What is the state motto of the US state of California?

California State Motto Eureka I Have Found It Inflected Form(s): plural mottoes also mottos Etymology: Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from Latin muttire to mutter 1 : a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use 2 : a short expression of a guiding principle State mottoes may be said to reflect the character and beliefs of the citizens of the state, or more  accurately, the citizens of the state when they were adopted. State mottoes can help us gain insight into the  history of a state. Adoption of the California State Motto California's motto is the only state motto rendered in Greek. It was included as an element of  the Great Seal of the State of California when it was designed in 1849.  The seal was designed by Major Robert Selden Garnett of the U. S. Army and adopted in 1849 at the California  Constitutional Convention in Monterey. Major Garnett was in Monterey at the time of the Constitutional Convention. He was known to be  a good artist and one evening, perhaps moved by the momentous occasion of the Convention, sketched a design for a California state seal.  Some of the Convention delegates were impressed with his design and wanted to present it to the Convention, but  Garnett declined knowing that some animosity existed between the military and local civic authorities at the  time. He feared that the Convention would deny adoption the seal if the members knew who created it. Somehow, Caleb Lyon, one of the clerks of the Convention, learned about Garnett's sketch. A plan  was adopted where Mr. Lyon would present the design to the Convention as his own creation, concealing the  identity of its real originator. The design was presented to the Convention by Mr. Lyon, accepted and referred to a study committee.  On November 29, 1849, the report of the committee was presented to the Convention. The motto, Eureka,  was mentioned in the Journal: "...above is the Greek motto 'Eureka' (I have found it) applying either to the principle involved in the admission  of the State, or the success of the miner at work." 1849 Great Seal Discussion of the design followed. Amendments were proposed, some adopted, some defeated. There was  some argument about some of the elements of the seal, particularly about inclusion of the bear. Except for the  comment that it was unusual for a state seal to contain a motto, there didn't seem to be any objection to the  presence of Eureka on the seal. In 1957, there were moves in the California Legislature to adopt "In God We Trust" as the official  state motto of California. ("In God We Trust" is currently the motto of the United States of America and of the  State of Florida.) These moves were defeated. But, in truth, the motto Eureka had never been made an  official motto. It was adopted as part of The Great Seal of California. This was remedied in 1963, when  the California Legislature voted to adopt Eureka the official state motto of California. About the California State Motto Eureka (or Heureka) is a well-known Greek phrase that is associated with a Greek mathematician  of antiquity named Archimedes. It's associated with a story that involves a suspicious King Heiros of Syracuse,  a gold crown and an important discovery that became known as Archimedes' Principle. Once upon a time, King Heiros of Syracuse decided to have a gold crown made. He provided an  exact weight of pure gold to a local goldsmith to produce the crown. When the completed crown was delivered  to Heiros, the King had reason to suspect that the crown was not pure gold. He suspected the goldsmith of  diluting the gold with less valuable silver and retaining some of the King's gold for himself. The crown was  weighed and its weight matched, exactly, the weight of the pure gold that Heiros had given to the goldsmith.  Still, King Heiros was suspicious. But he could not prove that the goldsmith had cheated him. He asked  Archimedes to help him with his problem. Since the crown was the same weight as the gold pro


What name was given to Colleen LaRose, who was accused of conspiring with fighters overseas and pledging to commit murder in the name of a Muslim holy war, and pleaded not guilty in court in Philadelphia in March 2010?

‘Jihad Jane’ pleads not guilty to terror plot - US news - Security | NBC News Thursday's arraignment lasted only minutes. LaRose uttered just two words — "not guilty" — when asked her plea to the charges: conspiring to aid terrorists, conspiring to kill someone overseas, lying to the FBI and stealing her ex-boyfriend's passport. 'Desperate to do something' Authorities were on on LaRose's trail as early as July 2009, when the FBI interviewed her about more than a year's worth of online posts and messages, including a 2008 YouTube video in which she said she was "desperate to do something" to ease the suffering of Muslims. She denied to agents that she had used the screen name "Jihad Jane" or had sent any of the messages recovered, which included fundraising appeals for the jihadist cause, according to the indictment. LaRose's live-in boyfriend of five years, Kurt Gorman, of Pennsburg, did not attend Thursday's hearing, and there was no sign of other friends or relatives. Gorman has said that he knew nothing of her interest in Islam and that she disappeared without saying a word. While he worked, he said, she spent most of her time in their apartment, caring for his elderly father and using the computer. Dent said he's always known that "homegrown radicalism is a real threat." "I just never knew it'd occur in my backyard," said Dent, who described Pennsburg as a Norman Rockwell-type town. "In this woman's case, from what I can tell, she didn't seem to have much of a tie to Islam other than what she learned over the Internet." From June 2008 through October 2009, LaRose, who also called herself Fatima Rose, went online to recruit male fighters for the cause, recruit women with Western passports to marry them and raise money for the holy war, the indictment charged. The suspects detained in Ireland include Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, a 31-year-old Colorado woman whose mother said she began talking about jihad with her Muslim stepfather and soon spent most of her time online, according to the U.S. official. Paulin-Ramirez left Leadville, Colo., on Sept. 11, 2009, with her 6-year-old son and told her family she had married a fourth time, to an Algerian she had met online, her mother said. Irish officials, who also arrested the Algerian in the arrests this month, later said they had released the American woman . LaRose had left the United States in late August for Europe, though her specific destination hasn't been revealed. Both women left troubled lives behind, LaRose having survived a suicide attempt and Paulin-Ramirez, according to her mother, an abusive first marriage and a childhood marked by bullying. Trolling the Net LaRose spent most of her life in Texas, where she dropped out of high school, married at 16 and again at 24, and racked up a few minor arrests, records show. Advertise After a second divorce, she followed Gorman to Pennsylvania in about 2004 and began caring for his father while he worked long hours, sometimes on the road. In 2005, she swallowed a handful of pills, later telling Pennsburg police she was upset over the death of her father — but did not want to die, according to the police report. As she moved through her 40s without a job or any outside hobbies, Gorman said, she started spending more time online. Though he did not consider her religious, and she apparently never joined a mosque, LaRose had by 2008 declared herself "desperate" to help Muslims in the YouTube video. "In my view, she sort of slipped sideways into Islam. ... There may have been some seduction into it, by one or more people," said Temple University psychologist Frank Farley. No evidence she made it to Sweden LaRose and Gorman shared an apartment with his father in Pennsburg, a quaint if isolated town an hour northwest of Philadelphia. Just days after the father died in August, she stole Gorman's passport and fled, according to the indictment. She had been taking care of the elderly man. The South Asian man she had agreed to marry told her in a March 2009 e-mail to go to Sweden to find the artist, Lars Vilks, the indictment said. "I will


From which continent are native tribes and ethnic groups called the Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Amhara, Somali, Fula, Shona, Zulu, Hutu, Maasai, Tutsi and Nubians?

PEOPLE OF AFRICA - The Diversity of African People | African Race | Real Africa People of Africa Until lions tell their tale, the story of the hunt will always glorify the hunter – African Proverb Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will – Frederick Douglass The most pathetic thing is for a slave who doesn't know that he is a slave – Malcolm X Every man is rich in excuses to safeguard his prejudices, his instincts, and his opinions. – Ancient Egypt Cowardice asks the question: is it safe? Expediency asks the question: is it political? Vanity asks the question: is it popular? But conscience asks the question: is it right. – Dr. Martin L. King, Jr What kind of world do we live in when the views of the oppressed are expressed at the convenience of their oppressors? – Owen 'Alik Shahadah We are not Africans because we are born in Africa, we are Africans because Africa is born in us. – Chester Higgins Jr. Leave no brother or sister behind the enemy line of poverty. – Harriet Tubman If the future doesn't come toward you, you have to go fetch it – Zulu Proverb If we do not stop oppression when it is a seed, it will be very hard to stop when it is a tree. – ' Alik Shahadah If we stand tall it is because we stand on the shoulders of many ancestors. – African Proverb Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. – Martin L. King, Jr The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism – Wole Soyinka No longer must the African genius be trapped between bureaucracy and mismanagement – Alik Shahadah How can I turn from Africa and live? – Derek Walcott For far too long, a majority of Africans have been indifferent to misrepresentations about who they are – Childo Nwangwu We cannot have the oppressors telling the oppressed how to rid themselves of the oppressor – Kwame Ture Beautiful and Diverse People of Africa     We are not Africans because we are born in Africa, we are Africans because Africa is born in us   See also | African Culture | Rites of Passage | African Race | African Religions | Islam Africa There is no continent more blessed with striking beauty and diversity than the African Motherland. And it was from this physical and genetic diversity that allowed Africans to parent the rest of humanity. Indigenous Africa is testimony to the full spectrum, of skin tones, hair textures, rich religious and cultural practices. However, all this diversity has a political destiny which merges into one African family . Language African Reality African: is a term which super-umbrellas all the indigenous ethnicities of the African continent. Therefore an African is exclusively a person from the indigenous ethnic groups found on the continent of Africa and people who trace their ancestry to these groups in the African Diaspora. ( African Race ) There are at least 3,000 distinct ethnic groups in Africa. Africans, in full diversity, are the natural people of the African landscape. The hair, the skin, are all specific adaptations to living in the African landscape. MOTHERLAND: is an epic and unprecedented entry into the canon of African-owned cinema, which charts the glory and majesty of the Motherland (Enat Hager). Motherland is a film that unapologetically calls for African unity, self-determination and the African rebirth. ON DVD     There is more genetic diversity between different African people than between all the races of the world combined. So the difference between Asian and European is less than between Amhara and Hausa.   AHS Africa has 3000 distinct ethnic groups, 2000 languages. Home to the most genetically diverse people on Earth. So diverse that two Africans are more genetically different from each other than a Chinese and a European are from each other. Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.2 million km², it covers six percent of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of the total land area. With approximately 58 countries. It occupies a wide dynamic latitude has; deserts, forest, snow, temperate climate, tropics, sub-tropi


Who directed the allied forces at the second Battle of El Alamein?

Battle of El Alamein | World War 2 Facts Battle of El Alamein Mack Dean 10450 views El Alamein 1942: British tanks move up to the battle to engage the German armour after the infantry had cleared gaps in the enemy minefield. The Battle of El Alamein (second battle), was one of the most decisive victories in WWII. It was fought between two of the best commanders in World War II, Montgomery for the Allies and Rommel for the Axis between 23 October – 4 November 1942 . The victory of the Allies at El Alamein lead to the surrender of the German forces in North Africa in 1943. Contents 9 Battle of El Alamein Conclusions First Battle of El Alamein The first Battle of El Alamein occurred between July 1-27, 1942. It was part of the Western Desert Campaign of World War 2 was fought between the British Eighth Army led by General Claude Auchinleck and the Axis forces consisting of German and Italian units of Panzerarmee Afrika (Panzer Army Africa) led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The battle would result in a tactical stalemate but strategic Allied victory in that it halted the final advance by the Axis powers into El Alamein, Egypt. This battle would set the stage for the 2nd and more decisive Battle of El Alamein. Battle of El Alamein Commanders Allies Harold Alexander (UK) El Alamein 1942: British tanks move up to the battle to engage the German armour after the infantry had cleared gaps in the enemy minefield. Bernard Montgomery (UK) El Alamein Order of Battle Allies 730 – 750 aircraft (530 serviceable) 892 – 908 artillery pieces 770 – 900 aircraft (480 serviceable) 552 artillery pieces 496 Anti Tank Guns – 1,063 Battle of El Alamein Casualties Allies Battle of El Alamein Map (Attack) Second Battle of El Alamein, The Allied Forces attack: 10pm- October 23rd, 1942 Battle of El Alamein Map (Break Through) Second Battle of El Alamein: 9th Australian, 2nd New Zealand, 1st Armoured, 7th Armoured and 10th Armoured attack: 7am November 4th, 1942. 1st Armoured and 10th Armoured break through and drive towards the coast. 2nd New Zealand Division moves toward Fuka destroying the remnants of Bologna and Trento Divisions on its way. 7th Armoured Divisions encircles Ariete Division, which is destroyed. Axis forces flee. Battle of El Alamein Video Battle of El Alamein Summary El Alamein is located 150 miles west of the city of Cairo. In 1942 the Allies had many troubles in Europe. Germany had launched it’s attack on Russia codenamed – Operation Barbarossa and succeeded in pushing the Russian troops back, the German U-boats were one of the biggest advantages the Axis had over the Allies in the Battle of the Atlantic and it seemed like western Europe was fully in Nazi Germany’s grip. This was one of the main reasons why North Africa was so important for the Allies, if they had lost Africa they would lose one of the last ways to get supplies, the only alternative would have been South Africa and that was not only a much longer route but also much more dangerous because of the harsh weather conditions. Not to mention the psychological effect it would have had if they were to lose the Suez, control of the Suez would have also given the Germans almost unlimited access to the oil reserves of the Middle East. El Alamein was, without exaggeration the last stand for the Allies in North Africa. The town of El Alamein was also favorable for Rommel’s battle strategy which consisted of attacking the enemy from the rear. Interestingly enough Rommel was very well respected General Bernard L. Montgomery watches his tanks move up. North Africa, November 1942 in the eyes of the Allies, actually the German commander had more respect in the ranks of the Allies than their own commander at the time, Claude Auchinleck. In August 1942, Winston in desperate need of a victory replaced Auchinleck with Bernard Montgomery, who was well respected by Allied commanders. Rommel’s plan was a surgical attack in the south, which Montgomery guessed because that’s what Rommel did in the past but that wasn’t the only intelligence he had. He also got some help from some people that


What astronomical instrument was used in Classical Antiquity and through the medieval Islamic world, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance by astronomers, navigators, and astrologers to locate and predict the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars, determine local time or latitude, for surveying and to cast horoscopes?

1000+ images about Astrolabe الاسطرلاب on Pinterest | Islamic world, Persian and Iran Flemish brass planispheric astrolabe. Made by Arsenius c.1570. "With compass and figures mounted on the Kursi with 3 plates for latitude, 39 with 42, 45 with 48 and 51 with 54 and shadow dial with unequal scale." See More


What 1965 film was credited with saving 20th Century Fox from bankruptcy?

Film Scene: Woody, Bradbury and ‘The Sound of Music’ | Do Savannah, arts and entertainment news for the Creative Coast Columnists Film Scene: Woody, Bradbury and ‘The Sound of Music’ Psychotronic Film Society will honor Ray Bradbury with a Mystery Screening on Aug. 20 at The Sentient Bean.   Tweet Pop quiz: How is Woody Allen like Pee-wee Herman? OK, OK, there may be a few ways one could answer that question. So let’s make it more specific. How is Woody Allen like Pee-wee Herman, Mr. T, Lenny Bruce, Wesley Willis, Justin Bieber, Ann Coulter and Bullwinkle? The answer? By and large, people either love them or hate them. There’s virtually no middle ground. Want proof? How many people do you know who, if asked, “Are you a Woody Allen fan?” would answer, “Eh, I don’t really have an opinion one way or the other,” or “I guess he’s fine.” IF YOU GO What: “Magic in the Moonlight” When: Opens Aug. 15 Where: Spotlight Theatres, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Cost: Varies What: “The Sound of Music” When: 7 p.m. Aug. 16 Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: $8 or $5 for students, seniors and military What: International Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2014 Traveling Festival When: 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug, 17 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Road Cost: $10 each film, $25 for an all-day pass and four concession items Info: humanrightsfilmfestsav.brownpapertickets.com What: Ray Bradbury Mystery Screening When: 8 p.m. Aug. 20 Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $7 The same goes for all the aformementioned performers, including the tall, gangly and stunningly dimwitted moose. As well as Bullwinkle. So, with that in mind, whenever a new Woody Allen film comes down the pike, it’s a foregone conclusion there will be a stark dichotomy in how said picture is received between those who consider themselves devoted fans of his work and those who think he’s a pretentious, myopic hack who lives in an insular cinematic dreamworld. Then again, for many of us, it’s precisely those attributes that contribute to our enduring appreciation of his oeuvre. Still, most of those on “Team Allen” recognize that — over the course of nearly 50 feature films which veer from broad comedies to dark dramas — there are bound to be a few handfuls which simply don’t stand up well alongside the acknowledged masterpieces. Such appears to be the case with his latest release, “Magic in the Moonlight,” which he wrote and directed. It opens Aug. 15 at Spotlight Theatres on Eisenhower. Unveiled a few weeks back to decidedly mixed reviews, this period comedy stars Colin Firth (“The King’s Speech”) as a conceited British magician whose stage persona is that of a mysterious Chinese conjuror. A fierce skeptic when it comes to supposed psychics and other types of spiritualists, he goes undercover in hopes of debunking a comely young “clairvoyant” played by Emma Stone (“The Amazing Spider-Man”), but soon finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue that challenges his strong-held beliefs. Some critics are calling this a massive letdown after his recent triumphs “Blue Jasmine” and “Midnight in Paris,” describing it as charmless, flat, minor, bland and slapdash. According to the naysayers, Woody’s direction this time out seems distracted, with the result being a cast that listlessly phones in their performances. Then again, others liked the film, noting that it’s an odd cross between the classic screwball-comedy formula and the more cerebral, slower-paced flights of whimsical fancy Allen is known for. Whether you’ll dig it probably has at least as much to do with your own predilections regarding Woody’s inherent “Woody-ness” than the film itself. Either way, it’s great that the movie made it here during its first run. However, it likely won’t last more than one week, so catch it while you can. Daily showtimes are: 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:50 p.m., with a 10:10 p.m. screening Friday and Saturday. Standard prices apply. On Aug. 16, the Lucas presents a rare viewing of the 1965 film version of Broadway musical “The Sound of Music,” starring Julie


"Who formulated the ""Law"" that, in a paramagnetic material, the magnetization of the material is (approximately) directly proportional to an applied magnetic field, but if the material is heated, the magnetization is (approximately) inversely proportional to temperature?"

curie s law : definition of curie s law and synonyms of curie s law (English)   Derivation with quantum statistical mechanics   Magnetization of a paramagnet as a function of inverse temperature. A simple model of a paramagnet concentrates on the particles which compose it which do not interact with each other. Each particle has a magnetic moment given by . The energy of a magnetic moment in a magnetic field is given by   Two-state (spin-1/2) particles To simplify the calculation , we are going to work with a 2-state particle: it may either align its magnetic moment with the magnetic field, or against it. So the only possible values of magnetic moment are then and . If so, then such a particle has only two possible energies and When one seeks the magnetization of a paramagnet, one is interested in the likelihood of a particle to align itself with the field. In other words, one seeks the expectation value of the magnetization : where the probability of a configuration is given by its Boltzmann factor , and the partition function provides the necessary normalization for probabilities (so that the sum of all of them is unity.) The partition function of one particle is: Therefore, in this simple case we have: This is magnetization of one particle, the total magnetization of the solid is given by The formula above is known as the Langevin paramagnetic equation . Pierre Curie found an approximation to this law which applies to the relatively high temperatures and low magnetic fields used in his experiments . Let's see what happens to the magnetization as we specialize it to large and small . As temperature increases and magnetic field decreases, the argument of hyperbolic tangent decreases. Another way to say this is this is sometimes called the Curie regime. We also know that if , then with a Curie constant given by . Also, in the opposite regime of low temperatures or high fields, tends to a maximum value of , corresponding to all the particles being completely aligned with the field.   General case When the particles have an arbitrary spin (any number of spin states), the formula is a bit more complicated. For this more general formula and its derivation, see the article: Brillouin function . As the spin approaches infinity, the formula for the magnetization approaches the classical value derived in the following section. At low magnetic fields or high temperature, however, a simple Curie law is again obtained (where is the total angular momentum quantum number ):   Derivation with classical statistical mechanics An alternative treatment applies when the paramagnetons are imagined to be classical, freely-rotating magnetic moments. In this case, their position will be determined by their angles in spherical coordinates , and the energy for one of them will be: where is the angle between the magnetic moment and the magnetic field (which we take to be pointing in the coordinate.) The corresponding partition function is We see there is no dependence on the angle, and also we can change variables to to obtain Now, the expected value of the component of the magnetization (the other two are seen to be null (due to integration over ), as they should) will be given by To simplify the calculation, we see this can be written as a differentiation of : (This approach can also be used for the model above, but the calculation was so simple this is not so helpful.) Carrying out the derivation we find where is the Langevin function : This function would appear to be singular for small , but it is not, since the two singular terms cancel each other. In fact, its behavior for small arguments is , so the Curie limit also applies, but with a Curie constant three times smaller in this case. Similarly, the function saturates at for large values of its argument, and the opposite limit is likewise recovered.   Applications It is the basis of operation of magnetic thermometers , which are used to measure very low temperatures.   See also


What is a Snood? What is a Snood? By Bridgette Raes Updated August 08, 2016. As if there aren't enough scarf options out there this winter, like  blanket and infinity scarves, there is another scarf style trending that you probably have heard of. It's called a snood. What is a snood, you ask, and why should you consider owning one this winter? Learn everything you need to know about the snood here. Photo: Courtesy of Etsy.com What is a Snood? For such a simple word, snood has quite a few meanings. In terms of fashion trends, a snood is basically a tubular scarf, like a large cowl. It differs from an infinity scarf in that it sits higher on the neck and can often act like a hood, whereas an infinity scarf is more of a looped scarf that can sit around the neck. So while an infinity scarf could technically act like a snood, and a snood like an infinity scarf, there are some subtle differences. continue reading below our video 7 Shopping Tips for Budget Savvy Shoppers George Marks/ Retrofile/ Getty Images History of the Snood Basically, snood means hairnet. If you watch some old black-and-white photos, movies or look at fashionable vintage ads, you may have seen women wearing snoods . Snoods were seen as more stylish than a hairnet in terms of pulling the hair away from the face. They were quite popular during the World War II era with women entering the workforce. However, snoods don't necessarily have to be made of net. Basically, a snood is anything that holds the hair back and in place. Hill Street Studios/ Blend Images/ Getty Images Snoods for Religious Observances Snoods are also worn by women for religious reasons. In fact, you could consider a Muslim hijab a snood as well as a nun habit, too. Despite the fact that snoods weren't designed to cover the front part of the head and hair, many religious head coverings that do so have been referred to as snoods. Typically, these types of snoods are more understated and less ornate. Courtesy of LionHaircare.co.uk Snoods for Men Believe it or not, there are even snoods for men, which are called a beard snoods and designed for hygienic reasons to keep hair covered, just like a hairnet. Courtesy of Banana Republic The Snood Trend So when you hear that snoods are trendy again, don't go out and buy a hairnet or, God forbid, a beard snood. What you want to look for are tubular looking scarves resembling a turtleneck collar . Elke Meitzel/ Cultura/ Getty Images How to Wear a Snood Snoods are excellent for warmth and, if this winter is as cold as last winter, will be important for you to own. The reason this type of neck scarf falls into the snood category is because it not only protects the neck but also keeps the hair from protected inclement weather, as you can pull a snood over your head and wear it as a hood. What is old becomes new Accessories are great ways to give fresh updates to what has been hanging in your closet for some time. If you live in a cold area, and need extra warmth, check out the snood to not only add a layer of warmth of protection to your body but to also make a fashionable statement.


In which state of Australia would you find the area known as the Katherine Region?

The Outback - Tourism Australia The Outback Australia.com does not support the internet browser you are using. Please upgrade to a more recent browser so that you can explore the destinations and experiences that await you as you plan your Australian holiday. Welcome to the official Australian tourism website. This site uses cookies. Find out more . Add Share Nothing says Australia quite like our Outback. The open spaces that seem to stretch on forever tell the story of the exploration and development of our wide brown land, and reflect Australia’s pioneering spirit and unique identity. You can find a little bit of the outback in every state of Australia, and while the regions are remote, they can be easily accessed from most major cities and towns. From challenging four wheel drive adventures to sprawling cattle stations of more than a million hectares and from rugged mountain ranges and spectacular gorges to the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world, the Australian Outback symbolises the essence of Australia. Discover Australia's Outback Locations Katherine The Northern Territory's Katherine region stretches from Dunmarra in the south to the Daly River region in the north. In total it covers an incredible 480,000 sq kilometres. From east to west it touches both the Queensland and West Australian borders. Katherine and its surrounds are the place to go for true outback adventure and indigenous experiences. The Pinnacles It's a true desert landscape in Nambung National Park, where the weathered rock spires of the Pinnacles rise out of yellow sand dunes. Yet the park sits on the deep blue Indian Ocean, along an idyllic stretch of coast three hour's drive north of Perth. After experiencing the eerie Pinnacles, stay in the fishing village of Cervantes, with its white beaches, coral reefs and Lake Thetis, a salt lake teeming with living fossils. Get up close to a rich array of wildlife in Badgingarra National Parks and discover Jurien Bay's national parks and idyllic sandy beaches. Guide to the Red Centre Guide to the Red Centre The Indian-Pacific Sit back and watch Australia’s timeless landscapes fly by your window on this epic train trip. Board at Sydney and hop off for whistlestop tours of Broken Hill, Adelaide and gold-rich Kalgoorlie. Or join in Perth and cut the continent the other way, from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Pass through the spectacular Blue Mountains, stop in the remote outpost of Cook and travel almost 500 kilometres through the stark Nullarbor Plain. Whatever your direction, you’ll wake to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, watch fiery sunsets and fall asleep to the train’s rhythmic sway. Crossing the Nullarbor Widen your horizons driving the Eyre Highway across the vast, treeless and mesmerising Nullarbor Plain. You can connect to this journey from Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth and drive west to east or east to west along the highway. Whatever your direction, the scale of the scenery has a powerful impact. Watch wooded hills flatten into bluebush-studded plateaus and see mobs of kangaroos lining the road. Visit vast cattle stations, historic homesteads and remote railway outposts. Get up close to rare birds in Eyre, spot southern right whales from the rugged Bunda Cliffs and fish in Fowlers Bay. Sleep overnight in the roadhouses and campsites dotted across the highway. While this is a sealed road, it travels through remote areas and requires thorough preparation. You’ll need a 4WD vehicle to venture off the highway. The Ghan Travel from Australia's south to north on one of the world's greatest train journeys. Board in Adelaide and watch South Australia's rolling green hills make way for desert, the rusty Red Centre and finally the tropical splendour of the Top End. Or get on in Darwin and see the landscapes dance in the opposite direction. Explore the famous outback towns of Alice Springs and Katherine on a whistle stop tour. Visit sacred Aboriginal sites around Alice Springs or take a scenic helicopter flight over Simpsons Gap. Cruise down the Katherine Gorge, canoe down Katherine


On 1 November 2010, the San Francisco Giants won the baseball World Series 41, their first World Series since 1954. Who did they defeat?

San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Based in San Francisco since 1958 Team logo Orange, black, gold, beige [1]                     New York Gothams ( 1883 – 1885 ) Other nicknames The Orange and Black, Los Gigantes, The G-Men, The Boys from the Bay Ballpark Front office Owner(s) San Francisco Baseball Associates LLC [2] [3] Manager Bruce Bochy General Manager Bobby Evans [4] [5] President of Baseball Operations Brian Sabean The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball franchise based in San Francisco, California . Founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams, and renaming three years later to the New York Giants , the team eventually moved to San Francisco in 1958. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. As one of the longest-established and most successful professional baseball teams, the franchise has won the most games of any team in the history of American baseball . [6] The team was the first major league team based in New York City, most memorably playing at the legendary Polo Grounds . They have won 23 NL pennants and have played in 20 World Series competitions – both NL records. The Giants’ eight World Series championships rank second in the National League and are tied for fourth overall ( New York Yankees are first with 27, then the St. Louis Cardinals (the National League record-holders) with 11, the Oakland Athletics with 9, and the Boston Red Sox also with 8). The Giants have played in the World Series 20 times – 14 times in New York, six in San Francisco – but boycotted the event in 1904 . Playing as the New York Giants, they won 14 pennants and five World Series championships behind managers such as John McGraw and Bill Terry and players like Christy Mathewson , Carl Hubbell , Mel Ott , Bobby Thomson , and Willie Mays . The Giants’ franchise has the most Hall of Fame players in all of professional baseball. [7] The Giants’ rivalry with the Dodgers is one of the longest-standing and biggest rivalries in American sports. [8] [9] The teams began their rivalry as the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, respectively, before both franchises moved west for the 1958 season. The Giants have won six pennants and three World Series championships since arriving in San Francisco. Those three championships have come in 2010 , 2012 , and most recently in 2014 , having defeated the Kansas City Royals four games to three during the 2014 World Series . [10] [11] Contents Early days and the John McGraw era 1888 New York Giants The Giants began as the second baseball club founded by millionaire tobacconist John B. Day and veteran amateur baseball player Jim Mutrie . The Gothams, as the Giants were originally known, entered the National League in 1883, while their other club, the Metropolitans played in the American Association . Nearly half of the original Gotham players were members of the disbanded Troy Trojans , whose place in the National League the Gothams inherited. While the Metropolitans were initially the more successful club, Day and Mutrie began moving star players to the Gothams, and in 1888 the team won its first National League pennant , as well as a victory over the St. Louis Browns in a pre-modern-era World Series . They repeated as champions the next year with a pennant and Championship victory over the Brooklyn “Bridegrooms” . It is said that after one particularly satisfying victory over the Philadelphia Phillies , Mutrie, who was also the team’s manager, strode into the dressing room and exclaimed, “My big fellows! My giants!” [12] From then on, the club was known as the Giants. The Giants’ original home stadium, the Polo Grounds , dates from this early era. It was originally located north of Central Park adjacent to 5th and 6th Avenues and 110th and 112th Streets, in Harlem in upper Manhattan. After their eviction from that first incarnation of the Polo Grounds after the 1888 season, they moved further uptown to various fields they also named the Polo Grounds located between 155th and 159th Streets in Harlem and Was


What is alternative name for the prongs of a fork?

Prong - definition of prong by The Free Dictionary Prong - definition of prong by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prong 1. A thin, pointed, projecting part: a pitchfork with four prongs. 2. A branch; a fork: the two prongs of a river. tr.v. pronged, prong·ing, prongs To pierce with or as if with a thin, pointed, projecting part. [Middle English pronge, pointed instrument, pain, from Medieval Latin pronga, of Germanic origin.] prong 1. a sharply pointed end of an instrument, such as on a fork 2. any pointed projecting part vb (tr) to prick or spear with or as if with a prong [C15: related to Middle Low German prange a stake, Gothic anaprangan to afflict] pronged adj 1. one of the pointed tines of a fork. 2. any pointed, projecting part, as of an antler. 3. a subdivision; fork. 4. to pierce or stab with or as if with a prong. [1400–50 late Middle English pronge, prange pain, affliction, pointed instrument] prong I will have been pronging you will have been pronging he/she/it will have been pronging we will have been pronging you will have been pronging they will have been pronging Past Perfect Continuous prong - a pointed projection       belt buckle - the buckle used to fasten a belt buckle - fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong fork - cutlery used for serving and eating food fork - an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs projection - any structure that branches out from a central support tine - prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler trident - a spear with three prongs prong noun point , tip , spike , tine Mark the loaf with the prongs of a fork. Translations [prɒŋ] N [of fork] → punta f, diente m prong (of fork) → Zacke f, → Zinke f; (of antler) → Sprosse f, → Ende nt (fig) (of argument) → Punkt m; (of policy, strategy) → Element nt; (of attack) → (Angriffs) spitze f three-pronged (fork) → a tre rebbi or denti (attack) → su tre fronti , triplice prong (proŋ) noun a spike of a fork. vurktand شُعْبَة الشَّوْكَه зъбец dente vidlice die Zinke gren δόντι πιρουνιού punta , diente haru شاخه piikki dent שֵׁן מַזלֵג कांटा, शूल (vas)villa gigi garpu tindur, kvísl dente フォークの歯 뾰족한 끝 dantis, ražas, virbalas dakšas zars gigi tand tind , tann ząb ښاخه dente dinte зубец vidlica rogelj zubac klo, spets, udd ปลายแหลมของส้อม çatalın dişi/ucu 叉子，叉尖 зубець کھانے کے کانٹے کي کيل răng; ngạnh (của cái chĩa) 叉子，叉尖 pronged adjective a pronged instrument; a two- pronged fork. getand ذو شُعَب зъбат com dentes mající hroty, vidlice gezinkt grenet; -grenet που έχει δόντια de ... puntas/dientes haruline شاخه دار piikikäs à dents בַּעַל שֵׁן कांटेदार -ágú bergigi tindóttur, kvíslóttur (che ha denti), a (...) denti またのある 가라진 dantytas, -dantis, -ražis divzaru dakša bergigi -tandig med (to, osv.) tinder; –polet zębaty, –zębny ښاخه لرونكى com dentes cu (...) dinţi имеющий зубья s hrotmi / vidlicami rogljat zubast [två]uddad ที่มีปลายแหลม dişli 有尖齒的 загострений; такий, що з зубцями دوشاخہ có ngạnh 有尖齿的 prong n four-pronged cane bastón m de cuatro patas or apoyos or puntos; nasal prongs cánula nasal, puntas nasales (Mex)


What award is the equivalent of the Oscars for live American theatre?

The 62nd Annual Tony Awards高清在线观看-The 62nd Annual Tony Awardsbt迅雷下载-电影-BT天堂电影 imdb网址: tt1274261 The 62nd Annual Tony Awards剧情简介 The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American theatre and are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are for Broadway productions and performances, as well as discretionary non-competitive Special Tony Awards and the Regional Theatre Tony Award, and the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre. The awards are named after Antoinette Perry, co-founder of the American Theatre Wing. The rules for the Tony Awards are set forth in the official document "Rules and Regulations of The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards", which applies for each season only. In British theatre, the equivalent of the Tony award is the Laurence Olivier Award. A number of the world's longest-running and most successful shows, as well as some actors, directors, choreographers and designers, have been successful in receiving both Tony Awards and Olivier Awards. The Tony Awards are considered the highest U.S. theatre honor, the U.S. theatre industry's equivalent to the Academy Awards (Oscars) for motion pictures. In recent years, the Tony Awards ceremony has been held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in June and broadcast on CBS television. The 63rd Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall, with a three-hour broadcast on CBS television. The cut-off for nomination eligibility for the 2008-2009 Broadway season is April 30, 2009. 标签:  Live / Musical / 2008 / 音乐剧 / Whoopie_Goldberg / US / Tony_Awards / Theatre 下载地址 The 62nd Annual Tony Awards评论、影评、观后感 裤袜小姐  2011-05-05


In 2006, Michelle Bachelet became the first female president of which country?

Michelle Bachelet | president of Chile | Britannica.com president of Chile Alternative Title: Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria Michelle Bachelet Bernardo O’Higgins Michelle Bachelet, in full Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria (born September 29, 1951, Santiago , Chile), Chilean politician who served as president of Chile (2006–10; 2014– ). She was the first female president of Chile and the first popularly elected South American president whose political career was established independently of her husband. Michelle Bachelet, 2006. Ian Salas—epa/Corbis Bachelet’s father was a general in Chile’s air force, and her mother was an archaeologist. In 1973 her father was arrested for opposing the military coup that brought Augusto Pinochet to power and was tortured for several months before suffering a heart attack and dying in custody in 1974. Bachelet, then a medical student at the University of Chile, was arrested (along with her mother) and sent to a secret prison, where she also was tortured. Released into exile in 1975, Bachelet lived in Australia before moving to East Germany , where she became active in socialist politics and studied at the Humboldt University of Berlin . In 1979 she returned to Chile and subsequently completed her medical degree. Although Bachelet’s family history made it difficult for her to find employment in Pinochet’s Chile, eventually she joined a medical clinic that treated victims of torture. After Pinochet was ousted from power in 1990, she became active in politics, particularly in the medical and military fields. In 1994 she was appointed an adviser to Chile’s minister for health, and she subsequently studied military affairs at Chile’s National Academy of Strategy and Policy as well as the Inter-American Defense College in Washington, D.C. Bachelet also was elected to the central committee of the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista). In 2000 Ricardo Lagos , the candidate of the Coalition of Parties for Democracy (Concertación de los Partidos por la Democracia; CPD), a group of centre and centre-left parties, was inaugurated as Chile’s first socialist president since Salvador Allende in 1973, and Bachelet was appointed health minister. In 2002 she became the first woman to lead the Defense Ministry. In 2005 Bachelet was selected by the CPD as its presidential candidate. Her campaign focused on meeting the needs of the country’s poor, reforming the pension system, promoting the rights of women, and recognizing constitutionally the rights of the indigenous Mapuche people. She also promised continuity in foreign affairs, especially regarding Chile’s close ties with the United States and other Latin American countries. Important in a country where Roman Catholicism is strong, Bachelet’s campaign had to counter her professed agnosticism and the fact that she was a divorced mother of three. She led the first round of voting in December 2005 but failed to receive a majority, which was required to win outright. In the runoff on January 15, 2006, she defeated the conservative candidate Sebastián Piñera , winning 53 percent of the vote, and she was sworn in as president in March. Britannica Stories Scientists Ponder Menopause in Killer Whales Months after taking office, however, Bachelet faced domestic difficulties. Students who were dissatisfied with Chile’s public education system staged massive protests, and labour unrest resulted in demonstrations and a strike by copper miners. In 2007 Santiago’s new transportation system, a plan formulated by former president Lagos, was introduced and proved chaotic, sparking much criticism . Bachelet’s popularity fell sharply amid the series of problems, but it rebounded during the second half of her term, largely because of her economic policies. When the price of copper—one of Chile’s main exports—peaked, she directed the government to set aside the profits. The savings enabled the country to easily weather the global financial crisis of 2008 and funded pension reforms, social programs, and a stimulus package to create jobs. Bachelet was also credited with reducin


"Who was the female star of the 1984 film ""Ghostbusters""?"

‘Ghostbusters’ Star Sigourney Weaver Loves the Reboot - Us Weekly By  Jamie Blynn Sigourney Weaver in 'Harper’s Bazaar.' Philip-Lorca diCorcia She ain’t afraid of no change! Sigourney Weaver, who appeared in the original Ghostbusters flicks in the ’80s, opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about passing the ghoul gig on to the reboot’s female cast: Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. From left: Ghostbusters Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones), Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) and Jillian Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon). Columbia Pictures PHOTOS: Best and Worst Movie Remakes “To be able to hand Ghostbusters over to these incredibly talented women felt perfect, and it was time,” the 66-year-old, who starred in the 1984 flick and its 1989 sequel alongside Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson, said in the magazine’s August issue. “There is such wonderful chemistry between the four of them. That does remind me of the boys because they were old friends and they had worked together a lot too. That kind of comedic pairing is just gold. You just turn the camera on and let them go at it.”  Sigourney Weaver in 'Harper’s Bazaar.' Philip-Lorca diCorcia Ghostbusters Reunion! Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver Look Back After 30 Years Weaver — who played Dana Barrett, a possessed cellist and Murray’s love interest — witnessed the women’s dynamic firsthand. After all, she makes a cameo in the movie (in theaters July 15). “I think the fans are going to be pleased by how we pop up,” the Oscar nominee added. “It’s just a very sweet movie but also very funny and kind of crazy. I think that’s a big part of what films can do — take us to another world.” Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver in the 1984 film 'Ghostbusters.' Columbia Pictures/Getty Images PHOTOS: Celebrity Ghost Stories: Stars Who've Claimed They've Had Supernatural Encounters Still, after 32 years, she doesn’t buy into paranormal activity. “But I do have a friend who tries to get in touch with the other world,” Weaver, wed to director Jim Simpson, admitted. “She does things like go on ghost tours of Grand Central station and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. So there’s a lot of ghost presence, perhaps, in New York.” The August issue of Harper’s Bazaar is on newsstands July 19.


Wildebeest | Define Wildebeest at Dictionary.com wildebeest [wil-duh-beest, vil-] /ˈwɪl dəˌbist, ˈvɪl-/ Spell noun, plural wildebeests (especially collectively) wildebeest. 1. 1830-40; < Afrikaans wildebees < Dutch wildebeest, equivalent to wild wild + beest beast Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for wildebeest Expand Contemporary Examples A column of wildebeest cantered rigidly in the other direction—all spindly legs, candyfloss white beards, and sloping backs. In Africa John T. McCutcheon If I leaped down, the wildebeest would kill me to a certainty. The Bush Boys Captain Mayne Reid What could there be in my wiping my face to provoke the wildebeest anew? The Bush Boys Captain Mayne Reid Hence their trivial names of “blauw” wildebeest and “brindled” gnoo. In Africa John T. McCutcheon For the last half-hour I was too busy watching the manœuvres of the wildebeest bull, to take my gaze off him for a moment. British Dictionary definitions for wildebeest Expand C19: from Afrikaans, literally: wild beast Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for wildebeest Expand n. 1838, from S. African Dutch (in modern Afrikaans wildebees, plural wildebeeste), literally "wild beast," from Dutch wild "wild" (see wild (adj.)) + beest "beast, ox" (in S.African Dutch "steer, cattle"), from Middle Dutch beeste, from Old French beste "beast" (see beast ). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


Until the introduction of the Euro on 1 January 2002, which country had the guilder as its basic currency unit?

UK-euro FAQ Political Science Resources: should Britain join the euro? Compiled by Richard Kimber and Brian W Jarvis. The latest version of the UK-Euro FAQ is available at: http://www.politicsresources/docs/efaq.htm . A pdf version is available here . Please note that while Britain's membership is not a live political issue, some of the material below may not be applicable [22 July 2006]. This FAQ is intended to be impartial. What this means is that we have tried to include a fair statement of the arguments on both sides. It does not mean, however, that we have set out to secure an even balance in the BBC style. In life, some arguments are right and some are wrong; many are inconclusive. An even balance is unfair to the correct arguments. If you think there are aspects of the arguments that we have overlooked, or that are incorrect or unfair, please send us an email . UK-euro FAQ Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 . What is the euro? And what denominations are there? The euro, €, is the common currency of 12 of the 25 EU nations, replacing the individual national currencies. There are seven different banknotes, printed on paper containing genetically modified cotton, and eight coins. Banknotes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, and €1, €2 One side of the coins is common to all the countries, the reverse is specific to each nation. Approximately €14.89 billion banknotes and €51.629 billion coins were initially minted. This breaks down between the various countries as:- Austria: €520m, Belgium: €530m, Finland: €219m, France: €2,570m, Germany: €4,342m, Greece: €581m, Ireland: €243m, Italy: €2,380m, Luxembourg: €46m, Netherlands: €655m, Portugal: €535m, Spain: €1,924m, More information about the history, design, and other aspects of the euro may be found on the ECB site . 1.2 . Are all the coins symmetrical? Probably not. Tests with a spinning Belgian euro have shown a tendency to fall down head upwards. 1.3 . What is it worth? Naturally, this will fluctuate over time. On 2nd January 2002, €1 = 62p (UK) = 90¢ (US) For current values, see: OFX Currency Converter . It is also possible to examine the euro's stability by charting the currency over time . 1.4 . Which countries use the euro? 12 of the 15 EU countries use the euro (listed above). Those that do not are Denmark, Sweden, and the UK. Sweden will hold a referendum in September 2003. 1.5 . When did it become legal tender among the member countries? The euro began life on January 1st 1999, but notes and coins were not introduced until January 1st 2002. Countries varied as to the date by which the old currency was phased out. Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Spain ceased to use their old currencies on 28th February 2002. The Netherlands changed over on 27th January; Ireland on 9th February, and France on 17th February 2002. After February, the euro zone banks will mostly exchange currency free of charge, as will the UK Post office, until the end of June 2002. Many charities will accept donations in old currency. 1.6 . At what values did the old currencies convert to the euro? Old Currency 1936.270000 1.7 . What problems arose when countries introduced the euro? The introduction of the euro was generally thought by the participating countries to have been successful. Even so, quite a small proportion of transactions (20% on average) were done in euros on the first day (10% in Italy). By 18th January this had risen to an average of 85%. The main problems were the failure of cash machines in Austria, lack of preparation by the Italian banks, and a general tendency across Europe to take advantage of the situation by increasing prices. In May , the German Minister of Finance admitted that the euro transition forced up prices. In June, a Commission survey of 12,700 people across the euro zone found that 68.5% (80% in Spain) thought that prices had risen as a result of the single currency. Cafes and restaurants were thought to be the worst offenders (meal prices up by 10%). French consumer orga


What did George W Bush get from Tony Blair as a birthday present in 2006?

Andrew Rawnsley: It wasn't the 'Yo' that was humiliating, it was the 'No' | Opinion | The Guardian It wasn't the 'Yo' that was humiliating, it was the 'No' Tony Blair wanted Britain to look big in the world. But being a satellite of George Bush is making him and us look small Sunday 23 July 2006 11.21 EDT First published on Sunday 23 July 2006 11.21 EDT Share on Messenger Close You will have your own view - there's so much to choose from - on which part of the open-mic conversation between George W Bush and Tony Blair at the Yo Summit was the most toe-curling. One of my favourite excruciating moments is when Bush thanks Blair for sending him a Burberry sweater as a birthday gift. The American President sends up the British Prime Minister by mocking: 'I know you picked it out yourself.' There's no question which exchange is most enjoyable for those with contempt for the Prime Minister. It is the moment that makes Mr Blair look like the poodle of popular caricature. Worse, he comes over as a poodle who can't even beg his master to toss him a dog biscuit. It is the same bit of the encounter that has caused the most wincing among the Prime Minister's friends. When Tony Blair offers himself as a Middle East peace envoy, he is casually rebuffed by the American President between bites on a bread roll. Told by Bush that 'Condi is going', the normally fluent Blair is reduced to inarticulate jabbering. 'Well, it's only if, I mean, you know, if she's got a... or if she needs the ground prepared as it were... Because obviously if she goes out, she's got to succeed, if it were, whereas I can go out and just talk.' Yeah, just talk. It was awful for Tony Blair to be caught asking for permission to go to the Middle East. It was dire to hear George Bush saying he wouldn't let the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom go out - not even on a pointless trip. It looks even more humiliating when the French Foreign Minister is going. In the build-up to the action to remove the Taliban in Afghanistan, George Bush was delighted to let Tony Blair go globe-trotting as an ambassador-at-large. The American President was happy to use Mr Blair in the same way on the road to war in Iraq. When it does not suit the White House, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is grounded. The foreign policy realists in the British government will argue that a Blair trip to the Middle East would have no chance of achieving anything without American support. But that serves to underline a truth about Britain as an international actor which this country doesn't like to hear and Tony Blair doesn't want to tell. Britain has no independent leverage on any of the players in this crisis. When Sir Menzies Campbell pressed him to do more about the escalating conflagration in Lebanon, the Prime Minister replied testily: 'May I just point out that our influence with Hizbollah has been somewhat limited.' British influence over Israel, Iran or Syria is also 'somewhat limited'. The only favour done to the Prime Minister by the broadcast of his rap with George Bush has been to illustrate a little of what he has been up against over the past five years in dealing with this American President. We have been frequently told by his defenders that, whatever verbal dyslexia he may display in public, the private Bush is as smart as a whip, with a sophisticated grasp of the complexities of the geopolitical situation. Analysing the carnage unfolding in Lebanon, the view of the American President is this: 'What they need to do is to get Syria to get Hizbollah to stop doing this shit and it's over.' The unguarded mic also picked up the American President saying he didn't want to prepare any closing remarks for the G8 Summit. 'Just gonna make it up,' he shrugs. To the Chinese premier, he remarks, 'This is your neighbourhood.' They are in St Petersburg. Continuing his conversation with the Chinese leader, President Bush goggles: 'Russia's a big country and you're a big country,' like a seven-year-old who has just discovered them in the atlas. That fragment of Bush and Blair will be an interes


When a snooker game is set up, what ball is set closest to the centre of the table?

Snooker Rules      Rules of Snooker Type of Game: International or "English" snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the world. It is generally played on 6'x12' English billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. 5 x 10 and snooker tables of even smaller playing dimensions may be used for the game. On a 6 x 12 snooker (English billiard) table the playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11' 8.5" x 5' 10" with a tolerance on both dimensions of +/-0.5". The height of the table is measured from the floor to the top of the cushion rail, and the height shall measure 34" with an allowable variance of +/-0.5". If you like playing snooker on  your computer, you can also try casino gaming online for free or real money.  Sites like www.realmoneyaction.com provide online casino games, guides and reviews of best online casinos. Players: 2 Balls Used: Set of Snooker balls: fifteen object balls that are not numbered and are solid red (called reds), six object balls of other colors that are not numbered (called colors) and a cue ball (called the white ball). Point values for object balls: red-1, yellow-2, green-3, brown-4, blue-5, pink-6, black-7. In International Snooker the balls used are 2-1/16" diameter. The Rack: Play begins with the balls placed as in the diagram above. The pink is spotted on the Pyramid Spot. The apex ball of the triangle of reds is racked as close as possible to the pink without touching it. Baulk-line and Baulk: A straight line drawn 29" from the face of the bottom cushion and parallel to it is called the Baulk-line and the intervening space termed the Baulk. The Half Circle: The Half Circle is a semi-circle described in Baulk with its center at the middle of the Baulk-line and with a radius of 11.5". When the striker has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle he may place the base of the cue ball anywhere on the line or within the Half Circle, and may use his hand or any part of his cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball--as long as it is judged he is not attempting to play a stroke. Object of the Game: To score a greater number of points than opponent. Scoring: Points are scored in two ways: players are awarded points for fouls by the opponent (see Penalties For Fouls below), and by legally potting reds or colors. Each legally potted red ball has a point value of one; each legally potted color ball has a point value as indicated (Balls Used above). A frame ends when all balls have been potted, following the Rules of Play; if, however, only the black (7) ball is left on the table, the frame ends with the first score or foul. If the players' scores are equal after that scoring, the black is spotted on its original position and the layers lag or draw lots for the choice of playing at, or assigning opponent to play at, the black ball with the cue ball in hand within the Half Circle, first score or foul then ends the frame. Opening Break: Players lag or draw lots for choice of break in the opening frame. In a match format the players alternate the break in subsequent frames. Starting player has cue ball in hand within the Half Circle. He must cause the cue ball to contact a red ball. It is not necessary to send a ball to a rail or into a pocket. Failure to meet this requirement is a foul (see Penalties For Fouls) A foul is scored and--with all fouls--the incoming player has a choice of (1) accepting the table and becoming the striker, or (2) requiring the offender to break again. Rules of Play 1. A legally potted ball entitles the striker to continue at the table until he fails to legally pot a ball. 2. On all shots, the striker must comply with the appropriate requirements of Rules of Play 5 and 6. It is not necessary to cause the cue ball or an object ball to contact a cushion or drop in a pocket after the cue ball has contacted a legal object ball (ball on). Failure to contact a legal object ball first is a foul. 3. As long as reds are on the table, the incoming striker (player tak


"Where was the cocktail ""daiquiri"" invented?"

Classic Cocktails in History: the Daiquiri | The Alcohol Professor Classic Cocktails in History: the Daiquiri Brian Petro | May 14, 2014 | _Featured , Cocktails | 3 Comments classic Daiquiri made with Cuban rum, ctsy Cocktailmarler Cuba has a very complex past. Most of us only know of it as a Cold War foe of the United States, a very foreign country only a hundred miles away. It has been that way since Castro took power in the late 1950’s. First discovered by Christopher Columbus and claimed for Spain, this small island has been coveted by other countries for its entire history. It has a temperate climate, making it great for growing crops, and a location that was excellent for a stopping point after several months at sea. Spain was the primary owner of the island through most of its history, but it was not without a fight. The rich land attracted pirates and privateers from Britain and France to steal what treasures they could from Spanish ships. Once Spain allowed some flexibility in the colony’s trade, the floodgates opened and money came pouring into the coffers. They were filled primarily by two different crops; tobacco and sugar. Tobacco was very easy to process. Sugar was not. There was a complex system used to create sugar crystals, and the leftover molasses was a sticky mess to discard. This sets the backdrop for the creation of one of the finest cocktails in modern history: the Daiquiri. During the turbulent struggle for naval supremacy, Spain and England traded blows around the edges of South America, the Caribbean, and anywhere there was water and unclaimed territory. Both sides used whatever means possible, including pirates and privateers, to gain an advantage in the resource rich Americas. The British were struggling to expand their foothold in the Americas; Spain was struggling to maintain the land they had, and the resources it was providing the ailing empire. The British were also struggling to stay sober on the seas. The sailors were provided a gallon of beer a day through a law passed in the 17th century. Due to the massive amount of beer they had to supply to a military force 4,500 miles away, a pint of rum was considered a fair substitute. It was easier to get, but far more potent. It was not until 1740 that someone was able to sober up the navy. Admiral Edward “Old Grog” Vernon ordered that the rum ration be mixed with water and citrus juice (usually limes) to dilute the potent spirit. This gave the English the edge of fighting a little more sober, and healthier. It also is one of the earliest known instances of the combination of lime juice, water, and rum, the base of what would become a Daiquiri. Spain survived the encounters with Britain and held on to many of its American acquisitions for over a century, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other islands a little too close to home for us. It did not sit well with a United States eager to enforce the Monroe Doctrine, asking European powers to kindly stay on their own side of the world. The biggest of the conflicts caused by this was the Spanish-American War, and Cuba had a starring role to play. They were seeking independence from Spain, and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt advocated helping them achieve it. The U.S. landed troops on a beach named Daiquiri, just a short distance away from an iron mine in Santiago. This “splendid little war” allowed the United States to occupy Cuba and do what Spain had done for centuries before; profit from the vast resources of the island. One of the people making a healthy profit was Jennings Cox. He was one of the first iron miners on the island once it was safe, and generally credited with creating the original Daiquiri. The story goes that while he was entertaining guests one night, he ran out of the gin everyone was enjoying. He went out and purchased the easiest liquor he could find, which was rum. Adding lemons, sugar, mineral water, and ice to the rum, he turned it into a punch for his guests. They loved it, and wanted to know what the name of it was. He did not have a name for it; it should have been called a r


"""The Year of Three Popes"", involving Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul I and Pope John Paul II, is the name given to which year?"

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Grounation Day (April 21) and Coronation Day (November 2) are important holy days in which religion?

Rastafari – IkonAllah's chronicles Aside Rastafari is an Abrahamic new religious movement that accepts Haile Selassie I, the Ethiopian emperor from 1930 to 1974 as God incarnate and the Messiah who will deliver believers to the Promised Land, identified by Rastas as Ethiopia. It has its roots in black-empowerment and back-to-Africa movements. It originated in Jamaica and its followers continue to be concentrated there, although smaller populations of Rastas can be found in many countries today. Rastafari holds to many Jewish and Christian beliefs. Rastas accept the existence of a single triune god, called Jah, who has incarnated on earth several times, including in the form of Jesus. They accept much of the Bible, although they believe that its message has been corrupted over time by Babylon, which is commonly identified with Western, white culture. Specifically, they accept the prophesies in the Book of Revelations concerning the second coming of the Messiah, which they believe has already occurred in the form of Selassie. Singing, and Philosophy Before his coronation, Selassie was known as Ras Tafari Makonnen, from which the movement takes its name. Origins Marcus Garvey, an Afrocentric, black political activist, prophesied in 1927 that the black race would be liberated soon after a black king was crowned in Africa. Selassie was crowned in 1930, and four Jamaican ministers independently declared the Emperor their savior. Basic Beliefs Selassie I As an incarnation of Jah, Selassie I is both god and king to Rastas. While Selassie officially died in 1975, many Rastas do not believe that Jah can die and thus that his death was a hoax. Others believe that he still lives in spirit although not within any physical form. Selassie’s role within Rastafari stems from several facts and beliefs, including: •His many traditional coronation titles, including King of Kings, Lord of Lords, His Imperial Majestic the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Elect of God, which correlates to Revelation 19:16: “He hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.” •Garvey’s view of Ethiopia being the origin of the black race •Selassie was the only independent black ruler in all of Africa at the time •The Ethiopian belief that Selassie is part of an unbroken line of succession descending directly from the Biblical King Solomon the Queen of Sheba, thus connecting him to the tribes of Israel . Unlike Jesus, who taught his followers about his own divine nature, Selassie’s divinity was declared by the Rastas. Selassie himself stated that he was fully human, but he also strove to respect Rastas and their beliefs. Connections with Judaism Rastas commonly hold the black race as one of the tribes of Israel. As such, Biblical promises to the chosen people are applicable to them. The also accept many of the Old Testament injunctions, such as the forbiddance of cutting one’s hair (which leads to the dreadlocks commonly associated with the movement) and eating of pork and shellfish. Many also believe that the Ark of the Covenant is located somewhere in Ethiopia. Babylon The term Babylon is associated with oppressive and unjust society. It originates in the Biblical stories of the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews, but Rastas commonly use it in reference to Western and white society, which exploited Africans and their descendants for centuries. Babylon is blamed for a great many spiritual ills, including the corrupting of Jah’s message originally transmitted through Jesus and the Bible. As such, Rastas commonly reject many aspects of Western society and culture. Zion Ethiopia is held by many to be the Biblical Promised Land. As such, many Rastas strive to return there, as encouraged by Marcus Garvey and others. Black Pride Rastafari’s origins are strongly rooted in black empowerment movements. Some Rastas are separatists, but many believe in encouraging mutual cooperation among all races. While the vast majority of Rastas are black, there is no formal injunction against practice by non-blacks, and many Rastas welcome a m


What was the stage name of Mary O'Brien?

Lesbian Icons - Dusty Springfield (Mary O'brien) - Velvet-Club - for Lesbian and Bi Sexual Women Life Span: Born                16th April 1939, West Hampstead; Died 2nd March                1999, Henley-on-Thames, London. Star Sign: Aries Famous                As: Popular British soul singer Childhood: Her full name was Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien.             She was born into an unstable family environment - her             parents did not get along, and she constantly felt overshadowed             by her older brother Dion. Nevertheless, she was inspired             by her father's love of Jazz and classical music, and             the voice of Peggy Lee, and developed a love of singing.             Her ambition showed itself at an early age; when the 10             year-old Mary was asked what she wanted to be, the reply             came "I want to be a blues singer!" Work: After leaving school, O'Brien began sculpting her singing             career by singing with in local folk clubs with her brother             Dion. In 1958, she responded to an advert to join a female             singing trio called the Lana Sisters. For two years, the             groups enjoyed some success in UK and the US, and O'Brien             was glad of the experience of singing on stage, harmonising             and microphone technique this gave her. In 1960, she left the group to join Dion and their friend             Tim Field in the group The Springfields. The name apparently             came, very simply, from the fact that in spring, they             would go and rehearse in the fields. This was also when             Dion took the name Tom Springfield, and Mary O'Brien became             Dusty Springfield. For three years they were relatively successful, having             cornered a musical niche which appealed to people who,             as Dusty put it "were cheerful and jumped around             a lot". In 1962, when the group were visiting Memphis,             Tennessee, Dusty was greatly inspired by the Motown music             she heard there, especially a song called 'Tell Him' by             The Exciters. She commented that it was "The most             exciting thing I had ever heard, the attack in it!".             After this time, she began to feel a need to have control             over her own music, and inject into it the soulful, Motown             sound which had so inspired her. In 1963, The Springfields split up, performing a farewell             concert at the London Palladium in September. O'Brien retained the name Dusty Springfield, and January             1964 saw the start of her long, successful solo career,             with her first single 'I Only Want To Be With You'. The             song was an energetic pop/motown hybrid that began to             show Dusty's naturally soulful vocal style. With this and her follow up singles from the album 'A             Girl Called Dusty' (1964), she had truly cornered yet another musical niche - a link between soul and pop -             that was to gain her enormous amounts of success during             the sixties. Between 1963 and 1969, she had a string of             hit singles. Her first number one single was 'You Don't Have To Say             You Love Me', in 1966. She became something of a European pioneer of Motown,             not only in her music but also by hosting programmes such             as a Ready Steady Go - Motown Special on the UK channel             ITV.


What is the technical term for heart burn?

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Tic-tac-toe is another name for which game?

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"In the ""Back to the Future"" series of films, the past was 1955, and the future was 2015. When was ""now""?"

"Back to the Future" is now all back and no future | MZS | Roger Ebert Matt Zoller Seitz is the Editor-in-Chief of RogerEbert.com, TV critic for New York Magazine , the creator of many video essays about film history and style, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism, and the author of The Wes Anderson Collection . His writing on film and TV has appeared in The New York Times, Salon, New York Press, The Star-Ledger and Dallas Observer. (Banner illustration by Max Dalton ) "Back to the Future" is now all back and no future by Matt Zoller Seitz Tweet I'm not the first person to think of this, and I can't put it any more succinctly than the meme reproduced above, so I'll just quote it: "After this week, 'Back to the Future' will take place entirely in the past.'" Attention should be paid, because this is a milestone of sorts. We've collectively lived with this trilogy for 25 years now, and on some level we knew the day would come when the series would be entirely past-tense. And here we are. What a trip! This durable trilogy by Robert Zemeckis and his then co-screenwriter Bob Gale started out in 1985 looking backwards, to 1955. Lovable teen hero Marty McFly time-warped back thirty years, to 1955, to escape terrorists who were trying to kill his mentor, Doc, and steal the uranium that powered Doc's time-traveling DeLorean, and...OK, you've seen it; the important part is, when audiences first saw this movie in 1985, they were seeing the 1955 sequences not as any sort of historical representation, but rather as a political or moral one. The fifties were seen from the relatively smug middle-class American vantage point of the "present," 1985. If you are old enough to have seen the film in theaters, you heard the same kind of derisive laughter during the Eisenhower sequences that you hear during repertory screenings of 1950s films today (indeed any era not our own): "Ha ha ha, look at the clothes and the hair on those characters! Those 1950s people were so primitive and silly-looking in their grooming and fashion choices—not at all like us, we highly evolved people who are perfect and whose appearance will never seem ridiculous!"  Zemeckis and Gale and executive producer Steven Spielberg and a lot of the key people involved with the film were Baby Boomers who were kids or teenagers in the 1950s. This probably explains why the 1955 sequences in the first movie seem delighted by the possibility that teenage girls might have had sexual feelings during the era of poodle skirts and saddle shoes (Boomer storytellers getting a naughty charge from imagining their own '50s moms being horny). And perhaps it also explains why the film seems so aghast at the despair of the middle-class striver, exemplified by Marty's then-teenage future parents in the '80s sequences. The archetype wasn't born in the 1950s, but it gained currency in the sixties and seventies, when the directors of blockbuster '80s films were going to college or reading Rolling Stone. Then came the first of two sequels, "Back to the Future II," the only entry in the series to envision a period that hadn't already existed. The story sent Marty forward in time to 2015 (October 21, to be exact) to solve the problem with his kids that Doc warned the hero about in the original's unabashedly sequel-teasing denouement. Like all science fiction to one degree or another, the first visit to circa-2015 Hill Valley is not any kind of serious speculation on the future, it's a 1985 vision of what could lay ahead if trends in American life and culture marched on unimpeded. A 3D, computer-generated shark advertising "Jaws 19" pops out of the roof of the diner and mock-bites Marty's head off (he complains that the shark "still looks fake," a fun dig at Zemeckis' colleague and rival, Spielberg); there are hover boards; everybody wears their pockets inside-out; there are virtual reality headsets and something  like Facetime; the Chicago Cubs finally win the World Series. Some of these predictions came true and some didn't, but I'm not sure it matters what the future scenes got "right" or


What caused 12,000 deaths in 4 days in London in 1952?

The Great Smog of 1952 in London By Jennifer Rosenberg Updated January 26, 2016. When a thick fog engulfed London from December 5 to December 9, 1952, it mixed with black smoke emitted from homes and factories to create a deadly smog . This smog killed approximately 12,000 people and shocked the world into starting the environmental movement. Smoke + Fog = Smog When a severe cold spell hit London in early December 1952, Londoners did what they usually did in such a situation; they burned more coal to heat up their homes. Then on December 5, 1952, a layer of dense fog engulfed the city and stayed for five days. Since the smoke from the coal burning in homes, plus all of London's usual factory emissions, had been prevented from escaping into the atmosphere by an inversion , the fog and smoke combined into a rolling, thick layer of smog. London Shuts Down Londoners, used to living in a city known for its pea-soup fogs, were not shocked to find themselves surrounded by such thick smog. Yet, although the dense smog did not instill panic, it nearly shut down the city from December 5 to December 9, 1952. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States Visibility across London became extremely poor. In some places, visibility had literally gone down to one foot, meaning that you couldn't see your own feet when looking down nor your own hands if held out in front of you. Transportation across the city came to a standstill and many people didn't venture outside for fear of getting lost in their own neighborhoods. At least one theater was closed down because the smog had seeped inside and the audience could no longer see the stage. The Smog Was Deadly It wasn't until after the fog lifted on December 9 that the deadliness of the smog was discovered. In the five days the smog had covered London, over 4,000 more people had died than usual for that time of year. There were also reports that a number of cattle had died from the toxic smog. In the following weeks, approximately 8,000 more died from exposure to what has become known as the Great Smog of 1952 (it is also sometimes called "the Big Smoke"). Most of those killed by the Great Smog were people who had pre-existing respiratory problems and the elderly. The death toll of the Great Smog of 1952 was shocking. Pollution, which many had thought was just a part of city life, had killed 12,000 people. It was time for change. It was the black smoke that had caused the most damage. Thus, in 1956 and 1968, the British Parliament passed two Clean Air Acts, which began the process of eliminating the burning of coal in both people's homes and in factories.


The tributaries of which river are the Olifants River (Elephant River), the Shashe River, Mzingwane River, Crocodile River, Mwenezi River and Luvuhu River?

Limpopo River | Airboat Afrika Airboat Afrika   Botswana – Zimbabwe – South Africa (Limpopo) – Mozambique The Limpopo is the second largest river in Africa that drains to the east, after the Zambezi River . Around 1 750 kilometers long, it starts at the confluence of the Marico and Crocodile rivers in South Africa and flows in a great arc, first zig-zagging northeast and north, then turning east and finally southeast. It serves as a border for about 640 km, separating South Africa on the southeast bank from Botswana in the northwest and Zimbabwe on the north. Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site is rich in biodiversity, great scenic beauty and the cultural importance of the archaeological treasures of Mapungubwe. On Mapungubwe Hill, a far developed African civilisation prospered between 1200 and 1270 AD. The area was already inhabited by a growing Iron Age community from 900 AD and became rich through trade with Egypt, India and China. The Limpopo’s main tributary is the Olifants River (Elephant River). Other major tributaries include the Shashe River, Mzingwane River, Crocodile River, Mwenezi River and Luvuhu River . The port town of Xai-Xai, Mozambique is on the river near its mouth. Below the Olifants, the river is permanently navigable to the sea, though a sandbar prevents access to larger ships, except at high tide.


What is the specific name for the chain, cable, or mooring line (or a combination of these) which is attached to a ship's anchor at one end and the ship itself at the other?

* Line (Boating) - Definition,meaning - Online Encyclopedia Taut -Line Hitch Step 7 Step 7: Now tighten up the knot by pulling as shown on the standing end of the line and the bottom part of the main loop. If the hitch is not tightened at this point , it will not "grab" when you try to make the line taut in the next step . BOAT LINE DEFINITIONS & MARINE APPLICATIONS Mooring Line is a general term to include both Anchor and Dock Line s ... Rope or Line Used for Boat Supplies - How to Properly Outfit your Boat Rope , called line when used aboard boats, is essential to outfitting your boat properly. When you shop for boating supplies and accessories, line should be at the top of your list . LANYARD : A short line permanently attached to an object and used for securing it. LATITUDE : An angular measurement north or south of the equator measured and expressed in degrees. LAY LINE : The course on which your boat , sailing close on the wind , can just make a windward mark . Whether rope is used for anchor line or mooring line , it is an important link between the boater and safety. Line line - A rope in use aboard a vessel . line-of- sight distance - The distance between an object and the horizon , or between two objects. VHF radio signals do not follow the curvature of the earth (very much), so they are limited in distance. The distance is calculated in miles by multiplying 1. LineR ope and cordage used aboard a vessel . LogA record of courses or operation. Also, a device to measure speed. Lunner's LineA mark or permanent line on a compass indicating the direction forward ; parallel to the keel when properly installed ... Line - a rope used as part of a ship 's rigging . A rope is only a rope when it's just laying there coiled up not doing anything or attached to anything. (See also Sheet , Shroud and Stay .) Line - the correct nautical term for the majority of the cordage or "ropes" used on a vessel . A line will always have a more specific name, which describes its use. Log - A record of courses or operation. Also, a device to measure speed. Jack line "A strong Line, or a wire Stay running Fore and Aft along the sides of a Boat to which a safety harness can be attached." Find Terms ... jack line -- a line run for safety purposes from the cockpit forward to the bow of the boat , inside the rail . Clipping on to the jack line with the lanyard of our safety harness es we were able to minimize being lost overboard when going forward to crew in severe ... Base Line: The upper side of a flat plate keel . Most of the vertical dimensions of a ship 's hull are measured from this point . Batten Down : To ensure that all openings are secure d, shut and watertight, especially when bad weather approaches. Line breakage: Any place where chafing occurs can cause a line to break and serious injury can result. Watch for these places and protect them from breaking. Line, wire, or chain used to lash an article. (1) To float a vessel off the ways in a building yard ; (2) a powerboat, usually over 30 feet long. Line sewn into the edge of a sail , at the bolt. Lower spar which the bottom of a gaff sail is attached to. LINE- Nautical term for rope used for rigging s, anchor ing, tying up, etc. Page 252 MAINSAIL OR MAINS'L-The large sail set abaft the mast . LINE - any length of rope that has a specified use LUFF - to get so close to the wind that the sail flaps; also the forward edge of a sail Vessel under way and moving through the water, using power or sail ... LINE : What a Land Lubber would call "a rope " in use as part of the ship 's rigging , or as a towing line. LOADED TO THE GUNNEL LS : Drunk as can be. Not fit to sail a ship that's for sure. LOG : A record of the ship 's course , progress, and any events of navigation al importance. Line - A rope in use aboard a vessel Line of Position (LOP) - A single magnetic bearing from a stationary marker “ Magnetic Bearing ' (MB) is another term for LOP List - Continuous leaning to one side ... Line used to position a sail relative to the wind . The metal casing of a block which holds a pin. Line of