Which British artist painted a portrait of Winston Churchill that was destroyed on the instructions of Lady Churchill?

Offensive portrait of Churchill destroyed - YouTube Offensive portrait of Churchill destroyed 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 13, 2011 Graham Sutherland (1903-1980) continues to be remembered, above all else, as the artist whose portrait of Sir Winston Churchill so offended the venerable figure that he had it destroyed. It was not that the portrait was wilfully "modern" in style, or even poorly executed. Rather, it was an uncompromisingly honest and forthright portrait of a man, who was after all, in his early 80s, frail and physically exhausted. Yet the portrait was also a sympathetic study that managed to convey the gravitas of the sitter, while at the same time revealing an endearing vulnerability. This reality however collided spectacularly with the image Churchill liked to project of himself; that of the man of action, the no-nonsense, indomitable wartime leader. Given the bold frankness and honesty of the picture, Churchill's reaction to it was perhaps inevitable. In retrospect, the whole "Churchill Portrait Controversy" proved a double-edged sword for Sutherland. On the one hand, it was testament to the potency of his portraiture. But on the other, the painting brought him a great deal of unwanted and unwarranted notoriety, especially in the popular press.


"Which Anglo-Saxon Abbot wrote ""Catholic Homilies"" and ""Lives of the Saints""?"

Aelfric - definition of Aelfric by The Free Dictionary Aelfric - definition of Aelfric by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Aelfric Also found in: Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Aelfric: Wulfstan Ael·fric  (ăl′frĭk) Known as "Grammaticus." 955?-1020? Anglo-Saxon abbot noted as the author of works in Old English, such as Catholic Homilies and Lives of the Saints, as well as a Latin grammar. Ælfric (Biography) called Grammaticus. ?955–?1020, English abbot, writer, and grammarian Æl•fric n. ( “Ælfric Grammaticus”; “Ælfric the Grammarian” ) A.D. c955–c1020, English abbot and writer. 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: Write what you mean clearly and correctly. References in periodicals archive ? He argues that AElfric developed a "central trope" of spiritual fulfillment as an ethos that could "function as a new dominant cultural norm" (196). Soldier Saints and Holy Warriors: Warfare and Sanctity in the Literature of Early England 52) But as AElfric himself continues, Edmund was martyred 'swa swa Sebastianus waes' ('just as St Sebastian was'), and AElfric's description of the fun is a direct translation from his source, Abbo: 'Quare adversarii in furorem uersi, quasi ludendum ad signum eum toto corpore sagittarum telis confodiunt. AElfric's Letter to the Monks of Eynsham Anglo-Saxon monk Aelfric (950-1010) used the lives of saints to disseminate biblical narratives and religious treaties with a strong focus on Anglo-Saxon Christians. Aelfric's lives of the virgin spouses; with a modern English parallel-text translations, Julian and Basilissa, Cecilia and Valerian and Chrysanthus and Daria The publication of a new and substantial text by AElfric of Eynsham is a major event in Anglo-Saxon studies, and this is a very substantial text indeed: a Latin digest and adaptation of the grammatical work of Priscian and others, running to 140 printed pages and including much reference to, and quotation from, classical authors as well as grammatical analysis. Excerptiones de Prisciano: The Source for AElfric's Latin-Old English Grammar Liturgical texts for the public rite of funerals, which reject the interim paradise, and private prayers from the eighth and ninth centuries, which accept it, follow, bridging the chronological gap between AElfric and the vernacular texts in chapters ii and iii and Boniface and Bede in chapter iv.


What name is given to the southern landmass formed by the splitting of a single world continent over 200 million years ago?

What is Gondwana? What is Gondwana? By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor | June 7, 2013 03:52pm ET MORE The breakup of the Pangaea supercontinent. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey Gondwana was an ancient supercontinent that broke up about 180 million years ago. The continent eventually split into landmasses we recognize today: Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula. The familiar continents of today are really only a temporary arrangement in a long history of continental movement. Landmasses on Earth are in a constant state of slow motion, and have, at multiple times, come together as one. These all-in-one supercontinents include Columbia (also known as Nuna), Rodinia, Pannotia and Pangaea (or Pangea). Gondwana was half of the Pangaea supercontinent, along with a northern supercontinent known as Laurasia. The creation of Gondwana Gondwana's final formation occurred about 500 million years ago, during the late Ediacaran Period. By this time, multicellular organisms had evolved, but they were primitive: The few fossils left from this period reveal segmented worms, frond-like organisms and round creatures shaped like modern jellyfish.  In this world, Gondwana conducted its slow grind to supercontinent status. Bits and pieces of the future supercontinent collided over millennia, bringing together what are now Africa, India, Madagascar, Australia and Antarctica.  This early version of Gondwana joined with the other landmasses on Earth to form the single supercontinent Pangaea by about 300 million years ago. About 280 million to 230 million years ago, Pangaea started to split. Magma from below the Earth's crust began pushing upward, creating a fissure between what would become Africa, South America and North America. As part of this process, Pangaea cracked into a northernmost and southernmost supercontinent. The northern landmass, Laurasia, would drift north and gradually split into Europe, Asia and North America. The southern landmass, still carrying all those bits and pieces of the future southern hemisphere, headed southward after the split. This supercontinent was Gondwana. Gondwana's breakup During Gondwana's stint as the southerly supercontinent, the planet was much warmer than it was today — there was no Antarctic ice sheet , and dinosaurs still roamed the Earth. By this time, it was the Jurassic Period , and much of Gondwana was covered with lush rainforest. The great supercontinent was still under strain, however. Between about 170 million and 180 million years ago, Gondwana began its own split, with Africa and South America breaking apart from the other half of Gondwana. About 140 million years ago, South America and Africa split, opening up the South Atlantic Ocean between them. Meanwhile, on the eastern half of the once-supercontinent, Madagascar made a break from India and both moved away from Australia and Antarctica.   Australia and Antarctica clung together longer; in fact, Antarctica and Australia didn't make their final split until about 45 million years ago. At that point, Antarctica started to freeze over as Earth's climate cooled, while Australia drifted northward. (Today, the Australian continent still moves north at a rate of about 1.2 inches (3 centimeters) a year.) Gondwana theory The exact mechanisms behind Gondwana's split are still unknown. Some theorists believe that "hot spots," where magma is very close to the surface, bubbled up and rifted the supercontinent apart. In 2008, however, University of London researchers suggested that Gondwana instead split into two tectonic plates , which then broke apart. The existence of Gondwana was first hypothesized in the mid-1800s by Eduard Suess, a Viennese geologist who dubbed the theoretical continent "Gondwanaland." Suess was tipped off by similar fern fossils found in South America, India and Africa (the same fossils would later be found in Antarctica). At the time, plate tectonics weren't understood, so Suess didn't realize that all of these continents had once been in different locations.


What is the collective name for a group of magpies?

Collective Nouns For Birds - British Bird Lovers Collective Nouns For Birds Collective Nouns For Birds One of the most remarkable things about the animal kingdom and one of the many crazy things about the English language is the variety of collective nouns that all mean 'group'. Below is a list of collective nouns for birds - if you know of any more then please get in touch using the contact form . albatrosses - a rookery of albatrosses albatrosses - a weight of albatrosses auks - a raft of auks avocets - a colony of avocets A colony of avocets bitterns - a pretence of bitterns bitterns - a sedge of bitternsbitterns - a siege of bitterns bobolinks - a chain of bobolinks bullfinches - a bellowing of bullfinches buzzards - a wake of buzzards A bellowing of bullfinches capons - a mews of capons chicks - a clutch of chicks chickens - a peep of chickens choughs - a clattering of choughs coots - a covert of coots coots - a raft of coots cormorants - a flight of cormorants cranes - a herd of cranes crows - a horde of crows crows - a hover of crows crows - a mob of crows crows - a murder of crows crows - a muster of crows crows - a parcel of crows crows - a parliament of crows crows - a storytelling of crows curlews - a herd of curlews A murder of crows dotterel - a trip of dotterel doves - a bevy of doves doves - a dole of doves doves - a flight of doves doves - a piteousness of doves doves - a pitying of doves ducks (diving) - a dopping of ducks ducks (flying) - a plump of ducks ducks (on water) - a paddling of ducks ducks - a badling of ducks ducks - a flush of ducks ducks - a raft of ducks ducks - a sord of ducks ducks - a team of ducks ducks - a twack of ducks dunlin - a fling of dunlins A twack of ducks eagles - a congress of eagles eagles - a convocation of eagles emus - a mob of emus A congress of eagles falcons - a cast of falcons finches - a charm of finches finches - a trembing of finches finches - a trimming of finches flamingoes - a flamboyance of flamingoes flamingoes - a stand of flamingoes A cast of falcons godwits - an omniscience of godwits godwits - a prayer of godwits godwits - a pantheon of godwits goldfinches - a drum of goldfinches goldfinches - a troubling of goldfinches goldfinches - a charm of goldfinches goldfinches - a chirm of goldfinches geese - a gaggle of geese geese (flying) - a wedge of geese geese - a nide of geese geese - a skein of geese geese (on water) - a plump of geese goshawks - a flight of goshawks grouse - a covey of grouse grouse - a lek of grouse grouse - a pack of grouse guillemots - a bazaar of guillemots guinea fowl - a confusion of guinea fowl gulls - a colony of gulls gulls - a screech of gulls A charm of goldfinches hawks (tame) - a cast of hawks hawks (tame) -a lease of hawks hawks - a kettle of hawks hens - a brood of hens herons - a siege of herons hummingbirds - a charm of hummingbirds A siege of herons jackdaws - a clattering of jackdaws jackdaws - a train of jackdaws jays - a band of jays jays - a party of jays jays - a scold of jays A clattering of jackdaws lapwings - a desert of lapwings larks - a bevy of larks larks - an exaltation of larks larks - an exalting of larks A desert of lapwings magpies - a conventicle of magpies magpies - a gulp of magpies magpies - a mischief of magpies magpies - a tidings of magpies magpies - a tittering of magpies mallards - a sute of mallards mallards - a sord of mallards martins - a richness of martins mudhen- a fleet of mudhen A tidings of magpies nightingales - a watch of nightingales A watch of nightingales owls - a parliament of owls owls - a stare of owls owls - a study of owls owls - a wisdom of owls oystercatchers - a parcel of oystercatchers A parliament of owls parrots - a company of parrots parrots - a prattle of parrots parrots - a pandemonium of parrots partridges - a covey of partridges peacocks - a muster of peacocks peacocks - a pride of peacocks peacocks - an ostentation of peacocks pelicans - a pod of pelicans pelicans - a scoop of pelicans pelicans - a squadron of pelicans penguins - a colony of penguins penguins - a


In which country would you find Chobe National Wildlife Park?

Chobe National Park Botswana, Travel tips for best wildlife watching The boat cruises provide the best way to view the Chobe hippos up close. The wildlife is abundant in this area. Large pods of hippos are common in the river. This and the fact that the Victoria Falls is only about 100 kilometers away means that this area do attract a lot of human traffic and the river can get crowded with people. Savute is the other major center of wildlife activity in the park It will take you about a day from the Chobe river to get to Savute. Many people think Savute is very similar to the Serengeti Plains because of similar scenery and wildlife migration patterns.  In 2010 this water reached the Savute marsh, in the process creating a large water source for game in Southern Chobe.  You will find your wildlife watching experience here totally different from the Chobe riverfront.  The Savute channel flowed for the first time in about 25 years in 2008. This area has many natural pans and artificial waterholes that offer superb viewing opportunities. The water attracts elephant bachelor herds and lone bulls, most of who are placid and very tolerant of vehicles. Take note that the sandy roads of the Savute are not always easy to negotiate in summer. You should check this with the camp management ahead of time before you set out for the day. Because of heavy rains these roads can also become become soaked and difficult to drive on. This sometimes lead to road closures between December and March. A pride of lions in the Botswana Savute area have started to specialize in preying on elephants While you would think that elephants don’t have natural enemies because of their size, somebody forgot to tell the Savute lions. Some Chobe lions hunt the elephants at night. These lions hunt the elephants at night, when the poor night vision of the elephants puts them at a major disadvantage.  It is believed that the Savute lions have learnt over time to kill bigger prey by virtue of their large pride size.  Lions can at times tackle Cape buffalos weighing up to 1000 kg or hippos who weigh in at between 1500 and 3500 kg.  Researchers believe that, after learning to successfully kill hippos, the Savute lions became confident enough to begin regular predation on juvenile elephants.  Lions can at times tackle Cape buffalos weighing up to 1000 kg. They are currently successfully hunting adult elephants and estimates indicate that they kill on average one elephant every three days. This is the part of the year when the zebras and other plains game have migrated out of the lion territory. In the Linyanti area of Botswana there is also a pride that specializes in hunting hippo. The question researchers are trying to answer is whether this behavior is learned or acquired from memories from a previous experience. The Ngwezumba region provides some escape from the crowds  The Chobe region in the park can get very crowded, so if you are looking for a more quite spot away from the crowds you should explore the Ngwezumba region. It is located between Savute and Chobe and has undergone very little development. The big commercial tour operators mostly ignore this area. The two camp sites of Nogatsaa and Tchinga allows you to watch excellent sightings of elephants,  buffaloes and  lions literally meters from your tent. A very different  habitat can be seen at Linyanti The Linyanti River forms a natural border between Namibia and Botswana. The river course makes a sharp turn from southeast to northeast. In the benda swamp has formed on the Namibian side that is very similar in appearance to the Okavango Delta. On the southern banks of the Linyanti River the marsh subsides into lagoons and steadily flowing rivers with riverine forests. Papyrus reeds, jackal berry and sausage trees leading to open savanna grasslands sets the scene for an area that is particularly rich in birdlife. This is a prime bird watching area, with 450 species present during the rainy season. The birdlife is diverse, with plenty opportunities to see- pelicans, hornbills and African skimmers


What was the real name of 'The Birdman of Alcatraz'?

Robert Stroud - The Birdman of Alcatraz Official Bookstore Robert "the Birdman of Alcatraz" Stroud Robert Stroud, who was better known to the public as the "Birdman of Alcatraz," was probably the most famous inmate ever to reside on Alcatraz. In 1909 he brutally murdered a bartender who had allegedly failed to pay a prostitute for whom Stroud was pimping in Alaska. After shooting the bartender to death, Stroud took the man's wallet to ensure that he and the prostitute would receive compensation for her services. In 1911 Stroud was convicted of manslaughter, and he was sent to serve out his sentence at McNeil Island, a Federal penitentiary in Washington State. His record at McNeil indicates that he was violent and difficult to manage. On one occasion, Stroud viciously assaulted a hospital orderly who he insisted had reported him to the administration for attempting to procure narcotics through intimidation and threats. On another occasion he stabbed a fellow inmate. Robert Stroud following his arrival at U.S.P. Alcatraz in December of 1942 Robert Stroud at Alcatraz in October 1951 Shortly after receiving an additional six-month sentence for his hostile actions, Stroud was transferred to Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary in Kansas, due to ceaseless complaints about his threats toward other inmates, and also because of overcrowding in the prison. In 1916, after Stroud was refused a visit with his brother, he stabbed a guard to death in front of eleven hundred inmates in the prison Mess Hall. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death by hanging, and he was ordered to await his death sentence in solitary confinement. His mother desperately pleaded for his life, and finally in 1920 President Woodrow Wilson commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment without parole. As a result of Stroud's unpredictable and violent outbursts, Warden T.W. Morgan directed that Stroud be permanently placed in the segregation unit, to live out his sentence in total solitude. Over the course of Stroud's thirty years of imprisonment at Leavenworth, he developed a keen interest in canaries, after finding an injured bird in the recreation yard. Stroud was initially allowed to breed birds and maintain a lab inside two adjoining segregation cells, since it was felt that this activity would provide for productive use of his time. As a result of this privilege, Stoud was able to author two books on canaries and their diseases, having raised nearly 300 birds in his cells, carefully studying their habits and physiology, and he even developed and marketed medicines for various bird ailments. Although it is widely debated whether the remedies he developed were effective, Stroud was able to make scientific observations that would later benefit research on the canary species. However, after several years of Stroud's informal research, prison officials discovered that some of the equipment he had requested was actually being used to construct a still to make an alcoholic brew. In 1942 Stroud was transferred to Alcatraz, where he spent the next seventeen years - six years in segregation in D Block, and eleven years in the prison hospital. In 1959 he was transferred to the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, and there on November 21, 1963, he was found dead from natural causes by convicted spy, close friend, and fellow inmate Morton Sobell. Stroud had never been permitted to see the movie in which Burt Lancaster portrayed him as a mild-mannered and humane individual, but "Birdman of Alcatraz" later earned Lancaster an Academy Award nomination for best actor. For a more detailed narrative on Robert Stroud please see the full-length article published on this web site, or follow the link for more information on the book Alcatraz - A Definitive History, which can be ordered directly from this site. This publication contains a comprehensive chronicle of Robert Stroud's life and imprisonment. In addition, it includes an extensive archive of rare Alcatraz related documents and photographs. Former Alcatraz Correctional Of


Polygamy is the state of having more than one wife but what word describes the state of having more than one husband?

Polygamy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Your continued donations keep Wikipedia running!     Polygamy v  •  d  •  e The term polygamy (literally many marriages in late Greek ) is used in related ways in social anthropology and sociobiology and sociology . A good definition of "polygamy" is: having many wives or many husbands. In social anthropology, polygamy is the practice of marriage to more than one spouse simultaneously. Historically, polygamy has been practiced as polygyny (one man having more than one wife), or as polyandry (one woman having more than one husband), or, less commonly as "polygamy" (having many wives and many husbands at one time). (See "Forms of Polygamy" below.) In contrast monogamy is the practice each person having only one spouse at a time. Like monogamy, the term is often used in a de facto sense, applying regardless of whether the relationships are recognized by the state (see marriage for a discussion on the extent to which states can and do recognize potentially and actually polygamous forms as valid). In sociobiology, polygamy is used in a broad sense to mean any form of multiple mating . In a narrower sense, used by zoologists , polygamy includes a pair bond, perhaps temporary. Contents 10.5 Greater China Region [ edit ] Forms of polygamy Polygamy exists in three specific forms, including polygyny (one man having multiple wives), polyandry (one woman having multiple husbands), or group marriage (some combination of polygyny and polyandry). Historically, all three practices have been found, but polygyny is by far the most common. [ edit ] Polygyny Polygyny is described as when a man is either married to or involved in sexual relationship with a number of different females at one time. This is the most common form of polygamy. Polygyny is practiced in a traditional sense in many African cultures and countries even today, including South Africa and most of Southern and Central Africa. [ citation needed ] [ edit ] Polyandry Polyandry is a mating practice where a woman has more than one male sexual partner simultaneously. Polyandry was traditionally practiced among nomadic Tibetans including Nepal and parts of China , where it meant that two or more brothers share the same wife. [1] It was widespread not just among the poor families, but also within the elite. [2] [ edit ] Group marriage Group marriage , or circle marriage, may exist in a number of forms, such as where more than one man and more than one woman form a single family unit, and all members of the marriage share parental responsibility for any children arising from the marriage. Another possible arrangement not thought to exist in reality, although occurring in science fiction (notably in Robert Heinlein's The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress ), is the long-lived line marriage, in which deceased or departing spouses in the group are continually replaced by others, so that family property never becomes dispersed through inheritance. Strictly speaking, cohabitation involving three or more sexually-involved people does not count as polygamy unless the participants at least claim to be married. [ edit ] Bigamy Bigamy is when one individual is married to two people at the same time; a person doubly married is a bigamist. Many countries have specific statutes outlawing bigamy, making any secondary marriage a crime. Note that these laws aren't limited to cases of traditional polygamy, where the spouses know about each other. They also cover cases such as a man who breaks up with his wife, and without divorcing her, marries another woman. It even covers the occasional case of a man who sets up a second family with a second wife, keeping his dual marriage a secret from one or both of them. In both of these cases, the effect of these laws is to protect people from being married under false pretenses. One example of such a case might be convicted New Zealand nineteenth century bigamist Arthur Worthington . [ edit ] Trigamy In 17th to 19th century England, Trigamy referred to someone who had three spouses at the same time. The term is typically use


Catapult (3.5e Creature) - D&D Wiki Catapult (3.5e Creature) 15 (-5 Dex , +10 natural ), touch 5, flat-footed 15 19 (-1 size, -5 Dex , +15 natural ), touch 4, flat-footed 19 23 (-2 size, -5 Dex , +20 natural ), touch 3, flat-footed 23 Fort +1, Ref -4, Will +1 Fort +3, Ref -2, Will +3 Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +5 One onager and 1-2 operators One mangonel and 2-4 operators One catapult and 2-4 operators — — Catapults are most versatile siege weapons, that find their proper use across any medieval battlefield. They are easy to load and easy to use, perfect for breaching walls and plowing through dense enemy troops. A catapult is a construction of wood, the most professional military catapults sometimes reinforced with iron plates. They range from 5 feet to 20 feet in size and use either single projectile or a bundled shot. Contents Combat[ edit ] All types of catapults don't attack creatures, but rather target the terrain itself. A specific catapult generally targets a square that is of equal size category as itself. A square is defined as a patch of ground, having a Dexterity of 0. The Armor Class of a square is 5 ( Medium ), 4 ( Large ), 3 ( Huge ) or 1 ( Gargantuan ). A catapult's theoretical max range is a function of its attack bonus, its range increment and the Armor Class of the square it targets. If a natural 20 is insufficient to score a hit against the target AC, the catapult is considered to have insufficient range and misses even on such a roll. When a natural 20 is rolled on a target square within range, creatures within that square that are susceptible to critical hits are dealt double damage. A catapult's effective range is the maximum distance at which a catapult hits the intended target half of the time (on a roll of 11-20). Most strategists use effective range as a guideline to maximize the effectiveness of their siege weapons. Catapults of any size are treated as having a reach equal to its range increment. This is the effective minimum range of the siege weapon, and any creature that ventures within its minimum range can no longer be targeted. Magical effects such as true strike are not applicable to shots made with a siege weapon. Siege Weapon: A catapult of any kind is considered a siege weapon. A siege weapon deals double damage to unattended objects (such as walls, buildings and the like). A siege weapon requires 1d4 rounds to reload after firing when manned by a normal crew. A full crew can reduce the reloading time by 1 round (to a minimum of 1). See the individual descriptions for different siege weapons for information on the minimum and full crew complements. Onager[ edit ] The onager is a post-classical siege engine, which derives its name from the kicking action of the machine, similar to that of an Onager (a so called 'wild ass'). It is a type of catapult that uses torsional pressure, generally from twisted rope, to store energy for the shot. An average onager is 5 to 7 feet large, and weighs 300 to 400 pounds. Most onagers for war-time usage have solid wooden wheels fixed to its sides so that it can be comfortably pulled by a horse or any other ordinary domesticated pack animal, or even a pair of humanoids. An onager costs around 750 gp. Combat[ edit ] When fired, an onager looses a single projectile from a sling mount. It is especially effective against wood and stone walls. A group of onagers can thin out a marching force. Minimum crew complement for one onager is one person. If manned by a full complement of two people, reloading time is reduced by 1 round (to a minimum of 1 round). Projectile: The onager fires a single projectile at every shot. Every creature contained within the square that the onager targets is dealt 3d6+6 damage ( Reflex DC 16 negates the damage entirely). Fast moving creatures are harder to hit with a single-projectile siege weapon. For every 10 feet that a creature's speed exceeds 30 ft., that creature gets a +2 bonus to the Reflex saves made to avoid damage. For every 10 feet that a creature's speed is less than 30 ft., it suffers a cumulative -2 penalty instead. Stati


Which pop group of the 60's and 70's released albums entitled `Days of Future Passed' and 'A Question of Balance'?

Days Of Future Passed | The Ultimate Rock and Pop Music History Website - ROKPOOL Days Of Future Passed The Moody Blues discography Biography:  The Moody Blues are a UK band that have had hit albums in the UK, US and worldwide – with an impressive 50 million albums sold and 14 platinum and gold discs. They started life as a Rhythm and Blues based sound in 1964, emanating from Erdington in Birmingham. Their name developed from a planned sponsored from a brewery and was also a nod to the Duke Ellington song: 'Mood Indigo'. They were initially John Lodge, Michael Pinder, Denny Laine, Graeme Edge and Clint Warwick, undergoing a few line-up changes throughout the years, notably recruiting Justin Hayward as the singer. First signed to Decca Records, the band hit gold with their 2nd single, ‘’Go now’’ which remains their sole No. 1 in the UK. Despite debut album, 'The Magnificent Moodies' sounding distinctly rhythm and blues influenced, their sound changed for their 2nd album 'Days of Future Passed' – which was more orchestral, and contained well-known track 'Nights in White Satin' which went on to become a million seller when re-released 5 years later, in 1972. CLICK HERE FOR EVEN MORE UNIQUE THE MOODY BLUES VIDEOS They moved on to a more psychedelic sound that helped to define the progressive rock genre, with their 1968 album 'In search of the Lost Chord'. The band took a long break in 1974, reuniting in 1978 with the album 'Octave' which sold well, and in 1979 the band toured the US and England, by 1981 The Moody Blues had reached No.1 again in Billboard charts and Top 5 in the UK with LP 'Long Distance Voyager'. Between 1991 and 1998, the band took an extended break from recording , instead trying to perfect live music with an orchestra. 1999 saw the return of the long-running band, with the modestly received album 'Strange times' and an appearance on The Simpsons. Since the turn of the century, The Moody Blues have released a live concert 'Hall of Fame', the film Journey into Amazing Caves and a Christmas themed album. Their most popular albums were re-released in 2006, and the following year the now closed Hard Rock theme park in the US announced a ride: 'Nights in White Satin – the Trip'. Members have included Graeme Edge, David Justin Hayward, Denny Laine, John Lodge, Patrick Moraz, Michael Pinder, Ray Thomas, Clint Warwick.   Group formed in Birmingham England, 1964; founding members Denny Laine and Clint Warwick left the group and were replaced by Justin Hayward and John Lodge, 1966; formed Threshold recording label, 1969; disbanded, 1974; reunited with Patrick Moraz replacing Mike Pinder on keyboards, 1977. The band continue to tour. Albums: The Magnificent Moodies, Decca, 1965.   Days of Future Passed, Deram, 1967.   In Search of the Lost Chord, Deram, 1968.   On the Threshold of a Dream, Deram, 1969.   To Our Children's Children's Children, Threshold, 1969.   A Question of Balance, Threshold, 1970.   Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, Threshold, 1971.


What name is given to the Northernmost belt of coniferous forest stretching from Scandinavia to Siberia?

Siberia, Russia | Article about Siberia, Russia by The Free Dictionary Siberia, Russia | Article about Siberia, Russia by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Siberia%2c+Russia Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Siberia (sībēr`ēə), Rus. Sibir, vast geographical region of Russia, covering c.2,900,000 sq mi (7,511,000 sq km) and having an estimated population (1992) of 32,459,000. Historically it has had no official standing as a political or territorial division, but it was generally understood to comprise the northern third of Asia, stretching from the Urals in the west to the mountain ranges of the Pacific Ocean watershed in the east and from the Laptev, Kara, and East Siberian seas (arms of the Arctic Ocean) in the north to the Kazakh steppes, the Altai and Sayan mountain systems, and the border of Mongolia in the south. In 2000, however, Siberia was established as one of seven Russian federal districts, with the district administrative center at Novosibirsk Novosibirsk , city (1989 pop. 1,437,000), capital of Novosibirsk region and the administrative center of the Siberian federal district, S Siberian Russia, on the Ob River and the Trans-Siberian RR. ..... Click the link for more information. . The Russian Far East Russian Far East, formerly Soviet Far East, federal district (1989 est. pop. 7,941,000), c.2,400,000 sq mi (6,216,000 sq km), encompassing the entire northeast coast of Asia and including the Sakha Republic, Maritime Territory (Primorsky Kray), Khabarovsk Territory, ..... Click the link for more information. , which is commonly considered to be part of Siberia, is treated separately in regional schemes. Geography Siberia's administrative units are the Altai, Buryat, Khakass, and Tuva republics, the Altai, Krasnoyarsk, and Transbaykal territories, and the Omsk, Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Kemerovo, and Irkutsk regions. Lying off Siberia in the Arctic Ocean are the New Siberian Islands, the Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago, and other islands. Siberia may be divided, from north to south, into the zones of vegetation that run across Russia—the tundra tundra , treeless plains of N North America and N Eurasia, lying principally along the Arctic Circle, on the coasts and islands of the Arctic Ocean, and to the north of the coniferous forest belt. ..... Click the link for more information.  (extending c.200 mi/320 km inland along the entire Arctic coast), the taiga taiga , northern coniferous-forest belt of Eurasia, bordered on the north by the treeless tundra and on the south by the steppe. This vast belt, comprising about one third of the forest land of the world, extends south from the tundra to about lat. ..... Click the link for more information. , the mixed forest belt, and the steppe zone. Forests occupy about 40% of Siberia's land. Siberia is drained, from south to north, by the Ob, Yenisei, and Lena rivers (and their tributaries), which also provide the only means of longitudinal transportation. These rivers empty northward into the Arctic Ocean. East-west transportation depends largely on the Trans-Siberian RR Trans-Siberian Railroad, rail line, linking European Russia with the Pacific coast. Its construction began in 1891, on the initiative of Count S. Y. Witte, and was completed in 1905. ..... Click the link for more information.  (which follows the steppe belt), on the Baykal-Amur Mainline Baykal-Amur Mainline (BAM), railroad line linking central Siberian Russia with the Pacific. The BAM parallels the Trans-Siberian RR but passes north rather than south of Lake Baykal. It is 1,928 mi (3,102 km) long, with 1,987 bridges. ..... Click the link for more information.  (BAM), and to an increasing extent on the Arctic sea route. Siberia is conventionally subdivided into the following four geomorphological areas: the West Siberian lowland; the Central Siberian plateaus, or uplands; the mountains of the south; and the northeast Siberian mountain systems. The lowland occupies the western third of Siberia; it stretches from the Urals to the Yenisei and is mainly a low-lying, often


The River Eden – Visit Cumbria Food The River Eden Location :  Mallerstang  /  Kirkby Stephen  /  Appleby  /  Temple Sowerby  /  Langwathby  /  Little Salkeld  /  Lazonby  /  Kirkoswald  / Armathwaite  /  Wetheral  /  Carlisle  /  Burgh by Sands  /  Port Carlisle  /  Bowness-on-Solway   The River Eden is entirely Cumbrian and is one of the few large rivers in England that flows northwards. The source of the river is on the high limestone fells above Mallerstang Common, near the North Yorkshire border, and makes its way across eastern Cumbria, with the hills of the North Pennines to the East, and the fells of the Lake District to the west, to Carlisle. Here it merges with other rivers to form the great Solway Firth estuary, before reaching the open sea, 90 miles (145 km) from its source.   For much of its course, the river is accompanied by the famous  Settle to Carlisle Railway , a spectacularly scenic route saved from extinction in the 1960s by the efforts of local enthusiasts. The railway is a perfect means for accessing the Eden Valley.   The Eden Valley is green and fertile but in medieval times the valley was vulnerable to Scottish raids, and the number of  pele towers  and  castles  in the area are testament to a turbulent and often violent past.   Hell Gill Beck / Red Gill, Black Fell Moss, Hangingstone Scar. The Eden’s source is hidden away, 2198 ft (670m) above sea level, in the moorlands above the  Mallerstang Valley , between Wild Boar Fell to the west, and Black Fell Moss to the east. Here two streams – Red Gill and Little Grain – filter from the upland peat of Hugh Seat (2257 ft), and join forces to form Hell Gill Beck.   The waters flow over wild open moorland, over the spectacular Hell Gill Force waterfall, after which it proceeds sedately as the River Eden on down the valley.   Mallerstang , wild and lonely in its higher reaches, is deeply inurned between the crag-rimmed edges of Wild Boar Fell on the west, and the rocky ramparts of Mallerstang Edge on the east. The ‘capital’ of the valley in Outhgill, a hamlet with a  church . A little further on, as the valley widens, stands the medieval ruins of  Pendragon Castle .   In more open country, with the hills receding, the Eden continues north, passing the isolated remains of  Lammerside Castle . As it passes the village of Nateby, it enters an impressive limestone ravine at Stenkrith Bridge. Ahead is the picturesque ancient market town of  Kirkby Stephen .   The river then continues through farming country towards  Appleby-in-Westmorland , via  Great Musgrave ,  Warcop  and  Great Ormside .   After Appleby, the River is augmented by tributaries from the mighty  Cross Fell  and its neighbours, which form a lofty backcloth to the eastern side of the valley.   Eden Valley near Little Salkeld, looking north towards Eden Lacy. Viaduct top left. The Eden has now become a wide and attractive waterway, as its winds its way through rich farmlands bordering the A66. This road is laid on the old Roman road from York to Carlisle, and the villages of Kirkby Thore and  Temple Sowerby  both have relics of Roman occupation. The Eden Bridge at temple Sowerby marks the former boundary between Cumberland and Westmorland, and is also the halfway stage of the river’s journey.   After Temple Sowerby the river is joined by the waters of the River Eamont and River Lowther, and assumes majestic proportions as it follows a more leisurely course towards  Langwathby .   The Bailey bridge over the River Eden was built in 1968 to replace a sandstone bridge that had been swept away by floods. The bridge was meant to be a temporary measure and as such is listed in the Guinness book of Records as the longest lasting temporary bridge in the country.   After Langwathby is  Little Salkeld , where there is the greatest surviving antiquity in the Eden Valley – the  Long Meg & Her Daughters  stone circle. By the river is  Lacy’s Caves  and the Carlisle Settle Railway crosses here on the impressive  Eden Lacy Viaduct .   After Lacy’s caves is the interesting village of  Kirkoswald  and Lazonby. J


Which pop group of the 70's and 80's released albums entitled `Making Movies' and 'Communiqué'?

Communique by Dire Straits on Apple Music 9 Songs iTunes Review Dire Straits released a definitive self-titled debut album with a huge hit in “Sultans of Swing” that meant the odds were against their second album living up to their sudden reputation. Remove the pressure to better themselves and accept their second album, which appeared less than a year later, and Communique is as dazzling an album in its own time. Artistically speaking, the songs on Communique are every bit as compelling and the playing is every bit as focused and refined. In fact, it wouldn’t seem out of the question to wonder if tracks such as “Once Upon a Time In the West,” “Lady Writer” and “Angel of Mercy” weren’t taken from the same sessions. Singer-guitarist Mark Knopfler’s abilities to control the mood are first-rate and sublime. Unlike the journeymen bluesmen who’ve obviously inspired him, Knopfler is able to craft transcendent recordings that speak loudly without raising their voice. How else to describe the quiet magic of “News”? Or the sweet pulse of “Follow Me Home”? Funnily enough, criticisms that this album’s accomplishments were too modest would lead to the stirring anthems of the group’s next album, Making Movies. Customer Reviews       by          Knutty4Knopfler Communique, Dire Straits’ second studio album, was probably also their most underrated. No, “Sultans of Swing” is not here, and neither is “Money for Nothing,” but that doesn’t mean the album isn’t great in its own write (pun on “Lady Writer” intended). “Once Upon A Time In the West” starts off this album with a classic Mark Knopfler guitar riff, launching into one of the best songs in the album. “Once Upon A Time” is gruff yet seductive, and the guitar here is wonderful. “News” follows up rather dully, but that doesn’t last long. “Where Do You Think You’re Going,” another favorite of mine, begins with acoustic guitar and builds to a great instrumental finish “Communique” is another great track, typical early Dire Straits.  “Lady Writer,” is the best track on the album. It is sound-wise very similar to “Sultans of Swing,” catchy, upbeat, and featuring excellent riffing and soloing by Knopfler. “Angel of Mercy,” with an almost gospel chorus, follows, and then the very fine “Portobello Belle.” On an album of guitar solos, the fantastic “Single-Handed Sailor” has the best. To close the album, there’s the mystical “Follow Me Home.” While not all of these songs are great, most are very good and none at all are bad. However, much Communique isn’t for people new to Dire Straits. For these people, I would recommend starting with “Lady Writer,” “Communque” and “Portobello Belle” to get a sense of the band’s style. Great       by          David_DBB I really don't get why this album is so underrated. To me, it has everything Dire Straits and MK is all about. Great guitar riffs and mytical, transporting lyrics. Lay down, close your eyes, enjoy every single note and you'll understand. Biography Formed: 1977 in London, England Genre: Rock Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s Dire Straits emerged during the post-punk era of the late '70s, and while their sound was minimalistic and stripped down, they owed little to punk. If anything, the band was a direct outgrowth of the roots revivalism of pub rock, but where pub rock celebrated good times, Dire Straits were melancholy. Led by guitarist/vocalist Mark Knopfler, the group built their sound upon the laid-back blues-rock of J.J. Cale, but they also had jazz and country inflections, occasionally dipping into the epic song... Top Albums and Songs by Dire Straits 1.


Who was the last British tennis player to win the men's singles at Wimbledon?

britishtennis.com - The British Tennis Website   History of Tennis Lets take a step back in time. Below we have identified key moments in tennis history. Cream boxes containing the General heading represent general tennis history facts, while green boxes containing the Wimbledon heading represent specific moments in Wimbledon history. All facts are listed in chronological order (if read as newspaper columns) for your convenience. Enjoy! 12th Century General: Origins trace back to French game called "Paume" ("Palm"), where players hit a small ball over a net by hand. 16th Century General: The racket was actually invented in Italy in 1583. General: Paume evolved into "Jeu de Paume" ("Game of Palm") and a racket was used instead of a hand. 1873 General: Major Walter Wingfield invented the game called "Sphairistik�" (Greek for "playing ball") and first introduced it to    Wales (UK). Played on hour-glass shaped courts on Manor House lawns by wealthy English people.    This is truly where modern tennis evolved. General: The game soon became known as "tennis", thought to come from the French    word "tenir" ("hold this"), "tendere" ("to hold"), or "tenez" ("to take"). The precise origins are unknown. 1875 Wimbledon: Henry Cavendish Jones convinced the All England Croquet Club to replace    a croquet court with a lawn tennis court. Marylebone Cricket Club followed suit. Wimbledon: Marylebone Cricket Club made significant changes to the game. They added Deuce , Advantage ,    and 2 chances per serve. The hourglass-shaped court also changed to a rectangular court, identical to the    measurements we use today! 1877 Wimbledon: The very first World Tennis Championship was held in 1877 at Worple Road in Wimbledon    (United Kingdom), the true home of tennis! The sponsors were the All England Croquet Club.    Only 22 players entered the Mens Singles, which was the only event. Spectators paid a mere    one shilling to watch the final.    The winner of this mens event was Spencer Gore, who aparently speculated that it would not    catch on because it was too boring! 1880 Wimbledon: The Overhead Smash was introduced into the game by the Renshaw brothers. They would dominate Wimbledon for    a decade, winning all but 1880 and 1887 championships between them. 1881 General: The United States National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA) is founded, and the first    U.S. Championships are played. 1884 Wimbledon: The Wimbledon Championships are open to women for the first time. There are only 13 participants. Mens doubles    was also introduced for the first time. 1887 General: The U.S. Championships are open to women for the first time. 1887 Wimbledon: Lottie Dod of England wins the Wimbledon Ladies Singles title for the first of 5 times between 1887 and 1893. She is the youngest player to win a singles event at the age of only 15 years and 285 days. 1888 General: Our very own Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is founded in order to maintain the new rules and standards of tennis. 1891 General: The first French Championships are played. However, they rule these Championships are only open    to French residents - trust the French! 1897 General: The French Championships are open to women for the first time. 1899 Wimbledon: The All England Croquet Club changed it's name to the All England Tennis & Croquet Club. 1900 General: The first Davis Cup Tournament is held. 1905 General: The first Australasian Championships are played. Only twice between 1905 and 1925 were the Championships held    outside Australia (in New Zealand). 1905 Wimbledon: May Sutton won the Ladies Singles at Wimbledon, and was the first international    tennis player to win at Wimbledon. Wimbledon: The Doherty brothers (Laurie and Reggie) won the Wimbledon Mens Doubles title for a record eigth time.    Ironically, they were both born in Wimbledon! 1907 Wimbledon: Norman Brookes of Australia became the first international Wimbledon Mens Singles champion. 1908 Wimbledon: Mrs Charlotte Sterry of Great Britain became the oldest Wimble


Which Noble prize-winning novelist is best known for 'And Quiet Flows the Don?

Solzhenitsyn Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature October 9, 1970 Solzhenitsyn Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature tockholm, Oct. 8--Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn, the internationally acclaimed Soviet author whose works are banned in his homeland, won the 1970 Nobel Prize for Literature today. The writer of the novels "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," "The First Circle" and "The Cancer Ward" was cited by the Swedish Academy, which makes the annual literature award, "for the ethical force with which he has pursued the indispensable traditions of Russian literature." [Mr. Solzhenitsyn said he accepted the prize and would travel to Stockholm to receive it "insofar as this depends on me." There was no indication in Moscow how the Soviet authorities would react.] The award, to be presented formally at a ceremony here Dec. 10, carries prize money equivalent to about $78,000. Mr. Solzhenitsyn, who was expelled by the Soviet Writers' Union earlier this year with the suggestion that he go into exile, was hailed today by Dr. Karl-Ragnar Gierow, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, as a "son of the Russian revolution, of Lenin's revolution. "He has never given up his spiritual heritage," Dr. Gierow added. Mr. Solzhenitsyn, 51 years old, is the second controversial Russian to receive the award in the last 12 years. In 1958, Boris Pasternak, a poet, won the prize mainly for his novel "Doctor Zhivago," but was compelled by the Soviet Union, then led by Nikita S. Krushchev, to refuse the award. In 1965, the academy honored Mikhail A. Sholokhov, the Soviet author of "And Quiet Flows the Don." Mr. Sholokhov, who enjoys official favor, made the trip to Stockholm to receive his award. The award to Mr. Sholokhov was viewed at the time as an attempt to strike a balance with the prize for Mr. Pasternak, which had been assailed in the Soviet Union as a "hostile political act." In view of this controversy there had been some doubt whether the academy would now risk affronting Moscow again with the selection of an author who was in official disfavor.  The vote today was a close one, with Patrick White, an Australian novelist, losing by a narrow margin. Mr. White lost out last year as well, when the prize went to Samuel Becket, the French- Irish novelist and playwright. Based on Experiences The novels for which Mr. Solzhenitsyn is best known stem largely from his own experiences in prison, to which he was sent in 1945 for having written a letter to a friend critical of Stalin. He was released in 1953 and deported for life from the European part of the Soviet Union. But in 1957, as a result of Mr. Khrushcehv's program of de- Stalinization, he was fully rehabilitated. The publication in 1962 of his short novel about life in a Stalin labor camp, "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," brought him wide attention. That book was first published in the Soviet Union, but the two that firmly established his reputation abroad were not. However, smuggled copies of "The Cancer Ward," which details life in a prison hospital under Stalin, and "The First Circle," which describes life in a Stalinist research center for detained scientists, have circulated among Soviet intellectuals. These two novels were considered too critical of Soviet society to be allowed to appear. His drama "The Love-Girl and the Innocent." is scheduled to have its world premier in Minneapolis Oct. 13. The play, which is also scheduled for the 1971-1972 New York season, is described as a love story of two prisoners in a Stalinist labor camp. A collection of his short stories is being published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux early next year under the title "For the Good of the Cause." The announcement of the literature award came unusually early this year, as Nobel Prizes are not generally awarded before the middle of October, with the medical one leading the way. However, there is no fixed schedule.


Which Italian painter is best known for his ceiling fresco of Aurora?

Casino dell'Aurora Pallavicini - Roma   "L'Aurora" by Guido Reni n the ceiling of the big central hall you can admire the "L'Aurora" fresco, painted by Guido Reni between 1613 and 1614, to decorate the ceiling of the Casino of the same name, which has become one of the most famous and frequently copied works in the history of art and has never ceased to be famous during about five hundred years. Guido Reni painted the fresco, inserting it in the centre of the ceiling in a big stucco frame made by Ambrogio Buonvicino, imagining it as a "displaced picture", in other words without taking into account the fact that it would be viewed from below; for this reason he did not use any perspective with the result that you can see it better if you use a mirror. Reni imagined the Sun rising from the sea, preceded by Dawn flying through the air scattering flowers; the putto beside her is Phosphor, the morning star. The chariot of Phoebus comes next, drawn by four mettlesome horses with coats of different colours to show the different degrees of light that precede the appearance of the Sun; in the quadriga, surrounded by the "Hours", sits Apollo. In the Casino's big central hall, beneath the ceiling, a frieze of frescoes stretches along the four walls, picked out by architectural motifs that, on the end wall, repeat those of the loggia. Here the window openings consist of three windows, the middle one is surmounted by a lunette, frescoed by Cherubino Alberti (1553-1615), with the "Putti" and the heraldic emblems of the Borghese family. "Summer" by Paolo Bril Also on the back wall of the central hall, at the two ends of the frieze, are "Spring" and "Summer", two frescoes by Paolo Bril, belonging to the "Four Seasons" cycle. On the opposite wall, you can see "Autumn" on the left and "Winter" on the right. The four frescoes nicely combine the characteristics of Paolo Bril's painting: the delicacy of the colours, the alternation of planes through lights and shadows, a careful and inquisitive observation of the details of everyday life. The "Triumphs" by Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) During the months when Guido Reni was painting "l'Aurora", Cardinal Borghese commissioned Antonio Tempesta to do the two triumphs that, as friezes, adorn the two side walls of the Casino's central hall. On the right there is the picture of the "Triumph of a Roman general being given a crown by a winged Victory". On the left is the "Triumph of Love", pictured as a Dionysian procession populated with deities, satyrs and exotic beasts. The two friezes were imagined by Tempesta as the translation into painting of an ancient marble high relief where the artist, a very skilled painter of animals, could display all his talent. Two smaller rooms open at the left and right sides. These halls also have frescoed ceilings: on the left Giovanni Baglione (1573-1664) painted "Renaldo and Armida"; on the right, in the other hall, Domenico Cresti, known as "il Passignano" (1558-1630) frescoed "The battle of Armida".


Which sugar occurs naturally in honey, fruit and green leaves?

Sugar Content of Vegetables & Fruits | Live Well - Jillian Michaels Sugar Content of Vegetables & Fruits by Lisa Porter About Lisa Porter Lisa Porter began writing professionally in 2009. She writes for various websites and has a Bachelor of Arts in English literature. A 1200-Calorie Diet for a Woman Sugar occurs naturally in vegetables and fruits, as well as in some whole grains and dairy products. Naturally occurring sugars provide a healthy alternative to foods with added sugars, such as cakes, pastries, processed foods and refined breads and cereals. Fruits and vegetables have naturally low calorie and fat content and provide many important nutrients. Sugar in Vegetables Most vegetables contain some sugar. One serving of cucumber, green onions, leaf lettuce or potato contains 1 gram of sugar, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One serving of asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, green snap beans, iceberg lettuce, radishes or summer squash contains 2 grams of sugar. One serving of green cabbage or tomato contains 3 grams of sugar, a serving of bell pepper contains 4 grams of sugar and a serving of carrots or sweet corn contains 5 grams of sugar. One serving of sweet potato contains 7 grams of sugar, and one serving of onion contains 9 grams of sugar, according to the FDA. Sugar in Fruits Fruits contain more sugar than vegetables. Try substituting fruit for added sugar in oatmeal, cereals and desserts. One serving of strawberries contains 8 grams of sugar, one serving of tangerine contains 9 grams of sugar, one serving of pineapple contains 10 grams of sugar and one serving of cantaloupe, grapefruit, honeydew melon or nectarine contains 11 grams of sugar, according to the FDA. Higher-sugar fruits include the peach, orange, pear, plum, cherry and banana, with 13 to 19 grams of sugar per serving, and the watermelon and grapes, with 20 grams of sugar per serving. Apples contain 25 grams of sugar per serving, according to the FDA. Lemons have only 2 grams of sugar per serving, and limes and avocados contain no sugar. Avoiding Added Sugars The majority of your sugar intake should come from naturally sweetened foods such as fruits and vegetables. The American Heart Association recommends that women limit their intake of added sugars to no more than 100 calories per day, or about 6 teaspoons of sugar. To find out if a packaged food contains added sugars, check the ingredients label. Ingredients such as dextrose, fructose, glucose, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, maltose, lactose, fruit juice concentrates, malt syrup, molasses, honey, sucrose and sugar all indicate added sugars. Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables provide many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate and vitamins A, E and C. Maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces your risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, including colon, stomach and mouth cancer. Consuming plenty of potassium-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, may reduce your risk of kidney stones and may help prevent bone loss. Low-calorie, high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, can help you stay full for longer, helping you control your weight and caloric intake.


Which South African mammal is also called a suricate?

Meercat - definition of Meercat by The Free Dictionary Meercat - definition of Meercat by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Meercat  (mîr′kăt′) n. A small burrowing mongoose (Suricata suricatta) of southern Africa, having brownish-gray fur and a long tail, which it uses for balance when it stands on its hind legs. Also called suricate. [Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch meercatte, monkey, perhaps a compound of meer, sea (because monkeys came to Europe from overseas); see mori- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + catte, cat (from Germanic *kattuz); see cat, or perhaps a folk-etymological alteration of an Indic word akin to Marathi mākaḍ, monkey (from Middle Indic makkaṭa-, from Sanskrit markaṭaḥ, perhaps of Dravidian origin and akin to Kannada maṅga).] meerkat (ˈmɪəˌkæt) n (Animals) any of several South African mongooses, esp Suricata suricatta (slender-tailed meerkat or suricate), which has a lemur-like face and four-toed feet [C19: from Dutch: sea-cat]


Which US inventor designed the Clermont, one of the earliest steamships?

The History of Steamboats The History of Steamboats Before steam engine trains, there was the steamboat John Fitch - Sketch of Steamboat, ca. 1787.  By Mary Bellis Updated June 27, 2016. In 1769, Scotsman James Watt patented an improved version of the steam engine that helped usher in the industrial revolution as other inventors would eventually use technology to propel boats.   The era of the steamboat began when inventor John Fitch made the first successful trial of a forty-five-foot steamboat on the Delaware River on August 22, 1787. Fitch later built a larger vessel that carried passengers and freight between Philadelphia and Burlington, New Jersey. He was then granted is first United States patent for a steamboat on August 26, 1791 after a contentious battle with inventor James Rumsey over claims to the same invention. Both men had similar designs. Between 1785 and 1796, John Fitch constructed four different steamboats that successfully plied rivers and lakes to demonstrate the feasibility of using steam for water locomotion. His models utilized various combinations of propulsive force, including ranked paddles (patterned after Indian war canoes), paddle wheels and screw propellers. continue reading below our video Profile of Robert Fulton But while his boats were mechanically successful, Fitch failed to pay sufficient attention to construction and operating costs and was unable to justify the economic benefits of steam navigation.  That honor would go to American inventor Robert Fulton, who had successfully built and operated a submarine in France in 1801, before turning his talents to the steamboat. His achievements in making steamboats a commercial success was why he’s known as the "father of steam navigation." On August 7, 1807, Robert Fulton's Clermont went from New York City to Albany making history with a 150-mile trip taking 32 hours at an average speed of about 5 miles-per-hour. Four years later, Robert Fulton and  his partner Robert Livingston designed the "New Orleans" and put it into service as a passenger and freight boat along the lower Mississippi River. And by 1814, Robert Fulton together with Robert Livingston’s brother  Edward, were offering regular steamboat and freight service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi. Their boats traveled at the rates of eight miles per hour downstream and three miles per hour upstream. In 1816, inventor Henry Miller Shreve launched his steamboat “Washington,” which completed the voyage from New Orleans to Louisville, Kentucky in twenty-five days. Vessel design continued to improve and by 1853, the trip to Louisville took only four and one-half days. Between 1814 and 1834, New Orleans steamboat arrivals increased from 20 to 1200 a year. The boats transported cargoes of cotton, sugar, and passengers. Throughout the eastern part of the U.S., steamboats contributed greatly to the economy as a means of transporting agricultural and industrial supplies. Steam propulsion and railroads developed separately, but it was not until railroads adopted the technology of steam that they began to flourish. By the 1870s, railroads had begun to supplant steamboats as the major transporter of both goods and passengers. A short biography of the "father of steam navigation" Robert Fulton Inventor Robert Fulton was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 1765. While his early education was limited, he displayed considerable artistic talent and inventiveness. At the age of 17, he moved to Philadelphia, where he established himself as a painter. Advised to go abroad because of ill health, he moved to London in 1786. Eventually his lifelong interest in scientific and engineering developments, especially in the application of steam engines, supplanted his interest in art.  During this time, Fulton secured English patents for machines with a wide variety of functions. He was also interested in canal systems. In 1797, European conflicts led Fulton to begin work on weapons against piracy, including submarines, mines, and torpedoes. He later moved to France, whe


Gerenuk - ZooBorns Gerenuk June 17, 2013 This spring, the Phoenix Zoo welcomed two new members to its Gerenuk herd. The first calf, a female, was born in April while the second, a male, was born in late May. The calves and their moms are doing well. During the first weeks of their lives, baby Gerenuk spent most of their time hiding amongst the bush while their mothers feed close by.  Gerenuk are a type of antelope found native to Africa. Their name, which means "giraffe-necked" in the Somali language, refers to their long necks and ability to stand straight up on their hind legs, which allow them to reach tall tree branches while grazing.  Photo Credit: Pheonix Zoo


Which infectious viral disease of domestic poultry is also called Newcastle disease?

Newcastle disease - definition of Newcastle disease in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Newcastle disease in English: Newcastle disease Also called fowl pest Example sentences ‘Paramoxyviruses are other viruses found in birds that can result in Newcastle disease outbreaks in poultry,’ says Suarez.’ ‘The last thing poultry producers want their flocks hit with is exotic Newcastle disease, a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting most species of birds.’ ‘Further, there have been several outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease (which affects chickens and, potentially, native parrots) in Australia in recent years.’ ‘Bird flu and Newcastle disease are notifiable diseases and must be reported to your local Divisional Veterinary Manager.’ ‘The United Kingdom in effect banned poultrymeat imports from most other Member States, justifying this on the ground that it was necessary to protect public health, by preventing the spread of Newcastle disease that affected poultry.’ Origin 1920s: so named because it was first recorded near Newcastle upon Tyne in 1927. Pronunciation Which of the following is correct? It's too bad she can't think for herself It's to bad she can't think for herself Which of the following is correct? The shark was to close for comfort The shark was too close for comfort Which of the following is correct? Don't worry to much Which of the following is correct? She asked me too sit down She asked me to sit down Which of the following is correct? I'll do anything you want me too I'll do anything you want me to Which of the following is correct? The city's 6 km to the south of the sea The city's 6 km too the south of the sea Which of the following is correct? We're going to Paris in May We're going too Paris in May Which of the following is correct? Too few people think globally To few people think globally Which of the following is correct? I'm a United fan and a big one too I'm a United fan and a big one to Which of the following is correct? The show went from good to bad The show went from good too bad You scored /10 practise again? Retry


What name is given to the ninth month of the Muslim year?

Islamic Months  Second month of the Islamic calendar   Meaning: This word means "whistling of the wind". When this name was assigned to this month, it was probably a windy time of the year. As mentioned earlier, most of the months were named according to weather conditions at the time. However, since they are based on the moon, the months shift about 11 days every year. So, the seasons do not necessarily correspond to the name of the month anymore. Misconception: This time of the year was considered to be cursed as many catastrophes and calamities took place.  However this belief has been proven to be false and totally without foundation (absurd). This can also be confirmed by the following hadeeth. Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) has said that, "I have heard the Prophet  saying, the descending of illness and evil superstition befalling in the month of Safar is untrue." (Muslim) Events: 1. The Battle of Abwaa took place on 12th of Safar in the year 2 A.H. 2. The Battle of Khaibar took place in the year 7 A.H. 3. Hadhrat Ali (R A ) married Prophet daughter Hadhrat Fatima (R.A.) in the latter days of Safar 2 A.H. 4. Khubaib Ibn Adey (R.A.) was martyred in Safar in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah. 5. Zaid Ibn Dathina (RA) was martyred in this month in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah. Rabi-Al-Awwal  Third month of the Islamic calendar Meaning: First month of spring.  It seems it was spring time when the name was given. Events: 1. The Holy Prophet  was born in this month as mercy for all and departed from this world 63 years later.     migrated from Makkah to Madinah Munawwarah. 3. Battle of Buwaat took place in the year 2 A.H. 4. Battle of Saf'vaan took place in the year 2 A.H. 5. Abu Bakr's(R. A) daughter, Asma (R.A.) was born 6 years before Prophecy. 6. Ruqayyah (R. A.) the daughter of the beloved Prophet  was born 7 years before Prophecy. 7. Abu Bakr (RA.) was appointed Caliph. 8. Hadhrat Umme Kuithum was married in this month to the third Caliph; Uthman (R.A.) in 3 A.H. 9. Wife of the Holy Prophet  Zainab (RA.) passed away in the year 4 A.H. 10. Ibrahim (RA.) the son of Maaria Qibtiya & of the Holy Prophet  passed away in the year 10 A.H.   Fifth month of the Islamic Calendar. Meaning: The first month of summer. "Jumada" means dry. Events: 1. The Battle "Moota" took place in 8 A.H.  A war against infidels in which th Holy Prophet  did not participate.  Th battle is named after a famous city in Syria (Moota).  Hadrat Zaid Ibn Haritha (R.A) was the first appointed General by the Holy Prophet  2. In the same Battle Hadrat Khalid ibn Walid (fourth general of the Battle of Moota) was proclaimed by the Holy Prophet  as being "one of the swords of Allah". 3. The Holy Prophet  married his first beloved wife; Hadrat Khadijah (R.A) 15 years prior to Prophecy. 4. Deaths: Rajab  Seventh month of the Islamic Calendar. Meaning:    From Rajaba "to respect".  Another one of the sacred months in which fighting was forbidden prior to Islam. This was one of the most respected months for the Arabs.  It is also called Rajab al Fard. Fard means alone; because the other three sacred months come one after another, except this month.  It comes alone not like the other 3 consecutive sacred months. Events: 1. The Holy Prophet  ascended to Heaven on the 27th of Rajab on either Sunday or Monday (Mi'raaj). 2. Hadhrat Bilal Ibn Haritha (R.A) brought a congregation of four hundred men named Banu Muzeena in the presence of the Holy Prophet  .  They all embraced Islam and became followers of the Holy Prophet  in the year 5 A.H 3. The battle of Tabook took place in the year 9 A.H. This was the last battle in which the Holy Prophet  participated. 4. The second Oath of Aqabah took place in Rajab, 12 A.H. 5. Deaths: Shaban  Eight month of the Islamic Calendar. Meaning:    Consecutively escalating.  (Undisturbed increase).  Derived from the word "shu'ba", which means branch.  The Arabs used to branch out during this month to look for water. Blessings: With the Arrival of the Shaban moon numerous blessings are showered upon us.  Just as the initiation of rai


Ellen Douglas is the heroine of which poem by Sir Walter Scott?

The Lady of the Lake | poem by Scott | Britannica.com The Lady of the Lake poem by Scott The Divine Comedy The Lady of the Lake, poem in six cantos by Sir Walter Scott , published in 1810. Composed primarily in octosyllabic tetrameter couplets, it mines Gaelic history to retell a well-known legend about the graceful feudal heroine Ellen Douglas. The poem, which is set in the Scottish Highlands in the 16th century, recounts the banishment and eventual restoration of the noble Douglas family. Learn More in these related articles: Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode The Lady of the Lake Poem by Scott Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close


To which family of birds does the chiff-chaff belong?

The RSPB: Chiffchaff Chiffchaff Conservation status: Green A small olive-brown warbler which actively flits through trees and shrubs, with a distinctive tail-wagging movement. Less bright than the similar willow warbler and readily distinguished by its song, from where it gets its name. Picks insects from trees and also flies out to snap them up in flight. Illustrations Lowland woodlands, parks and large gardens. When to see them All year round, but most arrive in late March and depart in August and September. What they eat 500-1,000 birds - * UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. Distribution In the UK All, except for far N and W of Scotland. Please note that the map is only intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations. Audio


Television: Which American police series of the 1960s starred Broderick Crawford?

Highway Patrol (TV Series 1955–1959) - 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 Powerful patrol cars, fast motorcycles, and superheterodyne two-way radios combine to fight crime on the rural highways of America's wide open spaces. Stars: A botched robbery results in the abduction of the only witness - a 10-year-old girl who can neither hear nor speak. 8.7 A secretary with an impeccable reputation for trustworthiness and reliability colludes with her boyfriend to steal $50,000 from her employer. 8.7 Two men plan to cause a train wreck as part of a plot to steal $750,000 in government currency. 8.7 2017 Golden Globe Nominees: In & Out of Character Get a closer look at this year's Golden Globe Award nominees in real life and in the roles that earned them fame. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 24 titles created 26 Dec 2011 a list of 65 titles created 01 Mar 2012 a list of 130 titles created 14 Aug 2012 a list of 464 titles created 15 Aug 2013 a list of 100 titles created 4 weeks ago Search for " Highway Patrol " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Highway Patrol (1955–1959) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Mike Nelson is a Scuba Diver in the days when it was still very new. He works alone and the plot was always mostly carried through his voice over narrations. These gave the show a flavor of... See full summary  » Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Ken Drake, Courtney Brown The misadventures of two of New York's finest (a Mutt and Jeff pair) in the mythical 53rd precinct in the Bronx. Toody, the short, stocky and dim-witted one either saves the day or muffs ... See full summary  » Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Paul Reed Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles. Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Olan Soule The adventures of the masked hero and his Native American partner. Stars: Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore, John Hart The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances. Stars: Ed Sullivan, Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster The adventures of two young drifters across America. Stars: Martin Milner, George Maharis, Glenn Corbett The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety that would become notorious for its topical satirical humor. Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen A pair of intelligence agents posing as a tennis pro and his coach go on secret missions around the world. Stars: Robert Culp, Bill Cosby, Kenneth Tobey From the hills of West Virginia, Amos McCoy moves his family to an inherited farm in California. Grandpa Amos is quick to give advice to his three grandchildren and wonders how his neighbors ever managed without him around. Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan This series chronicles the adventures--in the air and on the ground--of the men of the 918th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Eighth Air Force. First commanded by irascible General Frank ... See full summary  » Stars: Frank Overton, Paul Burke, Chris Robinson Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts and Rocky Mountains. The first treks were led by gruff, ... See full summary  » Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton The comic misadventures of the skinflint comedian and his friends. Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson Edit Storyline Powerful patrol cars, fast motorcycles, and superheterodyne two-way radios combine to fight crime on the rural highways of America's wide open spaces. September 1955 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Patrulla de caminos See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia At the end of the show each week, Broderick


Who was the first World Heavyweight Boxing Champion to lose and then regain his title?

Floyd Patterson is a former world heavyweight champion. Floyd Patterson Floyd Patterson (January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American 2-time world heavyweight boxing champion. At 21, Patterson was then the youngest man to win the world heavyweight championship and, later, the first to regain it. He had a record of 55 wins 8 losses and 1 draw, with 40 wins by knockout. He won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games as an amateur middleweight. Patterson carried his hands higher than most boxers, in front of his face. Sportswriters called Patterson’s style a “peek-a-boo” stance. After beating Tommy “Hurricane” Jackson in an elimination fight, Patterson faced light heavyweight champion Archie Moore on November 30, 1956, for the world heavyweight championship. He beat Moore by a knockout in five rounds, and became the youngest world heavyweight champion in history, at the age of 21 years and 10 months. He was the first Olympic gold medalist to win a professional heavyweight title. The fights against Liston Patterson lost his title to Liston on September 25, 1962 in Chicago, by a first-round knockout in front of 18,894 fans. The two fighters were a marked contrast. In the ring, Liston’s size and power proved too much for Patterson’s guile and agility. However Patterson did not use his speed to his benefit. According to Sports Illustrated writer Gilbert Rogin, Patterson didn’t punch enough and frequently tried to clinch with Liston . Liston battered Patterson with body shots and then shortened up and connected with two double hooks high on the head. The result at the time was the third-fastest knockout in boxing history . After being knocked out, Patterson left Comiskey Park in Chicago wearing dark glasses and a fake beard for the drive back to New York. After the fight questions were raised on whether or not the fight was fixed to set up a more lucrative rematch. Overnight Patterson seemed to lose his public support as a result of his swift knockout. The rematch was set for April 1963, however Liston injured his knee swinging a golf club and the fight was delayed to July 22, 1963. In Las Vegas that night Patterson attempted to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times, but Liston once again knocked him out in the first round. Patterson lasted four seconds longer than in the first bout. The fight against Ali On November 22, 1965, in yet another attempt to be the first to win the world’s heavyweight title three times, Patterson lost by technical knockout at the end of the 12th round, in a bout in which Ali was clearly dominant. Ali called Patterson an “Uncle Tom” for refusing to call him Muhammad Ali , (Patterson continued to call him Cassius Clay) and for this outspokenness against Black Muslims. Instead of scoring a quick knockout, Ali mocked, humiliated and punished Patterson throughout the fight. Last fight before retirement Patterson lost a controversial 12-round decision to Jerry Quarry in 1967. Subsequently, in a third and final attempt at winning the title a third time, Patterson lost a controversial 15-round referee’s decision to Jimmy Ellis in Sweden despite breaking Ellis’ nose and scoring a disputed knockdown. Patterson continued on, however, defeating Oscar Bonavena in a close fight over ten rounds in early 1972. However, a final defeat by Muhammad Ali in a rematch for the North American Boxing Federation heavyweight title on September 20, 1972, convinced Patterson to retire at the age of 37. Photos of Floyd Patterson Floyd Patterson


Which musical instrument is associated with Arthur Rubinstein?

Arthur Rubinstein - Famous Cosmopolitan Pianist Arthur Rubinstein Famous Cosmopolitan Pianist Arthur Rubinstein was a Polish-American pianist, who was hugely famous during his long and productive life. His charming personality, love of life, and strong, beautiful playing have made him a piano legend. Rubinstein's Life He was born in Lodz, Poland, in 1887. His father wanted him to be violinist. But young Arthur trampled his violin to pieces, demonstrating his lack of enthusiasm for the instrument. So his father gave up and let him study piano instead. His skills improved and he began touring as a young adult (usually on fake passports). His first American tour didn't go very well, but he managed to start a small career as a performer around Europe. During the First World War he worked as a translator in London. Afterwards, he became somewhat famous in Europe and South America, and began his extravagant lifestyle of travel and socializing. When he was in his 40s, he stopped touring for a while to work on his playing. He hadn't really practiced thoroughly enough when he was young, and cracks were showing in his keyboard technique. So he shut himself away and studied music scores, working on his art until he got even better. Let that be a lesson to all the young pianists out there - you can fix your mistakes after you become a world-famous concert performer! Rubinstein sensed the upcoming war in Europe in 1939 and escaped to the United States. He arrived there at a good time, when the best pianists of the day were finishing up their careers. By filling the gap they left Arthur Rubinstein started earning a reputation as the "greatest" (a term he hated) pianist in the world. Unusually for a "blockbuster" pianist, he hardly taught at all. Sure, he helped up-and-coming pianists out a few times and gave the odd masterclass. But he spent his whole life recording and performing, until only his failing eyesight at the age of 89 stopped him. What a passion! He lived a glamorous life floating in the highest circles of society. His spectacular playing and charming, old-world personality made him a fascinating, popular socialite. Arthur Rubinstein was a sophisticated man of the world, well-traveled and well-read, fluent in nine languages. He knew Picasso, Einstein, Stravinsky, Hemingway, and a boatload of other kings, aristocrats, industrialists, and intellectuals. He was a complete optimist with an unconditional love of life. He once said "Happiness is never a matter of conditions. It comes from the ability to be happy. We must live life fully, and enjoy life." Good advice! He thought that a piano virtuoso should also be an interesting character (like Franz Liszt) - he certainly lived up to this ideal! He was famous in America for his performances of Tchaikovsky's first piano concerto and Grieg's piano concerto . His interpretations of Chopin 's music were also highly esteemed. Rubinstein was Polish and extremely patriotic, like Chopin himself. I think this similarity allowed Rubinstein to give thoughtful and intelligent performances of Chopin's music which capture the composer's feelings about his homeland. There are actually quite a few really great historical recordings from the 1930s of Rubinstein playing Chopin Mazurkas and Scherzos. I'd recommend you take a look at them if you want to hear Rubinstein in his joyous prime. Here are two Rubinstein performances I really like. I hope you enjoy them! Further below there's also a fascinating interview with Arthur Rubinstein, recorded when he was 90 years old. Chopin etude Opus 25 No. 1: Franz Liszt's Funerailles, a dark and gloomy piece. Listen to how Rubinstein paints dozens of mournful colors using the keyboard: Interview Part 1: A good introduction to Rubsintein's playing is this collection of Chopin recordings: You may also be interested in famous pianists like Vladimir Horowitz or Dinu Lipatti .


In Italian cuisine-what type of meat is prosciutto?

What is Prosciutto and How Is It Made? Share By Bethany Moncel Prosciutto is the Italian word for ham. In the United States, the word prosciutto is used to describe an uncooked, dry cured ham, which is called prosciutto crudo in Italian. This article will explore dry cured prosciutto. Prosciutto is a fatty cut of meat that, when sliced thinly, has a buttery texture and will melt in the mouth. Prosciutto has a mild, sweet flavor that can vary depending on the pig’s diet and the techniques used to cure the meat. For this reason, there are many regional varieties of prosciutto. How is Prosciutto Made? Prosciutto is made from the hind leg or thigh of a pig or wild boar . Once the leg is cleaned, it is heavily salted and left for two months in a cool, controlled environment. The salting process removes leftover blood and moisture and makes an unfit environment for bacteria. After the salting process, the salt is washed from the meat, and then left to dry age for up to 18 months. The entire prosciutto making process can take anywhere from nine months to two years. continue reading below our video BBQ Side Dishes: The 411 How is Prosciutto Used? Prosciutto is most often sliced thin and served as an appetizer, either alone or wrapped around another food item. Prosciutto is often paired with sweet foods like melon or dates but is also served wrapped around fresh or lightly cooked vegetables, like asparagus. Thinly sliced prosciutto is often served as a part of a meat board or tapas spread. With the popularization of gourmet pizzas, prosciutto has become a trendy topping for pizzas. The rind or unsliceable ends of prosciutto can be diced and cooked into soups and stews for added flavor. These ends are usually sold for a much lower price than the thinly sliced flesh. Prosciutto is extremely delicate and can be quite sticky so slicing must be done with either an extremely sharp knife or a professional grade meat slicer. Presliced prosciutto is often packaged with deli paper between the slices to facilitate handling the slices without tearing. Protected Designation Origin The European Union created the Protected Designation of Origin policy (PDO) to protect the name of regions and their agricultural products. Under this policy, only products produced in said regions are allowed to carry that name. The two most popular varieties of prosciutto protected by the PDO are Prosciutto di Parma and Prosciutto di San Daniele . Prosciutto di Parma is made in Parma Italy , the same region well known for Parmesan cheese. The pigs raised in this region are often fed whey left over from the cheese making process, which gives the meat a slightly nutty flavor. Prosciutto di San Daniele comes from San Daniele del Friuli in Italy and is known for it’s slightly sweeter flavor and darker color. Where to Buy Prosciutto Prosciutto can now be found in most well stocked delis and charcuteries in the United States. It is usually available sliced to order and priced by the pound. The price of prosciutto varies greatly depending on the manufacturer and where it is made. Some American made prosciuttos can be found for as low as $13 per pound whereas Prosciutto de Parma can fetch up to $30 per pound. Pre-sliced and packaged prosciutto is also sometimes sold with the prepackaged deli meats. These slices are usually more uniform in size and the pieces tend to be larger than sliced to order prosciutto. When purchasing prosciutto, the color should be rosy and the texture should be soft. Prosciutto that has a grey hue or is dry or crispy around the edges should be avoided. Prosciutto ends or rinds are not often advertised, so check with your deli for availability.


In which American state are the cities of Bethlehem, Allentown and Pittsburgh?

Black/African American - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania  Entertainment - Events - Travel - Dining - Hair Care - BlackCityInfo.com A Taste of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT BETHLEHEM? Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, and Scranton. The Christmas star has become an important symbol for Bethlehem. The median income for a household in the city was $35,815, and the median income for a family was $45,354. In December 2006, Las Vegas Sands Corp was awarded a Category 2 Slot Machine License by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. LVSC began work on the site. Its mission was to create reinvestment and urbanization in the area. At a projected cost of $743 million, the historic Bethlehem Steel plant is being redeveloped as a fully integrated resort, to include 3,000 slot machines, over 300 luxury hotel rooms, 9 restaurants, 200,000 square feet of premium retail outlet shopping, and 46,000 square feet of flexible multi-purpose space. In 2007, the casino resort company of Las Vegas Sands began the construction of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. The Sands Casino has been projected to bring in approximately one million dollars in revenue per day as of 2009. The city is famous for its annual Musikfest, a largely free, ten-day music festival that draws over a million people to the city each August. Other festivals include The Celtic Classic, which celebrates Celtic culture, food and music, and the SouthSide Film Festival, a non-competitive, not-for-profit film festival. Historic Bethlehem features many specialized boutiques, spas and nightclubs along its main streets. On the first Friday of the month, the businesses of the Southside Shopping District hosts First Friday,[27] a celebration of arts and culture. Stores, restaurants and art galleries stay open late and offer special discounts, refreshments, gallery openings and more. Bethlehem's climate falls in the humid continental climate zone. Summers are typically hot and humid, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, with thunderstorms in the summer, showers in spring and fall, and snow in winter. Radio Stations WDVR  89.7 FM    Delaware Township, NJ  Variety WRDW  96.5 FM   Philadelphia, PA  Top-40 WPEN  97.5 FM    Burlington, NJ  Sports WOGL  98.1 FM   Philadelphia, PA  Oldies WKRZ  98.5 FM   Freeland, PA  Top-40 WUSL  98.9 FM   Philadelphia, PA  Hip Hop WAWZ  99.1 FM   Zarephath, NJ  Christian Contemporary WRNB  100.3 FM    Media, PA  Urban Contemporary WIOQ  102.1 FM   Philadelphia, PA  Top-40 WAEB  104.1 FM   Allentown, PA  Top-40 WDAS  105.3 FM   Philadelphia, PA  Urban Contemporary WKRF  107.9 FM   Tobyhanna, PA  Top-40 KYW  1060 AM   Philadelphia, PA  News WGPA  1100 AM    Bethlehem, PA  Variety WEEX  1230 AM   Easton, PA  Sports 40Below Nightclub & Lounge -  Category: Nightclub -   40 West Broad Street,  Bethlehem, PA 18018  (610) 865-5640   - (visit website) ANNUAL EVENTS Musikfest (August)   Festival visitors are treated to hundreds of free shows over the course of the event.   - (visit website)) Musikfest is a music festival that has been held each August in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA since 1984. The festival begins on the first Friday in August and ends on Sunday ten days later. Please help BlackCityInfo.com keep this page current by reporting inaccurate or outdated information.   admin@blackcityinfo.com Wikipedia  the free encyclopedia We here at BlackCityInfo.com have endeavored to provide you with accurate content from third parties, but does not necessarily guarantee or endorse the reliability of these sources. So as with all resources please use common sense and reasonable caution. Use at your own risk.


"In a French restaurant, what are ""huitres""?"

Behind the French Menu: Huitres. Oysters in France 1. Ordering, Eating, and Enjoying Oysters. Huitres on French Menus. Huitres. Oysters in France 1. Ordering, Eating, and Enjoying Oysters. Huitres on French Menus. from Ordering, Eating, and Enjoying Oysters in France                    …… "O Oysters," said the Carpenter, "You've had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?'  But answer came there none— And this was scarcely odd, because they'd eaten every one. From The Walrus and The Carpenter I Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There. By Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) 1832 -1898        Huître (L') –  The oyster; the oysters on your menu in France, with very few exceptions, all are farmed oysters.  When first ordering oysters in France you will quickly learn that there are only two species of oysters on offer; the European or plate oyster and the Pacific or Creuse, Japonaise oyster. These two oysters provide a very wide variety of tastes and textures. Eating, enjoying and ordering oysters in France; however, takes a small amount of background knowledge.   Ordering oysters is not difficult but read this post before you place your first order. This post notes the factors that affect the taste, the texture, the size and so the costs that should be considered when ordering French oysters.  The differences in sizes and weights are the subject of a separate post.  Huitres - Oysters II. How Fresh Oysters, in France, are Sold by Weight -     Creuse Oysters also called the Pacific or Japonaise, on the half-shell. Half a dozen European (the plat or verte) oysters,  on the half-shell. Photograph courtesy of  Ulterior Epicure.   The fattening of oyster and the source of their different tastes.          When an oyster reaches two or three years old. After reaching two or three years of age, oysters are taken to specific fattening grounds; there for one to four months they will eat very well and then they will go to the market.  The algae that live in the fattening grounds in river estuaries and saltwater marshes become the oysters' breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and each area produces algae with different tastes.  The algae in each of France's twenty plus unique oyster fattening grounds provides oysters with different tastes and textures and is graded by experts. The experts taste the oysters, not the algae! French diners eat more oysters per-capita than any other nation. There are many factors that affect an oyster's taste, and so the average Frenchman or woman learns the minimum requirements for grading an oyster.  When visitors to France have the time they should visit one of the fattening areas on France’s Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, nearly all may be visited. When you visit an oyster farm, you will learn by sampling and enjoying the local product some of the factors that affect an oysters grade. Oysters with names like Belon, Isigny, Paimpol, and  Oléron will be among the most expensive; these are the names of highly-rated oyster fattening grounds and each of these areas becomes the oysters’ brand. Inside and outside oysters farms are restaurants serving cut-priced oysters and locally caught seafood. If you have time to visit to visit an oyster farm, then including lunch, allow yourself two to two-and-a-half hours. Eating oysters, with friends, while accompanied by a good white wine raises the oysters' grade by a factor of two or three. Having learned which type of oyster is being offered, and noted the fattening area where the oysters absorbed their different flavors is, regretfully, only part of the information for making a well-informed order.  The time an oyster spends on a fattening farm and its access to the food offered will affect the oyster's taste and size.  Expect further information about this on your visit. The three superior grades: Most oyster fattening areas produce three oyster grades that are above the standard grade that most restaurants offer. Your menu may offer one of these grades.    Fine de Claire - An oyster fattened for approximately one month; it grows fatter along