What was the name of the gang's van in the Scooby-Doo TV series?

Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (TV Series 1969–1970) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Scooby Doo, Where Are You!  TV-G | A group of teenage friends and their Great Dane (Scooby-Doo) travel in a bright green van solving strange and hilarious mysteries, while returning from or going to a regular teenage function. Stars: An eccentric colonel leaves part of his fortune to Scooby Doo on the condition that he spend the night in a castle haunted by green phantoms. 8.7 After finding a injured bank guard on the road the gang decide to investigate the true identity the ghoulish bank robber. 8.7 A gypsy fortune teller warns Scooby and the gang not to visit Franken Castle. They go anyway and find themselves chased by a werewolf, a vampire and a Frankenstein monster. 8.6 a list of 49 titles created 20 Feb 2011 a list of 29 titles created 17 Nov 2011 a list of 48 titles created 25 Nov 2011 a list of 21 titles created 15 Jun 2012 a list of 25 titles created 02 Oct 2015 Title: Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1970) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. What's New, Scooby-Doo? (TV Series 2002) Animation | Comedy | Family Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang are launched into the 21st century, with new mysteries to solve. Stars: Frank Welker, Casey Kasem, Mindy Cohn The Mystery Inc. gang investigate more supernatural sightings with various guest stars and characters. Stars: Casey Kasem, Heather North, Don Messick The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles. Stars: Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (TV Series 2010) Animation | Action | Adventure Scooby-Doo and the gang attempt to solve creepy mysteries in the town of Crystal Cove, a place with a history of eerie supernatural events. Stars: Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey DeLisle Directors: Hiroshi Aoyama, Kazumi Fukushima, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Scott Innes, Billy West, Mary Kay Bergman The Pink Panther is a heroic, moral cartoon cat with pink fur and the manners of an English aristocrat. He only becomes flustered or angry at obtuse or offensive humans who try to disrupt ... See full summary  » Stars: Paul Frees, Rich Little, Dave Barry The desert in the U.S. southwest is the natural habitat of the Road Runner, a high-octane, cartoon bird who runs so fast on the desert's roadways that he leaves a trail of flame or causes ... See full summary  » Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray, Bea Benaderet The continuing animated adventures of Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Swee'pea and Popeye. Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck A Saturday morning series, collecting of some of the most popular classic cartoons from the Looney Tunes catalogue. Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray The misadventures of a futuristic family. Stars: George O'Hanlon, Janet Waldo, Mel Blanc The Hanna-Barbera-created Oscar-winning cat-and-mouse team of Tom & Jerry returned to TV in an hour-long stretch of new adventures. Here, T&J, after years of rivalry, have become the best ... See full summary  » Stars: Henry Corden, Kathy Gori, Don Messick The misadventures of a boy genius and his annoying sister. Stars: Kath Soucie, Jeff Bennett, Christine Cavanaugh Edit Storyline Popular animated series featuring Scooby-Doo, a Great Dane who joins four California high school students (Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy) on many quests to solve strange mysteries. Each mystery is current and unusual and involves the group stopping someone from wreaking certain havoc on the world. The gang were always driving in the Mystery Machine, returning from or going to a regular teenage function, when their van develops engine trouble or breaks down for a variety of reasons. Their (unintended) destination turns out to be suffering a monster problem, and the gang volunteers to


Which Rogers and Hammerstein musical first performed on Broadway in 1958 tells of the conflicts of a Chinese Immigrant family in San Francisco?

High School Musicals :: Rodgers & Hammerstein :: Collections Details Learn More The Boys In The Photograph Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s musical is the story of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. The Boys in the Photograph (produced in the West End as The Beautiful Game) follows the fortunes of a group of teenagers, all members of a local soccer team, and their friends. Under the watchful eye of team coach Father O’Donnell, John and Del both show enough promise to pursue careers as professional footballers. They’re just two regular teenagers who dream of nothing more than girls and football. When they find love with their girlfriends Mary and Christine, they become swept up in the events that engulf their community and, as time passes, each has to decide whether or not to follow their hearts. Learn More Big River Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing to life your favorite characters from the novel-the Widow Douglas and her stern sister, Miss Watson; the uproarious King and Duke, who may or may not be as harmless as they seem; Huck's partner in crime, Tom Sawyer, and their rowdy gang of pals; Huck's drunken father, the sinister Pap Finn; the lovely Mary Jane Wilkes and her trusting family. Propelled by an award winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana. Learn More The Brain From Planet X A hilarious musical send-up of bad 50’s sci-fi movies, THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X tells the story of an alien invasion circa 1958. A Brain and its two alien cohorts arrive on Earth with a plan to take over the San Fernando Valley - starting with a happy nuclear family. It’s the first step on the road to their quest of taking over the entire planet and destroying the family unit. This rousing, toe-tapping musical features a dancing, singing brain ... what more could you want from a musical? Learn More CATS Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, CATS opened at London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. CATS's London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for just over 18 years. Learn More Cinderella The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Learn More Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults al


Which famous English explorer charted the northern coasts of America in 1819?

Explorers and Navigators Explorers and Navigators Idaho Pioneers Top Surnames Amerigo Vespucci (1454 - 1512) Amerigo Vespucci (Italian pronunciation: [ameˈriːɡo vesˈputtʃi]; March 9, 1454 – February 22, 1512) was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartogr... List of Explorers Exploration is the act of searching or traveling around a terrain (including space, see space exploration) for the purpose of discovery of resources or information. Please feel free to add to this project, or even create the framework for an Explorers and Navigators sub-project. How to add a link is explained in the attached document - Adding links to Geni profiles to projects. Timeline 1550 B.C. to 300 B.C. The Phoenicians (1550 B.C. - 300 B.C.), traded throughout the Mediterranean Sea and Asia Minor, and many of their routes are still unknown today. They may even have been to Britain because of the tin that was found in a few of their wares. The Phoenicians traveled far and wide, some scientists even speculate that they traveled all the way to Central America, although this is disputed. Even Queen Dido,[disambiguation needed] in the Virgil's Aeneid, was a Phoenician from the Asia Minor who sailed to North Africa for safety. 4th century BC Pytheas (380 – c. 310 BC) – Greek explorer. First to circumnavigate Great Britain and to explore Germany. Reached Thule, most commonly thought to be the Shetland Islands or Iceland. 3rd century BC Xu Fu (b. 255 BC) – Chinese court sorcerer who led two voyages to the Eastern Seas in 219 BC and 210 BC. 2nd century BC Zhang Qian – Chinese imperial envoy to Central Asia who helped established the Silk Road. 5th century Brendan the Navigator (c. 484 – 577) – Irish monk, allegedly discovered Iceland and America in the 6th century. 8th century Dicuil (born 8th century) – Irish monk and geographer, author of "De mensura Orbis terrae". The Papar – Irish monks who lived in Iceland, 8th-9th centuries, before the Vikings. 9th century Flóki of the Ravens was the first Norseman to deliberately sail to Iceland, he named the entire land Ísland (—Iceland). 10th century Ahmad ibn Fadlan – 10th century Iraqi explorer. Erik the Red (950–1003) – Norwegian Viking explorer. After being exiled from Iceland, he sailed to Greenland and settled there. Leif Ericson (980–1020) – Icelandic explorer. Believed to have been the first European to land in North America. 13th century Marco Polo (1254–1324) – Venetian explorer 14th century Ibn Battuta (1304–1377) – Moroccan explorer.[2] Wang Dayuan (fl. 1311–1350) – Chinese explorer who made two major trips by ship. During 1328–1333, he sailed along the South China Sea and visited many places in Southeast Asia and reached as far as South Asia, landing in Sri Lanka and India. In 1334–1339 he visited North Africa and East Africa. James of Ireland (fl. 1316–1330) – Irish companion of Odoric of Pordenone. Simon FitzSimon (fl. 1323) – Irish author of a itenerum through Egypt and the Holy Land. Zheng He (1371–1433) – Chinese admiral who made seven voyages to Arabia, East Africa, India, Indonesia and Thailand. 15th century Afanasy Nikitin (? - 1472) - Russian traveler and merchant. One of the first Europeans to travel to and document his visit to India. João Fernandes Lavrador (1445? – 1501) – Portuguese explorer. First European reaching Labrador/Newfoundland. Fernandes charted the coasts of Southwestern Greenland and of adjacent Northeastern North America around 1498. In 1501, Fernandes set sail again in discovery of lands and was never heard from again. John Cabot (c. 1450–1499) – Italian explorer for England. Discovered Newfoundland and claimed it for the Kingdom of England. Bartolomeu Dias (c. 1450–1500) – Portuguese explorer. He sailed from Portugal and reached the Cape of Good Hope. Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) – Genoese explorer for Spain. Sailed west in 1492 attempting to reach Asia, but instead arrived in the "New World" of the Americas. Amerigo Vespucci (c. 1454–1512) – Italian explorer for Spain and Portugal. Sailed in 1499 and 1502. He explored the east coast of South America. Ju


How many gallons of beer are in an English barrel?

Pints, gallons, firkins, barrels and more! The style of glass on the left - with the fetching bulge part way down - is referred to as Nonic.  Then there's the   standard straight-sided type. Other commonly available styles are the Tulip . . .   . . . and the Dimple If you want to strike up an interesting - and long lasting - discussion in a pub, simply ask a couple of the locals which shape of beer glass is best.  That should while away a few happy (or possibly heated!) hours.  And if conversation flags you can always ask them if beer should be served with a good head of foam . . . So if beer comes in casks, don't they use barrels any more?   Well, yes and no . . . Beer is   delivered in casks of firkin or kilderkin size, because those are reckoned to be most convenient for sales purposes -   and in these days of strict Health and Safety rules they are also less   likely to give the drayman or cellarman a hernia! But the old barrel (measuring 36 gallons) still survives in a notional form because that is how   the output of a brewery is assessed - one with a 10 barrel plant can produce   360 gallons. (End of term test - how many pints is that?)   For those who really enjoy the   details - or are simply masochists looking for a quick headache - an Imperial British Gallon was defined as the volume occupied by exactly 10 pounds of water of density   0.988859 gramme per millilitre weighed in air of density 0.001217 gramme per   millilitre against weights of density 8.136 grammes per millilitre - got   that?   And if you still haven't got the   headache you were seeking, be aware that the capacity of a barrel has been   defined in different ways over the years, being 31.5 gallons if it held   wine, but 32 gallons when the contents were classed as ale and 36 gallons   when beer!   Now lets put it all together -   and throw in a few more to make confusion complete. One Fluid Ounce (Fl. oz)  is 1/160 of a Gallon One Gill is 5 Fl. oz  or 1/32 of a Gallon One Pint is 4 Gills or  20 Fl. oz or 1/8 of a Gallon One Quart is 2 Pints or 8 Gills or 40 Fl. oz or 1/4 of a Gallon There is also a Pottle,   which is 2 Quarts or 4 Pints.  I've never heard it used but it's an attractive thought:           "Ho there, mine host, a   pottle of your best ale!" Must try that in my local sometime . . .   One Firkin is 9 Gallons One Kilderkin is 2 Firkins or 18 Gallons One Barrel is 2 Kilderkins or 36 Gallons In the wine trade they still use Hogshead, where it means 63   Gallons, but in the brewing industry it used to refer to 1.5 Barrels=54   Gallons.  Similar disagreement exists with Pipe or Butt (126 Gallons of wine, but 3 Barrels=108 Gallons of beer).  And although   both trades agree that a Tun or Ton is 2 Pipes, that works out at 252 gallons of wine but 216 of beer!


The animal the ratel is better known by what other name?

Honey Badger (Ratel) | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants SPECIES: capensis ABOUT Honey (badger), is that you? The honey badger is part of the weasel family, related to skunks, otters, ferrets, and other badgers. Its proper name is ratel, but it gets the common name honey badger from what seems to be its favorite food: honey. Yet what the animal is actually looking to eat are the bee larvae found in the honey! This tough little critter has a stocky, flattened body with short, strong legs, along with long claws on the front feet for digging and defense. The honey badger's hair is thick and coarse, mostly black, with a wide gray-white stripe that stretches across its back from the top of the head to the tip of the tail.  Does it remind you of a skunk? The honey badger also has a gland at the base of its tail that stores a stinky liquid just as powerful as that of its look-alike. The smelly stuff is used to mark territory, but if the honey badger is frightened or threatened, it drops a “stink bomb” rather than spraying the odor like its skunk relative does. The honey badger's odor doesn’t last long, like that of a skunk’s, but it still gets its message across: “Leave me alone!” Does the honey badger have a sweet personality? No! It would be hard to find a more quarrelsome animal than the honey badger. It doesn’t start fights it can’t finish, and it makes an impressive foe. Also, the honey badger's skin is tough and loose, allowing the animal to twist around and bite an opponent that has grabbed it by the back of its neck. Combine that with a massive skull, strong teeth, and that awful odor, and you have an animal nobody wants to mess with! HABITAT AND DIET Honey badgers are native to areas of Africa and Asia, from southern Morocco to Africa’s southern tip, and western Asia’s Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, and western India. They live mainly in dry areas but are also found in forests and grasslands. Honey badgers are good swimmers and can climb trees. With its long claws, the honey badger digs burrows up to 9 feet (3 meters) long and up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep. A single tunnel ends in a chamber, which is usually bare, where the honey badger rests. But when it comes to making a home, honey badgers aren’t afraid to use what’s already available to them: rock crevices and holes under tree roots, old termite mounds, or the dens of other animals such as aardvarks. Burrows made by Cape foxes, bat-eared foxes, yellow mongooses, and springhares are also taken over by the honey badger. As nocturnal creatures, honey badgers are extremely secretive and difficult to observe in the wild. They sleep most of the day, curling up into a ball to protect their face and belly. What's on the menu? Everything! The honey badger has an appetite for food ranging from small mammals and the young of large mammals to birds, reptiles, insects, carrion, and even a little vegetation, including juicy fruits.  In zoos, honey badgers receive a commercial meat diet for zoo carnivores, mice, mealworms, and crickets. They get a bone to chew on once a week and are offered some fruit, mostly as a treat on hot days; honeydew is a favorite. And, of course, a scoop of honey is always appreciated! FAMILY LIFE Mostly solitary, honey badgers maintain loose home ranges that often overlap. They may meet up at favorite foraging areas, where they sniff each other and roll around to scent mark the ground. Honey badgers can grunt, squeak, hiss, and whine, and are known for their deep and ominous growl. The female honey badger is left alone to give birth and raise her young. The expectant mother digs a nursery chamber and lines it with grass for her baby. After a gestation period of six to eight weeks, one cub (rarely two) is born. The newborn is hairless with pink skin and closed eyes. At one week of age, its skin begins to change from pink to gray; two weeks later, fine gray hair begins to grow. The familiar white stripe appears about a week after that.  By the time the cub is close to three months old, it has become a perfect m


Which British monarch made Leamington Spa royal?

Britain's Royal Boroughs - British Monarchy Family History British Monarchy Family History     A Royal Borough is designated with royal status by way of an express wish of a monarch. There are eight Royal Boroughs situated within the United Kingdom, seven in England and one in the Principality of Wales.   Found below is a short overview of each one of them.       THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Image courtesy of C.G.P Grey, wikimedia commons  Greenwich was designated as a royal borough in 2012 to mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Elisabeth II. Greenwich is situated in south east London on the south bank of the River Thames and is possibly the most famous of all the Royal Boroughs as it is home to the world renowned Greenwich Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. Before the advent of the Greenwich Meridian, the borough was renowned for being the birthplace of most of the Tudor monarchs at the former Greenwich Palace which once stood in the grounds of Greenwich Park. Today the borough is an UNESCO World Heritage Site which is home to Greenwich Royal Park, The Royal Observatory, The Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen’s House and the seventeenth century clipper, the Cutty Sark.    THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA   Image courtesy of myk reeve, wikimedia commons    This Royal Borough covers four point seven square miles of central London, and with it's population of nearly one hundred and sixty thousand people, it is the most densely populated borough in the United Kingdom. The borough was designated with royal status in 1965, because it was the birthplace of Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace in 1819. The borough is home to many London tourist attractions including Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Harrods department store, Kensington Palace and it's gardens, The Royal Chelsea Hospital, home of the annual Chelsea Flower Show, The Saatchi Gallery, The Science Museum, The Natural History Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. This borough is also classified as being the wealthiest borough in the United Kingdom with seventeen districts, some of which have the most prestigious post codes in the land, which include the elite areas of Bayswater, Belgravia, Chelsea, Knightsbridge and West Kensington, and the iconic streets of Sloan Square, the King’s Road, Kensington High Street, Portobello Road and Notting Hill Gate.   Of all the Royal Boroughs Kensington and Chelsea is the easiest to access as it is served by no less than twelve London Underground stations and six underground lines.    THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON - UPON - THAMES     Image courtesy of Kreepin Deth, wikimedia commons   Kingston - Upon - Thames is the United Kingdom's oldest Royal Borough, having been designated as such in 925 AD by Saxon, King Athelsen. The town has been the location of the coronations of seven former Saxon kings of England. These kings were - Edward the Elder in 900 AD, Athelsen in 925 AD, Edmund in 939 AD, Eadred in 946 AD, Eadwig in 956 AD, Edward the Martyr in 975 AD and Ethelred the Unready in 979 AD.    Today Kingston – Upon - Thames consists of fourteen districts that cover an area of fourteen point four square miles and includes a picturesque town centre which is home to the medieval, Saxon Coronation Stone and a three mile stretch of the River Thames' south bank, which is believed by many to be the most picturesque route along England's longest river.  The borough is located in south, west London and is situated within easy access of Richmond Royal Park, Hampton Court Palace, The Rose Theatre, the All England Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon and the Chessington World of Adventure theme park and zoo.       THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD   Image courtesy of WyrdLight.com   Situated twenty five miles west of central London, Windsor is renowned for it's world famous castle which was built by King William the Conqueror which has been the home of every British monarch since. The town is also situated within walking distance of the small town of Eton, home to the United K


What is the name of the thick soup popular in the southern states of the U.S.A. (One of the main ingredients is okra which gives the dish its smooth silky texture)?

Gourmet & Ethnic Foods, Recipes, Cookbooks, Trivia: March 2006 Gourmet & Ethnic Foods, Recipes, Cookbooks, Trivia Gourmet and ethnic food articles, food facts, cookbooks, restaurants, recipes, links, and other things of interest in the food world. 31 March 2006 Okra and Creole Gumbo recipe Okra is grown throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world for its fibrous pods full of round, white seeds, which, when picked young, are eaten as a vegetable. It was brought to the United States via the African slave trade route, and can be grown in the southern states as an annual crop. It is also one of the most popular vegetables in late 20th century Japanese cuisine. In Israel, Jordan and other parts of the eastern Mediterranean, okra, known in Arabic as bamia, is widely used in a thick stew made with vegetables and meat… …The best okra, like almost all vegetables, is young and fresh right out of the garden. Okra gets very woody when it gets too mature, so it is best to pick often, and refrigerate for a few days until it is required. Okra may be steamed until tender, either whole or sliced about 1 cm thick. Okra can also be boiled with tomatoes, fried in a cornmeal batter, or simply stir-fried. Okra can also be the thickening agent in gumbo; when cooked, it has the same mucilaginous properties as nopales (the pads of the prickly pear cactus). It can also be pickled. In the southern United States it is occasionally breaded and fried or served au gratin. From Wikipedia . There are almost as many recipes for “gumbo” as there are fish, crustacean, fowl or meats as the main ingredient. A recipe from the Big Easy follows: Creole Gumbo My Life in France, by Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme For Julia Child fans, and there are many of us, her memoir, My Life in France, has just been published. From Jessica's Biscuit : "Begun several months before she died, My Life in France was completed by Paul's grandnephew Alex Prud'homme, based on hours of talks with Julia and on family letters. Funny, earthy, forthright--Julia is with us on every page as she relishes the French way of life that transformed her, and us. This delightful memoir of Julia's years in Paris, Marseilles, and Provence opens with Paul and Julia--a tall, wide-eyed girl from Pasadena who can't cook and doesn't speak a word of French--disembarking in Le Havre, and ends with the launching of the two Mastering cookbooks and Julia winning the heart of America as 'The French Chef.'" My Life in France by Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme Hardcover - 336 pages Here is further information on maple syrup, following one of our earlier blogs. Just published: Maple Syrup Book by Eagleson, Janet and Hasner, Rosemary Hardcover - 96 pages Color and Black & White Photographs ISBN: 1550464116 Boston Mills Press In this richly illustrated book, the authors explore every aspect of maple syrup's history and lore, from Native legends surrounding its discovery to its importance in the pioneer diet. They explain the sugar maple's exalted status in the maple tree family and why maple sap is still one of nature's great mysteries. Included are details of how sugar maples are tapped and how the sap is collected, a long-standing and important tradition in New England. The Maple Syrup Book also includes insights from producers of maple syrup and maple sugar as they reveal their affection for a shared passion. A Maple Syrup Flavor Wheel describes the many colors, grades, and flavor variations available, and there are selected recipes and notes on cooking with maple syrup. What do you realy know about tomatoes? Fruit or Vegetable? “Botanically speaking a tomato is the ovary, together with its seeds, of a flowering plant, i.e. a fruit. However, from a culinary perspective the tomato is typically served as a meal, or part of a main course of a meal, meaning that it would be considered a vegetable (a culinary term which has no botanical meaning). This argument has led to actual legal implications in the United States. In 1887, U.S. tariff laws which imposed a duty on vegetables but not on fruits


Where in the human body are the 'Billroth Cords'?

human body | Britannica.com Human body Human body, the physical substance of the human organism, composed of living cells and extracellular materials and organized into tissues, organs, and systems. For a depiction of the gross anatomy of the human body, see Human Anatomy . Many entries describe the body’s major structures. For example, see abdominal cavity ; adrenal gland ; aorta ; bone ; brain ; ear ; eye ; heart ; kidney ; large intestine ; lung ; nose ; ovary ; pancreas ; pituitary gland ; small intestine ; spinal cord ; spleen ; stomach ; testis ; thymus ; thyroid gland ; tooth ; uterus ; vertebral column . Human beings are, of course, animals—more particularly, members of the order Mammalia in the subphylum Vertebrata of the phylum Chordata. Like all chordates, the human animal has a bilaterally symmetrical body that is characterized at some point during its development by a dorsal supporting rod (the notochord ), gill slits in the region of the pharynx , and a hollow dorsal nerve cord. Of these features, the first two are present only during the embryonic stage in the human; the notochord is replaced by the vertebral column, and the pharyngeal gill slits are lost completely. The dorsal nerve cord is the spinal cord in human beings; it remains throughout life. Characteristic of the vertebrate form, the human body has an internal skeleton that includes a backbone of vertebrae. Typical of mammalian structure, the human body shows such characteristics as hair, mammary glands, and highly developed sense organs. Similar Topics ligament Beyond these similarities, however, lie some profound differences. Among the mammals, only human beings have a predominantly two-legged ( bipedal ) posture, a fact that has greatly modified the general mammalian body plan. (Even the kangaroo, which hops on two legs when moving rapidly, walks on four legs and uses its tail as a “third leg” when standing.) Moreover, the human brain, particularly that part called the neocortex, is far and away the most highly developed in the animal kingdom. As intelligent as are many other mammals—such as chimpanzees and dolphins—none have achieved the intellectual status of the human species. Chemical composition of the body Chemically, the human body consists mainly of water and of organic compounds—i.e., lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Water is found in the extracellular fluids of the body (the blood plasma, the lymph , and the interstitial fluid) and within the cells themselves. It serves as a solvent without which the chemistry of life could not take place. The human body is about 60 percent water by weight. Lipids —chiefly fats, phospholipids, and steroids—are major structural components of the human body. Fats provide an energy reserve for the body, and fat pads also serve as insulation and shock absorbers. Phospholipids and the steroid compound cholesterol are major components of the membrane that surrounds each cell. Proteins also serve as a major structural component of the body. Like lipids, proteins are an important constituent of the cell membrane. In addition, such extracellular materials as hair and nails are composed of protein. So also is collagen, the fibrous, elastic material that makes up much of the body’s skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Proteins also perform numerous functional roles in the body. Particularly important are those cellular proteins called enzymes, which catalyze the chemical reactions necessary for life. Human Body: Fact or Fiction? Carbohydrates are present in the human body largely as fuels, either as simple sugars circulating through the bloodstream or as glycogen, a storage compound found in the liver and the muscles. Small amounts of carbohydrates also occur in cell membranes, but, in contrast to plants and many invertebrate animals, humans have little structural carbohydrate in their bodies. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent Nucleic acids make up the genetic materials of the body. Deoxyribonucleic acid ( DNA ) carries the body’s hereditary master code, the instructions accord


In World War II what was the British Operation 'Chastise' which took place in May 1943?

World War II Bomber Command Dambuster Raids 19 aircraft Operation Chastise Overview: During the early days of World War II, the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command sought to strike at German dams in the Ruhr. Such an attack would damage water and electrical production, as well as inundate large areas of the region. Assessing the feasibility of the mission, it was found that multiple strikes with a high degree of accuracy would be necessary. As these would have to take place against heavy enemy resistance, Bomber Command dismissed the raids as unpractical. Pondering the mission, Barnes Wallis, an aircraft designer at Vickers, devised a different approach to breaching the dams. While first proposing the use of a 10-ton bomb, Wallis was forced to move on as no aircraft capable carrying such a payload existed. Theorizing that a small charge could break the dams if detonated below the water, he was initially thwarted by the presence of German anti-torpedo nets in the reservoirs. Pushing on with the concept, he began developing a unique, cylindrical bomb designed to skip along the surface of the water before sinking and exploding at the dam's base. To accomplish this, the bomb, designated Upkeep, was spun backwards at 500 rpm before being dropped from low altitude. Striking the dam, the bomb's spin would let it roll down the face before exploding underwater. Wallis' idea was put forward to Bomber Command and after several conferences was accepted on February 26, 1943. While Wallis' team worked to perfect the Upkeep bomb design, Bomber Command assigned the mission to 5 Group. For the mission, a new unit, 617 Squadron, was formed with Wing Commander Guy Gibson in command. Based at RAF Scampton, just northwest of Lincoln, Gibson's men were given uniquely modified Avro Lancaster Mk.III bombers. Dubbed the B Mark III Special (Type 464 Provisioning), 617's Lancasters had much of the armor and defensive armament removed to reduce weight. In addition, the bomb bay doors were taken off to allow the fitting of special crutches to hold and spin the Upkeep bomb. As the mission planning progressed, it was decided to strike the Möhne, Eder, and Sorpe Dams. While Gibson relentlessly trained his crews in low-altitude, night flying, efforts were made to find solutions to two key technical problems. These were ensuring that the Upkeep bomb was released at a precise altitude and distance from the dam. For the first issue, two lights were mounted under each aircraft such that their beams would converge on the surface of the water then the bomber was at the correct altitude. To judge range, special aiming devices which utilized towers on each dam were built for 617's aircraft. With these problems solved, Gibson's men began test runs over reservoirs around England. Following their final testing, the Upkeep bombs were delivered on May 13, with the goal of Gibson's men conducting the mission four days later. Flying the Dambuster Mission: Taking off in three groups after dark on May 17, Gibson's crews flew at around 100 feet to evade German radar. On the outbound flight, Gibson's Formation 1, consisting of nine Lancasters, lost an aircraft en route to the Möhne when it was downed by high tension wires. Formation 2 lost all but one of its bombers as it flew towards Sorpe. The last group, Formation 3, served as a reserve force and diverted three aircraft to Sorpe to make up for losses. Arriving at Möhne, Gibson led the attack in and successfully released his bomb. He was followed by Flight Lieutenant John Hopgood whose bomber was caught in the blast from its bomb and crashed. To support his pilots, Gibson circled back to draw German flak while the others attacked. Following a successful run by Flight Lieutenant Harold Martin, Squadron Leader Henry Young was able to breach the dam. With the Möhne Dam broken, Gibson led the flight to Eder where his three remaining aircraft negotiated tricky terrain to score hits on the dam. The dam was finally opened by Pilot Officer Leslie Knight. While Formation 1 was achieving success, Formation 2 and its reinforcements c


Milwaukie is the largest city by population in which state of America?

United States Population (2016) - World Population Review World Population Review United States Population 2016 [[getCurrentPopulation()]] According to the US Census Bureau's population clock, the estimated 2016 United States population (December 2016) is nearly 325 million. This falls just a bit short of the 324.1 million estimated by the United Nations. By population, the United States of America is the third largest country in the world, falling far behind China (1.4 billion) and India (1.25 billion) . Its most populous states are California (39 million) and Texas (27 million), and its most populous city is New York City (8.5 million.) Largest state in the United States The largest state in the USA by population is California, which is estimated to be home to just over 39 million people. If California was a country, it would be the 36th most populous in the world, slightly larger than Poland. Its economy would be the eighth largest economy in the world, with roughly the same GDP as Italy, a European country of 61 million people. Interestingly, though, although California is the largest state in the United States of America, it isn't the largest state in the continent of North America - that honor goes to Brazil's state of Sao Paulo. Largest city in the United States The largest city in the USA is New York City. The city's population is estimated at an impressive 8.5 million, which makes New York City larger than the second and third most populous cities in the United States (Los Angeles and Chicago) combined. For much of the early 20th century, New York City was the largest city in the world. The stunning growth of cities elsewhere in the world means that today, New York is the world's 9th largest city, sandwiched between Beijing and Guangfo, both located in China. It is, however, the world's second largest city by GDP - its nominal GDP of $1.55 trillion puts it second only to the Japanese city of Tokyo. United States Census 2010 The United States census is held once every ten years, to count the number of people in the country to gather basic information, including age, sex, and race. The last census was held in 2010, and the next census will be held in 2020. The information collected in the census is used for many purposes. The first purpose is to ensure that each seat in Congress represents roughly the same amount of people. National and State governments also use the information to plan services - for example, if they know that the population in an area is growing rapidly, they can plan to build more housing, schools, and hospitals. Every year, the Census Bureau releases annual population estimates. Statistical modelling methods are applied to the most recent census data to give an up-to-date picture of how the population of America changes between censuses. You can read more about the census at the US Census Bureau website . United States Population History Nobody is sure what the population of the Americas was before Columbus arrived in 1492. Estimates vary wildly, but it is commonly accepted that the indigenous population of the Americas (the continents of North and South America combined) was between 50 million and 100 million in the 1490s. That includes approximately 15 million people living in the Aztec Empire and around 6 million Inca. The population of North America at the time is equally uncertain and has been estimated to be between 5 and 15 million. Indigenous populations were hit hard by the arrival of European settlers. They were attacked by diseases including smallpox, and some historians believe that disease killed over 50% of the population. Even more were killed by wars, massacres, and resettlement programs. The Native American population of the United States reached a low point in the early 20th century but has since been gradually increasing. Formal censuses were not carried out during the colonial era, but records show that the colonial population grew from a shaky start of just 3,800 in 1610 to over 1 million in 1750. The population grew rapidly moving forward, and when the first official


What is the name of the Indian dish made from stewed dried peas, onions and spices (lentils are most popular but many other varieties of dried peas are used)?

Indian Style Basmati Rice Recipe - Allrecipes.com Me 2/26/2005 I thought this recipe was very good but I should have listened to my intuition and reduced the amount of cumin seed it called for. 1 tablespoon of cumin seed is WAY TOO MUCH for the amount of r... TUNISIANSWIFE 6/24/2006 Great recipe. out of necessity used 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom. I make basmati rice all the time but never thought about browning it first. This changes the flavor fo... Serena 3/3/2007 I just finished preparing this recipe... it was tasty, but nothing spectacular - hence my 4 star rating. I followed the directions for the most part - except I didn't bother soaking the rice - ... janetbellu 10/24/2011 This is very good. I was a little disappointed in the hieroglyphics I had to go through to figure out the "ground equivalents" of the spices. So, thanks to the internet, here they are: 1 tsp c... AgnesPterry 1/3/2006 This tasted very good, however I had to make some changes to it because I had to use white rice and substitute ground spices. For the cinamon I used one teaspoon ground, and cardamon also suffe... MAGBOR 2/2/2006 this was just what we needed for our indian food fix! i spent some extra time sauteing the rice after it was soaked to toast it to a light golden color, it really brought out the rich flavor of... annanthony 10/29/2006 This was very good. I skipped the cardamom completely, used ground cinnamon instead of sticks, and used ground cumin instead of cumin seeds (but reduced the amount to 2 tsp). I seemed to need ... Kurt 2/4/2011 I make indian food a lot and try to get what I make as close to restaurants that I've been to. I don't ever remember seeing their basic rice with cumin in it. It usually has ajwain seed (carrom)... COOTIESMOM 2/16/2006 Delicious! I used brown basmati so I had to cook it longer but it went sooooo well with the Dahl recipe and the Naan bread recipe. Yummy!


Which 1998 film was released with the advertising tag line 'The Mission is a Man'?

Saving Private Ryan (1998) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV ON DISC ALL Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. Director: a list of 46 titles created 07 Jun 2012 a list of 38 titles created 09 Sep 2013 a list of 36 titles created 24 Dec 2013 a list of 29 titles created 18 Jul 2014 a list of 33 titles created 9 months ago Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998) 8.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     5     Oscars. Another    74 wins & 74 nominations. See more awards  » Videos The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift. Director: Frank Darabont Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny Curran, eludes him. Director: Robert Zemeckis When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Director: Ridley Scott A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. Director: David Fincher When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, William Wallace begins a revolt against King Edward I of England. Director: Mel Gibson In German-occupied Poland during World War II, Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazi Germans. Director: Steven Spielberg The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Director: Quentin Tarantino A young F.B.I. cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims. Director: Jonathan Demme Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. Director: Frank Darabont Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. Director: Peter Jackson An insomniac office worker, looking for a way to change his life, crosses paths with a devil-may-care soap maker, forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much, much more. Director: David Fincher Edit Storyline Opening with the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion under Cpt. Miller fight ashore to secure a beachhead. Amidst the fighting, two brothers are killed in action. Earlier in New Guinea, a third brother is KIA. Their mother, Mrs. Ryan, is to receive all three of the grave telegrams on the same day. The United States Army Chief of Staff, George C. Marshall, is given an opportunity to alleviate some of her grief when he learns of a fourth brother, Private James Ryan, and decides to send out 8 men (Cpt. Miller and select members from 2nd Rangers) to find him and bring him back home to his mother... Written by J.Zelman The mission is a man. See more  » Genres: Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated R for intense prolonged realistically graphic sequences of war violence, and for language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 24 July 1998 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Rescatando al soldado Ryan See more  » Filming Locations: $30,576,104


Which British explorer discovered the source of the River Nile in 1862?

Explorers of Africa in History By Alistair Boddy-Evans Updated August 08, 2016. Even in the 18th century, much of the interior of Africa was unfamiliar to Europeans. Rather they limited themselves to trade along the coast, first in gold, ivory, spices, and later slaves. In 1788 Joseph Banks, the botanist who'd sailed across the Pacific Ocean with Cook, went as far as to found the African Association to promote the exploration of the interior of the continent. What follows is a list of those explorers whose names went down in history. Ibn Battuta (1304-1377) traveled over 100,000 kilometres from his home in Morocco. According to the book he dictated, he traveled as far as Beijing and the Volga River; scholars say it's unlikely he traveled everywhere he claims to have. James Bruce (1730-94) was a Scottish explorer who set off from Cairo in 1768 to find the source of the River Nile . He arrived at Lake Tana in 1770, confirming that this lake was the origin of the Blue Nile, one of the tributaries of the Nile. Mungo Park (1771-1806) was hired by the African Association in 1795 to explore the River Niger. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World When the Scotsman returned to Britain having reached the Niger, he was disappointed by the lack of public recognition of his achievement and that he was not acknowledged as a great explorer. In 1805 he set out to follow the Niger to its source. His canoe was ambushed by tribesmen at the Bussa Falls and he drowned. René-Auguste Caillié (1799-1838), a Frenchman, was the first European to visit Timbuktu and survive to tell the tale. He'd disguised himself as an Arab to make the trip. Imagine his disappointment when he discovered that the city wasn't made of gold, as legend said, but of mud. His journey started in West Africa in March 1827, headed towards Timbuktu where he stayed for two weeks. He then crossed the Sahara (the first European to do so) in a caravan of 1,200 animals, then the Atlas Mountains to reach Tangier in 1828, from where he sailed home to France. Heinrich Barth (1821-1865) was a German working for the British government. His first expedition (1844-1845)was from Rabat (Morocco) across the coast of North Africa to Alexandria (Egypt). His second expedition (1850-1855) took him from Tripoli (Tunisia) across the Sahara to Lake Chad, the River Benue, and Timbuktu, and back across the Sahara again. Samuel Baker (1821-1893) was the first European to see the Murchison Falls and Lake Albert, in 1864. He was actually hunting for the source of the Nile. Richard Burton (1821-1890) was not only a great explorer but also a great scholar (he produced the first unabridged translation of The Thousand Nights and a Night). His most famous exploit is probably his dressing as an Arab and visiting the holy city of Mecca (in 1853) which non-Muslims are forbidden to enter. In 1857 he and Speke set off from the east coast of Africa (Tanzania) to find the source of the Nile. At Lake Tanganyika Burton fell seriously ill, leaving Speke to travel on alone. John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) spent 10 years with the Indian Army before starting his travels with Burton in Africa. Speke discovered Lake Victoria in August 1858 which he initially believed to be the source of the Nile. Burton didn't believe him and in 1860 Speke set out again, this time with James Grant. In July 1862 he found the source of the Nile, the Ripon Falls north of Lake Victoria. David Livingstone (1813-1873) arrived in Southern Africa as a missionary with the aim of improving the life of Africans through European knowledge and trade. A qualified doctor and minister, he had worked in a cotton mill near Glasgow, Scotland, as a boy. Between 1853 and 1856 he crossed Africa from west to east, from Luanda (in Angola) to Quelimane (in Mozambique), following the Zambezi River to the sea. Between 1858 and 1864 he explored the Shire and Ruvuma river valleys and Lake Nyasa ( Lake Malawi ). In 1865 he set off to find the source of the River Nile. Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) was a journalist sent by the New Y


Who starred in the TV series `Nice Guy Eddie' as a Liverpool Private Investigator?

Nice Guy Eddie - Episode Guide - TV.com Nice Guy Eddie Episode 6 0.0 Episode Six from the show Nice Guy is a 60 minute TV drama series on BBC One which topbills Ricky Tomlinson as private investigator Eddie McMullen. The storyline tells of a warm-hearted private detective who treats every case he handles with utmost respect. He gets to personally involve himself in such cases and just wants to spread happiness around him. Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope both from Liverpool are the writers behind the TV drama which stars Rachel Davies as Ronnie the outspoken wife of Eddie, Elizabeth Squiggs as Mum Vera; Allison Burrows as Diane Vaughan and Cheryl Leigh as Mrs. Jackson. Episode Six is under the direction of Alam McMillan and Morag McKinnon.moreless Episode 5 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a drama series based in Liverpool, England that tells the story of fifty year old private investigator Eddie McMullen (Ricky Tomlinson). Eddie and his glamorous wife Ronnie have three daughters. Also involved in Eddie's life is his mother Vera and twenty-four year old illegitimate son Frank. In episode 5 Eddie and Frank (Tom Ellis) work together and find themselves over involved in a client's personal life. Returning home Eddie has to calm his oldest daughter who has separated from her husband but is furious when she sees him with another woman.moreless Episode 4 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a six part television drama produced by the BBC Northern Ireland. The story follows warm hearted private detective Eddie McMullen (Ricky Tomlinson) and his family, who live in Liverpool, England. During episode 4 Eddie and his outspoken wife Ronnie (Rachel Davies) argue and Eddie disappears. Ronnie believes that Eddie is being silly and has run away but in reality he and his daughter Laura (Stephanie Waring) are in serious danger.moreless Episode 3 0.0 Episode Three from the show Nice Guy Eddie is the third 60-minute BBC One scripted, comedy drama in a six-part series. Working in Liverpool, an unselfish private detective, Eddie McMullen, (Ricky Tomlinson) works to solve his case amidst some crazy antics. Cast members include his wife, Veronica "Ronnie" McMullen (Rachel Davies), daughter, Angela Jones (Christine Tremarco) and Frank Bennett (Tom Ellis). Airing June 30, 2002, this episode features guest stars Sharon (Joanne Sherryden) and CID officer (Dave Rooney).moreless Episode 2 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a six part television drama series that follows the life of private detective Eddie McMullen (Ricky Tomlinson). Eddie lives with his wife Ronnie (Rachel Davies) and their three daughters in Liverpool, England. Also involved in Eddie's life are his interfering mother and illegitimate son, Frank. During episode 2 Ronnie warms to Frank (Tom Ellis) and Eddie's daughter shocks him when she tells him about a young school girl made to earn money by working in the sex trade.moreless 6/16/02 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a six part television series set in Liverpool, England. The series follows private detective Eddie Mc Mullen ( Ricky Tomlinson) who lives with his wife and three daughters. Easy going Eddie enjoys his work and tries his hardest to keep his family happy. During episode 1 Eddie is working on a case following a woman whose boyfriend believes that she is having an affair. Returning home from work Eddie's enraged wife insists that he takes a DNA test after Frank (Tom Ellis) has appeared claiming that he is Eddie's illegitimate son.moreless Wednesday No results found. Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being bann


What was the first name of Labour politician James Callaghan?

James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan | prime minister of United Kingdom | Britannica.com James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan prime minister of United Kingdom Written By: Alternative Titles: James Callaghan, Leonard James Callaghan James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan Prime minister of United Kingdom Also known as James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan, original name in full Leonard James Callaghan (born March 27, 1912, Portsmouth , Hampshire, England —died March 26, 2005, Ringmer, East Sussex ), British Labour Party politician, who was prime minister from 1976 to 1979. James Callaghan. Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Callaghan entered the civil service at age 17 as a tax officer. By 1936 he had become a full-time trade-union official. After serving as a lieutenant in naval intelligence during World War II , he entered Parliament in 1945, representing the Welsh constituency of Cardiff South. Between 1947 and 1951 Callaghan held junior posts at the Ministry of Transport and at the Admiralty . When Harold Wilson ’s Labour government was formed in 1964, Callaghan was named chancellor of the Exchequer. In this capacity he helped secure in 1966–67 international agreement to a system called Special Drawing Rights , which in effect created a new kind of international money. He resigned from the Exchequer in 1967, when he was forced to devalue the pound sterling . He then served as home secretary until 1970. In Wilson’s second government in 1974, Callaghan was named foreign secretary; and in 1976, upon Wilson’s resignation, Callaghan succeeded him as prime minister, largely because the Parliamentary Labour Party considered him the least divisive candidate. Throughout his ministry (1976–79), Callaghan, a moderate within the Labour Party, tried to stem the increasingly vociferous demands of Britain’s trade unions. He also had to secure the passage of unpopular cuts in government spending early in his ministry. His reassuring public manner came to be criticized as complacency when a series of labour strikes in 1978–79 paralyzed hospital care, refuse collection, and other essential services. In March 1979 his government was brought down by a vote of no confidence passed in the House of Commons , the first such occurrence since 1924. At the subsequent general election, Callaghan’s party was defeated. On October 15, 1980, he resigned as leader of the Labour Party , to be succeeded by Michael Foot . He was created a life peer in 1987 and published an autobiography, Time and Chance, the same year. Learn More in these related articles:


Emily Robinson sang with which pop group?

Sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison step out with the Hounds - Houston Chronicle Sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison step out with the Hounds HECTOR SALDAÑA, San Antonio Express-News Published 5:30 am, Monday, May 3, 2010 Photo: COLUMBIA RECORDS Close Image 1 of 1 Martie Maguire, left, and her sister Emily Robison, best known as two-thirds of the Dixie Chicks, have released an album of Americana pop and folk-rock, Court Yard Hounds. Martie Maguire, left, and her sister Emily Robison, best known as two-thirds of the Dixie Chicks, have released an album of Americana pop and folk-rock, Court Yard Hounds. Photo: COLUMBIA RECORDS Sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison step out with the Hounds 1 / 1 Back to Gallery With the announcement that the Dixie Chicks are hitting the road in June, the Court Yard Hounds are temporarily kenneled. But the project band fronted by Dixie Chicks Emily Robison and her sister Martie Maguire, which plays Lilith Fair this summer, is hardly muzzled. “Let's just say, the two entities are both alive,” Robison said. Most notably, the Court Yard Hounds' self-titled debut album of Americana pop and folk-rock is out today. Robison, in public pegged as “the quiet one,” is especially close to the new album, calling it “very satisfying,” “a shot in the arm” and “kind of a high.” She wrote and co-wrote most of the highly personal songs (some of them about her divorce from alt-country singer Charlie Robison and some set in San Antonio) settling easily into the role of lead singer. “It feels natural,” said Robison a few days before Court Yard Hounds debuted at South By Southwest Music & Media Conference in March. “We'd never done something, just the two of us.” Well, with some friends. Joining them that first night onstage at Antone's in Austin was Jakob Dylan . Natural, perhaps. But definitely not easy. “It was definitely baby steps to get used to the whole idea of stepping away and doing a side project. I'm still trying to find my comfort zone. It's a whole new learning curve,” Robison said. “But it's fun. There's something exciting and fun about pushing yourself to do something you haven't done before.” This coming from the Dixie Chick who, in high school, went through a heavy-metal phase, hitting bluegrass festivals on weekends and watching MTV 's Headbanger's Ball during the week. She described the group's bouncy new single, The Coast, as “a South Texas thing.” Namely, Port Aransas and Rockport. “People that aren't from Texas go, ‘Is that about the East Coast or the West Coast?' Neither,” she said. “When you're from Austin or San Antonio, or whatever, you just go ‘the coast.' ” Compared to a typical Dixie Chicks project, the Court Yard Hounds, with its fun hints of Shawn Colvin and Sheryl Crow , was recorded quickly. “It was on warp speed compared to how we do Chicks' records, but I think it was based on a lot of the songs being written already,” Robison explained. “In the past, we'd kind of still been writing stuff while we'd been in the studio with the Chicks. And budget probably had a lot to do with it.” Why make the Court Yard Hounds album? “Martie and I were very frustrated to not be working. Our constitutions require that we be playing. It just makes us happy. And creating is just something that we feed on,” Robison explained. “To not be doing that was a bit frustrating. It was a way to say, ‘We don't want to put pressure on Natalie to work if she doesn't want to work. But this is something that we can do.' ” Dylan was brought into the project to sing the duet on See You in the Spring. The song was always conceived for two.“I wrote it as a duet,” Robison said. “We have a lot of mutual friends, but we'd never met (Dylan), and we were fans. When it came to, ‘Who is the male voice on this?' he was at the top of the list.” Robison said she wrote for two years straight.Some of the lyrics cut close to the bone. “I probably over-shared in certain places,” she said. “But when you're in the little writing room, I wasn't thinking that far ahead.” The Court Yard Hounds has allowed Robison to redisc


Which 2004 film was released with the advertising tag line 'A romantic comedy with zombies'?

The 10 Best Movie Taglines The 10 Best Movie Taglines Comment [Updated with video] Since theatrical posters and advertising campaigns became just as important to selling a motion picture as the cast and crew assembled, the significance of a well-worded tagline was too large to overlook. Whether relying on humor, wit, horror, or simply a playful tease of things to come, the best in the movie business have turned taglines into an art form, giving rise to some truly fantastic one-line summaries that didn’t just catch consumer attention, but occasionally ended up to be more immortalized than their respective films. Some might ask exactly how a tagline could communicate more than a film’s title, stars, director, or writer – but for the average moviegoer, a clever combination of words can turn a film from a curiosity into a much-anticipated theatrical experience. We’ve already taken the time to point out some of the worst taglines in movie history , but figured some praise was in order as well. There are plenty to choose from, but here is our list of the 10 Best Movie Taglines. – I Am Legend (2007) Technically, I Am Legend deserves as much credit for its chilling tagline as The Omega Man, also an adaptation of Richard Matheson’s original novel. But the promise that Robert Neville (Will Smith) would not be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of being the last man on Earth because of an unknown inhabitant is as effective as ever. The single sentence manages to convey all the central themes of the film – isolation, paranoia, danger – to the point that the simple phrase could almost be considered an extremely short story in itself. The fact that the marketing department decided to leave the vampire/crazed remnant of humanity off of the theatrical posters and let the creeping fear of the unknown build tension instead, shows that they knew their tagline embodied the overall ‘less is more’ philosophy. – Shaun of the Dead (2004) Hollywood has turned the tongue-in-cheek one-liner into a fairly common trope for cheesy taglines, but the one chosen for Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead manages to escape criticism due to the simple fact that “a romantic comedy, with zombies” actually gives an accurate depiction of what message the film is seeking to send. The story may be set during a zombie outbreak, but as is the case in all of Wright’s films, love and friendship are the true core of the story. The horde of stumbling, flesh-eating zombies may result in some truly horrific violence and head-smashing, but the film is less about what you can survive and more about who you would want to survive beside. In this case, it takes the end of the world for Shaun (Simon Pegg) to realize that his life needs direction, and to stop taking the love of his life for granted. In other words: it’s a romantic comedy. With zombies. – 8. The Prestige (2006) Not every tagline needs to steal the spotlight from the movie it’s marketing – some are simply clever enough to cast the whole film in a new light. For Christopher Nolan’s tale of two rival magicians in 19th century London, the tagline – “are you watching closely?” – makes perfect sense, spoken multiple times in the film. But when the credits rolled, it became perfectly clear that the question was being posed to the audience directly, with the director dropping more than enough clues about the final twist along the way. Repeat viewings are a must, and the tagline only gets better with age. – Cocktail (1988) Not everybody is a fan of puns, and movies featuring a sly wink or play on words tend to elicit more eye-rolls than awards. But with Cocktail, a tagline was conceived (to a chorus of cheers and high fives, we assume) that managed to not only offer a pun for the ages, but actually capture the entire spirit and character arc of the protagonist Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise). The tagline is serious, cocky, filled with bravado, but inherently implies that the film’s hero is… less than kingly when he isn’t tossing bottles and martini shakers behind a bar top. Those assumptions are a perfect expectation of the film’


Which football club replaced Barrow in the football league after the 1971-1972 season?

A preview of Barrow AFC A preview of fellow National League competitors Barrow AFC ahead of the 2016/17 season History The club were formed in 1901, and spent their early years in the lowest division of the Football League, with their highest finish being fifth during the 1931/32 season. Due to financial difficulties, the club were voted out of the Football League at the end of the 1971/72 season, and were replaced by Hereford United. After the introduction of a speedway track at the club’s ground Holker Street, in an attempt to ease the clubs financial situation, Barrow joined the National League at the start of the 72/73 season, after spending 51 years in the Football League. The club suffered further turmoil during the 1990’s. Despite winning the FA Trophy in 1990, and reaching the third round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history in the 90/91 season, the club were relegated to the Northern Premier League. They were then thrown out of the Football Conference due to a winding up order in the summer of 1999, but were allowed entrance to the Northern Premier League the following season thanks to a legal dispute. After failing to acquire promotion to the Conference in 2004/05, Barrow became founder members of the Conference North, which replaced the Northern Premier League. Last Season Barrow finished 11th in the National League last season, just one point behind The Silkmen. Out of the 46 league games, Barrow tasted victory in 17 of them, drew 14 and lost the remaining 15 matches. The club’s top scorer last season was striker Andy Cook, who found the net 24 times in 45 games for The Bluebirds, he has since moved to Tranmere. The Silkmen picked up one point from both fixtures against Barrow, losing 2-1 at home at Moss Rose before securing a 1-1 draw in April at Holker Street. With the addition of Silkmen skipper Paul Turnbull and an impressive squad in the pipeline, Barrow will be confident of pushing for the top five. How to get there Train: Macclesfield – Manchester Piccadilly – Lancaster – Barrow-in-Furness Car: Get on M60 in Gatley from A523, B5358, Dean Row Rd and A34, follow M60, M61 and M6 to A590 in Cumbria, take exit 36 from M6, follow A590 to Wilkie Rd in Barrow-in-Furness, arriving at Holker Street Stadium, Wilkie Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UW.  Related Articles


What part of the human body is known to doctors as the hallux?

Hallux Rigidus: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology Pathophysiology Overview Background Hallux rigidus literally means "stiff great toe"; however, limitation of great-toe motion is only one element of the range of symptoms that constitute the diagnosis of hallux rigidus. Hallux rigidus encompasses mild to severe degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the foot. Symptoms can range from mild to disabling. The condition, which occurs in adolescents and adults, can be associated with a history of previous trauma, though many patients present without such a history. This condition was initially described in 1887 by Davies-Colley, who defined hallux flexus as a plantarflexed posture of phalanx relative to the metatarsal (MT) head. [ 1 ] About the same time, Cotterill used the term hallux rigidus, which remains the most common term used to describe the condition in the orthopedic literature. [ 2 , 3 ] Hallux rigidus is a syndrome with symptoms that are related to degenerative arthritis of the great-toe MTP joint. The symptoms result from cartilage wear, altered joint mechanics, and osteophyte formation, particularly on the dorsal aspect of the first MT head. Hallux rigidus usually causes pain from impingement of dorsal osteophytes, from inflammation, and from shoe-related pressure on prominent osteophytes. It also causes range-of-motion (ROM) pain related to the irregularity of the articular cartilage surface. This condition is seen in two distinct populations: persons who present in adolescence and those who present in adulthood. Nonsurgical measures can often be successfully used to treat patients with varying degrees of severity of hallux rigidus. In patients in whom the condition is refractory to nonoperative treatment methods, the operative options depend on the severity of the degenerative joint disease (DJD). Future advances in addressing hallux rigidus will likely include, through improvements of arthroscopic methods, earlier diagnosis and treatment of lesions involving the symptomatic MTP joint. Early debridement, biologic resurfacing, and the establishment of full ROM may improve the longevity of this joint and minimize the need for joint-destructive methods. The future development of joint arthroplasty implants and methods may allow joint replacement to be considered as a reliable primary procedure for treatment of severe degenerative arthritis of the great-toe MTP joint. For patient education resources, see Osteoarthritis and Repetitive Motion Injuries . Next: Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of hallux rigidus is similar to that of degenerative arthritis in any joint. Overuse, injury, or abnormal joint mechanics lead to abnormal stresses on the articular cartilage. In an in vitro study, Ahn et al used a magnetic tracking system to monitor the three-dimensional movement of the proximal phalanx while the toe position was changed from a neutral position to full extension. [ 4 ] The contact distribution shifted dorsally with increasing degrees of extension. These data are consistent with the observation that chondral erosions associated with hallux rigidus and degenerative arthritis initially affect the dorsal articular surface of the MT. Articular degenerative changes are associated with dehydration of the cartilage, which, in turn, is more susceptible to injury resulting from shear and compressive forces. The subchondral bone shares these stresses, which subsequently lead to increased subchondral bone density, formation of periarticular osteophytes, and, in severe cases, cystic changes. The osteophytes limit first MTP joint motion and further compromise the normal mechanics of this joint. This effect can accelerate the degenerative process. In severe cases, the articular cartilage is completely denuded. Previous Next: Etiology The true etiology of hallux rigidus is not known. Most commonly, hallux rigidus is thought to be caused by wear and tear on the first MTP joint. Multiple theories have been proposed for the underlying etiology. Some authors have associated hallux rigidus with


Between 1795 and 1799, which English navigator surveyed the coast of Australia?

George Bass, Surgeon & Navigator (circa 1771-1803) Audio (0) George Bass, Surgeon & Navigator (circa 1771-1803) George Bass was a surgeon and navigator primarily remembered for his part in four maritime expeditions along the coast of Australia between 1795 and 1799. The first two of these, both undertaken with Matthew Flinders in boats called The Tom Thumb, charted the coast of New South Wales between Sydney and Lake Illawarra. In the third Bass explored the coast of New South Wales and what is now Victoria in a whaleboat. This voyage provided the first European sightings of Wilsons Promontory and Westernport Bay and strongly indicated the existence of Bass Strait separating Tasmania from the mainland. The fourth voyage, also with Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Tasmania in the colonial sloop Norfolk thus conclusively demonstrating that Tasmania was an island. George Bass was born in Lincolnshire around 1771. At the age of 16 he was apprenticed to a surgeon in Boston, Lincolnshire. After two years he moved to London to undertake training as a surgeon and in 1789 he graduated with a diploma as a member of the Corporation of Surgeons, and then two months later as a naval surgeon. Between 1789 and 1794 Bass served as surgeon on a number of ships, initially in the English Channel and around the coast of England but subsequently on voyages across the Atlantic Ocean to the West Indies and Newfoundland. In 1794 Bass requested, and received, a transfer to the Reliance before its voyage to New South Wales to carry Governor Hunter to the colony. Matthew Flinders was also part of this expedition and it was then that he met Bass and formed a friendship. The expedition arrived in the colony in September 1795. The first Tom Thumb voyage between 26 October and 5 November 1795 included only Bass, Flinders and Bass's servant William Martin and travelled south to the St Georges River. The expedition in the second Tom Thumb, a slightly larger boat but with the same three crew, began on 24 March 1796 and travelled as far south as Lake Illawarra before returning to Port Jackson. Amongst other discoveries this voyage demonstrated to the colonists that Indigenous Australians from different parts of the country spoke very different languages. On 3 December 1797, this time without Flinders, Bass set out in a whaleboat with a crew of 6 on the voyage that would take him along the coast of what is now Victoria as far as Westernport Bay. They returned to Port Jackson on 25 February 1798. The journey was highly regarded at the time as one of the great feats of seafaring. The whaleboat was left on the shores of Sydney Harbour and was regarded as something of an icon by the locals. French naturalist Francois Peron recorded that 'Some snuff-boxes made from the wood of its keel form relics of which the possessors are as proud as they are careful. The Governor [King] himself considered that he could not make a more honourable present to our chief [Nicolas Baudin] than a piece of the wood set in a large silver box, around which were engraved the principal details of the discovery of Bass Strait' (Péron, 2006). The whaleboat voyage, along with Flinders' separate voyage to the Furneaux Islands on the Francis convinced the pair that Tasmania was an island, and they set out to prove this. In 1798 Flinders was promoted to lieutenant and given command of the Norfolk to determine whether a strait separated Tasmania from the mainland. Between 7 October 1798 and 11 January 1799 Flinders and Bass sailed through Bass Strait, around Cape Grim and down the west coast of Tasmania, around the southern tip and then back up the east coast and back to Sydney after exploring the mouth of the Derwent River for some days. Demonstration of a route through Bass Strait could potentially cut a week off a voyage to Sydney and avoid some of the worst weather along the route. After the Norfolk voyage Bass decided to return to England, and left the service of the Reliance in 1799. Back in England he left the navy entirely, determined to pursue a commercial venture. He formed a syndic


In which comedy film of the 1960's would you hear the line `Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room?

Dr. Strangelove - Wikiquote Dr. Strangelove Jump to: navigation , search We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when... Directed by Stanley Kubrick . Written by Stanley Kubrick , Terry Southern , and Peter George , based on the book Red Alert by Peter George . The hot-line suspense comedy Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room! Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room! Note: ranked #64 in the American Film Institute's list of the top 100 movie quotations in American cinema. [on the phone with the Russian Premier] Hello? Uh, hello? Hello, Dmitri? Listen, I can't hear too well, do you suppose you could turn the music down just a little? A-ha, that's much better. Yeah, yes. Fine, I can hear you now, Dmitri. Clear and plain and coming through fine. I'm coming through fine too, eh? Good, then. Well then, as you say, we're both coming through fine. Good. Well, it's good that you're fine, and - and I'm fine. I agree with you. It's great to be fine. [Laughs] Now then, Dmitri, you know how we've always talked about the possibility of something going wrong with the bomb. The BOMB, Dmitri. The hydrogen bomb. Well now, what happened is, uh, one of our base commanders, he had a sort of - Well, he went a little funny in the head. You know. Just a little funny. And uh, he went and did a silly thing. Well, I'll tell you what he did. He ordered his planes...to attack your country. Well, let me finish, Dmitri. Let me finish, Dmitri. Well, listen, how do you think I feel about it? Can you imagine how I feel about it, Dmitri? Why do you think I'm calling you? Just to say hello? Of course I like to speak to you! Of course I like to say hello! Not now, but any time, Dmitri. I'm just calling up to tell you something terrible has happened. It's a friendly call. Of course, it's a friendly call. Listen, if it wasn't friendly, you probably wouldn't have even got it. They will not reach their targets for at least another hour. I am, I am positive, Dmitri. Listen, I've been all over this with your Ambassador. It is not a trick. Well, I'll tell you. We'd like to give your Air Staff a complete rundown on the targets, the flight plans, and the defensive systems of the planes. Yes, I mean, if-if we're unable to recall the planes, then, I'd say that, uh, well, uh, we're just gonna have to help you destroy them, Dmitri. I know they're our boys. All right, well listen, now, who should we call? Who should we call, Dmitri? The what, the People, you, sorry, you faded away there. The People's Central Air Defense Headquarters. Where is that, Dmitri? In Omsk. Right. Yes. Oh, you'll call them first, will you? Uh, huh. Listen, do you happen to have the phone number on you, Dmitri? What? I see. Just ask for Omsk information. I'm sorry too, Dmitri. I'm very sorry. All right, you're sorrier than I am. But I am sorry as well. I am as sorry as you are, Dmitri. Don't say that you're the more sorry than I am because I am capable of being just as sorry as you are. So we're both sorry, all right? All right. Sir! I have a plan... The whole point of the doomsday machine...is lost if you keep it a secret ! Sir! I have a plan... [stands from his wheelchair] Mein Führer, I can WALK! Base Commander Jack D. Ripper[ edit ] I do not avoid women , Mandrake...but I do deny them my essence . I can no longer sit back and allow Communist infiltration, Communist indoctrination, Communist subversion, and the international Communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids. Mandrake, do you recall what Clemenceau once said? He said "War is too important to be left to the generals." When he said that, fifty years ago, he may have been right. But today war is too important to be left to the politicians. They have neither the time nor inclination for strategic thought. Do you realize that in addition to fluoridating water, why, there are studies underway to fluoridate salt, flour, fruit juices, soup, sugar, milk, ice cream? Ice cream, Mandrake? Children's ice cream!...You know when fluoridation began?...1946. 1946, Mandrake. Ho


Mollie King - Bio, Family, Facts, Age: 29 | Hot Birthdays Mollie King Album5 Pictures About English singer from the girl group The Saturdays alongside Vanessa White, Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman and Una Healy. She also has a fashion line called Loved by Mollie. She has also been involved with philanthropic efforts, such as recording singles for Comic Relief. After becoming famous, her band The Saturdays did photo shoots for Veet and T-Mobile. She sang a Christina Aguilera ballad on The X Factor. Before fame She studied psychology and business, despite struggling with dyslexia. She also nearly won Miss Guildford when she was nineteen. Related to She has been in a relationship with the lead singer of band Lawson, Andy Brown, as well as with John Mayer. In February 2013, she began dating Jordan Omley. The meaning of the name King: Ruler Pop Singer Mollie King born on 04 06 1987 in . Until now, Mollie King's age is 29 year old and have Gemini constellation.                Count down 351 days will come next birthday of Mollie King !


Which British monarch put the 'Regis' into Bognor?

The House of Windsor / Useful Notes - TV Tropes May she defend our laws, And never give us pause To sing with heart and voice: "God save the Queen!" — "God Save the Queen", third verse On 8 February 1960, the Queen confirmed that she and her children would continue to be known as the House and Family of Windsor. Though the Royal House is named Windsor, it was decreed, via a 1960 Order-in-Council, that those male-line descendants of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip who were not Princes or Princesses of the United Kingdom should have the personal surname Mountbatten-Windsor. In practice all of their children, in honour of their father, have used Mountbatten-Windsor as their surname (although Princes William and Harry have "Wales" on their military uniforms, reflecting the long-standing tradition that when a surname is required, as for military service, a royal will use his most prestigious title as if it were a surname). Since becoming Queen, she is Elizabeth II, all other names are not used officially. There was a minor flap about her being the first Elizabeth to rule over Scotland (thus making her Elizabeth I there, if that rule were to be believed), but the Royal Family decided that when Scotland and England had different numbers of rulers of the same name, they would follow the higher one whether it was Scottish or English. As it happens, that is the rule that had (accidentally) been followed since the Act of Union 1707. A consequence of this is that if there were to be another King James, he would be James VIII (since James II of England was James VII of Scotland). The Windsors were also monarchs of Ireland (till 1949 or 1937, depending on how one interprets the Irish constitution), India (till 1950), and Pakistan (till 1956). As noted below, the family was originally known as the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha), the name of the ducal house to which Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, belonged; this family also holds the monarchy of Belgium and is descended from the late medieval Wettin Dukes of Saxony (the ones who, most famously, protected Martin Luther during the Reformation).note  The House of Wettin is split into two main branches ever since Ernest, Elector of Saxony, Landgrave of Thuringia and Margrave of Meissen, divided up the Wettin territories between himself and his younger brother Albrecht (Albert III) in 1485. Paradoxically, Queen Victoria's consort Prince Albert comes from the Ernestine (ducal), not the Albertine (royal) branch. The Ernestine Wettins continued to divide the lands of a ruler amongst his sons longer than most other ruling houses, which meant that Ernestine territory became fragmented into different lines; when a line died out its territory was inherited by or divided up between Ernestine relatives. This is why the name Saxe-Coburg and Gotha only started with Albert's father Ernest (Ernst). His line had previously been known as Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, but in 1825 the Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg line died out; in the subsequent re-partitioning Ernest inherited Saxe-Gotha through his consort Louise, but he had to give up Saalfeld to the Duke of Saxe-Meiningen. Consequently Prince Albert and King Leopold I (Ernest's younger brother) are called Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, while Ernest's sister Victoire (Queen Victoria's mother), who married the Duke of Kent in 1818, years before the re-partitioning, is called Victoria, Princess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. George V later changed the name during World War One to appease anti-German sentiment (his Belgian cousins did the same). The House of Windsor, then, from most recent death to earliest: Born: 21 April 1926 note Her 'Official Birthday' is in June in the UK, May in Canada Parents: King George VI and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Reigned: Since 6 February 1952 Consort: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh The current monarch, and her family . Elizabeth is quite popular, to the point that some of the nations of the commonwealth have actually rejected movements towards republicanism, preferring to retain her as their Head of State (even i


How many gallons of beer are in an English hogshead?

hogshead - definition of hogshead in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of hogshead in English: hogshead 1A large cask. Example sentences ‘The Gloucester trade peaked in 1857 with the arrival of twenty vessels carrying imports of 5,000 hogsheads of molasses and 1,000 hogsheads of sugar valued at $400,000.’ ‘Hurriedly, but with practiced ease and an air of calm and surety that she knew would alleviate some of the young man's terror, she pushed aside several hogshead barrels until she reached the back wall of the storeroom.’ ‘Because of the remoteness of the site, wooden hogsheads were probably the most efficient means for transporting alcohol; they, unlike bottle glass, would have left few traces.’ ‘Once there, she ducked down into the shadows again and hid behind some hogshead barrels as a few sentinels turned the corner and passed by.’ ‘But numerous cards depict slaves picking tobacco, pressing it into hogsheads for transport, and sometimes consuming it.’ ‘Wine-maker Geoff Merrill then matures it in American oak hogsheads for two years.’ ‘As tobacco cultivation spread westward into Kentucky and Tennessee, annual output increased from 110,000 to 160,000 hogsheads in the years 1790-1860.’ ‘Tom finds him hiding in a hogshead behind the old slaughterhouse, and tries to get him to return to the Widow's home.’ ‘Within months he had joined forces with him to make their first large shipment to London: 48 hogsheads and a quarter cask, sent to Robert Blake Byass, who was to become their UK agent.’ ‘He continued to grow limited amounts of coffee, however, and retained two skilled slaves to construct the hogsheads and barrels needed to ship his much diminished crop to port.’ 1.1 A measure of capacity for wine, equal to 52.5 imperial gallons or 63 US gallons (238.7 litres). Example sentences ‘City Tavern not only resuscitates these old style beverages; it sells hogsheads of them.’ ‘In 1754 Maryland residents celebrated the twenty-third birthday of Frederick Calvert, Lord Baltimore, with a ball, cannon fire, a bonfire on the common, and a hogshead of punch.’ ‘To a hogshead of wine, add a bowlful of red wine pips dried and then boiled.’ ‘Turns out a Hogshead is a unit of measure equal to 2 barrels of wine.’ 1.2 A measure of capacity for beer, equal to 54 imperial gallons or 64 US gallons (245.5 litres). Example sentences ‘Thus ‘… if the party deceased were of good note, they will send to the wake hogsheads of excellent stale beer and wine from all parts, with other provisions, as beef & c.’’ ‘He always gave them a hogshead of beer; and they all drank merrily to his health.’ ‘People were also smiling at Al, as he trudged up the hill with his accordion on his back and a hogshead of beer at his side.’ Origin Middle English: from hog + head; the reason for the term is unknown. Pronunciation Which is the correct spelling? anteclimax Which is the correct spelling? anti-inflammatory Which is the correct spelling? anteseptic Which is the correct spelling? antebacterial Which is the correct spelling? antepenultimate Which is the correct spelling? ante-imperialist Which is the correct spelling? antidiluvian Which is the correct spelling? antiterror Which is the correct spelling? anti-hero Which is the correct spelling? anti-nuclear You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia


In which war film would you hear the line 'I love the smell of napalm in the morning'?

I love the smell of napalm in the morning. | Sound clips from Apocalypse Now (1979) | War Movie Sound Clips Actors (voice): Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall Genre: Action, War, Drama Release date: 1979 IMDb description: During the U.S.-Viet Nam War, Captain Willard is sent on a dangerous mission into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade colonel who has set himself up as a god among a local tribe. Download or listen to voice quotes, sound bites and sound clips sampled from the movie Apocalypse Now (1979). All waveform samples are in .mp3 format.


What name is given to the smallest species of hummingbird, it is named after the insect it is closest in size to?

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Where in the human body are the Kupffer Cells to be found?

Liver – Anatomy and Function of the Human Liver Sinusoids and Bile Canaliculi Full Liver Description [Continued from above] . . . of growing as quickly as a cancerous tumor to restore its normal size and function. Anatomy of the Liver Gross Anatomy The liver is a roughly triangular organ that extends across the entire abdominal cavity just inferior to the diaphragm. Most of the liver’s mass is located on the right side of the body where it descends inferiorly toward the right kidney . The liver is made of very soft, pinkish-brown tissues encapsulated by a connective tissue capsule. This capsule is further covered and reinforced by the peritoneum of the abdominal cavity, which protects the liver and holds it in place within the abdomen. The peritoneum connects the liver in 4 locations: the coronary ligament, the left and right triangular ligaments, and the falciform ligament. These connections are not true ligaments in the anatomical sense; rather, they are condensed regions of peritoneal membrane that support the liver. The wide coronary ligament connects the central superior portion of the liver to the diaphragm. Located on the lateral borders of the left and right lobes, respectively, the left and right triangular ligaments connect the superior ends of the liver to the diaphragm. The falciform ligament runs inferiorly from the diaphragm across the anterior edge of the liver to its inferior border. At the inferior end of the liver, the falciform ligament forms the round ligament (ligamentum teres) of the liver and connects the liver to the umbilicus. The round ligament is a remnant of the umbilical vein that carries blood into the body during fetal development. The liver consists of 4 distinct lobes – the left, right, caudate, and quadrate lobes. The left and right lobes are the largest lobes and are separated by the falciform ligament. The right lobe is about 5 to 6 times larger than the tapered left lobe. The small caudate lobe extends from the posterior side of the right lobe and wraps around the inferior vena cava. The small quadrate lobe is inferior to the caudate lobe and extends from the posterior side of the right lobe and wraps around the gallbladder. Bile Ducts The tubes that carry bile through the liver and gallbladder are known as bile ducts and form a branched structure known as the biliary tree. Bile produced by liver cells drains into microscopic canals known as bile canaliculi. The countless bile canaliculi join together into many larger bile ducts found throughout the liver. These bile ducts next join to form the larger left and right hepatic ducts , which carry bile from the left and right lobes of the liver. Those two hepatic ducts join to form the common hepatic duct that drains all bile away from the liver. The common hepatic duct finally joins with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct , carrying bile to the duodenum of the small intestine. Most of the bile produced by the liver is pushed back up the cystic duct by peristalsis to arrive in the gallbladder for storage, until it is needed for digestion. Blood Vessels The blood supply of the liver is unique among all organs of the body due to the hepatic portal vein system. Blood traveling to the spleen , stomach , pancreas , gallbladder, and intestines passes through capillaries in these organs and is collected into the hepatic portal vein . The hepatic portal vein then delivers this blood to the tissues of the liver where the contents of the blood are divided up into smaller vessels and processed before being passed on to the rest of the body. Blood leaving the tissues of the liver collects into the hepatic veins that lead to the vena cava and return to the heart . The liver also has its own system of arteries and arterioles that provide oxygenated blood to its tissues just like any other organ. Lobules The internal structure of the liver is made of around 100,000 small hexagonal functional units known as lobules. Each lobule consists of a central vein surrounded by 6 hepatic portal veins and 6 hepatic arteries. These bl