What do the numbers on a standard dice add up to?

Dice Dice ... ... The dice have 21 points. The numbers 1 to 6 appear on the six sides of a cube. - You throw the dice by hand or by a leather dice cup. You turn the cup upside down and you let the dice roll to a standstill.  It is by chance which number appears on top. This is the attraction of throwing the dice. The dice are used in many board games. They often determine the playing. They give the game unexpected turns and add excitement to the games. There are 30 Dice top ... ... If you give the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and form all permutations of the six numbers, you get 1*2*3*4*5*6=6!=720 cubes. Now there are also those dice among them, which are the same, because you can get them by turning around 13 axes. There are 24 turnings.  Hence you only have 720:24 =30 different cubes. The following drawing illustrates this. (The numbers under the cubes give you the number of turnings.) Appearance of  the Standard Die    top The die has six sides for six numbers. If you try all possible ways to spread them out, you get 30 dice. - Every die has its reflection. You can find the possibilities if you reverse the numbers beside the 1.  ... ... You can mark every die by a number with six digits: Start with 1, go upwards, go around 1 counter clockwise and add the number that appears opposite the number 1 on the die. - The red die has 123546 for instance. The dice on the left are ordered by these numbers.  You find more about the number 30 at my web page Macmahons Coloured Cubes . There is only the red die in the Western World. ... This die has two characteristics:  >The sides opposite each other always add to 7.  >If you look at the corner with the numbers 1, 2, and 3 they are arranged anticounter clockwise. Most of the dice makers follow these rules. ... ...... There is a way the dice can be different. There are two ways of placing  the points of number 2, 3, or 6, which change into themselves by turning through 180°. This leads to eight pictures.  The red die is the most frequent. But I also found the green ones.  Four puzzles with dice will follow now. Guessing the Sum top ... Build a tower of several dice.  Is it possible to find the sum of the points of the hidden horizontal cube sides? In this case the tower is formed by three dice. Five surfaces would be counted: The under side of the top die, and the top and bottom sides of the two lower dice.  Solution: You take 1 at the top and count the number of the lower cubes. Number 6 is opposite the 1 side. You add 7 for each die. The sum is 6+2x7=20. ... You can make a nice cube puzzle, if you cut the die in nine bars.  The vertical bars are in the middle layer, the horizontal ones on the outside. Then the puzzle is more interesting.  ... ... You can also form a 3x3x3-cube with 9 V-Triominos (drawing) or with Soma cubes. Draw points on them. Rubik's Dice  top Rubik's dice is a black plastic dice 7cm x 7cm x 7cm with circular holes instead of points. There are seven white squared tiles with red circles, which you can lay inside the cube. The tiles directly lying at the holes stick to walls inside. You can remove them with two connected sticks. The tiles close the holes in red or in white. You have found a solution, when all points have become white.  You will soon notice, that you can`t solve the puzzle by trying. There are too many possibilities with seven tiles for closing the holes. Moving the tiles is difficult, too. Act like this: You can look inside the cube and can recognize the patterns of both sides of the tiles. Draw them. The tiles show a number with two digits on the top right (meaning?), which can be used as names. There is the following image: Now the solution is simple. If you like, don't read further and solve the puzzle yourself...  Solution: Tile 78 (left side) only fits on the six, then tile 65 (left side) only fits on the five, then tile 34 (left side) only fits on the four, then tile 58 (right side) only fits on the three, then tile 12 (right side) only fits on the two, and then tile 14 (left side) only fits on the one. Tile 47 is useless. There is only one


Digger, Plasterer and Orchid are all types of which creature?

Digger Bee: pictures, information, classification and more 2009 Ads Digger Bee, common name for a group of robust, fast-flying, ground-nesting bees with velvety fur. These bees live throughout the world. There are several thousand species, more than 900 of which occur in the United States and Canada. Digger bees visit a wide variety of flowers and are important in pollination. They are also called longhorned bees due to the exceptionally long antennae of the males. Digger bees range from the size of a honey bee to as large as a bumble bee. These bees mostly nest in the ground and line their brood cells (compartments for offspring) with a waxlike secretion. In some species, the females construct a characteristic turret, a chimneylike extension of the nest entrance. Other digger bees nest in wood and some are parasites of other bees. Parasitic digger bees do not construct nests. Digger bees display very interesting nesting and foraging behavior. Many species nest in dense aggregations, and swarms of males cruise around the nesting sites searching for emerging females. In one species, the males can detect the females in the ground before they emerge. These males dig a hole into the ground where the female will emerge and then await her arrival. Other males attempt to take over and fights ensue. The largest bee usually wins. A species of digger bee called the southeastern blueberry bee specializes on blueberry plants in its pollen-collecting. It is more efficient at pollinating these plants than honey bees or bumble bees. Another species, the pallid bee, puts on spectacular displays of mating behavior in the spring around nests in desert washes in Arizona. The Pacific sand dune bee is a digger bee that nests in coastal sand dunes in California, Oregon, and Washington. The females dig nests 0.9 m (3 ft) deep in compacted dune sand. Scientific classification: The digger bees comprise the subfamily Anthophorinae, family Anthophoridae, order Hymenoptera. The southeastern blueberry bee is Habropoda laboriosa, the Pacific sand dune bee is Habropoda miserabilis, and the pallid bee is Centris pallida. Share this page with your friends!


In which year was the Sydney Harbour Bridge officially opened?

Sydney Harbour Bridge | australia.gov.au Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunset. Image courtesy of Virtual Australia. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well known and photographed landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design. A history of the Sydney Harbour Bridge It was as early as 1815 that Francis Greenway proposed building a bridge from the northern to the southern shore of the harbour. It took some time for this to become a reality with design submissions invited in 1900. All the submissions were considered unsuitable and so the momentum for the bridge crossing stopped. However, after the First World War more serious plans were made, with a general design for the Sydney Harbour Bridge prepared by Dr J J C Bradfield and officers of the NSW Department of Public Works. The New South Wales Government then invited worldwide tenders for the construction of the Bridge in 1922 and the contract was let to English firm Dorman Long and Co of Middlesbrough. The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years to build at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets and 53,000 tonnes of steel were used in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one in each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s. Captain Francis De Groot 'opening' the Bridge. Image courtesy of Pylon Lookout. An interesting past The Bridge has an interesting past including its official opening on 19 March 1932. Before the NSW Premier, the Honourable John 'Jack' T. Lang, could cut the ribbon to signify the opening of the Harbour Bridge, Captain Francis De Groot of the political group The New Guard slashed the ribbon with his sword. Captain De Goot believed that the only person to open the Bridge should be a member of the Royal Family. Captain De Goot was detained, the ribbon tied together, and the Premier then officially cut the ribbon. As many as 800 families living in the Bridge's path were relocated and their homes demolished without any compensation given when the Bridge started construction. Sixteen workers lives were lost during construction of the Bridge. Grace Cossington Smith, The Bridge in-Curve, c.1930, tempera on cardboard 83.6x111.8cm. Image courtesy of the National Gallery of Victoria. Flying under the Bridge It is reported that in 1943 a flight of 24 RAAF Wirraways flew under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with one of the pilots changing his flight path at the last moment to go over the top of the Bridge only just clearing it in time. There is another story of the Americans flying under the Harbour Bridge, with one Kittyhawk flying under in about February 1942 and two Kittyhawks in May 1942. Again in May 1942, the Dutch flew three aircraft of the 18 Squadron NEI-AF under the Bridge in formation and then circled back to do another flight under the Bridge in a single line. On 22 October 1943, Flight Lieutenant Peter Isaacson and his crew flew the huge Australian Lancaster, Q for Queenie, under the Harbour Bridge during a tour around Australia to raise funds for the war effort. Climbing the Bridge BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After climbing through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, the view is absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator, which shows Climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge. By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of


Which two countries jointly hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup?

SOCCER;South Korea And Japan Will Share World Cup - The New York Times The New York Times Sports |SOCCER;South Korea And Japan Will Share World Cup Search Continue reading the main story The fierce competition between Japan and South Korea to host soccer's international championship ended with an uneasy solution yesterday, when the contentious nations were chosen as joint hosts of the 2002 World Cup. Officials of FIFA, soccer's Zurich-based international governing body, must now hammer out the logistical kinks involved in awarding a joint bid to two countries as rivalrous as these two have been. The world's largest single sporting event has never been held in Asia, and it has never had co-hosts. The decision came after Japan, which had been resisting the idea of sharing the event, sent a letter to FIFA saying it had changed its stance and was willing to join South Korea as co-host. "It was the appropriate political decision," Alan Rothenberg, president of the United States soccer federation, said in a conference call from Zurich, where FIFA's decision was announced. "If it works, it will be very important for the World Cup to be co-hosted by two countries without a great history of friendship. This proves that sport, and particularly soccer, can make a difference." Several important questions remain unanswered. Which country will host the championship match? Will both nations receive an automatic qualifying berth that traditionally goes to the host country? Will South Korea share its portion of the tournament with North Korea? Advertisement Continue reading the main story Response to yesterday's decision was mixed. Koreans, buoyed by streaks of fervent nationalism and three consecutive appearances in the World Cup, seemed generally excited about the chance to host at least a part of the monthlong international championship. "This is a victory for us and a loss for Japan," Kim Ga-young, an official with Korea's World Cup bidding committee, told the Reuters news agency in Seoul. "The Japanese were all along against the idea of co-hosting, but they accepted it at the last minute. We won." The two countries have been traditional enemies and distant friends since Japan's 35-year occupation of the Korean peninsula, which ended after World War II. "I am a rather conservative man, and it will take me a couple of days to decide whether I am happy with this decision or not," Chung Mong-joon, a South Korean vice president of FIFA, told reporters in Zurich. "I hope I am happy." Reaction was more subdued and disappointed in Japan, which had resisted the idea of serving as a co-host. Japan was the favored choice of FIFA's autocratic leader, Joao Havelange of Brazil, who lost a political fight against his European counterparts on the soccer body's executive committee. Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy "This is the worst-case scenario," Kenji Mori, managing director of Japan's professional J League, told Reuters in Tokyo, while one of the league's coaches, Yasuhiko Okudera, said, "It's going to be terrible, but we have to think positive." Officially, government leaders in Japan and South Korea said they hope the joint bid will encourage friendly relations as well as exciting soccer. "I express deep respect for the FIFA executive committee members' decision to let the two countries co-host the event in order to promote harmony in the world soccer community and South Korea-Japan bilateral relations," Korean President Kim Young-sam said in a statement. Harmony, however, will have to await the answering of several logistical questions. Japan and Korea spent tens of millions of dollars in a bidding war to secure the 2002 World Cup. And until the sites of the important games, such as the opening and closing matches, are determined, the zealous bidding will continue. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Chung, the South Korean vice president of FIFA, suggested that Korea and Japan might meet in a playoff


Maslak is the commercial district of which European city?

Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey Map Lat Long Coordinates Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 41.108891, 29.021111. Maslak is one of the numerous central districts of Istanbul, western Turkey. It is located on the right shore of the Bosphorus (so called European side) and is a developing business and commercial district of the capital city. It is very easy to reach it by metro or buses from other central parts of the city, and there are plenty of business kind of venues like conference halls, exhibitions, venues for fairs, financial and other institutions located in the area. Map of Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey Facebook Google+ Twitter Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey Lat Long Coordinates Info The latitude of Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey is 41.108891, and the longitude is 29.021111. Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey is located at Turkey country in the Districts place category with the gps coordinates of 41° 6' 32.0076'' N and 29° 1' 15.9996'' E. Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey elevation is 125 meters height, that is equal to 410 feet. Search for a Place Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey Geographic Information Country


The Sheffield Shield is competed for in which sport?

Sheffield Shield - A Cricket Article Sheffield Shield Comments The Sheffield Shield got recognized in 1892-93 and is considered as the foremost domestic cricket competition held in Australia. There are around six teams who play these series of 4-day matches annually with every other team. Points are awarded for each team after each win or lose and then top winners would play against each other in the fifth day final match. The final match is played at home ground which finishes at the end of the routine season competition. And, if the final is tied, then the top ranked team wins the Sheffield Shield. This four day version of domestic cricket match in Australia attracts crowds from around the world and involves states like New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and such states. History of the Shield To trace back to the history of the Shield, it can be rather interesting to know that it was in 1891-92, that the shield came into existence. The Earl of Sheffield had come to Australia and as the promoter of the English team led by W.G. Grace, scheduled the tour having almost three tests played successively in Melbourne, Sydney and in Adelaide. At the end of the outstanding tour, Lord Sheffield donated 150 pounds to the association of New South Wales Cricket team for the purpose of funding a trophy for the annual tournament held in Australia. There were in general three colonies, the New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, which were already playing with each other for the matches. The summer of 1892-93 seasons saw the commencement of the new tournaments where the three teams competed with each other in each season for the Sheffield Shield, named after its benefactor. There was a competition held as to who would make a better shield and Philip Blashki, a Polish settler won this competition and designed the 43 x 30 inch of silver shield trophy. The competition consequently commenced fifteen years after the first test match of Australia. In 1999, the Australian Cricket Board, which is at present, known by the name, Cricket Australia, announced 4 year aid deal that included renaming of the Sheffield Shield to the Pura Milk Cup and then to Pura Cup for next season. The name, Pura is kept after a brand name, Pura of National Foods. With this aid, there was increase in the whole prize money to 220,000 dollars, with winners getting 75,000 dollars and the runners up getting 45,000 dollars at the most. Player of the year At the end of the each season, the player of the year award is declared and from 1976, it has been awarded to any best performance of the player/s of the season as per the panel of judge’s discussion. Mathew Elliott, South Australian and Victoria batsman had won the award most of the times and also have been awarded Player of the year on three separate occasions in 1994-95, in 1998-99 and in 2003-04 respectively. Pura Cup season winners of 2008-09 The first season of the Pura Cup was played between Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales in 1892-93. At this season, Victoria won the shield, and South Australia came second with New South Wales at the third place. The winner of the Pura Cup season of 2008 – 09 was Victoria, with Second and Third position runner ups being Queensland and South Australia. Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales came as fourth, fifth and sixth positions. Categories:


In mathematics, whose theorem states that the square on the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal in area to the sum of the squares on the other two sides?

Famous Theorems of Mathematics/Pythagoras theorem - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Famous Theorems of Mathematics/Pythagoras theorem From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Jump to: navigation , search The Pythagoras Theorem or the Pythagorean theorem, named after the Greek mathematician Pythagoras states that: In any right triangle, the area of the square whose side is the hypotenuse (the side opposite to the right angle) is equal to the sum of the areas of the squares whose sides are the two legs (the two sides that meet at a right angle). This is usually summarized as follows: The square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides. If we let c be the length of the hypotenuse and a and b be the lengths of the other two sides, the theorem can be expressed as the equation: a {\displaystyle a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}\,} or, solved for c: . {\displaystyle c={\sqrt {a^{2}+b^{2}}}.\,} If c is already given, and the length of one of the legs must be found, the following equations can be used (The following equations are simply the converse of the original equation): c {\displaystyle c^{2}-a^{2}=b^{2}\,} or . {\displaystyle c^{2}-b^{2}=a^{2}.\,} This equation provides a simple relation among the three sides of a right triangle so that if the lengths of any two sides are known, the length of the third side can be found. A generalization of this theorem is the law of cosines, which allows the computation of the length of the third side of any triangle, given the lengths of two sides and the size of the angle between them. If the angle between the sides is a right angle it reduces to the Pythagorean theorem. Contents History[ edit ] The history of the theorem can be divided into four parts: knowledge of Pythagorean triples, knowledge of the relationship between the sides of a right triangle, knowledge of the relationship between adjacent angles, and proofs of the theorem. Megalithic monuments from circa 2500 BC in Egypt, and in Northern Europe, incorporate right triangles with integer sides. Bartel Leendert van der Waerden conjectures that these Pythagorean triples were discovered algebraically. Written between 2000 and 1786 BC, the Middle Kingdom Egyptian papyrus Berlin 6619 includes a problem whose solution is a Pythagorean triple. During the reign of Hammurabi the Great, the Mesopotamian tablet Plimpton 322, written between 1790 and 1750 BC, contains many entries closely related to Pythagorean triples. The Baudhayana Sulba Sutra, the dates of which are given variously as between the 8th century BC and the 2nd century BC, in India, contains a list of Pythagorean triples discovered algebraically, a statement of the Pythagorean theorem, and a geometrical proof of the Pythagorean theorem for an isosceles right triangle. The Apastamba Sulba Sutra (circa 600 BC) contains a numerical proof of the general Pythagorean theorem, using an area computation. Van der Waerden believes that "it was certainly based on earlier traditions". According to Albert Bŭrk, this is the original proof of the theorem; he further theorizes that Pythagoras visited Arakonam, India, and copied it. Pythagoras, whose dates are commonly given as 569–475 BC, used algebraic methods to construct Pythagorean triples, according to Proklos's commentary on Euclid. Proklos, however, wrote between 410 and 485 AD. According to Sir Thomas L. Heath, there is no attribution of the theorem to Pythagoras for five centuries after Pythagoras lived. However, when authors such as Plutarch and Cicero attributed the theorem to Pythagoras, they did so in a way which suggests that the attribution was widely known and undoubted. Around 400 BC, according to Proklos, Plato gave a method for finding Pythagorean triples that combined algebra and geometry. Circa 300 BC, in Euclid's Elements, the oldest extant axiomatic proof of the theorem is presented. Written sometime between 500 BC and 100 AD, the Chinese text Chou Pei Suan Ching (周髀算经), (The Arithmetical Classic of the Gnomon and the Circular Paths of Heaven) gives a statement of t


An apple seed contains which poisonous substance?

Are Apple Seeds Poisonous? Are Apple Seeds Poisonous? Are Apple Seeds Poisonous? Cyanide in Apple Seeds Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which decomposes into toxic benzaldehyde and prussic acid (hydrogen cyanide. However, humans are able to detoxify small amounts of these chemicals.  Image Source/Getty Images Updated October 24, 2016. Question: Do Apple Seeds Contain Poison? Apples, along with cherries, peaches and almonds, are members of the rose family. The seeds of apples and these other fruits contain natural chemicals that are toxic to some animals. Are they poisonous to humans? Here's a look at the toxicity of apple seeds. Toxicity of Apple Seeds Apple seeds do contain a small amount of cyanide , which is a lethal poison, but you are protected from the toxin by the hard seed coating. If you eat whole apple seeds, they pass through your digestive system relatively untouched. If you chew the seeds thoroughly, you will be exposed to the chemicals inside the seeds, but the dose of toxins in an apple is small enough that your body can easily detoxify it. How Many Apple Seeds Does It Take to Kill You? Cyanide is deadly at a dose of about 1 milligram per kilogram of body weight. On average, an apple seed contains 0.49 mg of cyanogenic compounds. The number of seeds per apple varies, but an apple with 8 seeds therefore contains about 3.92 milligrams of cyanide. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge A person weighing 70 kilograms would needs to eat 143 seeds to reach the lethal dose, or about 18 whole apples.  Reference: Juniper BE, Mabberley DJ (2006). The Story of the Apple. Timber Press. p. 20. ISBN 0881927848.


Kopi Luwak coffee beans, the most expensive in the world, come from the dung of which animal, after it has partially digested the berries which contain the beans?

The most expensive coffee in the world – All details about Kopi Luwak All About Kopi Luwak – The Most Expensive Coffee In The World! Kopi luwak is the world’s most expensive coffee. The main factor of it’s high price is the uncommon method of producing such a coffee. It has been produced from the coffee beans which have been digested by a certain Indonesian cat-like animal called then palm civet or also civet cat . This is the reason kopi luwak is also called cat poop coffee or civet cat coffee. The feces of this cat will be collected, finished and sold as kopi luwak. On this website you will find all relevant information about the production process, the cat, certified kopi luwak producers, the kopi luwak coffee itself and it’s unique properties and taste. The short supply, in comparison with the high demand, the different taste and the uncommon production methods define the value of kopi luwak – the most expensive coffee in the world . Here is a price comparison of a kopi luwak coffee with an average coffee brand: kopi luwak (coffee production per year) Why is Kopi Luwak so special and the most expensive coffee? The most important reason of the coffee’s speciality is the production process. Have a look at the pictures below to see how the most expensive coffee is produced: from beans fallen from a coffee tree to a cup of Kopi Luwak coffee. If you want more details about each step, just click on “more..” in each section. Hint: To enjoy Kopi Luwak, use regular sized coffee mugs . The coffee tree, Coffea, is a flowering evergreen plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. In the 17th century it was also imported to Latin-America. (more..) In fact, coffee beans are seeds and not beans. They contain caffeine as a plant defense against animals. However, this is no protection against the palm civet cat. (more..) During the digestion process the coffee cherries and the pulp are removed but the coffee beans are not digested. During this process some kind of unique fermentation occurs which is responsible for giving the civet coffee its special flavor. (more..) Palm civets, also known as civet cats, are small mammals which belong to the Viverridae family. Normally they prefer to eat just the ripest coffee cherries. In Indonesia these animals are known as luwaks.  (more..) After about 24 hours the coffee beans are defecated by the civet cat. In Southeast Asia these feces are considered golden. They are collected from farmers and processed into coffee. (more..) In the next steps the coffee beans are washed, dried, pounded to remove the skin, sorted and finally roasted . (more..) Kopi Luwak coffee can be brewed like any other coffee. Avoid using sugar, milk or cream in your kopi luwak, because with these ingredients you will not be able to taste its unique flavor.  (more..) enjoy the cup!   Important: You should pay attention when buying Kopi Luwak coffee! The keyword in this sense is animal friendly and “ authentic “, which means it’s coffee cherries have been eaten, digested and excreted by wild living and non-caged civet cat, collected by farmers and sold to roasters to prepare for human consumption. The potential in selling of kopi Luwak is high, which allures alot business people trying to skim the market with wicked methods: 1.) “Fake” kopi luwak / Civet coffee A book about all the problems of fake kopi luwak Around 70% of kopi luwak coffee or civet coffee available at coffee stores and the Internet is NOT 100% pure kopi luwak and sometimes it does not contain anything of the genuine coffee. Mark Prince of the popular industry forum Coffee Geek has stated, “There is probably 5,000 percent more kopi luwak sold each year than there is actually produced; production of the legit stuff runs less than 5,000 pounds per year. Why? Because there’s lots of snake oil salesmen packaging up plain Jane inferior commodity grade Indonesian coffees under this banner and trying to get $300 per pound for it.” If you need a detail explanation of the fake potential of kopi luwak, we recommend reading “Don’t Buy kopi luwak Coffee Before You Read Th


Which English monarch was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485?

King Richard III: Battle of Bosworth descendants meet - BBC News BBC News King Richard III: Battle of Bosworth descendants meet 25 March 2015 Close share panel Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Richard, the last English king to die in battle, was killed at Bosworth Field in 1485 Descendants of some 20 families who fought at the Battle of Bosworth, that ended the reign of Richard III, have met for the first time. Researchers who identified the king using DNA from his distant family used the same techniques to find descendants of those who fought in the battle. They met family members directly related to the last Plantagenet king at a reception in Leicester. Some have flown from Australia, South Africa and Canada for the occasion. Richard, the last English king to die in battle, was killed at Bosworth Field in 1485 , at the end of the Wars of the Roses. The pro-vice chancellor at the University of Leicester, Prof Kevin Schürer, who conducted the research, said it was "challenging" but had "thrown up some interesting stories". Image copyright Rex Harris Image caption A stained glass window at Malvern Priory depicts Sir Reynold Bray, who is credited with finding Richard's golden crown on a hawthorn bush at Bosworth Among those identified by Prof Schürer are relatives whose ancestors include: Marmaduke Constable who survived at Bosworth and later fought in the Battle of Flodden, aged 71, but died after swallowing a frog while drinking a glass of water. Sir John Babington of Dethick, Derbyshire who had been Sheriff of Derby and Nottingham and is reported to have fought for King Richard's cause. Samuel Spriggs a Leicestershire man who accompanied Richard to battle and is reputed to have been made an esquire of his body. John Hardwick who knew the local terrain and advised Henry of Richmond on the best battle positions, thus being credited as "the architect of Richard's defeat". Sir Reynold Bray from Worcester who is credited with having found Richard's golden crown on a hawthorn bush on the Bosworth battlefield and handing it to Lord Stanley who placed it on Henry's head. Simon Digby from Leicester who was knighted and given the manor of Coleshill, Warwickshire for his part in the battle. Thomas Iden who fought for the Lancastrian cause and subsequently served as the Sheriff of Kent in 1500. Prof Schürer said: "The stories are a mixture of continuity and change, with a fair measure of fame and glory thrown in. "The inter-relation between some of the families from Bosworth is another interesting feature - in some regards it truly was a battle of cousins. "Bringing together these families for the first time in over 500 years will be a remarkable event." King Richard's reburial ceremony will be held at Leicester Cathedral on Thursday, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.


Habib Bourguiba became the first President of which North African country in 1957?

Habib Bourguiba, Independence Champion and President of Tunisia, Dies at 96 - The New York Times The New York Times World |Habib Bourguiba, Independence Champion and President of Tunisia, Dies at 96 Search Continue reading the main story Habib Bourguiba, who was president of Tunisia from 1957 to 1987 after leading the country to independence from France, died yesterday. He was 96 years old and lived in Monastir in eastern Tunisia. Mr. Bourguiba was a spectacularly durable Arab leader. He was also relatively moderate and pro-Western and did much to enhance women's rights in Tunisia. Often called the Supreme Combatant, he long dominated his North African nation as wholly as Nehru did India or Nasser did Egypt. In the early 1960's, after he consolidated power, he was asked about Tunisia's political system. ''The system? What system?'' he exclaimed cheerfully. ''I am the system.'' Mr. Bourguiba, who had been the only president of independent Tunisia, acquired the title president for life in 1975. But in November 1987, at age 84, he was deposed in a bloodless coup. He was ousted by his new prime minister, Zine el-Abidine ben Ali, who declared that the president was too senile and ill to govern Tunisia's seven million people. Mr. ben Ali put Mr. Bourguiba under guard for a time in a villa outside Tunis and assumed the presidency himself. Advertisement Continue reading the main story In the early years under Mr. Bourguiba, Tunisia evolved into one of the most politically tolerant Arab countries and was a showcase for development. Per-capita income and literacy soared. But in later years, appreciation of past accomplishments dimmed with disillusionment over high prices, low wages and high unemployment. At the same time, demands from opposing ends of the political spectrum shook confidence in his stewardship, which had often been marred by rigged elections. In his final years in power, Mr. Bourguiba took sweeping measures against Islamic militants, and he was deposed after he ordered retrials and death sentences for several of them. Mr. ben Ali and others feared that if the order were carried out it would bring on civil war. That crisis period was a far cry from Mr. Bourguiba's long heyday. For decade after decade, he was the fountainhead of Tunisian political life, first as the leader of the movement for independence and then, after independence came in 1956, as chief of state, modernizer, pioneer for women's rights and advocate of Arab moderation toward Israel. He was a flamboyant leader and a gifted orator, with his eyes flashing under his red fez, his jaw jutting, his arms flailing, his voice rising and falling, his passionate oratory building to make his points. But he was also a shrewd politician who often preferred to outmaneuver adversaries like French officials and Islamic conservatives rather than confront them. His tactics became known in the Paris press as Bourguibism, and they helped him retain his position as Tunisia's leader after the rulers of other Islamic nations -- the shah of Iran, the king of Libya, strongmen in Syria and Iraq -- were overthrown. Mr. Bourguiba's relatively restrained attitude did not come naturally in Tunisia, a nation the size of Louisiana on the Mediterranean coast between Algeria and Libya. Years of study in Paris had imbued him with a pattern of logical thinking, and as president he found it only logical to advocate restraint toward Israel, even after the Israeli victory in the 1967 war, when other Arab leaders were demanding revenge. In 1968, taking an approach somewhat resembling the one later adopted by Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger, Mr. Bourguiba advocated a phased solution to the Middle East conflict. But his proposals were ignored in Arab capitals. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Some months before the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, he called for a ''just and lasting peace,'' citing Israel's right ''not to be exterminated and thrown into the sea.'' But in 1973 as in 1967, he sent a token military force to show his support for the Arab side. And when the guerrillas of t


Glossary of Fabric Terms - Fabric - Store A manufactured fiber, its major properties include a soft, wool-like hand, machine washable and dryable and excellent color retention. Alpaca A natural hair fiber obtained from the Alpaca sheep, a domesticated member of the llama family. Angora The hair of the Angora goat. Also known as Angora mohair. Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit. Antique Satin A reversible satin-weave fabric with satin floats on the technical face and surface slubs on the technical back created by using slub-filling yarns. It is usually used with the technical back as the right side for drapery fabrics and often made of a blend of fibers. Batik A method of dyeing fabric where some areas are covered with wax or pastes made of glues or starches to make designs by keeping dyes from penetrating in pattern areas. Multicolored and blended effects are obtained by repeating the dyeing process several times, with the initial pattern of wax boiled off and another design applied before dyeing again in a new color. A lightweight, plain weave fabric, semi-sheer and usually made of cotton or cotton blends. Appropriate for heirloom sewing, baby clothes and lingerie. Bedford Cord A cord cotton-like fabric with raised ridges in the lengthwise direction. Since the fabric has a high strength and a high durability, it is often used for upholstery and work clothes. A fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination. Boiled Wool Felted knitted wool, it offers the flexibility of a knit with great warmth. Create your own by washing double the needed amount of 100% wool jersey in hot water and drying in a hot dryer. Expect 50% shrinkage. Appropriate for jackets, vests and stuffed animals. Blackout A type of fabric that is commonly used for drapery, this fabric has the distinctive quality of blocking light, and comes in two forms: 2-pass and 3-pass. Two-pass has two “passes” of foam on a fabric, which means the black layer of foam will be visible. 3-pass has two layers of white and one layer of black foam. Three-pass can also be used as an upholstery fabric, as the black layer is not visible. Blackout fabrics can also be insulating and noise-dampening. Buckram A very stiff cotton fabric that is been soaked in a substance to fill in the gaps between the fibers. The fiber is usually cotton and is finished with starch and resin. Buckram fabric is most commonly used as the supporting material inside of baseball caps. It is also used in lady's hats, costumes, belts, and handbags. A loosely constructed, heavy weight, plain weave fabric. It has a rough hand. Appropriate for draperies and decorative items. Burn-out Velvet Created from two different fibers, the velvet is removed with chemicals in a pattern leaving the backing fabric intact. Appropriate for more unconstructed and loosely fit garments. Chenille The French word for caterpillar, this soft fabric is created by placing short pieces of yarns between core yarns and twisting the yarn together to make a fabric. This fabric is commonly used for baby items and in home décor fabrics. Chantilly lace This lace has a net background, and the pattern is created by embroidering with thread and ribbon to create floral designs. The pattern has areas of design that are very dense, and the pattern is often outlined with heavier cords or threads. Charm Quilt A quilt made of many, many small patches (traditionally 2" or so) where each piece is a different fabric. The pattern is usually a one-patch design and often involves swaps and trades with friends to gather many fabrics. Charmuese A luxurious, supple silky fabric with a shiny satin face and a dull back. Generally either silk, rayon ,or polyester. Suitable for blouses, fuller pants and lingerie. Cotton a white vegetable fiber grown in warmer climates in many parts of the world, has been used to produce many types of fabric for hundreds of years. Cotton fabric feels good against the skin regardless of the temperature or the humidity and is therefore in great demand by


Which Charles Dickens novel was set during the Gordon riots?

Supremacy and Survival: The English Reformation: Charles Dickens and the Gordon Riots Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Charles Dickens and the Gordon Riots Charles Dickens' 200th birthday was celebrated yesterday, February 7. Among Dickens' many, many works is one rather unusual historical novel, Barnaby Rudge, concerning the Gordon Riots--those anti-Catholic disturbances that followed the first steps of emancipating Catholics in England. There are two interesting features of this novel: one that Dickens wasn't really that interested in history and the other that Dickens really had no sympathy for the Catholics attacked during the Gordon Riots! As to the first feature: Chesterton commented on Dickens writing two historical novels (A Tale of Two Cities and Barnaby Rudge) while not knowing anything or caring about history: But it is very typical of Dickens's living interest in his own time, that though he wrote two historical novels they were neither of them of very ancient history. They were both, indeed, of very recent history; only they were those parts of recent history which were specially picturesque. I do not think that this was due to any mere consciousness on his part that he knew no history. Undoubtedly he knew no history; and he may or may not have been conscious of the fact. But the consciousness did not prevent him from writing a History of England. Nor did it prevent him from interlarding all or any of his works with tales of the pictorial past, such as the tale of the broken swords in Master Humphrey's Clock, or the indefensibly delightful nightmare of the lady in the stage-coach, which helps to soften the amiable end of Pickwick. Neither, worst of all, did it prevent him from dogmatising anywhere and everywhere about the past, of which he knew nothing; it did not prevent him from telling the bells to tell Trotty Veck that the Middle Ages were a failure, nor from solemnly declaring that the best thing that the mediæval monks ever did was to create the mean and snobbish quietude of a modern cathedral city. No, it was not historical reverence that held him back from dealing with the remote past; but rather something much better -- a living interest in the living century in which he was born. He would have thought himself quite intellectually capable of writing a novel about the Council of Trent or the First Crusade. He would have thought himself quite equal to analysing the psychology of Abelard or giving a bright, satiric sketch of St. Augustine. It must frankly be confessed that it was not a sense of his own unworthiness that held him back; I fear it was rather a sense of St. Augustine's unworthiness. He could not see the point of any history before the first slow swell of the French Revolution. He could understand the revolutions of the eighteenth century; all the other revolutions of history (so many and so splendid) were unmeaning to him. But the revolutions of the eighteenth century he did understand; and to them therefore he went back, as all historical novelists go back, in search of the picturesque. And from this fact an important result follows, The result that follows is this: that his only two historical novels are both tales of revolutions -- of eighteenth-century revolutions. These two eighteenth-century revolutions may seem to differ, and perhaps do differ in everything except in being revolutions and of the eighteenth century. The French Revolution, which is the theme of A Tale of Two Cities, was a revolt in favour of all that is now called enlightenment and liberation. The great Gordon Riot, which is the theme of Barnaby Rudge, was a revolt in favour of something which would now be called mere ignorant and obscurantist Protestantism. Nevertheless both belonged more typically to the age out of which Dickens came -- the great sceptical and yet creative eighteenth century of Europe. Whether the mob rose on the right side or the wrong they both belonged to the time in which a mob could rise, in which a mob could conquer. No growth of intellectual science or of moral cowardice had made it impossible to


In the human body, what does dermal relate to?

Integumentary System Integumentary System Home > Integumentary System Integumentary System The integumentary system is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. The skin is only a few millimeters thick yet is by far the largest organ in the body. The average person’s skin weighs 10 pounds and has a surface area of almost 20 square feet. Skin forms the body’s outer covering and forms a barrier to protect the body from chemicals, disease, UV light, and physical damage. Hair and nails extend from the skin to reinforce the skin and protect it from environmental... Move up/down/left/right: Click compass arrows Rotate image: Click and drag in any direction, anywhere in the frame Identify objects: Click on them in the image 2D Interactive 3D Rotate & Zoom Change Anatomical System Female Full Integumentary System Description [Continued from above] . . . damage. The exocrine glands of the integumentary system produce sweat, oil, and wax to cool, protect, and moisturize the skin’s surface. Anatomy of the Integumentary System Epidermis The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin that covers almost the entire body surface. The epidermis rests upon and protects the deeper and thicker dermis layer of the skin. Structurally, the epidermis is only about a tenth of a millimeter thick but is made of 40 to 50 rows of stacked squamous epithelial cells. The epidermis is an avascular region of the body, meaning that it does not contain any blood or blood vessels. The cells of the epidermis receive all of their nutrients via diffusion of fluids from the dermis . The epidermis is made of several specialized types of cells. Almost 90% of the epidermis is made of cells known as keratinocytes. Keratinocytes develop from stem cells at the base of the epidermis and begin to produce and store the protein keratin. Keratin makes the keratinocytes very tough, scaly and water-resistant. At about 8% of epidermal cells, melanocytes form the second most numerous cell type in the epidermis. Melanocytes produce the pigment melanin to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation and sunburn. Langerhans cells are the third most common cells in the epidermis and make up just over 1% of all epidermal cells. Langerhans cells’ role is to detect and fight pathogens that attempt to enter the body through the skin. Finally, Merkel cells make up less than 1% of all epidermal cells but have the important function of sensing touch. Merkel cells form a disk along the deepest edge of the epidermis where they connect to nerve endings in the dermis to sense light touch. The epidermis in most of the body is arranged into 4 distinct layers. In the palmar surface of the hands and plantar surface of the feet, the skin is thicker than in the rest of the body and there is a fifth layer of epidermis. The deepest region of the epidermis is the stratum basale, which contains the stem cells that reproduce to form all of the other cells of the epidermis. The cells of the stratum basale include cuboidal keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Merkel cells. Superficial to stratum basale is the stratum spinosum layer where Langerhans cells are found along with many rows of spiny keratinocytes. The spines found here are cellular projections called desmosomes that form between keratinocytes to hold them together and resist friction. Just superficial to the stratum spinosum is the stratum granulosum, where keratinocytes begin to produce waxy lamellar granules to waterproof the skin. The keratinocytes in the stratum granulosum are so far removed from the dermis that they begin to die from lack of nutrients. In the thick skin of the hands and feet, there is a layer of skin superficial to the stratum granulosum known as the stratum lucidum. The stratum lucidum is made of several rows of clear, dead keratinocytes that protect the underlying layers. The outermost layer of skin is the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum is made of many rows of flattened, dead keratinocytes that protect the underlying layers.  Dead keratinocytes are constantly being shed from th


Billy (Blue) Cannon, Wind and Ira Bean are characters in which US tv series?

The High Chaparral TV HighChaparral Ira:  Jerry Summers Don Sebastian Montoya:  Frank Silvera One of the most successful westerns on television for four years was The High Chaparral.  It was the name given to the ranch owned and operated by the Cannon family in the Arizona Territory during the 1870's.  Stubborn, determined Big John Cannon (Leif Erickson) was the patriarch of the family, and his driving ambition to establish a cattle empire in the rugged, Apache-infested land was the thrust of the entire show.  To help him, he had his younger brother Buck (Cameron Mitchell), who could outdrink, outshoot, outfight, and when motivated, outwork any man alive.  Big John's son, Billy Blue (Mark Slade), was a young man in his early 20's, whose mother was killed in the very first episode.  After his first wife's death, John married Victoria Montoya (Linda Cristal), daughter of Don Sebastian Montoya (Frank Silvera), and heiress, along with her brother Manolito (Henry Darrow), to the Don's extensive cattle holdings south of the border.   Manolito comes to the Cannon ranch and becomes a permanent part of the household. In the very first episode, Buck and Blue ride into Tucson and hire the bunkhouse guys, led by Sam Butler (Don Collier), who is the ranch foreman and who becomes John Cannon's ï¿½left arm of the High Chaparral.ï¿½  The rest of the bunkhouse consisted of Samï¿½s brother Joe (Bob Hoy), Reno (Ted Markland), Ira Bean (Jerry Summers), and Pedro (Roberto Contreras).  Vaquero (Rudolfo Acosta) is also acquired in the first episode as household help.  There were cast changes, most notably in the fourth season with the disappearance of Blue Cannon (Mark Slade) and Don Sebastian Montoya (Frank Silvera) and the addition of Wind (Rudy Ramos) and Don Domingo Montoya (Gilbert Roland).   Ira Bean disappeared at the end of the first season, and both Reno and Vaquero disappeared at the end of the second season.  All the rest of the cast remained for all four seasons.  This series was shot almost entirely on location in 100+ heat at Tucson, Arizona, which gave it a realistic atmosphere.  The viewer could almost feel the heat and the dust after an hour with the Cannons.  The scripts were way above average, and each episode had enough action to hold viewerï¿½s interest.  Nearly all the action sequences were coordinated by famed stuntman Henry Wills, and nearly every episode showcased a guest star of some repute.  It was consistently in the top 20 of the national ratings, despite being lambasted for its excessive violence. In Europe, it was the top-rated show being imported at that time. The series was also unique in another way.  David Dortort, who was also the creative genius behind Bonanza, insisted on realism all the way.  He built the house to specifications of 1870 Arizona using real adobe and materials native to the area.  He hired real Mexicans to play Mexicans and real Apaches to play Apaches.  One of the greatest coup in film history was the hiring of Nino Cochise, grandson of the fabled Cochise, to play the part of his famous grandfather. Of the cast, Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Frank Silvera, and Gilbert Roland were veteran American movie actors, Rudolfo Acosta was a veteran Mexican movie actor, and Linda Cristal was well-known in both American and Mexican films.  Don Collier was a veteran movie actor who also had his own successful television western Outlaws, as well a numerous television appearances as guest star in some of the highest top-ranking shows.  Mark Slade came from the television series The Wackiest Ship in the Army.  Bob Hoy and Jerry Summers were both stuntmen turned actors, and they continued working both sides of the fence their entire film career.  Henry Darrow was an unknown, but he shot to fame in this series.  Ted Markland was a well-known stand-up comedian before turning actor, and Roberto Contreras was well-known in both films and television as a character actor. Rudy Ramos was relatively unknown, but he shot to fame on this show. The cast was outstanding and worked well together. Leif Erickson, Came


Ricki Lake played the character Tracy Turnblad in which 1988 film?

Hairspray (1988) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 21 titles created 06 Sep 2011 a list of 35 titles created 09 Jul 2012 a list of 45 titles created 19 May 2014 a list of 31 titles created 21 Jun 2015 a list of 44 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Hairspray " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Edit Storyline 'Pleasantly Plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net> The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!! See more  » Genres: 26 February 1988 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia The principal's office that Tracy Turnblad was sent to was a real principal's office. See more » Goofs When the two kids in the red car pull to the curb, two boys in blue pants walk by twice. See more » Quotes See more » Crazy Credits During the ending credits, there are footsteps moving to the beat of the song playing in the background. See more » Connections (Marietta, GA, USA) – See all my reviews After an abomination like 'Pink Flamingos' it was a surprise for me to learn that this guy had talent. Like Spike Lee or Oliver Stone, you've got to admit that John Waters, like him or not, is a born moviemaker. Also like those two (and ultimately all great directors) he knows how to speak with his own voice and translate his vision to the screen. His writing is most impressive here as he manages to point up the evils of racism and segregation while not abandoning his wacked-out comedic style. And his eye for period detail is uncanny (as long as the period wasn't too long ago!) 'Hairspray' is great entertainment, fun to watch and edifying, too. Who would have thought that? 22 of 36 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


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


Helminthology is the study of which creatures?

Helminthology | Article about Helminthology by The Free Dictionary Helminthology | Article about Helminthology by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Helminthology Related to Helminthology: parasitology , Helminths Helminthology   the scientific study of parasitic worms and helminthiases—the diseases that they cause in man, animals, and plants. As part of the complex of parasitological sciences, helminthology is closely associated at the same time with many other biological sciences (chiefly zoology), medicine, veterinary science, and plant pathology. It deals with a variety of problems, theoretical as well as practical. The main theoretical problems include elucidation of the ways in which parasitism originates in helminths, study of the historical development of helminths, and investigation of the nature of the interrelations between helminths and the hosts that they parasitize. Practical problems include the detailed study of all the pathologomorphological and pathologo-physiological processes involved in the infestation of man and useful animals and plants with various helminths, in order to find the most effective methods of diagnosing, preventing, and treating helminthiases. The main branches of helminthology are general helminthology (study of the fauna, morphology, taxonomy, biological cycles, and physiology of helminths); medical helminthology (human helminthiases and methods of controlling them); veterinary helminthology (helminthiases of domestic and game animals and methods of controlling them); and agronomical helminthology or plant helminthology (study of the effect of helminths on plants and methods of controlling plant helminthiases). The earliest information on parasitic worms dates far back into antiquity, but helminthology as a science did not begin to develop until the second half of the 18th century. The pioneer in this field is generally thought to be the German scientist K. A. Rudolphi, who was the first to collect parasitic worms and write a major monograph about them. The works of other scientists appeared at about the same time. They were devoted to the morphology, species composition, and position of helminths in the zoological system. The subsequent period in the history of helminthology (second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries) was characterized by a steadily increasing number of works in the zoogeography and classification of different groups of parasitic worms and by broad experimental research aimed at uncovering the complex life cycles of helminths (for example, the works of the Danish zoologist J. Steenstrup, the German researchers G. Küchenmeister, R. Leuckart, and M. Braun, the French scientist A. Railliet, the Russian zoologist N. A. Kholodkovskii, and the Swiss helminthologist O. Forman). Present-day helminthologists make extensive use of methods based on advances in chemistry and physics. This has made it possible to gain more insight into the morphological and physiological changes that take place in helminths in the various stages of individual development (ontogeny), to study the mechanisms of their adaptation to changing environmental conditions, and to elucidate more fully the various aspects of the relationship between parasite and host. Research on these matters is responsible for the characteristics of modern helminthology. Research on helminthology is most vigorously pursued in the USSR, where the world’s largest school of helminthologists is found. It is concerned with the main branches of helminthology—general, medical, and veterinary—and it also deals with plant helminthology. The founder and director of the school of Soviet helminthologists was K. I. Skriabin, and E. N. Pavlovskii and V. A. Dogel’ made an important contribution to the development of helminthology in the USSR. B. E. Bykhovskii made a thorough study of flatworms. Highly qualified Soviet specialists are at work in general, medical, veterinary, and agronomical helminthology. The All-Union Society of Helminthologists, which is part of the Academy of Sciences of


Nairobi is the capital of which country?

Nairobi | national capital, Kenya | Britannica.com national capital, Kenya list of cities and towns in Kenya Nairobi, city, capital of Kenya . It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 metres). The city lies 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa , Kenya’s major port on the Indian Ocean . Jacaranda trees blossom on parkland in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Adrian Arbib/Corbis The city originated in the late 1890s as a colonial railway settlement, taking its name from a water hole known to the Maasai people as Enkare Nairobi (“Cold Water”). When the railhead arrived there in 1899, the British colonial capital of Ukamba province was transferred from Machakos (now Masaku) to the site, and in 1905 Nairobi became the capital of the British East Africa Protectorate . From about 1900 onward, when a small Indian bazaar was established at Nairobi, the city was also a trading centre. As a governmental centre, Nairobi subsequently attracted a stream of migrants from rural Kenya that made it one of the largest cities in tropical Africa. It was declared a municipality in 1919 and was granted city status in 1954. When Kenya gained independence in 1963, Nairobi remained the capital. The new country’s constitution expanded the city’s municipal area; the enlarged municipality is an independent unit administered by the Nairobi City Council. Street scenes in Nairobi, capital of Kenya. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Nairobi is the principal industrial centre of the country. The railways are the largest single industrial employer. Light-manufacturing industries produce beverages, cigarettes, and processed food. Tourism is also important. The city is located near eastern Africa’s agricultural heartland, and a number of primary products are routed through Nairobi before being exported via Mombasa. Nairobi also plays an important role in the community of eastern African states; it is the headquarters of important regional railways, harbours, and airways corporations. Similar Topics Nyeri The city is well served by roads and railways. The main routes are southeast and south to Mombasa and Tanzania and northwest via the highlands to Lake Victoria and Uganda . Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 9 miles (15 km) to the southwest, is one of the chief international airports in Africa. Among the city’s architectural landmarks are the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the Parliament Building and city hall, the law courts , the Roman Catholic cathedral, and the Jamia Mosque. There is also a well-planned commercial centre. The shining domes of Jamia Mosque, Nairobi. © Corbis Nairobi is home to several educational institutions, including the University of Nairobi (founded in 1956 as the Royal Technical College of East Africa), Kenyatta University College (founded in 1972 as a constituent part of the University of Nairobi), Kenya Polytechnic University College (1961), and Kenya Institute of Administration (1961). Other institutions include the Kenya National Archives, the National Museum of Kenya (natural history), the McMillan Memorial Library, and the Kenya National Theatre. Nairobi National Park , a large reserve for numerous mammals, reptiles, and birds, is a popular tourist attraction. Pop. (1999) 2,143,254; (2009) 3,133,518. Herd of male impalas (Aepyceros melampus) in Nairobi National Park, Kenya James P. Rowan


What is the sediment at the bottom of a wine barrel called after fermentation?

Sediment – What Is That Dirt In My Wine? | The Purple Café & Wine Bar Blog Sediment – What Is That Dirt In My Wine? Posted on December 4, 2009 by Purple Cafe In a nutshell…sediment is the term commonly used to describe the left over “lees” or “dregs” in a bottle of wine. It is composed of residual yeast, grape seeds, and other particles that settle to the bottom of a vat of wine after fermentation and aging. Filtering the wines will take out almost all sediment, though these days, winemakers are leaving the wine unfiltered, believing it will increase depth and flavor. The lees produced during wine production are packed full of antioxidants. The lees of red wines consist of tannins and plant pigments precipitated around crystals of potassium tartrate. To remove sediment before serving wine, simply decant the wine by pouring it slowly from the bottle into a decanter. Stop pouring when you start to see the wine sediment enter the neck of the bottle, and then allow the wine in the decanter to air out a little bit before pouring it into glasses. Bottom line; do not be afraid of those particles in the bottom of your glass. They are all natural and healthy (especially if you don’t mind chewing your wine a bit). And, if you find yourself with leftover wine with plenty of sediment, add it to your bath water as it is a natural skin softener.


Which singer plays Chicago police officer Sharon Pogue in the 2001 film ‘Angel Eyes’?

Angel Eyes (2001) - IMDb IMDb Doctor Strange Confirmed to Appear in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ 7 hours ago There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A mysterious man is drawn to a feisty female police officer and a unusual relationship ensues, as not everything is as it seems. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 28 titles created 08 Aug 2011 a list of 42 titles created 18 Jan 2012 a list of 21 titles created 19 Jan 2015 a list of 31 titles created 10 Feb 2015 a list of 38 titles created 8 months ago Search for " Angel Eyes " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 3 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards  » Videos After running away fails, a terrified woman (Jennifer Lopez) empowers herself in order to battle her abusive husband (Billy Campbell). Director: Michael Apted A journalist investigates a series of murders near American-owned factories on the border of Juarez and El Paso. Director: Gregory Nava A senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid, thinking she is a socialite when he sees her trying on a wealthy woman's dress. Director: Wayne Wang The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy their relationship. Director: Robert Luketic The life story of Hector Lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and brought it to the United States. Director: Leon Ichaso Mary Fiore is San Francisco's most successful supplier of romance and glamor. She knows all the tricks. She knows all the rules. But then she breaks the most important rule of all: she falls in love with the groom. Director: Adam Shankman A romantic comedy where a bored, overworked Estate Lawyer, upon first sight of a beautiful instructor, signs up for ballroom dancing lessons. Director: Peter Chelsom A woman conceives twins through artificial insemination, only to meet the man of her dreams on the very same day. Director: Alan Poul The true story of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, a Texas-born Tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart topping albums on the Latin music charts. Director: Gregory Nava Desperate to provide care for her daughter, down-on-her-luck Jean moves in with her father in-law from whom she is estranged. Through time, they learn to forgive each other and heal old wounds. Director: Lasse Hallström The violent story about how a criminal lesbian, a tough-guy hit-man with a heart of gold, and a mentally challenged man came to be best friends through a hostage. Director: Martin Brest An FBI agent persuades a social worker, who is adept with a new experimental technology, to enter the mind of a comatose serial killer in order to learn where he has hidden his latest kidnap victim. Director: Tarsem Singh Edit Storyline While pursuing a suspect one night, Chicago Police officer Sharon Pogue nearly becomes the victim of a fatal ambush. A mysterious stranger, Catch intervenes, disarms the assassin and saves Sharon's life. Is it a stroke of luck? A twist of fate? Or just a concerned citizen who happened to pass by at the right time and wasn't afraid to get involved? Maybe, but Sharon and Catch have met once before. As the two fall in love, they discover the truth about each other and are forced to deal with the secrets from their past. Written by <Laffz00@aol.com> The Deeper You Look. The More You Will Find. See more  » Genres: Rated R for language, violence and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 18 May 2001 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Heart of Town See more  » Filming Locations: $9,225,575        (USA) (18 May 2001) Gross: Ben Affleck and Aaron Eckhart were considered for the role of Catch. See more » Goofs When Jim C


Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud was the first king of which Asian state?

King Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia     Born in the city of Riyadh, King Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Faisal Al Saud was brought up under the stringent care of his father. A group of contemporary scholars were assembled to teach him the fundamentals of Islam. He soon began to show an impressive array of qualities and talents, including shrewdness, courage, farsightedness and horsemanship. He was able to grasp both current and historical events. In 1891 and barely 12 years old, he traveled with his father, Imam Abdul Rahman Ibn Faisal Ibn Turki, to Kuwait. In ten years there, he acquired the necessary qualities of leadership and statesmanship. Consequently, hedecided to restore the rule of his forefathers, whatever the obstacles. A new epoch was launched when Abdul Aziz left Kuwait for Riyadh leading a small army of 60 men. This turned out to be "the small force that vanquished a big one, by God's Will." The conquest of Riyadh occurred on the 15th of January, 1902 (5th of Shawal, 1319 H). Yet this was only the beginning of the "Jihad" campaign of King Abdul Aziz. Saddened by disintegration and the state of anarchy, ignorance, poverty and disease in the Arabian peninsula, he resolved to unify the ranks of his nation under the banner "There is no god but Allah and Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah." King Abdul Aziz Al Saud went on to unify the scattered parts and splintered tribes of the Arabian peninsula. He annexed Al Qasseem in 1904 (1322 H), Al Ahsa in 1913 (1331 H), Asir in 1916 (1334 H) and Hayel in 1921 (1340 H). He conquered Taif, and entered Makkah in 1924 (1343 H). When Jeddah was taken in 1925 (1344 H), the entire Hijaz Region submitted to his rule. Continuing his Jihad for 31 years, Abdul Aziz was gradually able to establish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, declaring its founding on the 22nd of September 1932 (21st of Jumad Al Awal 1351 H). Soon after establishing security in the Kingdom and uniting the peninsula's scattered regions and feuding tribes, King Abdul Aziz began to organize the State. He developed the administrative and organizational systems needed to function properly. He delegated the State's responsibilities and set up an organized government in the Hijaz upon its annexation. In 1926 (1344 H), he established the post of General Prosecutor in Hijaz, which was assumed by his son, Prince Faisal. In 1926 (1345 H) he set up the Saudi Shoura Council, also under the chairmanship of Prince Faisal. On the 30th of September 1931 (19th of Shaaban 1350 H), a special system was instituted: the Council of Deputies came into being under the chairmanship of Prince Faisal Ibn Abdul Aziz. During these early stages of rule, King Abdul Aziz also established several ministries as an advance administrative organization, departing from the traditional administrative system of the First and Second Saudi States. The modern state established diplomatic relations in accordance with officially recognized political representation, including the appointment of ambassadors. King Abdul Aziz Al Saud passed away in the city of Taif, in the Western Region, in 1953 (1372 H). His body was transferred to Riyadh, where he was buried with his Al Saud ancestors.


Which tennis player won the 2011 Women’s Wimbledon Championship?

Wimbledon 2011: Results and Reaction from the Tournament | Bleacher Report Wimbledon 2011: Results and Reaction from the Tournament Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 6 Comments The 2011 Wimbledon Championship is just around the corner. Actually, it is just around the weekend. The two week tournament is slated to start at 7 am EST on Monday, June 20th, and will conclude with the gentlemen's final on Sunday, July 3rd. Unless you are an amazingly hard-core tennis addict with ample amounts of free time, chances are you will miss some of the action. That is where we, and this slide show come in. We are going to be here with you every step of the way. This slideshow will be updated at the conclusion of each day's action, and will be designed to bring you up to date on any of the men's or women's action that you may have missed. We will start with the draw, and we aren't stopping until the tournament does. Wimbledon Has a New King in Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon 7/3 News Pool/Getty Images Novak Djokovic continued his remarkable 2011 season Sunday with a dominating win over defending Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. It was Djokovic's third grand slam title, and his first at Wimbledon. In fact, it was his first tournament championship on any grass court. I guess we can say he saved the best for first. This was also the first time he had ever beaten Rafael Nadal in a Grand Slam event. Just in case a Wimbledon victory wasn't enough for Djokovic he is also going to be the world's new No. 1 player on Monday. A well deserved ranking after an amazing year. Djokovic was beside himself after the victory. He collapsed on the court and started eating the grass. It was definitely a unique celebration that seemed to even catch Djokovic by surprise. Here is Djokovic after the match as quoted by ESPN: I felt like an animal. I wanted to see how it tastes. It tastes good. It came spontaneously, really. I didn't plan to do it. I didn't know what to do for my excitement and joy. Djokovic let everyone know that he is not going to be content with just winning Wimbledon. Djokovic: I want to win more Grand Slams. I will not definitely stop here, even though I have achieved (the) two biggest things [winning Wimbledon and becoming world No. 1] in my life in three days. After his performance at Wimbledon, I don't think anyone will be surprised if he goes onto win many Grand Slam tournaments. He just better hope they don't test for grass. Petra Kvitova Beats Maria Sharapova in Straight Sets to Win Wimbledon 7/2 News Julian Finney/Getty Images No. 8 Petra Kvitova was hardly the favorite in her final against No.5 Maria Sharapova . As we've seen before in sports, pre-match expectations mean absolutely nothing when the match starts. Kvitova downed Sharapova in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to win her first grand slam. This match drew comparisons to Sharapova's 2004 Wimbledon win, where she defeated heavily favored Serena Williams in the final. Sharapova didn't play well in her final match, which was in stark contrast to her run to the finals, where she didn't drop a set. Kvitova had a similar run, at least until the quarterfinals. She didn't drop a set until the round of eight, when No. 32 Tsvetana Pironkova pushed her to a 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 win. No. 4 Victoria Azarenka pushed her to three sets in the 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 semifinal. In the final, Sharapova was broken five times by Kvitova. This was the first grand slam title for Kvitova, who made the quarterfinals in the Australian Open in 2011 and lost in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2010. Sharapova is still stuck on three grand slam titles, with her only Wimbledon coming in her 2004 win against WIlliams. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Advance to Men's Final and Friday's 7/1 News Clive Mason/Getty Images Rafael Nadal looked to be in trouble as he dropped his first set to Andy Murray 5-7, but he rallied to win three straight sets and the match 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. Nadal has now won 20 straight matches at the All England Club and will be the clear favorite w


Battle of Gallipoli - World War I - HISTORY.com Battle of Gallipoli A+E Networks Introduction The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915-16, also known as the Battle of Gallipoli or the Dardanelles Campaign, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I. The campaign began with a failed naval attack by British and French ships on the Dardanelles Straits in February-March 1915 and continued with a major land invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, involving British and French troops as well as divisions of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Lack of sufficient intelligence and knowledge of the terrain, along with a fierce Turkish resistance, hampered the success of the invasion. By mid-October, Allied forces had suffered heavy casualties and had made little headway from their initial landing sites. Evacuation began in December 1915, and was completed early the following January. Google Launch of the Gallipoli Campaign With World War I stalled on the Western Front by 1915, the Allied Powers were debating going on the offensive in another region of the conflict, rather than continuing with attacks in Belgium and France. Early that year, Russia’s Grand Duke Nicholas appealed to Britain for aid in confronting a Turkish invasion in the Caucasus. (The Ottoman Empire had entered World War I on the side of the Central Powers, Germany and Austria-Hungary, by November 1914.) In response, the Allies decided to launch a naval expedition to seize the Dardanelles Straits, a narrow passage connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey. If successful, capture of the straits would allow the Allies to link up with the Russians in the Black Sea, where they could work together to knock Turkey out of the war. Did You Know? In May 1915, Britain's First Sea Lord Admiral John Fisher resigned dramatically over the mishandling of the Gallipoli invasion by First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill. His political capital damaged by the debacle, the future prime minister later resigned his own position and accepted a commission to command an infantry battalion in France. Spearheaded by the first lord of the British Admiralty, Winston Churchill (over the strong opposition of the First Sea Lord Admiral John Fisher, head of the British Navy), the naval attack on the Dardanelles began with a long-range bombardment by British and French battleships on February 19, 1915. Turkish forces abandoned their outer forts but met the approaching Allied minesweepers with heavy fire, stalling the advance. Under tremendous pressure to renew the attack, Admiral Sackville Carden, the British naval commander in the region, suffered a nervous collapse and was replaced by Vice-Admiral Sir John de Robeck. On March 18, 18 Allied battleships entered the straits; Turkish fire, including undetected mines, sank three of the ships and severely damaged three others. Gallipoli Land Invasion Begins In the wake of the failed naval attack, preparations began for largescale troop landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula. British War Secretary Lord Kitchener appointed General Ian Hamilton as commander of British forces for the operation; under his command, troops from Australia, New Zealand and the French colonies assembled with British forces on the Greek island of Lemnos. Meanwhile, the Turks boosted their defenses under the command of the German general Liman von Sanders, who began positioning Ottoman troops along the shore where he expected the landings would take place. On April 25, 1915, the Allies launched their invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Despite suffering heavy casualties, they managed to establish two beachheads: at Helles on the peninsula’s southern tip, and at Gaba Tepe on the Aegean coast. (The latter site was later dubbed Anzac Cove, in honor of the Australian and New Zealand troops who fought so valiantly against determined Turkish defenders to establish the beachhead there.) After the initial landing, the Allies were able to make little progress from their in


Which English sailor made the first solo voyage around the world by the clipper route?

DAME NAOMI JAMES SINGLE HANDED SAILOR CLAIRE FRANCIS SIR ALEC ROSE JOSHUA SLOCUM SOLO WORLD NAVIGATION SAILING ALONE AROUND THE WORLD     Dame    Naomi James is a yachtswoman    and writer, born in New Zealand. After attending school in Rotorua, she    worked as a hair stylist (1966ï¿½71) and language teacher (1972ï¿½4),    before joining the crew of a charter yacht (1975ï¿½7). She became the    first woman to sail solo around the world, and first woman solo around    Cape Horn (Sep 1977ï¿½Jun 1978) on her yacht Express Crusader. In    1980 she entered the Observer Transatlantic Race on Kriter Lady,    winning the Ladies' Prize and achieving the women's record for a    single-handed Atlantic crossing. In 1990 she was inducted into the New    Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. Among her books are Woman Alone (1978), At Sea on Land (1981), and Courage at Sea (1987).       Dame    Naomi James DBE, (b. 2 March 1949) was the first woman to sail single-handed (ie. solo) around the    world via Cape Horn. She finished her voyage around the globe on 8 June    1978 after 272 days, thus improving Sir Francis    Chichester ï¿½s solo round-the-world sailing record by two days.   The New Zealand -born James sailed    around the world aboard the 53 ft yacht Express Crusader. During    her voyage, she once nearly lost her mast, capsized and had no radio for    several weeks. Although she finished her voyage without a companion, she    did not start it alone. A kitten named Boris accompanied her but went    overboard during the voyage.   Naomi    James was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1979 in recognition of her achievements.   She    gave up sailing in 1982 after winning the two thousand mile Round Britain    Race with her husband Rob, because she suffered badly from sea sickness    during that voyage (possibly augmented by morning sickness due to her    pregnancy). The following year she lost her husband Robert, who fell    overboard and drowned while sailing off Salcombe, Devon.   Naomi    James now lives in southern Ireland with her daughter, Lois, who was born after Dame Naomi's husband's death.   BBC         News Report 1978: Woman takes world sailing record   Naomi    James has broken the solo round-the-world sailing record by two days. Her    53 ft yacht Express Crusader crossed the finish line in Dartmouth at 0911    BST after almost nine months at sea.   The    29-year-old also became the first woman to sail solo around the globe via    Cape Horn - the classic "Clipper Route". A huge crowd of    well-wishers and a Royal Marines band    welcomed the New Zealand born Devonshire sailor home after her 27,000 mile    (43,452 km) journey.   Mrs    James looked fit and relaxed as she stepped onto British soil for the    first time in 272 days to be greeted by her husband, Rob.  But    she has had to endure weeks without a radio ,    the failure of her rigging during gales in the Southern Ocean and her boat    capsizing.   The    record-breaking yachtswoman admitted she had thought about giving up her    attempt when she lost her mast.  In my mind was the thought: 'How can    you go round the Horn with a ship that's not seaworthy?' - so I thought    about turning back," she said.   Mrs    James said she was already planning to take part in a single-handed    transatlantic race but was looking forward to a bath and a sleep first. "For the past 10 days since the Azores it's been murderous," she    said.       Round-the-world    sailor Naomi James (nee Power) was around 10 years old when her family    moved from Gisborne to a farm near Ngongotaha. She completed her education    at Rotorua Girlsï¿½ High School, leaving for Europe in 1970.   Newly    married, and with only two years sailing experience behind her, Naomi    reached Dartmouth, England, in June 1978 on her 53ft yacht 'Express    Crusader' in a little under nine months to become the first woman to sail


Blenheim Palace is in which English county?

BLENHEIM PALACE - 1000434| Historic England BLENHEIM PALACE List Entry Summary This garden or other land is registered under the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 within the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens by English Heritage for its special historic interest. Name: BLENHEIM PALACE The garden or other land may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: Oxfordshire National Park: Not applicable to this List entry. Grade: I Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry. Legacy System Information The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System: Parks and Gardens UID: 1402 Asset Groupings This list entry does not comprise part of an Asset Grouping. Asset Groupings are not part of the official record but are added later for information. List entry Description Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Reasons for Designation Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. History Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Details A country mansion surrounded by an extensive and complex park and pleasure grounds, created from the medieval royal hunting park of Woodstock. Main phases early and mid C18 and early C20, with early C18 work by Henry Wise and John Vanbrugh, mid C18 work by Lancelot Brown and early C20 work by Achille Duchene. NOTE This entry is a summary. Because of the complexity of this site, the standard Register entry format would convey neither an adequate description nor a satisfactory account of the development of the landscape. The user is advised to consult the references given below for more detailed accounts. Many Listed Buildings exist within the site, not all of which have been here referred to. Descriptions of these are to be found in the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest produced by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT Henry I (1100-35) appears to have first enclosed the park at Woodstock at the beginning of the C12, it subsequently becoming an important royal hunting park. The park was focused on Woodstock Palace, a medieval hunting lodge of C12 origin, occupied by many monarchs and their spouses, who developed the buildings and surrounding gardens. John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, was rewarded by Queen Anne in 1705 for his services in defeating the French in Europe, by the grant of the Royal Manor of Woodstock, given with the understanding that she would build him, at her own expense, a house to be called Blenheim (named after the 1704 victory at the battle of Blindheim, close to the Danube). The former royal hunting park was probably then in poor condition, and the remains of Woodstock Palace were pulled down (despite a letter from Sir John Vanbrugh (1709) to the Duchess pleading for its retention, on grounds of historical association, as an eyecatcher) and its gardens removed. The new palace, built 1705-22, was designed, together with the monumental Grand Bridge over the little River Glyme, by Sir John Vanbrugh (assisted by Nicholas Hawksmoor), and was set within a great formal garden designed by Henry Wise (1653-1738), Queen Anne's Royal Gardener. Following the Duke's death in 1722, a formal canal scheme designed by Colonel Armstrong, his chief engineer, was implemented by the Duchess along the course of the River Glyme. In 1764 Lancelot Brown (1716-83) was called in, producing a plan to landscape the central core of the park which included flooding the river valley to produce a large lake, and landscaping the surrounds, with new belt plantings around the park boundary. In the early C19 the fifth Duke created a substantial rock garden and series of flower gardens (mostly gone) south of Brown's lake. In the late C19/early C20 the ninth Duke carried out much restoration and replanting within the park, and created formal gardens to the west and east of the house, designed 1908-30 by Achille Duchene. Restoration of park planting has continued d


In Greek mythology, Boreas, Eurus, Notus and Zephryus were all what?

Anemoi Anemoi See More Anemoi Pictures > The Anemoi were the four wind gods in Greek mythology, each of them corresponding to one of the four cardinal directions (North, South, West, East) from which they came. They were the children of Aeolus , the Keeper of the Winds, and Eos , the Titan goddess of the dawn. The four gods were Boreas (North Wind), Notus (South Wind), Zephyrus (West Wind) and Eurus (East Wind). Boreas was often described as a bearded old man with wings, who held a conch shell. He was closely associated with winter, as he was the bringer of cold and low temperatures. Notus was linked to the hot wind that would blow after midsummer, causing the crops to burn and bringing the bad weather of late summer. Eurus was considered to be an unlucky east wind, bringing rain and warm temperatures. Zephyrus was thought to live in a cave in the region of Thrace, and was considered the gentlest wind of the four, closely linked to spring. It was also believed that he was responsible for the blooming of the lands. Anemoi Is also called Venti.


Flying Fox | Heavenly Sword Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Flying Fox is a high-ranking member in King Bohan's army, signifying a prolonged relationship between the two. This is evident in Nariko's first battle with him, in which he sends multiple waves of soldiers to handle the heroine, to no avail. It is later revealed that it was Flying Fox who murdered Kai's  mother, as well as possibly her entire clan, prior to the events of Heavenly Sword. This is shown by Kai's reaction of horror upon seeing Flying Fox after retrieving the Heavenly Sword for Nariko. Personality Edit Flying Fox is shown to have a chilling, almost psychopathic disregard for life. On multiple occasions througout the game, he is shown to have performed a heinous act of violence towards an innocent person: once in a flashback by Kai when he killed her mother, and another when he attempts to hang Kai during his and Nariko's second boss battle. Flying Fox appears to wield two identical curved swords, which appear to be the same as the ones on his back. He used said swords in multiple attacks, including to fly into the air in the first boss battle. He also possesses the ability to produce doppelgangers of himself, evident in the second boss battle . His motto is "Style!", proclaiming that Nariko does not have of enough it after their first encounter and promising to fight her again when she does. Death Edit After escaping Nariko in the first battle between the two, Flying Fox runs into the heroine again, this time in his home, a large birdcage at the end of a long road in the mountains. As Nariko nears the cage, Fox proceeds to loop a noose around Kai's neck and hang her, much to Nariko's horror. Nariko flies into a rage, beating Flying Fox back in three different intervals of fighting. It is after the third period that Kai awakens, having been knocked unconscious by the hanging. She proceeds to raise her crossbow, at which point the player has a limited amount of time to shoot Flying Fox. If the shot is successful, an arrow will pierce Fox's skull. As he falls to his death, his final words are, "Style. That had style..."


Enid Lyons was the first woman to be appointed to the federal cabinet in which country?

Biography - Dame Enid Muriel Lyons - Australian Dictionary of Biography Australian Dictionary of Biography Tip: searches only the name field Tip: Use double quotes to search for a phrase This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography , Volume 18, (MUP), 2012 Enid Lyons, c1950 National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an10739657 Dame Enid Muriel Lyons (1897-1981), politician, was, according to her birth certificate, born on 9 July 1897 at Duck River (Smithton), Tasmania, second of four children of William Burnell, sawyer, and his wife Eliza, née Taggett.  Anne Henderson has raised the possibility that her real father may have been Aloysius Joyce, son of a wealthy landowner in the Burnie district.  During her childhood William transferred from Lee’s Mill to Glance Creek Mill and the family moved to Stowport.  Enid and her two sisters walked two miles (3.2 km) each day to the local school, where Enid revealed an early dramatic talent in the school concert.  Her parents were a strangely assorted pair:  her mother, of Cornish Wesleyan stock, was sober, industrious and teetotal, her father 'a scoffer and a blasphemer' with a strong taste for alcohol.  He was something of a 'swashbuckler', Enid recalled, on whom 'the yoke of matrimony rode uneasily'.  There were long separations as her father pursued work around the timber mills.  Later they moved to Cooee and Eliza opened a store and a post office.  Enid attended the Burnie State School. Ambitious for her children, Mrs Burnell had Enid taught elocution and encouraged her to perform whenever she had an audience.  She urged her two elder daughters to continue their education at the Training College in Hobart and, visiting them there, took them to State parliament where the plump, fresh-faced, blue-eyed, 15-year-old Enid met Joseph Aloysius Lyons, Labor member for the State seat of Wilmot.  In 1914 Joe Lyons became State treasurer and minister for education and Enid Burnell was posted to Burnie State School as a junior teacher.  A decorous correspondence between the minister and the young teacher led to a proposal of marriage.  Enid, an active member of the Methodist Church, acquiesced to Lyons’s request that she receive instruction in the Catholic faith from Fr T. J. O’Donnell, parish priest at Stanley, and she was received into the Catholic Church on 25 March 1915.  They were married on 28 April at Wynyard; Joe was 35 and Enid 17 Although the mother of six children by 1922, Enid played a leading part in Tasmanian election campaigns, talking politics, especially to women, in terms of 'pots and pans and children’s shoes'.  Joe Lyons became premier in 1923 and in the 1925 election Enid herself stood for the seat of Denison, losing by only sixty votes.  She had conducted her campaign amid a whooping cough epidemic, which had attacked five of her children.  Then her ten-month-old baby died of pneumonia. After Lyons moved to the House of Representatives in 1929, as member for the Federal seat of Wilmot, Enid remained closely involved in his political career, albeit often at a distance as his work took him to Canberra and Melbourne and occasionally to their much-loved Home Hill at Devonport, Tasmania.  She strongly advocated his break with the Australian Labor Party in 1931 and his subsequent involvement with the embryonic United Australia Party.  While there was an element of ambition in her eagerness to encourage the move, she also felt a genuine concern about what she saw as a lack of probity in Labor’s handling of the Depression-induced national financial crisis.  Although pregnant, she joined the team that carried the UAP’s message around the nation, prompting a complaint from (Sir) Robert Menzies that she was stealing the limelight.  At each city Enid addressed the main meeting as well as supplementary women’s meetings.  'Together on the platform, Joe and I worked like partners in a game of bridge', she later recalled. When (Sir) John Latham offered to step aside as leader of the Opposition in Lyons’s favour, it was Enid who urged Joe to accept, despite his reluct