The US 1899-founded Gideons International organization is famous for distributing to 200 countries free?

Where To Get A Free Bible: 7 Places To Look Where To Get A Free Bible: 7 Places To Look Tweet Getting a free Bible is pretty simple these days. With these 7 suggested places to look, you can probably find one quickly. If you are in need of a Bible, don’t hesitate to ask a church for what you need. They will be more than willing to provide a copy of the Word of God and offer other spiritual guidance as necessary. A Local Church Most churches would be glad to give you a Bible if you would just ask for one. It may not be a new Bible, but good churches are not going to deny someone a copy of the Word of God if they have the ability to get you one. Some churches may have requirements for receiving a new Bible, but they probably have used ones that they will give away. A church I recently worked with required that someone attend 3 weeks in a row to get a good quality, brand new Bible. However, if you just showed up and said you were searching for the truth and wanted a Bible to read, they would give you one without the 3 week commitment. Bibles Online There are a great number of websites where you can read the Bible online. The advantage to these sites is that you can choose various translations in different languages. One of my favorite sites for reading online is Bible Gateway . They have Bibles in more than 50 different languages. Another favorite site is Blue Letter Bible . Beyond various Bible options they have study tools that will help you get a better understanding of what you are reading. To study the Bible by topic check out this online Topical Bible resource here at What Christians Want To Know. Bible Software There are many software packages you can download and use on your computer to read the Bible. Like the online Bibles you can read various versions and have study tools at your fingertips. Many of these are completely free for the text of the Bible but may require a small fee for some of the more advanced study aids. Mobile Applications Many smartphones have free Bible applications. Whether you use an iPhone, Android phone or one of the many other types of smartphones, you can easily get access to a Bible. One such program that works on almost all the various platforms is YouVersion . Once the application is downloaded you can access the text of the Bible any time you would like to read God’s Word. Where To Get A Free Bible? Bible Societies There are several Bible societies that help distribute or make available free Bibles. It depends on which country you live in as to which Bible society you should contact. A few of them are the American Bible Society, International Bible Society (also known as Biblica) and United Bible Societies. They seek to distribute God’s Word to specific people groups and organizations. Gideons International The Gideons won’t usually give Bibles to individuals. But if you are looking for Bibles for distribution purposes and have a qualifying organization, they will give you cases of Bibles to give away to others. At the Gideons’ website you can get information to contact a local Gideon who can help you with obtaining Bibles. Hotel Bibles You can obtain a Bible from a hotel. The Gideons are the ones who place them there. Gideons are businessmen who personally purchase or raise money to purchase Bibles to distribute to doctor’s offices and hotels. The hotel does not pay for the Bibles, therefore you are not stealing from anyone to take one of these Bibles. However, you should let the hotel know if you take a Bible so that they can have it replaced for the next guest. The Gideon Bibles that are found in hotels are good quality, durable Bibles—if you have one it will probably last you many years. Please do not take more than one. About a year ago I was involved in a Gospel video distribution project. I recently heard of someone calling the organization I was working with to ask for more information about salvation. The person got saved as a result of a free DVD presentation and a phone conversation. I have no idea if the DVD the person received was from me or one of my 33 teammates; but, I


Rochambo/Rochambeau is better known as (What?), typically used to decide a tie, or determine an order between competitors?

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Which one of these is not a founding member of the European Union, nor has ever been a member (at 2016)?

Does the European Union Have a Final Frontier? – Young Europeans Network Commentary by Louis VIS Defining the boundaries of a country or nation state is vital to help build a sense of identity, because it helps distinguish between insiders and outsiders; ‘us’ and ‘them’.  A ‘frontier’ can be defined as ‘a line or border separating two countries’, and therefore a ‘final frontier’ implies a static or immovable boundary impervious to expansion and growth.  How then does the European Union (EU) fit with this finite sense of constraint? When the EU was initially created under the name of European Economic Community (EEC), it was built in a time of East-West conflict and the Cold War. Thus, at the time, the EC did have a final frontier – namely the natural coastlines towards the North, West and South of Europe, and Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ to the east. A clear, stable and firm final frontier, where the Eastern and Western side of the European continent were seen as two distinct but internally homogenous entities both in terms of culture, politics and economics. However, after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, Communism and the USSR in 1989, countries in Eastern Europe gained independence and many sought to ‘return to Europe’ by joining their rich and prosperous Western neighbours in the EU.  Over time and through various waves of enlargement, many of these Eastern European countries succeeded in joining the European project, causing the EU’s once ‘final’ frontier to expand. This led Christopher Hill to write that ‘enlargement has neither a single decision-point nor a clear end-point. It is a virtually continuous and long-drawn-out process’. Therefore since the end of the Cold War, whilst the EU has constantly been expanding through various waves of enlargement, its frontiers have become increasingly ‘fuzzy’ and unstable. Culture: The European Flag often seen as a symbol of ‘Europeanness’ – By Kakaru, licensed under CC BY-SA Although the fall of Communism and the USSR undermined the EU’s final frontier on its Eastern side, some such as Huntington, argue that a clear division can still be found within Europe. In his book ‘The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order’, Huntington explains that a clear cultural division remains in Europe. Indeed, he believes that the Western-Christian population of Western Europe should be seen as clearly divided and distinct from the Muslim and Orthodox population of Eastern Europe. Following such an argument, a clear historical cultural boundary can still be drawn within Europe; namely the ‘Velvet Curtain of Culture’. Although such a belief would help build a clear final frontier for the EU, it is not a viable one. The EU in its current form cannot have a final frontier based on religious or cultural characteristics alone. Indeed, since the accession of Greece and many other Eastern European countries to the EU, Europe’s population now comes from both sides of the ‘Velvet Curtain of Culture’. If one looks at the impact of globalisation in modern societies, it becomes clear that boundaries have become increasingly unstable and blurry. Research of European cultures have shown that many of the Eastern European countries (which joined in 2004) were culturally closer to the original six Member States of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy than were the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Denmark, Austria and Sweden when they joined the EU. Furthermore, Orthodox and Muslim populations are widespread across all European Member States, thus suggesting that transnational networks and high levels of diversity in the EU make culture alone an inadequate factor. Politics: One of the most important criteria for joining the EU relates to each country respecting the UN Chart of Human Rights whilst guaranteeing the rule of law and a stable democracy to its citizens. Overall differences in politics between European countries are very small. Therefore, as shown by European politicians at the 1999 EU Summit in Helsinki, if a final border has to be set based o


A slot/fruit machine was originally known as a One-Armed?

Free Fruit Machines with Nudges and Features Mobile Friendly Play Oh My Cod! Fruit Machine Fruit machines have their origins with the American one-armed bandit games (so-called because they were originally operated by one lever on the side of the machines). From the 1980s onwards Fruit Machines manufacturers took advantage of advances in electronics and computing to make their fruit machines more sophisticated in terms of looks and features however today's modern fruit machines are still clearly related to their one-armed bandit ancestors with the original symbols of fruits (typically lemons, cherries, melons, grapes, oranges), BARs, Lucky number 7s Bells etc still being used to this day. There are a few differences between a standard slots machine and a  fruit machine game. On a typical fruit machine, you will find that there are features which include Nudge buttons, Hold buttons and Repeat buttons. Nudge and Hold features give players strategic choices which you will generally not get with slots games and some fruit machine players believe that using these features can give skilled players an edge. Dedicated fruit machine players may have in-depth knowledge of particular fruit machines and there are even websites and forums where "professional" fruit machine players gather to exchange tips and strategy. Other features that make a fruit machine different from a slots machine include cash pots, cash ladders, and bonus trails. How To Play Fruit Machines If you've played slot machines before you should have no problem grasping the basics of fruit machine games. Playing fruit machines is similar to the slots but, as mentioned above, there are a few differences and understanding the key features of a fruit machine, as detailed below, is the key to success! Cash Ladder Cash ladders are found on all fruit machine games. They are simple to understand and are a key part of the fruit machine experience with the potential to win ever larger sums of money as you move up a cash ladder towards the jackpot payout (in the U.K. the maximum jackpot is actually governed by British gaming laws). Typically, on standard cash ladders, players get the opportunity to stop a light flashing as it moves up and down the cash ladder at rapid speed - if you can stop it on a cash prize then you win that amount. You can see a good example of this type of cash ladder in our Spooky Fruity fruit machine. You can also find games with cash ladders that you move up one step at a time over the course of a game - moving slowly but surely higher up the cash ladder towards the jackpot keeps players motivated to carry on playing but all these fruit machines involve an element of chance and there is the risk that you may be sent back one or more spaces on the cash ladder or, even worse, you may be sent right to square one! Bonus Board On a fruit machine, a bonus board (also known as a bonus trail) is typically made up of a grid or series of graphics that light up rapidly and at random. Players must press a "Stop" button to stop the random flashing and win whatever reward is lit up at the time. The type of bonus players can win varies from game to game and can including winning cash, winning nudges or winning a gamble game or cash ladder feature etc. Skilled players may boast that they have developed mastery over a particular game and can stop the bonus board wherever they wish. Hi Lo Bonus The Hi Lo feature on fruit machine games is a fifty-fifty style gamble feature. Players can choose to try to double their winnings by guessing if a number will be higher or lower than a number on display. A wrong guess means the players loses their win and this can lead to a lot of British swear words! An element of strategy may appear to be involved but remember that, ultimately, what happens after you've pressed "Hi" or "Lo" is really up to the computer code at the heart of the fruit machine. Nudge buttons Nudge buttons are an integral part of fruit machines and can help you create a winning payline. When you have nudges available you can press the nudge


The modern confection originally from Ancient Egypt and the Malva plant which gave the French word mauve is?

Abutilon and its relatives | Arnold Zwicky's Blog Misreading » Abutilon and its relatives Caught sight of in a neighbor’s (walled) front garden: bits of a pretty vining abutilon, in bloom for a good part of the year. Much like this variety (Firefly):   (#1) And for several years, just around the corner (on the northwest corner of Emerson and Forest in Palo Alto) there used to be a big concrete planter with a sweet upright abutilon growing in it — until the shrub was vandalized to death, and then the planter as well, alas. The color of this one was much like the plant in (#1); here’s a gorgeous deep red variety (Nabob):   (#2) Coming up: discussion of abutilon and the mallow family to which it belongs. Marshmallows and gumbo will eventually appear. Abutilon turns out to be related to an enormous number of familiar plants, including the okra plant. Just from these photos, you might see the resembance to rose of Sharon (#3) and hollyhocks (#4):   (#3) From Wikipedia : Abutilon … is a large genus of approximately 150 species of broadleaf plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus includes annuals, perennials, shrubs, and small trees found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Common names include Chinese bell flower, Chinese lantern, Indian mallow, and Flowering maple (for the maple-like leaves of some species, although the genus is not related to the true maples). … The five-petaled, pendulous flowers also have long, thin stalks, and are usually bell-shaped, especially when first opening. Their stamens are combined into a tube around the style. The flowers come in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. The Sunset New Western Garden Book describes the Abutilon hybrids (like the ones above) as evergreen shrubs with upright, arching growth (up to 8-10 ft. tall, with broad maple-like leaves and drooping bell-like flowers in white, yellow, pink, or red). Their main blooming season is spring, but some forms seem to flower almost continuously. The etymology of the generic name is something of a mystery. From OED3 (Dec. 2011): < post-classical Latin Abutilon (1507 in a translation of Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine) < Arabic ‘wbwṭylwn (a1037 in Avicenna Canon II. ii. xxvii.), a word of uncertain meaning, etymology, and pronunciation (the precise vocalization being uncertain, as only consonants are normally written in the Arabic script). The initial a in the Latin word may be due to a mistranscription of the Arabic word. The post-classical Latin word was also borrowed into other European languages; compare Middle French, French abutilon (1557; also †abutillon (1649)), Spanish abutilón (1606). Now we move up the taxonomic hierarchy to the family, where there’s a new complexity: the taxonomic hierarchy in botany. Here the issue is that though the Linn(a)ean taxonomy came to be associated with an account of the development of taxa (species especially) in a Darwinian framework, other definitions of species, in particular those based on molecular biology, not infrequently run against the Linn(a)en account based on shared flower parts. On the Malvaceaea : The Malvaceae, or the mallows, are a family of flowering plants containing over 200 genera with close to 2,300 species. Well-known members of this family include okra, cotton, and cacao [also baobab, durians, and kola nuts, and a huge number of flowers (see below)]. The largest genera in terms of number of species include Hibiscus (300 species), Sterculia (250 species), Dombeya (225 species), Pavonia (200 species), and Sida (200 species). The circumscription of the Malvaceae is very controversial. The traditional Malvaceae sensu stricto [‘in the strict sense’] comprise a very homogeneous and cladistically monophyletic group. Another major circumscription, Malvaceae sensu lato [‘in the broad sense’] has been more recently defined on the basis that molecular techniques have shown the commonly recognised families Bombacaceae, Tiliaceae, and Sterculiaceae, which have always been considered closely allied to Malvaceae s.s., are not monophyletic groups. Thus, the Ma


Name the famous naval base and natural port on Oahu island, Hawaii, which featured in the US entry to World War II?

Hawaiian Vacations: Island of Oahu Hawaiian Vacations -     Island of Oahu Island of Oahu The Heart of Hawaii Hike down a lush mountainside, just minutes away from a soaring cityscape. Feast at a luau under the stars one night, dine at a five-star restaurant another. Sunbathe all day on the North Shore then dance all night in Waikiki. There's no shortage of things to do on Oahu. OAHU HOT DEAL HOLIDAYS INCLUDE: Round-trip airfare Island of Oahu Hot Deals   With Waikiki as a central hub, you can explore the legendary North Shore of Oahu one day, and spend the next day on the east side snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, a protected marine sanctuary with tons of colorful fish. It's clear that Oahu offers just the right amount of diversity for the adventurous as well as the cautious visitor. Thrill seekers can skydive at Mokuleia while daydreamers can relax peacefully on the beach. Exquisite dining and exciting nightlife also entice people to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu again and again. LEARN MORE ABOUT OAHU! Facts:Population 876,156, Area 597 sq. miles The most populated Hawaiian Island, where Honolulu is the Capital City, the principal port, the major airport, and business and financial center, and the educational heart of the State. Oahu is the military command center of the Pacific. Waikiki is the visitor center. Landmarks: Nuuanu Pali, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor. Oahu Flower: Ilima North Shore (Virtual Tour) The North Shore, a 20-plus-mile stretch of coastline from Kaena Point in the west to Turtle Bay in the east, comes alive during the winter season when waves reach up 30 feet at Waimea Bay. In summer months, the shore break is usually calm enough for snorkeling and swimming. Haleiwa, is the North Shore's central town where there are interesting surf shops, dress boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and not to mention Matsumoto Shave Ice, serving the best local icy treat! Pearl Harbor (Arizona Memorial) (Virtual Tour) Pearl Harbor was originally a river, which early Hawaiians called Wai Momi or "river of pearl," because of its numerous oyster beds. Today, Pearl Harbor is Hawaii's largest harbor and the nation's only naval base designated as a National Historic Landmark with three significant memorials: the USS Arizona Memorial, honoring the 1,100 men of the Pearl Harbor attack; the Battleship Missouri Memorial, a living museum of the most celebrated and last-built battleship; and the USS Bowfin Museum, featuring a World War II submarine, a Japanese mini submarine and extensive submarine history. Bishop Museum (Virtual Tour) At Bishop Museum, take a historical walk through the Hawaiian Hall to see the over 76,000 Hawaiian artifacts from hand-made feather cloaks to ancient hand-carved bowls to the skeleton of a 50-feet sperm whale hanging from the ceiling. Built in 1889 to honor Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last heir of the Kamehameha dynasty, the museum has an impressive collection of the monarchy's artifacts. Aloha Tower Marketplace (Virtual Tour) This 10-story tower was built in 1926 at Pier 9 in downtown Honolulu. The tower, with its four-sided clock, is now part of a new inter-island cruise ship terminal. Hosting close to 100 shops, along with a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues, the Aloha Tower Marketplace is guaranteed to have something to interest any visitor. After a day of shopping and activities at the Aloha Tower, jump on the elevator and head up to the 10th-floor observation deck for a stunning panoramic view of Honolulu. Duke Kahanamoku Statue (Virtual Tour) Three-time Olympic gold medalist, movie star, beach boy, the legendary Duke Paoa Kahanamoku has been dubbed "ambassador of surfing" having introduced surfing to the world. Early Hawaiians originated hee nalu (wave sliding), which was part of their warrior training. The beach behind the Duke statue happens to be one of the best swimming and surfing spots in Waikiki. Diamond Head (Virtual Tour) Diamond Head is Oahu's largest tuff cone formed over 100,000 years ago by an active bubbling volcano. Nineteenth century British sailors nicknam


The classical composers Bach, Brahms, Handel, Strauss, and Schumann are all?

Johannes Brahms | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography               by Rovi Staff The stature of Johannes Brahms among classical composers is well illustrated by his inclusion among the "Three Bs" triumvirate of Bach , Beethoven , and Brahms . Of all the major composers of the late Romantic era, Brahms was the one most attached to the Classical ideal as manifested in the music of Haydn , Mozart , and especially Beethoven ; indeed, Hans von Bülow once characterized Brahms ' Symphony No. 1 (1855-1876) as "Beethoven's Tenth." As a youth, Brahms was championed by Robert Schumann as music's greatest hope for the future; as a mature composer, Brahms became for conservative musical journalists the most potent symbol of musical tradition, a stalwart against the "degeneration" represented by the music of Wagner and his school. Brahms ' symphonies, choral and vocal works, chamber music, and piano pieces are imbued with strong emotional feeling, yet take shape according to a thoroughly considered structural plan. The son of a double bassist in the Hamburg Philharmonic Society, Brahms demonstrated great promise from the beginning. He began his musical career as a pianist, contributing to the family coffers as a teenager by playing in restaurants, taverns, and even brothels. Though by his early twenties he enjoyed associations with luminaries like violinists Eduard Reményi and Joseph Joachim, the friend and mentor who was most instrumental in advancing his career was Schumann , who all but adopted him and became his most ardent partisan, and their esteem was mutual. Following Schumann 's death in 1856, Brahms became the closest confidant and lifelong friend of the composer's widow, pianist and composer Clara Wieck Schumann. After a life of spectacular musical triumphs and failed loves (the composer was involved in several romantic entanglements but never wed), Brahms died of liver cancer on April 3, 1897. In every genre in which he composed, Brahms produced works that have become staples of the repertory. His most ambitious work, the German Requiem (1863-1867), is the composer's singular reinterpretation of an age-old form. The four symphonies -- lushly scored, grand in scope, and deeply expressive -- are cornerstones of the symphonic literature. Brahms ' concertos are, similarly, in a monumental, quasi-symphonic vein: the two piano concertos (1856-1859 and 1881) and the Violin Concerto (1878) call for soloists with both considerable technical skill and stamina. His chamber music is among the most sophisticated and exquisitely crafted of the Romantic era; for but a single example, his works that incorporate the clarinet (e.g., the Trio in A minor, Op. 114 and the two Sonatas, Op. 120), an instrument largely overlooked by his contemporaries, remain unsurpassed. Though the piano sonata never held for Brahms the same appeal it had for Beethoven ( Brahms wrote three to Beethoven 's 32), he produced a voluminous body of music for the piano. He showed a particular affinity for variations -- notably, on themes of Schumann (1854), Handel (1861), and Paganini (1862-1863) -- and likewise produced a passel of national dances and character pieces such as ballades, intermezzi, and rhapsodies. Collectively, these constitute one of the essential bodies of work in the realm of nineteenth century keyboard music.


Philadelphia, Cheddar, Feta, and Paneer are all?

Paneer: Homemade Indian Cheese Recipe : Aarti Sequeira : Food Network Cream Cheese Recipes 4.9 40 I tend to eat vegetarian so when my husband was making chicken Tikka Masala, I decided to make my own paneer.  This recipe was super easy and very delicious.  The first time I made it I only chilled the cheese for 20 minutes and it fell apart in the sauce.  The second time I left it in the refrigerator for several hours, which seemed to help it stick together better. Dara H. 2016-12-07T03:59:00Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I had some raw milk that just started to sour so I decided to give this recipe a try. It was so easy and tastes better than the paneer from the grocery store. Once the milk began to simmer I had the kids watch. They were mesmerized and it was quick enough not to loose their attention. I use raw milk whey for overnight soaking of beans and grains. I'm guessing this pasteurized whey would work too. AutumnM 2016-01-08T01:53:03Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a terrifically easy recipe for paneer.  I use a flour sack towel instead of cheese cloth for squeezing out the whey and then pressing it into a block.  Not pressed and crumbled, it makes a terrific substitute for ricotta cheese.  In fact, I like it better than any commercial ricotta. mjgros 2015-08-10T22:03:16Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I'm in the minority, but there are some things I really don't like about this recipe. 1) It desperately needs salt; I used 1 tbsp of kosher salt; 2) It actually yields 8 ounces of cheese, not 12; 3) Although my paneer held together when I used it for palak paneer, the cubes of cheese were so soft that they didn't have any of their own texture. I think the cheese needs to press for longer than just 20 minutes before using. campagnes 2014-03-31T22:43:46Z item not reviewed by moderator and published In making the paneer, can the recipe AArti uses be cut in half to make 1/2 less? Can I substitute organic soy milk (Silk) or almond milk for the whole milk? John C. 2014-03-02T19:09:27Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Wonderful, now I'm confident to try other cheeses! Patty S. 2014-01-05T16:59:49Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was sooooo delicious. So very easy. I am going to make this often. MAYA H. 2014-01-04T19:47:42Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I just made this paneer, and it's great. I made paneer several times before, but I never compressed it, I just let it hand and drain in the cheesecloth, and it would look like a half-dome. I really love the compressing tip. It's so much easier to cut and use. Beautiful! Thank you, Aarti! cooking_rookie 2013-02-18T03:29:27Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Awesome recipe! I've made this twice, and it's come out perfectly each time. Couldn't be any easier to make! I used mine in making a Paneer Tikka Masala... so good! Next time instead of compressing the cheese, I may take Aarti's advice and try eating it soft, with a little honey and walnuts... sounds divine!  Edited to add that instead of cheesecloth, I now use muslin, which I always have since I'm a quilter. I just make sure it's been washed and dried so it's clean. Laura C. 2012-10-31T15:04:58Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Excellent flavor, super easy and fun to make. Love it. Maria B. 2012-10-19T18:35:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was VERY easy! Aarti even tweeted me back a question about what to do with the leftover whey! Cook Tara K. 2012-09-23T16:47:05Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Tasty and simple. Used in a spicy tomato sauce dish (Shahi Paneer with delicious results. Jennifer C. 2012-06-29T18:04:59Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Super easy and so good! Even if you don't cook with paneer that often, you can skip the last step and use as a ricotta-like cheese - spread over toast and sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt and pepper, or try with honey and walnuts. Delish! amandabando 2012-06-19T00:47:56Z item not reviewed by m


From Latin 'sapo', saponification is a process of producing?

Saponification in the Soap Making Process Saponification in the Soap Making Process Saponification in the Soap Making Process Blending Soap.  Cohen / EyeEm Creative #: 674736697 Getty Updated October 25, 2016. Definition: Saponification is the primary chemical reaction of soap making . It is an exothermic (gives off heat) chemical reaction that occurs when fats or oils (fatty acids) come into contact with lye (a base.) Saponification literally means "turning into soap" from the root word, "sapo", which is Latin for soap. The by-products of the saponification reaction are glycerin and soap. Oils + lye (dispersed into water) = soap + glycerin Oils and fats each have what is called a “saponification value”, which is the amount of lye needed to completely neutralize them into soap with no lye left over. Each oil has a different value, which is why it’s important to always run your recipes through a lye calculator. The saponification generally takes about 24-48 hours to complete once the lye and oils have been mixed and the raw soap has been poured into the mold. This process can be sped up by adding more heat or slowed down by keeping the process very cool.


Zika disease, identified 1947 and epidemic in S America commencing 2015, is mainly transmitted by infected?

Factsheet for health professionals Factsheet for health professionals ECDC_Web_content Page last updated on: 23.06.2016 Disclaimer: The information contained in this factsheet is intended for the purpose of general information and should not substitute individual expert advice and judgement of healthcare professionals.   Introduction  Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne disease caused by Zika virus. Most infections are either asymptomatic or cause a mild illness with a transient maculopapular rash.    The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main vector but other Aedes species can also transmit the virus. Sexual transmission via semen has been reported recently.   Viral circulation and a few outbreaks were documented in tropical Africa and in some areas in south-east Asia. Since 2007, several islands of the Pacific region have experienced outbreaks, and in 2015 outbreaks were reported in the Americas and the Caribbean. Zika virus disease is considered an emerging infectious disease [1-4].   A significant increase of patients with Guillain–Barré syndrome was reported during the 2014 outbreak in French Polynesia and the Americas since 2015. An unusual increase of congenital microcephaly was observed in some regions in north-eastern Brazil in 2015. According to WHO, there is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly, congenital nervous system malformations and Guillain-Barré syndrome [5]. There is no prophylactic or curative treatment or vaccine to protect against Zika virus infection. Therefore, preventive personal measures are recommended to avoid mosquito bites during the daytime.   The pathogen  Zika virus disease is caused by a virus from the Flavivirus genus, Flaviviridae family, from the Spondweni group. It was first isolated in 1947 from a monkey in the Zika forest, Uganda, then in mosquitoes (Aedes africanus) in the same forest in 1948, and in a human in Nigeria in 1952.    There are two Zika virus lineages: the African lineage and the Asian lineage, which has spread recently in the Pacific and the Americas [2,6,7].   Clinical features and sequelae The incubation period likely ranges between three and 12 days after the bite by an infected mosquito. Most of the infections remain asymptomatic (approximately 80%).   Disease symptoms are usually mild, and the disease is commonly short-lasting and self-limiting. Its duration is between 2–7 days without severe complications, with no associated fatalities and a low hospitalisation rate.   The main symptoms are maculopapular rash (+/-itchy), with or without mild fever, arthralgia, fatigue, non-purulent conjunctivitis/conjunctival hyperaemia, myalgia and headache. The maculopapular rash often starts on the face and then spreads throughout the body. Less frequently, retro-orbital pain and gastro-intestinal signs might be present.   Differential diagnostic with dengue and chikungunya fever based on clinical symptoms remains challenging, and co-infection can occur. The other usual differential diagnoses are measles, rubella, parvovirus and enterovirus infections, and malaria.   Among women infected during pregnancy, congenital central nervous system malformations of the foetus (such as microcephaly) and foetal losses were notified during several recent Zika disease outbreaks. Unusual increases of Guillain–Barré syndrome incidence, coinciding with the Zika virus outbreaks, were reported in several countries in the Americas and French Polynesia.     Epidemiology  Serological surveys in Africa and Asia indicate most likely silent Zika virus circulation, with detection of specific antibodies in various animal species (large mammals such as orang-utans, zebras, elephants, water buffaloes) and rodents.   The knowledge of the geographical distribution of Zika virus is based on results of serosurveys and viral isolation in mosquitoes and humans, and on reports of travel-associated cases. Before 2007, the areas with reported Zika virus circulation included tropical Africa and south-east Asia. Very few outbreaks were documented prior to a 2007 upsurge on Yap Island, Fe


Alphabet became in 2015 the holding company of which vast tech corporation?

Alphabet Alphabet Investors is for Google As Sergey and I wrote in the original founders letter 11 years ago, “Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one.” As part of that, we also said that you could expect us to make “smaller bets in areas that might seem very speculative or even strange when compared to our current businesses.” From the start, we’ve always strived to do more, and to do important and meaningful things with the resources we have.  more We did a lot of things that seemed crazy at the time. Many of those crazy things now have over a billion users, like Google Maps, YouTube, Chrome, and Android. And we haven’t stopped there. We are still trying to do things other people think are crazy but we are super excited about. We’ve long believed that over time companies tend to get comfortable doing the same thing, just making incremental changes. But in the technology industry, where revolutionary ideas drive the next big growth areas, you need to be a bit uncomfortable to stay relevant. Our company is operating well today, but we think we can make it cleaner and more accountable. So we are creating a new company, called Alphabet. I am really excited to be running Alphabet as CEO with help from my capable partner, Sergey, as President. What is Alphabet? Alphabet is mostly a collection of companies. The largest of which, of course, is Google. This newer Google is a bit slimmed down, with the companies that are pretty far afield of our main internet products contained in Alphabet instead. What do we mean by far afield? Good examples are our health efforts: Life Sciences (that works on the glucose-sensing contact lens), and Calico (focused on longevity). Fundamentally, we believe this allows us more management scale, as we can run things independently that aren’t very related. Alphabet is about businesses prospering through strong leaders and independence. In general, our model is to have a strong CEO who runs each business, with Sergey and me in service to them as needed. We will rigorously handle capital allocation and work to make sure each business is executing well. We’ll also make sure we have a great CEO for each business, and we’ll determine their compensation. In addition, with this new structure we plan to implement segment reporting for our Q4 results, where Google financials will be provided separately than those for the rest of Alphabet businesses as a whole. This new structure will allow us to keep tremendous focus on the extraordinary opportunities we have inside of Google. A key part of this is Sundar Pichai. Sundar has been saying the things I would have said (and sometimes better!) for quite some time now, and I’ve been tremendously enjoying our work together. He has really stepped up since October of last year, when he took on product and engineering responsibility for our internet businesses. Sergey and I have been super excited about his progress and dedication to the company. And it is clear to us and our board that it is time for Sundar to be CEO of Google. I feel very fortunate to have someone as talented as he is to run the slightly slimmed down Google and this frees up time for me to continue to scale our aspirations. I have been spending quite a bit of time with Sundar, helping him and the company in any way I can, and I will of course continue to do that. Google itself is also making all sorts of new products, and I know Sundar will always be focused on innovation—continuing to stretch boundaries. I know he deeply cares that we can continue to make big strides on our core mission to organize the world’s information. Recent launches like Google Photos and Google Now using machine learning are amazing progress. Google also has some services that are run with their own identity, like YouTube. Susan is doing a great job as CEO, running a strong brand and driving incredible growth. Sergey and I are seriously in the business of starting new things. Alphabet will also include our X lab, which incubates new efforts like Wing, our drone delivery effort . We are also stoked


IHOP refers to which N American-based fast-food chain?

Subways - more locations than McDonald's - Surprising facts about your favorite fast food chains - Pictures - CBS News Surprising facts about your favorite fast food chains Next Arby's - venison sandwiches Arby’s announced in fall 2016 that 17 of the chain’s locations would offer venison sandwiches for a limited time during deer hunting season. The menu item — comprised of thick-cut venison steak, crispy onions and a “juniper berry sauce” — is one customers “can’t get at any other restaurant chain,” the company said. Credit: Arby's Chick-fil-A - closed on Sundays There’s a lot people don’t know about their favorite fast food chains. In October 2015, for example, Chick-fil-A opened its doors in Manhattan, and many New Yorkers were surprised to learn that the fan favorite chicken joint is always closed on Sundays. While one might assume this rule came about for religious reasons, that’s not completely the case. The real story goes that the original Chick-fil-A opened on a Tuesday. By the time Sunday rolled around, the chain’s founder, Truett Cathy, was exhausted and wanted a break. Now, he believes all Chick-fil-A employees deserve that same opportunity to rest and, yes, “worship if they choose to do so,” the company’s website says. So, the quirky tradition stems from reasons as practical as they are religious... and Chick-fil-A is far from the only chain with quirks. Credit: Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images In-N-Out Burger - Bible verses In-N-Out Burger prints Bible verses on all of its products: cups, burger wrappers, fryboats, even employee paychecks. They appear in very small print and always in discreet places, but they’re there nonetheless. The beverage seen here, for example, reads “John 3:16.” That citation refers to the Bible verse, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Credit: Public Domain White Castle - burger holes Most people know that White Castle burgers are square, but did you know that they also have five holes in them? It’s true. The much-loved burger is purposely produced with multiple holes, so that it can cook all the way through without needing to be flipped. Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images McDonald's - Chicken McNugget shapes Chicken McNugget shapes may seem arbitrary. However, in September 2012, McDonald’s Canadian website revealed that there are actually four distinct shapes: the “boot,” the “ball,” the “bow-tie,” and the “bell.” Credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images Subway - Footlong not a foot long Contrary to their name, Subway’s famous “footlong” sandwiches are not a foot long. They’re actually only 11 inches. In response to a slew of complaints on its Australian Facebook page, Subway posted the following statement: “’SUBWAY FOOTLONG’ is a registered trademark as a descriptive name for the sub sold in Subway Restaurants and not intended to be a measurement of length.” ...an explanation which somehow seems to fall a little short. Credit: Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images Waffle House - the "index" Because Waffle Houses stay open 24 hours, 365 days a year, they’ve become one of the key ways the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency gauges the severity of natural disasters. So, these days, instead of poring over aerial photos or sending out inspectors, administrators can simply check the “Waffle House index” to determine how badly an area has been affected by a storm. The index is green when the local Waffle House is open and serving its full menu; yellow when it’s open, but serving a limited menu; and red when it’s closed. Those levels then indicate the extent to which a community has power and water. Credit: Billy Hathorn/Creative Commons Dunkin' Donuts - Munchkin minimum Contrary to their reputation as the perfect bite-sized donut, when it comes to Munchkins, you can’t buy just one bite. The minimum you can spend is a dollar, and the minimum quantity is actually four. Credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images Before Chipotle went public in 2006, its biggest investor was McDonald’s. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty I


What term, originally and still associated with bread, refers to products made in sets and computer files containing several instructions?

Glossary of Computer Related Terms Glossary of Computer Related Terms The following terms and definitions were collected from the web sites. Credit belongs to the original authors, especially to Peter Day, from whose glossary most of the terms were collected. A access The reading or writing of data; as a verb, to gain entry to data. Most commonly used in connection with information access, via a user ID, and qualified by an indication as to the kinds of access that are permitted. For example, read-only access means that the contents of the file may be read but not altered or erased. Access Control List (ACL) A list of the services available on a server, each with a list of the hosts permitted to use the service. access time The time interval between the instant that data is requested and the instant that it is received. account Your subscription to a networked computer system. account name Same as your login ID or user ID. The word you type at the "Login:" prompt; your electronic name. address A character or group of characters that identify a register, a location or some other data source or destination. aggregate n. A total created from smaller units. For instance, the population of a county is an aggregate of the populations of the cities, rural areas, etc. that comprise the county. v. To total data from smaller units into a large unit. Example: "The Census Bureau aggregates data to preserve the confidentiality of individuals." aggregate data Data that have been aggregated. algorithm A set of rules for solving a problem in a given number of steps. alias See nickname. analog A method of storing information, used by most audiotapes, videotapes and laserdiscs (and all LP phonograph records, remember those?). An analog device uses a physical quantity, such as length or voltage, to represent the value of a number. By contrast, digital storage relies on a coding system of numeric units. Application Layer Layer seven of the OSI reference model. It serves as a means by which applications access communications services. application The use to which a data processing system is put within a given discipline, such as a payroll application, an airline reservation application or a network application. application program A program that is written for or by a user that applies to the users discipline. application software A group of programs designed to perform tasks that can be tailored to a users specific needs. archive v. To copy programs and data onto an auxiliary storage medium (disk, tape,etc.) for long-term retention, such as when disk space has become full. n. A file with a structure that allows storage of multiple files within it in such a way that the names of the files can be listed and files can be individually added and deleted. The terminology is typically associated with microcomputers. On a mainframe, such a file is typically called a library. argument A value supplied to a procedure, macro, subroutine, or command that is required in order to evaluate that procedure, macro, subroutine, or command. Synonymous with parameter. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange (pronounced ask-ee). The form in which text characters are handled in most computer systems and networks. ASCII text has no special characters for formatting such as underlined or bold characters, font changes, etc., thus can be viewed on any personal computer or terminal. assembler A program that converts symbolically-coded programs into object level, machine code. In an assembler program, unlike a compiler, there is a one-to-one correspondence between human-readable instructions and the machine-language code. ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. A standard for cell relay that uses fixed length cells of 53 bytes, 5 bytes of which are headers. Can support multiple services including voice, video and data. ATM Forum An industry-wide effort that is now an international consortium of more than 400 companies who define ATM interoperability specifications and promote industry-wide cooperation to help proliferate ATM and thus drive implementation cost


Barbara Millicent Roberts (1959 - present) from Willows Wisconsin is better known as what iconic figure?

17 Things You Don't Know About Barbie |Reader's Digest iStock/Catherine Lane   If not for a chance encounter in Europe, the Mattel corporation might still be selling picture frames and plastic furniture. Co-founder Ruth Handler was traveling through Switzerland with her family when her daughter took to a grown-up fashion doll named Lilli —a far cry from the baby dolls still popular in the states. Handler had a light bulb moment, and on September 6, 1959, helped Mattel debut the doll that would become her legacy: Barbie. Celebrate the iconic toy’s 56th anniversary on shelves with these little-known facts about America’s plastic sweetheart.   1. Only her friends call her “Barbie.” If you were to look at her tax forms, you’d see her full name: Barbara Millicent Roberts. (Named after the Mattel founders’ daughter, Barbara Handler; their son, of course, is named Ken.)   2. Her fame is global, but she’s a small town girl. According to brand lore, Barbie was officially born on March 9, 1959, in the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin.   3. She’s just one of seven Roberts kids. Over the years, her siblings for sale have included: Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea, Krissy, Kelly, Tutti, and Todd.   4. The first celebrity addition to her family… Was a fashion doll modeled after teen icon Twiggy in 1967.  M.C. Hammer joined the brand in 1991—bringing a cassette tape of his own music along with him.   5. Good news, Hammer—Barbie digs younger men. Her longtime BF Ken is two years younger than Barbie, debuting in toy stores in 1961.   6. She has the most impressive résumé in history. Barbie has had more than 150 careers , including paleontologist, Desert Storm medic, Canadian Mountie, McDonald’s cashier, zoo doctor, business executive, secretary, Catwoman, and, regrettably, rapper.   7. She has been to space three times. Astronaut Barbie debuted in 1965 (four years before the moon landing), then returned in 1986 and 1994.   8. …And has run for president six times. Barbie ran her first campaign in 1992, but, unfortunately, has never won the nomination. Could 2016 be her year?   9. Her house is a zoo. Barbie has owned more than 40 pets, including 21 dogs, 14 horses, 3 ponies, 6 cats, a parrot, a chimpanzee, a panda, a lion cub, a giraffe, and a zebra. No wonder she holds so many jobs… that’s a lot of mouths to feed.   10. She’s very hard to shop for. If Barbie were a grown woman, her bust-waist-hip measurements would be an improbable 36-18-33.   11. …Good thing she’s got friends in the fashion industry. Gucci , Versace, Vera Wang, Dolce & Gabana, and Givenchy have all contributed designs to Barbie’s wardrobe.   12. …And no shortage of outfits. Supposedly , more than 100 million yards of fabric have been devoted to Barbie clothes, making Mattel one the biggest garment manufacturers in the world.   13. And at least she’s not picky about shoes. More than one billion pairs have been designed for her.   14. She’s as modest now as she’s ever been. The first Barbie sold in 1959 had one outfit: a black-and-white-striped, one-piece swim suit. Her hair came in blonde or brunette, but her eyes only came in one direction: leering coyly to the side. Barbie didn’t look ahead until 1971.   15. She’s about as cheap as she’s ever been, too. The original side-staring Barbie sold for $3… which equates to about $23.97 in today’s money.   16. …Unless, of course, you’re a collector. Limited-edition Barbies sell for upwards of $5,000—no small cost for avid collectors like Bettina Dorfmann . With more than 15,000 dolls, she owns the world’s largest Barbie collection.   17. Thankfully, there are plenty of Barbies to spare. Mattel claims, somewhere in the world, there is one Barbie doll sold every three seconds. (Hey—There goes another one!)


According to DC Comics history, 'Nightwing' when younger was?

Nightwing and the Teen Titans TV Series Update | Den of Geek Search Nightwing and the Teen Titans TV Series Update A little more information has surfaced about the state of the Nightwing and Teen Titans TV series coming to TNT. tumblr Nightwing and the Teen Titans are coming to television , thanks to a pilot from Akiva Goldsman for TNT, and the timing couldn't be better. At a time when superhero dramas, particularly DC Comics related ones, are in an almost impossible ascendancy on TV, Titans has the potential to mine some of the best comic storytelling of its era, particularly Marv Wolfman and George Perez's incredible run on New Teen Titans in the '80s. Thanks in no small part to the groundwork laid in those comics, Nightwing and the Teen Titans are uniquely suited for cable TV. Teen Titans TV Series Latest News We were hoping for substantial news about the Teen Titans TV series to come out of the TNT upfront in New York City, but there was nothing terribly exciting. Instead, it sounds a little like the series is in a holding pattern, perhaps because of the glut of superhero shows on the Fall schedule already. TNT President Kevin Reilly gave an update to TV Line about the project, and all he could say is "maybe this summer" they'd get down to the business of casting. "“I sat down with [Titans writer] Akiva [Goldsman] and said — and he ultimately agreed — that the [TV] landscape right now is well-serviced on the superhero front. So what space is this going to inhabit?” That's not the most encouraging thing to hear. But he did say that they want to "be very true" to the spirit of the Teen Titans for the series. "There were consequences to things that happened; it wasn’t somebody died and they moved on...It’s a coming-of-age story for Robin, who feels like Batman has betrayed him." This all sounds great. Here's hoping they get on with it! Teen Titans TV Series Production It has been reported that the Titans TV series would begin production in Toronto. As far as we know, the plan is still to shoot the pilot in 2015 , but given other, more recent news, we're not sure where that stands. other thing is a bit of a head-scratcher, though. An unconfirmed report indicates that the Titans TV series will actually be called Blackbirds. This seems counter-intuitive, but we'll keep an eye on it. Thanks to  Titans TV  for bringing these to our attention. Other developments worth noting include the fact that Colton Haynes won't be a series regular on Arrow going forward. Maybe this means there's a chance that Roy Harper will show up on Titans (Blackbirds?). And let's not forget  the rather convenient timing of Steven R. McQueen leaving The Vampire Diaries ... But now lets get into the fun stuff... Nightwing Fans have been clamoring to see Nightwing in live-action for nearly twenty years. Sure, they teased us a little in the Joel Schumacher Batman films (notably with elements of Chris O'Donnell's Robin costume in Batman and Robin), and even more in The Dark Knight Rises (I'd still pay several times to see Christopher Nolan direct Joseph Gordon-Levitt in a Nightwing movie), but we've never properly seen Dick Grayson strike out on his own in the black and blue (or black and red, depending on which era you're reading) garb. Nightwing has proven relentlessly popular over the last thirty years. There's a combination of factors at work: the cool name, the even cooler costume (not the disco v-neck one), and the fact that Dick Grayson brings a little more swagger and humor to his brand of superheroics than his pointy-eared mentor. Acrobatic showmanship, a hint of martial arts, some tonfa sticks, a sleek outfit, and you've got a character who is about as fun and appealing as a superhero can be this side of Spider-Man. Nightwing is also unique in that there's an implicit understanding with the audience. All anyone has to know is that "he was Robin" to get the fact that he already has ten years of crime fighting experience under his belt, and the showrunners won't have to fill in too many blanks. Popular culture does the work for them.  While this m


The fitness corporations Fitbit and Fitbug, subject of legal actions 2013-16, pioneered?

Technology News, 4 Oct 2013 | 15 Minute News - Know the News Siri's Real Name Is... Susan Bennett (VIDEO) The Huffington Post - 4 Oct 2013 15:16 The face of Apple's famous voice assistant has been revealed. In an interview with CNN, American voice actor Susan Bennett admits that she was the original source of the voice. "I'm the original voice... of Siri," she told CNN. In explaining why she hadn't come forward before, she said: "I wasn't sure that I wanted the notoriety... and I also wasn't sure where I stood legally." Bennett said that it was a video on The Verge that convinced her to come forward. She added that her voice was recorded back in 2005 at GM Voices on behalf of ScanSoft. She didn't know what the voice would be used for, but while Apple hasn't confirmed her story experts appear convinced she is the real deal. Check out the video below, and head to CNN for the full story. How Sports Fans Engage With Social Media Mashable - 4 Oct 2013 05:30 Social media plays a larger role than ever in the lives of sports fans around the worldYouTube is an endless source of video highlights and bloopersTwitter is a gigantic news wire. And Facebook is a... place for trash talk with friends But, beyond anecdotal evidence, it can be hard to parse just how many fans use which networks and where the greatest opportunities for marketers areCatalyst PR, recently acquired by sports marketing titan IMG, is the latest to take a stab at quantifying where sports fans hangout online and how they can be reached The results of Catalyst's survey provide some interesting food for thought Feds Charge 13 Members Of Anonymous In 'Operation Payback' Attacks The Huffington Post - 4 Oct 2013 01:12 Federal prosecutors brought charges against 13 people Thursday for allegedly helping the hacker group Anonymous carry out attacks against a number of websites, including those of major credit card... companies, recording industry trade groups and a member of the rock band Kiss. The attacks, which took place from September 2010 to January 2011, were codenamed "Operation Payback" and targeted the Recording Industry Association of America, the Motion Picture Association of America, Visa, MasterCard, Bank of America and several law firms, according to an indictment released Thursday. Anonymous was seeking retaliation for the shutdown of The Pirate Bay, a file-sharing site, and against financial institutions that refused to process payments for the pro-transparency organization WikiLeaks, the... Why Twitter Isn't Turning a Profit Mashable - 4 Oct 2013 00:18 Perhaps the most surprising sentence in Twitter's IPO documents Thursday — and the most troubling news for fans of the social media service — came on page 23 of its S-1 filing "We have incurred... significant operating losses in the past," the company said, "and we may not be able to achieve or subsequently maintain profitability." Translation: Twitter hasn't made a dime. And there's no guarantee it will in the future See also: Twitter Files for $1 Billion IPO The company lost $67 million in the first half of 2013, the filing revealed, and it has an accumulated deficit of $418.6 million. That total shortfall is larger than its revenue last year, $316 million, itself a smaller number than most analysts were expecting. Surprisingly simple scheme for self-assembling robots MIT - 4 Oct 2013 06:00 In 2011, when an MIT senior named John Romanishin proposed a new design for modular robots to his robotics professor, Daniela Rus, she said, "That can't be done."Two years later, Rus showed her... colleague Hod Lipson, a robotics researcher at Cornell University, a video of prototype robots, based on Romanishin's design, in action. "That can't be done," Lipson said.In November, Romanishin -- now a research scientist in MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) -- Rus, and postdoc Kyle Gilpin will establish once and for all that it can be done, when they present a paper describing their new robots at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems.Known as M-Blocks, th


Diacritical marks are symbols for guiding/indicating?

Diacritical Marks Described and Explained Diacritical Marks Described and Explained This article has been archived. It is offered "as is" and will no longer be updated. Summary Diacritical marks are symbols added to letters of the alphabet toindicate different pronunciation than the letters are usually given.This article describes the most common diacritical symbols, as well assome punctuation marks commonly used in French, Italian, and Spanish. The examples given below are ANSI values, as shown in the Windows 3.1character map. DiacriticalMark     Description-----------------------------------------------------------------------acute accent  A little diagonal line, used over a vowel. Usually        indicates which syllable is stressed. Slants from upper        right down to lower left. Used in French, Hungarian,        Portuguese, and Spanish.        Example: 0225 (accent over lowercase A)breve     (BREEV) A curved mark over a vowel. Used to indicate a        short vowel or a short or unstressed syllable.        (Sometimes referred to as a "smiley face.") Used in        Latin and Turkish.        No example in standard Windows character set.caret     (CARE-et) The "hat" symbol found on the "6" key. See        also circumflex. Used in French and Portuguese.        Example: 0226 (lowercase A with caret above)caron     See hacek.cedilla    (sih-DIL-uh) A tiny curved symbol, like a backward "c," placed at the bottom of a letter to indicate a        different pronunciation (as in the French word        "facade"). Used in French.        Example: 0231 (cedilla beneath lowercase C)circumflex   A mark such as the caret or tilde, placed over a vowel        to indicate various pronunciations. Used in French and        Polish.        Example: 0226 (circumflex above lowercase A)diaeresis   (deye-ER-uh-suhs) The two dots that appear over a vowel(or dieresis) to show that the vowel is pronounced in a separate        syllable (as in the word "naive," with the diaeresis        over the i). Looks like an umlaut.        Example: 0239 (diaeresis above lowercase I)digraph    See ligature.edh      (ETH) A letter used in Icelandic and Old English to(or eth)    represent a particular sound, usually "th". Looks        like a "d" tilted to the left, with a horizontal line        across the vertical stroke of the d.        Example: 0240grave accent  (GRAYV or GRAHV) The diagonal line that appears above        a vowel. Slants from upper left to lower right (the        reverse of the acute accent). Used in Ancient Greek,        French, and Italian.        Example: 0224 (grave accent above lowercase A)hacek     (HAH-check) Looks like an upside-down caret, or a        small "v". Placed above vowels and some consonants.        Used in many Eastern European languages.        Example: 0154 (s with hacek above). Not available as        a separate character with any of the fonts that ship        with Microsoft Windows.Hungarian   Two acute accents or prime marks. Used above a letter,umlaut     usually O or U. Used in Hungarian.        No example in ANSI character set.ligature    A character that resembles two characters joined        together, as in AE, fl, or OE. Used in Latin and        English.        Example: 0198 (uppercase AE ligature).macron     (MAY-krahn or MAH-kruhn) A horizontal line over a        vowel to indicate that the vowel is to be pronounced        stressed or long. Used in Latin.        Example: 0175. Available as a separate character        only.ogonek     A small mark placed beneath a letter. Generally under        E and A. Different reference books use different        marks. Used in Polish.        No example available in ANSI character set.Polish cedilla See ogonek.ring


Isaac Asimov, Robert A Heinlein, and Arthur C Clarke are famous writers of?

Isaac Asimov (Author of Foundation) edit data Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born, American author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Professor Asimov is generally considered the most prolific writer of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine of the ten major categories of the Dewey Decimal System (lacking only an entry in the 100s category of Philosophy). Asimov is widely considered a master of the science-fiction genre and, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke, was considered one of the "Big Three" science-fiction writers during his lifetime. Asimov's most famous work is the Found Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born, American author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Professor Asimov is generally considered the most prolific writer of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine of the ten major categories of the Dewey Decimal System (lacking only an entry in the 100s category of Philosophy). Asimov is widely considered a master of the science-fiction genre and, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke, was considered one of the "Big Three" science-fiction writers during his lifetime. Asimov's most famous work is the Foundation Series; his other major series are the Galactic Empire series and the Robot series, both of which he later tied into the same fictional universe as the Foundation Series to create a unified "future history" for his stories much like those pioneered by Robert A. Heinlein and previously produced by Cordwainer Smith and Poul Anderson. He penned numerous short stories, among them "Nightfall", which in 1964 was voted by the Science Fiction Writers of America the best short science fiction story of all time, a title many still honor. He also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as a great amount of nonfiction. Asimov wrote the Lucky Starr series of juvenile science-fiction novels using the pen name Paul French. Most of Asimov's popularized science books explain scientific concepts in a historical way, going as far back as possible to a time when the science in question was at its simplest stage. He often provides nationalities, birth dates, and death dates for the scientists he mentions, as well as etymologies and pronunciation guides for technical terms. Examples include his Guide to Science, the three volume set Understanding Physics, and Asimov's Chronology of Science and Discovery. Asimov was a long-time member and Vice President of Mensa International, albeit reluctantly; he described some members of that organization as "brain-proud and aggressive about their IQs" He took more joy in being president of the American Humanist Association. The asteroid 5020 Asimov, the magazine Asimov's Science Fiction, a Brooklyn, NY elementary school, and two different Isaac Asimov Awards are named in his honor. ---------------------------------------- Isaac Asimov. (2007, November 29). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:50, November 29, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_As... ...more


Which one of these cheeses is not from and named after a Dutch city/place?

Our Cheeses - The Cheese Lady - Artisan Cheese The Cheese Lady Sheep's Milk Big Wood Blue Big Woods Blue is a full-flavored sheep milk blue cheese. Named one of the best blue cheeses in the country, Big Woods Blue blends spicy notes of a blue with the creaminess of sheep milk for a complex flavor. Finishing top in its class at ACS more than once —  and a 2011 ACS award winner  —  Big Woods Blue has been widely praised by food writers nationwide. It pairs nicely with a rich Port or a sweet Muscadet. Bleu des Basques Brebis An artisan sheep’s milk blue cheese made in the Pyrénées mountains, a region of the French Basque country. Not too far from Roquefort. Unlike many of the Spanish cheeses that have been made for hundreds of years, Bleu des Basque is a newcomer. The grazing sheep give the milk its complexity, subtlety, and lightness. Bleu des Basques has a wonderful earthy spiciness. Pair this cheese with Sauternes or Port. Blue Castello This cheese was made in Muskegon in it’s recent past, but it now hails from it’s old stomping grounds, Denmark.  The Muskegon facility was closed in a restructuring of the company. Blue Castello is a distant derivative of Italian Gorgonzola but has a higher fat content and a milder flavor. It is a perfect blue for those who like a little blue flavor without being blown away. A triple creme Blue cheese with a creamy texture that offers an extremely buttery taste. It’s perfect for those who prefer a milder and creamier blue cheese – and it has a rich flavor all its own. Try it paired with a Porter, Stout, or Sauvignon Blanc to bring out the craft flavors of this cheese. Blue d’Auvergne In 1845 Antoine Roussel, the son of a farmer from the Auvergne region, had the idea to seed his milk-curd with a blue mould he had seen developing on rye bread. He then pierced his cheese with a needle and Bleu d’Auvergne was born. This A.O.C. cheese from south-central France is a favorite of ours. Blue Shropshire From the same dairies in the 5 counties in England that produce the perfect Stilton comes Blue Shropshire. Blue Shropshire is a full flavoured, un-pressed yellow cheese with distinctive blue veining. A full fat semi-hard cheese with a smooth texture,each Blue Shropshire is made by hand and has an attractive golden russet coat. Cheddary and blue – I love it! Cambozola A German made, triple-cream, Cambozola is distinctive cheese with delicate blue veining, but is neither blue nor brie. The secret to this cheese’s popularity lies in the rich Bavarian milk used in its production, which lends Cambozola an extraordinary flavor and velvety feel. Cambozola’s name ties this cheese to the history of the Allgäu region: in 300 A.C. there was a settlement in Bavaria called Cambodunum where the art of cheese-making flourished. Thus Cambozola. Cantar de Covadonga Covadonga is located just to the West and North of the Picos de Europa, mountain range in the Heart of Asturias; a Northern region in Spain. The original Latin name was “Cova Domenica”, meaning Cave of the Lady. In the course of years, “Cova Domenica” was abbreviated to Covadonga. The place is dedicated to the cult of the Virgin of Covadonga. The region of Asturias is particularly known by its wide range of cheeses, specially the blue ones. Cantar de Covadonga is a blue veined soft cheese made from a blend of meticulously selected cow’s and sheep’s milk. Cashel Blue In County Tipperary, Ireland, Louis and Jane Grubb in the mid 1980’s, developed the first Irish Blue, nurtured and exported by Neal’s Yard Dairy. Cashel is made with the milk of the Grubbs’ cows, pasteurized, and ripened for two and up to six months. A unique, creamy texture is complemented by a delightful, mild blue tang. The best cheeses are made from April to October when the cows are out to pasture. Delft Bleu Between Rotterdam and Den Hague, lies Delft, home to fine craftsmanship. Delft Bleu, a cows milk cheese, is rich and creamy with a buttery mellow taste and a clean finish. Delft has a nice underlying sweetness and is not at all salty. Not only is this cheese delicious, the attractive


The planet Jupiter has how many known moons?

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The area of a right-angled isosceles triangle whose two short sides are 4cms each is how many square cms?

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BBC - Food - Potato recipes Potato recipes Roast potatoes By Mike Robinson Potatoes are tubers that are a staple food in many parts of the world, particularly Europe and the West. They are commonly categorised according to when they're harvested (early, mid-season and late) as well as their characteristics (whether waxy in appearance, or floury once cooked). All-rounder varieties include King Edward, Maris Piper, Romano and Desirée potatoes, which are suitable for every type of cooking except for salads and steaming. Recipes using potato By Darina Allen and Rosemary Kearney Drinks and cocktails See all recipes using potato Buyer's guide The British potato season begins in April with waxy Jersey Royals, which continue into June. Other early potatoes, including waxy salad varieties, start to appear in May. Duke of York (1942) come into season in September and last through to April, but the main potato season begins in October. These potatoes are available until early spring - but beware that, towards the end of storage in March, the starch in potatoes turns to sugar, so chips made from stored varieties will tend to be soggy but sweeter. Despite this humble tuber's popularity, shoppers have generally been offered very little choice about what types of potato to choose from. Supermarkets and some farmers' markets are increasing their range of old and new potato varieties, with myriad tastes and textures. Whichever you buy, they should be firm and well-shaped with no eyes or green patches. The British tend to prefer white-fleshed tatties, whereas the Dutch and Spanish like yellow-fleshed potatoes, but colour makes little difference to the taste. Once cooked the texture of potatoes can range from smooth, waxy-textured flesh perfect for salads to floury-textured flesh ideal for fluffy mashed potato, so it's important to know what type of potato you've bought before you decide how to cook them. Storage Potatoes can be stored in hessian or paper sacks; just remove any moist mud from them to prevent mould from forming. Store in a cool, airy, dark place, such as a larder or a shed. Preparation The following cooking methods suit different potatoes best: Baking - Cara, Golden Wonder, Marfona, Estima Boiling - Cara, Estima, Pink Fir Apple, Saxon, Nadine, Vivaldi, Yukon Gold Chips - Estima, Maris Piper, Pentland Dell, Sante, King Edward, Golden Wonder Mashing - King Edward, Pentland Squire, Pentland Dell Roasting - Cara, Wilja, Pentland Dell Salad - Charlotte, Ratte, Jersey Royal, Pink Fir Apple, Vales Emerald On this page


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Subaltern - definition of subaltern by The Free Dictionary Subaltern - definition of subaltern by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/subaltern 1. A person who is lower in position or rank; a subordinate. 2. a. A person who is marginalized and oppressed by the dominant culture, especially in a colonial context. b. Such people considered as a group. 3. Chiefly British An officer holding a military rank just below that of captain. 4. Logic A particular proposition that follows from a universal with the same subject, predicate, and quality. [French subalterne, from Old French, from Late Latin subalternus : Latin sub-, sub- + Latin alternus, alternate (from alter, other; see al-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] sub·al′tern adj. (ˈsʌbəltən) n 1. (Military) a commissioned officer below the rank of captain in certain armies, esp the British 2. a person of inferior rank or position 3. (Logic) logic a. the relation of one proposition to another when the first is implied by the second, esp the relation of a particular to a universal proposition b. (as modifier): a subaltern relation. adj of inferior position or rank [C16: from Late Latin subalternus, from Latin sub- + alternus alternate, from alter the other] sub•al•tern (sʌbˈɔl tərn or, esp. for 3,6, ˈsʌb əlˌtɜrn) n. 1. a person who has a subordinate position. 2. a commissioned officer in the British army below the rank of captain. 3. Logic. a particular proposition inferred from a corresponding universal proposition. adj. 4. lower in rank; subordinate. [1575–85; < Late Latin subalternus= Latin sub- sub - + alternus alternate ] sub`al•ter′ni•ty, n. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 1. subaltern - a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain armed forces , armed services , military , military machine , war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" commissioned military officer - a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps Adj. 1. subaltern - inferior in rank or status; "the junior faculty"; "a lowly corporal"; "petty officialdom"; "a subordinate functionary" junior - younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service subaltern ذو مَرْكِز أو رُتْبَه ثانويَّه nižší důstojník [ˈsʌbltən] N (Brit) (Mil) → alférez mf subaltern n (Brit, Mil) → Subalternoffizier(in) m(f) subaltern subaltern (ˈsabltən) , ((American) səˈbo:ltərn) noun an officer in the army under the rank of captain. luitenant ذو مَرْكِز أو رُتْبَه ثانويَّه подчинен subalterno nižší důstojník der Subaltern (en officer i hæren med rang under kaptajn) κατώτερος αξιωματικός alférez nooremohvitser افسر ارتش kapteenia alempi upseeri (sous-)lieutenant/-ante סגן छोटा अवसर niži činovnik, oficir ispod kapetana főhadnagy, hadnagy letnan undirforingi subalterno 中尉 준대위 jaunesnysis karininkas jaunākais virsnieks pegawai dalam tentera subalterne officier lavere offiser młodszy oficer تر لاس لاندی ، د اردو عسکر یا سرتیری subalterno (sub)locotenent младший офицер nižší dôstojník nižji častnik niži oficir subalternofficer นายทหารชั้นร้อยตรีและร้อยโท; ผู้หมวด ast rütbeli subay (陸軍)中尉，少尉 молодший офіцер کم درجے کا یا ماتحت sĩ quan dưới cấp đại úy （陆军）中尉或少尉


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The hook symbol joined under a letter (e.g., to the letter C, to soften the sound) is a?

French Accents - Diacritical Marks Used in French French Accents Do accents in French really mean anything? Tom Merton/Caiaimage/Getty Images By Laura K. Lawless Updated October 02, 2016. There are four French accents for vowels and one accent for a consonant. For specific information on what the accents do to change the pronunciation of the letters they modify, please see the appropriate letter pages. The accent aigu ´ (acute accent) can only be on an E . At the beginning of a word, it often indicates that an S used to follow that vowel, e.g., étudiant (student). The accent grave ` (grave accent) can be found on an A , E , or U . On the A and U, it usually serves to distinguish between words that would otherwise be homographs ; e.g., ou (or) vs où (where). The accent circonflexe ˆ (circumflex) can be on an A , E , I , O , or U . The circumflex usually indicates that an S used to follow that vowel, e.g., forêt (forest). It also serves to distinguish between homographs; e.g., du ( contraction of de + le) vs dû ( past participle of devoir). The accent tréma ¨ (dieresis or umlaut) can be on an E , I , or U . It is used when two vowels are next to each other and both must be pronounced, e.g., naïve, Saül. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World The cédille ¸ (cedilla) is found only on the letter C . It changes a hard C sound (like K) into a soft C sound (like S), e.g., garçon. The cedilla is never placed in front of E or I, because C always sounds like an S in front of these vowels. It is essential to put accents in their proper places - an incorrect or missing accent is a spelling mistake just as an incorrect or missing letter would be. The only exception to this is capital letters, which are often left unaccented - learn more .


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Bloodhound SSC: Building a 1000 mph Car - XCAR - YouTube Bloodhound SSC: Building a 1000 mph Car - XCAR Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 27, 2014 To see our latest film before it's on YouTube: http://www.carfection.com Subscribe for more XCAR videos: http://bit.ly/U9XDKc Bloodhound SSC aims to break the land speed record and be the first vehicle to reach 1000 mph. XCAR visited their headquarters to see what building the fastest car on earth entails. Join the XCAR community...


How many people (at early 2000s) have walked on the moon?

NASA's lunar landings, and the astronauts that landed on the moon, ideal research for space projects or homework! On 20th July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. Read on to find out about Neil Armstrong, and the other NASA astronauts who visited the moon as part of the Apollo programme. As specialist retailers of space toys, space dressing up and other fun space stuff, we love everything about space exploration. If you have any queries or think something is missing, please email us at info@spacekids.co.uk If you would like to visit our online shop, please visit www.spacekids.co.uk NASA's challenge - to go to the moon! Around fifty years ago, the United States of America and Russia were competing with each other to prove that they were the most powerful country in the world. Space exploration became a key area in which they could show their superiority. Russia beat the United States to put the first man in space, when in 1961 Yuri Gagarin flew into space in his rocket, Vostok 1. Newly elected US President John F Kennedy decided to show America's might by challenging NASA to put a man on the moon , in less than ten years. Click to hear an excerpt of the speech John F Kennedy made at Rice University in 1962, outlining his plans for a manned American mission to the moon.   The first men to walk on the moon On 20th July 1969, NASA met President Kennedy's challenge, and Neil Armstrong (left) and Buzz Aldrin (right) became the first and second men to walk on the moon. Listen to a sound clip of the landing by clicking here . Michael Collins (centre) waited for them in orbit around the moon, in the command module spacecraft that would take them all home. When they landed, the first words said on the moon were "the Eagle has landed", and as Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon's surface he said "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Listen to this famous speech by clicking here . They explored the moon's surface for less than three hours, collecting 22 kilograms of rocks for study back on earth. When they returned to earth they were welcomed as celebrities, and international heroes!   The first Apollo crew died tragically in an accident during training. NASA then made changes to make Apollo spacecraft safer for their crews. Apollo 8 was the first manned spacecraft that flew the 250,000 miles to the moon. They flew round the moon and came back again, but did not land. Apollo 11 was the mission where NASA were satisfied every part of the spacecraft had been tested and was ready for an attempt to land on the moon. The last Apollo mission was Apollo 17. By 1972 public interest was waning in moon landings, and since Apollo 17, no-one has returned to the moon.   The early Apollo missions Following President Kennedy's challenge in 1961, NASA began a race to land people on the moon before the end of the 1960's. After the Apollo 1 tragedy, when a fire inside the command module killed three astronauts, NASA revisited the design of the Apollo spacecraft, making many changes to improve safety. When Apollo missions restarted, they were unmanned - Apollo flights 2 to 6 were remote controlled flights, used by NASA to test each of the parts of the Apollo spacecraft, making sure everything worked before any astronauts were carried into space. Apollo 7 was the first manned flight, and Apollo 8 proved that astronauts could fly all the way to the moon and back, though the crew did not land. Apollo 9 and 10 were used for testing the Lunar Module, the spacecraft that would land on the moon. That meant that by Apollo 11, everything was ready to attempt a moon landing! Landing on the moon Using the knowledge gained from the previous Apollo missions, NASA decided the Apollo 11 crew would try for a moon landing. Three days after launching from earth, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin flew the Lunar Module down to the moon's surface. The world listened as the astronauts struggled to find a suitable site to land their spacecraft. When they touched down, their instruments reported that they had only