The Rules of Yahtzee The Rules of Yahtzee Standard Play Objective of the Game Yahtzee can be played in solitary or by a group. The group version simply consists of a number of players playing the solitary version simultaneously, with the highest score winning. I'll explain the solitary version, since that's what the applet lets you play (although you could use the "Clone Window" option to let multiple players play). The game consists of 13 rounds. In each round, you roll the dice and then score the roll in one of 13 categories. You must score once in each category -- which means that towards the end of the game you may have to settle for scoring zero in some categories. The score is determined by a different rule for each category; see the section on Scoring below. The object of the game is to maximize your total score (of course :-). The game ends once all 13 categories have been scored. Rolling the Dice You have five dice which you can roll, represented by the die faces at the top of the applet window. To start with, you roll all dice by clicking on the Roll All button. After you roll all dice, you can either score the current roll, or re-roll any or all of the five dice. To re-roll some of the dice, click on the toggle button underneath the die face you want to re-roll, then click on the Re-roll button. This will re-roll the selected dice, leaving the unselected ones unchanged. You can roll the dice a total of three times -- the initial roll (in which you must roll all the dice), plus two re-rolls of any or all dice. After rolling three times, you must score the roll . Once you've scored the roll, you roll all the dice again and repeat the process. You continue until all 13 categories have been filled, at which time the game is over. Scoring Once you have the dice face combination you want to score, you score the roll in one of the 13 categories. You do this by clicking on one of the radio buttons in either the Upper Scores or Lower Scores box. Once a category has been scored, it is closed out for the rest of the game; you cannot change a category's score once it's been set. Each category defines its own scoring rules, as described below. Upper Scores In the upper scores, you total only the specified die face. So if you roll: and score in the Threes category, your total for that entry would be 9. This same roll would yield zero points if you scored it in the Aces (Ones), Twos, or Fives category, four points if you scored it in the Fours category, or six points if you scored it in the Sixes category. When the game is over, if you score 63 or more upper points (an average of 3 die faces per category), you will get an upper bonus of 35 points. Of course do don't need to score exactly three die faces in each upper category to get the bonus, as long as the upper total is at least 63. Lower Scores In the lower scores, you score either a set amount (defined by the category), or zero if you don't satisfy the category requirements. 3 and 4 of a Kind For 3 of a Kind, you must have at least three of the same die faces. If so, you total all the die faces and score that total. Similarly for 4 of a Kind, except that you must have 4 of the 5 die faces the same. So for example, if you rolled: you would receive 20 points for 3 of a Kind, but zero points for 4 of a Kind. Straights Like in poker, a straight is a sequence of consecutive die faces; a small straight is 4 consecutive faces, and a large straight is 5 consecutive faces. Small straights score 30 points and large straights score 40 points. Thus, if you rolled: you could score either a small straight or a large straight, since this roll satisfies both. Full House Again as in poker, a Full House is a roll where you have both a 3 of a kind, and a pair. Full houses score 25 points. Yahtzee A Yahtzee is a 5 of a Kind (i.e. all the die faces are the same), and it scores 50 points. If you roll more than one Yahtzee in a single game, you will earn a 100 point bonus for each additional Yahtzee roll, provided that you have already scored a 50 in the Yahtzee category.


What famous musical festival was held on August 15-18, 1969?

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair | American music festival [1969] | Britannica.com The Woodstock Music and Art Fair American music festival [1969] Jimi Hendrix The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, the most famous of the 1960s rock festivals, held on a farm property in Bethel, New York , August 15–18, 1969. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was organized by four inexperienced promoters who nonetheless signed a who’s who of current rock acts, including Jimi Hendrix , Sly and the Family Stone , the Who , the Grateful Dead , Janis Joplin , the Jefferson Airplane , Ravi Shankar , and Country Joe and the Fish. Poster for the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 15–17, 1969. PRNewsFoto/Signatures Network/AP Images The festival began to go wrong almost immediately, when the towns of both Woodstock and Wallkill, New York, denied permission to stage it. (Nevertheless, the name Woodstock was retained because of the cachet of hipness associated with the town, where Bob Dylan and several other musicians were known to live and which had been an artists’ retreat since the turn of the century.) Ultimately, farmer Max Yasgur made his land available for the festival. Few tickets were sold, but some 400,000 people showed up, mostly demanding free entry, which they got due to virtually nonexistent security. Rain then turned the festival site into a sea of mud, but somehow the audience bonded—possibly because large amounts of marijuana and psychedelics were consumed—and the festival went on. The crowd at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Bethel, New York, August 1969. Bill Eppridge—Time Life Pictures/Getty Images Jimi Hendrix at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, 1969. Henry Diltz/Corbis Although it featured memorable performances by Crosby, Stills and Nash (performing together in public for only the second time), Santana (whose fame at that point had not spread far beyond the San Francisco Bay area), Joe Cocker (then new to American audiences), and Hendrix, the festival left its promoters virtually bankrupt. They had, however, held onto the film and recording rights and more than made their money back when Michael Wadleigh’s documentary film Woodstock (1970) became a smash hit. The legend of Woodstock’s “Three Days of Peace and Music,” as its advertising promised, became enshrined in American history, at least partly because few of the festivals that followed were as star-studded or enjoyable. Joe Cocker performing at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Bethel, N.Y., Aug. 17, 1969. Fotos International/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Grateful Dead front man Jerry Garcia appearing backstage at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, … Barry Z. Levine—Hulton Archive/Getty Images Similar Topics


What Russian dictator succeeded Khrushchev in 1964?

Nikita Khrushchev | Tyrants and Dictators of History Tyrants and Dictators of History "Khrushchev" redirects here. For other people with this surname, see Khrushchev (surname) . Nikita Khrushchev September 14, 1953 – October 14, 1964 President February 27, 1956 – November 16, 1964 Deputy Full member of the Presidium In office March 22, 1939 – November 16, 1964 Member of the Secretariat December 16, 1949 – October 14, 1964 Member of the Orgburo December 16, 1949 – October 14, 1952 Candidate member of the Politburo In office January 18, 1938 – March 22, 1939 Personal details Yefrosinia Khrushcheva (1916–1919, died) Marusia Khrushcheva (1922, separated) Nina Kukharchuk (Khrushcheva) (1923–1971, survived as widow) Religion [ O.S. April 3]  1894 – September 11, 1971) led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War . He served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, and as Chairman of the Council of Ministers , or Premier, from 1958 to 1964. Khrushchev was responsible for the partial de-Stalinization of the Soviet Union, for backing the progress of the early Soviet space program , and for several relatively liberal reforms in areas of domestic policy. Khrushchev's party colleagues removed him from power in 1964, replacing him with Leonid Brezhnev as First Secretary and Alexei Kosygin as Premier. Khrushchev was born in the Russian village of Kalinovka in 1894, close to the present-day border between Russia and Ukraine . He was employed as a metalworker in his youth, and during the Russian Civil War was a political commissar . With the help of Lazar Kaganovich , he worked his way up the Soviet hierarchy. He supported Joseph Stalin 's purges , and approved thousands of arrests. In 1939, Stalin sent him to govern Ukraine , and he continued the purges there. During what was known in the Soviet Union as the Great Patriotic War ( Eastern Front of World War II ), Khrushchev was again a commissar, serving as an intermediary between Stalin and his generals. Khrushchev was present at the bloody defense of Stalingrad , a fact he took great pride in throughout his life. After the war, he returned to Ukraine before being recalled to Moscow as one of Stalin's close advisers. In the power struggle triggered by Stalin's death in 1953, Khrushchev, after several years, emerged victorious. On February 25, 1956, at the 20th Party Congress , he delivered the " Secret Speech ," denouncing Stalin's purges and ushering in a less repressive era in the Soviet Union. His domestic policies, aimed at bettering the lives of ordinary citizens, were often ineffective, especially in the area of agriculture. Hoping eventually to rely on missiles for national defense, Khrushchev ordered major cuts in conventional forces. Despite the cuts, Khrushchev's rule saw the tensest years of the Cold War, culminating in the Cuban Missile Crisis . Some of Khrushchev's policies were seen as erratic, particularly by his emerging rivals, who quietly rose in strength and deposed him in October 1964. He did not suffer the deadly fate of some previous losers of Soviet power struggles, but was pensioned off with an apartment in Moscow and a dacha in the countryside. His lengthy memoirs were smuggled to the West and published in part in 1970. Khrushchev died in 1971 of heart disease. Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a {{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}} template or a <references group="lower-alpha"/> tag; see the help page .


"What is a common word that means ""sobriquet""?"

Sobriquet | Definition of Sobriquet by Merriam-Webster Examples of sobriquet in a sentence Baseball player Ty Cobb was also known by the sobriquet “The Georgia Peach.” <tagged her with the sobriquet “peanut” because of her diminutive size> Did You Know? This synonym of nickname has the same meaning in modern French as it does in English. In Middle French, however, its earlier incarnation soubriquet referred to both a nickname and a tap under the chin. Centuries later, the connection between these two meanings isn't clear, but what is clear is that the "nickname" meaning of sobriquet was well established in French by the time English speakers borrowed the term in the mid-17th century - and was the only meaning that was adopted. In current English, the spelling sobriquet is most common, but soubriquet is also an accepted variant. Variants of sobriquet


Who are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice?

Sugar and Spice Poem that's what little girls are made of Author: Unknown If you are the copyright holder of this poem and it was submitted by one of our users without your consent, please contact us at http://support.scrapbook.com and we will be happy to remove it. Related Products


Longest River of India - River Ganga - Largest Indian River Colors of India : Interesting Facts : Geography :       Longest River of India Longest River of India Ganga is the longest river of India. The total length     of the Ganga river from its source to its mouth (measured along the     Hughli) is 2525 km of which 1450 km is in the Uttar Pradesh, 445 km in     Bihar and 520 km in West Bengal. The remaining 110 km stretch of the     Ganga forms the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Ganga originates as Bhagirathi from the Gangotri glacier in Uttar     Kashi District. It is joined by the Alaknanda at Devaprayag and the     combined flow of the Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda is known as Ganga.     After traveling 280 km from its source, Ganga enters plains at Haridwar.     At Allahabad, about 770 km south-east of Haridwar, Ganga is joined by     Yamuna, which is its most important tributary. After Farraka in West     Bengal, the river ceases to be known as the Ganga. It bifurcates itself     into Bhagirathi-Hughli in West Bengal and Padma-Meghna in Bangladesh.     After traversing 220 km further down in Bangladesh, the Brahmaputra     joins it at Goalundo and after meeting Meghna 100 km downstream the     Ganga joins the Bay of Bengal.


Which country will host the Olympics in 2016?

BBC SPORT | Olympics | Rio to stage 2016 Olympic Games Rio to stage 2016 Olympic Games IOC president Jacques Rogge announces the winner - Copyright IOC 2009 Brazil will become the first South American country to host the Olympics after the city of Rio de Janeiro was chosen to stage the 2016 Games. Rio won a majority of the 95 votes at the meeting in Copenhagen, eliminating Madrid in the final round. Tokyo and Chicago had already been knocked out. "The world has recognised that the time has come for Brazil," said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Chicago's early exit was a surprise, after bookmakers made them favourites. US President Barack Obama had flown to Denmark on Friday morning to join his wife, Michelle, and make an emotional address to the International Olympic Committee delegates. But the gesture - the first time a current US president had addressed the IOC in an attempt to win the Games - failed to persuade the voters as Chicago became the first city to see its dream of hosting the biggest sporting event in the world fall by the wayside. Obama's wish for better 2016 news Speaking to reporters at the White House on his return, Mr Obama said he wished he had come back with better news, but congratulated Brazil for a "truly historic" win. "As friends to the Brazilian people, we welcome this extraordinary sign of progress," he said. The president said he had no doubt that Chicago's bid had been the strongest possible, could not be prouder of the city, and insisted that he had no regrets about travelling to Denmark. "I believe it is always a worthwhile endeavour to promote and boost the United States of America," he added. 'Heart and soul' Chicago received only 18 of the 94 votes available in the first round poll of IOC delegates at the Bella Convention Centre on Friday afternoon. Madrid came out top with 28, followed by Rio on 26. I confess to you if I die right now my life would have been worth it Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Brazilian President In the second round, however, Rio almost secured the absolute majority needed to win outright, with 46 of the 95 votes cast. Madrid came a distant second with 29, while Tokyo was eliminated after receiving 20. The final ballot saw Rio win by a comprehensive margin of 66 votes to 32. More than an hour later, IOC president Jacques Rogge finally revealed the result to the world: "Like in every competition there can only be one winner. "Tonight, I have the honour to announce that the Games of the 31st Olympiad are awarded to the city of Rio de Janeiro." The Brazilian bid team leapt to their feet in celebration, began singing their "Marvellous City" song, waving flags and hugging each other. A tearful President Lula told reporters afterwards: "The other countries made proposals. We presented a heart and a soul. 606: DEBATE MUQ "I confess to you if I die right now my life would have been worth it." The BBC's Gary Duffy in Rio said there was "absolute, unrestrained joy" on the city's famous Copacabana beach after the result was announced, with silver glitter flying through the air and tens of thousands of people singing. The golden sand disappeared under a sea of green and yellow, the colours of Brazil, our correspondent said. There have been questions about Rio's bid not the least the high level of violence which so often scars the city's image, but in one glorious moment that was all set to one side for a truly Brazilian party, he added. A promotional video which aims to boost Rio's bid - copyright IOC 2009 In his speech to the IOC earlier, President Lula had promised: "Rio will deliver an unforgettable Games. You will see for yourselves the passion, the energy and the creativity of the Brazilian people. "It will not be just Brazil's Games but South America's. It will serve to inspire the 180 million young people on the continent. It is time to redress the balance. It is time to light the Olympic flame in a tropical country." Rogge said Rio had presented the IOC "with a very strong technical bid, built upon a vision of the Games being a celebration of the athletes and sport, as


"Who said ""Do... or do not. There is no try""?"

The StarWars.com 10: Best Yoda Quotes | StarWars.com StarWars.com Team Welcome to The StarWars.com 10, a feature where StarWars.com’s editorial staff huddles to discuss — in a committee — various topics relating to a galaxy far, far away. Today we’re looking at the most memorable quotes from the Emperor’s “little green friend.” Yoda has become one of the biggest icons of Star Wars since his introduction in The Empire Strikes Back — in fact, he won this year’s This Is Madness tournament . While he’s popular for various reasons — his design, his power — it’s his personality and words of wisdom (often in his backwards speak) that resonate the most. For this list, we looked at Yoda’s lines from the Star Wars films, ranking them on quotability, relevance to Yoda as a character, and overall significance to the saga. 10. “When nine hundred years old you reach, look as good you will not.” Return of the Jedi Yoda could be stern and strict, but he was also playful. When Luke returns to complete his training in Return of the Jedi, he finds that Yoda’s health has deteriorated. This classic line shows Yoda’s sense of humor, but also adds a layer to his ability as a teacher: he doesn’t want his student to feel burdened with the fact he’s dying. 9. “Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.” Attack of the Clones In Attack of the Clones, Obi-Wan is trying to locate the planet Kamino, which has been erased from all records in the Jedi Archives. When he approaches Yoda — in the middle of a lightsaber class with younglings — for help, Yoda turns to the students. And one of them nails it, saying that it’s missing because someone erased it. Yoda’s response, “Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is,” shows that despite all he’s seen, he doesn’t exclude the thoughts and opinions of others, no matter their size or age, and that teachers can still learn from their students. 8. “That is why you fail.” The Empire Strikes Back This is Yoda being brutally honest with Luke, who breathlessly says, “I don’t believe it,” after his Master raises an X-wing from the Dagobah swamp. It’s a definitive statement that comes from Yoda’s years and years of experience as a Jedi and a teacher, and it cuts through both to Luke and the audience. 7. “A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack.” The Empire Strikes Back One of Yoda’s key teachings to Luke on Dagobah, “A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack,” is core to the Jedi way and to the Star Wars saga. It’s hard to understand on its own — after all, Jedi have weapons and they use them frequently. But in Return of the Jedi, when Luke throws his lightsaber away instead of making the killing blow to his father, we see what Yoda meant. In that moment, Luke becomes a true Jedi, and it all goes back to this line. 6. “Adventure. Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things.” The Empire Strikes Back After Luke comes to Dagobah, Yoda initially withholds his true identity. He’s trying to get a sense of who Luke is as a person; Yoda understands that there’s a lot at risk in training Luke to be a Jedi, especially considering what happened with his father. And Yoda is not impressed — Luke is impatient and selfish. With “Adventure. Excitement. A Jedi craves not these things,” the Jedi Master makes clear that Luke must understand the significance and meaning of the journey he thinks he wants to make. It’s an important lesson for Luke and for audiences, because when Luke faces Vader at the film’s climax, we see the stakes involved in the life of a Jedi. 5. “Judge me by my size, do you?” The Empire Strikes Back One of Yoda’s instructions to Luke is to “unlearn what you have learned” (another great line!). When Luke is tasked with raising his X-wing from the swamp, he complains that it’s too big, which frustrates Yoda — size matters not when it comes to the Force and to life. What’s amazing about this quote is that when Yoda says it, it’s not funny. It rings true, you believe him, and you see that he makes no excuses for himself — and does not want to hear any from his students. 4. “Fe


What is either a sport or a popular shopping street in Beverly Hills?

The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in Los Angeles | Frommer's If addresses and phone numbers are not given here, refer to the store's listing. L.A.'s Westside and Beverly Hills Beverly Boulevard (from Robertson Blvd. to La Brea Ave.)  -- Beverly is L.A.'s premier boulevard for mid-20th-century furnishings. Expensive showrooms line the street, but the shop that started it all is Modernica, 7366 Beverly Blvd. (tel. 323/933-0383; www.modernica.net). You can still find vintage Stickley and Noguchi pieces, but Modernica has become best known for the authentic -- and more affordable -- replicas they offer (Eames storage units are one popular item). Scent Bar, 8327 Beverly Blvd. (tel. 323/782-8300), the sleek retail shop from the wildly popular fragrance website www.luckyscent.com, is the place to go for exclusive fragrances from Monyette Paris and Parfums de Nicolai. British designer and rock royalty Stella McCartney, 8823 Beverly Blvd. (tel. 310/273-7051; www.stellamccartney.com), opened her eponymous digs in an ivy-covered 1920s cottage. Here you'll find the entire collection, from ready-to-wear and fragrance to footwear and handbags. At nearby Erica Courtney, 7465 Beverly Blvd. (tel. 323/938-2373; www.ericacourtney.com), celebs like Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, and Eva Longoria Parker are all fans of Courtney's drop-dead gorgeous diamonds. If you complain that they just don't make 'em like they used to . . . well, they do at Re-Mix, 7605 1/2 Beverly Blvd. (btw. Fairfax and La Brea aves.; tel. 323/936-6210; www.remixvintageshoes.com). This shop sells vintage (1920s-1950s) -- as well as brand-new reproductions (as in unworn) -- shoes for women and men (though the selection is smaller for men), such as wingtips, Joan Crawford pumps, and wedge-styles. It's more like a shoe-store museum. A rack of unworn vintage socks all display their original tags and stickers, and the prices are downright reasonable. Celebrity hipsters and hepcats are often spotted here. Other vintage wares are found at Second Time Around Watch Co., 8763 Rosewood Ave., West Hollywood (tel. 310/271-6615; www.secondtimearoundwatchco.com). The city's best selection of collectible timepieces includes dozens of classic Tiffanys, Cartiers, Piagets, and Rolexes, plus rare pocket watches. Priced for collectors, but a fascinating browse for the Swatch crowd, too. When it's time to unwind and beautify, hit Ona Spa, 7373 Beverly Blvd. (just east of Martel Ave.); tel. 323/931-4442 for a tension-relieving massage; the attached Privé Salon is one of the city's trendiest salons where celebrity-sightings are common. La Brea Avenue (north of Wilshire Blvd.) -- This is L.A.'s artiest shopping strip. La Brea is anchored by the giant American Rag, Maison Midialterna-complex and is also home to lots of great urban antiques stores dealing in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, 1950s modern, and the like. You'll also find vintage clothiers, furniture galleries, and other warehouse-size stores, as well as some of the city's top restaurants, such as Campanile. Upscale seekers of home decor head to Mortise and Tenon, 446 S. La Brea Ave. (tel. 323/937-7654; www.mortisetenon.com), where handcrafted heavy wood pieces sit next to overstuffed, velvet-upholstered sofas and even vintage steel desks. The best place for a snack is the La Brea Bakery, 624 S. La Brea Ave. (tel. 323/939-6813; www.labreabakery.com), which epicureans know from gourmet markets and the attached Campanile restaurant. Stuffed to the rafters with hardware and fixtures of the past 100 years, Liz's Antique Hardware, 453 S. La Brea Ave. (tel. 323/939-4403; www.lahardware.com), thoughtfully keeps a canister of wet wipes at the register -- believe us, you'll need one after sifting through bags and crates of doorknobs, latches, finials, and any other home hardware you can imagine. Perfect sets of Bakelite drawer pulls and antique ceramic bathroom fixtures are some of the more intriguing items. Be prepared to browse for hours, whether you're redecorating or not. There's a respectable collection of coordinating trendy clothing f


What is the term for an angle that is greater than 90 degrees?

Angles - Acute, Obtuse, Straight and Right Angles An angle measures the amount of turn Names of Angles As the Angle Increases, the Name Changes: Type of Angle an angle that is greater than 90° but less          than 180° an angle that is greater than 180° Try It Yourself: This diagram might make it easier to remember: Also: Acute, Obtuse and Reflex are in alphabetical order.   Also: the letter "A" has an acute angle. Be Careful What You Measure This is an Obtuse Angle And this is a Reflex Angle   But the lines are the same ... so when naming the angles make sure that you know which angle is being        asked for! Positive and Negative Angles When measuring from a line: a positive angle goes counterclockwise (opposite direction that clocks go) a negative angle goes clockwise Example: −67° The corner point of an angle is called the vertex And the two straight sides are called arms The angle is the amount of turn between each arm.   How to Label Angles There are two main ways to label angles: 1. give the angle a name, usually a lower-case letter like a or b, or sometimes a Greek letter like α (alpha) or θ (theta) 2. or by the three letters on the shape that define the angle, with the middle letter being where the angle actually is (its vertex). Example angle "a" is "BAC", and angle "θ" is "BCD"


What is the first name of Ozzy Osbourne's wife?

Ozzy Osbourne - Biography - IMDb Ozzy Osbourne Biography Showing all 113 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (8) | Trivia  (54) | Personal Quotes  (43) | Salary  (1) Overview (4) The Godfather of Heavy Metal The Prince of Darkness 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Born in Birmingham, England, after leaving school and having many odd jobs he ended up in a band with Geezer Butler . This group then split leading Ozzy and Geezer to join Tony Iommi and Bill Ward in a new band that went under several names (including Earth) that ended up being called Black Sabbath after a song of the same name that appeared on their first album (released 1969/70). He recorded several more albums with Sabbath despite the decline of his relationship with Tony Iommi, which after several break ups led to him leaving/being fired from the band in 1979. After a short time he launched a solo career with a line up behind him that varied immensely from album to album and tour to tour. During the 80's he was treated several times for alcoholism and was sued twice for the suicides of some of his young fans (cleared completely). Following his No More Tears album he declared he would tour for the last time. In 1991, on his last date he reformed briefly on stage with Black Sabbath for three songs. However a much talked about reformation tour fell through and Ozzy seemed to go into retirement, his bassist ( Mike Inez ) joined Alice in Chains and the guitarist ( Zakk Wylde ) formed his own band, Pride and Glory. Now however he is recording a new album and has said he intends to tour again. The album should be out in the summer of 1995 and the tour should be shortly after. Geezer Butler has now quit Sabbath (again) and rejoined Ozzy (he played bass for him on tour during the mid to late 80's) and should play on the new album. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Mark Oliver Spouse (2) Slurred, mumbling voice Trivia (54) Wife Sharon Osbourne is the daughter of his original manager, Don Arden . Arden dropped Osbourne, Sharon took over as his manager, and later married him. Ozzy has long said that "Suicide Solution", a song about the dangers of alcoholism, was written as a tribute to former AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott (Bon Scott) who had died an alcohol-related death in 1980. However in 2002, the writer of "Suicide Solution (Ozzy's former bassist and main lyricist, Bob Daisley ), revealed that the song actually alluded to Ozzy himself. His song "Suicide Solution" created controversy when a fan committed suicide. The fan's parents alleged that Ozzy was responsible and sued him. The suit was cleared completely. Every single one of his solo albums (of original material) has gone multi-platinum. Was born the 4th of 6 children to Jack and Lillian Osbourne. His brothers are Paul and Tony, and his sisters are Jean, Iris, and Gillian. His father died in 1977. Daughter Aimee Osbourne opted out of appearing in the MTV reality show 'The Osbournes', but his and Sharon's two other children, Kelly and Jack, agreed to take part. Had two children from his first marriage (to Thelma Mayfair): Jessica Osbourne (born 1972) and Louis Osbourne (born 1975). He also adopted his first wife's son, Elliot Kingsley (born 1966), from a previous marriage. His children with second wife Sharon Osbourne are Aimee Osbourne (born 9-2-83), Kelly Osbourne (born 10-27-84), and Jack Osbourne (born 11-8-85). Formed a band called Law after leaving Black Sabbath in 1979. They played 2 gigs before he changed their name to the Blizzard of Oz. Claims he sleeps with a bayonet under his bed. With wife Sharon Osbourne , he announced that the family had agreed to a deal with MTV, worth a reported $20 million, to do two more seasons of The Osbournes (2002), the highest rated show in the history of the channel. [May 2002] (May 4, 2002) The Osbournes meet with US President George W. Bush while attending the annual Correspondents' Association dinner. The cover of his 1988 album "No Rest for the Wicked" created controversy; it seemingly depicts himself seated and young children gathered around a Sat


What company bought Time Warner in 2000?

AOL and Time Warner to merge - Jan. 10, 2000 January 10, 2000: 5:26 p.m. ET Internet leader and entertainment firm to join forces; new company worth $350B By Staff Writer Tom Johnson NEW YORK (CNNfn) - In a stunning development, America Online Inc. announced plans to acquire Time Warner Inc. for roughly $182 billion in stock and debt Monday, creating a digital media powerhouse with the potential to reach every American in one form or another.     With dominating positions in the music, publishing, news, entertainment, cable and Internet industries, the combined company, called AOL Time Warner, will boast unrivaled assets among other media and online companies.     The merger, the largest deal in history, combines the nation�s top internet service provider with the world�s top media conglomerate. The deal also validates the Internet�s role as a leader in the new world economy, while redefining what the next generation of digital-based leaders will look like.     "Together, they represent an unprecedented powerhouse,� said Scott Ehrens, a media analyst with Bear Stearns. "If their mantra is content, this alliance is unbeatable. Now they have this great platform they can cross-fertilize with content and redistribute.�      Click here to listen to the AOL/Time Warner press conference announcing the merger          The deal, if approved, calls for Time Warner shareholders to receive 1.5 shares of the new company for every share of Time Warner stock they own. AOL shareholders will receive one share of the new company for every AOL share they hold.     The new company will be 55 percent owned by AOL and 45 percent owned by Time Warner. The combination will immediately boast a market capitalization of $350 billion and an annual revenue stream topping $30 billion.     More importantly, it provides AOL, which already boasts more than 20 million subscribers through its AOL and Compuserve Internet services, high-speed broadband access to Time Warner�s more than 13 million cable subscribers, further reinforcing its position as the nation�s top online provider.          In return, Time Warner -- parent company of a broad range of media outlets, including Warner Bros. Studios, HBO, CNN, Warner Music, Time magazine and CNNfn.com -- gains a powerful national and growing international platform upon which to distribute and promote its sizable products.     "I don�t think this is too much to say this really is a historic merger; a time when we�ve transformed the landscape of media and the Internet,� said Steve Case, AOL�s chairman and chief executive officer. "AOL-Time Warner will offer an incomparable portfolio of global brands that encompass the full spectrum of media and content.� (508K WAV) (508K AIFF) .     In fact, Case said it�s hard to imagine a home in the United States that is not touched by Time Warner or AOL in some way, be it television, movies, music or the Internet.     Analysts noted the deal also represents a fundamental shift in not only how content providers will be structured in the new digital economy, but how online companies are valued in the future.     The deal is significant in that although AOL -- a company formed by Case after he grew tired of developing new pizzas for Pizza Hut -- just recently began turning a profit, it boasted a much higher market capitalization than Time Warner, formed exactly 10 years ago through the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications.     So while Time Warner will initially provide roughly 70 percent of the combined company�s profit stream, AOL actually will control a greater stake of its stock because of how highly Wall Street values the growth potential of the Internet.     "Today�s announcement really does change the tectonic plates in this world,� said Christopher Dixon, media analyst with PaineWebber.     "This really underscores the strength of the Internet,� he said. "The Internet is here and it�s no longer just about techs. It�s about broadband, it�s about streaming video, it�s about streaming music and it�s about coming up with all kinds of ways to use your computer in a


Who is the most famous traitor of the American Revolution?

10 Notable Traitors In History - Listverse 10 Notable Traitors In History Rex Bray June 19, 2012 Since time immemorial, people have turned their backs on their companions and countries. These betrayals come in many different flavors. First, traitors have different motives, ranging from the altruistic to the totally selfish. Second, they have different intended consequences; while some are on the personal level, others may conspire to forfeit their nation to a foreign power for centuries to come. Finally, treason ranges from forgivable to the notoriously nefarious. This article lists ten of the most notable traitors in world history, ranked by the severity of their deed. 10 Mordechai Vanunu Mordechai Vanunu worked as a nuclear technician for the State of Israel in the 1980s, which was claiming to pursue nuclear power for civilian purposes only. In 1986, citing his opposition to weapons of mass destruction, Vanunu leaked details of the Israeli nuclear weapons program to the British press, confirming the world’s fear that Israel possessed nuclear weapons. After this, the Mossad lured him to Italy, drugged him, and abducted him. He was whisked away to Israel, where he was tried and convicted behind closed doors. He spent more than eleven years in solitary confinement and eighteen total in prison. After being released, he has been subject to a plethora of strict regulations, leading him to proclaim to the Nobel Peace Prize committee regarding his nomination: WHAT I WANT IS FREEDOM AND ONLY FREEDOM. While still a traitor, Vanunu is by far the least nefarious on this list. A whistle-blower on a government that was covertly developing weapons of mass destruction, he is internationally regarded as a hero of the nuclear proliferation age, and has received many accolades, including a Nobel Prize nomination. 9 Gaius Cassius Longinus Early in his life, Cassius showed a hatred of tyrants. This failed to change as he aged and assumed power. During the Great Roman Civil War, he sided with Optimates and Pompey, fearing that Julius Caesar would become dictator. He heard of Pompey’s defeat at Pharsalus and fled for the Hellespont, but was captured by Caesar along the way. Caesar was merciful, appointing him legate. After the war, Cassius spent two officeless years in Rome. “Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.” – Shakespeare’s depiction of Julius Caesar He plotted to assassinate the newly appointed dictator in perpetuity, and drew Brutus into the scheme. After Caesar was dead, Antony assumed power, and Cassius essentially committed suicide two years later. In Dante’s Inferno, he is one of three people considered disgraceful enough to occupy one of Satan’s mouths. 8 Judas Iscariot “The Son of Man said, “[W]oe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.” Judas, who betrayed Him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”” – Matthew 26:23-25 Judas Iscariot is definitely one of the worst traitors ever. By the time of the Last Supper, he had already sold Jesus to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver. He then led them to Jesus in the garden, and betrayed him to the soldiers with a kiss. Later, filled with remorse, Judas returns the money and kills himself. He had turned his back on his friend, his mentor, and his God. Today, it is debated whether Judas was motivated by money, Roman patriotism, or being possessed. It is also debated whether or not he was damned, and if so, whether it was due to betraying Jesus or his subsequent suicide. In Dante’s Inferno, he was in the deepest pits of Hell, occupying another of Satan’s three mouths. His name is a recognized symbol of treason throughout all of Christendom. 7 Ephialtes of Trachis Not much is known of Ephialtes of Trachis outside of his rather nefarious act of treason. Thermopylae is a narrow coastal pass in Greece. It was here in 480 BC that the Persian army, numbering hundreds of thousands, possibly even over one million, clashed with the Greeks, led by


Who did the CIA allegedly attempt to assassinate using an exploding cigar?

10 Ways the CIA Tried to Kill Castro | Mental Floss 10 Ways the CIA Tried to Kill Castro Bettmann/CORBIS Like us on Facebook In February of 1959 Fidel Castro became the Prime Minister of Cuba. Since then, according to the man who was charged with protecting him for most of his regime, he's survived over 600 assassination attempts. Fabian Escalante, the former head of the Cuban Secret Service, claims that the assassination endeavors break down like this: the Eisenhower administration tried to kill Castro 38 times; Kennedy, 42; Johnson, 72; Nixon, 184; Carter, 64; Reagan, 197; Bush Sr., 16; Clinton, 21. (The accuracy of Escalante's statistics, especially attempts since the Nixon administration, is in dispute.) There are only so many different ways you can ambush someone with a sharpshooter, so some of the ways the CIA plotted to kill Castro were pretty wild. Here are just a few of the unorthodox methods considered to oust the Beard. 1. Femme fatale. Marita Lorenz, just one of many women Castro counted as a mistress, allegedly accepted a deal from the CIA in which she would feed him capsules filled with poison. She managed to get as far as smuggling the pills into his bedroom in her jar of cold cream, but the pills dissolved in the cream and she doubted her ability to force-feed Castro face lotion, and she also just chickened out. According to Lorenz, Castro somehow figured out her plan and offered her his gun. “I can’t do it, Fidel,” she told him. 2. Poisoned wetsuit. While there’s nothing suspicious about receiving random diving gear from your enemy right in the middle of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the CIA gave it a shot. In 1975, the Senate Intelligence Committee claimed it had "concrete evidence" of a plan to offer Castro a wetsuit lined with spores and bacteria that would give him a skin disease (and maybe worse). The plan supposedly involved American lawyer James B. Donovan, who would present Castro with the suit when he went to negotiate the release of the Bay of Pigs prisoners. A 1975 AP report said the plan was abandoned "because Donovan gave Castro a different diving suit on his own initiative." 3. Ballpoint hypodermic syringe. An ordinary-looking pen would be rigged with a hypodermic needle so fine that Castro wouldn’t notice when someone bumped into him with the pen and injected him with an extremely potent poison. 4. Exploding cigar. But this was no parlor trick – this cigar would have been packed with enough real explosives to take Fidel’s head off. In 1967, the Saturday Evening Post reported that a New York City police officer had been propositioned with the idea and hoped to carry it out during Castro's United Nations visit in September 1960. 5. Contaminated cigar. They may have given up on the TNT stogie, but the idea of spiking his smokes was still being floated around. The CIA even went as far as to recruit a double agent who would slip Castro a cigar filled with botulin, a toxin that would kill the leader in short order. The double agent was allegedly given the cigars in February of 1961, but he apparently got cold feet. 6. Exploding conch shell. Knowing that Castro liked to scuba dive, the CIA made plans to plant an explosive device in a conch shell at his favorite spot. They plotted to make the shell brightly colored and unusual looking so it would be sure to attract Castro’s attention, drawing him close enough to kill him when the bomb inside went off. 7. Nair. Well, maybe not that brand specifically, but according to that 1975 Senate Intelligence Committee report, the U.S. believed that messing with Castro’s beard was messing with the man’s power. The CIA figured that the loss of the beard would show Cubans that Castro was weak and fallible. A half-baked scheme was hatched to use thallium salt, the chemical in depilatory products such as Nair, in Castro’s shoes or in his cigar. The chemical would be absorbed or inhaled and cause the famous facial hair to fall out. (Wait, wasn’t this an episode of Get Smart?) 8. LSD. In what was mostly an effort to discredit Fidel, not kill him, a radio station where C


What festival is held in Black Rock City, Nevada?

Burning Man The NETWORK If you gave yourself permission to be more creative and connected, what would your story be? -Marian Goodell In the beginning it was all about temporary artwork. Now it’s about work that may have a life far beyond the playa. -Crimson Rose The ultimate goal of Burning Man is to encourage the culture of creativity.  -Marian Goodell Communities are not produced by sentiment. They grow out of a shared struggle.  -Larry Harvey If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.  -Leonard Cohen What is to give light must endure burning.  -Victor Frankl Burning Man is a global community with citizens on six continents. You may already be a member! Burning Man is the place to find out who you are, then take it a step further. Burner (n): a citizen of the worldview that is Burning Man. May be encountered everywhere. Burning Man is a laboratory. Not every experiment works, but we’ll never know if we don't try. Life is short. Make something amazing. (Then burn it) Burning Man is not a festival. It’s a catalyst for creative culture in the world. Being a 'Burner' is more than going to an event. It's a way of being in the world.


Until 1999, Macau was administered by which country?

Portuguese-Speaking Countries | Portuguese Language Blog Portuguese Language Blog Portuguese-Speaking Countries Posted by Rachel on Nov 19, 2010 in Geography While Transparent’s Portuguese Blog’s main focus is on Brazil and Brazilian Portuguese, it’s also important to know where else Portuguese is spoken in the world!   Here are the countries where Portuguese is the official language: 1. Portugal (population: 10 million) The birthplace of this beautiful language, there are around twelve dialects, ranging from Açoriano to Lisboeta. 2. Brazil (population: 201 million) The largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world, there are at least 13 dialects. Brazilian Portuguese is quite different from continental Portuguese, especially spoken Brazilian Portuguese, but grammar and written Brazilian Portuguese more closely follow European Portuguese. 3. Angola (population: 13 million) This African nation was colonized by the Portuguese and was ruled by Portugal for centuries – it didn’t become an independent country until 1975. Though Portuguese is the official language, there are four regional indigenous languages as well. There are around four recognized Portuguese dialects 4. Mozambique (population: 22 million) Colonized by the Portuguese in the 1500s and recognized as independent in 1975, this East African country’s official language is Portuguese, but Swahili, Makhuwa, and Sena are also spoken. The country is divided into 11 provinces, including the capital. 5. Cape Verde (population: 508,600) These islands were colonized by the Portuguese in the 1400s, and became independent in 1975. Portuguese is the official language, but people also speak Crioulo, a mixture of Portuguese and West African vocabulary. 6. Guinea-Bissau (population: 1.6 million) This small West African national was a part of the Mali Empire until it was conquered by the Portuguese in the 1800s. Like in Cape Verde, Portuguese is the official language, but people also speak a Portuguese Creole known as Kriol, as well as languages native to the region. 7. São Tomé and Príncipe (population: 163,00) The smallest Portuguese-speaking country in the world, this country was settled by the Portuguese in the 1470s and gained its independence in 1975. Other Portuguese-speaking regions Equitorial Guinea – Portuguese is one of three official languages in this small West African nation (Spanish and French are the other two). The Spanish and Portuguese both colonized here, and the country gained its independence in 1968 from Spain. East Timor – Portuguese is one of two official languages (Tetum is the other) in this southeast Asian state. It was colonized by the Portuguese in the 1500s and declared independence in yes, you guessed it, 1975. Macau – an administrative region of China, the Portuguese first settled this coastal region in the 1500s. Portugal “administered” Macau until 1999, when it was turned over to China, though it remains a semi-autonomous region. Though Portuguese is still spoken there, Cantonese is the most commonly spoken language. Goa – this is a western state in India where the Portuguese settled in 1510.  Portuguese is less common now, since Konkani is the most spoken language. Uruguay – in the border region near Brazil, some people speak Riverense Portunhol, a mixture of Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish.


At Starbucks, what size is smaller than grande?

Starbucks Drinks Sizes Measurements Updated January 15, 2017. Question: Starbucks Sizes What's up with Starbucks' sizes? Why are they called things like 'Grande' instead of things like small, medium and large? And how big are Grandes and all the other cup sizes anyway? Answer: Good questions! It is generally thought that Starbucks named their sizes differently to set themselves apart. Much to the chagrin of local coffee shops, customers often request a Grande or Venti (which are not generally accepted cup sizes at other coffee shops!). Knowing how much coffee you're getting in each size can help you figure out how much caffeine is in your Starbucks drinks and, in the case of sweetened drinks and drinks containing milk and chocolate, how many calories and how much fat is in your drinks. Here's the low down on the different cup sizes Starbucks offers, as well as exceptions to these usual sizes: Demi -- Literally, 'demi' means 'half.' Unlike most Starbucks drink size names, it is of French origin (not Italian origin). The Demi size is the smallest size at Starbucks, and is used to describe an espresso drink size. It's three ounces (89 milliliters), which sounds tiny until you realize it's only for standard espresso shots , which are usually only about one ounce each. And that a double shot is usually under two ounces. Yikes! continue reading below our video How to Prevent Your Cutting Board from Sliding Short -- The 'Short' was one of the two original Starbucks cup sizes. (The other was 'Tall.' Makes sense.) It's a mere eight fluid ounces (240 mL), and aside from the Demi (which is mostly a size espresso shots), it's the smallest drink size available at Starbucks. For many people who drink coffee at home, six to eight ounces is a standard cup size. It's only available for hot drinks and it's not very popular at Starbucks (even though it's a completely normal amount of coffee to drink at home). Tall -- The 'Tall' is the other original Starbucks drink size. When Starbucks started, the Tall was basically a Large. Now, it's basically a Small. In fact, if you order a 'Small' at Starbucks, you get a Tall. A Starbucks Tall measures in at 12 US fluid ounces (350 milliliters). Grande -- Pronounced GRAWN-day, 'Grande' is Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French for 'Large,' but at Starbucks there are two even larger drinks: the Venti and the Trenti. The Starbucks Grande is 16 US fluid ounces (470 milliliters / 2.5 cups). Venti -- Pronounced VENN-tee, Venti is Italian for 20. A Venti is 20 ounces (590 milliliters), so in a way, this name makes sense... until you realize that none of the smaller portions have names that relate to their sizes numerically. Hmmm... Trenta -- Introduced in May, 2011, the 'Trenta' is the newest (and the largest) of Starbucks drink sizes. 'Trenta' means 30. You might be thinking, "Oh, it's a continuation of the Venti theme. It's 30 ounces." Nope. Strangely, it's 31 ounces (920 milliliters). It's almost as though 30 ounces wasn't enough to make it the 'Big Gulp' of the coffee world. The Trenta size is reserved for iced drinks only (including iced coffee , iced tea , lemonade and other drinks served over ice), and it usually costs about 50 cents more than a Venti of the same drink. These sizes apply for most hot Starbucks coffee drinks and espresso drinks . However, there are a few exceptions, the most noteworthy of which is the sizing of iced Venti drinks. Iced Venti Drinks are usually 24 ounces rather than 20 ounces. According to the Starbucks website, the Iced Cocoa Cappuccino is an exception to this -- the iced version is still 20 ounces (not the usual 24-oz Venti iced drink cup size).


Russian Roots for Iran's "Underwater Missile" - Defensetech Defensetech TOPICS: Missiles Posted By: david_axe April 3, 2006 In 1994, Russian military contractors were handing out brochures touting their “high-speed underwater missiles.” This weapon, called the Shkval , had a “high kill capability,” the contractors promised. Against it, “known anti-torpedo defense system[s]” were “not effective.” Someone in Tehran liked what they read , apparently. Check out today’s New York Times. Iran said Sunday that it had test-fired what it described as a sonar-evading underwater missile … The new missile is among the world’s fastest and can outpace an enemy warship, Gen. Ali Fadavi of the country’s elite Revolutionary Guards told state television. General Fadavi said only one other country, Russia, had a missile that moved underwater as fast as the Iranian one, which he said had a speed of about 225 miles per hour. That’s because this Iranian weapon — called the “ Hoot ,” or “whale” — is based on the Russian Shkval, according to former Naval Intelligence Officer Edmond Pope . “I was informed in late 1990’s by a Russian government official that they were working with Iran on this subject,” he tells Defense Tech. “A cooperative demonstration/program had already been conducted with them at Lake Issy Kul in Kyrgyzstan.” The Shkval goes so fast because it creates an air bubble around itself, essentially. The process, known as supercavitation , keeps friction to a minimum. “Instead of being encased in water,” New Scientist noted, the weapon “is simply surrounded by water vapour, which is less dense and has less resistance.” (Pope has more about the technology on his website . The Airborne Combat Engineer blog rounds up supercavitation speculation here .) As the AP notes, the Russian-Iranian cooperation could have major strategic consequences for the U.S. navy, possibly keeping American ships from operating freely in the Persian Gulf. “The U.S. and Iranian navies have had brush-ups during the past .” During the “Tanker War,” when U.S. warships moved into the Gulf to guard oil tankers. In 1988, the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts was badly damaged by an Iranian mine. In response, the U.S. Navy launched its largest engagement of surface warships since World War II. Two Iranian ships were destroyed, and an American helicopter was shot down, killing the two pilots. (Big ups: NH, RC, Kathryn ) UPDATE 12:22 PM: As Aaron and Hambling both note, Darpa has its own supercavitation project — an ultra-fast torpedo for shooting SEALs through the seas. Defense Technology International has the scoop . UPDATE 1:39 PM: Kathryn clues us into the fact that Iran is planning to test-fire another new torpedo later today. “Because of its high speed, this torpedo is able to strike any type of submarine at any depth,” Rear Admiral Mohammad Ibrahim Dehghani told the state-run news agency Fars. “This torpedo will be fired from mini-warships to combat pretend enemy submarines in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz,” Dehghani said. Meanwhile, ACE digs through Ed Pope’s site , and finds that “a concerted effort to develop an underwater supercavitating vehicle was begun here in the US and the Russians obtained key documents from us and reportedly bought at least one patent from a company in the US.” Iran Claims it’s Got its Own S-300, Really Guys? retsel so what about an underwater missle defence system… can u imagine these missles and underwater umanned mobile platforms that are remote operated or have some primative AI… it could wreck havoc on a surface fleet… and why cant a sub have supercavitation… using some heating element from the reactor… Frank The information is not correct. There is indeed a countermeasoure. A shkval is only able to move straight ahead. And personally i don’t that the Iran has evolved beyond the russian design. But, and thats the point, the german firm “Diehl BTG Defence” has developed a supercavitation torpedo which is able to intercept and destroy a shkval. That is possible not only because it is faster (around 800km/h) but also able


How Predator Hunting Works | HowStuffWorks How Predator Hunting Works Tom Brakefield/Stockbyte/ Getty Images Though he's always unsuccessful, there's no denying the ingenuity of Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote. In his pursuit of the speedy Road Runner, the coyote has ordered what must be the very latest in roadrunner hunting technology from the Acme Corporation, including a Burmese tiger trap, a steel wall and muscle-building vitamins that may provide the needed speed. It's clear that even though slingshots, ladders, dynamite and rocks ultimately fail the coyote, this is one tricky animal to deal with. That sly cunning of predators such as coyotes, foxes, mountain lions and bobcats provides some of the appeal of predator hunting. In this sport, those natural predators have the tables turned on them -- they become the prey. But predator hunters say that the sport is more than just an exhilarating challenge that fills the time between big-game hunting seasons -- it's a bona fide public service. Up Next What's so bad about fox hunting? If you've ever heard phrases such as "the fox in the henhouse" or "a wolf in sheep's clothing," then you might understand what the hunters mean. These expressions reflect the fundamental danger that some predators present to man's way of life; if the eggs and meat from your chicken are essential to your survival, then that fox in the henhouse has to go. To understand this public service in action, let's consider the wily coyote. In the United States, coyotes are now found in every state except Hawaii [source: McIntyre ]. Coyotes are responsible for damage to many livestock populations; 65 percent of all cattle and calf losses in 2000 were attributed to coyotes, and 61 percent of all sheep and lamb losses in 1999 were also blamed on coyotes [source: Kayser ]. Because so many of the coyotes' natural predators have been eliminated, there's no check on their dominance. In one study by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, it was estimated that coyote populations in the southeast United States alone might grow by 210 percent if man didn't hunt them [source: Spomer ]. So enough rooting for the coyote to get the roadrunner. Let's talk about how we can get the coyotes, as well as their fellow predators. 1


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Capsaicin, An Ingredient in Hot Peppers, Offers Many Medical Benefits - ABC News ABC News The World's Hottest Pepper: Brings Pleasure and Pain Relief By KIM CAROLLO AP Photo/Courtesy of Jim Duffy, New Mexico State University WATCH 'Fire Breathing Idiot' vs. World's Hottest Pepper 0 Shares Email Ted Barrus, an ordinary guy from Pullman, Wash., calls himself an idiot -- more specifically, a " fire-breathing idiot ." Barrus, 37, doesn't actually breathe fire, but his main hobby is sampling extremely hot peppers that make his mouth seem as if it's on fire. His latest sampling is the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, the pepper recently named world's hottest by researchers at the New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute. "I do this to bring chilies and the fun they can be to the masses," Barrus said, who regularly posts videos of his reactions on YouTube. Barrus passes on jalapenos, and even habaneros, and opts only for the peppers known as "superhots" and "nuclears," such as the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion. This "superhot" hit an average of more than 1.2 million Scoville heat units, making it many thousand times hotter than the jalapeno, which hits about 5,000 units. Scoville units measure the amount of spicy heat in chili peppers based on the amount of capsaicin, a compound that makes the peppers, well, hot. So far, Barrus has dared to eat six of these mouth-on-fire peppers, including four in one sitting, which he says is "the most difficult challenge I have ever done." As in several of his earlier pepper-sampling videos, seconds after he bites into the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion , Barrus' face turns red, his eyes water and he starts to grimace and groan. Despite the incredibly intense burning -- which persists for about 20 minutes -- Barrus says the 40-minute period of bliss that follows is worth the pain. "There's a massive endorphin rush, and I feel really good after all the pain and craziness," he said. "My body starts tingling all over, my hands and arms start to go numb, and I sometimes get lightheaded and euphoric. It feels good." Released in response to stress and pain, endorphins are brain chemicals that reduce the perception of pain. Ingredient in Hot Peppers Medically Useful, Say Experts And it's exactly that endorphin rush that makes capsaicin an effective remedy for pain and other medical conditions, researchers say. "The endorphins work to block the heat. The body produces them in response to the heat, which it senses as pain," said Paul Bosland, co-founder and director of New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute. "It's used for all kinds of arthritis pain , as well as for neuropathic pain and dermatologic conditions that have a painful itch," said Dr. Ashwin Mehta, director of integrative medicine at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine. Capsaicin is also used by people with the skin disease psoriasis to decrease itching and inflammation, according to the university. Some research has also suggested that capsaicin can also help with appetite suppression, but there are not yet any solid data to determine what role, if any, the chemical plays in weight loss. Studies have also suggested that capsaicin may play help kill off prostate cancer cells. "In test tubes, researchers found a correlation betwen increased cell death and capsaicin," said Mehta. There have also been studies that found that people who eat a lot of chili peppers have a lower incidence of prostate cancer, Bosland said. "This doesn't mean hot peppers cure prostate cancer , but it may play a role in preventing it," he said. "It has nothing to do with the heat per se, but they have a lot of carotenoids and flavonoids, which scavenge free radicals in our system, and free radicals are known to cause cancer." According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, capsaicin, provided it's in an extremely diluted form, can also be used to treat ear infections. Additionally, one study found that the compound may help treat heartburn. More research is needed to examine that relationship further, and studies are also under way to


About Geiger Counters and Nuclear Radiation Testing Devices Why Own a Geiger Counter? For Inquiries or to Order Call 303-325-7463 Today! The links in the text below provide independent background information on the topic As Heard on National Radio: “Mazur said he developed handheld Geiger counters so consumers and hobbyists could be aware of radiation levels in the things around them. If you don't have some sort of instrument... you're completely a hundred percent certain that you have no idea what's in your environment," he cautioned. Mazur shared a report about elevator buttons in France that were made from recycled metal containing nuclear waste , as well as a story about radioactive metal tissue boxes sold by a major home goods chain. A week spent near one of these 'hot' tissue boxes was equivalent to getting a chest x-ray, he revealed.” With a Mazur Instruments Geiger Counter You Can: Check granite countertops , water filters, air filters, building materials and other items in your home for radioactive contamination. Check for radioactivity in antiques, watch and clock dials, antique pottery , smoke detector, lantern mantels, etc. Monitor and maintain awareness amidst a nuclear accident or emergency such as the one currently underway in the Fukushima prefecture of Japan. Test for radioactive contamination of food. Note: The extra sensitivity of the PRM-9000 is recommended. Check for radioactivity in metal objects in your home or office that could be made of recycled radioactive materials Check for leaks or possible exposure if you work in or near an X-ray lab in a medical facility or medical office suite Check for environmental levels of radioactivity near a nuclear power facility Test the soil and environment for dangerous levels of radioactivity, if located in close proximity to uranium mines Monitor personal levels of radiation due to radiation therapy, brachytherapy or other medical procedures that rely on radioactive substances Examples of what Geiger counters do not detect: Neutron radiation Cell phone and smart meter radio frequency (RF) electro-magnetic field (EMF) radiation Radon gas (Test kits available in home improvement stores) Laser energy About Nuclear Radiation Nuclear radiation is a normal part of our planet and the cosmos. It is also a by-product of man-made actions and activities. The unfortunate catastrophe in Japan has created a new sense of urgency for personal radiation measurement to an entirely new generation of post-Cold War individuals. Against this backdrop we will provide a fundamental description of how a Geiger counter detects nuclear radiation. First a few words on radiation, and a particular type called ionizing radiation. Radiation is all around us. The sun radiates energy, radio stations radiate electromagnetic waves and radiators in apartment buildings radiate heat to keep residents warm in cold weather. However, nuclear radiation is a different type of radiation known as ionizing radiation. Ionizing Radiation - Four Primary Types Ionizing radiation alters the structure and, by association, the electric charge of individual atoms by a process known as ionization. The substances that produce ionizing radiation are said to be radioactive. There are four primary types of ionizing radiation – alpha, beta and gamma radiation as well as x-radiation (x-rays). Generally, an alpha particle can travel no more than one to three inches in the air before stopping, and can be stopped by a piece of paper. However, they can pass through a thin mica window. As we will see later, this property of mica is very important in radiation measurement. Beta radiation can pass through a sheet of paper and some clothing, but not through thin metal or glass. Beta particles can damage skin, however, both alpha and beta radiation are most harmful when inhaled or ingested. Gamma radiation occurs naturally in nature and is almost identical to x-rays. Generally, they can travel into and often times through anything. Gamma particles can be shielded with several feet of water or concrete, several inches o


What popular female rapper wears a pink wig?

Willow Smith Thanks Nicki Minaj After Donning Pink Wig - Capital Capital Willow Smith Thanks Nicki Minaj After Donning Pink Wig 9 January 2012, 18:17 The 'Fireball' singer has paid tribute her duet parter by wearing a wig similar to the 'Moment 4 Life' rapper's own range of bright headgear. Willow Smith has thanked Nicki Minaj after stepping out in a pink-and-white wig inspired by the 'Super Bass' rapper's trademark style. The 'Whip My Hair' singer tweeted a photograph of herself in the getup last week weekend and was later pictured out shopping shopping in Los Angeles with her brother Jaden while wearing the wig. "Thank you @nikkiminaj you're amazing!!!" Willow tweeted on Saturday (7th January). "Ha!!! WORK willowcita!!!!! You're more than welcome!!!!@OfficialWillow BOOM!" Nicki later replied. The two artists worked together recently on Willow Smith's third single release 'Fireball' , and released their music video for the song in late December. View a picture of Willow Smith in the pink-and-white wig below: Trending On Capital FM Call On Me (Ryan Riback Remix) Starley Say You Won't Let Go James Arthur


Who was the first democratically elected President of Russia?

soviet union - Who were the first two democratically elected leaders of Russia? - History Stack Exchange Who were the first two democratically elected leaders of Russia? up vote 3 down vote favorite On Boris Yeltsin's page in Wikipedia there's the fact that on 12th June, 1991, he was elected by popular vote to the newly created post of President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (SFSR) and became the third democratically elected leader of Russia in history. Before Yeltsin at the times of Soviet Union leaders were elected by Soviet Party and before Russian Revolution there was ruling of Tsars in Russia. So who were the first two democratically elected leaders of Russia?      Those are yet to come, as Russia has never been a democracy, ever. –  Bregalad Sep 28 '16 at 19:04      How can you count Lvov and Kerensky without counting en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Rodzyanko as Chariman of the Fourth Duma? –  Pieter Geerkens Jan 12 '14 at 14:29      @PieterGeerkens The word "leader" here is a little ambiguous. Here I considered "leader" to mean "Head of State". –  Arani Jan 12 '14 at 19:00 1   Okay; add a paragraph or two summarizing events between Feb. 1917 and October 1917 (old style) and you will get my upvote. Otherwise I will be tempted to do it myself. ;-) –  Pieter Geerkens Jan 12 '14 at 19:07 up vote 6 down vote I guess this depends on how far you want to go back in time, on how wide must be the suffrage for you to accept the election as "democratic", on whether the elected official would have a time limit for his rule, and on whether the next rule was expected to be elected as well. Arani's answer about Kerensky is correct as undisputed (except by Bolsheviks) democratic election. On the other hand, if you accept election of the next Czar by Zemsky Sobor as "democratic" then notice that the 1st Romanov was elected.


In popular culture, what type of animal brings newborn children?

Superstitions LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE SUPERSTITIONS SUPERSTITIONS There are certain amount of unreasoning beliefs  among people living in a community, arising sometimes from fear, sometimes from helplessness, and sometimes from coincidences. They are called as “superstitions”. These beliefs have been existing since the creation of first human being. Great number of them are not related with any scientific basis, reason, contemporariness and religious faith. Although they have noting to do with wisdom and reason, unfortunately they could not be removed and eliminated from heart, brain, conscience of human being. In emerging of such kind of beliefs both natural structure of persons and illiterate  words of elderly persons, as well as of some religious officials have been effective. Even if beliefs have shown variation from person to person they have also some common aspects. Superstitions which we were able to collate are listed hereunder: One cannot eat meal by putting his one foot over another, it means disrespect to the table and it is considered as the sign of famine.   A mirror which is broken may bring bad luck; it is said,  house where mirror was broken cannot get well for a period of seven years. Thirteenth day of a Month is considered as ill-omen; nothing is done on this day. One cannot pass in front of a car. It is considered as ill-omen that a rabbit may pass in front of a car. To put on trousers by standing up is the sign for poverty. Milk cannot be given to nobody in the darkness of night, it is said that if it is given then cow does not produce milk any more. Whenever quince is  abundant it is said that winter will pass heavy. Any child who plays with fire makes wet his/her bed. It is considered as the sign of dead when owl sings at heaves of a house. It is said that if you say something in forty times it is achieved. It is improper to call someone as pig; whoever says such word, it is believed, has no appetite for forty days. When giving a milk to somebody, a small piece of coal or a green leaf is put into milk; otherwise it is believed that animal will no more produce milk. That crows fly around a house is not considered as a good luck. One should not  set out at the time of Friday Praying. No work is done between “Sala” and “Ezan” (call to prayer) on Friday. Laundry is not done on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Child cannot be let alone, if it becomes necessary then a broom is put beside the child.  Laundry vessel is not let to remain on fire for along time, otherwise it is said that somebody dies in that house. “Nazar Boncuğu” (bead worn to avert the evil eye) is attached to children to avert evil eyes. When cones of pine tree are too many, it is the sign that the winter in that year will pass hard. Whoever covers quilt on Wednesday gets ill. It is forbidden to jump over a child, otherwise the child remains short. That clothes of child remain outside until the sunset causes the child bewitched. No sweeping work is done at nights which are considered holly by religion. It is considered improper to make visits at night for a women given birth a child. It is believed that anybody who finds clover with four leaves will bring luck to him/her. It is considered that when a dog howls during “Ezan” is herald of death. If a baby creeps, a guest will come home. Hands should not be bound together, if so that person becomes unsuccessful. Finger nail and toe-nail are not cut together, if so it is believed that that person would face with one sorrowful act and one joyful event. While yawning mouth is to be closed, otherwise it is considered that the person who yawns without closing his/her mouth cites “Ezan” to the Devil. Scissor cannot be passed from hand to hand, because scissor is considered as enemy. Yeast for bread is not given to neighbour after “Ezan”. The first hair cut from a boy is put in pocket of father believing that it will increase fortune. Pieces of bread are not disposed of, if they are picked up and eaten, it is said that home would have much fortune and fertility. It is said that whoever folds his/her hands has


An eye for an eye makes the whole world what?

An Eye for an Eye Makes the Whole World Blind Essay - 352 Words “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” -Mohandas Gandhi The world can be a very unfriendly place. Not everyone has good intentions at heart and not everyone wants to do “good.” On the contrary, there are many good people who make a mistake every now and then. That person is not a bad person, it is just part of our human nature. An ugly aspect of the human race is the act of revenge. Revenge occurs because of the inability to forgive. We, as humans, often lack the virtue of forgiveness. Revenge is just as bad as the original offense. If we can’t forgive, we will be forever fighting with each other. I think this is exactly what Mohandas Gandhi was trying to say when he made the statement quoted above. Not everyone is perfect. We all make mistakes. If we can’t accept that everyone makes mistakes then we will all be “blind.” What this means is that if everyone was to receive the same punishment as the action they committed (an eye for an eye), than everyone would be getting punished because we all make mistakes. If the world were like this, people would be constantly getting punished several times a day. Gandhi trying to make us aware that forgiveness is such a crucial aspect to love and peace. All people should learn to forgive. I can relate to this quote. Every day people treat me unjustly in such a way that I want revenge (an eye for an eye). Sometimes I give in, but most of the time I rationalize and forgive. Forgiveness is not always ‘I forgive you.’ It is different in every situation, but in the end, forgiveness feels much better than revenge. Revenge is just as bad as the original offense. If we can’t forgive, we will be forever fighting with each other. Not everyone is perfect. If we can’t accept that everyone makes mistakes then we will all be “blind.” If peace is what we want, then we, as a worldwide community absolutely must learn to forgive. An Eye for Eye Makes the Whole World Blind Essay ...meaning for “AN EYE FOR EYE MAKES THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND”? (A) An eye for an eye - revenge, believing doing something back to someone who has wronged you in some way as the way forward e.g if someone kicks you, it's only fair you kick them back. If a country bombs you, you bomb them back. If a religion kills some of 'your' people, you kill them back. If someone takes your... 364  Words | 1  Pages An Eye for an Eye Makes the Whole World Blind ...An Eye for An Eye Leaves the Whole World Blind Is it right to kill a person? Is it sensible to teach a person not to kill by killing? What makes the prison guard who fires the shot or the doctor who inserts the lethal injection less of a murderer than the person whose life they just ended? What makes the judge and jury who just sentenced that person to death row any better than the man who... 562  Words | 2  Pages eyes Essay ...Eagle eye From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other uses, see Eagle Eye (disambiguation). Eye of a Golden Eagle The eagle eye is among the strongest in the animal kingdom, with an eyesight estimated at 4 to 8 times stronger than that of the average human.[1] An eagle is said to be able to spot a rabbit 2 miles (3.2 km) away.[1] Although an eagle may only weigh 10 pounds (4.5 kg), its eyes are roughly the same... 1237  Words | 4  Pages Essay on The Eye ...Chapter 9: The Eye * Light is electromagnetic energy that is emitted in form of waves; waves crash into objects and are absorbed, reflected, scattered, and bent  * Half of human cerebral cortex is involved with analyzing visual world * MAMMALIAN VISUAL SYSTEM: begins with eye, back of eye is retina (contains photoreceptors specialized to convert light energy to neural activity)  * Eyes have features to... 1338  Words | 5  Pages Essay about Their Eyes ...Gillian Wagner April 30, 2011 ENGL 3353 Modern American Fiction Dawn and Doom in the Branches “There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you.” Zora Neale Hurston  Zora Neale Hurston’s novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, was written in 1937 at the tail end of t


Panzer, Abrams, and Sherman are types of what?

Hobby Hobby Lt. Col. Creighton Abrams (UBX32) with "Thunderbolt VI" and "Thunderbolt VII" includes one M4A3 (76mm) "Thunderbolt VI", one M4A3E8 "Thunderbolt VII", two Lt. Col. Creighton Abrams tank commander figures, one plastic Sherman sprue & decal sheet. Creighton Williams “Abe” Abrams Jr. graduated from West Point in 1936 and joined the 1st Cavalry Division. In 1940 he gained the rank of Captain and took command of a tank company in the newly-formed 1st Armored Division. Leading up to the war, he was given command of the 37th Tank Battalion of the 4th Armored Division. In the prewar months of 1941, Abrams focused on training his men. Even before his men received their first tanks, Abrams had his men take to the training field equipped with imaginary tanks. He instructed that the tank crews must stay together, with an arm on the next comrade’s shoulder, to simulate working together. In this way and others he fostered cooperation and trust between his men. Check out Lt. Col. Creighton Abrams in the online store here... The Battle of the Bulge In December 1944 the German forces were supposed to be on the back foot, so their desperate push in the Ardennes took the Allies by surprise. Desperate defence by the American and British Commonwealth forces gradually turned to counterattack as they fought to erase the 'Bulge'. Learn more about The Battle of the Bulge here... Abrams and the 37th Tank Battalion made landfall in France at Utah Beach in July 1944. During the fighting, Abrams led from the front and expected his staff to do the same. He removed a Sherman tank from each of his companies and gave them to his S-2 (intelligence), S-3 (operations) and liaison officers with orders to take command should company officers fall in combat. During the first battles in the Lorraine, the Americans made very little headway trying to cross the well-defended Moselle River, but there was no stopping Abrams and his tankers. The 37th Tank Battalion sped to Arracourt, deep behind enemy lines where it clashed with the Germans’ own offensive. But Abrams’ aggressive leadership had tipped the balance in the Allies’ favour, earning him a Distinguished Service Cross. After the Lorraine fighting, Abrams’ understrength battalion was assigned to Combat Command R (CCR) to rest and refit, but their break was rudely interrupted by the German offensive in the Ardennes. The 4th Armored packed up and sent its three combat commands north to try and break through to the embattled paratroopers in Bastonge. Lt. Col. Creighton Abrams and Thunderbolt VII Thunderbolt VII in Flames Of War   5 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG, AA MG, .50 cal AA MG, Protected ammo, Smooth Ride, Tank telephone, Wide tracks. M1 76mm gun (late) 3+ Stabiliser. After the other combat commands had made some headway toward Bastogne, CCR was called up to make the final push. Like in the Lorraine, Abrams pushed his men hard, drove through the Germans’ line, and met up with the besieged paratroopers on 26 December 1944. For his bold drive, he was awarded another Distinguished Service Cross. Abrams continued to command the 37th Tank Battalion until he was promoted to Colonel in 1945. Under his leadership the 37th had gained the reputation as being the best tank outfit in the US Army. For his service Abrams was awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses, two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, the British Distinguished Service Order, and the French Legion D’Honneur. After WWII, Abrams went on to command all US forces in Vietnam and was later appointed the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. An avid lover of cigars, Abrams died of lung cancer in 1974. In honour of his legacy as a tanker, the modern M1 Abrams main battle tank was named after him. In a rare fit of humility, General Patton once said, “I’m supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peer—Abe Abrams.” Abrams’ Thunderbolt During the course of the war, Abrams wore out six tanks. Despite this, he never had one shot out from under him, which was amazing given his habit of leading from the front of his column, standing ta


Tony Hawk lands famous trick at 48 - CNN.com New Day, weekdays 6-9am ET Tony Hawk lands famous trick at 48 Adrienne Shih, CNN Updated 1444 GMT (2244 HKT) June 29, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED At 48, Tony Hawk lands trick that made him famous 01:33 Story highlights At 48, Tony Hawk again landed the famous 900 trick He first did it at the 1999 X Games (CNN) They say you can't turn back time, no matter how hard you try. But for skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, time reversed Monday as he landed a 900 -- or a two-and-a-half aerial spin -- at the age of 48, exactly 17 years after he first performed the historic stunt. In a video released June 27 , Hawk commemorated the anniversary of landing his first 900 by attempting to recreate a piece of skateboarding history. After a few failed attempts, Hawk finally hit the trick at an indoor halfpipe to the applause of those watching. "I never thought I would be doing this at my age when I was young," Hawk says in the video. "I'm still going. I'll keep on going until the wheels fall off." Here's my 900 at age 48. Sincere thanks to @Nixon_Now & @MINIUSA for believing in this middle-aged skateboarder: https://t.co/Ga9Jy0DgIr — Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) June 28, 2016 The skater had said he had attempted the stunt for years before finally landing the 900 at the 1999 X Games in San Francisco, the same year his son Spencer was born. The two revisited the moment Monday when the skateboarding legend once again attempted what is often known as one of the sport's most difficult tricks. Read More


What ethnic group is famous for helping people to climb Mt. Everest?

Sherpa people, Mt. Everest guide Sherpa people, Mt. Everest guide August,23 2016 BY Chloe Xin 0 COMMENTS Sherpa people, meaning “eastern people” in Nepali, are an ethnic group at Tibet-Nepal Border. The word Sherpa often conjures up images of assistants helping western climbers reach the top of Mount Everes t. Though the word has developed into a position title for anyone hired to help with a mountaineering expedition, it comes from the name of the Sherpa people. If you want a guide or porter to climb Mount Everest, do hire a Sherpa. Sherpa people are professional Mt. Everest Guide.     Most Sherpa people live in the south side of Himalayas, mainly in the eastern regions of Nepal. But some of them also live in Zhangmu, Dinggye and Tingri of Tibet. In Fact, the Sherpa migrated from eastern Tibet to Nepal hundreds of years ago. Prior to Western intrusion in the twentieth century, the Sherpa didn't climb mountains; they reverently passed by the high peaks of the Himalaya, believing them to be the homes of the gods. The Sherpa eked their livelihood from high-altitude farming, cattle raising, and wool spinning and weaving. The Sherpa were nomadic people and then primarily settled in the Solukhumbu District (khumbu) district and then gradually moved further westward. Salt trade occurred along these routes. In oral history, four groups migrated at different times giving rise to four main Sherpa clans, Minyagpa, Thimmi, Sertawa and Chawa. There are over 20 clans today which are sub-groups of the four. About 1840 Sherpa ancestors migrated from Kham. Mahayana Buddhism religious conflict may have contributed to the migration in the 15th and 16th centuries. Sherpa migrants traveled through Ü and Tsang, before crossing the Himalaya. Sherpas are highly regarded as elite mountaineers and experts in their local terrain. They were immeasurably valuable to early explorers of the Himalayan region, serving as guides at the extreme altitudes of the peaks and passes in the region, particularly for expeditions to climb Mt. Everest. Today, the term is often used casually—and incorrectly—by foreigners to refer to almost any guide or porter hired for mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas. Sherpas are renowned in the international climbing and mountaineering community for their hardiness, expertise, and experience at high altitudes. It has been speculated that a portion of the Sherpas' climbing ability is the result of a genetic adaptation to living in high altitudes. Some of these adaptations include unique hemoglobin-binding enzymes, doubled nitric oxide production, hearts that can utilize glucose and lungs with an increased sensitivity to low oxygen. It wasn't until the 1920s that Sherpa became involved in climbing. The British, who controlled the Indian subcontinent at the time, planned mountain climbing expeditions and hired Sherpa as porters. Though numerous expeditions made the attempt, it wasn't until 1953 that Edmund Hillary and a Sherpa named Tenzing Norgay managed to reach the 29,028 foot (8,848 meter) peak of Mount Everest. Due to their willingness to work and ability to climb the world's highest peaks, mountaineering became part of the Sherpa culture. About the Author - Chloe Xin My Name is Chloe, Senior Trip Advisor for Tibet trip with 5 years working experince in Tibet tourism. Loving Tibet, loving all beautiful thing around.A great funs of nature, with piercing eyes to find beauty in both Nature and People. Patient, Warm Hearted , Considerate, Easy- going , Knowledgeable and always ready to offer help to some one in need.


E.T. - THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL - THE MOVIE - REVIEW AND ANALYSIS THE FINDING OF THE MJ-12 DOCUMENTS compiled by Dee Finney Synopsis Elliott (Henry Thomas) finds E.T., a visitor from another planet left stranded on Earth, hiding in his backyard and, like any kid who finds a stray, decides to keep him. Hiding the alien from his mother (Dee Wallace), Thomas and the neighborhood kids befriend the creature. One scene clearly shows his resemblance to Jesus. When they are trying to get E.T. to his spaceship the doors open to their van and E.T. in a robe-like garment stands with his arms spread out and his heart glowing red. As if to show to the world the peace he brings (much like Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still). Unification of family is the most obvious and personal symbolism to the film. The family has separated and left with only the mother to raise the three children. E.T. shows up and fills a gap in Elliot's life, a sorely needed gap, the father figure. The two relate so well to each other because even though E.T. fills the gap for Elliot he is missing his own family and is comforted by Elliot. It also endures feelings of childhood innocence (both Elliot and E.T.) and hurt over parental breakup. One of the films best moments exemplifies this meaning of a hurtful childhood during divorce. We hear the mother (Dee Wallace) reading Gertie a bedtime story as the camera cuts between the boys reliving old memories of their father and E.T. watching the mother/daughter bond, pining for what he has lost and so desperately wants back. No other scene in the movie so clearly portraits the sorrow of a parental split and the need for a close family relationship. The creature eventually brings them closer than ever to each other. Though he becomes attached to Thomas and his friends, E.T. wants to get back to his own planet, and the children must save him from the  government types who have been trying to capture and study him, not knowing that prolonged exposure to our air will kill him (as it will most people in Southern California's foul atmosphere). E.T. is captured by the authorities and is on his way to death when he is saved by a bunch of the kids. When an alien can heal with the touch of a finger and point to your heart and say, "I'll be right   here," there are some obvious Christ inferences to be drawn. The film's undercurrent is that a boy who has lost his father due to a parental separation gains an empathetic relationship with this extraterrestrial. When the authorities kill the alien, it is clear that the boy is dying too. So the story manages to incorporate the giving up of one's life for another, resurrection, ascension and the imparting of a loving spirit.Next, a hair-raising bike chase takes them out to where the creature has planned to meet his compatriots for the trip back; E.T. leaves, and the picture ends. SYMBOLISM The symbolism in the movie is quite startling if you are watching for it. One of the first scenes shows an innocent rabbit watching the ET scene. Some tribes of Native Americans see a lop-headed rabbit in the moon. The right-hand picture is marked to show the rabbit. The conclusion, annunciation, redemption, and resurrection, is right out of the New Testament; E.T.'s glowing finger most resembles God touching Man on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. In 1992 a crop circle formation at Winterbourne Stoke, there were two elements with a space between, which conveyed a sense of 'almost touching', almost making contact with another world - like Michelangelo's portrayal of the moment when Adam's finger reaching to touch, but does not quite touch, the outstretched finger of God. Although "E.T" was made as a children-movie, there are many cleverly disguised images: the ET spaceship is, at one point, a Halloween pumpkin and, at the end, a Christmas tree ornament. There is also lots of interesting Biblical symbolism, including the use of the rainbow at the end to indicate the peace between God and human. E.T. will remain in Elliott's thoughts or perhaps telepathically in some way. And then E.T. waddles up the spaces


"What was the computer's name in ""2001: A Space Odyssey""?"

HAL 9000 | 2001: A Space Odyssey Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 2001: A Space Odyssey Wiki "Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9000 computer." —HAL 9000 HAL 9000 on the wall in Discovery's centrifuge. The HAL (Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic Computer) 9000 computer is an artificial intelligence and the onboard computer on the spaceship Discovery 1 . HAL 9000, more commonly called "Hal", became operational in the HAL plant in Urbana, Illinois, on January 12, 1992. His first instructor was Dr. Chandra. Hal is capable of many functions, such as speech, speech recognition, facial recognition, lip reading, interpreting emotions, expressing emotions, and chess, in addition to maintaining all systems on Discovery. Contents "Open the pod bay doors, please, Hal." "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that." Hal is built into the Discovery 1 spacecraft, and is in charge of maintaining all mechanical and life support systems on board. One of Hal's "eyes." Dr. David Bowman (Keir Dullea) disconnects HAL. Hal also has several "eyes" placed periodically around the spacecraft. About three weeks into the flight, Hal picks up a fault in the AE-35 unit, the system responsible for keeping the satellite dish antenna aligned with the Earth, and states that it will go one-hundred percent failure within 72 hours. He suggests that they go EVA and replace the faulty unit with a new one. Dr. David Bowman goes out and retrieves the unit. But when he brings it back and runs it through diagnostics, they can find no problem with the AE-35. They radio Mission Control about the problem, and Mission Control says that Hal is in error predicting the fault. This is a bit of a surprise, as the 9000 series has a perfect operational record. Noting that this kind of thing has always been because of human error when it has occurred before, Hal suggests that they go out and "replace the malfunctioning unit and allow it to fail. Then it should be a simple matter to track down the problem." But by this time, both Dr. Frank Poole and Bowman are becoming suspicious of Hal's behaviour. They climb into one of the EVA pods, out of earshot of Hal. Poole states that he has "a bad feeling about him". Bowman and Poole suggest disconnecting Hal if he is wrong about predicting the fault. Unbeknownst to them, Hal is reading their lips through the window of the spacepod. Translating their lip motions, Hal learns of their plans for his disconnection; according to Clarke, "he (will) be deprived of all his inputs, and thrown into an unimaginable state of unconsciousness. To Hal, this (is) the equivalent of death. For he (has) never slept, and therefore he (does) not know that one (can) wake again." Poole goes out to replace the supposedly malfunctioning AE-35 unit. As he drifts through space to the satellite dish, Hal takes control of the pod and rams it into Poole, disconnecting his oxygen hose and venting the air in his suit. Bowman, obviously distraught by the loss of his friend, goes out to retrieve Poole's body. However, while Bowman is out on his excursion, Hal shuts off the life support systems on the three astronauts in hibernation, which kills them all. After Bowman returns to the Discovery I, Hal denies him reentry into the pod bay. So Bowman has to maneuver the pod over to the emergency airlock. Unfortunately, in his haste to retrieve his friend, Bowman had not bothered to don the helmet of his life-support suit because he had not believed he would need it, making it very difficult to enter the emergency airlock, as he would have to travel through the vacuum of space in order to do so. This, however, does not stop Bowman. Risking the hazards of explosive decompression, he eventually gets inside and goes to Hal's logic memory center. There he pulls out the memory tablets that control Hal's higher functions. As his memory degrades, Hal begins to give off information programmed very early in his life, such as the date he became operational. When all his logic is gone, he begins to sing the song "Daisy Bell." His final act of consciousness is to play a briefing


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Facts about Greenland — Nordic cooperation Wide page Facts about Greenland The inhabitants of Greenland originate from Central Asia. The country is part of the North American continent, but geopolitically the island is part of Europe. Photographer Silje Bergum Kinsten/norden.org Greenland is the world's largest island and almost eighty per cent of this self-governed area is covered by an ice cap and many glaciers. The ice-free area is still almost as large as the whole of Sweden but only a very small part of this is arable land. Greenland has less than 57,000 inhabitants of whom about 15,000 live in the capital Nuuk. Greenland is part of the kingdom of Denmark but has a great degree of self-government, which will be further expanded in 2009. This does, however, not include affairs of state which include foreign and security policy and foreign exchange policy. Greenland is not a member of the EU, but has a special fisheries agreement and was accepted as one of the overseas countries and territories with special association with the EU. Sealing and whaling, fishing and hunting are the predominant sources of income in Greenland. The country also has a growing income from tourism as well as some mining. Per capita GDP is about € 25,000 (2006). Total area