The mentha plant genus is more commonly called what?

Mentha Mentha Species See text Mentha (mint) is a genus of about 25 species (and many hundreds of varieties [1] ) of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae (Mint Family). Species within Mentha have a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe, Africa, Asia, [2] Australia, and North America. Several mint hybrids commonly occur. Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual, herbs. They have wide-spreading underground rhizomes and erect, branched stems. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, from simple oblong to lanceolate, often downy, and with a serrated margin. Leaf colors range from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue and sometimes pale yellow. [2] The flowers are produced in clusters ('verticils') on an erect spike, white to purple, the corolla two-lipped with four subequal lobes, the upper lobe usually the largest. The fruit is a small dry capsule containing one to four seeds. While the species that make up the Mentha genus are widely distributed and can be found in many environments, many grow best in wet environments and moist soils. Mints will grow 10–120 cm tall and can spread over an indeterminate sized area. Due to the tendency to spread unchecked, mints are considered invasive. [3] Contents 7 References Species This covers a selection of what are considered to be pure species of mints. As with all classifications of plants, this list can go out of date at a moment's notice. Listed here are accepted species names and common names (where available). Synonyms, along with cultivars and varieties (where available), are listed under the species. Mentha aquatica – Water mint, or Marsh mint Mentha arvensis – Corn Mint, Wild Mint, Japanese Peppermint, Field Mint Mentha asiatica - Asian Mint Mentha suaveolens – Apple mint , Pineapple mint (a variegated cultivar of Apple mint) Mentha vagans - Gray mint Selected hybrids The mint family has a large grouping of recognized hybrids. As with all classifications of plants, this list can go out of date at a moment's notice. Synonyms, along with cultivars and varieties where available, are included within the specific species. Mentha × gracilis - Ginger Mint Mentha × rotundifolia (M. longifolia × M. suaveolens) - False Apple-mint Mentha × smithiana (M. aquatica × M. arvensis × M. spicata) - Red Raripila Mint Mentha × villosa (M. spicata × M. suaveolens; syn. M. cordifolia) - Apple-mint Mentha × villosonervata (M. longifolia × M. spicata) - Sharp-toothed Mint Cultivation   All mints prefer, and thrive, in cool, moist spots in partial shade. [4] In general, mints tolerate a wide range of conditions, and can also be grown in full sun. They are fast growing, extending their reach along surfaces through a network of runners. Due to their speedy growth, one plant of each desired mint, along with a little care, will provide more than enough mint for home use. Some mint species are more invasive than others. Even with the less invasive mints, care should be taken when mixing any mint with any other plants, lest the mint take over. To control mints in an open environment, mints should be planted in deep, bottomless containers sunk in the ground, or planted above ground in tubs and barrels. [4] Some mints can be propagated by seed. Growth from seed can be an unreliable method for raising mint for two reasons: mint seeds are highly variable, one might not end up with what one presupposed was planted [4] ; some mint varieties are sterile. It is more effective to take and plant cuttings from the runners of healthy mints. The most common and popular mints for cultivation are peppermint (Mentha × piperita), spearmint (Mentha spicata), and (more recently) pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens). Mints tend to make good companion plants, repelling pest insects and attracting beneficial ones. The common mints, like spearmint and peppermint, are considered good to grow among tomato and pepper plants, where they enhance flavor, repel aphids, attract parasitic wasps to eat caterpillars, provide "living mulch" ground cover, etc.[citation needed] Chamomile is thought to mak


The early 2000s brands Heat, Fantasy, Pink Friday, Fame, and Lovely, are examples of celebrity product diversification into?

The Courier 1220 by The Courier Online - issuu issuu The results are in: Meet your new Union Ofﬁcers News, page 9 C OURIER THE Issue 1220 Monday November 29 2010 THE INDEPENDENT VOICE OF NEWCASTLE STUDENTS www.thecourieronline.co.uk Primate court battle rocks med school BUAV The University has admitted that it “fears for it’s staff” after a courtroom battle between the Faculty of Medical Sciences and a leading animal rights group threatened to expose further details of it’s use of primates for scientiﬁc research. Figures show 27 macaque monkeys were among 24,696 animals used by the University last year. The storm comes as a letter leaked to The Courier graphically details why authorities in Berlin refused to grant an unknown Newcastle University professor permission to carry out similar work in Germany in 2007. The professor, who still works at the University, was told that his proposals were unethical because primates would be subjected to “considerable suffering” following a strict regime of intentional water deprivation that would amount to an “unbearable situation”. At the centre of the controversy, macaque monkeys have a ‘unit cost’ to the University of £20,000, with a life expectancy of around six years whilst at the Newcastle facility. Outside the laboratory, some macaque species live for up to 20 years. The primates are used by the Newcastle researchers to further understanding into spinal cord trauma and how the brain controls movement. 24,696 The number of animals used for research by the University last year The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) logged a Freedom of Information (FOI) request in 2008, in which it asked the University to give details of licences held by researchers who conduct vivisection work with macaques. The request was blocked by University ofﬁcials, who claimed they did not hold the required information because the research was work in progress and consequently the intellectual property of the staff who held the licences. Therefore, divulging such information could jeopardise their future work. A legal challenge was then mounted by the BUAV which saw a court Continued on page 4 FREE Deﬁant students occupy uni building Jonathan Offredo Embroiled in a debate of ethics: leaked letter puts animal research at University under the spotlight Joshua Shrimpton Dean Deputy Editor EST 1948 Pained and restrained: a macaque monkey, similar to those used by the University as test subjects, is held in a plastic ‘primate chair’ device that renders it unable to move More than 60 students from Newcastle and surrounding Universities and colleges occupied the Fine Art Building starting Wednesday night and continuing through the day on Friday in opposition to fee increases and cuts levied by the coalition government. The peaceful occupation followed Wednesday’s march and teach-in organized by the Newcastle Free Education Network. Students say they chose to occupy the Fine Arts building as a symbol of the massive cuts facing the arts and humanities. Since Wednesday’s day of action, universities across the nation had reported occupations and some were still ongoing by press time on Friday. As snow fell through the latter part of the week, students turned the Fine Art lecture theatre, foyer and part of the hallway into their very own space. There they held alternative education classes, workshops and hosted a gig Thursday night. The lecture theatre is seen as the main area for both sleep and meetings, which happen frequently throughout the day. One of the ﬁrst things students did after occupying the building Wednesday evening was to establish a list of demands. They included asking the university to send a statement of support for all involved in the occupation and protest, the release of documents regarding education cuts, an ofﬁcial statement rejecting the higher education proposals, etc. By Friday afternoon, students had met with Registrar John Hogan to discuss demands several times. “They [the occupants] are trying to make a point and get attention... Continued on page 7 Inside today >>> Yo


An insect of the order Diptera is more commonly called a what?

dipteran | insect | Britannica.com Dipteran Alternative Titles: Diptera, true fly Related Topics fruit fly Dipteran (order Diptera), any member of an order of insects containing the two-winged or so-called true flies. Although many winged insects are commonly called flies, the name is strictly applicable only to members of Diptera. One of the largest insect orders, it numbers more than 120,000 species that are relatively small, with soft bodies. Although the mouthparts of flies are of the sucking type, individuals show considerable variation in structure. Many flies are of great economic importance. Some bloodsuckers are serious pests of man and other animals. These insects, along with many scavenging flies, are important vectors of disease, whereas others are pests of cultivated plants. Flies are beneficial , too, functioning as scavengers, predators, or parasites of certain insect pests, as pollinators of plants, and as destroyers of weeds noxious to humans. Dipterous larvae, often called maggots or grubs, are found in many habitats (e.g., in any kind of water, in plant tissue and soil, beneath bark or stones, in decaying plant and animal matter, even in pools of crude petroleum). Adults feed on plant or animal juices or other insects. Diptera fall into three large groups: Nematocera (e.g., crane flies , midges , gnats , mosquitoes ), Brachycera (e.g., horse flies , robber flies , bee flies ), and Cyclorrhapha (e.g., flies that breed in vegetable or animal material, both living and dead). Housefly (Musca domestica) on a doughnut Avril Ramage/© Oxford Scientific Films Ltd. Banded house mosquito (Culiseta annulata, also known as Theobaldia … N.A. Callow—NHPA/EB Inc. N.A. Callow—NHPA/EB Inc. General features Flies range in size from midges of little more than one millimetre to robber flies more than seven centimetres long. In general the more primitive flies (e.g., mosquitoes, midges, fungus gnats) are fragile insects with delicate wings. The more advanced flies (e.g., blow flies, houseflies) are generally squat, sturdy, and bristly. They are stronger fliers than midges and gnats. Diversity among dipterans. Line scales indicate the approximate size of each insect. From Inverebrate Identification Manual by Richard A. Pimentel, © 1967 by Litton Educational Publishing, Inc. Reprinted by permission of Van Nostrand Reinhold Company Similar Topics neuropteran Diptera are abundant throughout the world: in the tropics, the subarctic, at sea level, and high on mountains. They colonize beaches to low-tide level, but few go into deeper water, and only one or two midges are truly marine (e.g., Pontomyia natans in the Pacific). On the other hand, migrating flies have been found far out to sea. Importance The abundance, worldwide distribution, and habits of flies combine to make them a nuisance to man. Swarms of midges are a common annoyance. Sweat flies and face flies gather around the eyes, nose, and mouth and also suck blood and pus from wounds and sores. Such flies move constantly from one person to the next and in so doing may at times transfer disease-causing organisms. Fungus gnat (Platyura pectoralis) William E. Ferguson The housefly (Musca domestica) can be dangerous because it moves from person to food, drink, garbage, carrion, or feces. By transferring infective organisms from decomposing material or from infected people, houseflies are agents in transmitting typhoid, dysentery, cholera, summer diarrhea in children, and other intestinal virus- and bacteria-caused diseases. Eye gnats are a nuisance in warm countries. Although the larvae are plant feeders, the small active adults feed on physiological secretions, particularly those around the eyes. Other flies pierce the skin of vertebrates and feed on their blood. Mosquitoes, black flies, sand flies, biting midges, and horse flies have evolved mandibles and maxillae that are bladelike, piercing stylets. These piercing organs are developed only in females, which use blood protein in egg production. Males do not feed on blood. Other groups of flies have evolved different mechan


What is the fruit of the Phoenix genus of plants?

Date Palm (Phoenix) Genus Level Details & Allergy Info Home  « Phoenix Date Palm Genus Details Date palms are very graceful feather palms originally from Africa and Asia. They are used as ornamental plants in the southern U.S. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. Date palms grow 30-60' tall. The leaves are stiff fonds, spiny at the base and segments are 12-18" long and bluish-green in color. The fruits are fleshy drupes that grow 1-3" long. Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Date palm (Phoenix reclinata) Date Palm Allergy Info Males produce abundant amounts of wind borne pollen. The pollen has been reported as quite allergenic. Date Palm Pollen Description No pollen description is currently available. Species in This Genus


Which one of these refers to a summary rather than a verbatim quote? Abstract, Excerpt, Extract?

SparkNotes: The Secret Garden: Important Quotations Explained Important Quotations Explained Chapter XXVII Key Facts The Secret Garden was what Mary called it when she was thinking of it. She liked the name, and she liked still more the feeling that when its beautiful old walls shut her in no one knew where she was. It seemed almost like being shut out of the world in some fairy place. The few books she had read and liked had been fairy-story books, and she had read of secret gardens in some of the stories. Sometimes people went to sleep in them for a hundred years, which she had thought must be rather stupid. She had no intention of going to sleep, and, in fact, she was becoming wider awake every day which passed at Misselthwaite. This passage brings up two of the major motifs of the novel: the fairy-tale quality of the secret garden, and the opposition between sleep and wakefulness. They are necessarily interrelated. If the garden is a "kind of fairy place," it is not one that causes magical sleep, but magical wakefulness. The secret garden is strongly aligned with Mistress Mary. Mary is ten years old, and the garden has been closed for ten years. Up to the moment that she steps foot into the garden, Mary too is closed off—she has loved no one, and has been utterly unloved. Because it has been so long since anyone has tended the garden, it is impossible to determine whether its flowers are dead or alive. Similarly, Mary has had no one to care for her since her birth, and has become waxen (of a lifeless color) and standoffish as a result. Since Mary and the garden are so closely symbolically related, the reader realizes that the reawakening of the garden may foreshadow and effect Mary's own reawakening. "Well, it was rather funny to say [that Dickon was an angel]," Mary admitted frankly, "because his nose does turn up and he has a big mouth and his clothes have patches all over them and he talks broad Yorkshire, but—but if an angel did come to Yorkshire and lived on the moor—if there was a Yorkshire angel—I believe he'd understand the green things and know how to make them grow and he would know how to talk to the wild creatures as Dickon does and they'd know he was friends for sure." Dickon Sowerby is, in some sense, the spirit of Missel Moor. His eyes are described as looking like "pieces of moorland sky," and he smells of "heather and grass and leaves...as if he were made of them." When the reader first encounters him, he is sitting beneath a tree charming animals with the music of his wooden pipe. This immediately conjures the image of panpipes, and serves to associate Dickon with the god Pan (the Greek god of Nature, Laughter, Passion, and Music). He therefore is presented as having an uncannily close relationship with the wilderness and with wild things. He is able to "whisper flowers out of the earth," and inspires Mary's instant and unquestioning love. The contradiction in terms represented by the phrase "Yorkshire angel" arises out of the opposition between heaven and earth. Here, of course Yorkshire represents earth, and is evidenced by Dickon's common appearance. He transcends such class distinctions, however, because he is in some sense a heavenly creature. The question of how Dickon can be both absolutely of the earth and absolutely of the heavens (even his eyes are like bits of sky) is easily resolved when the reader recalls that, in the world of The Secret Garden, the world of nature is itself divine. Thus, Dickon can be, even in the Christian economy of the novel, the god of nature. One of the strange things about living in the world is that it is only now and then one is quite sure one is going to live forever and ever and ever. One knows it sometimes when one gets up at the tender solemn dawn-time and goes out and stands alone and throws one's head far back and looks up and up and watches the pale sky slowly changing and flushing and marvelous unknown things happening until the East almost makes one cry out and one's heart stands still at the strange unchanging majesty of the rising of the sun—which ha


What colour/color traditionally are the Smurf cartoon characters?

Smurfs (race) | Smurfs Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Gallery You may also be looking for the cartoon show called Smurfs . For information about the history of the comic book characters themselves, see Smurfs (comics) . The Smurfs are the main character species that appear in the Smurf comic books , the Smurfs cartoon show , and any visual presentation featuring them with the exception of the Johan And Peewit comic book series and " Cartoon All-Stars To The Rescue ", where they appear as supporting characters. Their first appearance is in the original comic book story " The Smurfs And The Magic Flute " in 1958. They are little blue human-like creatures that live in a small mushroom-house village hidden within a forest , the exact location of which is unknown to all but Smurfs and Mother Nature . According to the 2011 Smurfs movie, Smurfs are native to the European country of Belgium and were originally known by their French name Schtroumpfs, as documented in-universe by Peyo. NOTE: Most of the following information is derived from observations of the Smurfs cartoon show and pertains mostly to the cartoon show universe of stories and characters. Applications to their counterparts in other visual media will be noted here. Contents [ show ] Physical Makeup Physically, a Smurf is usually no more than "three apples tall" (in human measure, probably around 3 inches; the 2011 movie records them as being 7.5 inches) and has a pear-shaped body with an oval-shaped head, springy legs, and limber arms, with a short stubby tail sticking out from his or her buttocks. The springy legs allow a Smurf to jump to high places or across rocks and branches rather easily. According to the Sony Pictures Imageworks animators, the Smurfs in the film can run up to 10 feet per second and have a vertical leap of 4-12 inches. Smurfs are primarily a single-gender race that are generally born male (though Smurfs do not physically reproduce, they do come into the world by a stork that delivers them to the Smurf Village from an unknown location); very few Smurfs are female, and those that are are most likely magical creations rather than natural-born Smurfs. Nanny Smurf may be the only exception as far as female Smurfs are concerned, but since little has been revealed about her origin as a female Smurf, it is uncertain whether she truly is a naturally-born female Smurf. The male Smurf is mostly bald and relatively hairless. He does not begin to sprout facial hair (a beard and/or moustache) until sometime around his 400s, as mentioned by Papa Smurf in " Symbols Of Wisdom ". The "non-canonical" Gutsy Smurf , interestingly, may be the only exception to this rule, as he wears sideburns despite being around the same age range as his fellow Smurfs. Grandpa Smurf , being in his 1000s, is the only known male Smurf at present who also has head hair growing around the back of his head, indicating that additional hair growth may be a sign of advancing age for a male Smurf. Because of the lack of head hair, male Smurfs wear hats on their heads. Besides that, male Smurfs also only wear pants, though a few Smurfs do wear clothing on their torsos; no specific reason is given for this, though it simply may be a matter of function and/or comfort for them. Given that on occasion few Smurfs would wear nothing more than some gloves and a scarf in addition to a hat and pants in cold weather, it would appear that Smurfs are also somewhat physically adaptable to weather changes. Smurfs tend to age slower than humans and thus live longer than humans. A Smurf reaching his 100 years of age is usually considered an adult, with relative mental maturity of humans somewhere between mid-adolescence and early twenties, though some depictions of young Smurfs have them behaving more like pre-adolescent children. It is rare for a Smurf to live to around 1000 years of age, as Grandpa Smurf has done. In the cartoon show, this is due to the effects of the Long Life Stone , which has kept the Smurfs from accelerated aging and their possible destruction. No similar explanation has been given f


Which car manufacturer produced the models Giulietta, Berlina, Brera and Spider?

Classic Alfa Romeo For Sale? Get a Free Valuation Now! Get top dollar for your car On-the-spot cash payment The History of Italian Manufacturer Alfa Romeo The history of the classic Alfa Romeo car began in 1906 when the French Darracq company became allied with Italian investors to form an Italian Darracq brand. However, sales were slow, which forced the formation of the Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobil, or A.L.F.A. company, on 24th June 1910. The ALFA company initially produced a 24hp racing car and competed in the classic Targa Florio, then developed the 15-20hp, the 40-60hp and the GP14 models, before the First World War intervened. In 1915, with war work ended, the ALFA company was taken over by Nicola Romeo, a Neapolitan entrepreneur. The Torpedo 20-30hp was the first Alfa Romeo car, and was successfully driven by Enzo Ferrari, coming second in the Targa Florio. Despite economic turmoil in Italy, the Targa Florio had Alfa Romeo cars take first, second and fourth places in 1923, the same year that chief designer Giuseppe Merosi was replaced by Fiat’s Vittorio Jano. The P2, the first Grand Prix car designed by Jano, won the inaugural world championships in 1925. Romeo departed in 1928, and during the economic depression of the 1930s the company was taken into state control to produce bespoke cars for wealthy clients, the bodies being produced by Pininfarina and Touring of Milan. The resultant Freccia d’Oro and Villa d’Este cars, with their innovative steering wheel mounted gear shift, were popular with royalty and film stars alike. Racing car production continued under Ferrari, with the Alfa Romeo 8C series, known as the Spider, successful in racing and touring models. Spider means ‘speeder’, and refers to a two horse open carriage, not an arachnid. In 1938 the cars took the first three places in the Mille Miglia, whilst the 2900B Type 35 series were the pinnacle of company production prior to the Second World War. The 1950s saw the introduction of the 1900, the first classic Alfa Romeo car to be fitted with a unitary body, and the 158, which excelled in Grand Prix races. Fangio won the world championship in 1951 driving a 159. The classic Alfa Romeo Giuletta (series 750 and 101), produced from 1954 to 1965 in coupé and sedan versions, also included a Spider derivative with bodywork by Pininfarina, and a 1957 Berlina Giulietta TI version. The classic Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan was produced between 1962 and 1978 in a variety of sporting and saloon models, and the 105/115 series Spider, a roadster, from 1966-1993. The classic Alfa Romeo Alfetta, in executive saloon and fastback coupé versions, was produced from 1972 to 1987, and is the most recent of the marque to be regarded as a classic Alfa Romeo car. Sales of classic Alfa Romeo cars remain strong, with cars built for the track and road alike cherished and sought after by enthusiasts. Alfa Romeo’s of the 1950s vintage through to the late 1970s are in demand at present amongst aficionados, and those of more recent vintage are rapidly being added to the ‘classic’ fold, especially if in excellent condition. Get your free valuation Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf. Your Name*


What popular superhero is also the largest land-dwelling member of the Mustelidae (weasel) family?

Weasel family | definition of Weasel family by Medical dictionary Weasel family | definition of Weasel family by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Weasel+family Related to Weasel family: fisher Mustelidae a family of carnivores, both aquatic and terrestrial, and almost 70 species. The mustelids include weasel, ferret, mink, wolverine, American badger, skunk, otter, sea otter and European stoat (ermine). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: weasel References in periodicals archive ? Plus, skunks are members of the weasel family, a particularly vile species that includes otters, ferrets, badgers, stoats and Donald Trump. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


What vegetable's thinner lighter variant has an established alternative name 'Tenderstem'?

Vegetables - A Guide to World Vegetables A Guide to World Vegetables A CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO WORLD VEGTABLES   © DONALD D. HEATON - APRIL 03, 2007 Dedicated to my wife “Fern” and “Aunt Bobbi”   THE AUTHOR Mr. Heaton has been involved with the produce industry for over 50 years. Over the years, he was involved with produce seminars and the procurement of and presentation of produce. He has authored retail produce manuals and articles on produce quality as well.   INTRODUCTION Most people in the United States do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. The fast paced world we live in, our demand for convenience foods have made us “fast food” addicts. We are suffering from a “fresh” fruit and vegetable deficit that is growing larger each year. There is no such thing as a “convenience or fast food” that will make up this shortage.   Over the last few decades our growing connection with Asia has had a large influence on the food we eat today. Many of these plants originated from tropical parts of Asia, particularly China, where they have been cultivated and used for centuries. Most of these plants have strong and distinctive flavors, are fast growing, tender, and have a variety of parts of the plant that can be used.  In the process of putting this guide together I have listed some of the more popular Asian varieties.   This guide gives you a short history on the vegetable, its common and uncommon name(s), and the family or species name. It also gives a description of its appearance, its usage’s, nutritional values, when it should be available, and where possible, a photograph or illustration. The indigenous names mentioned in this guide are the ones familiar to their ethnic groups and may not be as well known in this country   This vegetable guide was also created for the consumer and world traveler who want to discover what opportunities in nutritional and culinary delights a particular vegetable has to offer. It will give answers to most questions asked.   PREFACE   In the broadest sense, the word “vegetable” refers to any kind of plant life or plant product. Under general terms it means the fresh edible portion of an herbaceous plant that is consumed either raw or cooked. By legal definition, vegetable is a plant or plant part that is usually consumed with the main course of a meal, while those mainly used as desserts are considered fruits. Thus, while cucumbers and tomatoes are botanically fruits, they are still considered vegetables.   Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None has cholesterol. They are an important source of potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, C, E, D, and K as wells as essential minerals needed for good health. As our knowledge increases and the availability of these uncommon fruits and vegetables become more extensive, the produce consumer of the 21st Century will have a never-before-known diversity of produce.   The World of Vegetables Achira: (Canna edulis)  Also known as edible canna, achira is native to the Andean mountains and widely grown in Vietnam, Laos, and southern China where it grows in the tropical highlands. Achira is actually a rhizome that can be eaten either raw or cooked. It is the source of canna starch which is used as arrowroot. The arrowroot is obtained by rasping the rhizome to a pulp, then washing and straining to get rid of the fibers. This starch is very digestible. The very young rhizomes can also be eaten cooked; they are sweet but fibrous. The direct consumption of canna seems to be slowly fading, mainly due to the long cooking time required to soften the rhizome’s flesh. However, in Vietnam and southern China, it is now being used as a source of starch in the manufacture of transparent noodles.   Canna starch has the largest grains known and settles quickly out of a suspension of grated rhizome tissue. The starch recovery is high; 80% starch content and high in amylose, similar to mung bean starch, the traditional starch for transparent noodles, however, canna starch is less expensive to produce. The rhizomes contain about 25% starch. T


Pinophyta trees are characterized by what reproductive fruit?

Pinophyta | Article about Pinophyta by The Free Dictionary Pinophyta | Article about Pinophyta by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Pinophyta Related to Pinophyta: Coniferophyta Pinophyta (pī'nŏf`ətə), division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called gymnosperms. The gymnosperms, a group that includes the pine, have stems, roots and leaves, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem). In these plants the ovules, or young seeds, are exposed to the air at the time of pollination, hence the term gymnosperm, meaning naked seed. Pollination is always by wind. Because the seed-bearing structures of many gymnosperms are organized into a cone, or strobilus, these plants have been called conifers conifer [Lat.,=cone-bearing], tree or shrub of the order Coniferales, e.g., the pine, monkey-puzzle tree, cypress, and sequoia. Most conifers bear cones and most are evergreens, though a few, such as the larch, are deciduous. ..... Click the link for more information. ; because the leaves of many species are perennial, they have also been called evergreens. Class Cycadopsida The class Cycadopsida, or cycads, are only the small evolutionary vestige of a large and varied group of plants that flourished in late Paleozoic and Mesozoic time. The only order of living cycads, the Cycadales, is dioecious, i.e., male and female cones are borne on separate plants. Although cycads resemble the palms in form and usually have erect stems that reach 50 ft (15 m) in height, they have very little wood; rather, they are supported largely by a hard outer layer of the stem. They have large, fernlike leaves and produce seeds in terminal cones. In their reproduction, pollen grains, or microspores, are transported by wind to the female spore case, or megasporangium. Within the microspore wall, motile flagellated sperms are produced, unlike the nonmotile sperms of the higher gymnosperms. Class Pinopsida The class Pinopsida is characterized by generally small, always simple leaves and by the active secondary growth of stem and root. Many members of this group flourished from Lower Carboniferous times to the Permian age. Plants of the order Pinales (conifers) occur in the Northern Hemisphere; a few species occur within the tropics at sea level. Conifers are the most numerous of living gymnosperms and form large and relatively pure forests. Common examples of conifers are the pines, firs, spruces, redwoods, cedars, junipers, hemlocks, and larches. The wood of conifers is used extensively for construction of all kinds. It has no vessels and thus differs from the wood of angiosperm trees. Although conifers are called softwoods and angiosperm trees hardwoods, the wood of some pines is much harder than that of some angiosperms. Most conifers are monoecious, i.e., the male and female cones occur on the same tree. The microspores, or pollen grains, are produced in such vast abundance that clouds of pollen, carried on the wind, have settled on ships far at sea. In plants of the order Taxales ( yews yew, name for evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Taxus, somewhat similar to hemlock but bearing red berrylike fruits instead of true cones. Of somber appearance, with dark green leaves, the yew since antiquity has been associated with death and funeral rites. ..... Click the link for more information. ) the seeds, produced individually on short shoots, are surrounded by a conspicuous, fleshy covering. Other Classes


What Lockheed plane model is claimed to be the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history (at 2013)?

In the News · Lockheed Martin C-130J Model Dedicated at Robins, Partnership Soars DVIDS // Robins AFB Public Affairs // June 29, 2016 George Shultz, Air Mobility and Maritime Missions vice president and Lockheed Martin general manager, and Mike Sorial, C-130 Hercules Division chief at Robins, officially dedicate and display C-130J model and plaque. Lockheed delivers two C-130Js to U.S. Air Force UPI // Geoff Ziezulewicz // June 15, 2016 Lockheed Martin delivered two new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the U.S. Air Force last week, the company announced Wednesday. Lockheed Notches Another C-130 Order with $61.3M Coast Guard Contract Washington Business Journal // James Bach // April 19, 2016 The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) a $61.3 million contract for an extended-range, search-and-recovery variant of the company’s signature C-130 military transport craft. C-130J Fleet Additions Sought by Israel Flight Global // Arie Egozi // April 19, 2016 Israel is close to starting negotiations linked to a planned deal to boost its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports, sources in the nation have indicated. Three of the airlifters – named "Samson" in Israeli service – are already in operational use at Nevatim air base. Another two will arrive this year under with a further example to follow later. The air force previously outlined a requirement to introduce additional examples on top of those six. Yokota Aids Japan with Earthquake Relief AF.mil // 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs // April 18, 2016 The 374th Airlift Wing sent two C-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew to the Kyushu region April 18, supporting the government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas. Mobility Airmen Support Canadian Exercise in High Arctic AF.mil // Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt, New York National Guard // April 17, 2016 Fifty Airmen from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing and two ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules are in the High Arctic supporting the Canadian Armed Forces’ annual Operation Nunalivut exercise in Canada's Nunavut territory. First C-130T Now Formally Transferred to Air Force Update Philippines // April 12, 2016 The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday formally accepted into service one of the two Lockheed C-130T “Hercules” cargo aircraft acquired from the US through the Excess Defense Articles Program. Officially, there are now four C-130 aircraft in the Philippine Air Force (PAF) inventory. Canada Aviation and Space Museum to Receive C-130 E Hercules Ottawa Citizen // David Puliese // April 1, 2016 The Department of National Defence will donate the last CC-130 E Hercules in service to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa. Lockheed Martin Nabs $5.3B Deal for C-130Js Defense News // Lara Seligman // Jan. 4, 2016 Lockheed Martin has nabbed a multiyear contract worth $5.3 billion to deliver 78 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the US armed forces. Just before the New Year, the Pentagon announced the award of more than $1 billion for the first 32 aircraft of the second multiyear contract, according to a Dec. 31 company statement. 2,500th C-130 Lands at Moody AF.mil // Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley, 23rd Wing Public Affairs // Dec. 14, 2015 Fifty-nine years after the first C-130 Hercules was delivered to the Air Force, the 2,500th Lockheed Martin Corp. manufactured C-130 joined the 71st Rescue Squadron's fleet and legacy here Dec. 11. The Air Force is the world's largest Hercules operator and Moody Air Force Base is home to its newest HC-130J Combat King II. Why Lockheed Martin's C-130 Transport Craft is the Energizer Bunny of the Industry The Business Journal // James Bach // Nov. 23. 2015 Lockheed Martin Corp.’s C-130 line of transport craft is more than 60 years old and is coming up on its 2,500th delivery. It is significant for an aerospace and defense industry dogged by production delays and cost overruns that a plane can be this successful for so long. And it’s been a boon to th


The traditional legal term 'tort' is commonly and technically a?

Tort Law legal definition of Tort Law Tort Law legal definition of Tort Law http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Tort+Law Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Financial , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Tort Law A body of rights, obligations, and remedies that is applied by courts in civil proceedings to provide relief for persons who have suffered harm from the wrongful acts of others. The person who sustains injury or suffers pecuniary damage as the result of tortious conduct is known as the plaintiff, and the person who is responsible for inflicting the injury and incurs liability for the damage is known as the defendant or tortfeasor. Three elements must be established in every tort action. First, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant was under a legal duty to act in a particular fashion. Second, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant breached this duty by failing to conform his or her behavior accordingly. Third, the plaintiff must prove that he suffered injury or loss as a direct result of the defendant's breach. The law of torts is derived from a combination of common-law principles and legislative enactments. Unlike actions for breach of contract, tort actions are not dependent upon an agreement between the parties to a lawsuit. Unlike criminal prosecutions, which are brought by the government, tort actions are brought by private citizens. Remedies for tortious acts include money damages and injunctions (court orders compelling or forbidding particular conduct). Tortfeasors are subject to neither fine nor incarceration in civil court. The word tort comes from the Latin term torquere, which means "twisted or wrong." The English Common Law recognized no separate legal action in tort. Instead, the British legal system afforded litigants two central avenues of redress: Trespass for direct injuries, and actions "on the case" for indirect injuries. Gradually, the common law recognized other civil actions, including Defamation , libel, and slander. Most of the American colonies adopted the English common law in the eighteenth century. During the nineteenth century, the first U.S. legal treatises were published in which a portion of the common law was synthesized under the heading of torts. Over the last century, tort law has touched on nearly every aspect of life in the United States. In economic affairs, tort law provides remedies for businesses that are harmed by the unfair and deceptive trade practices of a competitor. In the workplace, tort law protects employees from the intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress. Tort law also helps regulate the environment, providing remedies against both individuals and businesses that pollute the air, land, and water to such an extent that it amounts to a Nuisance . Sometimes tort law governs life's most intimate relations, as when individuals are held liable for knowingly transmitting communicable diseases to their sexual partners. When a loved one is killed by a tortious act, surviving family members may bring a Wrongful Death action to recover pecuniary loss. Tort law also governs a wide array of behavior in less intimate settings, including the operation of motor vehicles on public roadways. The law of torts serves four objectives. First, it seeks to compensate victims for injuries suffered by the culpable action or inaction of others. Second, it seeks to shift the cost of such injuries to the person or persons who are legally responsible for inflicting them. Third, it seeks to discourage injurious, careless, and risky behavior in the future. Fourth, it seeks to vindicate legal rights and interests that have been compromised, diminished, or emasculated. In theory these objectives are served when tort liability is imposed on tortfeasors for intentional wrongdoing, Negligence , and ultrahazardous activities. Intentional Torts An intentional tort is any deliberate interference with a legally recognized interest, such as the rights to bodily integrity, emotional tranquility, dominion over property, seclusion from public scrut


What social networking website attracted regulatory attention in summer 2013 after threats to female rights campaigners?

News | About | DePaul University College of Law DePaul University College of Law  /   10/03/2016  /   Posted in: Intellectual Property Law, Faculty News  /   Twitter   /   Facebook   /   Professor Zorina Khan Speaks at CIPLIT's 17th Niro Distinguished IP Lecture and Luncheon. DePaul University College of Law's Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology ( CIPLIT ) hosted the 17th Niro Distinguished Intellectual Property Lecture and luncheon in September. The event features notable persons in the field of intellectual property law. This year's speaker was Professor Zorina Khan , professor of economics at Bowdoin College, who presented on “Trolls and Other Patent Inventions.” During the session, Professor Khan focused on ongoing issues with the United States' patent system due to excessive litigation and the challenges in responding to constant advancements in technology throughout the 21st century. Her speech explored the history of patents in America, from its relevance at the birth of the nation to its impact on modern free market principals. She further examined at how the patent system set up by the United States influenced the development of other national patent systems during the 19th century and beyond. The event also paid tribute to Raymond P. Niro Sr., who passed away earlier this year. Niro sponsored the event since its creation in 1998, and his support was crucial in CIPLIT's ongoing efforts to analyze important legal issues in intellectual property. Professor Bobbi Kwall, the Raymond P. Niro Professor of Intellectual Property Law, and his son Dean Niro, who is a partner at Niro Law , spoke about Niro's legacy as a champion of the underdog in patent litigation.  Professor Wendy Epstein named a 2016 health law scholar DePaul University College of Law  /   09/13/2016  /   Posted in: Health Law, Faculty News  /   Twitter   /   Facebook   /   Wendy Epstein (middle) pictured with fellow 2016 Health Law Scholars - Elizabeth McCuskey of University of Toledo College of Law (left), and Rachel Sachs of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (right). The American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics and Saint Louis University School of Law recently named DePaul Associate Professor Wendy Epstein a 2016 Health Law Scholar for her work-in-progress “Price Transparency and Incomplete Contracts in Health Care.” The Health Law Scholars Workshop recognizes the achievements of junior faculty in health law and bioethics. Each year, health law professors choose four exceptional works from emerging scholars in these fields. The honorees are invited to Saint Louis University Law School in September to present their pieces to a gathering of health law scholars, who will provide feedback and guidance on the thesis. Many participants subsequently get their articles published in notable law journals. Epstein's fellow scholars are Rachel Sachs of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Elizabeth McCuskey of University of Toledo College of Law, and Jasmine Harris of UC Davis School of Law. Epstein's “Price Transparency” analyzes the issues with the use of open price term contracts for medical services. Currently, the law permits patients to consent to medical procedures without knowing how much they will cost, which often causes the patient to incur significant fees and possible debt. In the article, Epstein argues in favor of the use of “patient-provider” contracts. Since, with rare exception (e.g. emergency care, complicated surgeries), medical providers can readily reveal pricing information, both parties would be better served with this openness. In addition to “Price Transparency,” Epstein has had articles featured in numerous journals. The Yale Journal of Health Policy, Law, and Ethics is set to publish her “Revisiting Incentive-Based Contracts” in a 2017 edition. Other recent publications include “Facilitating Incomplete Contracts” (65 Case W. Res. L. Rev. 297 (2015)), “Contract Theory and the Failures of Public-Private Contracting” (34 Cardozo L. Rev. 2211 (2013)), and “Public-Private Cont


What does the German word 'verboten' mean?

Verboten | Definition of Verboten by Merriam-Webster :  forbidden ; especially :  prohibited by dictate Examples of verboten in a sentence <a college campus on which any form of hate speech was strictly verboten> Did You Know? Despite its spelling, the adjective verboten has nothing to do with verb, or any of the other words in our language related to Latin verbum. Rather, verboten comes from German, which got it from Old High German farboten, the past participle of the verb farbioten, meaning "to forbid." (Forbid itself derives from Old English forbeodan, a relative of farbioten.) Verboten, which first appeared in English in 1916, is used to describe things that are forbidden according to a law or a highly regarded authority. There also exists a noun verboten, meaning "something forbidden by authority" (as in "well-established verbotens"), but this use is quite rare and is typically entered only in large, unabridged dictionaries. Origin and Etymology of verboten borrowed from German, going back to Old High German farboten, past participle of farbiotan “to forbid,” (parallel to Old English forbēodan “to 1forbid ”), from far-, fur- for- + biotan “to offer” — more at 1bid First Known Use: 1916


The Gregorian Calendar, introduced in 1582, is named after Gregory, a?

The Gregorian Calendar Home   Calendar   Gregorian The Gregorian Calendar The Gregorian calendar is today's internationally accepted civil calendar and is also known as the Western or Christian calendar. The Vatican, 'birth place' of the Gregorian calendar. Rome's Vatican City is the 'birth place' of the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who introduced it. ©iStockphoto.com/Antonio Gravante Go to Calendar 12 Irregular Months The Gregorian Calendar is the most widely used calendar in the world today. It is a solar calendar based on a 365-day common year divided into 12 months of irregular lengths. 11 of the months have either 30 or 31 days , while the second month, February , has only 28 days during the common year. However, nearly every four years is a leap year , when one extra – or intercalary – day, is added on 29 February , making the leap year in the Gregorian calendar 366 days long. Replaced Julian Calendar The Gregorian calendar's predecessor, the Julian Calendar , was replaced because it was too inaccurate. It did not properly reflect the actual time it takes the Earth to circle once around the Sun, known as a tropical year . Realigned With the Sun The Julian calendar's formula to calculate leap years produced a leap year every four years. This is too often, and eventually the Julian calendar was several days out of sync with the fixed dates for astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices . The introduction of the Gregorian calendar allowed for the realignment with events like the vernal equinox and winter solstice . New Leap Year Formula The Gregorian calendar was first adopted in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain in 1582 , and included the following changes: New formula for calculating leap years: The year is evenly divisible by 4; If the year can be evenly divided by 100, it is NOT a leap year, unless; The year is also evenly divisible by 400: Then it is a leap year 10 days were dropped in October 1582 New rules for calculating Easter -dates Is Any Calendar Perfect? The more advanced leap year formula makes the Gregorian calendar far more accurate than the Julian. However, it is not perfect either. Compared to the tropical year, it is off by one day every 3236 years. Who Designed the Calendar? Although the Gregorian calendar is named after Pope Gregory XIII, it is an adaptation of a calendar designed by Italian doctor, astronomer and philosopher Luigi Lilio (also known as Aloysius Lilius). He was born around 1510 and died in 1576, six years before his calendar was officially introduced.


Phrygian cap | Britannica.com Phrygian cap petasos Phrygian cap, soft felt or wool conical headdress fitting closely around the head and characterized by a pointed crown that curls forward. It originated in the ancient country of Phrygia in Asia Minor and is represented in ancient Greek art as the type of headdress worn by Orientals. In Rome the Phrygian cap was worn by emancipated slaves as a symbol of their freedom. During the 11th and 12th centuries, it was again extensively used. The Phrygian cap once more became the emblem of liberty in the 18th century during the French Revolution , when it was adopted by the Revolutionaries as “the red cap of liberty.” It continues to be associated with the national allegorical figure of Liberté. Learn More in these related articles: French Revolution the revolutionary movement that shook France between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789. Hence the conventional term “Revolution of 1789,” denoting the end of the ancien régime in France and serving also to distinguish that event from the later French... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 20, 1998 URL: https://www.britannica.com/art/Phrygian-cap Access Date: January 18, 2017 Share


On the birth of Prince George of Cambridge in 2013 who was relegated to 6th in line to the British throne?

Royal Family tree - BBC News BBC News Read more about sharing. Close share panel Four generations of royals are celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday. Find out more about the Royal Family below. INTERACTIVE Royal family: Line of succession × × Born: 1948 The Prince of Wales is the Queen’s eldest son and first in line to the throne. On 29 July 1981 he married Lady Diana Spencer, who became the Princess of Wales. The couple had two sons, William and Harry. They later separated and their marriage was dissolved in 1996. On 31 August 1997 the Princess was killed in a car crash in Paris. Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles on 9 April 2005. Duke of Cambridge × Born: 1982 Prince William is the eldest son of the Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. The Duke was 15 years old when his mother was killed in a Paris car crash. He went on to study at St Andrews University, where he met his future wife, Kate Middleton. The couple were married in 2011. On his 21st birthday he was appointed a Counsellor of State – standing in for the Queen on official occasions. He and his wife had their first child, George, in July 2013. Prince George of Cambridge × Born: 2013 Prince George of Cambridge, was born at 16:24BST on Monday 22 July, 2013, at St Mary's hospital in west London. Prince William was present for the birth of his son, who weighed 8lb 6oz. Prince George is third in line to the throne, after his father and grandfather. His full name, George Alexander Louis, was announced two days after his birth. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge × Born: 2015 The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to their second child, a baby girl, at 08:34 BST (07:34 GMT) on 2 May 2015 at St Mary's Hospital in London. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth of the 8lbs 3oz (3.7kg) baby. The duke and duchess named her Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. She is fourth in line to the throne and is known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. Prince Harry × Born: 1984 Prince Harry trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and went on to become a Lieutenant in the British Army, serving as a helicopter pilot. He has been a Counsellor of State since his 21st birthday, standing in for The Queen on official duties. Prince Andrew, Duke of York × Born: 1960 Prince Andrew was the third child of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh – but the first to be born to a reigning monarch for 103 years. He was created the Duke of York on his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, who became Duchess of York. They had two daughters - Beatrice was born in 1988 and Eugenie in 1990. In March 1992 it was announced that the duke and duchess were to separate and they divorced in 1996. Princess Beatrice × Born: 1988 Princess Beatrice is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York. Her full title is Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York. She has no official surname, but uses the name York. If she marries, she will retain her royal title, but will have the option of taking her husband’s surname. Princess Eugenie × Born: 1990 Princess Eugenie is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York. Her full title is Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York. Like her sister Princess Beatrice, she has no official surname, but uses the name York. If she marries, she will retain her royal title, but will have the option of taking her husband’s surname. Earl of Wessex × Born: 1964 Prince Edward was given the title Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn on his marriage to Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. The couple have two children, Lady Louise, born in 2003 and James, Viscount Severn, born in 2007. James, Viscount Severn × Born: 2007 Viscount Severn is the younger child of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The couple decided to give their children the courtesy titles as sons or daughters of an Earl, rather than the style prince or princess. It is thought this decision was made to avoid some of the burdens of royal titles. Lady Louise × Born: 2003 Lady Louise Windsor is the elder child of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The couple decided to give their chil


The medical condition Urticaria is more commonly known as?

Hives | definition of hives by Medical dictionary Hives | definition of hives by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/hives Hives is an allergic skin reaction causing localized redness, swelling, and itching . Description Hives is a reaction of the body's immune system that causes areas of the skin to swell, itch, and become reddened (wheals). When the reaction is limited to small areas of the skin, it is called "urticaria." Involvement of larger areas, such as whole sections of a limb, is called "angioedema." Causes and symptoms Causes Hives is an allergic reaction. The body's immune system is normally responsible for protection from foreign invaders. When it becomes sensitized to normally harmless substances, the resulting reaction is called an allergy. An attack of hives is set off when such a substance, called an allergen, is ingested, inhaled, or otherwise contacted. It interacts with immune cells called mast cells, which reside in the skin, airways, and digestive system. When mast cells encounter an allergen, they release histamine and other chemicals, both locally and into the bloodstream. These chemicals cause blood vessels to become more porous, allowing fluid to accumulate in tissue and leading to the swollen and reddish appearance of hives. Some of the chemicals released sensitize pain nerve endings, causing the affected area to become itchy and sensitive. A wide variety of substances may cause hives in sensitive people, including foods, drugs, and insect bites or stings. Common culprits include: nuts, especially peanuts, walnuts, and Brazil nuts fish, mollusks, and shellfish bee, wasp, and hornet stings bites of mosquitoes, fleas, and scabies Symptoms Urticaria is characterized by redness, swelling, and itching of small areas of the skin. These patches usually grow and recede in less than a day, but may be replaced by hives in other locations. Angioedema is characterized by more diffuse swelling. Swelling of the airways may cause wheezing and respiratory distress. In severe cases, airway obstruction may occur. Diagnosis Hives are easily diagnosed by visual inspection. The cause of hives is usually apparent, but may require a careful medical history in some cases. Treatment Mild cases of hives are treated with antihistamines , such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or desloratadine (Clarinex). Clarinex is non-sedating, meaning it will not make patients drowsy. More severe cases may require oral corticosteroids , such as prednisone. Topical corticosteroids are not effective. Airway swelling may require emergency injection of epinephrine (adrenaline). Alternative treatment An alternative practitioner will try to determine what allergic substance is causing the reaction and help the patient eliminate or minimize its effects. To deal with the symptoms of hives, an oatmeal bath may help to relieve itching. Chickweed (Stellaria media), applied as a poultice (crushed or chopped herbs applied directly to the skin) or added to bath water, may also help relieve itching. Several homeopathic remedies, including Urtica urens and Apis (Apis mellifica), may help relieve the itch, redness, or swelling associated with hives. Prognosis Most cases of hives clear up within one to seven days without treatment, providing the cause (allergen) is found and avoided. Prevention Preventing hives depends on avoiding the allergen causing them. Analysis of new items in the diet or new drugs taken may reveal the likely source of the reaction. Chronic hives may be aggravated by stress , caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco; avoiding these may reduce the frequency of reactions. Key terms Allergen — A substance capable of producing an immediate type of hypersensitivity, or allergy. Wheal — A smooth, slightly elevated area on the body surface, which is redder or paler than the surrounding skin. Resources n See urticaria. Patient discussion about hives Q. What caused my hives? I woke up this morning and saw that all my back and chest are covered in hives. How did this suddenly appear? What caused it? A. Urticaria (hives) is ge


Which nation in 2013 became the first to legalize marijuana production and sale?

Uruguay becomes first country to legalize marijuana trade | Reuters Tue Dec 10, 2013 | 7:49 PM EST Uruguay becomes first country to legalize marijuana trade 1/5 People participate in the so-called ''Last demonstration with illegal marijuana'' on their way to the Congress building in Montevideo, as Senate debates a government-sponsored bill establishing state regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana during a session, December 10, 2013. Reuters/Andres Stapff + 2/5 People participate in the so-called ''Last demonstration with illegal marijuana'' on their way to the Congress building in Montevideo, as Senate debates a government-sponsored bill establishing state regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana during a session, December 10, 2013. Reuters/Andres Stapff + 3/5 People participate in the so-called ''Last demonstration with illegal marijuana'' on their way to the Congress building in Montevideo, as Senate debates a government-sponsored bill establishing state regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana during a session, December 10, 2013. Reuters/Andres Stapff + 4/5 People participate in the so-called ''Last demonstration with illegal marijuana'' on their way to the Congress building in Montevideo, as Senate debates a government-sponsored bill establishing state regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana during a session, December 10, 2013. Reuters/Andres Stapff + 5/5 People participate in the so-called ''Last demonstration with illegal marijuana'' on their way to the Congress building in Montevideo, as Senate debates a government-sponsored bill establishing state regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana during a session, December 10, 2013. Reuters/Andres Stapff + By Malena Castaldi and Felipe Llambias | MONTEVIDEO MONTEVIDEO Uruguay became the first country to legalize the growing, sale and smoking of marijuana on Tuesday, a pioneering social experiment that will be closely watched by other nations debating drug liberalization. A government-sponsored bill approved by 16-13 votes in the Senate provides for regulation of the cultivation, distribution and consumption of marijuana and is aimed at wresting the business from criminals in the small South American nation. Backers of the law, some smoking joints, gathered near Congress holding green balloons, Jamaican flags in homage to Bob Marley and a sign saying: "Cultivating freedom, Uruguay grows." Cannabis consumers will be able to buy a maximum of 40 grams (1.4 ounces) each month from licensed pharmacies as long as they are Uruguayan residents over the age of 18 and registered on a government database that will monitor their monthly purchases. When the law is implemented in 120 days, Uruguayans will be able to grow six marijuana plants in their homes a year, or as much as 480 grams (about 17 ounces), and form smoking clubs of 15 to 45 members that can grow up to 99 plants per year. Registered drug users should be able to start buying marijuana over the counter from licensed pharmacies in April. "We begin a new experience in April. It involves a big cultural change that focuses on public health and the fight against drug trafficking," Uruguay's first lady, Senator Lucía Topolansky, told Reuters. Uruguay's attempt to quell drug trafficking is being followed closely in Latin America where the legalization of some narcotics is being increasingly seen by regional leaders as a possible way to end the violence spawned by the cocaine trade. Rich countries debating legalization of pot are also watching the bill, which philanthropist George Soros has supported as an "experiment" that could provide an alternative to the failed U.S.-led policies of the long "war on drugs." The bill gives authorities 120 days to set up a drug control board that will regulate cultivation standards, fix the price and monitor consumption. The use of marijuana is legal in Uruguay, a country of 3.3 million that is one of the most liberal in Latin America,


Before 1967 BBC Radio 2 was called the '(What?) Programme'?

How and when did the BBC's four main radio stations (Radios One, Two, Three and Four) get their names? Surely Radio One didn't come first? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk How and when did the BBC's four main radio stations (Radios One, Two, Three and Four) get their names? Surely Radio One didn't come first? Gareth Jones, Nailsea, North Somerset, UK No, they were named simultaneously, I think in 1967, to replace the previous three stations. The BBC, having television stations 1 and 2, decided to be terribly imaginative when re-naming their radio stations! L Smith, Edinburgh, Scotland In the late 1960s. Previously there had been the "Light Programme" for popular music, the "Home Service" for features, news, discussions, and the "Third Programme" for classical/serious music. The Home Service became Radio 4, which moved to the Light Programme's frequency (1500 LW) where more people could hear it; the Third Programme became Radio 3, and the Light Programme was divided into Radios 1 and 2, moving to MW instead of LW. Radio 2 maintained the same sort of output as the Light Programme, whereas Radio 1 became the first BBC station officially to broadcast pop, rock and soul rather than Housewives' Favourites and James Last. 1 was launched to combat the success of pirate and foreign pop stations like Radio Caroline and Luxembourg 208. Simon Gilman, Edmonton, UK The BBC used to have three stations, the Home Service which broadcast news and talks, the Light Programme which had light entertainment and music, and the Third Programme for classical music. When the pirate radios of the 1960s were so successful at broadcasting pop and rock music, sadly lacking on the BBC, they responded by creating Radio 1. And then renamed the others. The Third Programme sensibly became Radio 3, it was probably a toss-up between 2 and 4 for the other two. yggdrasil, Worcester, UK They came out of the reorganisation of the BBC that followed the anti-pirate radio legislation. It was recognised that the pirates had found a niche unfilled by the BBC, so the old Light Programme was broken into two - Radio 1 & Radio 2, the Third Programme became Radio 3, and the Home Service Radio 4. Peter Brooke, By Kinmuck, Scotland Radio One came last and, curiously, was trailed before its launch as "Radio 247" - that being its wavelength on medium wave. Before 30th September 1967 there was The Home Service, Light Programme and the Third Programme. So, as "Third" already had a number - presumably they began with this - changing it to Radio 3. The new service may have been called "1" because it was associated with the Top 20 record charts and "it's Number One it's Top Of The Pops" - and 1 implies newness. Then the Light and Home were allocated the remaining 2 and 4 (but presumably this could have been the other way round) Alan Daulby, Mold, UK Radios 1,2,3,and 4 each came into existence at 5.30 a.m. 30th September 1967. Until then the BBC broadcast the Light Programme (light music and entertainment and now Radio 2), the Home Service (News and current events, now Radio 4) and the Third Programme (Classical music, now Radio 3). Plainly Radio 3 took its number from the old Third Programme but the other station numbers appear to have been assigned at random. Alec Jameson, Hong Kong I think they were numbered backwards. Originally (i.e. when I was young) we had the Home service, Light programme and Network Three which became the Third Programme. Since this was the only one with a number, it became Radio 3 and the others were numbered around it. I assume this happened when the new, lighter than light, radio One was added so 1 & 2 filled the gap nicely. Regrettably I cannot remember when this happened. Ray Hall, London, UK According to the BBC website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/about/) Radios 1-4 were launched as part of a general reorganisation of BBC Radio on 30 September 1967. It doesn't say why the numbers were chosen. Radio 4, as being the successor of the old 'Home Service' can probably claim to be the oldest. Radio 3 is the successor to the old 'Third Programme', so th


A pilaster is an ornamental architectural feature made to resemble a?

Architectural Terminology A semicircular or polygonal passageway around the apse of a church. Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger Apse A semicircular, polygonal, or rectangular extension at the end of a Roman basilica or a Christian church. Image courtesy of Heather Russell Anta In Classical temples, the pilaster like projecting end of a portico wall often framing columns, which are then said to be in antis Image courtesy of Gayle Goudy Kochanski Arcade A series of arches supported on piers or columns. A "blind" arcade is a row of arches applied to the wall as an ornamental feature. Image courtesy of Gayle Goudy Kochanski Arch A structural devise, curved in shape, to span an opening by means of wedge-shaped bricks or stones (voussoirs) that support each other by exerting mutual pressure and that are buttressed at the sides. Image courtesy of Gayle Goudy Kochanski Architrave A square beam that is the lowest of the three horizontal components of a Classical entablature. Image courtesy of Heather Russell Archivolt A molded band carried around an arch. Image courtesy of Gayle Goudy Kochanski Arcuated Any form of construction using arches. Image courtesy of Gayle Goudy Kochanski Ashlar Building stone that has been squared and finished, and the masonry constructed of such blocks. Courtesy of Heather Russell Barrel Vault A half-cylindrical vault, semicircular or pointed in cross section; also called tunnel vault. Image courtesy of Heather Russell Bay A vertical compartment of a building in which several such compartments are repeated; each bay mignt be defined by columns, piers, windows, or vaulting units. Michelangelo Museo Capitolino is divided into 7 bays by pilasters. Image courtesy of Phil Gruen Basilica In ancient Roman architecture, a large rectangular building used as a tribunal or for other public purposes and generally arranged with nave, aisles, and one or more apses. In Christian architecture, a longitudinal church of related form. Image courtesy of Gayle Goudy Kochanski Boss Sculpted ornament of joints, found primarily in vaults. Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger Buttress A projecting mass of masonry serving to provide additional strength for the wall as it resists the lateral thrust exerted by an arch or vault. Plying Buttress: in a church, a buttress in the form of an arch, or set of arches, that carries the thrust of a nave vault over the side aisle roofs down to a massive external pier. Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger Capital The uppermost part of a column, usually shaped to articulate the joint with the lintel or arch supported; in Classical types, comprising an abacus, echinus, and other carved detail. Image courtesy of Heather Russell Caryatid A sculpted female figure used as a support in place of a column or pier. Image courtesy of Heather Russell Cella The body and main sanctuary of a Classical temple, as distinct from its portico and other external parts; sometimes used synonymously with naos, the principal room of a temple where the cult statue is housed. Image courtesy of Gayle Goudy Kochanski Centering Temporary wooden framework used to hold construction material in place until a vault or arch is self-sustaining. Image courtesy of Gail Gould Chancel The eastern portion of a church set apart for the clergy, and often separated from the main body of the church by a screen, rail, or steps. The term is also used to describe the entire east end of a church beyond the crossing. Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger Chevet A French term used to describe the developed east end of a church, usually a French Gothic cathedral, with its apse, ambulatory, and radiating chapels. Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger Choir The part of a church, generally located toward or in the apse, reserved for clergy and singers. (This photograph was taken looking down the nave toward the apse. The choir screen is highlighted, which is just beyond the transept.) Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger Clerestory A part of a building that rises above adjoining roof-tops and is pierced by window openings to admit light to the interior. Image


Alma, Brown Turkey, Desert King, Italian Black, and Kadota are types of what fruit/plant?

FIGS Ficus carica (common fig - fig tree - edible fig) - This is one of the easiest to grow fruit trees in existense.  It has been grown since the earliest times for its "fruit".  The plant is typically a large shrub from 15 to 20 feet tall and almost as wide.  Although not particular as to soil type, figs generally do best in full sun and in  a well drained site.  They are quite drought tolerant but benefit from supplemental irrigation during dry periods.  A native of the Mediterranean region that is hardy in zones 8-10. Adriatic:  Please see Verdone. Adriatic Hybrid:  Please see Conadria and Flanders. Alma - This heavy bearing, very sweet fig was released from Texas A & M University's breeding program in 1975.  It has golden brown skin and very tasty, amber-tan flesh.  It has a small eye which prevents spoilage during adverse weather conditions.  The plant is a hardy, small tree with a heavy main crop that ripens very late.  The medium sized fruit are delicious.  Good fresh or dried.  Highly resistant to fruit rots.  Well adapted to the Southeast but tolerates cooler temperatures.  The fruit shape is pyriform with a neck.  The leaf has a decurrent base and is unlobed to tri-lobed. 1-gallon @ $20.00 barnisotte [nero / brogiotto nero] - This fig comes to us from Italy.  It has large, late ripening, reddish black figs of better quality than those of 'Black Mission'.  The rich, fairly sweet flesh is red-amber and of very good to excellent flavor.  Unfortunately, the eye is medium sized and open.  Very good fresh but poor when stewed as it breaks up when stirred.  Needs heat for best taste.  Well adapted to the South and Southwest.  Fruit shape turbinate-pyriform sometimes oblique with a broad apex.  Leaf has a cordate base and 5 lobes with the middle one being spatulate and the others latate. 1-gallon @ $20.00 Beall - This cultivar was found by W. A. Beall as a chance seedling in California during the 1920's.  It has proven to be a good producer of both a breba crop and a main crop.  The tree itself is vigorous with a somewhat open growth habit.  The skin is dark brown to purplish black in color and the flesh is amber.  The large figs are fairly rich with good, sweet flavor and quality.  Well adapted for use along the West Coast and in the South.  The breba fruit are pyriform with prominent necks while the main crop fruit are oblate to pyriform with short, thick necks.  The leaf has a cordate base, 5 lobes, narrow sinuses and crenate margins. 1-gallon @ $20.00 Beer's Black:  Please see Bordeaux. Bensonhurst Purple:  Please see Hardy Chicago. Black Celeste - Identical to 'Celeste' in taste, appearance and ripening season.  The only differences are that the skin color is bluish black and that the figs crack less than do those of 'Celeste'. 1-gallon @ $20.00 Black Jack  - A small, spreading plant with figs that similar to those of 'San Piero'.  It produces flattened, large to very large, purple-brown figs with good flavored, pink flesh streaked strawberry.  These figs are oblate in shape and are of high quality with sweet and juicy pulp.  Fairly hardy and well suited for container growth.  Recommended for the South and the Southeast. 1-gallon @ $20.00 Black Mission:  Please see Franciscana. Black Spanish:  Please see San Piero. blanche:  Please see marseilles. beer's black - A fine, large, black fig that is a splendid performer.  The deep red flesh is sweet and has a distinct flavor.  It has a medium sized eye and is excellent either fresh or dried.  Fairly hardy and well adapted to the South and Southwest. 1-gallon @ $20.00 Blue Celeste:  Please see Celeste. brogiotto nero:  Please see barnisotte. Brown Greek - Originally from Greece, this is a delicious, large, late bearing fig that extends the season for several weeks.  The figs resemble those of 'Brown Turkey' but we like this one better.  The flesh is tender and sweet and it is a healthy, vigorous grower. 1-gallon @ $20.00 Brown Turkey [eastern brown turkey / english brown turkey / everbearing] - A medium to large sized, bell


In which part of the human body do red blood cells develop?

Red blood cell production - Health Video: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Red blood cell production URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/anatomyvideos/000104.htm Red blood cell production What's this? Play health video with audio description: //medlineplus.gov/ency/videos/mov/200028_eng_ad.mp4 Overview Blood carries various substances that must be brought to one part of the body or another. Red blood cells are an important element of blood. Their job is to transport oxygen to the body’s tissues in exchange for carbon dioxide, which is carried to and eliminated by the lungs. Red blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow of bones. Stem cells in the red bone marrow called hemocytoblasts give rise to all of the formed elements in blood. If a hemocytoblast commits to becoming a cell called a proerythroblast, it will develop into a new red blood cell. The formation of a red blood cell from hemocytoblast takes about 2 days. The body makes about two million red blood cells every second. Blood is made up of both cellular and liquid components. If a sample of blood is spun in a centrifuge, the formed elements and fluid matrix of blood can be separated from each other. Blood consists of 45% red blood cells, less than 1% white blood cells and platelets, and 55% plasma. Review Date 1/31/2016 Updated by: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Related MedlinePlus Health Topics


What comet is responsible for the Perseid meteor shower, through which Earth passes every July/August?

Fireballs and Meteorites - SOTT.NET: July - August 2004 Fireballs and Meteorites - SOTT.NET BY ANNE RUETER News Staff Reporter Although fainter now, Comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) will pass through the bowl of the Big Dipper this month, making it easier for novice comet seekers to find it. That also provides the perfect excuse to linger longer in the dipper, surely the most well-known group of stars in the heavens. If you get binoculars out to spy the comet, it's easy to find other intriguing jewels and surprising quirks in the big pot with the long handle. More "Cosmic Spam?" Please note that the writer of the following is not a native English speaker. Also note that we offer it with the caveat that it sure sounds like bunkum to us: a bit of truth and a lot of nonsense. What's scary is that this is making the rounds among some semi-scientific circles... Note particularly that the writer seems to advocate the "ETs as "good guys" hypothesis and that they will smack us only because they "love us." Yeah, right. Will The "Doomsday Asteroid" Toutatis Exterminate Earth Civilization In 2004? Constantin I. Ivanenko, Ph. D. Independent Inner Space explorer Founder of Russian Initiative Group for the Defence of Earth St Petersburg, RUSSIA Via Email (Hidden exopolitical background of Cosmic Threat) As there is fast approaching 29 September 2004: calculated by astronomers more than a decade ago fateful moment of most close during entire century approach to Earth of "doomsday asteroid 4179" Toutatis (named by its influenced by ‘mystic apprehensions’ discoverers after dreaded God of Death of ancient Celts), there is activated discussion between informed members of Global Leading Edge community what this approach does portend to inhabitants of Earth. In Russia there exists an influential group of "politically active Inner Space explorers" (called "The Internal Predictor of Russia", allegedly supported by certain government agencies) which is seriously concerned about possible results of this approach; - which might, in their opinion, bring global-scale disaster similar to that which had destroyed remains of Atlantis about 11 500 years ago. This opinion is shared by a group of scientifically advanced opponents of unlimited spreading of technologies for production of "free energy" (especially of "free vacuum energy"); - which are basing thei r arguments on data extracted by numerous explorers of Akashic Archives: such as E. Cayce & various authors mentioned by Sh. Andrews in her book "Atlantis: Insights from a Lost Civilization" from ‘Akashic Archives’ of past Atlantean supercivilization. (However, - as believe competent Russian Inner Space explorers, - most valuable data were obtained in ‘30s-‘40s in Nazi Germany by large highly disciplined & trained team of Ahnenerbe psychics; - which got direct order of Himmler to put as much efforts as possible into psi-investigation of Atlantean technologies of "ultimate extermination".) According to their version, final destruction of (situated in the region of present Bermuda Triangle) Atlantean metropolis, - which happened about 11 500 years ago, - was brought about by precisely aimed strike of medium-sized "killer asteroid"; - which had been directed at its target by antigravity drives (upgraded variants of Podkletnov’s disk) of battleships of Galactic Spacefleet, which were stationed around Earth. (Thus data of astronomical calculations made on basis of laws of "conventional" Celestial Mechanics, - which demonstrate that Toutatis, during its coming approach, will pass at a considerable distance (about 1 million of miles) away from Earth, - may be not relevant in this case; - because Toutatis’ trajectory could be "corrected" by ETs - at such moment when it’ll be already too late to rep el it with the help of nuclear missiles or using other methods requiring considerable preparation time. Besides, use of, eg, controlled from Earth via radiochannels nuclear missiles for defelection of asteroids’ trajectories, - as proposed E. Teller, - might be conterproductive in case of "ET- guided killer asteroids"; -


What traditionally provides the flavour/flavor in a frangipane cake filling?

What does frangipane mean? A pastry filled with this cream Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Frangipane(noun) a perfume of jasmine; frangipani Frangipane(noun) a species of pastry, containing cream and almonds Origin: [F. frangipane; supposed to be called so from the inventor, the Marquis Frangipani, major general under Louis XIV.] Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Frangipane Frangipane is a filling made from or flavored like almonds. This filling can be used in a variety of ways including cakes, tarts and other assorted pastries, such as the Jesuite. An alternative French spelling from a 1674 cookbook is franchipane with the earliest modern spelling coming from a 1732 confectioners' dictionary. Originally designated as a custard tart flavored by almonds or pistachios it came later to designate a filling that could be used in a variety of confections and baked goods. France has many traditional foods associated with Christmas celebration. One of these is Frangipane. These days it is normally made of butter, sugar, eggs, and ground almonds: beat butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, gradually beat in the eggs, fold in the ground almonds. In some anecdotes it was the kind of sweet that the noblewoman Jacopa da Settesoli brought to St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, when he was dying. On Epiphany, the French cut the King Cake, a round cake made of frangipane layers into slices to be distributed by a child known as le petit roi who is usually hiding under the dining table. The cake is decorated with stars, a crown, flowers and a special bean hidden inside the cake. Whoever gets the piece of the frangipane cake with the bean is crowned “king” or “queen” for the following year. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Frangipane fran′ji-pān, n. a kind of pastry-cake, filled with cream, almonds, and sugar: a perfume from the flower of the red jasmine, or in imitation of it.—Also Fran′gipani. [Fr., from a personal name.] Numerology The numerical value of frangipane in Chaldean Numerology is: 3 Pythagorean Numerology


Which English surgeon saved King Edward VII and Joseph Merrick?

MEDICAL - Sir Frederick Treves MEDICAL - Sir Frederick Treves English Physician 6 Wimpole Street W1 Sir Frederick Treves lived at this address from 1886 to 1907. He was born in Dorchester and was the son of William Treves an upholsterer and his wife Jane. He was educated locally before attending the Merchant Taylors' School in Northwood and then the London Hospital Medical School. He became a surgeon specialising in abdominal surgery at the London Hospital and performed the first appendectomy in England on 29 June 1888. He was subsequently appointed a Surgeon Extraordinary to Queen Victoria. During the Second Boer Way (1899-1902), Treves worked as a volunteer in a field hospital treating the wounded and he later published an account of this in ‘The Tale of a Field Hospital’ which was based on articles he had written in the British Medical Journal. He was Medical Officer to the Suffolk Yeomany until his resignation in 1902. He had earlier (March 1901) been appointed one of many Honorary Sarjeants Surgeon to King Edward VII and two months later was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO). Edward VII had become monarch on the death of Queen Victoria and two days before his coronation of 26th June 1901 he was diagnosed with appendicitis. As this condition was not well treated at the time ( with high fatality rates), Edward initially opposed surgery but at the insistence of Treves - supported by the leading surgeon Lord Lister, the operation was successfully performed. Treves subsequently treated the king for other major and minor conditions and ailments and was honoured with a baronetcy. In addition to his medical work, he was an author of many books including ‘The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences (1923). In 1884 Treves had seen Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) when Merrick was exhibited by showman Tom Norman in a shop across the road from the London Hospital in Mile End.  Treves was responsible for bringing Merrick to live in the London Hospital in 1886 and he stayed there until his death in 1890. Sir Frederick mistakenly names Joseph Merrick as John which was an error much re-used by Merricks’ biographers. Other books included ‘The Highways and Byways of Dorset’(1906),  ‘A Student’s Handbook of Surgical Operations’ (1892) and ‘The Cradle of the Deep’ (1908) which described his travels in the West Indies. Ironically, despite his skills, in 1900 he was unable to save the life of his youngest daughter who died from a ruptured appendix.


What business is the Saks Fifth Avenue chain, named after its Manhattan NYC site?

Saks Fifth Avenue - a specialty department store | Flickr Saks Fifth Avenue - a specialty department store Map PatricksMercy ADMIN May 27, 2010 Thank you all for sharing your beautiful Saks Fifth Avenue photos you have captured in your travels! I worked at Saks in the 80's 90's and I remember an old poster size framed picture of all the Saks stores around the country. I couldnt believe all the different locations. I have included some of my pictures of old Palm Springs, Palo Alto, and there is one from Edge and Corner of a Saks NYC postcard that was also one of the many pictures featured. Thank you all for sharing your beautiful Saks Fifth Avenue photos you have captured in your travels! I worked at Saks in the 80's 90's and I remember an old poster size framed picture of all the Saks stores around the country. I couldnt believe all the different locations. I have included some of my pictures of old Palm Springs, Palo Alto, and there is one from Edge and Corner of a Saks NYC postcard that was also one of the many pictures featured. Cancel 4 years ago Group Description Saks Fifth Avenue is the successor of a business founded by Andrew Saks in 1867 and incorporated in New York in 1902 as Saks & Company. Andrew died in 1912 and in 1923 Saks & Co. merged with Gimbel Brothers, Inc., operating as a separate autonomous subsidiary. On September 15, 1924, Horace Saks and Bernard Gimbel opened Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. When Bernard's cousin Adam Gimbel became President of Saks Fifth Avenue in 1926 after Bernard's sudden passing, the company took on national aspirations. The very first branch store opened in 1926 in the city of Palm Beach, Florida as a resort store, followed by a Southampton resort store in 1928. The first full-line year-round Saks store was opened in Chicago in 1929, followed by another resort store in Miami Beach, Florida. In 1938 Saks expanded to the West Coast, opening in Beverly Hills, California. By the end of the 1930s Saks Fifth Avenue had a total of 10 stores, including resort locations such as Sun Valley, Mount Stowe and Newport. More full-line stores followed with Detroit in 1940 and Pittsburgh in 1949. In downtown Pittsburgh, the company moved to its own freestanding location approximately one block from its former home on the fourth floor in the downtown Gimbel's flagship. The San Francisco location opened in 1952. More expansion followed from the 1960s through the 1990s including Texas, the Midwest, and the South. BATUS Inc. acquired Gimbel Bros., Inc. and its Saks Fifth Avenue subsidiary in 1973 as part of its diversification strategy. In 1990, BATUS sold Saks to Investcorp S.A., which after investing in the company and weathering the early 1990s recession took Saks public in 1996 as Saks Holdings, Inc. In 1998, Saks Holdings Inc. was acquired by Proffitt's, Inc., then the parent company of Proffitt's among other department stores. Upon closing of the acquisition, Proffitt's, Inc. changed its name to Saks Incorporated. In 2005 vendors filed against Saks alleging unlawful chargebacks. The SEC formally investigated the complaint and Saks settled with the SEC in 2007.[4] In August 2007 the United States Postal Service began an experimental program selling the plus Zip Code extension to businesses. The first company to do this was Saks Fifth Avenue which received the zip code of 10022-SHOE for the eighth floor shoe department in its flagship Fifth Avenue (Manhattan) store.[5] Today, the New York flagship store accounts for a significant amount of the entire chain's annual revenue. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia this site is dedicated to sharing the story in pictures of Saks Fifth Avenue, from coast to coast. You are invited to share your pictures and stories of shopping, working, or window shopping at any of the SFA stores coast to coast. Additional Info Members can post 20 things to the pool each day. Accepted content types: Photos, Videos, Images, Art, Screenshots Accepted safety levels: Safe


The terms/concepts of kaitiaki and kaitiakitanga referring to guardianship of sky, sea and land originated in which indigenous culture?

NZLC - Report 53: Justice - The Experience of Mäori Women - 2 Value and recognition of Mäori women 2 Value and recognition of Mäori women Mäori women are the pivotal point – the soul of Mäori and the whänau. – Rohe 10 38 Before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Mäori women had access to and exercised influential roles (Binney 1996, 26). Under Article III of the Treaty, Mäori were granted “all the rights and privileges of British subjects” and with that commenced the assimilation of Mäori into the British way of life (Pratt 1992, 39). The influential role of Mäori women was inconsistent with British attitudes to women at the time and that role was challenged. In particular, the role of women as nurturers and organisers valued within their whänau, hapü and iwi was challenged by the colonial view of men as heads of the family; the role of women of rank as leaders was challenged by the colonial view of the subordinate role of women to men; the relationship of women with the land was challenged by the colonial concept of individual land ownership and the role of men as property owners. THE BEGINNINGS 39 The Mäori female presence is a constant in Mäori traditional beliefs about the origins of humankind, the transfer of knowledge and wisdom, and the restoration of balance. Mäori origins are traced back through human generations and gods and goddesses to Ranginui, the Sky Father, and Papatüänuku, the Earth Mother. Papatüänuku is the ancestress of all things and her children are the guardians or the progenitors of everything on or under the earth, sea and skies. They express the role and significance of women in traditional society. 40 According to traditional Mäori beliefs, the two grandchildren of Papatüänuku, Hineahuone (who later changed her name to Hine-nui-te-po), and her sister Hinerauwharangi, were the first to receive human form. They were empowered by the guardians and gods to be the receptacles of all knowledge which they then transferred genealogically and genetically through demigods and demigoddesses to Mäori. This world view was expressed in and through whakapapa, the connection between human beings and all things in the universe being described in terms of marriage, procreation and descent. Through Papatüänuku and Hine-nui-te-po, Mäori women were seen as the beginning and the end of life in this world. PRE-EUROPEAN SOCIETY AND MÄORI WOMEN Mäori women are the heart and soul of their whänau. – Rohe 1 Women as nurturers 41 Women as bearers of children were the nurturers of whänau and hapü. The term whänau signifies a group of relatives defined by reference to a recent ancestor (tupuna), comprising several generations, several nuclear families and several households, and having a degree of on-going corporate life focused in group symbols such as a name, a land base (türangawaewae) and taonga. (Durie-Hall and Metge 1992, 61) 42 There are two different ways of defining whänau membership. First, whänau members can be defined as the direct descendants of the whänau ancestor. However, this definition excludes the husband or wife of a descendant. Secondly, whänau can be defined as an extended family including spouses and adopted children who are not direct descendants but who participate in the activities of the whänau group. Each of these two definitions may assume primacy for different reasons. The first comes to the fore in relation to issues of management of group property, selection of group spokespersons, and the group’s relationship with the hapü and iwi. The second comes to the fore in relation to mutual support, child raising and the organisation of hui. 43 As an illustration of the value of the nurturing role of women in te ao Mäori, Te Arawa tradition regards women as the more vital component to the guarantee of the survival of future generations. Tapu is attached to women because of the obligation and ability to ensure the future of iwi. This obligation is described by the ritual reference to women as te whare tangata (the housing of the human species). Women as organisers 44 Dame Joan Metge, in New Growth