The Aleutian Islands are part of which US state?

Aleutian Islands Introduction   World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind. However, the half century that now separates us from that conflict has exacted its toll on our collective knowledge. While World War II continues to absorb the interest of military scholars and historians, as well as its veterans, a generation of Americans has grown to maturity largely unaware of the political, social, and military implications of a war that, more than any other, united us as a people with a common purpose.   Highly relevant today, World War II has much to teach us, not only about the profession of arms, but also about military preparedness, global strategy, and combined operations in the coalition war against fascism. During the next several years, the U.S. Army will participate in the nation's 50th anniversary commemoration of World War II. The commemoration will include the publication of various materials to help educate Americans about that war. The works produced will provide great opportunities to learn about and renew pride in an Army that fought so magnificently in what has been called "the mighty endeavor."   World War II was waged on land, on sea, and in the air over several diverse theaters of operation for approximately six years. The following essay is one of a series of campaign studies highlighting those struggles that, with their accompanying suggestions for further reading, are designed to introduce you to one of the Army's significant military feats from that war.   This brochure was prepared in the U.S. Army Center of Military History by George L. MacGarrigle. I hope this absorbing account of that period will enhance your appreciation of American achievements during World War II.   3 June 1942-24 August 1943   After securing strategically located bases during its war with China, Japan set out to create its long-coveted greater east Asia co-prosperity empire. Opening with a crushing attack upon Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 that temporarily neutralized the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the imperial High Command quickly followed by dispatching large forces to seize the Philippines, Malaya, and the Netherlands East Indies and preparing plans for new bases from which to strike Australia and India. By June 1942 Japanese authority on the Asian mainland had extended beyond Malaya into Thailand and Burma. In the western Pacific, it encompassed most of the larger islands north of Australia and east of Midway.   In the wake of such astounding military success, Japan decided to push onward rather than consolidate its gains. Its next objectives, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, were clearly to be used as steppingstones to Australia. Between those objectives and the Australian continent was the Coral Sea, where in early May the American Navy had checked a powerful Japanese fleet in a battle that frustrated the enemy's hope for an early invasion of Australia.   Remaining on the defensive throughout the Pacific, the United States hurriedly fortified island bases along a great arc extending from Pearl Harbor to Sydney to keep open the shipping routes to Australia. With only limited numbers of troops available, it nevertheless joined Australia in planning an offensive in New Guinea and the Solomons to halt Japanese advances. To command this offensive in what became known as the Southwest Pacific Area, President Franklin D. Roosevelt selected General Douglas MacArthur, leaving the remainder of the Pacific theater under the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.   Nimitz's command was divided into three combat areas (north, central, and south). The North Pacific Area extended west from the continental United States, Canada, and the Territory of Alaska across the Pacific to the Asian mainland. Included within Nimitz's North Pacific Area were Japan's northern islands, the Kuriles, and, just 650 miles to the east, Alaska's Aleutian chain.   Protruding in a long, sweeping curve for more than a thousand miles westward from the tip of the Alaskan Penin


In 1930 in the UK, a speed limit of how many miles per hour was imposed on motorists in built up areas?

Speed Limit - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki Speed Limit 30 mph speed limit sign Pictures related to Speed Limit No pictures uploaded ( Upload? ) A speed limit is a regulation establishing the maximum speed at which it is permitted to drive a motor vehicle along a given road or section of road. While practical enforcement procedures vary, anyone exceeding the limit by any amount is committing an offence in law. Current speed limits on roads in the United Kingdom have come about through many years of traffic regulation legislation. The origins go back to the early days of motoring, but perhaps the key legislation that defines our modern day limits is the Road Traffic Act 1934, which introduced the concept of different speed limits for built up and non built up roads, essentially applying a restricted speed limit to roads that were street lit and making non street lit roads de-restricted. The restricted road speed limit of 30 mph for cars and motorcycles has been with us since the 1934 act. At that time, since few motor vehicles were capable of exceeding the modern 60 mph limit, non lit roads were deemed to be derestricted, thus had no speed limit. The national speed limit was first introduced late in 1965 as an experiment on all previously derestricted roads. Various amendments saw the national speed limit introduced first as a standard 70 mph, then amended several times, most notably due to the 1973 oil crisis, before becoming 60 mph on single-carriageway roads and 70 mph on dual-carriageway roads in the late 1970s. Vehicle class speed limits also apply on UK roads, these restrict certain classes of vehicle, notably, goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, buses, coaches and vehicles towing trailers to different speed limits for three different types of road, single carriageway , dual carriageway and motorway . Contents In the United Kingdom there are three national speed limits, these are; The 30 mph speed limit on lighted roads (sometimes referred to as Restricted Roads) The national speed limit of 60 mph on single carriageway roads The national speed limit of 70 mph on dual carriageways and motorways These national limits are not appropriate to all roads and where appropriate a traffic authority may introduce a "local speed limit" based upon guidance issued by the Department for Transport . The current guidance is set out in a document called " DfT Circular 01/2006 Setting Local Speed Limits ", which replaced " Circular Roads 01/93 " in August 2006. It should be noted that non-motorway Special Roads have no specifically defined national speed limit, and the maximum speed limit is always stated in the Statutory Instrument that creates the road. This means that the National Speed Limit sign has no clear meaning, and so non-motorway Special Roads always have their speed limit explicitly signed. It has been debated on SABRE many times as to whether the lower class limits apply to non-motorway Special Roads, usually to no firm conclusion. At the time of writing, there does not appear to be any case law on the subject to offer guidance. Variable speed limits Main article: Variable Speed Limit On some motorways, called smart motorways , speed limits can be varied to manage traffic flow. This is called variable speed limit or VSL. This is shown using AMI signs above individual lanes or on all lane running schemes, verge mounted MS4 signals. VSL and lane diversion symbols on a VSL-enabled MS4 on the M1 to prepare for an incident in lane 1 of the ALR scheme. Sensors and CCTV as well as an advanced MIDAS system can automatically set VSL and it may be used with or without hard shoulder running. Unlike advisory speed limits which can be set using most variable message signs and so can be used on any motorway, variable speed limits need either AMI or an MS4 capable of showing VSL (on some motorways MS4s are used to show advisory speeds without VSL). The MS4s that can use VSL must be fitted with a camera sign on the cantilever or gantry. This is because variable speed limits have a red circle around them instead of flashing lights-th


Which actress sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to US President John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday?

Happy Birthday Mr. President sung by Marilyn Monroe to President John F. Kennedy - YouTube Happy Birthday Mr. President sung by Marilyn Monroe to President John F. Kennedy Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Nov 21, 2013 "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" is a song sung by actress and singer Marilyn Monroe on Saturday, May 19, 1962, for President John F. Kennedy at a celebration of his forty-fifth birthday, ten days before the actual day of his 45th birthday (Tuesday, May 29). Monroe sang the traditional "Happy Birthday to You" lyrics in a sultry voice, with "Mr. President" inserted as Kennedy's name. Monroe continued the song with a snippet from the classic song, "Thanks for the Memory", for which she had written new lyrics specifically aimed at Kennedy. Thanks, Mr. President For all the things you've done The battles that you've won The way you deal with U.S. Steel And our problems by the ton We thank you so much Afterwards, President Kennedy came on stage and joked about the song, saying, "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way," alluding to Monroe's delivery, her racy dress, and her general image as a sex symbol.[1] The song and Monroe's performance have been remembered for numerous reasons. First, it was one of her last major public appearances (Monroe died August 5, 1962). In addition, there are persistent rumors that President Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe had an affair,[2] giving Monroe's performance another layer of meaning. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy did not attend the celebration. Monroe's performance was accompanied by jazz pianist Hank Jones. Description courtesy of Wikipedia:


A muselet is the wire which holds ‘what’ in a bottle of champagne?

Cage, Agraffe Or Muselet? - Brookston Beer Bulletin Brookston Beer Bulletin You are here: Home / Beers / Cage, Agraffe Or Muselet? Cage, Agraffe Or Muselet? By Jay Brooks 6 Comments Most of you already know I’m a freak for obscure words and language more generally, so I’ll always take a look at a list of curious words. One that I recently was looking over at Mental Floss included such gems as a dringle, which is “to waste time by being lazy,” perfectly describing what I was doing when I discovered that. But the other word was agraffe, which they defined as being “the wire cage that keeps the cork in a bottle of champagne.” I’d heard the word muselet used before, usually in connection with champagne, but many brewers today also use them, though most people I know refer to them more simply as a “cage,” as in a “cage and cork,” or occasionally a “cage and crown.” But agraffe is a new one on me. A quick search reveals that it’s more often used to refer to a part of a piano, “a guide at the tuning-pin end of the string, screwed into the plate, with holes through which the strings pass.” Most dictionaries I looked at didn’t mention the cage usage at all. Champagne.net does offer this definition. Literally means “staple” (as in Swingline); in Champagne, this is a large metal clip used to secure the cork before capsules were invented, typically during the second fermentation and aging in bottle. A bottle secured with this clip is said to be agrafé. Notice they also spell it with only one “f.” Wordnik, in their listing under Century Dictionary does list this usage, as the fifth definition. “n. An iron fastening used to hold in place the cork of a bottle containing champagne or other effervescing wine during the final fermentation.” Muselet doesn’t show up in most standard dictionaries either, but it is defined, at least, by Wikipedia : A muselet is a wire cage that fits over the cork of a bottle of champagne, sparkling wine or beer to prevent the cork from emerging under the pressure of the carbonated contents. It derives its name from the French museler, to muzzle. The muselet often has a metal cap incorporated in the design which may show the drink maker’s emblem. They are normally covered by a metal foil envelope. Muselets are also known as wirehoods or Champagne wires. Neither word is included in the “ Dictionary of Beer & Brewing ” (2nd ed.), but then “cage” isn’t listed in it, either. So does anybody know? Those of you in the wine world, is either term in common usage, and, if so, is one preferred over the other? Or are they generally only used in France, perhaps? It seems more likely that they were originally borrowed from the French into English, but have since fallen out of use, or perhaps their usage lingers only in the technical jargon of Champagne and sparking wine. Anyone, anyone? Bueller.


Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in which European country?

Scafell Pike | England's Highest Mountain England's Highest Mountain Contact Us A complete Guide to Scafell Pike At 978m or 3,209ft Scafell Pike is England’s highest mountain, because of this, thousands of people visit the area each year in order to make an ascent of Scafell Pike. If you are looking to walk up to the summit of Scafell Pike then this Guide will give you some valuable information to allow you to make the most of your day. This site will guide you through the best routes in order to make your ascent, along with what essential equipment you will need, the best places to stay on your visit and how to stay safe while on the mountain. The summit of Scafell Pike was donated to the  National Trust in 1919 by Lord Leconfield in honour and gratitude of the men from the local area for their service in the Great War. The view from the summit is absolutely breathtaking from here you will have unobstructed views of Helvellyn, Crinkle Crags, the Old Man of Coniston, the Howgill Fells. On a clear day you can see as far as the Mountains and hills of both Scotland and Wales, as well as Slieve Donard in Northern Ireland. If you only climb one mountain in your lifetime then Scafell Pike should be the one you choose. Alfred Wainwright described it as being, “every inch a mountain”, and said that it had the greatest amount of both ruggedness and roughness of any other ground in the country.


Isaac Singer obtained a US patent in August 1851 for his improvements of which type of machine?

Isaac Singer - inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine - Famous Inventor Joseph Aspdin - obtained the patent for Portland cement Isaac Singer - inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine Isaac Merritt Singer (October 26, 1811 – July 23, 1875) was an inventor, actor, and entrepreneur. He made important improvements in the design of the sewing machine and was the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company.  Biography  Early years Isaac Singer was born in Pittstown, New York, on October 27, 1811. He was the last born child of Adam Singer and his first wife, Ruth Benson. Isaac's father may have been a German immigrant from Saxony whose surname at birth was Reisinger and some sources indicate he may have been of Jewish descent. Isaac was married for the first time in 1830, to Catharine Maria Haley. After, they moved from Pittstown to New York City in about 1831, where they seem to have lived with her parents for a time. By the summer of 1833 they had again moved, this time to Otsego County, New York. Isaac had worked in his older brother's machine shop before marriage and learnt the machinists trade there; in Otsego in the village of Fly Creek Isaac was again working in a machine shop, this time owned by George Pomeroy. Isaac had two children by Catharine: William, born in 1834, and Lillian, born in 1837. In 1835 he moved with Catherine and their young son William to New York City, working in a press shop. In 1836, he left the city as an agent for a company of players, touring through Baltimore, where he met Mary Ann Sponsler, to whom he proposed marriage. He returned with Mary Ann to New York in 1837. That year Isaac had two children born: his wife Catherine gave him Lillian, and Mary Ann gave him a son. His domestic life with Catharine did not prosper after this, but they were not officially divorced until 1860. After Mary Ann arrived in New York and found out that Singer was already married, she and Singer returned to Baltimore, presenting themselves as a married couple.   First inventions In 1839 Singer obtained his first patent, for a machine to drill rock, selling it for $2,000. This was more money than he had ever had before, and in the face of financial success, he opted to return to his career as an actor. He went on tour, forming a troupe known as the "Merritt Players", and appearing onstage under the name "Isaac Merritt", with Mary Ann also appearing onstage, calling herself "Mrs. Merritt". The tour lasted about five years. In 1844 Isaac took a job in a print shop in Fredericksburg, Ohio, but moved quickly on to Pittsburgh in 1846 to set up a woodshop for making wood type and signage. Here he developed and patented a "machine for carving wood and metal" on April 10, 1849. At thirty-eight years old, with two wives and eight children, he packed up his family and moved back to New York City, hoping to market his wood-block cutting machine there. He obtained an advance to build a working prototype, and constructed one in the shop of A. B. Taylor & Co. However not long after the machine was built the steam boiler blew up at the shop, destroying the prototype. Before it was destroyed, Orson C. Phelps, owner of a machine shop in Boston had heard about it. He invited Singer to set up one of his machines in there. Singer went to Boston in 1850 to set up machine the at Phelps' machine shop. Orders for Singer's wood cutting machine were not, however, forthcoming. Coincidentally Lerow and Blodgett sewing machines were being constructed in Phelps' machine shop. Phelps asked Singer to look at the sewing machines, which were difficult to use and difficult to produce. Singer noted that the sewing machine would be more reliable if the shuttle moved in a straight line rather than a circle, with a straight rather than a curved needle. Singer was able to obtain US Patent number 8294 on his improvements on August 12, 1851. Singer's prototype sewing machine became the first to work in a practical way. Singer obtained financing from George B. Zieber, and formed a partnership with Phelps and Zieber to found the "Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Compa


Which is the third largest political party in the US?

Libertarians say they're the third largest political party | PolitiFact Florida The Libertarian Party "is the third-largest political party in the U.S." — Libertarian Party of Broward County on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 in the Libertarian Party of Broward website Libertarians say they're the third largest political party By Amy Sherman on Monday, September 9th, 2013 at 4:34 p.m. In politics -- or any blood sport -- it’s rare to hear a team proudly chant, "We’re No. 3! We’re No. 3!" But that’s what we heard from Libertarians in the purple state of Florida. We spotted a claim about the numbers and growth of libertarians in an announcement about a Libertarian event in Broward County: "The Libertarian Party is the third-largest organized political party in the United States and has seen tremendous growth over the last two years as many Democrats and Republicans have become disenchanted with their respective parties." (The article was written by Karl Dickey who serves on the Libertarian Party of Florida’s executive committee and represents Broward, Palm Beach and Hendry counties.) We found a similar claim on the Libertarian Party of Broward website that the party is "the third-largest political party in the U.S." We wanted to explore the numbers and the power of the Libertarian Party. Is it the third-largest party in the country? We’ve looked at the numbers of Libertarians in the past . But as Sen. Rand Paul -- a Kentucky Republican with a libertarian outlook -- makes headlines as a potential 2016 presidential contender, it seemed like a good time to revisit the numbers. Counting libertarians Libertarian activists and political scientists we contacted suggested the same source: Richard Winger, a Libertarian in California and editor of a monthly newsletter, Ballot Access News , which includes data on party registration that Winger researches. His December issue showed there were 325,807 registered Libertarians nationwide. (About half the states tally Libertarians, Winger’s data shows.) The number of registered Libertarians was higher than other national third parties including the Green, Constitution or Reform parties. But with Democrats’ registration at 43.5 million and Republicans at 41.3 million according to Winger’s data, that puts any third-place finisher trailing way behind. Also, the number of Libertarians was substantially lower than two catch-all categories which Winger calls "indp. misc" at 26.8 million and "other" at 2.9 million. The miscellaneous category includes states that have a miscellaneous category, as well as voters who write in answers (such as "birthday party") on their registration. Winger’s "other" includes a combination of actual parties. Since those catch-all categories were large, we picked a couple of states to look in more detail at third-party registrations. In California, there were 477,129 registered with the American Independent Party . In New York , there were 430,072 registered with the Independence Party as of November 2012. But Winger said those groups in California and New York aren’t "nationally organized parties. Those are one-state parties." That’s why when Winger talks about Libertarians’ voter registration he includes the phrase "nationally organized" -- something the Libertarians in Broward omitted. We’re not suggesting that those state parties in California or New York are powerful players nationwide -- or even in their own states. Some New York voters wrongly think they are registering as independents , according to the New York Daily News. Markham Robinson, a leader with the American Independent Party, told PolitiFact in an interview that he did a survey of AIP voters and of the 200 who responded, one-third didn’t realize they had registered with a party. Still, Robinson said he’d give that third ranking to his own group based on voter registration. Robinson suggested another way to measure third-party influence: a group’s registration as a percentage of total voters. By that method, he gave a shout-out to the Independent American Party in Nevada -- they garnered almost 5 percen


Who played Bernardo O’Reilly in the 1960 film ‘The Magnificent Seven’?

The Magnificent Seven (1960) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC new and ongoing cinema releases, Us/Can, from Jan 13 13 January 2017 2:39 PM, -08:00 | www.flickfilosopher.com a list of 40 titles created 01 Jun 2011 a list of 30 titles created 20 Jun 2012 a list of 28 titles created 29 Oct 2012 a list of 34 titles created 09 May 2015 a list of 36 titles created 4 weeks ago Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960) 7.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    1 win & 5 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Seven gunmen in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Director: Antoine Fuqua Three survivors of the initial Magnificent Seven outfit, Chico, Chris and Vin, recruit four new members in order to re-form the outfit and defend a few Mexican villages from attacks by vicious bandits. Director: Burt Kennedy A poor village under attack by bandits recruits seven unemployed samurai to help them defend themselves. Director: Akira Kurosawa During World War II, a rebellious U.S. Army Major is assigned a dozen convicted murderers to train and lead them into a mass assassination mission of German officers. Director: Robert Aldrich Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II. Director: John Sturges A wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge. Director: Sergio Leone An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: Sam Peckinpah Marshal Chris Adams turns down a friend's request to help stop the depredations of a gang of Mexican bandits. When his wife is killed by bank robbers and his friend is killed capturing the ... See full summary  » Director: George McCowan A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: Howard Hawks An all guts, no glory San Francisco cop becomes determined to find the underworld kingpin that killed the witness in his protection. Director: Peter Yates A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford Edit Storyline A bandit terrorizes a small Mexican farming village each year. Several of the village elders send three of the farmers into the United States to search for gunmen to defend them. They end up with seven, each of whom comes for a different reason. They must prepare the town to repulse an army of thirty bandits who will arrive wanting food. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net> Once You've Met Them...You'll Never Forget Them. See more  » Genres: 23 November 1960 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Die glorreichen Sieben See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Steve McQueen , James Coburn and Charles Bronson all appeared together again in John Sturges next film The Great Escape (1963). This film had just been released in Germany while the next film was filming, and it was a big hit, so they were all besieged on set by autograph hunters. See more » Goofs When Chris and Vin begin driving the hearse up to Boot Hill, they pass the Belmar Hotel sign twice - once silently at the very start, and then again as they briefly discuss the towns they've come from a few moments later. See more » Quotes Calvera : [dying - to Chris] You came ba


Australia Day is celebrated during which month of the year?

Christmas season celebrations in Australia | australia.gov.au Christmas season celebrations in Australia Australia's wine industry Christmas season celebrations in Australia Violet Teague (1872-1951), Adoration of Shepherds, 1931, oil on canvas. Photograph by Colin Holden. Image courtesy of Anglican Church of Australia Archive. Christmas is celebrated in many parts of the world on 25 December. Protestant and Roman Catholic churches hold Christmas Day services on 25 December. The Eastern churches – the Ethiopian Orthodox church, Russian Orthodox church and the Armenian church – celebrate Christmas on 6 or 7 January. There have been rituals, parties and celebrations at this time of year for thousands of years. The birth of Jesus Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus is 'the son of God', the Messiah sent from Heaven to save the world. The 'Christmas story' tells of the birth of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem, the angels announcing the birth to the shepherds in the fields, and the Magi (wise men from the East) visiting the stable and offering gifts to the newborn child. The origins of Christmas A Roman almanac confirms that 25 December was used to celebrate Christmas in 336 AD, although it was nearly 600 years later that the churches created a liturgy – a service for public worship – for the occasion. The choice of date is believed to have been influenced by the northern hemisphere winter solstice, as well as ancient pagan rituals that coincided with the solstice. These rituals included the Halcyon Days in Greece, a period of calm and goodwill when it was believed the sea was calm for birds to lay their eggs; and the Roman celebration of Saturnalia, a celebration of the god Saturn, which involved wild parties, the exchange of gifts and the temporary suspension of social divisions between slaves and masters. Christmas traditions and symbols A photo of Santa arriving at the beach by boat. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia: A1500, K26950. Christmas trees are part of a long tradition of greenery being taken into the home at Christmas to brighten the dreary winter. Mistletoe was popular with Druid priests because it remained green throughout winter. Holly placed over the doorway was believed to drive away evil. Placing branches from trees in the home was first recorded in 1494, and by the beginning of the 1600s there are records of fir trees being decorated with apples. The story of Santa Claus has its origins in the legends surrounding the humble generosity of Saint Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on 6th December. Saint Nicholas was a 4th century Christian Bishop from Myra (in modern-day Turkey) who became the Patron Saint of Children. In Germany and Poland, boys dressed up as bishops begging alms for the poor. Later, the Christ child 'Christkindlein' was said to have accompanied Nicholas-like figures on their travels. The 1822 poem 'Twas the Night before Christmas forged the link and Saint Nicholas (Father Christmas, Pere Noel, Christ Kind, Kriss Kringle or Sinter Klass) became known as Santa Claus. Christmas in the southern hemisphere The heat of early summer in Australia has an impact on the way that Australians celebrate Christmas and on which northern hemisphere Christmas traditions are followed. In the weeks leading up to Christmas houses are decorated; greetings cards sent out; carols sung; Christmas trees installed in homes, schools and public places; and children delight in anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. On Christmas Day family and friends gather to exchange gifts and enjoy special Christmas food. Many Australians spend Christmas out of doors, going to the beach for the day, or heading to camping grounds for a longer break over the Christmas holiday period. It has become traditional for international visitors who are in Sydney at Christmas time to go to Bondi Beach where up to 40,000 people visit on Christmas Day. Carols and music Christmas tree in Martin Place, Sydney 2005. File photograph. Copyright Commonwealth of Australia. The tra


In 2008, US actress/tv show host Ellen DeGeneres married which Ali McBeal actress?

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The Star of ‘who’ appears on the National flag of Israel?

The Israeli Flag | Jewish Virtual Library Tweet At the ceremony for the Declaration                   of the Establishment of the State of Israel, the dais was decorated                   with a picture of Theodor Herzl ,                   flanked on either side by the flag of the World                    Zionist Organization (WZO). This flag, adopted by the first Zionist                     Congress in Basle in 1897, had become accepted by Jewish communities                   throughout the world as the emblem of Zionism and it was thus natural to use it at the official proclamation of statehood. Five-and-half months earlier - on November 29, 1947 - when the Jews of                   Israel had poured into the streets to celebrate the United Nations partition resolution, they                   too had hoisted the flag of the WZO and used it as a unifying symbol.                   In May 1948, however, only a few days after the Zionist dream had become                   reality, the question was raised as to whether the Zionist banner should                   be the flag of the state or should be replaced. The dilemma continued                   for about six months, until the following notice was published in the                   Official Gazette: The Provisional Council of State Proclamation of the Flag of the State of Israel The Provisional Council of State hereby proclaims that the flag of                        the State of Israel shall be as illustrated and described below: The                        flag is 220 cm. long and 160 cm. wide. The background is white and                        on it are two stripes of dark sky-blue, 25 cm. broad, over the whole                        length of the flag, at a distance of 15 cm. from the top and from                        the bottom of the flag. In the middle of the white background, between                        the two blue stripes and at equal distance from each stripe is a Star                        of David, composed of six dark sky-blue stripes, 5.5 cm. broad, which                        form two equilateral triangles, the bases of which are parallel to                       the two horizontal stripes. 25 Tishrei 5709 (28 October 1948) Provisional Council of State Joseph Sprinzak, Speaker This decision to adopt the Zionist flag to be the                    flag of the State of Israel reflects its power as a symbol of the spirit                    of the Zionist movement. In order to examine the reasons that led to                    this decision, let us look for the symbolism and consider the motives                    which prompted the members of the Provisional Council of State first                    to consider replacing it and then to decide against doing so. Zionist                    tradition credits the design of the Zionist flag to David                     Wolffsohn . Legend even tells precisely when Wolffsohn had his brainstorm,                    namely, that during a meeting in Basel Herzl raised the question of                    the Zionist flag. When his proposal of a white banner with seven gold                    stars failed to marshal a consensus, Wolffsohn stood up and said: "Why                    do we have to search? Here is our national flag." Upon which he                    displayed his prayer shawl and showed everyone the national flag:


What was the name of the ‘St Trinians’ cartoonist?

St Trinians Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Add a photo to this gallery St Trinian's is a fictional girls' boarding school, the creation of English cartoonist Ronald Searle,  that later became the subject of a popular series of comedy films. The first cartoon appeared in 1941, but shortly afterwards Searle had to fulfil his military service where he was captured at Singapore and spent the rest of the war as a prisoner of the Japanese. After the war, in 1946 he started making new cartoons about the girls, but the content was a lot darker in comparison with the previous years. The school is the antithesis of the posh girls' boarding school; its pupils are wicked and often well armed, and mayhem is rife. The schoolmistresses are also disreputable. Cartoons often showed dead bodies of girls who had been murdered with pitchforks or succumbed to violent team sports, sometimes with vultures circling; girls drank, gambled and smoked. It is reputed that the gymslip style of dress worn by the girls was closely modelled on the uniform of the school that Searle's daughter Kate attended, JAGS in Dulwich. The films implied that the girls were the daughters of  gangsters, crooks, shady bookmakers and other low-lifes and the institution is often referred to as a "female borstal". Books  The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954, the first film)  Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957, the second film)  The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (1960, the third film)  The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery (1966, the final film of the quartet)  The Wildcats of St. Trinian's (1980, with Maureen Lipman taking on the Joyce Grenfell role) Remake of series  St. Trinian's(2007) Remake and update of series  St Trinian's II: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009)   St Trinian's 3 (2014) said to come out on December 22 2014 UK   this project is categorized as in development          School song The musical score for the St. Trinian films was written by Malcolm Arnold and included the school song, with words accredited to Sidney Gilliat (1954): [8 ] Maidens of St Trinian's, gird your armour on. Grab the nearest weapon; never mind which one. The battle's to the strongest; might is always right. Trample on the weakest; glory in their plight. St Trinian's! St Trinian's! Our battle cry. St Trinian's! St Trinian's! Will never die. Stride towards your fortune boldly on your way, Never once forgetting there's one born every day. Let our motto be broadcast: "get your blow in first!" She who draws the sword last always comes off worst. In the 2007 film, a new school song was written by Girls Aloud called Defenders of Anarchy: Make us worthy, make us proud Teach us not to be too loud We’ll try to fit in with the crowd But we are St. Trinian’s We can’t fake the way we feel We were born to keep it real Hockey sticks and balls of steel We are St. Trinian’s You bite us, we’ll bite you back Better be scared when we attack Feel the fear, we’re maniacs St. Trinian’s


In medicine, dysphagia is difficulty in doing what?

Dysphagia - Mayo Clinic Dysphagia Esophagus Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) means it takes more time and effort to move food or liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Dysphagia may also be associated with pain. In some cases, swallowing may be impossible. Occasional difficulty swallowing, which may occur when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough, usually isn't cause for concern. But persistent dysphagia may indicate a serious medical condition requiring treatment. Dysphagia can occur at any age, but it's more common in older adults. The causes of swallowing problems vary, and treatment depends on the cause. Fass R. Overview of dysphagia in adults. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Aug. 6, 2014. Dysphagia. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/pages/dysph.aspx. Accessed Aug. 6, 2014. Swallowing trouble. American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/swallowingTrouble.cfm. Accessed Aug. 6, 2014. Dysphagia: Esophageal and swallowing disorders. The Merck Manual for Health Care Professionals. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal_disorders/esophageal_and_swallowing_disorders/dysphagia.html. Accessed Aug. 6, 2014. Dysphagia. American College of Gastroenterology. http://patients.gi.org/topics/dysphagia/. Accessed Aug. 6, 2014. Lembo AJ. Oropharyngeal dysphagia: Clinical features, diagnosis, and management. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Aug. 6, 2014. Products and Services


The town of Crotch Lake is in which Canadian province?

Ontario Map & Satellite Image | Roads, Lakes, Rivers, Cities Ontario Satellite Image Where is Ontario? Ontario is located in east-central Canada. Ontario is bordered by the James Bay, Hudson Bay, Lake Superior, Lake Ontario, the United States to the south, Quebec to the east, and Manitoba to the west. Explore Ontario, Canada Using Google Earth Google Earth is a free program from Google that allows you to explore satellite images showing the cities and landscapes of Ontario and all of North America in fantastic detail. It works on your desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone. The images in many areas are detailed enough that you can see houses, vehicles and even people on a city street. Google Earth is free and easy-to-use. Canada Topo Maps Get a custom printed large-format Canadian Topographic Map on waterproof, laminated or glossy paper. You can center the map anywhere in Canada that you want and adjust the scale with easy-to-use tools on the MyTopo website. They will then print and ship your map rolled in a tube or folded neatly in an envelope - your choice. Ontario, Canada on a World Wall Map Canada is one of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our Blue Ocean Laminated Map of the World. The Canadian province and territory boundaries are shown on the map along with other political and physical features. It displays symbols for major cities. Major mountains are shown in shaded relief. Ocean depths are indicated with a blue color gradient.  This is a great map for students, schools, offices and anywhere that a nice map of the world is needed for education, display or decor. Ontario, Canada On a Large Wall Map of North America If you are interested in Ontario and the geography of Canada, our large laminated map of North America might be just what you need. It is a large political map of North America that also shows many of the continent's physical features in color and shaded relief. Major lakes, rivers,cities, roads, country/province/territory boundaries, coastlines and surrounding islands are all shown on the map. Ontario Cities: Attawapiskat, Barrie, Bearskin Lake, Belleville, Bracebridge, Brampton, Burlington, Chatham, Clarington, Cobalt, Cochrane, Dryden, Elliot Lake, Englehart, Fort Severn, Guelph, Hamilton, Huntsville, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Kenora, Kingston, Kirkland Lake, Kitchener, London, Markham, Midland, Mississauga, Moosonee, Nepean, North Bay, Ogoki, Orangeville, Orillia, Oshawa, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Peawanuk, Perth, Pickle Lake, Red Lake, South River, St. Catharines, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Toronto, Walden, Windsor, Woodstock Ontario Lakes, Rivers and Locations: Albany River, Attawapiskat River, Big Trout Lake, Ekwan River, Georgian Bay, Hudson Bay, James Bay, Kesagami Lake, Lac Seul, Lake Abitibi, Lake Huraon, Lake Nipigon, Lake Nipissing, Lake of the Woods, Lake Ontario, Lake Simcoe, Lake Superior, Lake Temagami, Lake Timiskaming, Mattagami River, Missinaibi Lake, Missinaibi River, Missisa Lake, Moose River, North Caribou Lake, Nungesser Lake, Ogoki River, Otoskwin Lake, Ottawa River, Rainy Lake, Sandy Lake, Severn River, Shibogama Lake, Trout Lake, Winisk Lake and Wunnummin Lake Copyright information: The images on this page were composed by Angela King and Brad Cole and are copyright by Geology.com ï¿½ 2008.  These images are not available for use beyond our websites. If you would like to share them with others please link to this page. The satellite image was produced using Landsat data from NASA and the map was produced using data licensed from and copyright by Map Resources ï¿½ 2008. © 2005-2017 Geology.com. All Rights Reserved. Images, code, and content on this website are property of Geology.com and are protected by copyright law. Geology.com does not grant permission for any use, republication, or redistribution.


A ‘Singing Hinny’ is what type of foodstuff’?

Traditional Singing Hinny Recipe Traditional Singing Hinny Recipe Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? Singing Hinnies.  Photo © RFB Photography Updated April 21, 2016. The origins of the traditional scone-like griddle cake called a Singin’ Hinny is easily identified. Hinney is the pronunciation of " honey " in the north east of England around Sunderland, Newcastle and through to Northumberland. It is a term of endearment used usually to and about women and children. The singing part of the name is when the caked are cooked in a hot flat griddle pan, as they hit the pan, the butter and lard starts to sizzle and ‘sing’. These northern griddle cakes are not dissimilar to a Welsh Cake , but without any added sugar. Sweetness in the hinnies comes from the dried fruit. The hinny mixture resembles a scone mixture, and, as with scones, need handling the same way so the mixture does not becomes tough. These may be griddled cakes, but should still be light and crumbly. You can see how to keep them light in the notes at the end of the recipe. 450g / 1 lb plain / all-purpose flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp cream of tartare ½ tsp fine salt 110g / 4 oz very cold butter 110g / 4 oz very cold lard Zest of a lemon 185g / 6 ½ oz dried fruits mixture (currants, sultanas and raisins) Milk to mix Yield: 8 dependent on size of cutter. Preparation Into a large roomy baking bowl, sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar and salt. Cut the cold butter and lard into small pieces, add to the baking bowl and rub together with the flour until it resembles rough sand. Stir in the lemon zest and the mixed fruit. Once thoroughly mixed gradually add milk, a little at a time, until the dough comes together and is soft and pliable. Dust a board or work surface with a little flour, and roll out the dough to around 5mm (the depth of a £1 coin) using a 6cm / 2” cutter. Heat a flat griddle pan or a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Using a little kitchen paper smeared with lard, grease the pan lightly. Once hot, cook the hinnies, a few at a time for approx 5 mins on each side or until golden brown. Serve warm with a good smearing of butter, or simply sprinkle with a little sugar. The hinnies are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight tin for 24 hours. Notes When Making Singin' Hinnies Make sure the equipment and ingredients used for making the hinnies are all as cool as possible, including your hands. The butter should be very cold - but not frozen. Warm hands, ingredients, and equipment if too warm will melt the butter rather than it be rubbed in resulting in dense scones. Work quickly, and lightly. Avoid over rubbing or kneading the mixture; it does not need to be super-smooth, simply needs to be pulled together in a light, pliable dough. When cutting the hinnies using a tart cutter, avoid twisting the cutter, just press down then gently shake the hinny onto the prepared tray. If cutting with a knife, make sure it is sharp blunt knives or twisting the tart cutter tears at the edges of the hinny and stops any rise when cooking. Related Articles


Claudia was the first name of the wife of which US President?

Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson Claudia Alta Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson served as First Lady of the United States (1963–1969) as the wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson. A shrewd investor and manager, she broke ground for the role by interacting with Congress directly and advocating strongly for beautifying the nation's cities and highways. Christened Claudia Alta Taylor when she was born in a country mansion near Karnack, Texas, she received her nickname "Lady Bird" as a small child; and as Lady Bird she was known and loved throughout America. Perhaps that name was prophetic, as there has seldom been a First Lady so attuned to nature and the importance of conserving the environment. Her mother, Minnie Pattillo Taylor, died when Lady Bird was five, so she was reared by her father, her aunt, and family servants. From her father, Thomas Jefferson Taylor, who had prospered, she learned much about the business world. An excellent student, she also learned to love classical literature. At the University of Texas she earned a bachelor's degree in arts and in journalism. In 1934 Lady Bird met Lyndon Baines Johnson, then a Congressional secretary visiting Austin on official business; he promptly asked her for a date, which she accepted. He courted her from Washington with letters, telegrams, and telephone calls. Seven weeks later he was back in Texas; he proposed to her and she accepted. In her own words: "Sometimes Lyndon simply takes your breath away." They were married in November 1934. The years that followed were devoted to Lyndon's political career, with "Bird" as partner, confidante, and helpmate. She helped keep his Congressional office open during World War II when he volunteered for naval service; and in 1955, when he had a severe heart attack, she helped his staff keep things running smoothly until he could return to his post as Majority Leader of the Senate. He once remarked that voters "would happily have elected her over me." After repeated miscarriages, she gave birth to Lynda Bird (now Mrs. Charles S. Robb) in 1944; Luci Baines (Mrs. Ian Turpin) was born three years later. In the election of 1960, Lady Bird successfully stumped for Democratic candidates across 35,000 miles of campaign trail. As wife of the Vice President, she became an ambassador of goodwill by visiting 33 foreign countries. Moving to the White House after Kennedy's murder, she did her best to ease a painful transition. She soon set her own stamp of Texas hospitality on social events, but these were not her chief concern. She created a First Lady's Committee for a More Beautiful Capital, then expanded her program to include the entire nation. She took a highly active part in her husband's war-on-poverty program, especially the Head Start project for preschool children. When the Presidential term ended, the Johnsons returned to Texas, where he died in 1973. Mrs. Johnson's White House Diary, published in 1970, and a 1981 documentary film, The First Lady, A Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson, give sensitive and detailed views of her contributions to the President's Great Society administration. Lady Bird lead a life devoted to her husband's memory, her children, and seven grandchildren. She supported causes dear to her--notably the National Wildflower Research Center, which she founded in 1982, and The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library. She also served on the Board of the National Geographic Society as a trustee emeritus. The biographies of the First Ladies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The First Ladies of the United States of America,” by Allida Black. Copyright 2009 by the White House Historical Association.


Cube root of 912673 Theorems What is Cube Root of 912673 ? 912673 is said to be a perfect cube because 97 x 97 x 97 is equal to 912673. Since 912673 is a whole number, it is a perfect cube. The nearest previous perfect cube is 884736 and the nearest next perfect cube is 941192 .


Which South American country has the International Vehicle Registration RCH?

CS Latin America Chile Developing Chile's Automotive Fuel Economy Policy 1.1 Background Chile ratified the Kyoto Protocol in 2002 and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1995. While Chile currently has no binding international or national obligations to reduce GHG emissions, the country is an active member in UN-led global climate change negotiations and embraces the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities for a post-Kyoto framework. Unlike many of its South American neighbors, Chile has limited indigenous fossil energy resources. Yet, fossil fuels account for almost 80% of the country’s total primary energy supply. As a result, Chile imports close to 75% of its primary energy in the form of oil, gas and coal. 1.2 Chile’s Light-Duty Vehicle Fleet Chile’s transport sector relies almost entirely on petroleum-based fuels. Gasoline dominates, although diesel has been increasing in recent years, likely in part due to diesel’s more favorable treatment under fuel excise tax policy.  Alternative fuels, including bio-fuel mixes for transport, receive a slight fuel tax advantage.  Any major shift from petroleum as the primary energy source for the transport sector in the medium term seems unlikely. Spurred in large part by the need to address Santiago’s air pollution problems, the country has embarked on aggressive transportation fuel quality improvements in recent years. Unleaded gasoline was first introduced to Santiago in 1991 (to accommodate the influx of cars with catalytic converters), and since April 2001 the sale of leaded gasoline has been discontinued, nation-wide. For diesel, nationwide the maximum sulphur content is already 50 parts per million (ppm), while in Santiago the diesel sulphur norm will be lowered to 15 ppm in September 2011. The Chilean domestic vehicle fleet has shown an average growth rate of 13% between 2005 and 2010, except for 2008, where there was a stagnation as a consequence of the international financial crisis where sales decreased by 8%. The segment of larger vehicles, such as light duty trucks and SUV’s, has increased significantly, growing 242% in the 2005-2010 period, accounting for almost a third of automobile sales, which affects a larger size and average displacement market. The national legal framework also has an effect on this phenomenon, distortions such as tax rebate for the purchase of light duty trucks and four wheel drive vehicles. In Chile, the vehicles approved under EURO emission standards have displaced those certified under EPA standards. Diesel technology vehicles have progressively gained a larger market share, reaching 21% of total sales in 2010. This has produced two effects: a reduction in average CO2 emissions and a substantial increase in nitrogen oxide emissions. Average emissions from the 2006-2010 sales have remained relatively stable. The commercial diesel vehicles segment shows an important increase in its pollutant emissions in 2007 and 2008, possibly due to an extension in the supply of light duty trucks and SUV EURO III vehicles, since this standard is still accepted in the country, although it is over 10 years old. In the case of particulate matter, there has been no improvement in the national vehicle fleet’s average emissions, except for 2007 when the EURO IV standard took effect in the Metropolitan Region for light duty diesel vehicles. Government of Chile, Ministry of Energy, 2010   1.3 Status of LDV fleet fuel consumption/CO2 emissions There are no fuel economy standards for vehicles, but the newly-formed Ministry of Energy has an Energy Efficiency Division mandated with national policy for energy efficiency. There are two main preliminary elements of the emerging energy efficiency policy for light-duty vehicles: 1) an incentive program for the purchase of hybrid electric vehicles and 2) a new vehicle fuel economy labeling system  (see section 5.1 below) . The domestic fleet shows average CO2 emissions similar to the ones observed in South Korea, and close to the


Notorious British peer Richard John Bingham is better known by what name?

Lord Lucan flew to freedom from this private airfield | Daily Mail Online After 40 years, new stunning evidence emerges that Lord Lucan flew to freedom from private airfield: The most minutely researched and brilliantly told account ever of 1974 murder - with a killer conclusion Nanny Sandra Rivett was bludgeoned to death in a Belgravia home in 1974 Man later named as the killer was Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan There has been no sighting of Lord Lucan since November 8 that year It was rumoured that he committed suicide following the brutal attack But new witness suggests that he was driven to a Kent airfield and fled UK


Who plays Jack’s mother in the 1995 film ‘Jack and Sarah’?

Jack And Sarah (1995) [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Richard E. Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Cherie Lunghi, Imogen Stubbs, David Swift, Kate Hardie, Laurent GrÃ©vill, Ian McKellen, Bianca Lee, Sophia Lee, Jean-Yves Escoffier, Tim Sullivan, Alexandre Heylen, Janette Day, Pippa Cross, Simon Channing Williams, Steve Morrison: DVD & Blu-ray Product Description Product Description Jack (Richard E. Grant) is a man with a highly demanding job and a wife who is about to give birth. After a tragedy makes him a single parent his life is completely upended. He decides to employ Amy (Samantha Mathis), an inexperienced young waitress, as nanny to Sarah, the new baby. Although she is brought in to help out in his life, Amy manages to complicate it further. Judi Dench and Ian McKellen co-star. From Amazon.co.uk The story of a father and baby daughter, 1995's Jack and Sarah is the best cinematic depiction of what came to be known as "the 90s man". No matter how bad things get we know Richard E Grant will eventually learn to get in touch with his feelings and express his emotions. Grant plays Jack, whose reaction to the loss of his wife during childbirth is initially complete rejection followed by an alcoholic binge. Jack's family coax fatherhood from him easily enough however and this is where the film's heart lies. Brushing away the bitter beginning, Grant's comedic performance in juggling life around newborn baby Sarah is often hilarious: the image of the child in a sock hat being carried in a padded envelope is priceless. Bouncing off Grant's acting are some terrific cameos from Judi Dench as his stuffy mum and Sir Ian McKellen as a convincingly inebriated butler. Samantha Mathis plays an American waitress who provides a twist to the tale. There's genuine chemistry between her and Grant, specifically when they are both around the outrageously cute baby Sarah. Written and directed by Tim Sullivan, this is clearly a very personal expression of the meaning of family. Although backed by lots of Simply Red songs, it hopefully won't be one that's too quickly outdated. On the DVD: The ratio is confusingly stated as "Widescreen 4:3". Effectively it's an anamorphic 1:66:1 presentation giving a tad more edge than its video predecessor. Sound is in Dolby surround. The minimal extras are four repetitive TV spots and two theatrical trailers. --Paul Tonks Sponsored Products Related To This Item (What's this?)


In which decade of the 20th Century did the Alcatraz Island federal penitentiary close?

Hidden history found beneath Alcatraz - BBC News BBC News Hidden history found beneath Alcatraz By Rebecca Morelle Science reporter, BBC World Service, San Francisco 27 February 2014 Image caption Scientists are uncovering a hidden history lying beneath the prison of Alcatraz It was America's most notorious prison. Perched on a rocky outcrop in the middle of San Francisco Bay, from the 1930s to the 1960s the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was reserved for the "worst of the worst". A who's who of the criminal underworld were incarcerated there: George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Mickey Cohen and Al Capone all spent time locked up in the tiny cells. Today, the "escape-proof" jail is a much more accessible place: more than a million tourists visit each year. But scientists say there's much more to "the Rock" than crime and punishment, and they have come to Alcatraz to investigate the hidden history that lies beneath the prison walls. Image caption Prisoners were confined to their tiny cells for much of their time on Alcatraz A team from Texas A&M University has gathered in the prison's recreation yard, where inmates would have spent as little as an hour a week away from the confines of the main block. The researchers are slowly dragging a bright yellow cart along the ground, pulling it up and down in straight lines. "That's ground-penetrating radar," says Prof Mark Everett. "The cart has a transmitter and a receiver - it sends an electromagnetic wave into the ground that then reflects off all the different structures underneath. "Much like medical imaging would make a scan of the body, we are making a scan of the ground under the rec yard." Using this technique, the team has made a remarkable discovery: they have found the remains of a military fortress, which was thought to have been destroyed. Standing in the middle of the yard, which is still enclosed by 6m-high (20ft) walls, Prof Everett points to a spot where he has found evidence of a subterranean tunnel system. "(The tunnels) would have been used for the fortifications. There would have been movement of man and ammunition; it would have been bomb proof and covered with earth so it would have been protected," he explains. "We get signatures that indicate there is not only a tunnel, but magazine buildings too." Image copyright National Park Service/GOGA Image caption This image, taken in 1868, shows one of the many cannons that formed part of the garrison Image copyright National Park Service/GOGA Image caption The fortress saw little action, and in 1903 it was turned into a military prison Image copyright National Park Service/GOGA Image caption Many traces of the fortress vanished, but some are now being rediscovered using ground-penetrating radar These structures can be traced back to the 19th Century, at a pivotal moment in US history. "I think most people know that in 1848 gold was discovered in California, and before that time San Francisco was really a very small town," explains Jason Hagin, the historical architect for the National Park Service, which looks after the island. With geophysics we can help people to know what is below the surface without actually disrupting it Prof Mark Everett, Texas A&M University "But once gold was discovered here, San Francisco became a very important port for the country and for the west coast, and so protecting it really was the point of building the fortress of Alcatraz." The island's strategic value became even more important with the outbreak of the American civil war in 1861. Alcatraz was transformed into a military installation, complete with barracks and gun batteries. But while much of America was embroiled in bloody battle, the garrison remained quiet and no shots were fired offensively. At the start of the 20th Century another use was found: Alcatraz was turned into an army prison, paving the way for the federal penitentiary. The fortress was mainly destroyed or built over, with most traces of it vanishing - until now. Image caption Scientists have found evidence of parts of the fortress lying under the recreation yard Image


Facts about Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein Facts Facts about Liechtenstein Facts about Liechtenstein Where is Liechtenstein? Liechtenstein (German: Liechtenstein Karte ) is a doubly landlocked country situated in central Europe in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps. The country is bordered on the east by Austria and on the south and west by Switzerland. What is the capital of Liechtenstein? Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein. It is located along the river Rhine. The city has a population of 5,342, most of whom are Roman Catholic. The city serves as the administrative center; the seat of the national parliament is housed in Vaduz. What is the largest city in Liechtenstein? Covering 10.3 square miles, Schaan is the largest city of Liechtenstein. Located north of Vaduz, in the central part of the country, Schaan is covered by mountains and forests. As of 2005, it had an estimated population of 5,806. How big is Liechtenstein? Covering an area of just sixty-two square miles, Liechtenstein is the sixth-smallest independent nation in the world.According to the census conducted in 2010, the country had a population of 36,010. What are the ethnic groups in Liechtenstein? The majority of the population of Liechtenstein is composed of Alemannic Germans. There are small communities of Turks and Italians in the country. What are the administrative divisions of Liechtenstein? Liechtenstein is divided into eleven communes (Gemeinden) that consist of a single town or village. Where is Liechtenstein? Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked country situated in central Europe in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps. The country is bordered on the east by Austria and on the south and west by Switzerland. What is the capital of Liechtenstein? Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein. It is located along the river Rhine. The city has a population of 5,342, most of whom are Roman Catholic. The city serves as the administrative center; the seat of the national parliament is housed in Vaduz. What is the largest city in Liechtenstein? Covering 10.3 square miles, Schaan is the largest city of Liechtenstein. Located north of Vaduz, in the central part of the country, Schaan is covered by mountains and forests. As of 2005, it had an estimated population of 5,806. How big is Liechtenstein? Covering an area of just sixty-two square miles, Liechtenstein is the sixth-smallest independent nation in the world.According to the census conducted in 2010, the country had a population of 36,010. What are the ethnic groups in Liechtenstein? The majority of the population of Liechtenstein is composed of Alemannic Germans. There are small communities of Turks and Italians in the country. What are the administrative divisions of Liechtenstein? Liechtenstein is divided into eleven communes (Gemeinden) that consist of a single town or village. Who are the political leaders of Liechtenstein? The principality of Liechtenstein is a unitary parliamentary deocracy and a constitutional monarchy. Prince - Hans-Adam II Prime Minister - Klaus Tschutscher What is the official currency used in Liechtenstein? The franc denoted by the ISO 4217 code CHF is the official currency of Liechtenstein. It is issued by the Swiss National Bank. What is the official language of Liechtenstein? German is the official language of Liechtenstein. Alemannic, a dialect of German is also spoken widely in the country. What is the official religion of Liechtenstein? The largest and official religion of Liechtenstein is Christianity followed by more than eighty percent of the population. Roman Catholicism is the largest denomination. There are small numbers of Muslims and Jews in the country as well. What is the economy of Liechtenstein like? Liechtenstein has the second-highest gross domestic product per person in the world by purchasing power parity. In 2009, the GDP (PPP) of Liechtenstein was estimated at $3.409 billion, while the per capita was $95,249. The country has the lowest external debt in the world. Also it has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the world at 1.5% . Liechte


US television presenter Jerry Springer was born in which city?

Jerry Springer - The Celebrity Group London Jerry Springer Add to short-listRemove from short-list ↗ 22nd Nov 2012 Jerry Springer biography Jerry Springer is a British-born American television presenter and a cultural icon. He is best-known for his talk show The Jerry Springer Show. In addition to talk show host, he has been the mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning newscaster, country recording artist, movie star, Broadway actor, and progressive talk-radio broadcaster. Early Life Jerry Springer was born in Highgate tube station in London, England, while the station was in use as a shelter from German bombing during World War II. He earned a degree in political science at Tulane University. He then received his law degree from Northwestern University in Illinois. He spearheaded the movement in Ohio to lower the voting age from 21 to 18, culminating with his Senate Judiciary Committee testimony supporting ratification of the 26th Amendment to the Constitution. In 1971, he won a seat on Cincinnati City Council and served five terms before becoming mayor at the age of 33. The Jerry Springer Show The Jerry Springer Show debuted on September 30, 1991. It was developed by WLWT to mimic the format of fellow talk show Donahue. In early 1994, Springer and his new producer, Richard Dominick, revamped the show’s format in order to garner higher ratings. The show became more successful as it became more lowbrow: with an emphasis on infidelity. Ringmaster In 1998, Jerry Springer penned Ringmaster ; a personal account of his experiences from his childhood and professional career. He also starred in a fictionalized movie chronicling his television talk show. In 2005, a UK version was shown on ITV1, simply called The Springer Show. It beat its talk-show rival, Trisha Goddard, five to one in the ratings, despite it being a subdued and more tongue-in-cheek version of the US show. Other Work Also in 2005, Jerry Springer became a morning radio talk show host with the debut of Springer On The Radio. Jerry has also graced the cover of Rolling Stone, Esquire, New York Magazine, and Sarasota Magazine, and he was featured in Vanity Fair’s ‘Vanities’. Barbara Walters chose Jerry Springer as one of the 10 Most Fascinating People in her 1998 special. What he offers Jerry Springer travels back to the UK frequently for a variety of late night shows. A parody of The Jerry Springer Show, ‘Jerry Springer The Opera’, played in London to sold-out crowds at the prestigious National Theater and garnered awards akin to the Tony Awards. Book Jerry Springer now for celebrity appearances through The Celebrity Group : the number one agents for talent-led product endorsements. Post navigation


Tony Lumpkin, Constance Neville and George Hastings are all characters in which play by Irish author Oliver Goldsmith?

Goldsmith, Oliver - Drama Online LA Theatre Works Type: Audio In this classic comedy of manners, two young men set out to woo the alluring and upper-crust Kate and Constance. But is anybody in this rural estate ruly who they seem? Bawdy hijinks and popped pretensions are the hallmarks of this romping frolic that’s kept audiences laughing for over two centuries. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Rosalind Ayres as Mrs. Hardcastle Adam Godley as Tony Lumpkin Julian Holloway as Elder Marlow and Stingo James Marsters as Charles Marlow Christopher Neame as Roger Paula Jane Newman as Bet Bouncer and Pimple Ian Ogilvy as Mr. Hardcastle Moira Quirk as Constance Neville Darren Richardson as Diggory and Jeremy Joanne Whalley as Kate Hardcastle Matthew Wolf as George Hastings Directed by Martin Jarvis. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles. Featuring: Rosalind Ayres, Adam Godley, Julian Holloway, James Marsters, Christopher Neame, Paula Jane Newman, Ian Ogilvy, Moira Quirk, Darren Richardson, Joanne Whalley, Matthew Wolf Oliver Goldsmith (1730-74) was an Irish poet, playwright, novelist, and journalist, whose two plays have outlived the efforts of all his contemporaries except Sheridan. Dr Johnson described him as 'a very great man', while Goethe would later write, 'To Shakespeare, Sterne, and Goldsmith my debt has been limitless'. Goldsmith's youth gave little promise of his future achievements. After attending Trinity College, Dublin, he abandoned plans to be ordained. He thought of emigrating to America but missed his ship. He then briefly studied medicine before travelling through Europe, partially supporting himself by busking. On his return, he earned a meagre living by translating and reviewing; it was in this period that he emerged as an essayist of talent. Goldsmith's first play, The Good-Natured Man, was turned down by Garrick; the elder Colman subsequently produced it at Covent Garden (1768) though with only mild success. Goldsmith made his name as a playwright with the comedy She Stoops to Conquer (1773), in which two men mistake a private house for an inn (a mistake the playwright had himself once made). Goldsmith's only novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766) was successfully adapted for the stage in 1878 with Ellen Terry in the role of Olivia, a part later played on tour by her sister, Florence Terry. His Irish impudence and inconsequential style of chat often irritated his London contemporaries. Horace Walpole called him 'an inspired idiot' while Samuel Johnson commented 'No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had'. Related


What is the largest brass section instrument in an orchestra?

What is the largest brass instrument? | Reference.com What is the largest brass instrument? A: Quick Answer The largest brass instrument is the tuba. It is also the lowest in pitch. Because of its low tone, the tuba serves as the bass in the brass section of orchestras and other musical groups. Full Answer Tubas are featured in many styles of music, from marching bands to classical orchestras. The sousaphone is another large brass instrument that is closely related to the tuba, but it is more commonly used in marching bands. In 2013, the largest playable tuba and largest brass instrument in the world was displayed at the Musikmesse music trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Nearly 8 feet tall, the instrument was almost double the size of a conventional tuba.


What was the name of the first human spaceflight in which Yuri Gugarin was sent into space in April 1961?

Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space | The Greatest Moments in Flight By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | July 24, 2012 02:00pm ET MORE On 12 April 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space when he launched into orbit on the Vostok 3KA-3 spacecraft (Vostok 1). Credit: ESA This is part of a SPACE.com series of articles on the Greatest Moments in Flight, the breakthrough events that paved the way for human spaceflight and its next steps: asteroid mining and bases on the moon and Mars. The United States and the Soviet Union vigorously competed to push the boundaries of mankind's exploration of space. The Russians scored a victory when they launched a small craft carrying cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to new heights. His 108-minute flight gave him a permanent place in the history books as the first man in space. The race to the stars With the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first manmade satellite, the Russians took an early lead in the space race. The next step was to send a human off the planet. The American plan to send a man into space by 1961 created a deadline that the Russian team worked hard to beat. The development of the Vostok spacecraft became paramount. Prior to Gagarin’s historic flight, the Soviets sent a prototype of his spaceship, along with a life-size dummy called Ivan Ivanovich and a dog called Zvezdochka. With these successes, the vessel was considered ready to take a living, breathing human into space. [ INFOGRAPHIC: How the First Human Spaceflight Worked ] The right stuff More than 200 Russian Air Force fighter pilots were selected as cosmonaut candidates. Such pilots were considered optimum because they had exposure to the forces of acceleration and the ejection process, as well as experience with high-stress situations. Among the pilots was 27-year-old Senior Lieutenant Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin. The third of four children, Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934, in a small village a hundred miles from Moscow. As a teenager, Gagarin witnessed a Russian Yak fighter plane make an emergency landing near his home. When offered a chance years later to join a flying club, he eagerly accepted, making his first solo flight in 1955. Only a few years later, he submitted his request to be considered as a cosmonaut. [ PHOTOS: Yuri Gagarin & 50 Years of Human Spaceflight ] First in (space) flight On April 12, 1961, at 9:07 a.m. Moscow time, the Vostok 1 spacecraft blasted off from the Soviets' launch site. Because no one was certain how weightlessness would affect a pilot, the spherical capsule had little in the way of onboard controls; the work was done either automatically or from the ground. If an emergency arose, Gagarin was supposed to receive an override code that would allow him to take manual control, but Sergei Korolov, chief designer of the Soviet space program, disregarded protocol and gave it to the pilot prior to the flight. Over the course of 108 minutes, Vostok 1 traveled around the Earth once, reaching a maximum height of 203 miles (327 kilometers). Over Africa, the engines fired to bring Gagarin back to Earth. The craft carried ten days worth of provisions in case the engines failed and Gagarin was required to wait for the orbit to naturally decay, but they were unnecessary. Gagarin re-entered Earth's atmosphere, experiencing forces up to eight times the pull of gravity, but remained consciousness. Vostok 1 had no engines to slow its re-entry or a way to land safely. About four miles up (seven kilometers), Gagarin ejected and parachuted to Earth. In order for the mission to be counted as an official spaceflight, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the governing body for aerospace records, had determined that the pilot must land with the spacecraft. Soviet leaders indicated that Gagarin had touched down with the Vostok 1, and did not reveal that he had ejected until 1971. Regardless, Gagarin still set the record as the first man to leave Earth's orbit and travel into space. [ Milestones in Human Spaceflight: Pictur


In cooking, what is the main ingredient of a pongal dish?

How to Cook Pongal: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow Wash rice and dal together and drain well. 3 In the rice cooker , heat 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of ghee. 4 Add rice, dal and fry until the ghee coats the mixture. 5 Add the rest of ingredients, except for the cashews. 6 Add water cover and cook. 7 Keep testing the water level and stir frequently, as it has a tendency to stick to the bottom. 8 Mash rice and dal mixture once cooked. 9


A.A. Milne (Author of Winnie-the-Pooh) edit data Alan Alexander Milne (pronounced /ˈmɪln/) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems. A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teachers was H. G. Wells who taught there in 1889–90. Milne attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied on a mathematics scholarship. While there, he edited and wrote for Granta, a student magazine. He collaborated with his brother Kenneth and their articles appeared over the initials AKM. Milne's work came to the atten Alan Alexander Milne (pronounced /ˈmɪln/) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems. A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teachers was H. G. Wells who taught there in 1889–90. Milne attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied on a mathematics scholarship. While there, he edited and wrote for Granta, a student magazine. He collaborated with his brother Kenneth and their articles appeared over the initials AKM. Milne's work came to the attention of the leading British humour magazine Punch, where Milne was to become a contributor and later an assistant editor. Milne joined the British Army in World War I and served as an officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and later, after a debilitating illness, the Royal Corps of Signals. He was discharged on February 14, 1919. After the war, he wrote a denunciation of war titled Peace with Honour (1934), which he retracted somewhat with 1940's War with Honour. During World War II, Milne was one of the most prominent critics of English writer P. G. Wodehouse, who was captured at his country home in France by the Nazis and imprisoned for a year. Wodehouse made radio broadcasts about his internment, which were broadcast from Berlin. Although the light-hearted broadcasts made fun of the Germans, Milne accused Wodehouse of committing an act of near treason by cooperating with his country's enemy. Wodehouse got some revenge on his former friend by creating fatuous parodies of the Christopher Robin poems in some of his later stories, and claiming that Milne "was probably jealous of all other writers.... But I loved his stuff." He married Dorothy "Daphne" de Sélincourt in 1913, and their only son, Christopher Robin Milne, was born in 1920. In 1925, A. A. Milne bought a country home, Cotchford Farm, in Hartfield, East Sussex. During World War II, A. A. Milne was Captain of the Home Guard in Hartfield & Forest Row, insisting on being plain 'Mr. Milne' to the members of his platoon. He retired to the farm after a stroke and brain surgery in 1952 left him an invalid and by August 1953 "he seemed very old and disenchanted". He was 74 years old when he passed away in 1956. ...more


What colours make up the national flag of Switzerland?

Switzerland This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Switzerland Description of the flag Gules, a cross couped argent. On a red field, a white equilateral cross whose arms are one sixth longer than their width. The relationship between the span of the cross and the width of the flag has not been established, but in practice the ratio is about 2:3 or 7:10. The relative dimensions of the cross are defined in Article 1 of Federal Order #111 on the arms of the Helvetic Confederation (12 December 1889). Unlike most flags of the world, the Swiss flag is square. This was an issue when Switzerland joined the UN in 2002, as all the flags displayed on UN Plaza should have the same size. The UN first had a rectangular flag, but the Swiss mission protested. Eventually the UN accepted a Swiss square flag. But, in order to have a flag that is not too small, the flag displayed on UN Plaza has the same area of a rectangular flag. Pascal Gross Source: [ pay00 ] (left),  [ neu39 ] (right) The ratio between of the cross span to the flag width is not established by law, but these two layouts show how common practice may have changed over time. The flag on the left (from Album 2000 [ pay00 ]) has a ratio of 20�32=62.5%, while the flag on the right (from Flaggenbuch 1939 [ neu39 ]) has a ratio of 80�110=72.7%. In both cases, the 6:7 ratio specified in 1889 that defines the relative dimensions of the white cross is retained. The divisions along an edge of the 2000 version (6-7-6-7-6) are the same as those along the shorter axis of the Swiss naval ensign , whose construction details were set by law in 1953. Željko Heimer, 30 January 2003 The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics ( Flags and Anthems Manual London 2012 ) provides recommendations for national flag designs. Each NOC was sent an image of the flag, including the PMS shades, for their approval by LOCOG. Once this was obtained, LOCOG produced a 60 x 90 cm version of the flag for further approval. So, while these specs may not be the official, government, version of each flag, they are certainly what the NOC believed the flag to be. For Switzerland: PMS 485 red. The vertical flag is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise (in 3:5 / 5:3 format, of course, like all Olympic flags). Ian Sumner, 10 October 2012 Symbolism of the flag The Swiss cross on a red field ultimately derives from a similar banner of the Holy Roman Empire, and thus has strong Christian connotations. The Swiss flag traditionally stands for freedom, honour and fidelity. (The motto "Honor et Fidelitas" was inscribed on the cross of several Swiss mercenary flags of the 18th century.) In modern times, through association with consistent Swiss policy, the flag has also come to denote neutrality, democracy, peace and refuge. See also an article from Constuire , reporting views of Swiss citizens on the meaning of the national flag. History of the flag While Swiss independence and democracy traditionally dates from 1291, people are often surprised to learn that the national flag in its current form dates only from 1889. Modern variations of the flag can be said to go back to 1815, and the original Confederate white cross on a red field dates from the 15th century. Its inspiration perhaps goes back to the 4th century. Some have postulated that the Swiss flag owes its origin to the vexillum of the Theban Legion of the ancient Roman empire, but any such connection is pretty tenuous. In 302 Mauritius and his Christian legionnaires were executed in Valais for refusing to sacrifice to the Emperor and suppress the local Christians. Long after his death St. Maurice was granted arms of a white cross bottony on a red field (symbolising the shed blood of the legion's martyrs), and the arms of his namesake city (whose monastery was founded in 515) consist of the same cross on a field per pale azure and gules (see relative page ). The arms of Sts. Victor and Ursus, patron saints of Geneva and Solothurn and officers of the Theban Legion, also feature the white cross bottony.  (Mediev


Who designed the stained glass Baptistry window for Coventry cathedral?

St. Michael's New Cathedral, Coventry: The Nave & the Baptistery Window Page 4 The Nave & the Baptistery Window he most striking feature on entering the new cathedral is the 72 feet high Tapestry designed by Graham Sutherland. Wherever you stand in the building, the eyes of Christ appear to be looking in your direction. The great tapestry was another example of a re-think in design. Basil Spence's original intention was to depict the Crucifixion but Provost Howard suggested that the subject be 'Christ in Majesty' and from there on, this idea prevailed. Turning to your right, an extraordinary blaze of coloured light fills the view. The next photograph shows this 81 feet high Baptistery Window containing a total of 195 lights of stained glass in bright primary colours designed by John Piper, with the Stone of Bethlehem for a font just in front. Each individual window contains an abstract design, but the overall effect is breathtaking. Basil Spence himself designed the stone containing the glass. From where you're standing, this appears to be the only window. However, although the stained glass side windows haven't yet come into view, at certain times of the day the sunlight passing through these will project beautiful coloured rays onto the angled side walls, which you may see by turning to your left.


What is the name of the pathway in the human body along which food enters and and solid wastes are expelled?

alimentary canal | Britannica.com Alimentary canal THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB. You can learn more about this topic in the related articles below. Alternative Titles: alimentary tract, digestive tract, gastrointestinal tract, gut Similar Topics Alimentary canal, also called digestive tract, pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are expelled. The alimentary canal includes the mouth , pharynx , esophagus , stomach , small intestine , large intestine , and anus . See digestion . The human digestive system as seen from the front. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. digestion (biology) sequence by which food is broken down and chemically converted so that it can be absorbed by the cells of an organism and used to maintain vital bodily functions. This article summarizes the chemical actions of the digestive process. For details on the anatomy and physiology for specific digestive... mouth in human anatomy, orifice through which food and air enter the body. The mouth opens to the outside at the lips and empties into the throat at the rear; its boundaries are defined by the lips, cheeks, hard and soft palates, and glottis. It is divided into two sections: the vestibule, the area... pharynx cone-shaped passageway leading from the oral and nasal cavities in the head to the esophagus and larynx. The pharynx chamber serves both respiratory and digestive functions. Thick fibres of muscle and connective tissue attach the pharynx to the base of the skull and surrounding structures. Both... esophagus relatively straight muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. The esophagus can contract or expand to allow for the passage of food. Anatomically, it lies behind the trachea and heart and in front of the spinal column; it passes through the muscular diaphragm before... stomach saclike expansion of the digestive system, between the esophagus and the small intestine; it is located in the anterior portion of the abdominal cavity in most vertebrates. The stomach serves as a temporary receptacle for storage and mechanical distribution of food before it is passed into the... small intestine a long, narrow, folded or coiled tube extending from the stomach to the large intestine; it is the region where most digestion and absorption of food takes place. It is about 6.7 to 7.6 metres (22 to 25 feet) long, highly convoluted, and contained in the central and lower abdominal cavity. A thin... in human nervous system: Enteric nervous system The enteric nervous system is composed of two plexuses, or networks of neurons, embedded in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. The outermost plexus, located between the inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth-muscle layers of the gut, is called the Auerbach, or myenteric, plexus. Neurons of this plexus regulate peristaltic waves that move digestive products from the oral to the anal... in radiation: Gastrointestinal tract The response of the gastrointestinal tract is comparable in many respects to that of the skin. Proliferating cells in the mucous membrane that lines the tract are easily killed by irradiation, resulting in the denudation and ulceration of the mucous membrane. If a substantial portion of the small intestine is exposed rapidly to a dose in excess of 10 Gy, as may occur in a radiation accident, a... in human digestive system the system used in the human body for the process of digestion. The human digestive system consists primarily of the digestive tract, or the series of structures and organs through which food and liquids pass during their processing into forms absorbable into the bloodstream. The system also consists of the structures through which wastes pass in the process of elimination and other organs that... in animal development: The alimentary canal The alimentary canal is the chief organ developing from endoderm. The way it forms depends on the type of egg cleavage. In eggs with holoblastic (complete) cleavage, after gastrulation the invaginated mass of endoderm lines the archenteron, the cavity of which becomes the alimentary canal, or gut. I


In 1585, who established the first British colony in North America, which was later abandoned?

The First Europeans < Early America < History 1994 < American History From Revolution To Reconstruction and beyond The First Europeans The first Europeans to arrive in North America -- at least the first for whom there is solid evidence -- were Norse, traveling west from Greenland, where Erik the Red had founded a settlement around the year 985. In 1001 his son Leif is thought to have explored the northeast coast of what is now Canada and spent at least one winter there. While Norse sagas suggest that Viking sailors explored the Atlantic coast of North America down as far as the Bahamas, such claims remain unproven. In 1963, however, the ruins of some Norse houses dating from that era were discovered at L'Anse-aux-Meadows in northern Newfoundland, thus supporting at least some of the claims the Norse sagas make. In 1497, just five years after Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean looking for a western route to Asia, a Venetian sailor named John Cabot arrived in Newfoundland on a mission for the British king. Although fairly quickly forgotten, Cabot's journey was later to provide the basis for British claims to North America. It also opened the way to the rich fishing grounds off George's Banks, to which European fishermen, particularly the Portuguese, were soon making regular visits. Columbus, of course, never saw the mainland United States, but the first explorations of the continental United States were launched from the Spanish possessions that he helped establish. The first of these took place in 1513 when a group of men under Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the Florida coast near the present city of St. Augustine. With the conquest of Mexico in 1522, the Spanish further solidified their position in the Western Hemisphere. The ensuing discoveries added to Europe's knowledge of what was now named America -- after the Italian Amerigo Vespucci, who wrote a widely popular account of his voyages to a "New World." By 1529 reliable maps of the Atlantic coastline from Labrador to Tierra del Fuego had been drawn up, although it would take more than another century before hope of discovering a "Northwest Passage" to Asia would be completely abandoned. Among the most significant early Spanish explorations was that of Hernando De Soto , a veteran conquistador who had accompanied Francisco Pizzaro during the conquest of Peru. Leaving Havana in 1539, De Soto's expedition landed in Florida and ranged through the southeastern United States as far as the Mississippi River in search of riches. Another Spaniard, Francisco Coronado , set out from Mexico in 1540 in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola. Coronado's travels took him to the Grand Canyon and Kansas, but failed to reveal the gold or treasure his men sought. However, Coronado's party did leave the peoples of the region a remarkable, if unintended gift: enough horses escaped from his party to transform life on the Great Plains. Within a few generations, the Plains Indians had become masters of horsemanship, greatly expanding the range and scope of their activities. While the Spanish were pushing up from the south, the northern portion of the present-day United States was slowly being revealed through the journeys of men such as Giovanni da Verrazano. A Florentine who sailed for the French, Verrazano made landfall in North Carolina in 1524, then sailed north along the Atlantic coast past what is now New York harbor. A decade later, the Frenchman Jacques Cartier set sail with the hope -- like the other Europeans before him -- of finding a sea passage to Asia. Cartier's expeditions along the St. Lawrence River laid the foundations for the French claims to North America, which were to last until 1763. Following the collapse of their first Quebec colony in the 1540s, French Huguenots attempted to settle the northern coast of Florida two decades later. The Spanish, viewing the French as a threat to their trade route along the Gulf Stream, destroyed the colony in 1565. Ironically, the leader of the Spanish forces, Pedro Menendez, would soon establish a town not f


Hydref is Welsh for which month of the year?

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