In 2011, who became the first Northern Irish golfer since Fred Daly to win the Open?

Top 10 Irish Golfers of All-Time Top 10 Irish Golfers of All-Time Top 10 Irish Golfers of All-Time Ranking the greatest golfers ever from Ireland By Brent Kelley Updated June 19, 2016. Who is the greatest Irish golfer of all-time? Here we name our No. 1, and also nine more golfers from Ireland, to create the Top 10 Irish Golfers of All-Time list. Of course, we'll update this ranking as warranted, because several of the golfers below are sure to move up. We include golfers from throughout the isle of Eire on this list - both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland golfers. Jamie Squire / Getty Images 1.  Rory McIlroy We could have moved McIlroy to No. 1 much sooner than we did, but we resisted out of ... well, an abundance of caution. He's young, we thought, let's give him time. But when McIlroy won the 2014 British Open , there was no more reason to wait: Even though he was only 25 at the time, it was clear that McIlroy already deserved to be called the best-ever Irish golfer. That was McIlroy's third major championship victory, making him just the third golfer since 1934 to win a third major at 25 or younger. The first two? Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. McIlroy previously won the 2012 PGA Championship and the 2011 U.S. Open , both by eight strokes. More » continue reading below our video 10 Best Teams in the History of Baseball Ross Kinnarid/Staff/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images 2.  Padraig Harrington Padraig Harrington was the first Irish golfer to win multiple professional major championships, and the only one until McIlroy joined him. Harrington was a top player for years before his career exploded in the mid-2000s. It was then (in 2005, to be exact) that he won his first USPGA title. Then in 2007 he won the British Open , and in 2008 added another Open Championship plus the PGA Championship . For his career, Harrington has 14 wins on the European Tour and five on the PGA Tour (both totals include the three majors). Golfer Christy O'Connor in 1957 (more commonly referred to today as Christy O'Connor Sr.). Central Press / Getty Images 3.  Christy O'Connor Sr. Christy O'Connor Sr. is not really a Sr. at all. But when his nephew, also named Christy O'Connor, joined the European Tour, everyone started referring to them as Sr. and Jr. And that's how they are forever known. O'Connor was a stalwart on the GB&I Ryder Cup teams; he shows up often on our Ryder Cup records page, alas, often for losses (O'Connor's career coincided with a Ryder Cup period of near-total US domination). But he was one of the best players in Europe from the mid-1950s into the 1970s, winning dozens of tournaments on the precursor to the European Tour. He never won a major, and played in only the British Open, but did post 10 Top 10s in the Open (and finished second in 1965). 4.  Darren Clarke For a long time, one could argue that Darren Clarke never quite lived up to expectations. But he definitely lived it up! And Clarke put together an excellent career in golf, primarily on the European Tour where he has more than a dozen victories. He also has wins on the USPGA and Japan tours. But until 2011, he had no wins in majors. That changed, however, at the 2011 British Open , where Clarke finally put his name on the Claret Jug . Clarke's previous best finishes at the Open were second in 1997 and third in 2001. Clarke also played in five Ryder Cups with a good overall record, in particular proving tough to beat in fourballs. Andy Lyons / Getty Images 5.  Graeme McDowell Graeme McDowell was putting together a fine career prior to 2010. He had four wins on the European Tour. He wasn't anything spectacular, but was solid. And then 2010 happened. And 2010 was one of the most momentous years for any golfer of the Tiger Woods Era outside of Woods himself. McDowell won two "regular" Euro Tour events, won the U.S. Open , sank the winning putt in the Ryder Cup , then beat Woods head-to-head at Woods' own tournament. That's called having a good year, my friends. 6.  Fred Daly Fred Daly started winning tournaments in the late 1930s and continued into the 1950s. He


Which pub group owns the Toby Carvery chain?

Mitchells & Butlers - Our brands - Toby Carvery Mitchells & Butlers Toby Carvery Welcome to the 'Home of the Roast' We believe there's only one way to do a great British roast – and that's properly. Come and visit your local Toby on any day of the week to enjoy a delicious carvery and see why it truly is one of Britain's best loved carvery brands. Pile your plate high with a selection of succulent meats, expertly prepared veg and piping hot gravy – just don't forget the Yorkshire! Did you know?


Which family ruled Russia from 1613 until the 1917 revolution?

Which royal family ruled over Russia from 1613 until the Russian Revolution in 1917? A. Tudor B. Hapsburg C. Romanov D. Hohenzollern You have new items in your feed. Click to view. Question and answer Which royal family ruled over Russia from 1613 until the Russian Revolution in 1917? A. Tudor B. Hapsburg C. Romanov D. Hohenzollern The royal family who ruled over Russia from 1613 until the Russian Revolution in 1917 was the Romanov. Asked 282 days ago|4/12/2016 11:25:39 AM Updated 170 days ago|8/2/2016 8:30:24 PM 1 Answer/Comment Which royal family ruled over Russia from 1613 until the Russian Revolution in 1917? A. Tudor B. Hapsburg C. Romanov D. Hohenzollern New answers Added 170 days ago|8/2/2016 8:30:24 PM This answer has been confirmed as correct, not copied, and helpful. Confirmed by jeifunk [8/2/2016 8:37:22 PM] Comments Log in or sign up first. Questions asked by the same visitor What religion was most popular in India prior to the spread of Islam? A. Christianity B. Sikhism C. Confucianism D. Hinduism Weegy: Hinduism was in ancient times, and still is today a very large part of religion in India. It has been around for a very long time and is practiced today in most areas of India. User: Who led seventeen campaigns into India between 997 and 1024 that focused on plundering and conquering? A. Sultan Muhammad Rumfa of the Delhi sultanate B. Sultan Almoravid of the Hausa sultanate C. Sultan Mahmud of the Ghazni sultanate D. Sultan Rajput of the Rajputs sultanate Weegy: A. Sultan Muhammad Rumfa of the Delhi sultanate led seventeen campaigns into India between 997 and 1024 that focused on plundering and conquering. [smile] User: Which of the following did not directly spread Islam into India and Southeast Asia? A. Muslim traders B. Muslim women C. Muslim invaders D. Muslim princes Weegy: Which of the following did not directly spread Islam into India and Southeast Asia? B. Muslim women User: What route linked western and central Asia? A. the Himalayas B. the Swahili Route C. the Silk Road D. the Mongol Trail Weegy: c. silk road User: Order the following African kingdoms chronologically. A. Ghana, Mali, Songhai B. Mali, Ghana, Songhai C. Mali, Songhai, Ghana D. Songhai, Mali, Ghana Weegy: C. Mali,Songhai,Ghana User: What factor enabled the spread of Islam? A. A global ban on Sufis was implemented by China. B. Many characteristics of Islam were appealing to people throughout the world. C. A large majority of Christians converted to Islam after the Crusades. D. The Islamic religion had no cultural traits that were appealing to global regions outside Southwest Asia. Weegy: D. The Islamic religion had no cultural traits that were appealing to global regions outside Southwest Asia. User: The Islamic religion originated in seventh-century _________ and eventually spread across several continents. A. Europe B. China C. Africa D. Arabia Weegy: The Islamic religion originated in seventh-century Arabia User: The Islamic ... (More) Question Updated 101 days ago|10/10/2016 9:40:07 AM 1 Answer/Comment


Odette and Prince Siegfried are lovers in which ballet?

Prince Siegfried | Barbie Movies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Barbie in the Pink Shoes Prince Siegfried is a character in Barbie in the Pink Shoes . He is voiced by Brett Dier . He is the ballet world counterpart of Dillon Matthews . Siegfried meets Kristyn Farraday , a ballerina whose magical pink shoes take her into a fantasy world of ballet. They dance together during her adventure, when she's transformed as Odette. Contents Story Original Story In the original ballet, Siegfried is a handsome, young Prince and the only son of a widowed Queen. He is full of bright spirits and enthusiasm and enjoys life, but has little interest in his role as a Prince. His favourite hobby is hunting and often goes hunting with his best friend, Benno, but his deepest wish to find a young woman to love, who will love him in return. On his 21st birthday, Siegfried is celebrating with his friends and his tutor, Wolfgang in a feast of drinking and dancing, but the celebrations are interrupted and almost ruined by the arrival of his mother, the Queen. The Queen is not impressed with her son's thirst for entertainment and reminds him of an upcoming ball and that he is expected to choose a bride out of the eligible princesses attending because it is now time for him to marry and settle down. But Siegfried has no intention of marrying because he is not in love and is enjoying life as it is. However, this is the point when things take an ironic twist. A flock of swans is seen flying over the castle and armed with their crossbows, Siegfried heads into the forest with Benno and their friends. Deep in the forest, Siegfried and his friends come to the enchanted lake and Siegfried spots a magnificent swan wearing a crown approach the shore. But before he can shoot it, the swan transforms into Odette. Struck by her beauty, Siegfried falls in love with her at once and she tells him her story, explaining that she is under a spell of Von Rothbart . It is here that Siegfried's boyish carefree spirit is overcome by a sudden growth to manhood out of his love for Odette. After rescuing the Swan Maidens from Benno and their friends, Siegfried and Odette spend the night dancing together by the lake, professing their love for each other. Before dawn breaks, Siegfried swears his love for Odette and promises to rescue her from Rothbart's enchantment, inviting her to the ball the following evening so he may choose her as his bride. But on the night of the ball, everything takes a turn for the worst. After rejecting other various brides, Siegfried waits for Odette and when two mysterious guests arrive, he is thrilled to see that she has finally arrived. He devotes his attention to her and nobody else, but he is unaware that the mystery guests are actually Rothbart and his daughter, Odile in disguise. Suspecting nothing, Siegfried falls for Rothbart's trickery and pledges eternal love to Odile, thinking she is Odette. Triumphant, Rothbart reveals his deception and declares that Odette is now forever in his power. Devastated, Siegfried flees from the ball and back to the lake in search of his beloved Odette. Back at the lake, Siegfried begs Odette to forgive him, swearing that he loves her only. She forgives him, but declares that in order to escape from Rothbart's enchantment, she has chosen to die. When Rothbart appears and reminds Siegfried of his vow to Odile, Siegfried declares that he will die with Odette, rather than marry Odile. Siegfried and Odette throw themselves into the lake, destroying Rothbart in the process. In the end, the lovers are united for all eternity in the afterlife. Role in Barbie in The Pink Shoes As in the original story, Siegfried meets Odette at the lake while out hunting, falls for her and invites her to attend the ball in his castle. Before Kristyn and Hailey manage to leave the ballet world , Rothbart turns them into swans. The girls decide to go to the ball since only true love could break the spell. But before they arrive in the castle, Rothbart turns his  daughter into Odette and the girls arrive to the castle before sunset, but t


Which Spanish city is traditionally known for its manufacture of swords and knives?

Knives, sabers, swords and hunting weapons, Aceros de Hispania VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY KNIFE The Victorinox swiss army knife        can be difficult to define, although there is no doubt that they        is recognized anywhere in the world like a symbol of talent,        reliability and quality and they are known like Swiss army knives . Functions in these very peculiar        and perhaps not so habitual knives exist in which we have views in        our day to day. There are Victorinox knives that incorporate        altimeter, chronometer with incorporated awakener, ball-point pen,        lantern and the "Tool Cybernetics", that makes possible        the connection to a computer, because with the miniaturization of        the electronics new, new possibilities exist to add functions. Bï¿½KER KNIFE AND POCKET KNIVES The Bï¿½ker knife factory was born in Germany, Solingen, in century XVII. There was a brown solid that given shade to      the small factory of the family Bï¿½KER, who was the inspiration for the      mark and draw of her knife and penknives At the present time, the optimal combination of cutlery culture of Solingen and the modern      technology but allow him to incorporate the most sophisticated      materials in their knife and pocket knives like:  steel of      Damascus of 320 layers, ceramics or pure titanium in its blades, and root of ambonia, thuja, to madreper or material synthetic like the G10 in its handles.   SWORDS According to archaeological remains, Toledo swords      were originally made by carving silex into shapes useful as tool or      weapons. Toledo is famed for its history, arts & crafts and      especially, its swords.  The exact date that the manufacture of      swords and knives began in Toledo is unknown, however, it is clear      that the industry is as old as the city itself. The XV, XVI, and XVII centuries were a boom period      for the Toledo sword industry, marked by the formation of the Toledo      Sword Maker's Guild.  During this period, craftsmen from all over      Europe and even Damascus flocked to Toledo to learn the secrets if its      inimitable blades; blades that have brought fame to Toledo in a way      that no other city has equalled. The first craftsmen working in the Toledo sword      forge could not have imagined the success that their trade would enjoy      centuries later.  With the help of the Tajo river's waters and      the sands of its shores, the Toledo sword makers acquired prestige and      made Spanish swords world famous. ARMOUR Medieval infantry and cavalry armour had their heyday    in the XV, XVI and XVII centuries.  Designs from this period have    been used by expert Spanish craftsmen to make decorative models and full    scale reproductions. An example of an original can be    found at the Royal Armoury of Madrid, one of the largest collection of    medieval armour in the world. Aceros    de Hispania presents    a collection of suits of armour, breastplates,    shields, gauntlets, halberds, displays,    figurines and other decorative items. Some of    our shields and breastplates can be    customised with your own coat-of-arms.  For more information please    contact us. Most of our weapons can be inscribed with your      name at no extra cost.


Zog the First proclaimed himself king of which country in 1928?

King Zog I of Albania | History Today King Zog I of Albania The Balkans Political Richard Cavendish charts the events leading up to King Zog I's coronation on September 1st, 1928. Zog I was probably the strangest monarch of the 20th century. The Times called him ‘the bizarre King Zog’ and his biographer, Jason Tomes, quotes descriptions of him ranging from ‘a despotic brigand’ to ‘the last ruler of romance’. He created his throne for himself and as Europe’s only Muslim king ruled Europe’s most obscure country. He had started life as Ahmed Bey Zogolli or Ahmed Zogu in 1895, the son of an Albanian chief, when the country was still part of the Ottoman empire. Order broke down during the First World War as other Balkan countries tried to seize areas of Albania. From 1920 there was a succession of short-lived governments, in which Zogu held various posts until he was driven into exile in 1924. He returned at the end of the year, crossing the northern border into Albania with Yugoslav backing and an army of mercenaries recruited with money supplied by international oil companies and rich Albanian familes. Another mercenary army, led by Zogu’s lieutenants, invaded from the south. Zogu swiftly established himself as Albania’s dictator with the title of president. He had his principal opponents murdered and ruled by force – there was no other effective way of ruling Albania – but Zogu realized that he could only survive with support from abroad and decided to rely on the Italians. A military alliance was signed in 1927 and Italy soon dominated Albania. In 1928, with Italian approval, Zogu, who genuinely wanted to modernise his Ruritanian country, decided to make his dictatorship permanent. A new Constituent Assembly, elected under strict government control, proclaimed Albania a monarchy under Zog I, King of the Albanians. The king made his way to the ceremony in Tirana in an open car with an escort of cavalry past lines of soldiers, but the streets were kept clear of spectators for fear of assassination. However, every house displayed the Albanian flag, with a black eagle rampant on a scarlet ground. The flags had been mass-imported from Italy on the cheap. In the Parliament House the monarch stood on a dais to deafening applause and swore an oath on both the Koran and the Bible to maintain the country’s national unity, territorial integrity and independence. Loud cries of ‘Long live the king!’ accompanied him to his royal palace and six days of public holiday followed, with bonfires, firing of rockets and much slaughtering of sheep. Handsome, courteous, reserved and ruthless, Zog was a chain-smoker who enjoyed western classical music and films starring Charlie Chaplin and Shirley Temple. Mussolini ousted him in 1939 and declared Albania an Italian protectorate. Zog went into exile, for part of the time comfortably installed in London’s Ritz Hotel, and died in France in 1961 at the age of 65.


Which would-be hunter was the arch-enemy of the cartoon character, Bugs Bunny?

Bugs Bunny | Manga Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Template:WBToonChar Bugs Bunny is an American fictional character who starred in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated films produced by Leon Schlesinger Productions , which became Warner Bros. Cartoons in 1944. [1] In 2002, he was named by TV Guide as the greatest cartoon character of all time. [2] Bugs starred in 163 shorts in the Golden Age of American animation, and made cameos in three others along with a few appearances in non-animated films. According to Bugs Bunny: 50 Years and Only One Grey Hare, he was born in 1940 in Brooklyn, New York (in a warren under Ebbets Field , famed home of the Brooklyn Dodgers ). He was actually created by Tex Avery (who directed A Wild Hare , Bugs Bunny's debut) and Robert McKimson (who created the definitive Bugs Bunny character design), among many others. According to Mel Blanc , the character's original voice actor , Bugs Bunny has a Flatbush accent, an equal blend of the Bronx and Brooklyn dialects (of the New York Accent ). His catchphrase is a casual "Eh...what's up, doc?", usually said while chewing a carrot . His other popular phrases include "Of course you realize, this means war", "Ain't I a stinker?", "What a maroon!" (a subtle twist on "moron"), "What a rube !", and "I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque." Bugs Bunny is considered the main character of the Looney Tunes series, and as such, is used as a mascot , both of the Looney Tunes series, and sometimes of Warner Brothers in general. Contents Main article: Evolution of Bugs Bunny An unnamed rabbit bearing some of the personality, if not physical characteristics of Bugs, first appeared in the cartoon short Porky's Hare Hunt , released on April 30, 1938. Co-directed by Ben Hardaway and an uncredited Cal Dalton (who was responsible for the initial design of the rabbit), this short had a theme almost identical to that of the 1937 cartoon, Porky's Duck Hunt (directed by Tex Avery), which had introduced Daffy Duck . Porky Pig was again cast as a hunter tracking another silly prey who seemed less interested in escape than in driving his pursuer insane; this short replaced the black duck with a small white rabbit. The rabbit introduces himself with the odd expression "Jiggers, fellers", and Mel Blanc gave the rabbit nearly the voice and laugh that he would later use for Woody Woodpecker . This cartoon also features the famous Groucho Marx line that Bugs would use many times: "Of course you know, this means war!" The rabbit developed a following from the audience viewing this cartoon which inspired the Schlesinger staff to further develop the character. File:Bugsbunnyproto.jpg The rabbit's second appearance came in 1939's Prest-O Change-O , directed by Chuck Jones , where he is the pet rabbit of unseen character Sham-Fu the Magician. Two dogs, fleeing the local dogcatcher, enter his absent master's house. The rabbit harasses them, but is ultimately bested by the bigger of the two dogs. His third appearance was in another 1939 cartoon, Hare-um Scare-um , directed by Dalton and Hardaway. This short, the first where he was depicted as a gray bunny instead of a white one, is also notable both for the rabbit's first singing role. Charlie Thorson , lead animator on the short, was the first to give the character a name. He had written "Bugs' Bunny" on the model sheet that he drew for Hardaway, implying that he considered the rabbit model sheet to be Hardaway's property. [3] [4] In promotional material for the short (such as a surviving 1939 presskit), the name on the model sheet was altered to become the rabbit's own name: "Bugs" Bunny (quotation marks only used at the very beginning), evidently named in honor of "Bugs" Hardaway. [5] In Chuck Jones' Elmer's Candid Camera the rabbit first encounters Elmer Fudd . This rabbit has more of a physical resemblance to the present-day Bugs, being taller and having a more similar face. The voice for this rabbit, however, was not similar to the well-known Brooklyn-Bronx accent, but spoke in a rural drawl. Thi


Where in Wales was the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty established in 1956?

What is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? AONB in Wales UK The Anglesey coast, the Gower Peninsula , the Llŷn Peninsula , the Clwydian Range , the Dee Valley and the Wye Valley are among the most exceptional places in Wales. Between them, they contain some of the United Kingdom’s finest countryside: hills, valleys, coastlines and islands of distinctive beauty, character and ecological value. The very best of these are officially classed as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty  (AONBs). And we’re proud of every one. AONBs sound lovely! But what exactly are they? Clwydian Range, Snowdonia They’re similar to National Parks in that they’re living, working areas whose landscapes, culture, flora and fauna are considered an asset to the nation. They have therefore been singled out for protection by law. On the whole, AONBs are smaller than National Parks; just 4 percent of the land in Wales is classed as an AONB, whereas around 20 percent lies within a National Park. While each National Park has a dedicated National Park Authority whose task it is to conserve it and promote opportunities for the public to appreciate and enjoy it, AONBs are small enough to be effectively managed by advisory committees set up by local authorities in partnership with the communities they serve.  How many AONBs are there? There are 46 in the UK. Wales has five. Four of these ( Anglesey AONB , Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB , Gower AONB   and Llŷn AONB) are wholly in Wales and one ( Wye Valley AONB ) straddles the border between Wales and England. How does a place become an AONB? In Wales, Natural Resources Wales  designates AONBs and advises on how best to protect them and enhance them. Every AONB has unique characteristics. They’re chosen for their cultural, historical and ecological significance as well as their stunning good looks. Why are they important?


Which company owns the Costa coffee chain?

Costa Costa Our Brands THE NATION'S FAVOURITE COFFEE SHOP Walk into a Costa and you'll notice it's a little different to other coffee shops. Firstly, there's the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Then there's the carefully chosen food and authentic coffee drinks. Next the Ferrari of coffee machines. And finally, the most passionate and well trained baristas around. That's why we're the nation's coffee shop of choice. Our Coffee Creating great coffee is an art that takes time and skill to perfect. And with 40 years of experience, we like to think that we've done just that. In that time we've discovered the finest beans, equipment and techniques to make sure that every cup makes the grade. A drop of history in every cup On a grey day in London in 1971, an incredible thing happened: a cup of Costa coffee was poured for the very first time. Its creators, the brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa, first sold their coffee to a handful of local caterers. Then to some delicatessens. A few years later, they opened their first coffee shop. Today Costa is the largest and fastest growing coffee shop chain in the UK. So while a lot may have changed since that first cup was savoured, our coffee certainly hasn't. We still slow-roast our beans in exactly the same way, and even in the same roasters, as Sergio did on that momentous morning 40 years ago. And as long as coffee lovers like it that way, we'll continue to do so. The History of Costa 1971: Founded in London by Italian brothers, Sergio and Bruno Costa. 1978: The first Costa coffee shop opens in London. 1995: Whitbread PLC acquires Costa with 41 stores nationwide. 1999: Costa opens its first international store in Dubai 2006: Costa sets up the Costa Foundation – a registered charity that improves the lives of coffee-growing communities. 2007: Costa overtakes Starbucks as the UK’s largest coffee shop brand. 2010: Costa is the first branded chain to nationally launch the Flat White 2011: Costa acquires Coffee Nation and launches Costa Express.  The first Costa Drive-Thru opens in Nottingham. 2012: Costa is awarded ‘Best Coffee Chain, UK & IE’ and ‘Best Coffee Chain, Europe’ at the European Coffee Awards 2012 and is available to enjoy at home with the Tassimo Costa range. 2014: Costa is named the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop for its fourth consecutive year.* 2014: Costa launches Old Paradise Street no.3, our first new coffee blend for more than four decades.  From Bean to Cup At Costa we control the whole coffee-making process from start to finish. From the sourcing, right through to storing, blending, roasting, grinding and pouring, no one else is involved. Obsessive? Maybe, but we think the perfectly crafted end results are more than worth it. Our customers seem to agree. Costa Foundation We're committed to looking after our coffee-growers. That's why we've established The Costa Foundation, a registered charity. The Foundation's aims are to relieve poverty, advance education and the health and environment of coffee-growing communities around the world.    The Foundation's work follows on from the support Costa has provided for many years via funds donated to the Charities Trust, also a registered charity. Those funds have improved the social and economic welfare of coffee-growing communities in countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Uganda and Vietnam.    So far, with the help of you, our loyal customers, 46 schools or school projects have been completed in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Peru, Uganda and Vietnam. This brings the support from the Foundation to 52 communities in 8 countries - and has made a very real difference, poviding access to education for over 32,000 children.    Visit the Costa Foundation website to learn more or make a donation Our Baristas Costa baristas really know their beans. With technical skill, personality and passion for coffee, they have all the right ingredients to make a perfect cup, time after time.    Visit us at www.costa.co.uk for more information on our coffee or to find your nearest store.    *For further informati


Which word, derived from the Latin for 'fire', is applied to volcanic rock formed from cooling magma or lava and solidifying from a molten state?

Lava - definition of lava by The Free Dictionary Lava - definition of lava by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lava Related to lava: Lava lamp la·va 1. Molten rock that reaches the earth's surface through a volcano or fissure. 2. The rock formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten rock. [Italian, perhaps from Latin lābēs, fall, from Latin lābī, to fall.] Word History: Appropriately, lava was named by people living near Mount Vesuvius. The only active volcano on the European mainland, Vesuvius has erupted frequently since Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried by it in ad 79. The Neapolitans who lived in the vicinity took the Italian word lava, meaning "a stream caused suddenly by rain," and applied it to the streams of molten rock coming down the sides of Vesuvius. The term was then taken into Standard Italian, where it came to mean the rock in both its molten and its solidified states. The Italian word was borrowed into English around the middle of the 18th century. lava n 1. (Geological Science) magma emanating from volcanoes and other vents 2. (Geological Science) any extrusive igneous rock formed by the cooling and solidification of molten lava [C18: from Italian (Neapolitan dialect), from Latin lavāre to wash] la•va 1. the molten, fluid rock that issues from a volcano or volcanic vent. 2. the rock formed when this solidifies, occurring in many structurally different varieties. [1740–50; < Italian, orig. Neapolitan dial.: avalanche « Latin lābēs a sliding down, falling] la·va (lä′və) 1. Molten rock that flows from a volcano or from a crack in the Earth. See more at magma . 2. The igneous rock formed when this substance cools and hardens. lava Molten rock when it appears at the Earth’s surface. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. lava - rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface aa - a dry form of lava resembling clinkers pahoehoe - freely flowing lava pillow lava - lava that hardened in rounded shapes suggestive of pillows; believed to result from underwater eruptions volcanic rock - extrusive igneous rock solidified near or on the surface of the Earth Translations B. CPD lava flow N → torrente m or río m de lava lava [ˈlɑːvə] n → lave f lava flowlava flow n → coulée f de lave lava lamp n → lampe f à lave lava n → Lava f; lava bed → Lavadecke f lava lava (ˈlaːvə) noun liquid, melted rock etc thrown out from a volcano and becoming solid as it cools. lawa حُمَم بُرْكانيَّه лава lava láva die Lava lava λάβα lava laava گدازه laava lave לבה लावा, ज्वालामुखी से निकलने वाला गाढ़ा जलता हुआ द्रव्य lava láva lahar hraun(kvika) lava 溶岩 용암 lava lava lava lava lava lawa ويلى شوى ،اوبه شوى lava lavă лава láva lava lava lava ลาวา lav 熔岩 лава آتش فشاں چٹانوں سے ابلنے والا مادہ dung nham 熔岩 lava Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: extravasate References in classic literature ? And still this hair is growing now; this moment growing, and heat must breed it; but no, it's like that sort of common grass that will grow anywhere, between the earthy clefts of Greenland ice or in Vesuvius lava. View in context Lips of stone turned to flame, breasts of ice became like heated lava, so that to Franz, yielding for the first time to the sway of the drug, love was a sorrow and voluptuousness a torture, as burning mouths were pressed to his thirsty lips, and he was held in cool serpent-like embraces. View in context On the 3d of September he arrived on the summit of a mountain which commanded a full view of the eventful valley of Pierre's Hole; whence he could trace the winding of its stream through green meadows, and forests of willow and cotton-wood, and have a prospect, between distant mountains, of the lava plains of Snake River, dimly spread forth like a sleeping ocean below. View in context Blackened rocks and mounds of lava I had already seen everywhere peeping out from amid the luxuriant vegetation which d


What species of rodent is the world's largest?

10 Terrifyingly Huge Rodents - Listverse 10 Terrifyingly Huge Rodents Abraham Rinquist April 28, 2014 The mere mention of rodents evokes dread. For millennia, they have been our unwanted guests, creeping in the shadows, feasting on garbage, and spreading disease. Why do these critters elicit such powerful emotions? Is it because they are so alien? Because rodents offer a shadowy reflection of humanity? Or is it because they’re so small, they could be hiding anywhere? That last one actually isn’t always true. Some specimens reach nightmarish proportions. Here are some of the giants. 10Nutria Photo credit: Norbert Nagel The Louisiana bayou is under attack. The enemy: nutria, a 6-kilogram (14 lb) South American rat. With a voracious appetite for aquatic vegetation, these rodents turn wetlands into open water. Without the bayou to absorb storm surges, flooding could wash away southern Louisiana. The family behind Tabasco sauce released nutria into Southern swamps in the 1930s, hoping to provide an alternative to the beaver fur trade. However, the Argentinian swamp rat pelt lacks beaver’s luster, so nutria fur never caught on. Now they are breeding out of control. A culinary event called Nutriafest was launched to promote eating the invasive rodent . Enthusiasts tout their flesh as having more protein than beef and less fat than farmed catfish. The stats might be on the nutria’s side, but they have a public relations problem. Attempts to overcome their “wharf rat on steroids” image include re-branding them as “the bayou rabbit” or their French name, ragodin. Some suggest serving nutria to Louisiana’s prison population, but there is a fine line between experimental cuisine and cruel and unusual punishment. 9Laotian Giant Flying Squirrels Photo credit: Sci-News / Daosavanh Sanamxay et al Not all enormous rodents scurry in the shadows. Some take to the air. At around 108 centimeters (42 in) long, the Laotian giant flying squirrel is not just the largest flying squirrel—it’s the largest squirrel, period. Experts observed the first known specimen in a bush meat market in Laos, and no one knows how many exist. Only 10 other specimens have been found, and they all came from freezers. These flying squirrels don’t actually fly—they glide. A membrane of skin attached from ankle to wrist acts more like a parachute than true wings. Their tail acts as a stabilizer and cartilage rods in their wrist help steer. These arboreal adaptations weren’t enough to give the Laotian giant an edge, though—they are critically endangered. The Laotian giant is the second known species of the Biswamoyopterus genus. The other is the Namdapha flying squirrel, which is known by a single specimen collected in 1981 from northeast India. Given the limited number of Biswamoyopterus in existence, no one knows the extent of their ranges. Other giant flying squirrels, like the red giant variety, range from Afghanistan to the islands of Southeast Asia. Like all flying squirrels, the red giant is arboreal and nocturnal. 8Castoroides Monster rodents haunted New York City long before the arrival of the sewer rat. The Big Apple had once been the home of Castoroides—bear-sized beavers who were 213 centimeters (7 ft) long and weighed over 90 kilograms (200 lb). For comparison, the largest modern beavers top out at 27 kilograms (60 lb). These prehistoric beasts died out 10,000 years ago, along with the other Pleistocene mega-fauna of New York like mammoths and saber-tooth cats. These mega-beavers figure prominently in the mythology of several Native American tribes of the Northeast. In the legends of the Pocumtuk of Massachusetts, giant beavers are man-eaters. Given the limits of fossilized specimens, we have no idea whether they had webbed feet or a flat tail. Their teeth, however—15-centimeter (6 in) incisors—have remained for us to find. Did they use these dental daggers to chop trees? Or were these terrifying teeth designed to tear flesh? Modern beavers are no small animal themselves. These aquatic workaholics are the second-largest rodents alive, only outweighed by the


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Howard Jacobson wins Booker prize 2010 for The Finkler Question | Books | The Guardian Howard Jacobson wins Booker prize 2010 for The Finkler Question • Jacobson's The Finkler Question comes out top in 3-2 vote • Andrew Motion praises 'clever, complicated, wise' novel Tuesday 12 October 2010 16.48 EDT First published on Tuesday 12 October 2010 16.48 EDT Close This article is 6 years old Howard Jacobson's laugh-out-loud exploration of Jewishness, The Finkler Question , last night became the first unashamedly comic novel to win the Man Booker prize in its 42-year history. There will be cries of "about time too" for a funny and warm writer, now 68, who has long been highly regarded but unrewarded with major literary prizes. The Booker prize chairman, Sir Andrew Motion, said it was "quite amazing" that this was the first time Jacobson had been shortlisted. But he was not, in any way, being rewarded because it was his turn. "It never came into our minds," he said. "Having said that, there is a particular pleasure in seeing somebody who is that good finally getting his just deserts." Jacobson admitted he had waited a long time and, yes, there had been bitterness. "I have been wanting to win the Booker prize from the start. I don't think I'm alone in that, it's such a fantastic prize. It was beginning to look like I was the novelist that never ever won the Booker prize. "I have been increasingly talked about as underrated and I'm so sick of being described as the underrated Howard Jacobson . So the thought that's gone forever, is wonderful." Jacobson claimed he was going to spend his £50,000 prize money on a handbag for his wife. "Have you seen the price of handbags?" Motion said the decision was simple. "It won because it was the best book. You expect a book by Howard Jacobson to be very clever and very funny and it is both those things. But it is also, in a very interesting way, a very sad, melancholic book. It is comic, it is laughter, but it is laughter in the dark." Motion agreed it is a comic novel but said it was much more. It was "absolutely a book for grownups, for people who understand that comedy and tragedy are linked". It will be a sweet victory for the Manchester-born Jacobson, who lamented the fact that comic fiction was not taken more seriously in the Guardian Saturday Review last weekend. "There is a fear of comedy in the novel today," he wrote. "When did you last see the word 'funny' on the jacket of a serious novel?" Motion said times were changing and while he would go to music gigs when young, his children now go to comedy gigs. "The place of comedy in society has changed – so maybe we are more accommodating of it than we have ever been in the past. However, The Finkler Question should not, he said, be seen as something that was "relentlessly middle-brow, or easy-peasy" because it was comic. "It is much cleverer and more complicated and about much more difficult things than it immediately lets you know. Several people have used the word wise, and that's a good word." The book – Jacobson's 11th – follows the lives of three friends, Julian Treslove, Sam Finkler and Libor Sevick, and tackles not just what it is to be a British Jew, but also the nature of friendship itself. Published by Bloomsbury, it beat a strong field including a novel that had unexpectedly become odds-on favourite with the bookmakers. Ladbrokes even stopped taking bets last week because of the betting patterns surrounding Tom McCarthy's C. The others which missed out were Emma Donoghue's Room, Damon Galgut's In a Strange Room, Andrea Levy's The Long Song and Peter Carey's Olivier and Parrot in America. Victory for Carey would have made him the only three-time winner and hopes had been high, with the Australian novelist believing it his best work and Motion praising him as a modern-day Dickens. Jacobson, meanwhile, has described himself as "a Jewish Jane Austen" but only, he said last night, because he was sick of others calling him the "English Philip Roth". He added: "People think I'm steeped in the American Jewish novel. I'm not. I've rea


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Human Physiology/The endocrine system - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Human Physiology/The endocrine system 9 References Introduction To The Endocrine System[ edit ] The endocrine system is a control system of ductless glands that secrete hormones within specific organs. Hormones act as "messengers," and are carried by the bloodstream to different cells in the body, which interpret these messages and act on them. It seems like a far fetched idea that a small chemical can enter the bloodstream and cause an action at a distant location in the body. Yet this occurs in our bodies everyday of our lives. The ability to maintain homeostasis and respond to stimuli is largely due to hormones secreted within the body. Without hormones, you could not grow, maintain a constant temperature, produce offspring, or perform the basic actions and functions that are essential for life. The endocrine system provides an electrochemical connection from the hypothalamus of the brain to all the organs that control the body metabolism, growth and development, and reproduction. There are two types of hormones secreted in the endocrine system: Steroidal (or lipid based) and non-steroidal, (or protein based) hormones. The endocrine system regulates its hormones through negative feedback, except in very specific cases like childbirth. Increases in hormone activity decrease the production of that hormone. The immune system and other factors contribute as control factors also, altogether maintaining constant levels of hormones. Types of Glands[ edit ] Major endocrine glands. (Male left, female on the right.) 1. Pineal gland 2. Pituitary gland 3. Thyroid gland 4. Thymus 5. Adrenal gland 6. Pancreas 7. Ovary 8. Testis Exocrine Glands are those which release their cellular secretions through a duct which empties to the outside or into the lumen (empty internal space) of an organ. These include certain sweat glands, salivary and pancreatic glands, and mammary glands. They are not considered a part of the endocrine system. Endocrine Glands are those glands which have no duct and release their secretions directly into the intercellular fluid or into the blood. The collection of endocrine glands makes up the endocrine system. 1, The main endocrine glands are the pituitary (anterior and posterior lobes), thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal (cortex and medulla), pancreas and gonads. 2, The pituitary gland is attached to the hypothalamus of the lower forebrain. 3, The thyroid gland consists of two lateral masses, connected by a cross bridge, that are attached to the trachea. They are slightly inferior to the larynx. 4, The parathyroid glands are four masses of tissue, two embedded posterior in each lateral mass of the thyroid gland. 5, One adrenal gland is located on top of each kidney. The cortex is the outer layer of the adrenal gland. The medulla is the inner core. 6, The pancreas is along the lower curvature of the stomach, close to where it meets the first region of the small intestine, the duodenum. 7, The gonads (ovaries and testes) are found in the pelvic cavity. Hormones and Types[ edit ] A hormone is a type of chemical signal. They are a means of communication between cells. The endocrine system produces hormones that are instrumental in maintaining homeostasis and regulating reproduction and development. A hormone is a chemical messenger produced by a cell that effects specific change in the cellular activity of other cells (target cells). Unlike exocrine glands (which produce substances such as saliva, milk, stomach acid and digestive enzymes), endocrine glands do not secrete substances into ducts (tubes). Instead, endocrine glands secrete their hormones directly into the surrounding extra cellular space. The hormones then diffuse into nearby capillaries and are transported throughout the body in the blood. The endocrine and nervous systems often work toward the same goal. Both influence other cells with chemicals (hormones and neurotransmitters). However, they attain their goals differently. Neurotransmitters act immediately (within millisecond


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Pepin III - King, General - Biography.com Pepin III Pepin III, father of Charlemagne, was the first King of the Franks and played an integral role in the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Named Pépin Synopsis Pepin III, son of Charles Martel father of Charlemagne, was the first King of the Franks. While his rule was not as great as either his father's or son's, he played an integral role in the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire and began the work of subduing the Saxons, which was taken up and finished by his son Charlemagne. Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information


For what do the letters M I stand in M.I.5 and M.I.6 ?

MI5 - What does MI5 stand for? The Free Dictionary MI5 - What does MI5 stand for? The Free Dictionary http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/MI5 MI5 Directorate of Military Intelligence, Section 5 (UK) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Write what you mean clearly and correctly. References in periodicals archive ? A source told the Mail on Sunday: "Paul remains very close to MI5, because one of his main jobs is tackling the Russian threat - Moscow agents seeking evidence of weaknesses such as money, sex or alcohol and targeting those MPs by blackmail. Who's Who A judge this month refused to strike out the claim at the request of MI5, which said it would neither confirm nor deny the allegations, in line with procedure. MI5 boss replies to spy kids' questions But along with the letter Mr Parker sent each pupil an official ballpoint in MI5 turquoise. Capture chance missed But while Mankowitz helped to establish Bond as the world's most famous fictional spy, papers released by the National Archives in Kew, west London, show that for more than a decade his activities were monitored by MI5 amid concerns that he was a real life secret agent. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


Which cartoon character first appeared in an animated feature called The Wise Little Hen ?

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Walk of Fame star for Donald Duck Walk of Fame star for Donald Duck Donald Duck received the 2, 257th star on the Hollywood walkway Cartoon character Donald Duck has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old Walt Disney character was given a plaque outside El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Disney CEO Michael Eisner said: "He has brought tremendous joy and laughter to people around the world, with his charm and explosive temper-tantrums." Donald Duck first appeared on 9 June 1934 in an animated cartoon called the Wise Little Hen. 'Against odds' Donald was joined by fellow Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Pluto and Daisy Duck as he received the 2,257th star on the Hollywood walkway on Monday. "I think everyone here would agree that Donald, in one way or another, represents a piece of all of us facing life boldly against all odds," said Mr Eisner. His 70th birthday was celebrated at Disney resorts and other venues across the globe in June. The character is due to appear in his first computer-animated feature, Twice Upon a Christmas, this autumn.


Which vessel, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. was the first ocean-going steamer to be built of iron?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel | ss Great Britain Home > The story > Isambard Kingdom Brunel Isambard Kingdom Brunel Voted the second Greatest Briton of all time, after Winston Churchill, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the 19th century engineering giants. His achievements, many of which are still part of our everyday lives and landscape, are a lasting testament to his far-sighted genius. Early years and work Brunel had engineering in his genes. Born in Portsmouth on 9 April 1806, he was the only son of French civil engineer Sir Marc Brunel. Under his father’s guidance Isambard was fluent in French and had a command over the basics of engineering by the age of eight. He was educated at Hove, near Brighton, and at 14 went to study in Paris. In 1823 he embarked on his first engineering project, working with his father on the building of the Thames Tunnel from Rotherhithe to Wapping in east London. He was later appointed resident engineer for the tunnel. Clifton Suspension Bridge The iconic bridge, crossing the River Avon, was designed by Brunel in 1829. At the time it had the longest span of any bridge in the world but his original design was rejected on the advice of Thomas Telford (1757 - 1834). An improved version, complete with Egyptian-influenced sphinxes and hieroglyphs, was accepted. Sadly the project was abandoned due to a lack of funds and the bridge was not completed until 1864, after Brunel’s death. Great Western Railway Brunel’s international engineering status was established by his work on the Great Western Railway (GWR) linking Bristol and London. At the age of 27 he was appointed GWR’s chief engineer. And his achievements included viaducts at Hanwell and Chippenham, the Maidenhead Bridge, the Box Tunnel and Bristol’s Temple Meads Station. Controversially Brunel used the broad gauge (2.2m) instead of standard gauge (1.55m). While this produced a smoother, faster journey it also meant passengers had to change trains at stations where the two gauges met. The Great Western Not content with railways the far-sighted Brunel persuaded the company which backed the Great Western Railway to consider trans-Atlantic travel. The Great Steamship Company was established, allowing Brunel to build a steam ship to cross from Bristol to New York. At 236 feet long the Great Western was the largest steamship of its time. She made her first voyage in 1838. The journey took 15 days and was the first of more than 60 crossings made over the next eight years. The ss Great Britain Brunel’s next steamship quickly overshadowed her older sister. At the time of the ss Great Britain’s launch in 1843 she was the largest ship in the world. She was also the first screw-propelled, ocean-going, iron-hulled steam ship – a truly revolutionary vessel and fore-runner of all modern shipping. Designed initially for the emerging trans-Atlantic luxury passenger trade, the ship carried 252 first and second class passengers and 130 crew. The ss Great Britain typifies Brunel’s innovative approach to engineering and also marks the beginnings of international passenger travel and world communications. This was not, however, his final maritime project. The Great Eastern – the final project In 1853 the Eastern Steam Navigation Company employed Brunel to build the Great Eastern. The huge ship (originally dubbed the ‘Leviathan’) was designed to carry 4,000 passengers and was technologically way ahead of her time. But this led to a series of engineering problems and the strain of the work took its toll on Brunel’s health. He died on 15 September 1859, aged 53, following news of an explosion on board the Great Eastern during her sea trials. Five days later Isambard Kingdom Brunel was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery in London.


The Okapi is most closely related to which other African mammal?

Okapi | Define Okapi at Dictionary.com okapi noun, plural okapis (especially collectively) okapi. 1. an African mammal, Okapia johnstoni, closely related to and resembling the giraffe, but smaller and with a much shorter neck. Origin of okapi Bambuba 1900 1900; < Bambuba (Mvu’ba), a Central Sudanic language of the NE Democratic Republic of the Congo (or < a related Pygmy dial.), according to English Africanist Harry Johnston (1858-1927), author of the first zoological descriptions of the animal Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for okapi Expand British Dictionary definitions for okapi Expand noun (pl) -pis, -pi 1. a ruminant mammal, Okapia johnstoni, of the forests of central Africa, having a reddish-brown coat with horizontal white stripes on the legs and small horns: family Giraffidae Word Origin C20: from a Central African word Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for okapi Expand n. short-necked giraffe of central Africa, 1900, from the animal's name in Mbuba (Congo). Reported by English explorer Sir Harry Johnston (1858-1927). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


What is the official London residence of the Archbisop of Cantebury?

Archbishop of Canterbury to host refugees at official London residence | UK news | The Guardian Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury to host refugees at official London residence Justin Welby criticises government response to migration crisis and offers space for ‘a family or two’ in cottage at Lambeth Palace Lambeth Palace in London, where Justin Welby has promised to offer Syrian refugees housing. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA Sunday 20 September 2015 08.08 EDT Last modified on Friday 13 January 2017 10.12 EST Close This article is 1 year old The archbishop of Canterbury is to take in Syrian refugees at his official London residence, saying “Jesus was a refugee”. Justin Welby is to house “a family or two” in a four-bedroom cottage in the grounds of Lambeth Palace on the south bank of the Thames, a spokeswoman confirmed on Sunday. His gesture follows a similar move by the Catholic church. Pope Francis said two refugee families would move into Vatican housing , but Lambeth Palace said it was something the archbishop has been considering for a while. A spokeswoman said the cottage in the palace grounds was currently being redecorated and could provide room for a “family or two”. She said: “As a Christian who leads the Church of England it is something he feels absolutely passionate about. “As the archbishop has said, Jesus was a refugee, and there are refugees here who are desperate for sanctuary from war-torn places and the archbishop is completely torn about their situation and wants to make a difference.” The rent for the refugees would be paid for by charitable funds under the archbishop’s personal control, she said. Britain’s response to the refugee crisis facing Europe is to take 20,000 refugees from camps on the borders of Syria over the next five years. Welby has been critical of the government’s response , saying it is very slim in the context of figures given by the UN high commissioner for refugees and the European commission. He is also reported to have met the prime minister earlier this month amid growing concerns that Christians in Syria will be largely excluded from the refugees due to come to the UK. Addressing the House of Lords, he said that “within the camps there is significant intimidation and radicalisation, and many particularly of the Christian population who have been forced to flee are unable to be in the camps”. A Vatican parish has already taken in a Christian family of four refugees from Syria following the pope’s pledge earlier this month. The St Anna parish – Sant’Anna dei Palafrenieri in Italian – accepted one of two families it promised to take in: a father, mother and two children who fled their home in Damascus. They are said to be Christian of the Catholic Greek Melkite rite. The Vatican said the family would be staying at an apartment near St Peter’s in the Vatican and that they had immediately followed procedures to apply for asylum in Italy. The continent’s biggest migratory flow since 1945 has opened a deep rift between western and eastern members of the EU over how to distribute the refugees fairly, and raised questions over the fate of the Schengen agreement allowing borderless travel within the 28-nation bloc. Several countries have imposed border controls, as recent figures have shown nearly half a million people have braved perilous trips across the Mediterranean to reach Europe so far this year, while the EU has received almost a quarter of a million asylum requests in the three months to June.


Which of the planets in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

Solar System Planets: Order of the 8 (or 9) Planets Solar System Planets: Order of the 8 (or 9) Planets By Robert Roy Britt | January 22, 2016 12:35pm ET MORE The planets of the solar system as depicted by a NASA computer illustration. Orbits and sizes are not shown to scale. Credit: NASA Ever since the discovery of Pluto in 1930, kids grew up learning about the nine planets of our solar system. That all changed starting in the late 1990s, when astronomers began to argue about whether Pluto was a planet. In a highly controversial decision , the International Astronomical Union ultimately decided in 2006 to call Pluto a “dwarf planet,” reducing the list of “real planets” in our solar system to eight.  However, astronomers are now hunting for another planet in our solar system, a true ninth planet , after evidence of its existence was unveiled on Jan. 20, 2016. The so-called "Planet Nine," as scientists are calling it, is about 10 times the mass of Earth and 5,000 times the mass of Pluto. [ Solar System Pictures: A Photo Tour ] If you insist on including Pluto , then that world would come after Neptune on the list; Pluto is truly way out there, and on a wildly tilted, elliptical orbit (two of the several reasons it got demoted). Interestingly, Pluto used to be the eighth planet, actually. More on that below. Terrestrial planets The inner four worlds are called “ terrestrial planets ,” because, like Earth, their surfaces are all rocky. Pluto, too, has a solid surface (and a very frozen one) but has never been grouped with the four terrestrials. Jovian planets The four large outer worlds — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — are known as the “Jovian planets” (meaning “Jupiter-like”) because they are all huge compared to the terrestrial planets, and because they are gaseous in nature rather than having rocky surfaces (though some or all of them may have solid cores, astronomers say). According to NASA , "two of the outer planets beyond the orbit of Mars — Jupiter and Saturn — are known as gas giants; the more distant Uranus and Neptune are called ice giants." This is because, while the first two are dominated by gas, while the last two have more ice. All four contain mostly hydrogen and helium. Dwarf planets The  IAU definition of a full-fledged planet goes like this: A body that circles the sun without being some other object's satellite, is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity (but not so big that it begins to undergo nuclear fusion, like a star) and has "cleared its neighborhood" of most other orbiting bodies. Yeah, that’s a mouthful. The problem for Pluto, besides its small size and offbeat orbit, is that it shares its space with lots of other objects in the Kuiper Belt , beyond Neptune. Still, the demotion of Pluto remains controversial . The IAU planet definition puts other small, round worlds in the dwarf planet category, including the Kuiper Belt objects Eris , Haumea , and Makemake . Also now a dwarf planet is Ceres , a round object in the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter. Ceres was actually considered a planet when discovered in 1801 and then later deemed to be an asteroid. Some astronomers like to consider Ceres as a 10th planet (not to be confused with Nibiru or Planet X ), but that line of thinking opens up the possibility of there being 13 planets, with more bound to be discovered. The planets Below is a brief overview of the eight primary planets in our solar system , in order from the inner solar system outward: Mercury The closest planet to the sun, Mercury is only a bit larger than Earth's moon. Its day side is scorched by the sun and can reach 840 degrees Fahrenheit (450 Celsius), but on the night side, temperatures drop to hundreds of degrees below freezing. Mercury has virtually no atmosphere to absorb meteor impacts, so its surface is pockmarked with craters, just like the moon. Over its four-year mission, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft has revealed views of the planet that have challenged astronomers' expectations. Discovery: Known to the ancients and visible to the naked eye Named for: M


'Sparrow Grass' is an alternatve name for which plant?

The History of Asparagus The Ancient Greeks and Romans used a Persian word "asparag" which meant shoot. the term sperage became popular for many years and in the 16th century we find the term "sparagus" used in English speaking countries. the peasants would call it " sparrow grass". During the 19th century Asparagus took over about the same time that cultivation of asparagus started in the United States. Asparagus Facts How long does it take Asparagus to grow? Asparagus is planted in the ground three years before it can be harvested for the full season. First comes the seed then comes the plant. Farmers only harvest for short period of time the first few years to allow for further growth. The mature plant is harvested all season which typically stretches up to 90 days. Asparagus will grow sometimes 6 to 7 inches in one day! An Asparagus plant will generally produce from 8 to 12 years depending on different factors. Asparagus farm pics White Asparagus Is it true white asparagus comes from the same plant as green asparagus? Yes, that is true. When the spears emerge from the ground, the sunlight turns the stalks green. To get white asparagus, about 6 inches of dirt is piled on top of the plants so that the stalks can grow underground. They will grow at the same rate as an uncovered stalk. When the tip breaks the soil surface, the worker probes under ground with his special knife to cut the stalk. This stalk is all white.   courtesy of Newsline.de Purple Asparagus Purple asparagus originated from a region around Albenga, Italy. This "cultivar" is known as Violetto d/Albenga. Although the spears are of deep purple color, the ferns are actually green. The farmers in Albenga region propagate the plants using seeds from open pollination. Seeds are usually collected from vigorous female plants producing large spears. Purple hybrids produce larger spears but fewer in number per plant than the green hybrids. Purple asparagus is much sweeter and more tender than green asparagus. Thus, it is very suitable for use in salad. Purple asparagus retains its color after brief cooking such as quick sauteing. But it loses its purple and changes to green if subjected to prolonged cooking. You can look for used farm equipment and grow it yourself. I have and it is an exciting. The stalks can grow to full length so quick, sometimes         in a day, you can almost watch it grow. California produces most of the crop for the United States, also Washington and Michigan grow a great deal. Other countries that are major growers of asparagus are China which is the largest and Peru which is the second largest. Why is Asparagus considered an Aphrodisiac? The shape is certainly a factor! an Arabian love manual written in the 16th century provided an asparagus recipe to stimulate erotic desires. Part of the lily family, asparagus contains plenty of vitamin A and C. Consume over three consecutive days for the most powerful effect, say some experts.


Which annual cricket fixture which began in 1806 was last played in 1962?

Gentlemen v Players - A Cricket Article Gentlemen v Players Comments Although it looks like a catchy title for a novel or a movie, Gentleman v Players is a form of first class cricket matches that was held at regular intervals in the 19th century. The matches were scheduled between amateur cricketers known as the Gentleman and professional cricketers known as the Players. Although the first two games were played in 1806, the form was not repeated until 1819 after which it was more or less an annual event until 1962. In the year 1962, there were two or more games organized for each season but after 1962, the concept was abolished and first-class players grew into professionals. The fixture was far short of the Test match form of cricket but was regarded as a prestigious one and was quite popular among the crowds. Usually the Gentleman team players were quite weak as compared to those of the Players team. On many occasions the fixture had to be arranged on an odd basis with the Players taking on a greater number of the Gentleman. One such player for the Gentleman was the legendary WC Grace whose splendid performances gave the Gentleman the much-awaited success. The fixture also confirmed the common belief that since amateurs tend to be batsman first and foremost, they had fewer players who could handle the ball as efficiently. This created a sort of imbalance between the two teams as the Players had bowlers who could bowl professionally with the likes of Wilfred Rhodes. Hence the Players always had a strong hold on the bowling along with batting. The matches were played for around three days with the exception of a few occasions. Almost all the games were held at the Lord’s but in some cases the matches were also held at Scarborough and The Oval. The final match of this fixture was held in September of 1962 at the Scarborough ground. Nearing the end of the 19th century, many matches held in the same format were dubbed as first-class matches like the Gentleman of Nottinghamshire v Players of Nottinghamshire but at the beginning of the 20th century such fixtures started to become less frequent. The last one of such game was held in 1920 which was between the Gentleman of the South v Players of the South. After 1920, these games were completely ripped off and the teams started to be recognized simply by their names. There were a total of 274 matches that were played in this format with the Gentleman winning 68 of them. The Players won 125 of the total matches for obvious reasons. 80 of the total matches ended up in a draw with neither team able to win against the other. One amongst the total matches also ended up in a tie. The largest margin by which the Gentleman won a match is an innings and 126 runs in 1879. According to wickets, the largest margin for the victorious Gentleman is nine wickets. Similarly, the largest margin with which the Players won a match is an innings and 305 runs and on basis of wickets, it is 10 wickets and that too on seven occasions. The tied match was the one held at The Oval in 1883. The highest team total put up by the Gentleman was 578 runs and that put up by the Players was when they declared at 651 runs for 7 wickets. Categories:


At which hotel in Los Angeles was Robert Kennedy assassinated in 1968?

Robert F. Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968 Share Search FILE - This June 5, 1968 file photo shows Sen. Robert F. Kennedy speaking at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, following his victory in the previous day's California primary election. A moment later he turned into a hotel kitchen corridor and was critically wounded. His wife, Ethel, is just behind him. (AP Photo/Dick Strobel, File) U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy holds two fingers up in a victory sign as he talks to campaign workers at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca., June 5, 1968. He is flanked by his wife Ethel, left, and his California campaign manager, Jesse Unruh, speaker of the California Assembly. After making the speech, Kennedy left the platform and was assassinated in an adjacent room. (AP Photo) This is the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, seen June 1968, where Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated during his campaign for the presidency. (AP Photo) Sirhan Sirhan, charged with the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy during a campaign stop in California.  (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) Edward M. Kennedy with Ethel Kennedy and others at the airport in Los Angeles, June 6, 1968 as they depart with the body of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. (AP Photo/Harold Filan) File - In this Oct. 15, 1966 black-and-white file photo, Sen Robert F. Kennedy, D-N.Y., and his wife Ethel Kennedy pose with eight of their nine children on the lawn of their home at McLean, Va. From right are: Kathleen; Joseph; Robert Jr.; David; Mary Courtney; Michael; Kerry; and Christopher. (AP Photo, File) Ethel Kennedy, widow of assassinated Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and her children leave St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York after funeral services, June 8, 1968. At her side is her brother-in-law Edward M. Kennedy. (AP Photo) The casket of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy is carried from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, June 8, 1968. (AP Photo) Edward M. Kennedy, brother of assassinated Senator Robert F. Kennedy, delivers a eulogy for his brother at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, June 8, 1968, with New York City Archbishop, Cardinal Terence Cooke, seated in center background. (AP Photo) Sirhan Bishara Sirhan is shown as he leaves the courtroom in Los Angeles, Ca., on July 19, 1968.  Sirhan assassinated Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. (AP Photo) Pall bearers stand over the casket of assassinated New York Senator Robert F. Kennedy in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, June 8, 1968. (AP Photo) FILE - In this June 8, 1968 file photo, Ethel Kennedy is escorted by her brother-in-law, Sen. Edward Kennedy, to their pew in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York for the funeral services of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. (AP Photo, File) Mourners stand outside of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York on the day of the funeral for assassinated Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, June 8, 1968. (AP Photo) American actor, dancer, and singer, Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925 - 1990) signing the book of condolences for Robert Kennedy at the American Embassy, London, 6th June 1968. (Photo by Maher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Mrs. Ethel Kennedy, left, wife of the slain Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, follows his casket into St. Patrick's Cathedral, June 7, 1968. With her are two sisters of the late senator, Patricia Lawford, right, and Jean Smith, center. Sen. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles at a campaign rally. (AP Photo) File - Frank Mankiewicz, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's press secretary, tells a news conference outside Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles, June 5, 1968., that Kennedy emerged from three hours of surgery in "extremely critical condition." All but one fragment of a bullet in Kennedy's head was removed by a team of surgeons. (AP Photo) File - Charles Wright, a police technician, and officer Robert Rozzi inspects a bullet hole discoverd in a door frame in a kitchen corridor of the Ambassador hotel in Los Angeles near where Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and critically wounded June 5, 1968.  Bullet is still in the wood.  (AP Photo/Dick Strobel) Jacqueline


The arboreal primate known as the Lemur is native to which island country?

Basic Facts About Lemurs     Lemurs are small primates known as "prosimians," which, roughly translated, means  "pre-primates" or "before monkeys." Native only to the island of Madagascar and the neighboring Comoro Islands,  lemurs resemble the oldest ancestors of  primates which existed tens of millions of years ago. Lemur Species Exact classification of some types of lemurs is a subject of debate, but it's  generally accepted that there are five families of  lemurs with about a dozen genera and just over 30 living species.  Some species of lemurs are now extinct, including one ancient lemur said to be  as large as a gorilla — over 400 pounds. Some prosimian species contain a  number of subspecies, all with distinct characteristics, which brings the total  types of living lemurs to around 50. Today's lemur species range in size from  the tiny pygmy mouse lemur, weighing in at about an ounce, to the 15-pound indri  lemur and the sifaka, which are both about the size of a standard house cat. Living Arrangements Most lemurs are arboreal, living in trees. They spend most of their time  at the top of the rainforest canopy or in the forest midlevel. An exception is the ring-tailed lemur, which  spends most of its time on the ground. The majority of lemurs are also diurnal, awake during the day and asleep  at night — especially those that live in groups, including the ring-tailed lemurs,  brown lemurs, and sifakas. The smaller mouse lemurs and dwarf lemurs are  nocturnal, preferring to be active in the relative safety of nighttime darkness.  The aye-aye, a fascinating lemur with an elongated, claw-like middle finger which  it uses to dig insects out of tree bark, is also nocturnal, and is often  feared by the Malagasy people of its native Madagascar because of its unusual  appearance. Lemur females are dominant. A group of lemurs usually has one dominant female who  leads the group, controls their movement, and has first choice of food and mates.  Common parts of a lemur diet in the wild include fruits, leaves, and other edible plant  materials. Insects may also be on the menu, especially for the smaller lemurs. Physical Features Unlike some other primates, lemurs do not have prehensile tails (they cannot hang by  their tails from trees like monkeys) but they do have long, wet noses. Lemurs have a keen sense  of smell and they also have good vision, even at night. Their thumbs and big  toes are opposable, but they mainly use their teeth and an extended "toilet claw"  on the second toe of their hind feet for grooming.


A dish served 'a la crecy' always contains which vegetable?

Potage Crécy: French for “It’s cold outside—you need some creamy carrot soup” Potage Crécy: French for “It’s cold outside—you need some creamy carrot soup” by Terry B on January 28, 2009 A handful of basic ingredients—carrots, potatoes, leeks, stock, fresh thyme and cream—proves once again that the French are masters of sublime simplicity, in this colorful, subtle soup. Recipe below. The thing that keeps me coming back to French food is its perfect simplicity. And yes, classic French cuisine is littered with plenty of complex creations, all wonderful, to be sure. But what really wows me is how they can take a half dozen or so ordinary ingredients and in a few simple steps make something perfect. The French get food. They celebrate it. Much as their wines are named for the regions where the grapes are grown, many French dishes are named for their places of origin. According to Williams-Sonoma Collection: French , a gem of a cookbook, Crécy-en-Ponthieu in northern France is known for producing some of the country’s best carrots. Hence, the name for this creamy soup. [According to other sources, the town is even better known for a crucial battle in the Hundred Years’ War in 1346, a battle that did not end well for the French.] If I have to choose between dusty history and this subtle, satisfying potage, give me the soup, please. A soup by any other name. Depending on who’s doing the counting, the French have either three or four distinct categories of soups. At one end of the scale is consommé, a clear broth that may or may not contain garnishes. At the opposite end is soupe, a “thick, hearty mélange with chunks of food,” according to epicurious.com. Potage falls somewhere in the middle, a thick, creamy soup that is often puréed. The Williams-Sonoma cookbook here calls out another category, bisque, a smooth, velvety soup most often made with lobster or shellfish and cream. One notable potage is even simpler than the one I’ve made this week—Julia Child’s potage parmentier, or leek and potato soup as it is simply called in her classic cookbook, Mastering The Art of French Cooking . Its ingredients are water, potatoes, leeks, butter, cream, and salt. Not even chicken stock. Whatever else she served, her husband’s meal began with this simple soup every night. Potage Crécy [poh-TAHZH creh-SEE] is nearly as elegantly austere and every bit as soul satisfyingly delicious. Even though carrots star in this dish, they don’t dominate. No single ingredient does—not the chicken stock, the potatoes, the leeks, cream or even the fresh thyme. Instead, they all work together to create something better and more delicately flavored than the ingredients list might suggest. As always, the fewer the number of ingredients in a dish, the harder each has to work. For the carrots, even if you can’t get them from Crécy, choose carefully. Go for slender, fresh looking carrots, preferably organic. Larger, thicker carrots can often be tough. For chicken stock, homemade is best. If that’s not possible, choose a good quality commercial broth over bouillon cubes; I used an organic, free range chicken broth from Trader Joe’s. Potage Crécy 1 leek, white and tender green parts, rinsed and sliced [see Kitchen Notes] 3/4 pounds carrots [about 5 or 6], diced 3/4 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced 2-1/2 cups chicken stock or broth 1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves [or 1/2 teaspoon dried] 1 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste [see Kitchen Notes] additional fresh thyme leaves, for garnish [or finely chopped flat-leaf parsley—see Kitchen Notes] Heat a dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Melt butter and combine with olive oil. Add leeks and sauté, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add thyme, cover the pot and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Purée the soup in a blender or food processor, in batches,