The oldest extant version of the Bible made by Jerome in the 4th century is known by which name?

Fourth Century Christianity Home » Jerome – Translations of Scripture Jerome – Translations of Scripture Jerome’s writings excluding letters and translations of Scripture Jerome’s translation of Scripture took over 40 years. He translated the Gospels and the Old Testament, but not Acts, the New Testament epistles, or Revelation. His translations of the Gospels were revisions of the old Latin versions. He began revising the old Latin of the Old Testament in a similar fashion, but eventually decided to start over and make fresh translations straight from the Hebrew. His revision of the old Latin Psalter based on the Greek was so popular in Gaul that it was eventually made the standard Latin text, rather than Jerome’s later translation from the Hebrew. Hence it is known as the Gallican Psalter. The dates here given represent those in the timeline of F. Cavallera, S. Jérôme, sa vie et son oeuvre, 1.2 (Louvain, “Spicilegium Sacrum Lovaniense”, 1922) pp. 153-65. Date Basis of Jerome’s translation Place of writing Revision of the Old Latin Rome Psalms (this translation now lost) Revision of the Psalter used at Rome based on LXX Rome Psalms (Gallican Psalter – in Vulgate) The Old Latin, LXX (consulting the Hexapla) Bethlehem The Old Latin, LXX (consulting the Hexapla) Bethlehem The Old Latin, LXX (consulting the Hexapla) Bethlehem Books of Solomon (not in Vulgate) The Old Latin, LXX (consulting the Hexapla) Bethlehem Psalms (not in traditional Vulgate) Hebrew text From 405 – 406, Jerome was revising his entire translation c. 407 Aramaic text Bethlehem It is questionable to what extant Jerome was “commissioned” by Pope Damasus (d. 384) to produce a new Latin translation of the Bible. In his preface to his revision of the gospels (384), Jerome dedicates his work to Damasus (who was nearing death or already dead), and gives Damasus credit for entrusting Jerome with the task of providing a new translation of the Scriptures. Jean Gribomont gives a more nuanced understanding of Jerome’s “commissioning”: Often, Jerome’s Bible is conceived of as an official edition, promulgated by Damasus and adopted by the Roman Church, or in fact by the entire Catholic West. This is an anachronism, however, since the Vulgate was born book by book, dedicated each time to a different friend. The name of Damasus figures effectively at the beginning of the revision of the Gospels, the initiative for which is generously attributed to him. In reality, his influence at most should be limited to having approved the project of his young friend, or perhaps having expressed the desire for the production of a better version, in which case this profession of humility before a person of rank in the attribution to Damasus would be nothing more than a commonplace literary device. 1 Not only do we know that such a dedication would have been a common literary device, but there is also evidence that Jerome was prone to exaggeration. In his Famous Men, he claims to have completed a translation of the entire Old Testament, though he was nowhere near completion.2 See the notes on letters 18a , 18b , 19 , 20 , 35 , and 36 for other questionable letters addressed to and from Damasus. So Gribmont’s explanation is not difficult to accept, and seems to agree with what we see in Jerome’s practice – that he began by revising the existing Latin versions of select books, based on the Greek. It was only after several years that he decided to make a fresh translation of the Old Testament from the Hebrew, and even re-translated some books he had revised based on the Greek. All of these efforts met with hostility along the way – not what you would expect for someone commissioned by the Pope. On the other hand, claiming to be on a mission from the famous, recently deceased bishop may have helped him gain acceptance for his controversial project. Perhaps this suggests another reason he dedicated his translation to Damasus. 1 Gribmont, “The Translations of Jerome and Rufinus,” in Patrology, ed. Angelo Di Berardino, trans. Placid Solari (Westminister, MD: Christian Classics 1986), p. 220 2


Which US city is the setting for the TV drama series 'Treme' (pronounced Tremmay)?

Review: ‘Treme’ – ‘This City’: My name is my name! By: Brian 12.09.2013 @ 3:12 AM I absolutely loved this episode and am deeply saddened that the public failed to support this show. Great job again with the reviews! By: Hank Scorpio 12.09.2013 @ 3:35 AM I laughed, I cried, I moved to the music – not sure you can ask for much more in a single episode of television – really going to miss hanging in the Treme By: Maya 12.09.2013 @ 4:25 AM Good review, but I am surprised that you didn’t mention the cameo by Corey Glover of Living Colour fame. It was nice to see him. Hate to see the show go. Great music and great diversity in casting. Only in New Orleans. By: ValanL 12.09.2013 @ 4:37 AM Are you certain on the episode title? I have it as “This City” which makes quite a bit more sense given the Steve Earle song that was written in Season 1. By: Sandy Heck, yes, it’s “This City,” and isn’t that a beautiful song? By: sepinwall 12.09.2013 @ 3:09 PM How strange. I assumed it should be “This City,” based on Annie playing Harley’s song in the episode, but the DVD was labeled “The City,” as were some other preliminary press materials. But I now see HBO.com and other places listing it as “This City,” which makes much more sense. The post’s title has been adjusted accordingly. By: aamadis 12.09.2013 @ 8:23 AM This episode was not a winner for me. Mainly because it was lean on my favorite characters and big on my least favorite characters. Which still is pretty good, which says a lot about this show. Speaking of non-favorite characters, was Janette always this dumb? I think I used to like her, but recently she seems to have lost a large portion of her brain. Feeney was right in her face last week explaining how he owned her name and she couldn’t use it if she left. Why was she surprised about the lawsuit? Sorry, but when a character becomes that dumb I start rooting for the other guy. During her meeting with Feeney I felt absolutely no sympathy for her and grinned when Feeney turned the screws. By: Kathy 12.09.2013 @ 4:17 PM The original conversation took place before Jazzfest (spring) of ’08, and the action now is in December, so she might have thought he’d never actually carry out his threat. Also it’s not IMHO a matter of dumb, but she’s always had a reckless, self-destructive side (Sazerac in critic’s face, etc.). She may have thought better to ask forgiveness than permission. She is only “dumb” in that the solution is obvious–name the place “Janette’s”. By: Kathy 12.09.2013 @ 4:27 PM Clarification: She used “Desautel’s on Frenchmen Street (crossing out “on the Avenue” for the benefit concert that was the close of S3, the week before Jazzfest. All she got then was a lecture and a warning–nobody sued. So, when she walked away (which was never shown because of the time jump) you’d think he’d have come after her sooner than later, unless you are thinking like a lawyer. I “get” thinking like a lawyer, but she’s been shown as a creative type, not interested in the business side of such a corporate mess as the old Desautel’s was. Cheers. By: NDryden 12.09.2013 @ 8:49 PM I don’t think she was dumb so much as someone with a heart who though that maybe someone else (even Feeney) might have a heart, too. You could call it naive. I think that she should call the restaurant “Feeney’s.” By: aamadis 12.09.2013 @ 8:52 PM Thinking that a large corporation is not going to sue you for breach of contract just because a few months have passed (IMHO) is the definition of dumb. And the fact that she could just call the place Janette’s or ANYTHING else just adds to her stupidity. As for clarifying, when she did the benfit concert she was still part of the Feeney project. It wouldn’t do for them to sue their own partner. It still doesn’t make sense that he could tell her loudly and plainly, ‘don’t think about using Desautel if you walk away’ and then she walks away and tries to use Desautel. By: Kathy 12.10.2013 @ 12:36 AM Ndryden, she could also name it “Finis”–pronounced very much like Feeney and meaning, of course, the end of the story. By: irieagog


Which city is linked to the motorway network by the M32?

M32 Bristol Parkway M32 Bristol Parkway   The future road pattern proposed in the Bristol City Development plan prepared in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act envisaged a "spiders web" of radial routes linked by four ring roads bounded in the north east by the M4 Motorway, the north west by the M5 Motorway and the Southwest by the Tideway of the River Avon. The M32, the Bristol Parkway, is the principal link between the National Motorways and the City network. The first stage of M32 (initially known as the Hambrook Spur), between M4 and the Bristol Outer Ring Road, was completed at the same time as the adjacent part of the M4 in September 1966. The second stage from Hambrook to Eastville Park was constructed as joint County of Gloucestershire and City of Bristol Principal Road with a 75% grant from the Ministry of Transport. The third stage from Muller Road, Eastville to Ashley Road/ Newfoundland Road which completed the Motorway part of the Parkway was opened to traffic in May 1975 also as principal road motorway. The design of the part of stage 2 in Gloucestershire was prepared by the County Surveyor and the part in the City of Bristol by Freeman Fox and Partners. Sir Robert McAlpine were awarded the contract for the complete length of the second stage and construction commenced in June 1968. This section was opened to traffic by the Rt. Hon. John Peyton, Minister of Transport in July 1970. The first two and a half miles of stage 2 in the more rural landscape is a dual two lane rural motorway aligned for 70 miles per hour standards. On entry to the urban area near Eastville the road is elevated and the standards change to urban 50 mph standards with a reduced overall width. The final section of the Motorway which joins the Bristol Outer Circuit Road at Ashley Road which was built by Reed and Malik was through a densely built up area of housing which necessitated extensive rehousing of residents. During the construction the work was delayed by the three day week and also by a building workers national strike. This section although initiated by the City was affected by Local Government Reorganisation when responsibility was transferred to the new County of Avon in 1974. Cost information: the second stage was stated at the opening to be estimated as £3,000,000 and the third stage was reported in March 1976 to be a final cost of £10,400,000. Main Menu


How high, in feet, is a hockey goal (not ice hockey)?

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Who wrote the music for the ballet 'Daphnis et Chloé'?

Classical Notes - Classical Classics - Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe, by Peter Gutmann The final gasps of orgasm (soprano and alto parts) (from Kramer's Classical Music and Post-Modern Knowledge) The magical opening evokes primeval wonder as instruments and voices grope for melody amid searching harmonies, their ebb and flow dissolving into a meltingly lovely theme that awakens in wonder and innocence as the materials become more refined and begin to coalesce. The dances that follow begin in gentle, teasing flirtation, then mock Dorcon more pathetically than cruelly, present Daphnis lightly and in uncertain rhythm so as to portray his innocence, uncertainty and inexperience in courtship, and end fitfully with his bewilderment at Lyc�ion's advances. The former motifs are torn in explosive dissonance as the pirates attack, and then subside into a suffusion of mystery as the nymphs stir to life (with help from the wind machine) and comfort Daphnis. The wordless chorus reverts to timeless mystery to introduce the second tableau, and swiftly builds to an outburst of the pirates' gruff vigor, their incessant stomping rhythm disrupting the bittersweet melancholy of Chlo�'s dance of supplication. The music then subsides into tense expectation before Pan decisively restores order. For those seeking a more concentrated experience in keeping with the demands of our hurried times, the third tableau (often performed alone as the second suite) provides an abundant and satisfying taste of the splendor of Ravel's achievement. As day breaks, nature slowly stirs to life - rivulets flow in harp arpeggios, birds chirp in the flutes, shepherds begin to stir, a gorgeous string theme evokes the sheer beauty of pristine nature, and the sun rises to its full brilliance as a simple repeated sequence builds into an astoundingly powerful climax. Indeed, the music of the opening scene is so masterfully suggestive by itself that a visual depiction on stage seems doomed to compromise its impact. John Culshaw views it as "Ravel as a man searching for a means to express the essence of beauty and finding it." Indeed, it just might be the most gorgeous few minutes of orchestral music ever written. Next, the gentle interplay of the pantomime provides a needed respite and at the same time is full of evocative melodic shreds to enable us to picture the narrative it was meant to accompany. The electrifying final pages simply defy description, other than to return to our initial thought, as the bacchanal surges and throws off constant sparks of euphoric energy as it inexorably builds to a final explosion of unbridled ecstasy. Since we have few hints as to Ravel's own preferred orchestral style, we are fortunate that a remarkable number of the first three decades of Daphnis recordings were led by conductors who had significant ties to the composer. Victor Seroff considered him a "very poor conductor" who didn't succeed in bringing out the proper perspective of a piece, either overall or in the details, which he attributes to Ravel's lack of experience as a performer and a resultant lack of authority. Ravel conducting Indeed, he quotes Ravel as having said after a concert he had led: "I had no idea what was going on." Even during festivals of his music, Ravel generally declined the baton. Our only recording of Ravel as conductor is barely relevant - a rock-steady 1930 Bolero, but even then he was assisted by a more experienced conductor, Albert Wolff, his tempo is far slower than his own indication in the score, and in any event that piece is so atypical that little can be inferred - Ravel described it as "orchestral effects without music" and indeed it's nothing more than a single melody wending its way through the instruments. (A 1932 recording of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G with Marguerite Long, routinely attributed to Ravel, actually was conducted by Pedro de Freitas-Branco, who told the story of Ravel attempting to lead a "filler" side of his Pavane at a tempo that would have lasted nearly seven minutes, whereupon the producer took him out for a dri


Who was Commander-in-Chief of American ground forces in planning the invasion of France in 1944 and Commander of the US 1st Army on D Day?

Normandy     Cover: Shoulder sleeve insignia are of the American units, division and above, that were involved in the Normandy invasion on 6 June. Introduction World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind. However, the half century that now separates us from that conflict has exacted its toll on our collective knowledge. While World War II continues to absorb the interest of military scholars and historians, as well as its veterans, a generation of Americans has grown to maturity largely unaware of the political, social, and military implications of a war that, more than any other, united us as a people with a common purpose. Highly relevant today, World War II has much to teach us, not only about the profession of arms, but also about military preparedness, global strategy, and combined operations in the coalition war against fascism. During the next several years, the U.S. Army will participate in the nation's 50th anniversary commemoration of World War II. The commemoration will include the publication of various materials to help educate Americans about that war. The works produced will provide great opportunities to learn about and renew pride in an Army that fought so magnificently in what has been called "the mighty endeavor." World War II was waged on land, on sea, and in the air over several diverse theaters of operation for approximately six years. The following essay is one of a series of campaign studies highlighting those struggles that, with their accompanying suggestions for further reading, are designed to introduce you to one of the Army's significant military feats from that war. This brochure was prepared in the U.S. Army Center of Military History by William M. Hammond. I hope this absorbing account of that period will enhance your appreciation of American achievements during World War II.   Normandy 6 June-24 July 1944 A great invasion force stood off the Normandy coast of France as dawn broke on 6 June 1944: 9 battleships, 23 cruisers, 104 destroyers, and 71 large landing craft of various descriptions as well as troop transports, mine sweepers, and merchantmen-in all, nearly 5,000 ships of every type, the largest armada ever assembled. The naval bombardment that began at 0550 that morning detonated large minefields along the shoreline and destroyed a number of the enemy's defensive positions. To one correspondent, reporting from the deck of the cruiser HMS Hillary, it sounded like "the rhythmic beating of a gigantic drum" all along the coast. In the hours following the bombardment, more than 100,000 fighting men swept ashore to begin one of the epic assaults of history, a "mighty endeavor," as President Franklin D. Roosevelt described it to the American people, "to preserve . our civilization and to set free a suffering humanity." The attack had been long in coming. From the moment British forces had been forced to withdraw from France in 1940 in the face of an overwhelming German onslaught, planners had plotted a return to the Continent. Only in that way would the Allies be able to confront the enemy's power on the ground, liberate northwestern Europe, and put an end to the Nazi regime. Strategic Setting The British Chiefs of Staff charged Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten and his Combined Operations Headquarters in September 1941 with investigating the feasibility of amphibious operations in the European theater of the war. Earlier, Admiral Sir Roger Keyes had undertaken some planning for commando raids, but Mountbatten was to do more. "You are to prepare for the invasion of Europe," British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill told him. "You must devise and design the appliances, the landing craft, and the technique...The whole of the South Coast of England is a bastion of defense against the invasion of Hitler; you've got to turn it into the springboard for our attack." American planners began formal cooperation with Britain in December 1941, just after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor and the German and Italian declarations of war against the United Stat


What substance crystallises in the gall bladder to form gall stones?

Drugs That Dissolve Gallstones | Chron.com Drugs That Dissolve Gallstones Bile acids may be used to dissolve gallstones. NA/Photos.com/Getty Images [Dyspepsia] | Dyspepsia & Gallstones Gallstones are hardened bits of bile, a fluid that helps the body digest dietary fat. Most people with gallstones have no symptoms and do not require treatment. If gallstones cause abdominal pain or present a risk for complications, the preferred treatment is usually gallbladder removal. This is commonly performed using a minimally-invasive procedure called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. People who want to avoid surgery or cannot safely undergo a surgical procedure may be candidates for nonsurgical management with medication intended to dissolve gallstones. Oral Medications Medications given by mouth to dissolve gallstones are appropriate for approximately 30 percent of people with gallstone-related disease. These medications, called chenodeoxycholic acid and ursodeoxycholic acid, are made of bile acids. The composition of gallstones affects the success rate with these medications. People with small cholesterol gallstones have the greatest chance of success with dissolution therapy. Those unlikely to benefit are people with large cholesterol stones, pigment stones composed of bilirubin and obese patients. Treatment can take several years and gallstones may recur. Ursodeoxycholic Acid Ursodeoxycholic acid (ursodiol, Actigall) dissolves up to 80 percent of very small gallstones within six months. Treatment with this medication is less successful when the stones are large. Even if treatment is successful, as many as 50 percent of patients experience recurrent gallstones. Ursodiol is not an appropriate treatment option for people with calcified cholesterol or pigment gallstones. Possible side effects of ursodiol include diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, indigestion, dizziness, vomiting, cough, runny nose, sore throat, back pain, joint or muscle pain, hair loss and frequent urination or painful urination. Chenodeoxycholic Acid Chenodeoxycholic acid (Chenodiol, Chenodal) is a bile acid that gradually dissolves cholesterol gallstones in certain patients, especially those with small stones composed primarily of cholesterol. Even when the medication is successful in dissolving gallstones, an estimated 50 percent of patients have a recurrence within 5 years. Chenodiol should not be given to pregnant women or people with liver disease, gallbladder obstruction, gallstone complications or large, noncholesterol gallstones. Side effects may include diarrhea, liver inflammation, heartburn, decreased appetite, nausea, elevated blood cholesterol and a decreased white blood cell count. Contact Dissolution Therapy Contact dissolution of gallstones is experimental and is not widely accepted or available. The procedure involves injecting a chemical solvent directly into the gallbladder. The surgeon inserts a thin tube into the gallbladder and connects a pump that delivers small amounts of solvent directly into the organ over a period of hours or days. The procedure can reduce cholesterol stones rapidly, but the risk of complications is high due to the toxic nature of chemical solvents.


Plato was the pupil of which famous teacher?

Greek Philosophy: Plato - The most famous of Socrates's pupils was an Greek Philosophy: Plato Greek Philosophy: Plato - The most famous of Socrates's... TYPE View Full Document The most famous of Socrates's pupils was an aristocratic young man named Plato. After the death of Socrates, Plato carried on much of his former teacher's work and eventually founded his own school, the Academy, in 385. The Academy would become in its time the most famous school in the classical world, and its most famous pupil was Aristotle . We know much about Plato's teachings, because he wrote dialogues between Socrates and others that would explore philosophical issues. These dialogues would be used in his school as starting points for discussion; these discussions and Plato's final word on the dialogues have all been lost to us. The Platonic dialogues consist of Socrates asking questions of another and proving, through these questions, that the other person has the wrong idea on the subject. Initially, Plato seems to have carried on the philosophy of Socrates, concentrating on the dialectical examination of basic ethical issues: what is friendship? what is virtue? can virtue be taught? In these early Platonic dialogues, Socrates questions another person and proves, through these questions, that the other person has the wrong idea on the subject. These dialogues never answer the questions they begin with. However, Plato later began to develop his own philosophy and the Socrates of the later dialogues does more teaching than he does questioning. The fundamental aspect of Plato's thought is the theory of "ideas" or "forms." Plato, like so many other Greek philosphers, was stymied by the question of change in the physical world. Heraclitus had said that there is nothing certain or stable except the fact that things change, and Parmenides and the Eleatic philosophers claimed that all change, motion, and time was an illusion. Where was the truth? How can these two opposite positions be reconciled? Plato ingeniously combined the two; a discussion of Plato's theory of forms is below. The most famous of Plato's dialogues is an immense dialogue called The Republic , and, next to his account of Socrates's trial, The Apology , The Republic is one of the single most influential works in Western philosophy. Essentially, it deals with the central problem of how to live a good life; this inquiry is shaped into the parallel questions (a) what is justice in the State, or what would an ideal State be like, and (b) what is a just individual? Naturally these questions also encompass many others, such as how the This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. This is the end of the preview. Sign up to                   access the rest of the document. TAGS


In the Second World War, what was Operation Avalanche?

Operation Avalanche | World War II Database World War II Database Contributor: C. Peter Chen ww2dbaseHaving driven Axis troops out of the island of Sicily by 17 Aug 1943, the Allies launched Operation Avalanche, the invasion of mainland Italy. Given a choice of two landing sites, the opening of the Volturno River north of Naples or Salerno southeast of Naples, the latter was chosen as it had landing beaches favorable to invaders and it had nearby major roads and airfields that could be used by the Allies after a successful invasion. Operation Baytown and Operation Slapstick were launched to prepare for the main Operation Avalanche invasion, although the latter was actually commenced on the same day as Operation Avalanche. ww2dbaseOperation Baytown was embarked upon by British XIII Corps under the command of Bernard Montgomery. On 3 Sep 1943, six days prior to the Salerno landing, British and Canadian troops landed at Reggio Calabria at the southwestern tip of Italy, intending to tie down German troops in southern Italy and perhaps even drawing German troops away from the Salerno area further north. This operation ultimately did not achieve its intended effect as the German commander-in-chief Albert Kesselring correctly deduced the main Allied target was further north up the coast; instead of keeping troops south to counter the British-Canadian attack, Kesselring actually gradually pulled German LXXVI Panzer Corps back, leaving only a single regiment and some Italian formations to deal with the Baytown invasion. ww2dbaseOperation Slapstick, which saw the amphibious landing of Taranto and Brindisi in southeastern Italy, was conducted by troops of British 1st Airborne Division. Although two port cities had been secretly made available to the Allies during the secret armistice negotiations, Allied Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower decided to land a large number of troops there as another attempt to draw German attention away from the Salerno landings. The four British cruisers that carried the invasion troops arrived at Taranto at 1500 hours on 9 Sep, where they were guided through the defensive minefield by the Italians as previously agreed upon. The Taranto landing was met with no resistance as German troops had already been pulled back per Kesselring's orders days prior. Two days later, the British paratroopers captured Brindisi, again without resistance, although along the way the advance was met with German harassment. On the same day, the British paratroopers who pushed westward linked up with Canadian troops of XIII Corps. The Slapstick offensive would push on to capture the airfield at Gioia del Colle in mid-Sep 1943, after which it would be halted to consolidate the territorial gains. The British paratroopers would be withdrawn to Britain by Nov 1943. ww2dbaseThe main Operation Avalanche offensive against Salerno took place on 9 Sep 1943, the same day as the Taranto operation. To gain an element of surprise, the landing commenced without pre-invasion naval and aerial bombardment, but Allied leadership did not know that Kesselring had already been preparing for a possible invasion in the general region, thus no surprise could truly be achieved. The 165,000-strong Salerno invasion force, US Fifth Army under the command of Lieutenant General Mark Clark, was consisted of US VI Corps (Major General Ernest Dawley), British X Corps (Lieutenant General Richard McCreery), and US 82nd Airborne Division in reserve. Despite the broad 56-kilometer front, only three divisions, two British and one American, made up the initial assault force, with the British landing north of the Sele River near Montecorvino and the Americans to the south of the river at Paestum. A small force of US Rangers and British Commandos would land northwest of the British landing beaches to secure the roads leading to Naples up the coast. ww2dbaseOpposite the Allies stood several German divisions, all of which had been vigilant of an Allied attack as warned by Kesselring. ww2dbaseAt Paestum, the two inexperienced battalions of US 36th Divi


Who is chief conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra?

Liverpool Philharmonic New report reveals positive impacts of In Harmony Liverpool on Early Years Education In Harmony Liverpool -Transforming Lives Through Music Vasily Petrenko, Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, was admitted to the Roll of Citizens of Honour of the City of Liverpool in a special ceremony today at Liverpool Town Hall. Vasily Petrenko becomes Liverpool Citizen of Honour Mel Grodner and Vanessa Reed have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic following the company’s AGM on 7 November 2016. Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors


Kelly Sotherton won an Olympic bronze medal in which athletics event in the 2004 games?

BBC SPORT | Olympics 2004 | Athletics | Sotherton takes fine bronze Sotherton takes fine bronze Latest athletics results Britain's Kelly Sotherton took Olympic heptathlon bronze behind new champion Carolina Kluft after a dramatic second day of competition. Sotherton finished just 11 points behind silver medallist Austra Skujyte and would have overtaken her had she gone two seconds faster in the 800m. Kluft, the European and World champion, was the deserving winner, finishing 517 points clear. Reigning champion Denise Lewis pulled out after a poor run of results. Lewis pulls out of Games Sotherton had been in silver medal position after an excellent long jump, her best event. But she could manage only 37.19 metres in the javelin and despite a gutsy run in the 800, Skujyte held on by the smallest of margins. I've done it, I've got the gold and it's over Heptathlon champion "I went out to get the silver medal so I'm actually disappointed," said a breathless Sotherton afterwards. "I only did one personal best over the two days and my javelin was poor. "But I got a bronze medal and I don't believe it. I can't believe the enormity of an Olympic bronze. "It's been a tough two days and I'm absolutely knackered. "I had a dream of a medal, but this is a surprise. "All it feels like at the moment is as if I won bronze in a national championships - but I'm sure it will sink in soon." While Sotherton sealed her emergence this season with an Olympic bronze, Kluft's golden performance confirmed her status as the best all-round female athlete in the world. "It was two long days but I am very satisfied," said the Swedish 21-year-old.


What was the name of JFK Airport in New York prior to 1963?

History - About the Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport - Port Authority of New York & New Jersey History of JFK International Airport In April 1942, New York City began placing hydraulic fill over the marshy tidelands of Idlewild Golf Course. Initial plans were for a modest 1,000-acre airport, but by the time construction was complete Idlewild Airport had grown to five times that size. Commercial flights began in July 1948.  On December 24, 1963, the airport was rededicated John F. Kennedy International Airport in memory of the nation’s 35th president. Today, JFK is the nation’s leading international gateway, with more than 80 airlines operating from its gates.


Which literary heroine was played in a 2011 film by Mia Wasikowska?

10 fierce fictional heroines - CNN.com 10 fierce fictional heroines By Catriona Davies, CNN and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, for CNN Updated 5:45 AM ET, Mon February 25, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – A still from the 1949 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." From left to right: Janet Leigh as Meg March, June Allyson as Jo March, Elizabeth Taylor as Amy Marsh and Mary Astor as Marmee. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Keira Knightley stars as Anna Karenina in a 2012 film adaptation of "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy. Hide Caption 2 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Emma Watson plays Hermione Granger in the 2010 film adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling. Hide Caption 3 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Cover of "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. Mariam, the book's protagonist, is married against her will at the age of 15 to an abusive man 30 years her senior. Hide Caption 4 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Mia Wasikowska as Jane Eyre in the 2011 film adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel "Jane Eyre." Hide Caption Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – A drawing of Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare. Hide Caption 6 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Viola Davis as Aibeleen Clark in a 2011 film adaptation of "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. Hide Caption 7 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Mary Badham plays Scout Finch in a 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird." Hide Caption 8 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Patricia Neal as Dominique Francon and Gary Cooper as Howard Roark in King Vidor's 1949 adaptation of Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead." Hide Caption 9 of 10 Photos: 10 female role models in fiction Fictional females – Cover of "1Q84" by Haruki Murakami. His character Masami Aomame is a lonely female assassin who finally finds love in a fictionalized 1980s Tokyo. Hide Caption Pride and Prejudice celebrates its 200th birthday this week The novel's heroine Elizabeth Bennet is being recognized as one of fictions greatest heroines But who else makes your favorite fictional femme list? Tell us in the comments below As Jane Austen's classic comedy of manners, "Pride and Prejudice" reaches 200, its heroine Elizabeth Bennet is being hailed as one of literature's best-loved ladies . But which other fictional women do we love, admire or sometime fear? Who are the powerful, striking and independent women fighting hardest for our attention through the pages of literature? The Leading Women team has drawn up an entirely subjective list of some of our favorite fictional heroines. But we know you'll have other ideas. We'd love to hear your favorites in the comments box below. They are (in no particular order): Jo March "Little Women," by Louisa May Alcott (1868) Why we love her: Like her creator, Jo March is one of four sisters living in 19th century New England, and most critics agree she is the one who most closely resembles Alcott. Jo is a tomboy, strong-minded and independent, at a time when girls were more often expected to stay at home. The spin-off: In the 145 years since it was written, "Little Women" has been made into at least three feature films (with Jo played by Katharine Hepburn in 1933, June Allyson in 1949 and Winona Ryder in 1994), several TV series and even a Japanese animated television series. Sample quote: "If I weren't going to be a writer I'd go to New York and pursue the stage. Are you shocked?" Anna Karenina "Anna Karenina," by Leo Tolstoy (1873) Why we love her: Rebellious and unhappily married socialite Karenina begins an affair with the dashing Count Vronsky.Their passion pits them against the norms of 19th century Russian high socie


Before petroleum was first commercialized in 1859, which oil was most commonly used for lubrication and lighting?

Historical Timeline - Alternative Energy - ProCon.org Last updated on: 6/13/2013 11:20:47 AM PST Historical Timeline 2000 BC - 1499 2000 BC - Chinese First to Use Coal as an Energy Source "According to the report of an early missionary to China, coal was already being burned there for heating and cooking, and had been so employed for up to 4000 years. Likewise, in early medieval Europe, the existence of coal was no secret, but the 'black stone' was regarded as an inferior fuel because it produced so much soot and smoke... Thus, until the 13th century, it was largely ignored in favor of wood. As wood shortages began to appear, poor people began heating their homes by burning coal." The Party's Over: Oil, War and the Fate of Industrial Societies, 2005 200 BC - Chinese Develop Natural Gas as an Energy Source "The first practical use of natural gas dates to 200 BCE and is attributed, like so many technical developments, to the Chinese. They used it to make salt from brine in gas-fired evaporators, boring shallow wells and conveying the gas to the evaporators via bamboo pipes." "History of Energy in the United States: 1635-2000," www.eia.doe.gov (accessed May 20, 2009) 200 BC - Europeans Harness Water Energy to Power Mills "The vertical waterwheel, invented perhaps two centuries before the time of Christ, spread across Europe within a few hundred years. By the end of the Roman era, waterwheels powered mills to crush grain, full cloth, tan leather, smelt and shape iron, saw wood, and carry out a variety of other early industrial processes. Productivity increased, dependence on human and animal muscle power gradually declined, and locations with good water-power resources became centers of economic and industrial activity." "History of Energy," www.fi.edu, Apr. 25, 2006 1st Century - Chinese First to Refine Petroleum (Oil) for Use as an Energy Source "More than 2,000 years ago, our ancestors discovered oil seepages in many places in northwest China. A book titled Han Book Geography Annals written by a historian of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Ban Gu (32-92 AD), wrote of flammables in the Weishui River. Located at the east of the Yanan city, the river now is called the Jian. There was also a detailed description about petroleum in the famous Sketch Book at Meng Xi written by the distinguished scientist Sheng Kuo (1031-1095). He reported that there was a lot of oil in the subsurface, 'and it is inexhaustible.' Long ago, our ancestors already applied petroleum for lamps, as lubricants, in medicine and for military actions. Similarly, the technology of heating and evaporating brine from flowing brine wells for producing edible salt was also developed more than a thousand years ago (East Jin Dynasty, 347 AD) in China." "China's Petroleum Industry," www.worldenergysource.com (accessed July 21, 2009) 10th Century - Windmills Built in Persia to Grind Grain and Pump Water "For the tenth century, we have material proof that windmills were turning in the blustery Seistan region of Persia. These primitive, vertical carousel-type mills utilized the wind to grind corn, and to raise water from streams to irrigate gardens... [T]heir use soon spread to India, other parts of the Muslim world, and China, where farmers employed them to pump water, grind grain, and crush sugarcane." 1590s - Dutch Build Windmills for Multiple Uses Historic Dutch windmill at Kinderdijk, circa 1740s. Source: www.mariajohannahoeve.nl (accessed June 3, 2009) "The mill reached its greatest size and its most efficient form in the hands of the Dutch engineers toward the end of the sixteenth century... The Dutch provinces... developed the windmill to the fullest possible degree: it ground the grain produced on the rich meadows, it sawed the wood... and it ground the spices... Above all, the windmill was the chief agent in land reclamation. The threat of inundation by the sea led these North Sea fishermen and farmers to attempt not only to control the water itself, but by keeping it back, to add to the land... Once the dykes were built, however, the problem was how to keep the a


Which novel opens with the following words 'Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum's Grand Gallery'?

The Lost Symbol and The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown's 20 worst sentences - Telegraph Book news The Lost Symbol and The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown's 20 worst sentences The Lost Symbol, the latest novel by The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown, has  gone on sale. We pick 20 of the clumsiest phrases from it and from his  earlier works. The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Photo: TRANSWORLD PUBLISHERS Comments If Dan Brown’s new novel The Lost Symbol is anything like his previous works, it will not go down well with the critics. Famously, comedian Stewart Lee mocked him for using the sentence “The famous man looked at the red cup” in his bestselling The Da Vinci Code. • Dan Brown's conspiracy theories: six of the best In fact, Lee was making that up – the sentence never appears in the book. So are the critics unfair on Brown? They’re certainly harsh. Edinburgh professor of linguistics Geoffrey Pullum says “Brown's writing is not just bad; it is staggeringly, clumsily, thoughtlessly, almost ingeniously bad.” He picks out some excerpts for special criticism. The female lead in Angels and Demons learns of the death of her scientist father: “Genius, she thought. My father . . . Dad. Dead.” A member of the Vatican Guard in the same book becomes annoyed by something, and we learn that "his eyes went white, like a shark about to attack." Below we have selected 20 phrases that may grate on the ear. It’s not a definitive list. It couldn’t be: he has published five novels, each around 500 pages long, and the arguments over which are the worst bits will go on for a while. But it’s our list. Add your own in the comment box below. Related Articles Stampede for new Da Vinci book 12 Sep 2009 20. Angels and Demons, chapter 1: Although not overly handsome in a classical sense, the forty-year-old Langdon had what his female colleagues referred to as an ‘erudite’ appeal — wisp of gray in his thick brown hair, probing blue eyes, an arrestingly deep voice, and the strong, carefree smile of a collegiate athlete. They say the first rule of fiction is “show, don’t tell”. This breaks that rule. 19. The Da Vinci Code, chapter 83: "The Knights Templar were warriors," Teabing reminded, the sound of his aluminum crutches echoing in this reverberant space. “Remind” is a transitive verb – you need to remind someone of something. You can’t just remind. And if the crutches echo, we know the space is reverberant. 18. The Da Vinci Code, chapter 4: He could taste the familiar tang of museum air - an arid, deionized essence that carried a faint hint of carbon - the product of industrial, coal-filter dehumidifiers that ran around the clock to counteract the corrosive carbon dioxide exhaled by visitors. Ah, that familiar tang of deionised essence. 17. Deception Point, chapter 8: Overhanging her precarious body was a jaundiced face whose skin resembled a sheet of parchment paper punctured by two emotionless eyes. It’s not clear what Brown thinks ‘precarious’ means here. 16. The Da Vinci Code, chapter 4: A voice spoke, chillingly close. "Do not move." On his hands and knees, the curator froze, turning his head slowly. Only fifteen feet away, outside the sealed gate, the mountainous silhouette of his attacker stared through the iron bars. He was broad and tall, with ghost-pale skin and thinning white hair. His irises were pink with dark red pupils. A silhouette with white hair and pink irises stood chillingly close but 15 feet away. What’s wrong with this picture? 15. The Da Vinci Code, chapter 4: As a boy, Langdon had fallen down an abandoned well shaft and almost died treading water in the narrow space for hours before being rescued. Since then, he'd suffered a haunting phobia of enclosed spaces - elevators, subways, squash courts. Other enclosed spaces include toilet cubicles, phone boxes and dog kennels. 14. Angels and Demons, chapter 100: Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers glorified the four major rivers of the Old World - The Nile, Ganges, Danube, and Rio Plata. The Rio de la Plata. Between Argentina and Uruguay. One of the major rivers of the Old World. Ap


Which motorway connects Glasgow and Edinburgh?

Motorways Index - GlasgowMotorway Archive About Us The M8 Motorway The M8 motorway is one of the most important roads in Scotland. Running to around sixty miles in length the route connects Glasgow with Edinburgh via Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire and West Lothian. Stretches of the route are used by up to 180,000 vehicles per day making it one of the busiest motorways in Europe.   Glasgow's Motorways focuses on the part of the route that was contained within the boundaries of the former Strathclyde Regional Council area - that is roughly from Harthill Services near Junction 5 to Junction 31 near Bishopton. Construction on the M8 within this area began in the early 1960s and will be completed by late 2017. Read More The M74 Motorway The M74 is one the most important routes in Scotland, providing a direct link between England and Glasgow. It carries several thousand vehicles every day.   Construction of the first section of M74 began in 1963 with the commencement of works on the Larkhall-Hamilton-Uddingston Bypass. This 12 mile stretch of road greatly improved links between the border and the central belt and led to calls for further upgrades. By 1999 the motorway stretched all the way to Gretna. To the north, extensions of the motorway beyond its initial Maryville terminus were incorporated into the Glasgow Highway Plan and the Greater Glasgow Transportation Study. These plans envisaged the M74 as part of a second motorway across the city. Read More The M77 Motorway The M77 begins on the M8 at Plantation and terminates near Fenwick in Ayrshire. It is a two lane motorway and provides a link to the dual carrigeway A77 to the south. It is a particualrly busy commuter route at peak times.   The first section of M77 completed was the Dumbreck Road connection which opened in 1981. This was followed by an extension to Newton Mearns in December 1996. A further extension to Fenwick was opened in 2005 replacing a single carrigeway section which had a very poor safety record. In the Highway Plan the route was known as the Ayr Motorway. Read More The M898 Motorway The M898 is one of the shortest motorways in the UK, it is also the highest numbered. Contrary to popular belief it opened in advance of the Erskine Bridge as part of the Bishopton Bypass Stage 1 and Bridge South Approach Roads scheme at the end of December 1970. It begins at Junction 30 of the M8 and ends only one mile later at an interchange with the A726. From here it continues as the A898 crossing the River Clyde via the Erskine Bridge before joining the A82 north of the river.   Being the westernmost road crossing of the River Clyde it is also well used by long distance and tourist traffic travelling to and from Glasgow Airport, the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and the Scottish Highlands. Read More The M73 Motorway The M73 is a relatively short motorway with a length of only seven miles.  It serves as an eastern bypass of Glasgow and allows long distance traffic from the M74 to travel to central Scotland and beyond. The route has interchanges with three of Scotland's most important motorways, the M74, M8 and the M80, and was built as a high quality replacement for the A73, which until this time was the main route for traffic from the south travelling to central and northern Scotland.   While many of the routes covered on Glasgow’s Motorways are very urban in nature, the M73 has more in common with a rural long distance motorway and features only four junctions. The route is a mixture of dual two and three lane motorway with hard shoulders in both directions. Read More The M80 Motorway The M80 Motorway is a crucial piece of the Central Scotland motorway system. It connects Glasgow and the west of Scotland with Stirlingshire, Falkirk and the Grangemouth industrial areas. The route begins at Provan on the M8 at Junction 13. Now running to 25 miles in length, the road has a fragmented construction history which has spanned four decades.   The M80 carries traffic northwards out of Glasgow bypassing the communities of Robroyston, Stepps, Bishopbriggs & Moodiesburn. Fur


Which fictional town was the setting for the TV series 'Z-Cars'?

Z Cars (TV Series 1962–1978) - 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 A gritty drama which follows the work of the police force in the fictional northern English town of Newtown. Stars: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 26 titles created 15 Dec 2011 a list of 174 titles created 16 Sep 2012 a list of 22 titles created 03 Feb 2013 a list of 548 titles created 22 Sep 2014 a list of 37 titles created 21 May 2015 Search for " Z Cars " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Z Cars (1962–1978) 7.4/10 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. Edwardian adventurer Adam Adamant is frozen alive in a block of ice by his arch-nemesis The Face in 1902 ; in 1966 workmen discover him and he is revived, perfectly preserved... but ... See full summary  » Stars: Gerald Harper, Juliet Harmer, Jack May The trials of the British aristocratic Bellamy family and their household staff. Stars: Gordon Jackson, David Langton, Jean Marsh John Steed and his new accomplices Purdey and Gambit find themselves facing new and deadly dangers in the bizarre world of espionage. Mixing fantasy with a darker edge, the trio face ... See full summary  » Stars: Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, Joanna Lumley Time Team (TV Series 1994) Documentary | History A group of archaeologists have 3 days to discover historical artifacts in different sites around Britain. Stars: Tony Robinson, Phil Harding, John Gater Zany antics and sketches by the anarchic camp comic. Stars: Kenny Everett, Cleo Rocos, Sheila Steafel Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer were the wisecracking, womanizing private detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama. Stu and Jeff worked out of an office located at 77 Sunset Strip in Los ... See full summary  » Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith Michael Portillo makes various railway journeys across the UK, using a 150-year-old Bradshaw's Guide (a collection of railway timetables and a guidebook). He looks at the history, culture ... See full summary  » Stars: Michael Portillo, Paul Bennett, Jonathan Betts The Right Honorable James Hacker has landed the plum job of Cabinet Minister to the Department of Administration. At last he is in a position of power and can carry out some long-needed reforms - or so he thinks. Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds The exploits of Champion, a wild stallion who befriends twelve year-old Ricky North in the American Southwest in the 1880's. Although Ricky, who lived on his Uncle Sandy's ranch, had a ... See full summary  » Stars: Champion, Barry Curtis, Jim Bannon The life of the Larkin family, farmers in Kent. Stars: David Jason, Pam Ferris, Stephanie Ralph Adventure drama series based around the fictitious Mogul Oil Company and the exploits of its chief 'troubleshooter' Peter Thornton. Stars: Geoffrey Keen, Philip Latham, Ray Barrett Edit Storyline A gritty drama which follows the work of the police force in the fictional northern English town of Newtown. 2 January 1962 (UK) See more  » Also Known As: Freie Hand für Barlow See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Rodney Bennett got his first directing job on the series because the original director became unwell. See more » Connections (Gidea Park, England) – See all my reviews Jeremy Kemp has to be one of the most striking actors there has ever been. In looks and voice! It was because of him that I ever came to watch an episode of 'Z-Cars'. Completely by chance, I saw the episode of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' in which he played alongside Patrick Stewart. I was so


In which country is Verdi's opera 'Aida' set?

Synopsis of Verdi's Opera, Aida The Synopsis of Aida Aida, ACT 1 Outside of the royal palace near Memphis, Ramfis (Egypt's high priest) informs Radames (a young warrior) that armies from Ethiopia are making their way towards the Nile valley. Radames expresses his hope of being appointed the commander of Egypt's army where he can lead his troops to victory, as well as rescue Aida, his Ethiopian lover captured by Egyptian troops. Unbeknownst to him, as well as the rest of Egypt, Aida is the daughter of Ethiopia's king, Amonasro. Since her capture, Aida has served as slave to the Egyptian princess, Amneris. continue reading below our video 5 Classic Novels Everyone Should Read Amneris is in love Radames, but senses he is in love with another woman. It isn't long before Amneris figures out who the mystery woman is when she sees the longing glances shared between him and Aida. Amneris maintains her composure, masking her deep-rooted jealousy, and continues to keep Aida as her slave. The king of Egypt arrives and announces that Ramfis' information was correct and that Ethiopian troops, lead by the King of Ethiopia himself, have already made their way into Thebes. The king appoints Radames as the leader of the army while simultaneously declaring war on Ethiopia. An overjoyed Radames makes his way to the temple to complete his coronation ritual. Left alone in the hall, Aida becomes distraught as she is forced to choose between her Egyptian lover and her father and country. Aida, ACT 2 After their victorious battle, Radames and his troops return from Thebes. Inside Amneris' chambers, she has her slaves entertain her in light of the battle. Doubting her suspicions of Aida and Radames, she decides to test Aida. She dismisses all of her slaves except for Aida, and tells her that Radames has died in battle. Aida breaks down into tears and confesses her love for Radames, which instantly infuriates Amneris, who vows revenge. Radames makes his triumphant return to Memphis, marching through the city with his troops, while the captured Ethiopians trail behind. Aida sees her captured father and rushes to his side. He makes her promise not to reveal their true identities. The King of Egypt, so delighted with Radames' performance, honors him by granting him anything he asks for. Before Radames can make his request, Amonasro declares that the King of Ethiopia was killed in battle and asks the Egyptian king to set them free. The people of Egypt, however, join in chant asking for their death and the King grants their desires. In order to save his lover's life, Radames cashes in on the King's generosity and asks him to spare the lives of the Ethiopians. The King happily grants him his request and declares Radames his successor and future husband of Princess Amneris. Aida and her father are taken into custody to prevent any Ethiopian revolt. Aida, ACT 3 As preparations are made for the upcoming wedding between Radames and Amneris, Aida waits for Radames outside of the temple in an previously agreed upon spot. Aida's father, Amonasro, finds her and pressures her to find out where the Egyptian army is being kept. Feeling homesick, she agrees to her fathers wishes. When Radames comes out of the temple to meet Aida, Amonrasro hides and eavesdrops on their conversation. At first the lovers talk about their future lives together, but after Aida asks, he tells her where the army is located. Amonasro comes out of hiding and reveals his identity to Radames just as Amneris and the High Priest come out of the temple. Before Aida and Amonasro escape, Aida pleads for Radames to follow them. Instead, Radames submits himself to Amneris and the High Priest as a traitor. Aida, ACT 4 Frustrated with Radames, Amneris pleads with him to deny his accusations. Full of pride and love for his country, he does not. He accepts his punishment, but is happy to know that Aida and her father have escaped. This hurts Amneris even more. She tells him that she will save him if he renounces his love for Aida, but again, he refuses. The High Priest and his court condemn Radames to


How high is the post on which the ring and net are suspended in netball?

Court & Venue Specifications | Netball Australia Court & Venue Specifications Court & Venue Specifications Court Specifications These court measurements form part of the current Official Rules (dated 2001) of the International Federation of Netball Associations. The 3.05m run off clear space outside each side line and end line is a Netball Australia rule introduced to ensure safety of players and umpires. Court Dimensions (Diagram 1): •  Sideline: 30.5m (The court is divided into three thirds measuring 10.17m each) •  Baseline: 15.25m •  Centre Circle: 0.9m in diameter •  Goal Circle: 4.9m in radius •  Ceiling Height: A minimum of 8.3m •  Line Markings: White and max 50mm wide; all lines are part of the court •  Surface: Double sprung wooden timber •  Clear Space: 3.05m each side and ends           •  Post height: 3.05m (2.4m modified netball) •  Post diameter: Standard 65mm •  Ring: 380mm internal diameter 15mm steel rod •  Post fixing: Internal


Which organ in the body secretes insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels?

Insulin Regulation of Blood Sugar and Diabetes - The Important Roles of Insulin and Glucagon: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Normal Regulation of Blood Glucose The Important Roles of Insulin and Glucagon: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Written by James Norman MD, FACS, FACE The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range. Insulin and glucagon are the hormones which make this happen. Both insulin and glucagon are secreted from the pancreas, and thus are referred to as pancreatic endocrine hormones. The picture on the left shows the intimate relationship both insulin and glucagon have to each other. Note that the pancreas serves as the central player in this scheme.  It is the production of insulin and glucagon by the pancreas which ultimately determines if a patient has diabetes, hypoglycemia, or some other sugar problem. In this Article Insulin's Role in Blood Glucose Control Insulin Basics: How Insulin Helps Control Blood Glucose Levels Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by islet cells within the pancreas. They are both secreted in response to blood sugar levels, but in opposite fashion! Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a HIGH blood glucose...it's as simple as that!  Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Similarly, as blood glucose falls, the amount of insulin secreted by the pancreatic islets goes down.  As can be seen in the picture, insulin has an effect on a number of cells, including muscle, red blood cells, and fat cells.  In response to insulin, these cells absorb glucose out of the blood, having the net effect of lowering the high blood glucose levels into the normal range. Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in much the same manner as insulin...except in the opposite direction. If blood glucose is high, then no glucagon is secreted.  When blood glucose goes LOW, however, (such as between meals, and during exercise) more and more glucagon is secreted. Like insulin, glucagon has an effect on many cells of the body, but most notably the liver. The Role of Glucagon in Blood Glucose Control The effect of glucagon is to make the liver release the glucose it has stored in its cells into the bloodstream, with the net effect of increasing blood glucose. Glucagon also induces the liver (and some other cells such as muscle) to make glucose out of building blocks obtained from other nutrients found in the body (eg, protein). Our bodies desire blood glucose to be maintained between 70 mg/dl and 110 mg/dl (mg/dl means milligrams of glucose in 100 milliliters of blood). Below 70 is termed "hypoglycemia." Above 110 can be normal if you have eaten within 2 to 3 hours.  That is why your doctor wants to measure your blood glucose while you are fasting...it should be between 70 and 110.  Even after you have eaten, however, your glucose should be below 180. Above 180 is termed "hyperglycemia" (which translates to mean "too much glucose in the blood"). If your 2 two blood sugar measurements above 200 after drinking a sugar-water drink (glucose tolerance test), then you are diagnosed with diabetes.   Updated on: 03/02/16


Which Russian general led the defence of Moscow and the relief of Stalingrad during World War II?

The Battle of Stalingrad | Jewish Virtual Library The Battle of Stalingrad - The Aftermath Background On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa (Unternehmen Barbarossa). The armed forces of Germany and its allies invaded the Soviet Union , quickly advancing deep into Soviet territory. In December, having suffered multiple defeats during the summer and autumn, Soviet forces counter-attacked during the Battle of Moscow and successfully drove the German Army (Wehrmacht Heer) from the environs of Moscow. By spring 1942, the Germans had stabilized their front in a line running roughly from Leningrad in the north to Rostov in the south. There were a number of salients in the line where Soviet offensives had pushed the Germans back, notably to the northwest of Moscow and south of Kharkov, but neither was particularly threatening. In the far south the Germans were in control of most of the Ukraine and much of the Crimean, although Sevastapol remained in Soviet hands along with a small portion of the Kerch peninsula. The Germans were confident they could master the Red Army when winter weather no longer impeded their mobility. There was some substance to this belief: while Army Group Center (Heeresgruppe Mitte) had suffered heavy punishment, 65 percent of its infantry had not been engaged during the winter fighting, and had been rested and reequipped. Army Groups North and South had not been particularly hard pressed over the winter. Planning an Offensive Confusing matters considerably was the recent entry of the United States following Germany’s declaration of war in support of its Japanese ally. To everyone’s surprise, the new Anglo-American Allies stated that their first priority was Germany. Hitler wanted to end the fighting on the Eastern Front, or at least minimize it, before the Americans had a chance to get deeply involved in the war in Europe. Whatever plan they chose it would have to have sweeping strategic importance. Limited operations, like collapsing the salients or finally taking Leningrad, would simply not force the war to a close. Moscow was thus an obvious target. Capturing Moscow could conceivably force the Soviets to surrender, or at least so upset their command, control and manufacturing to remove them as a major force. However, an important part of the German “Blitzkrieg” style of warfare was to attack at the least obvious point, in order to concentrate the offensive against the weakest defense, punching through, and then maintaining a highly mobile offensive in order to keep the enemy off balance. Moscow was just as obvious a target to the Soviets as the Germans, and was heavily defended as a result. Although a successful offensive was certainly possible, it would likely be a costly victory. Another possibility was to upset the strategic balance by cutting off the Soviet supplies. The basic theory behind total war was that if the industrial output of a country could be disrupted, their military forces would be unable to fight and be defeated as a matter of course. Hitler himself had always claimed to favor this style of warfare, and had personally intervened during Barbarossa to capture areas he felt were of prime industrial importance (much to the chagrin of his generals). In this case there was an obvious target, the oil fields of the Caucasus area, which supplied the Soviets with the vast majority of their fuel. An offensive in this area would also complete the takeover of the Ukraine . If the Volga could be reached, grain supplies from much of the Soviet “breadbasket” would be cut off completely, as it traveled either by barge on the Volga, or trains on lines further west that would also be overrun. Importance of Stalingrad The capture of Stalingrad was important to Hitler for two primary reasons. Firstly, it was a major industrial city on the Volga River -- a vital transport route between the Caspian Sea and Northern Russia. Secondly, its capture would secure the left flank of the German armies as they advanced into the oil-rich Caucasus region --


The Vinson Massif is the highest mountain area in which continent?

Mount Vinson, the summit of Antarctica. The seven summits, the highest peaks of the 7 continents! Trips, Statistics & information! The last continent is a cold one... and on average the highest as well!  Mt Vinson is the highest point and therefore one of the 7 summits So to climb the 7 summits, one must go to the bottom of the earth...     Vinson Massif, at 78ï¿½35'S, 85ï¿½25'W is 21km (13 miles) long and 13km (8 miles) wide. It lies on the southern part of the main ridge of the Sentinel Range. Named for Carl G Vinson, a Georgia congressman and a major force in 20th century US Antarctic exploration, it was first climbed in December 1966 by a combined group from the American Alpine Club and the National Science Foundation.   Four members of the joint expedition led by Nicholas B. Clinch made the first ascent of the mountain on 17 December 1966. During the next days the team continued climbing in the local area adding Mount Tyree (4845m/15,892ft), Mount Shinn (4801m/15,747ft) and Mount Gardner (4686m/15,370ft).   Vinson Massif ï¿½ Facts Discovered  ( F rom  Damien Gildea's Shinn report of te Omega Foundation :) "Mt. Shinn has long  been considered Antarcticaï¿½s third highest mountain. The first surveys of the  Ellsworth Mountains were done by US parties during the 1961-62 season, when the  first ascents of mountains in the range were also done. The area was re-surveyed  in the 1979-80 season, again by a US party. This expedition included, however,  two German and one Soviet climber, who climbed to the summit of Vinson Massif in  the course of their work. They placed a ski-pole and red flag on the summit,  which assisted the ground parties in obtaining a height for Vinson that was more  accurate than had previously been ascertained. Thus the height of Vinsonï¿½s main  summit was reduced from 5140m to 4897m. The official height of Mt. Tyree was  also reduced to 4852m, but no height was ever published for Mt. Shinn ï¿½ either  before or after the 1979 work." Shinn was measured by Gildea and found to be  4661m.   Antarctica Facts: Antarctica is the Earth's 5th largest continent, measuring 14 million square kilometres (5.4 million square miles). The ice sheet that covers almost all of Antarctica is the largest body of fresh water on earth, containing about 90% of the world's ice and 68% of the fresh water. If Antarctica's ice sheet were to melt, it would raise the level of the world's oceans about 60 metres (200 feet). The thickest part of the ice sheet extends about 4,800km (2980nm) (15,700 feet) into submerged basins in the rock. Antarctica has the greatest average elevation of any continent at 1,860 metres (6,100 feet). The average elevation of North America is 720 metres (2,300 feet).


What was the first name of the furniture maker Chippendale?

Everything you need to know about Chippendale furniture Everything you need to know about Chippendale furniture 1 comment Chippendale is a style of furniture that became popular towards the end of the 18th century, designed by English cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale – after whom the style is named. Chippendale furniture is as popular as ever today, helping people create a period elegance in their homes. If you want to learn more about the popular style of furniture and its origins, read on. Who was Thomas Chippendale? Thomas Chippendale was born in the early 1700s but little more is known of his early life until he married in 1748. A few years later, he moved to the edge of Covent Garden and set up home, as well as establishing workshops where he made furniture. In 1754, Chippendale published a collection of furniture designs called Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director, which was enormously well-received by the public at the time. He was elected to the Society of Arts in 1759 and partnered with upholsterer James Rannie for a number of years until Rannie’s death, when Chippendale recruited his clerk Thomas Haig. Chippendale married again in 1777 after the death of his first wife in 1772, and died in 1779 from tuberculosis.   Styles of Chippendale furniture The Chippendale style is often described as being an anglicised type of Rococo, and Rococo is one of the styles Chippendale encompasses, along with Gothic and Chinese. Rococo Chippendale furniture often displays French influence, with chairs based on Louis XV designs, although usually less ostentatious. The ribbonback chair with a broad seat and cupid’s bow-style back rail is perhaps the most famous Chippendale design. Gothic Chippendale furniture is characterised by s-shaped curves and pointed arches in the backs of chairs, while Gothic bookcases were triangular at the top and had wooden glazing bars to hold the glass in place. Chinese Chippendale creations often included cabinets and shelves for china, and typically features pagoda-style pediments and glazing bars arranged in a fretwork design. This fretwork was also used on the edges of tea tables and on the backs and legs of chairs, often coated with lacquer. Modern Chippendale furniture Chippendale furniture continues to be popular in modern times as the furnishings are not only attractive and help to create an upmarket, classic feel in the home, they are also hardwearing and long-lasting. While original furniture from the 1700s is hard to come by – especially in a well-preserved form, you can invest in replica pieces made from solid mahogany that is virtually undetectable as a modern equivalent. Mahogany is a reddish-brown hardwood that is extremely durable and ideal for carving. It resists wood rot and can be transformed into items of furniture that, with little maintenance, will last for years. You’ll find bedside tables, writing desks and dressing tables among the Chippendale furniture available, and simply need to wipe the furnishings down with a damp cloth to remove dust that has settled. To keep your mahogany Chippendale furniture in good condition, avoid placing it near to sunlight, as this can cause the wood’s colour to fade. Similarly, furnishings should not stand near to radiators or fireplaces. Avoid placing hot dishes directly on your Chippendale furniture, and use coasters lined underneath with felt, as other materials may scratch or damage the wood. You can also add extra shine to your furniture by giving it a regular polish when the pieces are beginning to look a little dull.


How many spoons are there in a full set of Apostle spoons?

Rarity4u - Apostle Spoons You have declined cookies. This decision can be reversed. Reconsider Cookies Apostle Spoons For many years, godparents and other relatives have given silver spoons as christening presents. It was this tradition that gave birth to the expression  “born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth”, suggesting a child will never be without money.   This tradition of giving a spoon can be traced back to the mid 1500's, when spoons cast with one of the 12 apostles were often given as christening and wedding presents. The wealthy giving complete sets and others a small number or just one. It was a generous gift as the majority of spoons at this time were made of wood, few people being able to afford pewter or silver. Complete sets of thirteen different spoons having the same maker and date are very rare.It was also a very practical one as up until about 1670 people just used their fingers and a spoon at mealtimes. People were likely to carry their one and only spoon with them, wiping it between courses. It is unlikely that apostle spoons were in use much before 1500 - the oldest known example is from 1593.     An apostle spoon is a type of spoon that has, as the finial, a cast figure depicting one of the Twelve Apostles with his attribute. The typically faceted handles and fig-shaped bowls were generally made from one piece of silver. The figure was attached to the finial with a ‘V’ joint by London makers, while a lap joint was used in other regions.   Some of the bowls of the Apostle Spoons were hammered and the stem forged on the bowl; the figures of the Apostles were cast, being afterwards soldered on to the stem.   The mark was punched inside the bowl.   The apostle figures were identifiable by the symbolic object they carried; 01 The Master                         cross and orb 02 St. Peter                             a sword or a key 03 St. Andrew                          a cross 04 St. James the Greter          a pilgrim's staff 05 St. John                               the cup od sorrow 06 St. Phillip                             a staff 07 St. Bartholomew                 a knife 08 St. Thomas                         a spar 09 St. Matthew                        an axe or halbert 10 St. James the Less            a fuller's bat 11 St. Jude                              a square 12 St. Simon Zelotes              a long saw 13 St. Judas                           a bag of money   Spoons are an extremely popular collecting area in general, partially because a comparatively large number of old examples have survived. Of all antique spoons, apostle spoons are particularly desirable, having attracted the interest of collectors since the 1700's. They have remained popular and thus valuable.     Early examples are rare and there are only two complete sets featuring the 12 apostles and Jesus known to exist today. The relatively high value has lead to a number of fakes appearing on the market – usually made up from an antique spoon and a reproduction figure.   A full set of Apostle spoons will consist of thirteen spoons, usually silver, with a small figure of Jesus or one of the twelve apostles at the end of each stem. When first made, an apostle spoon such as one made in 1647 by Thomas Dare of Somerset, United Kingdom, would have cost 15 shillings which was a lot of money at the time.   Apostle spoons, as with all silver items, have been forged many times over the years and reproduced in great numbers including some made of pewter or latten, as well as inexpensive reproduction which often show the figure without a nimbus or an attribute.If you are checking authenticity, take a close look at the proportions of the spoon - a bowl that is too big for the stem should arouse your suspicions. Look also at the apostle figure which in fakes will often be poorly carved or not have the correct emblem. Finally if there is no wear at all around the edge of the bowl you may be looking at a fake - genuine articles will often show wear and tear.


A standard (Double 6) set of Dominoes contains how many dominoes?

How many spots are on a standard set of dominoes? | Reference.com How many spots are on a standard set of dominoes? A: Quick Answer A standard double-six set of dominoes contains 28 tiles with a total of 168 spots. Another commonly used set of dominoes is the double-nine, which contains 55 tiles with a total of 495 spots. Full Answer While double-six and double-nine are the most commonly used sets of dominoes, larger sets are available for players who want very long games or who plan to play in large groups. It is possible to determine the number of spots in a domino set of any size by using the formula (n+1)(n+2) / 2, where n equals the largest value available in the set. The spots on a domino set are also sometimes known as dots or pips.


Volga Volga I. Introduction Volga , river in western Russia, longest and one of the most important rivers of Europe. The Volga River rises northwest of Moscow in the Valday Hills and flows 3,700 km (2,300 mi) to the southeast before emptying into the Caspian Sea near the city of Astrakhan'. It is navigable for about 3200 km (about 2000 mi), and large numbers of ships ply its waters with freight and passengers. The Volga is fed by more than 200 tributaries (about 70 of which are navigable), including the Kama, Samara, Oka, and Vetluga. Together, the Volga and its tributaries occupy a watershed covering about 1,450,000 sq km (about 560,000 sq mi), or about 40 percent of European Russia. II. Description From its headwaters in the Valday Hills, midway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, the Volga flows southeast, toward Moscow, before bending northeast. Near the bend, the Volga is connected to the Moscow Canal, which flows south and joins the Moscow River north of the city of Moscow. From its intersection with the canal, the Volga continues northeast and meets the Rybinsk Reservoir. The reservoir is also served by the Volga-Baltic Waterway, which flows north and west before reaching the Baltic Sea at Saint Petersburg; and by the White Sea-Baltic Waterway, which flows north into Lake Onega and the White Sea. From the Rybinsk Reservoir, the Volga turns east and south through several more reservoirs; between the Oka River and the city of Kazan', it doubles in volume. At Kazan', west of the Ural Mountains, the Volga veers sharply south, narrowing at the city of Saratov. The river continues south until reaching Volgograd, where it turns southeast and empties into the Caspian Sea. At Volgograd, the river is connected with the Volga-Don Canal, which carries water and freight west to the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Before reservoirs were created, the upper Volga was 7 to 11 m (23 to 36 ft) deep, the middle Volga 12 to 14 m (39 to 46 ft) deep, and the lower Volga 3 to 15 m (10 to 49 ft) deep. At its widest point the river spans more than 1.6 km (1 mi). III. Economic Importance The Volga is an essential part of Russia's transportation complex, carrying more than two-thirds of all traffic on the country's inland waterways. Mechanized port facilities were first constructed along the Volga in the early 1930s; today more than 900 ports and 550 industrial docks line the river's banks. The most important port cities are Tver', Rybinsk, Yaroslavl', Nizhniy Novgorod, Kazan', Simbirsk, Samara, Saratov, Kamyshin, Volgograd, and Astrakhan'. Eight complexes combining dams, reservoirs, and hydroelectric facilities operate on the river; they are located at the cities of Uglich, Rybinsk, Gorodets, Nizhniy Novgorod, Cheboksary, Samara, Saratov, and Volgograd. Together with hydroelectric stations on a tributary, the Kama River, the Volga power facilities can produce 11 million kilowatts per hour. The Volga also supports about 70 species of fish, 40 of which have commercial value. These include the Caspian roach, herring, pike, and sturgeon. The Volga has long suffered from unregulated industrial and agricultural activities in its basin. Industrial wastes and runoff from cities and farmland have polluted it; and much of its watershed has been deforested, leading to increased erosion and silting. Irrigation extracts water in increasing amounts, which in turn lowers the Volga's flow and limits its ability to regenerate. Water extraction has also reduced the level of the Caspian Sea. Dams and hydroelectric plants have made it difficult for some of the river's fish to swim to their spawning grounds upstream. Beluga sturgeon and whitefish from the Caspian Sea in particular have suffered. In the early 1990s Russia began to address these problems through legislation and a newly created Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Regulation of logging in the Volga watershed, restrictions on the disposal of industrial waste, and artificial breeding of endangered fish species are among the measures aimed at protecting and restoring the river. IV. History The


How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?

Board Games: Scrabble, scrabble board, scrabble How many squares are there on a scrabble board. My daughter needs this information for class on Monday   Thank you Answer There are 15 squares on each side for a total of 225 squares. 15 squares on each side allows for a 9X word score if you use all of your letters and one connecting (opponent) letter on a side between the triple-word score in the center of a side, and a triple word score in a corner. Questioner's Rating


Mexico National Flower - Facts about Dahlia pinnata Buy From OurStores Mexico National Flower Dahlia pinnata is the national flower of Mexico. Dahlias originated from the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America and Colombia. Dahlia pinnata is a genus of bushy, summer and autumn flowering plant. Dahlia pinnata flowers are species having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads. Kingdom from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Facts about Dahlia pinnata Dahlia pinnata is a tuberous perennial, growing to 1 m tall. The Dahlia pinnata flower petals are used in salads. The Dahlia pinnata flowers are hermaphrodites and are pollinated by insects. The first modern dahlia hybrids are the result of crossing between Dahlia coccinea and possibly Dahlia pinnata. Dahlia pinnata is used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species. Growing Dahlia pinnata They can be grown by seeds and tubers. Dahlia pinnata requires a deep rich soil and a sunny position. Plant tubers flat with the eye pointed up. Plant 3-6 inches deep and 18-24 inches apart. During planting, bone meal or a low nitrogen fertilizer can be added. Do not water the tubers at planting time. The shoots take 2-4 weeks to emerge. When the plant has 4 sets of leaves, cut or pinch the center shoot, which produces shorter, bushier plants with more flowers. Removal of old blossoms promotes more blooms and keeps the plant growing vigorously. Caring Dahlia pinnata Slugs and snails can be a major problem, for which slug bait is recommended. To avoid damaging the tubers, stake before or at planting. Over watering early in the season can rot the tubers. Too much nitrogen fertilizer can cause excessive vegetative growth and fewer blooms. Facts About Mexico The official name of Mexico is Estados Unidos Mexicanos which is translated as The United Mexican States. Mexico city is the capital city of Mexico. Mexican flag was adopted on 16 September 1968. Total land area of Mexico is 1,972,550 sq km. Mexican Climate is Tropical to desert type. Mexico got its independence from Spain on 16 September 1810. Mexican government is federal republic. Mexico is bordered by the United States of America to the north, Belize and Guatamala to the south, and is bounded on two sides by the Gulf of Mexico to the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Mexico is the world's greatest producer of silver. Over 70% of its revenue comes from exporting petroleum to the USA. The important industries include, food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism. The National Autonomous University of Mexico, founded in 1551 is the most important and largest university in Mexico. Mexican natural resources are Petroleum, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber. Agriculture products include: Corn, beans, oilseeds, feed grains, fruit, cotton, coffee, sugarcane, winter vegetables. Cancun, one of the most visited cosmopolitan cities in the world; Cozumel, the scuba diving Mecca; Mujeres Island, the island of dreams; Playa del Carmen, the biggest city of the Mayan riverside; Chetumal, a modern coastal city, capital of Quintana Roo State; Campeche, Valladolid and Villahermosa, colonial cities par excellence, Merida, the oldest city in the Yucatan State; Progreso y Veracruz, important cities with archaeological sites are the popular places in Mexico. Subscribe Get 10% off on pickupflowers.com explore


In 'The Owl and the Pussycat' who performed the wedding?

The Owl and the Pussycat | Literawiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Owl and the Pussycat 1,305pages on Share Recent illustration for "The Owl and the Pussycat" by artist Julia Hartling. "The Owl and the Pussycat" is a nonsense poem by the British artist and writer Edward Lear . The poem was written in December 1867 for Janet Symonds, the three year-old daughter of Lear's friend the writer John Addington Symonds It was first published in 1871 as part of Lear's anthology Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets. The poem concerns an owl and a cat [1] who, while traveling at sea, get engaged and then search for a wedding ring. "The Owl and the Pussycat" has frequently been referenced in popular culture. It has been set to music and recorded as a song numerous times. One of the most popular musical versions of "The Owl and the Pussycat" was recorded in 1955 by the British actor and guitarist Elton Heyes, using a tune to which the poem was set in 1927 by the South African-born composer Victor Hely-Hutchinson. The poem has been translated into more than a hundred different languages, including Cornish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Greenlandic, Hawaiian, Quechua, Maori, Zulu, Latin, Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Esperanto and Klingon. Beatrix Potter 's 1930 children's novel The Tale of Little Pig Robinson is a prequel to "The Owl and the Pussycat". Summary Illustration for "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Lucille Enders from the 1922 book Journeys through Bookland - A New and Original Plan for Reading Applied to the World's Best Literature for Children. The Owl and the Pussycat are traveling by sea in a "beautiful pea green boat". Their provisions consist of some honey and a five pound note which has a lot more money wrapped up inside it. At night, the Owl plays the guitar and serenades the Pussycat with a love song. Very moved by the song, the Pussycat proposes marriage to the Owl. Unfortunately, they do not have a wedding ring. After traveling in their boat for a year and a day, the Owl and the Pussycat reach the land where the Bong-tree [2] grows. In a wood, they find a pig with a ring in the end of his nose. The Owl and the Pussycat buy the ring from the pig for one shilling . The following day, the Owl and the Pussycat are married. The ceremony is performed by a turkey. At their wedding feast, the Owl and the Pussycat eat minced meat and slices of quince with a runcible spoon. [3] Afterwards, they dance on the beach by moonlight. Footnotes ↑ The Owl is usually imagined as being male and the Pussycat as being female although this is not explicitly stated in the poem. Some support for the idea of the cat being female can be found in the fact that the Owl calls the Pussycat "beautiful', rather than "handsome". ↑ In the context of this poem, "Bong" is simply a nonsense word which has no meaning. ↑ The word "runcible" was invented by Lear as a nonsense word without any meaning. In other poems, Lear refers to a "runcible hat" a "runcible cat' and a "runcible goose". Since the 1920s, however, several dictionaries have provided definitions for "runcible spoon". Most dictionaries define "runcible spoon" as either a synonym for grapefruit spoon or spork . According to Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, a "runcible spoon" is a spoon which has a bowl at each end, one large and one small. None of those definitions, however, match the image of a runcible spoon which Lear drew. A poem in Lear's book Twenty-Six Nonsense Rhymes and Pictures describes a duck that uses a runcible spoon to catch frogs which it eats. The accompanying illustration shows a duck holding a long spoon with a large bowl in its beak.


Which royal title is held by Prince Edward?

The Wessex question: Are Prince Edward’s children... The Wessex question: Are Prince Edward’s children secret HRHs? There is general agreement amongst royal title fans that the children of Prince Edward are legally a Prince and Princess, whatever they are styled currently.  However, when you start to delve into the constitutional complexities of titles, do these arguments really stack up? It was a bright August day, the sun was shining and the birds were singing.  All over the country, people were heading out to enjoy a rare taste of good British weather.  I however – perhaps unusually for a 17 year old – was plonked firmly in front of the TV in eager anticipation.  For that day, 19th of June 1999, was not just one of the first really nice days of the year – it was the wedding of Prince Edward, the Queen’s youngest son to the beautiful and charming Sophie Rhys-Jones. Budding royal watcher I may have been, but even I had had second thoughts about exchanging this viewing appointment for a trip to the beach or a walk on the moor.  However, within minutes of the television coverage starting, I knew that it was worth the sacrifice.  For not only was the wedding itself a beautiful occasion, with Edward’s subtle wink at Sophie as she walked up the aisle and the heart touching kiss on the cheek after the ceremony - this wedding was the wedding for royal title shockers. First was the announcement that Edward had been created Earl of Wessex – a romantic title for sure, but not the Dukedom that was expected.  Then came the news that he would one day succeed to his father’s title of Duke of Edinburgh, something that has caused mental somersaults for title fans ever since.  But without a doubt, the most interesting news of the day was the announcement that with the couple’s consent, the Queen had decided that any children of the marriage would be styled as the children of an Earl rather than with the royal titles that they would be eligible for under the 1917 letters patent (hereafter, LP17). And sure enough, within a few years theory became reality as the Countess of Wessex gave birth first to Lady Louise Windsor in 2003 and James, Viscount Severn in 2007. Even at the tender age of 17, I was not one to question the Queen’s decisions on such matters but I couldn’t help but be a little disappointed.  The reason given for the change was that it would mean the Wessex children would be more able to live normal lives away from the public glare.  In all fairness, this seems to have happened – Lady Louise and Lord Severn certainly seem to receive less attention than their York cousins did at the same age – but at the time I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was all part of an attempt to scale down the royal family, something that I desperately didn’t want to happen. However, a few years later, I discovered the internet, and a host of like-minded folk who were plagued by this very same concern.  Here I learnt, by leaning on their collective wisdom, that all might not be lost.  The press release issued at the time of the Wessex wedding, these super-cool royal watchers supposed, was not sufficient an instrument to deprive the children of their rights under LP17.  Therefore they might be styled as the children of an Earl, but they are legally HRH Princess Louise of Wessex and HRH Prince James of Wessex. This argument was not of course without flaw – I’ve never particularly believed that they could be legally ‘of Wessex’ any more than Beatrice is legally ‘of York’; surely this is just custom – but in general, it was good enough for me.  As far as I was concerned, the more Princes and Princesses there were kicking around the better and any argument that suggested this was the case was always likely to get my vote. However, more recently a few things have given me pause for thought on the strength of this position and this blog post is an attempt to explore them and invite conversation. Without a doubt, the best source of royal title information on the internet is www.heraldica.org run by François Velde.  Velde opposes the view that a press relea


Which US multinational chain is named after a character in Moby Dick?

Starbucks, the multi-national coffeehouse chain, was named after Moby Dick character Starbuck Starbucks, the multi-national coffeehouse chain, was named after Moby Dick character Starbuck Photo source: Flickr Originally Starbucks was intended to be named as Pequod, a whaleship that appears in the 1851 novel Moby-Dick, but because Pequod was rejected by one of the co-founders of Starbucks, the company was named after Starbuck, the first mate of The Pequod. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 50 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States, over 1000 in Canada, and over 700 in the UK. The first Starbucks was opened in Seattle, Washington, on March 30, 1971 by three partners: English teacher Jerry Baldwin, history teacher Zev Siegl, and writer Gordon Bowker. The three were inspired by entrepreneur Alfred Peet (whom they knew personally) to sell high-quality coffee beans and equipment.