The periodontal ligaments are the supporting tissue for which parts of the human body?

Gum disease and Periodontal words | Meaning of dental words New York Periodontist New Jersey | Manhattan, Queens, Nutley, Holmdel, Long Island Abscess: A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed  by the disintegration of tissues. Abutment: A tooth or implant used for the support or  anchorage of a fixed or removable prosthesis. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis: Inflammation of the gingiva. Also known  as Trench Mouth. Advanced periodontitis: Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth. Alveolar bone: Compact bone that composes the alveolus (tooth socket). Alveolus: The socket in the bone into which a tooth is attached  by means of the periodontal ligament. Ankylosis: Solid fixation of a tooth, resulting from fusion of the  tooth and alveolar bone. Apicoetomy: 1. The surgical removal of the apex of the tooth root.  Most often done in conjunction with root canal therapy.  2. The excision of the apical portion of a tooth root through an opening made in the alveolar cortical bone for removal  of a seat of infection. Apex: The anatomic end of the tooth root. Calculus: A hard deposit attached to the teeth, usually consisting  of mineralized bacterial plaque. Candida: Yeast often found in association with oral disease  such as ï¿½thrushï¿½. Caverous resorption: Bone loss leaving hollow spaces. Such resorption may  appear on radiographs of teeth with vertical root fractures. Cementoenamel, Junction (CEJ): The area at which the enamel and cementum are united  at the cervical region of the tooth. Cementum: A mineralized bone-like tissue that covers the tooth  root and blends with the periodontal ligament to  hold the tooth in place. Chlorhexidine: A biguanide antiseptic agent used to prevent colonization  of micro-organisms on the surfaces of skin, mucous  membranes, and teeth. Collagen: A main supportive protein of skin, bone and  other connective tissues. Crater: A saucer-shaped defect of soft tissue or bone,  often seen interdentally. CT graft (connective tissue): Gum tissue grafted to cosmetically correct gum defects. Curettage: Scraping or cleaning of the wall of a cavity or surface  by means of instrumentation. Cusp: A notable pointed or rounded eminence on or near  the masticating(chewing) surface of a tooth. Debridement: The removal of inflamed, devitalized, contaminated  tissue or foreign material from or adjacent to a lesion. Decalcification: The removal of calcium salts from a bone or tooth. Dehiscence: Drainage site. Dental hygienist: A licensed, professional dental auxiliary who is both  an oral health educator and clinician and who uses  preventive, educational, and therapeutic methods to  control oral disease. Dental plaque: A sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on the teeth.  The bacteria in dental plaque is what causes periodontal  disease. If plaque is not removed carefully each day  by brushing and flossing, it becomes calculus. Dental prophylaxis: Teeth cleaning. Dentin: The chief substance or tissue forming the body of teeth. Dentition: Natural teeth in the dental arch: they may be primary  or secondary teeth. Denture: An artificial substitute for missing natural teeth.  A complete denture replaces all of the teeth in an arch. Distal wedge: A periodontal surgical procedure for removal of excessive  soft tissue distal to a terminal molar and thus gain  access to underlying bone. Edema: An abnormal swelling resulting from an accumulation  of watery fluid in a tissue. Edentulous: Without teeth. Enamel: The hard calcified tissue covering the dentin of the  crown portion of a tooth. Epithelium: The tissue serving as the lining of the intra-oral surfaces.  It extends into the gingival crevice and adheres to  the tooth at the base of the cervice. Etiology: The study of the causes of disease which results from  an abnormal state producing pathological conditions. Evulsion: The sudden tearing out, or away, of tissue due to  a traumatic episode. Excision: A cutting out: removal: the process of amputating  or cutting away any portion of the b


From the 14th to the 19th centuries, the 'Janissaries' were the infantry units that formed the household troops and bodyguards of the Sultans of which Empire?

Janissaries | Article about Janissaries by The Free Dictionary Janissaries | Article about Janissaries by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Janissaries Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Related to Janissaries: Qizilbash Janissaries (jăn`ĭsâr'ēz) [Turk.,=recruits], elite corps in the service of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey). It was composed of war captives and Christian youths pressed into service; all the recruits were converted to Islam and trained under the strictest discipline. It was originally organized by Sultan Murad I. The Janissaries gained great power in the Ottoman Empire and made and unmade sultans. By 1600, Muslims had begun to enter the corps, largely through bribery, and in the 17th cent. membership in the corps became largely hereditary, while the drafting of Christians gradually ceased. In 1826, Sultan Mahmud II Mahmud II, 1784–1839, Ottoman sultan (1808–39), younger son of Abd al-Hamid I. He was raised to the throne of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) upon the deposition of his brother, Mustafa IV, and continued the reforms of his cousin, Selim III. ..... Click the link for more information.  rid himself of the unruly (and by now inefficient) Janissaries by having them massacred in their barracks by his loyal Spahis Spahis or Sipahis , Ottoman cavalry. The Spahis were organized in the 14th cent. on a feudal basis. The officers held fiefs (timars) granted to them by the sultan and commanded the personal loyalty of the peasants who worked the land. ..... Click the link for more information. . Janissaries   the regular Turkish infantry, organized in the second half of the 14th century, who, together with the spahis and akinji (cavalry), formed the core of the Ottoman army. Originally, janissaries were youths who had been driven into slavery; later, Christian boys were forcibly recruited. Converted to Islam, they were considered slaves of the sultan and lived in barracks; they were forbidden to marry or maintain their own households. In addition to service in military campaigns, they were assigned garrison duty in the Balkans and the Arab countries. The janissaries were headed by an aga and were closely associated with the Bectashi dervish order. The decline of the janissaries began in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Members of the corps settled down with families and engaged in trade and handicrafts. Gradually they were transformed into agents of palace revolutions and a support for the forces of feudal-clerical reaction. In 1826 the janissary corps was destroyed by the Turkish sultan Mahmud II. Janissaries


In which country was the 2012 World Indoor Athletics Championships held in March?

IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics 2012 March 15, 2012 0 Comments IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics 2012 The International Association of Athletics Federations World Indoor Championships were inaugurated as the World Indoor Games in 1985 in Paris, France and were subsequently renamed in 1987 as they are known today. They have been held every two years except for when they were held in consecutive years 2003 and 2004 to facilitate the need for them to be held in alternate years to the main IAAF World Championships (outdoors) in the future. The events held have remained more or less the same since they originated with the main alterations coming in the earlier years. The 4 x 400 m relay race for both men and women was added to the full schedule in 1991 as was the women's triple jump, but only as an exhibition event before gaining full status at the following championships. 1993 saw the last of the racewalking events included and a 1600 m medley relay was tried but dropped for future games. This same year a men's heptathlon and women's pentathlon were successfully introduced as non-championship events and have remained in place since. In 1997 the women's pole vault entered the fray – two years before it made an appearance at the games' outdoor counterpart. The 200 m has been absent since the 2006 championships in Moscow, as it was deemed unfair. Its results had become too predictable. Because of the tight bends involved, athletes not drawn in one of the outside lanes had next to no chance of winning. Mozambique's Maria de Lurdes Mutola won seven gold, one silver and one bronze medal in the women's 800 m from 1993 to 2008. Natalya Nazarova has won seven gold and one silver medal from 1999 to 2008 in the 400 m and 4x400m relay. Cuban Iván Pedroso won five straight golds in the men's long jump from 1993–2001. Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria won five gold medals in the women's high jump. The 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics was the 14th edition of the global-level indoor track and field competition and is being held between March 9–11, 2012 at the Ataköy Athletics Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the first of four IAAF World Athletics Series events in 2012, which includes the World Race Walking Cup, the World Junior Championships and the World Half Marathon Championships. The IAAF announced on March 25, 2007 at an IAAF Council meeting in Mombasa, Kenya that it had received bids from Turkey and Qatar to host the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships. In November 2007 at IAAF Council meeting in Monaco, Doha was selected to host the 2010 edition, but due to the quality of the Istanbul bid, the Turkish city was chosen to host the following edition of the competition in 2012. It will be the first time that Turkey has hosted a major global athletics event. Previously, the highest level events that the country had hosted included the Athletics at the 2005 Summer Universiade and lower-level sections of the European Cup/European Team Championships. The 2012  edition  registered  a record of  participation with 681 athletes (349 Men and 332 Women), from d 172 different countries. Twenty-sixtrials (thirteen men and thirteen women) who were on the agenda of the competition  took place at the 7,450-seater Ataköy Athletics Arena, which was constructed especially for the event in the Ataköy neighborhood of Bakırköy next to the Sinan Erdem Dome, which was hosting the training.   This is the first arena specially build for athletics only in Turkey. The building measures 125 meters long, 87 meters wide and 27 meters high, covering an area of 10,875 sqm. The room includes a 200 meter oval track with six lanes, a straight line from 60 meters with eight lanes, as well as equipment for testing the shot put, high jump, pole vault, long jump and triple jump . During the first day of competition, Nataliya Dobrynska beat the world record in the pentathlon becoming  the first woman to rise above 5,000 points setting the new world record at 5,013 points. The old recor


The third largest town in the Scottish Highlands, which burgh on the Isle of Lewis is also home to one third of the population of the Western Isles?

Welcome to Stornoway Scotland hotels, holidays and accommodation by Madbookings - Stornoway Scotland online, hotels, holiday cottages, camp sites and places to stay in Stornoway Scotland. Click Here to email an Expert Replacement column Welcome to Stornoway Scotland Stornoway     is a burgh on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The town's population is around 9,000, making it the largest settlement     in the Western Isles (with a third of the population) and the third largest     town in the Scottish Highlands after Inverness and Fort William. The civil parish of Stornoway, including various nearby villages, has     a population of approximately 12,000. Stornoway is an important port and the major town and administrative     centre of the Outer Hebrides. It is home to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar     (the Western Isles Council) and a variety of educational, sporting and     media establishments. Christian observance of the Sabbath is an important     aspect of the town's culture. Attractions Notable buildings in Stornoway include: Stornoway Town Hall; The Lewis War Memorial; The neo-gothic Lews Castle. It is also home to a new arts centre, an Lanntair, containing an art gallery,     auditorium for film showings, music and other performances, a restaurant     and bar. Other attractions include a museum and the Lewis Loom Centre. Accommodation in and around Stornoway Price Guide - per person based on sharing room: under $40 -


Which actor and comedian played 'Phileas Fogg' in the 2004 film 'Around The World In Eighty Days'?

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In terms of population, Oslo is the largest city in Norway. Which is the second largest?

Norway Norway COUNTRY OVERVIEW LOCATION AND SIZE. Norway is situated in the western and northern parts of the Scandinavian     Peninsula in northern Europe. It is bordered on the north by the Barents     Sea (an arm of the Arctic Ocean), on the northeast by Finland and     Russia, on the east by Sweden, on the south by Skagerrak Strait and the     North Sea, and on the west by the Norwegian Sea. The Norwegian coastline     extends for about 2,740 kilometers (1,700 miles) and with all its deeply     cut fjords and islands it totals about 21,930 kilometers (13,620 miles)     in length. These islands form an internal waterway protected from the     ocean, and Norway's name, meaning "northern way," reflects the importance of that route for linking the country's     large number of small isolated fjord and valley settlements separated by     icy rugged mountains. Norway has a land area of 324,220 square     kilometers (125,182 square miles), making it slightly larger than New     Mexico. Located in the south, Oslo is Norway's capital and     largest city; Bergen is the cultural center of western Norway and the     second-largest city with a population of 225,439. Other important urban     centers include Trondheim and Stavanger. POPULATION. The population of Norway was estimated at 4,481,162 in 2000; in 1998 it     was 4,419,955. Due to its far northern location and mountainous     landscape, the country has the lowest population density in continental     Europe, with only 11 persons per square kilometer (28.5 per square     mile). However, the population is very unevenly distributed across the     country, with over half concentrated in the southeast, in and around the     capital of Oslo. In contrast, the northernmost Finnmark and other remote     districts have very small populations. The migration from the     countryside and the increasing urbanization of the population, despite     heavy regional governmental spending, have become a source of concern in     Norway in recent years. More than three-quarters of the population live     within about 16 kilometers (about 10 miles) of the sea, and some 74     percent live in urban areas. The population of Norway is growing very slowly, with an annual rate of     increase of only 0.44 percent in 1998. Norway's life expectancy     was among the highest in the world in that year: 79 years for     all—82 years for women and 76 years for men, up from 76 years for     women and 71 for men in 1965. Like much of Europe, the population is     aging. One-third of the people were aged under 20 in 1971, but by 1999     the number had fallen to just over a quarter while the percentage over     the age of 70 increased from 8.4 percent to 11.6 percent. In 1999, the     population grew by 0.7 percent, the biggest population increase since     the early 1950s. This was, however, due to a large net immigration of around 19,000 people, mostly Danes and Swedes, who filled in gaps in     the employment market for medical professions and others. The fertility     rate is currently around 1.8 children per woman, up from a low of 1.7 in     1985 but still far below the replacement level of 2.1. (Replacement     levels help determine population growth. If one couple has 2 children,     this is enough to "re-place" themselves. So if a     replacement level for a society is significantly above or below 2, then     the society may be growing or shrinking in overall population.) In line with the increase     in the overall population size, the labor force has also expanded. In 1999, it was 2.33 million, compared to 2.19     million in 1995. Much like the other Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and     Sweden), the proportion of foreign citizens living in Norway is still     relatively low by western European standards. The population is     ethnically homogenous, and most Norwegians are Scandinavians of G


Which Scottish chemist and physicist invented the vacuum flask?

Who Invented the Thermos? Who Invented the Thermos? Thermos, also known as vacuum flask, is used primarily to store and preserve the hotness of liquid. With the help of this device, you can easily enjoy cups of coffee, tea or other hot beverages almost anytime and anywhere. For years, it has become one of the highly important appliances in many homes all over the world. Aside from these facts, it is also good to know its history including who invented the thermos. The Invention of the Thermos Who invented the thermos? In 1892, Scottish chemist and physicist James Dewar invented the vacuum flask, which is also known today as the thermos. At some point, it was also referred to as Dewar flask. In 1904, Thermos GmbH was founded. The company was credited as the first business to release vacuum flasks commercially. Because of its popularity, people started to refer to vacuum flask as thermos. Additional Facts and Other Interesting Details At the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, the thermos became the recipient of the Grand Prize Award, thanks to its revolutionary design. In 1911, the first ever machine-made glass filler was produced. In 1923, the company introduced the Thermos Jumbo Jug, which was a big insulated food jar. In 1928, the company came up with an innovative vacuum-insulated Pyrex glass vessel. In 1939, this product played a major role in World War II as the members of the British military forces used thermos as part of their combat gear. It was also used in atomic energy laboratories during that time. In 1957, the popularity of this product reached greater heights. Since then, it has been known commercially all over the world. At that point, it was also used to transport different kinds of important materials like insulin, tissues as well as blood plasma. Today, there are different types of thermos to choose from, namely plastic, metal or glass. All of these usually have hollow walls. With the use of vacuum to insulate heat, heat transfer through convection or conduction can be prevented. It also has a reflective coating such as silver, which reduces radiative heat loss significantly. It is important for a flask to have a certain kind of opening, the purpose of which is for the removal and addition of contents.  Furthermore, it makes use of plastics as stopper in order to maintain the vacuum. Not only is the thermos or vacuum flask used to store beverages, but also other elements like nitrogen and oxygen. Likewise, it is used to contain other expensive and important items such as liquid helium.


Which poet wrote “A little learning is a dangerous thing”?

'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing more like this... Proverbs Meaning A small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are. Origin 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' and 'a little learning is a dangerous thing' have been used synonymously since the 18th century. The version 'a little learning' is widely attributed to Alexander Pope (1688 - 1744). It is found in An Essay on Criticism, 1709, and I can find no earlier example of the expression in print: A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again. The similarity of the two phrases is demonstrated by what appears to be an impromptu coining of 'a little knowledge is a dangerous thing' in a piece in The monthly miscellany; or Gentleman and Lady's Complete Magazine, Vol II, 1774, in which the writer misquoted Pope: Mr. Pope says, very truly, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing." Both Pope's original verse and the misquotation of it were predated by an anonymous author, signing himself 'A B', in the collection of letters published in 1698 as The mystery of phanaticism: "Twas well observed by my Lord Bacon, That a little knowledge is apt to puff up, and make men giddy, but a greater share of it will set them right, and bring them to low and humble thoughts of themselves. Again, there is a degree of misquotation here; what 'my Lord Bacon', the English politician and philosopher Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban, actually said, in The Essays: Of Atheism, 1601, was: "A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion." So, who coined the phrase? It appears to have been a group effort. Bacon can be credited with the idea, Pope with the 'learning' version and the mysterious 'A B' with the 'knowledge' version.


Which 1997 film starred Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave and Jennifer Ehle?

Wilde (1997) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The self-realization of his homosexuality caused Wilde enormous torment as he juggled marriage, fatherhood and ... See full summary  » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 44 titles created 04 Feb 2011 a list of 36 titles created 19 Nov 2011 a list of 21 titles created 28 Feb 2013 a list of 41 titles created 11 Jun 2013 a list of 38 titles created 25 Dec 2013 Search for " Wilde " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    4 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Edit Storyline The story of Oscar Wilde, genius, poet, playwright and the First Modern Man. The self-realization of his homosexuality caused Wilde enormous torment as he juggled marriage, fatherhood and responsibility with his obsessive love for Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed Bosie. After legal action instigated by Bosie's father, the enraged Marquise of Queensberry, Wilde refused to flee the country and was sentenced to two years at hard labor by the courts of an intolerant Victorian society. Written by Peter Samuelson <petersa1@tribeca.ios.com> Taglines: We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. See more  » Genres: Rated R for strong sexuality and language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 1 May 1998 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $69,424        (USA) (1 May 1998) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Jason Morell is the son of André Morell , who played Dr. Watson in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959). Jude Law played Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), which also featured Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes. See more » Goofs When Oscar Wilde visits his wife's grave near Genoa, the headstone states "Wife of Oscar Wilde". It originally stated only "Constance Mary, daughter of Horace Lloyd, Q.C." and "Wife of Oscar Wilde" was not added until later. See more » Quotes John Gray : I'm not good enough for him anymore. I'm just the son of a carpenter, while Bosie... Robbie Ross : Oscar's only ever been smitten before. He was smitten with me. He was smitten with you... John Gray : I wasn't smitten. [long pause] John Gray : I loved him. Robbie Ross : Well, now he's fallen in love. John Gray : I'm halfway to hellfire and I'm not joking. Robbie Ross : Someone else was a carpenter's son. [John looks at Robbie, confused] Robbie Ross : I've given in and become a Catholic. I find Confession wonderfully consoling. [...] Ah, Leave me not to Mine Alone from "The Pirates of Penzance" Words and Music by Gilbert & Sullivan (Oslo, Norway) – See all my reviews This film portrays Oscar Wilde in a totally remarkable way. It should probably have focused more on his writing than on his personal life, but beyond that choice, the film is almost perfect. When it isn't completely perfect, it has to do with the plot, which has some rather weak points. The love between Wilde and Bosie is somewhat difficult to understand. They are completely different. Maybe opposites attract, but not when two people live in two completely different worlds, like Wilde and Bosie seem to do. Of course, one could look at it from a cynical point of view, and say that they both have what the other one want; Wilde has money and Bosie looks, but one can also look at it in a romantic way, give them the benefit of the doubt, and think that they really are in love. That makes the story nicer (for a while), and much, MUCH more interesting! Beyond that, I have only positive things to say about "Wilde". The script is fabulous, and adding a double story by putting in one of his nursery stories, was a great move! One of the most be


Which song was a top 40 hit for both Nina Simone in 1974 and Muse in 2001?

Muse - Origin of Symmetry - Amazon.com Music Origin of Symmetry Audio CD, September 20, 2005 "Please retry" Includes FREE MP3 version of this album. Provided by Amazon Digital Services LLC. Terms and Conditions . Does not apply to gift orders. Complete your purchase to save the MP3 version to your music library. See all buying options $6.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members | Fast, FREE Shipping with Amazon Prime In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.              Gift-wrap available. Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Add all three to Cart Add all three to List Buy the selected items together This item:Origin of Symmetry by Muse Audio CD $6.99 In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. FREE Shipping on orders over $49. Details Absolution by Muse Audio CD $5.00 In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. FREE Shipping on orders over $49. Details Black Holes And Revelations by Muse Audio CD $7.80 In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. FREE Shipping on orders over $49. Details Special Offers and Product Promotions Editorial Reviews Product Description After 2004's U.S. breakthrough success for U.K. favorite Muse, the band's second album, 2001's Origin of Symmetry, finally earns its stateside release. Last yeasr's Absolution and major performances across the country won legions of American fans for the band that was the prestigious closing act at London's V2004 Festival. Now these new fans can experience an earlier Muse with Origin of Symmetry. Amazon.com Pomposity, bombast, pretension and prog-rock: they're four crimes that blight the landscape of modern music and Origin Of Symmetry--the second record by Teignmouth, U.K. angst-rockers Muse--is guilty of every single one. But the truly astonishing thing about this record is the way it twists every one of these cardinal musical sins into spectacularly silly and starkly individual strengths. Where their debut album Showbiz was rightly dismissed as little more than Radiohead-lite, here Muse sound defiantly like their own band: on "New Born", they're torn somewhere between the purity of front man Matt Bellamy's angelic vocal tones and the corruption of a huge, dirty, distorted bass riff that electrifies the sound into crackling life; on the fraught, operatic "Bliss", they sound like an unholy--but very welcome--cross between synth-heavy Krautrock legends Tangerine Dream and youthful choirboy angst-peddlers JJ72; and even a wonderfully dippy take on the Nina Simone-popularised jazz standard "Feeling Good" is carried off with the requisite deadpan countenance. Bellamy's impassioned voice, in particular, is on spectacular form, soaring skywards until it cracks into a beautiful falsetto reminiscent of Jeff Buckley's greatest vocal moments. So gloriously overblown, it deserves to be huge--Origin Of Symmetry is a fascinating, flamboyant and satisfyingly individual album. --Louis Pattison Track Listings Audio CD (September 20, 2005) Number of Discs: 1 By ADRIENNE MILLER on October 26, 2016 Format: Audio CD|Verified Purchase "Origin of Symmetry" by Muse took me a few listens to see how fun and experimental this album really is. This album was released in 2001 and this is Muse's sophomore effort. I don't have their debut album yet so I can't say if "Origin of Symmetry" is stronger or weaker than "Showbiz". This album is very different than the ones that follow this like "Absolution" and "Black Holes and Revelations". This record is slightly lo-fi and more alternative rock-sounding. It's not as glossy and some of the melodies/arrangements are simplistic and laid-back. But there's a handful of radio-friendly juggernauts like the synth/pop gem, "Bliss", the catchy, blistering brilliance of "Darkshines" (my personal favorite), and "Plug in Baby" which has the best guitar riff I've ever heard. Songs like "Megalomania" and "Screenager" show the band's


In which English county are the Quantock Hills?

The Quantock Hills Click here to return to the home page The Quantock Hills are a range of, primarily, sandstone hills, in the  English county of Somerset. They extend for around twelve miles from just north-west of the county town of Taunton across to the sea at West Quantoxhead. The nature of the hill range make them ideal walking country. Standing high above the Vale of Taunton the Quantocks afford far-reaching views across nine counties and over the Bristol Channel to Wales. Visitors may also catch glimpses of, and hear, the steam trains which provide a regular service on the West Somerset Railway, which runs between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead, a distance in excess of twenty miles, making it Britains longest working steam railway. Internet traffic for www.QuantockHills.org.uk is currently forwarded to this page, pending the later launch of a new site. As with the majority of the British landscape man has left his mark. Evidence of his presence over many millennia has been found on the hills in the form of flint and stone tools and artefacts, it can still be seen in the ancient earthworks and burial mounds which are to be found on the hills. Later evidence of mans influence on the area can be found in the form of the various villages and hamlets which are dotted across the area. The beauty and drama of the area has long attracted a variety of artists, writers and artisans, providing a home for, amongst others, the poets Coleridge and Wordsworth. The origins of the name Quantock is thought to stem from the word "Cantuc" meaning rim, or circle. One of the earliest documented examples of the hills name comes from a seventh century Saxon document which gives them the title "Cantucuudu" or "Cantucdio" (depending on which translation you follow), by the time that the Doomsday book was compiled in 1086 this title had become "Cantoche" The Quantocks have long been recognised as being not only beautiful, but also of great scientific and historical importance. On the first of January 1957 they became Englands first designated "Area of outstanding natural beauty" (AONB) a status that has provided protection from exploitation and over development. Covering an area of around ninety-nine square kilometres (35 square miles) they rise to 384m (1260 feet) above sea level at their highest point, known as Wills-Neck. (a name derived from the Saxon word for stranger, or foreigner) Wills-Neck provides views of Dartmoor, Exmoor, the Mendips, the Brecon Beacons, the Blackdown Hills, and on the clearest of days as far as Pilsdon Pen, the highest point in Dorset. Open heath and scrub cover much of the range, interposed with a series of steep wooded combes which provide natural cover for a wide range of animal life, including semi wild ponies, badgers, buzzards and red deer. The hills are criss-crossed by many footpaths, bridleways and byways and remain popular with walkers, mountain-bikers, horse riders and owners of off-road vehicles. They also provide a backdrop for the Quantock staghounds who continue to use the area for stag hunting. The visitor to the Quantocks can arrive and depart from many points. One such popular starting point is Lydeard Hill car-park which sits high on the hills on the back road between Bishops Lydeard and West Bagborough. (O.S. Landranger map No. 181, map ref. 181 838 for the map readers amongst you!) Maintaining AONB status also means that ongoing funding has been available to maintain a Warden service to help protect and oversee the hills. Further information about the Quantock Hills can be found on the Quantockhills.com web site, a link to this can be found on this sites "links"  page.


Which chemical element is named after the Greek word for the sun?

Nexus Research Group - How the elements were named Named after Strontian, a small village in the Western Highlands of Scotland. 2. Elements named after Heavenly               Bodies Helium He From the Greek word "Helios" - the                 Sun. In 1868 during an eclipse of the Sun, Scientists                 observed a spectral line caused by an unknown                 element. They named the element Helium. Twenty                 seven years later in 1895, the element was discovered                 on Earth. Neptunium Np Named after the planet Neptune.                 Find the position of the three planets Neptune,                 Pluto and Uranus in the Solar system. Now find                 the position in the Periodic Table of the three                 elements named after these planets... Plutonium Named after the planet Pluto Uranium U Named after the planet Uranus. The                 element was discovered in 1789, shortly after                 the discovery of the planet. 3. Elements named from Mythology Tantalum Ta Named after the Greek mythological king, Tantalus.                  It was discovered in 1802 and great difficulties were encountered in dissolving its oxide in                  acid to form salts. It proved to be a tantalising                  problem! Niobium Nb Named after Princess Niobe, the                 daughter of King Tantalus. According to legend,                 father and daughter were always found together                 and were very much alike. The two elements Niobium                 and Tantalum are usually found together in nature                 and their properties are very similar. Niobium                 was discovered in North America in 1801 and was                 originally named Columbium. It was renamed in                 1844 after the connections with tantalum was realised.                 Find the positions of both elements in the periodic                 table Thorium Th Named after Thor, the Scandinavian                 God of War and Thunder. It was discovered and                 named in 1828. Coincidentally, thorium is used                 today as a nuclear fuel in nuclear weapons and                 reactors. Titanium Ti Named after Titans, the Greek supermen.                 Titanium is an extremely strong metal which resists                 attack by acids. Vanadium Named after Vandis, the Scandinavian                 Goddess of Beauty. The salts of vanadium have                 beautiful colours. 4. Names that describe their Properties Argon Ar From the Greek word "argos" which                 means idle or lazy. Argon is one of the laziest,                 least reactive elements of all. Bromine From the Greek word "chloros" which                 means green. Chlorine is a green gas. Cobalt Co From the German word "kobold" which                 means goblin or evil spirit. Miners working in                 the cobalt mines sometimes died unexpectedly.                 For this reason the miners thought that the mines contained evil spirits. The real reason for these                 unexpected deaths was that cobalt ores usually                 contained highly poisonous arsenic. Dust from                 the ore probably got on their food or was breathed                 in, causing sudden deaths. Hydrogen H From the Greek words "hydro" a


In which classic book and film does the character of Mrs Danvers appear?

Classic Literature Film Adaptations Week: Mrs. Danvers, or: ‘Rebecca’ | Bitch Flicks Classic Literature Film Adaptations Week: Mrs. Danvers, or: ‘Rebecca’ Movie poster for Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca This is a guest post by Amanda Civitello . There is a trio of women at the heart of Rebecca. There’s a male love interest, to be sure – the dashing, wealthy, ostensibly noble Maxim de Winter – but at its most essential, Rebecca is a story of women: the unnamed protagonist, the second Mrs. de Winter; Rebecca de Winter, Maxim’s first wife, whose seeming omnipresence at the de Winters’ country seat, Manderley, haunts her replacement; and Mrs. Danvers, Manderley’s housekeeper, and Rebecca’s personal maid, devoted to her mistress even after death. The narrator of Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1940 film adaptation might be the second Mrs. de Winter, but Rebecca – particularly the novel – doesn’t belong to her in the slightest. Despite a script which departs from the novel in several crucial instances and the talent of Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, the story is Mrs. Danvers’s, and the film is Judith Anderson’s. Rebecca recounts the story of the second Mrs. de Winter (Joan Fontaine), the new bride of the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter (Laurence Olivier), who married him after a whirlwind courtship. Though not especially acquainted with her frequently secretive, moody husband, she nevertheless adores him and, despite her modest upbringings, resolves to do her best as lady of the manor at Manderley. She meets with resistance, of course, from a likely corner, the housekeeper Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), as well as from a more unlikely one, Maxim’s late wife Rebecca de Winter, who drowned tragically but whose ghost seems to haunt Manderley and its inhabitants in more ways than one. The second Mrs. de Winter finds herself at odds with Mrs. Danvers, who is by turns cruel and falsely sweet, and utterly bent on removing Mrs. de Winter from Manderley, at one point attempting to coax her into suicide. The film is something of a thriller, and so of course there are questions surrounding Rebecca’s mysterious drowning – particularly about Maxim’s part in it. Fortunately for our heroine and her romantic lead, Maxim is miraculously exonerated, in a disappointing departure from the novel, and Mr. and Mrs. de Winter, it is presumed, enjoy something of a happy retirement after the closing titles, despite a final act of revenge. Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson) and the second Mrs. de Winter (Joan Fontaine) Rebecca is frequently described as Joan Fontaine’s film, and while she’s excellent in her role, and clearly has the most screen time, her role is not, by far, the most interesting of the film. Her character, the second Mrs. de Winter, is never allowed to grow up: in spite of everything, by the close of the film, she’s much the same frustratingly childlike shrinking violet she was at the beginning. Fontaine carries off the ingénue type very well, and it’s not her fault that her character has bursts of growth – short-lived instances in which she takes her staff in hand, or speaks her mind to her husband – but then, inevitably, regresses. She’s beautiful and even sympathetic in her persistent naïveté, at least to a point, but as a woman, the second Mrs. de Winter is ultimately disappointing. Part of the problem lies in the fact that she’s consistently portrayed as the opposite of Rebecca de Winter, who is never seen and never speaks for herself, in the film or the novel. She is the sweetness and light to Rebecca’s coldly Machiavellian, sinister calculation. The second Mrs. de Winter is innocent, concerned only for her husband, and perpetually unsure of herself, which makes her rather nice, but somewhat simpering, and sadly, not especially interesting. Rebecca de Winter is not, by anyone’s account, nice, but she’s certainly more interesting than her wide-eyed replacement, and hers is the silenced voice. Rebecca, Hitchcock’s first Hollywood film, is beautifully shot and wonderfully acted, but it’s also caught, somewhat unc


In which country did the Battle of Majuba Hill take place in 1881?

The Battle of Majuba - South African Military History Society - Journal 27 February 1881 by G.R. Duxbury Colley suffered two crushing defeats at Laingsnek and Schuinshoogte. The second would have been avoided had he withdrawn to Newcastle to await reinforcements after the Laingsnek disaster but no doubt he weighed up the effect of such a withdrawal on the morale, not only of his own troops, but also on that of the besieged garrisons in the Transvaal, and decided that this would outweigh any advantages the move would give him. There might also have been the slight hope that the Boers would attack his camp and that this would be another 'Ulundi' and end once and for all the show of bravado that had carried the Boers thus far. It would also appear from his various writings that he was still convinced that the Boer effort to this time was merely a 'flash in the pan'. When the action at Schuinshoogte took place the following troops were on their way to join Colley: 15th Hussars; 2/60th Rifles; 92nd (Gordon Highlanders); Contingent of the Naval Brigade and two guns. They arrived in Newcastle shortly after the battle of Schuinshoogte. Meanwhile Sir Evelyn Wood, whose previous campaigning in South Africa had earned for him a reputation as a general of considerable ability, had accepted an appointment as Colley's second-in-command, although he was senior to Colley and far more experienced. Colley planned as phase one of his operations to form a second column at Newcastle under the command of Wood as soon as further reinforcements arrived. Phase two was the advance on Pretoria leaving Wood in command of all the troops in Natal. Phase three provided for Wood to move into the Transvaal as soon as Colley crossed the Vaal River at Standerton, Wood was then to take command of all troops east of the Vaal, including Newcastle, but would relinquish command of the remainder of the troops in Natal. Wood was to relieve Wakkerstroom and Lydenburg, whilst Bellairs at Pretoria would proceed to relieve Potchefstroom and Rustenburg. These details were set out by Colley in a letter to Sir Evelyn Wood, dated 4 February 1881. Colley also wrote as follows, '... I would gladly give you the Pretoria column, but I must push on there myself to assume the government, and the force is hardly large enough for two generals when all the rest of the command is left without one; the more so as there will be three generals when we reach Pretoria, as Bellairs has been given rank of brigadier-general. You will also, I am sure, understand that I mean to take the Nek myself!'(1) The important aspect of this letter is the last sentence - Colley's determination to have the honour of personally defeating the Boers at Laingsnek. Was Colley's next move - a move that appears to have been made in great haste, especially in view of the fact that only a few of the expected reinforcements had arrived (in fact these reinforcements could really be considered merely as replacements for the heavy losses to his force to date) - made so that he could claim a military victory instead of a politically inspired negotiated settlement? There had always been opposition in Britain to the Government's annexation of the Transvaal and this opposition became stronger with the outbreak of the war, and increasingly so with each successive defeat. There was also growing support in the Cape for the Republic. Negotiations had been entered into by Downing Street with President Brand (Orange Free State) since early January when he had been informed that '... provided only that the Boers will desist from their armed opposition to the Queen's authority, Her Majesty's Government do not despair of making a satisfactory arrangement.'(2) Subsequent to the Battle of Laingsnek the British became aware that Burghers of the Orange Free State were moving on Newcastle to join the Transvaalers. Colley telegraphed President Brand in this connection. Brand in his reply denied the movement. He also 'implored' Colley 'to prevent further bloodshed'. More interesting from Colley's point of view was a reference by Bran


To highlight global warming, which country held a cabinet meeting underwater in 2009?

BBC News - Maldives cabinet makes a splash Maldives cabinet makes a splash Advertisement President Mohamed Nasheed and his cabinet met underwater The government of the Maldives has held a cabinet meeting underwater to highlight the threat of global warming to the low-lying Indian Ocean nation. President Mohamed Nasheed and his cabinet signed a document calling for global cuts in carbon emissions. Ministers spent half an hour on the sea bed, communicating with white boards and hand signals. The president said the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen this December cannot be allowed to fail. At a later press conference while still in the water, President Nasheed was asked what would happen if the summit fails. "We are going to die," he replied. If the Maldives cannot be saved today we do not feel that there is much of a chance for the rest of the world President Mohamed Nasheed Officials in climate change stunt The Maldives stand an average of 2.1 metres (7ft) above sea level, and the government says they face being wiped out if oceans rise. "We're now actually trying to send our message, let the world know what is happening, and what will happen to the Maldives if climate change is not checked," President Nasheed said. "If the Maldives cannot be saved today we do not feel that there is much of a chance for the rest of the world," he added. Military minders Three of the 14 cabinet ministers missed the underwater meeting, about 20 minutes by boat from the capital, Male, because two were not given medical permission and another was abroad, officials said. President Nasheed and other cabinet members taking part had been practising their slow breathing to get into the right mental frame for the meeting, a government source said. The cabinet were joined by instructors and military escorts About 5m underwater, in a blue-green lagoon on a small island used for military training, they were observed by a clutch of snorkelling journalists. Each minister was accompanied by a diving instructor and a military minder. While underwater, they signed a document ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December, calling on all nations to cut their carbon emissions. World leaders at the summit aim to create a new agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012. Bookmark with:


The heist in the 2003 remake of “The Italian Job” takes place in which US City?

The Italian Job (2003) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error After being betrayed and left for dead in Italy, Charlie Croker and his team plan an elaborate gold heist against their former ally. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 44 titles created 21 Jul 2012 a list of 28 titles created 26 Oct 2012 a list of 42 titles created 12 Jun 2015 a list of 24 titles created 7 months ago a list of 25 titles created 5 months ago Title: The Italian Job (2003) 7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 7 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Frank is hired to "transport" packages for unknown clients and has made a very good living doing so. But when asked to move a package that begins moving, complications arise. Directors: Louis Leterrier, Corey Yuen Stars: Jason Statham, Qi Shu, Matt Schulze Mercenary Frank Martin, who specializes moving goods of all kinds, surfaces again this time in Miami, Florida when he's implicated in the kidnapping of the young son of a powerful USA official. Director: Louis Leterrier     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X   A marksman living in exile is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the President. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, he goes on the run to find the real killer and the reason he was set up. Director: Antoine Fuqua     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X   Martine offers Terry a lead on a foolproof bank hit on London's Baker Street. She targets a roomful of safe deposit boxes worth millions in cash and jewelry. But Terry and his crew don't realize the boxes also contain a treasure trove of dirty secrets - secrets that will thrust them into a deadly web of corruption and illicit scandal. Director: Roger Donaldson Danny Ocean and his eleven accomplices plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. Director: Steven Soderbergh A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris. Director: Pierre Morel     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1/10 X   Frank Martin puts the driving gloves on to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukranian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective. Director: Olivier Megaton Professional assassin Chev Chelios learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops. Directors: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Stars: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Carlos Sanz Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for a third heist, after casino owner Willy Bank double-crosses one of the original eleven, Reuben Tishkoff. Director: Steven Soderbergh Daniel Ocean recruits one more team member so he can pull off three major European heists in this sequel to Ocean's 11. Director: Steven Soderbergh A bored married couple is surprised to learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other. Director: Doug Liman Ex-con Jensen Ames is forced by the warden of a notorious prison to compete in our post-industrial world's most popular sport: a car race in which inmates must brutalize and kill one another on the road to victory. Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Edit Storyline Led by John Bridger ( Donald Sutherland ) and Charlie Croker ( Mark Wahlberg ) a team is assembled for one last heist to steal $35 million in gold bars from a


Fallopia japonica is a pernicious weed spreading through roots and tubers found in various wild places, particularly damp ones, in the UK. What is its more common name?

www.ellisandco.co.uk Spring provides ideal time to enjoy garden plants budding into life. Spring provides an ideal time to enjoy plants budding into life in the garden – and to inspect for any nasty Japanese knotweed at the same time. This pernicious plant – Fallopia japonica – lies dormant in winter but now its reddish-pink buds are starting to sprout. Once summer arrives it can grow a foot a week and start strangling all other plant life in the garden. The bamboo-like plant can shoot upwards to more than 7ft high. Even more seriously, it can wreak havoc with your chances of selling or buying a home – with some lenders refusing to give mortgages due to the weed’s destructive ways. This is because its extensive roots can penetrate deep into the ground – damaging house foundations, drainage systems and walls. Jo Mullett, 44, from Swansea, South Wales, runs weed control company Knotweed Control. She says: ‘Don’t panic if you think you have knotweed. ‘The first thing to do is take photos and email them to a weed control company – advice at this stage should cost you nothing. ‘There is a chance it is not knotweed, but if it is then a specialist might charge £175 or so for a site visit to survey the situation. You might then be able to remove the plant yourself if it is not too far spread – or you could pay a professional to come in and destroy it.’ For those who prefer to conduct an eagle-eyed survey of their garden themselves, knotweed can be recognised for its lime-green bamboo-like stem that is speckled purple and red. The leaves are heart-shaped – with sprouts having a reddish tinge and turning a lime green. In the summer they produce clusters of cream flowers. Knotweed arrived from Japan in 1825 as an ornamental plant and spreads through modified underground stems called rhizomes. Shoots pop up all over the garden. It is not illegal to grow knotweed, but you must keep it under tight control and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring gardens. If it is deemed to cause a ‘detrimental effect of a persistent or continuing nature on the quality of life of those in the locality’ then the council can order you to spend thousands of pounds to dig it up and destroy it. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is also an offence to allow knotweed to grow in the wild. The Royal Horticultural Society provides information about knotweed on its website with advice on how it can be killed off. Guy Barter, chief horticultural adviser at the society, says: ‘We are not talking about plants from another planet such as triffids. You can often treat knotweed yourself.’ Barter says now is a good time of year to spot knotweed – but treatment should not be carried out until late next month or July when chemicals are drawn in by the plant. He suggests using a glyphosate-based weed killer such as Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer or Bayer Garden Super Strength Weedkiller. Treatment usually involves cutting it back so there is just an eight to twelve-inch hollow stem remaining above the ground. You should then drip weed killer inside the hollow. This might have to be repeated in a year’s time to ensure the knotweed is dead. Japanese knotweed is classed as ‘controlled waste’ under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 so it must be disposed of at a licensed landfill site. Contact your local council for details of how to do this – do not put it on a compost heap or leave it out for bin collection. Barter adds: ‘Knotweed is a long-term invader that unnerves mortgage lenders if discovered in a garden so it is important to stamp it out as soon as it is found. A reputable trade association, such as the British Association of Professional Landscape Industries, should provide you with details of local contractors who can tackle knotweed.’ Other reputable trade bodies to consider include the Property Care Association, the Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association and the Association of Professional Landscapers. Professionals can charge between £1,500 and £3,000 if you have a severe knotweed problem – with treatment involving repeat visits for at


The charity “Bliss” supports who or what?

Iain Gray is fundraising for Bliss We help premature and sick babies in the UK to give every baby the best possible future Story Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. On 4th August, I will be taking part in RideLondon, an amazing 100-mile closed-road cycling race that starts at the Olympic Stadium, heads through the centre of London and out into the Surrey hills before returning to the finish line on the Mall. It follows a similar route to the Olympic road race last year, and will have 20,000 cyclists taking part. I'm raising money for Bliss - a fantastic charity that supports premature babies and their parents. Despite having recently become a father, I can't begin to imagine how challenging it must be for parents of premature babies to get through those first few days, weeks and months, and I have great respect for the work that Bliss do every day to help them. You can find out more here: http://www.bliss.org.uk/ Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity. No matter how small your contribution, it will be very gratefully received, and will help spur me on as I'm pounding the hills in August Thanks in advance for your support Iain


To highlight global warming, which country held a cabinet meeting up a mountain in 2009?

Nepal holds highest Cabinet meeting at Mt. Everest - USATODAY.com Nepal holds highest Cabinet meeting at Mt. Everest Updated   Enlarge By Gemunu Amarasinghe, AP Nepalese Environment Minister Thakur Sharma, center, looks on after attending a special cabinet meeting in Kalapathar, a flat area at an altitude of 17,192 feet next to Everest base camp, in Nepal on Friday. Nepal's top politicians strapped on oxygen tanks Friday and held a Cabinet meeting amid the frigid, thin air of Mount Everest to highlight the danger global warming poses to glaciers, ahead of next week's international climate change talks. By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press SYANGBOCHE, Nepal  Nepal 's top politicians strapped on oxygen tanks Friday and held a Cabinet meeting amid Mount Everest 's frigid, thin air to highlight the danger global warming poses to glaciers, ahead of next week's international climate change talks. The government billed the stunt as the world's highest Cabinet meeting. The ministers, wearing yellow oxygen masks and purple sashes reading, "Save the Himalayas ," sat at folding tables set up on a plateau with the snow-capped peak of Everest behind them. They posed for pictures, signed a commitment to tighten environmental regulations and expand the nation's protected areas — and then quickly flew away. "The Everest declaration was a message to the world to minimize the negative impact of climate change on Mount Everest and other Himalayan mountains," Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal later said. Scientists say the Himalayan glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, creating lakes with walls that could burst and flood villages below. Melting ice and snow also make the routes for mountaineers less stable and more difficult to follow. Getting the ministers to the mountain safely required extensive planning. The prime minister, his two deputy prime ministers and the 20 Cabinet ministers were examined by doctors before boarding helicopters to Kalapathar, a flat area at an altitude of 17,192 feet next to Everest base camp, the starting point for climbers seeking to scale the peak. The Himalayan Rescue Association's Bikram Neupane said the politicians — bundled in thick jackets, windproof gear and woolen hats — all had adequate oxygen levels in their blood and they were in no immediate danger. The Cabinet spent only 20 minutes next to the mountain on a clear, sunny day in an effort to prevent any of the ministers, unused to the heights of the Himalayas, from getting altitude sickness. Several of the ministers were overweight, some were in their 70s and many came from the low-lying plains in the south. Four ministers declined to attend either because of health concerns or because they were traveling abroad. Though rescue helicopters were on standby, none of the officials fell ill. The ministers stayed overnight Thursday in the town of Lukla, about 9,180 feet high, to acclimatize to the higher elevation. They then traveled to Syangboche — 12,800 feet high — where they took the helicopter to the world's highest mountain. The event came ahead of the international climate change conference next week in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was intended "to get the world's attention on the impact global warming is having on underdeveloped countries like Nepal," Environment Minister Thakur Sharma said. The talks are aimed at agreement on measures to check the rise in global temperatures that scientists warn could lead to devastating results in rising sea levels, shrinking access to drinking water, shifting agriculture and spreading diseases. Nepal's negotiation team in Copenhagen will push for wealthy countries to commit 1.5% of their earnings to help poorer nations protect the environment, he said. Local residents in the Himalayas welcomed their official guests with cream-colored silk scarfs used for auspicious occasions. "The hills and mountains used to be covered with snow even during the summer. But now snow can be seen only on the higher peaks," said Ngyendon, 66, who like many in the region uses only one name. "We are glad the government is taking


Heraclium mantegazzianum is a weed thought to be the largest in western Europe. What is its common name?

Heracleum mantegazzianum Heracleum mantegazzianum Gucker, Corey L. 2009. Heracleum mantegazzianum. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/ [ ]. TAXONOMY: The scientific name of giant hogweed is Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier (Apiaceae) [ 20 ]. Hybrids: In several European countries, low frequencies of giant hogweed × eltrot (H. sphondylium) hybrids occurred in areas occupied by both parent species. Artificial hybrids were easily created, so researchers suspect that selective insect foraging may limit the occurrence of natural hybrids [ 15 , 63 ]. In North America, researchers suspect that giant hogweed × common cowparsnip (H. maximum) hybrids are possible, but none have been reported [ 42 ]. Although giant hogweed × eltrot hybrids are possible in North America, none were reported in the available literature (2009). Hybrids are discussed more in the Botanical description , Vegetative regeneration , and Control sections of this review. GENERAL DISTRIBUTION: Giant hogweed is a nonnative species currently (2009) restricted to the western and eastern parts of North America. In western North America, giant hogweed occurs in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. In eastern North America, giant hogweed occurs from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia west to Ontario and Wisconsin and south to Indiana, Maryland, and New Jersey ([ 35 , 36 , 42 ], NAPIS as cited in [ 13 ]). Giant hogweed is native to the western Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and southern Russia [ 42 ]. In 2003, researchers reported that the range of giant hogweed was expanding in Washington, Oregon, and the northeastern United States [ 11 ]. In 1992, giant hogweed occurred in 9 Washington counties [ 60 ]. As of 2008, giant hogweed populations in Oregon were limited to areas surrounding Portland and Salem [ 40 ]. Giant hogweed is widespread in southwestern Ontario, and localized populations occur in southern Quebec, New Brunswick, Cape Breton, and eastern Newfoundland [ 42 ]. In New York, giant hogweed occurs in western and central portions of the state [ 14 ]. As of 1996, about 40 small giant hogweed populations occurred around Ithaca (Cope, personal communication, as cited in [ 76 ]). Scattered giant hogweed populations occur throughout Massachusetts [ 26 ]. Plants Database provides a distributional map of giant hogweed. As of this writing (2009), however, the map did not include Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland as states or provinces with giant hogweed populations, although several sources [ 13 , 35 , 36 , 42 ] indicate that it occurs in these areas. Introduction to North America: Giant hogweed was likely introduced to North America as a garden "curiosity" because of its extremely large size and impressive flower [ 42 , 74 ] but could have been introduced through spice importation, since its seeds are used in Middle Eastern cuisine [ 35 ]. Giant hogweed occurred in North America as early as 1917 [ 13 ]. Giant hogweed source populations in western North America were likely planted by horticulturalists [ 40 , 48 ]. On southeastern Vancouver Island, giant hogweed was first collected in 1964 [ 42 ], but reports of giant hogweed in southwestern British Columbia were published in the 1930s (Federation of British Columbia Naturalists Newsletter 1978, as cited in [ 8 ]). Giant hogweed has been present in Seattle, Washington, since the early 1950s (Hitchcock, personal communication, as cited in [ 33 ]). Using details about current giant hogweed habitats in western Washington and northwestern Oregon, researchers predicted that disturbed riparian habitats in the Cascade, Sierran Steppe, and Rocky Mountain ecoregions are susceptible to giant hogweed invasion [ 43 ]. In eastern Canada and the United States, giant hogweed was likely introduced as a horticu


Who wrote the song “Where have all the flowers gone”?

Pete Seeger's story behind "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" Lydia Hutchinson | May 3, 2013 | 25 Comments “He’s had one of the most perfect lives of anybody I know.” That was filmmaker Jim Brown’s response when asked why he profiled Pete Seeger in a PBS “American Masters” documentary. Few would disagree with Brown’s assessment. In a career that’s spanned over 70 years, the 94-year-old Seeger has embodied the idealism that once defined the American spirit. A tireless crusader for social justice, world harmony and environmental causes, Seeger was even called, at the height of his activism, “America’s tuning fork.” The trajectory of Seeger’s life is dazzling. Born May 3, 1919, he first wanted to become a journalist. Music beckoned, however, and following a period where he assisted folk-song archivist Alan Lomax, he teamed with legendary songwriter Woody Guthrie to form the politically oriented Almanac Singers. Drafted into the Army in 1942, Seeger served out his duty and then co-founded the folk group, the Weavers. In addition to popularizing the Guthrie classic “This Land Is Your Land,” the Weavers topped the charts in 1950 with their version of Leadbelly’s “Goodnight, Irene.” Blacklisted during the McCarthy era, the Weavers disbanded in 1953. Informally banned from TV programs and radio shows—as well as from many concert stages—Seeger began performing at high schools and on college campuses. Concurrent with the folk revival of the early ’60s, his songs became better known to the public at large. Thanks to hit versions by the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, and the Byrds, the Seeger-written songs “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” have become part of the American lexicon. These days Seeger remains vibrant, creative and deeply attuned to social and environmental issues. He and his wife, Toshi, continue to live on a wooded hillside in New York overlooking the Hudson River, in a cabin they built with their own hands decades ago. Since 1969, Seeger has worked closely with the Clearwater organization, an environmental group that seeks to protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related waters. Each year he invites more than 10,000 children and adults onto his sailboat, where they sing and discuss the history of the Hudson. To celebrate his birthday today, here is Pete’s story behind his timeless “Where Have All the Flowers Gone.” “I had been reading a long novel—”And Quiet Flows the Don”—about the Don River in Russia and the Cossacks who lived along it in the 19th century. It describes the Cossack soldiers galloping off to join the Czar’s army, singing as they go. Three lines from a song are quoted in the book: ‘Where are the flowers? The girls plucked them / Where are the girls? They’re all married / Where are the men? They’re all in the army.’ I never got around to looking up the song, but I wrote down those three lines. “Later, in an airplane, I was dozing, and it occurred to me that the line ‘long time passing’—which I had also written in a notebook—would sing well. Then I thought, ‘When will we ever learn.’ Suddenly, within 20 minutes, I had a song. There were just three verses. I Scotch-taped the song to a microphone and sang it at Oberlin College. This was in 1955. “One of the students there had a summer job as a camp counselor. He took the song to the camp and sang it to the kids. It was very short. He gave it rhythm, which I hadn’t done. The kids played around with it, singing ‘Where have all the counselors gone? / Open curfew, everyone.’ “The counselor added two actual verses: ‘Where have all the soldiers gone? / Gone to graveyards every one / Where have all the graveyards gone? / Covered with flowers every one.’ Joe Hickerson is his name, and I give him 20 percent of the royalties. That song still brings in thousands of dollars from all around the world.” —  By Russell Hall


Which novel by Peter Carey won the Booker Prize in 1988?

Peter Carey - Literature Literature Biography Peter Carey was born in Bacchus Marsh in Victoria, Australia, in 1943. He studied Science at Monash University, and wrote advertising copy to support himself during the early part of his literary career. Australian identity and historical context play a part in several of his literary works. He began by writing surreal short stories, and published two collections, War Crimes (1979), and The Fat Man in History (1980). These stories, along with three previously uncollected works, are all included in his Collected Stories (1995). He then wrote 3 novels: Bliss (1981), about an advertising executive who has an out-of-body experience; Illywhacker (1985), a huge vision of Australian history told through the memoirs of a 100-year old confidence man or "illywhacker"; and Oscar and Lucinda (1988), a complex symbolic tale of the arrival of Christianity in Australia. Although not a science fiction writer as such, there are some elements of this in his writing, particularly in Illywhacker, which led to this novel receiving the Ditmar Award for Best Australian Science Fiction Novel and being shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, both in 1986. Illywhacker was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1985, and three years later, Oscar and Lucinda won the same prize. While writing his next novel, The Tax Inspector (1991), Peter Carey moved to New York, and has since written further novels: The Unusual Life of Tristran Smith (1994); Jack Maggs (1997), billed as a re-imagining of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations; True History of the Kelly Gang (2001), told in fictional letters from the Australian outlaw and folk hero Ned Kelly to his estranged daughter; and My Life as a Fake (2003), a story centred around a literary hoax which gripped Australia in the 1940s. Jack Maggs and True History of the Kelly Gang both won the Commonwealth Writers Prize (Overall Winner, Best Book) and with True History of the Kelly Gang, Peter Carey won the Booker Prize for Fiction for the second time, in 2001. Peter Carey wrote the script for the Wim Wenders film, Until the End of the World (1992), and co-wrote with Ray Lawrence, the screenplay for the film adaptation of Bliss (1985). Oscar and Lucinda was also adapted for film in 1997, with a screenplay witten by Laura Jones. He has also written a children's book, The Big Bazoohley (1995) and a non-fiction book, 30 Days in Sydney: A Wildly Distorted Account (2001). Wrong about Japan (2005), is a memoir/travelogue of the author's journey through Japan with his son Charley and their attempts to understand the Japanese culture and heritage. Peter Carey still lives in New York, where he teaches Creative Writing at New York University. He has been awarded three honorary degrees and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, the Australian Academy of Humanities and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His later novels are Theft: A Love Story (2006); and His Illegal Self (2008). His novel, Parrot and Olivier in America, was published in 2010 and shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize (South East Asia and South Pacific region, Best Book) and the Man Booker Prize for Fiction. His latest novel is The Chemistry of Tears (2012), which tells the story of a clock expert who is restoring an automaton while grieving for her lost lover. Peter Carey was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished services to literature, in 2012. Awards Critical perspective During the epic course of Oscar and Lucinda (1988), Peter Carey’s postmodernist ‘Victorian’ novel, a clergyman transports a glass church across the desert as a ‘crazed image’ of his love for Lucinda, who in turn looks out at the ‘silver skin’ of Sydney Harbour: ‘A cormorant broke the surface, like an improbable idea tearing the membrane between dreams and life’. The fabulous fiction of Australia’s best-known author internationally contains an abundance of such ‘improbable’ ideas and exotic scenarios, an endless inventiveness of storytelling within books that typic


Kirk Douglas - Biography - IMDb Kirk Douglas Biography Showing all 139 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (84) | Personal Quotes  (39) | Salary  (6) Overview (3) 5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (2) Cleft-chinned, steely-eyed and virile star of international cinema who rose from being "the ragman's son" (the name of his best-selling 1988 autobiography) to become a bona fide superstar, Kirk Douglas, also known as Issur Danielovitch Demsky, was born in Amsterdam, New York, in 1916. His parents, Bryna (Sanglel) and Herschel Danielovitch, were Jewish immigrants from Chavusy, Mahilyow Voblast (now in Belarus). Although growing up in a poor ghetto, Douglas was a fine student and a keen athlete and wrestled competitively during his time at St. Lawrence University. However, he soon identified an acting scholarship as a way out of his meager existence, and was sufficiently talented to gain entry into the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He only appeared in a handful of minor Broadway productions before joining the US Navy in 1941, and then after the end of hostilities in 1945, returned to the theater and some radio work. On the insistence of ex-classmate Lauren Bacall movie producer Hal B. Wallis screen-tested Douglas and cast him in the lead role in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946). His performance received rave reviews and further work quickly followed, including an appearance in the low-key drama I Walk Alone (1948), the first time he worked alongside fellow future screen legend Burt Lancaster . Such was the strong chemistry between the two that they appeared in seven films together, including the dynamic western Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), the John Frankenheimer political thriller Seven Days in May (1964) and their final pairing in the gangster comedy Tough Guys (1986). Douglas once said about his good friend: "I've finally gotten away from Burt Lancaster. My luck has changed for the better. I've got nice-looking girls in my films now". After appearing in "I Walk Alone", Douglas scored his first Oscar nomination playing the untrustworthy and opportunistic boxer Midge Kelly in the gripping Champion (1949). The quality of his work continued to garner the attention of critics and he was again nominated for Oscars for his role as a film producer in The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) and as tortured painter Vincent van Gogh in Lust for Life (1956), both directed by Vincente Minnelli . In 1955 Douglas launched his own production company, Bryna Productions, the company behind two pivotal film roles in his career. The first was as French army officer Col. Dax in director Stanley Kubrick 's brilliant anti-war epic Paths of Glory (1957). Douglas reunited with Kubrick for yet another epic, the magnificent Spartacus (1960). The film also marked a key turning point in the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo , who had been blacklisted during the McCarthy "Red Scare" hysteria in the 1950s. At Douglas' insistence Trumbo was given on-screen credit for his contributions, which began the dissolution of the infamous blacklisting policies begun almost a decade previously that had destroyed so many careers and lives. Douglas remained busy throughout the 1960s, starring in many films,. He played a rebellious modern-day cowboy in Lonely Are the Brave (1962), acted alongside John Wayne in the World War II story In Harm's Way (1965), again with The Duke in a drama about the Israeli fight for independence, Cast a Giant Shadow (1966), and once more with Wayne in the tongue-in-cheek western The War Wagon (1967). Additionally, in 1963 he starred in an onstage production of Ken Kesey 's "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest", but despite his keen interest, no Hollywood studio could be convinced to bring the story to the screen. However, the rights remained with the Douglas clan, and Kirk's talented son Michael Douglas finally filmed the tale in 1975, starring Jack Nicholson . Into the 1970s Douglas wasn't as busy as previous years; however, he starred in some unusual vehicles, including alongside a young


Which London underground station was gutted by fire in 1987?

Kings Cross fire 1987 news footage - YouTube Kings Cross fire 1987 news footage Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 19, 2006 A fire shitted up the insides of an underground station in London, 31 died including the brave station officer from Soho, Colin Townsley was first in without BA, he did it to save many others. the London fire brigade havent forgotten his efforts. Category


Cheddar cave 'biggest in Mendip Hills' - BBC News BBC News Cheddar cave 'biggest in Mendip Hills' 7 September 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption The cave is the height of a 10-storey building and is filled with stalactites, stalagmites and vertical columns A cave discovered in Somerset is thought to be the largest ever found in the Mendip Hills. The 30m (98ft) high and 60m (197ft) long cave was found in Cheddar by the Tuesday Diggers caving group. It took the group four years of tunnelling before they discovered the "vast chamber" of stalagmites, stalactites and 5m (16ft) tall pillars. Martin Grass, one of the cavers, said: "More people have stood on the moon than have stood in this chamber." 'Vertical rock wall' Digging through silt and gravel, splitting boulders and occasionally using explosives, the group has spent up to four hours a week since 2008 clearing a narrow 0.5m (1.6ft) passageway. Image caption It took the caving group four years to tunnel through to the vast chamber They were finally able to enter the chamber on Tuesday. "It's a bit like Escape from Colditz," said Mr Grass, who has been caving for 42 years. "You've no idea what you're going to find but we had all the signs. "The limestone walls were scalloped, which showed a river had flowed through there, and there was a good draught and the more we went on the better and better the draught got." Ten days ago, with the draught "howling", the group of cavers crawled along their 100m (328ft) tunnel to emerge through the floor of a smaller chamber. "There was a vertical rock wall about 12 metres high," said Mr Grass. "And we descended that on Tuesday, thinking this passage would continue, and in fact it opened out into this massive chamber the height of a 10-storey building." The vast underground chamber, named The Frozen Deep by the group, lies beyond a cave called Reservoir Hole. Underground spectacles Cheddar is Britain's largest gorge, boasting an elaborate cave system and limestone cliffs which rise from the valley floor It is, according to Mr Grass, the largest underground chamber so far discovered in the Mendip Hills. "There are two floor-to-ceiling columns or pillars both five metres long and pure white," said Mr Grass. "And it's filled with stalactites and stalagmites which are some of the best discovered not just on the Mendips but in the UK. "It's only 20 miles from Bristol but other than the six of us, nobody has ever been there - so it's quite a thing." Graham Price, chairman of the Council of Southern Caving Clubs, said the previous largest cave found in the Mendips had been GB Cavern, a 6m (19ft) wide by 12m (39ft) high by 90m (295ft) long chamber discovered in the 1940s. "You just don't find things of this size in the Mendips - chambers that you can walk through," he said. "So we're really thrilled for the group and really, really excited about it."


What is Nyctophobia? and How to Treat it What is Nyctophobia? and How to Treat it Search the site What is Nyctophobia? and How to Treat it Nyctophobia is Highly Treatable in Adults and Children By Lisa Fritscher Updated May 08, 2016 Nyctophobia, or fear of the dark, is one of the most common specific phobias in children. Between the ages of 6 and 12, many kids are afraid of the dark, especially if they are alone, but this is a normal stage of development and not a phobia. Most people retain a bit of a fear of the dark throughout life and this fear may be evolutionary in nature as many predators hunt at night. Consequently, horror movies and Halloween events use darkness as a way to scare you. Is It a Fear or a Phobia? The difference is a phobia is an irrational fear and a debilitating anxiety disorder that doesn't go away by itself and can worsen over time. While being afraid of the dark may be a part of normal development in young children, for older children and adults, nyctophobia is an age-inappropriate fear and can prevent you from living an otherwise "normal" life. There are distinct criteria from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that dictate the differences between a fear and a phobia. The most basic difference is that a phobia interferes with your life while the consequences of a fear are much less severe. Your healthcare professional might give you or your child a phobia diagnosis if your fear of the dark is:  a strong fear accompanied by intense psychological or physical symptoms a persistent fear with symptoms lasting for more than 6 months What Is a Specific Phobia? Nyctophobia is a specific phobia, which is a fear of a specific object or situation and represents one of three phobia classifications (the other two are social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia). Some experts categorize specific phobia into three groupings: situational phobias, such as darkness, heights and enclosed spaces animal phobias, such as a fear of spiders or snakes mutilation phobias, such as fear of the dentist or injections Symptoms of Nyctophobia Symptoms of nyctophobia vary from person to person and according to the severity of your particular case. In general, symptoms of nyctophobia include: becoming nervous in any darkened environment sleeping with a nightlight being reluctant to go out at night experiencing physiological symptoms including, an increased heart rate, sweating, visible shaking and even feeling ill ( nausea, headaches, and diarrhea are common) when forced to spend time in the dark Symptoms of more severe cases of nyctophobia include: attempting to run away from dark rooms compulsively staying indoors at night becoming angry or defensive if anyone tries to encourage you to spend time in the dark Treatment for Nyctophobia The  goal of therapy  is to challenge your, or your child's, fearful beliefs about the dark by replacing negative self-talk with more positive messages. The rate of successful treatment for specific phobias like nyctophobia is about 90 percent and often accomplished through techniques drawn from the cognitive-behavioral school of therapy. The treatment plan your therapist suggests for you or your child may include: exposure to the dark in small, incremental, non-threatening doses in a process called desensitization one-on-one talk therapy, family therapy or group therapy learning relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing


Which Middle Eastern city is served by Queen Alia airport?

Amman Queen Alia International Airport - QAIA Airport Amman Queen Alia International Airport Travel Guide Welcome to Amman Queen Alia International Airport - Amman Airport (AMM) Use this website to quickly find the most important information about Amman Queen Alia International Airport: Flights (Departures, Arrivals), Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about QAIA airport. Plan your travel to Amman Airport with the information provided in this site. Check Amman Travel Guide at Bautrip for more information about Amman.   Amman Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM, ICAO: OJAI) (Matar al-Malikah 'Alya' Ad-Dowaly) is located in Zizya area, 20 miles (30km) south of Amman, the capital city of Jordan. It is the home hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, and Jordan Aviation, Royal Falcon and Royal Wings as well. In March of 2013 the old terminal closed and the new terminal opened. It was awarded by Airport Council international as the best airport in Middle East in 2014. Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM) is the biggest airport in Jordan The airport is located 30 kilometres south of Amman Amman Airport served 7 Million passengers in 2015 There is only one terminal, which was opened in March 2013 Amman airport is the largest one in Jordan and is being used for approximately 40 airlines from around the world being Royal Jordanian airline the busiest one with over 45 destinations worldwide. In 2015, 7,095,685 passengers used the Airport. The number of passengers is growing each year, and the traffic has doubled in the last ten years. Terminal QAIA Airport or Amman Airport has one unique terminal, serving the 7 million passengers per year, and being able to handle up to 12 million passengers. The terminal was opened in March 2013 in order to give a better experience to passengers and giving a capacity of 9 million passengers. From 2014 to 2016 an expansion was made, increasing the capacity up to 12 million passengers. The terminal is divided in three levels.   - Prayer Rooms Terminal Levels - Arrival Level 1: It holds the arrivals area and the baggage claim area and a duty free shop. There is also the public area with retail shops, services (such as Banks, Prayer Room) and restaurants. - Departure Level 2: Divides travelers between Jordanian passengers (E gates) and International passengers. There are not many facilities in this level. - Departure Level 3: It has the passport control, access to departures gates and a lot of different services. It has the duty free area, several restaurants and bars, some retail shops, a pharmacy, a kids play area, a prayer area or departure gates among others. QAIA Airport in numbers - One terminal expanded in 2016 with a total capacity of 12 million passengers. - Hub for 4 airlines: Royal Jordanian Airlines, Royal Wings, Jordan Aviation and Royal Falcon. - 2 runways - More than 40 airlines (passenger, charter and cargo) - 6,000 square metres of retail space. - Estimated investment of USD 750 million in the construction of the new terminal (2013). Currently expansion with estimated cost of USD 100 million. Transportation There are currently three options: - Taxi: With fixed and public rates. - Bus Express: Called Sariyah Airport Express Bus, it runs to Amman every 30-60' during 24 hours/day. - Local buses: to three main stations: Tabarbour, Abdali and JEET. - Car Hire / Car Rental: Check prices and options here There is a project in study to connect QAIA Airport with Amman by rail.


Which book by Phillip Pullman was awarded the 2001 Whitbread Prize for Literature?

Philip Pullman - Literature Literature A. P. Watt Ltd Biography Philip Pullman was born in Norwich in 1946, and travelled all over the world during his childhood, settling in North Wales at the age of 11. He studied at Oxford University, graduating in 1968 and becoming a teacher. He then taught in middle schools, writing plays during this period on which some of his later novels were based, later becoming a part-time senior lecturer in English at Westminster College, Oxford, with a specialism in oral storytelling. The first novel he wrote was for adults, but much of his work is for children. His books include four novels in the "Sally Lockhart' series, three play adaptations, including Frankenstein (1990) and Sherlock Holmes and the Limehouse Horror (1992), and a book, How to be Cool (1987), adapted and broadcast by Granada Television in 1988. Clockwork (1996) was shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book Award and for a Carnegie medal in 1997.  More recently, Philip Pullman has become well-known for the 'His Dark Materials' Series, fantasy novels telling the story of Lyra Belacque, a young girl whose destiny is to 'change destiny': Northern Lights (1995), winner of a Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and a British Book Award, and shortlisted in 2007 for the Carnegie of Carnegies; The Subtle Knife (1997); The Amber Spyglass (2000), which was the first children's book to win the Whitbread Book of the Year; and Lyra's Oxford (2003).   The books in the 'Dark Materials' Series have been adapted for the stage by Nicholas Wright and an opera based on Clockwork toured theatres in 2004 with musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A stage adaptation of The Firework Maker's Daughter (1995) opened in 2004. A film adaptation of Northern Lights - The Golden Compass - was launched at Cannes Film Festival 2007, and opened in the UK in December 2007. Philip Pullman lives in Oxford. In 2005, he was joint winner of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (Sweden). He believes that 'stories are the most important thing in the world. Without stories, we wouldn't be human beings at all.' In 2007, his book, Northern Lights, won the Carnegie of Carnegies Award. His book, Once Upon a Time in the North - a prequel to the 'His Dark Materials' series, was published in 2008. The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ (2010) is a retelling of the story of Jesus, one of the Canongate Myth Series. He was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2011. Awards Critical perspective Pullman has written and published an array of different types of novel - fantasy, social realism, thrillers, fairytales - as well as the phenomenal His Dark Materials series. One of his well-known earlier works is The Ruby in the Smoke (1985), the first in the Sally Lockhart series (recently made into a BBC1 film, screened December 2006). The books in this series are historical thrillers, set in Victorian London. Pullman’s intention was for the centre of each story to contain a clichéd melodrama: The Ruby in the Smoke centres around a precious jewel which is cursed; The Shadow in the North (first published as The Shadow in the Plate, 1986) depicts a madman who threatens to destroy the world; The Tiger in the Well (1991) shows its characters close to drowning in a cellar, while, in The Tin Princess (1994), a little servant girl becomes a princess. Yet Pullman succeeds in presenting each drama in a believable and convincing manner. Pullman is often praised for his strong female characters. Sally Lockhart herself, like Lyra Belacqua in the His Dark Materials series (discussed below), is spirited and feisty. Both girls are not stereotypical females: they are physically and mentally tough, outspoken, sharp and perceptive. They are also independent and resourceful. The Sally Lockhart series has also been compared with Dickens, and Pullman’s interest in the Victorian era continues in The New Cut Gang series: Thunderbolt’s Waxwork (1994) and The Gas-Fitters’ Ball (1995). The New Cut Gang are a group of urchins in Lambeth in 1892, and the storie