In 1980, Nikolai Andrianov (USSR/RUS) broke the record for being awarded the most Olympic medals (15) ever. What was his sport?

1980 Summer Olympics : definition of 1980 Summer Olympics and synonyms of 1980 Summer Olympics (English) Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium   Badge, released in the USSR The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union . In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn , and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament were held in Leningrad , Kiev , and Minsk . The 1980 Games were the first to be staged in Eastern Europe. The United States and a number of other countries boycotted the games because of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan , though some athletes from some of the boycotting countries participated in the games, under the Olympic Flag . This prompted the Soviet-led boycott of the 1984 Summer Olympics . Some of the later events of the games were also nearly mired by the death and unauthorized mass funeral of the immensely popular and beloved singer-songwriter Vladimir Vysotsky . [2] Contents   Overview   Olympic Village as it appeared in February 2004 Although approximately half of the 24 countries that boycotted the 1976 Summer Olympics (over the apartheid issue in South Africa) participated in these games, the 1980 Summer Olympics were disrupted by another, even larger, boycott led by the United States in protest of the 1979 Soviet war in Afghanistan . [5] Many of the boycotting nations participated instead in the Liberty Bell Classic (also known as the "Olympic Boycott Games") in Philadelphia . Eighty nations participated – the smallest number since 1956 . However, the nations that did compete had won 71% of the medals, including 71% of the gold medals, at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. As a form of protest against the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, fifteen countries marched in the Opening Ceremony with the Olympic Flag instead of with their national flags, and the Olympic Flag and Olympic Hymn were used at Medal Ceremonies when athletes from these countries won medals. Competitors from one country – New Zealand – competed under their association flag, the flag of the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association [6] Some of the teams who marched under other than their national flags were depleted by boycotts by individual athletes, and others did not march. Italy won four times as many gold medals as it did in Montreal and France multiplied its gold medal results by three. Romania won more gold medals than it had at any previous Olympics. In terms of total medals, this was Ireland's most successful Olympics since Melbourne 1956 . The same was true for Great Britain. " Third World " athletes qualified for more events and took more medals than at any previous Olympics. 21% of the competitors were female – a higher percentage than at any previous Olympics. There were 203 events – more than at any previous Olympics. 36 World records, 39 European records and 74 Olympic records were set. In total this was more records than were set at Montreal. New Olympic records were set 241 times over the course of the competitions and world records were beaten 97 times. Prince Alexandre de Merode of Belgium, Chairman of the IOC Medical Commission, stated: "There were 9,292 drug tests. None positive". Four Olympic records set in 1980 still stood as of 2008 [update] – East German women 4×100 metre relay 41.6 seconds; Shot Put Ilona Slupianek of East Germany 22.41 metres; Soviet Nadezhda Olizarenko 800 metres, 1:53.43; Modern Pentathlon Soviet Anatoli Starostin 5568 points. The impact of the boycott was mixed. Some events, like field hockey and equestrian sports, were hard hit. Others like boxing, judo, rowing, swimming, track and field and weightlifting actually had more participants than in 1976. Eight nations appeared for the first time at an Olympics – Angola , Botswana , Laos , Nicaragua , Seychelles , Mozambique and Cyprus . Zimbabwe also made its first appearance under that name; it had previously competed as Rhodesia . Athletes from 25 countries


"Which American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001, consisting of Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Frank Iero, Ray Toro and Bob Bryar, released the albums ""I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love"", ""Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge"", and ""The Black Parade""?"

Mikey Way | My Chemical Romance Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Mikey Way was born in Newark, New Jersey to Donna Lee (née Rush) and Donald Way. He is half Italian from his mother's side and half Scottish from his father's side. He grew up in Belleville, New Jersey with his brother and parents. Way attended Belleville High School until he graduated in 1998. [1] Growing up, Way and his brother were influenced by such bands as Iron Maiden, The Misfits, Pulp, Blur, and Morrissey and The Smiths. The first concert Way attended was The Smashing Pumpkins at Madison Square Garden, but his desire to play music was inspired by a particular live record, Iron Maiden's Live After Death. [2] Career Edit At the time guitarist Ray Toro joined Gerard and drummer Matt Pelissier in the group, the band was without both a name and a bassist. Encouraged by Eyeball Records founder Alex Saavedra, Way dropped out of college in order to learn bass guitar and join his brother. His only previous musical experience had been an unsuccessful audition to join Eyeball's Pencey Prep, future MCR guitarist Frank Iero's band. [3] Despite his lack of experience and musical training, Way became important in the band's early development, not least of which was coming up with a name for the band. He had taken up a job stacking shelves at a branch of Barnes & Noble, and noticed Irvine Welsh's novel Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance lying on the ground. The words 'Chemical Romance' caught his eye, and he added 'My' to give the name a "personal touch". [4] Over the first years My Chemical Romance played, Way drank alcohol heavily to mask his extreme stage fright. During the writing and recording of The Black Parade at the allegedly haunted Paramour Mansion, Way suffered severely as a result of depression, alcoholism, and the atmosphere at the Mansion. As he revealed in an interview with Kerrang!: "that house had just excavated everything in my head and made everything a million times worse[...] I was really close [to suicide]. I know that I was going to leave the band or maybe just leave planet Earth altogether". He eventually left Paramour to get psychological help, and stayed with close friend and band lawyer Stacy Fass, who he said "saved my life". [5] During 2005, Way was a touring member of American rock band From First To Last for the "Christmassacre" tour, due to the fact that bassist Jon Weisberg had left the band. [6] Way met his wife-to-be, bassist and fellow touring member Alicia Simmons, on this tour. [7] On April 19, 2007, Gerard announced via the band's official website that from May 5, Mikey Way would be temporarily replaced as bassist by guitar technician Matt Cortez to allow him to take a break with his newlywed wife. Way returned to the lineup later in the year. [8] In a 2010 interview with American Music Press, Way was asked about the "number one thing [My Chemical Romance] has done for [him]": "It’s changed me a great deal, it’s made me not be such a defeatist about things, to be more confident in myself, it taught me to constantly create, and constantly evolve. It gave me the power to be the best version of me, any day. I think for that I am eternally grateful". [9] My Chemical Romance has released four studio albums, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love (2002), Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (2004), The Black Parade (2006), and Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (2010), A fifth Album was being made but was cancelled due to My Chemical Romance breaking up on March 22, 2013. [10] Their discography also consists of two live albums, six extended plays, 19 singles, four video albums, 15 music videos, one demo, and 11 original appearances on other albums. The break up Edit On March 22nd 2013, the band did break up, it was announced on their official website. They said Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing. We've gotten to go places we never knew we would. We've been able to see and experience things we never imagined possible. We've shared the stage with people we admire, people


What is the maximum number of people that make up the supreme council of the Roman Catholic Church, the College of Cardinals?

Cardinals | Article about Cardinals by The Free Dictionary Cardinals | Article about Cardinals by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Cardinals Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Legal , Wikipedia . cardinal [Lat.,=attached to and thus "belonging to" the hinge], in the Roman Catholic Church, a member of the highest body of the church. The sacred college of cardinals of the Holy Roman Church is the electoral college of the papacy papacy , office of the pope, head of the Roman Catholic Church. He is pope by reason of being bishop of Rome and thus, according to Roman Catholic belief, successor in the see of Rome (the Holy See) to its first bishop, St. Peter. ..... Click the link for more information. . Its members are appointed by the pope. A cardinal's insignia resemble those of a bishop, except for the characteristic red, broad-brimmed, tasseled hat, which is conferred by the pope but not subsequently worn. Cardinals, the "princes of the church," are styled "Eminence." The term cardinal was formerly applied to important clergymen of all sorts and countries, but in the Middle Ages it was restricted to the Roman province. The college of cardinals is the modern derivative of the clergy of the ancient diocese of Rome, used by the pope for advice and transaction of business. Pope Sixtus V set the maximum number of cardinals at 70, a tradition maintained for centuries until the pontificate of Pope John XXIII. Since then it has increased to well over 100, approaching twice that at times. The number number of cardinals eligible to vote in papal elections (those under 80 years old) was limited to 120 by Paul VI and John Paul II, but John Paul appointed more than that number several times. Following the lead of Pius XII, John XXIII and Paul VI promoted the international character of the college. John Paul continued to expand international representation in the college, and Europeans now account for only about half of the cardinals eligible to vote in papal elections. Classes of Cardinals There are three classes of cardinals. Cardinal bishops are the bishops of seven sees around Rome (Ostia, Velletri, Porto and Santa Rufina, Albano, Frascati, Palestrina, and Sabina and Poggio Mirteto) and Eastern-rite patriarchs; the first of these in order of creation is dean of the college and ex officio bishop of Ostia in addition to his other see. Cardinal priests are mostly archbishops outside the Roman province; the title "cardinal archbishop"—often applied to these men—simply represents the union of the two dignities in one man. Cardinal deacons are priests with functions in the papal government. Cardinal priests and cardinal deacons have titles corresponding to churches of the Roman diocese. The Cabinet of the Pope Apart from papal elections, the cardinals have great importance as the privy council of the pope. Hence those who are not bishops away from Rome must live at Rome. They meet with the pope in consistories, public and secret, but most of the business they transact is done in their various jurisdictional capacities. Thus the cardinals in residence at Rome make up a cabinet for the pope, directing the work of the Curia Romana, as the papal administration is called. This is made up of standing committees and courts, the departments of administration divided among them. Since there is no division of powers in the headship of the church, most organs of the Curia have power to judge, to command, and to legislate. The acts of these bodies are validated by papal approbation, and they therefore bind Roman Catholics as direct pontifical acts. Only the pope himself can speak finally in matters of faith and morals (see infallibility infallibility , in Christian thought, exemption from the possibility of error, bestowed on the church as a teaching authority, as a gift of the Holy Spirit. It has been believed since the earliest times to be guaranteed in such scriptural passages as John 14.16,17. ..... Click the link for more information. ). The major divisions of the Curia are the secretariat of state, th


Bagram Airbase Videos at ABC News Video Archive at abcnews.com Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 4, Injures 17 in Attack on Bagram Airfield Sat, 12 Nov 2016 Four people were killed and 17 others were injured in a deadly Taliban suicide bomb attack inside Bagram Airfield, the large U.S. military base in Afghanistan. "I am deeply saddened to learn that an explosion early this morning at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan has resulted in U.S. casualties," Army Removed Dallas Shooter's Weapons During Afghanistan Deployment Wed, 17 Aug 2016 According to newly released Army documents, Micah Johnson, who killed five Dallas police officers in July, had his weapons taken away by commanders during a 2014 deployment to Afghanistan after a female soldier in his unit complained that he had sexually harassed her and stolen her underwear. A Army Rangers Release Memorial Day Song From Afghanistan Sun, 29 May 2016 Maybe it was bound to happen: After 15 years of war, two talented soldiers cross paths and discover a mutual love of music. That’s exactly what occurred for First Lt. Andrew Yacovone and First Lt. Justin Wright, Army rangers writing and producing country songs on deployment in Afghanistan. The pair US Air Force F-16 Crashes in Afghanistan , Pilot Safely Ejects Tue, 29 Mar 2016 A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on takeoff near Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan this morning. The Pentagon said the pilot ejected safely and is being medically evaluated. "Coalition forces are securing the crash site," said Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook. Bagram Air Field is located A Look at the 6 Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan Suicide Attack Wed, 23 Dec 2015 Communities across the country are mourning the loss of six American airmen killed Monday when a suicide bomber on a motorbike attacked their patrol near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Here's a look at those who were killed: Adrianna Vorderbruggen Major Adrianna Vorderbruggen, 36, of Plymouth, Americans Killed in Afghanistan Suicide Attack Identified Tue, 22 Dec 2015 The six airmen killed in a suicide blast in Afghanistan were identified by military officials Tuesday. Two of those killed were from New York, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm, 45, from The Bronx, who was also a veteran NYPD detective, and Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa, 31, of Coram. Both were assigned to 6 Americans Killed in Afghanistan Suicide Attack Mon, 21 Dec 2015 Six American service members -- including an NYPD detective -- were killed in a suicide bomb attack today on a joint U.S. and Afghan patrol outside Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Two other American service members and a U.S. contractor were also injured in the blast. Defense Secretary Ash Carter NYPD Detective Among 6 Americans Killed in Afghanistan Suicide Bombing Mon, 21 Dec 2015 An veteran NYPD detective was among the six members of the military killed in Afghanistan, the department said in a statement Monday night. Det. Joseph Lemm, a member of the Air National Guard, was a 15-year member of the department and a father of two. "Earlier today, we lost one of our Finest in Taliban Bomber Strikes Joint US-Afghan Patrol, Killing 6 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 A man believed to be riding a motorcycle attacked the joint patrol near Bagram Airfield in the Parwan province of Afghanistan.


T E Lawrence was known as Lawrence of where?

Lawrence of Arabia . T.E. Lawrence . Top 10 Facts | PBS     Lawrence of          Arabia was a celebrity during his life time, but there          are many things about him that remain less well-known. Here's the top 10 lesser-known Lawrence-isms... T.E. Lawrence was only 5'5" tall. Though robust, lively and intelligent his height was possibly stunted by a dose of mumps in childhood. At that time, the average height for men was 5'9". Lawrence's head looked too big for his body. He was very conscious of his stature, and from an early age set out to strengthen himself by cycling everywhere. An unsettled childhood undoubtedly contributed to Lawrence's passion for travel and adventure. His parents never stayed in one place for long - none of the five Lawrence boys were born in the same country: Robert in Ireland, T.E. in Wales, William in Scotland, Frank in Jersey, off England, and Arnold in Britain. In particular, the years he spent in France as a small boy broadened his mind to the outside world, exposing him to another language, people and culture, perhaps why he never developed the insular attitudes prevalent at the time. Lawrence was a staunch vegetarian. In France in 1906 he was pleased to see one morning that "nothing had to be killed to feed us", though he was warned by his French host family that "vegetarians fill an early grave" and was pressured to eat meat. His clean-living life-style included complete abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. Lawrence left an unusual legacy when he designed a set of stamps for the Grand Sharif of Mecca. After launching the Arab Revolt in June 1916 Sharif Hussein wanted an independent Arab postal service to help provide him legitimacy. In Egypt Lawrence spent many hours wandering the corridors of the Cairo Museum searching for suitable arabesque designs, before drafting and printing the stamps in defiance of the Turkish authorities in Constantinople. What's in a name? To Lawrence, it seemed, not a lot. During his childhood the illegitimate Thomas Edward grew up under the assumed family name of Lawrence and was known as Ned by his brothers, though he often referred to himself as T.E. After World War I, to escape his celebrity, Lawrence joined the ranks of the Royal Air Force under the assumed name John Hume Ross. He was found out and then enlisted in the Tank Corps as Thomas Edward Shaw, a name that remained with him when he transferred back into the R.A.F. and up until the day he died. His only return to the name Lawrence was to publish his seminal work The Seven Pillars of Wisdom in 1926. Lawrence loved exploring the Middle East. He once walked 1100 miles in three months across mountains and deserts in order to get an insight into Arab life. On his first trip to Syria as a student, Lawrence was beaten so badly he nearly died. He never told his mother. Lawrence was a scruffy officer. His army superior, Ronald Storrs, remembered Lawrence had - and deserved - the title of the 'untidiest officer in the British Army'. His uniform was never put on quite right; his Sam Browne belt was as often as not buckled loose over his unbuttoned shoulder strap, or he'd forget to put it on at all. He also had an instant disrespect for army officers, his general lack of respect for authority being a theme running through his life. Much of Lawrence's early life was spent preparing himself for later adventures. In his teens he cycled across France; as a university student he endured intense heat and illness and a mugging while he walked across Syria; he pushed his intellectual powers working through the night as a school boy; he tested his short but sturdy frame cycling up hills and walking down them; he tested his stamina by depriving himself of food and water for long periods. Lawrence was unknown in his native Britain during World War I. It was not until Lowell Thomas brought his slide and lantern show to London in 1919 that the British liaison officer to the Arabs became a celebrity. The British Army made efforts to suppress his image during the war to protect him. Although the


In international flag signalling code, what is a rectangular flag centred with a white square?

International Code of Signals (Overview) This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website International Code of Signals (Overview) FOTW Topical Index International Code of Signals (Overview) The International Code of Signals was first drafted in 1855 by the British  Board of Trade and subsequently published in 1857 as a means of maritime  communications. The original publication showed 17,000 signals using 18 flags,  part of which was specific to the United Kingdom and another part that  contained universal signals to be used by all nations. Adopted by most  sea-faring nations, the system was revised in 1932 to include seven languages:  English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Norwegian. The Fourth Assembly of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative  Organization revised the code in 1965 which became effective on January 1,  1969. This revision added Russian and Greek to the languages already included  and adopted a new radiotelephone code. Each signal has a complete meaning. Jorge Candeias, 31 August 1999 The site of the Mystic Seaport Library has put on line the following  brochure: Report  of the Committee Appointed by the Lords of the Committe of Privy Council for  Trade to Inquire into and Report upon the subject of a Code of Signals to be  used at Sea published in London by HMSO ,  1857. Fourteen pages in all, this makes interesting reading and provides  background information on the machinery leading to the adoption of signal  flags. Thirteen official and more less official codes were debated as were the  various qualities a system should have. A 'Numeral' code's disadvantages are  listed and some simple mathematics displayed e.g. , the number of  permutations. Maryatt's code flags are recommended  albeit with some variations. The report (accompanied by a separate signal book) did not only address  British usage but foreign as well, in fact, it invited contributions from  other nations along the lines specified. Lastly, it was decided not to burden  the system with a list of ship's names. A few appendices further develop some of the above. Jan Mertens, 9 August 2005 All signal code flags are square, although A and B are broadly  swallowtailed. The colours are as follows: A = vertically divided, white on hoist, blue on fly. B = red C = horizontally divided, blue-white-red-white-blue, ratio 1:1:1:1:1 D = horizontally divided, yellow-blue-yellow, ratio 1:2:1 E = horizontally divided, blue over red F = white field, with red square rotated 45 o on to its    corner, extending to the edges of the flag G = vertically divided (from hoist) yellow-blue-yellow-blue-yellow-blue H = vertically divided white on hoist and red on fly. I = yellow field, small black circle in centre J = horizontally equally divided blue-white-blue K = vertically divided, yellow on hoist, blue on fly L = quartered, first and fourth yellow, second and third black. M = blue field, white saltire-style cross N = chequered, four rows and four columns, alternating blue and white,    beginning with blue in the upper hoist O = diagonally divided, yellow in the lower hoist, red in the upper fly. P = blue field, small white square centred on it Q = yellow; the quarantine flag R = red field, yellow cross S = white field, small blue square centred on it T = vertically equally divided, red-white-blue from hoist to fly U = quartered, first and fourth red, second and third white V = white field, red saltire-style cross W = blue field, white square centred on it, small red square centred in    the white X = white field, blue cross Y = diagonally striped, stripes rising from lower hoist to upper fly,    yellow-red-yellow-red-yellow-red-yellow-red-yellow-red Z = diagonally quartered, yellow in upper sector, black along hoist, red    in lower sector, blue in fly sector. Signal Flags in Combinations Ship signal flags can also be grouped in pairs to make new combination  meanings. Here is a list I took from Dictionaire Complet et Illustr� Petit  Larousse, 1996 NC      I'm in danger NA      Navigation proh


Who is the city of Charleston, the capital of South Carolina, named after?

Charleston History   1713 Map of Charles Town Charleston County and the city of Charleston, its county seat, are the most historic locations in the state. In 1663 King Charles II granted a charter to a group of eight English gentlemen who become known as the Lords Proprietors. In his honor they called the land Carolina. One of these eight gentlemen, Lord Anthony Ashley Cooper, encouraged the settlement of Carolina more than the others, and received the honor of having both rivers which surround the city of Charleston named for him. In early April, 1670 the first settlers arrived aboard the Carolina and an unnamed sloop, and established a town at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River. The settlement, named Charles Town in honor of King Charles II of England, was subsequently moved a few miles away to a peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper rivers. In 1712 the province of Carolina became North and South Carolina, each provided with its own governor. The Powder Magazine, located at 79 Cumberland St., became operational in 1713. Today it is a museum and the oldest public building in the city. In May, 1718 Blackbeard terrorized the city. Capturing a number of the city's leading citizens, he demanded a ransom of food, drugs, and other provisions. Natives of Scotland, organized the St. Andrew's Society, in 1729, the first such Scottish organization in the world. Named for the patron Saint of Scotland, it lends assistance to widows, orphans, and others in need of help. Henry Middleton began work on his gardens at Middleton Place in 1741. Located about 10 miles from the city on Highway 61, they are today the oldest landscaped gardens in America. The Charleston District was formed in 1769, but portions were later split off to form Colleton (1800) and Berkeley (1882) counties. Present day Charleston County includes the old parishes of St. Philip, St. Michael, Christ Church, St. Andrew, St. John Colleton, and part of St. James Santee. English and French Huguenot settlers and their African slaves built indigo, rice, and cotton plantations along the area's rivers and on its sea islands, while merchants of many nationalities made Charleston one of the busiest ports on the Atlantic. During the Revolutionary War the American forces defeated the attacking British fleet at Charleston in June 1776; a palmetto log fort (later named Fort Moultrie) on Sullivans Island withstood the British cannon balls, and the palmetto tree was subsequently given a prominent place on the South Carolina flag. Edgar Allen Poe arrived at Fort Moultrie in November, 1827 and didn't leave until December of the following year. During his stay he gathered material for a number of his works, the most popular being The Gold Bug. In 1830 "The Best Friend," the first locomotive built in America and used in regular passenger service, became operational. Reaching speeds of 21 mph, it ran on the longest railroad in the world, 136 miles from Charleston to Hamburg, S.C. At another Charleston fort, Fort Sumter, federal troops were fired on by Confederate forces in April 1861, signaling the start of The War Between the States. The Confederate submarine, H. L. Hunley sank the USS Housatonic in 1864 and became the first submarine to sink a vessel. A replica of the Hunley is in front of the Charleston Museum. To cover this period in Charleston's history, would consume more time than I could possibly take. If you know of sites pertaining to the War Between the States that are informative and have useful information, please let me know so that I can add links to them. Charleston County has had many famous residents, including three signers  of the United States Constitution: Charles Pinckney (1757-1824), Charles Cotesworth  Pinckney (1746-1825), and John Rutledge (1739-1800). Other residents include  architect Robert Mills (1781-1855), writers DuBose Heyward (1885-1940) and Archibald  Rutledge (1883-1973), slave leader Denmark Vesey (1767-1822), abolitionists  Sarah (1792-1873) and Angelina (1805-1879) Grimke, scientist Ernest Everett  Just (1883-1941),


According to legend, who was the sweetheart of Robin Hood?

Robin Hood (TV Series 2006–2009) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error After 5 years of fighting in the crusades, Robin returns to England and leads a band of outlaws to outwit the Sheriff of Nottingham. Creators: War breaks out in Nottingham as the Sheriff attacks with everything he has. Robin and the gang fight to defend the castle, but are forced to retreat. Finally it comes down to the feared few: Robin, ... 9.0 Robin cannot come to terms with losing Marian. He refuses to help Edward in confronting the King and abandons Much and the gang: his world has fallen apart. There is no point in being Robin Hood ... 8.5 Gisborne awaits his execution in a Nottingham dungeon, and meets a fellow prisoner who has a profound effect upon him. Robin thinks he can strike a deal with Sheriff Isabella, but his plans are ... 8.5 a list of 44 titles created 30 Nov 2010 a list of 34 titles created 06 May 2013 a list of 42 titles created 28 Jul 2013 a list of 37 titles created 26 Jan 2014 a list of 45 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Robin Hood " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Robin Hood (2006–2009) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X   These are the brand new adventures of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer as a young man, when he was just a servant to young prince Arthur on the royal court of Camelot who has soon become his best friend and turned Arthur into a great king and a legend. Stars: John Hurt, Colin Morgan, Bradley James After the mysterious murder of his father, a son's search for answers begins a momentous fight against tyranny. Stars: Craig Horner, Bridget Regan, Bruce Spence Far from home, Jason washes up on the shores of the ancient and mysterious city of Atlantis. Stars: Mark Addy, Jack Donnelly, Robert Emms The Musketeers (TV Series 2014) Adventure | Drama Set on the streets of 17th century Paris, series gives a contemporary take on the classic story about a group of highly trained soldiers and bodyguards assigned to protect King and country. Stars: Luke Pasqualino, Tom Burke, Santiago Cabrera King Uther dies suddenly. Britain is facing chaos. The sorcerer Merlin appoints the not so known son and heir Arthur as the king who was raised as a commoner, but his half sister has other ... See full summary  » Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Jamie Campbell Bower, Tamsin Egerton Miss Marie Lloyd (TV Movie 2007) Biography | Musical In the first decade of the twentieth century Miss Marie Lloyd is the biggest female entertainer in England, adored by her public, in a biography commented on in song by 'the Showman'. ... See full summary  » Director: James Hawes The relationship between childhood sweethearts, a farmer's daughter and boy from a rich family, turns tumultuous in this modern interpretation of Wuthering Heights Stars: Sarah Smart, Joe McFadden, Alun Armstrong Edit Storyline Returning from five years of fighting in the crusades, Robin of Locksley and his manservant Much discover their beloved home under the rule of the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. To fight the tyranny, Robin becomes the leader of a band of outlaws with Will Scarlett, Allan A Dale, Royston White, Little John, and Djaq. Meanwhile, feisty Lady Marian inspires the love of both her childhood sweetheart Robin and the Sheriff's second-in-command Sir Guy of Gisborne. Later episodes find the addition of friends and foes such as Prince John, warrior monk Tuck, village girl Kate, Guy's sister Isabella, and mysterious Archer. Written by L. Hamre 3 March 2007 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Four tapes were swiped in August 2006 in Budapest, where the 13-part series was being edited, and the thieves were demanding one million pounds (1.9 million dollars, 1.5 million euros) for their safe return. The production


In June 2009 it was announced that the rats on Rat Island had finally been eradicated, 229 years after a Japanese shipwreck caused an infestation. Where is Rat Island?

Also see exotic species over-population. . July 14, 09: Britain's honeybees are disappearing at an "alarming" rate, yet the government is taking "little interest" in the problem, a group of MPs has said. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says bees, vital for pollinating crops, are worth �200m a year to the economy. It wants Defra to spend more money on research into bee health and make registration compulsory for beekeepers. July 9, 09: Rhino poaching around the world is set to reach a 15-year high as demand for the animals' horns grows, conservation groups warn. July 6, 09: Increasingly acidic oceans and warming water temperatures due to CO2 emissions could kill off the world's ocean reefs by the end of this century, scientists warned.The experts told a meeting in London the predicted pace of emissions means a level of 450 parts per million of CO2 in the atmosphere will be reached by 2050, putting corals on a path to extinction in the following decades. . . "If we act quickly and decisively we may be able to [reverse] it before the damage becomes irreversible." . . Oceans absorb large amounts of CO2 emitted by the burning of fossil fuels. But scientists say the oceans are acidifying as they absorb more CO2, disrupting the process of calcification used by sea creatures to build shells as well as coral reefs. . . Coral reefs --delicate undersea structures resembling rocky gardens made by tiny animals called coral polyps-- are important nurseries and shelters for fish and other sea life. They also protect coastlines, provide a critical source of food for millions of people, attract tourists and are potential storehouse of medicines for cancer and other diseases. . . "If CO2 is allowed to reach 450 ppm, as is currently widely regarded as being the most optimistic threshold target for world leaders to agree at Copenhagen, we will have put the world's reefs on a path to major degradation and ultimate extinction", John Veron, the former chief scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science, told the meeting. "Such a catastrophe poses a dire threat to the future wellbeing of all humanity." July 4, 09: Fleeting sightings of the world's rarest antelope, the hirola, in a new safe haven are cases of mistaken identity, a survey has found. . . That has dashed hopes that some of the last hirola have managed to colonize a new territory where they would be less vulnerable to flooding and hunting. Fewer than 600 wild hirola remain, confined to a small area in Kenya. It is sometimes called a 'living fossil', being the sole survivor of a once diverse group of antelope species. Prior to 1970, an estimated 14,000 hirola existed in the wild. July 2, 09: The world's largest cat, the Amur tiger, is down to an effective wild population of fewer than 35 individuals, new research has found. Although up to 500 of the big cats actually survive in the wild, the effective population is a measure of their genetic diversity. That in turn is a good predictor of the Amur tiger's chances of survival. The results come from the most complete genetic survey yet of wild Amur tigers, the rarest subspecies of tiger. . . At the start of the 20th Century, nine subspecies of tiger existed, with a total world population of more than 100,000 individuals. Human impacts have since caused the extinction of three subspecies, the Javan tiger, Bali tiger and Caspian tiger, and world tiger numbers could now have fallen to fewer than 3000. July 2, 09: The world's largest cat is down to an effective wild population of fewer than 35 individuals, new research has found. July 1, 09: More than 800 animal and plant species have gone extinct in the past five centuries with nearly 17,000 now threatened with extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature reported. Jun 30, 09: Coastal development and declining water quality are threatening seagrasses worldwide, researchers report. A study of coastal grasses around the world shows that 58% of the seagrass meadows are in decline. Seagrass provides habitat for coastal life and helps reduce the impact of sediment


What was heavyweight boxer Joe Louis' nickname?

Joe Louis - Biography - IMDb Joe Louis Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trivia  (19) | Personal Quotes  (3) Overview (5) 6' 1½" (1.87 m) Mini Bio (1) Joe Louis is considered by many fistic experts and fans as the greatest Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the sport's history. Born into a poor family, Joe Louis's mother felt the only way her son could escape poverty was through music. She bought him a violin and sent him off daily to lessons. On his way there, young Joe would pass by a boxing gym. In no time, he was working out at the gym, training for a boxing career. His amateur career started off disastrously, as he was knocked-out down 16 times in losing the fight. However, he was determined to continue and posted an outstanding amateur career with only 5 defeats in 60 fights. He turned professional and quickly racked up one of the most impressive winning streaks in boxing history. He was nicknamed, The Brown Bomber, and became the first boxer to defeat six heavyweight champions ( Primo Carnera , Max Baer , Jack Sharkey , Jimmy Braddock , Max Schmeling , and Jersey Joe Walcott ). After winning the championship, he held it almost 12 years to set a record, plus set another record with 25 successful title defenses. He retired with a 60-1 record, only to make an unsuccessful and very sad comeback at the age of 37. While champion, Joe Louis volunteered to join the U.S. Army at the height of his career. He made two title defenses in which he donated his entire purses to relief funds to help both the Army and the Navy. He spent almost five years in the service and boxed hundreds of exhibitions. However, after the war, he was hounded by the Internal Revenue Service to pay back taxes on the purses he had donated. He suffered terribly through this ordeal. and soon found himself broke. He launched a "controversial" pro-wrestling career and was undefeated in some 20 matches before retiring with a heart problem. He was helped by his good friend Frank Sinatra and acted in a few films, worked as a host in Las Vegas, and made numerous appearances for boxing. He died a few years after suffering a massive stroke. Joe Louis was buried with full-military honors, and it was said that he was "most" proud of his European-African-Middle Eastern Medal and his Victory Medal World War II. In or out of the ring, Joe Louis was a Champion. - IMDb Mini Biography By: angelsunchained Spouse (3) Born at 8:00 a.m. CST. World Heavyweight boxing champion, 1937-1949. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990. His reign as heavyweight champion (12 years) is a boxing record that stands in all weight divisions. He fought so many bad opponents that they were dubbed the "Bum of the Month" tour. Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1980. Pictured on a 29¢ US commemorative postage stamp in the Sports series, issued 22 June 1993. The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, is named after him. Has a daughter, Jacquelin (b. 1943), with Marva. Because Louis had been down on his luck in his last years and had died in poverty, his funeral was paid for by his most famous rival (and later friend), German boxer Max Schmeling . Biography in "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives," Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 512-515, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998. Portrayed by Bernie Casey in Ring of Passion (1978) and Coley Wallace in The Joe Louis Story (1953) and Raging Bull (1980). Buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Americans tend to pronounce Louis's second name - "Lewis" - whereas Europeans tend to pronounce it "Loo-e." Curiously enough, Louis Armstrong is universally referred to as "Loo-e" Armstrong even though, in one of the lines in the lyrics to Armstrong's classic, "Hello Dolly," one can clearly hear Armstrong sing, "Hello Dolly, this is "Lewis" Dolly...". One of his grandmothers was a Native American. Is played by Leonard Roberts , who gained nearly 20 lbs. for the role, in Joe and Max (2002). He was a student of mail order physical culture trainer, Charles Atlas, and a graduate of his course. Served in the U.S. Arm


What is a Mohammedan sect which reveres Ali, cousin of Muhammad, believing him to be Muhammad's rightful successor?

Caliphate Upload Sign in Join   PDF generated using the open source mwlib toolkit. See http://code.pediapress.com/ for more information.PDF generated at: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:19:11 UTC Caliphate Contents Articles Caliphate1Rashidun19Rashidun Caliphate23Umayyad48Abbasid63Fatimid Caliphate74Ottoman Caliphate80Sokoto Caliphate85Khilafat Movement88Partitioning of the Ottoman Empire91Atatürk's Reforms98Political aspects of Islam108Divisions of the world in Islam119Succession to Muhammad123Islamic Government: Governance of the Jurist133Majlis-ash-Shura140List of Caliphs141 References Article Sources and Contributors147Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors149 Article Licenses The last Caliph, Abdülmecid II. The term (from the Arabic خلافة or khilāfa) refers to the firstsystem of government established in Islam, and represented thepolitical unity of the Muslim Ummah (nation). In theory it isconstitutional republic[1] ( see Constitution of Medina), meaning thatthe head of state (the Caliph) and other officials are representatives of the people who must govern according to Islamic law; which limits thegovernment's power over citizens. It was initially led by Muhammad'sdisciples as a continuation of the political system the prophetestablished, known as the 'rashidun caliphates'. It represented thepolitical unity, not the theological unity of Muslims as theology ormazhab was a personal matter. It was the world's first major welfarestate. [2] A "caliphate" is also a state which implements such agovernmental system.Sunni Islam dictates that the head of state, the caliph, should beselected by Shura - elected by Muslims or their representatives. [3] Followers of Shia Islam believe the caliph should be an imam descended in a line from the Ahl al-Bayt. After theRashidun period until 1924, caliphates, sometimes two at a single time, real and illusory, were ruled by dynasties.The first dynasty was the Umayyad. This was followed by the Abbasid, the Fatimid, and finally the OttomanDynasty.The caliphate was "the core political concept of Sunni Islam, by the consensus of the Muslim majority in the earlycenturies."  [4] The caliph was often known as  Amir al-Mu'minin ( أمير المؤمنين ) "Commander of the Believers". Muhammadestablished his capital in Medina, and after he died it remained the capital for the Rashidun period. At times inMuslim history there have been rival claimant caliphs in different parts of the Islamic world, and divisions betweenthe Shi'a and Sunni communities.According to Sunni Muslims, the first caliph to be called  Amir al-Mu'minin was Abu Bakr Siddique, followed byUmar ibn al-Khattāb, the second of the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs. Uthman ibn Affan and Ali ibn Abi Talib alsowere called by the same title, while the Shi'a consider Ali to have been the first truly legitimate caliph, although theyconcede that Ali accepted his predecessors, because he eventually sanctioned Abu-Bakr. [5] The rulers preceding these first four did not receive this title by consensus, and as it was turned into a monarchythereafter.After the first four caliphs, the Caliphate was claimed by dynasties such as the Umayyads, the Abbasids, and theOttomans, and for relatively short periods by other, competing dynasties in al-Andalus, North Africa, and Egypt.Mustafa Kemal Atatürk officially abolished the last Caliphate, the Ottoman Empire, and founded the Republic of Turkey, in 1924. The Kings of Morocco still label themselves with the title  Amir al-Mu'minin for the Moroccans, butlay no claim to the Caliphate.Some Muslim countries, like Indonesia and Malaysia were never subject to the authority of a Caliphate, with theexception of Aceh, which briefly acknowledged Ottoman suzerainty. [6] Consequently these countries had their own,local, sultans or rulers who did not fully accept the authority of the Caliph. More From This User


The greater part of Lake Maggiore is in which country?

Lake Maggiore - Switzerland Tourism Lake Maggiore 360° Pano (1) Lake Maggiore extends from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland far into the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Thanks to its mild climate, there is lush, Mediterranean vegetation along its shores. In the hinterland is a wild and romantic mountain landscape with breathtaking views. Share contents 5 Stars On the Swiss, northern side of Lake Maggiore are some well-known holiday resorts in the Tessin: Locarno enjoys what is probably the best climate in Switzerland, with nearly 2300 hours of sunshine a year and an average annual temperature of 15.5 °C. The town is full of southern charm, and has the added attraction of several cultural events, including the famous international Film Festival. From Cardada/Cimetta, the closest mountain to Locarno, you can enjoy a fantastic panorama of Lake Maggiore. It is easy to reach the viewing platform by the cable-car, designed by the leading architect Mario Botta. The bottom station is immediately above the famous pilgrims’ church of Madonna del Sasso in Orselina. Right next to Locarno is Ascona. Situated in a sunny bay, this little town, both chic and romantic, has lots of boutiques and art galleries to visit. Brissago, a little place with narrow, ancient alleyways on the border with Italy, is at the lowest point in Switzerland, 197 m above sea level. On the Brissago Islands in the lake there is a botanical garden to visit with 1700 varieties of sub-tropical plants. The pleasure boats on Lake Maggiore serve not only Locarno, Ascona and Brissago but also smaller places around the lake and they also cross the border to serve the Italian side. The easiest way to discover this charming region is by the Lake Maggiore Express, a combination of train and boat. The narrow-gauge railway goes from Locarno through the Centovalli – the valley of a hundred valleys – to Domodossola in Italy. After a short walk or lunch, your tour continues to Stresa, back by Lake Maggiore. From here you go by boat – with a few stops – back to Locarno. As well as the Centovalli, numerous other valleys lead back from the lake into the hinterland of the Tessin, including the wild and romantic Verzasca valley or the Maggia valley. There are also numerous walks along the Gambarogno Riviera on the opposite side of the lake from Locarno and Ascona. Offers


What was an American post-World War II art movement baginning in New York City that was the first specifically American movement to achieve worldwide influence?

Abstract Expressionism - Artists Artists Type the name of the artist in the box below, click on create, away you go! Abstract Expressionism Site Map » Art » Abstract Expressionism Abstract expressionism was an American post–World War II art movement. It was the first specifically American movement to achieve worldwide influence and also the one that put New York City at the center of the art world, a role formerly filled by Paris. Although the term "abstract expressionism" was first applied to American art in 1946 by the art critic Robert Coates, it had been first used in Germany in 1919 in the magazine Der Sturm, regarding German Expressionism . In the USA, Alfred Barr was the first to use this term in 1929 in relation to works by Wassily Kandinsky . Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License Other interesting sites Health and Environment Click here to edit contents of this page. Click here to toggle editing of individual sections of the page (if possible).     Watch headings for an "edit" link when available. Append content without editing the whole page source. Check out how this page has evolved in the past. If you want to discuss contents of this page - this is the easiest way to do it. View and manage file attachments for this page. A few useful tools to manage this Site. See pages that link to and include this page. Change the name (also URL address, possibly the category) of the page. View wiki source for this page without editing. View/set parent page (used for creating breadcrumbs and structured layout). Notify administrators if there is objectionable content in this page. Something does not work as expected? Find out what you can do. General Wikidot.com documentation and help section. Wikidot.com Terms of Service - what you can, what you should not etc. Wikidot.com Privacy Policy.


In 1978, Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was found dead where?

Britain and the World 1978 An Air India jumbo jet exploded     in mid-air near Bombay, killing 213. Jan14 Sex Pistols' final     concert takes place at Winterland , San Francisco  Jan18 Geoff Boycott     captains England for the first time v's Pakistan in     Karachi  Mar1 Charlie     Chaplin's coffin was stolen from a Swiss cemetery three     months after burial. It was found 10 miles away on May     17. Mar16 Israeli Forces Invade     Lebanon   The Italian politician Aldo Moro is kidnapped by the      left-radical Red Brigades who massacred his escort, and after 55 days      detention murdered him as well. Mar17 Amoco Cadiz tanker     spills 1.6 million gallons of oil off French coast  Apr8 Regular broadcast of     proceedings in Parliament starts Apr18 The U.S. Senate voted     68-32 to turn the Panama Canal over to Panamanian control     on Dec. 31,1999. Apr20 Korean Airlines     flight 007 shot down by Soviets in Russian airspace  Apr21 Sandy Denny 31 former lead singer      with Fairport Convention dies  of a brain hemorrhage after      falling downstairs. She is buried with her mother and brother at      Putney Vale cemetery (Block V, grave 38) May1 First May Day holiday     in Britain May9 The body of former Italian Prime Minister     Aldo Moro was found in the boot of a car in central Rome,     a victim of the Red Brigade May17 Compact discs - CD's - were created by     Philips. May20 Mavis Hutchinson, 53,     became the first woman to run across America. The     3,000-mile trek took her 69 days. She ran an average of     45 miles each day Jun12 David Berkowitz,     known popularly as "Son of Sam," received the     maximum penalty -- 25 years to life in prison -- with a recommendation that he spend the rest of his days in     prison. Jun25 Argentina beats     Holland 3-1 in soccer's 11th World Cup at Buenos     Aires Argentina July8 Pluto's companion later to be called Charon     is found Jul25 The first test-tube baby was born in     Oldham General Hospital. It was a girl, and she was named     Louise Joy Brown. Aug6 Pope Paul VI dies of     heart attack at summer residence at 80  Aug20 Gunmen open fire on     an Israeli El Al Airline bus in London  Aug25 Turin shroud, once     venerated as the burial cloth of Christ, went on public     display for the first time in 45 years. Sep6 Palestinian     guerrillas hijacked four airliners travelling to New York     from Europe. One Pan Am Jumbo was blown up the next day     in Cairo and two Boeing 707s which landed at Dawson's     field in Jordan were blown up on September 12. The fourth     plane landed in London and hijacker Leila Khaled was     arrested Sep7 Keith Moon drummer     with The Who dies in London from the effects of a drugs     overdose (Hemineurin). The flat in which he died No 9, 12 Curzon Place,      London was the same one that Cass Elliot (Mamas and Papas) died in      (29th July 1974). Keith was cremated at Golders Green      crematorium  Sep11 Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov      who worked for the BBC World Service is murdered     by a poison pellet that was injected by the tip of an umbrella. He dies      four days later Sept29 Pope John Paul is found dead. He was Pope for     33 days Oct15 Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of     Poland was elected Pope and took the name John Paul II,     the first non-Italian Pope in 456 years. Nov18 Jim Jones, a U.S.     pastor, led 914 of his followers to their deaths at     Jonestown, Guyana, by drinking a cyanide-laced fruit     drink. Cult members who refused to swallow the drink were     shot. Nov30


The Principia Mathematica, a three-volume work on the foundations of mathematics published in 1910, 1912 and 1913, with a second edition In 1927, was co-written by Bertrand Russell and who else?

Bertrand Russell (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Bertrand Russell First published Thu Dec 7, 1995; substantive revision Tue Mar 10, 2015 Bertrand Arthur William Russell (1872–1970) was a British philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic best known for his work in mathematical logic and analytic philosophy. His most influential contributions include his championing of logicism (the view that mathematics is in some important sense reducible to logic), his refining of Gottlob Frege ’s predicate calculus (which still forms the basis of most contemporary systems of logic), his defense of neutral monism (the view that the world consists of just one type of substance which is neither exclusively mental nor exclusively physical), and his theories of definite descriptions , logical atomism and logical types . Together with G.E. Moore , Russell is generally recognized as one of the main founders of modern analytic philosophy. His famous paradox , theory of types , and work with A.N. Whitehead on Principia Mathematica reinvigorated the study of logic throughout the twentieth century (Schilpp 1944, xiii; Wilczek 2010, 74). Over the course of a long career, Russell also made significant contributions to a broad range of other subjects, including ethics , politics, educational theory, the history of ideas and religious studies, cheerfully ignoring Hooke’s admonition to the Royal Society against “meddling with Divinity, Metaphysics, Moralls, Politicks, Grammar, Rhetorick, or Logick” (Kreisel 1973, 24). In addition, generations of general readers have benefited from his many popular writings on a wide variety of topics in both the humanities and the natural sciences. Like Voltaire , to whom he has been compared (Times of London 1970, 12)), he wrote with style and wit and had enormous influence. After a life marked by controversy—including dismissals from both Trinity College, Cambridge, and City College, New York—Russell was awarded the Order of Merit in 1949 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. Noted also for his many spirited anti-nuclear protests and for his campaign against western involvement in the Vietnam War, Russell remained a prominent public figure until his death at the age of 97. Interested readers may listen to two sound clips of Russell speaking or consult the Bertrand Russell Society’s video archive for video clips of and about Russell. (Members of the Society have access to a significantly larger video library than is available to the general public.) A short chronology of the major events in Russell’s life is as follows: (1872) Born May 18 at Ravenscroft in Trelleck, Monmouthshire, UK. (1874) Death of mother and sister. (1876) Death of father; Russell’s grandfather, Lord John Russell (the former Prime Minister), and grandmother succeed in overturning Russell’s father’s will to win custody of Russell and his brother. (1878) Death of grandfather; Russell’s grandmother, Lady Russell, supervises Russell’s upbringing. (1890) Enters Trinity College, Cambridge; meets Whitehead . (1893) Awarded first-class B.A. in Mathematics. (1894) Completes the Moral Sciences Tripos (Part II); marries Alys Pearsall Smith. (1896) Appointed lecturer at the London School of Economics; travels to the United States. (1899) Appointed lecturer at Trinity College, Cambridge. (1900) Meets Peano at the First International Congress of Philosophy in Paris. (1901) Reappointed lecturer at Cambridge; discovers Russell’s paradox . (1902) Corresponds with Frege . (1905) Develops his theory of descriptions . (1907) Runs for parliament and is defeated. (1908) Elected Fellow of the Royal Society. (1910) Reappointed lecturer at Trinity College, Cambridge. (1911) Meets Wittgenstein ; elected President of the Aristotelian Society. (1914) Visits Harvard and teaches courses in logic and the theory of knowledge; meets T.S. Eliot. (1915) Reappointed lecturer at Trinity College, Cambridge. (1916) Fined 100 pounds and dismissed from Trinity College as a result of anti-war writings; denied a passport and so una


The Society for the Prevention of an Unwholesome Diet was a 19th century activist group dedicated to keeping what out of Britain?

227's™ YouTube Chili' NBA Fit Groceries Idaho Potatoes (Part 3) Spicy' NBA Mix! - YouTube 227's™ YouTube Chili' NBA Fit Groceries Idaho Potatoes (Part 3) Spicy' NBA Mix! Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 26, 2015 Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 (227's™ YouTube Chili' NBA Fit Groceries Idaho Potatoes (Part 3) Spicy' Movie Animation NBA Mix) https://www.facebook.com/pages/227sYo... * http://pressroom.prlog.org/Hoops227 * http://nba.hoops227.co * https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jamaal-a... ***Chilliciously', delicious, Idaho Potatoes! Chili' YUMMY!!! A baked Idaho Potato smothered with Chili' and delicious cheese and sour cream!!! "I eat those tasty Idaho potatoes," said Al-Din. "They're Chili' DELISH!!!" NBA Chili' Fit!!!*** ***Jamaal Al-Din, "The Chili' Movie Teaser Producer Mix!!!"*** Idaho Potato Commission From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The certification mark of Idaho Potato Commission The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is a self-governing agency of the state of Idaho that was established in 1937 as the Idaho Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Commission. Its primary responsibility is to promote the Idaho potato and protect the "Grown in Idaho" seal through advertising, public relations, promotions and other marketing initiatives. It also supports various research projects that benefit all Idaho potato industry members.[citation needed] The commission introduced the “Grown in Idaho” seal in 1959 to help elevate the visibility of Idaho potatoes and has become a symbol consumers actively look for when purchasing potato products. Idaho potatoes are the best selling potato[1] and are one of the most recognized and respected brand names in the United States. References   USDA Potatoes 2008 Summary External links Official website Categories:   State agencies of Idaho   Food industry trade groups   Agriculture in Idaho   Potato organizations Potato From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Etymology "Spud" redirects here. For other uses, see Spud (disambiguation). The English word potato comes from Spanish patata (the name used in Spain). The Spanish Royal Academy says the Spanish word is a compound of the Taino batata (sweet potato) and the Quechua papa (potato).[11] The name potato originally referred to a type of sweet potato rather than the other way around, although the two plants are not closely related; in many of the chronicles detailing agriculture and plants, no distinction is made between the two.[12] The 16th-century English herbalist John Gerard used the terms "bastard potatoes" and "Virginia potatoes" for this species, and referred to sweet potatoes as "common potatoes".[13] Potatoes are occasionally referred to as "Irish potatoes" or "white potatoes" in the United States, to distinguish them from sweet potatoes.[13] The name spud for a small potato comes from the digging of soil (or a hole) prior to the planting of potatoes. The word has an unknown origin and was originally (c. 1440) used as a term for a short knife or dagger, probably related to Dutch spyd or the Latin "spad-" root meaning "sword"; cf. Spanish "espada", English "spade" and "spadroon". The word spud traces back to the 16th century. It subsequently transferred over to a variety of digging tools. Around 1845, the name transferred to the tuber itself.[14] The origin of the word "spud" has erroneously been attributed to a 19th-century activist group dedicated to keeping the potato out of Britain, calling itself The Society for the Prevention of an Unwholesome Diet.[14] It was Mario Pei's 1949 The Story of Language that can be blamed for the word's false origin. Pei writes, "the potato, for its part, was in disrepute some centuries ago. Some Englishmen who did not fancy potatoes formed a Society for the Prevention of Unwholesome Diet. The initials of the main words in this title gave rise to spud." Like most other


Who was crowned King of Scotland in 1306 and defeated the forces of Edward II at Bannockburn in 1314?

King Robert the Bruce of Scotland | Britroyals Name: King Robert the Bruce of Scotland Father: Robert de Brus Mother: Marjory Countess of Carrick Relation to Elizabeth II: 19th great-grandfather House of: Bruce Born: July 11, 1274 at Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire Ascended to the throne: February 10, 1306 aged 31 years Crowned: March 27, 1306 at Scone Abbey, Perthshire Married:(1) Isabella of Mar, 1295 Married:(2) Elizabeth de Burgh, 1302 Children: Marjorie, David, John, Matlida, Margaret plus several illegitimate Died: June 7, 1329, at Cardross, Dumbartonshire, aged 54 years, 10 months, and 26 days Buried at: Dunfermline Abbey (body) and Melrose Abbey (heart) Succeeded by: his son David After Balliol�s abdication in 1296 Scotland was without a monarch for 10 years and ruled remotely by King Edward I of England. Scots national resistance developed into a war of independence in which William Wallace and then Robert Bruce played a leading role. Wallace won a victory over the English at Stirling Bridge in 1297 and proclaimed himself Guardian of Scotland. The following year Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated William Wallace at Falkirk. Wallace went underground but was captured and in 1305, tried and hung in London. In 1298 Robert Bruce took over the title of Guardian of Scotland and, having killed his rival John Comyn, claimed the throne as the great-great grandson of David I and in 1306 had himself crowned king at Scone as Robert I. Independence was made easier by the death of Edward I as he set out to claim back Scotland. Bruce set about removing the English from Scotland and by early 1314 Stirling was the only castle in English hands. An English army sent to break the siege was routed by Bruce�s smaller Scottish force at Bannockburn in June 1314. Six year later in 1320 Bruce and the Scottish nobles issued the Declaration of Arbroath asserting Scottish Independence �For as longs as one hundred of us shall remain alive we shall never in any wise consent to submit to the rule of the English, for it is not for glory that we fight � but for freedom alone.�. However, a truce with Edward II of England failed to stop hostilities which continued until Edward II was deposed in 1327. The Treaty of Edinburgh between Robert I and Edward III in 1328 recognised Scotland's independence, ending the 30 years of Wars of Independence. Edward agreed to the marriage of Robert Bruce�s son David to his younger sister Joan daughter of Edward II. Robert Bruce died at his house in Cardross a year later of a serious illness described by some as leprosy. Timeline for King Robert the Bruce of Scotland Year


Prior to its independence in 1964, the Mediterranean island of Malta belonged to which country?

Malta - definition of Malta by The Free Dictionary Malta - definition of Malta by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Malta Related to Malta: Knights of Malta Malta Mal·ta  (môl′tə) An island country in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily, comprising the island of Malta and two smaller islands. Occupied successively by Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Saracens, and Normans, Malta was granted to the Knights Hospitalers in 1530 and passed to France in 1798 and Great Britain in 1800. The country became independent in 1964. Valletta, on Malta Island, is the capital. Malta (ˈmɔːltə) n (Placename) a republic occupying the islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino, in the Mediterranean south of Sicily: governed by the Knights Hospitallers from 1530 until Napoleon's conquest in 1798; French driven out, with British help, 1800; became British dependency 1814; suffered severely in World War II; became independent in 1964 and a republic in 1974; joined the EU in 2004; a member of the Commonwealth. Official languages: Maltese and English. Official religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro (from January 2008 replacing the Maltese lira). Capital: Valletta. Pop: 411 277 (2013 est). Area: 316 sq km (122 sq miles) Mal•ta n. 1. an island in the Mediterranean south of Sicily. 95 sq. mi. (246 sq. km). 2. a republic consisting of this island and two adjacent islands: a former British colony; now a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 381,603; 122 sq. mi. (316 sq. km). Cap.: Valletta. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:


What is another name for pain in one or more nerves?

Nerve Pain and Nerve Damage - WebMD: Neurological Symptoms Nerve Pain and Nerve Damage In this Article Your nervous system is involved in everything your body does, from regulating your breathing to controlling your muscles and sensing heat and cold. There are three types of nerves in the body: Autonomic nerves. These nerves control the involuntary or partially voluntary activities of your body, including heart rate , blood pressure , digestion, and temperature regulation. Motor nerves. These nerves control your movements and actions by passing information from your brain and spinal cord to your muscles. Sensory nerves. These nerves relay information from your skin and muscles back to your spinal cord and brain . The information is then processed to let you feel pain and other sensations. Because nerves are essential to all you do, nerve pain and damage can seriously affect your quality of life. What Are the Symptoms of Nerve Pain and Nerve Damage? With nerve damage there can be a wide array of symptoms. Which ones you may have depends on the location and type of nerves that are affected. Damage can occur to nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It can also occur in the peripheral nerves, which are located throughout the rest of your body. Autonomic nerve damage may produce the following symptoms: Inability to sense chest pain , such as angina or heart attack Too much sweating (known as hyperhidrosis ) or too little sweating (known as anhidrosis) Lightheadedness Twitching , also known as fasciculation Paralysis Sensory nerve damage may produce the following symptoms: Pain Burning Problems with positional awareness In some instances, people with nerve damage will have symptoms that indicate damage to two, or even three, different types of nerves. For instance, you might experience weakness and burning of your legs at the same time. What Causes Nerve Pain and Nerve Damage? There are more than 100 different types of nerve damage. The various types may have different symptoms and may require different types of treatment. It is estimated that about 20 million Americans suffers from peripheral nerve damage. This type of damage becomes increasingly common with age. Up to 70% of people with diabetes have some nerve damage. Continued While not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the possible causes of nerve pain and nerve damage: Autoimmune diseases . A variety of different types of autoimmune diseases can produce symptoms of nerve pain and nerve damage. These include: multiple sclerosis , Guillain -Barré syndrome (a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves), myasthenia gravis , lupus , and inflammatory bowel disease . Cancer . Cancer can cause nerve pain and nerve damage in multiple ways. In some instances, cancerous masses may push against or crush nerves. In other cases, certain types of cancer may result in nutritional deficiencies that affect nerve function. Additionally, some types of chemotherapy and radiation may produce nerve pain and nerve damage in certain individuals. Compression/trauma. Anything that results in trauma or compression of nerves can result in nerve pain and nerve damage. This includes pinched nerves in the neck, crush injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome . Diabetes . Up to 70% of people with diabetes suffer from nerve damage, which becomes more likely as the disease progresses. Diabetic neuropathy is a serious complication and may affect all three types of neurons. Sensory nerves are most often affected, causing burning or numbness. If you have diabetes and are experiencing symptoms of nerve pain or nerve damage, you should consult a medical professional as soon as possible. Drug side effects and toxic substances. Various substances that are taken into the body intentionally or unintentionally have the ability to cause nerve pain and nerve damage. These include medications , such as some chemotherapies for cancer and certain drugs used to treat HIV . Toxic substances that may be ingested accidentally, including lead, arsenic, and mercury, may also cause damage to


In 1908, the winners of the Gordon Bennett Cup in ballooning set a world record of 73 hours aloft that would stand until 1995. What nationality were they?

Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race | Bailey Balloons 01275 375 300 Prices & Booking | Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race 12th March 2010    News Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race Friday, March 12, 2010 Clive Bailey was Flight Director for this flight and it was confirmed yesterday that the 2010 Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race will be from Bristol in September. EXPLORER DAVID HEMPLEMAN-ADAMS BRINGS THE WORLD’S BALLOONING CROWN TO ENGLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME- ANOTHER FIRST FOR UK SPORT BRITISH EXPLORER WINS WORLD OLDEST BALLOON RACE ON HIS 52ND BIRTHDAY David Hempleman-Adams, world class explorer and balloon pilot WINS the 52nd Gordon Bennett Cup on his 52nd birthday! The Gas Balloon Race will come to ENGLAND in 2010 for the first time since the race started in 1906. David Hempleman-Adams took off Monday morning, October 6th at just after Midnight, our time, from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta where the Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race took place. David flew with co-pilot Dr. Jon Mason. The rest of his team included Clive Bailey, from Bailey Balloons who is once again the Flight Director and the British Team Manager, and together with Luc Trullemans (the forecaster) helped work out the best track, keeping an eye on fuel management, pilot rest time, navigation and of course the best winds and altitude that carried them to this incredible victory. The Austrian Team was in second place and in third the Americans.   A delighted David Hempleman-Adams comments: “This year has seen an incredible rise in British sporting triumphs.  As a nation we did extremely well at the Olympics and I am delighted to bring the world’s ballooning crown back to London where we will host the 2010 Gordon Bennett Balloon Race, the world’s oldest balloon race.” Luc Trullemans (a famous Belgium weather TV presenter and forecaster) gave the team incredibly detailed, often hourly and accurate forecasting for David. Team Manager, Clive Bailey talked to David hourly whilst he was flying up until he landed at 5.00 am this morning near Lake Michigan, North of Chicago which is a flight of 1922 km. Co-Pilot Dr. Jon Mason is said to be suffering from exhaustion, a condition he can readily diagnose.  They have spent almost 4 entire days in the air, beating off teams from many other countries across the world.  They are now all recovering well after their sleep deprivation!! By winning, the Gordon Bennett Cup will launch from England in September. David came 3rd two years ago, (last year’s race was cancelled) taking off from Albuquerque and landing in Northern Canada. About the Gordon Bennett Race…see www.balloonfiesta.com Long before men have tried to fly around the world in a balloon, balloon pilots have tried to capture the oldest and most prestigious prize in aviation, the Coupe Gordon Bennett. Also known as the Gordon Bennett Cup, the goal of this age-old competition is to fly the farthest distance from the launch site. Adventurer and newspaper tycoon Gordon Bennett initiated this timeless challenge. He sponsored an annual auto race, airplane races and even co-funded Stanley’s expedition to Africa to find Livingston. In 1906 he inaugurated his International balloon race from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, France before a crowd of 200-hundred thousand. The first winner of the event was an American, Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm. He and his co-pilot flew more than 400 miles to the northeast coast of England. The second race in 1907 from Saint Louis drew 300-thousand spectators. By 1909, it was 400 thousand spectators in Paris again. Each year, special airmail and other commemorative items were carried. Pilots struggled to stretch their journeys farther. In 1908, the Swiss winners set a world duration record for small gas sport balloons of 73 hours aloft. That record that would stand for 87 years and not be broken until 1995 when another Gordon Bennett team led by Wilhelm Elmers would raise the bar to 92 hours. Over the past two decades, the race has moved from country to country, where traditionally, the winning country hosts the next year’s competition. Each country is all


Harry Houdini Biography | Magic Library at MagicTricks.com Birthplace: Hungary Buried: Machpelah Cemetery, NYC There is no question that Houdini is the most famous magician in history. His name is synonymous with escapes; his ability to get out of seemingly impossible situations- and his knack for publicizing these events- made him a legend in his own time. The Houdini myth is about to be examined, and truth really is stranger than fiction! The Houdini Family Houdini was born Erich Weiss on March 24, 1874. Though he claimed throughout his life that Appleton, Wisconsin was his birthplace (and April 6 his birthdate), he was really born in Budapest, Hungary. He was four years old when his family moved to America, sailing into New York on July 3, 1878 on the S.S. Fresia. He had five brothers and a sister. Herman M. (1863-1885), Nathan J. (1870-1927), Gottfried William (1872-1925), Theodore "Theo" aka "Dash" (1876-1945), Leopold D. (1879-1962) and one sister, Gladys Carrie (born 1882 - unknown year of death). Herman was really Houdini's half brother, from Rev. Weiss' first marriage. Heading the family were Mayer Samuel (1829-1892) and Cecilia (1841-1913), Houdini's mother and father. Rev. Dr. M. Samuel Weiss was a rabbi who died in 1892 of cancer, before his son's magical career got started. Though a lot has been written about Houdini's devotion to his mother, it is clear that he was also close to, and proud of, his father, as can be seen the notes he wrote in the family bible. Houdini Family Scandal Houdini's family had its share of conflicts. Not only was Houdini's childhood spent in poverty, but the individual family members seemed often to be at odds with each other. Consequently, permanent animosity arose when brother Nathan's wife Sadie divorced him and, within two weeks, married brother Leopold. (Houdini was so angry with Sadie that he specified in his will, "No part either of the principal or income of my estate shall ever directly or indirectly go to SADIE GLANTZ WEISS!") Houdini himself caused friction in his Jewish family when he married Bess (Wilhelmina Rahner), who was Catholic. This choice would have consequences after Houdini's death: though he stipulated in his will that he wanted Bess buried beside him, the Machpelah cemetery would not allow the interment of someone outside the Jewish faith. Bess, who passed away aboard a passenger train traveling cross-country between Los Angeles and New York, instead is buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Hawthorne, NY), near Babe Ruth, Jimmy Cagney, Sal Mineo and Dutch Schultz. Houdini's Traits Houdini was small, standing a mere 5'5", with dark, wavy hair, dark gray eyes and a high-pitched voice. Like many people in his day (especially those from immigrant families), Houdini was poorly educated. He was, however, extremely athletic and highly motivated to succeed. Houdini allowed his brother Leopold, New York's first X-ray specialist, to X-ray him frequently. Most likely this caused sterilization; Houdini had no children. According to an autobiographical pamphlet published by the magician in 1920, Houdini said that his favorite place was Hollywood, California and that his favorite song was Auld Lang Syne (the traditional New Year's Eve tune). Houdini's motto? "And this, too, shall pass". Houdini's Interest in Magic Houdini became fascinated with magic as a young boy after seeing Dr. Lynn, a traveling magician, perform the Linking Rings trick. He did not, as legend has it, run away with a circus, nor was he an apprentice to a locksmith. In reality, he turned to magic at age 17 as an alternative to factory work. He teamed up with Jack Hayman, a fellow magic enthusiast, to form the Houdini Brothers. (The name "Houdini" was used in tribute to Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, the most famous magician of the era). The team's specialty was the Crate Escape. When Hayman became bored, Houdini's brother Theodore (later known as Hardeen) became his partner. Shortly, Hardeen was replaced by Bess Rahner, the woman who became Houdini's partner both in the act and in his life. Houdini's Car


"Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis starred as Madeline ""Maddie"" Hayes and David Addison in which TV series (1985 to 1989) that revolved around cases investigated by Blue Moon Detective Agency?"

Moonlighting (TV series) Moonlighting (TV series) Cybill ShepherdBruce WillisAllyce BeasleyCurtis Armstrong (1986–89) Theme music composer "Moonlighting" Performed by Al Jarreau Country of origin approx. 42–44 minutes per episode Production company(s) Picturemaker Productions, in association with ABC Circle Films Original channel Edit Block no caption Moonlighting is an American television series that aired on ABC from March 3, 1985, to May 14, 1989. The network aired a total of 66 episodes (67 in syndication as the pilot is split into two episodes). Starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd as private detectives, the show was a mixture of drama, comedy and romance, and was considered to be one of the first successful and influential examples of comedy-drama, or "dramedy", emerging as a distinct television genre.The show's theme song was performed by jazz singer Al Jarreau and became a hit. The show is also credited with making Willis a star while providing Shepherd with a critical success after a string of lackluster projects. In 2007 it was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME." Introduction Edit Block The series revolved around cases investigated by the Blue Moon Detective Agency and its two partners, Madeline "Maddie" Hayes (Shepherd) and David Addison (Willis). The show, with a mix of mystery, sharp dialogue and sexual tension between its two leads, introduced Bruce Willis to the world and brought Cybill Shepherd back into the spotlight after a nearly decade-long absence. The characters were introduced in a two-hour pilot episode that preceded the series proper. The show's storyline begins with the reversal of fortune of Maddie Hayes, a former model who finds herself bankrupt after her accountant embezzles all of her liquid assets. She is left saddled with several failing businesses formerly maintained as tax write-offs, one of which is the City of Angels Detective Agency, helmed by the carefree David Addison. Between the pilot and the first one-hour episode, David persuades Maddie to keep the business and run it as a partnership. The agency is renamed Blue Moon Investigations because Maddie was most famous for being the spokesmodel for the (fictitious) Blue Moon shampoo company. In many episodes she was recognized as "the Blue Moon shampoo girl," if not by name. In his audio commentary for the season-three DVD, creator Glenn Gordon Caron says that the inspiration for the series was a production of The Taming of the Shrew he saw in Central Park starring Meryl Streep and Raúl Juliá. The show would parody this Shakespeare play in the season-three episode Atomic Shakespeare. Cast and characters Edit Block Cybill Shepherd as Maddie Hayes: Maddie Hayes is a chic and smart former high-fashion model. Left bankrupt when her accountant embezzles all of her money, she is forced to make a living by running the detective agency she had previously owned as a tax write-off. Using her celebrity as a former model, she brings in clients and tries to bring some order to a business previously run without any discipline. By the time he had written 50 pages for the pilot to the show, Caron says he realized he was writing the part for Cybill Shepherd. After reading the script, she immediately realized this was a part she wanted to do and, during her first meeting with Caron and producer Jay Daniel, remarked that it was reminiscent of a “Hawksian” comedy. The two had no idea what she was talking about, so she suggested they screen Twentieth Century, Bringing Up Baby and His Girl Friday, three of her favorites, to see how the overlapping dialogue was handled. A week before shooting of the pilot began, Caron, Shepherd, and Willis watched Bringing Up Baby and His Girl Friday. Bruce Willis as David Addison: David Addison is a fast-talking, fun-loving detective running the City of Angels Detective Agency. Faced with the prospect of being put out of business he convinces Maddie that they have always lost money because they were supposed to and talks her into rebranding the agency and going into business with him as he


Where, since 1903, has been the headquarters of British polo, where polo is no longer staged since the polo fields were compulsorily purchased to build council housing?

Hurlingham Club : definition of Hurlingham Club and synonyms of Hurlingham Club (English)   History   Early history In 1867 Frank Heathcote received the permission of Richard Naylor to promote clay pigeon shooting matches at his Hurlingham estate. [1] His next step was the formation of the Hurlingham Club for this purpose and 'as an agreeable country resort'. [2] The club leased the estate from Naylor in 1869 and in 1874 acquired the land outright for £27,500. [3] The pigeon today forms part of the club's crest. Until 1905 clouds of pigeons were released in the summer from an enclosure near what is now a tennis pavilion. The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII ), an early patron, was a keen shot and his presence ensured the club's status and notability from the beginning. The current patron is HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh .   Polo In 1873, the club published the rules of polo , still followed by most of the world to this day. [3] [4] [5] [6] Polo was first played at the club on 6 June 1874. [3] [7] In 1886, the club hosted the first international polo match between England and the United States. [8] The polo matches for the 1908 Summer Olympics were played at Hurlingham. Three teams entered: Hurlingham, Roehampton, and a combined British and Irish team. Roehampton won. [9] The Westchester Cup was played at the club in 1900, 1902, 1909, 1921 and 1936. [3] Before the Second World War , Hurlingham was the headquarters of British polo . The governing body of British polo is called the Hurlingham Polo Association . [3] However polo is no longer staged at Hurlingham after the size of the club was significantly reduced after the war when the polo fields were compulsorily purchased to build council housing (the Sullivan Estate). [3] The Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park has succeeded to the status of the leading British polo club.   Golf Until 1899, there was a nine-hole golf course . [3]   Croquet Hurlingham has been at the centre of world croquet for many years. The Croquet Association had its headquarters in the club from 1959 to 2002. [10] Top-ranking international competitions are regularly held on the lawns, at one time the finest in the country, though the CA headquarters have since relocated to the Cheltenham Croquet Club .   Other sports and events Other sports include lawn tennis , cricket , bowls , skittles , squash and swimming (with both indoor and outdoor pools) as well as fitness facilities and a gymnasium. Games such as bridge , backgammon and chess are popular indoor pursuits. The club has also hosted the Grand Prix Ball [11] and the Concours d'Elegance . [12]   Membership Members must be proposed and seconded by two current full members of the club. There is currently an 8 year long waiting list for membership, but children of current members are given preference when vacancies do arise. Because of this, some recent joining members have had to wait fifteen years, and the club advises new applicants that longer waits could be possible in future. The top 1,400 candidates on the waiting list are offered temporary off-peak membership. In 2008, some of those offered this level of membership had waited nine years. [13] The club currently has more than 10,000 members. [14]   Notable members Past members include Walter Buckmaster and Air Vice-Marshal Sir William Cushion . In 2011, Charles Nall-Cain, 3rd Baron Brocket was refused renewal of membership due to his stint in prison. [15]   References ^ Albert William Money, Pigeon shooting: With instructions for beginners and suggestions for those who participate in the sport of pigeon shooting, Shooting and fishing publishing company, 1896, p. 99 ^ John Lowerson, Sport and the English Middle Classes, 1870-1914, Manchester University Press, 1995, p. 40 [1] ^ a b c d e f g Horace A. Laffaye, Polo in Britain: A History, Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 2012, pp. 47-50 ^ Edward Darley Miller, Modern Polo, Hurst and Blackett, 1902, p. 333 ^ Thomas Francis Dale, Polo past and present, Offices of Country Life, 1905, p. 24 ^ T. B. Drybrough, Polo


The Himalayas [This Dynamic Earth, USGS] The Himalayas: Two continents collide Among the most dramatic and visible creations of plate-tectonic forces are the lofty Himalayas, which stretch 2,900 km along the border between India and Tibet. This immense mountain range began to form between 40 and 50 million years ago, when two large landmasses, India and Eurasia, driven by plate movement, collided. Because both these continental landmasses have about the same rock density, one plate could not be subducted under the other. The pressure of the impinging plates could only be relieved by thrusting skyward, contorting the collision zone, and forming the jagged Himalayan peaks. About 225 million years ago, India was a large island still situated off the Australian coast, and a vast ocean (called Tethys Sea) separated India from the Asian continent. When Pangaea broke apart about 200 million years ago, India began to forge northward. By studying the history -- and ultimately the closing-- of the Tethys, scientists have reconstructed India's northward journey. About 80 million years ago, India was located roughly 6,400 km south of the Asian continent, moving northward at a rate of about 9 m a century. When India rammed into Asia about 40 to 50 million years ago, its northward advance slowed by about half. The collision and associated decrease in the rate of plate movement are interpreted to mark the beginning of the rapid uplift of the Himalayas. Artist's conception of the 6,000-km-plus northward journey of the "India" landmass (Indian Plate) before its collision with Asia (Eurasian Plate). Solid lines indicate present-day continents in the Indian Ocean region, but no geologic data exist to determine the exact size and shape of the tectonic plates before their present-day configurations. The dashed outlines for the "India" landmass are given for visual reference only, to show the inferred approximate locations of its interior part in the geologic past. The "India" landmass was once situated well south of the Equator, but its northern margins began to collide against the southward-moving Eurasian Plate about 40 to 50 million years ago (see text). The Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau to the north have risen very rapidly. In just 50 million years, peaks such as Mt. Everest have risen to heights of more than 9 km. The impinging of the two landmasses has yet to end. The Himalayas continue to rise more than 1 cm a year -- a growth rate of 10 km in a million years! If that is so, why aren't the Himalayas even higher? Scientists believe that the Eurasian Plate may now be stretching out rather than thrusting up, and such stretching would result in some subsidence due to gravity. Sunset view of towering, snow-capped Mt. Everest, from the village of Lobuche (Solu-khumbu), Nepal. (Photograph by Gimmy Park Li.) Fifty kilometers north of Lhasa (the capital of Tibet), scientists found layers of pink sandstone containing grains of magnetic minerals (magnetite) that have recorded the pattern of the Earth's flip-flopping magnetic field. These sandstones also contain plant and animal fossils that were deposited when the Tethys Sea periodically flooded the region. The study of these fossils has revealed not only their geologic age but also the type of environment and climate in which they formed. For example, such studies indicate that the fossils lived under a relatively mild, wet environment about 105 million years ago, when Tibet was closer to the equator. Today, Tibet's climate is much more arid, reflecting the region's uplift and northward shift of nearly 2,000 km. Fossils found in the sandstone layers offer dramatic evidence of the climate change in the Tibetan region due to plate movement over the past 100 million years. At present, the movement of India continues to put enormous pressure on the Asian continent, and Tibet in turn presses on the landmass to the north that is hemming it in. The net effect of plate-tectonics forces acting on this geologically complicated region is to squeeze parts of Asia eastward toward the Pacific Ocean. On


Where did Adolf Hitler spend his last days in Berlin?

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What is the sum of the digits of the product of any number between 1 & 9 multiplied by 9?

The Digit Sums for Multiples of Numbers 13 {4,8,3,7,2,6,1,5,9} It is asserted that the sum of digits follows a repeating sequence of length 9. This is so because for any decimal representation x, the number 10*x (ten times x) will have the same sum of digits. Multiplication by the base number 10 simply moves the digits one place to the left and puts a zero in the units place. More generally, DigitSum(10k*n) = DigitSum(n).   This operation, multiplication by the k-th power of 10, moves the digits k places to the left and places k zeroes on the right. The sum of digits is the same. Less obviously adding a nine at any place in a decimal representation reduces the digit by one and adds one to the digit in the next higher place, and thus the sum of the digits is not altered. That is to say, DigitSum(n+9*10k) = DigitSum(n).   Going back to the above table, what is immediately suggested by the information presented there is that the sequence for a multiple digit number m is the sequence for the sum of the digits of m, the digit sum of m. For example, the sequence for 12 is the same as the sequence for 1+2=3. Likewise the sequence for 13 is the same as the sequence for 1+3=4. This of course also holds true for 10. The sequences for 3 and 6 are composed of the subsequences {3,6,9} and {6,3,9}, respectively. Thus the sequences for these digits have three copies of the subsequences of length 3. The sequence for 9 is nine copies of a subsequence of length 1. Note that {3,6,9}=3*{1,2,3} and that {6,3,9}=3*{2,1,3}. It is also worth noting that for all digits except 3, 6 and 9 the length of the sequence is nine and that for 3, 6 and 9 the lengths of their sequences, 3 and 1, are factors of 9. The structures of the length 9 sequences are noteworthy. Here is a naive perception of the structure of the sequences. For 2 the sequence is the even digits in ascending order then the odd digits also in ascending order. For 4 the sequence is two generally descending sequences interleaved; i.e., 4,3,2,1,9 with 8,7,6,5 interleaved. For 5 the sequences is also two interleaved sequences but ascending rather than descending; i.e., 5,6,7,8,9 with 1,2,3,4 interleaved. For 7 the sequence is a descending sequence of the odd digits starting with 7 then the even digits in descending order with 9 the odd digit left out coming last. For 8 the sequence is a single descending sequence of digits starting with 8 and finishing with the digit 9 which was left out of the descending sequence. Later a more mathematical explanation of the structure of the sequences will be given. The DigitSum Function Let n be a number and let Dec10(n) be the decimal representation of n. Let DigitSum(z) be the ultimate sum of digits of a decimal representation z; i.e., if the sum of digits of a decimal representation is greater than nine then the sum of that number's digits is computed until a single digit is ultimately obtained. This function, DigitSum( ), has several interesting properties; i.e., DigitSum(x+y) = DigitSum(DigitSum(x) + DigitSum(y)) DigitSum(x*y)=DigitSum(DigitSum(x)*DigitSum(y)) See Digit Sums for an analysis and proof of these propositions. The proposition that DigitSum(x*y)=DigitSum(DigitSum(x)*y)) establishes that the sequences for the multiples of 12 and of 13 are the same as the sequences for 3 (1+2) and 4 (1+3), respectively. Decimal Representation of Numbers In order for the following to make sense one must stop thinking of a number in terms of its decimal representation and think of a number in terms of an appropriate number of tally marks so three would be (|||) and eleven (||||||||||||). Consider how one obtains the decimal representation of a number. To get the last digit one divides the number by ten and takes the remainder as the last digit. That last digit is subtracted from the number and the result divided by ten. Then the decimal representation of that quotient is sought. The process is repeated and the next the last digit is obtained. An alternate characterization of the process of finding the decimal representation of a number is t