The 2011 film ‘The Hangover Part II’ is set in which country?

The Hangover Part II (2011) - 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 The Hangover Part II ( 2011 ) R | From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV ON DISC ALL Two years after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu's wedding. Stu's plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously awry. Director: a list of 48 titles created 03 Apr 2011 a list of 40 titles created 09 Sep 2011 a list of 30 titles created 01 Oct 2011 a list of 28 titles created 26 Oct 2012 a list of 45 titles created 3 months ago Title: The Hangover Part II (2011) 6.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 5 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Videos When one of their own is kidnapped by an angry gangster, the Wolf Pack must track down Mr. Chow, who has escaped from prison and is on the lam. Director: Todd Phillips Three buddies wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas, with no memory of the previous night and the bachelor missing. They make their way around the city in order to find their friend before his wedding. Director: Todd Phillips John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori. Director: Seth MacFarlane A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring. Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Stars: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness. Director: Seth Gordon After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Stars: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico. Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber High-strung father-to-be Peter Highman is forced to hitch a ride with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay on a road trip in order to make it to his child's birth on time. Director: Todd Phillips After they are forced to live next to a fraternity house, a couple with a newborn baby do whatever they can to take them down. Director: Nicholas Stoller Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. Director: Greg Mottola Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never "done the deed" only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother. Director: Judd Apatow Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme. Director: Sean Anders Edit Storyline Stu is getting married. Along with Doug, Phil, and his soon-to-be brother-in-law Teddy, he regretfully invites Alan to Thailand for the wedding. After a quiet night on the beach with a beer and toasting marshmallows by the camp fire, Stu, Alan and Phil wake up in a seedy apartment in Bangkok. Doug is back at the resort, but Teddy is missing, there's a monkey with a severed finger, Alan's head is shaved, Stu has a tattoo on his face, and they can't remember any of it. The wolf-pack retrace their steps through strip clubs, tattoo parlors and cocaine-dealing monkeys on the streets of Bangkok as they try and find Teddy before the wedding. Written by napierslogs Bangkok Has Them Now See more  » Genres: Comedy  | Mystery Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated R for pervasive language, strong sexual content including graphic nudity, drug use and brief violent images | See all certif


Which Japanese car manufacturer features a logo with three red diamonds arranged in the shape of a triangle?

Car Company Logos Car Company Logos By Mary Gormandy White In addition to being an essential part of advertising and brand identity, car company logos provide a powerful visual image for auto consumers. Each automobile manufacturer has a unique logo, many of which have changed dramatically over the years. In some cases, these logos are tied to the company's history in surprising ways. List of Car Company Logos Abarth Now Fiat's racing arm, Abarth's logo is rich with meaning. The scorpion represents the Zodiac sign of company founder Karl Alberto Abarth, and the shield is a symbol of passion and triumph. The colors beneath the name represent the Italian flag. Acura Honda's luxury brand features a logo that looks like a stylized letter "A" inside a circle. The symbol also represents the caliper, an important precision engineering tool. Aixam Now Aixam Mega, the logo for this French microcar manufacturer is simple and elegant, spelling out the company's original name and calling out the first letter with a bold "A" (or "M" in some cases) inside a circular graphic. Alfa Romeo This Italian exotic car brand has a complicated, circular logo featuring a red cross and a green snake with a dragon's head. These symbols represent the city of Milan, where the company was founded. Aston Martin The British luxury car brand has an iconic logo of a pair of wings with the company name. A version of this logo has graced Aston Martin cars since the 1920s. Audi This German automaker's four interlocking rings represent this history of the company as it started out as four smaller companies. Bajoun Bajoun is a General Motors brand made and sold only in China. The name means "treasured horse" - and that's exactly what the logo depicts. Bentley The British exotic car manufacturer features a winged logo with a letter "B" in the center. The wings in this logo call up the company's aerospace roots. BMW BMW's blue and white checkerboard pattern represents an airplane propeller, since BMW was originally an airplane manufacturer. The logo's colors and checks are from the Bavarian flag, where the company was founded. Buick This American car brand features a logo with three shields inside a circle. The idea for the shield came from the Buick family crest. Cadillac Cadillac has had many logos over the years. This current version features two stalks of wheat with a shield in the center. Chevrolet One of the most iconic American car logos, the symbol for Chevrolet is a simple angled cross with a longer horizontal line. The design is referred to as the Chevrolet bowtie. Chrysler There are several versions of the Chrysler logo, but the most recognizable is a pentagon with a star in the center, referred to as the Chrysler Pentastar. The current version is sleeker and simpler, suggesting wings. Citroen The double chevrons in Citroen's logo represent the Helical Gear, a Citroen invention that is used in every modern automobile. They also represent the company's commitment to technical innovation. Dacia This Romanian car brand has been part of Renault since 1999.The company is bold and simple, highlighting the company name in a shade of blue representative of one of the colors of the Romanian flag, on a bold, silver-tone graphic. Daewoo The modern logo of this Korean General Motors brand still bears the crown-shaped emblem from the company's early days. The shape is similar to that of a now defunct, but once popular, football club in South Korea. Daimler The Daimler logo is simple and elegant, conveying the same sense of understated luxury that this German car manufacturer is known for around the world. Datsun The Datsun brand is exclusive to Japan and emerging markets like India. The logo places the brand front and center, superimposed over a striking chrome and blue graphic. Denza As the first Chinese car brand dedicated to new energy vehicles, Denza's logo represents the company's values of responsibility to nature and society Dodge The logo for this American brand features is the manufacturer's name in simple block lettering. The two red stripes represent sp


The Pushkin Prize, established in 1881, is awarded for the highest standard of literary excellence to authors from which country?

Pushkin Prize | Russian literary prize | Britannica.com Russian literary prize Büchner Prize Pushkin Prize, Russian literary prize established in 1881 in honour of Aleksandr Pushkin , one of Russia’s greatest writers. The prize was awarded by the Russian Academy of Sciences to Russian authors who achieved the highest standard of literary excellence, as exemplified by the prize’s namesake. Winners included Anton Chekhov and Ivan Bunin . Learn More in these related articles: Academy of Sciences (Russian organization) highest scientific society and principal coordinating body for research in natural and social sciences, technology, and production in Russia. The organization was established in St. Petersburg, Russia, on February 8 (January 28, Old Style), 1724. Membership in the academy is by election, and... Anton Chekhov January 29 [January 17, Old Style], 1860 Taganrog, Russia July 14/15 [July 1/2], 1904 Badenweiler, Germany Russian playwright and master of the modern short story. He was a literary artist of laconic precision who probed below the surface of life, laying bare the secret motives of his characters.... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: September 18, 2013 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pushkin-Prize Access Date: January 18, 2017 Share


‘Play the ball as it lies’ is one of the rules of which sport?

The R&A - Quick Guide to the Rules THE R&A Shop Quick Guide to the Rules This guide provides a simple explanation of common Rules situations. It is not a substitute for the Rules of Golf, which should be consulted whenever any doubts arises. For more information on the points covered, please refer to the relevant Rule. The basic Rules are not as hard to learn as you may think. They would include, for example, where play of a hole commences; what to do when your ball is in water hazard, lost or out of bounds' interference from immovable obstructions such as cart paths; and playing a provisional ball. Downloads BALL IN MOTION DEFLECTED OR STOPPED Relief Situations and Procedures When playing golf, you must play the ball as it lies, whether your ball is in a good lie or a bad lie, unless the Rules allow you to do otherwise. For example, the Rules allow you to move natural objects like leaves and twigs – the Rules call these “loose impediments”. The Rules also permit you to lift and move your ball if you have interference from certain conditions. Sometimes you can move your ball without penalty, e.g. when you have interference due to a man-made object – called “obstructions” - such as a road or path, or when you have interference by an abnormal ground condition, such as casual water and ground under repair. At other times, you may incur a penalty if you wish to move your ball, e.g. when your ball is in a water hazard. Have a look at the sections below to learn more:  Ball Unplayable Rules Academy The information included in the Quick Guide is also available in an on-line course, the Rules Academy. This course is based on the Etiquette Section and Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf and features video, images and diagrams of Rules situations and includes revision questions after each section. It covers the essentials that all golfers should know such as sportsmanship, integrity and respect. It adopts a tee to green approach and tells you what you need to know at each point; from where to tee your ball, to taking relief from various conditions, to holing out and returning the score card At the end of the course, you can take a Level 1 Rules Exam and receive a certificate signed by their guiding player. Visit the Rules Academy  The Etiquette of the Game The Etiquette of the game of golf provides guidelines on the manner in which the game of golf should be played.  If they are followed, all players will gain maximum enjoyment from the game. Learn More Rules Education Whether you want to learn the basics or need to understand the finer details of the Decisions, discover more about the Rules of Golf via The R&A’s publications and The R&A’s formal three-tier education programme. Learn More Explore Etiquette Good etiquette is essential in golf, helping all players to gain maximum enjoyment from the game.  Learn more by reading the etiquette section of the Rules in the Rules Explorer.


Which make-up brand is advertised as ‘The make-up of make-up artists’?

Database of slogans | Makeup brand slogans | Slogan, makeup brand advertising Database of slogans. Makeup brands. Max Factor makeup brand Advertising slogan: Max Factor. The make-up of make-up artists. Maybelline makeup brand Ad slogan: Maybe she's born with it. Maybe it's Maybelline. Bonne Bell brand, makeup for eyes, lips, face Tagline: BonneBell. Beautiful. Colorful. You. CoverGirl, line of products for face, lips, eyes and nails Marketing slogan: Easy Breezy Beautiful CoverGirl. Vital Radiance trademark Ad slogan: Revitalizing beauty for your changing skin. Barry M fashion cosmetics, UK Motto: Barry M. The most colourful name in cosmetics. Pupa brand, Italy, make up, make up sets Advertising slogan: Pupa. Non Conventional Beauty.


How wide, in inches, is the width of a wicket in a game of cricket?

The measurements of cricket | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo The history of the game The measurements of cricket Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The measurements of most sports are in round numbers, except for a few of those that have been converted to metric equivalents. The welter of precise measurements in cricket seems distinct, but in fact some have quite a simple origin. The earliest known Laws of Cricket, the "Code of 1744", give the length of the pitch as 22 yards. Over the centuries the often vague and regionally differing Saxon linear measurements becaine standardized to give a mile (a survival of the old Roman measurement of 1,000 double paces) as equal to 8 furlongs (i.e. "furrow long") or 320 perches (also called rods or poles) or 1,760 yards (from the Old English gyrd that meant stick or twig) or 5,280 feet or 63,360 inches or 190,080 barley corns (e.g. in the thirteenth century a royal Assize of Weights and Measures prescribed "the Iron Yard of our Lord the King" at 3 feet of 12 inches or 36 barley corns). It will thus be seen that 22 yards is in fact one tenth of a furlong or length of a furrow. There was an equally vague Saxon square measurement of land, the hide (called also carucate, from the Latin for a plough, and ploughland) which was the area required by one free family with dependents and that could be ploughed with one plough and 8 oxen in one year. This was in turn divided into four yardlands or 100 acres, the definition of which was the amount of land that could be ploughed by one yoke of oxen in one day. In Norman times the acre became precisely defined as 40 by 4 perches, thus preserving the shape of the Saxon strip-acre, i.e. one furlong by one tenth of a furlong. The cricket pitch is therefore simply the breadth of the Saxon strip-acre. It would be a mistake, however, to assume that cricket, which is believed to have had its origins on the Weald that was used primarily as grazing ground for sheep rather than ploughland, necessarily took the length of its pitch directly from this source, although the largest Saxon mete-wand or measuring rod, the gad, continued in use into the early days of cricket and was one perch in length, i.e. one quarter of the breadth of a furrow. In 1610 Edmund Gunter, an Oxford trained mathematician, now Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London, invented as an instrument of measurement the chain, taking its length from the breadth of the furrow and dividing it into 100 links of 7.92 inches each (i.e. 4 perches [not 40 as stated by the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 15th ed., vol. 19, p. 729, which is the length of the furrow]; By 1661 use of this chain had become sufficiently popular for the word to be used to designate the measurement itself}. This chain became the common measuring tool for land surveyors. We do not know when cricketers first wished to standardize their pitch, but in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries at least pitches were often physically marked out with the use of Gunter's chain. The distance between the bowling crease and the popping crease (i.e. the crease over which the bat could be popped for safety) is given by the "Code of 1744" as 46 inches (increased to 48 inches sometime before 1821). Before creases were marked in whitewash in 1865 they were cut into the earth and were, as W.G. Grace remembered from his early days, one inch deep and one inch wide. With allowance made of 1/2 inch from the centre of each crease the distance between the inner edges of the creases was thus 45 inches, that is the length of an ell. This was another Saxon measurement that had been standardized by the time of Edward I who required that there should be an exact copy of his ell-wand in all the towns of his realm. It was used regularly for measuring cloth (hence its later name of clothyard), and indeed the king's alnager had the duty of checking that all cloth for sale was one ell in width. It was thus a measurement that would have been very familiar to the cricketing folk of the sheep-rearing Weald. The ell's subdivision into 16 nails of 2 and 13/16 inches e


Which martial art means ‘The way of the sword’?

FightingArts.com - Kendo: The Way of the Sword Kendo: The Way of the Sword By John J. Donohue, Ph.D. Terminology Definition Kendo, the "way of the sword," is the most respected form of     modern budo in Japan, and has perhaps the closest links to many aspects     of the classical martial tradition. Although it may be broadly categorized     as the ritualized, sportive version of Japanese fencing, kendo is neither     a viable combat art nor is it a pure sport. The modern heir to the social,     cultural, and philosophical heritage of the Japanese martial tradition,     kendo is perceived by most experienced practitioners to be an essentially     spiritual discipline (Draeger 1974:77). Top Kendo Principles & Concepts Despite modern kendo's quasi-sport nature, it still retains a traditional     Japanese outlook which links physical effort and spiritual development.     For the Japanese, the discipline, consistency, and total commitment displayed     in budo are keys to spiritual and moral development. All these qualities     must be developed if one is to successfully tread the way of the sword. What sets kendo and its practitioners apart from other arts, such as     judo, aikido and karate-do is a certain cold determination, an almost     religious sense of discipline, that conveyes the message that kendo is     more a matter of mental and spiritual development than it is a system     of physical technique. All modern budo forms emphasize, to a greater or lesser extent, the development     of a fighting spirit, the refinement of quasi-combat skills, and the cultivation     of moral and spiritual maturity. In the kendo dojo, however, the trainee     is placed in a true forge of the spirit, where mind and body are literally     hammered into shape, where relentless training and endless effort are     channelled into the re-creation of the individual along philosophical     and cultural lines whose roots extend deep into Japan's past. As a budo strongly shaped by the insights of the most profound of Japan's     swordsmen, kendo today struggles to retain its moral and philosophical     dimensions, all too aware of the erosion of these values among some judo     practitioners. Since kendo is an art whose appeal lies mainly with martial     artists in Japan or those of Japanese descent, it has been able to retain     its classical orientation. The essence of kendo is still the improvement     of character and the development of spiritual maturity through arduous     training in its physical techniques. Like judo, kendo has an enthusiastic     sport following. Unlike the gentle art, "kendo may be practiced,     or one trains himself through kendo, but one must never just 'play' kendo" (Draeger 1974:105). Passive, non-threatening stances and kneeling in such a way as to be     always ready to draw a sword indicate the fact that, despite its ritualized     nature, kendo is very much concerned with matters of life and death. The     dojo is not just a training hall but a place where a certain awareness     of the possibility of serious combat must constantly be maintained. This     acute awareness of one's surroundings and the potential for danger is     known as zanshin. Zanshin is the flip side of single-minded devotion to     technique. A student of kendo must learn not to focus exclusively on his     actions but rather to be attentive and receptive to all activities surrounding     him. This seems contradictory, but both the ideas of focusing entirely on technique     and of maintaining zanshin have to do with the transcending of subject-object     distinctions through martial training. Unity with the Void, to use Musashi's     (the famous swordsman; See the History section) idiom, results in the     execution of technique without any self-conscious awareness of doing so.     By the same token, proper zanshin i


Batterhead, Flam and Rimshot are all terms associated with which musical instrument?

Library of Drum Related Terms « Back To Articles Library of Drum Related Terms Welcome to the complete Library Of Drum Related Terms section of FreeDrumLessons.com. Here you will find a complete list of drum related terms, along with detailed description of each. This is a powerful tool for drummer of every skill level. Not sure what a polyrhythm is? Or maybe you are wondering where the tension rods are located on a drum kit? With this library of terms, simply scroll to the term you are unsure of and read up on it! Keep this page in mind for whenever you come across a term that you are unsure of! Accents - Notes played louder then normal to give a distinct shot or hit. Accents are played usually to compliment other musicians in the band, or to spice up the current beat. Accents require stick control and are great to practice. Afro Cuban - A type of Latin drumming that includes influences from Africa and Cuba. This style of music involves many of the Latin patterns, such as the Clave, Cascara, and Tumbao. There are many different types of Afro-Cuban music out there, so make sure you sample every style! American Grip - Holding the drum sticks in matched grip style, with palms facing down. Elbows should be relaxed at your sides, and the sticks should make a 45 degree angle. Very popular style of grip for rock drumming. Baião - An up tempo style of Latin music that is usually played with lots of energy. This groove is derived from the north east of Brazil. The Baião has a distinct bass drum pattern that drives the beat forward. A very catchy beat that is easy to dance to! Bar - A bar is a term used in music theory. A bar is a measure of time decided by the amount of beats in the time signature. If the time signature is 4/4, then the bar would consist of 4 counts. Here is an example of a bar of music.   Bass comping -To add accents or hits to a pattern or groove with your bass drum. Comping is short for complimenting, which in drumming means to add shots when other members of the band are playing to accent their notes. Bass drum comping is done in all sorts of music; however the term is most popular in jazz music. Check out some examples of bass drum comping here! Bass drum - Usually the biggest drum on the drum set. The bass drum is played with your feet with the use of a pedal. The bass drum is played to drive the beat, and usually offers more of a pulse then tone. Bass drum pedal -The bass drum pedal is the device used to kick the bass drum. The bass pedal is made of a foot pad, spring, and a beater. Click for a complete diagram of the bass drum pedal. Bass pedal spring - This spring is located on the bass drum, and is placed vertically on the side of pedals. The spring is what sets the tension of the pedal itself. Tightening this spring will give the beater much more bounce to its movement, while loosening it will allow it to move a lot smoother. This is a very important part of the bass drum pedal that is often ignored. Make sure you are replacing your springs every so often to keep the effectiveness of it up! Batter head - The batter head of a drum is the side in which you hit. There are two heads on a drum, the batter and resonant. The Batter head can be many different styles of skin. It can be coated, 2-ply, single ply, pinstriped, or more. The batter head uses different type skins than the resonant heads. Beater - The beater is the piece of a bass drum pedal that drives into the bass drum. This is a head that is attached to a rod that is attached to the top of your bass drum pedal. There are many different types of beaters; there are felt beaters, wood beaters, plastic beaters, and multi-function beaters. Each has their own sound. Bembé - A more difficult style of Latin music played in the time signature of 6/8. Usually played at faster upbeat tempos. Also known as a Nanigo. Bossa Nova - The Bossa Nova is a Latin style of music that is very easy to listen to. The Bossa Nova has a distinct bass drum pattern that is very similar to the Samba. This style of music is played at a slower tempo. The Bossa Nova is usually on


What is the name of the famous London museum which houses the most famous collection of wax figures in the world?

Madame Tussaud's NY Madame Tussaud's NY 42 St. btwn 7th and 8th Aves New York, NY  Problems?  Suggest Edit Madame Tussaud's NY Get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities at  the 85,000 square-foot, five-story Madame Tussaud's New York.  Opened in November, the New York version of the famous London  museum takes on "the face of the place" presenting New York's  most famous and infamous personalities, as well as figures of  international fame and acclaim. Leave time to tour these six themed, interactive environments  showcasing nearly 200 masterfully crafted, lifelike wax  figures: The Opening Night Party, set in an Italian baroque   garden, features Woody Allen, Bette Midler, Nicolas Cage,   Hugh Grant, Oprah Winfrey, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Donald   Trump: Madame Tussaud's Story, spanning 200 years of   history, features Marie Antoinette and Napoleon's lover   Josephine. Behind the Scenes is a multimedia exhibit about the   process of creating the incredibly life-like wax figures at   the museum featuring Al Roker and others. The Gallery, set in a meeting of the United   Nations, features The Dalai Lama, Maya Angelou, John   F. Kennedy, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King, Jr.,   Buffalo Bill and Diana, Princess of Wales: Popular Culture, a whirlwind history of the   trendsetters of the 20th century, features Mikhail   Barishnikov, Babe Ruth, Janis Joplin, Charlie Chaplin, The   Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Bill Gates and Neil   Armstrong: It Happened in New York is an immersive midnight   ride celebrating the city's illustrious history. Madame Tussaud's New York joins the growing international  family of museums with locations in London, Amsterdam, Las  Vegas and Hong Kong. The tradition began in 18th century  Paris, when Madame Tussaud was forces to create death masks  for aristocrats executed in the French Revolution. In 1835,  she established the London museum, which now welcomes more  than 2.5 million guests each year. - Reviews of Madame Tussaud's NY  Post!


Lithology is the study of which natural substance?

Lithology - definition of lithology by The Free Dictionary Lithology - definition of lithology by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lithology 1. The gross physical character of a rock or rock formation. 2. The microscopic study, description, and classification of rock. lith′o·log′ic (lĭth′ə-lŏj′ĭk), lith′o·log′i·cal adj. lith′o·log′i·cal·ly adv. li·thol′o·gist n. lithology 1. (Geological Science) the physical characteristics of a rock, including colour, composition, and texture 2. (Geological Science) the study of rocks lithologic, ˌlithoˈlogical adj b. the physical characteristics of a rock or stratigraphic unit. [1710–20] lith`o•log′ic (-əˈlɒdʒ ɪk) lith`o•log′i•cal, adj. lith`o•log′i•cal•ly, adv. lithology the branch of geology that studies the mineral composition and structure of rocks, usu. macroscopically. Cf. petrography. — lithologic, lithological, adj. The study of rocks, especially their composition and texture. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. lithology - the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification petrology geomorphology , morphology - the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms 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: petrology References in periodicals archive ? For example, his discussion of rotary quern morphology and typology notes that there are key elements archaeologists should consider when creating typologies of these artefacts, and that the study of morphology must be married to consideration of lithology. David Peacock. The stone of life: querns, mills and flour production in Europe up to c. AD 500 Lithology and distance from the fault zone maps using 1:10000 scales, and the geological sheet map of Kermanshah with 1:250000 scales were obtained, respectively Map of precipitation, temperature and frost days as well as climatic factors using data from stations within and near the study area was prepared in Arc GIS software. Providing a subsurface reservoir quality maps in oil fields by geostatistical methods Along the Iglesia valley, the lithology is represented by Paleogene, Neogene and Quaternary deposits. Debris flow susceptibility mapping in a portion of the Andes and Preandes of San Juan, Argentina using frequency ratio and logistic regression models 2: text curves that can be fully utilised as curves, functions and discriminators; picks that can be zones boundaries, which further enhance the multi-well workflows; improved lithology shading; porosity and water saturation modules include options for a variable Sxo, and a Vshale workflow; histograms can be shown on cross-plot axes; the Saturation Height module includes an interactive closure correction cross-plot, and a 3D function plot; and the Image Analysis has had many usability improvements.


Polygons: How Many Sides? Health and Science > Math and Money > Numbers and Formulas Polygons: How Many Sides? A geometrical figure with three or more sides is called a polygon or a polyhedron. Here are the names for some polygons. 3 icosagon How Many Angles? A polygon has as many angles as it has sides. For example, a triangle has 3 sides and 3 angles. A pentagon has 5 sides and 5 angles. An octadecagon has 18 sides and 18 angles!


Sn is the symbol for which chemical element?

Chemical Elements.com - Tin (Sn) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Tin. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/sn.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license  agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.


Harris, Lewis and Donegal are all types of which fabric?

RECORDS - THE_DENIM_VAULT RECORDS 0 Comments   You've most likely heard of tweed, Harris Tweed, or Donegal Tweed; it's all the same type of unfinished woolen fabric. It has a soft, open, and flexible texture that resembles homespun (cheviot) styling but is most closely to woven. It can be made from plain or twill weave and can have a check  or herringbone patter. Usually subdued and interesting color effects, or heather mixtures, are created by twisting together differently colored strands into two or three-ply yarn. There is a rich history associated with tweed garments as Harris and Donegal are the main ones. They are an iconic tradition of the British Country Clothing because they are particularly desirable for informal outerwear and can be worn on a daily basis because the material is moisture resistant and durable. These types of cloths are created to withstand harsh climate and are worn for outdoor activities like shooting and hunting; these are popular in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Scottish tweed has a special color of green that is called "Lovat" but in Ireland it is associated with the County of Donegal. Three types of tweed are Harris, Donegal, and Silk. Harris Tweed is handwoven by the islanders on the Isles of Harris, Lewis, Uist, and Barra in the outer areas of Scotland. They use local wool and is hand spun and hand dyed using local dyes. Donegal Tweed is handwoven by the inhabitants of County Donegal which is located in Ireland, just like Harris it's been produced for centuries in this are from local materials. The sheep thrive in the hills and bogs of Donegal and the indigenous plants like blackberries, fuchsia, gorse, and moss provide the dyes used. Silk Tweed is simply a fabric that is made of raw silk with flecks of color usually typical of woolen tweeds.


Souchong | Define Souchong at Dictionary.com souchong a variety of black tea grown in India and Sri Lanka. Origin of souchong 1750-60; < Chinese dial. (Guangdong) síu-júng, akin to Chinese xiǎozhǒng literally, small sort Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for souchong Expand Micah Clarke Arthur Conan Doyle He had been a tea-merchant for a little longer, but had soon tired of pekoe and souchong. British Dictionary definitions for souchong Expand a black tea with large leaves Word Origin C18: from Chinese hsiao-chung small kind Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Who played Squadron Leader Peter Carter, who cheated death, in the 1946 film ‘A Matter of Life and Death’?

EUFS: A Matter of Life and Death A Matter of Life and Death Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, UK, 1946, ? minutes Squadron Leader Peter Carter isn't having much luck: flying back from a bombing raid on Germany, his planes shot to shreds, all but one of his crew have bailed out, and the one that's left is dead. Still, Carter (played with great enthusiasm and the stiffest of upper lips by David Niven) isn't too bothered, and is prepared to meet his maker. Talking to an American RAF radio operator called June, he outlines his precarious situation and tells her that he's going to jump -- which can only mean one thing, as his parachute is as broken as his plane is. But it'd be a pretty short film if it all ended there. Due to a small administrative error in the 'other world' Carter doesn't meet his maker in the jump from the plane, and instead wakes up in the surf. By amazing coincidence he meets, and very rapidly falls in love with, June. But the 'other world' wants him to be 'conducted' from Earth, so they can sort their books out. Carter persuades them that since the error was entirely theirs, and that he's now involved with somebody on earth, they can't possibly 'conduct' him without a trial. Will he be allowed to remain on Earth? Visually A Matter of Life and Death is stunning. The 'other world' is presented in black-and-white, and Earth is presented in vibrant Technicolor, shot by Jack Cardiff, who worked frequently with Powell and Pressburger, and there's some really imaginative work here. What other movie gives you a point-of-view shot from within somebody's eye? The production design also deserved a mention. The scenes set in the 'other world' are set on a grand scale, and still impress today. The route used to conduct people to the other world is a giant escalator, and they build one 20 feet wide and over 100 steps long for the film. Although in places A Matter of Life and Death seems rather quaint, and it is certainly a film of it's time, it has such charm that it's impossible not to be swayed by it, and the manic enthusiasm of the leads. Definitely one to go and see. Review by Jonathan Caryl Written for th EUFS Programme Spring 2001 Please send your comments, suggestions or enquiries to filmsoc@ed.ac.uk . Edinburgh University Film Society is an Equal   Opportunities organisation run by volunteers.


What is the name of the python in Rudyard Kipling’s novel ‘The Jungle Book’?

Guide to the Characters in Kipling's The Jungle Book The Jungle Book: A Complete List of Characters written by: Elizabeth Wistrom            • edited by: SForsyth            • updated: 1/4/2012 The cast of characters from The Jungle Book are detailed in this informative article. Also included with the information about the characters is a brief synopsis for each chapter or story. slide 1 of 9 Written by Rudyard Kipling in 1894, The Jungle Book is actually a collection of stories. For this reason, the cast of characters from The Jungle Book must be divided according to the chapter or story they appear in. A brief synopsis of each chapter and detailed information about the characters is designed to improve comprehension for the reader. slide 2 of 9 Mowgli's Brothers   This story depicts a young boy named Mowgli the Frog, who is raised by a pack of wolves after wandering into the den of a wolf family. He learns the ways of the jungle from two mentors - a bear named Baloo and a black panther named Bagheera - until he is eventually expelled from the pack in a power struggle between Akela and Shere Khan at the Council Rock. The Jungle Book characters introduced in this first chapter, or story, will resurface later in subsequent stories. Father Wolf - This is who first encounters the man cub (later called Mowgli) in the jungle. Father Wolf brings the baby into the den, so that Mother Wolf can take a closer look. Mother Wolf - Also referred to as "Raksha" and "The Demon," she immediately bonds with the man cub (Mowgli) and becomes his protector. Tabaqui - The jackal. Also referred to as the "Dish-licker." The narrator explains that they are despised in India because they run around telling tales and acting mischievously but that they are also feared because the jackal has a tendency toward "dewanee" - or madness. Shere Khan - This is the tiger who is hunting the man cub. He has other names in the story, as well: The Big One and Lungri, which means "the Lame One." He is called the Lame One because he was born with one lame foot. Shere Kahn threatens to one day kill Mowgli. Mowgli - Named Mowgli the Frog, this human boy is the main character of the story. He is raised by Mother Wolf, Father Wolf and their wolf pack. Akela - The great gray Lone Wolf is the leader of the Seeone Wolf Pack. Once strong and cunning, Akela has grown older and is therefore deemed weaker. While he initially agreed to include Mowgli in the pack, his authority is eventually challenged. Baloo - The narrator mentions that Baloo is the only animal besides the wolves who is allowed to take part in the pack meetings. This is because this gentle brown bear is responsible for teaching the young wolf cubs the laws and ways of the jungle. Bagheera - This black panther convinces the skeptical wolf pack to accept the man cub into its tribe for the price of a bull. The reader later learns that Bagheera was not born in the wild. Instead, he was born captive, and remained so until one day he realized that he belonged in the jungle, with his animal brothers. The panther explains that this is the reason he paid the price for Mowgli to join the wolf pack instead of being turned over to Shere Kahn - so that Mowgli may once again join the men who are his brothers. Bagheera continues to take a special interest in Mowgli as he grows from a baby to a young boy. slide 3 of 9 Kaa's Hunting This second chapter or story takes a closer look Mowgli's childhood in the jungle - specifically, the lessons he received from Baloo and Bagheera on the ways of the jungle. While many in the cast of characters reappear here, several new ones are added. Bandar-Log - These are the gray apes who populate the jungle. They are also referred to as the Monkey People. Mowgli is taught that the animals of the jungle are forbidden from socializing with the Bandar-log, because of the way the Monkey People behave. Mowgli does not obey this lesson, and eventually the Bandar-log kidnap him because they want his continued attention and the status it gives to their kind. Jungle People - T


Who won the 1994 Men’s Singles Finals at Wimbledon?

Wimbledon Mens Players | Mens Singles Champions | Andy Murray | Roger Federer Mens Players Wimbledon Mens Singles We take a look at the mens singles competition, providing background and chances of the players for the 2011 tournament at the All England Club. Many Tennis fans would argue that Wimbledon is the toughest of the four majors to win as it is the only one played on a grass surface. The winner must therefore be versatile in handling the different challenges that playing on grass poses. Please check here for details of the 2010 Wimbledon mens seedings . The 2011 Men’s singles at Wimbledon promises yet again to be as exciting as ever with Roger Federer favourite in the Wimbledon mens singles betting to win the crown once again afre beating Andy Roddick last year. Nadal’s victory in 2008 prevented Federer from becoming the first man in Wimbledon history to record six straight wins, he will be back at SW19 for the first time since and desperate to regain his crown. In some media circles Federer was being written off last year, but he came back to the top when he won the US Open Tennis for the fifth straight year, defeating Britain's Andy Murray in the final. He then lost to Nadal in the Australian Open final in another five set epic, before achieving his greatest moment in tennis, when he won the French Open title for the first time. That win gave him a record equalling fourteen Grand Slams a record he shares with, Sampras and he also became the first man since Andre Agassi to win all four Grand Slam titles. We think that Federer should win once more this year but the following players all have chances Robin Soderling Fred Perry - The last British Mens Single Champion Fred Perry was the last British mens single champion at Wimbledon when he won the title for the third and final time in 1936. Perry, had won the previous two mens singles titles at the 1934 and 1935 Championship and despite being some years ago reports suggest that he was one of the greatest ever Wimbledon champions. Can Scot, Andy Murray emulate the great man this year? Murray has been in outstanding form this year and won the the title at Queens Club last week. He has shot up to number three in the world rankings and is third favourite to win in the mens singles betting. He reached the quarter finals last year where he was beaten by Rafa Nadal. Tim Henman remains the only British player to get to the semi finals in recent years, he achieved this four times in total. Modern Era Mens Wimbledon Champions In recent years, some of the biggest names in mens Tennis have lifted the famous Mens Singles trophy. Four times champion Rod Laver was the first male to claim the title in the open era in 1968 and 1969. Fellow Australian John Newcombe won back to back championships in 1970 and 1971 before Bjorn Borg won four consecutive titles between 1976 - 79. During the 80s, the Wimbledon mens singles title was won by great names such as John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, all who won the title on more than one occasion during the decade. American great Pete Sampras dominated the title in the 90s winning the mens singles crown a total of seven times between 1993 and 2000, only Richard Krajicek stopped him from winning a Wimbledon record eight straight titles. In recent years, the mens singles game has been all about Roger Federer who has won the last four Wimbledon mens singles championships and the Swiss star shows no signs of slowing down his dominance of the mens game. Past Wimbledon Mens Singles Winners 1980 B. Borg (Sweeden)


In British politics, who was Chancellor of the Exchequer from November 1990 to May 1993?

Kenneth Harry Clarke | British politician | Britannica.com Kenneth Harry Clarke Sir Winston Churchill Kenneth Harry Clarke, (born July 2, 1940, Nottingham , Nottinghamshire , England ), British Conservative politician who served as a cabinet official in the governments of Margaret Thatcher , John Major , and David Cameron , including as Major’s chancellor of the Exchequer (1993–97) and as Cameron’s lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice (2010–12). He also served as a minister without portfolio (2012–14) in Cameron’s cabinet. A major figure in the Conservative Party for several decades, he unsuccessfully ran for leadership of the party on several occasions. Kenneth Clarke, 2005. Bruno Vincent/Getty Images In the 1960s Clarke was one of a group of University of Cambridge undergraduates, including Michael Howard , who became close friends and rose to positions of prominence. Clarke subsequently became a barrister (1963) before entering the House of Commons in 1970 as member for Rushcliffe , near Nottingham. He quickly established himself on the liberal, pro-European wing of the Conservative Party and was a junior whip in the government of Edward Heath . Although at odds on some issues with Margaret Thatcher, when she became prime minister in 1979 Clarke was immediately given a junior government post, working for a friend from his student days, Norman Fowler, at the Ministry of Transport. Six years later Clarke was promoted to the cabinet as deputy employment secretary. In 1988 he was switched to health secretary, a post that gave him a chance to prove his fighting spirit. In the autumn of 1989 he imposed a pay settlement on ambulance workers, rejecting their demands for arbitration. They went on strike, refusing to respond to all nonemergency calls. He resisted calls for compromise, and eventually the strike was abandoned. Clarke won high praise from inside his party for successfully standing firm; in particular, the Conservative right wing warmed to his style. In November 1990, following Sir Geoffrey Howe’s resignation from the cabinet, Thatcher moved Clarke to education. Four weeks later Major became prime minister and kept Clarke in the same job until April 1992, when he appointed Clarke as home secretary—one of the few Conservative opponents of capital punishment to hold the job. Following Norman Lamont’s dismissal in May 1993, Clarke was appointed chancellor of the Exchequer. In his first budget, in November 1993, Clarke increased taxation, in contrast to his party’s 1992 election pledge to keep taxes down. His measures were unpopular with voters, but they earned him accolades from other Conservative MPs. The British economy, in recession since the late 1980s, rebounded during Clarke’s term as chancellor, and unemployment, interest rates, and inflation fell. Britannica Stories


Erica Roe, Michael O’Brien and Mark Roberts are all famous for doing what at sports venues?

h2g2 - Streakers and Streaking - Edited Entry Streakers and Streaking Content from the guide to life, the universe and everything Streakers and Streaking It was hilarious. This streaker jumped the barriers and ran after John (Leslie). The security guards ran after her. It was like something out of Benny Hill . - Match spectator. Streaking dates back to the 1970s when American students bared all for maximum publicity during protests and demonstrations. Gradually the trend caught on in the UK, and dare-devil exhibitionists seized opportunities to cause disruption to sporting events or just grab their own 15 minutes of fame. Fads come and fads go, but the impulsive nature and snap decision to dispense with your clothing and dodge your way across a venue in full view of hundreds of eye-witnesses and possibly millions of TV viewers with relatively low consequences, holds an appeal which can be likened to the ultimate buzz. Very few official complaints are made to the authorities due to the swiftness of the act, the kudos of having witnessed the streak creates a good talking point, and anyway, who wants to be regarded as a killjoy with no sense of humour? After all, streaking is just a bit of fun, it doesn't do any harm, it's a laugh, it brightens up a boring match - so say the streakers. Of course the families with small children watching in the crowd or at home may strongly disagree. The ancient Greeks and Romans viewed a nude human body as one of the highest expressions of the perfection of nature, but to have someone else's nakedness flaunted in your face completely unexpectedly can be very offensive indeed and it's not just the puritans who are outraged. Warning Streaking is illegal in the UK, but that doesn't stop thrill-seekers from showing off their birthday suit and enjoying causing a spectacle, gaining publicity and possible notoriety. Probably the worst punishment you'll get is a fine although it depends on the magistrate in court if the police decide to prosecute. Technically you can be charged with trespass; outraging public decency and/or causing public disorder, so you might end up with a criminal record. Invading a football pitch breaches the 1991 Football (Offences) Act. For example: Vanessa Richards (see below) was charged with invading a playing area and conditionally discharged for 12 months. Also, remember that employers don't look too kindly on their employees breaking the law: Civil servant Brynn Reed (see 'The Queen's Streaker' below), lost his job. Some streakers end up in jail (see the Prague streaker, below). What Is A Streak? The University of Maine held a meeting of the student senate in March 1974 to discuss how to handle streaking. The meeting broke up when a naked man burst in and did a lap of the hall. There is a difference between streaking and being naked in public - streaking is often a spur-of-the-moment impulse to be naked combined with a need to run. It might well be representative of a subconscious desire to return to nature, celebrating your personal freedom, enthusiastic joie-de-vivre, or it could just be a case of showing off. That many streaks take place at sporting events might have something to do with the combination of good weather, adrenalin and the biggest available audience. Possibly alcohol is also a factor; though not all streakers are intoxicated, alcohol is well-known for lowering inhibitions. Streaking Don't look Ethel! - 'The Streak' - Ray Stevens (number one record in May 1974). The first female streaker to hit the headlines was 18-year-old Laura Barton. She streaked across the stage as the curtain fell at the end of a college performance of Shakespeare 's Measure for Measure. Her own measurements have not been preserved for posterity. So what is it about removing your clothes in a public place 1 , cavorting naked, preferably in front of TV cameras, then trying to evade capture from pursuing law enforcement officers or security people? Is it a massive ego-trip? Some sort of kinky fetish? Getting one over the establishment? Drunken antics ? A bit of a laugh? A peaceful p


English monarch Richard I is known by what nickname?

Richard the Lionheart Search TheMiddleAges.net Richard the Lionheart Richard I (September 8, 1157 – April 6, 1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. He was often referred to as Richard the Lionheart, Coeur de Lion. He was considered a hero in his day and has often been portrayed as one in works of literature. Early life The third of King Henry II's legitimate sons, Richard was never expected to accede to the throne. He was, however, the favourite son of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Although born in Oxford, England, he soon came to know France as his home. When his parents effectively separated, he remained in Eleanor's care, and was invested with her duchy of Aquitaine in 1168, and of Poitiers in 1172. This was his consolation prize for the fact that his eldest brother, Henry the Young King, was simultaneously crowned as his father's successor. Richard and his other brother, Geoffrey, duke of Brittany, thus learned how to defend their property while still teenagers. As well as being an educated man, able to compose poetry in French and Provençal, Richard was also a magnificent physical specimen, his height is estimated at six feet four inches (1.93 m) tall, and gloried in military activity. From an early age he appeared to have significant political and military abilities, became noted for his chivalry and courage, and soon was able to control the unruly nobles of his territory. As with all the true-born sons of Henry II, Richard had limited respect for his father and lacked foresight and a sense of responsibility. In 1170, his elder brother Henry the Young King was crowned king of England as Henry III. Historians know him as Henry "the Young King" so as not to confuse him with the later king of this name who was his nephew. In 1173, Richard joined his brothers, Henry and Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany, in a revolt against their father. They were planning to dethrone their father and leave the Young King as the only king of England. Henry II invaded Aquitaine twice. At the age of seventeen, Richard was the last of the brothers to hold out against Henry; though, in the end, he refused to fight him face to face and humbly begged his pardon. In 1174, after the end of the failed revolt, Richard gave a new oath of subservience to his father. After his failure Richard concentrated on putting down internal revolts by the dissatisfied nobles of Aquitaine, especially the territory of Gascony. The increasing cruelty of his reign led to a major revolt of Gascony in 1183. Richard had a terrible reputation, including reports of various rapes and murders. The rebels hoped to dethrone Richard and asked his brothers Henry and Geoffrey to help them succeed. Their father feared that the war between his three sons could lead to the destruction of his kingdom. He led the part of his army that served in his French territories in support of Richard. The Young King's death on June 11, 1183, ended the revolt, and Richard remained on his throne. Young Henry's death left Richard as the eldest surviving son and the natural heir when the old King died. However, there was some uncertainty over King Henry's intentions. When Geoffrey also died, Richard was the only realistic possibility, his youngest brother, John, being too weak and inexperienced to be considered as an alternative. From the Young King's death Richard was considered -- though not officially proclaimed -- heir to the joint thrones of England, Normandy and Anjou. In 1188 Henry II planned to concede Aquitaine to his youngest son John Lackland, later King John of England. In opposition to his father's plans, Richard allied himself with King Philip II of France, the son of Eleanor's ex-husband Louis VII by his third wife, Adela of Blois. In exchange for Philip's help against his father, Richard promised to concede his rights to both Normandy and Anjou to Philip. Richard gave an oath of subservience to Philip in November of the same year. In 1189 Richard attempted to take the throne of England for himself by joining Philip's expedition against his father. They were victorious. Henry,


Who’s got ‘A Lovely Daughter’ in the 1965 hit by Herman’s Hermits?

HERMAN'S HERMITS - 1965 - "Mrs Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter" - YouTube HERMAN'S HERMITS - 1965 - "Mrs Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter" Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 22, 2014 Category


A ‘Simoon’ is what type of weather condition?

Severe Weather Definitions Severe Weather Definitions Tornado   A violently rotating column of air, usually pendant to a cumulonimbus, with circulation reaching the ground. It nearly always starts as a funnel cloud and may be accompanied by a loud roaring noise. On a local scale, it is the most destructive of all atmospheric phenomena.    Tornado Warning   This is issued when a tornado is indicated by the WSR-88D radar or sighted by spotters; therefore, people in the affected area should seek safe shelter immediately. They can be issued without a Tornado Watch being already in effect. They are usually issued for a duration of around 30 minutes.   A Tornado Warning is issued by your local National Weather Service office (NWFO), see map below. It will include where the tornado was located and what towns will be in its path. If the tornado will affect the nearshore or coastal waters, it will be issued as the combined product--Tornado Warning and Special Marine Warning. If the thunderstorm which is causing the tornado is also producing torrential rains, this warning may also be combined with a Flash Flood Warning. If there is an ampersand (&) symbol at the bottom of the warning, it indicates that the warning was issued as a result of a severe weather report.   After it has been issued, the affected NWFO will followed it up periodically with Severe Weather Statements. These statements will contain updated information on the tornado and they will also let the public know when warning is no longer in effect.   Tornado Watch   This is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. Their size can vary depending on the weather situation. They are usually issued for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. They normally are issued well in advance of the actual occurrence of severe weather. During the watch, people should review tornado safety rules and be prepared to move a place of safety if threatening weather approaches.   A Tornado Watch is issued by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Oklahoma. Prior to the issuance of a Tornado Watch, SPC will usually contact the affected local National Weather Forecast Office (NWFO), see map below, and they will discuss what their current thinking is on the weather situation. Afterwards, SPC will issue a preliminary Tornado Watch and then the affected NWFO will then adjust the watch (adding or eliminating counties/parishes) and then issue it to the public. After adjusting the watch, the NWFO will let the public know which counties are included by way of a Watch Redefining Statement. During the watch, the NWFO will keep the public informed on what is happening in the watch area and also let the public know when the watch has expired or been cancelled.     The map above shows NWS office's County Warning Areas (CWA).  These are the same as Forecast Areas.   Severe Thunderstorm   A thunderstorm that produces a tornado, winds of at least 58 mph (50 knots or ~93 km/h), and/or hail at least 1" in diameter. Structural wind damage may imply the occurrence of a severe thunderstorm. A thunderstorm wind equal to or greater than 40 mph (35 knots or ~64 km/h) and/or hail of at least ½" is defined as approaching severe.   Guide for determining hail sizes: less than 0.50" Pea Severe Thunderstorm Warning   This is issued when either a severe thunderstorm is indicated by the WSR-88D radar or a spotter reports a thunderstorm producing hail one inch or larger in diameter and/or winds equal or exceed 58 miles an hour; therefore, people in the affected area should seek safe shelter immediately. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes with little or no advance warning. Lightning frequency is not a criteria for issuing a severe thunderstorm warning. They are usually issued for a duration of one hour. They can be issued without a Severe Thunderstorm Watch being already in effect.   Like a Tornado Warning, the Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued by your National Weather Service Forecast Office (see map above). Severe Thunderstorm


French, Butterfly, Spiderman and Eskimo are all types of what?

A Guide to the Different Types of Kisses continue reading below our video 9 Steps to Drama Free Friendships 2.  The Butterfly Kiss To give someone a butterfly kiss, get close to them so the tips of your eyelashes are touching theirs. Then blink very fast so your eyelashes flutter together like butterfly wings. It's a fun, cute thing to do while you're catching your breath from more traditional kisses. You can also give someone a solo butterfly kiss by fluttering your eyelids against their cheek. 3.  The Single-Lip Kiss To give someone a single-lip kiss, take one of their lips between yours and gently suck or tug on it. It's an awfully romantic kiss, and if you do it right, you'll send tingles up and down your sweetie's spine. 4.  The Spiderman Kiss Based on the kiss in the 2002 movie Spider-Man, the Spiderman kiss involves kissing someone whose face is upside-down from yours, so your top lip kisses their bottom lip and vice versa. 5.  The Earlobe Kiss A great kiss to to perform while you're taking a break from lip kisses, the earlobe kiss involves taking someone's earlobe lightly between your lips and tugging gently downward. For a more intense earlobe kiss, add a little bit of tongue, or use a gentle sucking motion on their earlobe. 6.  The Lip Gloss Kiss This is a fun, flirty kiss for girlfriends to give their boyfriends. Put on a healthy amount of lip gloss or ChapStick, then rub your lips on your partners' lips until theirs are coated, too. For extra fun, surprise your partner with a sweet, fruity lip gloss flavor. 7.  The Eskimo Kiss In an Eskimo kiss, two people rub their noses back and forth against each other. It's based on real kisses that people in Eskimo cultures give their friends. Just like with lip kisses, Eskimo kisses are best executed with your eyes closed. 8.  The Cheek Kiss The cheek kiss is exactly what it sounds like - a closed-mouth kiss against someone's cheek. Cheek kisses can be used as friendly greetings, flirty thank-you's or cute, unexpected ways to say good-bye to your boyfriend or girlfriend. 9.  The Hickey A hickey technically isn't a kiss; it's a red mark (a bruise, really) left on the skin after someone sucks hard enough on it. Hickeys hurt a little to get, but some people think the sucking feels good, especially on the side of the neck. It can be embarrassing to walk around with a hickey, so before you start sucking, get permission first. 10.  The Secret Message Kiss In the middle of a French kiss, spell out a secret message with the tip of your tongue against their tongue. It might feel a little funny to the other person, but at least you'll be getting your message across. Prev


The ‘Palmer Method’, developed by Austin Palmer, is a system used in what?

Frequently Asked Questions — The Palmer Method of Business Writing This entire website is an adaptation of The Palmer Method Of Business Writing , a textbook originally published in 1915. The Palmer Method of penmanship instruction was developed and promoted by Austin Palmer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It soon became the most popular handwriting system in the United States. Under it, students were taught to adopt a uniform system of cursive writing with rhythmic motions. Palmer’s method involved “muscle motion” in which the more proximal muscles of the arm were used for movement, rather than allowing the fingers to move in writing. In spite of opposition from the major textbook companies, the textbook enjoyed great success. Proponents of the Palmer Method emphasized its plainness and speed, that it was much faster than the laborious Spencerian Method, and allowed the writer to effectively compete with the typewriter. To educators, the Method’s advocates emphasized regimentation, and that the Method would thus be useful in schools to increase discipline and character, and could even reform delinquents. Palmer’s style fell out of popularity and was replaced by a movement to teach children manuscript before teaching them cursive, in order to provide them with a means of written expression as soon as possible and thus develop writing skills.   source: Wikipedia.org Seriously? Why bother? In the book Script and Scribble: The Rise and Fall of Handwriting , Kitty Burns Florey recounts how, in the 18th century, writing masters urged six to 12 hours a day of practice. But in 2006 only 15 per cent of students taking the SAT wrote out their essays in cursive script, with the other 85 per cent using block letters. Learning cursive takes up less time in classrooms these days, as “keyboarding” becomes the educator’s priority. source: The Globe and Mail, March 5, 2011: “What’s your typeface?” by Katrina Onstad Yet some people will proclaim (loudly): Good penmanship shows the world we are civilized. Many more still “cling to handwriting out of a romantic sense that script expresses identity,” argues Oberlin professor Anne Trubek . There is indeed a romantic feel to the idea of putting pen to paper. With the proliferation of e-mail and texting, most of us can go days (weeks? months?) without hand writing a single sentence. The scarcity of the experience renders it desirable. Poor penmanship is not (and ought not to be) shameful; yet who doesn’t secretly crave perfect handwriting? On a practical note, the Palmer Method is experiencing renewed attention from those working in facilitated communication for the disabled. Because the Palmer method focuses on shoulder and arm movements, it’s said to be helpful for many with limited movement of the fingers.  source: Wikipedia.org Regardless of your motivation for learning the Palmer Method, take these lessons with a grain of salt. Typewriting and keyboarding have liberated the less dexterous among us who struggled with handwriting – and this is undeniably a Very Good Thing. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, this website strives to preserve the original text’s emphasis on regimentation, discipline and character-building through good penmanship. Consider this a historical snapshot, if you will, of a pedagogical approach from a bygone era. Sign up for news and updates Please join our mailing list to receive news about new lessons, special offers, and more. Mailings are infrequent, and you can unsubscribe at any time. First Name:


Merlot Wine Parentage: Offspring of Cabernet Franc Aliases: Picard, Langon Grape Color: Black Regions: Bourdeaux, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Chilean Central Valley, Australia The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding red wine grape, which also happens to be a close cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon. Used for both blending and as a varietal, this grape originates from France’s Bordeaux region, and is a primary grape in Bordeaux wine. Two thirds of the world’s total planted Merlot grapes are grown in France. After that, it is Italy’s 5th most planted grape. Merlot surged to popularity in the United States in the 1990s. Contrary to its Vitis Vinifera sibling, Pinot Noir, Merlot grows in loose bunches of berries. It’s a fragile grape, and its early ripening qualities make it vulnerable to risks such as frost and rotting. That being said, Merlot wines tend to be Read more » Species: Vitis Vinifera Parentage: Offspring of Cabernet Franc Aliases: Picard, Langon Grape Color: Black Regions: Bourdeaux, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Chilean Central Valley, Australia The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding red wine grape, which also happens to be a close cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon. Used for both blending and as a varietal, this grape originates from France’s Bordeaux region, and is a primary grape in Bordeaux wine. Two thirds of the world’s total planted Merlot grapes are grown in France. After that, it is Italy’s 5th most planted grape. Merlot surged to popularity in the United States in the 1990s. Contrary to its Vitis Vinifera sibling, Pinot Noir, Merlot grows in loose bunches of berries. It’s a fragile grape, and its early ripening qualities make it vulnerable to risks such as frost and rotting. That being said, Merlot wines tend to be incredibly soft, fruity, and smooth in texture. This softness, along with its medium body, is the very element it adds to traditional Bordeaux wines. Merlot comprises of high sugar content and low acidity, which allows it to be paired with a large buffet of food options. The grape is best grown in a dry, warm climate. Its flavors fluctuate within the sweetness spectrum -- while cooler climates bring out hints of berries, plum, and even tobacco, Merlot grown in a hot climate will taste similar to fruitcake or chocolate. Regardless of all these factors, you will know when a Merlot wine is at its best. Mature. Dry. Soft and silky, but rich in flavor. And always, smooth.


aibuenglit / A Short History Of The English Monarchy From Anglo-Saxons to 1660             The Royal Arms of England, as introduced by King Richard the Lionheart in 1198, and before its later quarterings with other shields, additions of supporters and other embellishments. The first person to assume the title King of the English was    Offa of Mercia , though his power did not survive him. In the 9th century the kings of Wessex , who conquered Kent and Sussex from Mercia in 825, became increasingly dominant over the other kingdoms of England. The conquest of Northumbria, East Anglia and half of Mercia by the Danes left Alfred the Great of Wessex as the only surviving English king. He successfully resisted a series of Danish invasions and brought the remaining half of Mercia under the sovereignty of Wessex.       The continuous list of English monarchs traditionally begins with Egbert of Wessex in 829. The English kingdom was not permanently unified until 927, under Athelstan. The Principality of Wales was incorporated into the Kingdom of England under the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284 and, in 1301. Edward invested his eldest son, Edward of Caernarfon, as Prince of Wales. Since that time, with the exception of Edward III, the eldest sons of all English monarchs have borne this title. After the death of Elizabeth I of England in 1603, the kingdoms of England and Scotland were united under James I and VI. By royal proclamation James titled himself 'King of Great Britain'. England underwent political union with Scotland, in 1707 to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. Since that date the title King or Queen of England is incorrect, though has remained in usage to the present day. In 1801 Great Britain incorporated the Kingdom of Ireland which had been under English rule since Henry II.   Royal houses          A royal house or royal dynasty is a familial designation, or family name of sorts, used by royalty. It generally represents the members of a family in various senior and junior or cadet branches, who are loosely related but not necessarily of the same immediate kin. Unlike most westerners, many of the world's royal families do not have family names, and those that have adopted them rarely use them. They are referred to instead by their titles, often related to an area ruled or once ruled by that family. The name of a Royal House is not a surname; it is just a convenient way of dynastic identification of individuals.        Because of royal intermarriage and the creation of cadet branches, a royal house generally will not entirely correspond to one immediate family or place; members of the same house in different branches may rule entirely different countries and only be vaguely related; the family may have originated entirely elsewhere. The Capetian dynasty (that includes any direct descendant of Hugh Capet of France) is the oldest continuously ruling monarchial dynasty in Europe – it originates in 987 and is the current ruling house of Spain and Luxembourg.       The House of Wettin, as another example, originated in Germany as a comital family. Today, it no longer holds any status in Germany, but different branches sit on various thrones, including those of the United Kingdom, and Belgium. Former monarchs of Portugal and Bulgaria also belonged to this house, although they were not especially closely related to the aforementioned lines, as they descended from different branches, some of them distinct for many generations.      Royal house names in Europe were generally taken from the father; in cases where a Queen regnant married a prince of another house, their children (and therefore subsequent monarchs) belonged to the house of the prince. Thus Queen Victoria belonged to the House of Hanover, but her male-line descendants belong to the house of her husband Albert, which is Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, a branch of the House of Wettin. The name was changed to Windsor in 1917.       Nevertheless, this rule had several exceptions in other countries: After the marriage of Empress Maria Theresia of the House of Habsburg in the 18th


US Ambassador FYI, here is what's come in to the Blog that relates to this office/rank.    For recent questions sent in, check out Robert Hickey's Blog .    For specific offices/ranks, check out Robert Hickey's On-Line Guide . How to Address a Retired / Former US Ambassador?     How do I address a retired American Ambassador?  He was a member of the U.S. Foreign Service so he was a diplomat for a long time before he was an ambassador.            -- Carol Bentley     How do I address someone who served as an American Ambassador?  He was a close personal friend of The President and served for four years.            -- Keith Inge Dear Ms. Bentley & Mr. Inge:     Any retired or former ambassador is addressed on the envelope, or in the address block of the letter, in the standard style used for addressing high US officials:             The Honorable (Full name)      And, in the salutation or conversation he/she would be addressed as:             Dear Ambassador (Surname),      The difference between ambassadors will arise when you introduce them, describe them, give their title, or identify them in writing. How to identify a political appointee who served as a Ambassador?       Those appointed to serve as a U.S. ambassador after a career in another field (typically they serve just one administration, more or less) are introduced as:              Ambassador of the United States to (Name of Country) from Year to Year             or               Former Ambassador of the United States to (Name of Country) Who can be identified as a "Career Ambassador, Retired"?        There are certain individuals who can be identified as a Career Ambassador.   They have been accorded the “Personal Rank of Career Ambassador” by the President. If you do a web search for "career-ambassador U.S. Department of State" you find the list. There aren't many. This small category of ambassadors is introduced or identified as:           Career Ambassador of the Foreign Service of the United States of America, Retired Who can be identified as a "Ambassador, Retired"?        Career U.S. Foreign Service Officers who have served as a U.S. Ambassador at one or more U.S. embassies are introduced or identified as:           Ambassador of the United States of America, Retired How to Address an Ambassador: Your Excellency? or The Honorable? I see some ambassador's names written as The Honorable (full name) and others as His Excellency (full name). Which is correct?  The ambassador who is coming is the French Ambassador. How should I write his name?         ~ The Diva of Diplomats     1) An ambassador of the United States is addressed by US citizens as:           The Honorable (full name)                  The Ambassador of the United States of America                            (Address)     The form -- the Honorable -- is used because US citizens formally address their own officials as the Honorable (Full Name).     2) Any foreign ambassador is addressed as:           His/Her Excellency (full name)                  The Ambassador of (official name of country)                            (Address)     Form #2 is standard around the world for addressing ambassadors. Even US ambassadors are addressed as His/Her/Your Excellency when they serve abroad by citizens of the countries in which they are serving.     Thus, the French Ambassador to the USA is addressed as:           His Excellency (full name)                  The Ambassador of the French Republic                            (Address) How to Address Current Ambassadors At-Post (In the Country where They Serve) vs. Back Home (In the USA)?       We are doing an overview of usage of the title Your Excellency to the Ambassadors (of the State and accredited to the country) when accompanying their Heads of State or Government abroad.  I would like to know -        1) Would you address your  Ambassador (USA ambassador accredited in UK)  with "Your Excellency" when taking part of the official visit by the President of the USA  to UK?        2) Would you address UK Ambassador accredited in USA with "Your Excellency" when t


In 1979, which nation was the first to give limited rights to same-sex couples in a scheme called ‘Unregistered Cohabitation’?

timeline of same sex marriage : definition of timeline of same sex marriage and synonyms of timeline of same sex marriage (English)   Significant events regarding recognition of same-sex couples   2012 July 25: The Government of Scotland announces plans to introduce legislation to legalise same-sex marriage in 2015. [1] July 10: The Dail, the Irish Parliament, refers the issue of whether to make provision for same sex marriage to a Convention on the Constitution, to report back in a year. July 6: The Ministry of Justice in Vietnam begins consulting organizations about the legislation of same-sex marriage in 2013, after controversy over a marriage between two men in the Kien Gang province. [2] July 3: In France, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault announces plans to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples in early 2013 [3] June 15: Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Denmark . [4] June 10: A judicial court in Uruguay declares a foreign same-sex marriage valid, making it the first legal same-sex marriage in the country. [5] In the ruling, the judge also said that local laws already permit same-sex marriage, even if they don't state it literally, and that Uruguayans who marry overseas can now go to a judge to have their marriage recognized. [6] June 7: Parliament of Denmark passes a same-sex marriage bill in a 85–24 vote, becoming the eighth country in Europe, and eleventh overall, to legalize same-sex marriage. [4] [7] May 22: U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken rules Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. [9] May 14: Governor Lincoln Chafee from the US state of Rhode Island signs an executive order directing state agencies to treat same-sex marriages performed out-of-state equally under the law. [10] [11] May 9: Barack Obama becomes the first sitting U.S. president to publicly announce support for same-sex marriage. [12] [13] May 8: Voters in the US state of North Carolina pass a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and civil unions in their state. [14] April 2: Civil partnerships become legal in Jersey . [15] March 14: The upper house of the Parliament of Switzerland approves a bill extending adoption rights to same-sex couples in a 21–19 vote. The bill now goes to the lower house. [16] Registered partnerships have been legal in the country since 2007. March 1: Governor Martin O'Malley from the US state of Maryland signs a same-sex marriage bill into law. [17] The bill was previously approved by the Senate , 25–22, on February 23 [18] and by the House , 72–67, on February 17. [19] Opponents begin to collect signatures to subject it to a referendum on the November 2012 ballot. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2013 – well after the referendum would take place. [20] February 23: Civil partnerships become legal in Queensland, Australia . [21] February 22: In the case of Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, another U.S. District Court rules Section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional. [22] February 17: Governor Chris Christie from the US state of New Jersey vetoes a same-sex marriage bill [23] that was passed 41–33 by the Assembly a day earlier [24] and 24–16 by the Senate on February 13. [25] Proponents said they will build support to override the veto during the current legislative period, which ends in 2014. February 13: Governor Chris Gregoire from the US state of Washington signs a same-sex marriage bill into law. The bill was priorly approved 55–43 by the state House on February 8 [26] and 28–21 by the state Senate on February 1. [27] February 7: A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules 2–1 that the ban on same-sex marriage in California is unconstitutional. [28] January 1: Civil unions became legal in the US states of Delaware and Hawaii. [29]   2011 November 30: The state parliament of Queensland, Australia , passes a civil partnerships bill in a 47–40 vote. [30] November 28: Quintana Roo, Mexico 's first same-sex marriages were held in the Kantunilkin because the state's civil code doesn't state sex or gender requirements for marriage. [31] Octobe


Actresses Judi Dench, Helen Mirren and Maggie Smith all hold which title?

"Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC" Dames of Classic Drama (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 8:05 PM, UTC NEWS 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 All Episodes (2) Next A companion piece to "Knights of Classic Drama," this documentary outlines some of the early career appearances of Britain's greatest actresses in the BBC Television archives. Stars: Title: Dames of Classic Drama (08 Nov 2015) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline A companion piece to "Knights of Classic Drama," this documentary outlines some of the early career appearances of Britain's greatest actresses in the BBC Television archives. 8 November 2015 (UK) See more  » Company Credits (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Dames of Classic Drama at the BBC is a companion piece to the Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC which is just an excuse to see old clips of some the nation's greatest actress when they were younger. Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Maggie Smith, Diana Rigg, Helen Mirren and Vanessa Redgrave are featured. Hold on, Vanessa Redgrave is not a Dame (notably included on account that she allegedly turned down the title some years ago.) However they could had also included Glenda Jackson as well as I find it hard to believe that a two time Oscar winning actress has never been offered the title in the past. Judi Dench and Maggie Smith have regularly appeared on the BBC throughout the decades. Less so with Helen Mirren who seems to have mixed films with television dramas on ITV since the early 1980s. Even her Oscar winning performance was co-produced by ITV. Diana Rigg came to prominence in the ITV series The Avengers. Still it was good to see these actresses in their early performances. Redgrave playing Miss Jean Brodie on the stage and unsure whether to play her in the film version which Maggie Smith took and bagged an Oscar. We see Helen Mirren starting out in the late 1960s, she was brash, had attitude and was willing to use sex appeal. She was also amassing the classical stage roles from an early age and we got to see clips from a rare BBC co-produced film where she was wearing a basque and in danger of popping out. We also see Parkinson being a little chauvinistic towards her when he interviewed her in the 1970s. However he interviewed again in the early noughties when Helen Mirren pulled his leg for being intimidated by having an all woman lineup for that edition of his chat show. Still at a time when the BBC are under attack from licence fee cuts in real terms it is good to see some of the nation's drama heritage being displayed. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


What is the middle name of cartoon character Donald Duck?

Donald Duck: 10 surprising facts about Walt Disney's character - Telegraph Disney Donald Duck: 10 surprising facts about Walt Disney's character Donald Duck was born – in Walt Disney's cartoon The Wise Little Hen – 80 years ago. Here are 10 facts about the cartoon superstar Donald Duck made his first appearance in a film on June 9, 1934 Photo: Rex Features By Telegraph Reporters 10:50AM BST 09 Jun 2014 • DONALD DUCK was created by Walt Disney when he heard Clarence Nash doing his "duck" voice while reciting Mary Had a Little Lamb. Disney wanted a character that was more negative than Mickey Mouse, so the bad-tempered Duck was born. Nash voiced the character from 1934 to 1983, training Tony Anselmo to take over. "Donald, I can't understand a word ya say,” Mickey Mouse says. • HIS MIDDLE NAME is Fauntleroy (first revealed in the 1942 film Donald Gets Drafted), and he is reportedly the only major Disney character with an official middle name. He has a twin sister named Dumbella. In the late Thirties, Donald was joined by his perennial girlfriend, Daisy Duck, and by his three mischievous nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. • RAY DAVIES of the Kinks namechecks Donald Duck in the opening lines of his 1968 song We are the Village Green Preservation Society, with the lyrics: We are the Village Green Preservation Society, God save Donald Duck, Vaudeville and Variety • A SPECIAL microphone, The Neumann TLM-170, was used to record Donald’s voice. Preferred for its warmth, this microphone also rounds out the high tones and smoothes the “splat” in Donald’s voice. Related Articles Ninety years of Disney: in pictures 16 Oct 2013 • DONALD DUCK first appeared on the silver screen on June 9, 1934, in the animated short film, The Wise Little Hen, dancing to the Sailor's Hornpipe. He has gone on to star in seven feature films--which is more than any of his Disney counterparts. He is six years younger than Mickey Mouse. • HE WON AN OSCAR for the 1943 animated short Der Feuhrer's Face, which was originally titled Donald Duck in NutziLand. The anti-Nazi cartoon begins with music from Wagner's comic opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and also features Groucho Marx's singing. • FINNISH voters who want to register a protest vote mark their ballots with the name Donald Duck. • DONALD DUCK, who usually wears a sailor shirt, cap, and a red or black bow tie, but no trousers, is the only popular film and TV cartoon character to appear as a mascot for the sports team of a major American university, namely, the Oregon Ducks at the University of Oregon. • WALT DISNEY said of the character: "One of the greatest satisfactions in our work here at the studio is the warm relationship that exists within our cartoon family. Mickey, Pluto, Goofy, and the whole gang have always been a lot of fun to work with. But like many large families, we have a problem child. You’re right, it’s Donald Duck.” • THE renowned early illustrators of Donald Duck were Al Taliaferro, Carl Barks, and Don Rosa. Donald Duck first appeared as a drawing in a May 1934 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine promoting the June film The Wise Little Hen. The magazine is sought after by collectors.


Which colour light indicates the port side of a ship?

Navigation Lights - BoatSafe.com Check Your Navigation Lights Will You Be Seen In Time? Operating at night (or in reduced visibility) can present some special challenges. Not only is your depth perception lessened, bright lights on the shore can cast misleading reflections on the water and if you wear glasses, or worse yet bifocals, you simply don't see as well at night as you do during the day. It is not only important that you be able to identify other vessels operating in your proximity, it is equally important that other vessels see you.Most recreational vessels are less than 30 feet in length and, according to the Rules of the Road, shall be equipped with navigation lights. These lights not only have a certain arc through which they can be seen but must be seen from a minimum distance. The following lighting requirements are for recreational vessels less than 12 meters in length. (approximately 39.4') Light White 2 The arc of the lights and color allows you to determine the direction a vessel is moving. How good are your lights? You should test them to see how visible you might be at night. Whether on a trailer or at the marina, switch on your lights and see how well they can be seen. Walk away from the boat or row away, if you are at anchor or at a mooring, and see how visible the lights are as you move further away. How easy are they to see against the background of lights on shore? Does your stern light shine dead astern over the required 135º arc or does it shine to one side or up or down. Can it be seen from the required 2 miles and why is that important? As an example, let's say that your stern light for some reason can only be seen for 1/2 mile. You are underway at 8 knots and a large ship is approaching at 15 knots. The ship is only 4 minutes away from collision with you. By the time the ship "might" see you, identify the light and decide on the reaction that should be taken, it is too late. A ship traveling at 15 knots may take miles to stop. Look at the stern light again, as you move from the stern toward the bow, does the stern light "disappear" as the sidelight "appears"? The stern light should disappear and sidelight appear at 22.5º abaft the beam. If you don't see the green starboard sidelight or the red port sidelight when the stern light disappears there is a problem with the arc of one or all these lights. This means that if another boat were approaching you at the angle where no lights are seen there is increase risk of collision. If both the sternlight and sidelights are seen brightly at the same time you still have a problem. A vessel approaching won't know whether they are overtaking or crossing and whether they should give-way or stand-on. You should also check to make sure that your masthead light disappears at the same time each sidelight disappears and they both disappear when the stern light appears. Check your sidelights from dead ahead. You should see both red and green. However, by moving toward one side just 1-3º you should then see only one light. If you still see two lights, an approaching vessel won't be able to tell which direction your are going. It is very important to be seen from a distance but also for an approaching vessel to be able to determine your direction of travel. When boating at night remember the following: "When two lights you see ahead, turn your helm and show your red".


How many players are on the field at one time in an American Football team?

How many players are on the field at a time per play in football? | Reference.com How many players are on the field at a time per play in football? A: Quick Answer In an official American football game, there are a total of 22 players with 11 players from each team on the field per play. Any team that fields more than 11 players per play receives a penalty. Full Answer The positions of the players on the field are primarily determined by whether their team is on offense or defense. The usual offensive formation involves five offensive lineman, a quarterback and a mix of various running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. The defensive side consists of three to four defensive lineman, followed by a row of three or four linebackers. The last part of the defense is normally made up of two safeties and two cornerbacks.


ZZ Tripp is a tribute band to which famous band?

| Authentic ZZ TOP Tribute Band | with real beards | sharp dressed clothes | ZZ's stage moves | and first class musicianship ZZ Home ZZ Tripp @ The Dixie in Cape Coral, Florida A phenomenal 3 piece band with that Texas Boogie groove, authentic with real beards, sharp dressed clothes, ZZ’s stage moves, props, and first class musicianship. This stunning show delivers the magic of a live ZZ Top performance in their early years. The songs are structured like their studio work, but with some of ZZ Top’s signature live elements added in. A 2-hour spectacular of classic hits, spanning over 40 Years of ZZ Top’s greatest songs, as well as some of their obscure songs that should have been hits. ZZ Tripp is more than just a performance, it is an act, an illusion, a locomotive roaring down the track, a show that’s guaranteed to have everyone grooving, boogieing, singing and dancing in the isles – consisting of veteran musicians: Brad Alan playing Billy Gibbons on guitar, Dan Kress playing Dusty Hill on bass, and Tom Summerlin playing Frank Beard on drums.


SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) is located in which European country?

USAREUR Units - HQ SHAPE Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, Rocquencourt, France (John McCulloch)   Main gate, Headquarters SHAPE (John McCulloch)   Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, Casteau, Belgium (probably late 1960s)   SHAPE Operations Center and the Forward Scatter System (CriticalPast website)   1950 - present (Source: www.shape.nato.int,       1998) SHAPE History The Origins of SHAPE Fourteen months after the allies signed the North Atlantic Treaty the Korean war erupted in June 1950, increasing fears of a Soviet attack on Western Europe. The US government was concerned about its European allies' willingness or ability to defend themselves should such an attack occur, because most European countries were in the throes of a painful post-war economic and social reconstruction. Furthermore, in the summer of 1950, the alliance possessed only an extremely limited organisation. No NATO military commanders had been appointed, NATO military HQs or commands established and all the allies' military forces remained under national control. The US took the lead galvanising the alliance. In autumn 1950, the US Secretary of State proposed to the NATO allies establishing a large integrated military force, consisting of units contributed by individual nations, including West Germany, controlled by a centralized military organisation which would administer and train those forces under a single NATO commander. This was a radical proposal and after some hesitation, NATO Foreign Ministers approved Mr Acheson's proposal, with the exception of German participation. They agreed to appoint a Supreme Commander supported by an international staff. He would be delegated limited authority to ensure that national units assigned to his command were organised and trained into an effective force. In mid-December 1950, the allies unanimously asked President Truman, who agreed to nominate GEN Eisenhower as the first Supreme Commander Allied Powers Europe. Eisenhower was chosen because of his immense prestige and experience as the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during the Second World War. His wartime experience of the politico-military difficulties involved in welding and maintaining a cohesive multinational military command structure (SHAEF) and force was to stand him in good stead while establishing SHAPE and guiding it through its first year of existence. Furthermore, Eisenhower, as were to a lesser extent his successors, was the embodiment of American power, political commitment and military presence in Europe. Eisenhower appointed a wartime comrade, GEN Gruenther, as his Chief of Staff, who assembled a small group of US officers in Paris to establish a temporary HQ and establish his new HQ and command. This group of primarily US officers was called the SHAPE Study Group and established itself in the Hotel Astoria in Paris, not far from the Etoile. The hotel was chosen because it was used by a US communications detachment and the site guaranteed the excellent communications required. However, the hotel's location in the centre of Paris caused numerous security problems and it soon became too small for the SHAPE Study Group, let alone the SHAPE staff when they began arriving. One result was that bathrooms were used as strong rooms to store classified information. Several countries were considered for the site of SHAPE's permanent HQ. However, countries in northern and southern Europe were considered too isolated from the rest of the command, Britain was not part of continental Europe - a psychological disadvantage for an HQ responsible for the defence of Europe - and West Germany was not a NATO member and considered too close for comfort to Soviet controlled territory. Therefore, Eisenhower's staff recommended locating SHAPE in France because it was more central than other contenders.   Rocquencourt, France, mid-1960s ( )   Ike's staff selected a site at Rocquencourt in the Versailles suburb of Paris. They did so not so much for the city's renown, but primarily because of the excellent communications it o