"Who directed the 2005 version of the film ""King Kong""?"

King Kong (2005) - 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 After a movie crew travel to a mysterious island to shoot their picture, they encounter a giant and furious gorilla who takes their leading actress and form a special relationship with her, protecting the beautiful lady at all costs. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 40 titles created 14 Feb 2011 a list of 25 titles created 03 Mar 2012 a list of 35 titles created 21 Jan 2014 a list of 39 titles created 16 May 2015 a list of 47 titles created 28 May 2015 Search for " King Kong " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     3     Oscars. Another    39 wins & 92 nominations. See more awards  » Videos An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a mummy. Director: Stephen Sommers A giant, reptilian monster surfaces, leaving destruction in its wake. To stop the monster (and its babies), an earthworm scientist, his reporter ex-girlfriend, and other unlikely heroes team up to save their city. Director: Roland Emmerich The mummified body of Imhotep is shipped to a museum in London, where he once again wakes and begins his campaign of rage and terror. Director: Stephen Sommers A substance, designed to help the brain repair itself, gives rise to a super-intelligent chimp who leads an ape uprising. Director: Rupert Wyatt The world is beset by the appearance of monstrous creatures, but one of them may be the only one who can save humanity. Director: Gareth Edwards Jack Hall, paleoclimatologist, must make a daring trek across America to reach his son, trapped in the cross-hairs of a sudden international storm which plunges the planet into a new Ice Age. Director: Roland Emmerich     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8/10 X   A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition. Directors: Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack Stars: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager. Director: Michael Bay As Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines, one family fights for survival. Director: Steven Spielberg When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. Director: Sam Raimi A demon, raised from infancy after being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis, grows up to become a defender against the forces of darkness. Director: Guillermo del Toro A frustrated writer struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind. Director: Roland Emmerich Edit Storyline Carl Denham needs to finish his movie and has the perfect location; Skull Island. But he still needs to find a leading lady. This 'soon-to-be-unfortunate' soul is Ann Darrow. No one knows what they will encounter on this island and why it is so mysterious, but once they reach it, they will soon find out. Living on this hidden island is a giant gorilla and this beast now has Ann is its grasps. Carl and Ann's new love, Jack Driscoll must travel through the jungle looking for Kong and Ann, whilst avoiding all sorts of creatures and beasts. But Carl has another plan in mind. Written by Film_Fan The eighth wonder of the world. Genres: Rated PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 14 December 2005 (


What is the French name for the grape that the Australians call Shiraz?

What's the Difference between Syrah, Shiraz and Petite Sirah? 2017 Wine Style Awards - The Best Wines Of The Year View all winners What's the Difference between Syrah, Shiraz and Petite Sirah? Syrah. Shiraz. Petite Sirah. These wines sound similar and in result, leave people confused what's the difference between the three of them. - Syrah and Shiraz are the exact same grape, much like Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are also the same grape. So whether you're drinking a wine that says Syrah or a wine that says Shiraz, the wine is made from the same grape. The French call the grape Syrah, while Australians call the grape Shiraz. If your label says Shiraz, there's a good chance it's from Australia. The rest of the world tends to follow the French and call the grape Syrah, but this is not a strict rule. Syrah is pronounced sih-RAH. Shiraz is pronounced sher-AS (rhymes with jazz). Over time, however, Syrah and Shiraz have taken on meaning beyond preference of name. Australians like to make big jammy wines from this grape, and wines named Shiraz tend to be in this style. The French make less fruit-forward wines in general, so wines named Syrah tend to be more restraint than Shiraz. This is a general rule of thumb, but not always the case. Keep in mind that although Shiraz and Syrah can be different stylistically, they are still the same grape. Petite Sirah , on the other hand, is an entirely different grape than Syrah/Shiraz, although it sometimes gets confused because Sirah is pronounced the same as Syrah. Elsewhere in the world this grape is called Durif. Petite Sirah wines are big and inky with tons of dark fruit flavors. Don't make the mistake that this grape is in any way related to Syrah/Shiraz, as people sometimes do. In short: Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, both used depending on the brand/winemaker preference. Petite Sirah is a different grape and has no relation to Syrah and Shiraz. -


"Who directed the 2010 film ""127 Hours""?"

127 Hours (2010) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC An adventurous mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. Director: a list of 33 titles created 03 Feb 2011 a list of 31 titles created 02 Jan 2012 a list of 23 titles created 22 Jan 2014 a list of 37 titles created 09 Jun 2014 a list of 24 titles created 10 months ago Search for " 127 Hours " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. Nominated for     6     Oscars. Another    23 wins & 138 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. Director: Gabriele Muccino A FedEx executive must transform himself physically and emotionally to survive a crash landing on a deserted island. Director: Robert Zemeckis Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. Director: David Fincher A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease. Director: Jonathan Levine A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond. Director: Edward Zwick A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Director: Alfonso Cuarón As he plans his next job, a longtime thief tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager connected to one of his earlier heists, as well as the FBI agent looking to bring him and his crew down. Director: Ben Affleck The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. Director: Paul Greengrass While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse. Directors: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen Stars: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen A committed dancer wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" only to find herself struggling to maintain her sanity. Director: Darren Aronofsky Edit Storyline 127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he can be rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers, family, and the two hikers he met before his accident. Will they be the last two people he ever had the chance to meet? Written by Fox Searchlight Pictures Every Second Counts See more  » Genres: Rated R for language and some disturbing violent content/bloody images | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 28 January 2011 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $264,851        (USA) (5 Novembe


"In Dan Brown's ""Angels and Demons"" what is given as Robert Langdon's profession?"

Robert Langdon | The Dan Brown Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Robert Langdon (born June 22, 1964 in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States) is described as looking like “Harrison Ford in Harris tweed,” [2] with his standard attire being a turtleneck, Harris Tweed jacket, khakis, and collegiate cordovan loafers, which he wears to all events, from lectures to social events. [3] A frequently referred to accessory is his Mickey Mouse watch, a gift from his parents on his ninth birthday. [4] He drives an automatic Saab 900S. [5] [6] Langdon's Mickey Mouse watch Langdon was a diver at Phillips Exeter Academy in prep school and played water polo at Princeton University where he went for college. He suffers from claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed spaces, as he fell into a well when he was 7 years old. His father died when he was 12, and his new mentor father-figure became Peter Solomon, [7] Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. [8] Known for a brilliant problem-solving mind and his genius, Langdon has an eidetic memory and an understanding of semiotics. As a professor at Harvard University, he teaches Religious Iconology and the fictional field of Symbology. Langdon also mentions he was raised a Catholic but that he will never understand God and also said that faith is a gift he has yet to receive. [9] Angels & Demons Edit Langdon's visions - Source: http://www.deviantart.com/art/Visions-of-Robert-Langdon-from-Dan-Brown-s-Inferno-443077534 In  Inferno , Langdon woke up in an Italian hospital with no memory of the events that led him to be in Italy. He kept hallucinating about a silver-haired woman, saying that she was life and telling him to “seek and find,” and a tall, green-eyed figure wearing a beaked mask claiming to be death. Dr. Marconi is the physician tending to him, but he soon calls his colleague, Dr. Sienna Brooks , to help him since he doesn't speak much English. An assassin entered and killed Dr. Marconi in cold blood, so Sienna helped Langdon escape and took him to her apartment. They contacted the American Embassy, but instead of helping him, Embassy sent the same killer after him. Thankfully, he had given the address of Pensione la Fiorentina, a hotel accross the street, and not her apartment's. Source: http://mrinal-rai.deviantart.com/art/Modified-Boticelli-s-map-of-hell-as-in-Dan-Brown-s-449083733 Langdon realized that he was on his own and Sienna showed him an object that he had been carrying which could explain why they were after him. It was a cylinder with the biohazard symbol. Inside the cylinder, there was a pointer with a modified version of Sandro Botticelli's La Mappa dell'Inferno. However, when Langdon accessed his Harvard e-mail account, the authorities were able to locate him and sent a van full of armed men after him. Sienna helped him escape once more, this time they took her Trike and zigzagged through the streets of Florence  to lose them. They ditched the Trike and accompanied a group of students to the Art Institute where they reached the Boboli Gardens, went to the Palazzo Pitti and used the Vasari Corridor to cross the Arno river and arrive at the Palazzo Vecchio . There, he learned through  Marta Alvarez that he had been there the night before with Ignazio Busoni and that the two of them had stolen Dante Alighieri's death mask, which belonged to Bertrand Zobrist , a man who had jumped down the Badia Tower the week before. They got separated afterwards, but Ignazio left a clue as to where he had hidden the mask: “Paradise 25” which referred to Canto XXV from The Divine Comedy. After escaping the police once again and borrowing an iPhone from a tourist, he learned where Ignazio had hidden the mask. Langdon took Sienna to the  Baptistry of San Giovanni ; there they discovered that the mask had a poem in its back and that it led them to Venice. Before they could leave, however, a man named Jonathan Ferris entered and confronted him, saying that he worked for the  World Health Organization (WHO)  and it had been him to fly Langdon from Boston to Florence in Dr. Elizabeth Sinskey's behal


From which language do we get the word 'yoga'?

Yoga - Articles, Advice, and More Yoga By Ann Pizer Updated August 22, 2016 In the past 60 years, yoga has gone from a little-known, esoteric Indian practice to a central activity of the cultural mainstream. But while it is commonly available in cities throughout the world and almost everyone has heard of it, yoga still remains something of a mystery to people who have never tried it. That's because it resists an easy definition. Yoga is a diverse and diffuse practice with numerous threads that can be interwoven in many ways. Complicating matters further, the term yoga has been in use for several thousands of years and has shifted meanings many times. To start to unpack what contemporary yoga is, let's take a look at yoga's evolution and how it is practiced today. Defining Yoga The word yoga comes from Sanskrit—an ancient Indian language. It is a derivation of the word yuj, which means to yoke, as in harnessing together a team of oxen. Find the Ideal Yoga Class for Every Personality Today, it is often interpreted to mean union. Yoga is said to be for the purpose of uniting the mind, body, and spirit. Most modern yoga practices rely heavily on The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali , a series of aphorisms written c. 250 CE, as the basis for their philosophies. The Yoga Sutras specify eight "limbs" of yoga. The three most commonly practiced limbs are pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation , and asana . Asana is what most of us have come to know simply as yoga, the physical poses. So what should you expect when you head to a yoga class? While meditation and breathing exercises may be included, asana has assumed a primary role in most types of contemporary practice. Some classes may also include chanting or an inspirational reading, depending on the individual teacher and the yoga style. Generally, yoga classes at a gym or health club will focus primarily on the physical aspects of the practice, while people who want a more spiritual approach are more likely to find it at specialized studios. Types of Yoga The origins of today's most popular types of yoga can be traced back to one man,  T. Krishnamacharya . Through his three most prominent students, yoga, as we know it, was disseminated to the west: From Pattabhi Jois, we got Ashtanga Yoga —which is responsible for the vinyasa flow style that is now so prevalent—as well as the method of working on the same exact series of poses repeatedly over time. From B.K.S. Iyengar , we got the concept of alignment —meaning that there is an ideal way of doing each pose—and the introduction of the now-standard props to help us safely reach this ideal. From Krishnamacharya's son, T.K.V. Desikachar, we got the idea that when yoga is individualized to each person's needs and abilities, it can be curative, which has, in turn, led to the emergence of yoga therapy as a form of alternative medicine . Guide to Integral Yoga With so many types of yoga, it can be daunting to pick the right one. This cheat sheet covers 20 popular styles (including Bikram/hot yoga , power yoga , and Kundalini ) to help you narrow down the field. But there is usually a bit of trial and error involved too. You may find the best yoga class on the first try, but you may also need to shop around and try different things until you find the one that feels right. Yoga Poses Many people think that  yoga is just stretching . But while stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of postures, each of which has specific physical benefits. The poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body through movement (vinyasa-style yoga) or more slowly to increase stamina and perfect the alignment of each pose. They can be done in a hot room , on a rooftop, in a gym, or even on a paddle board . Also,  poses are a constant —linking together the disparate branches of the yoga family tree.  The amazing thing about yoga is that although the poses themselves do not change, your relationship to them will. Yo


"Who wrote the epic poem ""The Song of Hiawatha""?"

The Song of Hiawatha Essay - The Song of Hiawatha, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - eNotes.com The Song of Hiawatha Essay - The Song of Hiawatha, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow link Link The Song of Hiawatha Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The following entry presents criticism of Longfellow’s narrative poem The Song of Hiawatha (1855). See also, Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie Criticism. Set along the southern shores of Lake Superior in the years before the arrival of European colonists, a time and place completely unfamiliar to Longfellow, The Song of Hiawatha (1855) draws largely on the stories of native tribes recorded and compiled by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in his Algic Researches (1836). Longfellow also gained from the travel accounts of George Caitlin, who wished to record the ways of Indian life before they disappeared, and the work of John Heckewelder, a missionary whose writings about the Delaware and Huron tribes inspired James Fenimore Cooper. The name Hiawatha is actually derived from a historical Indian chief who helped form the Iroquois Confederacy; but other than sharing the same name, Longfellow's Hiawatha is unrelated. Instead, he is patterned after a legendary figure known among the Iroquois as Tarenyawago, and among the Algonquin as Manabazho. Utilizing both tribal legend and imaginative storytelling, Longfellow used trochaic tetrameter, after the Finnish Kalevala, and created an epic poem. While The Song of Hiawatha was an immediate popular success and hailed by many as the first poetic achievement by a white man concerning the myths and legends of the American Indians, its popularity has waned in recent years, and critics have mocked it as overly sentimental and idealized. Biographical Information In 1854 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow retired from his professor's position at Harvard College so he could focus on his writing. In particular, he wished to write what he called his “Indian Edda” (after the famous Nordic verse), a monumental poem dedicated to the American Indian whose way of life was even then clearly endangered. He credited the idea for the poem to a young Harvard graduate whom he had met and who had brought back tales of Indian folklore from the West; the former student suggested that Longfellow might want to put these tales in verse form. Longfellow researched the subject and came upon Schoolcraft's book of recorded Indian legends among other sources of inspiration. Upon its publication, The Song of Hiawatha brought Longfellow both fame and noteriety, and he was largely praised by his contemporaries for giving the art form of poetry back to the general populace. Plot and Major Characters The Song of Hiawatha is an episodic poem arranged in twenty-three cantos. It tells of the triumphs and sorrows of Hiawatha of the Ojibway, a tribe of Indians living along the Lake Superior shoreline in what is now Michigan. Hiawatha's coming is foretold by Gitche Manito, the mighty spirit who gathers his people together and tells them a peacekeeper will be born who will bring wisdom to the warring tribes and stop their fighting. Hiawatha is born to the virgin Wenonah, who is made pregnant by the west-wind god, Mudjekeewis. But when Mudjekeewis abandons her, Wenonah dies and young Hiawatha is raised by his grandmother, Nokomis. Nokomis and the animals of the woods educate Hiawatha, who grows up to be a great hunter. One day, Nokomis tells Hiawatha of his father and how his mother died. Angered, Hiawatha seeks revenge, but is unable to kill his father, who is an immortal god. Mudjekeewis is nonetheless both impressed by and proud of his son, and tells Hiawatha to return to his people and become a great leader, promising that when it is time for Hiawatha to die, he will become the ruler of the northwest wind. Hiawatha goes on to perform many great deeds: he wrestles and kills the Corn Spirit, Mondamin, and is rewarded with the gift of corn, which he presents to his hungry people; he defeats the King of Fishes, Nahma, with the help of some seagulls, and receives the fish's oil as a trophy; and he defeats the magician Pearl-Fea


Durres is the chief port of which country?

Durrës - definition of Durrës by The Free Dictionary Durrës - definition of Durrës by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Durr%c3%abs Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Dur·rës  (do͝or′əs) A city of western Albania on the Adriatic Sea. Founded as a Greek colony c. 625 bc, it is the country's chief seaport. Durrës (ˈdurrəs) n (Placename) a port in W Albania, on the Adriatic. Pop: 114 000 (2003 est). Italian name: Duraz Ancient names: Epidamnus or Dyrrachium Dur•rës a seaport in W Albania, on the Adriatic: important ancient city. 217,000. Italian, Durazzo. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Durazzo Albania , Republic of Albania - a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


In which US state is the largest Kansas City?

USA Map with Cities | Map of US with Major Cities USA Map with Cities Get Custom Mapping Quote  +1 408 637 0064 | sales@mapsofworld.com Disclaimer × Disclaimer  :  All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited,its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. The United States of America, a country that plays decisive role in today's global politics and trade, has much to offer to every traveler, businessman, student, and professional. A nation established on democratic ideals, cultural plurality and multiculturalism, the United States is often viewed as an icon of the developed world. Situated in North America, the US is home to many top ranked metropolitan cities that are known for their infrastructure, civic amenities and technology. The above map of the United States shows each of the fifty states, their capitals, the oceans around the country, and the largest lakes in the United States. The United States map also shows the major cities around the country, like New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Minneapolis, Miami, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Pennsylvania. These cities are examples of the diverse cultures around the US and within the major metropolitan areas. In addition to this map of states and cities in the United States, laminated maps of the United States, US wall maps, and US territory maps are available for purchase at our world map store. Our US map is available in A4, A3, A1, A0 sizes as well as in customized sizes. State Capitals and Major Cities of USA State Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa Alaska Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan Arizona Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale Arkansas Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Fayetteville, Springdale California Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno Colorado Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood Connecticut Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury Delaware Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna Florida Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando Georgia Atlanta, Augusta-Richmond, Columbus, Savannah, Athens Hawaii Honolulu, Hilo1, Kailua1, Kapolei1, Kaneohe1 Idaho Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Pocatello Illinois Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville Indiana Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Hammond Iowa Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo Kansas Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka, Olathe Kentucky Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington Louisiana New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles Maine Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn Maryland Baltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bowie Massachusetts Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge Michigan Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing Minnesota Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington Mississippi Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Southaven, Biloxi Missouri Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia Montana Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte Nebraska Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney Nevada Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks New Hampshire Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Derry, Rochester New Jersey Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison New Mexico Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell New York New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse North Carolina Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Durham North Dakota Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo Ohio Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow, Lawton Oregon Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading Rhode Island Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence South Carolina Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill So


Which river flows through Galway City in Ireland?

Rivers Galway Lakes Galway Ireland Lakes in County Galway Ireland   River           Corrib The River Corrib flows from Lough Corrib through Galway to Galway Bay . The river has only a length of six kilometres           from the lake to the sea, and is said to be the shortest in           Europe. It is also among the most powerful, especially after           a few days rain. It is popular with local whitewater           kayakers. The Galway 'head of the river' boat races are held           on the River Corrib in Spring of each year. River Suck The River Suck is           approx. 80 kilometres in length. The River Suck flows along           the natural border between counties Galway and Roscommon.           The Suck River Valley is a 5 mile wide corridor each side of           the River Suck, and boasts a population of approximately           8,000. It is the main tributary of the River Shannon. It           meets the Shannon a few kilometres north of the village of           Shannonbridge. The Suck divides the counties of Galway and           Roscommon. Ballinasloe is the largest town located on the Suck. The           quiet beauty and natural charm of the green valley is gently           reflected in it's "Nine Friendly Villages", Ballygar, Creggs,           Glinsk, Ballymoe, Ballintubber, Donamon, Castlecoote,           Athleague and Mount Talbot. River Shannon The River Shannon is, at 386 km (240 miles), Ireland's           longest river. It divides the west of ireland from the east           and south. The river represents a major physical barrier           between east and west, with fewer than twenty           crossing-points between Limerick City in the south and the           town of Carrick on Shannon in the north. Portumna is the principal town in County Galway on the River           Shannon. Clare           River


Which species of deer was introduced to Britain at Woburn in the early 20th century?

Species at Woburn Abbey Deer Park History of The Deer Park Our Deer Species Within Woburn Abbey Deer Park, you have a chance to see the Red Deer and Fallow Deer, which are native to Britain, as well as seven other species which originally came from Asia. These include the Milu, or Pére David's Deer, which the 11th Duke helped to save from extinction.  Visitors should keep an eye out for Sika, Axis and Barasingha, and the rare and shy Rusa Deer. You may also see small Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer roaming individually. Red Deer Diet: Grasses, herbs, leaves, buds, shoots and bark Height: 3'6" - 3'9" (1.1 - 1.2m) Weight: Up to 551lbs (250kg) Number of young: 1 calf Lifespan in the wild: Up to 15 years The Red Deer is the largest land mammal in Britain. It is also the only species of deer found in Africa. The Woburn stags are world-famous for their magnificent antlers. They lose their antlers every year and regrow new ones during the summer months. They have a reddish-brown coat in the summer and a brown-grey coat in the winter.    Milu (also known as Pére David's Deer) Diet: Grasses and water plants Height: 3'9" (1.2m)  Weight: 330 -  551lbs (150 - 250kg) Number of young: 1 calf Lifespan in the wild: Up to 23 years Its Chinese name 'Milu' means 'four unlikes' because it was thought that it had the hooves of a cow, the head of a horse, the antlers of a deer and the body of a donkey. Look out for the calves in summer - you may see them in a group called a 'creche' watched over by several aunts. Stags compete to win command of their herd during the rut in June.


Who was Britain's first female Home Secretary?

Brown appoints first female Home Secretary - Telegraph Brown appoints first female Home Secretary   Alistair Darling is the new Chancellor  By George Jones, Political Editor 12:30PM BST 27 Jun 2007 Britain's new Prime Minister | The Blair Years: 1997-2007 Jacqui Smith, one of the "Blair Babes'' who entered Parliament in the Labour landslide 10 years ago, became the first female Home Secretary today. Her promotion from her previous role of chief whip was one of the surprises as the new Prime Minister Gordon Brown undertook the most sweeping cabinet reshuffle since Labour came to power. All the main offices of state changed hands as Mr Brown sought to balance youth and experience - promoting new faces and women while keeping ministers who had already demonstrated their ability in key positions. Related Articles Exit Hewitt as Brown's Cabinet takes shape 28 Jun 2007 Alistair Darling, one of Mr Brown's close associates, becomes Chancellor - the quiet, but competent “bank manager” type of minister that the new premier favours. But David Miliband, the young pretender, is rewarded for not challenging Mr Brown. At 41, he becomes the youngest Foreign Secretary since David Owen in James Callaghan's government in 1977. Eleven ministers have been axed or left of their own accord, including Lord Falconer, Tony Blair's former flatmate, who was dropped as Justice Secretary in charge of prisons and the courts. That role goes to Jack Straw, who has been rewarded for heading Mr Brown's leadership campaign. Mr Straw becomes the first MP to take on the historic title of Lord Chancellor - until now held by a member of the House of Lords. But he does not get the title deputy Prime Minister. Mr Brown has decided not to appoint a formal deputy - ending a role occupied by the outgoing John Prescott for a decade and for a couple of years before that by Michael Heseltine in John Major's government. Arriving at the Home Office HQ, Miss Smith, 44, said she was "immensely proud'' to take on the role. She is said to be highly regarded by Brownites, but is taking on a job which has wrecked several ministerial careers over the past decade. Harriet Harman, who was elected deputy leader of the Labour Party, and will be taking over as party chairman, becomes leader of the House of Commons. Hazel Blears, who was among the five MPs to lose out to Ms Harman in the deputy race, becomes Communities Secretary. John Hutton, who has been replaced as Work and Pensions Secretary by Peter Hain, will become Business and Industry Secretary. Shaun Woodward, best known for defecting from the Conservatives to Labour in 1999, will replace Mr Hain as Northern Ireland Secretary - the job turned down by Lib Dem peer Paddy Ashdown. Mr Brown's closest political ally Ed Balls will be the newly-created Schools and Children secretary, while his wife Yvette Cooper becomes housing minister, attending Cabinet when needed. New faces in Mr Brown's first Cabinet include James Purnell, who takes over as Culture Secretary from Tessa Jowell and Andy Burnham, who becomes Chief Secretary to the Treasury. However, Miss Jowell will still continue be responsible for the 2012 Olympics and attend cabinet. The former defence secretary Geoff Hoon is the new Labour Party chief whip. Gordon Brown's first Cabinet


Tegel airport serves which European capital city?

Tegel Airport Tegel Airport Show Getting to and from the airport It’s quick and easy to get to Tegel Airport. This route planner makes it simple to work out the best way to get to and from the airport, regardless of whether you’re travelling by car, public transport or bike. Shops and restaurants at the airport Shops Shopping Tegel Airport has lots of places for passengers and visitors to shop. The varied range of stores stocks international brands, the latest fashion trends, practical travel accessories and Berlin souvenirs. Restaurants Food and drink With so many different places to eat, time will fly before your departure. Cosy cafés and stylish restaurants invite you to sit back and enjoy Tegel Airport. From a quick takeaway snack to a three-course meal, there is a full range of food and drink on offer.


Who is Australia's first female Prime Minister?

Julia Gillard: Australia's first female Prime Minister reveals the 'sexism and misogyny' she faced on her rise to the top | The Independent Australasia Julia Gillard: Australia's first female Prime Minister reveals the 'sexism and misogyny' she faced on her rise to the top In her new book, the Welsh-born politician addresses the gender debate and tells Kathy Marks about her hopes for a change in attitude Wednesday 15 October 2014 17:15 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Julia Gillard recalls the 'loneliness' of often being the sole woman at boardroom meetings in her book 'My Story' Getty Images The pornographic cartoons, the calls to “ditch the witch”, the obsession with the size of her behind – after becoming Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard swallowed all this and much more, determined to “tough it out”. But when the then opposition leader, Tony Abbott, lambasted her for not sacking the parliamentary Speaker, Peter Slipper, over some grossly offensive text messages, the dam burst – and the result was her notorious “misogyny speech”. As Ms Gillard records in a recently published memoir, she was already fired up as she entered the parliamentary chamber for Question Time. “I do not normally think in swear words, but my mind was shouting, ‘For f***’s sake, after all the s*** I have put up with, now I have to listen to Abbott lecturing me on sexism. For f***’s sake!’” Yet she never expected her speech, a devastating attack on Mr Abbott’s own failings, to have such a powerful effect, she writes of the speech in 2012. The electrifying address brought congratulations from world leaders, including Barack Obama, transforming her into a feminist icon and receiving (to date) more than 2.6 million YouTube hits. In her book, My Story, Ms Gillard – who was deposed by her arch-rival Kevin Rudd in June last year and retired from politics at the September election – addresses the sexism and misogyny she faced, not only from political opponents, but in the media and out on the streets. She also documents her poisonous political feud with Mr Rudd, whom she deposed as Labor Party prime minister in June 2010, only to have him return the favour three years and three days later. In an interview with The Independent, Ms Gillard said she initially tried to ignore the “gendered” criticism, which included viciously pornographic cartoons circulated on social media and a menu at a conservative fundraising dinner featuring a “Julia Gillard Kentucky Fried Quail” with “small breasts, huge thighs and a big red box”. “My essential view was that it was because I’m the first woman, I’m unusual, and it will wash itself out of the system,” she said. “It didn’t.” She said it was clear that Australian society was still struggling with the notion of women in power. “I think as a nation, and this is also true of countries like the UK… we’ve not yet culturally embraced women and leadership. Somehow we’re finding it difficult to correlate female leaders and likeability. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (EPA) “I hope this book will start a real conversation, because it’s a discussion we need to have – about the way gender continues to play out in Australian life and around the world.” In My Story, Ms Gillard accuses Mr Rudd of “blackmail”, “sabotage” and “bastardry”, claiming he was responsible for leaks which wrecked her 2010 election campaign and that he waged a “campaign of internal stabilisation” to undermine her ensuing minority government. Mr Rudd has dismissed the book, which is selling well, as “Ms Gillard’s latest contribution to Australian fiction”. He has also retaliated by leaking, or having someone leak, his secret submission to a Labor Party inquest on the 2010 election. In the document, details of which were published in The Australian, he was scathing about her performance as Prime Minister and wrote that voters considered her a “backstabber”. Ms Gillard insists she had “no choice” but to depose Mr Rudd, as his behaviour had become so dysfunctional. And she writes that, just before challenging him as Labor leader,


Britain's smallest songbird decling - Telegraph Wildlife Britain's smallest songbird decling Britain's smallest bird was almost wiped out by the cold weather this winter,  according to a new survey that found the number of gardens in which  goldcrests were spotted fell by half. The goldcrest saw numbers plummet by three quarters.  By Louise Gray 12:54PM BST 16 Jun 2010 The declines in the tiny bird, which at just 6g weighs less than a 10p piece, were seen throughout the UK and Ireland as the region battled with the coldest winter for several decades. Across the British Isles, goldcrests were seen in 48 per cent fewer gardens between January and March than on average, with declines reaching 60 per cent in Scotland, the South West and the east of England. The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) said the reduction in the number of gardens where goldcrests were resident over the winter month was an "early warning" of possible major declines in the population as a whole - as gardens would be expected to be a refuge for the birds. In winter, they visit gardens in larger numbers to feed on fat-based foods put out by householders, and in the unusually snowy and icy conditions which gripped the UK and Ireland earlier this year they would be expected to be seen in more gardens. The BTO warned the declines in goldcrests in gardens between January and March, observed by people taking part in its year-round weekly Garden BirdWatch, suggest a crash in the population at large. Dr Tim Harrison, of BTO Garden BirdWatch, said goldcrests were not able to carry much in the way of food reserves and as a result were vulnerable to starvation. Related Articles


"Whose autobiography entitled ""The Woman I Was Born To Be"" was published in 2010?"

Beauvoir, Simone de | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Z Simone de Beauvoir (1908—1986) Simone de Beauvoir was one of the most preeminent French existentialist philosophers and writers. Working alongside other famous existentialists such as Jean-Paul Sartre , Albert Camus and Maurice Merleau-Ponty , de Beauvoir produced a rich corpus of writings including works on ethics , feminism, fiction, autobiography, and politics . Beauvoir's method incorporated various political and ethical dimensions. In The Ethics of Ambiguity, she developed an existentialist ethics that condemned the “spirit of seriousness” in which people too readily identify with certain abstractions at the expense of individual freedom and responsibility.  In The Second Sex, she produced an articulate attack on the fact that throughout history women have been relegated to a sphere of “immanence,” and the passive acceptance of roles assigned to them by society.  In The Mandarins, she fictionalized the struggles of existents trapped in ambiguous social and personal relationships at the closing of World War II.  The emphasis on freedom, responsibility, and ambiguity permeate all of her works and give voice to core themes of existentialist philosophy. Her philosophical approach is notably diverse. Her influences include French philosophy from Descartes to Bergson, the phenomenology of Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger , the historical materialism of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, and the idealism of Immanuel Kant and G. W. F Hegel . In addition to her philosophical pursuits, de Beauvoir was also an accomplished literary figure, and her novel, The Mandarins, received the prestigious Prix Goncourt award in 1954. Her most famous and influential philosophical work, The Second Sex (1949), heralded a feminist revolution and remains to this day a central text in the investigation of women's oppression and liberation. Table of Contents Selected Books on Beauvoir in English 1. Biography Simone de Beauvoir was born on January 9, 1908 in Paris to Georges Bertrand de Beauvoir and Françoise (née) Brasseur. Her father, George, whose family had some aristocratic pretensions, had once desired to become an actor but studied law and worked as a civil servant, contenting himself instead with the profession of legal secretary. Despite his love of the theater and literature, as well as his atheism , he remained a staunchly conservative man whose aristocratic proclivities drew him to the extreme right. In December of 1906 he married Françoise Brasseur whose wealthy bourgeois family offered a significant dowry that was lost in the wake of World War I. Slightly awkward and socially inexperienced, Françoise was a deeply religious woman who was devoted to raising her children in the Catholic faith. Her religious, bourgeois orientation became a source of serious conflict between her and her oldest daughter, Simone. [The British refer to Simone de Beauvoir as "de Beauvoir" and the Americans, as "Beauvoir."] Born in the morning of January 9, 1908, Simone-Ernestine-Lucie-Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir was a precocious and intellectually curious child from the beginning. Her sister, Hélène (nicknamed "Poupette") was born two years later in 1910 and Beauvoir immediately took to intensely instructing her little sister as a student. In addition to her own independent initiative, Beauvoir's intellectual zeal was also nourished by her father who provided her with carefully edited selections from the great works of literature and who encouraged her to read and write from an early age. His interest in her intellectual development carried through until her adolescence when her future professional carrier, necessitated by the loss of her dowry, came to symbolize his own failure. Aware that he was unable to provide a dowry for his daughters, Georges' relationship with his intellectually astute eldest became conflicted by both pride and disappointment at her prospects. Beauvoir, on the contrary, always wanted to be a writer and a teacher, rather than a mother and a


What is the name of 'Take That's' 2010 album which marked the return to the band of Robbie Williams?

Take That | Biography, News, Photos and Videos | Contactmusic.com Biography Take That (1990 - 1996, 2005- ) Take That are an English pop band that achieved great success in the 1990s. Although the band split in 1996, they reformed over a decade later to renewed commercial success. Formation: Take That were formed in 1990 by their manager Nigel Martin Smith in Manchester. The five band members were Mark Owen, Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Robbie Williams. The band's first release to find commercial success was a cover version of Tavares' song 'It Only Takes A Minute,' which reached number seven in the UK singles chart. The follow-up tracks, 'I Found Heaven' and 'A Million Love Songs' (written by Gary Barlow) were both top 20 hits. Career: The band's cover of Barry Manilow's 'Could It Be Magic' was their biggest success so far in their career. The single reached number three in the UK singles. In 1992, Take That's debut album was released. Entitled Take That & Party, the album included all the band's singles up until that point. In 1993, the band released a new album, Everything Changes, which contained original tracks written by Barlow. The single 'Pray' was their first number one single. Disappointingly for the band, their single 'Babe' was beaten to the highly coveted Christmas number one slot by Mr. Blobby, a character from Noel Edmonds' family entertainment show. Although the band began to garner international acclaim with the release of Everything Changes, they failed to find success in the United States. A new album Nobody Else was released in 1995 and went to number one in the UK album charts. 'Back To Good' was the second release from the album and was their biggest-selling single. The track reached number one in 31 countries across the world and also gained the band their only US chart entry. Robbie Williams announced that he was leaving Take That in 1995. The band continued to promote Nobody Else as a four piece and completed the Nobody Else Tour without Williams. In February of the next year, the band announced that they would be splitting up. The announcement was followed by the release of their Greatest Hits album. A cover of The Bee Gees' 'How Deep Is Your Love?' was the band's last number one single success until they reformed in 2005. A new compilation of Take That's' hit singles was released in November 2005. Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection reached the top of the UK. A new song on the album, 'Today I've Lost You' had originally been intended as the follow-up to 'Back For Good' but the band spilt before a recording was made. At the same time as the album release, an ITV documentary about the band was aired. TAKE THAT: For The Record showed the band speaking out about the split and their activities over the last 10 years. Later that month, they announced that they would be touring the next year, without Robbie Williams. The tour was named the Ultimate Tour and featured guest slots from Beverley Knight and Lulu. Support bands for the tour included The Pussycat Dolls and the Sugababes. In May 2006, Take That signed a record deal with Polydor Records. The contract is reported to be worth £3 million. The first album to be released under the new contract was Beautiful World, which sold over £1.5 million in the UK. 11 of the 12 songs on the album had been written by professional songwriters, unlike their previous albums, which had largely been penned by Gary Barlow. The remaining song, 'I'd Wait For Life' was a joint composition attributed to the whole band. The first single from the album was 'Patience'. The song reached number one in the UK in its second week on sale. Take That followed up the success of the single with a performance at the BRIT Awards, where they won the Best Single award. The second single, 'I'd Wait For Life' fared less well, reaching number 17 and then falling from the Top 40 the next week. Beautiful World finished up as the fourth best-selling album of 2007 and the band signed another record contract, this time with Interscope, who would release their album in the US


The chemical element Potassium's symbol K, comes from which Latin word?

It's Elemental - The Element Potassium It's Elemental Melting Point: 336.53 K (63.38°C or 146.08°F) Boiling Point: 1032 K (759°C or 1398°F) Density: 0.89 grams per cubic centimeter Phase at Room Temperature: Solid Element Classification: Metal Period Number: 4    Group Number: 1    Group Name: Alkali Metal What's in a name? From the English word potash. Potassium's chemical symbol comes from the Latin word for alkali, kalium. Say what? Potassium is pronounced as poh-TASS-ee-em. History and Uses: Although potassium is the eighth most abundant element on earth and comprises about 2.1% of the earth's crust, it is a very reactive element and is never found free in nature. Metallic potassium was first isolated by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807 through the electrolysis of molten caustic potash (KOH). A few months after discovering potassium, Davy used the same method to isolate sodium . Potassium can be obtained from the minerals sylvite (KCl), carnallite (KCl·MgCl2·6H2O), langbeinite (K2Mg2(SO4)3) and polyhalite (K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O). These minerals are often found in ancient lake and sea beds. Caustic potash, another important source of potassium, is primarily mined in Germany, New Mexico, California and Utah. Pure potassium is a soft, waxy metal that can be easily cut with a knife. It reacts with oxygen to form potassium superoxide (KO2) and with water to form potassium hydroxide (KOH), hydrogen gas and heat. Enough heat is produced to ignite the hydrogen gas. To prevent it from reacting with the oxygen and water in the air, samples of metallic potassium are usually stored submerged in mineral oil. Potassium forms an alloy with sodium (NaK) that is used as a heat transfer medium in some types of nuclear reactors. Potassium forms many important compounds. Potassium chloride (KCl) is the most common potassium compound. It is used in fertilizers, as a salt substitute and to produce other chemicals. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is used to make soaps, detergents and drain cleaners. Potassium carbonate (KHCO3), also known as pearl ash, is used to make some types of glass and soaps and is obtained commercially as a byproduct of the production of ammonia. Potassium superoxide (KO2) can create oxygen from water vapor (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) through the following reaction: 2KO2 + H2O + 2CO2 => 2KHCO3 + O2. It is used in respiratory equipment and is produced by burning potassium metal in dry air. Potassium nitrate (KNO3), also known as saltpeter or nitre, is used in fertilizers, match heads and pyrotechnics. Estimated Crustal Abundance: 2.09×104 milligrams per kilogram Estimated Oceanic Abundance: 3.99×102 milligrams per liter Number of Stable Isotopes: 2   ( View all isotope data ) Ionization Energy: 4.341 eV


The chemical element Sodium's symbol Na, comes from which Latin word?

Chemical Elements.com - Sodium (Na) Contains an "Introduction to Tungsten", among other things If you know of any other links for Sodium, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Sodium. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/na.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license  agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.


"Which artiste had the best-selling single of 2009, with ""Poker Face""?"

Official Charts Flashback 2009: Lady Gaga – Just Dance 17 January 2014 Official Charts Flashback 2009: Lady Gaga – Just Dance It’s five years since Lady Gaga had her very first UK hit – and chart-topper – with Just Dance. Google + Can it really be five years since Lady Gaga had her very first UK hit – and chart-topper – with Just Dance? Yes, it can! New Year can be a trial for many of us. As the hangovers fade, the celebratory balloons deflate and the last of the Christmas tree pine needles is finally vacuumed out of the carpet, the realisation hits you: it’s January. Boring. Detoxing. Breaking resolutions. Rain. Nothing good ever happens in January. Until… One popstar who was certainly having none of this “let’s give up everything exciting for January” business was Lady Gaga. While she had been bubbling under the pop scene for months, much loved by bloggers and music journos monitoring her success over in the States, January 2009 was when it all started to happen for Lady Gaga – and it all began with her debut single Just Dance. Watch the video for Just Dance before we tell the story of Lady Gaga’s first ever hit on the Official Singles Chart. Rocketing straight into Number 1, Just Dance was declaring the joys – and dramas – of getting blitzed at a party long before Miley Cyrus even thought of strapping a giant teddy bear to her back and eating a skull made of French fries. It was the perfect introduction to a popstar who was going to keep us all gripped right until the end of the year – and beyond. It would have taken a sensational twist of bad luck for Just Dance not to be a hit – radio loved it, and Gaga also enlisted the help of Akon to lend a well-known name to the mix. She even invited her mate Colby O’Donis along too. The video for Just Dance may not have the avant-garde stylings of some of her future work, but the signs that Lady Gaga was not quite like everybody else were already there. Just Dance was the first of 11 Top 10 singles for Mother Monster, and is her third best selling single, shifting over 940,000 copies. Gaga would, of course, go on to have another three Number 1 singles: Poker Face, Bad Romance and, with Beyoncé, Telephone – all pretty much within a year of each other. Whether we realised it or not, things were never going to be the same again. 2009 was Gaga’s year and we were just lucky enough to live in it. But the Top 5 wasn’t all about Gaga. Climbing three places to Number 2, but destined never to go any further, was James Morrison and Nelly Furtado with Broken Strings. Former Number 1 Hallelujah, the X Factor winner’s single – and million-seller – from Alexandra Burke slid to Number 3, and another X Factor graduate Leona Lewis sat in fourth place with her cover of Snow Patrol’s Run. Rounding off the Top 5 was another future million-seller: Kings Of Leon with Use Somebody.  We recently counted down Lady Gaga’s top 10 best selling singles. Find out which Gaga smash came out on top . Dance your way through all 10 big sellers with our video playlist of those best selling hits, counting down from 10–1:


The Gulls is the nickname of which English Football League team?

Football - Endicott College - NCAA Division III College Athletics - Endicott November 29, 2016              | Football Craig Anderson Garners CoSIDA Academic All-America Honors; Becomes First-Ever Two-Time Award Winner In Endicott College History BEVERLY, Mass. – For the second straight year, Endicott senior defensive lineman Craig Anderson (Franklin, Mass.) has been named to the... November 29, 2016              | Football NEWBURYPORT NEWS: Amesbury's Connors Finishes Football Career With Endicott BEVERLY, Mass. - Endicott football senior Thomas Connors was recently featured by Dan Harrison in the Newburyport News. November 15, 2016              | Football Martinez, Simoni Earn Major NEFC Awards; Ten Gulls Collect All-Conference Honors BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott senior Christian Martinez (Tariffville, Conn.) was named the New England Football Conference’s (NEFC) Senior... November 12, 2016              | Football Football Closes Out 2016 Season With 49-33 Win Over Curry MILTON, Mass. – The Endicott football team closed out its 2016 season on a high note on Saturday afternoon with a 49-33 win over Curry... November 9, 2016              | Football GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Endicott Visits Curry On Saturday BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott football team (4-5, 4-2 NEFC) will travel to Curry College (3-5, 1-5 NEFC) this Saturday for a 1 p.m. start in... November 9, 2016              | Football Checking In With Football: Episode 9 (2016) BEVERLY, Mass. - Endicott football head coach Kevin DeWall discusses this week's matchup versus Curry. November 6, 2016              | Football Jesse Simoni Named NEFC Defensive Rookie Of The Week BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott freshman cornerback Jesse Simoni (East Greenbush, N.Y.) has been named the New England Football Conference (NEFC)... November 5, 2016              | Football Endicott Outlasts Coast Guard, 28-17 NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Endicott football team used a 14-point fourth quarter surge to turn away Coast Guard Academy, 28-17, in conference... November 4, 2016              | Football Craig Anderson Named To CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District Team For Third Time In His Career BEVERLY, Mass. – For the third time in his illustrious career, Endicott senior defensive lineman Craig Anderson (Franklin, Mass.) has been... November 3, 2016              | Football GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Endicott Takes On Coast Guard This Saturday BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott football team (3-5, 3-2 NEFC) will travel to Coast Guard Academy (3-5, 2-3 NEFC) this Saturday for a 12 p.m.... November 3, 2016              | Football Checking In With Football: Episode 8 (2016) BEVERLY, Mass. - Endicott football head coach Kevin DeWall previews this weekend's matchup versus Coast Guard Academy. October 30, 2016              | Football Travis Bounsy Named NEFC Defensive Player Of The Week BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott freshman cornerback Travis Bounsy (West Newbury, Mass.) has been named the New England Football Conference (NEFC)... October 29, 2016              | Football Salve Regina Stops Endicott, 41-20, On Senior Day BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott football team fell to Salve Regina University, 41-20, in a New England Football Conference (NEFC) matchup on... October 26, 2016              | Football GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Endicott Hosts Salve Regina On Senior Day This Saturday BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott football team (3-4, 3-1 NEFC) will host Salve Regina University (6-0, 4-0 NEFC) this Saturday at Hempstead... October 26, 2016              | Football Checking In With Football: Episode 7 (2016) BEVERLY, Mass. - Endicott football head coach Kevin DeWall previews this Saturday's matchup versus Salve Regina University. October 22, 2016              | Football No. 1 Regionally Ranked Western New England Slips Past Endicott, 20-7 BEVERLY, Mass. – Western New England University, ranked No. 1 in this week’s Grinold Chapter New England Div


The Luddite Riots appear in which of Charlotte Bronte's novels?

Shirley | Bronte Parsonage Museum Loading... Charlotte's novel of industrial unrest, written from personal turmoil As many critics have noted, Shirley has a number of different plot strands, loosely drawn together. It can be read as a romantic tale, as sociological comment on the question of womens' lives or as a history of the Luddite riots in the cloth-making district of Yorkshire...   The novel is set in 1811-12 in the period of Luddite riots with Robert Moore, tenant of Hollow's-mill, encountering trouble when he tries to bring in new equipment. Moore lives at Hollow's cottage with his sister Hortense, who teaches Caroline Helstone, niece of the rector of Briarfield. One evening after Caroline has been dining with Moore and his sister, she realises that she is in love with Moore, and believes him to feel the same about her. Caroline's tedious and oppressed life at the Rectory is evoked with descriptions of visits by Mrs Sykes and her daughters and of visits by the three local curates. Mr Helstone and Moore quarrel and Caroline's uncle forbids her from having anything further to do with the Moores. Caroline herself has felt uncertain due to Moore's changeability. She determines to try to prepare herself for life without marriage, visiting two elderly spinsters, Miss Mann and Miss Ainley. Under the influence of Miss Ainley, Caroline decides that she must do more to help the poor of the area. Mr Helstone introduces Caroline to Shirley Keeldar, who has just come into her inheritance and is living nearby at Fieldhead. There, she also meets Mrs Pryor, Shirley's former governess and now companion. Caroline becomes good friends with the fiercely independent Shirley and forms a strong attachment to the gentle Mrs Pryor. Caroline still hopes to meet Moore on her frequent walks and one evening sees him talking to Shirley. Caroline later confesses to her maid that she thinks that Moore will marry Shirley. Moore is reconciled with Mr Helstone; soon after this Hollow's-mill is attacked. Moore is wounded and Shirley has to prevent Caroline from rushing to him. Shirley's relatives, the Sympson family, arrive to stay at Fieldhead. While visiting Hortense, Caroline meets Louis Moore, Robert's brother, who is tutor to Henry Sympson, Shirley's young cousin. Hortense suggests that Robert Moore is favoured by Shirley. Caroline falls into a grave illness and Mrs Pryor is sent by Shirley to nurse her. Mrs Pryor reveals that she is Caroline's mother, her real name is Agnes Helstone. Caroline, given a reason to live, recovers. A number of incidents occur in which Louis Moore shows tender feelings towards Shirley, his former pupil. The strength of Louis Moore's feelings are made clear to the reader as he broods over her desk in her absence. Shirley has had several proposals of marriage which she has rejected despite pressure from the Sympsons and on a journey with Mr Yorke, Robert Moore confesses that he proposed to Shirley some time ago and was turned down. On the same journey Moore is shot at and wounded and is taken to Mr Yorke's house to recover. Yorke's young son arranges for Caroline to see Moore, which helps his recovery. Louis and Shirley declare their love. Moore proposes to Caroline and she accepts. Moore states that Caroline has changed his views and that in future he will take on more workers and that she shall set up a Sunday School. The novel ends with a double wedding.


The Bantams is the nickname of which English Football League team?

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What was the name of the official match ball for the 2010 World Cup?

Jabulani Wold Cup Ball 2010 ï¿½JABULANIï¿½, the Official Match Ball for the 2010           FIFA World Cup South Africa. Jabulani - means ï¿½to           celebrateï¿½ in isiZulu       On December 4th, adidas and FIFA officially unveiled the       adidas ï¿½JABULANIï¿½, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA       World Cup South Africa. The ï¿½JABULANIï¿½, which means ï¿½to       celebrateï¿½ in isiZulu, features a South African inspired design       and radically new technology. The new match ball will be available       in retail from December 5th onwards. The newly developed ï¿½Gripï¿½nï¿½Grooveï¿½ profile provides the       best players in the world with a ball allowing an exceptionally       stable flight and perfect grip under all conditions. Comprising only       eight, completely new, thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for the       first time are spherically molded, the ball is perfectly round and       even more accurate than ever before. The name: The name ï¿½JABULANIï¿½ originates from the indigenous language       isiZulu, one of the eleven official languages of the Republic of       South Africa, which is spoken by almost 25% of the population.       Literally translated, ï¿½JABULANIï¿½ means ï¿½to celebrateï¿½.       Football is a passion that unites the world. The name of the new       match ball appropriately pays tribute to the passionate football       celebration international fans will enjoy in South Africa next       summer.    The design: Eleven different colors are used in the Adidas ï¿½JABULANIï¿½,       the eleventh Adidas World Cup ball. These 11 colors represent the 11       players in every team, the 11 official languages of South Africa and       the 11 South African communities that make the country one of the       most ethnologically diverse countries on the African continent. The       colorful design brings together the tremendous diversity of the       country in harmonious unity. Four triangle-shaped design elements on       a white background lend the ball a unique appearance in African       spirit. And like the outer facade of Johannesburgï¿½s Soccer City       Stadium, individual design elements also capture the colorfulness of       South Africa. 3-D panel shapes: The Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup features a completely       new, ground-breaking technology. Eight 3-D spherically formed EVA       and TPU panels are moulded together, harmoniously enveloping the       inner carcass. The result is an energetic unit combined with perfect       roundness. Following the first tests, players all over the world are       enthusiastic and are promising many goals with the new ball. What did the players have to say: Michael Ballack: ï¿½Fantastic, the ball does exactly what I want       it to.ï¿½ Petr Cech: ï¿½You can feel the energy coming towards you, like a       shot.ï¿½ Frank Lampard: ï¿½A very strong ball, true to hit.ï¿½ Kakï¿½: ï¿½For me, contact with the ball is all-important, and       thatï¿½s just great with this ball.ï¿½ Grip'n'Groove       profile Aero Grooves: Aero grooves       create the clearly visible profile on the ball's surface. The       Grip'n'Groove profile circles around the entire ball in an optimal       aerodynamic way. The integrated grooves provide unmatched flight characteristics,       making this the most stable and most accurate Adidas ball ever. The       ground breaking performance features of the "Jabulani" have been confirmed in comprehensive comparison tests at       Loughborough University in England and countless checks in wind       tunnel and the Adidas football laboratory in Scheinfeld, Germany.  Grip: Since the       introduction of the "goose bumps" surface for the last       European Championship ball, the microtexture of the new ball's outer


Which TV series was filmed in the Irish village of Avoca?

Ballykissangel (TV Series 1996–2001) - 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 An English priest is transferred to a small Irish village. Creator: Peter finally admits his true feelings for Assumpta while the town participates in a Far East cooking competition and Brian Quigleys sure to make a business out of it. 8.5 Ballykissangel is in mourning after the recent tragedy when a journalist stumbles into the town searching for a story. Peter must come to a decision about what he must do as a priest and the choices ... 8.4 A faith healer has Doc Ryan and Father Mac annoyed while Paul orders Liam and Donal to move a mass rock. Then a good friend of Vincent's turns up hoping to get married in St. Joseph's. 8.2 a list of 69 titles created 08 Aug 2014 a list of 47 titles created 23 Aug 2014 a list of 21 titles created 05 Jul 2015 a list of 23 titles created 12 Aug 2015 a list of 47 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Ballykissangel " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. 6 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Hamish Macbeth is a police constable in the small Scottish town of Lochdubh, who occasionally bends the rules when it suits him or when it can help some of his fellow eccentric townsfolk. ... See full summary  » Stars: Robert Carlyle, Ralph Riach, Brian Pettifer Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle. Stars: Alexander Morton, Susan Hampshire, Hamish Clark The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in 1940's Yorkshire. Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison Doc Martin (TV Series 2004) Comedy | Drama Trials and tribulations of a socially challenged doctor in Cornwall, England Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. Stars: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff The Korean War and a long lost letter separate the lives of young lovers Jean and Lionel, whose paths cross again by happenstance. Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker A series of brutal sex murders disturbingly similar to the pattern of Superintendent Jane Tennison's first major case leads to the awful suggestion that she may have caught the wrong man the first time. Director: Paul Marcus In 1930's England, a man from an aristocratic family takes up the pseudonym Albert Campion and, with the help of his ex-burglar manservant, solves mysteries. Stars: Peter Davison, Brian Glover, Andrew Burt Set amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes. Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott DI Crabbe retires from the police force after being shot and sets up his own restaurant. However, his ex-boss, Chief Constable Fisher constantly calls Crabbe back on duty. Stars: Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed, Malcolm Sinclair Dr Lucien Blake left Ballarat as a young man. But now he finds himself returning, to take over not only his dead father's medical practice, but also his on-call role as the town's police surgeon. Stars: Craig McLachlan, Nadine Garner, Cate Wolfe A boisterous female minister comes to serve in an eccentricly conservative small town's church. Stars: Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock Edit Storyline Peter Clifford, a young Catholic priest from Manchester, is transferred to the village of Ballykissangel, Ireland, and is taken by the dry-humored publican Assumpta Fitzgerald who has almost the exact opposite of his good na


Who described the news of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton as 'wicked'?

Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged and will marry in 2011 | Daily Mail Online Couple became engaged in Kenya last month William asked her father for her hand The Royal wedding will be in spring or summer Kate and William will live in north Wales once married Middletons: 'We think William is wonderful' Pair's first ever interview to be broadcast tonight William is 'excited and thrilled', says Cameron Divorce lawyers are already talking pre-nups Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged and will marry next year, Clarence House announced today. William, 28, proposed during a holiday in Kenya last month after asking Kate's father for his daughter's hand following a marathon eight-year courtship. Kate, also 28, had been dubbed 'Waity Katy' amid criticism she was hanging on for a proposal and did not have a proper job but now her wait is finally over. The couple will appear in public later today, when the Princess-in-waiting is expected to show off her engagement ring. Their first ever interview will be broadcast tonight. David Cameron said William is 'extremely excited' and 'thrilled' as he appeared outside No10 to welcome the news this lunchtime. Scroll down for video Engaged at last: Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive together at a friend's wedding last month. It was significant because usually they arrive at events separately Their  royal wedding will be the biggest event since Prince Charles and Diana got married in 1981. It is hoped the ceremony will give a huge boost to the nation and the economy as crippling public sector spending cuts hit home.  RELATED ARTICLES TIMELINE TO THE ROYAL ROMANCE SEPTEMBER 2001: Prince William and Kate Middleton meet at St Andrews University MARCH 2002: William pays £200 to watch Kate modelling a sheer black lace dress in a fashion show CHRISTMAS 2003: Rumours abound that the pair have started dating MARCH 2004: The romance is exposed after they are pictured on the ski slopes of Klosters together JULY 2005: The pair enjoy a romantic holiday at the Lewa Downs game reserve in Kenya JANUARY 2006: William is photographed kissing Kate in public for the first time during a skiing break in Klosters DECEMBER 2006: Kate makes her most significant appearance to date as she turns up to watch William graduate as an Army officer at Sandhurst APRIL 2007: William and Kate are confirmed to have split but they secretly reunite within weeks OCTOBER 2007: The couple are pictured back together for the first time APRIL 2008: Kate is at William's graduation ceremony from the RAF, suggesting the couple's relationship is now permanent and has the approval of senior royals JANUARY 2010: Kate watches as William graduates on an advanced helicopter training course and receives his flying badge from the Prince of Wales FEBRUARY 2010: William says 'You'll have to wait a while yet' when asked about the prospect of a wedding OCTOBER 2010: The couple are pictured in public together at a friend's wedding, sending speculation of an engagement to fever pitch NOVEMBER 16: The couple's engagement is announced by Clarence House. Bookies have made August 13th the early favourite for the wedding date and it is likely to take place at Westminster Abbey.  It is claimed personnel at the Abbey have already been contacted about a royal wedding in the second week of August, although St Paul's and Windsor Castle are other potential venues. The Queen and the Queen Mother were both married in the Abbey but it also carries painful memories of William's mother's funeral in 1997.  Charles and Diana's fairytale ceremony was at St Paul's which has also been the recent location for major royal celebrations such as the Queen's 80th birthday. In a full statement, Clarence House said: 'The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton. 'The wedding will take place in the Spring or Summer of 2011, in London. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course. 'Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a p


"Who had an instrumental hit in 1962 with ""Telstar""?"

Instrumental Hits 05 - The Tornadoes - Telstar - YouTube Instrumental Hits 05 - The Tornadoes - Telstar Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 8, 2011 -Telstar- The Tornadoes Instrumental record from 1962 by The Tornadoes and named after Telstar, the first communications satellite, launched on July 10, 1962. This satellite enabled for the first time direct TV-broadcasting between Europe and the US. Pictures: Made with Adobe After Effects (except the Telstar picture). Category


Which TV series was filmed in the Scottish village of Plockton?

Plockton: Home Plockton Contact Welcome to Plockton Welcome to Plockton in the North West Highlands of Scotland. The picturesque village sits on a sheltered bay with stunning views overlooking Loch Carron. Plockton is a Highland village that really offers everything: breathtaking scenery and landscapes, secluded bays, coral beaches, islands, panoramic views and the possibility of seeing an array of marine life at close quarters. Because of its spectacular setting and traditional Highland atmosphere, Plockton has appeared in numerous film and television productions, the most well known being the BBC’s 'Hamish Macbeth' series.  This peaceful Highland community in the Gaelic heartland now draws visitors from all over the world to enjoy its beautiful setting. The sea is integral to Plockton. The community once thrived on fishing and crofting, and now, in the summer, the bay is a popular anchorage for visiting yachts and famous for it’s fortnight Sailing Regatta. Everyone can get out on the water: from Calum’s Seal Trips, one of the longest running and most well know boat trips in Scotland; to kayaking, sailing and rowing. A National Trust for Scotland conservation village, Plockton has carefully preserved its heritage, while offering outstanding hospitality. There’s an excellent range of accommodation and the hotels and restaurants are famous for their seafood as well as live traditional music. Eating out there’s something for everyone: from fine dining to fish and chips on the harbour wall. Popular with artists, Plockton is home to an art gallery and studio and there are regular exhibitions at the village hall. The village is also well served by a shop, post office and railway station. And, just a 15-minute drive away, Kyle of Lochalsh has a full range of amenities and services and is the gateway to the Isle of Skye. News and Events Live traditional music The bars of the Inn and Hotel are alive with customers and fantastic music from our local musicians. Plockton Inn : Every Thursday throughout the year and every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer months. Starting at approximately 9.00 pm. Plockton Hotel : Every Wednesday during the summer. Starting at approximately 9.00 pm. Newspapers are now for sale in the Knitter’s Shop in Harbour Street 9.00am until 12 noon daily.


At 4132 miles long, which is regarded as the longest river in the world?

The longest river in the world , Nile River - YouTube The longest river in the world , Nile River Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 16, 2014 The Nile is the longest river in the world, stretching north for approximately 4000 miles from East Africa to the Mediterranean. Studies have shown that the. The world's most epic waterways. This is the definitive list of the world's 10 longest rivers. Where else to find All Time 10s. Facebook: After I'd done some research, I made this video. It's about the 10 Longest Rivers in the World. I've got the datas from Wikipedia. Here's the link: . Sepik River The Sepik River is the longest river on the island of New Guinea. The river originates in the Victor Emanuel Range in the central highlands of Pa. The River Nile and its people through the eyes, the lives, and the music of the best musicians that live along it. Production of LIFEBLOOD was funded by a Na. The Amazon River in South America is the second longest river in the world. It is by far the largest by water flow with an average flow greater than the next. more at Good shots of Egyptian pyramids. The Nile River. Silent. Part 1: Public. Like our page on facebook Music from pictures from 1. . Source of Great Nile (JINJA) The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6650 km (4130 miles) long. The . River Nile covering over six thousand six hundred kilometers in total length is the longest River in the World. Over the years, p. River Nile. The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6650 km (4130 miles) long. The . The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6650 km (4130 miles) long. The . Welcome to the Source of the Nile. The River Nile is the longest river in the world. It starts its 6650km (4130 miles) journey from Lake Victoria beside Ji. Powered by - The Nile (Arabic: النيل, an-Nīl; Ancient Egyptian: Iteru & Ḥ'pī; Coptic Egyptian: ⲫⲓⲁⲣⲱ, P(h)iaro; Amharic: ዓባይ?, ʿAbba. To Subscribe Our Channel Please Click Below Link: Download Link : Lyrics : The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, generall. A blast on the bed rock of the Blue Nile, prepares for the construction of diversion culverts. It will allow permanent flow of the river after the completion. The length of the Nile River is approximately 6650 kilometres (4132 miles). It is believed to be the longest river in the world. Located in Africa, the Nile . Watch Anaconda trying to Eat Dog full video Underwater Photographer Franco Banfi risks his life to capture some of. The Nile (Arabic: النيل, an-nīl, Ancient Egyptian iteru or Ḥ'pī, Coptic piaro or phiaro) is a major north-flowing river in Africa, generally regarded as the. Category


What name is given to the yellow fluid that surroundsand lubricates cartilages in joints?

Exam 2 Review Anatomy 2401 - Anatomy 1 with Taylor at Baylor University - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. Exam 2 Review Anatomy 2401 Exam 2 Review Anatomy 2401 Alexia D. Class of joints by movement and structure SAD FCS -synartritic, amphiarthrotic, diarthrotic - fibrous, cartilagenous, synovis Synarthrosis joints immovable joints. fibrous or cartilaginous connections. may fuse over time. very strong. edges of bone may touch or interlock. 2 kinds: sutures and synchondrosis, gomphosis Advertisement ) Amphiarthrosis joints slightly movable joint filled with either fibrous or cartilaginous connective tissue in fibrous a. collagen fibers are longer and more flexible than synarthrotic. Diarthrosis (joint) freely moveable joint; synovial cavity that permits a large amount of range such as the elbow, knee, fingers and shoulders Fibrous joints  simplest joints in terms of structural design, dense connective tissue w/fibroblasts&collagen fibers 3 types of fibrous joints sutures, gomphosis, syndesmosis fibrous joint only found in the skull where the bones in the skull meet Some can become synotosis where right and left frontal bones become 1 Gomphosis fibrous joint found only between tooth and alveolar socket of mandible/maxilla consist of short collagen fibers called periodontal ligaments (synarthrotic because teeth don't move within sockets) Syndesmosis fibrous joint where collagen fibers hold 2 parallel bones together Ligaments and interosseous membranes hold joint together. Small amount of twisting or stretching movement can occur (amphiarthrotic) Ex: distal tibiofibular joint and distal radioulnar joint. cartilagenous joint  filled with either cartilage or fibrocartilage 2 types= synchondrosis & symphyses consists of hyaline cartilage epiphyseal plate = growth plate connecting epiphysis to diaphysis Symphyses -can withstand stress and reduce tension -provides flexibility & stability ex. intervertebral joints in vertebra and also in pubic symphysis located between right and left pubic bones. Synovial joints  most complex & make it possible for skeleton to be able to have a wide range of movements include articular cartilage, joint cavity, articular capsule, and synovial fluid Articular cartilage thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the articular surface of a bone at synovial joint smooth surface helps reduce friction as the cartilages slide past one another -NOT COVERED IN PERICHONDRIUM , rely on synovial fluid and blood vessels Ex. hip, knee, ankle joint joint(synovial) cavity  virtual space between ends of articulating bones unlike a true cavity which is empty , it is filled with synovial fluid articular capsule  double layered container that encloses joint cavity superficial layer(fibrous capsule)= dense irregular connective tissue that is continuous w/ periosteum of bone. deep layer(synovial membrane)= consist of arreolar connective tissue and cells include fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, & adipocytes Advertisement Synovial fluid (uncooked egg white) clear/yellow fluid fills the joint cavity. consists mostly of filtered blood plasma that leaks out of blood vessels in synovial membrane. - rich in albumin and hyaluronic acid, which give it a viscous texture similar to egg white. 5 functions -lubricates the articulating bones and cartilage -nourishes articular cartilages chondrocytes -dissipiates heat (circulating coolant keeps car from over heating) - distributes compression forces what make a joints stable? range of motion and stability have inverse relationship Shape of articular surfaces(femur and acetubulum are strong) tension of ligaments= band of dense regular connective tissue that holds bones together at a joint tension in tendon= attatches muscle to bone Different glands of the skin eccrine glands, apocrine glands, and sebaceous glands Eccrine glands (sweat glands) more numerous than apocrine glands and produce true sweat, on the palms, soles, and forehead -made from dark and clear cells sweat forming pore is in reticul


In which organ of the body is the pineal gland?

Pineal Gland - Anatomy Pictures and Information Home > Endocrine System > Endocrine Glands of the Head and Neck > Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland and Pineal Gland > Pineal Gland Pineal Gland The pineal gland, also known as the pineal body, is an important endocrine gland that produces the hormone melatonin. Melatonin plays a key role in the sleep/wake cycle and the body’s response to sunlight. Anatomy The pineal gland is a small, pinecone-shaped mass of glandular tissue about 1/3 of an inch (8 mm) long. It is attached directly to the brain along the body’s midline at the union of the superior colliculi of the midbrain and the lobes of the thalamus.... Move up/down/left/right: Click compass arrows Rotate image: Click and drag in any direction, anywhere in the frame Identify objects: Click on them in the image 2D Interactive 3D Rotate & Zoom Change Anatomical System Change View Angle Full Pineal Gland Description [Continued from above] . . . From its base, the pineal gland tapers to a point as it extends posteriorly from the brain. Despite being a gland, the pineal gland’s histology closely resembles the structure of nervous tissue, consisting mostly of astrocytes and pinealocytes surrounded by a layer of pia mater. Pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges that covers the brain and spinal cord. It is made of a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue and contains many blood vessels that support the underlying tissues. Astrocytes are a type of neuroglia found in the central nervous system that support and protect neurons, but in the pineal gland they support the pinealocytes. Found only in the pineal gland, pinealoctyes are unique secretory cells that produce and secrete the hormone melatonin. Physiology Despite its location in the brain, a long and very complex system of interactions is involved in the stimulation of the pineal gland. Light striking photoreceptor cells in the retina triggers the release of nerve signals to the brain to produce what we perceive as vision. The suprachiasmatic nuclei of the hypothalamus are stimulated by this nerve signal and work to inhibit, or turn off, the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus. At night, in the absence of light, the paraventricular nucleus is no longer inhibited and begins to send nerve signals to sympathetic neurons in the spinal cord. From the spinal cord, these neurons send signals to the superior cervical ganglion in the neck, which delivers the neurotransmitter norepinephrine to stimulate pinealocytes in pineal gland. Stimulation of the pinealocytes triggers the production and release of the hormone melatonin. Melatonin secreted by the pineal gland enters the bloodstream, where it flows to its target cells throughout the body. In the brain, it causes a sense of drowsiness that is associated with nighttime. Prepared by Tim Taylor, Anatomy and Physiology Instructor


The Curragh and Punchestown racecourses are in which Irish county?

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Groundhog Day in the United States Home   Calendar   Holidays   the United States   Groundhog Day Groundhog Day in the United States Groundhog Day falls on February 2 in the United States, coinciding with Candlemas . It is a part of popular culture among many Americans and it centers on the idea of the groundhog coming out of its home to “predict” the weather. The groundhog plays an important role on Groundhog Day. The groundhog plays an important role on Groundhog Day. ©iStockphoto.com/David P. Lewis What Do People Do? Groundhog Day is a popular observance in many parts of the United States. Although some states have in some cases adopted their own groundhogs, the official groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, lives at Gobbler’s Knob near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The town has attracted thousands of visitors over the years to experience various Groundhog Day events and activities on February 2. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club plays an important role in organizing Groundhog Day in the town. Club members, news reporters, locals, and visitors meet at Gobbler’s Knob on February 2 each year to await Phil’s appearance and his weather prediction. Pennsylvania’s governor has been known to attend Groundhog Day ceremonies. Many weather researchers questioned the groundhog’s accuracy in predicting the weather, but some of the groundhog’s fans may not agree. Public Life Groundhog Day is an observance but it is not a public holiday in the United States. However, areas around parks and some streets may be busy or congested in towns, such as Punxsutawney, where Groundhog Day events are popular. Roots in Nature Thousands of years ago when animalism and nature worship were prevalent, people in the area of Europe now known as Germany believed that the badger had the power to predict the coming of spring. They watched the badger to know when to plant their crops. By the time the first German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania they probably understood that this was not true but the tradition continued. Unfortunately, there were not many badgers in Pennsylvania so the groundhog was substituted for the badger. Tradition has it that if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 it will be frightened by it and will then return to its burrow, indicating that there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, then spring is on the way. Punxsutawney Phil Punxsutawney held its first Groundhog Day in the United States in the 1800s. The first official trek to Gobbler's Knob was made on February 2, 1887. It is said that Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) was named after King Phillip. He was called Br'er Groundhog prior to being known as Phil. Canada also celebrates Groundhog Day. The movie “Groundhog Day” from 1993, starring comedian Bill Murray, made Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania famous worldwide. The film's plot added new meaning to the term “Groundhog Day” as something that repeats itself endlessly. Note: References to seasonal changes in this article relate to the Northern Hemisphere.


What is the name of Ed Milliband's second son, born in 2010?

Ed Miliband's wife Justine on the dog bite that led to her to falling in love with him - Mirror Online News Ed Miliband's wife Justine on the dog bite that led to her to falling in love with him She has been described as the Labour leader's "secret weapon" but with an impressive career of her own, Justine Miliband insists she's "more than just a dress"  Share Get politics updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Justine Miliband is at the coalface of Labour’s election fight, leafleting a cul-de-sac in the Cheshire town of Runcorn. But as the rain lashes down the Mersey floodplain, she is smiling in the freezing wind. “Canvassing in the rain always reminds me of falling in love with Ed in 2005,” the 44-year-old lawyer says, unexpectedly. “I had never been out leafleting before and didn’t realise you had to keep your eye out for dogs on the other side of the letterbox. "I’d been bitten by a Doberman. Ed bandaged me up and I fell in love with him.” Earlier, Justine had rallied the Runcorn ground troops. “In 2005, I was campaigning in Doncaster for my friend Ed ,” Justine told them. “One of the old ladies said to me, ‘that’s a long way to come to move chairs around’.” She paused for knowing laughter. "You don’t need Ed and me to tell you how to campaign in a place like this. But I do want you to know every chair you move you are making a difference.” Runcorn – in the Tory marginal of Weaver Vale – is the last stop in the day I’ve spent with Justine, for her first and only national newspaper interview. Happy family: Ed Miliband with Justine and their two sons Daniel and Sam on the bus to Blackpool (Photo: Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror) We have been across the North-West in a blur of academic buildings, members’ houses, leaflets. “I genuinely love campaigning, Ed loves campaigning , and so do the kids,” Justine says. “They boys go on their scooters. I think more leafleting should be done by five-year-olds, they’re really good at it. "I like it when the person answers the door and thinks there’s no-one there – they’re looking at the wrong eye level.” At the school and university stops, speaking without notes, Justine talks about her work as an environmental lawyer – battling oil giants, fighting on behalf of South American peasant-farmers, African tribes and communities in the UK trying to protect their green spaces. She recently had to have kidnap training to go and prepare a case against Shell in Nigeria, winning £55 million in damages for a tribe whose waterways had been devastated by oil. In the car, she is on the phone renewing her lawyers’ insurance, without which she cannot practise, and speaking to Ed’s mum Marion who is at the doctor’s with their younger son – four-year-old Samuel – who has a high temperature. In between, Justine, a deeply private person, talks quietly about her husband, Ed Miliband, the Leader of the Labour Party and the man who could be the next Prime Minister. “I first met Ed when I went to a friend’s house for dinner,” she says. Campaigning: Ed Miliband with Justine and their two sons Daniel and Sam in Blackpool (Photo: Daily Mirror / Andy Stenning) “I was interested in him, I thought he was good looking and clever and seemed to be unattached. But we just went down a conversational cul-de-sac. "Apparently we had nothing in common. He wanted to talk about economics – one of my least favourite subjects. "He didn’t know my friend Adrian. None of our conversations went anywhere. “Then I found out he was secretly going out with the woman who had invited us for dinner. I was furious. "I bumped into him a couple of times after that, but we didn’t start seeing each other for at least a year.” The next time they met, Ed and Justine found they did have shared interests. Ed was about to be made Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Justine had just written a book on the subject. They also shared a similar sense of humour. But in May 2010, when Ed stood for the Labour leadership, they found their relationship of five years under scrutiny. The couple had got engaged two months earlier. Video Loadin


The CEO of which company said in 2010: 'There is no one who wants this over more than I do. I want my life back'?

BP CEO Tony Hayward (VIDEO): 'I'd Like My Life Back' | The Huffington Post BP CEO Tony Hayward (VIDEO): 'I'd Like My Life Back' 06/01/2010 10:04 am ET | Updated May 25, 2011 4.7k Think Progress caught the latest insensitive comment made by BP CEO Tony Hayward on Sunday regarding the Gulf oil spill. After apologizing for the disaster, Hayward manages to bring it back to himself: I'm sorry. We're sorry for the massive disruption it's caused their lives. There's no one who wants this over more than I do. I'd like my life back. Hayward's comments are baffling as he's not even trying to hide that fact that he's only looking out for Number One. The comment is just one in a string of out-of-touch statements made by Hayward, including when he called the spill "relatively tiny." The spill is now by far the worst oil spill in U.S. history . WATCH: