Willy Loman is the lead character in Arthur Miller's famous 1949 play 'Death of a (What?)'?

Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman - Google Books Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman Harold Bloom 0 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Arthur_Miller_s_Death_of_a_Salesman.html?id=0ZErAQAAIAAJ An inquiry into the meaning of the American Dream, Death of a Salesman is Arthur Miller's most famous play and won him a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. "Attention must be paid" to its lead character, Willy Loman (played over time by Lee J. Cobb, George C. Scott, Dustin Hoffman, and Brian Dennehy, among others), who has come to represent the middle-class struggle. Readers seeking in-depth analyses of this affecting drama will appreciate this fully updated Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations study. Offering at least 50 percent new material from the previous edition, it includes the best critical interpretations available on Miller's classic, collected from literary sources prized by librarians. From inside the book What people are saying -  Write a review We haven't found any reviews in the usual places. Contents Death of a Salesman at Fifty 67 Limited preview - 2009 Common terms and phrases achieve action actors Arthur Miller audience become Ben's Bernard betrayal Biff Biff and Happy Biff's Boston brother characters Charley Charley's Christopher Bigsby commitment context Conversations critical culture Dave Singleman desire Ebbets Field ego ideal Elia Kazan episodic structure feels figure finally Greek guilt hamartia Holga human Ibsen ideal identity illusion imperative Inge Morath jungle kind KULLMAN language Linda live meaning memory metaphor Millers Death Modern American Drama Modern Drama modern tragedy moral narrative never Nietzsche Oedipus Oliver past play's playwright poetic present production Quentin question realism reality relationship Requiem rhythm Ride Down Mt role Roudane Salesman says Schlueter sense shame social sons stage story Streetcar Streetcar Named Desire struggle success suicide tells Tennessee Williams Theater Essays thematic Timebends tragic vision truth understand University Press values Williams Willy Loman Willy's Willy's father Willy's mind Woman words writing York About the author (2007) Harold Bloom was born on July 11, 1930 in New York City. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Cornell in 1951 and his Doctorate from Yale in 1955. After graduating from Yale, Bloom remained there as a teacher, and was made Sterling Professor of Humanities in 1983. Bloom's theories have changed the way that critics think of literary tradition and has also focused his attentions on history and the Bible. He has written over twenty books and edited countless others. He is one of the most famous critics in the world and considered an expert in many fields. In 2010 he became a founding patron of Ralston College, a new institution in Savannah, Georgia, that focuses on primary texts. His works include Fallen Angels, Till I End My Song: A Gathering of Last Poems, Anatomy of Influence: Literature as a Way of Life and The Shadow of a Great Rock: A Literary Appreciation of The King James Bible.


Named after its town of origin, Marsala fortified wine originated on which island, the largest of its surrounding sea?

Glossary Italian wine label term which describes wines that are medium dry. Abruzzo ah-BROOT-zoh Mountainous Italian wine region on Italy's central Adriatic coast. Two principal DOC wines are the white Trebbiano d'Abruzzo and red Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. The region's only DOCG wine is Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane. acetic ah-SEE-tic Refers to acetic acid - in wine tasting, acetic acid smells and tastes of vinegar. This is a caused by wine spoilage bacteria or certain unwanted yeasts. acidity Acids produced naturally in the grape contribute to the structure and sensory profile of the wine. Too little acidity and the wine tastes flat – too much acidity and the wine will taste tart. Acidity in wine has an effect on our palate, causing our mouth to water. agave ah-GA-vay A family of plant species native to Central and North America. In addition to being the raw material for traditional fermented drinks and tequila, agave has been used by Mesoamerican peoples for food, fibre and building materials. Agave tequilana Weber is the species used for tequila production. aglianico ah-L'YAN-ee-koh Emerging as one of the most interesting and ageworthy red grape varieties in Italy's south. Aglianico thrives on volcanic soils, and sees its best expression in wines such as Taurasi DOCG (Campania) and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG (Basilicata) aguardente, aguardente bagaceira (Portugal) ah-gwah-DENG-tche Portuguese Aguardente is distilled from wine, and is called Aguardente vinica. When it is aged in barrel, it is known as Aguardente velha. Aguardente bagaceira is distilled from the grape pomace remaining from winemaking. aguardiente (Spain, South and Central America) ah-gwar-DYEN-teh Originating in Central and South America, Spain, Mexico and The Caribbean; a strong alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation and distillation of agricultural products such as sugar cane or grape pomace. albariño/alvarinho al-bar-EEN-yoh (al-var-EEN-yoh) A very aromatic white grape variety indigenous to Spain and Portugal (where it is called alvarinho). In northern Spain’s Galicia region, it produces wines that are light-bodied, fresh and aromatic. In northern Portugal, alvarinho is the mainstay of Vinho Verde. alcohol Alcohol is a family of compounds which include ethanol, the type of alcohol we refer to simply as beverage alcohol. Alcohol has been part of human culture for thousands of years, in the form of fermented and later, distilled beverages, and it is a component of wine, beer and spirits. Alcohol’s intoxicating effects have led many countries to establish a strict framework of laws regulating its production, sale and consumption. ale A type of beer made using yeast that rises to the top during fermentation (top fermenting). The colour and strength may vary, as there are many different kinds of ales. alembic ah-LEM-bic An early still; two vessels, linked by a tube. Low-alcohol liquid is boiled in the first vessel; vapour rises and flows through the tube into the second vessel, where it condenses, thus achieving a higher concentration of alcohol. aligoté ah-lee-go-TAY White grape variety makes crisply acidic wines that are often mixed with cassis to make kir. The village of Bouzeron, in Burgundy, has an AOC for wines exclusively from aligoté. alluvial al-LOO-vee-al Soils deposited by streams and rivers, typically made up of silt, sand and gravel. Prized for viticulture because of their good drainage and low nutrient levels, which encourage deep root structure. Alsace AOC al-ZASS (local), al-SASS (international) Wine region in northeast France noted for dry, aromatic whites. amabile ah-MA-bee-leh Italian term that describes wines that are medium sweet. amaro ah-MAR-oh A herbal liqueur with a spirit base which uses various herbs, flowers, bark and citrus peels as flavouring; popular as an after-dinner digestif. Amarone ah-mah-ROW-neh From Italy's Valpolicella region; full-bodied red wines from blend of local grapes that have been dried prior to vinification. Drying concentrates sugars and acids, leading to wines with greater depth and higher


What is a kick, a cut, a horse, and uninspiring journalist?

Hack - definition of hack by The Free Dictionary Hack - definition of hack by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hack Related to hack: Life hack hack 1 v. hacked, hack·ing, hacks v.tr. 1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings. 2. To make or shape by hitting or chopping with a sharp implement: hacked a trail through the forest. 3. To break up the surface of (soil). 4. a. To alter (a computer program): hacked her text editor to read HTML. b. To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database. 5. Slang To cut or mutilate as if by hacking: hacked millions off the budget. 6. Slang To cope with successfully; manage: couldn't hack a second job. v.intr. 1. To chop or cut something by hacking. 2. a. To write or refine computer programs skillfully. b. To use one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network: hacked into the company's intranet. 3. To cough roughly or harshly. n. 1. A rough, irregular cut made by hacking. 2. A tool, such as a hoe, used for hacking. 3. A blow made by hacking. 4. An attempt to hit a baseball; a swing of the bat. 5. a. An instance of gaining unauthorized access to a computer file or network. b. A program that makes use of existing often proprietary software, adding new features to it. c. A clever modification or improvement. 6. A rough, dry cough. [Middle English hakken, from Old English -haccian; see keg- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots. V., intr., sense 2, back-formation from hacker .] hack′a·ble adj. 1. A horse used for riding or driving; a hackney. 2. A worn-out horse for hire; a jade. 3. a. One who undertakes unpleasant or distasteful tasks for money or reward; a hireling. b. A writer hired to produce routine or commercial writing. 4. A carriage or hackney for hire. 5. Informal v. hacked, hack·ing, hacks v.tr. 1. To let out (a horse) for hire. 2. To make banal or hackneyed with indiscriminate use. v.intr. 1. To drive a taxicab for a living. 2. To work for hire as a writer. 3. To ride on horseback at an ordinary pace. adj. 1. By, characteristic of, or designating routine or commercial writing: hack prose. 2. Hackneyed; banal. (hæk) vb 1. (when: intr, usually foll by at or away) to cut or chop (at) irregularly, roughly, or violently 2. to cut and clear (a way, path, etc), as through undergrowth 3. (Rugby) (in sport, esp rugby) to foul (an opposing player) by kicking or striking his shins 4. (Basketball) basketball to commit the foul of striking (an opposing player) on the arm 5. (Pathology) (intr) to cough in short dry spasmodic bursts 6. (Journalism & Publishing) (tr) to reduce or cut (a story, article, etc) in a damaging way 7. (Computer Science) to manipulate a computer program skilfully, esp, to gain unauthorized access to another computer system 8. (tr) slang to tolerate; cope with: I joined the army but I couldn't hack it. 9. hack to bits to damage severely: his reputation was hacked to bits. n 10. a cut, chop, notch, or gash, esp as made by a knife or axe 11. (Agriculture) any tool used for shallow digging, such as a mattock or pick 12. a chopping blow 13. (Pathology) a dry spasmodic cough 14. (Rugby) a kick on the shins, as in rugby 15. a wound from a sharp kick [Old English haccian; related to Old Frisian hackia, Middle High German hacken] hack 1. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a horse kept for riding or (more rarely) for driving 2. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) an old, ill-bred, or overworked horse 3. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a horse kept for hire 4. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) Brit a country ride on horseback 5. a drudge 6. (Journalism & Publishing) a person who produces mediocre literary or journalistic work 7. (Automotive Engineering) Also called: hackney US a coach or carriage that is for hire 8. (Automotive Engineering) informal 9. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) Brit to ride (a horse) cross-country for pleasure 10. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) (tr) to let (a horse) out for hire 11.


The old Anglicized-French occupational word 'colporteur' was a distributor of?

A List of Occupations Search billions of records on Ancestry.com A List of Occupations ACATER - supplied food     provisions, e.g. a ships chandler ACCIPITRARY - falconer ACCOUCHEUR / ACCOUCHEUS -     assisted women in childbirth ACCOUTREMENT MAKER / ACCOUTRE -     supplier of military accessories ACKERMAN / ACREMAN - ploughman,     an oxherder ACTUARY - kept public accounts     of business ADMINISTRATOR - directed the     affairs of another ADVERTISEMENT CONVEYANCER -     sandwich board man ADVOCATE DEPUTE - Scottish law     officer who could act a public prosecutor ADVOWEE - normally a nobleman,     who had the right to present a clergyman to a benefice AERONAUT - balloonist or a     trapeze artist in the circus or music halls AFFEEROR - official in the     manorial courts who assessed the monetary penalty and     also collected taxes and dues and were also called     Assessor AGISTER - official of the Royal     Forests or in the New Forest it is the title for the one     in charge of the ponies ALABASTERER - worked with     alabaster ALCHEMIST - medieval chemist     who claimed to be able to turn base metals into gold ALDERMAN - senior councillor     one position down from Mayor in the local council ALE-CONNER / ALE FOUNDER -     official who tested quality and measure of ale served in     public houses ALE DRAPER - seller of ale ALE TASTER - tested ale and     beer for quality first recored in 1377 in London.     Appointed by the Manor and forerunner of the Inspector     for Weights & Measures ALE TUNNER - employed by the     brewery to fill ale casks (tuns} with ale ALEWIFE - woman who keeps an     alehouse or tavern ALL SPICE - name for a grocer ALMANAC MAN - official     appointed by the Court of Sewers who warned the     inhabitants of the Trent River area of higher than normal     tides ALMONER - gave out alms or     charity to the poor on behalf of the parish ALMSMAN - received alms ALNAGER - official who examined     the quality of woolen goods and stamped them with the     town seal of approval AMANUENSIS - secretary or     stenographer AMBER & JET CUTTER - cut     and polished amber for jewelry AMBLER - officer of the Royal     Stable who broke in horses AMEN MAN - parish clerk ANCHORESS - female hermit or     religious recluse ANCHORITE - male hermit or     religious recluse ANILEPMAN - smallholder (tenant     of the manor) ANGLE IRON SMITH - made angle     iron ie. flat iron bars bent at right angles lengthways ANKLE BEATER - young person who     helped to drive the cattle to market ANNATTO MAKER - worked in the     manufacture of dyes for paint or printing ANTIGROPELOS MAKER - made     waterproof leggings ANVIL SMITH - made anvils and     hammers for blacksmiths APIARIAN - beekeeper APOTHECARY - prepared and sold     medicines or drugs; pharmacist APPARITOR - official who     summoned witnesses in the ecclesiastical courts APPRENTICE - was bound to a     skilled worker for a specified time to learn a trade APRONEER - term used in London     for a shopkeeper APRONMAN - mechanic ARCHIL MAKER - made a violet     dye from lichens, used in the textile industry ARKWRIGHT - skilled craftsman     who produced "arks" (wooden chests or coffers) ARMIGER - squire who carried     the armour of a knight ARMOURER - made suits of armour     or plates of armour for buildings or ships etc. ARTIFICER - highly respected     skilled or artistic worker or craftsman or one that makes     or contrives ASHMAN - dustman ASSAYER - determined the     proportions of metal in ore ASSAY MASTER - determined the     amount of gold or silver to go in coins AUGER MAKER - made the     carpenters augers (used for boring holes in wood) AULNAGER - see Alnager AVENATOR (PLANTIFENE) - hay and     forage merchant AVOWRY - term for the lord of     the manor AXEL TREE MAKER / AXEL TREE     TURNER - made axels for coaches


The technique known as 'Beurre manié' is used in?

Thicken Stews with Beurre Manié Thicken Stews with Beurre Manié by Molly Stevens fromFine Cooking Issue 43 A quick and effective last-minute technique for thickening a stew is what’s known as beurre manié (pronounced burr mahn-YAY), a French term that translates as kneaded butter. Despite its fancy-sounding name, beurre manié is nothing more than a soft paste made of equal parts butter and flour that you whisk into a simmering liquid just before serving. The flour’s starch is what thickens the liquid, but if the flour weren’t first thoroughly combined with the butter, it would quickly lump up. The butter actually coats the particles of flour so that they can disperse evenly in the simmering liquid. The butter also adds a touch of richness, unlike the thin flour-and-water paste called a slurry or a whitewash. To make beurre manié, knead butter and flour together with your fingertips or a wooden spoon until well combined. Make sure the butter is somewhat softened (but not melted or oily) before kneading. There is no exact formula for how much beurre manié you need to thicken any given amount of liquid. It will depend on how thick the stew is to begin with and on your personal taste. For a good-size pot of stew (about 3 quarts or so), I generally measure out 2 or 3 tablespoons of butter into a small bowl or onto a saucer and then knead in an equal volume of flour until thoroughly combined. Whisk in the beurre manié a bit at a time. Right before serving, bring the liquid to a vigorous simmer and then whisk in an acorn-size hunk of beurre manié. Let the liquid return to a simmer, whisking continually, and gauge its viscosity—beurre manié will take effect instantly as soon as the liquid returns to a boil. Continue whisking in small bits of beurre manié until you get the thickness you’re after. But be conservative since, unlike roux-thickened liquids, a beurre manié can leave a sightly floury taste. Once thickened, the stew should be served immediately or set aside off the heat for later. Extended simmering can undo the effects of a beurre manié and bring out a floury note. Measure equal parts softened butter and flour and knead them together with your fingers or a wooden spoon. Use a whisk to scoop up a bit of the beurre manié and whisk it into a simmering liquid to thicken it. Photos: Scott Phillips


Aquae Sulis is the Roman name for what aptly renamed English spa city?

Bath - Go4Accommodation - Hotels in Bath, England - Where to stay in B About Hotels in Bath, England The lovely city of Bath was first established almost 2000 years ago as a spa with the Latin name Aquae Sulis.  Whether in Latin or English, the city is quite aptly named since there are a number of hot springs, Roman baths and other similar features found here.  As a result, the city has become a popular tourist destination and local accommodation facilities range from the extravagant five star Royal Crescent Hotel Bath and the MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel; to more affordable options like the Mercure Francis Hotel Bath and the Premier Inn Bath, or self contained, serviced apartments in Bath.  Of course, for anyone specifically seeking cheap accommodation in Bath, you can always count on the local hostels to offer some of the lowest rates around. Relaxing things to do in Bath and interesting museums One of the best ways to relax when in Bath is to take a walk and enjoy the wonderful greenery and views from the Prior Park Landscape Gardens.  It’s most famed features include a stunning lake, beautiful views of the city of Bath and of course the Palladian Bridge. The Royal Victoria Park is another wonderful place to enjoy a quiet stroll and let the kids play.  There are some wonderful facilities for children as well as toilets, picnic benches and park wardens on duty for added security. The Roman Baths Museum is as fascinating as it is educational.  It is an absolute must for anyone interested in the history of Bath and getting a first-hand look at the ancient baths that added to the city’s fame and popularity. No. 1 Royal Crescent has been refurbished and welcomes guests to enjoy an eye-opening experience.  As a historical building and museum, a tour will give you some insight regarding how the wealthy lived years ago. Art lovers can take a trip to the Holburne Museum and enjoy some of the finest decorative art.  After feasting your eyes on the sensational works, feel free to take a break and enjoy the gardens and beverage from the café. Other local Bath sights One of the top activities in Bath is Falconry.  This is a highly skilled practice and, due to the overwhelming popularity, it is necessary to make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. There are also a number of wonderful local religious sites in Bath.  Such include Bath Abbey and the Bath City Church.  No matter your personal beliefs, the architecture itself is truly breathtaking. For some fun shopping, visit the Pulteney Bridge.  This 18th century bridge is only one of three in the entire world that is lined with shops.  It is also one of the most famous structures in Bath so, even if you don’t purchase anything, it is still worth visiting. Other significant places include Bath Street, The Circus and Royal Crescent.  In Bath, one thing is for sure, there is no shortage of wonderful old structures, activities and history. When choosing between all the beautiful hotels in Bath, England; bear in mind that the best Bath hotel deals and cheap hotels in Bath city centre can be found online.  Compare the rates and services of the various hotels in Bath UK and other forms of accommodation in order to find the best option for accommodation in Bath, UK.  By searching and booking online, you can save a fair amount on your travel and accommodation expenses while making it that much easier to decide where to stay in Bath.


The human Frenulum Linguae is webbed tissue between?

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A Muscovite refers to a native of where in the world?

Muscovite Mineral | Uses and Properties Muscovite The most abundant mica is used in a variety of construction materials and manufactured products. Muscovite: Bladed muscovite from the Nuristan Province of Afghanistan with a crystal of pink morganite beryl. Specimen is approximately 2 1/4 x 2 x 1 1/2 inches (5.9 x 4.8 x 3.4 centimeters). Specimen and photo by Arkenstone / www.iRocks.com . What is Muscovite? Muscovite is the most common mineral of the mica family. It is an important rock-forming mineral present in igneous , metamorphic , and sedimentary rocks . Like other micas it readily cleaves into thin transparent sheets. Muscovite sheets have a pearly to vitreous luster on their surface. If they are held up to the light, they are transparent and nearly colorless, but most have a slight brown, yellow, green, or rose-color tint. The ability of muscovite to split into thin transparent sheets - sometimes up to several feet across - gave it an early use as window panes. In the 1700s it was mined for this use from pegmatites in the area around Moscow, Russia. These panes were called "muscovy glass" and that term is thought to have inspired the mineral name "muscovite." Sheet muscovite is an excellent insulator, and that makes it suitable for manufacturing specialized parts for electrical equipment. Scrap, flake, and ground muscovite are used as fillers and extenders in a variety of paints, surface treatments, and manufactured products. The pearlescent luster of muscovite makes it an important ingredient that adds "glitter" to paints, ceramic glazes, and cosmetics. Physical Properties of Muscovite Used in the manufacturing of paint, joint compound, plastics rubber, asphalt roofing, cosmetics, drilling mud. Physical Properties Muscovite is easily identified because its perfect cleavage allows it to be split into thin, flexible, elastic, colorless, transparent sheets with a pearly to vitreous luster. It is the only common mineral with these properties. Muscovite: Muscovite from Stoneham, Maine. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. Hand specimens of this size and thickness often appear to have a black, brown, or silver color; however, when they are split into thin sheets, the clear transparent nature of muscovite is revealed. Thin sheets often have a slight tint of brown, green, yellow, or rose. The best way to learn about minerals is to study with a collection of small specimens that you can handle, examine, and observe their properties. Inexpensive mineral collections are available in the Geology.com Store . An Important Rock-Forming Mineral Muscovite is found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks .  In igneous rocks, it is a primary mineral that is especially common in granitic rocks. In granite pegmatites, muscovite is often found in large crystals with a pseudohexagonal outline. These crystals are called "books" because they can be split into paper-thin sheets. Muscovite rarely occurs in igneous rocks of intermediate, mafic, and ultramafic composition. Muscovite can form during the regional metamorphism of argillaceous rocks. The heat and pressure of metamorphism transforms clay minerals into tiny grains of mica which enlarge as metamorphism progresses. Muscovite can occur as isolated grains in schist and gneiss , or it can be abundant enough that the rocks are called "mica schist" or "micaceous gneiss." Muscovite is not especially resistant to chemical weathering. It is quickly transformed into clay minerals.  Tiny flakes of muscovite sometimes survive long enough to be incorporated into sediments and immature sedimentary rocks. It is evidence that these sediments and rocks have not been subjected to severe weathering. Muscovite schist: A specimen of muscovite schist. Muscovite is formed during the metamorphism of argillaceous rocks. Specimen shown is about two inches (five centimeters) across. Chemical Composition Muscovite is a potassium-rich mica with the following generalized composition... KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 In this formula potassium is sometimes repl


Specific Intervals Specific intervals are measured both on the staff and in half steps on the keyboard. As you learned in the previous lesson, C to D and C to Db are both generic seconds. Specifically, however, C to D is one half step larger than C to Db. Let's learn a few specific intervals. A major second is made up of two half steps. C to D is a major second since it is a generic second on the staff and two half steps on the keyboard. E to F# would be another example of a major second. A major third is made up of four half steps. C to E is a major third. E to G# is also a major third. A perfect fourth is made up of five half steps. C to F is a perfect fourth. F to Bb is also a perfect fourth. A perfect fifth is made up of seven half steps. C to G is a perfect fifth. B to F# is also a perfect fifth. A major sixth is made up of nine half steps. C to A is a major sixth. Eb to C is also a major sixth. A major seventh is made up of eleven half steps. C to B is a major seventh. D to C# is also a major seventh. Finally, a perfect eighth (or perfect octave) is made up of twelve half steps. C to C is a perfect eighth. The terms ''major'' and ''perfect'' refer to the interval's quality. Only seconds, thirds, sixths, and sevenths can have a major quality. Firsts, fourths, fifths, and eighths use ''perfect'' instead. Next, let's discuss minor intervals. A minor interval has one less half step than a major interval. For example: since C to E is a major third (4 half steps), C to Eb is a minor third (3 half steps). E to G is also a minor third (since E to G# is a major third). Since minor intervals transform from major intervals; only seconds, thirds, sixths, and sevenths can be ''minor''. An augmented interval has one more half step than a perfect interval. Since C to F is a perfect fourth (5 half steps), C to F# would be an augmented fourth (6 half steps). F to B is also an augmented fourth (since F to Bb is a perfect fourth). Major intervals can be augmented by adding a half step. For example, since C to A is a major sixth (9 half steps), C to A# is an augmented sixth (10 half steps). Db to B is also an augmented 6th (Since Db to Bb is a major sixth). A diminished interval has one less half step than a perfect interval. Since C to G is a perfect fifth (7 half steps), C to Gb would be a diminished fifth (6 half steps). B to F is also a diminished fifth (since B to F# is a perfect fifth). Minor intervals can also be diminished by subtracting a half step. Recall that C to B is a major seventh (11 half steps) and C to Bb is a minor seventh (10 half steps). C to Bbb is a diminished seventh (9 half steps). This chart shows the relationship among the different interval qualities. This chart shows the number of half steps that each specific interval contains.


Sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram are members of the plant genus?

Oregano...or is it Marjoram? Oregano...or is it Marjoram? by Linda Gilbert As I began to do my research for this article, I discovered that there is a lot of confusion about Oregano and Marjoram, not only in how things are labeled at the nurseries, but among the experts as well. Let's start out with the fact that all marjorams are oreganos, since the genus name for both is origanum, but not all oreganos are marjorams. Certainly some of the overlapping comes from the fact that marjoram used to have its own genus. Now oregano is the genus and marjoram, or sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) is only one variety of over fifty types of oregano. Pot marjoram (Origanum onites) is another variety, but even this causes confusion, sometimes being called Cretan oregano because of its place of origin. There is even confusion outside the genus itself. In Puerto Rico there is a variety of coleus (Coleus anboinicus) which is marketed as oregano and often used in combination with bay leaf and celery as a traditional Cuban seasoning. In Spain there is Thymus nummularius, and in Mexico there is Lippia graveolens; both sold and used in place of oregano. One last example of how it all gets jumbled: Origanum vulgare, or what is taken for common oregano, is also known as wild marjoram! Whether oregano or marjoram, they all are members of the Lamiaceae family, the mint family. Plants belonging to this family are easily recognized by their square stems and opposing pairs of leaves. They also have whorled flower spikes. Many of the familiar culinary herbs are from this family: mint, basil, oregano and sage. Marjoram and oregano are similar in appearance. Both have woody stems, and an upright nature, reaching a size of about 2 1/2' tall and about the same wide. Oregano tends to get leggier and more sprawling if left unclipped. Because of its more compact habit marjoram was and is often used in English knot gardens. The flower buds at the end of the stems are covered with modified leaves called bracts which gives them the appearance, until they blossom, of tiny green pine cones. Flowers appear in summer and will last well into the fall. Oregano usually has pinkish purple flowers, marjoram usually has white blossoms. The shape and color of the leaves differ between oregano and marjoram, as well as among the different varieties. In my garden I even grow a golden-leafed, ground cover variety of oregano: O. vulgaris variety "Aureum." It adds a interesting contrast to the rest of the greens in the garden. In general, the leaves of marjoram tend to be softer in color, more gray green, and smaller in size. All the leaves are oval to spade shaped. The texture of the leaves in the oreganos is usually more coarse and fuzzy, such as the Cuban oregano. Although oregano is considered to be a perennial herb, marjoram's more delicate character has it classified as a summer annual in most regions. Both enjoy bright sunlight and are not too fussy about soil type. Their moisture needs differ. Marjoram prefers to be in soil that is moist whereas oregano prefers drier conditions. Start both herbs either from seed in spring, from cuttings in the summer or root divisions in the fall. Growing them in pots works well, given plenty of light. Try putting together a pot of Mediterranean herbs to keep near at hand in the kitchen. It is very decorative as they grow and blossom, and handy for a quick, fresh addition to whatever is cooking. I find that if the herbs are right there I will tend to use them more often, and in new ways. Rosemary, sage and thyme work well together in pots along with oregano -- they all like the same moisture level, and they are often used together in cooking. Whether planted in pots or the ground, be sure to keep the flower buds pinched back to keep them from getting rangy and going to seed. Given the proper conditions, you should be able to harvest leaves until the first frost (if outdoors) or all year long, if in pots inside. You can start using the leaves, a few sprigs at a time, once the leaf stems reach 4" tall. Marjoram leaves are best used fre


Great Wall of China - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Great Wall of China A+E Networks Introduction Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall of China actually consists of numerous walls and fortifications, many running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (c. 259-210 B.C.) in the third century B.C. as a means of preventing incursions from barbarian nomads into the Chinese Empire, the wall is one of the most extensive construction projects ever completed. The best-known and best-preserved section of the Great Wall was built in the 14th through 17th centuries A.D., during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Though the Great Wall never effectively prevented invaders from entering China, it came to function more as a psychological barrier between Chinese civilization and the world, and remains a powerful symbol of the country’s enduring strength. Google Qin Dynasty Construction Though the beginning of the Great Wall of China can be traced to the third century B.C., many of the fortifications included in the wall date from hundreds of years earlier, when China was divided into a number of individual kingdoms during the so-called Warring States Period. Around 220 B.C., Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China, ordered that earlier fortifications between states be removed and a number of existing walls along the northern border be joined into a single system that would extend for more than 10,000 li (a li is about one-third of a mile) and protect China against attacks from the north. Did You Know? When Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered construction of the Great Wall around 221 B.C., the labor force that built the wall was made up largely of soldiers and convicts. It is said that as many as 400,000 people died during the wall's construction; many of these workers were buried within the wall itself. Construction of the “Wan Li Chang Cheng,” or 10,000-Li-Long Wall, was one of the most ambitious building projects ever undertaken by any civilization. The famous Chinese general Meng Tian directed the project, and was said to have used a massive army of soldiers, convicts and commoners as workers. Made mostly of earth and stone, the wall stretched from the China Sea port of Shanhaiguan over 3,000 miles west into Gansu province. In some strategic areas, sections of the wall overlapped for maximum security (including the Badaling stretch, north of Beijing, that was later restored by the Ming dynasty). From a base of 15 to 50 feet, the Great Wall rose some 15-30 feet high and was topped by ramparts 12 feet or higher; guard towers were distributed at intervals along it. The Great Wall of China Through the Centuries With the death of Qin Shi Huang and the fall of the Qin dynasty, much of the Great Wall fell into disrepair. After the fall of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.), a series of frontier tribes seized control in northern China. The most powerful of these was the Northern Wei dynasty (386-535 A.D.), which repaired and extended the existing wall to defend against attacks from other tribes. The Bei Qi kingdom (550–577) built or repaired more than 900 miles of wall, and the short-lived but effective Sui dynasty (581–618) repaired and extended the Great Wall of China a number of times. With the fall of the Sui and the rise of the Tang dynasty (618-907), the Great Wall lost its importance as a fortification, as China had defeated the Tujue tribe to the north and expanded past the original frontier protected by the wall. During the Song dynasty (960-1279), the Chinese were forced to withdraw under threat from the Liao and Jin peoples to the north, who took over many areas on both sides of the Great Wall. The powerful Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1206-1368) established by Genghis Khan eventually controlled all of China, parts of Asia and sections of Europe. Though the Great Wall held little importance for the Mongols as a military fortification, soldiers were assigned to man the wall in order to protect merchants and caravans traveling along the profitable trad


In Shakespeare's Richard III, King Richard's horse (killed prior to Richard's plea 'My kingdom for a horse') is called?

Richard III Society  |  LEARN MORE The Controversies The Princes in the Tower Thomas More's murder account The Princes in the Tower were the two sons of King Edward IV of England. The elder of the two succeeded to the throne as Edward V on the death of his father in April 1483. Some six weeks later, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, uncle of the two boys, proclaimed himself king as Richard III. His nephews were at that time living in the royal apartments in the Tower of London where they were seen sporadically until about mid-July 1483. After this they were never seen again. Their fate was a mystery at the time and has been ever since. Rumours about the disappearance of the princes and their uncle's part in it soon began to circulate on the continent, where those who were disaffected by the current regime had taken refuge. However, it was only after Richard's own death that the accusations became more substantive and they are still popularly believed. The few facts that are known do not, however, support the traditional story, which was that they had been smothered by James Tyrell, Master of the Horse to Richard III, with the help of two men, Miles Forest and John Dighton. The bodies were then buried at the foot of a flight of stairs in the Tower. This story is well known from Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of King Richard III and from his major source for this story, Thomas More's The History of King Richard III. The Bones from the Tower The Tower of London © Geoffrey Wheeler This story is often said to have been confirmed by the discovery of the bones of two children within the foundations of a staircase in the Tower of London in 1674. In 1678 some bones, said to be the same ones, were interred in an urn in Westminster Abbey as the bones of the princes by order of Charles II. In 1933 they were exhumed and, after examination, were declared to be the bones of two children of the right age and thus assumed to be the bones of the princes. Neither sex nor century of death could be determined, however. With the advance of knowledge and with new techniques available, the conclusions of the 1933 examination are now disputed. The categorical statements made in the report which followed the examination would not now be made by modern forensic scientists, who would stress the uncertainties in the determination of age, sex, family relationship, date of death and so on. To take just one example, modern forensic techniques show that the ages arrived at for the two skeletons are highly disputable and they may both be younger than they would be if they were the princes. Furthermore, the age gap between the two children appears to be less than the three years that separate the births of Edward and Richard, the two princes. Assigning a date to the bones could not be done at all in 1933. Using radiocarbon dating, it would now be possible to at least assign a century to them, and indeed probably come as close as a date with a margin of error of plus or minus about 15 years. This would at least enable us to know whether we were talking about late medieval bones or Roman bones, for example. It is likely that in the future even more accurate dating will be possible. The urn containing the 'bones' in Westminster Abbey Another major deficiency in 1933 was the lack of a reliable method for establishing a family relationship between the two bodies. In the report a relationship was largely assumed, and unreliable techniques then applied to prove it. No attempt was made to determine their sex. With such young children this is difficult, but new techniques being developed will soon make it possible. More reliable methods have been developed since 1933, particularly DNA testing. With this powerful new technique it is possible to determine whether the children were male or female, to show if a relationship existed between them and whether they were both descended from the same person. The drawback in this particular case is that for this test to work a comparison between the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in the bones and that in a person descended in an unbro


A prebiotic induces growth in humans (and other living hosts) of beneficial?


101325 Pa (Pascal) or 1.01325 bar is the regulation standard/unit for?

CityPages December 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 146) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? 1. Aquae Sulis is the Roman name for what aptly renamed English spa city? 2. What metal element, symbol B, was named after its natural mineral form, popularised for its use as a cleaning product in the 1880s? 3. What friendly word produces six new words when it prefixes: Ace; Ate; Let; Lid; Mate; and Try? 4. The human Frenulum Linguae is webbed tissue between: Tongue/Mouth-floor; Thumb/Hand; Ear/Scalp; or Chin/Neck? 5. Pomology is the science of: Volcanoes; Cheerleading; Apple cultivation; or Australian colonization? 6. A Muscovite refers to a native of where in the world? Test Your Vocabulary An animal might not question it, but a human would see hands had manufactured it quickly enough. In this sentence, manufactured means: 1. crumpled up or wadded up 2. shown to be right by providing justification 3. put together out of artificial or natural components 4. ripped it to shreds or small sections Manufacture is generally associated with industry and factories. Henry Ford, for instance, revolutionized industry by using assembly lines to manufacture Model Ts. But manufacture can also be used for the natural word, like bees that manufacture honey. Occasionally it use used more generally to mean to construct by putting parts together. And in a pinch, you can manufacture — or make — the truth, which is a creative way to say “lie.” General Knowledge Quiz 7. What is a third of a half? your own clothes, a company probably had to manufacture them. ANSWER: 3.To manufacture something, is to make or construct it, usually for industry and sale. Unless you make all 8. La Niña is the counterpart of, and often follows what? 9. Sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram are members of the plant genus: Apple; Mint; Lemon; or Pine? 10. The Great Wall of China generally runs: East-to-West; North-to-South; In a MATH EQUATION circle; or Every which way? 11. In Shakespeare's Richard III, King Richard's horse (killed prior to Richard's plea 'My kingdom for a horse') is called: Surrey; Kent; Dorset; or Northamptonshire? 12. What famous ancient city is on the river Tiber: Cairo; Rome; Athens; or Babylon? 13. A prebiotic induces growth in humans (and other living hosts) of beneficial: Hormones; Fungi/bacteria; Antibodies; or Hair? fat content; Atmospheric pressure; Gambling machine payout; or Hotness of chili peppers? The value of 1.07 × 65 + 1.07 × 26 + 1.07 × 9 is; A. 10.73 15. What eponymous brand, founded1946, re-established Paris as world-centre of C. 10.70 D. 107 'D' is correct answer. Well Done! women's fashion: Chanel; Dior; Gucci; or FCUK? 16. Linoleum (e.g., 'Lino' flooring) originally comprises which three of these: Polypropylene; Canvas, Bamboo; Linseed oil; or Powdered cork? 17. What old English term for a third came to refer to an administrative division of Yorkshire and an electroral district of Canada? 18. The CAC40 is a main stock market index of: Brazil; France; Japan; or USA? 19. Golden Horse/Rooster/Bell/Melody, and Hundred Flowers are major movie/TV/ music awards for which nation/language: Russia; China; Mexico; or Saudi Arabia? JUMBLED WORDS M I P L E A L K I E G U C T A H 20. Which one of these did not originate in 16th century Italian 'Commedia dell'arte' ANSWERS: 1.Bath (after Sulis Minerva, a goddess, representing the healing qualities of the spa waters, worshipped by the Romano-British), 2.Boron (named from Borax), 3.Pal, 4.Tongue/Mouth-floor (Latin - Lingua, tongue), 5.Apple cultivation, 6.Moscow, 7.A sixth (or 0.1666666 recurring), 8.El Niño (the weather systems - 'El Niño', 'Christ child', because Pacific warming near S America is often at Christmas, and so 'La Niña', 'The Girl', was chosen to refer to the counter effect), 9.Mint, 10.East-to-West(along China's old Northern borders, protecting against invasion from Siberian tribes), 11.Surrey, 12.Rome, 13.Fungi/bacteria. 14.Atmospheric pressure, 15.Dior (fully Christian Dior), 16.Canvas, Linseed oil


The CAC40 is a main stock market index of?

CAC Quote - CAC 40 Index - Bloomberg Markets There are currently no news stories for this ticker. Please check back later. Profile The CAC 40, the most widely-used indicator of the Paris market, reflects the performance of the 40 largest equities listed in France, measured by free-float market-capitalization and liquidity. The index was developed with a base level of 1,000 as of December 31, 1987. Address


Thermae and Balneae are Ancient Roman large and small facilities for?

Ancient Roman Baths - Thermae, Baths of - Caracalla, Diocletian, Trajan - Crystalinks Ancient Roman Baths Bathing played a major part in ancient Roman culture and society. Bathing was one of the most common daily activities in Roman culture, and was practiced across a wide variety of social classes. Though many contemporary cultures see bathing as a very private activity conducted in the home, bathing in Rome was a communal activity. Bathing in Greek and Roman Times Some of the earliest descriptions of western bathing practices came from Greece. The Greeks began bathing regimens that formed the foundation for modern spa procedures. These Aegean people utilized small bathtubs, wash basins, and foot baths for personal cleanliness. The earliest such findings are the baths in the palace complex at Knossos, Crete, and the luxurious alabaster bathtubs excavated in Akrotiri, Santorini; both date from the mid-2nd millennium BC. They established public baths and showers within their gymnasium complexes for relaxation and personal hygiene. Greek mythology specified that certain natural springs or tidal pools were blessed by the gods to cure disease. Around these sacred pools, Greeks established bathing facilities for those desiring healing. Supplicants left offerings to the gods for healing at these sites and bathed themselves in hopes of a cure. The Spartans developed a primitive vapor bath. At Serangeum, an early Greek balneum (bathhouse, loosely translated), bathing chambers were cut into the hillside from which the hot springs issued. A series of niches cut into the rock above the chambers held bathers' clothing. One of the bathing chambers had a decorative mosaic floor depicting a driver and chariot pulled by four horses, a woman followed by two dogs, and a dolphin below. Thus, the early Greeks used the natural features, but expanded them and added their own amenities, such as decorations and shelves. During later Greek civilization, bathhouses were often built in conjunction with athletic fields. The Romans emulated many of the Greeks bathing practices, Romans surpassed the Greeks in the size of their baths. As in Greece, the Roman bath became a focal center for social and recreational activity. As the Roman Empire expanded, the idea of the public bath spread to all parts of the Mediterranean and into regions of Europe and North Africa. With the construction of the aqueducts, the Romans had enough water not only for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses, but also for their leisurely pursuits. The aqueducts provided water that was later heated for use in the baths. Today, the extent of the Roman bath is revealed at ruins and in archaeological excavations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. These Roman baths varied from simple to exceedingly elaborate structures, and they varied in size, arrangement, and decoration. In taking a Roman bath, the bather induced sweating by gradually exposing himself to increasing temperatures. To accommodate this ritual, all Roman bathhouses contained a series of rooms which got progressively hotter. Most contained an apodyterium - a room just inside the entrance where the bather stored his clothes. Next, the bather progressed into the frigidarium (cold room) with its tank of cold water, the tepidarium (warm room), and finally the caldarium (hot room).  The caldarium, heated by a brazier underneath the hollow floor, contained cold-water basins which the bather could use for cooling. After taking this series of sweat and/or immersion baths, the bather returned to the cooler tepidarium for a massage with oils and final scraping with metal implements. Some baths also contained a laconium (a dry, resting room) where the bather completed the process by resting and sweating. The layout of Roman baths contained other architectural features of note. Because wealthy Romans brought slaves to attend to their bathing needs, the bathhouse usually had three entrances: one for men, one for women, and one for slaves. The preference of symmetry in Roman architecture usually meant a symmetrical facade,


What famous French endurance motor racing track/city is named after the early inhabiting Cenomani Celtic people?

Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 2nd February - The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE ROBIN HOOD 1.                       Arts and Entertainments 8.                       Sport (Pics) Apologies for the smaller than traditional pictures…we live in austere times. sorry I'm having some problems with the pictures - I'll come back to it but have posted in the meantime - Nick Arts and Ents – Waxing Lyrical.  Identify either the song/novel/poem OR the  singer/band/author as appropriate. Q1 With reference to our stay in the  A-League…. 2002  Song, taken from album “A rush of blood to the head” – Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be this hard Oh take me back to the start Coldplay or “The Scientist” 1993  Song taken from album “Pablo Honey” I’m a _BLANK_, I'm a weirdo, What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here. I only knew what hunted thought quickened his step,  and why He looked upon the garish day with such a wistful eye; The man had killed the thing he loved and so he had to die. Oscar Wilde or “The Ballad of Reading Gaol” Q4 My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains My sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk, Or emptied some dull opiate to the drains      One minute past, and Lethe-wards had  sunkMy heart aches, and a drowsy  numbness pains          My  sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk, Or  emptied some dull opiate to the drains          One  minute past, and Lethe-wards had sunk Ode to a Nightingale – John Keats Q5 1987  Song taken from the album “Actually” At school they taught me how to be so pure in thought and word and deed They didn't quite succeed Pet Shop Boys or “It’s a Sin” Q6 1967  Song from an eponymous album The room was humming harder As the ceiling flew away When we called out for another drink The waiter brought a tray Procol Harum or “A Whiter  Shade of Pale” Q7 "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is  unhappy in its own way." Leo Tolstoy or “Anna Karenina” Q8 1963  Novel "It  was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and  I didn't know what I was doing in New York." Sylvia Plath, or “The Bell Jar” S1 Supp  1 1989 Novel "To be  born again," sang Gibreel Farishta tumbling from the heavens,  "first you have to die." Salman Rushdie or “The Satanic Verses” S2 Song – Original Artist from 1975 or title  Required She tied you to a kitchen chair She broke your throne, and she cut your hair Hallelujah or “Leonard Cohen” Geography – Picture Round. Identify the country from the image provided. Q1 S1 /  VI 1 SUPP/VISUALLY  IMPAIRED 1. Kinshasa  is one of the 20 biggest cities (by population) in the world.  In which country is it found. DR Congo (accept Zaire with  reluctance) S2/ VI  2 Dili  is the capital of which country which achieved independence in 2002. East Timor/ ( or Timor-Leste) Runners Up – in honour of the position the  Robin keeps achieving on a Tuesday night.   In each case you will be given the name of a winner of an event.  Name the memorable 2nd placer. Q1 1997  General Election.  Enfield Southgate  constituency.  Winner, Stephen Twigg  (Labour) Michael Portillo (..were you still  up for him?...) Q2 2015.  General Election. Twickenham Constituency. Winner, Tania Mathias  (Conservative) Vince Cable 2002  Pop Idol.  Winner – Will Young Gareth Gates 2009  Britain’s Got Talent.  Winner –  Diversity Susan Boyle 2015.  General Election. Thanet South Constituency.  Winner Craig Mackinlay (Conservative) Nigel Farage 2015  General Election. Bradford West constituency.  Winner Naseem Shah (Labour) George Galloway 1990-1994.  5 World Snooker Championship Finals.  Winners  – Stephen Hendry and John Parrott Jimmy White 1993  Wimbledon Ladies Singles (tearfully).  Winner: Steffi Graf Jana Novotna 2000  US Presidential Election.  Winner:  George W. Bush Al Gore Science – Periodic Table.  All of these are chemical elements – but  there are other routes to the answer if you are not a scientist.  Slight errors in the ending of the name  should be tolerated. Q1 Atomic  Number 84.  Radi


Horace Walpole created a popular term for unexpected lucky events/discovery in his 1754 fairy story 'The Three Princes of (Where?)'?

Librarians in Flux: The New Serendipity Agents "Serendipity, the fortuitous and unexpected discovery of valuable information, is an important aspect in human information seeking behavior [5]; and a meaningful missing subject in the LIS syllabi and training programs [20], that has consecutive practical implications on how librarians perform their roles [6, 7]. For in-flux and future librarians and library patrons, we argue this gap should be settled by completing the LIS programs with theoretical and applied training frameworks in this concern, heading the library "to be a place where visitors can expect a good answer to a question – possibly to a question they had not even considered!" " [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Librarians and other information specialists skillfuly carry out advanced search techniques during the course of their work. However, information seeking is not limited only to purposeful search for information. This paper presents the important aspect of fortuitous and unexpected discovery of valuable information, i.e. Serendipity, and emphasizes its significance in the professional toolkit of librarians. The paper further claims that the training and knowledge gaps in the subject of serendipity are meaningful instructive lacunas with successive professional impacts, and hence suggests to complete librarians' training in this concern. Influx and future librarians are called to act as Serendipity Agents, introducing fortunate informational accidents into patrons' experiences. Full-text · Conference Paper · May 2016 · Journal of Biomedical Informatics The Architectural Touch: Gestural Approaches to Library Search. LibViz - A Research Framework for Object Representation and Search in Heterogeneous Object Collections "The idea again was to spark new ideas through unexpected connections and to enable "unsought findings" (Andel 1994). Even though there seems to be a paradox between accidental findings and a precise and controlled information environment several studies have since indicated how it might be possible to foster serendipity and how it can be useful for library search (Edward Foster & Ellis, 2014; Foster & Ford, 2003; Makri, Blandford, Woods, Sharples, & Maxwell, 2014). Digital technologies have made abundantly more serendipity possible through the connected databases of the Internet and the technologies that visions like hypertext, the "Project Xanadu" and others have provided us with. " [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The LibViz project is a research framework that tackles the multiple levels of challenges faced by the heterogeneous object collections characteristic for special collections departments. The interest is to increase discoverability and access to the diverse materials and to assess what is needed for this type of collection to meaningfully exist in a coming digital infrastructure marked by industry-scale object digitization. Starting with a comprehensive analysis the project will formulate methods and technologies that will inform how this coming digital infrastructure can and should be implemented. The project team is interdisciplinary, joining the expertise of specialists in library science, preservation and literacy as well as computer science and human computer interaction. This paper gives an overview over the structure of the LibViz project and its philosophical and conceptual strategies. Full-text · Conference Paper · May 2015 · Journal of Biomedical Informatics


A term for a dark shape against a brighter background is named after 18th century French author/politician Etienne de (Who?) ?


The 'twi' in the word twilight meant originally?

twilight - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word twilight The time just after sunset, when the light is half-faded, but the world is not yet totally dark, is twilight. If you are between two states, like asleep and awake, that can also be called a twilight moment. Twilight comes just before the night falls. The early light, just before sunrise, is also technically called "twilight" but most people call it "dawn." The prefix twi- might be a clue that twilight happens twice a day, or it could mean "half," as in the half-light of this time. Something that is declining can be described as twilight — like the twilight of the trend of wearing plastic clogs favored by nurses and chefs.


Amethyst: The purple Quartz mineral Amethyst information and pictures Advertising Information The Mineral amethyst Amethyst is a well known mineral and gemstone. It is the purple variety of the mineral Quartz , and its most valuable and prized variety. Its name derives from the Greek "amethystos", which means "not drunken", as Amethyst in antiquity was thought to ward off drunkenness. The color of some Amethyst specimens from certain localities slowly fade upon prolonged exposure to light. When used as a gemstone, Amethyst is often heat treated to deepen the color, or to transform it into Citrine . Some varieties may also change to a light green color, which is given the trade name "Prasiolite", or "Green Amethyst", as it is more commonly known in the gem trade. Amethyst is most prevalent as small stubby pyramidal crystals, although several localities such as the Mexican occurrences are well-known for producing elegantly tall prismatic crystals, which are very highly regarded by collectors. Amethyst also forms the internal lining of geode s, some of which can be over 10 feet tall and weighing several tons. For additional information, see the gemstone section on Amethyst . USES Amethyst is one of the most popular gems. It has a beautiful color and is fairly common, making it an inexpensive and widely used gem. Most Amethyst is faceted into jewelry cuts, and some are cut as cabochon s. Large, massive chunks of Amethyst banded with Quartz is sometimes carved into ornaments. Amethyst is also very popular among mineral collectors. Small geode sections and tumbled stones are sold to amateur collectors, while more serious collectors go for the rare prismatic crystals and giant geode sections. NOTEWORTHY LOCALITIES Amethyst is a very common mineral and is found worldwide. Only a select few of the most famous localities will be mentioned here. Tall, prismatic , well-shaped crystals are restricted to several Mexican localities: Piedras Parado and Las Vigas de Ramirez, both in Veracruz; and Amatitlan, in Guerro. They occur in elongated crystals that are rarely faceted , since collectors pay well for these rarities. Another excellent Mexican locality is Guanajuato, where plates of stubby crystals are found. Enormous quantities of Amethyst come from Minas Gerais, Brazil, which contains the famous Rio Grande do Sul, where huge crystal-lined Amethyst geode s are found, especially in Ametista do Sul. Another South American country, Uruguay, produces deeply colored crystals in large geodes and pipe s in Artigas, near the Brazilian border. Another good South American locality, which is especially noted for Ametrine , is the Anahi Mine, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Large amounts of Amethyst are found both in Namibia and South Africa -- these are often labeled in the jewelry industry as "African Amethyst". In Namibia, an interesting occurrence is the Goboboseb Mountains, near Brandberg, in the Erongo Mountains, where crystals are zoned in lighter to darker colors. In South Africa, extensive deposits are in Boekenhoutshoek (Magaliesberg), Mkobola district, where the Amethyst occurs with a spiky overgrowth of small crystals (popularly called " Cactus Quartz "). Very dark and clear Amethyst was once found in Russia in the Ural Mountains and Siberia; and a drusy , lilac-colored Amethyst in globular associations has recently come from Nyiri, in northeastern Hungary. There are two notable Canadian occurrences. One is Thunder Bay, Ontario, where specimens contain an internal coating of red Hematite . The other locality is the area of Digby, Nova Scotia, where naturally rounded, waterworn Amethyst pebbles are found on the beaches along the Bay of Fundy. In the U.S., fine Amethyst crystals comes from the Four Peaks (in the Mazatzal Mountains), Gila Co., Arizona; in the Pohndorf Mine, Jefferson Co., Montana; Crystal Park, Beaverhead Co., Montana; the Pennoyer Mine at Redfeather Lakes, Larimer Co., Colorado; and at Deer Hill, Oxford Co., Maine. There are several good localities in the Carolinas, specifically Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina; the R


A little appreciated, very common human characteristic is the spilt or separated (technically 'accessory')?

CityPages January 2016 by CityPages Kuwait - issuu issuu MAGAZINE ISSUE No. 73 JANUARY 2016 issuu.com/citypageskuwait Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. pinterest.com/citypagesmag Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading and sharing slective pages from this issue of CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. LIFESTYLE / PEOPLE / EVENTS / FASHION أحدث تقنية إلعادة إحياء الشعر  بالكافيارBTX بالبالزما و Art Style :تجدونه لدى الصالونات التالية Betty Boop Farah Chic GF’S Station Hair Boutique Las Palms Hawally Mangaf Subah Al Salem / Al Yarmouk MH Salon&spa Yours Nail Spa Posh N’Polish Al Rayan Beauty Center ISSUE 73, VOLUME 6, JANUARY 2016 88. 22. 94. 29. العطور العربية بالتاريخ 30. Rising To The Challenge 101. Top Music Charts 32. Behind The Spirit Of The Season 106. January Movie Releases 34. The Joys Of Being A Karate Mum 36. Icebergs In Paris FASHION 38. Stadium Of Champions 120. Citypages Fashion Editorial 130. How Star Wars Has Influenced The World Of Fashion 43. حلمك ينتظرك انهض وأسس مشروعك اخلاص 44. Around The World With A Big Bird 132. Fashion Inspiration 52. The Dark Past Of Peregrine Spode 134. The Style Code 85. Oud 136. Fashion News ENTERTAINMENT 18. Globe To Globe Hamlet 26. Are You Switched On To Energy Conservation? FITNESS 76. Eat Right For Your ISSUE 73, VOLUME 6, JANUARY 2016 FOOD 62. Indian In London And Kuwait 70. Talking Italian 78. Yummy For Their Little Tummy HEALTH 114. 86. The Big 6 Eye Care Tips For 2016 INTERVIEW 22.  دينا عبدالكرمي.ا 46. Perryhan El-Ashmawi 56. Talal Alrashed 66. Natacha Bultot 80. Rasha Bishara 88. Dr. Tamam El-Khalil 94. Lisa Winstanley 102. Chien Chu Lee 114. Sandra Bakhamian TECHNOLOGY 110. Cool New Gadgets 112. Tech Updates & News Travel 54. Top Five ‘Musts’ For Miami REGULARS 64. The City Guide 100. In Permanent Pursuit Of Perfection 108. December Book Releases 109. Book Club 135. Adopt A Street Princess 140. Events 142. Press 144. Horoscopes 146. Homework For Grown Ups MAGAZINE From the Editor Dear Readers, I’d like to start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year. I hope the holiday season was a joyful one and you’re looking forward to whatever challenges and adventures the New Year has in store. I hope you like the new look CityPages. We’ve given your favourite magazine a New Year facelift and, especially for our sixth anniversary, have produced six different covers for this January issue. Feel free to pick up each special edition! The celebratory covers have been designed by six very talented individuals, details of whom you will find featured inside the magazine. Dhari Al-Muhareb Editor-in-Chief Jameel Arif On the subject of arts, Kuwait was honored to be included in the Globe’s world tour of Shakespeare’s Hamlet this month. This world famous play was performed in the wonderful new auditorium at the American United School and thoroughly deserved the hype that preceded its arrival. A team of sixteen dedicated men and women, including twelve exceptionally talented actors, performed to a captivated audience on 6th January and received a well deserved standing ovation for their efforts. Despite their hectic schedule, three members of the team found time to talk to us about their experience and I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading what they had to say. General Manager & Editor Eng. Homoud Al-Muhareb Publishing Director Gill Sherry Group Editor For many of us, January is the time for making resolutions and one of the most common is to get fit. If you need a little encouragement, check out our Karehana Fitness column and kick-start your campaign. This month’s articles from Gill Sherry and Ali Stewart should also provide you with the necessary motivation to succeed in your quest. Kinda Al-Faris Executive Editor Nathalie Roland Sales Manager While you’re concentrating on finding new levels of energy, spare a thought for the energy consumption in your home. Perhaps it’s time to be a little smarter when it comes


Bammy (Jamaica), Bannock (Scotland), Blaa (Ireland), Bublik (Poland), and Boule (France) are types of?

CityPages January 2016 by CityPages Kuwait (page 146) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1. What asset in London UK was valued at £6billion in 2015: Buckingham Palace; Wimbledon Tennis Club; Underground Railway; or Trees? 2. Alalia, Anarthria, Aphasia, Aphonia, and Dysarthria are forms of impaired human: Hearing; Speech; Sight; or Taste? Test Your Vocabulary One is the all-metal interior, containing the inmates; it’s painted gray and looks as though it could have been welded in a shipyard. In this sentence, inmates means: 1. miners 2. allies 3. servants 4. prisoners 3. Thermae and Balneae are Ancient Roman large and small facilities for: Gladiatorial training; Bathing; Horse stabling/breeding; or Cooking and eating? 4. What famous French endurance motor racing track/city is named after the early inhabiting Cenomani Celtic people? 8. What word for sadness referred historically to human black bile in the ancient medical theory of the Four Humours or Four Temperaments? 9. The 'twi' in the word twilight meant originally: Cat; Badger; Two; or Kiss? 10. What is five-eighths divided by five-twelfths: 0.0325; 3/4; 12; or One-and-a-half? ANSWER: 4. In this question, inmate is a noun that means a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison. 7. A term for a dark shape against a brighter background is named after 18th century French author/politician Etienne de (Who?) ? An inmate is a person who lives in a specific place, especially someone who's confined there, like a prisoner. You can call yourself an Inmate if you get sent to your room, but usually inmates are behind bars in "the big house." 6. The primary ingredients of butterscotch confectionery are which two of: Cream; Salt; Brown sugar; Coffee; Butter; or Cocoa? You can talk about a hospital inmate or the inmates at a local boarding school, but it's most common to use inmate and prisoner interchangeably. Originally, in the 16th century, an inmate was "one allowed to live in a house rented by another" — a roommate who's not on the lease, in other words. This meaning comes from in and mate, "friend or companion." By the 1830s, inmate had come to mean "one confined to an institution." 5. Horace Walpole created a popular term for unexpected lucky events/discovery in his 1754 fairy story 'The Three Princes of (Where?)': Bonanza; Bonus; Serendip; or Luckydip? MATH EQUATION Use the numbers from 1 to 16 in such a way that the sum of the numbers in each of the 7 row is 29. 11. Amethyst is a variety of: Chalk; Quartz; Sapphire; or Glass? 12. A little appreciated, very common human characteristic is the spilt or separated (technically 'accessory'): Kidney; Earlobe; Kneecap; or Fifth toenail? 13. Bammy (Jamaica), Bannock (Scotland), Blaa (Ireland), Bublik (Poland), and Boule (France) are types of: Cheese; Bread; Bacon; or Rum? 4


What word for fearful wonderment oddly loses its 'e' when prefixing 'ful' but keeps it when prefixing 'some' and 'struck'?


What word features in stonemasonry, cabinet-making and carpentry; and strategies to combat stress?


Research (Newcastle University 2015) suggests that Type-2 diabetes is reversible by a very small reduction of fat in the human?

Diabetes Care Download powerpoint Figure 1 A: Fasting plasma glucose and weight change 2 years after randomization either to gastric banding or to intensive medical therapy for weight loss and glucose control. Data plotted with permission from Dixon et al. ( 13 ). B: Early changes in fasting plasma glucose level following pancreatoduodenal bypass surgery. A decrease into the normal range was seen within 7 days. Reproduced with permission from Taylor ( 98 ). However, the observation that normalization of glucose in type 2 diabetes occurred within days after bariatric surgery, before substantial weight loss ( 15 ), led to the widespread belief that surgery itself brought about specific changes mediated through incretin hormone secretion ( 16 , 17 ). This reasoning overlooked the major change that follows bariatric surgery: an acute, profound decrease in calorie intake. Typically, those undergoing bariatric surgery have a mean body weight of ∼150 kg ( 15 ) and would therefore require a daily calorie intake of ∼13.4 MJ/day (3,200 kcal/day) for weight maintenance ( 18 ). This intake decreases precipitously at the time of surgery. The sudden reversal of traffic into fat stores brings about a profound change in intracellular concentration of fat metabolites. It is known that under hypocaloric conditions, fat is mobilized first from the liver and other ectopic sites rather than from visceral or subcutaneous fat stores ( 19 ). This process has been studied in detail during more moderate calorie restriction in type 2 diabetes over 8 weeks ( 20 ). Fasting plasma glucose was shown to be improved because of an 81% decrease in liver fat content and normalization of hepatic insulin sensitivity with no change in the insulin resistance of muscle. Reversal of type 2 diabetes by diet alone If the rapid changes in metabolism following bariatric surgery are a consequence of the sudden change in calorie balance, the defects in both insulin secretion and hepatic insulin sensitivity of type 2 diabetes should be correctable by change in diet alone. To test this hypothesis, a group of people with type 2 diabetes were studied before and during a 600 kcal/day diet ( 21 ). Within 7 days, liver fat decreased by 30%, becoming similar to that of the control group, and hepatic insulin sensitivity normalized ( Fig. 2 ). The close association between liver fat content and hepatic glucose production had previously been established ( 20 , 22 , 23 ). Plasma glucose normalized by day 7 of the diet. Download powerpoint Figure 2 Effect of a very-low-calorie diet in type 2 diabetes on fasting plasma glucose level (A), basal hepatic glucose production (HGP) (B), and hepatic triacylglycerol content (C). For comparison, data for a matched nondiabetic control group are shown as ○. Reproduced with permission from Lim et al. ( 21 ). FFM, fat-free mass. During this 8-week study, β-cell function was tested by a gold standard method that used a stepped glucose infusion with subsequent arginine bolus ( 21 ). In type 2 diabetes, the glucose-induced initial rapid peak of insulin secretion (the first phase insulin response) typically is absent. This was confirmed at baseline in the study, but the first phase response increased gradually over 8 weeks of a very-low-calorie diet to become indistinguishable from that of age- and weight-matched nondiabetic control subjects. The maximum insulin response, as elicited by arginine bolus during hyperglycemia, also normalized. Pancreas fat content decreased gradually during the study period to become the same as that in the control group, a time course matching that of the increase in both first phase and total insulin secretion ( Fig. 3 ). Fat content in the islets was not directly measured, although it is known that islets take up fat avidly ( 24 ) and that islet fat content closely reflects total pancreatic fat content in animal models ( 25 ). Although a cause-and-effect relationship between raised intraorgan fat levels and metabolic effect has not yet been proven, the time course data following the dietary intervention study are hi


The Cuban/Puerto Rican music/dance 'Salsa' means what in Spanish?

Music Genre: Salsa - Music of Puerto Rico Salsa Introduction The most widely heard and influential form of music from Puerto Rico today is called salsa. The term translates to English as "sauce" to denote music that spices and enlivens things. But not just any music. It is a complex musical genre that evolved from many roots into a uniquely Puerto Rican product. Photo with permission of StreetDance Australia It could be said that "salsa" is primarily a commercial tag for contemporary Latin pop music that connotes a feeling that sums up the variety of redefined and reinterpreted styles at its roots. It encompasses a broad range of musical genres, instrumental combinations and cultural influences, ranging from Cuban son montuno , Puerto Rican bomba and plena , Dominican merengue , Cuban Yoruba ritual music and Afro-American jazz and rhythm and blues. At some time during the end of the 60's, Afro-Caribbean music had developed into was being called salsa. Many practitioners were not in agreement with the use of that term, believing that it was a commercial name used only to promote what had been simply Afro-Caribbean dance music, or Latin music. This music had always been called by the names of the various genres, for example: cha-cha-cha , mambo , guaguancó , son montuno, etc. In any case, they finally had to accept that the label greatly helped the commercial development of this music form. Neither has there been agreement precisely on how the term was invented, or by who. The term salsa has often been attributed to a Venezuelan radio host by the name of Fidias Danilo. It is said that he presented music acts with the preamble: "A continueción escucharemos la salsa de... ("now we will listen to the salsa of..."), then adding the name of the next act. While this is the best known explanation, few have tried to research the issue or even found out why he might have used the term salsa in that way. The term "salsa" began to circulate in the late 1960's to describe this unique genre, born of these many distinct musical influences from many parts of the world but with its locus in New York City. Highly danceable, salsa's rhythms are hot, urbane, rhythmically sophisticated, and compelling. Today, the center of salsa has shifted from New York to Puerto Rico. Roots and History of salsa By the 30's, the popularity of son and mambo had spread to Puerto Rico where musicians incorporated the style with their own. As Cuban and Puerto Rican musicians emigrated to the US, especially New York, they took that style with them, forming Cuban/Puerto Rican son conjuntos . In the late 30's, Arsenio Rodríguez (one of Cuba's greatest musician and composer) began reconnecting son with its African roots. Through his many innovations in style and instrumentation, Rodríguez expanded the son sound to emphasize or reincorporate many of the African elements which many of the earlier son conjuntos had either omitted or simplified. He synthesized and maintained the integrity of African and Spanish elements. Some of his innovations were: adapting the guaguancó to the son style; adding a cowbell and conga to the rhythm section; expanding the role of the tres as a solo instrument; introducing a montuno section for melodic solos. His style became known as "son montuno" and formed the basis of the mambo craze in the 40's, influencing Latin popular music in New York for years to follow. Most music critics claim that despite these musical roots, what we know recognize as salsa today, originated in New York City nightclubs in the years following World War II, an evolution of the era's big band tradition. The first great salsa musician was Tito Puente , who, after a stint with the U.S. Navy, studied percussion at New York's Juilliard School of Music. He went on to organize his own band, Puente's Latin Jazz Ensemble, which has been heard by audiences around the world. One critic said that the music is what results when the sounds of big band jazz meet African-Caribbean rhythms. Others critics say that salsa is a combination of fast Latin music that embraces the rumb


What affectionate word is a Blackadder TV character and famous English sea rescue heroine?

Handicapped Badass - TV Tropes Handicapped Badass You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share YMMV Even though her legs don't work, she can still kick your ass. "He knows my every move yet he cannot see. As my mind fights to make sense of the impossible he has turned my advantage into a liability." — Huey, dreaming about a blind black samurai , The Boondocks How can you make a Badass character even more badass? Easy; make him lose an eye , or have her get paralyzed from the waist down, or give them some disease from which there is no cure. Finally, do not use the Reset Button to remove it . "What?!" you say, "My character must stay injured/handicapped?" Simply, yes. In Real Life , we know how hard it is to accomplish death-defying feats in perfect health and condition, so anybody that does it with a handicap instantly earns our respect. Imagine how much more awesome that shoot-out is going to be when the audience finds out The Hero is blind. Imagine the buzz your character will get when they win the judo competition with just one good leg. If done right, a handicapped character even doing something mundane can become an Awesome Moment . Handicapped? Perhaps... Disabled? Far from it! It is important that your character's conquest of their physical challenge make sense; not properly explaining their ability to continue to function, let alone on the badass level, will result in audience confusion, or worse, your character becoming a Sympathetic Sue . For the sake of story, a restrained dose of Applied Phlebotinum is allowed to explain or aid the character's ability to overcome the handicap. This technological or otherwise nonstandard aid cannot completely cure or nullify the effects of the injury, though — that would kill the point of the character triumphing over the handicap. Thus, The Six Million Dollar Man wouldn't count. On the other hand, if the helping device has drawbacks that constantly remind the character of their issue, that's cool. For example, in Star Wars , Darth Vader 's life support suit enables him to kick ass despite his extensive and debilitating injuries, but it's clunky and outdated by the standards of The Verse . Vader can't survive without it, and he still has to endure the constant pain of his old injuries ( along with the incessant sound of that pesky respirator ). Some writers will go for extra points by showing how an injury unlocked the character's true potential by causing them to discover some heretofore unrealized skill or ability or learning a new one. A Training Montage might be in order to show how the character learned to overcome the handicap. If a person has powers because they are disabled, then that's a Disability Superpower . The Deaf Composer may go through a similar process regarding their chosen craft. Mental challenges count as well. Old age doesn't (although it often overlaps with this trope), as that's already covered by tropes like Badass Grandpa , Never Mess with Granny , and Old Master . This trope is commonly seen among fictional pirates . These attributes seem to be cases of Follow the Leader : the Seadog Peg Leg originated with Long John Silver of Treasure Island note although in the book he had a crutch, not a peg, the Hook Hand with Captain Hook of Peter Pan , and the Eyepatch of Power ï¿½well, that might have come from Real Life Arab pirate Rahmah ibn Jabir al-Jalahimah , but it might also come from something that has nothing to do with disabilities. Some people have speculated that sailors wore eyepatches to keep one eye in the dark, so when they went into the darkness below deck, they'd have one eye accustomed to the darkness, and they'd just switch the patch to the other eye. Specific subtropes include Blind Weaponmaster , Blind Seer , and Deaf Composer . The Blind Black Guy usually fits this trope (and is usually based at least partially on Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder ). In the case of a villainous Handicapped Badass, like the aforementioned Vader, Silver, and Hook, this trope will also overlap with Evil Cripple . Often introduced fo


What discipline contains 'asanas' including names such as Half boat, Full boat, Tree, and Happy Baby?

CityPages February 2016 by CityPages Kuwait - issuu issuu 74 FEBRUARY 2016 issuu.com/citypageskuwait Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. Fawaz Al-Asad On a mission to provide the best aesthetic care in Kuwait. pinterest.com/citypagesmag Scan this QR code with your smart phone /tablet and enjoy reading and sharing slective pages from this issue of CityPages. To read it on your computer, simply visit the web link above. LIFESTYLE / PEOPLE / EVENTS / FASHION أحدث تقنية إلعادة إحياء الشعر  بالكافيارBTX بالبالزما و Art Style Al Anadel :تجدونه لدى الصالونات التالية Jleeb Al Shuyoukh 24311020 GF’S Station Hair Boutique HUE Spa and Beauty Las Palms Mangaf Subah Al Salem / Al Yarmouk MH Salon&spa Marshmallows Nail Spa Pavaty Glamour Lounge Royal Elite Seven Haven Yours Nail Spa ISSUE 74, VOLUME 6, FEBERUARY 2016 42. 89. Top Music Charts 94. February Movie Releases FASHION 21. Falling In Love 40. Objects Of Desire 102. 30th Goya Awards Gala 104. CityPages Fashion Report 106. An insight into BELLA 109. Fashion News FEATURES 18. Trapped Inn With The British Ladies Society Kuwait 20. Dealing With Sibling Rivalry 58. 22. Welcome To Art Wonderland 28. LOVE - A Journery 31. أعيادنا من خلف الشاشة 32. Reflections Of A Book Lover 33.  من حلم إلى واقع..حروف جاسم 34. Watch This Space 36. All In A Spin 38. Thinking Out Loud 42. David Bowie - Starman 47. أنا مديري املالي 48. Raindrops On Roses And Whiskers On Kittens 54. The Internet Of Peregrine Spode FITNESS 70. Eat Right For Your Body Type ISSUE 74, VOLUME 6, FEBERUARY 2016 FOOD 64. Food For The Soul 68. Istanbul - As A Food Destination 72. Yummy For Their Little Tummy HEALTH 44. Healthy Birth Practices 80. Hearing Care 101 82. Zika Virus INTERVIEW 24. Meet The Entrepreneurs With Tass 50. Philip Kamble 58. Fawaz Al-Asad 74. Ahmad Hadi - Koot Sunglasses 84. One-On-One With Kinda 90. Tanya Kosta 84. 98. Cool New Gadgets 100. Tech Updates & News TRAVEL 56. Top Five ‘Musts’ For Memphis REGULARS 49. Adopt A Street Princess 66. The City Guide 88. In Permanent Pursuit Of Perfection 96. February Book Releases 97. Book Club 112. Events 120. From The Press 124. Horoscopes 126. Homework For Grown Ups 24. 50. MAGAZINE From the Editor Dear Readers, I hope you’re enjoying the month of February and everything it has to offer. The Hala February festival included a wonderful carnival parade with fabulously decorated floats and impressive marching bands; a taste of things to come as we approach the Liberation Day and National Day celebrations. Preparations are already underway for this special anniversary weekend with residents of all nationalities decorating Kuwait with the colours of the national flag. Dhari Al-Muhareb February is also the month for love with St. Valentine’s Day providing the perfect excuse to spoil your loved one and show them how much you care. Jameel Arif On the subject of love, it seems you loved last month’s sixth anniversary issue of CityPages! It was tremendously well received, with each of the six special edition covers receiving wonderful appraisals. We are extremely proud to be able to showcase artistic talent and will continue to do so in 2016. Editor-in-Chief General Manager & Editor Philip Kamble is a talented watercolour artist who believes you should surround yourself with positivity. I’d like to surround myself with his wonderful paintings and I’m sure you too will be impressed by his artistry. This issue also introduces you to Tanya Costa, a skilled milliner aiming high with her beautiful hats and hair accessories. Eng. Homoud Al-Muhareb Publishing Director Gill Sherry Group Editor Tass Hassoun is back this month with her ‘Meet the Entrepreneurs’ segment. This month she introduces us to three health and fitness experts who take the promise of a beach body very literally indeed! Kinda Al-Faris Staying on the subject of health, our cover this month features Fawaz Al-Asad, the CEO of Noor Clinic. Fawaz talks to us about his commitment to plastic surgery, ped


Cube Root Calculator Cube Root Calculator Share this Calculator & Page Calculator Use Use this calculator to find the cube root of positive or negative numbers. Given a number x, the cube root of x is a number a such that a3 = x. If x positive a will be positive, if x is negative a will be negative. Cube roots is a specialized form of our common radicals calculator . Example Cube Roots: The 3rd root of 64, or 64 radical 3, or the cube root of 64 is written as \( \sqrt[3]{64} = 4 \). The 3rd root of -64, or -64 radical 3, or the cube root of -64 is written as \( \sqrt[3]{-64} = -4 \). The cube root of 8 is written as \( \sqrt[3]{8} = 2 \). The cube root of 10 is written as \( \sqrt[3]{10} = 2.154435 \). The cube root of x is the same as x raised to the 1/3 power. Written as \( \sqrt[3]{x} = x^{\frac{1}{3}} \). The common definition of the cube root of a negative number is that (-x)1/3 = -(x1/3).[1] For example: The cube root of -27 is written as \( \sqrt[3]{-27} = -3 \). The cube root of -8 is written as \( \sqrt[3]{-8} = -2 \). The cube root of -64 is written as \( \sqrt[3]{-64} = -4 \). Cube roots (for integer results 1 through 10) Cube root of 1 is 1 Cube root of 8 is 2 Cube root of 27 is 3 Cube root of 64 is 4 Cube root of 125 is 5 Cube root of 216 is 6 Cube root of 343 is 7 Cube root of 512 is 8 Cube root of 729 is 9 Cube root of 1000 is 10 To calculate fractional exponents use our calculator for Fractional Exponents . References [1] Weisstein, Eric W. "Square Root." From MathWorld -- A Wolfram Web Resource. Cube Root Additional reading on cube roots:


The Almeria region, driest in Europe, used for filming many famous Cowboy/Western films, is in?

1000+ images about ALMERIA - ESPAÑA on Pinterest | Spanish, Turismo and Mars Forward Located in the south-eastern corner of Spain, Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park is Andalucia's largest coastal protected area, a wild and isolated landscape with some of Europe's most original geological features. The eponymous mountain range is Spain's largest volcanic rock formation with sharp peaks and crags in red / ochre-hues. It falls steeply to the Mediterranean Sea creating jagged 100m-high cliffs, which are riven by gullies leading to hidden coves | Picture by Germán Rubia, on 500px. See More


French lawyer Jules Rimet (1873-1956) became the longest serving president (1921-54) of?

CityPages February 2016 by CityPages Kuwait (page 126) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? 2. What discipline contains 'asanas' including names such as Half boat, Full boat, Tree, and Happy Baby? 3. Genever is the old word for what alcoholic drink? 4. The cube root of 343 is: 7; 9; 13; or 26? 5. The Latin words bellum and bellus are similar because Ancient Romans saw (Which two concepts?) as highly noble: Love and Loss; War and Beauty; Nature and Science; or Incest and Marriage? 6. The Almeria region, driest in Europe, used for filming many famous Cowboy/ Western films, is in: Turkey; Spain; Cyprus; or Germany? 7. French lawyer Jules Rimet (1873-1956) became the longest serving president (1921-54) of: Ford Motor Company; FIFA; NASA; or France? 8. The Forth Road Bridge connects which major city to the 'Kingdom of Fife'? He was fashionably dressed and ________, with his hair parted in the middle, well combed and pomaded, and wore a number of rings on his well-scrubbed fingers and a gold chain on his waistcoat. Select the correct option: 1.unprepossessing 2. foppish 3. lilliputian 4. uncommunicative ANSWER: 2. A man who is constantly checking out his outfit in the mirror might be foppish, or someone who loves dressing up in fancy clothes. 1. What affectionate word is a Blackadder TV character and famous English sea rescue heroine? Test Your Vocabulary For some reason, foppish is almost always used to describe men (not women), and that's why the word might make you think of an elegant suit, vest, and tie, and probably some over-the-top details like a flower in a buttonhole and a polka-dotted handkerchief. The word foppish also implies that this guy probably thinks he looks pretty good. General Knowledge Quiz 9. Kuala Lumpar Airport is which nation's main air terminal? 10. In 2015 Kuala Lumpar Airport advertised unclaimed property (requiring collection in 14 days to avoid disposal) of three: Elephants; Van Gogh paintings; Human fingers; or Jumbo Jets? 11. Which one of these is not a member of the same Mustelidae mammal family as the others: Marten; Wolverine; Otter; Mink; Badger; or Fox? 12. A circle of 12.6 metres circumference has an area roughly how many square metres: 1.5; 2.8; 5.7 or 12.6? MATH PROBLEMS Mary, Peter, and Lucy were picking chestnuts. Mary picked twice as much chestnuts than Peter. Boris picked 2 kg more than Peter. Together the three of them picked 26 kg of chestnuts. How many kilograms did each of them pick? 13. The American term 'sharecropper' refers to a: Stock market trader; Tenant farmer; Tax inspector; or Ice-hockey player? 14. Ares, equating to the Roman god Mars, is the Greek god of: Love; Music and dance; War; or Chocolate? 16. Annual global production (early 2000s) of rough diamonds is about: 9 kilos; 75 kilos; 500 kilos; or 26 tonnes/metric tons? 17. Which controversial mogul/celebrity/politician demanded a ban on all Muslims entering the USA in 2015? 18. English playwright Chrisopher Marlowe coined the phrase 'The face that launched a thousand ships' in his tragedy Doctor Faustus when referring to which mythical Greek figure? JUMBLED WORDS L A P N T 19. A disabling attack on a website known as a DDoS stands for a 'Distributed (What of What?)'? N E E S S 20. What legendary ruler visited King Solomon in the Bible, and became a metaphoric/ironic term for a female with delusions of grandeur? B R I F D O FEBRUARY, 2016 X I L I E R D O N E L O ANSWERS: PLANT, SENSE, FORBID,ELIXIR ,NOODLE ANSWERS:1.Darling (Grace Darling rowed with her lighthouse-keeper father through a storm in Sept 1838 to save survivors of the wrecked ship Forfarshire - she became national heroine, inspiring tributes in the arts and significant charitable legacy), 2.Yoga (asana is Sanskrit for 'sitting down' and also refers to the place that one does this, as well as the pose itself), 3.Gin (from Old French reference genevre, to juniperus, the juniper tree, whose berries are used in production), 4.7 (7 x 7 x 7 = 343), 5.War and Beauty (respe