How is the common shrub Syringamore usually known?

Flowers, Plants, and Shrubs, by their Common Name - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions and Answers Gardening Questions and Answers No-dash-here, you've found The Real Garden Helper! Gardening on the Web since 1997   Cookies! Plants and Flowers for Your Garden, Listed by their Common Names Below you will find an index of all the plants that have been profiled on The Garden Helper, using our new Plant Care Icon System One member of The Gardener's Forum refers to this index as "the easiest ...flower catalog to read in this world." I think that I'll have to agree with her... but I'd just call it my 'Garden Wish List' I hope that you will like it too! (psst.... This list is rather extensive, so you may want to check out the 'more specific' index pages listed in the left column...) Common Name Abelia grandiflora 3-6 ft. Abelia is a very durable and adaptable shrub with dense, glossy dark green foliage. It produces hundreds of 1" funnel shaped flowers from early summer until the first frost 6-9 Osteospermum barberae 12-18" Osteospermums should be grown in full sun, but they will tolerate some partial shade. They produce a steady supply of unique 2" spoon flowers from early spring until the first frost 6-9 Arctotis x hybrida 1-2 ft. African Daisies typically have bold, beautiful foliage and large, 3"-4", intensely colored flowers with bright centers. The foliage is gray to silvery green and coated with soft, downy silver hairs. The flowers close at night. 9-11 Medicago sativa 3 ft. Alfalfa is a nitrogen fixing, legumous member of the pea family which is used as feed for farm animals or as a cover crop. It produces clusters of small flowers 4-7 Algerian Ivy Hedera canariensis Algerian Ivy's glossy 4-8" foliage and the vines ability to crawl, creep and climb just about anywhere makes this a great ground cover or privacy screen 4-7 Allium species 1-6 ft. Flowering Onions are bulb type plants with green, grass-like foliage. They produce hollow, leafless stems that are topped with 1"-5" flower clusters that can contain as many as 100 tiny, star shaped flowers. vary Aster alpinus 6-12" The Alpine Aster plant forms a nice compact mound and produces an abundance of 1 ½" white flowers in May and June 3-9 Aquilegia flabellata 6-12" Violet with white flowers are borne on stiff stalks above the lacy bluish green foliage of the durable, self seeding Alpine Columbine 3-9 Dianthus alpinus 4-8" This true alpine species of Pinks forms cushions of neat, dark green foliage. In mid-summer they produce dozens of extra large but otherwise typical looking, sweet smelling Dianthus flowers. Deer resistant 4-9 Papaver alpinum 6-10" This short lived, miniature version of the Iceland Poppy readily re seeds itself. It produces saucer shaped 1" white, yellow or peach flowers in mid summer 4-9 This evergreen Veronica forms a tight mat of soft green foliage. An abundance of small spikes of light blue flowers arise in early summer. Mow or shear flower spikes down after bloom to keep neat. 4-9 Easy to grow creeping evergreen with 1"-2", glossy green or fuzzy gray foliage. Blooms mainly in spring, flowering on and off until fall, producing airy spikes of white, rose, pink, pale or deep blue flowers. 3-8 Hippeastrum 1-2 ft. Amaryllis is the easiest of all bulbs to force into bloom . The 4-6" flowers appear in all shades and combinations red, white, pink, salmon and orange on top of a 1-2 foot stem 9-11 Leymus racemosus 'Glaucus' 2-3 ft. American Dune Grass is a valuable plant for the prevention of the wind eroding your soil due to its rhizomatous spreading habit 4-9 Brugmansia 6-12 ft. From early summer until fall, mature Angel's Trumpet's produce waves of large, very fragrant, downward hanging, trumpet shaped, 6"-10" long flowers. In frost free regions, they may bloom all year long. 9-12 Protasparagus setaceus 10 ft. The Asparagus Fern is a very popular plant for florists who commonly use the lacy fronds in arrangements. These decorative vines will grow up to 10 feet with support, or they can be kept to a more compact size by regularly removing the tips from new


What was the first name of the character played by George Wendtin 'Cheers'?

George Wendt | Cheers Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Wendt was born in the Beverly neighborhood on the south-side of Chicago, the son of Loretta Mary (née Howard) and George Robert Wendt, a navy officer and Realtor. [1] [2] His maternal grandfather was photographer Tom Howard . He is of both German and Irish descent. [3] He attended Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He was expelled from the University of Notre Dame after he received a 0.00 GPA the first semester of his junior year and later attended the Jesuit Rockhurst College in Kansas City, where he graduated with a B.A. in economics. Acting career Edit George Wendt appeared in the 1980 film My Bodyguard. He played a handyman working behind the check-in counter at the Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago (now the Public Hotel). In 1981 George appeared on an episode of the TV series Taxi as an exterminator. Wendt starred as Private Mosconi in a 1982 episode of M*A*S*H, where he suffered from having a pool ball stuck in his mouth for much of the episode. From 1982 to 1993, Wendt appeared as Norm Peterson in all 275 episodes of Cheers. His first appearance on [[Wikipedia:Saturday Night Live|Saturday Night Live]] was in a Season 11 (1985–1986) episode where he shared hosting duties with director Francis Ford Coppola. In 1988 he played the part of "Witten" in the New Zealand-made film, Never Say Die. In the early 1990s, Wendt made cameo appearances on several episodes of SNL as Bob Swerski, one of the Chicago Superfans (along with castmembers Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Robert Smigel, and one-time host, Joe Mantegna). Having grown up as a lifelong fan of his hometown Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears, Wendt's Bob Swerski character is said to be a "spot-on" characterization of Chicago's south-side citizens. Wendt is also the uncle of former SNL writer and cast member Jason Sudeikis. In 1989, Wendt appeared as the eponymous protagonist in a BBC TV dramatization of Ivan Goncharov's novel Oblomov. He has also appeared twice on the original British edition of Whose Line Is It Anyway?. In 1991, Wendt played the father in Michael Jackson's music video, Black or White. In 1994 he appeared in the film Man Of The House as Chet Bronski, the stepfather of Norman (Zachary Browne), and played on this stage with Chevy Chase, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Farrah Fawcett. He also played the role of "Old Man Dunphy's" closeted homosexual friend Joey in the 1999 film, Outside Providence. Following his success on Cheers, Wendt starred in the short-lived The George Wendt Show, which featured him as a garage mechanic with a radio show, based on the NPR radio show Car Talk. The George Wendt Show aired from March through April, 1995. Wendt starred as the killer in one of the last episodes of the TV series Columbo, portraying a thoroughbred horse owner in the 1995 episode Strange Bedfellows. Wendt has since appeared as himself on NBS-TV's Seinfeld and has reprised the character Norm Peterson on the The Simpsons episode "Fear of Flying", two episodes of Family Guy "Road to Rupert" and "Three Kings" as well as the Frasier episode "Cheerful Goodbyes". In the same year as his Frasier guest appearance, Wendt played the bartender to Ted Danson's character in Becker (the inverse of their relationship on Cheers). In 2003, Wendt appeared as a celebrity fisherman in the music video for Corba Verde's "Riot Industry" along with Rudy Ray Moore (of "Dolemite" fame) and The Minutemen's Mike Watt. He appeared in several episodes of The WB's Sabrina, The Teenage Witch in 2001 as the title character's boss. He also was the host of the A&E reality show, House of Dreams in 2004. In January 2006, Wendt was seen again on television screens as part of the cast of Modern Men. George has also appeared on The Larry Sanders Show as a guest on the show. In May 2006, Wendt was seen yet again on television. He made several appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien where he performed short skits. Recent work Edit Beginning in the fall of 2013, Wendt appeared in a television commercial for State Farm Insurance


Which actress played opposite Nicholas Cage in the film 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin'?

View All Critic Reviews (115) Audience Reviews for Captain Corelli's Mandolin [font=Arial][color=darkred]Guy Madden you sly dog. I don't know how you do it but somehow you manage to get an accredited actress to take off her clothes for you. In your film Shakespeare in Love it was Gwyneth Paltrow going topless (which she also won an Oscar for, dare I say, in no coincidence), and thank God you didn't get Dame Judi Dench to try it out with the previous film Mrs. Brown. And now with the horrifically titled Captain Corelli's Mandolin you have coaxed the beautiful Penelope Cruz into baring her breasts as well, no doubt in hopes of winning some of that coveted Oscar gold. And although I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to see the lovely Cruz minus a stitch above the waist, frankly, Corelli ain't no Shakespeare.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font][font=Arial][color=darkred]We open on an island on the offshoot of Greece in the start of the 1940s. The waters are blue, the sand is white, the people are happily ethnic, and it's basically a postcard. The island is overpopulated with idyllic beauties and friendly people and then evil evil war had to come and steal the innocence. Cruz plays a woman who has a first name that I have no clue of or remotely how to pronounce it, but I am certain it began with a P. Cruz is studying to be a doctor under the tutelage of her wise old customed father (John Hurt). She's engaged to be wed to hunky fisherman Mandras (Christian Bale) until the war threatens their peaceful isolated world. Mandras feels the patriotic urge to go to war and thwart the advancing Italians and Cruz pines for his safe return writing letter after letter with no answer to only fear the worst.[/color][/font]  [font=Arial][color=darkred]As the war continues the Italians do advance further and take occupation of the Greek island. Captain Antonio Corelli (Nicolas Cage) is amongst the divisions assembled to this Mediterranean isle. He is agreed to stay in Cruz's home and, as always, begins to develop feelings for Cruz. She feels some as well but is torn on what her actions should be. Corelli, it turns out, is far more a singer than a fighter. He has a battalion of men he dubs his "opera" and they break into frequent song and an overall zeal for life. They run around drinking and singing on the beaches complete with topless women making this Italian occupation seem like summer camp.[/color][/font]  [font=Arial][color=darkred]The good times don't last of course and the war rages closer and closer. Soon the Italian army surrenders and then the Germans come in to retake occupation of the Greek island. Corelli must decide to go home or help fight amongst the guerrillas and native people to keep their beautiful land away from Nazi hands.[/color][/font]  [font=Arial][color=darkred]Penelope Cruz seems to be heavily pushed on me by Hollywood. They keep casting her in movies and telling me I like her, when in fact, I have seen nothing of hers to prove so. Corelli may be the finest American work she's done, but hell, what is that saying? She is too mute at times and the emotions that we should see tearing her up are simply dampened by her staring downcast or biting her lip. Well . . . at least she looks partially Greek.[/color][/font]  [font=Arial][color=darkred]Cage is an Italian-American, and yet his Italian accent is atrociously comical. His performance is like the Joker doing an Italian accent. He also kisses like he is trying to swallow poor Penelope's tiny head. Somehow beyond my reasoning the talented Christian Bale got in this movie. He's about as convincing as a Greek as Laurence Olivier was as a Moor. The rest of the cast is filled with Greek people portraying Greek people.[/color][/font]  [font=Arial][color=darkred]The love story of Captain Corelli's Mandolin is a mish-mash of uninvolving war violence and a cloying romance that never gets into the proper gear. There are elements of guilt and affection, but they aren't transcendent of any reality. The fi


In naval history, who was the captain of the ship, the 'Bonhomme Richard'?

History of the USS Bonhomme Richard History The Frigate BonHomme Richard In 1765, a 900-ton merchant vessel, DUC DE DURAS, was built in France for the East India Company. The ship was used for trading between France and the Orient. Ten years later, the ship would play a historic role in America's fight for independence. As the Revolutionary War raged on in the Colonies, the newly founded Continental Congress began gathering a small navy. By cutting down the English war efforts in North America this became immediate success. Those successes prompted the Continental Congress to send Benjamin Franklin, as an Ambassador in 1777, to advise the French Court and garner more European support efforts for the American war. In 1779, the King of France donated to the American cause the DUC DE DURAS, On February 4, 1779, the Continental Congress placed this fleet under the command of the Captain John Paul Jones. Swiftly, Jones refitted the DUC DE DURAS increasing her firepower to 20 guns a side, and renamed her BONHOMME RICHARD; in honor of both America and France. Captain John Paul Jones chose the Pen Name of Benjamin Franklin, the Ambassador to France, and author of "Poor Richard's Almanac." This early 18th century journal urged men to seek out roles in the public sphere and shape their own destinies. Clearly, his journal helped forge the will that resulted in the American Revolution. The Battle against HMS Serapis On June 19, 1779, Jones sailed BONHOMME RICHARD from L' Orient, France accompanied by ALLIANCE, PALLAS, VEGEANCE, and CERF. Their mission was to escort troop transports and merchant vessels under the convoy to Bordeaux, France, and cruise against the British in the Bay of Biscay. Forced to return to port for repairs, Jones' squadron sailed again on August 14, 1779. Going northwest around the British Isles into the Northern Sea and down the eastern seaboard of Great Britain, the squadron swiftly took 16 merchant vessels as prizes. On the evening of September 23, 1779, they encountered the Baltic Fleet of 41 near the English shore of Flamborough Head. Sailing for England, the Fleet was under the fleet of the newly built frigate, HMS SERAPIS (50 guns) and the small sloop of COUNTESS OF SCARBOROUGH (20 GUNS). Before the British fleet could respond, BON HOMME RICHARD lashed out at SERAPIS igniting a bitter struggle that would last the entire night. Early in the battle, the guns of Jones' main battery exploded, temporarily disabling his ship. To offset the SERAPIS' speed, Jones lashed his flagship alongside and continued the fight long after his subordinates regarded the situation as hopeless. Burning, sinking, and scattered with the dead and wounded, BONHOMME RICHARD lit up the darkness with a constant barrage. Jones struggled to keep his vessel afloat and, in one instance, an overwhelming number of prisoners in hold threatened to rush the deck to save from drowning. Jones defied all odds and continued the fight against Captain Pearson's SERAPIS. In the final hour, BONHOMME RICHARD'S mast was hit above the top-sail. Along with her Colors, a large section of the mast came crashing to the deck near Jones’s feet. In response to the downfallen colors, SERAPIS called out, "Have you struck your Colors?" Resoundingly, John Paul Jones exclaimed, "Struck Sir? I have not yet begun to fight!" With newfound will, his crew delivered decisive blows from all sides and aloft. Jones' sent 40 Marines and Sailors into the rigging with grenades and muskets. Decimated, SERAPIS could not avoid defeat and at 2230 she struck her Colors. Victorious, John Paul Jones commandeered SERAPIS and sailed her to Holland for repairs. Sadly, on September 24, 1779 at 1100, BONHOMME RICHARD sank never to rise from her watery grave. This epic battle was the American Navy's first-ever defeat of an English ship in English waters! Rallying colonial hope for freedom, Jones' victory established him to many as "The Father of the American Navy." CV/CVA-31 Bon Homme Richard (CV 31), the second ship to bear the name after John Paul Jones’s Revolutionary War Frigate was lau


At which port was the French fleet scuttled in November 1942, to stop it falling into German hands?

Operation Lila Scuttling of the French Fleet 64 warships, numerous support vessels and patrol boats Germany Army Group G Operation Lila Background: With the Fall of France in June 1940, the French Navy ceased to operate against the Germans and Italians. To prevent the enemy from obtaining the French ships, the British attacked Mers-el-Kebir in July and fought the Battle of Dakar in September. In the wake of these engagements, the ships of the French Navy were concentrated at Toulon where they remained under French control but were either disarmed or deprived of fuel. At Toulon, command was divided between Admiral Jean de Laborde, who led the Forces de Haute Mer (High Seas Fleet) and Admiral André Marquis, the Prefet Maritime who oversaw the base. The situation at Toulon remained quiet for over two years until Allied forces landed in French North Africa as part of Operation Torch on November 8, 1942. Concerned about an Allied attack through the Mediterranean, Adolf Hitler ordered the implementation of Case Anton which saw German troops under General Johannes Blaskowitz occupy Vichy France beginning on November 10. Though many in the French fleet initially resented the Allied invasion, a desire to join the fight against the Germans soon swept through the fleet with chants in support of General Charles de Gaulle erupting from different ships. The Situation Changes: In North Africa, the commander of Vichy French forces, Admiral François Darlan, was captured and began supporting the Allies. Ordering a ceasefire on November 10, he sent a personal message to de Laborde to ignore orders from the Admiralty to remain in port and to sail to Dakar with the fleet. Knowing of Darlan's change in loyalty and personally disliking his superior, de Laborde ignored the request. As German forces moved to occupy Vichy France, Hitler desired to take the French fleet by force. He was dissuaded from this by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder who stated that the French officers would honor their armistice pledge not to allow their ships to fall into the hands of a foreign power. Instead, Raeder proposed that Toulon be left unoccupied and its defense entrusted to the Vichy French forces. While Hitler agreed to Raeder's plan on the surface, he pressed on with his goal of taking the fleet. Once secured, the larger surface ships were to be transferred to the Italians while the submarines and smaller vessels would join the Kriegsmarine. On November 11, French Secretary of the Navy Gabriel Auphan instructed de Laborde and Marquis that they were to oppose the entry of foreign forces into naval facilities and onto French ships, though force was not to be used. If this could not be done, the ships were to be scuttled. Four days later, Auphan met with de Laborde and tried to persuade him to take the fleet to North Africa to join the Allies. Laborde refused stating his would only sail with written orders from the government. On November 18, the Germans demanded that the Vichy Army be disbanded. As a result, sailors were taken from the fleet to man the defenses and German and Italian forces moved closer to the city. This meant that it would be more difficult to prepare ths ships for sea if a breakout were to be attempted. A breakout would have been possible as the French crews had, through falsification of reports and tampering with gauges, brought aboard enough fuel for a run to North Africa. The next several days saw defensive preparations continue, including the placing of scuttling charges, as well as de Laborde requiring his officers to pledge their loyalty to the Vichy government. Operation Lila: On November 27, the Germans commenced Operation Lila with the goal of occupying Toulon and seizing the fleet. Comprised of elements from the 7th Panzer Division and 2nd SS Panzer Division, four combat teams entered the city around 4:00 AM. Quickly taking Fort Lamalgue, they captured Marquis but failed to prevent his chief of staff from sending a warning. Stunned by the German treachery, de Laborde issued orders to prepare for scuttling and to defend the ships until th


'Olfactophobia' is the morbid fear of what?

Olfactophobia | definition of olfactophobia by Medical dictionary Olfactophobia | definition of olfactophobia by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/olfactophobia Also found in: Dictionary , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . ol·fac·to·pho·bi·a (ol'fak-tō-fō'bē-ă), Synonym(s): osmophobia , osphresiophobia [L. olfactus, smell, + G. phobos, fear] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


The chemical element 'Gallium' is named after the Latinword 'Gallia', which is what European country?

Gallium Facts - Periodic Table of the Elements Gallium Facts Gallium Facts Gallium Chemical & Physical Properties Electron Configuration : [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p1 Word Origin: Latin Gallia, France and gallus, a Latin translation of Lecoq, a cock (name of its discoverer was Lecoq de Boisbaudran) Properties: Gallium has a melting point of 29.78°C, boiling point of 2403°C, specific gravity of 5.904 (29.6°C), specific gravity of 6.095 (29.8°C, liguid), with a valence of 2 or 3. Gallium has one of the longest liquid temperature ranges of any metal, with a low vapor pressure even at high temperatures. The element has a strong tendency to supercool below its freezing point . Seeding is sometimes necessary to initiate solidification. Pure gallium metal has a silvery appearance. It exhibits a conchoidal fracture that it similar to a glass fracture in appearance. Gallium expands 3.1% on solidifying, so it should not be stored in a metal or glass container that can break upon its solidification. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Gallium wets glass and porcelain, forming a brilliant mirror finish on glass. Highly pure gallium is only slowly attacked by mineral acids . Gallium is associated with a relatively low toxicity, but should be handled with care until more health data has been accumulated. Uses: Since it is a liquid near room temperature, gallium is used for high-temperature thermometers. Gallium is used to dope semiconductors and for producing solid-state devices. Gallium arsenide is used to convert electricity into coherent light. Magnesium gallate with divalent impurities (e.g., Mn2+) is used to make commercial ultraviolet-activated powder phosphors. Sources: Gallium may be found as a trace element in sphalerite, diaspore, bauxite, coal, and germanite. Flue dusts from burning coal may contain as much as 1.5% gallium. The free metal may be obtained by electrolysis of its hydroxide in a KOH solution. CAS Registry Number : 7440-55-3 Gallium Trivia: Gallium's discover, Paul-Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran named the element after his home country France. The Latin word 'gallus' means both 'Gaul' which is an older name for France. It was believed he also named the element after himself because gallus also means 'rooster' (or Le Coq in French). Lecoq later denied he named gallium after himself. The discovery of gallium filled a spot predicted by Mendeleev's periodic table . Gallium took the place of the placeholder element eka-aluminum. Gallium was first identified using spectroscopy by its distinct pair of violet spectral lines. Gallium's melting point (302.93 K) is low enough to melt the metal in the palm of your hand. Gallium is the element with the highest range of temperatures for its liquid phase. The difference between gallium's melting and boiling point is 2373 °C. Gallium is one of five elements with a melting point near room temperature. The other four are mercury, cesium, rubidium and francium. Gallium expands as it freezes like water. Gallium does not exist free in nature. Gallium is obtained as a byproduct in the production of zinc and aluminum. Most gallium produced today is used in electronics. Gallium nitride semiconductors are used the blue diode lasers of Blu-ray™ players. Gallium arsenide is used to produce ultra-brite blue LEDs. Liquid gallium is known for its ability to wet glass, porcelain and skin. Gallium forms a very reflective surface on glass making an excellent mirror. An amalgam of gallium, indium , tin is used in medical thermometers in place of the more traditional and toxic mercury thermometers. " Gallium Beating Heart " is one of the fun and easy chemistry demonstrations for chemistry students. References: Los Alamos National Laboratory (2001), Crescent Chemical Company (2001), Lange's Handbook of Chemistry (1952), CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics (18th Ed.) International Atomic Energy Agency ENSDF database (Oct 2010) Quiz: Ready to test your gallium facts knowledge? Take the Gallium Facts Quiz .


In the Beatles cartoon 'The Yellow Submarine', who were the 'baddies'?

News Archive - Yellow Submarine Yellow Submarine "hated" by The Beatles The Beatles hated the animated film "Yellow Submarine" and its catchy theme song, according to their record producer at the time, George Martin. "The song was for Ringo, just a throwaway," said Martin, who is conducting an orchestral programme of Beatles music at the Hollywood Bowl. "The film was something contracted by Brian Epstein and The Beatles hated the idea. When it became a huge success, of course, The Beatles started acting like it was a great film." As taken from BBC News, June 25, 1999 Apple Statement on "Hey Bulldog" Apple released the following statement today regarding the confusion over a new Beatles single mentioned in the press several weeks ago:- In order to prevent confusion over conflicitng reports that a new Beatles single may be issued from the forthcoming "Yellow Submarine" release, media are advised of the following: In researching the "Yellow Submarine" projects, Apples Corps has discovered previously-unknown footage of The Beatles recording at Abbey Road Studios. It is believed to be the last unseen footage of The Beatles recording. The footage captures The Beatles recording "Hey Bulldog," a lesser-known song from the "Yellow Submarine" sessions in 1968. The footage was discovered after the screening of "The Beatles Anthology" in 1995. If it had been discovered before, it would have been included in the "Anthology." The Beatles' recording of "Hey Bulldog" will be issued as a video around the time of the launch of the new "Yellow Submarine" album, home video and DVD in the autumn. EMI Records recently considered issuing "Hey Bulldog" as a new single, but it has now been decided to release the historic footage as a video instead. From Matt Hurwitz, Publisher Good Day Sunshine Magazine No "Yellow Submarine" Beatles fans will be disappointed to discover that the surviving "Fab Three" are not after all getting together for a "Yellow Submarine" TV special. Recent gossip suggested that Ringo, Paul and George would reform for the celebrations in Liverpool at August to mark the re-release of the "Yellow Submarine" film. But a spokesman for Apple Corps has now quashed these rumours. "There was a big thing in "The New York Post" on Monday (July 12) which was inspired by a gossip column item in a British Sunday tabloid, "The People", the day before," said Apple's Geoff Baker from the "London HQ today" (Tuesday, July 13). "I can confidently say there's no truth in it, more confidently than the writer of the original piece. Let's face it, if he truly believed there was anything in it they would have splashed it across the front page, rather than give it a couple of paragraphs on Page 11." News dated : July 14, 1999 Yellow Submarine heads for Paris Former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison are to splash out more than 100,000 pounds to give a Eurostar train a Yellow Submarine-style makeover. The transformation of a train on the busy London to Paris route is to mark the autumn relaunch of the 1968 Beatles animated fantasy film of the same name.Hundreds of metres of plastic panels will be used to cover 18 carriages of the train. These will then be decorated with 400 metres of psychedelic cartoons. A spokeswoman said: "It is a very interesting and exciting venture which will see a train transformed into a Yellow Submarine travelling under the Channel." The "submarine" is not expected to make its first cross-Channel journey until after the Merseyside debut of the film, which has been digitally-enhanced for the relaunch. Probably the train would make its first journey on September 8 from London to Paris via the Channel tunnel. The yellow train is the latest of the group's ideas to promote the re-worked film, as well as a remix of the album that accompanied it. Both will be the centrepieces of a special millennium tribute to the Fab Four. The film will include scenes that were edited out of the original. The album features new mixes of songs such as With A Little Help From My Friends and Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.


In which 'New England' state is Harvard University situated?

What state are the New England Patriots from? | Reference.com What state are the New England Patriots from? A: Quick Answer The New England Patriots are from the state of Massachusetts. The team plays all of their home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Full Answer The team formed in 1959 and in 1960, the first head coach, Lou Saban, took his place with the team. Originally called the Boston Patriots, the team first played at Boston University Field and at Harvard University because they did not have a permanent home stadium. It was at Boston University Field that the Boston Patriots opened their first training camp on July 4, 1960. The team's first game, however, took place at Harvard University on August 14, 1960, where the team lost to the Dallas Texans. After the NFL and AFL merger in 1971, the Patriots took their place in the AFC East Division, and within a year, they had a new stadium in Foxborough called Foxboro Stadium. As they made the new stadium their home, they attempted to change their name to the Bay State Patriots. An overseeing NFL committee refused the name change, however. On March 23, 1981, the team officially became known as the New England Patriots. In 2002, Gillette Stadium was built and opened and it became the new home field for the team.


What is the leather made from shark's skin called?

Processing Shark Skin into Rawhide Processing Shark Skin into Rawhide by Dino Labiste     If you live near the ocean, there is bound to be a fishing port somewhere along the coast. Where there are fishing boats, there are fish markets nearby to sell the marine catches from the fishermen. Some of these fish markets will have shark meat to sell for public consumption. Most of the shark meat sold will have the skin attached. You may either buy the whole meat with the skin or talk to the owners to see if they will give you only the shark skin. To begin the process of turning your shark skin into rawhide, start by separating the skin from the meat with a knife. Be careful not to cut into the skin. You'll find bits of meat and stringy membrane still attached to the underside of the skin. With a butter knife, placed at 90 degrees to the underside of the skin, scrape off as much of the remaining meat and membrane as possible.   You may or may not use the next procedure. This involves soaking the shark skin in a jar of urine for a day or two. Some indigenous cultures have used this process to dissolve any fatty tissue or loose meat from animal hides, thus making the cleaning process a lot easier. For additional information on urine tanning, read Lotta Rahme's book, entitled "Leather: Preparation and Tanning by Traditional Methods".   I have used the urine solution on salmon skin, since the salmon skin is greasy. The photo above shows a finished, processed salmon skin glued to a piece of leather that I used for a shoulder pad on my quiver strap. Soaking the shark skin in urine didn't do much for the cleaning process, since the skin was not fatty to begin with. The urine bath did soften thin layers of meat still clinging to the skin, thus making it easier to scrape off. I thoroughly rinsed the shark skin in fresh water to get rid of any urine odor after soaking in the urine solution for 2 days. I also squirted some antibacterial soap into the water to rinse out any further urine smell. I then took a butter knife and did a final scraping of the underside of the skin.   You'll notice from the photo that not very much membrane was scraped off. If you do a good job at the beginning of scraping the underside of the skin, you don't have to do the urine bath.   Squeeze out as much of the water from the shark skin. Stretch out the skin and tack it to a cardboard to dry. The cardboard will help to absorb some of the excess water.   As the shark skin dries, it will shrink on the cardboard and may pull the tacks loose. Inspect the skin every now and then and remount any loose tacks.   After the skin has totally dried, you will need to thin out the skin. With some kind of scraping implement (I used my hide scraper), scrape the underside of the shark skin. If you don't have a hide scraper, use your knife (not the butter knife, but a sharp knife) at a 90 degree angle. Be careful not to cut into the skin.   Further abrading can be done with a pumice stone or sand paper.   Thin the shark skin according to what you will be using the rawhide for.   Shark skin rawhide. NOTE: The process above will only take the shark skin to the stiff rawhide stage. The denticles are still attached to the skin. This is not a method to tan the shark skin into supple leather. Historically, shark skin has been used as an abrasive and, in Asia, to decorate sword hilts and sheaths. Dried, but untanned skin, called shagreen, was once used like fine sandpaper for polishing wood. Shagreen was also used for the membranes on drums in the South Pacific. The most characteristic feature of shark skin is its roughness, resulting from the placoid scales, or denticles, embedded in the skin. It was not until World War I, however, that a way of tanning the skins of large shark was found. The breakthrough was made when a chemical process that could remove the denticles without affecting the tanning process of the hides was developed.   Scientists, today, realize that these powerful creatures play a vital role in the intricate balance that makes up the oceans' ecosystem. Brutal modern f


What was the name of the pirate ship captained by 'Blackbeard'?

Blackbeard | PotC Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ―Blackbeard to Philip Swift [src] With a ravaged visage and a murderous glint in his cold eyes, Edward Teach was one of the most feared pirates of all. Known far and wide as Blackbeard, a name which he got from his distinctive thick, dark beard, he was a ruthless killer and master of the dark arts . A dark philosophy inspired Blackbeard's diabolical actions; he felt closest to his Maker when he saw pain and suffering, and believed misery lifts the veil from reality, showing life as it truly was. [6] He had little, if any, sense of morality and ultimately cared for no one except himself. Even Philip Swift , a young missionary who believed in the goodness of all, believed that Blackbeard was entirely evil and didn't think that he could be redeemed. Blackbeard was actually aware that he was a bad man, to a point of admitting and accepting it as a plain and simple fact, and made no effort to make himself into a better person. Of all the sea-rovers who ever hoisted the black colors, Blackbeard was the most notorious. Ruthless, cunning, and savage to his subordinates, he was nonetheless an able and even charismatic leader. An Englishman who was born Edward Teach, he began his career of plunder as one of the many privateers dispensed by King George to raid enemy ships during war. It wasn't until he struck out as a free agent that his true legend was born. Blackbeard and his zombie crew had become known for raising havoc throughout the Caribbean . Blackbeard also wielded a mystical weapon—the Sword of Triton —which he used to control his ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge . His crew of ghastly zombies obey his every command, and they don't fear death because they're already dead. [1] Legendary for his wicked and cruel personality, Edward Teach understood the value of appearances; better to strike fear into the heart of one's enemies, than rely on bluster alone. He was a renowned pirate, his cognomen derived from his thick black beard and the fearsome appearance he wished to present to his enemies. Blackbeard gained the notoriety with the epithet "the pirate all pirates fear" in his time of sailing the seven seas . An example of how feared he was, the simple revelation of the man looming over them as Edward Teach himself struck such terror in Jack Sparrow 's crew of mutineers that they gave up all resistance and thus Jack's mutiny, which had been on the verge of total success, ended in utter failure. Another example would Blackbeard being in charge of the massive mermaid hunt, slaughter, and mermaid capture. [20] Blackbeard hatched a plan to catch a mermaid, but would not do the fishing himself, having sent out a boatload of sailors as 'bait' and force them to sing to attract the mermaids to their doom. He had handpicked members of his crew for the dangerous job; the ones he can do without. [31] And though some of his crewmen tried to retreat to land, Blackbeard fired his pistol, saying "There be no refuge on land," in order to force his men to go back in the water to capture a mermaid. [4] It was said that Blackbeard was possessed of a tattered soul , lost to the forces of darkness. A glimpse into his private chamber aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge , where he often practiced his sinister sorcery, confirmed that suspicion. [21] During his life, Blackbeard liked to torture people, whether they were prisoners or members of his own crew. There was a huge cage hanging outside the back of the Queen Anne's Revenge above a huge lantern on which Blackbeard threw his victims, burning them while they were still alive. He would keep the skeletons of his victims as trophies, displaying them in an unusual way aboard the Revenge. Blackbeard would also punish prisoners or crew members, like with the Cook , by forcing them to row out into the sea where he would unleash the Revenge's Greek fire cannons. Another example of his sadistic nature was when he left Syrena to die a slow and painful death at the Jungle Pools , even though he had already obtained the mermaid's tear he needed from her. In order f


'Bloody Mary' is a character in which film musical?

South Pacific (1958) - 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 On a South Pacific island during World War II, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman who's being courted for a dangerous military mission. Director: Paul Osborn (screenplay), Richard Rodgers (adapted from the play "South Pacific") | 3 more credits  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 27 titles created 26 Jan 2014 a list of 34 titles created 10 Apr 2014 a list of 34 titles created 14 Jun 2014 a list of 23 titles created 19 Apr 2015 a list of 34 titles created 1 month ago Search for " South Pacific " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    10 nominations. See more awards  » Videos In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love. Director: Fred Zinnemann     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X   Billy Bigelow has been dead for fifteen years, and now outside the pearly gates, he long waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. But he has heard that there is a problem with his ... See full summary  » Director: Henry King A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children. Director: Walter Lang Harold Hill poses as a boys' band leader to con naive Iowa townsfolk. Director: Morton DaCosta Farm family Frake, with discontented daughter Margy, head for the Iowa State Fair. On the first day, both Margy and brother Wayne meet attractive new flames; so does father's prize hog, ... See full summary  » Director: Walter Lang The story of the great sharpshooter Annie Oakley , who rose to fame while dealing with her love/professional rival, Frank Butler. Directors: George Sidney, Busby Berkeley Stars: Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Louis Calhern Fred and Lilly are a divorced pair of actors who are brought together by Cole Porter who has written a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great ... See full summary  » Director: George Sidney In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. Director: Stanley Donen South Pacific (TV Movie 2001) Comedy | Drama | Musical During World War II in the South Pacific love is found between a young nurse, Nellie Forbush (Glenn Close) and an older French plantation owner, Emile de Becque (Rade Serbedzija). The war ... See full summary  » Director: Richard Pearce Chinese stowaway Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) arrives in San Francisco with her father to meet her fiancé, wealthy nightclub owner Sammy Fong (Jack Soo), in an arranged marriage, but the groom ... See full summary  » Director: Henry Koster Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. Director: Gene Kelly Edit Storyline Can a girl from Little Rock find happiness with a mature French planter she got to know one enchanted evening away from the military hospital where she is a nurse? Or should she just wash that man out of her hair? Bloody Mary is the philosopher of the island and it's hard to believe she could be the mother of Liat who has captured the heart of Lt. Joseph Cable USMC. While waiting for action in the war in the South Pacific, sailors and nurses put on a musical comedy show. The war gets closer and the saga of Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque becomes serious drama. Written


Who was the 29th USPresident, assuming power in 1921?

Warren G. Harding | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Warren G. Harding Warren G. Harding, an Ohio Republican, was the 29th President of the United States (1921-1923). Though his term in office was fraught with scandal, including Teapot Dome, Harding embraced technology and was sensitive to the plights of minorities and women. Before his nomination, Warren G. Harding declared, "America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not revolution, but restoration; not agitation, but adjustment; not surgery, but serenity; not the dramatic, but the dispassionate; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality...." A Democratic leader, William Gibbs McAdoo, called Harding's speeches "an army of pompous phrases moving across the landscape in search of an idea." Their very murkiness was effective, since Harding's pronouncements remained unclear on the League of Nations, in contrast to the impassioned crusade of the Democratic candidates, Governor James M. Cox of Ohio and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Thirty-one distinguished Republicans had signed a manifesto assuring voters that a vote for Harding was a vote for the League. But Harding interpreted his election as a mandate to stay out of the League of Nations. Harding, born near Marion, Ohio, in 1865, became the publisher of a newspaper. He married a divorcee, Mrs. Florence Kling De Wolfe. He was a trustee of the Trinity Baptist Church, a director of almost every important business, and a leader in fraternal organizations and charitable enterprises. He organized the Citizen's Cornet Band, available for both Republican and Democratic rallies; "I played every instrument but the slide trombone and the E-flat cornet," he once remarked. Harding's undeviating Republicanism and vibrant speaking voice, plus his willingness to let the machine bosses set policies, led him far in Ohio politics. He served in the state Senate and as Lieutenant Governor, and unsuccessfully ran for Governor. He delivered the nominating address for President Taft at the 1912 Republican Convention. In 1914 he was elected to the Senate, which he found "a very pleasant place." An Ohio admirer, Harry Daugherty, began to promote Harding for the 1920 Republican nomination because, he later explained, "He looked like a President." Thus a group of Senators, taking control of the 1920 Republican Convention when the principal candidates deadlocked, turned to Harding. He won the Presidential election by an unprecedented landslide of 60 percent of the popular vote. Republicans in Congress easily got the President's signature on their bills. They eliminated wartime controls and slashed taxes, established a Federal budget system, restored the high protective tariff, and imposed tight limitations upon immigration. By 1923 the postwar depression seemed to be giving way to a new surge of prosperity, and newspapers hailed Harding as a wise statesman carrying out his campaign promise--"Less government in business and more business in government." Behind the facade, not all of Harding's Administration was so impressive. Word began to reach the President that some of his friends were using their official positions for their own enrichment. Alarmed, he complained, "My...friends...they're the ones that keep me walking the floors nights!" Looking wan and depressed, Harding journeyed westward in the summer of 1923, taking with him his upright Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover. "If you knew of a great scandal in our administration," he asked Hoover, "would you for the good of the country and the party expose it publicly or would you bury it?" Hoover urged publishing it, but Harding feared the political repercussions. He did not live to find out how the public would react to the scandals of his administration. In August of 1923, he died in San Francisco of a heart attack. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Copyright 2006 by the White House Historical As


Which French film Director was the son of a famous painter?

Jean Renoir - famous French film directors Jean Renoir - famous French film directors You are here: Culture French film directors Jean Renoir French film director Jean Renoir is remembered as one of the premier film directors of both the silent and sound eras, with his career spanning from the early 1920’s to the late 1960’s. With an oeuvre of over forty films, he is remembered for his dedication to realism and narrative structure, as well as long takes and a fluid and moving camera. Born in the Montmartre section of Paris, Renoir was the second son of the famous French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. By the time he was born, Renoir’s father was already celebrated and wealthy – as a child, he spent time between Paris, and the family estate in the south of France. At the age of five, Renoir became entranced with books, and especially with puppet theatre – his first taste of the dramatic arts. But his childhood did not necessarily indicate a budding filmmaker. As a youth, Renoir was educated at exclusive boarding schools, which he loathed, and subsequently ran away from. He majored in philosophy and mathematics at the University of Aix-en-Provence, and after that joined the cavalry. During World War I, as a member of the infantry, he was wounded – a bullet in fact left him with a permanent limp. It was in 1919, when his father passed away, that Renoir’s filmmaking aspirations became apparent. With his inheritance, Renoir set up a production company, and financed his first silent film in 1924, Catherine Ou Une Vie Sans Jolie, starring his wife, the famous actress Catherine Hessling. They made about nine silent films together before ending their personal and professional partnership. Renoir didn’t achieve financial success until he started making films with sound in the 1930’s – On purge bébé (1931), La Chienne (1931), and especially Boudu Saved From Drowning (1931) were instant hits. Le Grande Illusion (1937) is still one of his most internationally acclaimed films – based on a true story from World War I, it explores the relationship between soldiers from opposite sides whose natural camaraderie is strained by the weight of the war. After it won acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, Renoir was finally able to finance his films without having to sell his father’s canvases. World War II shook up Renoir’s life and career dramatically – he spent much of his time abroad, in places like India (where he made The River in 1949), eventually ending up on Hollywood. Although he directed his last film in 1969, he won an Academy Award in 1975 for his lifetime of work. He passed away in 1979, two years after being given the rank of Commander in the Legion of Honor by the French government.


From which French club did Liverpool sign John Arne Riise?

Biography - John Arne Riise Biography Biography John Arne Semundseth Riise (born 24 September 1980 in Molde ,  Norway ) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a left back for APOEL in the Cypriot First Division . With 110 caps, he is the most-capped player for the Norwegian national team , but did not play at Euro 2000 and scored 17 goals before his retirement from international duty in 2013. Riise spent seven years playing for Premier League side Liverpool , in which he won honours including the 2005 Champions League Final , before moving to Roma in 2008. He is the older brother of Bjørn Helge Riise , who is also a Norway international. Early career Riise began his career in his homeland with Aalesund . After a single season as a senior player for the club, he moved abroad in 1998, playing the formative years of his professional career with French club AS Monaco . When Aalesund opened their new stadium in April 2005, businessman Olav Nils Sunde donated a statue to the club, which was erected in front of the stadium. Whilst Sunde denied it, the statue bore a very strong resemblance to Riise. In 2007, when Riise played in the Champions League Final , a Norwegian commentator demanded the statue officially carry his name. Riise himself has said, «[The name change] is not for me to decide. Everyone sees who it is, and I know that it was made for me.» He was a regular member of the 1999–2000 Ligue 1 championship-winning side, however, he fell out of favour with coach Claude Puel after admitting his desire to leave. Riise was subject of interest from English Premier League clubs, especially Fulham and Leeds United that both offered £4 million bids in 2000, though both came to nothing as Monaco wanted £6 million for him. He was then sold to Liverpool for £4 million the following summer. Liverpool He made his debut for Liverpool in the 24 August 2001 2001 UEFA Super Cup game against Bayern Munich played at the Stade Louis II . He scored as Liverpool went on to win the game 3–2.He also scored important goals throughout the Premier League season against teams such as Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle, and Manchester United. Riise initially wore the number 18 shirt but changed to the number 6 shirt in the 2004–2005 season , which had been vacated by defender Markus Babbel . He scored ten goals in his first season with Liverpool. He endured what were considered below-average seasons by most in the 2002–03 and 2003–04 seasons,but he rediscovered his form in 2004–05 following the appointment of Rafael Benítez as manager. He won a Champions League winner’s medal, providing the assist for Liverpool’s first goal of the final, although his attempt in the penalty shoot-out against Milan was saved. In the 2005 Football League Cup Final he scored in the first minute of the game; however, Chelsea eventually prevailed 3–2 after extra time. In January 2006, Riise signed a new contract at Anfield to keep him at the club until 2009. In February 2008, Riise announced his desire to stay at Liverpool for the rest of his career. He helped the club to win the 2005–06 FA Cup , scoring in the semi-final against Chelsea and successfully converting his attempt in the penalty shoot-out against West Ham in the final . Riise made it into the list of the top 50 Liverpool appearance-makers of all time when he played in the 5–0 victory over Luton Town on 15 January 2008. On 22 April 2008, in Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea at Anfield , Riise scored an own goal in the 95th minute to equalise. Liverpool went on to lose 3–2 after extra time in the away match and were eliminated from the tournament 4–3 on aggregate. Roma Throughout the 2007–08 season , Riise’s natural place in the side was often taken by Fábio Aurélio , the Brazilian establishing himself as the club’s first choice left-back. After being linked with moves to other English clubs, Riise signed on 18 June 2008 a four-year contract with A.S. Roma . The club paid €5 million total (which could go up to €5.5 million). Riise soon became a fan favorite with his hard w


Which German composer's only opera was 'Fidelio'?

Fidelio | Operas | Season And Tickets | Opera Carolina Buy Tickets Fidelio The fact that Fidelio is the great Beethoven’s only opera is unique enough.  How do you make it even more fresh and meaningful?  By setting it behind the Berlin Wall in the days leading up to its ultimate fall in 1989.  Fidelio is a rousing tale of undying love, a love that not only glimmers through the darkness of oppression, but one that radiates once liberated. Synopsis East Berlin. November 8, 1989. (Note: November 7 was the day of official holiday of the Russian Revolution and observed throughout the Soviet empire).  In a Stasi prison, Leonore Wismach has disguised herself as a man and gained employment as an assistant to the head of security, Rocco. She uses her position to discern if her husband, Kurt Wismach is imprisoned there. When Wismach disappeared two years earlier following protests against the East German regime, it was rumored that he had died. He had, in fact been imprisoned by the warden, Ulbricht for his dissident political views, and for publicly criticizing Ulbricht.  Memorable moments in the opera include the "Prisoners' Chorus": an ode to freedom, and the prisoner Kurt Wismach (Florestan) vision of Leonore come as an angel to rescue him. The finale celebrates Leonore's bravery with the ultimate liberation of the people. Fidelio is a German opera with spoken dialogue by Ludwig van Beethoven. After a difficult gestation and several rewrites, the final version of Fidelio premiered in Vienna, Kärntnertor Theater in... Accessibility Options English Supertitles Provided During The Performance Act I Marzelline, Rocco’s daughter, rejects the attentions of one of the guards, Chris Geuffroy, who hopes to marry her.  Her heart is now set on her father’s new assistant, Fidelio, who is distressed by Marzelline's interest, particularly because it has the blessing of Rocco.  When Rocco mentions a man lying near death in solitary confinement, Leonore, suspecting it might be Wismach, begs him to take her on his rounds.  He agrees, though the warden Ulbricht has left strict instructions that only Rocco is to see the prisoner in solitary confinement. Head of Stasi Security, Ulbricht learns that the Minister is on his way to inspect the prison.  He has been holding Wismach in secret, and at this news he resolves to kill Wismach without delay.  He orders Rocco to dig a grave for the victim in the lowest part of the prison.  Leonore, overhearing his plan, realizes the imminent danger.  She again begs Rocco to let her accompany him to the condemned man's cell - and also to allow the prisoners a few moments of air in the courtyard.  He agrees.  The prisoners relish their glimpse of freedom but are ordered back by Ulbricht, who hurries Rocco off to dig Wismach’s grave.  Leonore follows him into the lower sections of the prison. Intermission Act II In solitary confinement, Kurt Wismach dreams his wife Leonore has been sent as an angel, to free him.  Rocco and Leonore arrive and begin digging the grave.  Wismach awakens, not recognizing his wife, and Leonore almost loses her composure at the familiar sound of his voice.  Wismach begs Rocco to give him a drink, and Leonore gives him a bit of bread, urging him not to lose faith.  Rocco then blows on his whistle to signal Ulbricht that all is ready.  Ulbricht advances with dagger drawn to strike, but Leonore stops him.  Just then, a signal is heard which announces the arrival of the Minister.  Ulbricht’s attempt to cover up the death of Wismach have failed, and he and Rocco leave to meet the Minister, leaving Leonore and Wismach to rejoice in each other's arms. In the prison courtyard, the Minister is indeed Walter Momper, Mayor of West Germany and soon to be Mayor of a united Berlin, who proclaims the Wall separating West from East is falling, and justice will be given the prisoners.  He is amazed when Rocco brings his boyhood friend Wismach before him and relates the details of Leonore's heroism.  Ulbricht is arrested, and Leonore herself removes her husband's chains. The other prisoners are


Which musical is based on 'The Taming Of The Shrew'?

The Taming of the Shrew | Spokane Civic Theatre The Taming of the Shrew The Taming of the Shrew by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE April 28 - May 21, 2017 Curtain Times Thursday - Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm Bianca has many admirers, but is forbidden by her father to marry until her shrewish sister, Katharina, is betrothed. Enter Petruchio – a man challenged by Bianca’s suitors to tame Katharina. Will Petruchio succeed in his mission and even find love along the way? Find out in this much-loved comedy by William Shakespeare. [See a musical romp based on The Taming of the Shrew in Kiss Me, Kate on our Main Stage May 19 – June 11] Season Sponsor April 28 - May 21, 2017 Curtain Times Friday - April 28, 2017 7:30 PM Saturday - April 29, 2017 7:30 PM Sunday - April 30, 2017 2:00 PM Thursday - May 4, 2017 7:30 PM Friday - May 5, 2017 7:30 PM Saturday - May 6, 2017 2:00 PM Thursday - May 11, 2017 7:30 PM Friday - May 12, 2017 7:30 PM Saturday - May 13, 2017 7:30 PM Sunday - May 14, 2017 2:00 PM Thursday - May 18, 2017 7:30 PM Friday - May 19, 2017 7:30 PM Sunday - May 21, 2017 2:00 PM Events Stay up to date with Spokane Civic Theatre through our e-newsletter. Receive show dates, current news and other theatre happenings! Spokane Civic Theatre does not share ANY of your personal information. At any time you have the option to opt out on emails. Support Civic Everytime you make a donation you support us in our mission to provide and promote theatre excellence. Submit A Bio All bios must be 50 words or less and are subject to editing. All submitted bios and headshots will be in a pending status until approved by Civic staff.


"Which film star, upon splitting with her partner said,""At least I can wear high heels now""?"

TM-FORUM • View topic - [Xaseco] Quiz-plugin (finnish) v9.0 update 23.2.2010 [Xaseco] Quiz-plugin (finnish) v9.0 update 23.2.2010  Post subject: [Xaseco] Quiz-plugin (finnish) v9.0 update 23.2.2010 Posted: 02 Jul 2009 22:42  smooth traffic navigator Joined: 02 Jul 2009 22:24 Posts: 213 Owned TM-games: TMUF 23.2.2010 - now version 9.0 Lots of improvements, but lacks function to read questions from file, but you can copypaste it from version 1.5, hopefully * Admins * Ingame help * Admin can grant / remove points with single click * Questions queue, users can ask questions and they are shown by the order what they were asked * check for non-normal charracters on answer like ¨ ^ ´ ` etc etc.. http://koti.mbnet.fi/reaby/xaseco/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, on one server we have a tradition of having a quiz run by a player. Today I had an idea to make actually a point calculating system for it. Apparently this script is so fresh that it isn't in use of any servers yet, but hopefully it finds its place on that server. Update: The script without reading questions from file is now in use on the server. how it works? type /quiz and new question is asked from file. how to ask questions outside of file? /quiz_ask what color is a red car ? red how to answer? simply type answer to chat, and if you get it right you will be given a point. other commands are /quiz_points and /quiz_reset The script doesn't require local database, and scores are only stored temporarily. Quiz questions are placed on xaseco folder, where all xml files are, but it's named quiz_questions.txt, the format is same as asking custom question and 1 question/line. End of this posting is some sample questions. Code: /* plugin.quiz_en.php English version of QuizBot 1.5 by Reaby Many thanks for Assembler Maniac for Chatbot which this bot utilizes the main loop for getting chat-text from users. How it works? To ask manually question simply type /quiz_ask [question] ? [answer] To ask question from file type /quiz To reset points /quiz_reset /quiz_ask which color has red car on ? red answering normally by typing to chat. */ Aseco::addChatCommand('quiz_ask', 'Ask a question, right answer after questionmark'); Aseco::addChatCommand('quiz', 'Ask a question from file'); class quizbot       // ignore text that comes from the server       // also ignore anything that looks like it's a command       if ( $command[0] == 0 || substr($command[2], 0, 1) == '/' )      // $command[0] is the player id, 0 = server          {          if ( strtolower($command[2]) == strtolower($this->rightAnswer) )             {          $message = "\$0b0 Right answer! \$fff".$this->rightAnswer;           $this->Aseco->client->query('GetPlayerInfo', $command[1]);          $info = $this->Aseco->client->getResponse();          $nick = $info['NickName'];          $this->points[$command[1]]['NickName'] = $nick;          $this->points[$command[1]]['Points']++;             $this->Aseco->client->query("ChatSendServerMessage", $message);             $this->points();  // show points at successcull answer       unset($this->rightAnswer);     $this->Aseco->client->query("ChatSendServerMessage", $message);     }     $this->Aseco->client->query("ChatSendServerMessage", $message);     }    foreach ($this->points as $info) {    $message .=$info['NickName'].": \$z\$s\$fff".$info['Points']." ";    }     $this->Aseco->client->query("ChatSendServerMessage", $message);     } $message = "Scores are now reset!"; $aseco->client->query('ChatSendServerMessage', $aseco->formatColors($message)); unset($quizbot->points); And the sample questions file: quiz_questions.txt Code: Which world famous landmark is found on Mount Lee? Hollywood Sign What is sake made from ? Rice In George Orwell`s Animal Farm, what type of animals were Clover, Mollie and Boxer? Horses What is the hardest natural substance? diamond How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board (type only number)? 82 The pop groups Ace Of Base and The Cardigans both hail from which country? Sweden What colou


What is the more common name for the minor medical complaint 'Epistaxis'?

Epistaxis: Background, Anatomy, Pathophysiology Pathophysiology Overview Background Epistaxis, or bleeding from the nose, is a common complaint. [ 1 ] It is rarely life threatening but may cause significant concern, especially among parents of small children. [ 2 ] Most nosebleeds are benign, self-limiting, and spontaneous, but some can be recurrent. Many uncommon causes are also noted. Epistaxis can be divided into 2 categories, anterior bleeds and posterior bleeds, on the basis of the site where the bleeding originates (see the image below). Posterior epistaxis from the left sphenopalatine artery. View Media Gallery The true prevalence of epistaxis is not known, because most episodes are self-limited and thus are not reported. When medical attention is needed, it is usually because of either the recurrent or severe nature of the problem. Treatment depends on the clinical picture, the experience of the treating physician, and the availability of ancillary services. [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ] Next: Anatomy The nose has a rich vascular supply, with substantial contributions from the internal carotid artery (ICA) and the external carotid artery (ECA). The ECA system supplies blood to the nose via the facial and internal maxillary arteries. The superior labial artery is one of the terminal branches of the facial artery. This artery subsequently contributes to the blood supply of the anterior nasal floor and anterior septum through a septal branch. The internal maxillary artery enters the pterygomaxillary fossa and divides into 6 branches: posterior superior alveolar, descending palatine, infraorbital, sphenopalatine, pterygoid canal, and pharyngeal. The descending palatine artery descends through the greater palatine canal and supplies the lateral nasal wall. It then returns to the nose via a branch in the incisive foramen to provide blood to the anterior septum. The sphenopalatine artery enters the nose near the posterior attachment of the middle turbinate to supply the lateral nasal wall. It also gives off a branch to provide blood supply to the septum. The ICA contributes to nasal vascularity through the ophthalmic artery. This artery enters the bony orbit via the superior orbital fissure and divides into several branches. The posterior ethmoidal artery exits the orbit through the posterior ethmoidal foramen, located 2-9 mm anterior to the optic canal. The larger anterior ethmoidal artery leaves the orbit through the anterior ethmoidal foramen (see the image below). Nasal vascular anatomy Pathophysiology Bleeding typically occurs when the mucosa is eroded and vessels become exposed and subsequently break. More than 90% of bleeds occur anteriorly and arise from Little’s area, where the Kiesselbach plexus forms on the septum. [ 8 , 9 ] The Kiesselbach plexus is where vessels from both the ICA (anterior and posterior ethmoidal arteries) and the ECA (sphenopalatine and branches of the internal maxillary arteries) converge. These capillary or venous bleeds provide a constant ooze, rather than the profuse pumping of blood observed from an arterial origin. Anterior bleeding may also originate anterior to the inferior turbinate. Posterior bleeds arise further back in the nasal cavity, are usually more profuse, and are often of arterial origin (eg, from branches of the sphenopalatine artery in the posterior nasal cavity or nasopharynx). A posterior source presents a greater risk of airway compromise, aspiration of blood, and greater difficulty controlling bleeding. Previous Next: Etiology Causes of epistaxis can be divided into local causes (eg, trauma, mucosal irritation, septal abnormality, inflammatory diseases, tumors), systemic causes (eg, blood dyscrasias, arteriosclerosis, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia), and idiopathic causes. Local trauma is the most common cause, followed by facial trauma, foreign bodies , nasal or sinus infections , and prolonged inhalation of dry air. Children usually present with epistaxis due to local irritation or recent upper respiratory infection (URI). In a retrospective cohort study of 2405 patie


In David Hockney's famous painting 'Mr. & Mrs. Clark and Percy', what type of creature is 'Percy'?

'Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy', David Hockney, 1970–1 | Tate Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy 1970–1 Support: 2134 x 3048 mm frame: 2170 x 3084 x 58 mm Collection Presented by the Friends of the Tate Gallery 1971 Reference Display caption Summary This is one of a series of large double portraits which Hockney began in 1968. He had painted imaginary couples in such earlier paintings as The First Marriage (A Marriage of Styles) 1963 (Tate T00596 ). In the later paintings, the subjects are real couples who were Hockney’s friends. They are portrayed in their home environment in a style which is both realistic and highly simplified. Hockney worked from photographs and life observation, making drawings to resolve composition . Usually one character looks at the other, who looks out of the painting at the viewer, thus creating a cyclical movement of looking. Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy is unusual in that both subjects, Mr and Mrs Clark, look out at the artist and viewer from either side of a large open window which is in the centre of the painting. The viewer, who looks at the painting from a central perspective , will be at the apex of the couple’s gaze out of the painting, a third in the relationship. Percy is the name of one of the Clarks’ cats and refers to the cat sitting statue-like on Mr Clark’s knee, looking out of the window. ‘Mr and Mrs Clark’ are the dress designer Ozzie Clark and the fabric designer Celia Birtwell. Like Hockney, the two came from the north of England and met the artist in 1961 in Manchester, where Ozzie was studying at Manchester College of Art. Both men went on to study at the Royal College of Art in London. When Ozzie and Celia married in 1969, Hockney was their best man. He painted them in their flat in Notting Hill Gate, west London, an area where the artist and a number of his friends then lived. Hockney chose to paint them in their bedroom because he liked the light there. An etching from his earlier series A Rake’s Progress 1961-3 (Tate P07029 -44) is portrayed on the left side of the painting. He began to make drawings and take photographs for the painting in 1969 and began working on the canvas in the spring of 1970, completing the painting in early 1971. In 1976 he described the painting as one of two works of his to come close to naturalism (Kinley 1992), although many areas of the image have been flattened and emptied of detail. Hockney has commented that his aim in this painting was to ‘achieve ... the presence of two people in this room. All the technical problems were caused because my main aim was to paint the relationship of these two people.’ (Quoted in Kinley 1992, [p.6].) One technical problem was to paint the figures contre jour, or against the light, something he had been experimenting with in earlier pictures of single figures in interiors. As in a photograph, it was difficult to achieve a balance between the bright daylight outside the window and the relative shade indoors. Because the canvas was so big, Hockney worked on it in his studio, where he set up light conditions that approximated those in the Clarks’ bedroom. He painted the lilies, sitting in a vase on a small table in the foreground of the painting, from life at the studio. He found the nearly life-size scale of the figures difficult to realise and both Clarks posed for him many times. In the event, Hockney painted Ozzie Clark’s head as many as twelve times before he was satisfied. He is depicted lounging on a chair, his bare feet buried in the long pile of a fur rug. His pose is relaxed but his expression is watchful. Celia stands with one hand on her waist wearing a long, flowing dress and a rather wistful expression. Close to her and therefore, perhaps, associated with her are the lilies, traditionally a symbol of the Annunciation and feminine purity. Likewise, the cat on Ozzie’s lap carries symbolic resonances of the libertine and somebody who disregards rules and does as they please. Viewed in this way, Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy recalls the famous portrait of a married couple, The Arnolfini


Which English explorer died off the coast of Canada in 1611 after being cast adrift by his mutinous crew?

The Aftermath of Henry Hudson's Last Voyage, 1611 and on ï¿½ 1992-2007 Web design, Net training,    writing, editing, freelance columns, editorial commentary, research & data  analysis. The Admiralty was in no apparent hurry to try the mutineers. Only  one had a deposition taken in the same year they returned. The rest  would wait another five or six years - after some had died and memories  had lost their freshness No one knows what happened to Henry Hudson and his shipmates after the mutinous crew  aboard Discovery lost sight of them on that cold morning in June, 1611. They  were never found by subsequent rescue missions, nor was any trace found to identify  them as having survived in that harsh land. Even the exact route taken by Hudson into the the bay that now bears his name is still unknown. Douglas McNaughton  (see sources ) recently suggested Hudson may have actually  sailed to the west side of the bay, instead of along the northeast. At the time of  year, the west would have been clear of ice, while the northeast would be clogged  with ice flowing into the strait. Another theory about Hudson's voyage was proposed by Carl Shuster, in the Beaver  Magazine, Sept. 1999. Shuster believes Hudson was not searching for a northwest  passage, since he was not prepared to meet with expected Oriental potentates  - he carried no letters of introduction, gifts or trade goods as other explorers did. Instead, Shuster  suggests, Hudson was looking for a harbour where his backers could build a port  to take advantage of the area's rich mineral and other resources. Thus his wanderings  in James Bay were not random, but a methodical survey. An experienced mariner  like Hudson would have known the shallow bay was fed by rivers and hid no exit  to the west. But Hudson may have been bound by an oath of secrecy to his backers, and could not tell his crew. Hudson may also have had a copy of a map that showed the bay - European cartographers  had made maps since 1540 showing the bay - many highly detailled. Petrus Plancius  had published maps in the last decade of the 16th century that showed Hudson  Bay. But many of these maps were based on ancient originals, some made as early as  150 CE. Geography has changed considerably in the area, and many landmarks have  changed or disappeared since early mapmakers, the result of the slow rebound  (isostatic) of the land since the ice ages. That movement continues even today.  Hudson - says Shuster - may have been looking for landmarks on ancient maps  that had long since disappeared as a result of the changes. Intriguing as the idea is, we will never know for sure. Hudson never confided  in his crew. He never gave them any reason for his determination to continue  the search, even after the hardships of the winter had left them dangerously  short of food, weakened and demoralized. With no better cause than their master's  personal vision, and having lost their faith in his abilities and leadership, the crew mutinied. Possibly Hudson and his abandoned crew died in that boat on the water, of cold and hunger. Several were already sick when they were set adrift. Possibly they made their way to the shore, to set up camp and await the rescuers they knew would be sent from England to find them. In 1631, Capt. Thomas James found the remains of what may have been a shelter erected on Danby Island - the ship's carpenter was among the abandoned men. During the expedition of 1668-70, Capt. Zachariah Gillian found similar remains supposedly left from an English crew 60 years earlier. But the evidence however tantalizing is inconclusive. Hudson and his abandoned crew vanished from history and no positive proof of their fate was ever found. The main record of this voyage is Abacuck Prickett's self-serving  journal, written after the mutiny. Robert Juet and Henry Greene were made the villains of the mutiny:  they were cast as the ringleaders who organized the others. This may in  part be dissimulation by the survivors to protect themselv


Starring Johnny Depp, which was the highest grossing film worldwide in 2007?

#6 Johnny Depp - Forbes.com #6 Johnny Depp E-Score provided by Never before has a Keith Richards impersonation proved this lucrative. Last summer's Pirates sequel, Dead Man's Chest, was the third-highest-grossing film ever, with $1.1 billion worldwide at the box office. Depp's payout: over $60 million. Next year should prove equally profitable for the low-key actor. The third Pirates sequel, At World's End, is on its way to at least match its predecessor, having banked $344 million in its opening weekend. Next up: starring role as the blood-thirsty butcher in this winter's film adaptation of Sweeney Todd. Next: Elton John > Earnings estimates are for June 2006 to June 2007. Figures rounded off where appropriate. Exact figures available on Forbes.com. Includes dollars earned solely from entertainment income. Management, agent and attorney fees have not been deducted. Estimates by Forbes; sources include Billboard, Pollstar, Adams Media Research, Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen BookScan. Rankings are generated by combining earnings with other metrics: Web mentions on Google press clips compiled by LexisNexis; TV/radio mentions by Factiva; and number of times a celebrity's face appeared on the cover of 32 major consumer magazines. E-Score is a celebrity appeal ranking, comprised of 46 separate personality attributes. E-Score evaluations are provided by E-Poll Market Research, which has a database of more than 2,800 celebrities. More On This Topic


Which British explorer was buried on South Georgia Island in the Atlantic Ocean upon his death in 1922?

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Island Overseas Territories Links South Georgia South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) are a British overseas territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote and inhospitable collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sandwich Islands. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres (104 mi) long and 1.4 to 37 km (0.9 to 23.0 miles) wide and is by far the largest island in the territory. The South Sandwich Islands lie about 520 kilometres (320 mi) southeast of South Georgia. The total land area of the territory is 3,903 square kilometres (1,507 sq mi). There is no native population on the islands; the present inhabitants are the British Government Officer, Deputy Postmaster, scientists, and support staff from the British Antarctic Survey who maintain scientific bases at Bird Island and at the capital, King Edward Point, as well as museum staff at nearby Grytviken. The United Kingdom claimed sovereignty over South Georgia in 1775 and the South Sandwich Islands in 1908. The territory of “South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands” was formed in 1985; previously it had been governed as part of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Argentina claimed South Georgia in 1927 and claimed the South Sandwich Islands in 1938. Argentina maintained a naval station, Corbeta Uruguay, on Thule Island in the South Sandwich Islands from 1976 until 1982 when it was closed by the Royal Navy. The Argentine claim over South Georgia contributed to the 1982 Falklands War, during which Argentine forces briefly occupied the island. Argentina continues to claim sovereignty over South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.    Flag of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands The Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands was granted on 3 October 1985, when the Territory was created. Previously the Territory was a part of the Falkland Islands Dependency and used the same flag. The new territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) was created in 1985, as is evidenced by the letters patent and order in council that are shown in full on the South Georgia government website. Prior to 1985, the area had been administered as a dependency of the Falkland Islands. Id. The arms of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands were granted by Royal Warrant on February 14, 1992. After the arms were granted in February of 1992, the government of SGSSI started using them on the British Blue Ensign as is customary in British dependencies. The Flag Bulletin, XXXII:2 (1993), describes the badge which was granted on 14 February 1992 to celebrate the liberation of the islands from Argentine occupation. It consists of a shield (lozengy argent and azure, on a pile vert a lion rampant or, armed and langued gules, holding a torch or, enflamed gules, and in chief two estoiles or), a reindeer crest, as supporters a fur seal and a macaroni penguin, and the motto ‘Leo Terram Propriam Protegat’ (‘let the lion protect its own land’). The original flag had a smaller version of the coat-of-arms displayed in a white disc, though this was later changed to the current flag. The flag is a blue ensign, with the Union Flag in the canton, defaced with the coat-of-arms. The flag flies over the main government settlements on South Georgia Island, and the scientific bases of the British Antarctic Survey. There is also a flag to represent the Civil Commissioner of the Territory, a Union Flag defaced with the coat-of-arms. As the Civil Commissioner is also the Governor of the Falkland Islands, the flag is only in use when the Commissioner visits the Territory. The original version of the commissioner’s flag just displayed the shield (escutcheon) of the full arms, though it was later changed.    Coat of arms of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands The coat of arms of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands was granted in 1985, upon the creation of the territory. Prior to 1985, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands were a dependency of the Falk


Starring Steven Strait and Camilla Bell, which is the highest grossing film worldwide of 2008, so far?

55 Must See Movies of 2008 - /Film /Film 55 Must See Movies of 2008 Posted on Monday, October 15th, 2007 by Peter Sciretta What movies will you be seeing in 2008? It’s a pretty simple question, but a very complex answer. Most consumers don’t plan their movie viewing habits that far in advance, but that doesn’t stop us from trying. You might think that the title of this article is a bit deceptive, because who really sees 55 movies in a year anyway. But according to Video Business, the average American watches almost seven movies a month (sure, the majority of these films are viewed on DVD or television). But you are right, you must not see all these movies, these are just the films we’re excited about in 2008. Hollywood will release almost 500 films in 2008. We’ve narrowed down that list to the top 10% so you don’t have to. This list includes the big films, the important films, the movies that you will be hearing about in the next year. The majority of the films on this list consist of Hollywood English-language films, which are, for a large part, adaptations or sequels. Some of the movies have advance buzz due to the writers, directors or stars attached. But there aren’t many big surprises. We won’t know what the next Little Miss Sunshine or Juno might be until it plays at Sundance in January. It should be noted that this is a work of opinion, so some big Hollywood films are purposely missing (for example John Rambo, which I have no interest in, or Tina Fey’s Babby Mamma). And since even the studios don’t know what will happen if the big strike of 2008 actually happens, we can’t be sure of what the Fall line-up might actually include. There are movies being pushed into production in the next few months that might be ready for a late 2008 release. At the bottom of the list, I’ve tried to include some of the more interesting films that could possibly be released by year’s end. Cloverfield/1-18-08 Release Date: January 18th 2008 Director: Matt Reeves (The Pallbearer, Felicity) Writer: Drew Goddard (Lost, Alias, Angel, Buffy) Cast: Mike Vogel, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T.J. Miller, and Michael Stahl-David The Buzz: If anything else, the top secret JJ Abrams produced monster movie had one of the best teaser trailers of all time. Will the movie be even half as good? We have no idea. The film follows a group of friends in New York City during one January night (January 18th) when some kind of monster attacks. The whole film is shot from the perspective of a consumer video camera that the college-age group bring along for the adventure. Release Date: January 23rd 2008 Writer/Director: Michel Gondy (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Science of Sleep) Cast: Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Melonie Diaz, Mia Farrow The Buzz: Michel Gondry’s twisted comic tale of the magic of filmmaking. Jack Black plays Jerry, a junkyard worker who inadvertently causes his brain to become magnetized, leading to the unintentional destruction of all the movies in his friend’s (Mos Def) video rental store. In order to keep the store’s one loyal customer, an elderly lady with a tenuous grasp on reality, the pair re-create a long line of films, putting themselves and their townspeople into it. They become the biggest stars in their neighborhood. Rewind was originally scheduled for release in December 2007, but was pushed back to January. It is likely that the film was pushed back so that it can premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Gondry’s Science of Sleep and Human Nature also premiered at Sundance in 2002 and 2006 respectfully. Release Date: February 15th 2008 Director: Doug Liman (Go, The Bourne Identity) Writer: David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, Blade, Dark City) Cast: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L Jackson, Diane Lane, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson The Buzz: A feature film adaptation of the Steven Gould series of novels about a genetic anomaly that allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between “Jumpers” and those wh


What is the more common name of the medical condition 'Otalgia'?

Ear Pain (Otalgia) GERD trauma to the ear, jaw or neck You should be prepared to give a thorough history of your symptoms and undergo a physical examination when visiting your physician’s office for ear pain. Here is a list of some of the questions your doctor may ask: When did the pain start? Are you experiencing any loss of hearing, ear drainage , or tinnitus ? Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Do you have any difficulty with balance or bouts of dizziness? Does your child have frequent ear infections ? Did you have frequent ear infections as a child? Have you experienced any hoarseness ? Do you have difficulty or pain associated with swallowing? Have you lost unexpected weight recently? Do you smoke or use tobacco products? How frequently (i.e. how many packs a day)? Do you drink alcohol and if so how frequently? Have you been told that you grind your teeth at night? Do you notice yourself clenching your teeth during the day when you are feeling stress? Do you find yourself constantly chewing gum? Being prepared to answer these questions will be particularly useful when your visit is with a general practitioner, as they may not be as familiar with the many different diagnoses for otalgia. Physical Exam for Otalgia Inspection of the ear canal and tympanic membrane with an otoscope will likely be performed to look for otitis media . Your doctor will also look at your outer ear to check for signs of infection (swimmer's ear) or injuries. A Weber Tuning Fork may also be used to help the physician determine if there is either bone or air conductive hearing loss . Your physician will also assess your nasal and oral cavities. Your doctor may also look at your back molars to check for signs of grinding or frequent clenching of the teeth. Assessment of the neck is done to look for enlarged lymph nodes , an enlarged thyroid, or other masses. As Temporomandibular Joint disorder is a common cause for otalgia in adults, this joint may be palpated by the physician. Other exams may be needed to fully identify the cause of otalgia. Other exams may include laryngoscopy, endoscopy , CT scan , MRI, X-Rays, and audiometry. Treatment of Otalgia As there are many different causes of otalgia, there are similarly many different possible treatments. The treatment of choice will be linked to the cause of ear pain. The treatment may be as simple as antibiotics and some Tylenol or Advil, or it may involve surgery (i.e. myringotomy , total thyroidectomy, removal of cancer, etc.).  Fortunately, the majority of cases of otalgia are curable. Sources: Chen, R.C., Khorsandi, A.S., Shatzkes, D.R., & Holliday, R.A. (2009). The Radiology of Referred Otalgia. The American Journal of Neuroradiology. Accessed: April 4, 2010 from http://www.ajnr.org/cgi/content/full/30/10/1817 Medline Plus. (2009). Earache. Accessed: April 1, 2010 from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003046.htm Wax, M.K. (2011). Primary Cary Otolaryngology Chapter 16: Head and Neck Cancer. The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Retrieved on July 31, 2015 from https://www.entnet.org/sites/default/files/Oto-Primary-Care-WEB.pdf Continue Reading


Which South American country became landlocked after 'The War of the Pacific' in 1884?

War of the Pacific | South American history | Britannica.com War of the Pacific Bolivia War of the Pacific, Spanish Guerra del Pacífico, (1879–83), conflict involving Chile , Bolivia , and Peru , which resulted in Chilean annexation of valuable disputed territory on the Pacific coast. It grew out of a dispute between Chile and Bolivia over control of a part of the Atacama Desert that lies between the 23rd and 26th parallels on the Pacific coast of South America . The territory contained valuable mineral resources, particularly sodium nitrate . National borders in the region had never been definitively established; the two countries negotiated a treaty that recognized the 24th parallel as their boundary and that gave Chile the right to share the export taxes on the mineral resources of Bolivia’s territory between the 23rd and 24th parallels. But Bolivia subsequently became dissatisfied at having to share its taxes with Chile and feared Chilean seizure of its coastal region where Chilean interests already controlled the mining industry. Peru’s interest in the conflict stemmed from its traditional rivalry with Chile for hegemony on the Pacific coast. In 1873 Peru agreed secretly with Bolivia to a mutual guarantee of their territories and independence. In 1874 Chilean-Bolivian relations were ameliorated by a revised treaty under which Chile relinquished its share of export taxes on minerals shipped from Bolivia, and Bolivia agreed not to raise taxes on Chilean enterprises in Bolivia for 25 years. Amity was broken in 1878 when Bolivia tried to increase the taxes of the Chilean Antofagasta Nitrate Company over the protests of the Chilean government. When Bolivia threatened to confiscate the company’s property, Chilean armed forces occupied the port city of Antofagasta on Feb. 14, 1879. Bolivia then declared war on Chile and called upon Peru for help. Chile declared war on both Peru and Bolivia (April 5, 1879). Chile easily occupied the Bolivian coastal region ( Antofagasta province) and then took the offensive against more powerful Peru. Naval victories at Iquique (May 21, 1879) and Angamos (Oct. 8, 1879) enabled Chile to control the sea approaches to Peru. A Chilean army then invaded Peru. An attempt at mediation by the United States failed in October 1880, and Chilean forces occupied the Peruvian capital of Lima the following January. Peruvian resistance continued for three more years, with U.S. encouragement. Finally, on Oct. 20, 1883, Peru and Chile signed the Treaty of Ancón , by which Tarapacá province was ceded to the latter. Similar Topics


Found in South East Asia, which is the world's smallest member of the bear family?

Sun Bears, Sun Bear Pictures, Sun Bear Facts - National Geographic The Malay words for the tree-loving sun bear mean “he who likes to sit high.” Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: The reclusive sun bear, smallest member of the bear family, lives an insular life in the dense lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Found from southern China to eastern India and as far south as Indonesia, sun bears, also called Malayan sun bears, take their name from the bib-shaped golden or white patch on their chest, which legend says represents the rising sun. They have a stocky, muscular build, small ears, and a short muzzle, which has earned them the nickname “dog bear.” Their sleek, black coat is short to avoid overheating in the tropical weather but thick and coarse to provide protection from twigs, branches, and rain. Sun bears grow to only about half the size of an American black bear. Males, slightly larger than females, are about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length and weigh up to 150 pounds (70 kilograms), a stature which suits their arboreal lifestyle and allows them to move easily through the trees. They have even been observed making sleeping platforms high above the ground out of branches and leaves. Ironically, sun bears are nocturnal. They lumber through the forests by night, snacking on fruits, berries, roots, insects, small birds, lizards, and rodents. They have an excellent sense of smell and extremely long claws, exceeding four inches (ten centimeters) in length, which they use to rip open trees and termite nests. They also have an almost comically long tongue for extracting honey from bee nests, giving them their other nickname, “honey bear.” Little is known about the social life of these bears, but there is some evidence that suggests they may be monogamous. Mother bears, called sows, make ground nests and give birth to one or two blind, helpless babies that weigh about 11 ounces (325 grams). Mothers have actually been observed cradling a cub in their arms while walking on their hind legs, a rare trait among bears. Cubs can move about after two months and are weaned by four months, but they remain with their mothers for two years or more. Because of their remote habitat and shy personality, there is currently not enough data to determine if sun bears are in danger of extinction, but scientists fear the worst. Their homelands are being lost rapidly to deforestation, poachers hunt them mercilessly for body parts and fur, and some farmers kill them on site because they often eat crops such as oil palm, coconuts, and bananas. Adult females are also frequently killed so their cubs can be taken and raised as pets.


Against which Sout American country was Bolivia fighting during 'The War of the Pacific'?