Three members of which family, between 1781 and 1850, discovered Uranus, compiled a star catalogue, mapped all the stars in the Northern hemisphere and founded an observatory to map those in the Southern?

Full text of "Sir William Herschel, his life and works" See other formats S)   93*   SIR WILLIAM HERSCHEL   HIS LIFE AND WORKS   - M   *   Sir William Herschel   HIS LIFE AND WORKS   BY   EDWARD S. HOLDEN  United States Naval Observatory, Washington   Expi (   UKRAin   % > YORK.   y   NEW YORK  CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS  743 and 745 Broadway  1881    Copyright, 1880, By CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS.   Qb   PRESS OF J. J. LITTLE 8< CO., N09. 10 TO 20 ASTOR PLACE, NEW YORK.   PREFACE.   In the following account of the life and works of Sir William Herschel, I have been obliged to depend strictly upon data already in print the Memoir of his sister, his own scientific writings and the memoirs and diaries of his cotemporaries. The re- view of his published works will, I trust, be of use. It is based upon a careful study of all his papers in the Philosophical Transac- tions and elsewhere.  A life of Herschel which shall be satis- factory in every particular can only be writ- ten after a full examination of the materials which are preserved at the family seat in England ; but as two generations have passed since his death, and as no biography yet exists which approaches to completeness, no apol- ogy seems to me to be needed for a conscien-   VI   Preface.   tious attempt to make the best use of the scanty material which we do possess.  This study will, I trust, serve to exhibit s much of his life as belongs to the whole pub lie. His private life belongs to his family, until the time is come to let the world know more of the greatest of practical astronomers and of the inner life of one of its most pro- found philosophers, of a great and ardent mind, whose achievements are and will re- main the glory of England.   e   CONTENTS.   CHAPTER I.  PAGE  Early Years; 1738-1772, 1  CHAPTER II. Life in Bath; 1772-1782, 33  CHAPTER III. Life at Datchet, Clay Hall, and Slough ; 1782- 1822, 68  CHAPTER IV. Review of the Scientific Labors of Herschel, . 118  Bibliography, 215  Index of Names, 235  vii   { COL.COI.I,  I LIBRA m  LIFE AND WORKS ^ YOUK   OF   William Herschel.   CHAPTER I.  EARLY YEARS; 1738-1772.  Of the great modern philosophers, that one of whom least is known, is William Herschel. We may appropriate the words which escaped him when the barren region of the sky near the body of Scorpio was passing slowly through the field of his great reflector, during one of his sweeps, to ex- press our own sense of absence of light and knowledge : Hier ist wahrhaftig ein Loch im, Himmel.   2 Life and Works  Herschel prepared, about the year 1818, a biographical memorandum, which his sister Carolina placed among his papers.  This has never been made public. The only thoroughly authentic sources of infor- mation in possession of the world, are a letter written by Herschel himself, in answer to a pressing request for a sketch of his life, and the Memoir and Correspondence of Caroline Herschel (London, 1876), a precious me- morial not only of his life, but of one which otherwise would have remained almost un- known, and one, too, which the world could ill afford to lose. The latter, which has been ably edited by Mrs. Mary Cornwallis Her- schel,* is the only source of knowledge in regard to the early years of the great astron- omer, and together with the all too scanty materials to be gained from a diligent search through the biography of the time, affords the data for those personal details of his life, habits, and character, which seem to com- plete the distinct, though partial conception  * Wife of Major John Herschel, of the Royal Engineers, grandson of Sir William.   I   of William Hcrschel. 3  of him which the student of his philosophical writings acquires.  The letter referred to was published in the Gottingen Magazine of Science and Litera- ture, III., 4, shortly after the name of Her- schel had become familiar to every ear through his discovery of Uranus, but while the circumstances of


In darts, what is the next in the sequence 7, 16, 8, 11, 14?

The Dartboard Sequence The Dartboard Sequence The arrangement of the numbers around the circumference of a standard dart board is as shown below     20 1 18 4 13 6 10 15 2 17 3 19 7 16 8 11 14 9 12 5  Oddly enough, no one seems to know for sure how this particular arrangement was selected. It evidently dates back at least 100 years. Some say the pattern was devised by a carpenter named Brian Gamlin in 1896, while others attribute it to someone named Thomas William Buckle in 1913, but both of these attributions are relatively recent, and neither can be traced back to a contemporary source. Also, although it's clear that the numbers are ordered to mix the large and small together, and possibly to separate numerically close values as far as possible (e.g., 20 is far from 19), no one seems to know of any simple criterion that uniquely singles out this particular arrangement as the best possible in any quantitative sense.  It may be just an accident of history that this particular arrangement has been adopted as the standard dart board format.  It's interesting to consider various possible criteria for choosing a circular arrangement of the first n positive integers. In order to get as "flat" a distribution as possible, we might try to minimize the sum of the squares of each k consecutive terms. For example, setting k = 3, the standard dard board sequence gives  (20+1+18)^2 + (1+18+4)^2 + (18+4+13)^2 + ... + (5+20+1)^2 = 20478  Apparently the standard board layout described above is called the "London" dart board, and there is another, less common, version called the "Manchester" dart board, which has the sequence    20 1 16 6 17 8 12 9 14 5 19 2 15 3 18 7 11 10 13 4 for which the sum of squares of each set of three consecutive numbers is 20454, just slightly less than the London arrangement. In contrast, if we were to arrange the numbers by just inter-weaving the largest and smallest numbers like this     20 1 19 2 18 3 17 4 16 5 15 6 14 7 13 8 12 9 11 10   the resulting sum of squares of each 3 consecutive elements is 20510, so the standard dart boards are, in this sense, more flat distributions.  Needless to say, all of these arrangements are much more flat than the natural monotonic sequence     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  which has a sum of 24350.  By the way, note that if the sum of the squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers for a given arrangement is S, then we can form another arrangement with the same sum simply by taking the "21-complement", i.e., subtracting each number from 21. For example, the complement of the standard London arrangement is    1 20 3 17 8 15 11 6 19 4 18 2 14 5 13 10 7 12 9 16 which has the same sum (20478) as the London arrangement. This works because if we begin with an arrangement a,b,c,d,... having the sum   S = (a+b+c)^2 + (b+c+d)^2 + (c+d+e)^2 + ... and replace each of the numbers a,b,c,... with 21-a, 21-b, 21-c,... respectively, the sum S' of this complementary arrangement is   S' = [(21-a)+(21-b)+(21-c)]^2 + [(21-b)+(21-c)+(21-d)]^2 + ...    = [63-(a+b+c)]^2 + [63-(b+c+d)]^2 + ...    = S + 20(63)^2 - 2(63)[(a+b+c)+(b+c+d)+...] Each of the numbers from 1 to 20 appears three times in the summation inside the square brackets in the last term, so that summation equals 630, and hence S' = S. (The same identity applies to the N+1 complement for sums of squares of every sum of k consecutive terms of a circular arrangement of the first N integers.) How would we go about finding the circular arrangement of the integers 1 to 20 that gives the smallest sum of squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers? One possible approach would be to begin with the monotonic arrangement and then check each possible transposition of two numbers to see which one gives the lowest result. Then make that change and repeat the process, at each stage always choosing the transposition that gives the steepest reduction in the sum. This "greedy algorithm" produces arrangements with the following sum


Shepherd's Pie Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup fresh or frozen English peas Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Place the half-and-half and butter into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes and then add the half and half, butter, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth. Stir in the yolk until well combined. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling. Place the canola oil into a 12-inch saute pan and set over medium high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the lamb, salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. Sprinkle the meat with the flour and toss to coat, continuing to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste , chicken broth , Worcestershire, rosemary , thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer slowly 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly. Add the corn and peas to the lamb mixture and spread evenly into an 11 by 7-inch glass baking dish . Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up and smooth with a rubber spatula. Place on a parchment lined half sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown, 2008 CATEGORIES:


What does the Federation Internationale de Natation administer?

International Amateur Swimming Federation | international sports organization | Britannica.com International Amateur Swimming Federation THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Titles: Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur, FINA Learn about this topic in these articles:   in diving (sport) ...the 10-metre platform and 3-metre springboard are used. Dives performed in competition are listed, together with a rating of their degree of difficulty of performance, in a table published by the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur ( International Amateur Swimming Federation; founded 1908), the world governing body of amateur aquatic sports. Contestants are required to... in swimming (sport): History ...were formed in several European countries from 1882 to 1889. In the United States swimming was first nationally organized as a sport by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) on its founding in 1888. The Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) was founded in 1909. in synchronized swimming ...in theatrical situations. The sport developed in the United States in the 1930s. Synchronized swimming is an organized amateur sport in many areas of the world under the general supervision of the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA; International Amateur Swimming Federation), which publishes a list of stunts (movements or figures) accepted in competition. The... in water polo ...include one or two timekeepers; one or two secretaries, who keep records of the many kinds of fouls, such as holding or hitting an opponent; and two goal judges. Water polo is regulated by the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur ( International Amateur Swimming Federation; founded 1908) through its International Water Polo Committee, which issues Rules of Water...


Which country, the capital of which is Monrovia, was founded by the American Colonisation Society in 1820 as a home for freed slaves?

Milestones: 1830–1860 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1830–1860 Founding of Liberia, 1847 The founding of Liberia in the early 1800s           was motivated by the domestic politics of slavery and race in the United States           as well as by U.S. foreign policy interests. In 1816, a group of white Americans           founded the American Colonization Society (ACS) to deal with the “problem” of           the growing number of free blacks in the United States by resettling them in Africa. The resulting state of Liberia would become           the second (after Haiti) black republic in the world at that time. Joseph Jenkins Roberts, First President of Liberia Prominent Americans such as Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and John Randolph were among the best known members of ACS. Former President Thomas Jefferson publicly supported the organization’s goals, and President James Madison arranged public funding for the Society. The motives for joining the society           were vast as a range of people from abolitionists to slaveholders counted           themselves members. On the other hand, many abolitionists, both black and white,           ultimately rejected the notion that it was impossible for the races to integrate           and therefore did not support the idea of an African-American colony in Africa.           Still, the ACS had powerful support and its colonization project gained           momentum. In 1818 the Society sent two representatives to West             Africa to find a suitable location for the colony, but they were           unable to persuade local tribal leaders to sell any territory. In 1820, 88 free           black settlers and 3 society members sailed for Sierra Leone. Before departing           they had signed a constitution requiring that an agent of the Society administer           the settlement under U.S. laws. They found shelter on Scherbo Island off the           west coast of Africa, but many died from malaria. In 1821, a U.S. Navy vessel           resumed the search for a place of permanent settlement in what is now Liberia.           Once again the local leaders resisted American attempts to purchase land. This           time, the Navy officer in charge, Lieutenant Robert Stockton, coerced a local           ruler to sell a strip of land to the Society. The Scherbo Island group moved to           this new location and other blacks from the United States joined them. The local           tribes continually attacked the new colony and in 1824, the settlers built           fortifications for protection. In that same year, the settlement was named           Liberia and its capital Monrovia, in honor of President James Monroe who had           procured more U.S. Government money for the project. Lieutenant Robert Stockton Other colonization societies sponsored by individual states purchased land and           sent settlers to areas nearMonrovia. Africans removed           from slave ships by the U.S. Navy after the abolition of the trans-Atlantic           slave trade were also put ashore in Liberia. In 1838 most of these settlements,           with up to 20,000 people, combined into one organization. The settlers attempted           to retain the culture they had brought from the United States and for the most           part did not integrate with the native societies. Today, about 5 percent of the           population of Liberia is descended from these settlers. The U.S. Government had provided Liberia some financial support, but Washington           expected Monrovia to move toward self-sufficiency. Commerce was the first           economic sector to grow in the colony. However, French and British traders           continually encroa


"In what film did Mae West as Lady Lou (starring with Cary Grant) first say ""why'n'cha come up and see me sometime?""?"

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: She Done Him Wrong [VHS] She Done Him Wrong [VHS] 4.6 out of 5 stars 94 Price:$9.95+ Free shipping with Amazon Prime Your rating( Clear )Rate this item 50 people found this helpful 5.0 out of 5 starsGood News or Bad? Time Will Tell ByJames Morrison January 18, 2008 I greet the release of She Done Him Wrong on DVD with mixed emotions. First, my review of the film - She Done Him Wrong was Mae West's personal favorite among her 12 movies, and 75 years after its release, it is still considered a classic by most critics and many fans. The film is often credited with saving Paramount Studios from bankruptcy, and made Mae West the box-office sensation of 1933. Thanks to this film, the phrase, "Come up and see me sometime" entered the language and immortalized a woman now long-revered for her comic timing and salty double-entendres (although her most famous phrase was something of a misquote; her actual line to Cary Grant was, "Why don't `cha come up sometime, see me? Don't be afraid, I won't tell. Come up, I'll tell your fortune. Ooohh, you can be had!"). Based on her notorious Broadway smash Diamond Lil, Miss West was forced to change the lead character's name (if not the basic plot) to appease the censors, and Diamond Lil became Lady Lou, "One of the finest women ever walked the streets". Peppered with hilarious bons mots such as, "When women go wrong, men go right after them", the script, which she wrote herself, contains more wit in each scene than some modern so-called comedies have in a whole movie. For a film that runs a mere 62 minutes, it's packed with fun, drama, wonderful period atmosphere and great performances from an ensemble cast, many of whom appeared in the stage version. Mae's sultry singing of the song, "A Guy What Takes His Time" was so suggestive that the censors removed all but one verse of it from her filmed rendition, although she managed somehow to simultaneously release it on a 78 record that contained verse after verse of uncensored, ribald, raw sexuality. While I am thrilled to finally have this movie available on DVD, it dashes my hopes that some of Mae West's more obscure films will ever find a digital release. Universal Studios (who owns the rights to all Paramount titles) previously released on individual DVD's only three Mae West classic titles: I'm No Angel (1933), Belle of the Nineties (1934), and Klondike Annie (1937). Each of these early DVD releases has been long out of print. Early in 2005, My Little Chickadee (1940) was released as part of the W. C. Fields collection, and later that year, Universal released five titles in the "Mae West Glamour Collection", Night After Night (1932), Go West, Young Man (1935), Goin' To Town (1936) and the previously mentioned I'm No Angel and My Little Chickadee. I was hoping that a "Mae West Glamour Collection, Volume Two" would eventually contain the out-of-print Belle of the Nineties and Klondike Annie, along with She Done Him Wrong, and her remaining two classic films, Every Day's A Holiday (1937) and the rarely seen, The Heat's On (1943), both of which have never been on DVD at all. Curiously enough, the UK version of the Mae West Classic Collection included The Heat's On, although it was originally released by Columbia; I guess this means that Universal does have the rights. BUT, the release of She Done Him Wrong as a single DVD has now dashed my hopes that the other classic titles will ever be released. This is a pity. Some critics - and I concur - consider Klondike Annie (more of a drama than a comedy) to be Mae's finest effort, and Every Day's A Holiday is one of her more hilarious outings on celluloid. I am hoping against hope that this release signals the forthcoming issue of the few of Mae West's classics that have not been seen in a digital format, but only time will tell.


What is an affliction of nose, throat, upper air passages and eyes caused by over-sensitivity to proteins of pollen in certain plants?

Full text of "Hay-fever : its prevention and cure" See other formats ^"     HI  1 1 III  31761 043861251         1  w  1  III  HOiRp    HIil ii i iB   !   ■fFn  :fl. M.D.  illliiiiiiii  mc:   Presented to the  LIBRARY o/r/ze  UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO  BY  PROFESSOR  ELIZABETH HARRISON   ^   HAY- FEVER  ITS PREVENTION AND CURE   p   Frontal sinus   Orifice of middle ethmoidal cells Superior turbinal bone Orifice of the posterior ethmoidal cells  Orifice of the sphenoidal sinus Sphenoidal sinus   Orifice of \  frontal sinus j  Upper orifice i  of nasal duct \   Orifice of Eustachian tube  Middle turbinal bone  Inferior turbinal bone Orifice of the antrum   Lower orifice of nasal duct  Orifice of infundibulum   Section of the Nose, showing the Turbinal Bones and Meatuses WITH THE Openings in Dotted Outline. (.After Morris' "Text-Book of Anatomy.")   n  HAY FEVER  ITS PREVENTION AND CURE   W. C. HOLLOPETER, A.M., M.D., LL.D.  ATTBNDINO PHYSICIAN ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL; PEDIATRICIAN TO THE PHILADELPHIA GENERAL HOSPITAL; PROFESSOR PEDIATRICS, EMERITUS, MEDICO-CHIRURGICAL COLLEGE; EX-PRESIDENT OP THE ASSOCIATION OP AMERICAN TEACHERS OF THE DISEASES OP children; EX-CHAIRMAN OP THE SEC- TION ON DISEASES OP CHILDREN, AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; MEMBER OF AMERI- CAN ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, ETC.   FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY NEW YORK AND LONDON  1917.   \   Copyright, 1916, by  FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY  Copyright under the Articles of the Copyrigrht Convention  of the Pan-American Republics and the United  States, August 11, 1910  [Printed in the United States of Americal   Published, Jvly, 1916   CONTENTS  rAGB  Preface .^ vii  Intboduction .., ix   PART I WHAT HAY-FEVER IS. HISTORY, PERIOD- ICITY, SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS  1. Definition, Histoey and Bibliography 19  2. Causes 38  5. Periodicity 46  4. Symptoms 53  6. Its Pathology, Diagnosis and Prognosis 65  PART II ACCEPTED CAUSES  1. When Due to Some Exciting Agent Such as  Pollen 8T  2. The Predisposing Causes 110  PART III FORMS OF TREATMENT  1. Preventive Measures 147  2. Local Treatment by Nasal Applications 167  5. As TO Diet, Exercise and Rest 178  4, When Asthma Occurs as a Sequel ..;.. 185   CONTENTS  rXGB  6. The Use of Serums — Dunbar's Serum....... 191  6. Experiments with Autoserum. By Harold  Hays, M.D 238  7. Dr. E. T. Manning's Views 254  8. The Use of Phylacogen. By 1. H. Alexander,  M.D 258  9. The Calcium Salt Treatment. By Harold  Wilson, M.D 261  10. The Pollen Therapy Treatment. By J. L.  Goodale 274  11. Surgical Treatment ,. 285  12. A Summary of Treatment 286  Bibliography ., 293  Index .•.....• v . .... . 337   I ^11   PREFACE  Having had remarkable and uniform success with a simple treatment of hay- fever for the last twenty years, during which time I have given complete relief to many patients in my private practise, and having made a thoro clinical study of this affection, as well as an exhaustive review of the literature relative to it, I feel justified in presenting the results of my labors in this short treatise.  There is little to be said definitely about the etiology of the disease. It is undoubt- edly caused by an external irritant, pos- sibly containing a micro-organism or a toxin, which becomes especially active in the nasal passages of an individual pre- disposed by systemic debility or local  [vii]   PREFACE  abnormality. We acknowledge the ele- ment of neurotic disturbance, but to dog- matically define its exact cause and modus operandi is beyond us.  In order that the best thought of the subject may be presented to the reader, I have compiled, arranged, and annotated the most worthy literature, and I acknowl- edge my indebtedness to the many writers quoted. The most of my original com- munication is devoted to the all-important point in the discussion — the successful treatment. A complete bibliography is appended.  W. C. HOLLOPETER.   [ viii ]   INTEODUCTI


As whom did Mohammad Reza Pahlavi become better known?

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - Wikiquote Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Jump to: navigation , search I envisaged future generations of Iranians proudly taking their rightful place among the vast family of nations, and fulfilling their responsibilities with dignity. I hoped to see dispelled for ever the mediaeval shadows from which Iran had emerged only half a century ago, and that the light which is the very essence of Iranian civilization and culture would prevail. Throughout my reign, I lived only for the realization of this dream which was beginning to become reality. Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi (Persian: محمدرضا شاه پهلوی, pronounced [mohæmmæd-rezɒː-ʃɒːh-e pæhlæviː]) ( 26 October 1919 – 27 July 1980 ) was the Shah of the Imperial State of Iran from 1941 until he was deposed in 1979 by the Islamic Revolution . Contents 1963[ edit ] ... some parties think that only the rules laid down by their doctrines are the right ones. Our strength resides in the fact that our revolution does not desire the triumph of one class or of one ideology over another.... Ours is a White Revolution : we adopt no slogan but we embrace everything which seems good to us, whether it be labelled communism, socialism or capitalism.... My final aim is to bring Iran, within twenty years, to the same level of civilization and progress as will be enjoyed by the most highly developed countries. During the last ten years the degree of our backwardness has been halved, but it is this remaining backwardness which will be the most difficult to combat. January 27, 1963, as quoted in The Shah's Story, page 76 1968[ edit ] Why should we put up with the present evils in our society? As opposed to the society we are visualizing, the present one can be described as a diseased one. The evils are there on all levels, international and national, and even within the smaller units such as towns and families. Of course, the disease did not appear like a bolt from the blue, either yesterday, or last year. It is the result of factors that have deep roots and long lives. These consist of privations, discriminations oppressions, bigotries, hatreds, and hostilities; poverty, ignorance, hunger, and illiteracy. Each and all of these have been left to us as ar evil heritage from the past. The fundamental difference between our situation today and that of our forefathers is that now knowledge has enabled us to realize that these evils are neither natural nor inevitable in the same way as we have found that cholera or the bubonic plague are not necessary calamities. 1971[ edit ] O Cyrus , great King, King of Kings, Achaemenian King, King of the land of Iran. I, the Shahanshah of Iran, offer thee salutations from myself and from my nation. Rest in peace, for we are awake, and we will always stay awake. Opening speech on October 12, 1971, when Iran marked the 2500th anniversary of Cyrus' founding of the Persian Empire 1976[ edit ] Taking Iran's history as witness, I declare that we, the Pahlavi Dynasty, nurse no love but that for Iran, and no zeal but that for the dignity of Iranians; recognise no duty but that of serving our state and our nation. As the commander of this monarchy, I make a covenant with Iran's history that this golden epic of modern Iran will be carried on to complete victory, and that no power on earth shall ever be able to stand against the bond of steel between the Shah and the nation. We shall never again be caught unawares. The nation and the Imperial Arrned Forces, which come from the ranks of the people and derive their power from our inexhaustible national resources, are alert day in and day out to protect their country. No foreigner or his agents will ever have the chance to penetrate the unshakable structure of our national sovereignty because Iran's destiny is now shaped by Iranians and for Iranians - and this shall always be the case. 1977[ edit ] I perfectly understand the particular attention which you pay to the question of nuclear energy, and fully realize the possible dangers and catastrophes which might result for mankind from an irresponsible attitude. In thi


Giuseppe Rossi, who was born and raised in Clifton, New Jersey, USA, was the top scorer with 4 goals in the men's association football tournament at the 2008 Olympics. Which team did he play for?

daily courier march 03 2010 by Digital Courier - issuu issuu ICC offers utility management class — Page 6A Sports Much at stake Duke heads north to visit Maryland with a possible ACC regular season title at stake tonight Page 7A Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Forest City, N.C. LOCAL County options on school fund open Snow Again By SCOTT BAUGHMAN Daily Courier Staff Writer What does this statue have to do with our county? SPORTS Jean Gordon/Daily Courier Leaving classes at Isothermal Community College at noon Tuesday in the midst of heavy snow, Kyna Robinson of Mill Spring, makes a quick call before starting home. The Hurricanes returned to the ice in the NHL Page 7A GAS PRICES Patricia Gannon Margaret Hayden Elsewhere James self Page 5A WEATHER 43 28 Today, mostly sunny. Tonight, partly cloudy. Complete forecast, Page 10A INSIDE Classifieds . . . 4-7B Sports . . . . . . . 7-9A County scene . . . 6A Opinion . . . . . . . 4A Vol. 42, No. 59 County gets a fourth snow By JEAN GORDON Daily Courier Staff Writer FOREST CITY — The fourth snow event in Rutherford County since last Dec. 18 created very few problems across the county Tuesday, although schools closed early. “Safety first,” said Rutherford County Schools Transportation Director Curtis Hodge at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday while communicating with the final bus drivers taking students home from school early because of snowfall. As the threat of imminent weather and deteriorating conditions arrived, public, charter and private schools across the county were closed by noon. Rutherford County Schools and Thomas Jefferson Classic Academy began sending students home at 11:30 a.m. and noon and Trinity Christian School in Rutherfordton dismissed all students also at noon.” Please see Snow, Page 6A Jean Gordon/Daily Courier As snow fell all around them, these sparrows found lunch from this birdhouse off Piney Ridge Road in Forest City. RUTHERFORDTON — Commissioners were unanimous in their endorsement of a school technology plan that calls for $250,000, but the details of how to pay for it have yet to be worked out. Monday night’s meeting saw commissioners emphasize the importance of spending on new whiteboards for the schools, but financing for their half of a $500,000 joint purchase with Rutherford County Schools is still up in the air. “Because of lowered sales tax collections and the withholding of ADM funds from the state (ADM funds were about $500,000 per year), the School Capital Reserve Fund will be beginning to show a deficit in approximately June 2011,” County Manager John Condrey said. “The total deficit could reach as high as $2,000,000 based on the debt service payments associated with all the previous school construction and technology purchases.” The school board will meet next week after postponing its regular meeting due to inclement weather. At that time board members will decide how to pay for their $250,000 share of the plan. County officials proposed loaning money to the School Capital Reserve Fund from a variety of sources, but haven’t picked one. “Options could include the County Building Reserve Fund, Solid Waste Reserve Fund, Water/Sewer Reserve Fund and Fund Balance,” Condrey said. “Beginning in fiscal year 2015-2016, sales tax collection estimates show the School Capital Reserve Fund will return to a positive cash flow and begin to pay this fiveyear loan back to the schools and the county.” Several public comments were directed at the board Monday night to oppose spending the new money. Leading the charge was Zoran Naskov of the Rutherford 9.12 group — a conservative watchdog organization Please see County, Page 6A Logging truck flips, loses load RUTHERFORDTON — James Rumfelt, 60, of York, S.C., lost his load of logs Tuesday at about 8:55 a.m. on Hudlow Road at the U.S. 64 intersection. Rumfelt was traveling northeast on U.S. 64 driving the 1996 Volvo, following another truck driver to the chip mill off Centennial Road, when he turned off the highway onto Hudlow with too much speed, the load shifted and the truck overturned. Rumfelt was not injured in the accident a


Which planet has a diameter of 7,700 miles and a mass 0.83 times that of the Earth?

Venus Venus Join the AAAA's FREE Online        Discussion Group, Hosted by Yahoo's eGroups Service AAAA  Transit of Venus - June         8, 2004 For the first time in more than 100         years, astronomers on Planet Earth were able to view a         Transit of Venus. On June 8, 2004, Venus appeared to travel across the face of the sun. This exciting and rare astronomical         event could be see by observers in most of the world. Venus transits currently occur at         intervals of 8, 105.5, 8, and 121.5 years. Only six transits of         Venus have occurred since the invention of the telescope. Click this button to learn more about the Transit of Venus. Venus Venus is the 2nd planet from the Sun. The planet Venus has a diameter of 7700 miles. At a distance of 67 million miles,  it takes 225 days to circle the Sun. One day lasts 244 days of Earth time. A. Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love. It is the planet closest in size to Earth. It is shrouded  in a deep layer of clouds that reflect light very well. It is therefore a very bright object in our sky. Because  they orbit very close to the sun, Mercury and Venus are called morning and evening "stars," as they can  only be seen in the morning or evening. Aside from the sun and the moon, Venus is the brightest object in our sky. B. The surface of Venus is often compared to the biblical notion of Hell. It is very hot (475 C), the air pressure  is almost 100 times that of Earth, and it often rains sulfuric acid. The atmosphere is almost entirely carbon dioxide,  which creates a greenhouse effect some 300,000 times that of Earth's. This is the cause of the intense heat. The  atmosphere is also a secondary atmosphere. Its origin is in the plentiful volcanic eruptions on the planet. These  eruptions can be seen indirectly from Earth since they spew large amounts of ions into the atmosphere, which tend  to cause enormous lightning storms. C. The surface of Venus is so hot that periodically the outer crust may melt. From radar images of the surface,  it can be seen that there are many volcanoes. The surface is roughly divided up between 65 per cent low rolling  plains, 25 per cent highlands, with the rest being volcanic areas. There are two major highland, or mountainous  areas, Ishtar and Aphrodite (Ishtar is the Babylonian goddess of love, and Aphrodite, the Greek). Ishtar is about  the size of Australia and Aphrodite is approximately the size of South America. D. Although Venus has many volcanoes, there is no evidence of plate tectonic activity. The currents in the mantle  are deforming the crust, and forming large surface bulges, called coronae, and mountains, such as the Maxwell Monte,  which are almost twice as high as Mount Everest. E. Venus is unique in the solar system because it spins, when viewed from a perspective looking down on Earth's  North Pole, in a clockwise direction. All of the other planets, except Uranus, exhibit a counter-clockwise rotation  with respect to our North Pole. This odd rotation makes Venus the slowest rotating planet, and contributes to its  meteorological patterns. An impact with a large object was probably the cause for this aberrant behavior Named after the ancient Roman goddess of beauty and love, to the naked eye, planet Venus is the brightest of the planets in our sky. This is partly due to its size and partly due to its high albedo or reflecting power. It was once called Hesperus, when it was the morning star and Phosphorus, as an evening star. Venus, with its diameter of 12,104 kilometers, is almost a twin of Earth. Though it's almost the size of the earth, it's not the same as earth. It's a rocky sphere blanketed by dense yellowish clouds. The yellowish color is due to presence of sulfuric acid. For a naked eye, Venus can be very bright, at times almost as bright as the moon. It's easily noticeable in the evening or morning sky at such times. Sometimes, if you are sure of its exact position; you can even see Venus in broad


Benjamin Franklin once wrote that nothing was certain in this world except death and what?

Quotes Uncovered: Death and Taxes - Freakonomics Freakonomics Quotes Uncovered: Death and Taxes February 17, 2011 @ 1:30pm I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations , and my more recent research. Ewout asked: Who was the first to say these famous words: “Nothing is certain except for death and taxes.” Some sources mention Ben Franklin, others say Mark Twain or Daniel Defoe. Thanks! This is usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who wrote in a 1789 letter that “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” However, The Yale Book of Quotations quotes “‘Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death and Taxes,” from Christopher Bullock, The Cobler of Preston (1716). The YBQ also quotes “Death and Taxes, they are certain,” from Edward Ward, The Dancing Devils (1724). Do any readers have any other quotations whose origins they would like me to attempt to trace? Ben Ramsey February 17, 2011 @ 6:47pm Where does the quote "A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero but only one" come from? Sam Adams sounds like Tennyson to me, we'll see how the expert responds... Don Rodriguez "Death and Taxes", or, in other words, "Freud and Marx". = "The only two certainties in life are Freud and Marx." Leland G February 17, 2011 @ 7:54pm The internets seem to attribute the following quote to Einstein: "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." But I can't find ANY specific citation for it - not from Einstein's writings or a lecture/appearance, etc. It seems to have appeared out of thin air sometime in the late 90s. Any idea whence it comes? Joshua Northey February 17, 2011 @ 7:57pm What is with the strange fixation with written citations? I realize that allows you to have a point of reference, which is nice, but isn't it clear from the historical record that a huge number of these famous quips were already circulating before pen was put to paper? JimFive February 17, 2011 @ 8:47pm Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act II, Scene 2: "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." -- Drew February 18, 2011 @ 12:07am Was "Statistics are like ladies of the night...Once laid out you can do anything with them." really Mark Twain? Eric M. Jones February 18, 2011 @ 12:55am @4- Leland G I'll bet Albert Einstein never said such a thing. Furthermore until the year 2000 (and beyond) Google Books says he never said it either. Marcus Bruté February 18, 2011 @ 1:26am How about "the _____ from Hell" (e.g. "the mother-in-law from Hell")? Was Richard Lewis really the first to use the expression? John Torrey February 18, 2011 @ 4:34am A review of a movie or play: "When it wasn't putting me to sleep it was keeping me awake." CaÃ±ada Kid February 18, 2011 @ 7:12am "Home is where the heart is." I've not put much research into this one, but ever since you located my quote's origin (If at first you don't succeed...) I have been hearing this one bounce around, from books and novels to friends and family members. Thanks! Casey February 18, 2011 @ 1:38pm I agree with the quote "Nothing is certain except for death and taxes." Everyone one dies, but not everyone lives. No matter what, you will always have to pay taxes. There will never be a time where this won't occur. Eric M. Jones February 18, 2011 @ 2:00pm @11- CaÃ±ada Kid: "Home is where the heart is" seems to have arisen almost spontaneously in 1847. But my guess is it could be found as latin engraved on some Roman doorway or such. It would be easy to believe that this kind of motto is a translation from Latin or Spanish or Yiddish. One also has to wonder about the hearth-heart similarity. Duncan Miller February 18, 2011 @ 4:56pm "Let's blow this popsicle stand" I had heard something about it pertaining to a Jamaican man in the 40s storing radioactiv


According to Greek legend, who ferried the souls of the dead across the river that divided the world of the living from that of the dead?

Ancient Greek Myth for Kids: The Story of the River Styx - Ancient Greek & Roman Gods for Kids The River Styx Ancient Greek Gods for Kids No one knows much about the River Styx, no one alive that is. The Styx was a special river. To the ancient Greeks, the River Styx separated the world of the living from the world of the dead. As the    story goes .... When your soul reached the River    Styx, a boatman named Charon would give you a ride to the    underworld. But the ride was not free. If your family had not buried you with a coin to use as payment, you were stuck. Some souls, who did not have a coin, tried to swim across the River Styx. Some made it. Most didn't. For those souls who received a ride in Charon's boat, or managed to swim across the river, there was little to do on the other side except wait to be reborn into a new body. These souls would not remember their prior life. They would start over as an infant. So, unlike the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks didn't spend a lot of time planning for their afterlife because they did not expect to be there very long. According to Greek mythology, some people were shocked to discover that they would be stuck there for some time, in some cases, forever. Some souls were sent to the Underworld as punishment. For others, it seemed to take quite a while to find just the right body. The Underworld was not packed, but it was populated.


"Who referred to her quarter final match against Svetlana Kuznetsova in the 2009 Australian Open as ""an out of body experience""?"

Australian Open: Serena Williams beats Svetlana Kuznetsova to reach the semi-finals | Sport | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old Svetlana Kuznetsova has strongly criticised the Australian Open organisers' decision to close the stadium roof mid-way through her 5-7, 7-5, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Serena Williams. The Russian eighth seed was a set up against the second-seeded Williams, who looked to be struggling in heat. The temperature had reached 43C (109F) when play was suspended and the Rod Laver Arena roof closed, following the implementation of the extreme heat policy in which all matches on the outside courts were suspended. When the players returned Williams, rejuvenated in the cooler conditions, went on to win the remaining two sets to secure victory, although Kuznetsova had unsuccessfully served for the match at 5-4 up in the second. "I was definitely angry," she said. "Why should I not be? The game was going my way. I'm fine playing with the roof open. I think the guys yesterday had the same weather. Everybody was playing with the roof open. Why today [did] they have to close it? I didn't get it, that was why I was angry. "It's two different games. One you play inside, one you play outside. She has a big serve. She was using it well when the roof was closed. I guess it was in her favour very much. "Serena was tough. She's playing great and I give her credit. But I don't get this rule." Williams, who moved into a semi-final against Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva, described playing in the heat as like having an out-of-body experience. "I was in a lot of trouble but I relaxed and I really wanted to fight, to at least go three sets," she said. "Before I was having an out-of-body experience, it was so hot." "I felt I was watching someone play in a blue dress, and it wasn't me, because it was so hot out there," said Williams. "I kept trying to tell myself that 'it's not hot', but it got hotter." The denouement appeared unlikely after the first set, an intriguing, topsy-turvy affair, with both players trading breaks of serve back and forth. Having twice taken and then squandered the upper hand, Kuznetsova eventually served to take the set, but play was halted soon after to close the roof. With a barricade from the heat in place, both suddenly found it easier to hold serve, Williams in particular with a combination of power and panache. But Kuznetsova was on top, a wonderful backhand shot earning her three break points - Williams saved the first two, but found the net on the third point. The pair then each held in their next two games, Williams forcing the Russian to serve for the match. Kuznetsova, though, froze, now wary of the enormity of the task in front of her. Her serves lacked zip, and Williams, smelling blood, forced two break points. Kuznetsova saved the first with an ace, but she sent an easy volley wide to keep Williams' hopes alive at 5-5. The momentum was now Williams'. With Kuznetsova now serving to stay in the set, a cracking return from Williams gave her two set points, and she despatched a fierce forehand winner to draw level at one set all. Kuznetsova was visibily demoralised at the start of the final set, and in her second service game, Williams's power gained her three break points. Again an ace saved the first, before Williams directed a backhand into the net. But she was not about to waste the third, as her low shot asked too much of Kuznetsova who, despite not managing to get her volley over the net, put the ball very much in Williams' court. Now it was the Russian's turn to mount a challenge, seizing two break points. Luck, though, was not on her side, as Hawkeye came to the rescue of Williams on the first count, before an accurate forehand down the line brought the game to deuce, from where she eventually held serve to go 4-1 ahead. With Kuznetsova now offering minimal of resistance, Williams broke again, and she served out the match in style. Heather Watson, who has made the Australian Open junior quarter-finals, is another sign of the improving women's game in Britain Publi


Auditory Processing Disorders in Children Auditory Processing Disorders in Children 50491 Related Help Pages: Hearing loss Children Auditory Processing Disorders in Children Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 http://www.healthyhearing.com/uploads/images/kidheadphones.jpg If your child is having trouble listening in noisy environments and often asks you to repeat yourself, he may be suffering from hearing loss , or he may have an auditory processing disorder (APD) instead. With APD, a child's hearing is normal, but their brain has difficulty interpreting what their ears are hearing.  Research indicates that between three and 20 percent of children have some form of APD and a significant number of those children also have attention disorders, such as ADHD. As with hearing impairments, early detection and treatment are important. Left untreated, APD can cause problems with critical thinking skills, a reluctance to read and behavioral issues -- all which can negatively affect academic success. Untreated APD can also result in social isolation, frustration and depression. How do you know if your child has APD? Common symptoms include problems listening, difficulty understanding and implementing oral instructions, and poor language skills. One of the most common symptoms is a problem distinguishing between similarly sounding words. Additionally, children with APD often have problems with reading and homework. If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, have them evaluated by an audiologist. This hearing health professional will use a battery of tests to determine whether or not your child has ADP. This may include testing  your child's sensitivity to the loudness of the sounds they hear and how well he can recognize sounds in words and sentences. Because of the skills necessary to take these tests, most children are tested at age seven or eight. The good news is, once APD is diagnosed, it can be successfully treated. Treatment for APD is customized according to the specific auditory issues your child is having. After the audiologist determines your child has APD, he will most likely work with a speech pathologist. This professional will work to strengthen the way your child understands and uses language.


"The band currently touring as ""Eric Burdon & The Animals"" has which of the original Animals as one of Eric Burdons backing musicians?"

Eric Burdon And The Animals Speaking Fee & Booking Agent Contact Fee Range: Call for Booking Fee Travels From: Available Upon Request Available For: Corporate Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Autograph Signings, Endorsements, Meet & Greets and Keynote Speeches Eric Burdon And The Animals Booking Agent Information Contact Celebrity Talent Promotions now at 1-888-752-3532 to book Eric Burdon And The Animals for a guest appearance, motivational keynote speech, grand opening, autograph signing, product announcement, employee gathering, endorsement or speaking engagement. Our booking agents work on your behalf to get your organization the best price for your desired celebrity. Booking agents at Celebrity Talent Promotions can assist with booking speakers such as Eric Burdon And The Animals for speaking engagements or appearances. Our agents have years of experience booking Musician and can provide availability, fees and all costs associated with hiring Eric Burdon And The Animals for your next corporate event. If your company is interested in finding out booking fees and availability for Eric Burdon And The Animals call us at 1.888.752.3532. Eric Burdon And The Animals Biography The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s known in the United States as part of the British Invasion. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature songs The House of the Rising Sun, Sky Pilot and We Gotta Get out of This ... >>Read More The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s known in the United States as part of the British Invasion. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature songs The House of the Rising Sun, Sky Pilot and We Gotta Get out of This Place, the band balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm and blues-oriented album material. The Animals underwent numerous personnel changes and emerged as an exponent of psychedelic rock before dissolving at the end of the decade. They had a comeback in 1983 and started a world tour. In early 1984 the band disbanded. There have been several reunions of the original group and in recent times Burdon and original drummer John Steel have been touring with new versions of the Animals as Eric Burdon & the Animals and Animals & Friends respectively. Formed in Newcastle upon Tyne during 1962 and 1963 when Burdon joined the Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, the original line-up comprised Eric Burdon (vocals), Alan Price (organ and keyboards), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums), and Bryan Chas Chandler (bass). They were dubbed animals because of their wild stage act and the name stuck. The Animals moderate success in their hometown and a connection with Yardbirds manager Giorgio Gomelsky motivated them to move to London in 1964, in time to be grouped with the British Invasion. They performed fiery versions of the staple rhythm and blues repertoire (Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Nina Simone, etc). Signed to the UK Columbia subsidiary of EMI, a rocking version of the standard Baby Let Me Follow You Down (retitled Baby Let Me Take You Home) was their first single. It was followed in June 1964 by the transatlantic number one hit House of the Rising Sun. Burdons howling vocals and the dramatic arrangement created arguably the first folk rock hit. Whether the arrangement was inspired by Bob Dylans version of the song (which in turn was inspired by folk singer Dave Van Ronk) or by blues singer Josh Whites (who recorded it twice in 1944 and 1949) or by singerpianist Nina Simone (who recorded it in 1962 on Nina at the Village Gate, predating Dylans interpretation) remains a dispute, as does whether all five Animals deserved credit for the arrangement and not just Price. The Animals two-year chart career, masterminded by producer Mickie Most, featured intense gritty pop-music covers such as Sam Cookes Bring It On Home To Me and the Nina Simone number Dont Let Me Be Misunderstood. In contrast, their album tracks stayed with rhythm and blues, with Ho


The southernmost point of the USA is in which state?

Southernmost Point in Continental USA, Key West, Florida Southernmost marker, Key West, Florida. Southernmost Point in Continental USA Key West, Florida Whenever the winter chill sets records in much of the country, those in the know huddle around the pot-bellied stove-like monument marking the Southernmost Point in the United States. The marker, actually built to resemble a buoy, stands at furthest south tip of Key West. The monument notes that Cuba is only 90 miles away, and just to its right, a plaque commemorates the brave Cubans who have drowned trying to get to America, "The Leader In Democracy." In the blocks around the Monument are numerous other "Southernmosts" -- hotel, house, restaurant, etc. On the top of the monument is painted the logo of The Conch Republic. In the 1970s Key West, seeking to enhance its reputation as a free-wheeling, fun-loving, party-without-consequence kind of town, seceded from the United States, declaring itself The Conch Republic (Every April, a ten-day party celebrates the event). But if that's the case, then the Southernmost Point in the U.S. is actually one key up, in Boca Chica. Update: Tipster Robert Burr clarifies for us that the Southernmost Point Marker is not at mile marker 0 on US 1. "US 1 (Truman Avenue locally), ends one block west of Duval Street (the main drag) at Whitehead Street, at the courthouse. The sign reading, "END US 1," with a green mile marker zero (often stolen), is at a four-way stop sign which few would consider the end of any road, but, in fact, it is the end of US 1, at least one mile from the southernmost marker." Remembering the brave of Cuba. And there are slightly further bits of land, though not celebrated with a concrete marker: "Many points at Harry Truman Annex and Fort Zachary Taylor are located further south, but not accessible to traffic. The South Beach Motel, which includes a land fill, actually runs farther south than the marker, to be precise." Tipster Jacob further clarifies that Key West can only claim to be the southernmost point in the continental U.S. The big island of Hawaii is farther south. Southernmost Point in Continental USA Address:


Which author disappeared on a walk along the River Ouse near Monk's House, Rodmell, Sussex, England, in March 1941, leaving letters for her husband Leonard and her sister, the painter Vanessa Bell?

Ecoliterature and the Global Economy by Professor Julia Evergreen Keefer Ecoliterature and the Global Economy by Professor Julia Evergreen Keefer Y206201 01 Major Twentieth Century Writers, New York University Saturdays 2:00pm to 4:30pm Fall 2009 Why are science and nature in constant combat, as evidenced by human conditions and diseases, sexual transfigurations, the biological effects of lab research on animals, to the devastation of bulldozing nature, fueled by the greed and power of politically vested interests? How do human versus natural disasters impact the dramatic structure and narrative sequencing of a novel or film? How can the study of the form and function of global literature help us understand and perhaps solve the pressing financial, environmental, and health problems related to the relationship between humans and nature? Ecoliterature and the Global Economy is a multidisciplinary course that is designed to introduce the students to, and help them explore, the geological, ecological, literary, and cultural ramifications of mass industrialization. Through close readings of literature, we will become familiar with and question the many cultural and environmental consequences of industrialization. Could appreciation for the beauty of language and the grandeur of nature make us think twice about contaminating our only home with industrial pollution and greed? Do we realize the full implications of some of the business projects on environmental and human health? How do great authors help us understand how people and communities are affected by economic growth and development? Course Objectives: To analyze the work of major literary writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in the context of contemporary events in business, health care, and the humanities in global affairs. Close attention will be given to analyzing the language of the books in terms of figures of speech, tone color, personification, rhythm, and word choice, characterization, dramatic structure, narrative voice, style, and sequencing, type of story and global audience. Each book is chosen because it delves deeply into an element of nature like water, sand, forests, and jungles, so that we understand how the story is embedded in a particular geography, climate, and community. See how great writers like Joseph Conrad, Virginia Woolf, Albert Camus, Marguerite Duras, Chinua Achebe, Nawal el Saadawi, Naguib Mahfouz, Gao Xi Jiang, Tahar ben Jalloun, Upton Sinclair, Leslie Marmon Silko, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, Orhan Pamuk, have described different cultures by the sea, the desert, in the wilderness, and cities. Course Requirements: Students choose a thread related to their need for self-expression, their major, career objectives, or current job. For example, students can do creative writing inspired by the literature, business majors can research the projects and accidents of oil, chemical, nuclear, ore mining, or coal multinational companies; health science majors can investigate the effects of the environment and the community on a particular disease; and humanities majors can do in-depth analysis of all the books, focusing on an aesthetic element of their choice, such as the personification of nature, the relationship of linguistic rhythm to natural rhythm, or how characters are created and transformed by certain environments. Bring two copies to class and be prepared to present your work orally. In addition, 6 sets of complete close textual analyses are due for the final paper.Write down and triple-space a page or a few paragraphs of a chosen text, and analyze it in detail in terms of linguistic form, as well as its function in the entire text. Material is gathered for the midterm, which includes an outline of the final paper. Oral presentations on the projects are due near the end of the semester, and the final paper should be 10-15 pages long, including the individual projects as well as close textual analyses. Weekly Requirements: Each week, students must bring in at least one sample of close textual analysis, or


The Personalities of Astrology Signs Show Human Idiosyncrasies The Personalities of Astrology Signs Show Human Idiosyncrasies By Sandra Weaver The personalities of astrology signs may show you display tendencies different than your birth sign. The growth of a person on their spiritual path has to be taken into consideration too. This is especially true when someone appears quite different from their birth sign. The birth sign is where you should always start. Armed with this knowledge you can help desirable traits grow or work to soften negative ones. This is your challenge. The positive and negative traits of the twelve signs of the zodiac will be covered. Other tools will be made available to help you on your own journey of self-discovery.  The souls spiritual journey has to be looked at much closer than your daily horoscope portrays. The planets and rays in a person's birth, moon and ascending signs give them a reading uniquely their own. Having said this, a lot can be found out about people through just their birth sign and its personality of astrology sign.  Classic astrology puts its focus on the persons tendencies, and the personalities of astrology signs specifically. This astrology deals with the present traits and tendencies. Esoteric Astrology is based on the spiritual evolution of a person on the spiritual path. It focuses is on past, present and future challenges. Little consideration goes toward the personalities of astrology signs for their birth sign. Here we’re going to concentrate on Classic Astrology and give an overview of the personalities of astrology signs for each. As a person moves along the path of spiritual evolution, Classic Astrology becomes less significant and the rays, planets, and ascending sign take on more importance. It's at this point that a person should concentrate on Esoteric Astrology. Other ways to pinpoint and verify traits is through numerology , and also Pythatoras Arrows. Below are the positive and negatives aspects of each of the personalities of astrology signs. Aries – March 20 to April 19 – This is the sign of "The Ram" Aries is a Fire sign whose ruling planet is Mars. This planet represents action, anger, energy and sex. This is considered a masculine sign, positive, extrovert. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and also represents spring. Being the first sign of the zodiac may explain why this sign has a "me first" attitude, which an Arian will maintain from birth to death. People under this sign are often unstoppable, and one of the most determined of the personalities of astrology signs. When they see something they want, they go for it. If there's a new innovation waiting to be thrust onto the world, an Aries person has the courage, the energy and the drive to make it happen. Aries personalities of astrology signs may have strong drive, high leadership qualities and be quite ambitious, but all too often they lack follow through and leap before setting up an action plan. Abundant energy goes into all their goals. Often these competitive types become impatient to the point of fool-hardy, because they can be quite the daredevil. Independence is a keyword of Aries personalities of astrology signs. With strong self-reliance and self-assuredness, they are unlikely to be a burden to others. If they find an occupation they love, they will become quite accomplished and wealthy from it. The Aries person has a tendency to be quick-tempered, opinionated, and critical having no problem telling others exactly how they feel in no uncertain terms. Pure honesty in this area has given the Aries personality a bad wrap, as the most "in your face," of the personalities of astrology signs. Some have a knack for finding and pushing others hot buttons. If you’re waiting for an apology after, you could be waiting a long time. They don’t feel bad about what they’ve said. In fact, they meant every word of it! Some consider this a rather cruel trait labeling Aries as intolerant, selfish, cruel, and arrogant. Don’t bother saying this to an Arian. Those a


"Which delta blues musician wrote ""Love in Vain"", ""Cross Road Blues"", and ""Rambling on My Mind""?"

Robert Johnson - Delta Blues Legend - Amazon.com Music Available from these sellers . Editorial Reviews Many have dubbed Johnson the father of modern rock and roll. Of all early bluesmen, Robert Johnson can be considered one of the more prolific. Although he did not live long enough to become as popular as many of the other earlier blues artists, his music has influenced a number of musicians who dramatically changed music history. Rajon. 2005. Track Listings


"From which sport do we get the expression ""Struck out""?"

Sports Idioms | English Club Sports Idioms They're neck and neck now. Here are some common idioms based on sport and sports. Each entry includes the meaning of the idiom and shows the idiom in context in an example sentence. At the end is a sports idioms quiz to check your understanding. Sports idioms generally originate from a specific sport such as baseball or sailing. Over time these phrases have come to mean something that can be used in everyday life. While most sports idioms can still be used when discussing sports, they are even more common in other areas of life, especially the business world. Try using some at work, school and social events. You will sound like a pro! idiom Ten percent raises were given across the board. at this stage in the game any sport Nobody knows who is going to win the election at this stage in the game. the ball is in your court tennis it's your decision or responsibility to do something now "Do you think I should accept the job offer?" "Don't ask me. The ball is in your court now". bark up the wrong tree hunting you've got the wrong person or idea I think you're barking up the wrong tree by blaming Matt for the missing money. blind-sided to not see something coming George blind-sided Eric with his fist at the bar. blow the competition away any sport win easily If you wear that dress to the beauty pageant you are going to blow the competition away. call the shots While our boss is on vacation, Bob will call the shots. chip in help by donating money or time The staff members chipped in 5 dollars each to buy Jody a birthday gift. down to the wire It's coming down to the wire to get these done on time. front runner one of the people who is expected to win Angela is a front runner for the new supervisor position. get a head start They gave the walkers a head start in the run for cancer. get into the full swing tennis be comfortable doing something after some time It will probably take a month of working at my new job before I get into the full swing of things. get off the hook The child got off the hook for stealing because the security camera was broken. give something or someone a fair shake gambling try for a while before giving up You should give Nadine a fair shake before you decide she isn't good enough for the job. get a second wind sailing have a burst of energy after tiring I was exhausted after 3 kilometres of running, but I got a second wind after I passed the beach. give it your best shot hunting Give it your best shot and you may just make it to the finals. give one a run for one's money horseracing try one's hardest to defeat another person I know the other team is expected to win, but let's give them a run for their money tonight. go overboard sailing do or say more than you need to You can't believe everything Janice says about Rick. She tends to go overboard when she's complaining about him. go to bat for someone baseball defend someone Andy is asking for a salary increase, and I'm going to go to bat for him if the boss says no. have the upper hand cards have a better chance of winning or succeeding The Blues have the upper hand in the tournament, because none of their players is injured. hit below the belt do or say something that is very unfair or cruel Amanda was hitting below the belt when she called Adrian an unfit father. hit a snag come up against a problem The renovations were going along great until we hit a snag with the carpet installation. hold all the aces expected to win or succeed The children hold all the aces when it comes to the father-son baseball tournament. the home stretch Okay, here are the keys to your new car. Let her rip! level playing field any field sport everyone has an equal chance The spelling bee is a level playing field because all of the kids are in grade nine. long shot a very difficult thing to accomplish Jim thinks we can afford the house, but I think it's a long shot. make the cut be chosen to be part of a team or group I didn't get a second interview, so I'm pretty sure I won't make the cut. neck and neck horse racing to be in a close t


What word did the Romans have for the City of London?

Legends of London's Origins Historic Days Out Legendary Origins and the Origin of London's place name Before the advent of modern      archaeology there was little evidence upon which to base any discussion      of the origins of London. By reading Roman authors they knew the City      was called Londinium and was in existence in the Roman period. The only      evidence available for London before the Romans was legend and place      name evidence. The most influential writer      on the origins of Londinium was the highly controversial 12th Century      cleric Geoffrey of Monmouth who wrote the seminal 'The History of the      Kings of Britain' in about 1136. In this book he traces the origins      of London (and Britain) back to its foundation by Brutus, great grandson      of Aeneas - the Trojan. 'Once he had divided up his      kingdom, Brutus decided to build a capital. In pursuit of this plan,      he visited every part of the land in search of a suitable spot. He came      at length to the River Thames, walked up and down its banks and so chose      a site suited to his purpose. There then he built a city and called      it Troia Nova. It was known by this name for long ages after, but finally      by a corruption of the word it came to be called Trinovantum.' This bold story was probably      based on a desire to give London a pedigree as old as Rome's and was      substantiated by a misunderstanding of part of Julius Caesar's account      of his invasions of Britain in 55 and 54 BC. Upon crossing the Thames      Caesar encountered 'the Trinovantes, about the strongest 'civitas' in      south-eastern Britain'. Geoffrey of Monmouth read this as: 'about the strongest city      in south-eastern Britain'. Historians now prefer to read      this as: 'about the strongest political unit (tribe,      chiefdom, civic administration) in south-eastern Britain' Thus Geoffrey summoned into existence      the shadowy city of Trinovatum. But he knew it was called Londinium      by the Romans so he had to find a route from Trinovatum to Londinium.      He continues: After Lud, the brother of      Cassivellaunus, who fought Julius Caesar, had seized command of the      government of the kingdom, he surrounded the capital with lofty walls      and with towers built with extraordinary skill, and he ordered it to      be called Kaerlud, or Lud's City, from his own name. Thereafter, we      are told the town was renamed by the legendary King Lud as Kaerlud,      then Kaerlundein, and eventually London. The truth of all this is hard      to tell. We have no independent evidence of Lud the brother of Cassivellaunus      and so, Geoffrey may have been gratuitously making history up as he      went along. But we should probably give him      more credit as he was attempting to marry now lost Celtic folklore,      historical sources, chance archaeological finds and dubious place name      evidence into a coherent whole. He may have seen the creation of King      Lud as necessary to get from Caesar's Trinovantum to Claudius' Londinium. It is certain that Geoffrey's      historical objectivity was seriously marred by his understandable desire      to play up the part of the native Britons. He was a British patriot      trying to counter balance centuries of historical writing that gave      pre-eminence to Roman, Saxon, and Norman versions of history. An early      origin for London gave London back to the natives. Unfortunately archaeologists      have excavated enough of London to prove it did not exist as a town      before AD 47. So, if we discount Geoffrey's derivation of the      Londinium what is the accepted meaning? This has become so controversial that      virtually all archaeological and historical works give no origin for      the na


In which film does Tom Cruise play Count Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg?

Tom Cruise Will Play Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg - Movies & TV - GTAForums Tom Cruise Will Play Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg Started by Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake, Dec 30 2007 09:16 PM 10 replies to this topic Don Garcia aka NjNakedSnake #1 Posted 30 December 2007 - 09:16 PM In case you guys weren't aware, Bryan Singer (Superman Returns, X-Men) is directing a film called "Valkyrie" which is set for release August 8, 2008. It stars Tom Cruise as Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, the aristocratic German officer who led the daring 'July 20' plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944. QUOTE (RopeOfSilicon.com) The "July 20 Plot" on Hitler's life is one of the most heroic but least known episodes of World War Two. Severely wounded in combat, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg returns from Africa to join the German Resistance and help create Operation Valkyrie, the complex plan that will allow a shadow government to replace Hitler's once he is dead. But fate and circumstance conspire to thrust Stauffenberg from one of many in the plot to a double-edged central role. Not only must he lead the coup and seize control of his nation's government ... He must kill Hitler himself. "Valkyrie tells a story that is not only exciting but also important," said Singer. "It's something that Chris McQuarrie and I have wanted to do for some time. I can't imagine shooting it anywhere else but on location in Germany, and I'm thrilled that we were able to get Tom Cruise to play Col. Stauffenberg." "Valkyrie is a gripping thriller that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats -- and also go a long way towards reminding the world that even within the ranks of the German military there was real resistance to the Nazi regime," said United Artists Chief Executive Officer Paula Wagner. "As soon as we read the screenplay, we knew this was a movie we had to make." Valkyrie has begun principal photography in Berlin. Along with Cruise the film stars Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Eddie Izzard, Christian Berkel, Thomas Kretschmann, and Carice van Houten. Below are two images of Cruise, the first being a comparison of Stauffenberg (left) to Cruise and the second being a full color look at the actor in his German garb. Then a full table pic of the cast. Here, taken from a religious website(?), is the feelings of Stauffenberg's actual, oldest son: QUOTE (ReligionNewsBlog.com) The oldest son of a German aristocrat behind an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 blasted plans by Tom Cruise to play his father in an upcoming film. The son of Count Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg said in an interview in todayï¿½s Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper that he objected to the actorï¿½s involvement with the Church of Scientology, adding that Cruise ï¿½should keep his hands off my fatherï¿½. ï¿½I hoped for a while that it was all just a publicity stunt by Mr Cruise,ï¿½ said Berthold von Stauffenberg, 72, referring to plans by the Hollywood star to appear as his father in the film, Valkyrie, to be made this summer by director Bryan Singer (Superman Returns). ï¿½It is sure to be crap. Of course, I could be wrong - I would like to be.ï¿½ Stauffenberg led a group of Nazi officers who planted a bomb under a table in Hitlerï¿½s eastern headquarters in East Prussia on July 20, 1944. But the Nazi leader escaped with slight injuries because an officer had moved the briefcase containing the explosives behind a sturdy leg of the oak table. That the assassination attempt failed is now generally regarded as one of the great tragedies of the 20th century. Between July 1944 and the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, mass killings in death camps were stepped up and four million Germans, 1.5 million Soviet soldiers and more than 100,000 Allied servicemen lost their lives. Stauffenberg said Cruiseï¿½s professed faith in Scientology was ï¿½off-puttingï¿½, adding the church was not a religion but a ï¿½businessï¿½. ï¿½I am not saying that Cruise is a bad actor - I cannot judge that. But, in any case, I fear that it could turn into horrible kitsch,ï¿½ he said, addin


Which US state borders Canada and the Connecticut River, and has the Green Mountains running through its centre?

Vermont | history - geography - state, United States | Britannica.com state, United States Alternative Title: Green Mountain State Vermont (2010) 625,741; (2015 est.) 626,042 Total area (sq mi) Seats in U.S. House of Representatives 1 of (435) Eastern (GMT − 5 hours) 1Excluding military abroad. Vermont, constituent state of the United States of America . One of the six New England states lying in the northeastern corner of the country, it was admitted to the union on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state. It is sparsely populated, and its capital, Montpelier , is one of the least-populous U.S. state capitals. Vermont is bordered to the north by Quebec , Can., to the east by New Hampshire , to the south by Massachusetts , and to the west by New York . From the Canadian to the Massachusetts border, the Connecticut River separates Vermont from New Hampshire. The river, from the mean low-water line on the western bank, is entirely within New Hampshire’s borders. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Strafford, eastern Vermont. Glen Allison—Stone/Getty Images In many ways Vermont is a vigorous survivor of an earlier, simpler time in the United States. Millions of people visit the state each year, and many thousands of out-of-state residents maintain second homes in Vermont. These people primarily seek the beauty and tranquility of Vermont’s mountains and narrow valleys and the sense of the country’s past that pervades the entire state. The steeples of white wooden churches rising above mountain-bound small towns with trim village greens, the herds of dairy cattle on sloping mountain pastures, and the red-gold leaves of tree-lined autumnal lanes are aspects of scenic Vermont that, in painting and photography, have become symbols of the rural United States. Many people left their birthplaces in Vermont to pursue opportunities in the opening West or in urban centres of the Northeast. In turn, many creative personalities have sought the spiritual refuge offered by the state. Vermont has never stood in the mainstream of the country’s history, but its people and land have poured into their country a strength and a sense of continuity that joins the achievements of the nation’s past with the purposes of its present. Area 9,616 square miles (24,906 square km). Population (2010) 625,741; (2015 est.) 626,042. Land Caledonia Snowfall in Vermont usually averages between 70 and 80 inches (1,800 and 2,000 mm) in the valleys and up to 110 inches (2,800 mm) in the mountains. Total annual precipitation varies from 34 inches (870 mm) in the eastern and western sections to more than 40 inches (1,025 mm) in the mountains. Winter temperatures can drop to −34 °F (−37 °C) and lower, and summer temperatures rarely rise above 90 °F (32 °C). Pleasant summer days often turn cool after nightfall. The annual growing season is only about 120 days—somewhat longer in the low-lying Champlain valley—because frost usually comes in September and may strike as late as the beginning of June. The short growing season and rocky soil make dairying the dominant form of commercial farming. Early autumn snow on a Vermont farm. Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images Plant and animal life At one time many of Vermont’s hilltops were cleared for pastures and open fields. As farmers abandoned the hillsides, the open spaces quickly refilled with trees. Pine, spruce, fir, and hemlock are common; maple and birch are among the deciduous species. The state tree is the sugar maple, which reflects Vermont’s prominence in maple sugar and syrup production. The wooded areas, with their small brooks and springs, produce a great variety of ferns and wildflowers; in the spring and summer they are filled with the many species of birds common to the Northeast. Environmental factors such as acid rain have affected trees in the higher elevations. Concerns about excessive logging have led to state restrictions on clear-cutting. Vermont has a huge deer population, and deer hunting is an autumn ritual. Bears are often seen, but wild members of the cat family are rare. There is a growing moose population and (since


"Which German mathematician and scientist, sometimes called the ""Prince of Mathematicians"", completed ""Disquisitiones Arithmeticae"", in 1798 at the age of 21?"

Gauss page Wikipedia article "Gauss was a child prodigy. There are many anecdotes pertaining to his precocity while a toddler, and he made his first ground-breaking mathematical discoveries while still a teenager. He completed Disquisitiones Arithmeticae, his magnum opus, in 1798 at the age of 21, though it would not be published until 1801. This work was fundamental in consolidating number theory as a discipline and has shaped the field to the present day." MathWorld article "German mathematician who is sometimes called the 'prince of mathematics.' He was a prodigious child, at the age of three informing his father of an arithmetical error in a complicated payroll calculation and stating the correct answer. In school, when his teacher gave the problem of summing the integers from 1 to 100 (an arithmetic series) to his students to keep them busy, Gauss immediately wrote down the correct answer 5050 on his slate. At age 19, Gauss demonstrated a method for constructing a heptadecagon using only a straightedge and compass which had eluded the Greeks." St. Andrews biography "At the age of seven, Carl Friedrich Gauss started elementary school, and his potential was noticed almost immediately. His teacher, B�ttner, and his assistant, Martin Bartels, were amazed when Gauss summed the integers from 1 to 100 instantly by spotting that the sum was 50 pairs of numbers each pair summing to 101." Geocities biography Includes a list of formulas discovered by Gauss "From the outside, Gauss' life was very simple. Having brought up in an austere childhood in a poor and uneducated family he showed extraordinary precocity. He received a stipend from the duke of Brunswick starting at the age of 14 which allowed him to devote his time to his studies for 16 years. Before his 25th birthday, he was already famous for his work in mathematics and astronomy. When he became 30 he went to G�ttingen to become director of the observatory. He rarely left the city except on scientific business. From there, he worked for 47 years until his death at almost 78. In contrast to his external simplicity, Gauss' personal life was tragic and complicated. Due to the French Revolution, Napoleonic period and the democratic revolutions in Germany, he suffered from political turmoil and financial insecurity. He found no fellow mathematical collaborators and worked alone for most of his life. An unsympathetic father, the early death of his first wife, the poor health of his second wife, and terrible relations with his sons denied him a family sanctuary until late in life." "Even with all of these troubles, Gauss kept an amazingly rich scientific activity. An early passion for numbers and calculations extended first to the theory of numbers, to algebra, analysis, geometry, probability, and the theory of errors. At the same time, he carried on intensive empirical and theoretical research in many branches of science, including observational astronomy, celestial mechanics, surveying, geodesy, capillarity, geomagnetism, electromagnetism, mechanism optics, actuarial science. His publications, abundant correspondence, notes, and manuscripts show him to have been one of the greatest scientific virtuosos of all time." Gauss: A Biographical Study by W. K. B�hler The law of quadratic recipocity, Gauss' "Golden Theorem" Wikipedia article "The law of quadratic reciprocity is a theorem from modular arithmetic, a branch of number theory, which gives conditions for the solvability of quadratic equations modulo prime numbers." "Proofs of quadratic reciprocity In the mathematical field of number theory, the law of quadratic reciprocity, like the Pythagorean theorem, has lent itself to an unusual number of proofs. Several hundred proofs of the law of quadratic reciprocity have been found." MathWorld article "Also called the aureum theorema (golden theorem) by Gauss." A short play written by my friend and former student David J. Pengelley and Reinhard C. Laubenbacher in 1994. A brief summary from the book NUMBER THEORY WITH COM


"Which month appears last in the rhyme ""30 days have September ""?"

Months Months There are twelve months in a year: Here are the twelve months in detail: Month 28 (29 in leap years) 3 The strangest month of all is February. February has only 28 days, but on Leap Years February has 29 days! How to Remember You can remember how many days in each month using this rhyme: 30 days has September, All the rest have 31 Except February alone, Which has 28 days clear And 29 in each leap year. Or you can use the "knuckle method": A knuckle is "31 days", and in between each knuckle it isn't. And where you hands meet, the two knuckles are "July, August", which both have 31 days. (Note: the last knuckle isn't used) Example: October is on a knuckles, so it has 31 days See The Days in Each Month See the days in each month (use the arrows to change the month): The Moon The months were originally based on the movement of the moon (the words moon and month are related), but this did not work out perfectly to one year. So they changed how many days in some months to make them all add up to one year.   Ancient Romans had 10 Months: Martius for the god Mars Aprilis Maius for the goddess Maia Iunius for the goddess Juno Quintilis from Latin quinque meaning five Sextilis for six


Vanilla is obtained from what part of the plant?

Vanilla planifolia  - Meet the Plants - National Tropical Botanical Garden Plant Database Genus: Vanilla P. Mill. - Vanilla Species: Vanilla planifolia B.D. Jackson - Vanilla (National Plant Database. 2004.) Description: Vanilla is an orchid and a vine that climbs and attaches to tree trunks and other supports by its fleshy roots. The greenish-yellow flowers are about 2 inches across (5 cm). The flowers last only one day and must be hand-pollinated to produce a seedpod, the "vanilla bean". The Vanilla flower is self-fertile, but incapable of self-pollination without the aid of an outside agency to either transfer the pollen from the anther to the stigma or to lift the flap or rostellum then press the anther against the stigma. The only time this can be accomplished is during the morning of the one day the flower is open. Unless pollination occurs, the flower drops from the vine the next day. The fruits (pods) are about 6 to 9 inches long and usually referred to as Vanilla beans. The Vanilla plants start producing fruit only when it is mature, generally larger than 10 feet. After the seedpods are mature in five or so months they are harvested and go through a curing process that ferments and then dries them while retaining the maximum amount of essential oils. (Dressler, R.L. 1993. Phylogeny and Classification of the Orchid Family.) Geographic Distribution: Vanilla originated in South East Mexico and Guatemala. Today, the most important exporters are Madagascar and Reunion (formerly called Bourbon), even before Mexico. In Asia, Indonesia is the most successful producer. (Vermeulen, N. 1999. Encyclopaedia of Herbs.) (Usher, G. 1971. A Dictionary of Plants used by Man.) Food Uses: Vanilla planifolia is the orchid that yields the vanilla flavoring of commerce. The plant parts used are the ripe fruit (the pod), frequently (but wrongly) called bean. Most of the fragrance resides in the seeds and the oily liquid surrounding the seeds. Vanilla is the fully grown fruit of the orchid Vanilla fragrans harvested before it is fully ripe, fermented and cured. Vanilla from Reunion and Madagascar (Bourbon type) is characterized by the most intensive, balanced and somewhat "dark" flavour. Lesser priced is Mexican Vanilla, with its softer and fresher aroma. Tahititian Vanilla, rarely available, stems from a closely related species (Vanilla tahitensis); it has a more floral vanilla fragrance that stands apart from the other types. It is often regarded as inferior, but unusual might be the better word. Preparation and Storage of Vanilla: Vanilla extract is made by percolating alcohol and water through chopped, cured beans, somewhat like making coffee. Vanilla extract is very powerful, a few drops sufficing for most uses. Vanilla bean is a bit more time consuming to use than the extract, but imparts the stongest Vanilla flavour without the alcohol of extract. To flavour a liquid base for creme sauces, puddings, ice creams, allow one bean per pint to steep in the liquid by boiling and allowing to cool for an hour before removing the bean. This can be repeated a few times if the bean is washed after use, dried and kept airtight. Ground vanilla bean can also be used, but use half as much and leave in the liquid. Many recipes call for slitting the bean lengthwise and scraping out the tiny black seeds. Airtight storage is necessary, otherwise the aroma will dissipate. A good way to store whole Vanilla is to bury it in sugar. Use a jar with a tight-fitting lid that will hold about a pound of sugar, burying the bean so that no light can reach it. After 2 -3 weeks the sugar tastes of Vanilla and can be used in coffee or in other recipes and the bean can be removed for other uses and returned to the sugar after cleaning. Keep topping up the sugar. (Vermeulen, N. 1999. Encyclopaedia of Herbs.) (Usher, G. 1971. A Dictionary of Plants used by Man.) Scientific Research: The fermented fruit of Vanilla contains about 2% vanillin, depending on provenience: Mexico 1.75%, Sri Lanka 1.5%, Indonesia 2.75%. In Vanilla pods of exceptionally good quality, the cry


"In which film was Wagner's ""Ride of the Valkyries"" used to underscore a helicopter attack?"

Apocalypse Now - Helicopter Attack- Kilgore - YouTube Apocalypse Now - Helicopter Attack- Kilgore 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. Uploaded on Jan 30, 2007 Category


"The US state of Kentucky is known ""the (what) Grass State""?"

The State of Kentucky - An Introduction to the Bluegrass State from NETSTATE.COM Thoroughbreds grazing on Kentucky bluegrass The Bluegrass State This common nickname for the Kentucky is given because of the vast expanses of Bluegrass across parts of the Commonwealth. Bluegrass is not really blue. It's green. In the spring, however, when seen from a distance, the blue-purple buds of Bluegrass lend a bluish tint to the landscape. The Hemp State Hemp was one of the two most notable crops of Kentucky. This nickname originated based on the importance of this crop to the Commonwealth. The Tobacco State Tobacco, the other notable Kentucky crop is the source of this nickname. At one time, about 2/3 of the national Tobacco crop was produced in Kentucky. The Corn-cracker State This nickname may have originated as a reference to the poorer people living in the mountainous regions of the Commonwealth. Another theory has it that this nickname is derived from a crane that was common in Kentucky. This crane was said to make a "craking" sound and was called a Corn-crake. Some have proposed that "Corn-cracker" is a corruption of "Corn-crake." The Dark and Bloody Ground State his nickname refers to the Indian battles, between Creek, Shawnee, Chickasaw, Cherokee and other tribes, that took place along the Cumberland River in Kentucky and Tennessee. Some have said that the land was described in this way to Daniel Boone by an Indian Chief. According to The Kentucky Blue Book , "Dragging Canoe, a young Cherokee chief opposed to selling ancestral hunting grounds, warned the whites that they were purchasing a "dark and bloody ground."


Which railway, covering 4,607 miles from Chelyabinsk to Vladivostok, was completed in July 1904?

Trans-Siberian Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Trans-Siberian Railway For other uses, see Trans-Siberian (disambiguation) . [ Trans-Siberian line in red; Baikal Amur Mainline in green Line length: 9289 Vladivostok The Trans-Siberian Railway ( Russian : Транссибирская магистраль Transsibirskaya Magistral') is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan . [1] Except for the twice per month regularly served connection between Moscow and Pyongyang , it is the longest railway in the world. There are branch lines to China through Mongolia and Manchuria , with service continuing to North Korea . Contents [ edit ] Route development In March 1890, the future Tsar Nicholas II personally inaugurated and blessed the construction of the Far East segment of the Trans-Siberian Railway during his stop at Vladivostok , after visiting Japan at the end of his journey around the world . Nicholas II made notes in his diary about his anticipation of travelling in the comfort of "The Tsar's Train" across the unspoiled wilderness of Siberia . The Tsar's Train was designed and built in St. Petersburg to serve as the main mobile office of the Tsar and his staff for travelling across Russia . The main route of the Trans-Siberian railroad begins in Moscow at Yaroslavsky Vokzal , runs through Yaroslavl , Chelyabinsk , Omsk , Novosibirsk , Irkutsk , Ulan-Ude , Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via Southern Siberia . It was built from 1891 to 1916 under the supervision of government ministers of Russia who were personally appointed by the Tsar Alexander III and by his son, Tsar Nicholas II . The additional Chinese Eastern Railway was constructed as the Russo -Chinese part of the Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting Russia with China and providing a shorter route to Vladivostok. A Russian staff and administration based in Harbin operated it. The Trans-Siberian Railway is often associated with the main transcontinental Russian line that connects hundreds of large and small cities of the European and Asian parts of Russia. At 9,259 kilometres (5,753 miles), [2] spanning a record seven time zones and taking eight days to complete the journey, it is the third-longest single continuous service in the world, after the Moscow– Pyongyang (10,267 km, 6,380 mi) [3] and the Kiev –Vladivostok (11,085 km, 6,888 mi) [4] services, both of which also follow the Trans-Siberian for much of their routes. A second primary route is the Trans-Manchurian, which coincides with the Trans-Siberian as far as Tarskaya (a stop 12 km east of Karymskaya, in Zabaykalsky Krai ), about 1,000 km east of Lake Baikal . From Tarskaya the Trans-Manchurian heads southeast, via Harbin and Mudanjiang in China 's Northeastern Provinces (from where a connection to Beijing is used by one of the Moscow–Beijing trains), joining with the main route in Ussuriysk just north of Vladivostok . This is the shortest and the oldest railway route to Vladivostok. Some trains split at Shenyang , China , with a portion of the service continuing to Pyongyang, North Korea . The third primary route is the Trans-Mongolian Railway , which coincides with the Trans-Siberian as far as Ulan-Ude on Lake Baikal 's eastern shore. From Ulan-Ude the Trans-Mongolian heads south to Ulaan-Baatar before making its way southeast to Beijing. In 1991, a fourth route running further to the north was finally completed, after more than five decades of sporadic work. Known as the Baikal Amur Mainline (BAM), this recent extension departs from the Trans-Siberian line at Taishet several hundred miles West of Lake Baikal and passes the lake at its northernmost extremity. It crosses the Amur River at Komsomolsk-na-Amure (north of Khabarovsk ), and reaches the Pacific at Sovetskaya Gavan . On October 13, 2011 a train from Khasan made its inaugural run to Rajin in North Korea. [5] [ edit ] War and revolution Start of Trans-Siberian railway in Moscow. In the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5), the Trans-Siberian Railway was seen as one of the reasons why Russia lost the war. The track was a single


Which US President spent his term of office in a wheelchair?

Franklin D. Roosevelt | American President During World War II Franklin D. Roosevelt   Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president who was elected four times and he served his country for 12 years. He died 83 days after he started his fourth term. As a young man Roosevelt became crippled by polio. He could not stand or move his legs. His muscles were also damaged and he spent most of his life in a wheelchair. When many people thought that this illness would end his political career, Roosevelt became President for the first time in 1933. At that time, America suffered from bad depression . Many people had lost their jobs and families didn’t have enough to eat. Roosevelt started a new programme called the New Deal. The government spent lots of money to create new jobs—it built roads, bridges, new schools and did other important things to help the population. America’s people saw that FDR could do a lot for his country and they elected him for a second time in 1936. When Roosevelt started his third term in office in 1941, Europe was at war. At first, he wanted America to stay out of World War II but when Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, the USA declared war on Japan and Germany.   Roosevelt’s health was already very bad when he started his fourth term in January 1945. He met with the leaders of Great Britain and Russia, Churchill and Stalin, at Yalta . There the three leaders planned the final attacks on Germany and talked about how they would divide the country after the war. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt attack =the use of weapons against an enemy in a war career = here : life cripple = to hurt somebody so that they cannot walk or move well damage =hurt, destroyed declare =officially begin depression = a time when there are not many jobs and people cannot buy things because they don’t have the money divide = to cut into parts FDR = short for Franklin D. Roosevelt health =the physical condition of a person government =the people who rule a country illness = disease polio = a serious illness of the nerves. You cannot move many parts of your body population = the people of a country serve =work for