The USA's official National Christmas Tree is in which National Park?

The Other National Christmas Tree The Other National Christmas Tree The official Christmas tree of the wild, wild west General Grant tree with a cover of snow and a Christmas wreath, Photo By: Alexandra Picavet By Christina Scannapiego Recreation.gov We Americans have the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, DC, to ring us into the holiday season year after year—but few people know that the Wild West also celebrates its own National Christmas tree, a giant sequoia and the second largest tree in the world, in the General Grant Grove section of Kings Canyon National Park in California. As you might have guessed, the grove and the tree were both named after Union Army general and 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, but it was in 1926 that President Calvin Coolidge finally ordained the majestic tree the "Nation’s Christmas Tree". The idea was inspired by a little girl who had imagined the giant as a Christmas tree and shared the thought with Sanger, California resident, Charles E. Lee. From then on, Lee began organizing yearly Christmas programs around the tree, in the enchanted grove of sequoias, until the event became an annual ceremony. And to this day, every Christmas, many campers, hikers and nature lovers come to honor this venerable pillar of the American Christmas spirit, and the Sanger Chamber of Commerce continues to sponsor the annual holiday, "Trek to the Tree" on the second Sunday of December each year. You can visit the General Grant tree almost any time of year on a short half-mile loop trail. The trailhead is one mile beyond the Grant Grove Visitor Center on the west side of the road. If you're going overnight, make reservations for Lodgepole Campground . You can start making reservations for July as early as January, but be sure and check back in the spring to find out if snow melt allows the campground to open earlier.


John Callcott Horsley designed what first commercial Christmas item in 1843?

BBC - Devon Features - The first commercially produced Christmas card was designed in Torquay The BBC is not responsible for the content          of external websites. FESTIVE          FACTS The most valuable Christmas card in the world was sold at           auction in Devizes in 2001. The card, measuring 5 x 3 inches, was hand-coloured by John           Calcott Horsley and sent by Sir Henry Cole to his grandmother           in 1843. It was bought by an anonymous bidder for £20,000. A few years after that first card was made, Parliament passed           the Postage Act, making it possible to send letters for a           penny. This led to the tradition of sending Christmas cards           taking off. These days, hundreds of millions of Christmas cards are given           each year. PRINT          THIS PAGE View print friendly version of this page.. The festive       season is fast approaching and it's that time again when we all sit       down to draw up our all-important Christmas Card lists. But did you know that this annual friendly offering is a tradition       which has its roots in Torquay? We have to travel back to Victorian times for this particular Christmas       story - to 1843 to be exact. Henry Cole (later to become Sir Henry Cole) was a very busy man, working       in the Public Records Office in London. So busy in fact, that he didn't have the time to write to all his       family and friends at Christmas time. In 1840, he had an idea: why not ask well known artist John Calcott       Horsley to design a card with a message on it, which he could send       to people. Orestone          Manor, where JC Horsley lived Photo: Orestone Manor JC Horsley       was living at Orestone Manor between Torquay and Maidencombe at the       time, and it was here where he designed that very first card. The card shows the feeding and clothing of the poor on each side,       and in the centre there is a happy family having a drink and enjoying       Christmas festivities. The words printed on the card were 'A Merry Christmas and a Happy       New Year To You' - so not a lot has changed since! The card went down so well with Henry and the recipients, that in       1843, some 1,000 of the cards were produced for commercial sale at       a shilling each - making it the first recorded mass production Christmas       card. However, not everyone approved. Puritans objected to the picture showing       people raising a glass to Christmas. But their objections were swept       aside and the rest, as they say, is history! It's believed that the very first Christmas card was probably made       in Germany centuries earlier than this, but the card designed in Torquay       is the one which really marked the birth of the commercial Christmas       card. Later, Henry Cole helped to organise the Great Exhibition in 1851       and was a founder member of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London       the following year. He was knighted for this work. And JC Horsley also enjoyed a successful life. He contributed drawings       to Punch, and was rector at the Royal Academy, where he he campaigned       against the use of naked models. It's thought that a dozen of Horsley's original cards still exist       and you can see one of them in the National Art Library at the Victoria       and Albert Museum. Article written: November 2004


In Victorian England what people were popularly called robins because of their red uniforms?

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Which popular poem was alternatively known as A Visit from St Nicholas?

A Visit From St. Nicholas (T'was the Night Before Christmas) A Visit From St. Nicholas 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all! As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! His dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!" If you've been reading our pages, you know that we have big things planned, and a lot on our plate, so keep checking back. And contact us with any questions or suggestions you have in the meantime. Paul and Shelia Race


Which token vegetable is often included in the ingredients of a Christmas pudding?

Plum Pudding - Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion Plum Pudding Posted by Becky Diamond on November 20, 2013 Cookies, cakes and pies are the desserts most Americans associate with Christmas today, but back in the Victorian era, plum pudding was the highlight of the holiday feast. Even the poor Cratchit family in the Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol had one on their holiday table. We have the British to thank for bringing their love of puddings to America, particularly plum pudding, which can be traced back to the 15th century. It originated as plum pottage (sometimes called plum porridge), which was more liquidly, like a soup, and served at the beginning of a meal. Like most puddings of the time, it was meat-based, so the ingredients included chopped beef or mutton, onions and sometimes other root vegetables, as well as dried fruit, breadcrumbs as a thickener, and copious amounts of wine, herbs and spices for flavor. This rich dish was a favorite for feast days such as All Saints Day, Christmas and New Years Day, but it wasn’t until the 1600s when it became specifically associated with Christmas, and began to be referred to as the more luxurious sounding plum pudding or even Christmas pudding. Around this time it also evolved into the larger, more solid consistency of a “boiled pudding” due to the creation of the pudding-cloth. The ingredients would be mixed together, then tied up into a tidy bundle inside the cloth and boiled in a kettle over an open fire. Sometimes the pudding was even cooked directly over a simmering stew. So where are the plums in the ingredient list? Well, ironically, there aren’t actually any plums in plum pudding. The name comes from the use of dried plums (prunes), which were commonly used in medieval times. Later, when other dried fruits such as raisins were introduced into England, these were substituted or added, but the “plum pudding” name stuck. Over the years, the meat was replaced by suet (the protective fat around the kidneys of beef or mutton) and the vegetables were gradually phased out, although some cooks still include a token carrot in their version. By the time of the Victorian era, plum pudding had evolved into a sumptuous dessert with a more varied ingredient list. Suet, dried fruit (typically raisins, sultanas and currants) and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves were mainstays, but any combination of nuts, lemon or orange peel, chopped apple, flour, eggs, sugar, milk and liquor were also commonly added. The Godey’s Lady’s Book of Receipts and Household Hints by Sarah Annie Frost (1870) lists nine different versions of plum pudding, with interesting titles and ingredient combinations such as Soyer’s New Christmas pudding (with powdered white sugar, candied citron and blanched bitter almonds), Barbara’s plum pudding (includes apples and molasses), Rich plum pudding without flour (uses breadcrumbs instead, as well as eight or nine eggs and brandy), and Unrivalled plum pudding (incorporates an incredible two pounds each of suet, breadcrumbs and sugar, two and a half pounds of raisins and 16 eggs). A rich sauce made from rum or brandy butter (sometimes called hard sauce) added right before serving also became customary. The Christmas pudding became even more beloved with the establishment of Stir-Up Sunday, which took place on the last Sunday before Advent – sometime during the second half of November. The name actually originated from the collect (prayer) of the day heard in church that morning: “Stir-up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people.” Over time it also became associated with the stirring of the Christmas pudding, which began that same week. On this day, all the ingredients for the Christmas pudding were gathered and mixed together, and each family member would take a turn stirring the pudding – from the oldest on down to the youngest. It was believed that anyone who made a wish while stirring the pudding would have the wish come true. The pudding was supposed to be stirred with a wooden spoon in a clockwise direction with eyes clo


What is a bicycle called with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other?

bicycle | vehicle | Britannica.com Bicycle submarine Bicycle, also called bike , two-wheeled steerable machine that is pedaled by the rider’s feet. On a standard bicycle the wheels are mounted in-line in a metal frame, with the front wheel held in a rotatable fork. The rider sits on a saddle and steers by leaning and turning handlebars that are attached to the fork. The feet turn pedals attached to cranks and a chainwheel. Power is transmitted by a loop of chain connecting the chainwheel to a sprocket on the rear wheel. Riding is easily mastered, and bikes can be ridden with little effort at 16–24 km (10–15 miles) per hour—about four to five times the pace of walking . The bicycle is the most efficient means yet devised to convert human energy into mobility. Family bicycling on a country road. © Tom Stewart/Corbis Discover how a bicycle in motion stays upright. © MinutePhysics (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Bicycles are widely used for transportation , recreation, and sport (see cycling ). Throughout the world, bicycles are essential to moving people and goods in areas where there are few automobiles. Globally, there are twice as many bicycles as automobiles, and they outsell automobiles three to one. The Netherlands, Denmark, and Japan actively promote bicycles for shopping and commuting. In the United States , bike paths have been constructed in many parts of the country, and bicycles are encouraged by the United States government as an alternative to automobiles. History of the bicycle Bicycle predecessors Historians disagree about the invention of the bicycle, and many dates are challenged. It is most likely that no individual qualifies as the inventor and that the bicycle evolved through the efforts of many. Although Leonardo da Vinci was credited with having sketched a bicycle in 1492 in his Codex Atlanticus, the drawing was discovered to be a forgery added in the 1960s. Another presumed bicycle ancestor, the vélocifère, or célérifère, of the 1790s was a fast horse-drawn coach that is not considered to be a predecessor of the bicycle. A discussion of the bicycle’s history. © Open University (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Draisiennes, hobby-horses, and other velocipedes Similar Topics Eyjafjallajökull volcano As the ordinary was developing, numerous designs offered safer alternatives , including tricycles, gearing to allow smaller front wheels, and treadle drives to lower the pedals and the rider. These were called safety bicycles. Chain-driven rear wheels were used on tricycles and prototype bicycles during the 1870s. Hans Renold invented the bush roller chain in Manchester, England, in 1880. This improved reliability and facilitated development of the safety bicycle. The essential features of the safety bicycle were: spoked wheels roughly 30 inches (76 cm) in diameter, a chain-driven rear wheel with the front chainwheel roughly twice as large as the rear sprocket, a low centre of gravity , and direct front steering. Safety bicycles had decisive advantages in stability, braking, and ease of mounting. The first bicycle to provide all of these features and to achieve market acceptance was the 1885 Rover Safety designed by John Kemp Starley (James Starley’s nephew). Prior to 1885 many alternative designs were called safety bicycles, but, after the Rover pattern took over the market in the late 1880s, safety bicycles were simply called bicycles. The last catalog year for ordinaries in England was 1892. The early safety bicycles had solid rubber tires. In 1888 the pneumatic tire was introduced by John Boyd Dunlop , a Scottish veterinarian living in Belfast. These provided a more comfortable ride with greatly reduced rolling resistance. By 1893 virtually all new bicycles had pneumatic tires , which immensely increased their popularity. The pneumatic tire and the tension-spoked wheel did as much as the crank and pedal to establish the bicycle as a serious alternative to the horse. The 1890s saw mass production of practical bicycles with diamond-pattern frames, pneumatic tires, chain drives, and brakes. By the late


Pygmy Marmoset (Callithrix Pygmaea) - Animals - A-Z Animals Five groups that classify all living things Animalia A group of animals within the animal kingdom Chordata A group of animals within a pylum Mammalia A group of animals within a class Primates A group of animals within an order Callitrichidae A group of animals within a family Cebuella Comprised of the genus followed by the species Callithrix Pygmaea The animal group that the species belongs to Mammal What kind of foods the animal eats Omnivore How long (L) or tall (H) the animal is 14-16cm (5.5-6.3in) The measurement of how heavy the animal is 120-140g (4.2-4.9oz) The fastest recorded speed of the animal 40km/h (24mph) How long the animal lives for 8-12 years Whether the animal is solitary or sociable Troop The likelihood of the animal becoming extinct Threatened The colour of the animal's coat or markings Brown, Tan, Grey, Black, White The protective layer of the animal Fur The specific area where the animal lives Outskirts of tropical rainforest The average number of babies born at once 2 Other animals that hunt and eat the animal Birds, Snakes, Wildcats Long tail and furry ear tufts Pygmy Marmoset Location Map of South America Pygmy Marmoset The pygmy marmoset is a tiny primate that is exclusively found in the jungles of South America. The pygmy marmoset is known to be the smallest known species of monkey in the world. The pygmy marmoset averages at about 15cm tall, with a 20cm long tail behind it. The pygmy marmoset has sharp claws which make the pygmy marmoset excellent at climbing trees and the long tail of the pygmy marmoset gives this little monkey fantastic balance when jumping between tree branches. The low weight of the pygmy marmoset allows the pygmy marmoset to reach the canopy tree tops, a place where many of the larger species of monkey cannot reach. Here the pygmy marmoset eats fruits, berries, insects and small reptiles safely high above any dangerous predators. The small size of the pygmy marmoset means that it has developed a number of nicknames from locals and tourists alike, such as the pocket monkey and the little lion . The tiny size of this miniature monkey means that the pygmy marmoset if often very difficult to observe in the wild. The pygmy marmoset has been increasingly popular as an exotic pet, but they are very hard to keep. When a baby pygmy marmoset is taken away from the family it can often die quickly due to depression. Baby pygmy marmosets also need feeding every two hours for their first two weeks in the world so they can be very time-consuming pets. Pet pygmy marmosets can take a grave dislike towards their owners and some have been known to bite their owners and throw feces at them, as a form of attack. After a gestation period of around 4.5 months, the female pygmy marmoset gives birth to one or two babies. The male pygmy marmoset will often carry the babies after birth until they are big enough and strong enough to look after themselves. Pygmy marmosets live in groups which tend to consist of the head male and female pygmy marmosets and their offspring, usually about four litters. There can be more than one male in a pygmy marmoset troop, but the dominant male pygmy marmoset will remain the dominant male of that troop. Share This Article


What is the name of the popular Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice?

How to drink sake in Japan - Telegraph Travel How to drink sake in Japan Serving sake may look simple, but, as with many things in Japan, a subtle etiquette stands behind it Photo: Fotolia Picture: Fotolia Like sushi, sake is an integral part of Japanese cuisine that foreign visitors often only have a superficial understanding of. Here, Tokyo-based world champion sake sommelier Kaoru Izuha presents her definitive guide to Japan's national drink. Enlarge World champion sake sommelier Kaoru Izuha Kaoru Izuha is assistant manager of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo 's sushi restaurant Sushi SORA and the most recent winner of the Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) category of the Kikisake-shi World Championship. The competition honours the world's best sake sommeliers and Kaoru was awarded the accoldate from a pool of 25,000 certified sake sommelier competitors. Here she provides her beginner's guide to sake, explaining the origins of the drink, how to order and serve it, and the best dishes to enjoy it with. What is sake?  Sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink made of fermented rice, koji (often translated as rice malt or yeast made from rice) and water. In Japanese, the word ‘sake’ also means alcoholic beverages in general. When did sake originate?  There’s some dispute about the drink’s origins, but a book written around 713AD mentions an alcoholic beverage made from rice. Another book written at around the same time also includes a description of a fermented rice alcoholic drink. Both would be considered rudimentary forms of modern-day Japanese sake. How is sake made?  It can be a protracted process but, explained simply, sake is made when rice is ground, washed and steamed. Then some of the steamed rice will be used to make koji, the yeast derived from rice. After that the koji and the remaining steamed rice and water are mixed and then allowed to ferment. More rice, koji and water is added to the mixture thereafter, at which point the drink is filtered and bottled. Who makes sake?  Sake makers or brewers are known as tōji. They’re similar to a chef de cave. Workers in sake breweries are called kurabito. What’s the best temperature to serve sake at?  That depends on what type of sake you are drinking – the same drink can taste noticeably different dependent on whether it’s served hot or cold. Sake can be categorized in four different groups and each group has its own best temperature.  Kunshu sake is rich, with a fruity aroma and flavour and is often popular with foreign visitors. It ‘s typically served at between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius. Soshu sake is simple, light and fresh; it’s the most common type of sake in Japan and is served at between 5 and 10 degrees. Junshu sake is a traditional type of sake that’s rich and dense; it’s served at between 15 and 18 degrees or 40 and 55 degrees. Jukushu sake is the most expensive type and is served infrequently; it’s full-bodied and very rich with a spicy aroma, and is served at between 15 and 25 degrees. What are the popular and premium brands of sake?  There are about 1,600 producers of sake in Japan, and 99 per cent of them are medium- or small-scale producers so there are always new variants to discover. That said, some popular brands are Hakkaisan, Kubota, Dassai and Dewazakura. Two premium brands of sake that you can also find abroad are Kakunko Junmai Daiginjo and Dassai Junmai Daiginjyo “23Ni-wari San-bu” – both are highly recommended. Dassai also goes very well with western dishes using white fish, especially if teamed with herbs and lemon, so it can serve as a good introduction to the drink if you can’t make it to Japan just yet. I’m also a fan of Kokuryu Ishidaya, which is a premium vintage sake only made available in November each year. How should you decide which sake to drink?  Really it’s best to firstly ask staff at the bar or restaurant or shop for their advice, as there are so many different types of sake to choose from. Where do people drink sake?  Japanese people drink sake both at home and when out at restaurants and bars. Sake is particularly associated with a casual styl


What colour are the berries from the rowan tree?

Rowan Rowan   "Rowan is the tree of power, causing life and magic to flower."   The Lady of the Mountains Second month of the Celtic Tree calendar, January 21st - February 17th Second consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Luis   Deity: Brigantia, Brigid, Virgin Mary, Thor Sabbat: Imbolc, Candlemas Folk Names: Delight of the Eye, Mountain Ash, Quickbane, Ran Tree, Roden-Quicken, Roden-Quicken-Royan, Roynetree, Sorb Apple, Thor's Helper,  Whitty, Wicken-Tree, Wiggin, Wiggy, Wiky, Wild Ash, Witchbane, Witchen, Witchwood   Medicinal properties:  The berries contain a high concentration of Vitamin C, a good preventative and treatment for scurvy. They also contain organic acids, tannins, sugars. The berries have been used to make general tonics for the body since the ripe berries are mildly purgative and diuretic.     Magickal properties:  Using meditation, Rowan is helpful with clearing the mind and opening our inspiration. The Essence of Rowan is used in vibrational medicine to assist in attuning us to nature, broadening perspectives, and making room for a deeper understanding of our place here in the universe.  It also has a significant role in protection. Rowan wood was traditionally used to make spindles and spinning wheels, tool handles, stakes and pegs, dowsing and divining rods. A rowan wand or walking stick will protect you from being harmed on a journey and bring spiritual enlightenment along your path.   To the Celts the Rowan was a symbol of the hidden mysteries of nature and the quickening of the life force.   Scottish tradition did not allow for the use of Rowan wood for any other purpose than ritual.   Rowan is not to be forgotten, set aside, or ignored. She is the power within you to call forth your elegance and mastery of your logical mind as it intermingles with your intuitive powers.  She calls you into the path of future planning, use of symbology, and talismans to form order to your designs.   Let this time be the time you put your dreams into a sequence of architectural designs. Perform an act of accomplishment for each step of your unfolding plan. Use your act as a building block to bring your dreams to fruition. Trusting your intuition and logical intelligence will give you insights for more planning. Let prophetic insights assist you.   A Celtic Oracle of Avalon by Katherine Torres, Ph.D. Rowan's name means "a secret" or "to whisper" and shares it's origin with rune.   Peace to these little broken leaves, That strew our common ground; That chase their tails, like silly dogs, As they go round and round. For though in winter boughs are bare, Let us not once forget Their summer glory, when these leaves Caught the great Sun in their strong net; And made him, in the lower air, Tremble - no bigger than a star! - W.H. Davies, Leaves   Use a handful of dried Rowan berries for Rowan berry tea. Place them in the center of a small square of white or purple cloth. Gather the cloth over the berries and tie it into a bundle with white or purple ribbon. Hang this in your kitchen during flu season or keep it for the entire winter.  "The Rowan Tree forecasts a bright future for you.  Red being the color of fire, Rowan means "flame."  What you need will gravitate toward you in the same way that the Rowan's red berries give it power to attract birds. Patience is indicated by the life-giving properties of energy and protection that the Rowan symbolizes.  There is a sign that something is coming soon, because the Rowan is one of the first trees to bud. May Poles are made from the Rowan, so flirtations and romance are forecast. A merry-go-round begins, bringing people together by magical charm. The Rowan also brings protection, as it has always been used to make amulets to guard against evil and ills."   from The Wisdom of Trees by Jane Gifford   Rowan is able to flourish higher up on the mountains than most other trees. Closer to the sun and divine inspiration in this extreme environment, it yet retains its grace of form and its potential for healing. Exposed to the elements on solitary crags, it still produces blossom and ber


Who made the Gettysburg Address in 1863?

The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg, Pennsylvania November 19, 1863 On June 1, 1865, Senator Charles Sumner referred to the most famous speech   ever given by President Abraham Lincoln. In his eulogy on the slain president, he called the Gettysburg Address a "monumental act." He said Lincoln was mistaken that  "the world will little note, nor long remember what we say here." Rather, the Bostonian  remarked, "The world noted at once what he said, and will never cease to  remember it. The battle itself was less important than the speech." There are five known copies of the speech in Lincoln's handwriting, each with a  slightly different text, and named for the people who first received them:  Nicolay, Hay, Everett, Bancroft and Bliss. Two copies apparently were written  before delivering the speech, one of which probably was the reading  copy. The remaining ones were produced months later for soldier benefit events.  Despite widely-circulated stories to the contrary, the president did not dash  off a copy aboard a train to Gettysburg. Lincoln carefully prepared his major  speeches in advance; his steady, even script in every manuscript is consistent  with a firm writing surface, not the notoriously bumpy Civil War-era trains.  Additional versions of the speech appeared in newspapers of the era, feeding  modern-day confusion about the authoritative text. Bliss Copy Ever since Lincoln wrote it in 1864, this version has been the most often reproduced, notably on the walls of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. It is named after Colonel Alexander Bliss, stepson of historian George Bancroft. Bancroft asked President Lincoln for a copy to use as a fundraiser for soldiers (see "Bancroft Copy" below). However, because Lincoln wrote on both sides of the paper, the speech could not be reprinted, so Lincoln made another copy at Bliss's request. It is the last known copy written by Lincoln and the only one signed and dated by him. Today it is on display at the Lincoln Room of the White House. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Abraham Lincoln November 19, 1863 Nicolay Copy Named for John G. Nicolay, President Lincoln's personal secretary, this is considered the "first draft" of the speech, begun in Washington on White house stationery. The second page is writen on different paper stock, indicating it was finished in Gettysburg before the cemetery dedication began. Lincoln gave this draft to Nicolay, who went to Gettysburg with Lincoln and witnessed the speech. The Library of Congress owns this manuscript. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought for


Who played Don Vito Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather?

Don Vito Corleone (Character) Don Vito Corleone (Character) from The Godfather (1972) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Biography In the first film, Don Vito Corleone was portrayed by Marlon Brando... See more  » Alternate Names: Godfather / The Godfather / Vito Corleone / Young Vito Corleone Filmography ... aka "Mario Puzo's The Godfather: A Novel for Television" - USA (complete title) ... aka "The Godfather 1902-1959: The Complete Epic" - USA (video title) ... aka "The Godfather Novella" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "The Godfather Saga" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" - USA (complete title) ... aka "SNL" - USA (informal title) ... aka "SNL 25" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Saturday Night" - USA (first season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" - USA (sixth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" - USA (fifteenth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" - USA (twentieth season title) ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" - USA (twentyfifth season title)


Which musician, who died in 1987, famously had a candelabra on his piano?

Liberace - Pianist - Biography.com Liberace Liberace was a flamboyant pianist who twice had his own TV show and frequently performed in Las Vegas. IN THESE GROUPS Liberace - Mini Biography (TV-14; 3:36) Liberace, the highest-paid pianist of all time, embodied flamboyant showmanship with his incredible stage performances in Las Vegas. Find out more about his life in this mini biography. Synopsis Born in Wisconsin in 1919, Liberace appeared as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 16. He later began giving concerts in flamboyant costumes with ornate pianos and candelabra, playing primarily popular music. Very successful, he hosted his own TV variety series, The Liberace Show (1952–55, 1969), and appeared in films such as Sincerely Yours (1955). In later years he performed frequently in Las Vegas. Early Life With his unique blend of classical training and over-the-top showmanship, Liberace was one of the most famous performers of the 20th century. Born Wladziu Valentino Liberace on May 16, 1919, in West Allis, Wisconsin, his middle name was taken from one of his mother's favorite film stars—Rudolph Valentino. Little did she know that her son would develop a devoted following of his own one day. Both of Liberace's parents were interested in music, and he began piano lessons very early on in his life. A child prodigy, he began his studies at the Wisconsin College of Music when he was only seven years old. Liberace started performing with orchestras in his early teens. Musical Sensation To make a living, Liberace played in movie theaters and night clubs. He even adopted the stage name "Walter Busterkeys" for a time. Before long Liberace found some success in mixing his love of classical music with more contemporary tunes. His real career breakthrough, however, came in 1951 with the premiere of The Liberace Show. The musical program first aired locally in Los Angeles before going national a few years later. Viewers—35 million of them at the program's height—couldn't get enough of Liberace's piano prowess and his cherubic charms. With his trademark candelabra resting atop his piano, Liberace played with great ease and glee. His largely female audience also admired for Liberace's great devotion to his mother Frances. His brother George played the violin on the program and acted as his orchestral arranger. In addition to his television show, Liberace sold out many of his live concerts and sold millions of records. He even starred in the 1955 film Sincerely Yours, which served as a showcase for his talents. In Las Vegas, Liberace became one of the city's most popular performers and one of its top-paid stars. He became equally famous for the glitz and glamour of his shows and costumes as he was for his music. In 1956, Liberace was joined on stage by Elvis Presley. Around this time, however, Liberace's personal life was turned into a legal drama. He had long been derided for his effeminate ways, and he ended up suing a British publication for libel after the magazine implied that he was gay. Liberace later won another court battle against a British columnist over his comments. While he was later revealed to be gay, Liberace worked hard to conceal this fact to maintain his dominantly female following. While interest in his television show eventually faded, Liberace remained popular with concert-goers. His shows and costumes seemed to get more elaborate and ostentatious with the years. His hands showcased a number of ornate, piano-shaped rings, and he draped himself in long, heavy fur capes. He even drove to his piano on stage in one of his many luxury automobiles. In the mid-1970s, Liberace decided to give the public a peek into his lavish lifestyle. He transformed his Hollywood home into a museum. He later displayed his collection of costumes, cars and other treasures at his own museum in Las Vegas. Final Years Once again, Liberace found himself in a legal struggle. He was sued by his former bodyguard and chauffeur Scott Thorson in 1982. Thorson claimed that he had been in a relationship with Liberace and that Liberace


Which country has the international car registration letter A?

Vehicle documents required for international road haulage - GOV.UK GOV.UK Vehicle documents required for international road haulage From: Vehicle documents drivers need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle. Contents Further Information When you drive a goods vehicle from one country to another, you must make sure that you have certain documents on board. This guide provides information about the documents you will need as a driver to make sure that your vehicle is legally able to cross international borders. Vehicle registration documents If you take a UK-registered vehicle out of the country for less than 12 months, you must take documentation to show that you are authorised to possess the vehicle. This means you must carry the original Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) with you. If you have not received the V5C certificate, or the original has been lost, stolen or defaced, you can download the application for a vehicle registration certificate (V62) . If you take your vehicle out of the UK for more than 12 months (permanent export), you must notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ( DVLA ) by completing the purple section, part 11 (V5C/4) of the VC5. It’s important that you take your registration certificate with you as you may have to hand it to the relevant authority when the vehicle is registered abroad. Read about taking a vehicle out of the UK permanently or temporarily . If your vehicle is hired or leased, the supplier company is unlikely to let you have the original VC5. Instead you can apply for a Vehicle on Hire Certificate (VE103). This certificate is authenticated proof of permission from the owner to take the vehicle abroad. A Vehicle on Hire Certificate is valid for one year and you can buy one from motoring organisations such as: Automobile Association (AA) Road Haulage Association Vehicle insurance documents The basic EU legal requirement is third party vehicle insurance. This covers injury to other people, including your passengers, damage to or loss of other peoples’ property resulting from an accident caused by you. It doesn’t cover any costs incurred by you as a result of an accident. Third party, fire and theft provides the same cover as third party but also includes fire damage and theft of the vehicle. Fully comprehensive provides the same cover as third party, fire and theft and additionally covers any damage to your vehicle. Every motor insurance policy issued in the EU must provide the minimum insurance cover required by law in any other EU country. Green Card In many countries, even those within the EU where a UK insurance certificate is acceptable, you may be asked to produce a Green Card. The Green Card is not an insurance cover. It simply provides proof, in those countries where the Green Card is valid, that the minimum third party liability cover required by law in the visited country is in force. If your insurers aren’t able to issue a Green Card, you can find alternative suppliers on the MIB website . The MIB operates the Green Card system in the UK. Insurance for goods in transit In some countries, you may need to produce a certificate of insurance for the goods carried to avoid paying a premium. See the guide on moving goods by road . It’s also important to ensure that the risk of goods being damaged, delayed, perished, lost or stolen in transit is properly managed. See the guide on transport insurance . Goods vehicle operator’s licence To transport goods abroad in an HGV for hire or reward you must have a standard international operators licence. This allows you to carry goods both in the UK and on international journeys. The licence comes into force once the fee has been paid and the licence documents are issued. Providing the 5 yearly renewal fee is paid and there are no infringements, the licence lasts indefinitely. Identity discs are also issued and must be displayed in each specified motor vehicle. The identity discs show the: operator’s name type of licence Community licences A valid Community Licence is required for all hire or reward op


Who is sixth in line to the British throne (as at December 2007)?

Line of Succession | Britroyals Contact Line of Succession The Act of Settlement (1701) laid down that only Protestant heirs of         Princess Sophia, granddaughter of James I, may succeed to the         British throne. Neither Roman Catholics, nor those who marry a         Roman Catholic, nor those born out of wedlock, may remain in the         line of succession. Under common law the crown was passed on by         male primogeniture under which younger sons succeed before their         elder sisters. See Line of Succession         FAQs This changed on the 26 March 2015 with the introduction of the Succession         to the Crown Bill 2013 which changed the succession laws so         that the right of male primogeniture no longer applies. Males         born after 20 October 2011 no longer precede their elder sisters         in the line of succession. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's         first child born on 22 July 2013 was a boy Prince George. Their         second child Princess Charlotte was born on 2 May 2015. She is         4th in line and will not lose her position even if she has a younger         brother. The Bill removed the disqualification of those who marry Roman         Catholics so that George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, who married         a Catholic in 1988 was restored in 35th place after the Duke of         Kent. It also repealed the Royal Marriages Act 1772 so that only         the first 6 persons in line to the throne require the Sovereign's         approval to marry. This means that Princess Beatrice and Princess         Eugenie no longer require permission from the Queen to marry. The British monarch is head of the Protestant Church of England         so the requirement remains that only Protestants can be in the         line of succession. The current line of succession to the British         Throne is given below. 13. Peter Phillips (b. 1977) 14. Savannah Phillips (b. 2010) 15. Isla Phillips (b. 2012) 16. Zara Tindall (Phillips) (b.         1981) 17. Mia Grace Tindall (b. 2014) 18. David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley (b. 1961) 19. Hon. Charles Armstrong Jones (b. 1999) 20. Margarita Armstrong-Jones (b. 2002) 21. Lady Sarah Chatto (b. 1964) 22. Samuel Chatto (b. 1996) 23. Arthur Chatto (b. 1999) 24. HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester (b. 1944) 25. Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster (b. 1974) 26. Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden (b. 2007) 27. Lady Cosima Windsor (b. 2010) 28. Lady Davina Lewis (b. 1977) 29. Senna Lewis (b. 2010) 30. Tane Mahuta Lewis (b. 2012) 31. Lady Rose Gilman (b. 1980) 32. Lyla Gilman (b. 2010) 33. Rufus Gilman (b. 2012) 34. HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (b. 1935) 35. George Windsor, Earl of St. Andrews (b. 1962) Edward Windsor, Baron Downpatrick (excluded by becoming a Roman         Catholic) Lady Marina Charlotte Windsor (excluded by becoming a Roman         Catholic) 36. Lady Amelia Windsor (b. 1995) Lord Nicholas Windsor (excluded by becoming a Roman Catholic) Albert Windsor (excluded by being Roman Catholic) Leopold Windsor (excluded by being Roman Catholic) Louis Windsor (excluded by being Roman Catholic) 37. Lady Helen Taylor (b. 1964) 38. Columbus Taylor (b. 1994) 39. Cassius Taylor (b. 1996) 40. Eloise Taylor (b. 2003) 41. Estella Taylor (b 2004) 42. Prince Michael of Kent (b. 1942) 43. Lord Frederick Windsor (b 1979) 44. Maud Windsor (b. 2013) 45. Isabella Windsor (b. 2016) 46. Lady Gabriella Windsor (b. 1981) 47. HRH Princess Alexandra the Hon. Lady Ogilvy (b. 1936) 48. James Ogilvy (b. 1964) 49. Alexander Ogilvy (b. 1996) 50. Flora Ogilvy (b. 1994) 51. Marina Ogilvy, Mrs Paul Mowatt (b. 1966) 52. Christian Mowatt (b. 1993) 53. Miss Zenouska Mowatt (b. 1990) 54. David Lascelles, 8th Earl of Harewood (b. 1950) 55. Alexander Lascelles, Viscount Lascelles (b. 1980) 56. Hon. Edward Lascelles (b. 1982) 57. Hon. James Lasce


What is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet?

Greek alphabet - definition of Greek alphabet by The Free Dictionary Greek alphabet - definition of Greek alphabet by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Greek+alphabet Also found in: Thesaurus , Medical , Wikipedia . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Greek alphabet - the alphabet used by ancient Greeks alphabet - a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language alpha - the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet beta - the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet gamma - the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet delta - the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet epsilon - the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet zeta - the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet eta - the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet theta - the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet iota - the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet kappa - the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet lambda - the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet mu - the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet nu - the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet xi - the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet omicron - the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet pi - the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet rho - the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet sigma - the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet tau - the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet upsilon - the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet phi - the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet khi , chi - the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet psi - the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet omega - the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet Translations


Chinese gooseberry is another name for which fruit?

Chinese gooseberry becomes kiwifruit | NZHistory, New Zealand history online Chinese gooseberry becomes kiwifruit 15 June 1959 Kiwifruit promotional card, 1980s (Tauranga City Libraries) The prominent produce company Turners and Growers announced that it would from now on export Chinese gooseberries as ‘kiwifruit’. Introduced to this country in 1904, kiwifruit are now cultivated worldwide, with New Zealand-grown fruit marketed as ‘Zespri’. Despite the name, kiwifruit are not native to New Zealand. Seeds were brought to New Zealand in 1904 by Mary Isabel Fraser, the principal of Wanganui Girls’ College, who had been visiting mission schools in China. They were planted in 1906 by a Whanganui nurseryman, Alexander Allison, and the vines first fruited in 1910. People thought the fruit had a gooseberry flavour and began to call it the Chinese gooseberry. It is not related to the Grossulariaceae family to which gooseberries belong. New Zealand began exporting the fruit to the US in the 1950s. This was the height of the Cold War and the term Chinese gooseberry was a marketing nightmare for Turners and Growers. Their first idea, ‘melonettes’, was equally unpopular with US importers because melons and berries were subject to high import tariffs. In June 1959, Jack Turner suggested the name kiwifruit during a Turners and Growers management meeting in Auckland. His idea was adopted and this later became the industry-wide name. The Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke, where New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry began, markets itself as the ‘Kiwifruit Capital of the World’. In 2011 Italy was the world’s leading producer of kiwifruit, followed by New Zealand, Chile, Greece, France, the USA and Iran. Most New Zealand kiwifruit is now marketed under the brand-name Zespri, partly as a way to distinguish ‘Kiwi’ kiwifruit from the produce of other countries. Read more on NZHistory


Glaucoma affects which part of the human body?

Glaucoma - body, causes, How Does Glaucoma Affect the Eye? Glaucoma Glaucoma Photo by: LightScribe Glaucoma (glaw-KO-ma) is a group of disorders that cause fluid pressure     to rise inside the eye, which may result in vision loss. KEYWORDS for searching the Internet and other reference sources Ophthalmology Vision If a balloon is slowly filled with water, eventually it will burst. But if    the same balloon has several pin-sized holes at one end, then it becomes    possible to continue adding water to the balloon to maintain its round    shape, without breaking the balloon, as long as the amount of water being    added is equal to the amount escaping through the pinholes. The eye has a similar system of liquid that continuously flows in and out    of a small chamber at the front of the eyeball. The problem for people    with glaucoma is that the drainage out of the eye is blocked or not    working properly. It is similar to the balloon that is filling with water.    Without a way to make room for more liquid, pressure builds up. Although a    pressure buildup will not cause the eye to burst, it may damage nerves at    the rear of the eyeball that carry images to the brain. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States.    It affects more than 3 million people, especially the elderly and people    of African ancestry. The disease also is one of the sneakiest eye    disorders. Pressure can grow in the eye for years before the effects on    vision are noticed. By then, often the damage has been done. Anatomy of the eye. The arrows show the flow of aqueous humor from      behind the iris, through the pupil, to the front of the eye, where it      drains through the canal of Schlemm. How Does Glaucoma Affect the Eye? The eye is about the same size as a ping-pong ball and is divided into two    compartments. The larger compartment at the rear of the eye contains a    gel-like substance called vitreous (VIT-re-us) humor, which helps to    maintain the eyeball's shape and to transmit light. The front    compartment, or anterior chamber, is smaller and is filled with a watery    liquid called aqueous (AY-kwee-us) humor. This clear liquid brings in    nutrients vital to the eye's health and carries out waste that can    damage it. The aqueous humor flows from behind the front colored portion of the eye,    which is called the iris. It moves through the pupil, the opening in the    center of the iris, into the front chamber of the eye. The liquid flows    through the chamber and out a tiny drainage canal that has a fine,    mesh-like covering. The small hole on the canal rests at an angle where    the colored iris meets the cornea, the clear cup-shaped disc at the front    of the eyeball. About 90 to 95 percent of people with glaucoma have a problem with this    drainage system. The cause is unknown, as there is no visible blockage. It    appears that the cells in the mesh covering the drainage canal do not do    their job properly, or lose their ability to allow proper drainage over    time. Glaucoma develops gradually, but there is a rarer acute * form of glaucoma that develops suddenly when the iris closes off the    drainage canal. This causes a painful medical emergency that requires    immediate treatment. The cause of most cases of glaucoma is not understood, although people of    African ancestry, people who have diabetes or other family members with    glaucoma, or those who have suffered eye injuries are at greater risk.    Aging is another risk factor for glaucoma. How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed? Except for the rare cases of acute glaucoma that develop suddenly, most    people do not realize they have glaucoma. As pressure is building in the    eye, many of the millions of nerve cells at the rear of the eye are    destroyed. The nerves that die first affect peripheral (pe-RIF-er-al)    vision, or how well people see out of the sides of the eyes. When the loss    of


The resort of Faliraki is on which Greek island?

Beach resorts in Greece and the islands - Greeka.com View our travel guides about 90 destinations in Greece and the Greek islands . You can also view the best destinations in Greece . List of best resorts in Greece You will find below a list with the best resorts in Greece. Resorts are listed by islands. Santorini island Santorini is considered the top holiday destination in Greece and was voted as the second top destination worldwide for 2005! It is world-known for its volcano and its romantic sunset. It is certainly a special experience to lie onto the Red Beach of Santorini, made exclusively of black and red volcano rocks. Walk along the narrow streets of Fira , Oia and Imerovigli , which constitutes the most popular resorts of Santorini, and get a view of its picturesque houses and impressive overlooks. Moreover, visit the caldera and take a boat tour to sail around the magnificent shores of Santorini. It will certainly be the experience of a lifetime. The ideal resort to stay in Santorini is contructed on the edge of the caldera and gives breathtaking view to the Aegean Sea and the volcano. Santorini island Mykonos island If you are a party animal, then this is the right place for you. It is the most cosmopolitan resort of Greece, often visited by famous Hollywood stars. It is also the top gay destination of Europe. Endless day and night parties, extreme nightlife, amazing sandy beaches, white-washed windmills, traditional alleys and strong northern winds form the picture of Mykonos. Many luxurious villas have been built there over the last decades, owned by famous people. While you are in Mykonos, take the chance and visit the neighbouring islet of Delos, which constitutes an interesting, archaeological site. The most famous Mykonos resorts are within the limits of Mykonos Town . A famous resort there is Platis Gialos . Mykonos island Rhodes island It is known as The Island of the Knights. The Medieval walls, built by the Knights of Saint John, surround the Old City and lovely Byzantine and Catholic churches are spread all over the island. Faliraki is the most famous and crowded resort of the island. You should also definitely visit the Valley of Butterflies and Rodini Park, to get a view of the beautiful nature. The Casino of Rhodes gives to the island a cosmopolitan vibe. Rhodes island Corfu island Corfu is the most popular Ionian island and its architecture has been influenced by its long Venetian occupation. It has four fortresses and many churches are spread along the island. The Achillion Palace, the Church of Agios Spiridon, patron saint of the island, Pontikonisi islet and the Monastery of Paleokastritsa are among the most famous sights of Corfu. A lovely resort in Corfu can be found in Gouvia , Dasia and Kavos . The island is extremely popular among the British and in fact there is a strong British community living in Corfu. Corfu island Zakynthos island This Ionian island is famous for its lush vegetation which has given it the name Flower of the Orient (Fiore di Levante). The beaches of Zakynthos are so clean that an endangered species, the Caretta-Caretta sea turtle, goes to lay its eggs there for centuries. A lot of beach bars are organized on Zakynthos island and many new tourist facilities have been created. A wonderful resort in Zakynthos can be found in Kalamaki , Laganas , Argassi , Tsilivi and Vasilikos. Zakynthos island Paros island Paros is a lovely Cycladic resort, known for its traditional chapels, clean beaches and exciting nightlife. Winds blow very often on this island and that is why the Windsurfing World Cup is held every year on the Golden beach. Parikia , Naousa and Pounta are the most picturesque and popular places on Paros island. Once you go, do not miss to visit Antiparos islet and enjoy the Cycladic nature. Paros island Crete island It is the biggest Greek island and you will need a lot of days to get a real view of Crete. Chania, with its traditional, old quarters; Rethymno, with its medieval castle, named Fortezza; Heraklion and the close by archaeological site of Knossos; Lassi


A book about someone's life written by someone else is called what?

What is an Autobiography? (with pictures) What is an Autobiography? Images By: 1950Sunlimited,                Georgios Kollidas,                Stillkost,                Kzenon,                Bramgino Last Modified Date: 28 December 2016 Copyright Protected: These 10 animal facts will amaze you Simply put, an autobiography is the story of a person’s life as written by that individual. That said, many people think that their lives should be written about, but lack the writing talent to tackle this project alone. For that reason, many books are co-written with the help of someone other than the subject, or are narrated by the subject to a writer. Co-written, or collaborative autobiographies may begin with the phrase, “as told to.” Whether or not the subject is the individual who actually writes the words of his or her story, most autobiographies are told from a first person point of view. This differs from a biography, which is clearly acknowledged as being written by a person other than the subject. As a result, the autobiographer usually ventures beyond dates and facts, personalizing the story rather than simply retelling the events of his or her life. A more subjective style of book is known as a memoir. Rather than providing facts about an entire life, a memoir may only tell the story of a finite span of time within the subject’s life, and will usually focus more on the individual’s memories, feelings, and experiences. These are not event or fact-driven stories, but rather musings or expressions of the inner emotions of the subject. Memoirs may also combine historical fact with memories of the autobiographer. This particular kind of memoir is often called an eyewitness account, a term that encompasses slave narratives and Holocaust memoirs, for example. Noteworthy examples of memoir-styled autobiographies include those of St. Augustine and Jean Jacques Rousseau. In some cases, memoirs are written by political figures in order to offer a personal account on some event in history in which they were involved. Such an example of a political figure using the memoir genre might be Mein Kampf, by Adolph Hilter. Memoirs written by political figures are often aimed at gaining notoriety or justifying actions. Celebrities and sports figures are likely to write these books as well, since their lives are in the public eye, and are often of widespread public interest. These are often known as ad hoc autobiographies, and are usually designed to elicit and/or exploit notoriety. This type of book, although written in a first person point of view, is usually written by a ghostwriter. Another form is a fictional-autobiography, a story written from the point of view of a fictional character. In other words, an author assumes the voice of a fictional character when writing that character’s own biography. The story itself is fictitious, but it is written as though it happened to the character. Ad


A 'pea-souper' is which type of weather condition?

Weather types Types of Weather Weather type 1 - Clouds There are four basic types of clouds. High clouds, middle clouds, low clouds, and clouds with vertical developement. There are also clouds that don't fall into any of these groups. Low clouds are from the surface to about 6,500 feet and are usually composed of water droplets unless temperatures are several degrees below freezing. Clouds on the ground are called fog. Middle clouds range from about 6,500 feet to about 20,0000 feet. They are also mostly composted of water droplets unless temperatures are cold. High clouds are above 20,000 feet and are composed of ice crystals. Click the link to get the whole story on clouds . Weather type 2 - Dust Storm Dust storms are created by winds moving across an arid region. Many times a strong dry cold front is the mechanism that creates the dust or sand storm. As strong winds move across an arid landscape, sand or dirt is picked up from the ground. Sometimes the lighter dust particles can be lifted up to 20,000 feet high into the atmosphere. A classic example of this is a sand and dust storm that develops over the Sahara desert. Easterly winds may carry the dust particles across the Atlantic ocean to the Caribbean Islands or Florida. Severe sand and dust storms can obscure visibility to zero and last for days. Picture courtesy of NOAA, George E. Marsh. Weather type 3 - Fog Fog is a stratus cloud on the ground. There are several types of fog. Advection fog is produced by a hortizontal motion of warm moist air over colder ground. An example of this would be a warm front moving across land with a recent snow or cold weather. Radiation fog is produced as heat from the earth surface is radiated back to space at night. A moist layer and nearly calm winds need to be present. Wind can mix in dryer air aloft, keeping the air below the saturation point. Steam fog forms when cold air moves over relatively warm water. This can be observed as wisps of "steam" rising from lakes, rivers or oceans when a cold air mass moves in. Upslope fog occurs as air is pushed up a mountainside and becomes saturated so that condensation occurs. Fog photographs courtesy of Rich Johnson and NOAA Weather type 4 - Freezing Rain / Ice Freezing rain - known as "ice" occurs when a thin layer of freezing or below freezing air exists near the earth's surface. Typically this occurs when snow falls into warmer air changing the precipitation into rain. If a very thin layer of freezing air is present near the ground the rain will freeze on objects such as power lines, trees, and cars. Ice accumulations begin to cause serious problems when the ice is 1/2" or greater on objects. Freezing rain pictures courtesy of Nick Stefano. Weather type 5 - Hail The exact processes that creates hail are still being studied. Traditionally, textbooks showed hailstones being formed as a water droplet was carried aloft with an updaft into subfreezing air and freezing. As the ice moved into a downdraft, more water coated the hailstone. The cycle continued with the hailstone continuing to grow with each ride up and down the updraft and downdraft. More recent studies suggest that super cooled water droplets are carried aloft by strong updrafts in thunderstorms. A small ice particle forms and grows as "waves" of supercooled water droplets continue to bump into the ice particle. A new coat of ice grows with each cycle. The hailstone is kept aloft by the strong updraft. The stronger the updraft the greater the force to keep the heavier hailstones aloft. The hailstone eventually falls to the grown when the the weight is too great for it to remain aloft or when it gets pushed out of the updraft. Sometimes hailstones bump into each other while being bombarded with supercooler water droplets and stick together giving the hailstone a spiked appearance. The largest known hailstone fell on Vivian, South Dakota on July 23, 2010. The hail stone weighed 1.9 pounds and was eight inches in diameter. The previous record was from a storm on June 23, 2003 in Aurora, Nebraska and had


What is a maker of casks and barrels called?

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During the US 1920s prohibition what was the name given to an illegal drinking place?

Prohibition - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Origins of Prohibition In the 1820s and ’30s, a wave of religious revivalism swept the United States, leading to increased calls for temperance, as well as other “perfectionist” movements such as the abolition of slavery. In 1838, the state of Massachusetts passed a temperance law banning the sale of spirits in less than 15-gallon quantities; though the law was repealed two years later, it set a precedent for such legislation. Maine passed the first state prohibition law in 1846, and a number of other states had followed suit by the time the Civil War began in 1861. Did You Know? In 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated the incumbent President Herbert Hoover, who once called Prohibition "the great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far reaching in purpose." Some say FDR celebrated the repeal of Prohibition by enjoying a dirty martini, his preferred drink. By the turn of the century, temperance societies were a common fixture in communities across the United States. Women played a strong role in the temperance movement, as alcohol was seen as a destructive force in families and marriages. In 1906, a new wave of attacks began on the sale of liquor, led by the Anti-Saloon League (established in 1893) and driven by a reaction to urban growth, as well as the rise of evangelical Protestantism and its view of saloon culture as corrupt and ungodly. In addition, many factory owners supported prohibition in their desire to prevent accidents and increase the efficiency of their workers in an era of increased industrial production and extended working hours. Passage of the Prohibition Amendment In 1917, after the United States entered World War I , President Woodrow Wilson instituted a temporary wartime prohibition in order to save grain for producing food. That same year, Congress submitted the 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors, for state ratification. Though Congress had stipulated a seven-year time limit for the process, the amendment received the support of the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states in just 11 months. Ratified on January 29, 1919, the 18th Amendment went into effect a year later, by which time no fewer than 33 states had already enacted their own prohibition legislation. In October 1919, Congress passed the National Prohibition Act, which provided guidelines for the federal enforcement of Prohibition. Championed by Representative Andrew Volstead of Mississippi , the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, the legislation was more commonly known as the Volstead Act. Enforcement of Prohibition Both federal and local government struggled to enforce Prohibition over the course of the 1920s. Enforcement was initially assigned to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and was later transferred to the Justice Department. In general, Prohibition was enforced much more strongly in areas where the population was sympathetic to the legislation–mainly rural areas and small towns–and much more loosely in urban areas. Despite very early signs of success, including a decline in arrests for drunkenness and a reported 30 percent drop in alcohol consumption, those who wanted to keep drinking found ever-more inventive ways to do it. The illegal manufacturing and sale of liquor (known as “bootlegging”) went on throughout the decade, along with the operation of “speakeasies” (stores or nightclubs selling alcohol), the smuggling of alcohol across state lines and the informal production of liquor (“moonshine” or “bathtub gin”) in private homes. In addition, the Prohibition era encouraged the rise of criminal activity associated with bootlegging. The most notorious example was the Chicago gangster Al Capone , who earned a staggering $60 million annually from bootleg operations and speakeasies. Such illegal operations fueled a corresponding rise in gang violence, including the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929, in which several men dressed as policemen (and believed to be have associated with Capo


Mascarpone Cheese Substitute Recipe - Food.com cherriebaby_20 July 26, 2009 Hi Nana Lee; This turned out so tasty and I used it to develop a recipe that turned out super-great. Thank you for sharing this with us. It is in my cookbook to be used in other recipes. "Uncle Bill" William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin August 01, 2008 This is a fantastic recipe! Mascarpone cheese used to be practically unheard of here in Israel. You can get it now, but it's really really expensive. This is a great substitute. I made a tiramisu for dessert this weekend using this cheese instead of mascarpone, and it was heavenly! Thanks, Mox! Would you like to attach a photo to your submission? Browse The image has been attached to your submission. Close Are you sure you want to report this post for review? Yes, report it. You must be logged in to interact with the activity feed. Log in now


What is a two-dimensional geometric shape with five equal straight sides and five equal angles called?

Pentagon Pentagon A pentagon is a 5-sided Polygon (a flat shape with straight sides): Regular or Irregular When all angles are equal and all sides are equal it is regular, otherwise it is irregular: Regular Pentagon Irregular Pentagons Concave or Convex A convex pentagon has no angles pointing inwards. More precisely, no internal angles can be more than 180°. When any  internal angle is greater than 180° it is concave. (Think: concave has a "cave" in it) Convex Pentagon Concave Pentagon Is it a Pentagon? A pentagon has 5 straight sides. The shape must also be closed (all the lines connect up): Pentagon


Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? - Bayt.com Specialties Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? 7 Answers Answer added by: Bassam AL - Mujamami مدير الموارد البشرية والشئون الإدارية 1 year ago NRS Ltd (National Readership Survey): National Readership Survey was established in1956 and today provides the most authoritative and valued audience research in use for print and digital advertising trading in Britain.   The survey covers over250 of Britain's major news brands and magazines, showing the size and nature of the audiences they achieve.   In a dynamic and changing digital media age, NRS PADD was introduced in September2012 to provide a unique measure of combined print and online audiences. NRS PADD: Mobile was launched in September20


Who developed the 'Equity Theory' of job motivation in the 1960's?

Equity Theory Case Study Fall 2011 Team 4 - PSYCH 484: Work Attitudes and Job Motivation - Confluence PSYCH 484: Work Attitudes and Job Motivation Equity Theory Case Study Fall 2011 Team 4 Browse pages Go to start of metadata Introduction J. Stacey Adams developed equity theory in the early 1960s by building upon Festinger’s (1957) theory of cognitive dissonance to draw attention to the behaviors associated with and consequences of wage inequity (as cited in Adams, 1963; PSU WC, 2011).   Equity theory focuses on the ratio of an individual’s inputs and outcomes with that of another individual or standard.  The other individual or standard is referred to as the comparison other. The inputs are what the individual perceives to be the value he/she provides and the outcomes refer to benefits or rewards one receives  (PSU WC, 2011).  Individuals will experience underpayment, or negative, inequity when they perceive themselves to be providing more inputs but receiving the same level of rewards as their comparison other.  Negative inequity may also be experienced when individuals perceive themselves providing equal inputs but receiving lesser rewards than the comparison other.   Overpayment, or positive, inequity will be experienced when individuals are providing equal inputs but receiving greater rewards than their comparison other or are providing fewer inputs while receiving equal rewards (PSU WC, 2011). Keep these terms in mind as you consider the scenario below and try to determine the type of inequity experienced and identify the comparison other.  We will identify several behavioral and cognitive strategies that are commonly utilized to counteract feelings of inequity and define the concepts of procedural and distributive justice, both developed to describe the social justice related to equity theory. Case Scenario Mary has been working at ABC Co. for almost ten years, gaining knowledgeable experience. John is now hired to work for ABC Co., at the same position and job classification as Mary. Mary and John are teamed together to work on a research project, involving late nights, and very long hours. They spend much of their time in each other’s offices. Mary notices that John has gotten settled rather quickly, decorating with memorabilia from his college years and fraternity house. After quite some time, Mary learns that John earns more money than her. She learns that their educational backgrounds are quite similar, and both went to prestigious universities. She cannot think of why John would be earning more money than her.    Mary takes a logical step and goes straight to her supervisor, Mark. After much evasion of the question, Mark confirms that John does, in fact, earn more money; however, Mark did not offer any substantiating evidence to support the decision to pay John more. While in Mark’s office, Mary notices that Mark also has collegiate and fraternity décor; however, that is not what seemed odd, as many individuals decorated the offices with college memorabilia. What caught Mary's eye was that Mark’s office looked nearly identical to John’s office (similar school and fraternity items).  At this point, Mary concluded that John earns more money because he already knew the supervisor. In fact, the two had been in the same pledge class in college, and probably knew each other quite well. Mary feels as though this is unfair. She has an abundance job experience with the same educational background and feels as though John should not be earning more money than she, just because he attended the same university as Mark.  Mary continues to work with John to complete the research project, and notices that John doesn’t seem to be putting as much effort as he could be into the project. Also, John has been spending much of his time at work goofing off and distracting other individuals from their own respective tasks. After several weeks, Mary and John are informed that they are up for a promotion, which will earn them more money. They will receive a larger office, more benefits, and a more prestigious title. Mary begins to no


Industries and Relations...: Management Qs.. 1.   What psychological methodology does NLP stand for?     Neuro-Linguistic Programming 2.   David McLelland's motivational theory identified three principal motivational needs which he said each of us possesses to varying degrees, and which characterise our motivational behaviour; what are these three motivational needs?     Achievement (n-ach), the need to achieve things; Authority/Power (n-pow), the need to have impact, influence and authority; and Affiliation (n-affil), the need for relationships, interaction and acceptance among other people (or words to similar effect as these definitions) 3.   Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics?    NRS Ltd (National Readership Survey) 4.   What does the selling acronym AIDA stand for?     Attention, Interest, Desire, Action 5.   Who developed the 'Equity Theory' of job motivation in the 1960's? J Stacey Adams 6.   What does the financial abbreviation P&L stand for?     Profit and Loss (Profit and Loss Account) 7.   Who developed the ten stages of corporate life cycle, starting with Courtship and Infancy and ending in Bureaucracy and Death?       Dr Ichak Adizes 8.   The Ansoff matrix correlates what two aspects of business development from the 'new' and 'existing' perspectives?     Products and Markets 9.   In selling and communications, what do 'open questions' generally achieve? Open questions gather information, improve understanding, and build rapport by encouraging the other person to talk and explain things, including how they feel about things. 10.                Albert Mehrabian researched and published a now widely referenced set of statistics for the effectiveness of spoken communications; what three types of communication did he identify and what percentages for each did he attach to each type in terms of the percentage of meaning (or understanding) that each communication type conveyed from person to person in his study? Mehrabian's research stated that: 7% of meaning conveyed is in the words that are spoken; 38% of meaning conveyed is in the way that the words are said (paralinguistic); and 55% of meaning conveyed is in facial expression. 11.                In business accounts and financial reporting, expenses which change according to scale of performance or usage or demand are known as what?     Variable Costs 12.                What is the name of Ingham and Luft's model and theory which deals with hidden and open areas of knowledge about a person? The Johari Window 13.                The '360 degree' appraisal method collects feedback from whom, about whom?     A '360 Degree' feedback appraisal collects the views from people who work with the appraisee, about the appraisee, including subordinates, peers, upline managers; effectively anyone who comes into contact with the appraisee and who is happy to provide constructive feedback about the appraisee's strengths and areas for improvement 14.                What are the four levels of learning evaluation defined in Donald Kirkpatrick's model?      1. Enjoyment; 2. Transfer of learning; 3. Application of learning; 4. Effect of application (or words to the same effect as these four definitions) 15.                What is the correct ascending order of these human needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Esteem, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Self-Actualisation, Biological and Physiological? Biological and Physiological Needs (basic life needs - shelter, food, drink, sleep, etc); Safety Needs (security, protection, law, etc); Belongingness and Love Needs (family, affection, relationships, etc); Esteem Needs (achievement, status, responsibility, reputation, etc); Self-Actualisation (personal growth, self-fulfilment, etc) 16.                What part of our brains typically handles process-type functions, according to brain theorists such as Katherine Benziger? Left Basal (left rear) 17.                What does the accounting acronym FIFO mean? First In First Out (a convention for writing down the balance sheet


In business accounts and financial reporting, expenses which change according to scale of performance or usage or demand are known as what?

Expense in Accounting, Budgeting Examples Defined Explained Capital expenditures and capital budgets. Where do expenses appear on the income statement? Expenses impact all of the major financial accounting statements, but especially the Income statement (or Profit and Loss statement, P&L, or Statement of operations). The Income statement reports financial performance for a specific time period. For profit-making companies, of course, the highest level performance measure is profit. The income statement equation shows how profits result from the period's incoming and outgoing funds: Profit = Revenues – Expenses Income statements typically include just one or a very few revenue lines, but many expense lines. Note especially that each expense line represents an expense category account (or group of accounts) from the accounting system's chart of accounts . What are the important income statement expense headings? Expense items can appear under any of the five major Income statement headings. 1. Expenses for Cost of goods sold (COGS). Cost of Goods Sold (COGS or CGS) is the total cost of acquiring raw materials and turning them into finished goods. COGS normally does not include costs which apply to the whole enterprise, or to selling, or administrative expenses. For firms outside the financial industries, COGS also excludes interest expenses and costs due to extraordinary items. COGS for manufacturing firms usually has three parts: direct labor, direct materials, and manufacturing overhead. Firms that sell services report the costs of service delivery as Cost of Services instead of COGS. Firms selling both services and goods may instead report their direct costs for services and products as Cost of Sales. Example COGS expenses include the following: Direct materials for manufactured goods. Direct costs of service delivery (for example, direct labor). Indirect costs of service delivery. Purchase merchandise inventory for sale. Direct labor for manufacturing. IT support (when IT supports the entire organization). Depreciation for Property, Plant & Equipment assets, and other assets not   solely  dedicated to manufacturing or sales. Categories 2 and 3 above sometimes appear as a single heading Selling, General and administrative expenses (SG&A). And, these expenses appear on some Income statements all under a single heading "Operating expenses." 4. Financial Expenses. These are costs associated with borrowing or earning income from financial investments. Note that this category exists only for firms that are not in a financial industry. For these firms, therefore, financial expenses are incurred outside the firm's normal line of business. For firms not in financial industries, these expenses may include the following: Loan origination fees. Interest on borrowed funds. 5. Extraordinary expenses. These are costs for large one-time events or transactions, outside the firm's normal line of business. These may include costs of: Workforce reduction, laying off employees. Sale of land, buildings, or real estate. Sale or disposal of other significant assets . Selling a business. How do expenses impact profits? It is important to know which income statement category a given expense item belongs in for at least two reasons: Firstly, the category determines which budget includes this item. Secondly, the category determines whether the expense item impacts Gross profit, Operating profit, or only Net Profit. Cost of goods sold impacts profits Gross profit is the difference between total COGS and Net sales revenues. Gross profit, of course, is an amount, expressed in currency units. Business people often find it helpful to deal instead with Gross margin, which is Gross profit as a percentage of Net Sales. The high level income statement shows Gross profit for the entire reporting firm. The firm's leaders, however, have a keen interest in "drilling down" from the high level figures. They may need especially to uncover actual Gross profits for individual products, services, and product lines. These figures may show, for instance, that some pr


Questions on HRM | Human Resource Management Human Resource Management HR training is an powerful integer in all businesses sector method, nevertheless companies don't decide the impact of hr training programmes more than the staff. HR training is helpful only if it produces desired outcome. When the administration is implementing a hr training programme, there ought to be an model facility on which the assessment strategy may be improved, and classification of strength of hr training and usage activities could be through. Categories Full 100 Marks Project reports & guidance on - =>Marketing 1. What psychological methodology does NLP stand for? Ans- Neuro-Linguistic Programming 2. David McLelland's motivational theory identified three principal motivational needs which he said each of us possesses to varying degrees, and which characterise our motivational behaviour; what are these three motivational needs? Ans- Achievement (n-ach), the need to achieve things; Authority/Power (n-pow), the need to have impact, influence and authority; and Affiliation (n-affil), the need for relationships, interaction and acceptance among other people (or words to similar effect as these definitions) 3. Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? Ans- NRS Ltd (National Readership Survey) 4. What does the selling acronym AIDA stand for? Ans- Attention, Interest, Desire, Action 5. Who developed the 'Equity Theory' of job motivation in the 1960's? Ans- J Stacey Adams 6. What does the financial abbreviation P&L stand for? Ans- Profit and Loss (Profit and Loss Account) 7. Who developed the ten stages of corporate life cycle, starting with Courtship and Infancy and ending in Bureaucracy and Death? Ans- Dr Ichak Adizes 8. The Ansoff matrix correlates what two aspects of business development from the 'new' and 'existing' perspectives? Ans- Products and Markets 9. In selling and communications, what do 'open questions' generally achieve? Ans- Open questions gather information, improve understanding, and build rapport by encouraging the other person to talk and explain things, including how they feel about things. 10. Albert Mehrabian researched and published a now widely referenced set of statistics for the effectiveness of spoken communications; what three types of communication did he identify and what percentages for each did he attach to each type in terms of the percentage of meaning (or understanding) that each communication type conveyed from person to person in his study? Ans- Mehrabian's research stated that: 7% of meaning conveyed is in the words that are spoken; 38% of meaning conveyed is in the way that the words are said (paralinguistic); and 55% of meaning conveyed is in facial expression. 11. In business accounts and financial reporting, expenses which change according to scale of performance or usage or demand are known as what? Ans- Variable Costs 12. What is the name of Ingham and Luft's model and theory which deals with hidden and open areas of knowledge about a person? Ans- The Johari Window 13. The '360 degree' appraisal method collects feedback from whom, about whom? Ans- '360 Degree' feedback appraisal collects the views from people who work with the appraisee, about the appraisee, including subordinates, peers, upline managers; effectively anyone who comes into contact with the appraisee and who is happy to provide constructive feedback about the appraisee's strengths and areas for improvement. 14. What are the four levels of learning evaluation defined in Donald Kirkpatrick's model? Ans- 1. Enjoyment; 2. Transfer of learning; 3. Application of learning; 4. Effect of application (or words to the same effect as these four definitions) 15. What is the correct ascending order of these human needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Esteem, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Self-Actualisation, Biological and Physiological? Ans- Biological and Physiological Needs (basic life needs - shelter, food, drink, sleep, etc); Safety Needs (security, protection, law, etc); Belongingness an


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One of the most effective and efficient forms of marketing is abbreviated to the initials WOM; what is it?


Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains divides learning development into three main aspects?

bloom's taxonomy of learning domains - bloom's learning model, for       teaching, lesson plans, training cousres design planning and evaluation bloom's taxonomy of learning domains VAK learning styles test bloom's taxonomy - learning domains Benjamin Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains - Cognitive, Affective,             Psychomotor Domains - design and evaluation toolkit for training and             learning Bloom's Taxonomy, (in full: 'Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains', or               strictly speaking: Bloom's 'Taxonomy Of Educational Objectives') was initially               (the first part) published in 1956 under the leadership of American academic               and educational expert Dr Benjamin S Bloom. 'Bloom's Taxonomy' was originally               created in and for an academic context, (the development commencing in 1948),               when Benjamin Bloom chaired a committee of educational psychologists, based in               American education, whose aim was to develop a system of categories of learning               behaviour to assist in the design and assessment of educational learning.               Bloom's Taxonomy has since been expanded over many years by Bloom and other               contributors (notably Anderson and Krathwhol as recently as 2001, whose               theories extend Bloom's work to far more complex levels than are explained               here, and which are more relevant to the field of academic education than to               corporate training and development). Where indicated Bloom's Taxonomy tables are adapted and reproduced with               permission from Allyn & Bacon, Boston USA, being the publishers and               copyright owners of 'Taxonomy Of Educational Objectives' (Bloom et al 1956). Most corporate trainers and HR professionals, coaches and teachers, will               benefit significantly by simply understanding the basics of Bloom's Taxonomy,               as featured below. (If you want to know more, there is a vast amount of related reading and references ,               listed at the end of this summary explanation.) Bloom's Taxonomy was primarily created for academic education,               however it is relevant to all types of learning. Interestingly, at the outset, Bloom believed that education should focus               on 'mastery' of subjects and the promotion of higher forms of thinking, rather               than a utilitarian approach to simply transferring facts. Bloom demonstrated               decades ago that most teaching tended to be focused on fact-transfer and               information recall - the lowest level of training - rather than true meaningful               personal development, and this remains a central challenge for educators and               trainers in modern times. Much corporate training is also limited to               non-participative, unfeeling knowledge-transfer, (all those stultifyingly               boring powerpoint presentations...), which is reason alone to consider the               breadth and depth approach exemplified in Bloom's model. You might find it helpful now to see the Bloom Taxonomy overview . Did you               realise there were all these potential dimensions to training and learning?   development of bloom's             taxonomy Benjamin S Bloom (1913-99) attained degrees at Pennsylvania State               University in 1935. He joined the Department of Education at the University of               Chicago in 1940 and attained a PhD in Education in 1942, during which time he               specialised in examining. Here


What are the four metaphorical terms used to describe products/services in Boston Matrix model according to market share and market maturity?