army sergeant and sharpshooter, fired five shots from a rifle hidden under his long overcoat. The king died immediately, his heir, Luís Filipe, was mortally wounded, and Prince Manuel was hit in the arm. The Queen alone escaped injury. The two assassins were killed on the spot by police and bodyguards; an innocent bystander was also killed in the confusion. The royal carriage turned into the nearby Navy Arsenal, where, about twenty minutes later, the Prince Royal Luis Filipe died. Several days later, the younger son, Prince Manuel, was proclaimed King of Portugal; he was the last of the Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha dynasty and the last king as well.»


What is Kibbutz? | Kibbutz Program Center Kibbutz Program Center About Kibbutz WHAT IS KIBBUTZ? Kibbutz means group in Hebrew. It is a modest name for something unique: a voluntary democratic community where people live and work together on a non-competitive basis. Its aim is to generate an economically and socially independent society founded on principles of communal ownership of property, social justice, and equality. The first kibbutzim (plural of kibbutz) were organized by idealistic young Zionists who came to Palestine in the beginning of the 20th Century. Their dream was not just to settle the land it, but to build a whole new kind of society. Despite many hardships, they succeeded in creating a social system and a way of life which has played a crucial role in the development of the State of Israel both culturally and politically. Over the years the kibbutzim have multiplied, prospered, and adapted themselves to changing realities. Today some 270 kibbutzim, varying in size from 80 to over 2,000 people, are scattered throughout Israel. With a total populace of around 120,000 they represent about 2.8 percent of Israel’s population. In the early days of the kibbutz movement, all kibbutzim were based on a foundation of agriculture. These days, however, the economies of kibbutzim cannot be sustained by agriculture alone. Most kibbutzim have branched out into industry to increase their productivity. Kibbutz factories manufacture a wide variety of products from electronics, furniture, household appliances and plastics to farm machinery and irrigation systems. Most kibbutz members work in some section of the kibbutz economy: orchards, factory, dairy, fishponds, or in one of its maintenance units. Routine jobs such as dining room duties are rotated among members. When too few members are available for a particular job, outside workers may be hired and paid wages or receive room and board on the kibbutz. Visit our Kibbutz Volunteering Site  WHO LIVES ON KIBBUTZ? Kibbutzim, like any other society, are made of individuals who are all different from one another. Some members of kibbutz identify strongly with the pioneer spirit that founded the kibbutz. Many others, if not pioneers themselves, are the children of those pioneers, and are now grown up and have families of their own on the kibbutz. They are called “sabras,” or people who were born in Israel. (An interesting etymology that will give you a sense of Israeli character: “sabra” literally refers to a type of cactus fruit, which is hard and prickly on the outside, yet sweet and tender on the inside). Many kibbutz members, however, will not fit this stereotypical image. Lots of kibbutzniks will look more or less like people from your hometown and in fact may even come from a place like your hometown. Many members of kibbutz are “olim” (immigrants) from foreign countries such as the United States, Australia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Russia or around Europe. Hebrew may not be their native language, but they all speak Hebrew, as it is the primary language spoken in Israel. Some members of kibbutz are very old. Some of them were true pioneers in the early days of the founding of the state. Try to meet someone who was a founding member of the kibbutz where you are staying, and ask them to tell you stories about the early days of the kibbutz. It?s a great way to practice your Hebrew and learn some Israeli history at the same time! Another significant group living on the kibbutz are the participants. What distinguishes a participant from a “chaver” (full member) of the kibbutz? First, the participant lives on the kibbutz temporarily, while members stay for the long haul. Second, members have voting privileges which give them say in the issues of the kibbutz life; participants do not take part in that. Finally, members are eligible for a full use of all facilities on the kibbutz, while participants may not have access to certain facilities such as a ceramics studio or member’s moadon (clubhouse). As a participant, remember that you are a guest in the home of the kibbutzniks. Beca


The 2006 Open Golf Championship was played on which English course after a gap of almost 40 years?

Royal Liverpool Golf Club - Top 100 Golf Courses of the World Rory McIlroy N Ireland The Open Championship returned to Royal Liverpool Golf Club in 2006 after a 39-year gap. Hoylake, as it is called by those in the know, has a long and illustrious history of playing host to the Open, and has now staged twelve, its first in 1897. Founded in 1869, Hoylake is the second oldest seaside links course in England – only Royal North Devon is the more senior. George Morris, the brother of Old Tom, originally laid out a 9-hole course on the site of a racecourse and for the first seven years, golfers shared the land with members of the Liverpool Hunt Club. Three extra holes were soon added and in 1871, the course was extended to 18 holes. In 1872, the club received royal patronage from Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught. Bernard Darwin reported on the coming of the Haskell, which burst onto the scene at the Amateur Championship at Hoylake in 1902. The winner Charles Hutchings and the runner-up, Sidney Fry, used the rubber-core ball. Later that same year, Sandy Herd used a Haskell and won the Open at Royal Liverpool, sounding the death knell for the “gutty” ball. Harry Colt made alterations to the 11th and 17th holes, named Alps and Royal. He also created a new 13th hole and changed the greens at the 8th and 12th holes. In his book, Golf Between Two Wars, Bernard Darwin describes Colt’s changes and the alteration to the 16th, called the Dun: “I do not criticise the disappearance of the old cross-bunker at the Dun because that had been made inevitable by the modern ball and modern driving. It was sad to see it go if only because the soberest might fall into it after dinner – I have seen them do it – in finding their way home across the darkling links; but it had to go and the present Dun is a fine long hole. Trying not to be Blimpish and die-hard and to look at the course with eyes unblurred by sentiment, I solemnly and sincerely declare that Mr Colt made a great job of it”. Donald Steel was commissioned to make alterations to the course; these changes included a number of new greens, tees and bunkers. The work was completed in 2001 and the course now stretches out in excess of 7,000 yards. We wonder what Darwin would make of Steel’s alterations. The land is unusually flat, offering little in the way of definition – three sides of the course are bordered by houses and the Dee Estuary lies on the western side. When you get out onto the course, the undulations become more pronounced and, as you move away from the houses, the overall experience improves. The holes alongside the shore (9th, 10th, 11th and 12th) are the most visually appealing and very challenging. One of Royal Liverpool’s members contacted us in June 2014 and provided the following information: “During the 2009/10 winter, renowned golf architect Martin Hawtree carried out alterations which included, a new 17th green, reduction in bunker numbers by 14 to 82,7 new swales added to green surrounds, and broken ground was added to the rough on six holes to toughen it up. In the same winter a new £750,000 irrigation system was designed by Adrian Mortram of the STRI and installed by MJ Abbott & Co In all, the course will be 90 yards longer in 2014 for the pros at 7,312 yards par 72.” Without doubt, Royal Liverpool is a tough links. Only six holes are in the dunes – otherwise there is little protection from the ever-changing wind. There is nothing artificial about the course. It represents a traditional, genuine test of golf and it was heart-warming to see that Hoylake examined the very best players in 2006. They came, they saw and Tiger conquered! In 2014, the Open Championship returned to Royal Liverpool Golf Club when Rory McIlroy claimed his first Open Championship and third major title with a two-shot victory over Sergio Garcia and Rickie Fowler. If the above article is inaccurate, please let us know by clicking here Reviews for Royal Liverpool


Designer Karl Lagerfeld is famous for carrying what as a fashion accessory?

IPod All the Rage in High Fashion IPod All the Rage in High Fashion Leander Kahney 05.12.04 Fendi's Juke Box is a $1,500 carrying case for transporting up to a dozen iPods. Designer Karl Lagerfeld modeled it on his own iPod case, which he uses for his collection of 40 iPods. Forget the $200 iPod bag from Gucci; it's for cheapskates. The ultimate iPod accessory is Fendi's Juke Box, a $1,500 carrying case for transporting multiple iPods. That's right: multiple iPods. The bag, unveiled by the Italian fashion house at a catwalk show in Milan, is a rectangular gilded purse about the size of a bread bin. It is lined with multicolored cloth and incorporates a pocket for holding up to a dozen iPods ( see photo ). Lest it seem like a joke, it is not. The purse is designed specifically as an iPod carrying case. There's even a hole on one side for the iPod's earpiece cable. "It was designed for the iPod," confirmed Fendi spokeswoman Ayana Lewis, who is based in New York. The bag is supposedly available at Fendi boutiques nationwide, although outlets in New York and Los Angeles have yet to receive a shipment, according to sales floor associates. The Juke Box was designed by German designer and iPod fanatic Karl Lagerfeld. It is based on Lagerfeld's own iPod carrying case, an antique leather case "monogrammed for some Jazz Age aristocrat," according to a description by Hamish Bowles, Vogue 's European editor at large. Lagerfeld uses the case to stow his multiple iPods -- a dozen at last count, which translates into around 120,000 tracks, all of which he seems to know where to find, Bowles reports . However, since Bowles' report, Lagerfeld has increased his collection significantly -- to 40 iPods. That's right, he now owns 40 iPods, according to the latest issue of French Elle . Modeling a silver jogging suit , Lagerfeld confesses to owning 40 of the devices. Although at first glance the reader may assume he means a single 40-GB iPod, he meant what he said: He has 40 iPods. Lagerfeld has converted his collection of 60,000 compact discs to a unique iPod storage system, according to a recent report in Womens Wear Daily . Lagerfeld keeps most of the iPods scattered around his various homes, which, in turn, are scattered around the globe. "The iPod completely changed the way people approach music," Lagerfeld told WWD . The report continues, "The technology also inspired him to create iPod carrying cases for Fendi, and he allowed that their shape and materials could also be inspiring for fashion in general." The iPod's influence can indeed be seen throughout Lagerfeld's latest collection for Fendi. As well as the Juke Box, there's a silver iPod carrying case, which has not yet gone into production. Several items in the collection are made of translucent materials (reminiscent of Apple's use of transparent plastic) or feature a circular motif, a reference, perhaps, to the iPod's scroll wheel interface. For example, Lagerfeld designed a large silver ring called the Disk, a circular purse in semi-translucent leather, and the Compilation, a gold purse with a circular clasp. "Lagerfeld's passion for the musical mix has obviously infused the entire Fendi studio," Bowles wrote of the collection. Lagerfeld is so taken with the iPod, he often steers interviews toward talk of Apple's technology; at least, that's the running joke on sites like MacBidouille. But while Lagerfeld may have use for a giant gilded iPod suitcase, it is unclear why he feels Fendi customers need, or want, one. Unfortunately, Fendi in Rome did not respond to repeated requests for more information, or an interview with Lagerfeld. A sales associate at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco, one of the city's Fendi outlets, said the store didn't stock iPod cases, designer or not, and customers never asked for them. Fendi is not the only fashion house to introduce expensive and luxurious iPod accessories. Gucci recently introduced an iPod Sling , a $200 carrying case with leather trim and silver clasps. In fact, most of the major international design houses sell iPod cases, including Pucc


Who became president of the Islamic Repubic of Iran in August 2005?

The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency Background: Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces led by Ayatollah Ruhollah KHOMEINI established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority vested in a learned religious scholar referred to commonly as the Supreme Leader who, according to the constitution, is accountable only to the Assembly of Experts - a popularly elected 86-member body of clerics. US-Iranian relations became strained when a group of Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran in November 1979 and held embassy personnel hostages until mid-January 1981. The US cut off diplomatic relations with Iran in April 1980. During the period 1980-88, Iran fought a bloody, indecisive war with Iraq that eventually expanded into the Persian Gulf and led to clashes between US Navy and Iranian military forces. Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its activities in Lebanon and elsewhere in the world and remains subject to US, UN, and EU economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement in terrorism and concerns over possible military dimensions of its nuclear program. Following the election of reformer Hojjat ol-Eslam Mohammad KHATAMI as president in 1997 and a reformist Majles (legislature) in 2000, a campaign to foster political reform in response to popular dissatisfaction was initiated. The movement floundered as conservative politicians, supported by the Supreme Leader, unelected institutions of authority like the Council of Guardians, and the security services reversed and blocked reform measures while increasing security repression. Starting with nationwide municipal elections in 2003 and continuing through Majles elections in 2004, conservatives reestablished control over Iran's elected government institutions, which culminated with the August 2005 inauguration of hardliner Mahmud AHMADI-NEJAD as president. His controversial reelection in June 2009 sparked nationwide protests over allegations of electoral fraud. These protests were quickly suppressed, and the political opposition that arose as a consequence of AHMADI-NEJAD's election was repressed. Deteriorating economic conditions due primarily to government mismanagement and international sanctions prompted at least two major economically based protests in July and October 2012, but Iran's internal security situation remained stable. President AHMADI-NEJAD's independent streak angered regime establishment figures, including the Supreme Leader, leading to conservative opposition to his agenda for the last year of his presidency, and an alienation of his political supporters. In June 2013 Iranians elected a moderate conservative cleric Dr. Hasan Fereidun RUHANI to the presidency. He is a longtime senior member in the regime, but has made promises of reforming society and Iran's foreign policy. The UN Security Council has passed a number of resolutions calling for Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities and comply with its IAEA obligations and responsibilities, and in July 2015 Iran and the five permanent members, plus Germany (P5+1) signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) under which Iran agreed to restrictions on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran held elections in 2016 for the Assembly of Experts (AOE) and Majles, resulting in a conservative-controlled AOE and a Majles that many Iranians perceive as more supportive of the RUHANI administration than the previous, conservative-dominated body. Geography :: IRAN Environment - current issues: air pollution, especially in urban areas, from vehicle emissions, refinery operations, and industrial effluents; deforestation; overgrazing; desertification; oil pollution in the Persian Gulf; wetland losses from drought; soil degradation (salination); inadequate supplies of potable water; water pollution from raw sewage and industrial wa


During which war were occupying Ottoman forces forced to withdraw from the town of Aqaba after a raid led by T. E. Lawrence and the Arab forces of Sharif Hussein?

Aqaba info. - SeeJordan SeeJordan Aqaba info. History The Roman milestone that marks the beginning of the Via Nova Traiana route in Aqaba Archaeological Museum. The Eastern Gate (Egypt Gate) in the ruins of the historic city of Ayla Lawrence of Arabia led the Arab revolt forces in the Battle of Aqaba. Aqaba has been an inhabited settlement since 4000BC profiting from its strategic location at the junction of trading routes between Asia, Africa, and Europe. The early settlement was presumably Edomite in ancient times. It was a center of the Edomites, and then of the Arab Nabataeans, during the first century B.C. who populated the region extensively. The Bible refers to the area in (1 Kings 9:26) "King Solomon also built ships in Ezion-Geber, which is near Ayla in Edom, on the shores of the Red Sea."This verse probably refers to an Iron Age port city on the same ground as modern Aqaba. The Ptolemaic Greeks called it Berenice, and the Romans Aila and Aelana. During Roman times, the great long distance road the Via Traiana Nova led south from Damascus through Amman, terminating in Aqaba, where it connected with a west road leading to Philistia and Egypt. Around 106 A.D. Aqaba was one of the main ports for the Romans. Aqaba fort built by the Mamluks in the 13th century The Aqaba Archaeological Museum Soon after the Islamic conquests, it came under the rule of the Islamic Caliphate, and thereafter passed through the hands of such dynasties as the Umayyads, Abbasids, Fatimids and Mamluks. The early days of the Islamic era saw the construction of the city of Ayla (fr), which was described by the geographer Shams Eddin Muqaddasi as being next to the true settlement, which was lying in ruins close by. The ruins of Ayla (unearthed in the 1980s by an American-Jordanian archeological team) are a few minutes walk north along the main waterfront road. Some stories in the famous Arabian Nights also refer to Sinbad adventures to take the sea from this port city of Ayla. During the 12th century, the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem controlled the area and built their fortress of Helim, which remains relatively well-preserved today. In addition to building a stronghold within Aqaba, the Crusaders fortified the small island of Ile de Graye (now known as Pharaoh's Island, near the shore of Sinai), now lies in Egyptian territorial waters about 7 kilometers west of Aqaba. By 1187, both Aqaba and the island had been recaptured, for Muslim rule, by Saladin. The Mamluks took over in 1250 and rebuilt the fort in the 14th century under one of the last Mamluk sultans, Qansah al-Ghouri. By the beginning of the 16th century, the Mamluk dynasty had fallen into decline and the area came under the influence of the Turkish/ Ottoman Empire. During the following period, the city declined in status, for 400 years remaining a simple fishing village of little significance. During World War I, the occupying Ottoman forces were forced to withdraw from the town after a raid, known as the Battle of Aqaba, led by T. E. Lawrence and the Arab forces of  Sharif Hussein  in 1917, making the territory part of the Kingdom of Hejaz, under the rule of Prince Faisal. The capture of Aqaba helped open supply lines from Egypt up to Arab and British forces afield further north in Transjordan and Greater Palestine, and more importantly alleviated a threat of a Turkish offensive onto the strategically important Suez Canal. Aqaba was ceded to the British protectorate of Transjordan in 1925. In 1965, King Hussein attempted to give Aqaba room to grow by trading land with Saudi Arabia. In return for 6,000 square kilometers of desertland in Jordan's interior, the Saudis traded 12 kilometers of prime coastline to the south of Aqaba. In addition to the extra land for expansion of the port, the swap also gave the country access to the magnificent Yamanieh coral reef. Aqaba was a major site for imports of Iraqi goods in the 1980s until the Persian Gulf War. In August 2000, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Law was passed by the Jordanian Parliament. The law established the Aqaba Spec


What song was written by Bob Geldof in the aftermath of Brenda Ann Spencer's attempted massacre at an elementary school across the street from her house in San Diego, California, in 1979?

Bob Geldof opens HOT TICKET season – The Brock News Share Bob Geldof kicks off the 43rd HOT TICKET season on Oct. 2 at Brock's Centre for the Arts. Bob Geldof kicks off the 43rd HOT TICKET season on Oct. 12 at Brock's Centre for the Arts. The Centre for the Arts is gearing up for its 43rd HOT TICKET season , which kicks off an exciting new lineup with Bob Geldof. The Irish singer, songwriter, author, actor and legendary outspoken political activist takes the stage on Friday, Oct. 12. During the punk rock movement of the late ’70s and early ’80s, Geldof started gaining attention as the lead singer and songwriter of The Boomtown Rats. The band had hits with his compositions, Rat Trap, and the No. 1 single, I Don’t Like Mondays. The latter was written in the aftermath of Brenda Ann Spencer’s 1979 attempted massacre at an elementary school across the street from her house in San Diego, California. Without remorse, Spencer’s full explanation for her actions was “I don’t like Mondays. This livens up the day.” In 1984, Geldof went on to co-write with Midge Ure, one of the best-selling singles of all time. Do They Know It’s Christmas? stemmed from Geldof’s frustration and fury with the famine in Ethiopia. Geldof and Ure assembled the charity supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in the east African nation. The pair went on to organize the unforgettable and impactful Live Aid super-concert – the world’s first global live broadcast – and the subsequent Live 8 concerts in 2005. Geldof has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II and was named Man of Peace for making an outstanding contribution to international social justice and peace. Although Band Aid and Live Aid have had their share of controversy and debate, there is little doubt that Geldof and his peers raised global awareness about the issue of African poverty. With millions of dollars raised and lives saved, some say they changed the world. Geldof currently serves as an adviser to the ONE Campaign with fellow humanitarian Bono. It’s difficult for media to discuss Geldof without focusing on his aid work, his controversies or his Shakespearean private life, but one can’t ignore his near 40-year musical career. “Music is actually the only thing I enjoy doing, and I do it quite a lot, though you might not be aware of it,” Geldof said in an interview with the Guardian in 2011. His solo hits include This Is the World Calling and The Great Song of Indifference. He starred in Pink Floyd’s cinematic version of The Wall and performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert with Queen, singing a song he co-wrote with Mercury called Too Late God. His latest release is cleverly entitled How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell, which Geldof jokes is currently “selling in the tens.” All tickets are on sale now at the box office in Thistle Corridor, by phoning 905-688-5550 x3257 or online at Arts.BrockU.ca. HOT TICKET members enjoy perks such as discounts up to 20 per cent off ticket prices, free parking, complimentary hors d’ouevres, wine tastings, opportunities to bring friends for free and more. Geldof is one of my favorites, and he is the best in punk rock!! Search


Stocking stitch is used in what kind of activity?

How to Knit Stockinette Stitch: 10 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Knit Stockinette Stitch Two Methods: Flat In the Round Community Q&A Stockinette stitch is one of the most basic knitting stitches, and a skill every beginner knitter should learn as it's a building block for most complex patterns. Before diving into this article, the reader should know how to make knit and purl stitches, as well as how to Cast On and Cast Off . Let's get started! Steps 1 Keep in mind that the basic formula for stockinette is knitting all knit stitches on one side and all purl stitches on the opposite side. This article will explain the basic process for beginning stockinette stitch. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e5/Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/550px-Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-1-Version-2.jpg /4/4e/Knit Stockinette Stitch Step 1 Version 2.360p.mp4 Method Cast on to straight needles. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bc/Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/550px-Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-2-Version-2.jpg /3/34/Knit Stockinette Stitch Step 2 Version 2.360p.mp4 2 Knit all the stitches in your first row (right side). http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/df/Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/550px-Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-3-Version-2.jpg /3/30/Knit Stockinette Stitch Step 3 Version 2.360p.mp4 3 Purl all the stitches in your next row (wrong side). http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/63/Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/550px-Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-4-Version-2.jpg /c/c1/Knit Stockinette Stitch Step 4 Version 2.360p.mp4 4 Repeat steps two and three until your piece is its desired length. Compare the right side to the intro image of the article, to make sure you are knitting correctly. Note: You can also begin with a purl row and then a knit row. As long as one side is all purl stitches and the other is all knit stitches, it will turn out as stockinette stitches. 5 /3/36/Knit Stockinette Stitch Step 7 Version 2.360p.mp4 2 Knit all the stitches, every row. You can also purl every stitch, every row, but most patterns will ask you to knit. Since you are knitting circularly, you are always working on just one side of the piece while knitting in the round. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/99/Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/550px-Knit-Stockinette-Stitch-Step-8-Version-2.jpg /3/3f/Knit Stockinette Stitch Step 8 Version 2.360p.mp4 3 I'm knitting a sock on multiple needles. However, after I knit a row, then follow with purling a row, I end up with a raised line. What am I doing wrong? wikiHow Contributor When you use circular needles or knit a circle with double pointed needles, stockinette stitch is knit every row because you are working from the same side, as opposed to knitting on regular needles, in which case you switch sides every row. So instead of alternating between knit and purl rows, knit every row. My edges are curling. How do I get it to stop? wikiHow Contributor Edges will always curl in stockinette. Typically people add two stitches of garter stitch to each side in order to encourage it to stay flat, because garter stitch does not curl. You can use any other side border stitch you like so long as it is naturally flat. If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know. Video Tips If you examine a cloth t-shirt or other piece of clothing closely you will likely see stockinette stitch. Magic! It's even easier to see with a machine knitted sweater. For items knit in the round, stockinette gives a soft curling cuff. You can also choose to add a ribbed cuff if you want to give the edge of a hat, gloves, or socks a nice elastic property. The wrong side of stockinette stitch is characterized by its bumpy texture, while the right side is smooth and made up of little "V's". It is usually used on the inside of garments, but makes a funky stitch for the outside as well. Warnings On it's own, stockinette knit flatly is prone to curling at the edges, so this is not a good choice for flat project


"Jane Horrocks plays which role in the TV series ""Absolutely Fabulous""?"

BBC - Drama - People Index Jane Horrocks Jane Horrocks Jane Horrocks One of Britain's most acclaimed actresses, Jane's best known for roles in the films Little Voice and Life Is Sweet, and her portrayal of eccentric secretary Bubble in sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. What's she been in? Jane starred in the first episode of Jimmy McGovern’s 2006 drama The Street.  She played a mother of three, whose world is turned upside down when she embarks on an affair with a neighbour. Also in 2006, Jane took on the title role in The Amazing Mrs Pritchard, the story of a local supermarket manager who enters politics. It's not the first time she's been associated with supermarkets on screen. For ten years, she appeared alongside Prunella Scales in a series of commercials for a leading UK supermarket. Jane made an early name for herself in the acclaimed Mike Leigh film Life Is Sweet, which also starred The Street's Timothy Spall. But it was her portrayal of kooky secretary Bubble in the hit sitcom Absolutely Fabulous that earned her national fame. She later took a dual role in the show, adding the character Katy Grin, complete with fake bosom, to her repertoire. Jane's other TV credits include Never Mind The Horrocks, a one-off comedy showcasing her versatility, the drama Linda Green with Liza Tarbuck, and the Robbie the Reindeer animations Hooves of Fire and Legend of the Lost Tribe, for which she voiced Robbie's secret admirer Donner. Her voiceover talents have also been used on the big screen, with credits including Chicken Run and The Corpse Bride. She was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance in the film Little Voice. Jane starred as shy recluse LV, whose talent for singing is discovered by a washed up talent scout played by Michael Caine. It remains one of her favourite roles: "It encapsulated all I can do best. It was a perfect job in that respect." Jane originally took the role of LV on stage, in The Rise & Fall Of Little Voice. It was directed by her then boyfriend Sam Mendes at the Aldwych Theatre in the early 1990s. The part was specially written for her by Jim Cartwright. It was semi-biographical as the young Jane, also a shy child, entertained her peers by belting out the songs of Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey, Judy Garland and Billie Holliday. Her other stage roles include Stephen Poliakoff's Sweet Panic in 2003. She played the neurotic mother of a disturbed child, locked in a battle of wills with her son's psychologist. Jane appeared in a 2006 edition of Who Do You Think You Are?, the series where famous people research their family trees. Did you know? Jane trained at RADA, before attending the Royal Shakespeare Company. She vetoed any nudity in her sex scenes for The Street. Jane famously appeared naked and smeared in chocolate in the film Life Is Sweet, but says her days of stripping off are long behind her. In 2000 she released the album Further Adventures Of Little Voice, again singing in the style of her diva heroes. The album also contained duets with Ewan McGregor, Robbie Williams and Dean Martin (using an archive vocal from the late singer). Personal Details Jane was born in the Rossendale Valley area of Lancashire, UK, on 18th January 1964. Her partner is writer Nick Vivian, whose credits include Hunting Venus, in which Jane starred. The couple have two children, Dylan and Molly.


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Who escaped to the Isle of Skye, assisted by Flora MacDonald?

Flora MacDonald (1722 - 1790) - North Carolina History Project Written by Jonathan Martin Since the reign of King James, Scottish Jacobites longed for a Scottish king to become king of England. In the late seventeenth century, Scottish citizens united behind King James’s son, Edward Stuart or the Old Pretender, with the hope to return a Scotsman to the English throne. The group became known as the Jacobites. However, the Old Pretender failed to become king, but Charles Stuart, King James’s grandson or the Young Pretender, attempted his claim to power in the mid-1740s. In 1772, Flora MacDonald, was born to Ranald and Marion MacDonald in the Scottish isles of Hebrides. Much of Flora’s early life has been the subject of folklore, but she became involved in the Jacobite rebellion in from 1745 until 1746. Although much of Flora’s life remains a mystery and the subject of myth, historians agree that the Jacobite heroine assisted Prince Charles Stuart in his escape after he was defeated at Culloden in the spring of 1746. King George II hoped to quell the Jacobite movement after Prince Stuart’s defeat so the English army pursued Stuart. Prince Charles rushed to the Scottish Hebrides islands and he was in desperate need of help. According to legend, Flora MacDonald and her friends met Charles and she dressed the prince as the maid Betty Burke. After the group made it safely to Skye, another Scottish island, Charles went on to escape to France. The English army eventually caught Flora, and they imprisoned her for her role in the Jacobite rebellion. In 1747, MacDonald was exonerated and she had become a celebrity in her native land for her aid to Prince Charles. Three years after her release she married Allan MacDonald, and in 1774, the couple, along with their two sons, moved to Cheek’s Creek in present-day Montgomery County, North Carolina . The MacDonald family were well-received by the Highland Scots in the colony, as many Scottish immigrants heard the exploits of Flora’s heroism. However, Allan MacDonald, who received a commission from the English crown, and his family remained Loyalists during the eve of the American Revolution. Governor Josiah Martin, in need of troops to fight the growing Patriot forces, asked for Highlanders to join the Loyalist cause in 1775. Allan MacDonald assembled with the British army at the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge . The Patriots won the short skirmish at Moore’s Creek Bridge, and Flora’s husband and son were captured by the North Carolina militiamen. Flora was isolated for several years, and the Patriots seized her family’s plantation at Cheek’s Creek. Finally, after years of separation from her husband and son, Flora was rejoined her family in New York in 1778. Allan and the MacDonald family moved to Nova Scotia, but Flora returned to her native land in 1779. The Jacobite heroine passed away on March 4, 1790 on the Scottish isle of Skye. Today, Flora MacDonald’s story continues to live on in North Carolina among the Highland Scot descendants in both song and folklore. John J. Toffey composed a historically based biography of Flora MacDonald known as A Woman Nobly Planned. In addition, Alexander MacGregor’s Life of Flora MacDonald (1882) became a popular biography of the Jacobite heroine. Sources “Flora MacDonald Homesite.” William S. Powell, ed. Encyclopedia of North Carolina (University of North Carolina Press: Chapel Hill, NC 2006). “Flora MacDonald.” North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program website. A Division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. http://www.ncmarkers.com/Markers.aspx?ct=ddl&sp=search&k=Markers&sv=H-83%20-%20FLORA%20MacDONALD, (May 28, 2012). “Flora MacDonald: ‘The Bright and Particular Star.’” Deanna Kerrigan. North Carolina Museum of History. http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/workshops/womenshistory/flora.html, (May 28, 2012). Entry Sign up for updates from the North Carolina History Project Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This iframe contains the logic required to handle AJAX powered Gravity Forms. Region


Wakame and Kombu are what type of dishes?

Japanese Delight - Original | Healthy Kombu Seaweed meal kit Pickles Boiled vegetables Wakame is a healthy seaweed that Japanese  people eat almost every day as an ingredient in miso soup. Fu, or wheat gluten, is used as an ingredient in sukiyaki, miso soup, and many  other Japanese dishes. If you add vegetables, cut them in leaf shapes or other attractive designs to create a totally different feeling.   With its pleasing flavor, Wakame & Fu can be used in many different ways, such as a filling or topping for sushi. Turn regular sushi  into authentically elegant Japanese cuisine!    Wakame & Fu(Wakame & Fu with chicken breast and kabocha squash) Chicken teriyaki, rolled omelet, salmon Simmered bamboo shoot and meatballs Shellfish soup Sushi(Sushi rolled with Wakame & Fu filling, or topped with Wakame & Fu) Glass Noodles, which are made from beans, are  also called “clear noodles” or “harusame.ï¿½     Glass Noodles are a very healthy food that goes well with a variety of     ingredients and seasonings. It can also be used in sautï¿½es, soups, and     various other dishes. Just add asparagus, pimento, or other favorite vegetables  to make a delicious, low-calorie dish. Serve in a hollowed-out tomato or other vegetable, or use as an ingredient in sushi to make a beautiful  dish that’s ideal for entertaining.


London's Hatton Garden is the centre of trade in what?

Hatton Garden EC1 | London's Jewellery Quarter London's Jewellery Quarter 34-35 Hatton Garden EC1 Manufacturing and Designer Jewellers Hatton Garden is situated between the City of London and the West End. Hatton Garden has been the centre of the manufacturing Jewellery trade in London for over 100 years. The Garden Workshop Manufacturer and Designer Jewellers has been trading from their showroom since 1976. Over 95% of all the jewellery on display in the showroom is designed and manufactured by them in their workshop in Hatton Garden. Manufacturing Jewellers


What Are Arboreal Animals? | Animals - mom.me What Are Arboreal Animals? Many arboreal animals have prehensile tails. Anup Shah/Photodisc/Getty Images Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects. Many animals have evolved special adaptations to aid their arboreal lifestyles. Limbs and Tails Many arboreal animals have elongated limbs that allow them to swing efficiently from branch to branch. Many monkey species show this anatomical adaptation. Several creatures have long tails -- called prehensile tails -- that can grasp branches and act as an extra limb. Spider monkeys, possums and chameleons are examples of animals that use their tails to help move and stabilize themselves in the tree canopy. Feet and Claws It is important that animals living in trees can grip well. Some arboreal animals, like squirrels, have ankle joints that are highly flexible, allowing the foot to point backwards so claws can hook into the tree bark when they are coming down the tree. Many arboreal animals have claws to grip into the trees, while others have adhesive pads like tree frogs and geckos. Primates have hairless fingertips for gripping, and chameleons have mitten-like feet to grasp branches. Movement Moving through trees presents different challenges to moving on the ground. Arboreal species tend to have a low center of mass to minimize the chance of toppling when climbing, and some have a crouched posture. They tend to have a diagonal sequence gait to maximize balance. Most arboreal mammals extend their limbs further forward and backward during movement, taking longer steps than their non-arboreal counterparts. Size The size of an arboreal animal influences the places it can go. Smaller animals can move through more cluttered habitat and can access smaller branches that will not take the weight of bigger animals. This can be an advantage in food gathering. Size and weight are also important for animals who use a gliding motion to move from tree to tree. Small species like bats often hang from branches, but so can larger animals like sloths, which achieve stability by hanging from their powerful claws.


In 1991, Warner Bros was picketed by a major national organisation over the use of which cartoon character?

Stuttering | Psychology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia {{{MeshNumber}}} Stuttering, also known as stammering in the United Kingdom, is a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases; and involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds. The term stuttering is most commonly associated with involuntary sound repetition, but it also encompasses the abnormal hesitation or pausing before speech, referred to by stutterers as blocks, and the prolongation of certain sounds, usually vowels . Much of what constitutes "stuttering" cannot be observed by the listener; this includes such things as sound and word fears, situational fears, anxiety, tension, self-pity, stress, shame, and a feeling of "loss of control" during speech. The emotional state of the individual who stutters in response to the stuttering often constitutes the most difficult aspect of the disorder. The term "stuttering", as popularly used, covers a wide spectrum of severity: it may encompass individuals with barely perceptible impediments, for whom the disorder is largely cosmetic, as well as others with extremely severe symptoms, for whom the problem can effectively prevent most oral communication. Stuttering is generally not a problem with the physical production of speech sounds (see Voice disorders ) or putting thoughts into words (see Dyslexia , Cluttering ). Despite popular perceptions to the contrary, stuttering does not affect and has no bearing on intelligence. Apart from their speech impairment, people who stutter are generally normal. Anxiety, low confidence, nervousness, and stress therefore do not cause stuttering, although they are very often the result of living with a highly stigmatized disability. The disorder is also variable, which means that in certain situations, such as talking on the telephone, the stuttering might be more severe or less, depending on the anxiety level connected with that activity. In other situations, such as singing (as with country music star Mel Tillis or pop singer Gareth Gates) or speaking alone (or reading from a script, as with actor James Earl Jones), fluency improves. (It is thought that speech production in these situations, as opposed to normal spontaneous speech, may involve a different neurological function.) Some very mild stutterers, have used the disorder to their advantage, although more severe stutterers very often face serious hurdles in their social and professional lives. Although the exact etiology of stuttering is unknown, both genetics and neurophysiology are thought to contribute. Although there are many treatments and speech therapy techniques available that may help increase fluency in some stutterers, there is essentially no "cure" for the disorder at present. Speech and language disorders Edit The prevalence of stuttering in preschool children is about 2.5%, that is, about 1 young child in 40 now stutters. The incidence is about 5%, or 1 in 20 children stutter at some point in childhood. 26 About 1% of adults stutter. The figure found in a recent study was 0.73%, or about one in 135 adults. 27 About 80% of adult stutterers are men and about 20% are women. 28 Studies in years past claimed that some countries had higher or lower rates of stuttering, or that some cultures had no stutterers at all. These studies are generally discounted now, although there are likely more adult stutterers in countries with less speech therapy. Other fluency disorders Social anxiety Head injuries and strokes can cause repetitions, prolongations, and blocks. Rarer still are stutters induced by specific medications . Medications such as antidepressants , antihistamines , tranquilizers and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been known to affect speech in this way. While these afflictions create stutter-like conditions they do not create a stutter in the traditional sense. However, these neurogenic stutterers lack the struggle behavior and fears and anxieties of developmental


In 1848, the USA offered Spain $100 million, equivalent to around $2.45 billion in present day terms, for the purchase of which area of land?

History of Cuban-American Relations The History of Cuban-American  Relations This is not an exhaustive history by   any means. Rather, I tried to indicate key moments that had an   impact on the contemporary or future relations between the two   nations. I also tried to identify international events that would   also affect the relations. For more information and detail, please   see the list of sources . For my essay on Cuban-American  relations , click here. 1791-1804 Franï¿½ois   Dominique Toussaint Lï¿½Ouverture organizes a slave revolt to take   over Hispaniola. Some of the French landowners fled to Cuba,   creating more plantations with subsequent increased demand for   slaves. To meet this demand, Spain allows foreign vessels to   transport slaves to the island. Most of the slave transports are   American-owned. 1795: A slave revolt in   Cuba horrifies American slave owners because whites and Negroes   joined together and demanded equality between black and white. 1796: After Spain   suppresses the revolt, it ends commercial relations between Cuba and   the USA. Over the next seven years, Cuban ports would be opened and   closed to trade several times. During the Napoleonic era   (1792-1815), trade between the USA and Cuba increased considerably   as Cubaï¿½s sugar harvest grew in size. 1809: US President   Thomas Jefferson sent General James Wilkinson to Spain to try and   purchase Cuba. ï¿½I candidly confess that I have ever looked upon Cuba   as the most interesting addition that can be made to our system of   States,ï¿½ Jefferson wrote to his successor, James Madison. With Cuba   and Canada, he said, ï¿½we should have such an empire for liberty as   she has never surveyed since the creation.ï¿½ Joaquï¿½n Infante plans to overthrow the Spanish   government in Cuba. In response, the Spanish authorities use prison,   exile, torture and death to quell insurrections. 1810: US President James   Madison instructs his minister to Great Britain to warn the British   that the United States will not sit idly by if Britain were to try   to gain possession of Cuba. 1817: Thomas Jefferson   wrote, ï¿½If we seize Cuba, we will be masters of the Caribbean.ï¿½ 1818: The King of Spain   issues a royal decree declaring free trade in Cuba. Spain allows Cuban   ports to open for international trade. Within two years, over half   of Cubaï¿½s trade is with the United States, her largest trading partner. 1823: U.S. Secretary of   State John Quincy Adams defines US policy towards Cuba, writing,   ï¿½These islands (Cuba and Puerto Rico) are natural appendages of the   North American continent, and one of them (Cuba) almost within sight   of our shores, from a multitude of considerations has become an   object of transcendent importance to the commercial and political   interests of our Unionï¿½ These are laws of political as well as   physical gravitation.ï¿½ Later as President, Adams predicted Cuba   would fall ï¿½like a ripening plum into the lap of the union.ï¿½ In a letter to Minister to Spain Hugh Nelson,   Secretary of State John Quincy Adams says the US will annex Cuba   within half a century, despite obstacles: ï¿½Cuba, forcibly disjoined   from its own unnatural connection with Spain, and incapable of self   support, can gravitate only towards the North American Union, which   by the same law of nature cannot cast her off from its bosom.ï¿½   Cubans calls this policy la fruta madura (ripe fruit). 1823: In December, US   President James Monroe declares the Western Hemisphere as a US   sphere of influence and warns Europe not to interfere in the affairs   of any American nations that have recently become independent. This   became known as the Monroe Doctrine, or ï¿½manifest destiny.ï¿½ 1824: Some Cuban   landowners, fearful that independence would mean the end of slavery   as in Haiti, become annexationists allied with US slave owners who   also want Cuba to remain as a slave state. 1825: Governments in   recently i


What 1983 Scottish film, starring Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi and Burt Lancaster, was directed by Bill Forsyth with music by Mark Knopfler?

Local Hero (1983) - 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 An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected. Director: a list of 30 titles created 03 May 2011 a list of 47 titles created 20 Jan 2013 a list of 46 titles created 25 Jan 2013 a list of 31 titles created 9 months ago a list of 34 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Local Hero " 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     1     BAFTA Film Award. Another    3 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Edit Storyline Oil billionaire Happer sends Mac to a remote Scotish villiage to secure the property rights for an oil refinery they want to build. Mac teams up with Danny and starts the negotiations, the locals are keen to get their hands on the 'Silver Dollar' and can't believe their luck. However a local hermit and beach scavenger, Ben Knox, lives in a shack on the crucial beach which he also owns. Happer is more interested in the Northern Lights and Danny in a surreal girl with webbed feet, Marina. Mac is used to a Houston office with fax machines but is forced to negotiate on Bens terms. Written by Matthew Stanfield <mattst@cogs.susx.ac.uk> 18 February 1983 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: A kisvárosi hõs See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia When Victor first radios the general store, he announces himself as "Vulgar Boatman". This is a subtle pun on the title of the popular Russian tune known in English as, "Song of the Volga Boatmen". See more » Goofs Mac's facial hair is constantly changing between shots throughout the film. See more » Quotes (United States) – See all my reviews I first saw this film in 1985 only because I had heard that Mark Knopfler did the soundtrack. After watching Local Hero, however, I was ready to pack my bags and move to a picturesque seaside village on the coast of Scottland. I fell in love with this movie. There is subtle humor, gorgeous scenery, a great story, and memorable characters. When the TV show Northern Exposure came out, I was amazed at the similarities between the show and Local Hero. An American professional accustomed to fast paced city living finds himself in a quirky town in the middle of nowhere. Even the resemblance of Peter Riegert playing Mac and Rob Morrow as Fleishman is striking. But when the episode of Northern Exposure aired where the famous Russian comes to town and performs in the local bar while the female store owner swoons, I nearly laughed myself off the couch. There was an identical scene in Local Hero. Local Hero captured a certain magic and mystery; haunting and poetic while remaining lighthearted and warming. One could not blame the creators of Northern Exposure for wanting to capture that same magic, but they could have been just a little more original. I love Bill Forsythe's movies. He is truly a master of the simple movie that tells a terrific story. Less is more. Also, Mark Knopfler delivers some of his finest music ever. 48 of 55 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


What is traditionally added to sulphur and saltpetre to make gunpowder?

How to Make Gunpowder: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e0/Make-Gunpowder-Step-1-preview.jpg/300px-Make-Gunpowder-Step-1-preview.jpg /3/3b/Make Gunpowder Step 1.360p.mp4 Look for "stump remover" in garden stores. Saltpeter is often sold under this name. You may also find it labeled as saltpeter, niter, or potassium nitrate. [2] Buy it online. If you do a search for saltpeter, you'll get plenty of results, and you can easily have a bottle delivered to you. Make it yourself out of a cold pack. Cold packs which can be bought for a few dollars to help with sore muscles contain sodium nitrate and water, and can be used to make saltpeter. Make it with urine. This is definitely the most difficult way to source saltpeter, but some black powder enthusiasts prefer to make their powder entirely from scratch. To do so, one process is to fill a drum with manure affixed with a drain, valve, and filter at the bottom. Urinate into it, then top it off with water. After about 10 months, dry it out on trays. [3] 2 Obtain charcoal. You can use standard charcoal that you buy to cook with your grill, which you'll need to grind to a fine powder. If you're a purist, make your own charcoal by filling a metal drum with 3-inch pieces of willow or another wood, then placing the drum in a bonfire with a loose lid on top (to allow for airflow). Keep the bonfire piping hot for 4-6 hours, then open the drum. The wood will have charred into fine pieces of homemade charcoal, perfect for use in gunpowder. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/af/Make-Gunpowder-Step-2-preview.jpg/550px-Make-Gunpowder-Step-2-preview.jpg 11.9% sulfur 3 Mix the ingredients together. Moistening the powders before mixing is the safest but not only procedure.Place them all in the mortar, moisten for safety, and grind them together with the pestle for 10 minutes or longer. If you're using a ball mill, mill the charcoal and sulfur together for 4 hours first, then add the saltpeter and mill the mixture for another 24 hours. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b2/Make-Gunpowder-Step-6-preview.jpg/550px-Make-Gunpowder-Step-6-preview.jpg http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b2/Make-Gunpowder-Step-6-preview.jpg/300px-Make-Gunpowder-Step-6-preview.jpg /5/5f/Make Gunpowder Step 6.360p.mp4 Be extremely careful around the black powder once it has been mixed. Do not smoke or light a flame anywhere close to the powder, and keep it away from heat. 4 Consider adding water. Some say adding up to 8% water can improve the gunpowder's burning. Continue mixing the gunpowder, adding water in small increments until the gunpowder is the texture of thick clay. Form it into a ball when you're finished. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/08/Make-Gunpowder-Step-7-preview.jpg/550px-Make-Gunpowder-Step-7-preview.jpg http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/08/Make-Gunpowder-Step-7-preview.jpg/300px-Make-Gunpowder-Step-7-preview.jpg /7/76/Make Gunpowder Step 7.360p.mp4 If you mix the gunpowder with water, you'll need to corn the gunpowder, or break it up into small pieces. Run the gunpowder ball through a kitchen sieve to break it into small pieces, then let the pieces dry out on a piece of paper. Again, be extremely careful around the gunpowder. Exercise caution at every stage. 5 Store the black powder safely. Place the black powder in a special container designed for gunpowder. Consider storing it in a fireproof box in a shed or another area outside your home. In any case, store the black powder in a stable area where it will not come into contact with a flame or be exposed to high temperatures. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a4/Make-Gunpowder-Step-8-preview.jpg/550px-Make-Gunpowder-Step-8-preview.jpg


In which country was mountaineer and explorer Edmund Hillary born?

Edmund Hillary Facts & Biography | Famous Explorers Born: Jul 20, 1919 in Auckland, Dominion of New Zealand Died: Jan 11, 2008 (at age 88) in Auckland, New Zealand Nationality: New Zealand Occupation: Mountaineer, explorer, philanthropist Sir Edmund Hillary achieved both fame and infamy as a legendary explorer . His fame came from being the first man to ever climb to the top of Mount Everest. His infamy derived from his ludicrous search for the Abominable Snowman. Early Years Sir Edmund Hillary was born on July 20th, 1919 in Auckland, NZ. He became interested in mountaineering at a very young age. Hillary was short in stature as a child and this lead him to being teased by his classmates. He somewhat withdrew from his peers and found solitude in his readings where he would dream of taking part in great adventures. By the age of 16, he would have a huge growth spurt and tower over his peers. His interest in adventure would not go away. Hillary visited Mount Ruapehu with his classmates and his love for mountain climbing was born. Even when he attended the University of Auckland, he could not leave his love for climbing mountains behind. He would end up taking part in a number of climbing adventures. In 1939, he would complete his first major climb when he reached the summit of Mount Ollivier. World War II As with many millions of young men, Hillary would serve in the armed forces during World War II. Initially, his religious beliefs kept him out of the war. In 1943, he believed his service was truly needed and he joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force. A major injury would end his service not too long after. Mountain Expeditions On January 30th, 1948, Hillary would be one of the men who reached Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand, the highest peak in the country. This gained him quite a bit of fame and he started to work with the legendary Eric Shipton on a series of expeditions to the Himalaya Mountains in Tibet. In 1951, Hillary took part in a reconnaissance mission funded by the British. This would be his first climbing experience on Mount Everest. In 1953, he returned to the region and made history. This was the most difficult of all mountains in the world to climb, but Hillary’s innovative abilities and skills at navigating the trek contributed to his success. Reaching the top of the mountain made him famous all throughout the world. The Abominable Snowman After climbing Mount Everest, Hillary felt he discovered compelling evidence for the mysterious creature known as the Abominable Snowman. He, sadly, lent his credibility to the notion the creature existed. Hillary garnered some fame for this, but he also met with a lot of ridicule. In time, he gave up his search for the mysterious monster. Later Years Sir Edmund Hillary eventually continued on other expeditions and even traveled to the South Pole. He passed away in 2008. To this day, he remains the most famous of all mountaineering explorers. Famous Explorers


"To whom does the nickname ""Dubya"" refer?"

Reference (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Reference First published Mon Jan 20, 2003; substantive revision Fri Sep 26, 2014 Reference is a relation that obtains between certain sorts of representational tokens (e.g., names, mental states, pictures) and objects. For instance, when I assert that “George W. Bush is a Republican,” I use a particular sort of representational token — i.e. the name ‘George W. Bush’— to refer to a particular individual — namely, George W. Bush. While names and other referential terms are hardly the only type of representational token capable of referring, linguistic tokens like these have long stood at the center of philosophical inquiries into the nature of reference. Accordingly, this entry will focus almost entirely on linguistic reference.  For more on the reference of mental states, see the entries on causal theories of mental content , externalism about mental content , and teleological theories of mental content . For more on the reference of pictures, see the entry on Goodman's aesthetics . Proper names are standardly considered a paradigm example of linguistic reference — or, more specifically, a relation that obtains between certain sorts of linguistic expressions and what speakers use those expressions to talk about. Other expressions which are generally considered to be of the referring sort include indexicals like ‘I’, ‘here’, ‘now’, and ‘that’. While it is highly questionable that all words refer, most philosophers of language assume that at least certain sorts of terms (e.g. proper names and indexicals) regularly and reliably do so. It is these sorts of terms that will serve as our primary focus below. Assuming that at least certain sorts of terms do in fact refer, the central question regarding linguistic reference becomes: how do such terms refer? What, in other words, is the ‘mechanism’ of reference? Subsidiary questions concern the relation between reference and meaning, reference and truth, and reference and knowledge. Some philosophers have thought that the nature of reference is able to shed light on important metaphysical or epistemological issues. Other philosophers, however, are less sanguine. Indeed, certain philosophers have gone so far as to deny that reference is a substantive relation, one deserving of serious philosophical scrutiny. 1. Introduction We use language to talk about the world. Much of what we say about the world appears to be meaningful; some of it, presumably, is even true. For instance, I seem to be saying something true when, in the appropriate sort of setting, I assertively utter: George W. Bush is a Republican. How do we manage to do such things? How, for instance, do I manage to talk about George W. Bush and thereby say meaningful and true things about him? In a word: how do I refer to George W. Bush by means of the name ‘George W. Bush’? Metaphorically, we seem to be able to use language to talk about the world because words, or at least certain types of words, somehow ‘hook on to’ things in the world, things like George W. Bush. Proper names — that is, expressions like ‘George W. Bush’ and ‘Tony Blair’ — are widely regarded as paradigmatic referring expressions. Although it may seem implausible to suppose that all words refer, that all words somehow ‘hook on to’ bits of reality, several different types of words are arguably of the referring sort. These include: proper names, natural kind terms, indexicals, and definite descriptions. Particular issues arise with regard to each of these, and each will be discussed in some detail below. The central issues, the central questions, concerning reference are four: (i) What is the mechanism of reference? In other words, in virtue of what does a word (of the referring sort) attach to a particular object/individual? (ii) Is there a single mechanism of reference common to all referring terms, or do different sorts terms attach to their referents in virtue of different sorts of things? (iii) What is the relation between reference and meaning


"A group of what is usually called a ""parliament""?"

A Murder of Crows, A Parliament of Owls… A Murder of Crows, A Parliament of Owls… 05/04/2013 Recently, en route to Le Nichoir from my home in St-Lazare, I was happy to see a flock of Wild Turkeys in a field close to the road. Having not seen any for about a year, I stopped to watch them. This was delightful, as the male was in full courtship display! As I admired them, I wondered, “What does one call a group of turkeys?” Many people may be familiar with collective terms such as a “murder” of crows, a “parliament” of owls and a “gaggle” of geese. But was there one for a group of turkeys? I decided to do some research and soon discovered that there were numerous collective nouns (terms which denote a specific group of persons, things or animals) for all sorts of birds. Many collective nouns originate from the lists of “proper terms” in the Book of St. Albans, partly attributed to Dame Juliana Barnes, first published in 1486. The book contained essays on hawking, hunting and heraldry and so the terms referred to animals. Many of them are still in use today. But what is the origin of the terms a “murder of crows”, a “parliament of owls”, and a “gaggle of geese’”? Upon further investigation, I learned that the term “murder of crows” originates from folklore: flocks of crows held trials to judge and punish members of the flock that had transgressed. If found guilty, the “defendant” was executed (that is, “murdered”) by the flock. There may be some factual basis to this, as crows are territorial and may kill another crow that has encroached on their turf. Owls are generally solitary, but when seen together the group is called a “parliament” as they have long been considered to be of a wise disposition. In Greek mythology, the owl is the symbol for Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Geese are called a “gaggle” as the word is imitative of the noise they make. It is derived from the Middle English term gagel, which stems from the Dutch word gagelen, meaning to cackle. And so what is a group of turkeys called? A “rafter”! To see a list of collective nouns of different birds commonly seen in southern Quebec, please follow this link . Rita Reynolds


The film The Philadelphia Story was made into which musical?

High Society (1956) - 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 C.K. Dexter-Haven, a successful popular jazz musician, lives in a mansion near his ex-wife's Tracy Lord's family estate. She is on the verge of marrying a man blander and safer than Dex, ... See full summary  » Director: From $2.00 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Enter if you dare Related News a list of 30 titles created 05 Feb 2013 a list of 33 titles created 18 Jun 2013 a list of 21 titles created 22 Sep 2013 a list of 27 titles created 27 Apr 2015 a list of 26 titles created 3 days ago Search for " High Society " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    1 nomination. See more awards  » Photos A director hires an alcoholic has-been and strikes up a stormy relationship with the actor's wife, who he believes is the cause of all the man's problems. Director: George Seaton Three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City look for fun and romance before their twenty-four hours are up. Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Stars: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to ... See full summary  » Director: Charles Vidor On a Kenyan safari, white hunter Victor Marswell has a love triangle with seductive American socialite Eloise Kelly and anthropologist Donald Nordley's cheating wife Linda. Director: John Ford When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Director: George Cukor When a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Two sailors, one naive, the other experienced in the ways of the world, on liberty in Los Angeles, is the setting for this movie musical. Director: George Sidney In Colombia, mining engineer Rian Mitchell discovers Carrero, the lost emerald mine of the Conquistadors, but has to contend with notorious local bandit El Moro's gang and with coffee planter Catherine Knowland's love. Director: Andrew Marton In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Joey Evans is charming, handsome, funny, talented, and a first class, A-number-one heel. When Joey meets the former chorus girl ("She used to be 'Vera...with the Vanishing Veils'") and now ... See full summary  » Director: George Sidney Charlie Reader is a successful theater agent. He is also successful with young ladies. One day he is visited by his old friend Joe, married with three children. Joe falls in love with ... See full summary  » Director: Charles Walters The Wolves baseball team gets steamed when they find they've been inherited by one K.C. Higgins, a suspected "fathead" who intends to take an active interest in running the team. But K.C. ... See full summary  » Director: Busby Berkeley Edit Storyline C.K. Dexter-Haven, a successful popular jazz musician, lives in a mansion near his ex-wife's Tracy Lord's family estate. She is on the verge of marrying a man blander and safer than Dex, who tries to win Tracy's heart again. Mike Connor, an undercover tabloid reporter, also falls for Tracy while covering the nuptials for Spy magazine. Tracy must choose between the three men as she discovers that "safe" can mean "deadly dull" when it comes to husbands and life. Written by James Meek <james@oz.net> Bing! Grace! Frank! Satchmo! See more  » Genres: 17 July 1956 (USA) See more  » Als


From 2010 to 2012 a series of major earthquakes devastated areas in the South Island of which country?

earthquake: Major Earthquakes earthquake Major Earthquakes On average about 1,000 earthquakes with intensities of 5.0 or greater are recorded each year. Great earthquakes (magnitude 8.0 or higher) occur once a year, major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0–7.9) occur 18 times a year, strong earthquakes (magnitude 6.0–6.9) 10 times a month, and moderate earthquakes (magnitude 5.0–5.9) more than twice a day. Because most of these occur under the ocean or in underpopulated areas, they pass unnoticed by all but seismologists. Moderate to strong earthquakes can cause more significant destruction if they occur closer to the earth's surface. Notable earthquakes have occurred at Lisbon, Portugal (1755); New Madrid, Mo. (1811 and 1812); Charleston, S.C. (1886); Assam, India (1897 and 1950); San Francisco (1906); Messina, Italy (1908); Gansu, China (1920); Tokyo, Japan (1923); Chile (1960); Iran (1962); S Alaska (1964); Managua, Nicaragua (1972); Guatemala (1976); Hebei, China (1976); Mexico (1985); Armenia (1988); Luzon, Philippines (1990); N Japan (1993); Kobe, Japan (1995); Izmit, Turkey (1999); central Taiwan (1999); Oaxaca state, Mexico (1999); Bam, Iran (2003); NW Sumatra, Indonesia (2004); Sichuan, China (2008); S Haiti (2010); Chile (2010); South Island, New Zealand (2010, 2011); and NE Japan (2011). The Lisbon, Chilean, Alaskan, Sumatran, and NE Japan earthquakes were accompanied by significant tsunamis . Twelve of the twenty largest earthquakes in the United States have occurred in Alaska. Most of the largest in the continental United States have occurred in California or elsewhere along the Pacific Coast, but the three New Madrid earthquakes (1811–12) also were among the largest continental events, as was the Charleston, S.C., earthquake (1886). On Good Friday 1964, one of the most severe North American earthquakes ever recorded struck near Anchorage, Alaska, measuring 8.4 to 8.6 in magnitude. Besides elevating some 70,000 sq mi (181,300 sq km) of land and devastating several cities, it generated a tsunami that caused damage as far south as California. Other recent earthquakes that have affected the United States include the Feb., 1971, movement of the San Fernando fault near Los Angeles. It rocked the area for 10 sec, thrust parts of mountains 8 ft (2.4 m) upward, killed 64 persons, and caused damage amounting to $500 million. In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake above Santa Cruz shook for 15 seconds at an magnitude of 7.1, killed 67 people, and toppled buildings and bridges. In Jan., 1994, an earthquake measuring 6.6 with its epicenter in N Los Angeles caused major damage to the city's infrastructure and left thousands homeless. Sections in this article:


Sony introduced a product to the world market in 1979, and in October 2010 announced that they would cease selling it in Japan. What product was it?

The first Sony Walkman goes on sale - Jul 01, 1979 - HISTORY.com The first Sony Walkman goes on sale Share this: The first Sony Walkman goes on sale Author The first Sony Walkman goes on sale URL Publisher A+E Networks The transistor radio was a technological marvel that put music literally into consumers’ hands in the mid-1950s. It was cheap, it was reliable and it was portable, but it could never even approximate the sound quality of a record being played on a home stereo. It was, however, the only technology available to on-the-go music lovers until the Sony Corporation sparked a revolution in personal electronics with the introduction of the first personal stereo cassette player. A device as astonishing on first encounter as the cellular phone or digital camera would later be, the Sony Walkman went on sale for the very first time on July 1, 1979. The Sony Walkman didn’t represent a breakthrough in technology so much as it did a breakthrough in imagination. Every element of the Walkman was already in production or testing as part of some other device when Sony’s legendary chairman, Masaru Ibuka, made a special request in early 1979. Ibuka was a music lover who traveled frequently, and he was already in the habit of carrying one of his company’s “portable” stereo tape recorders with him on international flights. But the Sony TC-D5 was a heavy device that was in no way portable by modern standards, so Ibuka asked his then-deputy Norio Ohga if he could cobble together something better. Working with the company’s existing Pressman product—a portable, monaural tape recorder that was popular with journalists—Ohga had a playback-only stereo device rigged up in time for Ibuka’s next trans-Pacific flight. Even though this proto-Walkman required large, earmuff-like headphones and custom-made batteries (which, of course, ran out on Ibuka midway through his flight), it impressed the Sony chairman tremendously with its sound quality and portability. Many objections were raised internally when Ibuka began his push to create a marketable version of the device, the biggest of which was conceptual: Would anyone actually buy a cassette device that was not for recording but only for playback? Ibuka’s simple response—”Don’t you think a stereo cassette player that you can listen to while walking around is a good idea?”—proved to be one of the great understatements in business history. After a breakneck development phase of only four months, Sony engineers had a reliable product ready for market at 30,000 Yen (approximately US$150 in 1979 dollars) and available before the start of summer vacation for Japanese students—both critical targets established at the outset of development. The initial production run of 30,000 units looked to be too ambitious after one month of lackluster sales (only 3,000 were sold in July 1979). But after an innovative consumer-marketing campaign in which Sony representatives simply approached pedestrians on the streets of Tokyo and gave them a chance to listen to the Walkman, the product took off, selling out available stocks before the end of August and signaling the beginning of one of Sony’s greatest success stories. Related Videos


What nationality is the soccer player Dennnis Bergkamp?

The 15 reasons why Dennis Bergkamp will always be Arsenal fans' favourite player | Squawka News | Player Analysis Posted on January 24, 2014 Despite being Arsenal’s record goalscorer and generally winning everything in the world ever, Thierry Henry isn’t most Arsenal fans’ favourite player. That accolade firmly belongs to The Iceman – Dennis Bergkamp. Bergkamp was the creative cornerstone of Wenger’s early teams and such was his prowess that every creative Ajax player now gets compared to him . The retired Dutch international now works at Ajax with Frank De Boer, helping him revolutionise the world famous academy. Here are some of the reasons why Dennis is so revered by Dutch, Arsenal and football fans. 1. He has a huge fear of flying, so much so, Arsene Wenger never took him to away games in the Champions League. 2. DENNISH BERGKAMP DENNISH BERGKAMP DENNISH BERGKAMP DENNISH BERGKAMP ARRGHHHGGUUUGHHGGH 3. This whole paragraph. One night not long ago some legends of Dutch football gathered for dinner in an Amsterdam house. Around midnight conversation turned to an old question: who was the best Dutch footballer ever? Dutchmen have been voted European Footballer of the Year seven times, more than any other nationality except Germans. Yet Jan Mulder, a great centre-forward turned writer, chose a player who had never even threatened to win the award nor, at the time, a Champions League: “Bergkamp.” He had the finest technique, said Mulder. Guus Hiddink, the great Dutch manager, nodded, and so the matter was settled. 4. Scoop a loop   5. His top 10 goals for Arsenal is probably the best top 10 goals on youtube (ok, it’s probably between him and Zlatan) 6. Actually his top 10 goals for Ajax are pretty incredible as well.  8. STAT ATTACK In the 97-98 season, Dennis Bergkamp was directly involved in 33.3% of Arsenal’s goals in the Premier League.  9. He scored the most ridiculous hat-trick ever and talks about it like he went out to buy some stamps (shtamps?)  10. He proved Stuart Pearce so comprehensively wrong it’s amazing. “He made no impression [at Inter], so the guy is now trying a different country in the hope of rediscovering the form he had in Holland. I would have taken Stan Collymore [at Arsenal] instead of Bergkamp, even for £1 million more. Arsenal are a big, big club who want to win the Premiership. Personally, I see them having little or no chance of emerging as champions.” via  TheScore 11. If you compiled a starting xi of the best players he’s ever played with it would be ridiculous. I’ve had to drop Davids, Ljungberg and Reiziger here.   12. Him and Thierry Henry have a total bromance.   13. The reason he gave for always trying to score chips “When I played in Holland, I always tried to lob the goalkeeper. People used to say, ‘Oh, you’re always only trying to make a nice goal’. But I said, ‘listen, if the goalie is a little bit off his line, how much space do you have on his left or right? It’s not a lot. And how much space do you have above him? There is more. It’s a question of mathematics.” (via theclockend) 14. He met Ian Wright by chance in a petrol station. He talks about it like he’s he went to buy some paint and bumped into the butcher. Wrighty is more excited.   15. His stats on Fifa Ultimate Team (I know but, come on) Behave with 84 vision… 16. He did this to Alex Song


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