What chemical element is a pure diamond?

UCSB Science Line UCSB Science Line What elements are in diamonds, gold, and rust? What is the scientific name for rust? Answer 1: Diamond is 100 % Carbon, atomic number 6 on the periodic table.Gold, symbol Au is atomic number 79 and is like diamond, a pure substance.Rust on the other hand is ferric oxide or Fe2O3. The mineral is called Hematite. It has a blood red streak. That is if you think you have some hematite, rub the mineral on an unglazed ceramic tile (called a streak plate) and the streak is blood red. Answer 2: The element in diamond is carbon (symbol C). Try and find C in the periodic table. Diamonds, particularly high quality ones, are very pure carbon. Sometimes however, small amounts of carbons neighbors in the periodic table, such as boron (symbol B), and Nitrogen (symbol N) are also found in diamond. These tend to give diamonds different colors. Gold is an element (symbol Au). The element symbol Au comes from the Latin word for gold which is aurum. Pure gold is usually only used to store money in banks. In jewelry (which is the biggest use of gold) the gold is usually mixed with some copper (symbol Cu) to give it more strength. Rust is usually a mixture of iron (symbol Fe) oxygen (symbol O) and some hydrogen (symbol H). Most rust has the chemical formula FeO2H, also written as FeO (OH), and mineral name of this material is lepidocrocite (pronounced lay-pedo-kro-kite) Answer 3: First, gold is an element. It is very malleable and ductile. Since pure gold is fairly soft, it is often combined with other metals to make alloys to make it a little stronger. The alloys are what you typically find in jewelry, etc. Diamonds are made up of the element carbon. Also, graphite is also made up of carbon. The only difference between the two is the way that the atoms are bonded together. Interestingly, graphite is the more stable form of carbon, so diamonds will eventually turn into graphite (diamonds aren't really forever!). However, this process takes thousands of years. Rust is the common name for iron oxide, which as the name implies, is made up of the elements iron and oxygen. The compound is Fe2O3. Iron combines quickly with oxygen, and the process of turning iron to iron oxide is an example of corrosion. You can see things like steel rust because steel contains iron. Answer 4: The quick answer is: Diamond is a pure element, carbon; gold is a pure element, gold; and rust is a compound, Iron Oxide, of iron and Oxygen. Diamond is pure elemental carbon, compressed to its crystal form, under extreme heat and pressure deep within the Earth. The symbol for carbon is C. Gold is also an element, in and of itself. Its symbol is Au. It does not easily form compounds so it is found by itself, in stream beds (placer deposits) or in veins in rocks. Rust is a compound: Iron Oxide. It is found all over; everywhere iron and oxygen come in contact! Both iron and oxygen form compounds quite easily, so they are not readily found alone. (The oxygen you breathe is O2, not elemental oxygen.) Rust can come in different forms, because iron (symbol Fe) normally gives up 2 or 3 electrons when it forms compounds. We call these "oxidation states." When iron gives up 2 electrons, it gets a +2 charge, and when it gives up 3 electrons, it gets a +3 charge. To make a neutral compound it must then bond with some element in the proper ratio so as to remove its"excess" positive charge (or, replace its deficit negative charge). Oxygen (symbol O) normally takes 2 electrons when bonding with metals (including hydrogen). So, for a balanced compound of iron oxide, you have either FeO or Fe2O3. Here's what I mean: For FeO, you have one Fe(+2) and one O(-2) = FeO. This compound is also called Iron(II)Oxide. It is one form of rust. The charges balance like this:(+2) + (-2) = 2-2=0. The other form of rust, Fe2O3, is two Fe(+3) and three O(-2), written Fe2O3, and also called Iron(III)Oxide. The charges balance like this:2(+3) + 3(-2) = 6 - 6 = 0. I hope this helps.Best wishes. Answer 5: Diamond is a polymorph of the element carbon (C). To give you


Which character is the science officer of the starship Enterprise (in the original TV series)?

"Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" - Leonard Nimoy 1931-2015 - Pictures - CBS News Next "Star Trek" Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, the half-Vulcan/half-human science officer of the Starship Enterprise, in the original sci-fi TV series, "Star Trek" (1966-69). The show launched a franchise that extended to animation, feature films, spin-off TV series, and the recently rebooted films, in which Nimoy recreated his immortal character, known for his unerring logic, pointy ears, and the phrase, "Live long and prosper." Nimoy, an actor, director and photographer, died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at his home in Los Angeles, at the age of 83. By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" Born in Boston to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, Leonard Nimoy acted in a local production of Clifford Odets' "Awake and Sing" at age 17. He won a drama scholarship to Boston College and later moved to California, taking acting lessons at the Pasadena Playhouse, and getting small roles in TV series and movies. Nimoy was hired for the pilot of Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek," filmed in 1965, as Mr. Spock, the half-alien/half-human science officer of the Starship Enterprise. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in the original pilot of "Star Trek." The science fiction adventure, in which an advanced race uses mind control on captured human subjects, was rejected by NBC for being "too cerebral." Nimoy survived cast changes for the second pilot, shot later that year, which included more violence and phasers - and which NBC bought. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" William Shatner joined the Enterprise crew as Captain James T. Kirk, with Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. "Star Trek" would run for three seasons on NBC (1966-69) to middling ratings, but its popularity would take off into the stratosphere once the show entered syndication. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" Introduced in the episode "Journey to Babel," were Spock's parents: the Vulcan ambassador, Sarek (Mark Lenard) and a human mother, Amanda (Jane Wyatt). Spock's relationship with his father illustrated his conflicted feelings about siding with his human or Vulcan sides. And try as he might to project his cool, rational side, it turns out a favorite book read to him by his mother was Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" - as far from rationality as one could get. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" Nurse Chapel (Majel Barrett) held out hope that her unrequited desires for the Vulcan would be reciprocated. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" On expeditions to planets with "primitive" societies (as in the episode "Return of the Archons"), Spock's alien ears must be carefully disguised to allay suspicion. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" In "The Naked Time," Spock and other members of the Enterprise become infected with a substance that causes them to behave irrationally or emotionally - in the case of the Vulcan, to cry over his mother. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" In the episode "This Side of Paradise," a mysterious plant's spores cause Spock to reveal emotions, even love, to Jill Ireland. Credit: Paramount Television Mr. Spock displays the Vulcan salute. Leonard Nimoy received three Emmy Award nominations for his performances as Spock. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" Faced with a budget crunch during the first season, series creator Gene Roddenberry expanded the original, unsold pilot, "The Cage," into a two-part episode, "The Menagerie," in which Mr. Spock accompanies the now-disfigured Christopher Pike back to the planet that was the setting of the original story. Credit: Paramount Television Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) plays the Vulcan harp. Credit: Paramount Television "Star Trek" Futuristic technology in the hands of Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), with DeForest Kelly and George Takei, in "Star Trek." Credit: Paramount Television "Mission: Impossible" Nimoy joined the cast of the TV series "Mission: Impossible" in seasons 4 and 5, pl


What type of animal is a markhor, the national animal of Pakistan?

Markhor Home » Species Markhor Markhor is a wild goat and one of the most beautiful wild animals inhabiting the mountainous regions of Pakistan. The animal prefers living on dangerous and steep cliffs of the mountains to protect themselves from the attacks of wild predators including snow leopard and wolf. Also these high cliffs provide safe refuge from the hunters, who wishes to get at least one pride trophy of markhor in their hunting life. The male markhor is more beautiful while having long twisted horns. These animals have strong role in the food web of the mountains ecosystem and their presence ensures to keep it in shape both for nature and humans. Pakistan hosts seven Caprinae species with 11 sub-species occupying habitats from the hills in the southern desert to the high alpine areas of the Himalaya (Hess et al., 1997). Most of the worlds Caprinae population inhabits Pakistan�s lower altitudes, use steep slopes, loosely covered by bushesor open forests, providing readily available rock bluffs as escape terrain. Broadly, there are divided into two categories: flare-horned markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri) and straight-horned markhor (Capra falconeri megaceros). Flare-horned markhor includes two sub-species: Pir Panjal or Kashmir markhor and Astore markhor, whereas straight-horned markhor also includes two sub-species as well: Kabul markhor and straight-horned or Suleiman markhor. The Chiltan Markhor has been categorised as Chiltan Wild Goat. Key Facts Schaller (1977) recorded shoulder height of 102 cm, 104 kg average weight, 143 cm average maximum horn length with a record horn length of 165 cm of Kashmir type while 97 cm shoulder height, 82 cm average maximum horn length with a record horn length of 123 cm for straight-horned markhor. Markhor has been listed as endangered in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List Types In Pakistan, straight and �flaring are the two basic shapes of markhor horns. The examples of straight horns are Kabul and Suleiman markhor, which forms up to 3 spirals, the former with an open and loose twist and the latter with an open and tight twist which resembles a corkscrew. The Kashmir markhor has slight to moderate flaring horns, large horns having 2-3 twists to the spiral, and Astore markhor horns flare widely near the base and usually have no more than 1.5 twists. Each of these four markhor sub-species has been given specific taxonomic status. Threats Several factors have resulted in the population decline in its range of occurrence including hunting for meat and sport (trophies), habitat alteration and degradation, encroachment, fencing, competition with domestic livestock for fodder, disease transmission form livestock and space and increase in the human population in the natural habitat of markhor. What is WWF-Pakistan doing for the concerned species? The conservation efforts of markhor has suffered mostly from the lack of basic knowledge regarding its ecological requirements, distribution, status and the lack of a comprehensive management strategy. Limited knowledge is available about the various ecological aspects of the species which once occupied mountainous terrain throughout its range in the northern region up to an elevation of 3,000 masl (Roberts, 1997; Hess et al., 1997). The conservation and effective management requires information on population growth and structure, feeding habits and the habitat, selection of summer and winter zones, occurrence of disease from domestic livestock, inbreeding risks and competition with domestic livestock. Projects WWF- Pakistan conducted various studies on the species distribution, population status, threats and conservation options. Community based conservation projects initiated and strengthened. Also the organisation supported the promotion of community based �Trophy Hunting� programmes in different hotspots of markhor including Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. What you can do to help? Following biodiversity conservation projects were launched with a focus on Markhor Conservation


Which couturiere and perfumier's first names were Gabrielle Bonheur?

Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel (1883 - 1971) - Genealogy Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France Death: Aug 19 1883 - Saumur,Maine Et Loire,France Death: Eugenie Jeanne Devolle, Albert Chanel Siblings: Henri Albert Chanel, Jeanne Eugénie Chanel (geboren Devolle) Siblings: Julia Bertha Channel, Alphonse Adrien Channel, Antoinette Julia Channel, Lucien Albert Channel, Pierre Channel, Augustin Julien Channel Aug 19 1883 - Saumur, France Death: Albert Chanel, Jeanne Chanel (born Devolle) Siblings: Aug 19 1883 - Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France Death: Jan 10 1971 - Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Husband: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Chanel Born Gabrielle Bonheur Chasnel, Coco Chanel pioneered French fasion design with her modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and pursuit of expensive simplicity. She was the founder of the famous fashion brand Chanel and an important figure in 20th-century fashion. Her extraordinary influence on fashion was such that she was the only person in the field to be named on Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century. Coco Chanel spent her later childhood in an orphanage and because of her poverty was very determined to make something of herself. She learned to sew in the orphanage and took it from there, with help from a few wealthy lovers. Chanel was born in the small town of Saumur in France. She was the second daughter of Albert Chanel and Jeanne Devolle, a market stallholder and laundrywoman respectively at the time of her birth. Her birth was declared the following day by employees of the hospital in which she was born. They, being illiterate, could not provide or confirm the correct spelling of the surname and it was recorded by the mayor François Poitou as "Chasnel". This misspelling made the tracing of her roots almost impossible for biographers when Chanel later rose to prominence. In 1895, when she was 12 years old, Chanel's mother died of tuberculosis and her father left the family. Because of this, the young Chanel spent six years in the orphanage of the Roman Catholic monastery of Aubazine, where she learned the trade of a seamstress. School vacations were spent with relatives in the provincial capital, where female relatives taught her to sew with more flourish than the nuns at the monastery were able to demonstrate. When Chanel turned eighteen, she left the orphanage, and the ambitious young girl took off for the town of Moulins to become a cabaret singer. During this time, Chanel performed in clubs in Vichy and Moulins where she was called “Coco.” Some say that the name comes from one of the songs she used to sing, and Chanel herself said that it was a “shortened version of cocotte, the French word for ‘kept woman,” according to an article in The Atlantic. While she failed to get steady work as a singer, it was here that she met rich, young French textile heir Étienne Balsan, to whom she soon became an acknowledged mistress, keeping her day job in a tailoring shop. Balsan lavished on her the beauties of "the rich life": diamonds, dresses and pearls. While living with Balsan, Chanel began designing hats as a hobby, which soon became a deeper interest of hers. "After opening her eyes," as she would say, Coco left Balsan and took over his apartment in Paris. Chanel became a licensed modiste in 1910 and opened a boutique at 21 rue Cambon, Paris named Chanel Modes. Chanel's modiste career boomed once theatre actress Gabrielle Dorizat modelled her hats in the F Noziere's play Bel Ami in 1912 (Subsequently, Dorizat modelled her hats again in Les Modes). In 1913, she established a boutique in the fashionable seaside town Deauville, where she introduced luxe casual clothes that were suitable for leisure and sport. Chanel launched her career as fashion designer when she opened her next boutique, titled Chanel-Biarritz, in 1915. Fashionable like Deauville, Chanel created loose casual clothes made out of jersey, a material typically used for men's underwear. By 1919, Chanel was registered as a couturiere and established her maison de c


The flavoured fishing bait boilie is mainly used to catch which type of fish?

boilie - definition of boilie in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of boilie in English: boilie noun A type of flavoured fishing bait, spherical in shape with a hard outer layer, used chiefly to catch carp. Example sentences ‘Many anglers use pellets, boilies, gentles, casters and various flavoured paste baits, but for me it's bread.’ ‘Pellets, boilies and meat baits are the successful ones.’ ‘He is also fishing well for tench and bream using similar tactics, with carp being caught on boilies.’ ‘No doubt cheese, pastes and boilies all work well.’ ‘I caught most of my bream on legered trout pellet paste or boilies.’ ‘The flavoured pellets manufactured by all of the major bait companies are an excellent alternative to feeding boilies.’ ‘Plenty were being caught on milk protein boilies.’ ‘I use a wide range of baits for Thames carp but in Summer I mainly rely on boilies.’ ‘Unlike boilies these are not a hard bait but, being round, they can be fired out to a fair range by carefully using a catapult.’ ‘A good sprinkling of boilies round each bait would ensure the carp get their heads down..’ ‘This is usually a mixture of groundbait, broken boilies and seeds and beans.’ ‘The hair rig was used by tunny anglers, the boilie by American carp anglers.’ ‘To treat river carp as stillwater carp as far as boilies are concerned is probably a mistake.’ ‘They tell me the best baits are pellets and boilies but some fish are being caught on luncheon meat.’ ‘Having said this, I have recently lowered the flavour levels in both my pastes and boilies to great effect.’ ‘I have also gone to a lot of trouble to show you how freely carp will take floating boilies off of the surface.’ ‘Well, I hooked three fish on maize, and the two runs with which I failed to connect were on the pop-up boilies.’ ‘These boilies are fairly cheap and I reckon 10 kg is ample per person for a week.’ ‘If tench and carp are our quarry then the best bait is boilies and there are many to choose from.’ ‘A few carp are being caught on boilies at Sandhall and Mill Beck.’ Pronunciation Which of these words can be a verb? attire Which of these words is a verb? devise Which of these words is a verb? defoliate Which of these words is a verb? shoe Which of these words can be a verb? beat Which of these words can be a verb? cleat Which of these words is a verb? beneficent Which of these words is a verb? accomplice Which of these words is a verb? here Which of these words is a verb? diffuse You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia


A traditional weapon of the Sicilian mafia, what is a lupara?

Lupara | The Godfather Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Michael and Calo. Lupara is an Italian word used to refer to a sawn-off shotgun of the break-open type. It is traditionally associated with Cosa Nostra , the Italian organized crime group dominant in Sicily for their use of it in vendettas. The shortened barrel (or barrels) of a lupara lend themselves to easier handling in wooded areas, or to easier concealment and indoor employment in urban areas. The lack of choke contributes to a wider spread of shot when the weapon is fired. Michael Corleone 's bodyguards in Sicily, Fabrizio and Calò , were known to carry Lupara shotguns with them while traveling through the Sicilian countryside. Terminology


In geological classification what granular term is between silt and gravel?

Glossary of geologic terms | Department of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Department of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences This glossary of geologic terms is based on the glossary in Earth: An Introduction to Geologic Change, by S. Judson and S.M. Richardson (Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall, 1995). Where possible, definitions conform generally, and in some cases specifically, to definitions given in Robert L Bates and Julia A Jackson (editors), Glossary of Geology, 3rd ed., American Geological Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, 1987. 14C method A method for determining the age in years of organic matter by calculating the amount of radioactive carbon still remaining, as compared to the stable isotope, 12C. 40K/40Ar method A method used for the dating of potassium-bearing rocks by using the ratio of radioactive 40K to its daughter, 40Ar. aa A Hawaiian term for a lava flow that has a rough, jagged surface. compare pahoehoe. ablation As applied to glacier ice, the process by which ice below the snow line is wasted by evaporation and melting. absolute time Geologic time expressed in years before the present. abundant metal Iron, aluminum, magnesium, manganese, and titanium. Ores of the abundant metals only need to be 3 – 5 times as metal-rich as average rock. abyssal plain Large area of extremely flat ocean floor lying near a continent and generally over 4 km in depth. acceleration The rate at which velocity changes, either by increasing or decreasing. accretion The process by which the terrestrial planets grew, increasing their mass by gradually accumulating smaller bodies, called planetesimals. acid mine drainage Water contamination by sulfuric acid produced by seepage through sulfur-bearing spoil and tailings from coal and metal mining acid rain The acidity in rain due to gases from internal combustion engines and coal- and oil-burning power plants. active layer The seasonally thawed zone above permafrost. actualism see uniformitarianism. aftershock An earthquake that follows and has its epicenter near a larger earthquake. agate A siliceous rock with alternating bands of chalcedony and variously colored chert. alluvial fan Land counterpart of a delta . An assemblage of sediments marking place where a stream moves from a steep gradient to a flatter gradient and suddenly loses transporting power. Typical of arid and semiarid climates but not confined to them. alpha decay The process of radioactive decay in which the nucleus of an atom emits an alpha particle. The new atom’s atomic number is lower by two and its atomic mass number is reduced by four. alpha particle A particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, produced during alpha decay. Identical to the nucleus of a 4He atom. alpine glacier see valley glacier. amygdule A gas cavity (vesicle ) in volcanic rock that has been filled with mineral matter such as calcite, chalcedony, or quartz. amygdaloidal A textural term describing volcanic rocks that contain numerous amygdules. andesite A fine-grained volcanic rock of intermediate composition, consisting largely of plagioclase and one or more mafic minerals. andesite line The geographic boundary between rocks of the Pacific Basin, which are basaltic, and those around the rim of the basin, which are in part andesitic. angle of incidence The angle at which a ray of energy approaches a surface. angle of reflection The angle at which a reflected ray of energy leaves a surface. angle of refraction The angle at which a refracted ray of energy leaves a surface after passing through it. angle of repose The maximum angle at which loose material will come to rest when added to a pile of similar material. angular unconformity An unconformity in which the beds below the unconformity dip at a different angle than the beds above it. anion An ion with a negative electrical charge. That is, an atom that has gained one or more electrons. anticline A fold that is convex upward, or that had such an attitude at some stage of its development. compare syncline . aphanitic A textural term meaning "fine-grained" that applies to igneous


William Van Allan designed which New York building - the tallest brick building in the world in 1930?

Chrysler Building - Building in Turtle Bay Chrysler Building 455 ratings "... and was designed by William Van Alen. Built in 1930, it was the headquarters for"(4 Tips) "One of our favorite NY buildings."(3 Tips) "A view from 69th floor.."(2 Tips) "Art Deco skyscraper; distinctive feature of Manhattan skyline;..."(2 Tips) 86 Tips and reviews Log in to leave a tip here. Post Alan Morton September 20, 2016 Favourite building in New York Heli Roinisto July 26, 2016 Lovely My HUSBAND Josh Taroli April 20, 2016 View from below. Sara Y April 15, 2016 Secret amazing cobbler in the basement! Nikos Fotou January 31, 2016 Famous landmark. Lots of fotos Hector December 19, 2015 Olexy Sadovy December 2, 2015 The most beautiful tower Norman Ellis June 10, 2015 Been here 100+ times Since CAA moved into the building there's a very good chance of spotting celebrities in the lobby. Celia Navarrete Bravo April 26, 2015 Art Deco representation. You can see the hall for free. Mike Hopkins April 14, 2015 The best building in New York City Tanner Welsh March 17, 2015 Go in the lobby. Look up. Admire. Onur Avcı December 19, 2014 Don't forget to look up when entering the building...it's best. Alexandre Curiel September 24, 2014 Art Deco's temple Kaya Gofrey March 27, 2014 great one infact Mitchell Luo February 28, 2014 Easy to walk and pass by. The neon at night changes its color for different occasions. Rob Mehta February 28, 2014 There is no observation room here. Unless you are going to see the dentist. Filippa Edberg-Manuel September 23, 2013 Don't forget to look up when entering the building... The Capital Grille September 17, 2013 Completed in 1930, this Art Deco landmark is still the tallest brick building in the world. Jacob Shemkovitz August 27, 2013 Art Deco skyscraper; distinctive feature of Manhattan skyline; at one point world's tallest building Rebecca Brown July 14, 2013 Built in 1930 and designed by Architect, William Van Alen. Height is 1,046 ft (319 m). Fact; Built from 29961 tons of steel and 3,826,000 bricks. Daniel Trezub May 12, 2013 The details inside the lobby are fantastic. Make sure you get inside to see them. Don't mind the people that work here, they don't get the beauty or the importance of the building. The Tiny TieRant May 2, 2013 There are stores and shops in the lower arcade open to the public. Cristina April 26, 2013 Judy Briskman Arnold April 19, 2013 One of the most recognizable buildings in N.Y.C. skyline and one of the most interesting, architecturally speaking, IMHO Wanda Barrett April 14, 2013 Great scenery, on way to IBS SHOW Eddie R. March 20, 2013 Prettier than the Empire State, IMO Lauren Murphy-Gerling March 6, 2013 A unique building that you cannot miss. A must see for first timers to the city. Michelin Travel & Lifestyle February 19, 2013 New York’s tallest for only one year, the 1930 skyscraper’s spire of radiant stainless steel arches won it icon status nonetheless. - Green Guide Editor Elton Julian December 4, 2012 Chrysler Building good to visit Small Demons October 24, 2012 "Look at it, like a giant, steel Christmas tree."—Christopher Krovatin, "Venomous" Read more Cooper Smith August 16, 2012 For a sans-tourist view of the NYC skyline, tell security you're going to Zen Dentistry on the 69th floor. Once there, ask if they take your insurance. While they research, enjoy the view & take pics Read more Untapped Cities July 20, 2012 From 1930 to 1931 the Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world. Did you know parts of the building were modeled on 1920s Chryslers? Read more Bloomberg TV July 16, 2012 How much would you pay for the tallest brick building in the world? In 2008, a 90% stake in this classic Art Deco-style structure was purchased by the Abu Dhabi Investment Council for $800m Mike Beauchamp July 6, 2012 Check out the lobby. No observation deck, though. Paul Pascual June 20, 2012 A view from 69th floor.. Renaissance Hotels May 22, 2012 The lobby at the Chrysler Building, clad in marble, onyx and amber, is one of the most beautiful, iconic rooms in NYC. For more local tips, f


What was Brad Pitt's initialised character name in the film 'Thelma and Louise'?

Thelma & Louise ~ Brad Pitt as JD ★ - YouTube Thelma & Louise ~ Brad Pitt as JD ★ Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 26, 2010 Brad Pitt as JD


Opened in 1998, accessible usually only by air, and continually in permafrost, the EKATI Diamond Mine is in which country?

Read Microsoft Word - Ariel_Winkelmeyer.doc October 2007 Compiled by Michael Fuller Student Representative Table of Contents (clickable links) 4th Year Students ........................................ Mining Option ............. Mining & Mineral Processing Options 3rd Year Students ........................................ Mining Option ............. Mining & Mineral Processing Options 2nd Year Students ........................................ Mining Option 4th Year Students Mining Option In fourth year the six credits of constrained electives consist of one of the following options: A: MINE 403 and MINE 482 MINE 403 Rock Mechanics Design MINE 482 Maintenance Engineering B: MINE 434 and MINE 462 MINE 434 Processing Precious Metal Ores MINE 462 Coal Preparation Technology The following students already have taken or currently plan to take option A. Brad Howe 24 Mountain St Grimsby Ont L3M 3J8 Phone: (905)945-9708 Email: [email protected] Technical Skills · · · · · · Vulcan 6/7 MineSight Promine AutoCAD Gemcom Mine 2-4D Survey Equipment · · · Trimble GPS Ashtek GPS Leica TotalStation Laboratory Skills · · · Titrations Analytical Balances Bench Scale flotation, crushing/grinding, HMS Work Experience · Analyzed and tracked consumables spending at Barrick underground mines to locate sites where supply chain practices could be improved. · Evaluated and scored site Life Of Mine submissions based on completeness, accuracy of data, and continuous improvement initiatives. · Created mining inventory for longhole stoping option and calculated mining costs based on a first principles cost model for the Interlake mine design for the Barrick/Teck Cominco Hemlo Operations. · Supervised all aspects of pastefill admixture trials at Williams Operating Corp. Set up all testing and sampling procedures for the trials as well as cast all underground samples. Tested all samples in the lab for UCS for specific curing times. · Re-evaluated Tulawaka underground mine design for any development savings as well as feasibility of mining additional areas. Evaluated mine schedule for savings on vent return requirements as well as increasing early phase ounce production. Barrick Gold Corporation Mining Engineer Co-Op Student Jan 2007  Sept 2007 · Updated 3D drifts in PROMINE using survey data for accurate development and longhole blast design. · Responsible for performing stope reconciliations to track total dilution and longhole blasting performance using MineSight. · Assisted surveyors with underground surveying duties (details, CMS, line and grade) as required. · Assisted the senior planner with the development of the 6 month plan. NVI Mining Ltd - Myra Falls Operations May 2006 - Sept 2006 Mining Engineer Co-Op Student · Updated blast plans and production spreadsheets with daily drilling, cleaning, and loading information. Elk Valley Coal Corporation Mine Engineering Co-op Student Sept 2005 - Dec 2005 · Responsible for all the daily surveying needs of Coal Mountain Operations such as face advances, dig limits, coal flag lines and staking out design crests and toes for final pit design. · Responsible for daily spoil inspection and maintaining active daily log. · Responsible for all month end surveys and end of quarter site stockpile surveys required for volume calculations. · Assisted with month end volume calculations and reconciliations. · Designed a quarry access haul road linking 1908 spoil to 1944 spoil. · Compared actual truck productivities with the budget by tracking daily truck haulage routes. Huckleberry Mines Ltd Mine Engineer Co-op Student May 2005 - Sept 2005 · Designed blast patterns using GEMCOM and staked out and picked up blast drill holes using TRIMBLE GPS system. · Surveyed daily face advances and created daily dig maps using GEMCOM. · Staked out and flagged pit limits, ore/waste boundaries and dig limits. · Ensured that equipment operators were following the design (outer NAG shell and till core)during the tailings dam construction. · Staked out drill location coordinates for diamond drilling program. · Assisted with the u


Which US president's mother was known as 'Miss Lillian'?

Bessie Lillian "Miss Lillian" Gordy Carter (1898 - 1983) - Find A Grave Memorial Bessie Lillian "Miss Lillian" Gordy Carter Sumter County Georgia, USA Author, Social Activist, Mother of US President Jimmy Carter. Fondly known as "Miss Lillian," she is remembered for her contribution to nursing in her home state of Georgia and as a Peace Corps volunteer in India, as well as her Southern charm and down-to-earth manner. Her father was the postmaster in Richland, Georgia who greatly influenced her liberal views. After the US entered World War I in April 1917, she volunteered to serve as a nurse with the US Army but the program was cancelled. She then took a job with the US Post Office at Richland before moving to Plains, Georgia in 1920 where she was accepted as a trainee at the Wise Sanitarium. In 1923 she completed her nursing degree at the Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia and married businessman James Earl Carter. She "retired" from nursing in 1925 and worked as a nurse practitioner in the Plains community. Following the death of her husband in 1953, she left for Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama where she worked for over seven years as a dormitory housemother. A year after completing her service at Auburn, she returned to Georgia and managed a nursing home in Blakely. In 1966, at the age of 68, she applied and was accepted for the Peace Corps and after she received three months of training, she was sent to India where she worked at the Godrej Colony near Mumbai for almost two years, during which she aided patients afflicted by leprosy. After her son was elected as the 39th President of the US, she published two books during his Presidency in 1977, "Miss Lillian and Friends" and "Away from Home: Letters to my Family." In 1977 she appeared in a cameo, as herself, in the made-for-television movie, "Lucy Calls the President", starring actress Lucille Ball. In 1981 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and she died of the disease two years later at the age of 85. Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia established the Lillian Carter Center for International Nursing in honor of the work she did in India and The Atlanta Regional Office of the Peace Corps has named an award in her honor for volunteers over 50 who make the biggest contribution. In 2001, a major nursing center was dedicated in her honor in Plains, Georgia by Jimmy Carter in recognition of first years of service to the community as a nurse. (bio by: William Bjornstad)


In human anatomy, in which part of the body is the buccinator muscle?

Buccinator Origin, Function & Anatomy | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Buccinator The buccinator muscle is the major facial muscle underlying the cheek. It holds the cheek to the teeth and assists with chewing. The buccinator muscle is served by the buccal branch of cranial nerve VII, also known as the facial nerve. The buccinator is one of the first muscles that a human can control; the sucking reflex of a baby depends on it. Smiling, chewing, and whistling are all dependent upon it, and speech would be difficult and slurred without its proper function. If the facial nerve is impaired, as in Bells Palsy or by a stroke, the buccinator is often paralyzed, thus making all functions dependent upon it difficult or impossible. The buccinator muscle and its proper function are of special interest to speech therapists. Because it is the muscle that spreads the mouth wide, bilabial fricative sounds — not used in English but used for Spanish [b] and [v] sounds — and certain sounds that require the mouth to be wider — like the [i] and [e] sounds — are impaired when the buccinator does not work properly. The buccinator muscle also controls the amount of open space in the mouth, affecting many other vocal factors like tone and echo.


Diacetylmorphine is the technical term for which drug?

Heroin | Define Heroin at Dictionary.com heroin noun, Pharmacology. 1. a white, crystalline, narcotic powder, C 21 H 23 NO 5 , derived from morphine, formerly used as an analgesic and sedative: manufacture and importation of heroin are now controlled by federal law in the U.S. because of the danger of addiction. Expand Greek 1895-1900 1895-1900; formerly trademark; < German Heroin < Greek hērō-, stem of hḗrōs hero + German -in -in 2; allegedly so called from the feelings of power and euphoria which it stimulates Can be confused Examples from the Web for heroin Expand Contemporary Examples heroin overdose deaths from 2010 to 2012 increased in every single subgroup examined in the CDC report. Behind the Krokodil Panic Abby Haglage November 6, 2013 When Mr. Cohen was asked by the coroner whether Peaches had been a heroin addict, he replied, "Yes." Legal, Regulated Heroin Could Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman Valerie Vande Panne February 17, 2014 Historical Examples She lives in the inner city, where she cares for infants born of mothers who are heroin addicts. Habits that Handicap Charles B. Towns In each case the victim was a heroin fiend and took an overdose. The Opium Monopoly Ellen Newbold La Motte British Dictionary definitions for heroin Expand noun 1. a white odourless bitter-tasting crystalline powder related to morphine: a highly addictive narcotic. Formula: C21H23NO5 Technical names diamorphine, diacetylmorphine Word Origin C19: coined in German as a trademark, probably from hero, referring to its aggrandizing effect on the personality 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 heroin Expand n. 1898, from German Heroin, coined 1898 as trademark registered by Friedrich Bayer & Co. for their morphine substitute, traditionally from Greek heros (see hero (n.1)) because of the euphoric feeling the drug provides, but no evidence for this seems to have been found so far. A new hypnotic, to which the name of "heroin" has been given, has been tried in the medical clinic of Professor Gerhardt in Berlin. ["The Lancet," Dec. 3, 1898] Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


The actress Caryn Johnson is better known by which name?

Name Caryn - The Meaning Of The Name The Meaning Of The Name Toggle navigation Name: Caryn Gender: Female Usage: Caryn is a popular first name. It is more often used as a girl (female) name. People having the name Caryn are in general originating from United Kingdom, United States of America. For another variant of the name Caryn across the world, see Karen . Meaning: Pure Please feel free to read what others say about this name and to share your comments if you have more information. N.B. Sometimes it happens that another name has the same meaning. There is nothing surprising in this: both names have the same origin or the same numbers of numerology. To test the compatibility of this name with another, enter a name and click The Growth number corresponding to this first name is 7. Interpretation: Learn more with our free Numerology Tool Popularity of the Name The name Caryn is ranked on the 3,239th position of the most used names. It means that this name is commonly used. We estimate that there are at least 108100 persons in the world having this name which is around 0.002% of the population. The name Caryn has five characters. It means that it is relatively medium-length, compared to the other names in our database. The graph below represents the number of people who were given the name Caryn for each year since 1900 in the U.S.A.: The name day of Caryn is 5 March. For other names check our Name Day Calendar Caryn is a given name, and may refer to: In acting: Caryn Elaine Johnson (better known as Whoopi Goldberg), Academy Award-winning American comedian and film actress Caryn Richman, actress who primarily appeared in television series in the late 1980s early 1990s In other fields: Caryn Kadavy, American figure skater known for her classical style in singles skating Caryn Mower, former professional wrestler and a stunt performer Caryn Navy, blind American mathematician and computer scientist The section "History and Origin" of this page contains content from the copyrighted Wikipedia article " Caryn "; that content is used under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) . You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the GFDL.


Iapetus (or Japetus) is a satellite of which planet?

Iapetus: Saturn's Yin-Yang Moon Iapetus: Saturn's Yin-Yang Moon By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | June 27, 2016 04:22pm ET MORE These two global images of Iapetus show the extreme brightness dichotomy on the surface of this peculiar Saturnian moon. The left-hand panel shows the moon's leading hemisphere and the right-hand panel shows the moon's trailing side. Image published Dec. 10, 2009. Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute The light and dark faces of Saturn's moon Iapetus create a contrast that helped to hide the satellite for years, despite its distant orbit. The moon, which keeps the same face perpetually turned toward Saturn, remained shrouded in shadows, with its bright side only visible from Earth when it traveled on the west side of its primary. Discovery and naming Iapetus is one of four moons discovered by Giovanni Cassini in 1672. But the icy moon challenged the Italian astronomer. He first spotted it on the west side of the planet, but when he attempted to observe it 39 days later on the eastern side, no trace of the satellite could be found. The pattern repeated itself over the course of the moon's 79-day orbit, leading Cassini to surmise that the moon was tidally locked, with one face darker than the other. Cassini named the four moons that he discovered (Iapetus, Rhea , Dione , and Tethys) the Sidera Lodoicea, or the Stars of Louis, after King Louis XIV. For years, the moons were referred to numerically, based on their distance from Saturn. Distant Iapetus started out as Saturn V, but the discovery of Mimas , Enceladus , and Hyperion bumped it down to Saturn VIII. Nearly 200 years later, John Herschel suggested that the moons around the ringed planet be named for the Titans, the siblings of the Greek god Cronus, who was Saturn to the Romans. In Greek mythology, Iapetus is a son of Uranus and Gaia and the father to Atlas and Prometheus. His relationship to Prometheus, the Titan who gave fire to humans, led early Greeks to regard Iapetus as the father of the human race. Features on Iapetus take their names from the French epic poem "The Song of Roland." Composition and orbit Iapetus has a low density of only 1.083 grams per cubic centimeter, just a little more than liquid water, implying that it composed primarily of water, with rock making up less than a quarter of its composition. The walnut-shaped moon is not spherical, but has a bulging equator with squashed poles. The squashed shape of the moon resembles a satellite that rotates once every 10 hours, rather than the 79 days it takes Iapetus to make a full revolution. The angular structure of the moon has led to conspiracy-like suggestions that it is not a natural satellite but could have been built or modified by another civilization. However, its odd shape could easily have a natural explanation. Early in its life, when the moon still spun rapidly, a thick crust could have frozen the moon into its odd shape. Over time, the satellite's spin would have slowed until it eventually became tidally locked. Iapetus is the third-largest moon orbiting Saturn, with a diameter of 914 miles (1,471.2 km). Although its radius is about two-fifths that of Earth's moon, its icy composition means that it is only about 2 percent as massive. The equatorial ridge of Iapetus can reach heights of up to 12 miles (20 km). This image reveals mountains only about half that height. Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute A chain of high mountains circle the equator , stretching more than halfway around the moon, though in it may have encircled it completely long ago. The ridge stretches more than 800 miles (1,300 km) around the moon's 2,871-mile (4,621 km) equatorial circumference. Some of the peaks reach heights exceeding 12 miles (20 km), making them among the highest mountains in the solar system. A line of white dots making up the ridge, informally called the Voyager Mountains, was first spotted and studied in the early 1980s by the spacecraft of the same name. Years later, NASA's Cassini probe studied the ridge in depth. The white dots spotted by Voyager were


A muumuu is a brightly coloured dress traditionally worn by women on which island?

muumuu - definition of muumuu in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of muumuu in English: muumuu A woman's loose, brightly coloured dress, especially one traditionally worn in Hawaii. Example sentences ‘She wore tons of jewelry and her muumuu was the brightest shade of green that Abbey had ever seen.’ ‘Try to keep to your typical style of dress, but only slightly flowier - we are not talking caftans or muumuus!’ ‘Some Hawaiian women wear the muumuu, a voluminous dress originally designed by modest missionaries for Hawaiian women.’ ‘She was wearing a bright green muumuu with large orange flowers printed on it.’ ‘The younger women also wore shorts, jeans and T-shirts, and the mature ladies colorful muumuus.’ Synonyms


Laconia is a southern region of which European country?

SOUTHERN EUROPE Southern Europe Demographic Analysis based on Population Data Sheet Population Growth Review Questions Regional Characteristics The region of Southern Europe, also called Mediterranean Europe, extends   along the Mediterranean Sea on the Southern edge of Europe. It   encompasses the major countries of Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece,  as well as the lesser nations of Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino,  and Malta (Bradshaw, 2002, p. 333). The region of Southern Europe, because of its proximity to the  Mediterranean Sea, enjoys a Mediterranean climate. The area is fairly  mild and wet in the winter and can be very hot and dry in the summer  (Fisher, 1992, p.203). The coastal areas are at or near sea level  elevations, but within the countries there are several highlands and  mountain chains. In Italy, the Apennine Mountains run the span of the  country from north to south. The Alps run east and west, along the  northern Italian border with Switzerland. In Spain, the Pyrenees  Mountains run north and south along the Spanish-French border. In  Greece, we find the famous Mount Olympus and the Pindus Mountains. Resources in this region are fairly limited. The main resource in this area is hydroelectricity, but even the availability of this resource  can be restricted. The mountainous terrain, particularly in Italy  around the Alps, provides ample land for use of hydro-energy, but lack  of water inhibits the dependence of the region upon use of  hydroelectricity. As a result, coal and fuels must be imported. Timber  is another prominent resource in the region, but deforestation has  impacted the available timber reserves. Italy is the most populous country in the region, with about 59.3  million people, according to the 2007 Population Data Sheet. Spain has  the next highest population with approximately 45.3 million people.  Greece and Portugal have 11.2 million and 10.7 million people,  respectively. The lesser nations of Malta and Andorra have  substantially smaller populations, with the former having 0.4 million   residents and the latter having 0.1 million residents (PRB, 2007). The cultures in the region have some similar and some unique traits.  All of these nations have their own official languages, but most of  them also use English as a business language. Countries may  additionally have multiple dialects of their official languages in a  certain area and possibly even different popular languages throughout  an area or the country. Andorra is the only nation that does not have  a native language, as it shares the Catalan language with portions of  Spain. As for the other nations, officially: Italians speak Italian,  Greeks speak Greek, Portuguese speak Portuguese, and Maltese speak  Maltese. Malta actually has two official languages, one being Maltese  and the other being English (CIA, 2003). The primary religion in Spain,  Italy, Portugal, Andorra, and Malta is Roman Catholic. In Greece, the  official religion is Greek Orthodox (CIA, 2003). Agriculture is the primary source of revenue in most of the nations of  Southern Europe. Olives, citrus fruits, grapes, wheat, figs, and water-storing plants and cacti all grow very well in the Mediterranean  climate (de Blij, 2002, p. 93). Southern Italy, Southern and  Northwestern Spain and most of Greece and Portugal, especially the  coastal lowlands, are all agriculturally based areas. These farmers do  provide much of the countries’ food supplies and even provide some  goods, particularly wine and olives, for exportation. The  region of Southern Europe has been very slow to develop economically.  The areas around the major cities are usually highly industrialized,  but the majority of remaining land in all of these countries in still  agricultural. The two major exceptions to this are the areas of  Northern Italy, near Milan, and Northeast Spain, in the Catalan region  that surrounds Barcelona. Italy has the most industrialized economy in  Southern Europe. Milan is


What is the large dog breed named after a town in south-west Germany, with St Bernard, Newfoundland and Pyrenean Mountain Dog ancestry?

Large Dog Breeds: Is Bigger Better? | CanineJournal.com Home > Training > Breed > Large Dog Breeds: Is Bigger Better? Large Dog Breeds: Is Bigger Better? 1 E-mail Total: 3.1K How do we keep this site running? This post may contain affiliate links — the cost is the same to you, but we get a referral fee. Compensation does not affect rankings. Thanks! When talking about large dog breeds the first breeds that often come to mind are those of the Mastiff, the Great Dane and the Saint Bernard. While these over-sized dogs certainly classify as large dog breeds there are a variety of other large dog breeds which fall in to this category. There is no specific weight or height limit that sets a dog in to the large dog breed category, however, in general a dog that stands at around 26” at the shoulder and / or weighs in at 100lbs or more is a dog that fits the bill. Some of the breeds of dog that fall definitively in to this category include the Anatolian Shepherd, the Saint Bernard, the Newfoundland, the English Mastiff, the Great Pyrenees, the Great Dane, and the Irish Wolfhound. Large Dogs Bred to be Working Dogs For the most part large dog breeds were bred to be working dogs, usually used to hunt larger animals, pull heavy carts or tow in fishing nets to fishing boats in frigid waters. As such working dogs these breeds developed large and muscular frames to enable them to perform their given tasks with ease. While most of these dogs no longer serve their original purpose they still maintain the characteristics that allowed them to excel at their work and as such they all require extreme amounts of exercise as well as mental stimulation to keep them happy and healthy. In general these breeds are all classified as gentle larges, dogs with sociable demeanors that are both hard working and family oriented. The Anatolian Shepherd The Anatolian Shepherd generally stands between 29 – 36 inches tall as males and between 69-79 inches tall as females. The Anatolian Shepherd can weigh in anywhere between 90 – 150lbs with the males generally being larger than females. The Anatolian Shepherd has a thick double coat which is generally cream colored with brown patches and is wiry to the touch. The Anatolian Shepherd breed is particularly popular in Turkey where it serves as an independent livestock guardian, protecting farmer’s flocks of sheep from such predators as wolves, jackals, bears and cheetahs. As such the Anatolian Shepherd is a sturdy breed with a particularly thick coat which enables it to survive cold nights out in the fields. The Anatolian Shepherd is generally thought to live on average between 12-15 years with the dog usually succumbing to failing joints in old age, heart trouble or cancer. While 12 – 15 years may not seem like a particularly long life span for such a large breed it is significantly longer than other large breeds and is thought to be a result of the rugged nature of this dog. While an accomplished guardian of flock, the Anatolian Shepherd also tends to be a good guardian of its family and when raised with children and with an understanding of its position in the family an Anatolian Shepherd can make a good family and guard dog. The Anatolian Shepherd can be rather stubborn, however, and with an inexperienced owner or an owner who is not sensitive to the dogs exercise needs the Anatolian Shepherd can become destructive as well as dominant in the household. The Saint Bernard The Saint Bernard is a well known large breed following the movie series “Beethoven.” This large breed generally stands anywhere from 27 to 35 inches tall with the females generally measuring on the lesser end of the scale. Saint Bernard’s can weigh anywhere from 140 to 260lbs, again with the females of the breed weighing in at the smaller end of the scale. The Saint Bernard has a particularly thick coat which can be flat or rough and is a red-brown and white mixed color with black markings on the face. The Saint Bernard has a thick long tail. In general the Saint Bernard breed was bred as a mountain dog whose job was to rescue mountaineers f


Named after the Greek words for good and sound, what is the valved brass tenor instrument resembling a small tuba?

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: WIND INSTRUMENTS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Music is an art form whose medium is sound organized in time.A musical instrument is an object constructed for the purpose of making music.musical instruments can be divided into four groups: string instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, and bow instruments. Friday, August 7, 2009 GO TO PAGE 1 << 2 << 3 << 5 << 6 A wind instrument is a musical instrument that contains some type of resonator (usually a tube), in which a column of air is set into vibration by the player blowing into (or over) a mouthpiece set at the end of the resonator. The pitch of the vibration is determined by the length of the tube and by manual modifications of the effective length of the vibrating column of air. In the case of some wind instruments, sound is produced by blowing through a reed; others require buzzing into a metal mouthpiece. DIVJE BABE FLUTR: The Divje Babe flute is a cave bear femur pierced by spaced holes that was found at the Divje Babe archeological park located near Cerkno in northwestern Slovenia. It has been suggested that it is the world's oldest musical instrument,but this is in dispute. The continuing dispute notwithstanding, the artifact remains on prominent public display as a flute in the National Museum of Slovenia (Narodni Muzej Slovenije) in Ljubljana. The museum's visitor leaflet maintains that manufacture by Neanderthals "is reliably proven". In 1995, Ivan Turk found an approximately 43,100 year-old juvenile cave bear femur at the Divje Babe site, near a Mousterian hearth. SOUSAPHONE: The sousaphone is a type of tuba that is widely employed in marching bands. Designed so that it fits around the body of the tubist and is supported by the left shoulder, the sousaphone may be readily played while being carried. The instrument is named after American bandmaster and composer John Philip Sousa, who popularized its use in his band. The sousaphone is a valved brass instrument with the same tube length and musical range as other tubas. The sousaphone's shape is such that the bell is above the tubist's head and projecting forward. The valves are situated directly in front of the musician slightly above the waist and most of the weight rests on one shoulder. The bell is normally detachable from the instrument body to facilitate transportation and storage. Excepting the instrument's general shape and appearance, the sousaphone is technically very similar to a standard (upright) tuba. TUBAX: The tubax is a modified saxophone developed in 1999 by the German instrument maker Benedikt Eppelsheim. It is available in both E♭ contrabass and B♭ or C subcontrabass sizes. It is a portmanteau between the words "tuba" and "sax."[citation needed] Although the Tubax has the same fingering, mouthpiece, and reed as a regular saxophone, there is some controversy over whether it is technically a true saxophone since it has a much narrower (though still conical) bore. Some suggest this narrow-bore design makes the Tubax akin to the double-reed sarrusophone; however, the Tubax's bore is much larger than the corresponding size of sarrusophone's and its sound has a richer timbre and noticeably more acoustical presence. The first size of Tubax to be developed was the E♭ contrabass. It has the same register as a regular contrabass saxophone but is much more compact and thus more manageable due to its tubing being folded more times. It takes a baritone saxophone mouthpiece. While the timbre of the E♭ Tubax is more focused and compact than that of the full-sized contrabass saxophone, it still blends well with other sizes of saxophones and can be played with great agility due to its air-efficient bore design. SAXOPHONE: The saxophone (also referred to simply as sax) is a conical-bored transposing musical instrument considered a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and are played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1841. He wanted to create an instrument that would both be the loudest of t


Car exhaust fumes contain mainly what poisonous gas?

What gases are found in car exhaust fumes? | Reference.com What gases are found in car exhaust fumes? A: Quick Answer Exhaust fumes from cars contain carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are particularly dangerous as they are toxic and carcinogenic. Water vapor is also a part of the exhaust fumes. Full Answer Carbon dioxide contributes to global warming. Nitrous oxides enter the bloodstream through the lungs and do irreparable damage to cells and tissues. Exhaust gases are produced by the combustion of gasoline and diesel in the internal combustion engine of cars and other vehicles. These gases are released through an exhaust pipe, generally found at the rear of cars. Pollution from cars is a major factor in environmental pollution. The number of cars on the road is rising, and most of this vehicular pollution is in regions with high population density.


How many imperial gallons are in an imperial peck?

imperial gallon to peck [US] (? to pk) - Volume Converter IMPERIAL GALLON TO PECK [US] (? TO pk) FORMULA To convert between Imperial Gallon and Peck [US] you have to do the following: First divide 0.00454609 / 0.0044048838*2 = 0.51602837 Then multiply the amount of Imperial Gallon you want to convert to Peck [US], use the chart below to guide you. IMPERIAL GALLON TO PECK [US] (? TO pk) CHART 1 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 0.51602837 ? 10 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 5.16028368 ? 50 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 25.80141842 ? 100 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 51.60283683 ? 250 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 129.00709208 ? 500 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 258.01418417 ? 1,000 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 516.02836833 ? 10,000 imperial gallon in peck [US] = 5160.28368331 ? Symbol: ?


David Low created what pompous British cartoon officer character, first appearing in London's Evening standard in the 1930s?

David Low David Low References David Low, the third son of four children of David Brown Low, a businessman, was born in Dunedin , New Zealand on 7th April 1891. His father's family had originally come from Fife in Scotland in the 1860s and his mother's from Dublin, Ireland, in 1850. (1) In 1902 his eldest brother died from peritonitis. His parents believed he had been weakened by "overstudy" and Low, aged eleven, was withdrawn from school. "He thus went into adolescence without the advantages and disadvantages of a peer group. His discipline was self-discipline." (2) As a young man he had discovered a pile of old copies of Punch Magazine in a second-hand bookshop in Christchurch . Deeply impressed by the work of Charles Keene , Linley Sambourne and Phil May , Low decided he wanted to become a cartoonist. In his autobiography he wrote: "The more I poured over the intricate technical quality of these artists the more difficult did drawing appear. How impossible that one could ever become an artist! But then I came on Phil May, who combined quality with apparent facility. Once having discovered Phil May I never let him go." (3) David Low's first published cartoon was printed in a New Zealand paper in 1902, when he was eleven years old. "It represented the local authorities as lunatics because of their reluctance to remove certain trees that obstructed traffic." It was have his drawings published in other magazines and newspapers. (4) Low published anti-gambling cartoons for the War Cry , the newspaper of the Salvation Army , and illustrations for New Zealand Truth , a weekly newspaper specializing in sensational crime and sex . Still a teenager, Low was appointed the regular political cartoonist of the New Zealand Spectator . He drew two full-page political cartoons and four of five small ones weekly. He also contributed two half-page cartoons to a new socialist newspaper, the Weekly Herald. (5) His fame spread to Australia and at the age of eighteen he was asked to join the Sydney Bulletin , where he worked with two other great cartoonists, Livingstone Hopkins and Norman Lindsay . (6) David Low enjoyed his time on the newspaper: "The men behind the Bulletin, notably Jules Francois Archibald, a master journalist, and William Macleod, an artist with solid business ability, had made it a major policy of their paper to encourage native Australian talent.... The Bulletin was radical, rampant and free, with an anti-English bias and a preference for a republican form of government. No more imported governors nor doggerel national anthems, no more pompous borrowed generals, foreign titles, foreign capitalists, cheap labour, diseased immigrants, if the Bulletin could help it." (7) During the First World War Low became a strong opponent of the Australian prime minister, William Hughes . General William Birdwood managed to persuade Hughes that conscription was necessary. In December, 1915, Hughes argued: "We must put forth all our strength. The more Australia sends to the front the less the danger will be to each man. Not only victory, but safety belongs to the big battalions. Australia turns to you for help. Fifty thousand additional troops are to be raised to form the new units of the expeditionary forces. Sixteen thousand men are required each month for reinforcements at the front. This Australia of ours, the freest and best country on God's earth, calls to her sons for aid. Destiny has given to you a great opportunity. Now is the hour when you can strike a blow on her behalf. If you love your country, if you love freedom, then take your place alongside your fellow-Australians at the front, and help them to achieve a speedy and glorious victory." (8) However, the vast majority of members of the Labor Party were opposed to the measure. Eventually he was expelled from the party over this issue. Hughes now joined forces with the Commonwealth Liberal Party to form the Nationalist Party of Australia . At the May 1917 election Hughes and the Nationalists won a huge electoral victory. A second plebiscite on conscription was announced. I


20-year old criminology undergraduate Marisol Valles Garcia became police chief of drug-war-torn town Praxedis Guadalupe Guerrero in what country?

Turks and Caicos Weekly News by TC Weekly News - issuu issuu Weekly News 'We demand Volume 25 | No. 10 | March 12 - 18, 2011 Price $1.00 the national newspaper of the turks and caicos islands inside ON THE WEB tcweeklynews.com  Tax talks get heated TEMPERS flared at a meeting of business professionals on Monday evening as new tax proposals were dissected and debated. PAGE  7 elections' – Protestors stand strong in Provo UK refunds corruption and crime costs THE UK government has forked out $10.5m to pay for corruption investigations and policing costs in the TCI. PAGE  8 Salt Cay breakwater repaired SALT Cay residents can breathe a sigh of relief now that extensive repairs to their formerly decrepit dock have been completed. PAGE  14 A FIERCLY passionate group of protestors have blocked off vital access to the airport in an attempt to force answers from the government. PAGE  4 2 TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS March 12 - 18, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS 3 TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS March 12 - 18, 2011 NATIONAL Protestors continue to block access to Airport Road with a car, a fork lift truck and a wall of tyres Protestors stand strong in Provo By Rebecca Bird A FIERCLY passionate group of protestors have blocked off vital access to the airport in an attempt to force answers from the government. The members of ‘TCI United for Justice and Equality’ say they will not move until they are given a date for elections. And they have pledged their “life, liberty, worldly possessions and sacred honour” to their cause. At the peak of this week’s Airport Road protests, riot police were called in to control heaving crowds - and three unruly campaigners were arrested. Meanwhile firefighters were shocked to be pelted with rocks as they came down to extinguish a number of uncontrolled blazes in the vicinity. In a statement on Wednesday Governor Gordon Wetherell said that citizens had a right to “peaceful demonstration” but asked that they stop blocking Airport Road. “Not only is blocking it illegal, it is also damaging to the TCI’s tourist industry causing hardship to local businesses and the many individuals employed in the industry. “I encourage protestors to engage with the police and ensure their actions are lawful and peaceful. “This will enable us to return to working together on the task of reaching the milestones set out by UK Ministers in December 2010 so that a date for elections in 2012 can be set,” he said.  On Monday afternoon four members of the TCI United for Justice and Equality – Euwonka Selver, Devon Williams, Ron Higgs, Rico Rolle – held a press conference outside the Providenciales Police Station. Mr Williams explained that the group would be protesting the next morning to force the UK Government to “end their occupation” and “return democracy” by immediately announcing a date for elections. He added that they must “return all of our inalienable rights” and restore an “impartial and fair and unbiased judiciary”. “We the members of the TCI United for Justice and Equality undertake to do what is expedient to achieve these aims set out herein and so resolve to achieve them by any means necessary,” he said, “and to so achieve them we pledged to each other our life, liberty, worldly possessions and our sacred honour.” At 6am on Tuesday morning members of the group met outside Kishco on Airport Road for a prayer meeting attended by a number of local pastors. Bishop Coletta Williams, Rev Conrad Howell and others took turns praying for the nation and encouraged the group to keep strong in their fight. “I am in favour of what is happening here today. I believe that enough is enough,” Rev Howell told the Weekly News. Hymns and songs of praise rang out into the early morning as protestors began to gather to pray for God’s mercy and forgiveness for the sins of TCI’s people. Prayers were also offered to remove “unfriendly friends” and return TCI to the hands of Islanders to rule and live freely. Then at 8am the demonstration began in earnest with more than 30 protestors blocking off access on the road. Within hours hundre


What are the basic three 'alter ego' states (of a person) identified and used within Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis theory?

Key Features Of Transactional Analysis Free Essays Key Features Of Transactional Analysis Introduction and History - Transactional Analysis is a theory to understand human behavior through concepts which have been... taken from psychology and psychotherapy. This method helps in understanding and to some extent – predicting how people behave in different situations. Transaction analysis was developed by Eric Berne during 1950’s and was made famous by his book – “Games People Play”. This theory was further developed by Dr. Thomas Harris in his book – “I am OK, You’re Ok” in late 1960’s... Childhood, Eric Berne, Games People Play 856  Words | 3  Pages Transactional Analysis Transactional Analysis The following is an introductory description of Transactional Analysis. It is... designed to be understood by the layperson, written with approximately the same level of complexity that Berne used for Games People Play. Psychoanalysis before Eric Berne While there were many theories purporting to explain human behavior before Eric Berne, the most frequently cited and known is the work of Sigmund Freud. Freud emerged in the early 20th century with his theories about personality... Ego psychology, Eric Berne, Games People Play 2059  Words | 6  Pages transactional analysis Transactional Analysis The following is an introductory description of Transactional Analysis. It is... designed to be understood by the layperson, written with approximately the same level of complexity that Berne used forGames People Play. Psychoanalysis before Eric Berne While there were many theories purporting to explain human behavior before HYPERLINK http//www.ericberne.com/eric_berne_biography/ o Biography of Eric Berne Eric Berne,the most frequently cited and known is the work of Sigmund Freud... Claude Steiner, Developmental psychology, Ego psychology 3522  Words | 5  Pages Transactional Analysis Transactional Analysis Theories of Counseling Gabriele Lauer-Ballard Baker College of Jackson May 27, 2013... Transactional Analysis Transactional Analysis is one of the most accessible theories of modern psychology. Transactional Analysis was founded by Eric Berne, and the famous 'parent adult child' theory is still being developed today. Transactional Analysis has wide applications in clinical, therapeutic, organizational and personal development, encompassing communications, management... Alter ego, Claude Steiner, Eric Berne 1110  Words | 4  Pages Transactional Analysis Transactional Analysis Dr. Eric Berne, the originator of Transactional Analysis, has explained... transaction is a unit of social intercourse. According to him, if two or more people encounter each other…sooner or later one of them will speak, or give some other indication of acknowledging the presence of the others. This is called transactional stimulus. Another person will then say or do something which is in some way related to stimulus, and that is called transactional response. What is transactional... Eric Berne, Games People Play, Id, ego, and super-ego 1170  Words | 5  Pages Transactional analysis 2. What is Transactional Analysis? How does it help in improving interpersonal relationships?... For more years than I care to remember I have been an enthusiastic supporter of a communications model called Transactional Analysis, first developed by Eric Berne in the 1950s and I find it equally as relevant to my practice today as I did when I first found it in the early 1980s. It has seen a recent increase... Consciousness, Family, Interpersonal relationship 988  Words | 3  Pages Transactional Analysis and Dysfunctional Behavior Transactional Analysis: Transactional analysis is a social psychology developed by Eric Berne during... the 1960s, which has further evolved over the past four decades to include applications to psychotherapy, counseling, education and organizational development. Transactional Analysis (or TA as it is often called) is a model of people and relationships and is based on two notions: first that we have three parts or 'ego-states' to our 'personality. The other ass


Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Search eText, Read Online, Study, Discuss. Introduction (1883) To this wonderful book I owe the confirmation of my imagination. As a child I must have heard or read some pirate stories and we played pirate games often. Then in the last year of primary school some muse prompted our teacher to read this book to us last class every Friday. It was wonderful! I could imagine that steamy island, those skeletons, Flint, Long John Silver, the parrot, and Ben Gunn who had survived on his own for years there. I even dreamt about this story. Such an imaginative yarn. I have read it at intervals throughout my life and it gets better each time. What a story teller Stevenson was!--Submitted by Brendan In an age of declining literacy standards, it is instructive to revisit a work of literature which has done more than almost any other to promote reading among boys. Whether revisiting it or discovering it for the first time, adults will also be enchanted by Stevenson's consummate skills as a story-teller. Treasure Island is a gripping pirate story, fast-paced by the standards of its time and full of action. For this reason, it has been a staple of school reading lists, at least until the stultifying hand of political correctness started to remove it from the curriculum. Unlike modern attempts to inculcate children with a love of reading through the use of action-packed and exciting stories (think Harry Potter), Treasure Island has the merit of being written in faultless and elegant English prose. True, a few expressions sound a little stilted to the modern ear--"If you do not put that knife this instant in your pocket..."--but the language is wholly accessible to a competent reader in Year 6 or above, and the occasional archaic formulation adds to the old-world charm of the work. This novel also provides a gentle introduction to the genre of nautical adventure stories set in the age of the sail (e.g. Patrick O'Brien's Jack Aubrey novels, now popularised in the Russell Crowe movie 'Master and Commander', and C.S Forester's Hornblower stories, the subject of a 1951 Gregory Peck movie, and the recent Ioan Gruffud mini-series). Adults who have not read this wonderful book will do themselves a favour by trying it. They will do an even bigger favour for their school-age children by introducing them to it.--Submitted by Alan Anderson If too much adventure seems to be lived on television -- if the "information superhighway" takes away most mysteries in life at an early age -- if playing video games that may concern space emperors and galactical empires, fighting with laser sabers and photon torpedoes is virtually the extent of what your imagination is allowed to process ... try reading Treasure Island. Somehow, with television, computers and video games, there is a most significant element lost. As you read this classic, you not only root for the good-guy hero, through whose eyes you view the incidents and vicariously live them in your own mind, but you react with far more humanity and empathy as you pretend to live the adventures. All this is true, and so you'll find, because of the masterful story itself and the way author Robert Louis Stevenson gathers your interest with descriptions, curious facts and articles, foreshadowing, and names of characters and places which make you wonder "there's something under" that name, that person, that place, that idea. The action begins when narrator Jim's plain and uneventful life is interrupted by a mysterious new boarder at his family's small inn set in a lonely cove. This new tenant is silent regarding his past except that when he has too much rum to drink, which comes to be quite often, then he sings and tells stories about his rough life on the high seas and the coasts and islands of the Americas. Since he neither has, and plainly doesn't want, any company from his past life, you know it will be only a matter of time when that is imposed on him, and that there has to be a reason he wishes not to be found. When he is found, it's by an old shipmate called Bl


In which country was ex-England cricket captain Tony Greig born?

Tony Greig, ex-England cricket captain, dies after heart attack - Telegraph Cricket News Tony Greig, ex-England cricket captain, dies after heart attack Tony Greig, the former England captain, died in Sydney on Saturday after a  heart attack brought on by complications with lung cancer, aged 66. England cricket captain Tony Greig in action against the West Indies during the 2nd test in 1976  Photo: Rex Features Comments Tributes were paid by cricketers around the world, both for his contribution on the field and for the impact he had on his profession. Greig was one of the leading lights in World Series Cricket , set up in 1977 by the Australian television magnate Kerry Packer in opposition to official cricket, after the Australian Cricket Board refused to sell to Packer its broadcasting rights. Former England cricket captain Tony Greig (Rex/PA) “He was my first-ever captain for England. I’m very sad and very emotional,” Sir Ian Botham said. “He changed cricket for everybody as we know it now. The game suddenly leaped forward and players started to get paid more substantial amounts. The players of today have a lot to be thankful for in Tony and Kerry Packer.” Related Articles Benaud remembers Tony Greig 29 Dec 2012 David Richardson, chief executive of the International Cricket Council, said: “This is extremely sad news for cricket and the ICC send their condolences to Tony’s family and in particular his wife Vivian. "Tony played a significant part in shaping modern cricket as a player in the 1970s and then provided millions of cricket lovers with a unique insight as a thoughtful and knowledgeable commentator.” Geoff Boycott, who played alongside Greig for England, had offered him advice about combating cancer after Greig had been diagnosed with it this year. “Tony was mentally ready to tackle the disease and prepared for his chemotherapy in the New Year. His death has come as a huge shock.” The tributes extended beyond cricketers past and present. Australia’s Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and sports minister Kate Lundy released a joint statement, saying: “Australia has lost one of the iconic voices of sport with the passing of Tony Greig. "He was a wonderful example of someone who came to Australia and embraced his adopted country as his own.” As an all-round Test cricketer, Greig has to rank among the best there has been. In his 58 Tests he had a batting average of 40 and a bowling average of 32. This differential of eight has been surpassed by only four players who have scored more than 3,000 Test runs and taken more than 100 Test wickets: Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Garfield Sobers (West Indies), Imran Khan (Pakistan) and Shaun Pollock (South Africa). Born in South Africa, and signed by Sussex, Greig played his first Test for England in 1972 and his last in 1977, shortly after he had been stripped of the England captaincy for his involvement in WSC. He then went to live in Australia and, after WSC, became a television cricket commentator. Greig is survived by his second wife, and four children from his two marriages. A statement released by David Gyngell, CEO of Channel Nine Entertainment added: "He's a great bloke – one of the terrific characters of the game both as a player and then a commentator, never short of an opinion but always a generous man with a big heart. You just cannot say fairer than that. "He will be sadly missed and our special thoughts go out to Vivian, and Tony's daughters Samantha and Beau, and sons Mark and Tom."


What was Tom Jones' first UK number one single?

1965 – Number 1 | Tom Jones 1965 – Number 1 No Rating Despite the first single not making an impact on the charts, a second single, ‘It’s Not Unusual’ is released. The BBC refuses to play it, but offshore pirate station Radio Caroline picks it up. On March 1st the single reaches number one in the charts. One thought on “1965 – Number 1” LLOYDGLASS January 27, 2010 at 3:33 am I’ve been a fan since the day “It’s Not Unusual” first played on American radio. I’ve seen him in Vegas several times. I’ll make the trip to Dallas Sunday for his concert there. He’s the best there ever was or ever will be. WELCOME TO DALLAS SIR TOM! You must be logged in to post a comment. Connect with Tom Find Tom on Facebook © Tomjones.com LLC The trademark TOM JONES is owned by Seconds Out Productions, LLC. All rights reserved. This site is owned and operated by TomJones.com, LLC under license from Seconds Out Productions, LLC. You will not copy or distribute any part of the Website in any medium without our prior written consent.


Why Crème de Cassis Deserves a Revival | Serious Eats Why Crème de Cassis Deserves a Revival 9 Don't call it grandma booze. Crème de cassis is too good to relegate to your occasional Kir Royale. [Photo: Lejay Crème de Cassis] Finding delicious, balanced fruit liqueurs can be a tricky business. After several unfortunate encounters with cloying bargain-priced brands in my early days of drinking, I have largely ignored that shelf at the liquor store. Until, that is, I discovered crème de cassis. Unlike other fruity, sugary liqueurs, cassis is captivating. It offers an exotic depth of flavor and an intriguing contrast between lush fruit and puckering acidity. These days, you'll spot crème de cassis at your best local cocktail bar, and it should be on your home liquor shelf, too. The liqueur tastes unfamiliar and interesting mostly because it's made with a small berry that isn't found abundantly in America. When I first tasted black currant, I was overseas in England. Sipping on a tangy soda from popular brand Ribena, I knew instantly I was hooked. The soda had a dark crimson hue, and the flavor was shockingly foreign and exciting; an uneasy balance between tart and bitter, sweet and dry, dripping with rich fruit. [Photo: Lejay Crème de Cassis] Since then, I've searched high and low for black currants, and have been curious as to why the flavor never caught on with as much fervor in the States as it has in places like France and England. Turns out, the reason for fruit's obscurity here is because commercial cultivation is tightly regulated, as black currant sometimes carries a fungus that is detrimental to pine trees, thus threatening the timber industry. The regulations, put into place at the federal level in the early 1900s, have since been lifted in several states, allowing the once-forbidden fruits to grow in places including Oregon, New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Yet you still don't see black currant spreading like wildfire. Perhaps because at its core, it's a flavor that's not as familiar to Americans as other fruits. Black currant has an astringent sharpness similar to cranberry that can be off-putting to some, meaning its uses and widespread appeal are limited. Personally, I tend to favor drinks that lean towards the sharp, bitter end of the liquid spectrum, so you can imagine my delight in discovering that black currant is available—just hiding in the obscure world of fruit liqueurs under the guise of cassis or crème de cassis. Here are some of the best brands that can be found at your local store, and how to drink them. How to Drink It [Photo: Emma Janzen] If you like big-bodied red wines with plenty of tannin, rich bittersweet amari, or herbal and lush vermouths, black currant might be the right liqueur for you, too. If these descriptors sound appealing, try getting to know it on a few cubes of ice to quench the need for a light pre-dinner appetite stimulant. Cocktail-wise, let's get the obvious out of the way immediately: yes, cassis is known for its role in the celebrated Kir and Kir Royale cocktails, and those drinks are pretty much its dominant use in both Europe and the States. There's no denying that the black currant flavor plays well with both white wine and Champagne, but with such a pungent, perky identity, it's a shame to relegate cassis to these drinks alone. The liqueur works exceptionally well in an array of aperitif drinks and highballs like the Pompier cocktail , made with dry vermouth and club soda, or the tangy Teresa made with Campari and lime. It also shines in the classic Diablo , where it brings sweetness to spicy ginger ale (or ginger beer, if you like that ginger punch) and helps round out earthy, herbal tequila. If the cassis you've purchased is well-balanced—not heavily tart or extra sweet—you can simply serve it with soda and a lemon twist. Adding a heavy spritz of lime draws out the cranberry-like tartness in the fruit—if you like sour drinks and are tired of the standard offerings, this is a must try. In Europe, cassis is often used as a sweet kick in a creamy Guinness or to per


What product was the first to appear in a UK TV commercial (in 1955)?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 22 | 1955: New TV channel ends BBC monopoly About This Site | Text Only 1955: New TV channel ends BBC monopoly Britain's first independent television station is on air, ending the 18-year monopoly of the BBC and bringing advertisements to the airwaves for the first time. The new Independent Television Authority (ITA) began its broadcasts with live coverage of a ceremony at the Guildhall marking the start of Britain's first-ever commercially-funded television station. Among the speakers was the Postmaster General, Charles Hill. The Post Office is working with the ITA to provide the service, and he was quick to address concerns over advertisements. "We shall not be bothered by a violinist stopping in the middle of his solo to advise us of his favourite brand of cigarettes," he said, "nor indeed will Hamlet interrupt his soliloquy to tell us of the favourite brand of toothpaste ordinarily used at Elsinore." After the Guildhall banquet, the main programmes got under way. First advertisement They included a variety show, half an hour of drama excerpts starring Sir John Gielgud, Alec Guinness and Kay Hammond, and a boxing match. There was a final news bulletin and cabaret before the final five-minute religious programme, Epilogue, which ended the service at 2300 BST. The first advertisement came a little more than an hour into the schedule, during the variety show. Viewers saw a tube of Gibbs SR toothpaste in a block of ice, with a voiceover pronouncing it a "tingling fresh toothpaste" for teeth and gums. There were another 23 advertisements during the evening, promoting products from Cadbury's chocolate to Esso petrol. BBC under pressure The BBC broadcast "The Donald Duck Story", profiling the Walt Disney cartoon character. The Corporation is already coming under huge pressure as a result of the new competition from the ITA. It is looking into the possibility of a quiz show, similar to the ITA's "Double Your Money" hosted by Hughie Green, prompting fears that the arrival of the ITA will cause a slide into lower-standard, populist programming. Competition is also driving up costs: bidding wars have begun for artistes who before were forced to accept BBC wages. At the same time, the price of popular American imports such as "I Love Lucy" and "Dragnet" has risen from a few hundred pounds up to several thousand.


Which artist is famous for painting a portrait of his mother?

Most Famous Paintings – List of the World’s Most Popular Painting By: Rembrandt van Rijn Rembrandt’s painting of a city guard led by Captain Frans Banning Cocq moving out is famous for three reasons: its large size of 11’10” x 14’4”, effective utilization of chiaroscuro (light and shadow balance), and its portrayal of motion in what would have been a traditionally static painting. Rembrandt completed the piece at the height of the Dutch Golden Age. Las Meninas , 1656 By: Diego Velazquez Las Meninas, or The Maids of Honor, depicts a room in the Madrid palace of Spain’s King Philip IV. The painting is famous for its complexities regarding reality and illusion. Uncertainty is played out in the relations between the viewers and the figures, as well as between the figures themselves. These complex uncertainties have welcomed much discussion and analysis among critics and scholars. Whistler’s Mother , 1871 By: James McNeill Whistler Whistler painted his mother, Anna McNeill Whistler, when the original model failed to come to the appointment. The painting was not well-received when he submitted it to the Royal Academy of Art in London for exhibition, but shortly later the public showed much respect and deference for it, quickly restoring Whistler’s honor. By: Vincent van Gogh One of van Gogh’s paintings of Arles at a riverbank not far from the Yellow House he was residing at the time. The night scenery, lighting, and stars provided subjects for his more famous paintings, such as The Starry Night. Dogs Playing Poker, 1903 By: C.M. Coolidge Dogs Playing Poker is the collective name of sixteen oil paintings by C.M. Coolidge. Each painting was commissioned to advertise cigars for Brown & Bigelow. By: Gustav Klimt The Kiss, or Der Kuss, was Gustav Klimt’s most renowned art piece. He was done during the peak of his “Golden Period.” The Kiss depicts a man and woman kissing and embracing, with their bodies cloaked by elegant golden robes. Along with oil paint, gold leaf was used. His use of gold was influenced by a trip to Italy in 1903, after which gold and silver were used often in his art. La Trahison des Images (Ceci N’est pas une Pipe), 1928-29 By: Rene Magritte La Trahison des Images, or The Treachery of Images, was painted by Magritte in 1928-1929. Below is written: Ceci N’est pas une Pipe, meaning “this is not a pipe” in French. Magritte was trying to make the point that the painting was not an actual pipe, only a representation of one. American Gothic , 1930 By: Grant Wood American Gothic was inspired by the Dibble House in Iowa. Wood saw its Gothic architectural style and decided to paint the house along with the kind of people he imagined might live in it. The painting depicts a farmer and his daughter, both modeled by his dentist and his sister. Each element of the painting was done separately; the models sat separately and were never at the house. By: Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso’s detest of the Spanish Civil War is manifested in an art piece known as Guernica. The piece was commissioned by the Spanish Republican government to portray the pain and suffering caused by wars. Guernica would become a monumental symbol of anti-war and peace. By: Jackson Pollock No. 5, 1948 was done on an 8 feet by 4 feet sheet of fiberboard, splattered with brown and yellow paint to give a nest-like appearance. The painting is supposedly abstract; the exquisiteness of how such a painting became so famous would most likely be misunderstood by many people.


Which singer was known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart'?

BBC NEWS | Special Report | 1999 | 08/99 | World War II | The forces' sweetheart Thursday, 2 September, 1999, 11:44 GMT 12:44 UK The forces' sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn: "Everyone was hoping it was going to be alright" Singer Dame Vera Lynn, born in 1917, became a well-known entertainer during World War II. In 1939, just after the outbreak of the war, she was voted Forces' Sweetheart. Dame Vera's sentimental hits We'll Meet Again and White Cliffs of Dover helped to boost morale during the darkest days of the war. She clearly remembers the day it was declared: Dame Vera: Concerts for armed forces We were in the garden, my mother and father and myself, and I think my brother was with me because it was my father's birthday. We were there having tea and saying happy birthday and all that, but at the same time we had the radio on, listening and waiting for any news to come through. One was expecting it but it still came as a bit of a shock. Everyone was hoping it was going to be alright. But you know, we can't say we were too shocked or terribly surprised because it was in the wind really that something might happen. There was this feeling of uncertainty. You think 'Well, what is going to happen now?' "I thought, 'Bang goes my career' " One didn't stop to think about a blitz. We didn't think about anything like that at that point. But as far as myself, personally, I did think that I was just beginning to become known. I'd been broadcasting for a few years and making records [with the band Ambrose] and I was beginning to become quite well-known here in England. The first thing I thought of was 'Oh well, bang goes my career.' I thought 'There won't be anything that I'll be able to do if there is going to be a war on. I shall be either in the army or in a factory, doing something like that.' The thought that entertainment was going to be such a vital means of keeping peoples' morale up, well I never thought about that at all at the time. Everybody had to sign on. I went and signed on expecting to go into the army or do something in the services. I was ready to do whatever they wanted me to d, like everybody else. But I was told 'No, you will be much more useful if you carry on entertaining.' Dame Vera: Still singing up until a couple of years ago I thought, 'What kind of entertaining will we be doing with all the theatres closed?' You think of all the worst things that could happen. But on the whole most of the theatres kept going throughout the war. It was a newspaper that ran the Forces Sweetheart competition when the first batch of boys, the British Expeditionary Force, went to France at the end of 1939. I suppose they thought they would give them something to think about and they ran this competition. I was really surprised. I couldn't believe it. I know I had been broadcasting and I had good fanmail, but that they voted me above the American singers and anyone else in this country was quite a surprise to me. I just couldn't believe it. I felt very pleased.  WATCH/LISTEN


What does lepidopterist mean? This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word lepidopterist Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: lepidopterist, lepidopterologist, butterfly collector(noun) an entomologist who specializes in the collection and study of butterflies and moths Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: lepidopterist(Noun) Someone who studies lepidoptery; someone who studies butterflies and moths. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Lepidopterist(noun) one who studies the Lepidoptera Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Lepidopterist A lepidopterist or aurelian is a person who specialises in the study of Lepidoptera, members of an order encompassing moths and the three superfamilies of butterflies, skipper butterflies, and moth-butterflies. The term also includes hobbyists who are not formal scholars, who catch, collect, study, or simply observe lepidopterans. Post-Renaissance, the rise of the "lepidopterist" can be attributed to the expanding interest in science, nature and the surroundings. When Linnaeus wrote the tenth edition of the Systema Naturae in 1758, there was already "a substantial body of published work on Lepidopteran natural history". These included: ⁕Insectorum sive Minimorum Animalium Theatrum - Thomas Mouffet ⁕Metamorphosis Naturalis - Jan Goedart ⁕Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium - Maria S. Merian, whose work included illustrated accounts of European Lepidoptera ⁕Historia Insectorum - John Ray ⁕Papilionum Brittaniae icones - James Petiver Numerology The numerical value of lepidopterist in Chaldean Numerology is: 1 Pythagorean Numerology